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"Casino Royale" Fundraising and Awards Banquet

The Club's Annual Fundraising and Awards Banquet will be held on April 21st at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston.  

Join us for a festive, Casino Royale themed night with your Club friends, all while raising money for the Club's Charitable Programs and honoring the winners of the 2017 Club Awards Program!
  
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE or by calling the Club office at 409-744-2307.  
  
Discounted Royal Sonesta Hotel accommodations can be secured ONLINE as well!                          

The Lone Star Shootout
Caracol Club, Port O'Connor, Texas  
 

FISH THE LONE STAR SHOOTOUT 
July 24-29, 2018!
 
With over 12 years of tradition, you can count on a fun, family oriented tournament with a laid back yet festive atmosphere ,  featuring a format that emphasizes blue marlin release and the BIGGEST PAYOUTS IN TEXAS. 
 
You will be proud to participate in a non-profit tournament that benefits youth programs , billfish conservation and the Hurricane Harvey Marine Recovery Fund .   $20,000 from last year's tournament was donated to the fund and you can help us continue supporting the recovery efforts of our fishing family by being a part of the 2018 LONE STAR SHOOTOUT!
 
Entries will be accepted beginning March 15th.   Watch your email in the next few days for your invitation and remember,  tournament slips at Caracol are limited and reserved based on your date of entry.  The sooner you enter, the closer to the action you will be!
 
We look forward to seeing you in July for The Biggest and Best in the West...THE LONE STAR SHOOTOUT!
 
For further information, visit the LONE STAR SHOOTOUT or call 409-744-2307. 
The Learning Curve
Written by Captain Troy Day
  
Check out these new pitch tubes, custom made to drop in place of the cupholders on a Release Marine rocket launcher or Viking tower leg rod holder. The pitch tubes are up and out of the way instead of stuck under the covering boards on the transom. Great idea! For more information, contact Captain Eric Carlson at 561-818-8636.


Emergency Life Saver Marine Course
  
There are still a few seats left for the upcoming D-Dey Emergency Life Saver Marine one-day courses.

The courses will be held:
March 15, 16 - HBGFC Office, Galveston
March 17, 18 - Surfside Marina

The topics covered will include:
  • CPR/AED
  • Airway Management
  • Bleeding Control
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Prescription Medications
  • Wound Management/Closure and Splinting
The cost for the class is $300/per person and classes are capped at 15 people each day to maximize hands-on participation.  To enroll or for additional information, email admin@d-dey.com or call 360-632-1230.
Captain's Corner
Written by Captain Kevin Deerman
Due to the crazy weather, it's been a sl ow year for receiving any decent Wahoo reports from our members. However, the crew on the Gulf Eagle from Port Aransas were able to make it out in mid-February for a Tuna trip. After finding a slow bite at the rigs they decided to head over to the Flower Gardens and ended up catching around 30 nice Wahoo and a Sail to top it off.  So, we definitely know the Wahoo are out there, it's just a matter of getting to them. With the season half way over and blank leaderboards, it's wide open for anyone that can make it out at this point.
2018 Membership
It's time to renew your membership!  CLICK HERE to continue your generous support and involvement in the Club by renewing your membership today.    

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Club Awards Program
Participate in the Club's Yearlong Awards Program Tournament!  CLICK HERE   for full program details and verification forms.  

CURRENT RESULTS

INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 
Top Private Boat -  Slight Edge, Owner Perry Forrester
Top Male Angler - Perry Forrester
Top Female Angler - Cinda Forrester
2018
HBGFC OFFICERS
 
Robert Rickett, President
John Bowen, 1st Vice President
Allan Legge, 2nd Vice President
Randy Bright, Treasurer
Troy Day, Secretary 
 
 
HBGFC DIRECTORS
 
Jack Beal
James Helm
Kevin Deerman 
Marty Griffith
Randy King
Richard Richardson
 
 
CONTACT THE CLUB
 
T: 409-744-2307, F: 409-744-2313

 

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