DON’T FORGET OUR ANNUAL PICNIC IS COMING UPON SEPT. 17, 2023

From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM At the Oak’s group picnic area at San Pablo Reservoir! It’s a potluck affair, so come and share your favorite

picnic dishes. Al M, will be cooking corn on the cob for everyone. Soft drinks, water, beer, and HOT DOGS will be provided. There will be fun games and prizes for everyone! Bring your family and friends!! BINGO for everyone with cash prizes. Sign up on our email at: sfnfc2022@gmail.com, so we know how many of you are coming.

New members are urged to come and meet other members. 

ALL MONTH DERBIES IN PROGRESS

Fish anywhere in California waters! The derby fee is $10.00 and must be paid before fishing the derby. Use your Catch Verification form to weigh in your catch by deadline 9:00 P.M. on Sept. 30, 2023. Derby fees should be sent to Burton C, and catch verification form can be sent to Burton C, by email or by calling (text or email preferred) Burton or any board member. 

August All Month Open Striped Bass Derby Results 

We had 12 members sign up for this all month Striped Bass Derby and 4 Stripers were weighed in. 

Angler Weight Length 

1) Al Mo.. 11 lbs. 8 oz. 32” 

2) Al Ma.. 6 lbs. 8 oz. 25” 

3) Jim Y 5 lbs.10 oz. 23” 

4) Ed G 5 lbs. 6 oz 24” 

Welcome New Member 

At our last zoom meeting, we had a new member join our club. Welcome, Jay K, of San Francisco. We hope you participate in many of our activities we offer, make new friends, learn some new fishing spots, and fishing techniques. Good luck! But most of all, don’t be a stranger! 

Free Fishing day on September 2, 2023! 

No fishing license required to fish anywhere in California, only on September 2, 2023! Invite your friends and families to go fishing! Enjoy the fun of fishing, catching, and the outdoors! 

August All Month Open Striped Bass Derby In Progress 

Fish anywhere in California waters! The derby fee is $10.00 and must be paid before fishing the derby. Use your Catch Verification form to weigh in your catch by deadline 9:00 P.M. on August 31, 2023. Derby fees should be sent to Burton C and catch verification form can be sent to Burton C, by email or by calling (text or email preferred) Burton or any board member. 

ALL MONTH JULY PERCH DERBY RESULTS 

We had 7 members sign up for this Perch Derby and 3 Perch weighed in.

Angler Weight Length  

1) David I 1 lb. 7 oz. 13 ¾” 

2) Bill D 10 oz. 10 ¼”  

3) Burton C 5 oz. 6 ½” 

Open Halibut Derby July 1, 2023 Results 

We had 16 members sign up for this one day Halibut Derby. The top 7 places were all caught on the Nautilus Excursion Sportfishing Boat, in the ocean, North of the Channel. The success of this trip, was credited to the 2 anglers who were chumming! We won’t mention any names! 😉 

Angler Weight Length 

1 Bob M 21 lbs. 13 oz. 36 ½"

2 Kenny I 21 lbs. 10 oz. 36 ½” 

3 Mike F 20 lbs. 13 oz. 37” 

4 Kelly I 20 lbs. 10 oz. 36 ½” 

5 Diane M 14 lbs. 15 oz. 34” 

6 Kai G** 8 lbs. 14 oz. 28 ½” 

7 Kim I** 6 lbs. 10 oz. 26” 

8 Mike M 6lbs. 9 oz. 26” 

9 Alan M 6 lbs. 6 oz. 25 ¼” 

10 James M 4 lbs. 12 oz. 23” 

** Guest

ALL MONTH JULY PERCH DERBY 

Fish anywhere in California waters! The derby fee is $10.00 and must be paid before fishing the derby. Use your Catch Verification form to weigh in your catch by deadline 9:00 P.M. on July 31, 2023. Derby fees should be sent to Burton C, and catch verification form can be sent to Burton C, by email or by calling (text or email preferred) Burton or any board member.

JACL/SFNFC YOUTH DERBY WAS CANCELLED!! 

Why?  Lack of interest or late promotion??  Next year we will set an earlier date and promote it earlier. To do that, we need members to help!! 

All Month May Trout Derby Results 

We had only 7 members sign up for our All Month Trout Derby. No Trout were weighed-in!! What happened to all our trout fisherman?? 

Open Black Bass Derby May 20, 2023 results 

We had 10 members sign up for this Black Bass Derby. NO BLACK BASS WERE WEIGHED IN!! WHAT’S UP WITH THAT? 

