July - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
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July - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 www.RISAA.org JULY, 2011 401-826-2121 The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen Stripercoast Surfcasters Affiliates with RISAA becomes the 30th club to join with RISAA At it's June 21 meeting, the RISAA Board of Directors received a request to affiliate from the Stripercoast Surfcasters Club (SSC). Founded in 2008, the SSC shares the same purpose as the rest of the RISAA affiliate clubs such as "the conservation of striped bass, protection of forage fish, and coastal access rights." The was an easy "yes" vote for the RISAA Board. The SSC President is Jacob Freeman. "I look forward to working together with you for the betterment of our sport and the fish we love to chase," he said. "We are all thrilled to have attained affiliate club status with RISAA," said Mark Pirani, MA Chapter President of SSC, "and look forward to working with you on many issues facing saltwater anglers in the future." The SSC Delete to RISAA and who will become part of the Legislative Committee is John Meadows of Whitinsville. The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association welcome the members of the Stripercoast Surfcasters Club. Another Striped Bass Poacher In The News Vican sets new RI State Record AGAIN! R ISAA Member PETER VICAN has done it again. In 2008 he caught the "fish of a lifetime" when he landed a striped bass that weighed in at 75.40 lbs. No one would ever beat that record. Well think again! The record has been broken...by Peter! This time he landed a monster 77.4 pound striped bass. Everyone knows that Peter puts in a lot of hours off Block Island waters with his fishing partner Don Smith, but all of those hours might guarantee a lot of trophy fish, but not a fish this big - and certainly not twice! "Peter deserves those big fish," said RISAA President Steve Medeiros. "Not because of the fishing hours he puts in, but because he is being rewarded for all of the GOOD things that he does that few people know about because he shuns publicity, like his support for the Alzheimer's Foundation, the RISA Foundation and the Kid's Fishing Day." (to page 12) By Associated Press A Connecticut man is facing federal charges of trafficking and falsifying records for illegally harvested Atlantic striped bass. An indictment filed on June 8 in U.S. District Court in Boston says Daniel Birkbeck illegally harvested striped bass in Rhode Island waters after the state commercial fishing season closed. The indictment says the 46-year-old, a licensed commercial fisherman in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, then transported those fish to a fish dealer in Massachusetts for sale during the 2009 and 2010 commercial fishing seasons. The Lacey Act makes it a crime for a person to knowingly transport and sell fish in interstate commerce when the fish was taken or possessed in violation of state law. Birkbeck faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 July 6 • 9:00 AM Kayak Committee Event Bay Fishing from Colt State Park July 7 • 6:30 PM SW Fishing Show Committee July 14 • 4:00 PM Kayak Committee Event Fishing event. Meet Quonny boat ramp July 19 • 6:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting July 23 • 10:00 AM Kayak Committee Event Fishing event. Meet Ft. Wetherill July 25 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly Seminar August 2 • 6:00 AM Kayak Committee Event Fishing event. Meet Westerly/Barn I. August 9 • time tba Fly Fishing Committee Event Fishing event at Narrow River August 19 • 6:30 PM Kayak Committee Event Fishing event. Meet Monahan's Pier August 23 • 6:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting August 29 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly Seminar September 10 • 7:00 AM Kayak Committee Event Fishing event. Meet Westerly/Barn I. September 12 • 6:00 PM R.I. Marine Fisheries Council URI Bay Campus, Narragansett September 10 • 7:00 AM Kayak Committee Event Fishing event. Meet Wallum Pond Poaching law, fillet law, how to spend your fishing license money The month of June was very busy around here, and I'll try to report a little on each item. going better than I expected, and it looks like this could be a major case in the future. See the story elsewhere in this issue. HOUSE HEARING REPORT ON STRIPER BILL THE REC LICENSE MONEY On June 22, George Allen and myself attended and testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the bill that would increase fines for the illegal possession of striped bass. When I was done testifying, Rep. Doreen Costa said that she received 126 emails from anglers who supported the bill, and that it was "the most emails she has received on ANY bill in the past three and a half months." Two other Reps. also said they received over 100 emails. The Committee voted to recommend passage by a vote of 9 to 1. As this goes to press, the bill was scheduled to go for a full House vote within the week. The Senate version also passed committee and awaits a floor vote. A NEW FILLET LAW? On June 7, I chaired the RIMFC's Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (AP). The AP was called together to discuss the possibilty of a fillet law for Rhode Island, but only for cod. This came about when Capt. Frank Blount told the Fisheries Council that some boats, especially out of state boats, in the winter were taking large amounts of undersize cod and those fish were filleted on the water so no proof of their size would be available if boarded and checked. In the end, the AP voted to recommend to the Fisheries Council that a fillet law for cod only was supported and used New Hampshire's simple law as suggested language, namely a 14 inch minimum fillet with at least 2 square inches of skin left on each fillet to identify the type of fish. The Council will address this at their July meeting. WESTERLY SHORE ACCESS The Westerly Right of Way issue is September 26 RISAA Monthly Seminar -2- On June 14 I attended a meeting of the RI Recreational Fishing Task Force, a name suggested by DEM for the group. The law that established the RI recreational saltwater fishing license specifies that DEM has to give an accounting of the funds the license program brings in. In an attempt to keep us involved in the process, Bob Ballou, Chief of the Division of Fish & Wildlife, asked me to call together the members of the group that worked to set up the license back in 2009-2010. That group was comprised of representives from various fishing clubs, charter industry and bait shops. After receiving the report on the funds received from the first year (2010), the group recommended that none of the money be spent and held in the restricted account until after the 2011 season was completed and substantial funds would be available to show results to the public. SALT PONDS NEWSLETTER As a supporter of the Salt Ponds Coalition, RISAA receives a copy of their newsletter. It was such an excellent issue that I passed it around to other board members, and everyone enjoyed it. The issue describes the background in detail of Rhode Island's various breachways and is worth the time to read through it. Fortunately, they have a copy online. Go to www.saltpondscoalition.org and click on "Newsletters" and then select the Spring 2011 double issue. TAKE-A-KID FISHING! There isn't a newsletter big enough for me to tell everyone how proud I am and to thank everyone who took part this year! R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 ASMFC TARGETS REBUILDING MENHADEN “Nothing improves your aim like having a target.” - Aristotle The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a coalition partner with the National Coalition For Marine Conservation, and their Spring newsletter reported on the acknowledgment by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) that the coastwide stock of menhaden is low, something we have been saying for the past few years. The interstate panel responsible for conserving Atlantic menhaden, at once both the highest volume commercial fishery and arguably the most valuable prey fish on the east coast, is finally moving in the right direction. A year ago, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission acknowledged that menhaden abundance is too low, intensifying competition between the fisheries and numerous marine predators, a battle that striped bass, osprey and other dependent species are losing. This March, the 15-state commission took another step toward an ecosystems approach to managing menhaden for the future, while initiating action to increase abundance in the short term. The ASMFC’s Menhaden Management Board voted to initiate Addendum V to its Interstate Fishery Management Plan. The purpose of the addendum is to improve stock productivity and increase abundance from current levels, using a new overfishing threshold of 15% MSP (maximum spawning potential). The addendum will include a suite of management measures to achieve a new target reference point. The board failed to specify options for a new target, however, a range of possible targets will be included in the addendum approved for public comment in August. Recognizing this is an interim action, the ASMFC tasked scientists from the commission’s menhaden and multispecies technical committees with continuing work on an ecosystems approach, using a multispecies model that better accounts for predation. The menhaden board also agreed on the need to establish ecosystem management goals to assist in developing ecological reference points – targets and limits set to explicitly allocate menhaden between the fisheries and the ecosystem for longterm decision-making. “This addendum has the potential to provide a number of conservation benefits for menhaden,” says Ken Hinman, president of the National Coalition for Marine Conservation. According to Hinman, these are: the first Atlantic coast-wide catch limits; an end to overfishing; a substantial increase in Hinman -3- abundance, which would increase available forage for menhaden predators and improve chances for good recruitment under favorable environmental conditions; and clear ecosystem goals to guide future management. TARGETS AND THRESHOLDS Current menhaden management rules call for rebuilding the population to the target level whenever the overfishing threshold level is exceeded. Since the stock is currently well below the proposed limit of 15% MSP – it’s estimated at only two-thirds that level, according to the 2010 stock assessment - rebuilding to the target population level will be required. It’s assumed that a new target must be adopted to go along with a new threshold, but what should it be? “As we told the ASMFC at the March meeting, targets are levels that we aim for and thresholds are levels we aim to avoid,” says the NCMC’s Hinman. “The target needs to be set safely above the threshold, allowing for factors that may affect our accuracy, like scientific c and management uncertainties.” The federal Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act’s National Standard 1 Guidelines state that the size of the buffer between the target and threshold should reflect uncertainties to reduce the probability that overfishing might occur. Based on current reference points, the latest stock assessment indicates that Atlantic menhaden is not overfished, BUT is experiencing overfishing. Note in ASMFC graph that all of the fishing mortality is above the target (solid line) The Lenfest Working Group on Annual Catch Limits (September 2007) recommends that the buffer should be even greater when “the consequences of overfishing as expressed by vulnerability of the resource is higher.” (to page 39) R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 83 Members to win charter trips in 2011 Four more trips to be won at July meeting If you are a winner, we will give There will be four trips in the charter trips raffle this month: you a list of your fellow trip members The first trip will be a daytime and more details of the trip. We will shark trip for 3 anglers on Fin Reaper also ask you for a $50 deposit (check Charters with Capt. Bruce or credit card only) to ensure that Weinstein on his 26’ Glacier Bay you show up for the trip. If you go Canyon Runner catamaran. This trip on the trip, we won’t use your will sail on August 3, at 6 am from deposit. Check the “2011 Charter Lockwood Marina, East Matunuck, Trip Rules” at the end of this article RI. for more details. The second trip will be a daytime Remember, to win one of these Block Island trip for 3 anglers for trips you must be a RISAA member Chuck Gricus, Kevin Miller and Fred Ruhleman striped bass and fluke on Sea Donkey in good standing AND be present with two Mahi that they landed, in addition to Charters with Capt. Andre LeDoux at the end of the meeting. sharks on their 2010 Fin Reaper trip. on his 25’ Parker. This trip will sail on “In good standing” means your August 6, at 6am from Stone Cove Marina, Wakefield, R.I. membership dues are up to date. If you haven’t joined yet there The third trip will be a bass and blues trip for 6 anglers with is an application form in this newsletter, or come to a meeting and Capt. Sandy Kane, on Razin’ Kane Sportfishing Charters. This sign up for membership and the free Charter Trip drawing. will be our annual “Ladies Only” trip, and as the name implies, is You can also join online at www.risaa.org. only available to our lady members. They will be sailing on August 2011 Charter Trip Rules 18th on the Razin’ Kane, a custom built 41’ Blackfin berthed in • Only adult members of RISAA in good standing are eligible. Good Wickford, RI. standing means dues are paid in full and not in arrears. The fourth trip will be a Long Island Sound trip for 2 anglers, • Junior members (under 18 yrs) are not eligible. live-lining scup and trolling the tube and worm with Capt. Pat “T- • A $50 deposit is required to confirm your spot, but it will be returned Man” Renna, of T-Man Fishing Charters. Winners of this trip if you follow all listed rules. will be getting first hand information on how to fish the well • The $50 deposit must be paid by check or charge card. Be sure to bring known T-Man tube and worm system on Capt. Pat’s Sea Hunt a check or credit card to the meeting with you. Escape 200. This trip will sail on August 18th from the state ramp in • You must be present at the meeting to register and at the end of the meeting when the winners are announced. Niantic, CT. • A seven (7) day notice is required if you must cancel. Winner must Please check the chart at the bottom of this article for the dates first call Gary Perschau (401-828-3464), or second, Peter O’Biso (401for these trips and check your own schedules so you will know 783-2364). If unable to reach either of above, then call the RISAA which trips you can sign up for. phone at 401-826-2121. Failure to provide this notice forfeits your How do you get a chance at a trip? Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter Trip Table at the back of the room. We will give you a form with that night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the available trips, the boat and the Captain, the type and location of the trip, and the time and date. Fill out the form listing your preferences, first, second, third, etc. During the seminar we will draw the winners (and a list of alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting. deposit. • Upon confirmation that the winner has attended the charter trip, the check/credit card slip will be destroyed and not charged. • A member may win only one trip per year. • Only ladies are eligible for the “Ladies Only Trip.” • All disagreements or disputes will be handled by the Charter Trips Committee and its decisions are final. • RISAA and its Charter Trips Committee are not responsible if a trip is not completed, either by failure of the winning crew, the charter captain or inclement weather. 