CFOA October Social - Oct. 10th – Bill Coppage
Yellowfin Tuna and Other-side Fishing

Bill Coppage was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. Growing up fishing and being on the water is his passion, and he tries to pass it on to his kids and future generations. He started on YouTube so the kids would be involved in something really fun and have the opportunity to meet other cool people who share the same passion for fishing and the outdoors. Of course Bill will talk about fishing all over for all different types of species as well as instructional techniques for tackle and equipment that he uses. However, his discussion will also include boat maintenance and upgrades to help viewers fix normal everyday things that commonly fail due to saltwater use. 

YouTube to get all the new videos when they are released. Please subscribe to on @JackedUpFishing

You can also connect with Bill on Social Media at:

Instagram: Jacked Up Fishing @jacked_up_fishing

Instagram photos and videos Facebook: (3) Jacked Up Fishing

Guests/Public are welcome to attend.

When:   Tuesday,  Oct. 10th - 7:00pm 

Where:

Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

2133 Component Loop Suite 1001

Oviedo, FL 32765



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CFOA September Social - Sept. 12th – Justin Ritchey - Slow Pitch Jigging

Born & Raised in Orlando, FL and has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida in Fisheries & Aquatic Science Management. He spent the first 7 years of his Professional Career out of College serving as an Assistant Curator to Animal Husbandry for the Gaylord Palms Hotel where he maintained over 500,000 gallons of live animal exhibits with Redfish, Tarpon, Snook and more Saltwater Gamefish on property. Afterwards, he spent another 3 years as the Aquaculture Manager for EPCOT's "Living with the Land" Exhibit, training Professional Collegiate Interns how to operate multiple styles of Aquaponics Systems and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS for short).

Justin Ritchey is an accomplished competitive Tournament Kayak Angler with multiple 1st Place rankings, including the IFA Kayak Fishing Tournament in 2014 which awarded him the opportunity to compete in the Hobie World Championship in Amsterdam. He competed alongside 5 other USA Anglers and against 40 other International Anglers representing their Country, and managed 4th Place overall.

For the past 5 years, Justin has worked within the Fishing Industry as a Manufacturing Representative for popular brands such as Star Rods, where he helped design the current line of Star Rod's Plasma II Slow Pitch Jigging Series. He now serves as the Head of Tackle & Retail Buyer for Salt Strong in Winter Haven, FL.

Justin Ritchey has been exploring the “New Frontier” of Slow Pitch Jigging throughout the State (and overseas). This technique, which originated in Japan, imitates a wounded or dying fish bait and has quickly gained popularity for many experienced offshore anglers as well as new anglers to the sport. “I think Slow Pitch Jigging is a bit of a paradigm shift for most fishermen. This technique has been around for over 10 years in Eastern Culture, and we are just now discovering how it fits into our Fisheries here in the States. The thought of targeting massive bottom fish, in deep water & around structure, using what feels to be the equivalent of lightweight Bass Gear is mind blowing to say the least. What’s even more remarkable is how far this sport has advanced here in the Southeast in just the past 4 years. I firmly believe that Slow Pitch Jigging is one of the most effective techniques for targeting Big Fish with Light Tackle.”

Guests/Public are welcome to attend.

Where:

Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

2133 Component Loop Suite 1001

Oviedo, FL 32765



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CFOA July Social- July 11th – Dolphinfish Research Program

CFOA June Social will be Tuesday July 11th at 7:00pm.  Wessley Merten is Executive Director of the Beyond Our Shores Foundation. The Beyond Our Shores Foundation was founded to conserve and enhance marine fisheries and ocean habitats and the coastal communities they support. One of the Beyond Our Shores programs is the world renowned Dolphinfish Research Program (DRP). Wess has been engaged in the DRP since 2009 and has published multiple scientific papers on data collected through the program. Wess values the scientific process but also translating science into informative animations and films to educate students and fishermen about the importance of marine science and fisheries research.

Wess will be presenting the latest research on Dolphinfish and how we can help protect this fishery that we all love to catch. He will also be discussing how to improve your Dolphin fishing techniques based upon this research and personal experiences. The CFOA Marine Foundation is a Silver Sponsor of the Dolphinfish Research Program.

Guests/Public are welcome to attend.

Where:

Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

2133 Component Loop Suite 1001

Oviedo, FL 32765



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CFOA April Social - Jun  13th  – Kingfish Forum Tips & Tricks

Social - New Day / Time

Due to club member input, CFOA Socials (Meetings) will now be on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and begin promptly at 7:00 pm.Feel free to come earlier to socialize. Doors open at 6:30pm. Drinks will be available, but food will not be served, feel free to bring food with you to eat. 

CFOA June Social will be Tuesday June 13th at 7:00pm. Topic will be an open forum discussion on Kingfish fishing. We will have 2 primary speakers that have both participated in the SKA (Southern Kingfish Association) tournament trail for many years showing tackle and techniques. Feel free to participate with your own tips, ideas and ask questions to the group.

Guests/Public are welcome to attend.

Where: Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765
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CFOA Socials are held in the Mud Hole’s training room.

CFOA 37th Annual Offshore Tournament - Results!

Tournament is a GO for Saturday May 20th.

We have light 5-10knt winds Friday and Saturday. Saturday forecast is 3-4' seas with a 9sec period swell conditions. With the light NE winds, we are thinking the seas will be lower and the period will be longer.

There is also a launch on Sunday which will close the area north of Port Canaveral.

Good Luck to all the anglers fishing the CFOA 37th Annual Offshore Tournament Saturday!

Click the banner for more info and to register.