SALMON SEASON CLOSED FOR 2023! 

California salmon season is canceled for the first time since 2009. Here’s what it means. Federal regulations overseeing West Coast fisheries have effectively called off California’s entire 2023 ocean salmon fishing season, in an effort to protect fish populations that have dwindled during the ongoing drought. Check events calendar for upcoming derby changes. 

Lake Berryessa Black Bass Derby April 29, 2023 results 

We had 12 members sign up again for our second Black Bass Derby of the Year. Only 2 bass were weighed in. 

ANGLER WEIGHT LENGTH  

1) Burton C 2 lbs. 8 oz. 17 ¼””  

2) John M 2 lbs. 5 oz. 16 ¼” 

Thank you, Burton, for being the weigh master for this derby! 

Lake Berryessa Black Bass Derby April 8, 2023 results

We had 12 members sign up for our first Black Bass Derby of the year. The water level had risen quite a bit. Areas that we fished last year were well under water. The water clarity was pretty good since we had a lot of rain.

4 fish were weighed in during the pre-spawn period. Thank you, Mo N. for being the weigh master for this derby.

ANGLER WEIGHT LENGTH 

1) Mo N 4 lbs. 4 oz. 19 ½” 

2) Burton C 3 lbs. 7 oz. 18 ½” 

3) Kelly I 3 lbs. 3 oz. 18 ½” 

4) Steve G 2 lbs. 0 oz. 16 ¼” 

Welcome to our new members! 

Andrew N and Moto D has joined our club and was introduced to the board members at our April zoom meeting. Welcome to the San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club. Good luck to you on our fishing derbies and other actitities! 

THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION & AWARDS BANQUET 

The Annual Installation and Awards Banquet was held at the Basque Cultural Center. 36 members, family, and friends were in attendance. President, Diane M, welcomed everyone to the luncheon, and Michael F took over as Master of Ceremony. 

A TRIBUTE TO OUR DEPARTED MEMBERS 

A moment of silence was observed for our departed member, Warren Y. He will be dearly missed. 

OPENING TOAST INTRODUCTION OF PAST PRESIDENTS 

Jim Y, Kenny I, Al M, Diane M  

INTRODUCTION OF THE 2023 OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS OFFICERS

President Diane M, Vice President Bob M, Treasurer Burton C, Recording Secretary Mike M, Corresponding Secretary Akemi I, Editor Kenny I, Webmaster Kelly I. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bill D, Michael F, Mary H, Kay M, Al M, Mark N, Jim Y 2022 

Big Fish Recipients:

Striped Bass 

John M 18 lbs. 8 oz. 34 ½” 

Salmon 

Paul C 2 8 lbs. 9 oz. 38 5/8” 

Kelly I 27 lbs. 39” 

Halibut 

Russell N 23 lbs. 8 oz. 39” 

Black Bass 

Steve G   5 lbs. 13 oz. 21 ¼” 

Trout 

Paul C   11 lbs. 1 oz. 28” 

Junior Division Winners 

Striped Bass 

Chelsea C 4 lbs. 2 oz. 23” 

Carter Ma  4lbs. 2 oz. 21” 

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Akemi I,  Kenny I,  Alan M.  Akemi I for her relentless work of preparing all photos and stories for the SFNFC exhibit at the Japanese American Historical Soceity, and for making the annual awards and Installation table center pieces the past 3 years. Kenny I for constructing the display cases, rod holders, reel display, and the photo work for the exhibit. Alan M for expertise in maintaining the clubs Constitution, Standing rules, and helping to place the display items for the exhibit. 

REMINDER: Pay your 2023 Club membership dues 

Prior to participating in club activities, remember to pay your $20 membership dues. Junior memberships are $5. Send your checks made out to SFNFC (San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club) to Burton C.

FEBRUARY All Month Striped Bass Derby Results 

We had 7 members sign up for this derby before the inclement weather set in. Only 2 striped bass were weighed in. The weather conditions kept many of us warm and safe at home! 

Angler Weight Length  

1) Jim Y 5 lbs. 5 oz. 24 1/2”  

2) Ed G 4 lbs. 5 oz. 21 ¾”  

San Pablo DAM Reservoir Report 

Fish stocking has been delayed due to excessive high water level. The last plant before the opening season of 2023, went over the spillway! (reported by Marie of the Rocky Mountain Rec. Feb. 8, 2023, She advises to come in 2 weeks to fish.) 

