Congratulations!!

MCMC members , Tim and Heidi McBride, took Third Place overall in the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT)! Mission Bay Marlin Club is proud of Tim and Heidi’s accomplishment and for representing MBMC in such a prestigious international fishing tournament.  

Tim’s account of the tournament is as follows:

“Well, we made it back to the mainland. The HIBT was a great tournament again. I’m proud to announce Mission Bay Marlin Club placed 3rd in the tournament. We have fished this tournament for 9 years now and it feels great to not only place but to give the club the recognition. Team Mission Bay scored 900 total points only to be passed up by two teams from Japan with 1200 and 1300 points. Out of the 5 day tournament we raised 16 blues and tagged 3. Estimated weights were 125lbs, 225lbs and 300lbs, all on 50lb test. We sponsored an IGFA satellite tag, on behalf of the club in the 300. The satellite tag will pop in 270 days giving the IGFA and club important data on migration of the fish.
 
Now the fish story, the final day we actually had a qualifier (Over 600lbs.) that the 50lb test wouldn’t handle for a 40 minute fight. That fish would have propelled Mission Bay into the #1 spot for the tournament. Bummer day.
 
Thanks again for letting Heidi and I represent the club.”

Again, Congratulations to Tim and Heidi on such a fine showing in the HIBT!!!

Hello all members!  August is already upon us, the bait is starting to show up on the banks.  As a result gamefish are starting to show. Both Yellowtail and Dorado are being found and being caught by members, and starting to show more consistently on patties. Yellowfin have been showing under the dolphin. Watch for terns over the dolphin, usually a sure sign of yellowfin underneath.  Bluefin are still around and still finicky .  The Coronados are kicking out barracuda, bass and yellows. Good luck dealing with the seals.

On August 6th Capt. Ken Yasuda on the Encounter claimed the First Marlin flag of 2023. The  fish bit a black and purple custom Encounter Lure. Angler Herman Sumpena took care of business and had the fish to leader in 15 min. Kevin Yamamoto did the leadering and the fish was released healthy to live another day.  Congratulations to the ENCOUNTER.

Welcome new members:

Charles Harris– 33 ft Grady White “ Sticky Business”

Craig Sem     –  23ft Pro-line        “Tuna Helper”

Tom Patton     – 30ft Pursuit          “Bites On”

Kirk Lessley    -28ft  Grady White ”Grady No Name”

Pat Holmes    -25ft Davis              “Hawk”

There was no fish weighed in for Fish of the Month for July. 

The July 15\16 Tuna Tournament produced no fish.

Remember, the  What’s Hot Tournament  will be held on August  the 19/20 – This will include yellows and dorado.  Let’s get out there and get some fish weighed in . There are prizes to be won.

September 2nd is our Marlin Seminar at the Marina Village Deli. The seminar will be from 2-5 pm.  Food being served from 2-3. Burgers, sandwiches, fries, and a beverage will be served. The cost will be $10.00.  There will be another great raffle.

Sign ups for the Jerry and Roy Lively Month Long Marlin Tournament will also be available at the seminar. As well as signups for the 49th Annual MBMC Marlin Tournament Sept 22-24 . Let’s have a great showing of members. Mission Bay Marlin Club 50th anniversary shirts will also be available for purchase.

The 49th Annual MBMC Marlin Tournament is coming up soon, we are asking members to help us out with donations.  This makes for a great tournament raffle and is the largest way to help raise money for the club. Thank you to all those who have generously donated already. Please contact Ray Fear if you have any questions or donations .

Jerry Lively’s  celebration of life was held July 30th. The celebration of life was well attended by family and many past and present MBMC members. He will be greatly missed.  This year the 49th MBMC marlin tournament will be in memory of Jerry.  Let’s get out there and catch a marlin for Jerry.

Tim and Heidi McBride, longtime members, will be representing MBMC in the prestigious Hawaiian Billfish Tournament. Wishing you Good Fishing and good luck catching a Big Blue.

We have 85 members.  Let’s all get involved with your club. It only makes the club better. It’s always fun to fish with members. Whether it be just for fun or during tournaments.

