Greetings fellow MBMC members,

I hope this message finds you all well as we roll through winter and look forward to another year of great fishing. At this point I regretfully do not have much to report in terms of fishing. A couple things to look forward to are the lifting of Covid restrictions and of course, rock cod fishing opening on March 1st! I am told there are some changes to rock cod angling regulations (ie: limits), so be sure to take a moment to ensure you are aware of the new guidelines prior to making a trip.

I wanted to take a moment to congratulate Ken Yasuda for taking the January 2022 FOM award with an 8 lb Halibut. Well done Ken!

I also wanted to take a moment to congratulate one of our members for a recent east coast tournament win. Member Lisa Kitagawa and her team managed to crush the competition and come out on top of the 2022 IGFA Light Tackle Tournament out of Palm Beach, FL. Well done to Lisa and her team in taking the win and representing the MBMC and west coast!

Happy to report that our current club roster sits at around 54 members so just a reminder that if you or anyone you know that is planning to join MBMC, make sure to get your membership sent in asap! Your MBMC board will be holding an in-person meeting this Sunday (3/6) to decide on your 2022 board of directors going forward. Anyone interested in stepping up to support is welcome so feel free to reach out to info@missionbaymarlinclub.org for details if you would like to attend. As has been the case for the last year, the club is keenly interested in finding a person to fill the treasurer position as after many years of amazing support, Trish Carlin has stepped down to spend time with her growing family. On behalf of the club and all its members, I/we would like to thank Trish for doing an incredible job in her role. 

In closing, I wanted to send out a reminder that the MBMC 2021 awards banquet will be held Saturday March 26th at Andres Restaurant in Bay Park. We hope to see you all there! Guests are absolutely welcome! Registration deadline is March 19th. 

Until next time…..tight lines and smooth seas.

Regards,

Shane Hurt

(President)

Greetings !

The MBMC Awards Banquet for 2021 angler and boat awards has been rescheduled for March, 26, 2022, at Andre’s restaurant in Bay Park. Those that were able to attend the Marlin seminar last year can attest to this venue having great accommodations with plenty of space for all those that wish to attend. We hope to see you all there! 

Members: $30/person / Jr. Members (16 yrs and under): Free
Non-Members: $30/person / 16 yrs and under non-members: $10/child

RSVP Deadline is Saturday, March 19, 2022.   Details are in a flyer sent to members.

Shane Hurt , MBMC President

Greetings fellow MBMC members,

I hope this message finds you all well as we start the new year. I am sure we are all worn out on every aspect of the ongoing Covid hiatus, but expect we are all making the best of it.

To start the year off, the board had a great kickoff meeting in anticipation of a year full of solid time on the water for all. Fishing has been productive for those wishing to venture out during the winter months. With Halibut in all the local spots outside Mission Bay.

Also available are the occasional Yellowtail bites off La Jolla. Sunny days with patience will open up the option for some top water action and YoYo’s on meter marks have also produced. The fish are out there and have had little to no pressure. Occasional shows of White Sea Bass (WSB) are being reported with fish being taken on fin bait and irons for those putting in the time.

I would like to reach back to November 2021 and congratulate FOM winner Kimmy Hughes on her winning 13 lb Ling Cod. Well done Kimmy! There were no qualifying catches for the December 2021 FOM and therefore went unclaimed.

Moving on to club business….first and foremost,  the club is looking for member support. We have a number of positions to fill for the 2022 Board of Directors. Please contact Ken, Billy or myself if you can spare a few hours per month to help out in taking care of the running of the club. The club is in desperate need of a bookkeeper/treasurer, so if you or someone you may know are able to take on that role it would be very much appreciated. Without the board, the club will not function as we all hope and expect it to.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MBMC 2021 Awards Banquet/Membership meeting – As previously reported, we decided to postpone this year’s awards banquet until March based on the recent Covid resurgence. With that, we wanted to let you know that the board has tentatively set a new date of Saturday, March 26^th from 2PM to 5PM. This date is subject to change but that is currently the date we are working towards. We will also be drawing for the early bird membership award at that time with 48 members having qualified.

2022 Tournament/Event calendar – In the interest of giving all members as much advance notice as possible to schedule ahead, the MBMC board has put together some proposed dates for events throughout the year. The following dates are subject to change but we will be working towards them as best possible.

• Awards Banquet/Membership meeting: March 26, 2022 (Saturday 2-5PM)
• Bay Bass Tournament: April 23 & 24, 2022 (Sat/Sun)
• Halibut & White Sea Bass Tournament: May 21 & 22, 2022 (Sat/Sun)
• Yellowtail Tournament: June 25 & 26, 2022 (Sat/Sun)
• Tuna Tournament: July 16 & 17, 2022 (Sat/Sun)
• Summer Social Event: August 13, 2022 (Sat)
• Month Long Marlin Tournament: Entire month of Sept 2022
• MBMC Marlin Tournament: September 24 & 25, 2022 (Sat/Sun)
• What’s Hot Tournament (Species TBD): October 22 & 23, 2022 (Sat/Sun)
• Rock Cod/Ling Cod Tournament: November 19 & 20, 2022 (Sat/Sun)

…..we are hoping to have some solid member participation this year for what we all hope be great fishing!

I believe that about covers it for now. Wishing you all the best in health, prosperity and tight lines.

Shane Hurt

Greetings fellow MBMC members,

It is with regret that I inform you the the MBMC board has made the decision to postpone this month’s Awards Banquet and ceremony scheduled for January 29, 2022. Based on the recent uptick of Covid-19 cases throughout the county, we feel it would be prudent to postpone the event to a later date to be determined. Our current plan is reschedule for some time in March of this year. 

A reminder that the membership early renewal deadline remains at Jan 22, 2022 to qualify for the early bird drawing.

In the meantime, a Happy New Year to all of you and I hope this message finds you all safe and healthy.

Wishing you all the best and look forward to seeing you all when conditions permit,

Shane Hurt

Seasons Greetings to all club members,

I hope this message finds you well after a healthy and happy holiday. This time of year brings us to the end of another great fishing season. 

On the fishing front, I have little to report on the local fishery. Some local deep drop Swordfish have been reported but aside from that fishing has been standard for the winter. 

Special acknowledgement goes out to Jeff Zachery for a pair of fall Swordfish catches of 218 and 251 pounds!!  Well done Jeff!

Fish of the month for November remained unclaimed. 

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!

The MBMC Awards Banquet for 2021 angler and boat awards is scheduled for January 29, 2022, at Andre’s restaurant in Bay Park. Those that were able to attend the Marlin seminar this year can attest to this venue having great accommodations with plenty of space for all those that wish to attend. We hope to see you all there! 

Members: $30/person / Jr. Members (16 yrs and under): Free
Non-Members: $30/person / 16 yrs and under non-members: $10/child

RSVP Deadline is Saturday, January 22, 2022.  Details are in the attached flyer.

One last reminder to All FOM participants: Any catch made with the intent to qualify for FOM must be caught on IGFA tackle and in accordance with those MBMC exceptions to IGFA rules listed in the MBMC Fishing Rules and Regulations. 

Wishing you all the happiest of New Years as we move into the new year.

Tight lines,

Shane Hurt

(MBMC President – 2021)