January All Month Striped Bass Derby Results 

We only had 4 members signed up for this derby! Could it be the rainy weather stopped members from going out? No fish were weighed in! We needed 6 members to participate to make this an official derby! Let’s see what happens in February! 

The February all month Open Striped Bass Derby is in Progress!!  Send your $10.00 entry fee to Burton C before you fish!! Good Luck! 

ADVANCE PAYMENT OF ALL DERBIES 

Members who want to pre-pay for all the derbies and the club dues at the beginning of the year, the cost will be $195.00. This includes the March Dobashi Thanksgiving Derby ($15.00) and 17 derbies ($170.00) and membership dues.of $20.00 and a discount of $10.00. For life members, the cost is $175,00. Send your checks made out to SFNFC to Burton C .

The March Dobashi Thanksgiving Striped Bass Derby Results

We had 27 members participate in this year’s derby and 7 Striped Bass were weighed in, here are the results:

Angler Weight Length 

1) Mike M 9 lbs. 12 oz. 31 3/8” 

2) Burton C 8 lbs. 12 oz 30 5/8” 

3) Ed G 5 lbs. 14 oz. 24” 

4) Mark N 5 lbs. 7 oz. 25 ½” 

5) John M 3 lbs. 11 oz. 22 3/8” 

6) Jim Y 3 lbs. 9 oz. 21 3/8” 

7) Mike M 2 lbs. 12 oz. 20 7/8” 

There’s rumors that Dayton L and Bill D caught fish on the Predator and donated them to the parking lot……..is that true?? Let’s talk story!!

The SFNFC would like to acknowledge all the donations received for the March Dobashi Thanksgiving Derby. Many thanks to the following donors:

Mary Ishisaki $250.00

Tom Hoshiyama (Plaza Insurance Sales, Inc.) $100.00

Mary Hidekawa $100.00

Mark Noguchi $100.00

Arguello Pet Hospital $50.00

Tosh Mitsuda $50.00

Yasukochi’s Sweet Shop - Gift Certificate $50.00

Paper Tree - Gift Certificate $25.00

Merchandise:

George Okamoto (Nomura & Co.) 14 5lbs. bag of rice

Carole Murata (Japanese Tea Garden) Tea Set

Phil Ashizawa (Soko Hardware) Water Bottle

American Trophy Assorted Japanese dinnerware

The SFNFC donated 30 - $15.00 Safeway gift cards to purchase turkeys!

That means the derby was FREE!

Members who donated additional prizes:

Mike M & Richard B Persimmons

Ed G 5 bottles of champagne & 7 bottles of wine

Kelly I AM/FM/Shortwave Radio and Logitech computer keyboard/mouse

Kenny I Japanese dinner set and sauce dish set

Thanksgiving fixings:

Bill D-Chicken Broth

Akemi I -Boxes of Stuffing Mix

Kenny I - Cans of Cranberry Sauce

Kelly I - Chicken Broth

James M - Canned Corn

Alan M - Paper Towels

Bob & Diane M - Foil

Mike F - Can Olives

Jim Y - Cup of Noodles

The Thanksgiving Derby weigh-ins and potluck dinner was held at the Holy Trinity Christopher Center on Brotherhood Way in San Francisco from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Members, families, and friends enjoyed a fantastic variety offood. This is one of our most popular event which includes family and friends. Every family received a bag of groceries in addition to door prizes regardless, in fact everyone went home with a prize! 

All the Striped Bass weighed in were donated to our club supporters:

Kimochi, Sweet Shop, Tosh Mitsuda, Arguello Pet Hospital, Paper Tree,

Mary Hidekawa, and All-American Trophy.

November is election time, that includes the SFNFC

The San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club’s Constitution states the following:

Nominating and electing the Board of Directors shall occur at the November General Board of Directors meeting.

Due to an unforeseen reason, this year, the board of directors could not follow this statement in the constitution, so we will conduct our election on our December 7th zoom meeting.

FOR THE YEAR 2023

The San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club is looking for new candidates for the Board of Directors.  Our Board of Directors has a minimum of 8 members and a maximum of 15.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors and want to help shape the Clubs future, please read the information below. We welcome anyone interested!

What are the qualifications for a candidate?

• A Club member in good standing for at least one year.

Board responsibilities:

• Attend monthly zoom meetings of the Board of Directors.

• Help plan, organize, and participate in Club activities (Annual awards banquet, Summer picnic, Youth Derby, Annual Derby schedule, etc.)

• Help make decisions on current and future plans for the Club

• Help encourage participation.