4 TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE JULY MEETING DATE Aug 3 Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 18 COMPANY Fin Reaper Charters Sea Donkey Charters Razin’ Kane Charters T-Man Charters CAPTAIN Capt. Bruce Weinstein Capt. Andre LeDoux Capt. Sandy Kane Capt. Pat Renna -4- # ANGLERS DEPARTS 4 E. Matunuck, RI 6 Wakefield, RI 4 Wickford, RI 6 Niantic, CT R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 The purpose of this column is to pass along information and milestones within the membership. Birthdays, anniversaries, events or get-well wishes are all in order. We also let members know of the passing of other memebers. The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new members, welcome them to the Association and answer any questions they may have about RISAA and its activities. Welcome to the new members who joined last month CONGRATULATIONS WILL MASSE, a former RISAA Junior Member of the Year, has graduated from college and is now teaching. Where has the time gone? The photo at right was Will when he won the 2004 award. GET WELL Member DALE HARTMAN fell in May while at work. She fractured her femur and hip requiring surgery. She is now in rehab. Get will wishes to Dale. SYMPATHIES Our deepest sympathies go to the family and friends of member ROBERT SILVA. Bob attended many monthly meetings and always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. Jamie Buteau Robert Malouin Warwick, RI Coventry, RI Joshua DaSilva John Pagliarini Seekonk, MA East Greenwich, RI Alfred DiOrio Matthew Pagliarini Hopkington, RI East Greenwich, RI Christopher Donahue Raymond Rao South Windsor, CT Providence, RI Daniel Magnanimi Kevin Terhune Cranston, RI Barrington, RI There are no strangers in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association ALBERT “AL” PELLINI, a RISAA member from New York, passed away while surfcasting at Cuttyhunk Island last month. Our sincere sympathies to Al’s family and friends. Only friends you haven't met yet. Fly Fishing • Light Tackle Capt Rene Letourneau On The Rocks Charters 401-359-3625 www.ontherockscharters.com Member Full Service Propeller Facility REPAIRS ~ RECONDITIONING ~ WELDING Middletown, RI Mike r o f 888-430-7767 Ask Bring your prop in for a FREE computer analysis SAVE FUEL www.oceanpropsri.com 10% RISAA member discount on inboard recons Member -5- R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 RISAA has taken an active role in urging increased fines for violators and is committed to working with DEM Enforcement. “Police Log” will inform members of the activities of the Divison of Law Enforcement. ARREST AND CITATIONS: APRIL AND MAY, 2011 Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court • Francesco N. Paolantonio, 61, of Coventry, RI arrested for Obstructing A Police Officer • Penn J. Drukker, 20, of Providence, RI arrested for Possession of River Herring • Francesco Lubrano, 68, of Cranston, RI arrested for Possession of Undersized Lobsers • Edmund H. Spears, 27, of Richmond, RI arrested on a Court warrant • Monica G. Manceilla, 32, of Providence, RI arrested on a Court warrant • Donald Dehayes, 60, of Jamestown, RI was arrested for Possession of Undersized Striped Bass • Zachery N. Sullivan, 23, of South Kingstown, RI arrested for Produrement of Alcohol for A Minor • Chao W. Chin, 57, of West Hartford, CT arrested for Possession of Striped Bass • Daniel J. Coley, 31, of Cranston, RI arrested for Possession of Undersized Tautog and Possession of Undersize Striped Bass • Ashley L. Henningson, 22, of O’Fallon, MO arrested for Shellfishing In A Closed Area and Non-resident Shellfishing Without A License. • Jay V. Barbuto, 22, of Tempe, AZ arrested for Shellfishing In A Closed Area and Non-resident Shellfishing Without A License. • Kevin A. Calamari, 22, of Higganum,CT arrested for Shellfishing In A Closed Area and Non-resident Shellfishing Without A License. • Benjamin J. Zupan, 22, of Haddam, CT was arrested for Shellfishing In A Closed Area and Non-resident Shellfishing Without A License. • Brad H. Matthews, 44, of Middletown, RI arrested for Gill Net Violations (commercial) • Francesco P. Pacheco, 61,of Warren, RI arrested for Untagged Shellfish, Possession of Non-Complying Shellfish, Improper Handling and Control of Shellfish For Sale, and Unregistered Outboard Motor • John L. Berry, 23, of Petersham, MA arrested for Possession of Undersize Shellfish • Matthew P. Lyons, 23, of Cranston, RI arrested for Possession of Undersize Shellfish • Eddie P. Juca, 18, of Torrington, CT arrested for Possession of Alcohol By A Minor • Richard J. Galipeau, 53, of Cumberland, RI arrested on a warrant • John. R. McCarthy, 78, of East Providence, RI arrested for Loitering for Indecent Purposes • Cong Van Huynh, 27, of Worcester, MA arrested for Shellfishing In A Polluted Area • Chung Nghai Ngo, 21, of Worcester, MA arrested for Shellfishing in a Polluted Area • Karen R. Carroll, 46, of Providence, RI arrested for Operating on an Expired License • Brian H. Cunha, 19, of Newport, RI arrested for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor • David B. Waucsinski, 29, of Blackstone, MA arrested on a court warrant • Jonathan C. Greene, 52, of Bristol, RI arrested for Failing To Declare Commercial Fishing Vessel CITATIONS: Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Breakdown of the citations issued for the period of April and May, 2011 Violation Boating Violations (unreg boat, safety equipment violations) Citations Issued Violation 19 Freshwater Fishing Violations: closed trout waters; fishing w/o license; fishing in Kids Pond, poss of river herring 37 NO SALTWATER LICENSE 8 CRMC Beach Permit Violation 1 Citations Issued Recreational Vehicle (ATV) Violations Oper where prohibited, unregistered, no permissino from landowner Motor Vehicle Violations Littering 8 18 6 Park, Beach, Management Area Violations Alcohol, Target Shooting, Disorderly Conduct, Animal Unattended in Vehicle -6- 15 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Kayakers versus the weather, the worms and the eels! The Kayak Committee’s active season began on April 2, when Ron Marafioti and David Pollack were foolhardy enough to brave the frigid waters of Worden Pond, in South Kingstown, RI, in search for pike. It was cold! And windy! And short lived. Ron and I splashed about for a bit, and then headed for shore. The lousy weather during early May resulted in two more cancellations and one rescheduling, and our season really began on May 25 with an outing at Potter Pond in South Kingstown, to fish for striped bass feeding on cinder worms. display. Sit-ins, sit-on-tops, kayaks with outriggers, sails, electric motors, foot operated paddles, sophisticated sonar and navigation systems, and just about everything else that a well equipped salt water kayak angler might dream of. We launched beginning at 4 PM and returned at various times, some anglers staying out until well after dark. This was the first time that most of the kayakers had been on Potter Pond. The weather was perfect, the Pond was beautiful, and it would have been a wonderful evening even if we had simply been out for a paddle. The cinder worms cooperated. At first there were few to be seen, but by 7 PM there were swarms of worms in several areas of the pond. The worms live in the mud, and we look for them in areas of muddy bottom. They swim to the surface with a wriggly motion, some in a straight line, some in circles, and other following all sort of paths, and they are easily visible, many being bright red with a black head and many leaving distinct wakes as they move through the water. And the stripers key on the worms and often rise like trout to a caddis hatch, swirling and splashing as they catch the worms. Other bass, especially the larger ones, will swim in a straight line, porpoising as they open their mouths to scoop up the worms. But seeing fish feeding doesn’t necessarily mean you can catch them. I read somewhere that a fly fisherman’s idea of hell is to land a fish on every cast, every day. If that’s the case, I was in heaven! At times I was surrounded by worms and actively feeding bass; I had good casts right at actively feeding fish. I changed flies many times. And ended up hooking two fish and landing neither of them. Most of the kayakers shared my experience. Surrounded by rising fish and unable to get them to eat. That’s part of the mystique, and it’s why I keep returning for that hatch. Every once in a while I figure it out and land quite a few schoolies and keepers as well. Several of our committee members did do well, and there were at least two fish in the 32 to 34" range boated. And every one of us is looking forward to repeating this wonderful outing next year. (to page 26) The Cinder Worm Emergence The cinder worms are aquatic worms that live in the mud and emerge to spawn when the water and mud warm sufficiently in the spring of the year. In many Rhode Island salt ponds, this usually occurs during the month of May. The worms swarm to the surface, and the striped bass feed avidly on them, often keying in selectively on the worms as trout will do on aquatic insects during a hatch in fresh water. Ninigret Pond, in Charlestown, is famous for the cinder worm emergence, and draws anglers from all over the United States (and I’ve met anglers there from Germany and Italy and U.K. as well). But there are cinder worm emergences in many other places, and one of the best of them is Potter Pond, in South Kingstown. Access to Potter Pond is very limited, especially for shore anglers and kayakers, and so it is not heavily fished. We made special arrangements with the very friendly folks at Shoreline Realty to allow the kayakers to use their Wakamo Park launching and parking facilities for our outing. Originally scheduled for May 18, it was rescheduled, due to the weather, to May 25. We had a fine turnout. Committee members Steve Cummings, Jack Daniels, Tim Gilchrist, David Giuliano, Dick Henry, Harry Livingston, Doug McBournie, David Pollack, Kraig Ruth, Paul Smigel, Brad Speck, and Dick Henry were there, as was guest (and RISAA member) Tom Baney. Kayaks of every size, shape and description were on -7- R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Y ou know their names, or should I say our names: Ed, George, Dawn, David and so many more. They are all active RISAA members. What do we have in common? Skin cancer. Some have had it on their noses, some on their ears, or on their lips or scalps or faces. Mine was located in the corner of my eyelid, right near the tear duct. There are different types of skin cancer. I got lucky. Mine was basal cell carcinoma. It is the most common type of skin cancer representing about 90% of all skin cancers in the U.S. Squamous cell carcinoma is another type. These two forms of skin cancer are referred to as "nonmelanoma skin cancer", meaning they almost never spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. They can, however, cause damage by growing and invading surrounding tissue. Basically, they can disfigure you. HOW DID I KNOW? How did I find out I had skin cancer? Well, I had this little spot, that you could barely see, that would often bleed for no reason. I went to the VA dermatologist a few years ago. They took a quick peek, said it was nothing, and sent me on my way. Earlier this year, the spot was bleeding even more often, so I went to a private doctor. They did a biopsy, and it came back as cancerous. I had already read about skin cancer, so when they told me what type I had, I wasn't worried. Then I went to see the surgeon who was going to remove it. He does a procedure called "MOHs" surgery. Basically, they cut what they can see, then look at it under a microscope. Then they come back and cut some more, look at it under the microscope, and repeat until there are no more cancer cells in the skin they are looking at. This procedure can last for up to 4 hours or more. I still wasn't worried, until he started talking about my tear duct being an issue, that he could pretty much guarantee that he would have to cut a hole all the way through my eyelid, it was possible it had spread and he might have to remove the skin from my nose to my ear, plastic surgeons and blah blah blah. Did he just say "hole through my eyelid" and "plastic surgeon" and cut off my face?" What the heck? It's just basal cell carcinoma! Wait. They are going to cut it out one day, cover it, and then make me wait a day or two for the "facial reconstruction plastic surgeon specialist" to repair it? OK. I am not happy now. I was seriously ready for a drink! Did I mention they cut it out while you are awake? That even though they were cutting it from below my right eye, that my left eye was still open and functioning perfectly so I could watch the scalpel as it headed for my eyelid? Let's just leave it at the pucker factor was high as they cut it out. The next day I had to go to a different hospital and be placed under general anesthesia. They couldn't chance me moving my eye during such a delicate operation. Aside from the physical stress of being put under, these procedures can cost a pretty penny. Think tens of thousands for both surgeries if you don't have insurance. I also ended up getting a respiratory infection -8- from being intubated. It was the gift that kept on giving. The pain was intense and very "in your face" the first couple of days. After that, it wasn't too bad. I couldn't shower for 4 days or get my eyelid or the skin donor sight (behind my right ear) wet. Can you say the docks at Pt. Judith smelled better than me by day 4? Little kids actually screamed when they saw me at my daughter's school. People looked and stared when I was at the grocery or out for dinner. I had a patch on for 3 days. Then, under the patch, he had sewn on a long round bandage, much like the dentist uses in your mouth, to hold the skin in place. It looked like a bumble bee or caterpillar with the black stitches. Kids still looked at me in horror. I had to wear that for 12 days. My eye was black and then went through the various shades of purple, blue, yellow, green and orange as it healed. I had to take oral antibiotics for 14 days and also put antibiotic ointment in my eye for 10 days. From the Editor: We normally do not print photos like this, but feel the topic is important for everyone. Prior to surgery, the spot was small and barely noticable During surgery, the doctor examined surrounding tissue before proceeding The "bumble bee" was a bandage sewn over the area to protect it. OK, HERE'S THE INFO YOU NEED Now that you've heard about what I went though, let's talk about the really nasty skin cancer. You see, the two I mentioned above aren't normally life threatening, just disfiguring. Then there is "melanoma". Melanoma Wearing the patch cancer can spread to other parts of your body. Melanoma is life threatening. It can spread just about anywhere. If it does, you are not only looking at having to get it cut out of your skin, but possibly more surgeries along with radiation and chemo- Colorful, but healing nicely therapy too. What it comes down to is people with light skin, hair and eyes are more susceptible to skin cancer. (to page 26) R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Westerly Shoreline Access: The Case Continues, Results Promising! by STEVE MEDEIROS Last month I reported about the ongoing battle between a Alfred G. Thibodeau, Esq., of Thibodeau & Baker,LLP of few landowners along the Westerly shoreline who reside beside Cumberland was hired to reseach the issue, and the results were public Right of Ways along Atlantic Avenue and the general better than hoped. It seems that back in 1909 that 1+ mile stretch public and other residents who attemped to walk on “their” of shoreline properties was owned by five groups/families who beach. The worst case of this was the Right Of Way between joined together to create the “Pleasant View Beach Lots” and the two properties at 463 and 465 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly. this was recorded into town records on May 7,1909. This Right of Way (ROW) That plan established 155 is designated by the Coastal lots and 10’ Rights of Way, and Resources Management also established an 80-100 foot Council (CRMC) as an official “beach” for the public to use. access site, and is also marked The final report from as such by the Town of Westerly. Attorney Thibodeau is lengthy The official designations isn’t and still be analysed, but it disputed by the adjoining seems that those properties in landowners, but they are quick the original plat map were set up to threaten and call the police if and sold with exact an unsuspecting citizen were to measurements from the street to veer even a few steps to the left In this file photo obtained from CRMC, the man is standing where it meets the shore. It does of the actual ROW after it at the 312 foot mark, the actual property line designated in NOT grant rights all the way to reaches the beach. They claim the 1909 plan map. The rest of the beach belongs to the the water or high tide mark, and ownership all the way to the public, yet the landowners put up this illegal fence. because it had specified the water. “beach” for public use, this should mean that the landowner I have seen a number of photos taken by CRMC officials has no rights to ownership the beach. This could be good news and others over the years that shows fencing that was erected for the public and bad news for the homeowner. from the street, along the entire Right of Way to the beach, and With this new information, the RISAA Board of Directors continuing on the actual sandy beach to the waterline. has sought the services of a surveyor to establish the exact The property owners at 465 Atlantic Ave, Clarence and boundaries of the Right Of Way and the neighboring properties. Judith Brown, have even called to complain against their own When news of this came out in our previous newsletters, I was neighbors who live on the opposite side of the street and use contacted by Alfred DiOrio, of Ashway, a professional surveyor the ROW to reach the shore. (and angler) who has offered his services AT NO COST! Mr. The RISAA Board of Directors decided to get involved, DiOrio believes in the public’s right to the shore and is willing and the first step was to engage the services of a Title Attorney to put in his time and expertise to help this case. who could dig into the records to find out exactly how much Hopefully we have his survey report during the month of shore might these people own. July. Stay tune for a continued report next month. -9- R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Special Raffle To Benefit Foundation RAZIN’ KANE Win your own PRIVATE FISHING CHARTER aboard CHARTERS with CAPT. SANDY KANE Captain Sandy Kane is a RISAA member who is one of the Foundation’s biggest supporters. Now he has generously donated a “6-pack” fishing charter with the total proceeds to benefit the RISA Foundation! The