The Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open

Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open to be held Sept. 23-24

Melissa Burke — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:52:23 +0000

JENSEN BEACH —
The third annual Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open will be held at
and hosted by the River Palm Cottages & Fish Camp in Jensen Beach on
Sept. 23-24. The event, presented by Michael B. Weinberg and Merrill
Lynch, benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County.

“We think there is no better way to honor the legacy of Michael
Shields than to help generate funds that will directly impact the
children and teens that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
serves,” said Bob Zaccheo, who is chairing this year’s Open.

The Open, the largest inshore tournament on the Treasure Coast, is
named after longtime Martin County resident Michael Shields, who died at
the age of 23 from bone cancer. It is open to anglers of all ages and
all skill levels. The tournament follows a catch and release format,
with separate categories for snook, tarpon, trout, and redfish. In
addition, a fishing clinic, a Captains Reception, and a BBQ will be held
over the weekend. All events are included in a $100 registration fee.
For those wish to only attend the Captain’s Party, tickets are $50 per
person in advance or $75 at the door.

The committee’s fundraising goal this year is $60,000. More than
half those funds will be allocated to Membership scholarships, ensuring
that children and teens who wish to attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Martin County can do so, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Funding will support critical Club needs, including field trips,
nutritious snacks, Club T-shirts, swim lessons, art supplies, sports
equipment, and administrative expenses.

The 2011 Executive Committee includes Bob Zaccheo (Chairman), Michael
Weinberg (Past Chairman), Jade Smith (Director of Operations), Chris
Higgins (Director of Sponsorship), RJ Ferraro (Director of
Registration), and Shaun Plymale (Director of the Fishing Clinic).
Karen Hester is the Volunteer Director. Other committee members are:
Melissa Burke, Mat Churchey, James Ferraro, Nina Ferraro, Sarah
Franklin, Jared Gillman, Pat Graham, Dawn Greenlees, Paige Hardy, Larry
Jones, Bob Mark, Jeremy Neff, Vanessa Neff, Carrie Proctor, Sooky
Shields, Steven Shields, Rufus Wakeman, Jaime Williams, Tanya Windecker,
and Katie Zaccheo.

Sponsorships are still available. To date, sponsors include:
Michael Weinberg/Merrill Lynch and Bank of America; River Palms
Cottages; Island Party Rentals; Ferraro Law Group; Chapman &
Plymale; Charlie’s Bar & Grill; Crowder Rods; Stephen Shields, DMD;
Ben Hodas Law; All American Roofing; You’re CFO; Tequesta Insurance;
Ohle & Ohle; Liberty Medical; Robert Zaccheo, Sr.; Fogel Capital
Management; Jones Lowry; Webs by Melissa; Express Printing; Norcross
Marine Products; Oral Surgical Associates; Susan Page; College
Connection; Four Fish Marina; Red Tail Hawk Lures; Miller’s Ale House;
DOA Lures; Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar; Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza;
Mandalay Island Fish Prints; Sonny’s Bar-B-Q; Dee-Stefano’s; Chef Mark
Muller; Redfish Rick’s; Lewis Marine; David Nehme, M.D. P.A.; John Nehme
M.D. P.A.; Aesthetic Dentistry of Palm City; Martin County High School
Class of 1991; Louis Taormina; Eclipse Entertainment; Christenson
Pittman Auctions; The Ice Bucket; Charlie’s Worms; and Fish Florida.

To learn more, call 772.545.1255 or visit www.fishforthekids.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County (www.bgcmartin.org) inspires
and enables all young people, especially those who need us the most, to
reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(www.bgca.org) has enabled young people, especially those who need Clubs
most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible
citizens. Today, some 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs serve more than 4.2
million young people through Club membership and community outreach.
Clubs can be found throughout the country and on U.S. military
installations worldwide, providing young people 6-18 years old with
guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained,
professional staff. Key programs emphasize leadership development;
education and career exploration; community service; technology
training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports,
fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a Harris Survey of
alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National
headquarters are located in Atlanta.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com

2011 Registration form and ticket info here!

Melissa Burke — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00:58 +0000

Download Registration form HERE!

2011 Captain’s Party tickets for sale NOW!

Melissa Burke — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:42:22 +0000

Call today for your tickets- we only have 1 PLATINUM sponsorship available- want it call RJ NOW! (772) 221-0600

2010 Update!

Melissa Burke — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:15:39 +0000

Thank you for your participation in the 2010 Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open. Thanks to you, the event was not only a huge success, but apparently, the largest inshore fishing tournament on the Treasure Coast! (according to Ed Killer)

Special thanks to Guide’s Jeremy Neff, Mark Dravo and John Young for their contributions as guides this year, their ad’s missed our program- To visit Jeremy’s web page click here! Also a special thanks to Crowder Rods for providing prizes to all of our winners.

