Beath is featured speaker at anglers meeting
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The next monthly meeting of Puget Sound Anglers-North Olympic Peninsula Chapter, set for Thursday, April 19, features the group’s annual halibut seminar with guest speaker John Beath, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
The public is welcome.
The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. for viewing the raffle prizes and fish stories. The featured speaker presentation will start at 7 p.m. followed by the club’s business meeting which includes a financial report, government relations report, upcoming events discussions and fishing reports from members.
Beath, a resident of Sequim and Alaska fishing guide, tackle manufacturer and author, presents “Top 10 Tactics for Catching Halibut In The Strait of Juan de Fuca.” He will include secrets and strategies to consistently catch halibut in Washington and British Columbia’s waters.
He will discuss tides and currents, top baits, lures, anchoring, chumming, drifting, jigging and he’ll share images, local charts and video of halibut fishing.
Beath will also cover the current requirements from the state, U.S. and Canadian customs for fishing in Canadian waters and returning to a U.S. port.
Also on tap: refreshments, a raffle for fishing gear and a membership drawing (must be present to win).
Beath is the owner of SquidPro Tackle (see www.Halibut.net and www.HalibutChronicles.com).
The club meets the third Thursday of each month at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Also of note: We Do Fudge in Carlsborg (www.wedofudge.com) is donating a percentage of April sales to the Puget Sound Anglers.
