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SOCAL EVENTS UPDATE: Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament this weekend
Western Outdoor NewsPublished: Jul 08, 2010
SOUTH
CAL CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SAN DIEGO —
This weekend, July 10-11, marks the second annual Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament.
Originally dubbed the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute Tournament, the event was renamed to honor the legendary long-range fishing pioneer and sportsman Bill Poole.
This year’s contest will be held Saturday, July 10th, with a gala awards barbeque and fundraiser the following day. Tickets for the July 11 awards banquet may be purchased separately. The banquet — held at HSWRI’s lovely bayside headquarters — will feature close-up encounters with SeaWorld animals, rare behind-the-scenes looks at Hubbs-SeaWorld hatchery and breeding programs, and a raffle/auction sponsored by recreational fishing industry’s top personalities and manufacturers. Proceeds from the contest go to furthering HSWRI’s white seabass stock enhancement program, the largest in the world.
For more information contact Karen Terra, (619) 226-3881 or kterra@hswri.org.
Get
your club or organization’s information published free in this calendar
section. Items must be received at least two weeks prior to the event
date. DO NOT SEND 
CLUB
NEWSLETTERS. Send a brief, to-the-point message. Calendar items will
not be accepted or receipt confirmed by telephone. Send info on
upcoming events to: Western Outdoor News, Calendar Editor, 185 Avenida
La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673; or FAX to (949) 366-0804; or e-mail
to brad@wonews.com.
JULY
2010
July 10-11: The Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament. The second annual Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) Benefit Tournament was recently renamed the Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament to honor legendary long-range fishing pioneer and sportsman Bill Poole. This year’s contest will be held Saturday, July 10th, with a gala awards barbeque and fundraiser the following day. Tickets for the July 11 awards banquet may be purchased separately. The banquet — held at HSWRI’s lovely bayside headquarters — will feature close-up encounters with SeaWorld animals, rare behind-the-scenes looks at Hubbs-SeaWorld hatchery and breeding programs, and a raffle/auction sponsored by recreational fishing industry’s top personalities and manufacturers. Proceeds from the contest go to furthering HSWRI’s white seabass stock enhancement program, the largest in the world. For more information contact Karen Terra, (619) 226-3881 or kterra@hswri.org.
July 15: The Fib’ers fishing club will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the Newport Mesa Church. Chef Daniel Mattos from the Orange County Art Institute will be providing tips on preparing really good fish. Make sure to visit their Web site at Fibersfishingclub.org.
July 18-21: The WON BASS U.S. Open at Lake Mead.
July 20: Fishermen’s Hardware, located at 2801 E. Anaheim Street in Long Beach, will be hosting a seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. with guest speaker, WON’s own Saltwater Editor, Brandon Hayward. Hayward will talk about advanced live bait fishing and other topics from his recently-released book, The Southern California Angler. For more information, or to sign up, call (562) 434-8311.
July 24: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone.
July 24: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org.
July 24-25: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Angler’s Choice, located at 1910 Rosecrans St. in San Diego. There will be on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars, Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000 Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing.
July 31: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone.
AUGUST
2010
August 3: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone.
Aug. 14: The fourth annual Stillwater Classic at Crowley Lake. $75 an angler. Kayaks, float tubes and boats. New scoring system this year similar to old WON Double Haul. Eighteen- (18) inch minimum, more points for bigger fish, catch-and-release. BBQ and drawings. Benefits the Crowley Lake fishery. For details, call the Crowley Lake Fish Camp (760) 935-4301 or go to www.crowleylakefishcamp.com. You can download forms there online and mail them in or obtain them at the Trout Fitter/Trout Fly shop in Mammoth or Crowley Lake Fish Camp.
Aug. 14: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org.
Aug. 14: May 21: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Presidents’ Tournament. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details.
Aug. 14: Schumachers 1st Annual Waterfowl Madness, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Factory reps will be on site with new product from Drake Waterfowl, Avery Greenhead Gear, Expedite International and Final Approach at Schumachers Waterfowl Supply, located at 1133 Struck Ave, Orange CA 92867; (714) 288-0465.
Aug. 21-22: The San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s 27th Annual Big Fish Tournament. The Big Fish Tournament is the club’s annual fundraiser through which they support their main mission — assisting in kids’ fishing activities. The tournament and the pre-tournament seminar draw anglers from all over California and Arizona, and the proceeds from the seminar raffle are used to finance the saltwater fishing trips they sponsor for children in their community. Along with their partner organizations, they also promote annual youth fishing derbies at Lake Poway, Lindo Lakes and at Crystal Pier. These events would not be possible without your support. If you have any questions, contact the Big Fish Tournament Director, Tim Foote, at (619) 227-9133 or Tim@SanDiegoRodandReel.com. You
are also welcome to call (619) 610-8426 or e-mail Fox@SanDiegoRodandReel.com.