2010 Event Winners

1st Place – DOA Lures
2^nd Place – Underground Construction Management
Best Snook – Robert Zaccheo
Best Tarpon – Frank Duffy
Best Redfish – Underground Construction Management
Best Trout – T.J. Heinemann
Best Fish on Fly – Nicole Stroh
Top Guide – Roger Scott

Lines out for this weekend’s Fishing Tournament and Captain’s Party!

Melissa Burke — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:13:35 +0000

Final cast for tickets! Captain’s Party and Fishing Tournament this weekend!

It’s THIS Friday and Saturday — do you have your tickets for the Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open? Spots are still available for anglers and for those who just want to join in the fun of Friday night’s Captain’s Party! Don’t miss the fun — or the fish!

Join us on the water to fish for snook, tarpon, redfish and trout while supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County! To fish, tickets are $100 per angler and includes the Captain’s Party at River Palm Cottages on Friday, starting at 7 p.m., as well as the awards barbecue and kid’s fishing clinic on Saturday! If you’d just like to enjoy open bar, great food and bid on the live auction at the Captain’s Party, tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door!

Live auction items include an Indian River Canoe, a Rolex watch, golf at the area’s most exclusive clubs and several trip packages and staycations.

Fishing can begin around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, and all scorecards must be returned to River Palm Cottages by 3 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 18. Ten-time world champion bass fisherman John Fox will be at the barbecue on Saturday teaching kids how to bait a hook as well as some of the secrets that landed him one of the most watched shows on ESPN Outdoors.

Don’t miss this great event! Log on to fishforthekids.org or call Juliet at (772) 545-1255 today!

Our 2010 sponsors also include:

Aesthetic Dentistry of Palm City, Robert Baratta, M.D., Charlie’s Bar & Grill, Craig’s Designs, Christenson Pittman Auctions, Clear Channel – The Gator 98.7, Kimberly Dettori, DDS, Dana & Kathy de Windt, DOA Lures, Exclusive Lifestyle Management, Robert Follweiler, DDS, Flashes Shopping Guide, Florida Commercial, Florida Exotic Landscape, FPL, Indian River Canoe & Mohawk Paddles, Gettin Crabby at the Stern House, Gulfstream Business Bank, Jones Lowry, The MacMillan Clan, Mandalay Financial, Terry & Sally McCarthy, One Stop Boat Shop, Project LIFT, Robert & Linda Sander, SeaTow, Shannon Square, Steven Martine Photography, Mrs. Nicole Stroh, SVI Systems, William Swigler, D.D.S., Vakani Orthodotics, Daniel Velinsky, D.M.D., Webs by Melissa, Michael Weinberg/Merril Lynch/Bank of America, Thomas Winter Photography, White’s Tackle and Yacht Concierge.

Thank you!

Annual Mullet Run has begun – just in time for the tournament!

Melissa Burke — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:09:35 +0000

September is always an exciting month to fish along the Treasure Coast. Anglers eagerly await the arrival of the annual fall mullet run.

The beaches and rivers will be filled with mullet and you can find lots of predators following the bait this month. Look for tarpon, snook, jacks, bluefish and many other species feeding on the mullet this month.

Top water and suspending lures work fantastic in September. Try a DOA Baitbuster or Big Fish lure while fishing around the large schools of mullet.

It’s a great time of year to fish early mornings along the beach. The fish will be cornering the bait along the surf and action can be fun and exciting.

While snook season usually opens Sept. 1, it has been delayed until Sept. 17th this year.

Bridges and inlets will bring some fantastic snook action in September. Anglers slowly working jigs, diving plugs, DOA TerrorEyz or live bait along the bottom of these areas can find some big fish hanging in these areas.

Docks and flats will hold their share of linesiders as well.

You will be able to find some redfish schools this month as they gather up to head out to the ocean. Look around the shallow sandy flats for them to be feeding. DOA shrimp or jerk baits can coax them into biting.

Trout will continue to bite around the usual flats like, Bear Point, Harbor Branch and the Moorings. Deadly Combos fished on the edges of the bait schools will find some action with trout and other species.

Snapper can be found along channel edges and around structure. Sheephead, drum and snapper can be caught on the catwalks of the bridges. LIve or dead shrimp will find the fish.

September Tip:

Fish the bait schools! It’s easy to spot the bait this time of year. If you don’t find bait around your favorite fishing spot, you will most likely not find many fish there. Move around if you need to in order to find active bait. Fish love this time of year and they are out there gorging themselves on the bait in anticipation of the coming winter months. Early mornings can be exciting on the flats. You can find big fish in shallow water around the bait pods. It has been a long hot summer and finally temperatures will begin to mellow out and water temps will get back to normal. It’s a great time of year to be fishing!

