The Charlotte Saltwater Sportfishing Club is a nonprofit family organization
with a current membership of 25 plus families. Club members, consisting
of fly fishermen, kayak fishermen, surf fishermen, pier fishermen and boat fishermen,
 often like to share experiences and possibly learn a bit more about fishing in saltwater.

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month (starting Jan. 2013), a monthly meeting
of Charlotte Saltwater Sportfishing Club is held at The Captains Galley,
11032 East Independence Blvd. Matthews NC.

A social time starting around 6:30 is when members exchange
stories and talk about their saltwater trips and whatever topics come up, all
while enjoying dinner from a great menu selection
or the buffet located in the meeting room.  Meetings do provide an
opportunity for fellowship and camaraderie with the many friends that enjoy
 talking about saltwater fishing. 

 A brief business meeting begins at 7:00 and the raffle is concluded,
then followed by the program which may be, a guest speaker for the month
or a "hands on workshop" session devoted to member requested fishing topics.

Charlotte Saltwater Sportfishing Club is open to everyone who enjoys fishing
in the saltwater. Each month, our President (TW McPherson), writes the
Club Talk New Letter, which tells us what the next months program will be and other information about current club news. This News Letter is posted on the club website (cosfc.com) on the Club Talk page.

Please surf our web site to find out more about our club and,
please come join us at our next meeting. For answers to any questions,
please use the Contact Us Page and the Comments window.  

Bylaws available for viewing here. 

Hall Of Fame
 Charlotte Saltwater Sportfishing Club's Hall Of Fame
The first person selected for this recognition is Jesse Alexander.
Jesse was elected on Dec. 10, 2008 as COSFC's first Hall Of Famer. Jesse's longevity and perfect attendance at the monthly meetings is commendable along with the services he provided in serving as Treasurer for many of COSFC's presidents.  Jesse is a gracious  supporter of  Charlotte Saltwater Sportfishing Club. Jesse is a saltwater fisherman and eagerly shares his skills and knowledge through his "how to" presentations at Workshop meetings as well as making presentations at the regular meetings.  AS a Hall Of Fame member, Jesse is awarded a Lifetime Membership, dues paid in full.
Congratulations Jesse!!!




 Hands on Workshop meetings  are also held during the year
when there is no guest speaker  committed  This is a “hands on” open forum
instructing attendees where, when, and how to fish the Carolinas salt water. 

This Website will have each months Club Talk-News Letter updated before the
regular meeting, this is available on the Club-Talk Page.  
A few additional topics of major interest to the CSSC membership are;
marine conservation, assisting in the building of artificial reefs (the club donates
a substantial amount of $$ to the Long Bay Artificial Reef Association each year),
promoting safety on the water, plus providing input to our legislators on certain
critical fishing conservation issues.
 
 Monthly and Award Meetings  
 The members meet the second (2nd) Tuesday of each month at The Captains Galley
 11032 East Independence Boulevard Matthews NC. The fellowship begins @
 6:30 pm and the meeting proper begins at 7:00 pm.  Visitors are always
 welcome to attend the meetings. A raffle is conducted (items of use to saltwater
 fishermen) with  the proceeds going to the club fund, which makes its way as a
donation to the Reef Fund.

 A special Awards Presentation is held at the Dec. meeting to award plaques to the
winners of the Yearly Iner Club Tournament for the largest fish caught in specific
 categories. (I.E. flounder, king mackerel, grouper, black sea bass, tuna, dolphin,
wahoo, cobia, billfish, Spanish mackerel etc.) 
 
 
 How may join you  CSSC?
Any fly fishermen, kayak fishermen, surf fishermen, pier fishermen
or boat fishermen interested in saltwater fishing and being with people, who like to
share their experiences, and learn more about fishing, should join CSSC. 
The annual dues are $30.00, which includes your immediate family.
You may join by coming to a meeting and simply filling out a membership
application/renewal form right there at the meeting or you can mail it in along
with a check for the appropriate dues( see prorating table below) to the COSFC treasurer:

See Treasurers address below.
 
The Club's Fiscal year runs from January to December. $30.00 yearly dues are due
1/01/ for each club member.  New members joining after 1/01 will pay by the quarter of the
year  in which you join.  For example, dues paid in the first 2 quarters of the year are $30.00;
$15 the third thru the  last.  All full year dues are due in January.
 
Please, when filling out the  On Line Membership Application  (also available at meeting)
please remember to include your boat name and your VHF radio “handle”. (CSSC members
 communicate on VHF channel 68)  You do not need to own a boat to be a
 member of the CSSC.