• Set policy and enforce the Clubs Standing Rules

• 1 year commitment. (minimum)

How can you become a candidate?

• Contact the Board of directors at  sfnfc2022@gmail.com by December 6th.

• Attend the Board meeting on December 7th.

How do candidates become members of the Board of Directors?

• A vote is taken by the current Board of Directors.

The March Dobashi Thanksgiving Striped Bass Derby November 20, 2022

The board of directors has decided to have a “live” weigh-in this year, including a POTLUCK DINNER for all members and families like old times.  This year, the weigh-in and potluck will be held at the Holy Trinity Christopher Center, 999 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco 6-9:00 P.M.  The derby fee for this derby will be $15.00 if paid before November 13th, after this date, the fee will be $20.00.  Actually, this derby will be free, a $15.00 Safeway gift card will be presented to all members participating in this derby!  No guests can participate in this derby.  

The weigh-in will be conducted outdoors from 6:00-8:00 P.M. (DEADLINE IS 8:00 P.M.) followed by the prize presentation, 8:00-9:00 P.M.  Potluck will be from 6-9 P.M. 

Donations for prizes from all members for this derby will be greatly appreciated, contact Alan M.

All fish weighed in will be donated to our supporters.  Bob M will scale, clean, and deliver the fish to them.

Donation acknowledgments for our March DobashiThanksgiving Derby:

Tosh M. $50.00

Mary I.       $250.00

Paper Tree (Gift certificate) $25.00

Arguello Pet Hospital $50.00

Jay Y (New Huck Finn Sportfishing) $90.00

Jon Y (Sea Wolf) Sportfishing) $90.00

Thank you for your contributions!

*Why is the Thanksgiving Derby called the March Dobashi Thanksgiving Striped Bass Derby?  

For many years and many derby weigh-ins, March opened up his “Yamato Auto Repair Shop” for our club weigh ins and potluck dinners following the weigh-ins.   Many members, families, and friends attended these weigh ins to see all the fish and watched all the winners receive their prizes.  After his passing in early 2011, Diane M made a motion to title the thanksgiving derby as the March Dobashi Thanksgiving Derby to honor him and his family for all the work cleaning up his garage and making room for the weigh ins, prizes, and potluck dinners. The motion passed unanimously! 

The Annual Club Picnic

The SFNFC annual picnic was a huge success with 35 members, friends, and guests attending.  The picnic was held at our usual location at San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante, CA. the Oaks Group picnic area.  Mother nature treated us well with perfect weather, as many were expecting sizzling hot weather.  We were faced with a category 2 fire alert, which prevented us from using the char coal BBQ pit.  We were prepared as a gas grille was brought in to cook the corn on the cob and hot dogs.  There was more than plenty of pot luck food available for all!  Many thanks to all who brought their favorite picnic dishes to share with everyone.

Thanks goes out to the following members:  Burton C, for coming early with his blower to clean the area of leaves and debris and covering the tables with paper, which was provided by Mike F.  Mary H for always providing the insect netting to protect the food from those pesky insects and paper plates and utensils.  Michael I donated all the corn; Akemi and Kenny I provided the hot dogs, buns, soda, water and BBQ. Kelly I provide the soda and beer; Mo N for cooked all the hot dog and corn;  Diane M, Kelly I, & Akemi I for the prizes for the games and raffle; Sara and Kelli M for helping with everything and called out BINGO with help from Natalie and Michael O. A special thanks to Diane M for all the creative games that all the adults and kids enjoyed.  Burton C was the winner for identifying the most gadgets use.

The September Club Meeting will be on Sept. 7, 2022

The SFNFC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Future events Zoom Meeting

Time: Sep 7, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

See See August Newsletter for Zoom Meeting information.

What will it take to make it NOT BORING!! Attend our meeting and express your feelings!

Remember, this is your club, if you want changes…..ATTEND!!  Help make this a better club!!  You can email us too at (sfnfc2022@gmail.com) and express your feelings and ideas!!  If you don’t talk, we can’t change anything!!

Free Fishing Day!

Reported by Bill D.

Saturday, Sept 3, 2022….no license needed.

While all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect, no sport fishing license is required. Grab your friends and family and plan your next fishing trip!

MEMBER Help Needed August 6th and 7th

IMPORTANT NOTE: During the Nihonmachi Street Fair, the gallery will be open on both days Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug 7. We need membership support. 

