Other News
- Red Grouper are Underwater Architects
- Snapper Ban - Get the Facts Straight!
- Frisbee Playing Sharks?
- Bluefin Tuna Ban
- Cobia, the Next Blackened Redfish?
- Fishing Bans Strangling Industry
- Lemon Sharks Added to Recent Bans
- Summary of Recent Fishing Bans
Florida Senator Bill Nelson calls for a congressional review...
Fisherman rally in DC...
Club News
- Ellett Updates - March 17
- Gulf of Mexico Amberjack Tagging Program
- A New GOFC Contest?
- Ever Look at the GOFC Fish Records?
- Missed the February Meeting?
- Missed the "Hook To Table" Presentation?
- New GOFC Rules for 2010
Read the rule changes...
GOFC Hot Shots
Call for more pictures! A big THANKS to those who have contributed! To other GOFC members, this is your chance for fame and fortune...well, at least fame.
Please send your pictures to info@gofc.us
Capt. Russ Roy (not pictured) puts Ross McElroy on a hot offshore bite...might be the camera angle?
Capt. Rick Davidson with a fine Steinhatchee trout
Just in case you thought the first trout was a fluke...
Capt. Doug Fertig scores on the same Steinhatchee trip
Read more about Rick Davidson's Steinhatchee trip...
View all GOFC photo albums...
Sheepshead Shootout
March 20
The annual GOFC Sheepshead Shootout is here!
Pit your sheepshead angling skills against fellow GOFC members and see who walks away with bragging rights to the year!
Sheepshead Learnament participants should have a distinct advantage...hint, hint!
Details about the Sheepshead Shootout...
Awards Banquet - March 23
It's Awards Time at the GOFC! The annual Awards Banquet is held in lieu of the normal March meeting. This members-only event features GOFC's exceptional anglers, lots of shiny trophies, and fine cuisine. Come toast the accomplishments of your fellow anglers, and feed the crew.
Details about the Awards Banquet...
GOFC Rule Changes for 2010
The GOFC Board voted to change several rules relating to the John Ellett Contest. The following rule changes will go into effect on January 1, 2010:
- The one pound minimum weight for Ellett Contest entries has been removed. All entries must comply with Florida Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations as posted on www.myfwc.com.
- Two additional species were added to the Ellett Contest. The bluefish has been added as an inshore species, and the greater amberjack (commonly referred to as amberjack) has been added as an offshore species. Bluefish weighing 3 pounds or greater, and amberjack weighing 25 pounds or greater must be weighed on Florida or GOFC certified scales, otherwise they will be credited at only 2 lbs 15 oz and 24 lbs 15oz, respectively.
- There is now no limit on the number of times the John Ellett Award can be won by a member.
- Regarding Ellett Contest Bonus Points: members will be awarded 3 bonus points for participation in each major club tournament (Spring and Fall Tournaments) and 1 bonus point for participation in each funament. The member must weigh-in a fish or sign-in at the event to receive points. It is the member’s responsibility to let the Tournament or Learnament Director know they participated the day of the event.