Remember, fishing is not just another hobby….it’s an adventure!

Check www.myfwc.com regularly to keep updated on the status of the snook season opening this year!

TC Palm

Today is the final day for sponsorships! Tickets for anglers and the Captain’s Party still available

Melissa Burke — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:11:03 +0000

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the popular Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open — scheduled just in time for the mullet run? Today is the last day to get your logo on the T-shirt so your business will be honored all year long! Check out the sponsorship packet on fishforthekids.org or call Juliet at (772) 545-1255 to learn more!

Tickets are still available for anglers to participate in the tournament on Sept. 17th and 18th and fish for snook, tarpon, redfish and trout! For just $100, anglers will also be able to enjoy a great Captain’s Party on Friday at 7 p.m. at River Palms Cottages! We’ll have an open bar, sponsored by Charlie’s Bar and Grill and great food from several local eateries. Christenson Pittman Auctions will conduct our live auction where we will have great items including an Indian River Canoe, a Rolex watch, golf at the area’s most exclusive clubs and several trip packages and staycations. Tickets for the party alone are just $50 in advance, $75 at the door.

Fishing can begin around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, and all scorecards must be returned to River Palm Cottages by 3 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 18. We will have lots of exciting activities going on at River Palms on Saturday starting around 1 p.m. with a kids’ fishing clinic for Boys & Girls Club kids as well as the children of anglers and sponsors sponsored by the Law Firm of Chapman & Plymale. Ten-time world champion bass fisherman John Fox will be there teaching kids how to bait a hook as well as some of the secrets that landed him one of the most watched shows on ESPN Outdoors. An Awards barbecue will start around 3 p.m. on Saturday. Non angler passes are available for both the Captain’s Reception and the Award BBQ.

Don’t miss this great event! Log on to fishforthekids.org or call Juliet at (772) 545-1255 today!

Our newest 2010 sponsors also include: Aesthetic Dentistry of Palm City, Robert Baratta, M.D., Charlie’s Bar & Grill, Craig’s Designs, Christenson Pittman Auctions, Clear Channel – The Gator 98.7, Kimberly Dettori, DDS, Dana & Kathy de Windt, DOA Lures, Exclusive Lifestyle Management, Flashes Shopping Guide, Florida Exotic Landscape, FPL, Gulfstream Business Bank, Jones Lowry, The MacMillan Clan, Terry & Sally McCarthy, One Stop Boat Shop, Project LIFT, Robert & Linda Sander, Shannon Square, Steven Martine Photography, Mrs. Nicole Stroh, SVI Systems, William Swigler, D.D.S., Vakani Orthodotics, Daniel Velinsky, D.M.D., Thomas Winters Photography and White’s Tackle.

Thank you!

Sponsorship Deadline September 3rd

Melissa Burke — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:47:18 +0000

If you haven’t already heard, the Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open hosted by the River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp and Island Party Rentals will be back again just in time for the mullet run on Sept. 17 and 18, 2010. Come support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County with us and fish for Snook, Tarpon, Redfish and Trout.

The Captain’s Party will be September 17, 2010 at the River Palm Cottages in Jensen Beach at 7 p.m. We’ll have an open bar, sponsored by Charlie’s Bar and Grill and great food from several local eateries. Christenson Pittman Auctions will conduct our live auction where we will have great items including an Indian River Canoe, a Rolex watch, golf at the area’s most exclusive clubs and several trip packages and staycations.

Fishing can begin around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 and all scorecards must be returned to River Palm Cottages by 3 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 18. We will have lots of exciting activities going on at River Palms on Saturday starting around 1p.m. with a kids fishing clinic for Boys & Girls Club kids as well as the children of anglers and sponsors sponsored by the Law Firm of Chapman & Plymale. 10 time world champion bass fisherman, John Fox will be there teaching kids how to bait a hook as well as some of the secrets that landed him one of the most watched shows on ESPN Outdoors. An Awards BBQ will start around 3 p.m. on Saturday. Non angler passes are available for both the Captain’s Reception and the Award BBQ.

Sponsorships are only available through Sept. 3. Thereafter, angler and guest tickets will be sold until we are out. Last year, we sold out early, so get your Registration Forms in! We accept most forms of payment including all major credit cards. Please contact Juliet at 545-1255 to register today. Check us out at www.fishforthekids.org or on our Facebook event page on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County’s page and DON’T FORGET TO TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! Download your registration and sponsorship form here! Non Angler Sponsorship available here!

See you there!

RJ Ferraro

772-221-0600