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CFSA has two events in November! In addition to our monthly social (see below), CFSA will be hosting a Fishing and Tackle Flea Market. Come buy or sell new or gently used discounted fishing tackle! (November 23rd, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM @MudHole Custom Tackle in Oviedo, Fl.)



Have extra fishing tackle you no longer use/need? Looking to pick up some new or gently used fishing tackle? CFSA has the opportunity for you with our Fishing and Tackle Flea Market on Saturday November 23rd from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Mud Hole Tackle Center in Oviedo. Come see new and used tackle, electronics, and other boating equipment. There will be vendors and individuals selling new and used gear (and free tips!).

If you have merchandise to sell, tables are $5 each. To reserve a table, contact Bill at wjwalker@earthlink.net.

Come out and see what kind of deals are available!

The event is free and open to the public.

Location: Mud Hole Custom Tackle

2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo FL 32765
 

Captain Clay Shidler from Hang'em High Sportfishing is the guest speaker for the November Social (November 19th, 6:30 PM @MudHole Custom Tackle in Oviedo, Fl.)



CFSA continues our education on the Gulf of Mexico fishery with Captain Clay Shidler from Hang'em High Sport fishing in Crystal River, Fl.

Cpt. Clay Shidler
I have lived on the water in Crystal River Florida my entire life and have worked very hard to be one of the top producing captains in our area. I especially love to target shallow water species including trout, redfish, snook, tripletail, and cobia. However, between October 1st and December 31st my passion is for one of the tastiest fish in the Gulf of Mexico, the gag grouper. We have one of the best fisheries in the state and I would be happy to introduce you to our area. If you love to fish, want some exciting action inshore, offshore, or in shallow water, then I have the knowledge, ability and equipment to get you and your family on the bite.

CFSA socials are open to the public and free for everyone.

See the event tab for more details!

Location: Mud Hole Custom Tackle

2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo FL 32765
 

6:30 - Member discussions

7:00 - Program start

Monthly raffle - great prizes including a TLD25 trolling rod/reel combo

Raffle Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20

This year's tournament shirts are $20.

Bring a guest and get a free raffle ticket!



October social scheduled for 10/15 has been cancelled due to Hurricane Milton


CFSA had a great speaker lined up for October, however due to impacts from Hurricane Milton we have been forced to cancel this month's live meeting. Dave Workman, Jr. was scheduled to speak this month! We have asked Dave to reschedule for Spring.  Stay tuned for more information on the November social.

We hope everyone kept safe during the Hurricane and escaped with minimal damage. It is really important to check on your contacts at this time to make sure they are ok. Call that old fishing buddy and make sure their family is doing well. If you need help, please reach out to your contacts! Stay safe and we will see you in November.


Fall member inshore slam tournament is active!


If you weren't present at the September social, CFSA announced our annual fall inshore slam tournament. This is for members only and runs from 9/18 - 10/31. The highest sum of your largest Snook, redfish, and trout caught during this timeframe wins $250 in Academy sports gift cards. Second place wins $100 and third place wins $50 in gift cards. Only approved CFSA weighslips for the fish will count towards your total so make sure you file weighslips for your fish! Having all 3 species is required; if we don't have 3 anglers with all 3 species, we will move to the highest sum of two species for the remaining awards. Awards will be presented at the November social.  No token is required for weighslip pictures in this tournament.


John Barber highlights the September Social! (September 17th, 2024 6:30 PM @MudHole Custom Tackle in Oviedo, Fl.)


Want to catch and keep some different fish? Have you thought about fishing the gulf side, where the rules are different than the Atlantic side? Captain John Barber will be our guest speaker in September to discuss his experiences fishing the gulf.

John has been fishing Florida offshore all his life. He caught his first Red Snapper on a party boat out of Ponce Inlet when he was 7. Over the years he has specialized in bottom fishing, and more recently deep dropping.  

CFSA socials are open to the public and free for everyone.

See the event tab for more details!

Location: Mud Hole Custom Tackle

2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo FL 32765
 

6:30 - Member discussions

7:00 - Program start

Monthly raffle - great prizes including a TLD25 trolling rod/reel combo

Raffle Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20

Previous year Tournament Shirt Clearance - $5.00 or 3 for $10.00. Limited sizes available. This year tournament shirts are $20.

Bring a guest and get a free raffle ticket!






-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to all of the CFOA 38th Annual Offshore Tournament sponsors, anglers and attendees.


Our resident videographer, Bob Sharrer just released an excellent video from the CFOA 38th annual offshore tournament. There are some great shots of fish weigh-ins, awards, and even some of the untimely thunderstorm that hit right at the finish! So if you weighed in a fish - it's a must see and even if you did not make the weigh-in, check out the great fish that the anglers caught!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8msmHNINHY


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Want a reef 2.5 miles off of Cocoa Beach!

The Central Florida Offshore Anglers (CFOA) and Florida Sport Fishing Association (FSFA) are collecting funds on behalf of the Space Coast Artificial Reef Advisory Board (SCARAB) for the creation of a nearshore artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean within Florida State waters approximately 2.5 miles off of Cocoa Beach Pier. This Brevard County nearshore reef will be easily accessible by smaller boats, and a place where snapper, grouper, flounder and other reef fish could thrive.  This nearshore reef will fall within the State of Florida FWC fishing regulations.

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Location For Our Socials

Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

2133 Component Loop Suite 1001

Oviedo, FL 32765

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About Our Fishing Club

Mark Wright Talking About Mosquito Lagoon

Monthly Socials

Every month we have a social featuring a guest speaker to talk about saltwater fishing.  There are also raffles, fishing reports, and food.  If you are a beginner this is a great way to learn new techniques.  If you are an experienced angler please come out and share what you have learned.   

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Fishing Tournaments 

We have at least 2 tournaments every year.  Our annual CFOA tournament is held in May out of Port Canaveral.  It has over $10,000 in cash and prizes and is open to the public.  Learn More

We also have a year long club tournament.  This tournament is for club members only.  From Nov. 1st to Oct. 31st you measure your catches and submit your weighslip online.  You receive points for the top 3 of each species.  You also earn angler and boat points.  The ultimately goal is to win top boat honors for the year. Learn More

Rigging Seminar

Every year we hold a rigging seminar. Walk from table to table and learn from local guides and companies.  Get one on one time and ask all the questions you would like.

Topics will cover inshore and offshore saltwater fishing, rod & reel maintenance, knots, arts, and more!


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