Monthly Meeting – March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY Aren Antounian
Aren Antounian is a Los Angeles–based fishing‑industry professional, custom rod builder, and executive at Bob Sands Fishing Tackle, a well‑known tackle shop in Van Nuys, CA.
Aren brings in first-hand knowledge from the sportfisher side and the business side — especially when it comes to gear. Scroll down to read his bio!
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5:30 – dinner & social time
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6:30 – meeting
Location: The Black Bear Diner
2401 E Harbor Blvd
Ventura, CA 93001 | Map
PLEASE READ — LOCATION & POLICY CHANGE:
- As part of our agreement with Black Bear, all attendees are expected to order at least one food item and one beverage from their reasonably priced menu, so if you’re a pie & decaf person — or love a full-on hearty, homestyle meal – then come on down, enjoy a nice hot meal and enjoy the November meeting in a nice private room with a BIG SCREEN tv for presentations!
“Fuzzy” ITINERARY
- Dinner: 5:30 – 6:30pm
- Meeting starts: 6:30pm
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- Club Business
- Opportunity Drawing
- Speaker Presentation
- 2nd Opportunity drawing
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- Wrap-up & Exit around 8:00-8:30pm-ish
** Our opportunity drawings are like door prizes. It costs nothing, but we hope you will throw a little something in the club’s donation box to keep it going all year! Get your tickets when you arrive.
You can find the list of the prizes that are up for grabs tonight at: https://vcsc.info/prizes-meeting/
🎣 Who Aren Antounian Is
- Manager at Bob Sands Fishing Tackle in Los Angeles, a respected hub for SoCal anglers.
- Known for custom rod building, often featured on social media under Aren Rods and in product descriptions for United Composites jigging rods.
- Plays a visible role in the shop’s product development, especially in jigging rod design and testing, where he provides detailed insights on rod action, guide alignment, and performance on sport boats.
🧭 Business Role
- CEO and Director of Bob Sands Fishing Tackle, Inc.
- The registered agent for the corporation, located at the shop’s Sepulveda Blvd address in Van Nuys.
📸 Online Presence
Search results show:
- Instagram activity related to custom rods and fishing gear.
- A YouTube channel under his name.
- Multiple mentions in fishing groups and customer posts celebrating rod builds and purchases.
🎣 Why Anglers Know Him
Aren is especially recognized for:
- Deep knowledge of SoCal jigging techniques
- Hands‑on involvement in rod design with United Composites
- Being a go‑to resource for anglers looking to dial in their setups
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!
We are the “reel deal” Sportfishing club in Ventura
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We are the “reel deal” Sportfishing club in Ventura