November 2002 Newsletter of the CCCF

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About this newsletter. You are reading the second issue of what is a regular feature of the Coalition of Confused Coastal Fishermen (CCCF). It is in digest format with links to the actual articles, so that you can pick which articles you are most interested in. The views expressed in these articles are those of the author(s) and are not a part of the CCCF policy. No part of this digest or the underlying articles may be reproduced with the express written permission of the publisher or the author.

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"Basic Reel Service (Shimano)" by Lefty AKA Kelly. Keep those reels in topnotch shape. When one quits, it's almost always when that wallhanger is on the other end..

"The Winter Doldrums" by Bayman AKA Kevin. Bayman wrote this a while back, but it's new to us, and has some useful information about how to spend those cold winter days in anticipation of warmer and "fishier" weather..

Don't forget the Christmas Sale at David's Tackle Box - November 29-30. Tell them you are a CCCF'r!

Mark your calendars for December 7th...a CCCF 3rd Anniversary gathering tentatively planned for the old KOA/Brazoria County Park - Free BBQ ribs cooked by your CCCF Host, Sam the Webdude!

"The Catch of the Month" This is flounder month, and nobody shows it better than Fishfinder AKA Tim.

"Rigging Terminal Tackle for Flounder" by Fishcat AKA Don. First published last year on the web site, I have used this rigging with success. Don limits out regularly on flatties with this rig.

Tell your friends about the CCCF. - We have a great group that is only going to get better! We are proving daily that you don't need a lot of leadership or rules to have a great club! Just good members!

"Here's How I See It" by Editor/Publisher Webdude AKA Sam. A monthly commentary on the state of the CCCF and other general matters. This month it's about the trout limit controversy.

"The one that got away...and other fish stories" by various authors. This month's offering is a reprint of a story by Surfrat AKA John. Surfrat is one of the founders of the CCCF and can relate great stories from "back in the day"...

"Recipe of the Month" by various authors. Remember those two sauces from the last gathering that everyone raved about? Well, here they are! Contributed by Borg and Nibbles!