TUNA CHALLENGE 2009
On Thursday evening, August 27, the Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge Tournament will host its 8th Annual TUNA SEMINAR, at Silver Gate Yacht Club on Shelter Island, San Diego. This annual event is a great opportunity for Tournament Anglers to learn about the latest techniques and equipment available for catching Tuna. It is Free and we invite all interested Anglers whether they are fishing in the Tuna Challenge Tournament or not, to come and participate. Every person in attendance will receive a free ticket to participate in a special raffle at this seminar.
This special seminar is open to the public and affords anglers the opportunity to hear from experts in sportfishing related activities. Tournament registration begins at 4PM followed by fish tacos, and an open bar (no host) at 5:00PM. This is a great seminar to attend if you are looking for extra crew members or a boat to participate in the tournament on.
The Tuna Seminar takes place from 7-9 P.M. and we are happy to welcome two very knowledgeable tuna experts in Southern California Fishing, who will demonstrate the many different ways to fish for and catch tuna from small and large private boats. Our Special experts are: John Donovan with RedRum Charters and Captain Robb, a local San Diego Charter Boat Captain.
John Donovan, who currently resides in San Marcos and Cabo, is the 2008 winner of the Western Outdoor News Tuna Tournament aboard its 28' Californian ReelRum. It was the first time the company placed first in the tournament; the same team won third place in this tournament in 2006. RedRum charters in Cabo is the premier charter with a fleet of 6 boats and very knowledgeable captains and crew. John brings his vast knowledge of fishing tuna to our seminar and is willing to share some of his secrets for finding and landing large tuna in our So. Cal. waters.
Captain Robb is a veteran of our waters and has been fishing them since he was 14 years old. His history includes commercial fishing, jig boat, and plank boat along with private captain for a number of yachts. He currently is the captain for a 60 foot Mickelson and averages over 800 hours a year fishing for tuna.
Both captains also represent and support Ballyhood lures. They are very happy to share their unique fishing tricks and techniques for catching trophy fish. Some topics to be discussed include types of lures, lure materials, colors, spreads, depth, line, fluorocarbon, spreader bars, placements, speed, size, and deployment. There will be some "myths" discussed and maybe dispelled during this seminar.
Also included is a special update from BloodyDecks.com and Fishdope.com. They will provide the latest info on what’s hot, where the fish are, what’s working.
There’s lots of information to be shared by the experts as well as meet with all of the other great So Cal fishermen.
MAKE-A-WISH TUNA CHALLENGE 2009
8th ANNUAL TUNA SEMINAR
August 27th, 2009
7:00 PM
PROGRAM
I. QUICK SAN DIEGO MARLIN CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT
II. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS 7:00-7:10
• Tuna Challenge Chairman Welcome-Tom Drake
o Introductions – Tuna Challenge Committee
o Pre-Sale Raffle Tickets
o Boat Raffle Tickets
o Banquet
• Tuna Challenge Tournament Information- Wayne Kotow
o Early Bird Prize & Entry Deadlines
o Fuel Discounts - None
o Advance Customs Clearance - None
o Anglers in Search of Boats to Fish: Sportboats & Private
o Captain’s Meeting: 6:00 PM Sharp & One Rep
o Anglers Prizes
o Sponsor Tables & Thanks-Please Visit
o Free Raffle at End
o Review of Agenda
III. GUEST SPEAKERS: 2009 Bloody Decks and Fish Dope 7:10-7:25
-- Marcus FishDope info
Q&A 7:25-7:30
III. GUEST SPEAKER: EFFECTIVE TUNA SPREADS 7:30-8:00
--JOHN DONOVAN RED RUM CHARTERS
Q&A 8:00-8:05
IV. GUEST SPEAKER: FEATHERS, COLORS, TECNIQUES 8:05-8:40
-- CAPT. ROBB – PRIVATE CAPTAIN
Q&A 8:40-8:45
V. FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 8:45-8:50
VI. FREE RAFFLE DRAWING 8:50-9:00
2009 MAW Tuna Seminar this Thursday! 
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