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PGI FISHING CLUB James McCarty, president@pgifishingclub.org

A bonus to Southwest Florida fisherman, red snapper season is
now open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from June 16 through
Labor Day. No fishing will be permitted Monday through Thursday
with the exception of September 4. Please verify open season
dates with FWC at http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/
snappers/. This expanded our three-day season for Red Snapper.
Several anglers of Punta Gorda Isles Fishing Club have had some
wonderful days off shore. Most anglers have found fish between
160 and 180 feet of water which equates to approximately 60 to 70
miles offshore in federal waters only.

Our club is active year-round with fishing events, picnics, and Jim Crawley
many other assorted activities. Visit our website at
Jim McCarty www.pgifishingclub.org and 24” Red Snapper
look at our newsletter for the most current activities going
on throughout the year.

Below is a list of some monthly events that might be of
interest to many of you:
Wednesday Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. at the Tiki Hut; many
members go out to dinner afterwards
Fridays at 7 a.m.: Breakfast at Elena’s
Second Tuesday at 7 p.m.: Club meeting at the PGICA
Second Thursday: Lady Anglers' luncheon
Fourth Thursday: Lady Anglers’ dinner

The PGI Fishing Club is one of the finest fishing clubs in
Florida. We average over 550 active members, from the
novice fishermen and women who joined to learn to fish
Jim Hoffman Trip 6/16/17 our waters, to some of Charlotte Harbor's top anglers
whose expertise we look to in helping all members enjoy
and become better anglers. Our diversity of knowledge is something that makes our club so great and new members are
always welcome to join and add to this unique family of anglers.

At our monthly club meetings, members stand a chance to win door prizes, 50/50’s, and monthly awards presented for
each month’s targeted species. As members catch different fish, they are awarded hats, pins, certificates and club
embroidered shirts as they climb our Ladder of Achievement. As members sharpen their skills and catch various species
from the Harbor and Gulf waters, they gradually climb this ladder, earning awards and recognition along the way. The
pinnacle of achievement is when a member is awarded the status of Grand Master Angler.

While our club offers many opportunities for our fishermen and fisherwomen to gather at different social events, we are
first and foremost a fishing club. Whether you are new to the area or have been in PGI for many years and enjoy fishing,
then you should come check out our club. Go to www.pgifishingclub.org where you will find a wealth of information. Join
us at our monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the PGICA Auditorium.

For more information on how to join, contact our Membership
Director at membership@pgifishingclub.org.

Until next month, Happy Fishing

Larry Benz
29” Red Snapper

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