New Member Promotion ** Free Electric Reel **

For every New Member that you refer and signs up prior to the August meeting, you will receive a raffle ticket for a Tanacom electric fishing reel valued at over $800. This includes any previous members that have not signed up for over 2 years.  The new member MUST put your name in the “Referred By” field of their membership registration forum on http://mycfoa.com.

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Want to learn more?  Scroll down to see all the great socials, tournaments, and events we have.  Still on the fence.  Come to our next social.  They are the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30 pm at the Mud hole.

Where: Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765
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CFOA April Social - May 8^th – Wahoo Forum Tips & Tricks

The member forum in April on Dolphin fishing was well received so, we are going to try it again. At the May social we will have a round table discussion on Wahoo Fishing - tips, techniques, rigs and stories. This is a great way to get to know and learn from other CFOA members.

Guests/Public are welcome to attend!

Based on CFOA Survey input, CFOA Socials/Meetings will now begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Feel free to come earlier to socialize. Food will not be served but feel free bring food into the meeting. Drinks will be available during the meeting. 

Where: Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765
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CFOA Socials are held in the Mud Hole’s training room.

April Social - Member Forum Tips & Tricks

CFOA Anglers & Friends, 

We are going to try something new at the April Social on Monday April 10^th. In the CFOA Survey, a couple of members asked to hear from other CFOA members about their experiences and fishing tips & tricks they use. To that end, we will have a round table like discussion where members explain, show, etc... how they like to fish. Boating tips & tricks are also welcome. For example, Scott Van de Houten will discuss his dolphin trolling tips & tricks; ballyhoo rigs, teaser, planner, and more. We can tell fishing stories too.  This should be fun and a great way to get to know other CFOA members.

Where: Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765
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CFOA Socials are held in the Mud Hole’s training room.

COBIATHON - CFOA VS FSFA - 2023 -   Cancelled due to Rough Weather 

Sponsored By CFOA & FSFA

DATE: March 15th through April 29th @ 3:00pm

WHERE: CAPE MARINA PAVILION Awards Ceremony

TIME: Weigh in closes at 3:00 PM followed by the awards ceremony starts at 3:00 PM on April 29th.

RULES: Catch the largest legal cobia by rod and reel. Member must be in good standing by March 15^th in order to compete. CFOA Entries must be entered into a CFOA Weighslip;  https://mycfoa.com/weigh-slip and include;

1) a picture of the fish on the scale

2) a picture with angler holding the fish and this year’s Token.

WHAT: Awards ceremony will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM April 29th. Eligible fishing will be from March 15th through April 29th at 3:00 PM. Fish caught must be by a current member in good standing of either the FSFA or the CFOA. Boats with members from both clubs must select which club they represent.  Also, hamburgers and hotdogs will be donated and cooked by CFOA this year and will be served starting at 4:00 PM

Prizes: Winner of the largest Cobia (or King if no legal cobia are caught) will get a rod and reel set up, provided by FSFA. 2nd & 3rd Place winners will receive Tournament Shirts. Winner will also get bragging rights for their club for a year. There will also be a raffle provided by FSFA and each attendee will get one ticket free of charge for a chance to win.

Special Note: The token will be needed with the picture in order to qualify. Please print and retain in a zip lock bag and carry with you.

Click below to download the token for your picture.

2023 Cobiathon Token

https://www.mycfoa.com/cobiathon

CFOA come out and fish, enjoy some camaraderie and represent your club at the Awards Ceremony on April 29th.

March 13th Social - Capt. Scott Lum - Tripletail & Cobia

CFOA is pleased to announce that Captain Scott Lum will be our guest speaker this month sharing his tips and techniques for catching tripletail and cobia.

Capt. Scott Lum grew up fishing, surfing, and cherishing Florida’s Space Coast. He knows the waters of the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic well; he’s spent nearly as much time on the ocean as he has on land! Captain Scott Lum is one of the most versatile fishing guides in the Central Florida area. His specialties include nearshore and offshore fishing for numerous species from cobia to tripletail. He’s considered an expert in the most exciting and productive sportfishing methods such as live-baiting and sightfishing.

More information on Captain Scott Lum: Outcast Sportfishing Charters

Where: Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765
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CFOA Socials are held in the Mud Hole’s training room.

CFOA Rigging Seminar - Monday Feb. 13th

Come out to the CFOA Rigging Seminar to learn from the local saltwater fishing experts. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Walk from table to table and learn from local fishing 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, baits, lures and more! 

Rigging Topics Include:

- Tripler Tail and Flounder: Captain Scott Lum, Outcast Sportfishing Charters

- Tarpon and Nearshore: Captain Jim Ross, Fineline Fishing Charters

- Inshore Rigs: Captain Justin Ross, Fineline Fishing Charters

- Inshore Soft Plastics: Captain Billy Petigrew, Com'n'Get It Fishing Charter and Guide Service

- Sebastian Tarpon and Nearshore: Captain Glyn Austin, Going Coastal Charters

- Vertical Slow Pitch Jigging: Justin Richey, Salt Strong Fishing Club

- Deep Dropping: Captain Sonny Richards, AA Fishing Charter, Sebastian

- Bottom Rigs: John Barber

- Trolling Lures: Captain Joe Bielawski,  Ancient Mariner Tackle

- Trolling Plugs: David Clark

- Ballyhoo Rigging: Captain Terry Winn

- Wahoo Trolling: Jon Turner

- Bowfishing, Gator & Duck Hunting: Captain Jake McFadden, Marsh Madness Outfitters

- Bass Fishing: Captain Lewis Przystup, Capt. Lewis (@fom_charters)

- Shad and Crappie: Captain Tom VanHorn, Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters

- Rod and Reel care: Terry Cheatum, Kel's Rod and Reel Service

and many more...

Where: Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
2133 Component Loop
Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765
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Awards Banquet - Dec. 12 (Members Only Event)