winner can take FIVE FRIENDS with him/her to have an on-the-water fishing seminar, teaching the ins and outs of controlled depth fishing using downriggers and have fun fishing! The Razin’ Kane is a 41 foot Blackfin which was custom built for the companies owner, so it has many “special” features, such as etched glass windows. Other features of the Razin’ Kane include a 15 foot beam for a smooth ride and two 625 HP Detroit diesels. Raffle Tickets Are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 • Tickets will be sold at the May, June and July meetings with the drawing to take place following the seminar speaker on July 25. • The trip will take place in August or September. • Need not be present to win • Only RISAA Members are eligible to win, but you can take whomever you want on the trip Cash or check: Check must be payable to: R. I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation I am a RISAA Member and want to purchase raffle tickets for the Razin’ Kane Charter trip to benefit the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation Name:______________________________________________ Phone Home: ________________ Cell:_____________ Address:______________________________________ City:_____________________ State: _____ Zip:____________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Are you a RISAA member? Yes Yes Tickets by mail DEADLINE Tickets cost $5 each or 5 for $20 July 23 I want to purchase ______ tickets Enclosed is my check for $__________ payable to the “RI SALTWATER ANGLERS FOUNDATION” (not RISAA) Mail this form and check to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 How to get your Rhode Island Saltwater Fishing License Shirts featured this month ONLINE AT www.ri.gov/DEM/saltwater This month we are featuring the Port Authority Explorer shirt. This breathable, durable nylon shirt is great for fishing. It has UPF 30 protection, a rod holder, and vented back. It is available in tan and blue. Cost $41.00 Product # S200 Get your license in person at the following: Block Island Fishworks Breachway Bait & Tackle Bucko's Tackle Service Lucky Bait & Tackle Pete's Bait & Tackle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina The Frances Fleet Sale Items Of The Month.... We also have a few Bimini Bay and Timberland shirts which are $5.00 OFF their regular price. We only have a few of these remaining so don't wait. They will be available at the August meeting. ONE STOP FISHING SHOP! MERCHANDISE NOW ONLINE We finally have an online merchandise catalog up and running. There you can check out all of the hats, shirts, and outerwear that we have available. An order form is there so that members who don't get to attend the monthly meetings can order by mail. Go to the RISAA web site at www.risaa.org/merchandise/ Serving Anglers for 30 years! Shark Bait & Tackle Chum, Mackerel, Herring, Skirts, Floats, Rattles, Wire, Cable, Swivels, Balloons Complete selection of Inshore & Offshore Tackle and Baits Marine Supplies, Snack Bar Ice, Groceries, Lobsters, Fish! GAS & DIEEL 410 Gooseberry Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-783-7766 Member www.snugharbormarina.com - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 A REAL Fishing Story Catching that 77 lb Strper By Don Smith JULY MEETING RAFFLE The Take-A-Kid Fishing Day was another huge success. It’s too bad some kids backed out. The kids really had a good time and are ready to fish again. What about Peter Vican breaking his own state record? Congratulations to Peter on his newest catch. We will start this month’s raffle with a nice spinning rod valued at over $150.00. The featured items for July will be: Phenix Black Diamond PSW-8 15-40 lb class rod Outdoor Etc X-Large tackle binder XLTB-1000 Tattoo’s Tackle 1.5 oz skin plug an Acme Tackle ultimate Kastmasterlure kit Gibbs 2 oz. Tuna Candy plug A.O.K. Lure kit Buck 6” fillet knife Anco Lures All of the above and so much more will be in the raffle. There will be over $800 worth of items. THANK YOU! From the last raffles, I would like to thank the following vendors who contributed to the past meetings: Anco Lure Co. • Rhode Island Poppers ThomCat Lure Co. RISAA Merchandise Committee Thank you again to all who have helped with the raffle and committee, and thank you for supporting the Fund Raising raffles. We spent the morning and part of the afternoon at the RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Day, and then made plans to fish that night. Saturday night, on the way to Block Island, we checked in with Capt. Matt King of Hula Charters by telephone. Matt knows the water around the island very well. The spot where Peter's first record catch was made, as well as the the newest record catch, are both locations that Matt has shared with us over the past few years. He informed us where the fish had been hitting earlier in the day which gave us the locations to start looking for them. We fished an area on the southwest side of the island from 9:30 Don Smith and Peter Vican PM until after 1:00 AM Sunday morning. We landed more than a dozen fish apiece over 25 lbs. often doubling up on each drift. Right around midnight we doubled up on several large fish. I landed a 48 lb. fish and Peter's was just slightly smaller. On the very next drift we duplicated the catch with both of us landing fish around 45 lbs. Since I had kept the 48 lb. bass all the others were released unharmed. We were fishing our usual method of using light tackle, 6/0 octopus circle hooks and drifting live eels. The current was pretty strong and we used 3 oz. egg sinkers to keep the eels in the zone near the bottom. Shortly after 1:00 AM the drift died and dogfish moved into the area and starting chopping up our eels. After catching more than a dozen dogfish we moved out of the area and spent quite a while looking around various spots for the bass without success. There were dogfish everywhere. Once the tide started running again we worked our way back to the spot that had been producing large fish earlier in the night. Now the drift was absolutely perfect, between 1.5 and 2 mph and with no wind. We were drifting with the current so the eels were facing in the right direction. It was right around 3:30 AM Sunday morning when the fish hit. It took some line out, but nowhere the amount you would have expected from a fish that big. It never really made any big runs like his first record made and actually swam with the boat and kept diving to the bottom. It came up to the surface behind the boat and peter reeled it in. I really couldn't tell if it was a big fish at this point and asked Peter if he wanted me to net the fish or just use the Boga Grip on it. He said that I'd better grab the net because this fish was heavy. (to page 13) - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Smotherman named to RISAA Board Lightning Strikes Twice! I'm glad I put off writing this article until the last minute. Because I did, I now know about Peter Vican's new RI state record striped bass. It is an amazing 77.4 lbs! With his other fish (each person is only allowed 2 fish in their club's top 10 for the tournament) he has 134.1 lbs of fish by himself. His fishing partner, Don Smith, has two fish on the board at 48 lbs and 45.8 lbs. Mike Lanni has a great 49.9 lb fish and Thomas McGuire finishes off our top ten fish with a 26.5 lb fish. That's only 7 fish for Team RISAA. Many teams already have 10 fish on the board. I'm not worried though. We already have a great foundation and there is still July and August at Block Island, which until now seemed to be when the big ones are there. Our participation is down for the club team about 50% this year. I know I've asked before, but I'm asking again. We invite and NEED as many members as we can get on the team. The more lines in the water, the better our chances. Last year we took 2nd place in this tournament, this year I truly believe we can win it. How could we not with the great foundation our team members are already laying down? We need boat and shore fishermen. It is open to men, women and children. To be on Team RISAA, all you have to do is be a member in good standing, and sign up with On The Water magazine. Go to www.onthewater.com/striper-cup and click on the Striper Cup logo in the middle of the page. You get a discount for being a club member, and another one if you subscribe to the magazine. Make sure you list “Team RISAA” as your club, or you won't get the discount and we won't get credit for your fish. After you sign up, send your name and email address to the team secretary, Frank Joyal, at [email protected] Frank will make sure you get added onto our team's yahoo chat group so you can share and receive information about where the fish are and what they are hitting. Also, if you catch a fish and weigh it for the tournament, please call the RISAA Tournament line at 401-826-2121. Leave your name, weight of fish, and if it was caught from boat or shore. We try to keep our Top 10 list up to date by the hour, not the week. This is a conservation tool. Before you go out, just go to the RISAA sight and check to see what size fish we need to improve our standings. Heck, you can even do it from your smartphone if you want! I've done it while fishing the SW side of Block Island. I would like to extend a "Great job" to Peter Vican. I doubt another fish that big will ever be weighed for this tournament. Everyone else is doing fantastic too. We may be sitting in 5th place currently, but we only have 7 fish on the board, the teams above us have 10. This is ours to win this year. Don't you want to be a part of it? As always, if you have any questions about the Striper Cup or Team RISAA, feel free to contact me. - 13 - The Board of Directors has affirmed the appointment of Thomas Smotherman, Jr. of West Warwick to the position of Sergeant-At-Arms. That position has been held by Mark Paparelli, but because of family and work commitments, Mark advised the Board in early June that he had decided to relinquish the postion. He will still remain on the Tournaments Committee. That left a vancancy on the Board, and per RISAA By-Laws, in the event of a resignation “the President shall nominate a Member to serve the remainder of the term, with the consent of the Board.” The Board met on June 21 and affirmed Tom’s appointment. Many members know Tom since he’s been a member for 11 years. He is an active angler and fly fisherman. Tom currently serves on the Fly Fishing Committee (their Secretary) and the Legislative Committee. Members who attend the monthly meeting will recognize Tom because he’s also a member of the Fund-Raising Committee and is usually found helping with the fishing tackle raffle. He always takes part in the annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Days and has been a regular volunteer for the Saltwater Fishing Show. Tom will serve to December. Striper (from page 12) I got the net ready and moved over to his side of the boat just as he got the fish to the back corner of the hull. When the fish saw the boat it rolled on its side and swam directly out to the side away from the boat. That was when I got a good look at the fish and yelled to Peter it was a monster (I actually shouted a string of 4 letter adjectives to describe the monster but since this is a public forum I won't repeat them). I don't think the fish got more than 25 or 30 feet from the boat before Peter had it turned and it swam right back at us. By then I was really excited and had the net in the water and the fish headed right into it. With the first record fish it took both Peter and I to lift the net and bring the fish in. With this fish I was so hyped up after seeing it that I just bent over and grabbed the circular frame of the net and lifted it right out of the water and flipped it onto the deck of the boat. The fish was next to my 48 lb. bass and looked like it could have swallowed it. The fight only lasted about 10 minutes. The fish measured 52" long with a 35" girth. But, it was 35" from it's head right to it's rear fins. It looked like a brick with a tail not at all like the usual striper with a crescent shape to their belly. R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Guide to Common Life on Narragansett Bay A continuing series that describes the common fish, invertibrates, plants, water birds, and marine mammals that share our Bay. nth..... This mo Northern Puffer Colloquial Nicknames: Puffer, Swellfish, Swell Toad, Toad, Balloonfish, Blowfish • Scientific Name: Sphoeroides maculatus Field Markings: Upper side is gray or brown with tiny black pepperspots. Belly is yellow to white. Black bar between eyes is often present. Size: Maximum 14 inches Habitat: Bays, estuaries and protected coastal waters, around rocks or reefs Seasonal Appearance: Late spring through fall Distinguishing Features and Behaviors Pufferfish are a commonly known family of fish named for their ability to inflate themselves by swallowing water (or air, if removed from the water). When this occurs, they become round and softball-sized, causing them to appear larger to predators. Striped bass and bluefish are the puffer’s predators in Narragansett Bay. The mouth of this fish is small, with teeth fused into powerful cutting and crushing beaks divided in the middle. The northern puffer has sandpapery and teethlike scales, with small, crescentshaped gills in front of its pectoral fins. Puffers sometimes target their prey in large schools. Their diet consists of large crabs, other hard-shelled invertebrates and some finfish. The northern puffer spawns May through August off of the Massachusetts coast, laying sticky, transparent eggs in bottom areas. It is thought that their larvae may be dispersed throughout the North Atlantic coast by the Gulf Stream current. The northern puffer’s population is highly resilient, with a quick reproductive rate. Around the Bay, the northern puffer lives in a variety of habitats. They have bee collected while seining through shallow brackish estuaries, by trawling in saltier areas of the southern Bay and at a depth range to nearly 600 feet. They are usually only seen as younger fish and aren’t found in the colder months. Their lowest temperature limit is about 46 degrees. Other species of puffers found in Narragansett Bay during the early fall months include the bandtail pufferfish (Sphoeroides spengleri), which has a row of large dark spots along the lower part of its body from chin to caudal-fin base, and the striped burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi), which has dark brown dorsal stripes with rigid spiny skin that is skeletonlike. Relationship to People Some puffers produce a powerful poison (tetrodotoxin) that is concentrated in their major organs, including their skin. Northern puffers are reportedly non-toxic, and are sold as “sea squab” in the northern part of their range. Puffers are also a popular aquarium fish, especially the porcupinefish and burrfish. They are commercially important fish for both of these reasons. HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting. P.O. Box 763 Londonderry, NH 03053 Tel: 603-434-4689 Fax: 603-432-3902 E-mail: [email protected] Manufacturer of Fine Terminal Tackle for the Saltwater Fisherman Snelled Hooks, Top and Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes, Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs and more.... Check out our web site at www.seawolfetackle.com Owned and operated by Richard and Judy Wolfe - 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need. During 2011, the Charities Committee is continuing its “Gift A Month” Program, when each member of the committee is responsible for selecting and investigating the charity of his/her choice and then presenting it to the whole committee for consideration. LAST MONTH’S CONTRIBUTION Children’s Friend Report by SANDRA GELINEAU culturally relevant social services which Children’s Friend has been serving are tailored to meet the specific needs of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children each child and family served. and their families since 1834. The children 2 Promote the professional that they serve face a myriad of obstacles development of those who provide in their lives, including poverty, language services to children and families through barriers, lack of education, substance training and consultation. abuse, and difficulty accessing health care. 3. Assume a leadership role in Because of these obstacles, many of their providing advocacy and education to parents have difficulty caring for them. inform policy-makers and the general At Children’s Friend, they support public about the pressing needs of families and help them find the strength to vulnerable children and families. overcome their hurdles. By creating safe Services they offer and nurturing environments for children Sandie Gelineau (left) presents RISAA during the crucial early years, and by check to Mary Jane Holland of Children’s Adoption, Adoption Support & helping parents gain access to the Friend Preservation, Birth Parent Counseling, resources, education, and support that they Child and Adult Care Food Program, Child need, they can give children the foundation to help them live Care, Dads Making A Difference, Early Head Start, Early healthy and productive lives. Intervention, Family Counseling, Family Support Drop In Children’s Friend believes in the potential of all children. Centers, Family Care Community Partnership, First Connections, They believe that providing comprehensive and effective Foster Care, Head Start, Nurse Family Partnership, Partners In services to vulnerable young children is not only a moral Permanency, Professional Development, Project Connect, WIC obligation, but also a prudent financial investment for society If you would like to learn more about Children’s Friends or to make. would like to make a donation, they can be reached at Across Rhode Island, their staff provides services to help Children’s Friend Family Support Center over 26,000 individuals annually. 