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Read on blog or Reader Tight Lines R.I.P. Bob Popovics By alristori on November 5, 2024 New Jersey saltwater fly fishing legend Bob Popovics passed away Nov. 1 after being unable to recover from a hit-and-run accident as he crossed a road recently near the Shady Rest Restaurant in Bayville which he operated for almost 60 years.  Popovics (75) was truly a pioneer in N,J, saltwater flyfishing, and was noted as much for his willingness to ensure the success of others in the sport as for his Popeyes creations that have become a standard.  One of the many remembrances of Bob on Facebook was the following from Capt. Gene Quigley: "Words alone cannot describe how incredible Bob Popovics was. Innovator, fleye tyer, angler, sportsman, Marine, chef, father, husband but most important just an incredibly kind and gentle human. Bob, you taught me so much about fly fishing and about life….but most important you taught me to be humble, to be a sportsman, and to share the stoke of fly fishing and teach others. My mentor, my hero, my dear friend. “Shore Catch” does not exist without the support and guidance you provided.

Absecon Saltwater Sportsmen Sept 23rd Meeting Minutes

 Absecon Saltwater Sportsmen’s Club

Meeting Notes: September 9, 2024

 

Joe Ricciardi called the meeting to order with a salute to the flag and a moment of silence.

 

Fish Tales:

Tony Leone went out with Lou for fluke. Tony with his gulp and special rig caught 4 Fluke before Lou had any.  Together they caught about a dozen, all shorts.  Dave Burke took his family out for perch.  He said they had a good perch catch in the Mullica and also had other species.  Charlie Elwell took his wife out and she caught a 6 plus flounder.  He went out at another time by himself and limited out.  Joe Ricciardi was out trolling on a friend’s boat.  They trolled for hours and only wound up with a few Bonita.  Joe Poley went to New York State for some fresh water fishing and had one salmon on the hook but lost it.  Rich Oeser went out fishing with Lou.  It was a hard wind out of the N/E and a fast current and they wound up with 4 shorts.  Rich also went out with Chas Elwell.  Brian Braudis told his story of fishing in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and also in the Kenai River, lots of fish and beautiful scenery. 

 

Minutes: The previous meeting’s minutes were approved.

 

Communications:

 

Facebook: Group communications have been good. Keep it up!

 

Federation of Sportsmen: Dave Burke gave a report regarding the Delaware Water Gap, there is a group of conservationists that would like to change it from a national forest to a national park.  They feel there would be more federal money to improve it, however doing that would restrict certain activities such as hunting and some fishing.  Dave also reported that the nj division of fish and wildlife held classes for trapping and butchering. Tony Zaryck was at the last Federation meeting to report about the A.C. kids fishing tournament that he handles.  Also that the Barnegat decoy show will be held the weekend of Sept 28 and 29.  NJOA will be holding the Ed Markowski sporting clays shoot on oct 12 at Red Wing in Port Republic.   Dave Burkes also wanted to share information about deer meat donations to the federation for the annual dinner.  The donations will be handled by the following people:  Chuck Palomino 609-204-5762, Gary Gandolfi 609-432-5252 and Paul Glenn 609-576-0168. 

 

Membership: No new memberships received but a reminder for prospective new members: if they join during October, November or December, then you get a full next year membership.

 

Picnic: Lou stated that the extra food left over was taken to the Community Food Bank of NJ.  It was also suggested that we need 2 grills at the next picnic.   

 

Tournaments:

Our in-house season-long derbies are for Fluke, Bluefish, White Perch and Stripers. Weigh-in your catch at a local Bait and Tackle store and get a signature of the weight on a store business card or receipt to turn in your catch. Current leader for perch is 2.11lbs. Brian Will leads the flounder with 6 lb 15oz. The Fluke derby runs until 9/25.

 

George Taylor won the latest Facebook popup with a perch.

 

Old Business:

Joe will be ordering new club sweatshirts.  We will need 12 to make the order.  They are $33 a piece they will be navy with a light gray logo.

 

Good of the Order:

At the next meeting, Oct. 14, nominations for officers will be open.  Another reminder that in December everyone brings a light meal to the meeting. 

 

Meetings: Meetings are now being held twice a month through the Fall.

 

Next meeting will be Monday, September 23rd at 7:30 PM.