About Us
The mission of Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers is to represent North Coast fisherman’s historic and ongoing right to sport fish along the Northern California coast; advocate reasonable and rational sport fishing seasons and regulations; educate our members and the general public about the economic and cultural contributions of sport fishing to our local economies; and promote sustainable stewardship of the resource.
Meet your HASA Board Members
Matt Dallam – President of the Board of Directors
I grew up in Southern California, spending my early years fishing the Sierras, local rivers, and the coast from the Bay Area down to San Diego. Twenty-two years ago, I moved to the Eureka area, where I’ve dedicated myself to fishing our local rivers for salmon and steelhead, as well as the ocean for every pecies our waters offer.In 2005, I graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a B.S. in Environmental Science and launched Northwind Charters Sportfishing that same year. For the past 16 years, I’ve operated my third vessel, Fishy Business—a 35-foot lobster boat I brought over from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. While I spent many years migrating to Baja for a month at a time to chase dorado, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna, my focus has shifted recently. These days, I am dedicated to preparing my business for its next chapter and serving as the President of HASA. Alongside our board members, I attend various regional meetings to ensure our community stays informed on the regulatory changes coming down the pipe. We are incredibly grateful to our members; your fees and support of our fundraisers allow us to travel the West Coast and represent your interests at the table. I look forward to continuing this work throughout the rest of my tenure. Respectfully, Matt Dallam
Lloyd Petrungaro – Treasurer
Gone Fishing. Lloyd’s bio will be coming soon and we will post to the website as soon as we get it. Thanks for the patience and coming soon.
Ross Taylor – Secretary
Fishing has been a passion of mine since about age 5. I grew up on the east coast fishing mainly for bluegills, yellow perch, bass and carp in freshwater and in Cape Cod I fished for bluefish and flounder. I moved to Arcata in 1982 to attend HSU and received my BS in Fisheries in 1986. During the 1980s I guided for four summers in Alaska; three summers of saltwater guiding out of Elfin Cove and one summer of guiding fly fishermen on the Goodnews River. I returned to HSU for graduate studies and completed a MS in Fisheries in 1997. Since that time I have worked as a consulting biologist, with an emphasis on fish passage assessment and barrier removal. I am also the lead fisheries scientist for the State Water Board in the Mono Lake basin, overseeing the stream recovery program as related to amending LA Water and Power’s water rights licenses. My favorite North Coast fishing includes winter steelhead and salmon/halibut/albacore in the ocean. Trinidad has been my port of call for many years, but last year I launched my Arima Seachaser frequently out of Fields Landing. I post on the HASA forum as “Humboldtfisher” and I look forward to serving on the HASA board.
Gabe Acosta – Board Member
Gone Fishing. Gabe’s bio will be coming soon and we will post to the website as soon as we get it. Thanks for the patience and coming soon.
Lonnie Dollarhide – Board Member
Gone Fishing. Lonnie’s bio will be coming soon and we will post to the website as soon as we get it. Thanks for the patience and coming soon.
Kent Hulbert – Board Member
I was born and raised in Humboldt County, moved from Eureka to McKinleyville in 1972 graduated from Mack High, attended College of the Redwoods and stayed in McKinleyville until 2006. My grandparents taught me how to fish during our extended camping trips on the Mad River from the Swinging Bridge to the gorge by Mountain View Ranch. My river days are long gone now, replaced by kayak and boat fishing the ocean and bays. I’ve spent 30 years in emergency medical and the fire service recently retiring from Humboldt Bay Fire. I live in Eureka with my wife Marny and our family including our grandson Noah. I became interested in HASA due to the lobbying efforts done to preserve our fishing opportunities.
Tom Marking – Board Member
Gone Fishing. Tom’s bio will be coming soon and we will post to the website as soon as we get it. Thanks for the patience and coming soon.
Dan Moore – Board Member
Gone Fishing. Tom’s bio will be coming soon and we will post to the website as soon as we get it. Thanks for the patience and coming soon.
Darrin Ruhe – Board Member
Gone Fishing. Darrin’s bio will be coming soon and we will post to the website as soon as we get it. Thanks for the patience and coming soon.
Larry De Ridder – Newsletter Editor & Former President
I‘ve fished since I was a kid, starting on my grandfather’s farm pond. After high school my original intent was to major in Forestry, financed by a military scholarship. That was partially nixed when the Navy informed me they just didn’t have all that many redwood trees. I switched my studies to Marine Biology and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1981. While serving as a Navy officer I travelled the oceans from as far north as Powell River, BC and Siberia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to as far south and west as Perth, Australia. I was unsuccessful at convincing the Captain that LST stood for “Large Slow Tuna Troller”; he insisted it was “Landing Ship, Tanks”. Upon completion of my military obligations I discovered that essentially every agency with interests in fisheries was in a hiring freeze due to budget constraints. Eventually I landed a position with a financial services company and moved to Eureka. Two years later I was hired by Coast Central Credit Union, where I’ve been ever since. My fishing partner is my wife of 23 years, Carol. On summer Saturday’s we’re usually offshore in Draggin’ Bait, so named because that’s mostly what we’re doing. Being on the Board of HASA has been a fascinating insight into fisheries management issues and a great way to meet other local fishermen.
Additional Past Board Members
HASA was conceived in 2008 by Executive Committee with the first Board of Directors elected in 2009. Below is a list of current / past Board Members.
Gene Morris – HASA’s first president 2009, board member 2009-2016
Tim Klassen – president 2010, board member 2009-2012
Jimmy Yarnall – president 2011, board member 2009-2013
Casey Allen – president 2012, board member 2009-2017, PIO 2009-2018
Cliff Hart – president 2013-14, board member 2011- 2025
Scott McBain – president 2015-2020, board member 2013 – 2025
Larry DeRidder –president 2020, board member 2009-present
Ben Doane – board member 2009-2013
Tim Machado – board member 2009-2010
Dick Woolsey – board member 2009-2011
Chris Justice – board member 2010-2011
Tom Marking – board member 2010-2012 and 2017-2020
Mary Marking – board member 2010-2011
Bert Colbert – board member 2012-2013
Eric Justeson – board member 2013-2015
Chris Hays – board member 2014-2018
Pamlyn Millsap – board member 2014-2015
Lonnie Dollarhide – board member 2014-2015
Eric Stockwell – board member 2016-2018
Michael Davies-Hughes – board member 2016-2025
Dirk Pedersen – Treasurer, board member 2016-2025
Jed Douglas – board member 2016-2018
Ross Taylor – Secretary, board member 2017-present
Bill Gillespie – board member 2018 – 2025
Dan Diemer – board member 2020 – 2025
Kent Hulbert – board member 2020 – present
Bob Stewart – one man fundraising committee 2009-2015