153 Summer Street, Providence, RI 02903 Their Goals 401-276-4300 or 800-286-290. 1. Develop and provide comprehensive, effective, and Email: [email protected] or web www.cfsri.org Razin Kane Sport Fishing Charters Sport Fish in Luxury Captain Sandy Kane Sailing from Wickford, RI 38’ Blackfin - twin diesels www.kanesguns.com Day: 401-295-0642 • Eve: 401-423-1587 Fishing All Species: Member Captain John Sheriff - 15 - Member R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 The 8th Annual Spring Surf Fishing Club Challenge for MS This year’s SFCC was held the weekend of June 3-5, coming two schoolies and one keeper sized bass for his efforts the first off a new moon. Affiliated club teams from the Tri-State area night. competed to win the Team Kevin Johnson usually finds Trophy Award and to raise money a big striper for this tournament, for the fight against Multiple but ended up with a 9.15 lb. Sclerosis (MS). Teams entered bluefish the first night instead. their three largest striped bass and Kevin was rock hopping and three largest bluefish landed in RI fishing bucktails the first night. waters. Total weight determined Kevin said he almost reached the winner. Awards were also down in darkness to grab the given for largest striped bass and bluefish by the mouth, thinking largest bluefish. This year a 32 it was a bass. It was a good thing inch minimum length was he decided to turn on his light and instituted for striped bass entries, take a look first! rather than the current state limit Dick Geldard, Rick of 28 inches. Geldard and Bob Jordan The RISAA Surfcasting Team (l-r) back: Richard Angelini, THE FISHING worked Narragansett and Al Iacobbo, Matt Johnson, Charlie Bradbury, CJ Rice, Participating anglers were Rob Olmstead, Rick Gallipeau, Paul Laflamme, Mike Roy, Matunuck spots with squid over greeted with near perfect weather Bob Marco, Jeff Gendron; front: Bob Moeller, Richard the tournament. Small bass were conditions and evening high Reich, Bob Jordan, Dick Cournoyer, Bruce Bruni, Dick caught, but nothing weighed in. tides. The northeast winds Geldard. Dick Cournoyer and Richard predicted for the first night of the Angelini shared a similar tournament never materialized experience slinging eels and and most of our team reported flat water and a clear sky for plugs. You know it’s tough fishing. out there when these guys RISAA anglers spread out over the state. Paul Laflamme come up empty. and Charlie Bradbury worked the upper portions of the A strong east wind Providence River fishing chunks and plugs. They reported lots didn’t help matters on of pogies around, but no keeper size fish caught. Saturday night. This was the only night I could get Bruce Bruni had been scouting Cranston waters earlier in the week and settled in fishing around Warwick for the out to fish so I tried to fish tournament. Bruce weighed in a 5.91 lb. bluefish on Saturday inside the Harbor of morning to get the RISAA team on the board. Refuge to avoid the wind. Rob Olmstead fished Quonny Breachway the first night After probing a couple fast and tallied one keeper sized bass that fell under our tournament’s water locations with minimum length. Rob experimented with several different types swimmers and eels, I of plugs and determined that the fish were still feeding on smaller looked to warmer water on bait flushing out of the pond. After working the outer rocks at the beach and found one Quonny near low tide Rob called it a night. 40 inch striper lounging in Jeff Gendron fished all along the Matunuck area the first a high tide pool. After that night with squid. No fish were landed. Jeff hit a spot in the fish figured out it was upper Bay on his way home, but found no fish either. hooked, it made a nice run Bob Moeller with the 22.77 lb Matt Johnson worked his favorite spots along the and nearly broke me off on 40 inch striper that he landed Jamestown shoreline with rigged eels and also came up empty. something submerged in during the tournament Jos Huxley worked familiar territory among the big rocks the water. The fish in Narragansett. Jos managed a couple shoolies, but nothing to wouldn’t budge. I held my 10 foot rod high over my head and weigh in. tried to apply leverage without breaking the line. Finally the Over in the Newport/Portsmouth area, Rick Gallipeau and fish turned out and was worked in to shore. I tried one other Kevin Johnson did their best to find fish. Rick had trouble location in Narragansett on my way home but that was my fish finding fresh squid until a friend came to his aid. Rick managed for the night. (to page 31) - 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Eel grass planting • Fishway construction/restoration • Fishing The Ocean State TV program • Fish Tag & Release programs • JASON Expedition teacher training • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Pawtuxet River Authority fish passage • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Public access adoption programs • Public education programs and seminars • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly • Salt marsh restoration • Sea Grant research programs • Striped Bass Myco Research • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE DONATIONS DURING 2011 COPPER (up to $49) 3 Anonymous Members Robert Ballou Donald Estes Donald Forest Gregory Fritz Robert Graap Rev. Jan Knost Michael McMillin Clarence Moore Capt. Bob Murgo James Parillo David Raymond Robert Sangster Capt. Stephen Segerson Alfred Trombley John Vivari Daniel Watson Patrick Watson BRONZE ($50+) Earl Buckman Buster Costello Michael Fotiades Peter Hendricks Capt. Ed Kearney Howard MacMillan Stephen Medeiros J. George O’Keefe Robert Oliveira Capt. Mitch Riffkin Sameh Said, MD Capt. Ron Taddei Harry Templeton William Zanks SILVER ($100+) 2 Anonymous members East Bay Anglers Curt Caserta and Marianne Caserta Gerald Finkle Dale Hartman Robert Hawthorne Louis Midura William Place The Saltwater Edge Capt. Michael Warner Eric Weybrant GOLD ($250+) Robert Donaldson PLATINUM ($500+) Robert Fournier Joseph Herbert The R.I. Foundation Donna Kane and Capt. Sandy Kane Snug Harbor Marina Peter Vican Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum for recreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources. Please print: Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ no. street city state zip Enclosed is cash or check for: $5 $10 $25 $50 $100 other______ My donation is made in the name of: _____________________________________________________________ From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer. It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Mail to: RISA Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes - 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species. Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year. SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR Black Sea Bass Bluefish Bonito Cod False Albacore Fluke Haddock Mahi Mahi Pollock Scup Shad Squeteague Striped Bass Tautog Tuna -Albacore Tuna -Bluefin Tuna -Yellowfin Winter Flounder 6.46 17.34 12.20 49.10 16.20 15.65 7.85 37.80 27.70 3.30 3.80 10.50 77.40 16.30 55.00 193.88 112.00 4.40 Barbara Audino Skip Stritzinger Michael Neto Robert Morel Charles Bradbury Kyle Blount Nicholas Blount Jack Sprengel, Jr. Harry Templeton Christine Blount Kyle Paparelli Robert Roy Peter Vican Brian Droney Harley Benton Jack Sprengel, Jr. Randy Pereschino Michael Lanni 2007 1999 2004 2001 2004 2006 2004 2010 2001 2005 2009 2006 2011 2008 1999 2009 2001 1998 Black Sea Bass Bluefish Bonito False Albacore Fluke Scup Shad Squeteague Striped Bass Tautog Winter Flounder 3.85 15.18 9.99 12.22 5.44 2.50 1.75 16.54 48.62 11.20 4.40 Joseph Pearson David Pickering Jack Sprengel, Jr. Jack Sprengel, Jr. Jonathan Pickering Kenneth Gu Jonathan Pickering Robert Moeller Brendan Richards Richard Gallipeau Dick Geldard 2009 2007 2007 2007 2003 2003 2008 2007 2006 2009 2009 2011 Special Tournaments May 13 - 22 • Spring Tautog Tournament May 27 - June 5 • Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass Challenge - Oar-powered boats only June 3 - 12 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament June 24 - July 3 • Fluke Tournament July 1 - 10 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament 1or 2 adults and one Junior Member team. Pre-registration required. Deadline: June 28 July 16 - 17 • Team Fluke Challenge Special 2-angler teams. Pre-registration required. Special rules* apply. Top four fish entered. Reg deadline: July 12 July 30 - 31 • Junior All-Species Catch & Release Tourney Special slips required. Adult member must be present during tourney. Two divisions: Ages 7 and under plus Ages 8-17 Aug 26 - Sept 4 • Bluefish Tournament Sept 2 - 11 • Black Sea Bass Tournament Sept 17 - 18 • Fall Bluefish/Striped Bass Catch & Release Tournament Individual event, but must fish with another member/ witness. Sept 23 - Oct 2 • Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo Tournament Must enter a bluefish AND striped bass to qualify. Total weight. Sept 30 - Oct 9 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament Oct 7 - 16 • Fall Tautog Tournament • All Special Tournaments commence at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and end promptly at 7:00 P.M. on the final day (*unless noted). • The minimum sizes for all Special Tournaments shall be the legal Rhode Island recreational minimums. • Entries MUST be weighed in by 7:00 P.M. on the final day and members MUST PHONE the RISAA office within 24 hours of the time weighed. - 18 - • indicates RISAA member Maximum Location Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)........ 30 lbs •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)......................... 100 lbs •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).................... 50 lbs •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)............................... 100 lbs •Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)..................... 200 lbs •Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)..................................... 50 lbs •Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee).................................... 400 lbs Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly).......................................... 99 lbs King Cove Outfitters (Stonington)............................. 100 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)..................................... 330 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle................................................... 50 lbs Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket).............................. 165 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)............... 60 lbs •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).......................... 60 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)......................................... 30 lbs Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)............................... 400 lbs Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle (Coventry).................... 50 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)................................. 200 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ 200 lbs Wickford Rod Works (Wickford)................................. 75 lbs Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown).......................... 30 lbs R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 GOVERNOR’S CUP CURRENT LEADERS: BOAT DIVISION Future Leader Here Length: 00" Girth: 00" The RISAA Governor’s Cup Award is presented to the angler who catches: • the largest striped bass • in Rhode Island waters • and released unharmed. The catch shall be documented by a photograph showing fish and ruler. There shall be one leader in the BOAT and SHORE Divisions SHORE DIVISION Future Leader Here Length: 00" Girth: 00"" Standings as of 6/26/11 BLUEFISH BLACK SEABASS BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lbs) 1. Charles Bradbury -2.96 2. none yet 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) 1.Thomas McGuire-14.00 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Kyle Paparelli - 7.10 2. Chase Dore - 4.82 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BONITO COD HADDOCK BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet FALSE ALBACORE FLUKE • The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible to participate, and there are no fees. • Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. • Only authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. • There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. • There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE. • A complete list of tournament rules are printed on the back of every Weight Slip. MAHI MAHI POLLOCK BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs) 1. Albert Conti - 11.30 2. Robert Matteson - 9.40 3. Guy Latour - 7.80 SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 2 lbs) 11. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 6 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet SCUP STRIPED BASS STRIPED BASS - FLY FISHING ONLY BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. Charles Bradbury-1.58 2. none yet 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) 1. Peter Vican - 77.40 2. Michael Lanni - 51.70 3. Donald Smith - 48.00 SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) 1. Richard Reich - 30.60 2. Richard Geldard - 28.28 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (min. 15 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Matthew Genesse- 30.80 2. Kyle Paparelli - 18.45 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet SHAD, Hickory TAUTOG BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Lary Norin - 9.14 2. Russell Hubert - 8.90 3. none yet SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. C.J. Rice - 10.28 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet - 19 - TUNA Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species ADULT 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Three Special Tournaments In July The summer weather is upon us, summer species have arrived and water temperatures are now great for both fish and beach goers. So get out there and weigh your prize catch in at your approved bait shop to at least have bragging rights among your fishing friends and also the chance for a year end award. We have a few Special Tournaments behind us with many more to go and the Yearlong Tournament entries are open until December. Reports are stripers, fluke, sea bass, scup and bluefish are the Capt. Mike Schreffler of TEAM hot species in the local SWAT Charters said there was a waters and for those that good spring run of school stripers like to pick it up a notch, in Narragansett Bay last month. the bluefin tuna have Here he poses with one of the also been fairly many stripers he landed this abundant. Where else spring. could you go and have so many species at the tip of your rod...well okay, Panama, Keys, etc., but one must admit it tough to beat New England in July and August. OUT OF STATE FISH This year the “open seasons” for various species differs in size, limit and timeframe from state to state, and a question has come up as to “when you can enter a fish in our Yearlong Tournament?” Since we accept fish that are legally caught in nearby MA and CT, we also honor their seasons to be fair. Therefore, out of state fish can be entered into our Yearlong Tournament as long as they are within the season and minimum size for that specific state. (The fish must still be brought to a RISAA approved weigh-in station) Richard Reich with the 30.60 lb striper that is currently in 1st place of the Yearlong Shore Division. HALL OF FAME UPDATE Peter Vican’s 77.4 lbs striped bass has been entered into the RISAA Hall of Fame. - 20 - SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS Congratulations to the Special Tournament Winners SPRING STRIPED BASS June 3 - 12 Boat Division ADULT JUNIOR 1st...no entries 1st...Peter Vican - 56.70 2nd... 2nd..Donald Smith - 45.80 3rd... 3rd...Michael Lanni - 45.17 Shore Division JUNIOR ADULT 1st...no entries 1st...Robert Moeller - 22.77 2nd... 2nd.. 3rd... 3rd... There were no entries in the special Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass Tournament. That special tournament will likely be eliminated next year. UPCOMING SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS Adult/Junior Team Scup • July 1-10 One or more adults with one or more Junior Members. 