b'Sportfishing HistoryProject LaunchedT he WPBFCs charitable foundation has embarked upon anthe region is fading away.We believe collecting, documentingOUTexciting historic preservation project titled Sport Fishingand preserving this special part of our history can help educate Paradise: The People, Places, Boats & Events that Shaped Palm Beachresidents and community leaders on this important part of our Countys Offshore Fishing Heritage.Using historic photographs,past.No organization is better positioned or more informed on,documents and curated artifacts the Palm Beach County Fishingthis topic than the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. If we dontHEREFoundation (PBCFF) is developing a mobile exhibit that can bepreserve it who will?This area is changing so rapidly it would be displayed at public and private venues designed to engage anda shame to let this rich history just slip away, commented PBCFF educate viewers about the special history ofPalm Beach CountysExecutive Director Tom Twyford.The project is an extensiveAUTHORITY 2022 Pure Fishing, Inc.offshore sportfishing from throughout the 20th century, includ- endeavor and just getting started.The PBCFF is currently col-ing the West Palm Beach Fishing Clubs unique role.The exhibitlecting and scanning old photographs from fishing captains and will include story boards and a touch screen kiosk featuring hun- anglers who were a part of the history that is being documented. dreds ofvintage photos highlighting sportfishings influentialSpecial thanks to the family of the late Captain Jack Morrow role on the Palm Beaches.Palm Beach County is recognizedwho are supporting this effort.The exhibit will be dedicated toMUST Introducing Authority, theas a sportfishing mecca, yet the history of the sport and how itCapt. Morrow who was a longtime local captain and WPBFCspinning reel with a nameinfluenced tourism, development and the cultural identity ofmember for 65 years. that is set in steel. PENNsfirst IPX8 fully sealed body BE wrapped around a best-in-class stainless steel gear train and a 12-plus-onestainless steel ball bearing Charter boats return to dock to turn inEARNED. system. All eight sizes andselect high speed models come with a Dura-Dragsystem that can handle anything the ocean dishesSilver Sailfish Derby score sheets withIT out, making Authority the the Florida Havana Railroad car in background. Photo circa 1950s. most durable reel ever seated.PENN. LET THE BATTLE BEGIN.Mullet Gutters GatherAthen, my dad asked me to keep the guys together, which is whatISgroup of over 50 longtime fishing captains and friends gathered at the historic West Palm Beach Fishing ClubI intend to do, said Capt. Kevin Morrow. He continued, We earlier this year in support of the clubs historic preservationare excited to partner with the West Palm Beach Fishing Club in project.Affectionally known as Mullet Gutters this group ofthis historic preservation project to capture some of our fisherys individuals is made up of captains, mates and anglers who oncehighlights and promote conservation throughout sport fishing.NOTgutted and rigged mullet for trolling baits, primarily used forThis was dearly important to my dad, and we want to carry out catching sailfish.Long before thethat vision to preserve the sport popularity of kite fishing with livefor the next generation.The Mul-goggle-eyes, threadfin herringlet Gutters collective knowledge,GIVENor sardines, it was dead mulletstories and vintage photographs rigged on a wire leader that wasare an important resource for the the bait of choice for sails.TheFishing Clubs sport fishing his-Mullet Gutters get together attory project.WPBFC ChairmanOUTregularly planned luncheons toPete Schulz succinctly added, socialize, network and of courseThey lived it, we want to record reminisce.My dad started thisit.You can catch highlights luncheon nearly 10 years ago andfrom this special day on the clubs it has grown over the years tofritters for the crew! YouTube channel.Special thanksFREELY.include some of our industriesto Greg & Brad Albritton, and best captains, fishermen, and boat builders with timeless stories.Scott Whipperman for cooking up some great ribs and conch Being that I helped organize and attended every luncheon since 58 W estP almB eachF ishingc luB'