Singer EllieMay Kay Fishing for Cure

Country music singer EllieMay Kay and Pink Fishing are continuing their Reeling in the Cure Campaign to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection.

“I lost two grandmothers to breast cancer, so I know firsthand about the pain,” said Kay.

One of Kay’s newest singles, “More of What Matters,” is about what really matters in life—love, companionship and the wonderful things that money can’t buy.

Another new single is “Girl with a Fishing Rod.”

“I only started fishing about two years ago, so I am no pro,” said Kay. “It’s almost like fishing found me as I feel so blessed to be a part of Pink Fishing and all the good they are doing.”

Kay is also working for the Wounded Warrior’s Project, which provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.

As part of her work for the two organizations, Kay is selling men’s and ladies’ T-shirts for $21.50, including shipping and handling. Buyers’ names will appear on the back of Kay’s tour bus, and buyers will also become eligible to win a custom-built, autographed “Girl With a Fishing Rod” guitar designed by Burly Guitars—a $2,500 value. The T-shirts can be purchased through PinkFishing.com.

“The best part is that all proceeds will go to Pink Fishing Breast Cancer Awareness and Big Bass Mania’s Wounded Warrior Program,” said Kay.

To hear more about Kay, her life, fishing and her battle for breast cancer awareness, tune in to Fish Talk Radio with Philip Friedman Outdoors this Thursday from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. on AM 830 Radio. Kay will be joining Philip for a special interview.

Local fishing update

With more warm water on the way, Southern California anglers should be able to get some good bass, sculpin and halibut fishing in again this week. Boats from Marina del Rey down to San Clemente continue to catch a few sand and calico bass, an occasional halibut and lots of perch and sculpin.

A few thresher sharks have been caught off Corona del Mar, Newport and San Clemente by private boaters. Most have been in the 40- to 80-pound range and have been found around large bait schools.

Early-season barred perch continue to bite on many Southern California beaches for surf fishermen. Bob Osborne caught and released a 20-inch halibut, along with two nice barred perch, off Seal Beach on Monday.

Quick bites

• Taco Surf is the place to go for fishermen. Anglers who show their fishing license will get 15 percent knocked off their bill. Additionally, Taco Surf offers the “Hook It and Cook It” promotion at its Surfside location every other Tuesday. Eatery staff will make fish tacos out of freshly caught fish people bring. Anglers need only to pay for drinks and leave a tip.

• Daryl Singleton from Los Angles maintained his lead in the Pot of Gold Halibut Derby out of Long Beach Sportfishing with a 28.45-pound halibut, while Manual Medina from Carson caught his first halibut on board the Westerly out of Long Beach Sportfishing. Medina’s flatfish weighed 8 pounds. According to Medina’s mother Gabriela, the fish made for some great tacos.