4 fish total weight. Requires minimum 2-member teams to participate. Team Fluke Challenge • July 16-17 Our most popular tournament! This is a special 2-angler TEAM tournament. Pre-registration required (deadline: July 12). Top 4 fish from the team is entered. Junior Member All-Species Catch & Release • July 30-31 This is intended to get the kids out fishing. Special slips are required and are supplied when you register. An adult Sign up for the Junior All-Species Catch member must &Release Tournament when every fish be present caught -big or small - is good for a point. during tourney. Unlike other tournaments EVERY There are CHILD THAT ENTERS EVEN ONE two Junior FISH will receive an Award Certificate! Divisons: Ages 7 and under • and Ages 8-17 To register email: [email protected] or 401-826-2121 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Committee presents 1st Annual Traditional Pig Roast Saturday, October 1 4:30 PM Ashaway Sportsmens Club Gun Club Path, off North Road Hopkington, RI $25 per person* *Cost is the same for adults and children It will be held rain or shine in the outdoor pavilion of the Ashaway Sportsments Club and is open to everyone - members, guests and friends. Everyone is welcome. Menu Includes • Pig roast • Garden salad • BBQ beans • Cole slaw • Corn on the cob • Watermelon • Bottled water • Soda This will be an Old Fashioned Traditional Pig Roast Cookout with all the fixins! SOUNDS LIKE FUN! SIGN ME UP FOR THE RISAA PIG ROAST ON OCTOBER 1 Name:__________________________________________________________ Evening phone: ____________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ Cell: _____________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State:______ Zip: __________________ Send me ____ tickets at $25 each Payment must accompany order Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to: RISAA) Charge to my credit card: 1. Check MasterCard VISA 2. Amount Authorized: $_____ 3. Expiration Date (MO/YR): ________ 4. CVV # _________ (3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) 5. Name on card (print): _______________________ 6. Card Number: ________________________________ Mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Committee presents Here’s the chance to take an enjoyable, one day trip while you sit back and leave the driving to someone else. Chose from several locations to board the Conway Tours motor coach and spend the day sight-seeing and relaxing. Everyone is welcome to join us, members and friends. The Big E - Springfield Fair • Tuesday, September 20 Cost: $57 per person The Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, MA is by far the largest fair in the New England area. The fair has much to offer, including livestock, live entertainment, crafts, Avenues of the States, rides and foods from around the world. September 20 is “Rhode Island Day” at the Fair. Fee includes admission ticket. Departs RI between 8-9 AM, returns approx 8:00 PM Rail & Sail, Essex, CT • Monday, October 10 Cost: $90 per person Upon arrival in Essex, you will enjoy a delightful lunch at Oliver’s Taverne, then board the classic Essex Steam Trail where you’ll enjoy some of Connecticut’s most beautiful countryside. At Deep River Landing you’ll board a relaxing riverboat to witness the lush scenery and historic sites such as Gillette Castle and the Godspeed Opera House. Upon return, your steam train welcomes you for the return trip to Essex. Departs R.I. approx 9:15-10:00 AM; returns approx 6:00 PM New York Combination Tour • Saturday, October 15 Cost: $69 per person See the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Fee includes transportation and ferry ticket. (note: does not include access to the Pedistal/Museum or to climb to the crown). Departs R.I. approx 6-7 AM; returns approx 11PM. RISAA MOTOR COACH TRIPS ORDER FORM Name:______________________________________________ Phone Home: ________________ Cell:_____________ Address:______________________________________ City:_____________________ State: _____ Zip:____________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Are you a RISAA member? Yes Yes Full payment must accompany order. Check/Money order only, payable to: RISAA Ticket will be sent to you prior to the trip. I AM SIGNING UP FOR THE FOLLOWING TRIP: Springfield Fair, September 20 • $57 per person Rail & Sail, October 10 • $90 per person NY Combination Tour, October 15 • $69 per person Enclosed is check/MO for $_____________ - 22 - Mail this form & payment to RISAA P.O. Box 1465 Coventry, RI 02816 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues. That means that we have to deal with elected officials. Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We need to be sure those officials remain in office. It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us. By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make contributions on our behalf. Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money - or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes. Also, all money received by the PAC must come from individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any organization or business interest. The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank account. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29 affiliated clubs. The EP Committee then reviews the recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process. Democracy is not a spectator sport. To be effective, we must participate in the system. With your help we can continue to work within the political system to safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing DONATIONS MADE DURING 2011 COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) SILVER ($100+) GOLD ($200+) PLATINUM ($500+) Joseph Kuyoth Harry Templeton John Turchetti John Vivari Robert Blasi Marianne Caserta Charles Dore Dale Hartman Howard MacMillan Robert Oliveira David Westfall Capt. Charles Costa Robert Hawthorne Peter Jenkins waiting for your donation Donna Kane Capt. Sandy Kane It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted! Please print: Enclosed is my contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. 1) Name: ______________________________________________________ 2) Phone: __________________ 3) Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ no. street city state zip 4) Place of employment: ________________________________________________________ (required by law) Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ no. street city state zip 5) Enclosed is cash or check for: $10 $25 $50 $100 other____ (make payble to: RISAA PAC) 6) Donations can ONLY be accepted from individuals. No company or organization check can be accepted. (R.I. law) 7) From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer. It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Mail to: RISAA PAC, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 JULY SEMINAR Monday, July 25 • 7:00 p.m. TWO GREAT TOPICS! BLOCK ISLAND STRIPERS GETTING INTO FROM SHORE KAYAKS with with Tom McGuire Bob Oberg Each year when the RISAA tournament season begins, we can always count on striped bass entires from Tom McGuire who is one of those shore fishing "sharpies" that consistently catches large striped bass. It's no wonder he is such an accomplished angler. Tom has been shore fishing for 45 years! Tom says that he has always been a shore fisherman, and never fishes from a boat. With that much experience behind him, Tom knows how to successfully fish the shores of Block Island. In this seminar, Tom will talk about the gear he uses and discuss fishing with plugs, eels and squid. "There are things that help to improve your fishing at the Island, such as getting insight by talking to the locals," he said. He will also pass along a few tips and tricks that he uses, and will even share some spots for new shore anglers to want to learn how to fish "The Block." The popularity of kayaks has grown tremendously over the past few years. With the high cost of fuel, many boating anglers have switched to kayaks. But not only is the fuel cost a factor, fishing from a kayaks allow access to shallow water areas not available to boaters, and with today's sophisticated equipment, everything from rod holders to electronics are now available. But how to begin? How do to find the right kayak? How to set it up for fishing? Bob will explain all the basics. Bob Oberg has been fishing intensely for over 20 years and has been an avid kayak fisherman for the past seven. He kayak fishes for stripers year-round, and has hauled in stripers up to 47 pounds fishing from his kayak. He has been featured in On The Water magazine, Fishing the Ocean State, The Providence Journal and was a featured speaker at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show. plus The Special Foundation Raffle Winner will be selected for the PRIVATE FISHING CHARTER aboard RAZIN’ KANE CHARTERS See page 16 for more information FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 TONIGHT'S MENU Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 Roast beef (top round), potato, vegetable: $6.95 Cacoila sandwich (Portuguese pulled pork): $5.95 Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) - 24 - Directions on page 28 Non-Members Welcome R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 AUGUST SEMINAR Monday, August 29 • 7:00 p.m. TWO GREAT TOPICS! JIGGING FOR STRIPERS AND MORE MARITIME LAW FOR RECREATIONAL BOATERS with nd a Capt. Jack Sprengel John Fulweiler, Esq. with owner of East Coast Charters, LLC Fulweiler, LLC While jigging is popular in other parts of the country, it hasn't been popular in this area. But Capt. Jack Sprengel is changing that. He is showing his customers that jigging can put a lot of big fish in the boat. Today's tackle continues to evolve and the old-fashioned diamond jigs (which still work) are now becoming whole "jigging systems" like the new line of jigs put out by Shimano. Jack will discuss fishing with jigs and give you another good tool for your fishing arsenal. Capt. Jack Sprengel has 21 years of fishing experience. He has worked in the tackle industry since age 14, studied fisheries science and aquaculture, and is a Certified Master Diver and licensed charter captain. He is also the director of Quaker Lane Outfitters in North Kingstown and was RISAA's 2007 and 2009Angler Of the Year. When you’re fishing, you’re often aboard a boat. And while you know how to catch fish, you probably don’t know too much about the boating law. Like how a flock of birds might lead to a school of fish, familiarizing yourself with some basic admiralty law issues might help you avoid trouble. Experienced admiralty attorney, John K. Fulweiler, Esq. will visit with us to talk about the maritime law and he’s promised to make it interesting by addressing practical topics. Whether it’s a law enforcement official that wants to board your boat, the responsibilities you owe a passenger, a vessel grounding, wake damage, engine warranties or a stubborn marine insurance company, attorney Fulweiler will help you spot issues that’ll help keep you fishing in good water. You can learn more about admiralty attorney John K. Fulweiler, Esq. by visiting his website (www.fulweilerlaw.com). EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE BRING A FRIEND! RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting at no charge FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 TONIGHT'S MENU Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Directions on page 28 Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 Shepherd's Pie: $6.95 Meatball sub & chips: $5.95 Non-Members Welcome * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) - 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 KAYAKS (from page 7) SKIN CANCER (from page 8) Meet and Greet at Goddard Park The Kayak Committee had its annual “Meet and Greet” outing at Goddard State Park on June 11. By that time the weather had returned to “normal” conditions, that is, overcast sky and rain in the forecast. The weather notwithstanding, we had a good turnout for the event, with committee members Steve Cummings, Wade Dehl, David Giuliano, Earle Guilford, Bob Oberg, David Pollack, Craig Ruth, and Bill Zech in attendance with their kayaks. We also had several guests in attendance, including RISAA members Dave Black, Bob Marco, Jim Phelan, and Greg Plant. We had a pleasant morning, sharing information about our kayaks and how they are rigged, until the rains came, at about Noon. Some of us took that as a signal to get the kayaks up on the cars and go home, and others, including Steve Cummings, Bob Oberg and Greg Plant, took the rain as a signal to fish, and fish they did. Steve and Bob landed stripers, rounding out a pleasant event. But, that doesn't mean people with darker skin should think they are safe. Everybody should wear sunscreen, hats and UV protective clothing. Sunscreen should be applied at least a half hour before exposure and reapplied every 3-4 hours. There are a lot of misconceptions about SPF factors. SPF means Sun Protection Factor. SPF 30 blocks about 94% of the suns harmful UVB radiation, while SPF 80 blocks about 97%. UVB radiation is what causes redness and burning. UVA radiation causes no pain or redness, but actually damages the DNA to cells deep within the skin, increasing the risk of malignant melanomas (ones that can spread to other parts of the body). Because of this, you need to purchase sunscreen that offers both UVA and UVB protection. You can also purchase sunscreens with physical barriers. Normally these contain zinc oxide or titanium oxide. Think of the stereotypical "beach lifeguard" with the white nose. That white coloring provides even more protection than sunscreen alone. Another thing to think about is clothing. Most clothing only has an SPF of 8. Dark colors can have a little bit more though. SPF 8 isn't very much when you think about it. Consider purchasing some of the new clothing lines that have built in SPF protection of 50. It will protect your skin and help keep you cooler in the sun. A wide brim hat may not seem very cool, but in fact, it will help keep you cool, and will protect your head, neck and face from harmful rays. Right before we moved up here from Maryland, we went to the Florida Keys for a fishing trip. Our guide looked like he was ready for a winter ski trip. He was wearing long pants, a long sleeved shirt, gloves, shoes and a head sock along with sunglasses. He looked like a mummy. There was no exposed skin. When I asked about it, he explained that he had been a guide in the keys for over 23 years and that covering his skin actually kept him cooler. He then showed me the scars on his hands, legs, knees, face and head where he had to have skin cancer removed. It looked like he had been standing in front of a frag grenade when it went off because he had so many scars. Chasing the Sand Eels in Newport I look forward to June as sand eel month. Not really eels, they are small fish and are available, in various places, for most of the fishing season , but it seems that it is the month of June when the stripers target sand eels along the beaches, usually late at night, as they swarm up from the sea floor to the surface. This is prime time for fly fishermen, using small (2 to 3 inch) sand eel patterns, who are willing to fish into the wee hours. Having been duly warned about the nature of the bait and the lateness of the action, committee members Wade Diehl (and Wade’s brother, Bret), David Giuliano (with his guest, Bob Barlas), Earl Guilford, Dick Henry, Harry Livingston, David Pollack, Paul Smigel (and Paul’s son, Eric), and Bill Zech, with their kayaks, assembled at in Newport for our June 15 outing. Although I had cautioned everyone that the real action doesn’t begin until after dark, it was a beautiful afternoon, absolutely perfect for kayaking, and so many of set out to paddle about the Newport Harbor, surveying the yachts and mansions as we paddled about. Wade picked up a 28" bass along the way; the rest of us simply enjoyed the scenery. Back at the beach, we relaxed and exchanged tales and lies until the cannon fired, welcoming sundown, and precisely on schedule, the sand eels started rippling in the water and the started swirling and jumping on them. (to page 39) Light tackle Fly-fishing WHITE GHOST Fishing Charters Stripers • blues • fluke • sea bass • scup • tautog PROTECT YOURSELF! We all like getting a good tan. After all, I know that nobody wants to see my super white legs, so I assume most people feel the same way. Am I going to completely avoid the sun from now on? No, I'm not. What I'm going to do is be in the sun responsibly. I'm going to wear my sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection. I'm going to reapply is often. I'm going to wear my wide brimmed hat. I will try to wear long sleeves as often as I can. Next year, I plan on getting a hard top for my new boat. Will these measures prevent me from ever getting skin cancer again? Maybe, maybe not. But, at least I'm taking some measures to help protect me. Won't you do the same? Capt. Jim White 401-828-9465 Pro Staff for Evinrude • Lowrance Quantum • Wood Boat and Motor 43 York Drive, Coventry, RI 02816 Member - 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Stripers, Tautogs, Cod, Sharks,Tuna Capt. Mike Neto 28' Ocean Runner (401) 573-FISH Member Thanks to the shore volunteers at Take-A-Kid Fishing Day The Entertainment Committee plays a big part in the annual Take-A-Kid Fishing event. Each year we are charged with the shopping and set up of the lunch, but once the big day arrives, this event cannot be accomplished without the help of so many other volunteers. I want to personally thank each one of you who gave up part of your Saturday to cut, chop, stuff, flip, roll, serve, carry, tote or run back and forth with burgers, hot dogs or salad. To one and all, a heartfelt thank you for making this years’s event such a success. up to 4 anglers Now you can find RISAA on 1. Go to www.facebook.com 2. Seach for Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association 3. When it comes up, click THE SHORE CREW Jeannette & Terry Androscia • Elaine Bailey • Ben Bardo Marie Cordeiro • Lisa DiRaimo • Cindy & TJ Dvorachek Nancy & Bruce Getchell • George Grayson Gary and David Johnson • Jane and Ed Kearney Julie and James LeBlanc • Krista LoCurto Lorraine Minto • Joanne & Ron Niksa • Mary Ouellette Deb Phelan • Harry Potter • Rod Raso • Elton Ricker CJ Rice • Kyle Sabatini • Bill Sosnicki • Brad Speck Harry Templeton • Chief Lamarr Wallace • Mike Warner David Westfall • and of course, Steve & Audra Medeiros Don’t forget the RISAA Pig Roast on October 1 and our day trips to New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. See you in July Captain Rick Cataldi 401-458-1503 661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889 WWW.SEAWARDCHARTERS.COM ALUMINUM & STAINLESS FABRICATION T-TOPS • RADAR ARCHES • HARD TOPS • TOWERS RAILINGS • SWIM PLATFORMS ROCKET LAUNCHERS • LEANING POSTS CANVAS REPAIR • CUSHIONS "Your One Stop Boat Shop" Member - 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 The FRANCES FLEET “Catch a Good Time!” FLUKE FISHING 2 Full Day Trips - Daily 7:00 am to 4:00 pm 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 1/2 DAY TRIPS 8:00 am to Noon Daily 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Daily 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed STRIPED BASS Visit our shop for live and frozen bait, ice, rods & reels, tackle and more. Locted across from the boats. Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun 7:00 pm to 1:00 am by reservation Call for reservations. For more info, visit our website: Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun 1:00 pm by reservation francesfleet.com WHALE WATCHING Private charters available aboard the “Captain Frances.” Call for more info. Located in the Port of Galilee, RI (401) 783-4988 Member Directions to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH: I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West towards West Warwick (follow directions below) FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH: I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West (follow directions below) Ea Av e 95 113 en c e St 33 FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95 Pr ov id FROM NARRAGANSETTAND SOUTH COUNTY: Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North Blossom St to end and merges onto I-95 North, then take to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West. (follow directions below) 2 st Follow 113 west through 3 lights, and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue. East Ave becomes River St (one way). Go to light and turn left onto Rt 33 (Providence St). Go 8/10 mile to West Valley Inn (entrance on right). 95 - 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Every member who attends the monthly seminars can win! Monthly Meeting Door prizes Every member who attends the monthly seminars will fill out a FREE door prize raffle slip when they check in at the door. After the night’s seminar, one lucky name will be drawn and that person will win a $200 GIFT CERTIFICATE * to the Tackle Shop of your choice! *Chose from any of these member tackle Block Island Fishworks Galilee Bait & Tackle Breachway Bait & Tackle Hook-Up Bait & Tackle Bucko’s Parts & Tackle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Cardinal Bait & Tacle Quonny Bait & Tackle Erickson’s Bait & Tackle River & Riptide Anglers Frank’s Live Bait & Tackle shops: Saltwater Edge Snug Harbor Marina Sportsman’s Outfitter The Tackle Box Wickford Rodworks Rules: • Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible • Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year • May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop June Meeting Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was DONALD LABRIOLE KEVIN HENDERSON who selected his $200 certificate to the Quaker Lane Bait who proudly displays the rod & reel combo that he won It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association! REQUIRED READING CAPTAIN'S LICENSE If you fish anywhere, anyhow or anytime...you MUST have this catalog. Call or write for your FREE copy NOW! Or e-mail us: [email protected] - NO TEST AT THE COAST GUARD - CAPTAIN OUPV MASTER 200GT Inland SIX-PACK MASTER 100GT RADAR SAIL TOWING Near Coastal Oceans USCG APPROVED MARITIME CLASSES FALL RIVER - JAMESTOWN - PLYMOUTH - MYSTIC - BOSTON 120 MAIN STREET, KINGS PARK, NY 11754 (Phone) 631-269-6005 (Fax) 631-269-2920 Call CAPTAIN MAX FENTRESS 1-800-321-2977 TERMINAL TACKLE CO. Member - 29 - TACKLE SUPPLIERS TO THE WORLD R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Repoza Real Estate serving all of Rhode Island 292 Broadway Newport, RI 02840 and Charlestown, RI 401-213-6566 Codfish Cakes With Horseradish Saude [email protected] www.repoza.com John M. Repoza, BA, GRI Broker, fisherman, artist INGREDIENTS 3/4 lb cod fillets, finely chopped 1-1/4 cups fine unseasoned dry bread crumbs 1 whole egg 1 egg white 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbs grainy mustard 2 tbs fresh lemon juice 1-1/2 tsp capers, chopped 1 tbs paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tbs red wine vinegar 1 tsp horseradish Member Priority Charters Priority Two • 36’ Harris Sportfisherman Fishing - Cruising - Diving Block Island Sound • Cox’s Ledge • RI’s South Shore Personal and Affordable - Bait and tackle provided DIRECTIONS • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. • Lightly oil a large baking sheet or spray with Pam. • In a large mixing bowl, combine the fish, 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs, the whole egg, egg white, onion, all but 1 tablespoon of the parsley, the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the mustard, lemon juice, capers, paprika, and cayenne. Toss to mix thoroughly. • Place the remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. • Divide the fish mixture into 8 equal portions. Pat each portion into a cake about 3/4 inch thick. Coat the cakes well with the bread crumbs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. • Bake the codfish cakes for 20 minutes. • Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, vinegar, horseradish, and the remaining 1 tablespoon each of mustard and parsley. Capt. Rick Bellavance 401-741-5648 www.PriorityFishingCharters.com Member Night Fishing Striped Bass Fly Fishing to Offshore Big Game Surf fishing from The Other Side! Fishing Charters make GREAT GIFTS Member “STUFF IT” Serve the cakes with a dollop of sauce on the side. Capt. Joe Pagano 401-808-0452 Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? Contact Sandie at [email protected] 2909 lb. Great White www.stuffitcharters.com Small Parties 4 Persons Max. Capt. Keith Sullivan www.bluebyu.com 401-567-5269 Legacy Charters Formerly BlueByU Chaters 30’ Cruiser fully loaded State of the art electronics Licensed and Insured Stripers, Blues, Fluke, Sea Bass, Tautog, Porgy, Tuna, Shark Full Day • Half Day • Inshore • Offshore Departing Daily from Point Judith STRIPERS • BLUES • COD • FLUKE • TUNA • SHARK Inshore, Offshore & Canyon Trips Available 35’ Custom Henriques Sportfish Dream Catcher II Charters CAPT. JOHN OGOZALEK Capt. Mike Comerford, Sr. www.ogofishing.com 672 North Main Street Danielson, CT 06239 860-774-6924 [email protected] - 30 - Sailing from Point Judith [email protected] USCG Licensed Captain • 401-651-9600 dreamcatcherri.com R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 SURF FISHING CLUB CHALLENGE (from page 16) THE AWARDS BREAKFAST The Awards Breakfast was held on Sunday morning at the close of the tourney. Matt Thule and family at the Homestead Restaurant, Rt. 2, Exeter accommodated our anglers with a hearty breakfast and pleasant atmosphere. Matt and family have been doing this for all eight years of our tournament. Eight club teams participated this year: Connecticut Surfcasters, Hartford Surfcasters, Narragansett Surfcasters, Newport County Salt Water Fishing club, Pioneer Valley Boat & Surf, Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen, RISAA, and the Dennis Zambrotta (l), President of the Weekapaug Surf-cast- Newport County Salt Water Fishing Club, accepts the winning club trophy ers were represented. from Bob Moeller New Jersey to Maine GetHookedUpWith OnTheWater’s FISHING FORECAST FRESHWATER SALTWATER OFFSHORE the most accurate and extensive local reports on the web, updated every friday www.OnTheWater.com Bait & Tackle Five teams ended up with tournament entries. Here are the results: Place Club _ Ttl Lbs #Fish 1 Newport County 55.60 3 2 RISAA 37.83 3 3 CT Surfcasters 29.82 2 4 Hartford Surfcasters 27.40 2 5 Narragansett Surfcasters 27.31 2 166 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 401-364-6407 Page: 872-0322 Owners: Ron & Karleen Mouchon Member Largest Striped Bass Largest Bluefish Rob Taylor (Newport Cty) Kevin Johnson (RISAA) 28.40 lbs - 38 inches 9.15 lbs - 31.5 inches Honorable Mention Robert Moeller (RISAA) 22.77 lbs - 28 inches Honorable Mention Bruce Bruni (RISAA) 5.91 lbs - 28 inches Total Fund-Raising Efforts: $4,440.29 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society THANK YOU! Special thanks goes out to all RISAA members, participating affiliate clubs, and our weigh stations for the tournament: ERICKSONS BAIT AND TACKLE in Warwick QUAKER LANE BAIT AND TACKLE in North Kingstown QUONNY BAIT AND TACKLE in Charlestown SAM’S BAIT AND TACKLE in Middletown SNUG HARBOR MARINA in Wakefield Flippin’ Out Fishing Charters Capt. BJ Silvia Call for Rates & Reservations Although economic times make it more difficult to think of giving, these clubs, individuals, and businesses continue to support the efforts of the RISAA Surfcasters Committee to promote Surf Fishing and to raise funds for the MS Society. For more information or to join our committee email [email protected]. 401.529.2267 [email protected] 50 Mail Coach Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 - 31 - Member R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leadership role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and future of recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the same goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future generations of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations. Blue Water Buckeye Brook Coalition Anglers Blue Water Anglers Bowling Green Fishing Club Bristol County Striper Club Buzzards Bay Fishing Club Buckeye Brook Coalition CT/RI Coastal Fly Fishers Galilee Tuna Club Connecticut Surfcasters Assoc. East Greenwich Yacht Club East Bay Anglers Galilee Tuna Club Jamestown Striper Club Massachusetts Beach Buggy Assoc. Massachusetts Striped Bass Assoc. Narragansett Pier Sportfishing Assoc. Narragansett Salt Water Fishing Club Narragansett Surfcasters Newport Cty Salt Water Fishing Club Ocean State Surfcasters Pioneer Valley Boat & Surf Club Princeton Fishing Team R. I. Marine Trades Assoc. R. I. Mobile Sportfishermen R. I. Party & Charter Boat Assoc. Slater Mill Fishing Club St. John’s Fishing Club Stripercoast Surfcasters United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island Old Colony Amphibians Rhody Fly Rodders Rhody Fly Rodders Weekapaug Surfcasters COALITION PARTNERSHIPS In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale, the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has associated with these organizations: OVER 10,000 ITEMS IN STOCK! Rhode Island’s Largest Independent Tackle Store All major credit cards accepted Open 7 days Fishing Kayaks WWW.QUAKERLANETACKLE.COM 401-295-4400 www.Kayakcentre.com Member 4019 Quaker Lane, Route 2 North Kingstown, RI - 32 - Member 401-294-9642 800-249-5400 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 FOR SALE CLASSIFIEDS RISAA members may place free non-commercial classified ads with photo for three months. All items must be fishing, boating or marine related. Send ad info to [email protected] or mail to RISAA office. Non-members and commercial: $5 per ad, per issue. Mail ad with check to RISAA, 6 Arnold Rd, Coventry, RI 02816 BOATS FOR SALE BOATS FOR SALE 10’ 6” AB Inflatable, 2003, fiberglass bottom, w/Honda 15 HP short shaft OB, and Karavan galvanized trailer. Boat & outboard have storage covers. Bought and put away for future use, but never used or put in water. Must see, senior owned. Replacement value is $7806, will sell for $5,200 FIRM. Call Terry at 401-598-7850 or 401-766-1441 ------------------------------------------------------16' Lund aluminum boat, 2006 with 2007 15HP 4 stroke Suzuki and 2007 Load Rite trailer. Extras. All with 10 hrs use. Prime condition. $4,000. Call 401-447-0052 or 401-624-606 --------------------------------------------------------19' Stingray 190RS, 1999 with 135HP Merc I/ O, low hrs, GPS, depth/FF, AM/FM, boat covers, water tube w/ ropes. Incl alum trailer, spare tire & carrier. Indoor heated storage past 6 yrs. $6,500. Call Jim at 508-446-5803 --------------------------------------------------------19' Wahoo 1900 Center Console, 1997 w/115 HP Merc, 1998, 60 gal fuel, live bait well, SW wash-down, VHF radio, Hummingbird FF/GPS, E-Z Load trailer. $6,500 OBO. Call Dave at 774-278-1561 --------------------------------------------------------23' Mako WA, 1990. 2009 200HP Yamaha. Less than 100 hrs. Garmin GPS/fishfinder and trailer included. New from steering wheel to engine. Very good fishing boat, needs nothing, fish today. Selling due to lack of time for boat. Trailer included. $13,500 OBO. Call 401-301-2059 ask for Keith -------------------------------------------------------- 27’ World Cat, Catamaran, 2005, w/new custom trailer. WA cuddy cabin w/head, rod storage, sleeps 2-3. Twin Suzuki 225 HP 4stroke OB w/225 hrs. fast & econimical. HT w/ full encl. Rupp outriggers controlled from inside enclosure. Fully loaded w/Raytheon color radar, chartplotter, sonar, auto pilot. Built in tackle boxes. spreader lgts, fresh/sw washdown, baitwell. fish box. $64,900. Call Ron at 401641-1499 or [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------- 27’ Tiara 2700 Open, 1988, w/2000 5.7L 315 HP PCM EFI inboards w/aprox 1100 hrs. Tuna tower w/controls, updated enclosure & electronics, digital depth, speed log, fishfinder, GPS/plotter, radar, VHF. New manifolds and risers 2009. Life raft included! $25,900 OBO. Call 508-226-2255 -------------------------------------------------------- 28’ Grady White Sailfish, 2002. Price reduced! Loaded w/custom hardtop, encl, auto pilot, radar, gps chart, fishfinder, windlass, twin Yamaha 225 4 strokes, low hrs. These boats are known for their quality, sea worthiness and value. Ready to fish now. $59, 900. Call Mike at 401-647-7202. -------------------------------------------------------36' Tiara Open, 1995, w/Twin 3208 Cat diesels. Gen, AC/heat, 1yr old top & enclosure, new coaming pads, GPS, new plotter, auto pilot, radar, Lee outriggers, new windlass, too much to mention. Huge cockpit and great interior. Ready for the water NOW. Great shape, quality vessel. $119,000. Serious seller. Call Steve at 401-284-2656 or 239-565-2949 ------------------------------------------------------- TRAILERS Bunk trailer for 17' boat. Would also make a good kayak trailer or utility trailer. Asking $300 or best offer (wife wants it gone).Call Richie 401 742-2020 FISHING TACKLE Tuna / Shark Gear. Have 2 Penn Senator 113 H 4/0 reels on custom rods (by Erickson's of Warwick RI); 2 Penn Senator 12/0 reels on Fenwick rods; 2 Diawa Sealine 900 reels on custom rods (by Gill's of Wakefield RI); flying gaff, harpoon; misc gear (tuna ball, tackle, harness). $1,625. Call Bill @ 401 256 0244 WANTED TO BUY Seeking an Active Rhode Island Commercial fishing license, PEL for restricted finfish, stripers, flounder, fluke, etc. Will purchase boat and accessories that go with license and willing to meet going rate. Contact Guy at 401-9325479 or [email protected] CAPTAIN WANTED Blackstone Valley Tourism Council needs a licensed Captain to pilot it's riverboat, "Explorer" especially on Sunday afternoons for public tours on the Blackstone River leaving from the Central Falls Landing and going up river about 3/4 miles near the Ox-bow by Ann & Hope. Boat is 45 pass, 33’ 9 ton. Req min 25 ton license. Contact Dianne Mailloux, at [email protected] or 401-439-6827. The office is #401-724-2200 and 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 MATE WANTED Full time mate job for charter boat SNAPPA out of Pt. Judith, 18-40 yrs of age, now thru early Dec. Days often 14 hrs. Must be clean cut, positive attitude, and can entertain/work w/kids & adults. Part time also considered. Send resume [email protected] or by mailed to 2 Congdon Dr. Wakefield, RI 02879. I can be reached at 401-782-4040. Charlie Donilon NEWSLETTER DEADLINES Articles and submissions for the RISAA newsletter must be received by the 20th for the next month's publication. Items received after this date will be held until the following month. - 33 - DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US YOUR NEW ADDRESS! SEND EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR CALL 401-826-2121 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director.......... President.............................. 1st Vice President............ 