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Club News
- New GOFC Record!
- GOFC Photo Contest!
- Upcoming GOFC Events
- New GOFC President
- Ellett Updates - February 4
2012 GOFC Bling...
Oyster Roast - Feb. 24...
Diving for Trophy Fish - Feb. 28
Sheepshead Shootout - Mar 10...
Read all the Ellett statistics...
GOFC Hot Shots
Pictures posted to Hot Shots are automatically entered in our yearly Photo Contest!Please send your pictures to webmaster@gofc.us.
Hard-core-extreme anglers only! Eighty miles offshore...sissy stuff!! Lou and...
... Jan Graf traveled by sled dogs to sample Minnesota's fine Northern Pike fishery!
Oyster Roast - February 24
Time for the annual GOFC Oyster Roast!Fellow anglers abandon their piscatorial pursuits for an evening of oyster shucking and eating.
So bring your shell prying tools, your favorite oyster eating ingredients, and a fishing story to share.
More information about the Oyster Roast...
Diving to Catch the Trophy Fish: Competitive Diving and Tournament Fishing the Gulf
February 28
Captain Dan Sherraden, tournament angler and fishing/diving guide, will tell us how his diving experiences have influenced his angling success for trophy fish.More information about "Diving to Catch the Trophy Fish"...
Sheepshead Shootout
March 10
The annual, but different, GOFC Sheepshead Tournament at Cedar Key!Previously a members-only bragging-rights exclusive, this year's event features cash prizes and is open to the public! Come join the GOFC in the hunt for our favorite cold weather fish.
More information about the Sheepshead Shootout...
And the 2011 GOFC Photo Contest Winner IS...
Chip Keller, for his picture of Brian Keil wahoo fishing!View all the Photo Contest winners for 2011...
Details about the 2011 GOFC Photo Contest
Other GOFC Photo Albums...
Trout Club Record Broken!
Capt. Phil Horn's 6.9 lb Keaton Beach trout is a new club record!Phil bested John Patricks previous club record by a mere 0.09 lbs...John actually netted the fish for his long-time fishing buddy. Capt. Patrick publicly congratulated Phil at the last GOFC meeting, and revealed he showed Phil exactly where to cast to catch that trout!
See all the GOFC records...
Remember, if you think you have a GOFC record entry:
- A GOFC Weigh Slip must be printed and signed.
- The entry must be weighed on a State certified scale (Publix, Robinson's Seafood, etc.) to obtain a hardcopy receipt of weight, OR the entry may be weighed on one of three Official GOFC scales (see Jay Peacock, Mark Rustemier, or Allen Turner).
- A photo of the entry must be submitted to the club for positive identification. If possible, keep the fish intact and on ice until verified by the GOFC Board.
Congratulations, Phil...a monster Gulf Coast trout!!!
New GOFC President
The GOFC Gavel of Power has been Passed!
Retired GOFC President, Capt. Allen Turner
New GOFC President, Capt. Jon Thomas
We failed!! The strategy was to overburden Capt. Allen Turner with presidential duties to keep him off the water and give the rest of us a shot at the Ellett contest. Even with the staggering responsibilities as club president, this 3 time winner again sits in first place for the coveted Ellett Award. However, the year was an absolute success under Allen's keen leadership. We all have many memorable stories from the 2011 GOFC calendar!
Thanks for a great time, Capt. Turner!!
Our new club president, Capt. Jon Thomas, is a Florida native and grew up fishing the Atlantic and Gulf waters. Jon's past
was briefly tarnished when he turned to the dark side and spent 4 years at Florida State. However, he used this
time wisely and honed his fishing skills in the beautiful blue waters off the Florida panhandle. Recognizing his
wayward path, Jon came to Gator Country and, with first mate and son Charlie, has been tearing up the Big Bend
fishing scene ever since! Jon has some great ideas for the club...this promises to be an exceptional year!!All Hail our new leader, Capt Thomas!!
GOFC Merchandise
Start the year with some GOFC bling! The warehouse if full...plenty of short/long sleeve T-Shirts, hats, and bumper stickers!!Visit the GOFC Store for more information...
Don't be fooled by the cheap knock-offs. The GOFC Store is the only authorized seller of "official" GOFC branded merchandise!
Membership Fees Due
2012 membership fees are now due for renewing GOFC members.
In addition to the $40 family membership fee, an application/waiver form must be on file to participate in club events.
You can find the forms on our Join/Renew Now page. Please mail the completed form to the address listed on the form.
Please take a moment review all the exceptional club benefits listed on the Join/Renew Now page.