Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44The Dolphinfish Research Program based in Charleston, South Carolina, continues to gather important data thanks in part to the dedicated efforts of two longtime Fishing Club members. Gary York of Palm Beach and Capt. Bouncer Smith of Miami Beach are among a select few who have accounted for virtually hundreds of tagged and released dolphin. York is a top individual, having tagged well over 100 dolphin by himself last year. Bouncer, aided by his crew and charter anglers, also tagged triple digit numbers of dolphin, some of which were trophy-sized fish. Bouncer has done an outstanding job through the years educating his clients about dolphinfish research and its importance to the future management of the species. The program has been amazingly successful. Last year tag recoveries were higher than normal. These tag returns have provided York, Smith Top Taggers new insight into the amazing movements of dolphin and have helped reveal important facets of dolphin life history. The WPBFC has been very supportive of this program helping create awareness and making donations totaling $5,500 since 2010. The Dol- phinfish Research Program is a research effort by fishermen for fishermen. If you are interested in getting involved with this tagging effort or would like to make a charitable donation visit www.dolphintagging.com. Congratulations Gary and Bouncer....way to represent! Here’s a funny fish tale…last summer Club member David Luther went out for a late afternoon solo fishing trip with the hope of catching dinner. Since he was alone he had no intention of catching a WPBFC Fishing Contest worthy fish. Club rules require a witness to the catch. “I just was out for a quick trip right off the mouth of the Palm Beach Inlet in 100 feet. While I was fighting a bonito an FWC boat approached me to check my catch. As luck would have it, following the bonito was Luther Gets FWC to Witness Catch a blackfin tuna. So I pitched another bait out and hooked that fish too. The officer waited patiently for me to land both fish and was nice enough to agree to witness my catch so I could enter it in the Summer Contest,” chuckled Luther. FWC officer Luis Merizio later commented, “I was quite impressed with how David handled both fish at the same time.” By the way Luther checked out okay with the FWC and got the witness he needed for his 24 pound, 6 ounce blackfin tuna. Lichtig Kayak Champ Congratulations to WPBFC member Max Lichtig from North Palm Beach who won the 2014 Kayak Wars fishing competition and earned a new kayak. He was the Top Angler in the South East Region 2. Approximately 1,200 kayak anglers competed in the annual online fish- ing contest. What’s more is that Max, at age 15, won first place in 2013 as well! When he is not kayak fishing, Max is a regular volunteer at Fishing Club educational events. Friedman Gets His Slam After 30 years of trying and coming close WPBFC mem- ber Gary Friedman finally got his Inshore Grand Slam on a special day late last year off Marathon. He caught the tarpon, bonefish and permit while fishing on the charter boat ‘Tarpon Time’ with Capt. Jeff Malone. Now he can check this angling feat off his bucket list! “That’s a 37 year dream come true for me!”, said Friedman. Gary York David Luther