2nd Vice President........... Secretary.............................. Treasurer.............................. Sergeant-At-Arms............. Board Member................. Board Member.................... Board Member.................... Board Member..................... Board Member.................... Board Member.................... Stephen Medeiros...............steve@risaa.org..................401-826-2121 Stephen [email protected]................ 401-826-2121 Capt. Richard Hittinger....... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875 Capt. Bruce Getchell........... [email protected]............ 401-742-1129 Curt Caserta......................... [email protected]............. 401-667-0123 Capt. Edwin Cook............... [email protected]................. 401-885-0679 Thomas Smotherman......... [email protected]..... 401-255-2442 George Allen........................ [email protected]................... 401-849-4896 Robert [email protected].................. 401-527-5157 Charles Bradbury.................bradbury@risaa.org............401-647-5305 Capt. Edward Kearney........ [email protected].................... 401-397-4513 William Sosnicki.................. [email protected]............ 401-822-2979 Michael Warner................... [email protected]............... 401-364-0027 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Artificial Reefs............................. Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875 Boat & Fishing Shows................ Capt. Mike Warner............. [email protected]............... 401-364-0027 By-Laws..........................................Robert Blasi........................ [email protected]................... 401-527-5157 Charities........................................ Joan Bradbury..................... [email protected] ........... 401-647-5305 Charter Trips................................ Peter O'Biso......................... [email protected] Dealer Discount Coordinator..... David Westfall.................... [email protected]............. 401-270-1822 Education........................................Capt. Ed Kearney............... [email protected]..................... 401-397-4513 Elections.........................................Gary Perschau.................... [email protected]................... 401-828-3464 Entertainment............................... Lynn Medeiros................... [email protected] Fly Fishing.................................... David Porreca..................... [email protected].......... 401-392-1919 Foundation..................................... Capt. Michael Warner........ [email protected]............... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising.................................Linton Wilder...................... [email protected] ................401-828-7795 Historian........................................ Position open...................... ..................................................................... Junior Activities........................... Robert LeBlanc................... [email protected]............... 401-884-0503 Kayak..............................................David Pollack...................... [email protected]............... 401-749-5379 Legislative..................................... George Allen....................... [email protected]................... 401-849-4896 Membership...................................Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...................... 401-397-4513 Menhaden.......................................Capt. Ed Cook..................... [email protected].. 401-885-0679 Merchandise..................................William Sosnicki................. [email protected] Political Action PAC.................... Stephen Medeiros............. [email protected]................. 401-826-2121 Newsletter...................................... Stephen Medeiros............. [email protected] Public Access................................ Robert Moeller................... [email protected].............. 401-884-0117 401-826-2121 Saltwater Fishing Show.............. Stephen Medeiros.............. [email protected] Scholarship................................... Curt Caserta........................ [email protected].............. 401-667-0123 Striper Cup.................................... David Westfall.................... [email protected]............. 401-270-1822 Surfcasters....................................Robert Moeller.................... [email protected] Tag & Release...............................William Sosnicki................. [email protected] Tournaments................................. Mark Paparelli..................... [email protected]................ 401-884-6724 Legal Counsel to Board of Directors..... Mitchell Riffkin, Esq Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance....... Douglas MacPherson RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546 Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 ADVERTISE YOUR business in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Monthly News Magazine Get your message directly to thousands of Rhode Island Anglers! RISAA MEMBERS ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS! 2011 Advertising Rates Non-Member Rates (per month) RISAA Member Rates (per month) Black/white pages Black/white pages Ad Size 1 Month 3+ Months 1 Year Ad Size 1 Month 3+ Months 1 Year 1/16 page $50 $45 $35 1/16 page $35 $30 $26 1/8 page $85 $75 $70 1/8 page $60 $50 $45 1/4 page $130 $118 $100 1/4 page $95 $88 $80 1/2 page $200 $185 $175 1/2 page $170 $150 $135 full page $340 $300 $275 full page $260 $235 $225 Ad Size 1 Month 3+ Months 1 Year Ad Size 1 Month 3+ Months 1 Year 1/16 page $60 $54 $45 1/16 page $42 $36 $32 1/8 page $102 $90 $85 1/8 page $72 $60 $54 1/4 page $156 $142 $120 1/4 page $115 $106 $96 1/2 page $240 $222 $210 1/2 page $205 $180 $162 full page $400 $360 $330 full page $315 $282 $270 Color pages Color pages Sponsor Banner* (front page) - inquire Sponsor Banner* (front page) - inquire *We resererve the right to refuse any ad in which content is determined to be inappropriate. Size: 7.25" x 1.5" *We resererve the right to refuse any ad in which content is determined to be inappropriate. Size: 7.25" x 1.5" Business Name: Day Phone: Contact Person: Evening Phone: Address: Check 1. Ad Size: full page 1/2 page 1/4 page 1/8 page 1/16 page 2. Run ad for: one time three months 6 months 1 year 3. Payment: (nonmember ads must be paid in advance) Check enclosed Send bill monthly Send bill bi-monthly Send bill quarterly Charge to credit card: MasterCard Visa Card Number: ______________________________________CVV #___________ Exp date (mo/yr): ________ Amount Authorized: $_________ Name on card (print):____________________________________ 4. I am interested in doing a seminar at a RISAA monthly meeting. Topic:_________________________ 5. I am interested in participating in the New England Saltwater Fishing Show Complete the form below and mail your ad to: R.I.S.A.A. P.O. Box 1465 Coventry, RI 02816 Attach business card or draw ad on separate sheet. We will do minor typesetting and photo scanning at no additional charge. Deadline: 20th of preceeding month (except special issues) (15th if ad requires typesetting or scanning) Questions? Call 401-826-2121 - 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing. PRINT Name: __________________________________________________ Age: _____ First Middle Initial Spouse Name: _________________ Last Address: _____________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ____ Zip:_________ Put me on RISAA e-mail list: Home Phone: _____________ Cell Phone: ____________ E-mail:_______________________ yes no thanks Occupation: _____________________________ Employed At: ________________________________________ You can register them as Junior Members (free) Children (under 18 yrs):___________________________________________ no thanks yes (complete below) INFORMATION Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply): Rocks & Piers Charter Boats Party Boats Fly Fishing Surfcasting Other _________________ Own Boat: Length:___ ft Maker/Type:_____________ Boat Name:_______________ Docked at:__________ How did you hear about RISAA? Friend Tackle Shop Facebook Saw Advertisement at - Internet CHECK TYPE Regular Adult: $50/year News article RISAA Newsletter Fishing Show Web site Magazine Newspaper TV Other_________________________ TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP (additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40) Multiple Years: $45 X ____ years = $______ Total Enclosed (save $5 per year) Age 65+ : $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________ / / Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment) Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor) Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________ / / Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________ RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): _____________________ Relationship: _____________ Date: _________ Payment must accompany application. Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to R.I.S.A.A.) Charge to my credit card: 1. Card type (check) MasterCard Visa 2. Amount Authorized: $_____________ 3. Expiration Date: _____________ 4. CVV # _________ (3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) 5. Name on card (print): ___________________________________ 6. Card Number: _______________________________ Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00 pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments • monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships • video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues. - 36 - Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. P.O. Box 1465 Coventry, RI 02816 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Announcing Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Member’s Only Photo Contest THREE CATEGORIES “Prized Catch” “Scenic New England” “Rhode Island Fishing” Photos of the angler and the catch. The people need not be, but preference given to RISAA members. Photos of New England sunrises or sunsets, ocean views, light houses, etc. The marine environment should be part of the image. Photos of R.I. fishing locations, with or without anglers, unposed, etc. Submission Deadline: October 31, 2011 4 Winners In Each Category • One Grand Prize • 3 Honorable Mention Grand Prize “Prized Catch” Okuma Cedros CJ55S Grand Prize “Scenic New England” Fin-Nor Ahab 12 Grand Prize “Rhode Island Fishing” Penn Power Graph V 4000 graphite Winning photos will be published in the RISAA newsletter and web site PHOTO CONTEST RULES R The contest is open only to “Regular” adult members in good standing of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. R The member must either be the photographer or the main subject of the photo R The member wins the prize R Submissions must be either: • Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in either JPG, PDF, or TIFF format • Prints: minimum size of 4” x 5” • Scanned from a photograph R Must have been taken AFTER January 1, 2010 R Members may submit a maximum of three (3) photos per category during this contest. R Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit. - 37 - R Every image submitted must be accompanied by the following information: • Member/photographer’s name, address and phone • Names of person(s) in photo • Date and location where taken • Other information to describe the scene R Deadline: October 31, 2011 R Submission of an entry constitutes agreement to allow photographs to be reproduced, published and/or exhibited by the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association with the right to publish your name, city and state in print or other media in connection with the photo contest. R Submissions shall be sent as an e-mail attachment to: [email protected] or by mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 RISAA In the News Tuesday's Child Helps to find homes for children waiting adoption Each week on local NBC-10 there is a special feature that is broadcast on the evening news called "Tuesday's Child." The feature is done in cooperation with Adopton Rhode Island and features boys and girls who have been in the "system" and are hopeing for a family. In May, Steve Medeiros received a call from Adoption RI asking if we would be interested in helping with a segment. The featured child, Isaac, loved fishing and it was hoped to arrange a little time on the water for him while the segment was aired. Of course, we were glad to help. At the April monthly meeting Steve announced to those present that he was looking for a member with a boat who was willing to take part. As expected, several members came forward and offered their Isaac loves fishing and proudly wears the RISAA boats. Becuase this was to take place in Greenwich Bay, the job cap he was given went to member Joe DiOrio who's 27' Aquasport was kept at Angel's Marina in Warwick and close to Greenwich Bay. After several postponements, the trip took place on Tuesday, June 14, and Isaac was a great kid who was friendly, talkative and loved fishing. While the bluefish didn't cooperate on that day, Isaac got to drive Joe's boat for a while which more than made up for the lack of fish. Saltwater & Freshwater Bait Eels & sandworms Open 7 Days Quality Fishing Tackle Abu-Garcia • Daiwa Mitchell • Penn • Quantum Shimano • Zebco (l-r) Isaac, Patrice Wood, news anchor for NBC-10, Joe DiOrio and Steve Medeiros Owner: Michael J. Bucko Phone: (508) 674-7900 Fax: (508) 674-8021 E-mail: [email protected] Share the Wealth! BRING A FRIEND Member WWW.BuckosParts.com TO THE NEXT MEETING RISAA members can bring a guest to the monthly seminars, at no charge, during 2011 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 - 38 - THE WATCH (from page 3) In this regard, menhaden’s role as forage for so many species higher up the trophic level highlights the risk of allowing abundance to approach the overfished level. AIMING HIGH SEATOW.COM 1-800-4SEATOW Capt. Kevin Scott (401) 294-2360 Member According to preliminary projections done by the commission’s science advisors, growing the stock to the 15% MSP level would mean about a 78% increase in the menhaden spawning population. A target of 20% MSP, we are told, could result in a more than 100% increase in abundance and a 25% MSP could produce a 200% increase. Clearly, these would be significant gains for menhaden and the ecosystem. But according to the scientific literature and emerging practices, they would amount to very modest targets for a forage fish as important as menhaden. The NCMC has compiled many of these in its paper, “Ecological Reference Points for Atlantic Menhaden,” submitted to the ASMFC in 2009. Targets employed for key forage fish typically range somewhere between 40% and 75% of an unfished population. Menhaden is currently at around 10% of that level. Again, the new overfished threshold would be 15%. The Marine Stewardship Council, which develops international standards for sustainable fishing, recently weighed in. It’s Low Trophic Level Task Force, convened to develop guidelines for assessing the sustainability of forage fisheries in order to award the MSC label, released draft guidance in April. It identifies menhaden as a key low trophic level species, along with sardine, anchovy, krill and other small pelagic species that form dense schools, feed mostly on plankton, and transmit a large volume of energy to higher trophic levels by serving as prey. The MSC suggests that the target reference point must be at least 40% of an unfished population to get a minimum passing score. The default recommended target for key forage species is 75%. As the ASMFC moves into an ecosystems approach for conserving Atlantic menhaden and sets a new rebuilding target, even an interim one, the weight of opinion says it should be aiming high. KAYAKS (from page 26) It was a beautiful, cloudless night, full moon and no the lightest of breezes, perfect for drifting among and casting to the rising fish. Based on early reports, the fly fishers out fished the rest of the group; the fish were keying on the small sand eels. And they were good sized fish, some over 30 inches and few smaller than 24 inches. Most of us had our kayaks on our cars by 11 PM, but a few of us, me included, stayed and continued to catch fish. I left at 1 AM, not because the fish were gone but because my arms and right (casting) shoulder were out of steam. By the time this report is published, we will have completed several more of the scheduled outings, including our June 25 adventure when we will be ferrying our kayaks to Block Island and fishing for the big ones there. We have outings scheduled in July, August, September and October as well. For a more detailed schedule of kayak Committee outings, contact David Pollack at the address below, or Earle Guilford at [email protected]. Kayak Committee outings are open to all RISAA members and their guests, but if you plan to attend an outing and are not a member of the Kayak Committee you will not be on our email list and so will not receive last minute notices of changes in times or locations. We also used that email group last year to keep each other informed of current conditions, and we hope to expand on that this year. While our outings are not limited to Committee members any RISAA member interested in kayak fishing and sharing information and skills with a group of committed kayak anglers should consider joining the Committee. To do so, contact me, David Pollack, at [email protected]. WATERFRONT ACREAGE, PRIVATE DOCKS! HEFFERNAN CHARTERS Aboard the ERIN ROSE 28’ Sea Ray sailing from Lavin’s Marina, Charlestown, RI Excellent inventory now available. Call the South County Specialist. with Will Litvin Capt. Bill Heffernan Broker Associate Re/Max Flagship 401-364-9592 or 401-742-4795 401-935-9612 [email protected] www.RhodyHomes.com www.erinrosefishing.com Member - 39 - 8 Scot Circle, Charlestown, RI 02813 Member R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired, but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member! 