1) We need as many members as possible there on the 6th to help NJAHS staff rearrange and set up chairs for a special screening (Saturday 6pm-8pm) of Cory Shiozaki’s “The Manzanar Fishing Club,” the uplifting tale of incarcerees who found their freedom fishing in the waters of the Eastern Sierra.

2) We were asked to demonstrate the art of Gyotaku (Japanese ink printing of fish) Sunday 12pm-3pm,. If any members are familiar with this art, and is willing to assist, please contact Kenny I, we will appreciate any assistance.

3) Also, if you can help, we need fresh fish to make the impressions. Any small fish that is flat with scales would be a good subject. Perch, Flounder, Black Bass, Bluegill, Crappy, just a legal size Striped Bass will also work. Trout is not a good subject. Their scales are too smooth. The fish must not be cleaned or scaled, they need to be in it’s natural state. Frozen? YES!!

youth fishing derby

The San Francisco JACL and the San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club, sponsored the youth fishing derby this year on July 9th at the San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante, CA. Teaching 11 young kids 8 to 13 years old how to fish and respect the outdoors, and taking them away from their computers and enjoying a day in the outdoors is our goal! We met at 8:00 A.M. at the picnic area. All fishing permits and bait was paid for by the SFJACL. We served BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, drinks, and treats for the young and old, all provided for by the SFJACL. There were prizes for all the fish caught by the youngsters. The fishing was very, very slow due to the warm water conditions with very little results. Only 2 fish were caught. We thank Judy H and David representing the San Francisco JACL for financing this event. 

Acknowledgments for the youth derby: 

SFJACL for financing the event. SFJACL representatives: Judy H and David. 

• Cooks: Alan and Michael M, Mike F, Bob M, & Kenny I 

• Food preparation: Diane M, Vivian N, Judy H, & Akemi I 

• Fishing Guides: Sara and Kelli M, Mo N, Kelly I, John M. 

• Trophies: Alan M

• Photos: Diane M & Kenny I 

• Other members present: Bill D, Dayton L, Steve G, & Jim Y. 

• Donations: Eric N, rod and reel set; Dayton L, rod and reel set. 

Hopefully we did not miss anyone.  Thank you all for making this event successful! 

The National Japanese American Historical Society features 104 years of the San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club's existence. 

Go to this link to see our event.  You may need to use your browser: http://www.njahs.org/events/

Free and open to the public July 18 to September 15, 2022

National Japanese American Historical Society Peace Gallery at 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA in the heart of Japantown

Open M-F noon-5:00 pm and the first Saturdays of each month

Come and see the exhibit, your photo maybe there!

Many thanks to the following people that made this possible:

• Akemi and Ken worked months researching old records and photographs to make this exhibit.  They spent many sleepless nights to make the date of the exhibit. It was the labor of love to make this happen without a lot help.

• Rosalyn T of NJAHS,  who thought this was a great idea for the JA community.

• The interns at NJAHS, for helping with the displays.

• Mike O's photo albums of many years of photo records.

• Melissa B, for her dad, Pat B's, photo albums and artifacts.

• Suzanne H, who donated her time making posters in memory of her dad who was an icon in the club.

• Mary H, who donated the use of her husbands fishing equipment.

• Mike M, for the use of his mounted Striped Bass.   

• Jimmy Y, for the use of his fishing flies and trophy.

• Michael I, for his mounted large mouth black bass,

• Kelly I, for the use of his 44 pound mounted striped bass and fishing reels.

• Michael F, for his fishing and abalone equipment and 3 mounted fish and art work.

• Trisha M, Kyle S, and Val for helping with the mounting of the pictures.

• Alan M, for most of the displayed artifacts, rod, reels, mounted Striper.  If it wasn't for Al, there would be very little to display.

• Michael and Alan M, Michael F, and Cherie S who spent hours hanging display items on all the walls.

• And special thanks to Akemi's daughter, Cherie S, that helped many evenings as the sunset and beyond midnight. We couldn't have completed this project without her help!

Important July meeting! Please attend, we need help! 

Hello members.

ZOOM MEETING JULY 6th!! Please try to make this meeting, we need YOUR help!!

Points of discussion:

• Youth Derby with JACL this Saturday, July 9th at the San Pablo Reservoir at 8:00 a.m. We need help to assist young kids to learn how to fish.  More information in the last newsletter.

