Monthly Meeting – November 5, 2025 | 6:30pm

November 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: BOB SEMERAU

Our next meeting on Wednesday – November 5th, 2025 at the . . .

Black Bear Diner
2401 E Harbor Blvd
Ventura, CA 93001 | Map

LOCATION & POLICY CHANGE!!

The board explored many venues in search of a new meeting “home”—one without cover charges or mandatory food purchases. We found that all locations, including our former base at the Alamo, now require a minimum spend, with some asking unexpectedly high amounts.

After careful consideration, we chose Black Bear Diner in Ventura as the most budget-friendly option with a private setup that suits our group well.

As part of our agreement—and in line with standard restaurant policy—each attendee is kindly asked to order at least one food item and one beverage from their reasonably priced menu.

Meeting in a restaurant is a privilege. Let’s support the spaces that welcome us and be thoughtful stewards of the partnerships that make our gatherings possible.

The Black Bear Diner at: 2401 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 Google Map

ITINERARY
- - 5:30/6:00pm- Dinner arrive early
  - 6:30pm – Meeting / Club Business / Special Guest Speaker, Bob Semerau (see his bio below!)
  - Meeting ends sometime between 8:00 & 8:30pm.
  - The Black Bear Diner at: 2401 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 Google Map

Bob Semerau’s Bio
- - Writer, Event host: Western Outdoor
  - Vice President & Former President: Outdoor Writers Association of California
  - Writer, Sespe Flyfishers monthly articles
  - BIG TIME sport & fly-fisher

More about Bob:

My many years running our own business gives me a unique perspective on managing projects and creating effective programs.

Passionate about fishing, I have been a staff writer for Western Outdoor News (WON) for over 20-years. Getting out on numerous WON fishing charters off-shore along the southern California coast, exploring Alaska and Mexico, and finding hidden gems like Bishop and Auburn for wild trout, makes it worth the effort.

Writing about the outdoors led me to a mutually beneficial relationship with the professional members of OWAC as the Executive Director, I work to support the members of the organization and achieve their mission to tell stories of the great outdoors, which has been truly rewarding for me both personally and professionally.

Join us for our monthly meetings!

Looking to connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts? Be a welcomed visitor, where conversation flows as easily as the beer, wine or water!

Whether you’re new to sportfishing – or surf fishing, this is a great spot to swap tips, meet friendly faces, and enjoy the community. It’s casual, it’s free, and everyone’s welcome.

Come early and join us for dinner and drinks (5:30pm). We’ll be having opportunity drawings. A raffle to raise funds for a kid’s charter. Announce what charters still have openings and more!

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Details

Date:: November 5
Time:: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Tags:: #avetreels, #bluefintuna, #californiansportfishing, #ccaofcal, #channelislandsportfishing, #charterfishing, #cityofventura, #endeavor, #ericstackleshop, #oceanfishing, #oceanrods, #offshorefishing, #phenixrods, #royal_starsportfishing, #saltwaterfishing, #sandiegofishing, #sandiegolanding, #socalfishing, #The_cigar_afishinado, #thetugisthedrug, #tunafishing, #tunahunter, #tunahunting, #turnersoxnard, #vcstar, #venturacharters, #VenturaCountyEvents, sportfishing

Organizer

: Chuck Brinkman, VCSC President

Venue

: Black Bear Diner (Ventura)
: 2401 E Harbor Blvd
Ventura, CA 93001 United States + Google Map
Phone: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWwD1gUmSmq1LYob6
: View Venue Website