Aug. 24: The California Billfish Series Pre-Tournament Fiesta co-hosted by Wide Open Baja and The Harbor Grill. The Fiesta will take place at the Wide Open Baja facility in Irvine. To go along with the Baja theme, The Harbor Grill, which is located in Dana Point Harbor, will be providing tacos and Coronas for the tournament anglers in attendance. Tournament sponsors will be displaying and available for meet and greet time. There will be a raffle, seminars and other informal question and answer sessions with top West Coast captains. This event is free to all tournament anglers. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com.
SEPTEMBER
2010
Sept. 4: The Yellowtail Derby kicks off, and participating anglers can fish from private or open-party vessels. The event runs for 20 days. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com.
Sept. 5: May 21: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Labor Day Tournament and Barbecue. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details.
Sept. 10-11: The Recycled Fish 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon. Open to freshwater anglers in all 50 states. To participate, anglers begin by becoming a Fish-A-Thon Ambassador/Team Leader at www.recycledfish.org, and sign up their team of two to four anglers. After they receive their Fish-A-Thon welcome kit in the mail, each team member’s next step is to secure pledges from family, friends or co-workers for each hour they fish, which typically range from $10 to $75 an hour. Next they go fishing. Lines are cast Friday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. until Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. During the event, anglers are also encouraged to pick up any trash and use tackle that is easier on the environment, such as lead-free weights or biodegradable baits and lures, and practice good catch-and-release tactics. Every team raising a minimum of $100 will get a complimentary 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon shirt for all team members, plus additional prizes like tackle, apparel and gift cards. For complete Fish-A-Thon information and rules, go to www.recycledfish.org, or contact Buddy Johns at buddy@recycledfish.org.
Sept. 12-15: The Zane Grey Invitational Marlin Tournament. Check-in takes place Sept. 12, with fishing on Sept. 13, 14 and 15. The awards dinner will be held the evening of the 15th.
Sept. 19-21: The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic and Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic. Check-in will be on the afternoon of Sept. 19 at the Descanso Beach Club. Fishing will take place Sept. 20 and 21, with the awards dinner taking place at the Casino Ballroom the evening of Sept. 21. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com.
Sept. 25: The Yellowtail Derby Fish-Off for the top anglers in the Yellowtail Derby. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com.
OCTOBER
2010
Oct. 9-10: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Fisherman’s Landing, located at 2838 Garrison St. in San Diego. There will be on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars, Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000 Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing.
Oct. 22-24: The Qualifier 105 will host a women’s-only trip for breast cancer patients, breast cancer survivors or other women who want to help the cause and find a cure. This is a very special and meaningful two-day trip. If you would like to help sponsor this special trip on the Qualifier 105 to support women and families with breast cancer, please contact Vicki at qgirls@qualifier105.com or (619) 223-2786. All lady anglers wanting to support the cause are invited to join the trip and fun. Call right away to get on the sponsors’ list or trip.
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SOUTH
CAL CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SAN DIEGO —
This weekend, July 10-11, marks the second annual Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament.Originally dubbed the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute Tournament, the event was renamed to honor the legendary long-range fishing pioneer and sportsman Bill Poole. This year’s contest will be held Saturday, July 10th, with a gala awards barbeque and fundraiser the following day. Tickets for the July 11 awards banquet may be purchased separately. The banquet — held at HSWRI’s lovely bayside headquarters — will feature close-up encounters with SeaWorld animals, rare behind-the-scenes looks at Hubbs-SeaWorld hatchery and breeding programs, and a raffle/auction sponsored by recreational fishing industry’s top personalities and manufacturers. Proceeds from the contest go to furthering HSWRI’s white seabass stock enhancement program, the largest in the world. For more information contact Karen Terra, (619) 226-3881 or kterra@hswri.org. Get your club or organization’s information published free in this calendar section. Items must be received at least two weeks prior to the event date. DO NOT SEND CLUB
NEWSLETTERS. Send a brief, to-the-point message. Calendar items will
not be accepted or receipt confirmed by telephone. Send info on
upcoming events to: Western Outdoor News, Calendar Editor, 185 Avenida
La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673; or FAX to (949) 366-0804; or e-mail
to brad@wonews.com. JULY 2010 July 10-11: The Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament. The second annual Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) Benefit Tournament was recently renamed the Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament to honor legendary long-range fishing pioneer and sportsman Bill Poole. This year’s contest will be held Saturday, July 10th, with a gala awards barbeque and fundraiser the following day. Tickets for the July 11 awards banquet may be purchased separately. The banquet — held at HSWRI’s lovely bayside headquarters — will feature close-up encounters with SeaWorld animals, rare behind-the-scenes looks at Hubbs-SeaWorld hatchery and breeding programs, and a raffle/auction sponsored by recreational fishing industry’s top personalities and manufacturers. Proceeds from the contest go to furthering HSWRI’s white seabass stock enhancement program, the largest in the world. For more information contact Karen Terra, (619) 226-3881 or kterra@hswri.org.July 15: The Fib’ers fishing club will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the Newport Mesa Church. Chef Daniel Mattos from the Orange County Art Institute will be providing tips on preparing really good fish. Make sure to visit their Web site at Fibersfishingclub.org. July 18-21: The WON BASS U.S. Open at Lake Mead. July 20: Fishermen’s