Sportfishing Club Smoke Off Survives the Rain

Mother Nature looked kindly upon the Marco Island Sportfishing Club on Thursday September 9th when members met at Sarazen Park for their annual "Smoke Off" Picnic! The rain stopped just before 4:00 PM and stayed away until we were safely home! Four members smoked pork butts which were then judged by the general managers of three Marco restaurants: Cindy Marotta (The Speakeasy), CJ Muntwyler (Marco Island Brewery) and Laura Owen (CJ's on the Bay). Once the winners were determined, almost 70 members happily dined on the smoked meat with all the fixins'.

The First-Place winner was Ed Vesely, Second Place John Baker and Third Place was shared by Brent Paulson and Pete Arcidiacono.

The next Club meeting will be held on October 6th at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Marco Island. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Prospective members are welcome. The club is open to those living full or part-time on Marco Island, Isles of Capri, Goodland and Port of the Isles.

Our guest speaker for the evening will be Captain Randy Raffield of “Everglades Backcountry Experience.” Captain Raffield will talk about his backwater fishing techniques, answer questions and hopefully bring in some Everglades history. Check out our website at www.marcosportfishingclub.com and come check us out on October 6th.