Monthly Meeting – January 07, 2026
January 7, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
January guest speaker ~ Matt Newman is the founder and owner of iRod, a California-based fishing tackle company known for its innovative bass rods and swimbait designs. He’s a longtime competitive angler who turned his passion for fishing into a business, creating rods that blend lightweight performance with input from professional anglers.
5:30 – dinner & social time
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/
Matt Newman is the founder and owner of iRod, a California-based fishing tackle company known for its innovative bass rods and swimbait designs. He’s a longtime competitive angler who turned his passion for fishing into a business, creating rods that blend lightweight performance with input from professional anglers.
Here’s a quick snapshot of him and his work:
- 🎣 Background: Newman is a Southern California bass fishing enthusiast who competed locally before launching iRod.
- 🪝 iRod Brand: Established to design rods specifically for swimbaits and bass fishing, emphasizing durability and reduced fatigue for anglers.
- 👥 Collaborations: He worked with pro anglers like Fred Roumbanis, Gabe Bolivar, and Bub Tosh to refine rod designs.
- 📈 Role: Beyond design, Newman has worn many hats — handling marketing, sales, shipping, and team management in the company’s early years.
- 🌊 Reputation: Known for his expertise in swimbait techniques and for sharing stories of giant bass and even big tuna catches.
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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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