Be safe on the water and hopefully we will see everybody at the September 2nd Marlin Seminar – please RSVP.

Tighten Lines,

Scott Paul

secretary/social director

On July 22nd we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Mission Bay Marlin Club.  We had approximately 30 members attend.  The event was held at the Bay Park Fish Co. The venue, food and service was exceptional.

Thank you Paul Himmelberger for all your hard work in putting this event together. It was great to hear all the stories of the beginning years of the club.  Boy things have changed .  Thank you also to Bob Smith and Jimmy Valentine for sharing all your stories of the early formation of the club.

Thank you Ray Fear for putting on another great raffle. Almost everybody went home with a gift.  Larry Oberti engraved a dozen commemorative 50th Anniversary thermal cups sporting the 50th Anniversary retro MBMC logo.  Really cool. Thank you again Larry for your donation. The big winner was Dennis Ogden who took home a Shimano 16hg Reel. 

The 50th anniversary tee shirts are pretty much sold out. If you are still interested in purchasing them please contact Jim Kelly.

It’s that time of year we ask everybody in the club to reach into their wallets and make a donation for the 49th Marlin Tournament. We are dedicating this years tournament in memory of Jerry Lively who passed away this year.   

Thank you to all the board members who put in all the hours to keep your club one of the best clubs around.

Scott Paul

Secretary/social

Dear Members,

 July has quickly appeared and nice weather has followed. Fishing is good for some and not so good for others. Welcome to the life of bluefin fishing. Sure miss the days of dumb albacore. NOAA has reported a 90 % chance of a strong El Nino this summer. Would be nice to see some wahoo and blue marlin show up in local waters. One can dream.

 As of  July we have 78 members.  Please welcome new members:

• Rob Leckrone –  25′ Grady White-  Sparky 
• Patrick Sanchez – 22′ Sea Hunt-  Sea Hunt
• Jack Mitchell –  31′ Eastern- Mongo
• Brian Wilson –  25′ Grady White- Sparky
• John Haworth – 24′ Robalo- Paddy Mackeral
• Waynne Yasuda – 36′ Pacifica – Encounter

 A big congratulations to new member Rob Leckrone for Winning Fish Of the Month with a 61 pound Bluefin caught on a long soak in the Coronado canyon.

 FUTURE EVENTS :

    TOURNAMENTS–

• JULY 15\16  – TUNA TOURNAMENT
• AUGUST 19\20 – WHAT’S HOT TOURNAMENT
• SEPTEMBER- MONTH LONG JERRY AND ROY LIVELY MARLIN TOURNAMENT
• SEPTEMBER 22nd-24th : THE 49TH MBMC MARLIN TOURNAMENT
• NOVEMBER 18\19 – ROCKCOD\LINGCOD TOURNAMENT

   SOCIAL CALENDAR

• JULY 22nd –   50TH ANNIVERSARY MBMC CELEBRATION  at BAY PARK FISH 4:00 pm – PLEASE RSVP by July 18 DETAILS
• JULY 30th – JERRY LIVELY CELEBRATION OF LIFE -1:00 pm AT MARINA VILLAGE DOCKSIDE ROOM DETAILS
• SEPTEMBER 2nd – MARLIN SEMINAR . 2:00-5:00 pm MARINA VILLAGE DELI. Will have members on hand to assist in rigging marlin lures. So bring your gear! Details to follow.
• SEPTEMBER 22nd- CAPTAINS MEETING for THE 49TH MBMC MARLIN TOURNAMENT at MARINA VILLAGE ROOM E-1 5:30-8:30PM    

We still have limited edition 50th Anniversary tee shirts available, both short and long sleeves. Once these shirts are gone there will be no more! These are great shirts and very reasonably priced.  Pick yours up at the Anniversary Celebration.

Hope to see everybody at our upcoming events.  Your participation is what makes our club great.

Tight Lines!

Scott Paul

Social\Secretary 

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A Celebration of Life for Jerry Lively will be held on July 30, 2023, at 1:00pm, Marina Village Dockside Room,1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA, 92109. (facility map).