Hardware, located at 2801 E. Anaheim Street in Long Beach, will be hosting a seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. with guest speaker, WON’s own Saltwater Editor, Brandon Hayward. Hayward will talk about advanced live bait fishing and other topics from his recently-released book, The Southern California Angler. For more information, or to sign up, call (562) 434-8311. July 24: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone. July 24: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org. July 24-25: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Angler’s Choice, located at 1910 Rosecrans St. in San Diego. There will be on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars, Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000 Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing. July 31: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone. AUGUST 2010 August 3: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone. Aug. 14: The fourth annual Stillwater Classic at Crowley Lake. $75 an angler. Kayaks, float tubes and boats. New scoring system this year similar to old WON Double Haul. Eighteen- (18) inch minimum, more points for bigger fish, catch-and-release. BBQ and drawings. Benefits the Crowley Lake fishery. For details, call the Crowley Lake Fish Camp (760) 935-4301 or go to www.crowleylakefishcamp.com. You can download forms there online and mail them in or obtain them at the Trout Fitter/Trout Fly shop in Mammoth or Crowley Lake Fish Camp. Aug. 14: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org. Aug. 14: May 21: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Presidents’ Tournament. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details. Aug. 14: Schumachers 1st Annual Waterfowl Madness, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Factory reps will be on site with new product from Drake Waterfowl, Avery Greenhead Gear, Expedite International and Final Approach at Schumachers Waterfowl Supply, located at 1133 Struck Ave, Orange CA 92867; (714) 288-0465. Aug. 21-22: The San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s 27th Annual Big Fish Tournament. The Big Fish Tournament is the club’s annual fundraiser through which they support their main mission — assisting in kids’ fishing activities. The tournament and the pre-tournament seminar draw anglers from all over California and Arizona, and the proceeds from the seminar raffle are used to finance the saltwater fishing trips they sponsor for children in their community. Along with their partner organizations, they also promote annual youth fishing derbies at Lake Poway, Lindo Lakes and at Crystal Pier. These events would not be possible without your support. If you have any questions, contact the Big Fish Tournament Director, Tim Foote, at (619) 227-9133 or Tim@SanDiegoRodandReel.com. You are also welcome to call (619) 610-8426 or e-mail Fox@SanDiegoRodandReel.com. Aug. 24: The California Billfish Series Pre-Tournament Fiesta co-hosted by Wide Open Baja and The Harbor Grill. The Fiesta will take place at the Wide Open Baja facility in Irvine. To go along with the Baja theme, The Harbor Grill, which is located in Dana Point Harbor, will be providing tacos and Coronas for the tournament anglers in attendance. Tournament sponsors will be displaying and available for meet and greet time. There will be a raffle, seminars and other informal question and answer sessions with top West Coast captains. This event is free to all tournament anglers. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com. SEPTEMBER 2010 Sept. 4: The Yellowtail Derby kicks off, and participating anglers can fish from private or open-party vessels. The event runs for 20 days. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com. Sept. 5: May 21: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Labor Day Tournament and Barbecue. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details. Sept. 10-11: The Recycled Fish 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon. Open to freshwater anglers in all 50 states. To participate, anglers begin by becoming a Fish-A-Thon Ambassador/Team Leader at www.recycledfish.org, and sign up their team of two to four anglers. After they receive their Fish-A-Thon welcome kit in the mail, each team member’s next step is to secure pledges from family, friends or co-workers for each hour they fish, which typically range from $10 to $75 an hour. Next they go fishing. Lines are cast Friday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. until Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. During the event, anglers are also encouraged to pick up any trash and use tackle that is easier on the environment, such as lead-free weights or biodegradable baits and lures, and practice good catch-and-release tactics. Every team raising a minimum of $100 will get a complimentary 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon shirt for all team members, plus additional prizes like tackle, apparel and gift cards. For complete Fish-A-Thon information and rules, go to www.recycledfish.org, or contact Buddy Johns at buddy@recycledfish.org. Sept. 12-15: The Zane Grey Invitational Marlin Tournament. Check-in takes place Sept. 12, with fishing on Sept. 13, 14 and 15. The awards dinner will be held the evening of the 15th. Sept. 19-21: The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic and Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic. Check-in will be on the afternoon of Sept. 19 at the Descanso Beach Club. Fishing will take place Sept. 20 and 21, with the awards dinner taking place at the Casino Ballroom the evening of Sept. 21. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com. Sept. 25: The Yellowtail Derby Fish-Off for the top anglers in the Yellowtail Derby. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com. OCTOBER 2010 Oct. 9-10: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Fisherman’s Landing, located at 2838 Garrison St. in San Diego. There will be on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars, Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000 Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing. Oct. 22-24: The Qualifier 105 will host a women’s-only trip for breast cancer patients, breast cancer survivors or other women who want to help the cause and find a cure. This is a very special and meaningful two-day trip. If you would like to help sponsor this special trip on the Qualifier 105 to support women and families with breast cancer, please contact Vicki at qgirls@qualifier105.com or (619) 223-2786. All lady anglers wanting to support the cause are invited to join the trip and fun. 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