• Sunday, July 10th is our Salmon Derby, don't forget to sign up

• July 17, our display at the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) will open.  If you have any old fishing equipment, we would like to borrow it for a couple of months.  Please let us now ASAP if you would like to add your items to the exhibit!  CALL AKEMI OR KENNY

SFNFC to have an exhibit at the NJAHS

The San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club will have an exhibit at the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) Museum in the San Francisco Japantown. Starting in mid July 2022 celebrating it’s existence of over 104 years in the San Francisco Japantown community. On

display will be fishing artifacts from old to present, photo displays of members past and present. Slide shows will be running

continuously during the open hours. Members are urged to participate by contributing to the display with pre-war fishing equipment or pre-was photos or news articles. Everything will be returned after the exhibit.

Please call or text Akemi I or Kenny I as soon as possible with a description of the items.

We are getting short on time!

THANK YOU!!

JACL & SFNFC YOUTH DERBY JULY 9TH

We need volunteers!!

The San Francisco JACL and the San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club will be sponsoring the youth fishing derby this year on July 9th at the San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante, CA. We need volunteers to help with teaching young kids how to fish and respect the outdoors, taking them away from their computers and enjoying a day in the outdoors! Bring your family, help us out and enjoy a family outing.  We will be at the main recreation area, carousel number 2 starting at 8:00 A.M. All fishing permits and bait will be paid by the JACL. We will be serving BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers’, chili, drinks, and treats for the young and old. There will be prizes for all the fish caught by the youngsters.  Bring your own secret weapons to help the kids.  Attend the zoom club meeting, July 6th, for more information.

THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION & AWARDS BANQUET

The Annual Installation and Awards Banquet was held at the Basque Cultural Center, South San Francisco on April 9th. 32 members, family and friends were in attendance. Acting President, Diane M, welcomed everyone to the luncheon, and Michael F took over as Master of Ceremony.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR DEPARTED MEMBERS

A moment of silence was observed for our departed members, James C and Warren Y. They will be dearly missed.

OPENING TOAST

DONATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: 

Mike A, Skipper of the Predator donated 3 pairs of fishing trips. 

Cake - Schuberts Bakery 

Centerpieces - Akemi I

ADDITIONAL DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM:  

Michael F, Kelly I, Gary G, Akemi I, Linda M, Bob M, Diane M, Kenny I, Pat D, Annie & Layman R.

EVENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: 

Reservations, Finances, & Prizes: Burton C 

Photos: Kenny I 

Accommodations: Bob M 

Master of ceremony: Michael F 

Trophies, Programs, & Prizes: Diane M

Table Centerpieces: Akemi I  

New regs. for the April 2022 Rockfish Season - Bill D reporting 

Vermilion, Quillback, Copper Rockfish sub-bag limit reductions effective Jan. 6, 2022: Emergency regulations (Title 14, Section 28.55) changed sub-bag limits within the 10-fish daily rockfish, cabezon, greenling (RCG) complex bag & possession limit: 

-A decrease to the statewide sub-bag limit for vermilion rockfish (Sebastes miniatus) from 5 fish to 4. A new statewide sub-bag limit for quillback rockfish (S. maliger) to 1 fish 

-A new statewide sub-bag limit for copper rockfish (S. caurinus) of 1 fish, In other words:  10 fish total combination of rockfish, cabezon, and greenlings.  Within the 10 fish combo limit, you may only keep no more than 4 vermilion rockfish, 1 quillback rockfish, and 1 copper rockfish. 

In addition, you can still keep 2 lingcod at a minimum of 22 inches. A good idea is to count and sort out your catches sooner than later. Pictures of some of these affective fish can be found at : https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=59206&inline 

REMINDER: Pay your 2022 Club membership dues 👍

Prior to participating in club activities, remember to pay your $20 membership dues. Junior memberships are $5. Send your checks made out to SFNFC (San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club) to Burton C.

BAY AREA WEIGH STATIONS 

Have been discontinued. Due to lack of activity for the past years, the board of directors decided to discontinue and close all the weigh-in locations. We thank all the members who volunteered to be weigh masters. All weigh-ins will be conducted by the “Catch and Release Cards” or specific locations during certain derbies. 

NOT FOR PROFIT IRS STATUS 

The San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club has received the status of 501(C)(7) (not for profit ) from the IRS, but awaiting the status from the State of California. Are donations to a 501(C)(7) tax-deductible? Sorry, but NO!! Donations or dues paid to Section 501(c)(7) corporations are not tax-deductible. This advantageous provision of the tax code applies only to Section 501(c)(3) charities. Thus, donors to social clubs may not claim a charitable deduction under Section 170. July 17, 2017. Simply said, donations and dues for the SFNFC are NOT TAX DEDUCTABLE!! SORRY!!