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Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount. ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424 Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) www.thomcatcharters.com Three D’s Charters...............401-322-0059 Capt. Dave Petit (Westerly, RI) www.threedscharters.com White Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465 Capt. James White (Coventry, RI) www.whiteghostcharters.com FISHING PRODUCTS______________ 9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) www.9erslures.com A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) www.astackle.com Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981 Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington) Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com Anco Lures, Inc....................401-438-5860 Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI) Plastic poppers, skimmers, Silver Streak Androd Custom Rods............508-399-7837 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) www.androd.com AquaSkinz Corp...................877-379-8677 Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY) www.aquaskinz.com Fishdoc Custom Plugs........401-829-2967 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com FishingForBeginners.net....401-349-2977 Member: Adam Stanley (Foster, RI) See fishingforbeginners.net Fishing Solutions.................508-528-4898 Member: Tris Carpenter (Norfolk, MA) IFly Rod Holders. www.iflyrodholders.com - 41 - Lemire’s Plug Works...........401-641-4885 Member: Alan Lemire (Clayville, RI) www.lemiresplugworks.com Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA) Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig Little Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023 Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI) Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs Lonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921 Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com Millard Wire Company........401-737-9330 Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal” Phase II Lures..........................203-226-7252 Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Point Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808 Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI) www.pointjudelures.com Rhode Island Poppers..............401-762-1884 Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI) Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc. 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ICE CREAM _ Frosty Freez......401-846-1697 Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc INSTRUCTION _ American Boatschool.........860-295-9634 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT) e-mail: [email protected] Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Recreational & Captains license classes JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795 Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment LAND SURVEYING _ _ Thomas D. 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Kingstown, RI) e-mail: [email protected] RE/MAX Centeral...................401-465-0263 Member: David Tatangelo (Coventry, RI) www.tatangelogroup.com Repoza Real Estate..................401-848-7372 Member: John Repoza (Newport, RI) www.repoza.com Serving all of R.I. World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083 Certified commercial & residental RISAA discount RESTAURANTS _ Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850 Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food. Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI ROD & REEL REPAIR _ Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062 Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) www.beavertailrodandreel.com SELF DEFENSE __ Oceanside Martial Arts.........401-294-3035 Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI) RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com - 42 - SCUBA _ Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898 Member: Deb Greenhalgh www.scubamadeeasy.org SOLAR CONSULTANT _ Alteris/Solarwrights...............401-315-2529 Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Free solar site evaluation [email protected] SPORTFISH PRINTS _ Kecheneny Fish Prints.....860-535-9987 Member: Jack Brown (N.Stonington, CT) www.kechenenyfishprints.com SUPPLIES____________________________ Hershel Poe...............................401-624-6064 Member: Hershel Poe (Tiverton, RI) Janitorial, industrial paper,textile toweling,rags TAXIDERMIST_________________________ Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) TROPHIES/PLAQUES___ ______________ Crown Trophy..........................401-231-0070 Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) www.crowntrophy.com Eagle Enterprises....................516-319-0779 Member: Ken Begelman (Oceanside, NY) www.keneagle.com -hand painted fish/trophies VETERINARIANS _ Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) Practice for small animals WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400 Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com SUPPORT THE COMPANIES ON THESE PAGES They are all RISAA Members! RISAA Members: Have your business or service listed by calling 401-826-2121 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 39 SHORE VOLUNTEERS Jeannette Androscia Terry Androscia Elaine Bailey Ben Bardo Joan Bradbury Marianne Caserta Marie Cordeiro Lisa DiRaimo Cindy Dvorachek Thomas Dvorachek Bruce Getchell Nancy Getchell Alexander Grande George Grayson David Johnson Gary Johnson Jane Kearney James LeBlanc Julie LeBlanc Krista LoCurto Audra Medeiros Lynn Medeiros Stephen Medeiros Lorraine Minto Joanne Niksa Ron Niksa Mary Ouellette Deb Phelan Harry Potter Rod Raso C. J. Rice Elton Ricker Kyle Sabatini Bill Sosnicki Brad Speck Harry Templeton Lamarr Wallace Capt. Mike Warner David Westfall PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS Big Sisters of Rhode Island Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland/Lincoln Boys & Girls Club of Newport Casey’s Family Services East Greenwich Group John Hope Settlement Pack 1 - Pawtucket Pack 4 - Coventry Providence Recreation Dept: Dudley St Center Providence Recreation Dept: Sackett St Center Providence Recreation Dept: South Providence Center Providence Recreation Dept: Vincent Brown Center Providence Recreation Dept: West End Center Rhode Island Services For The Blind St. Mary’s Home For Children The Kent Center Try Caps Urban League - East Side - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 75 BOATS & CAPTAINS George Allen Kenneth Anderson Robert Bailey Stephen Barr Brian Beltrami Gerry Berard Andrew Berg Scott Bianco Steven Blakey Robert Blasi Robert Brakenwagen Paul Brousseau Kevin Caisse Capt. Brian Campbell Capt. David Carter Curt Caserta Augustine Comella Capt. Ed Cook Frank Cordeiro, Jr. Henry Cugno Matthew Davidson Richard Desrosiers Robert Donald Adam Dunstan David Ferguson David Girioni David Gordon E. Russell Grady Dennis Hatstat Capt. Richard Hittinger Paul Jutras Capt. Ed Kearney Paul Kennedy Charles Kuhn Robert LeBlanc Roger Lema Robin Linhares Capt. Charles LoCurto Anthony Lombardo Frank Marchetti John McCloskey Capt. David Monti Clarence Moore Capt. Bob Murgo Ted Nataly John O’Brien Edward Ouellette Mark Pachico James Paolino Dr. James Pascalides - 44 - Capt. Benny Peters James Phelan Joel Picard Michael Quinn Lawrence Rainey Michael Rainone Capt. Mitch Riffkin Capt. Robert Roach Kenneth Robinson John Rose Charles Santos James Sebastian Capt. John Sheriff Paul Shulver Thomas Smotherman William Sokolowski Douglas Sturgis Michael Sullivan Paul Surabian Roger Tellier Armand Tetreault Peter Vican John Vivari, Sr. Linton Wilder Thomas Wood R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 79 MATES James Abbot Alfred Amaral Robert Beagan Lucas Berg Charles Bradbury Robert Brodeur Bruce Bruni Kellie Buckley Joseph Burns Louis Cahill Tom Carter James Collinson Frank Cordeiro Sr. Pietro Curini David Dingley Bryan Donald Richard Durand Ed Dutra Jerry Finkle Peter Frackelton Barry Fuller Peter Gallant Roland Grenier Earle Guilford Dennis Haner Ann Harper-Castelli Dennis Hatstat Kevin Hoisington Karl Howell Bill Huggins Lenny Iannucilli Frederick Jarosz Paul Jones Stephen Katkowski Joanne King Paul Laflamme Kevin Lavimodiere Susan Lema Harry Livingston Brianna LoCurto Nicole Mathias Walter McLain Adam Mendelson David Michael Davie Michel Kevin Miller Michael Moore David Morton Robert Murray Peter Newbauer Peter O’Biso J. George O’Keefe - 45 - Ralph Orleck Michael Ouellette John Paul Mike Pereira Al Perez Jerry Pesch Tyler Phelan Steve Rainone Richard Reich Tim Reilly Kerri Rogers Frederick Ruhlemann Robert Sangster Daniel Santos Orlando Savastano Conrad Schinse Donald Smith Peter Sousa Joe St. Jean Paul Stroup Christopher Sturgis James Taniyama Nicholas Trotta Eric Waybrandt Leverett Wharton Brent Wilder Dawn Wood R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 THANK YOU to every member who contributed to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation throughout the year. YOU helped to pay for this event. In addition, there are several companies and individuals that made special contributions to this event and we wish to thank them. Chris Ruhling and the staff at Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina, Warwick BJ’s Wholesale Club of Coventry Cumberland Farms. Framingham, MA East Bay Anglers, Barrington, RI All of the leftover food, condiments, soda and water was donated to the Capt. Sandy and Donna Kane AMOS HOUSE in Providence where it would be used to help feed the homeless and those in need. Louis Midura Midura Building Company, Sunderland, VT Newport Creamery (Jan Companies) Edward Robalisky Rhode Island Provision Co. (Little Rhody Hot Dogs) Sabrett Hot Dogs, Edgewood, NJ Capt. Ron Taddei Photo: Steve & Lynn Medeiros and Lamarr Wallace transported all the food to Amos House at the end of the TAK event and loaded it into the Amos House Kitchen Peter Vican Homestead Baking Co, Rumford, RI - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 Channel RISAA MEMBER 65 BOATER'S LIST The following is a partial list of RISAA members identified by boat name. When out fishing, tune to the "club channel" VHF channel 65- where you can chat with fellow RISAA members about fishing and boating. If your boat isn't listed, contact the RISAA at 401-826-2121 and add your boat name to the list. Instead - Roger St.Germain 3 Bs. - Andy Berg Buzzard - Don Marceau Fear Knot - John Meyer 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Bye George - George Kates Finatic - John Brierley Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan 3 R's - Richard Rainone Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Finatix - Steven Charron 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Isabella - Anthony Tavares Calypso - Charles Kuhn Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira I Sea U - Paul Gustafson 33 Innings - William George Capable - Charley Soares Fin Deep - Capt. Brian Patterson 4-ME - Capt. Wayne Wood Islander - Bruce Johnson Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Acida - Ed Choiniere Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Isurus - Richard Blott Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Finish Line - Alan Stewart Itsy - Bob Donald Adventurer - John Stanford Cashmere - Don Fox Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull Jackline - John Walsh Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Jahab - Jay Adelman Alaskan - Patrick Watson Cat Nap - Robert Raill Fins - Tom Grennan Albatross - Brian Droney Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino Cat's Meow - Ronald Cataldi First Date - Ben Bardo Janie M - Michael McHenry Alf II - Richard Pastore Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Alibi - Dickson Boenning Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Fishbones - John Volpe JD7 - Jack Daniels Allegro - Richard Terek Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Jesse W. - Todd Schlobohm Alliance - Charles Reppucci Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto Fish Nutz - Steven Betancourt All Talk II - Mark Piccerelli Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Charlie's Delight -Charlie Petras Fish On - Steve Brehio Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Jovi Charme - John Rabe Chebami - Barry Caito Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Joyce - Jules Diotte Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters Fishtales - Homer Lloyd Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Joyce M - Richard Laurie Chill Time - Russell Anderson Fishtales - John Paquette Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Jubilee - Michael Casey Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Amnimax - Ralph Battista Jus Looking II - Tim Knight Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Amy Anne - Tom Smotherman Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Clamin Time - John Vivari Fishy Fishy - Rod Raso Angler - Brad Sudol Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Coaster - Greg Spier Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Just R Luc - Justin Keller Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi Flo B II - Harley Benton April II - Leonard Duffy Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Flying Fox -Thomas Bernache Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson Four Play - Bob Fournier A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni Kembe - David Travis Copycat - Peter Newbauer Four Stars - Jay Starziano Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Kingfisher - H. Richard Heilman Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Freedom - Ron Chamides Bailey Jae - Diane Donilon Kentaro - Waldo Johnson Dads Pride - David Morton Full House - John Stavrakas Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson Kiwi - Bob Beresford D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei Gadzooks - Robert Silva Bait Runner - Ron Mouchon Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Dawn III - Walter Shayer Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Barefoot - Jack Linton Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Gail Frances - David Carter Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Bay Bee - Mike Warner Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Diane H - Donald Forest Get Reel - William Allen Bay Buggy - David Gervais Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Die Hard - Peter Lewis Gettin' Schooled - Keith Turner Beat - Robert Henderson Lady L - Steve Barr Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Gills Gone Wild - Kenneth DiLisi Bella Mama - David DiSantis Lady Linda-Capt.George Doucette Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Ginsea - Ken Anderson Bellatrix - John Troiano Lady Linda - David St. Germain Dolce Vita - John Repoza Good Dog - Peter Newman Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Lara Rachel - Russell Layfield Dollar Bill - Bill Graugard Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Betsy B - David Marcotte Last Shot - John Kramer Dot "C" - John Carney Grand Cru VI - Paul Surabian Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Double "L" - Terry/Darlene Clark Great Escape - Roland Grenier Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown Laura Marie - David Westfall Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Greta Kay - Michael Welch Bird's Nest - Jay Marchant Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Dream Catcher II-Capt. Mike Comerford GypSea - David Nardolillo Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe Drill-1 - David Jenson Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Duck Buster - Harold Audette Hanna Lu - George Monaghan Leen - Willard Donnell Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Duklypps - Peter Dias Happy Executive - Peter Vican Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Duranatic - Ron Nagel Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Leisure 8 - Mark Ceprano Blue Max - John Maxwell Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Happy Hooker - William Gravina Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta Blue Moon - John Blaze Easterday - Eric Easterday Hazel M. - Edward McLaughlin Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Heather Too - Don Bogner Letter of Marque-David Warburton Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Helen D - Paul Jutras Lil' Jayden - Horatio Pevide Boat-Of-Us - Brian Beltrami El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge Lily Pad - James Collinson Boat Time - Paul Shulver Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook Linda B - Robert Bongiiolatti BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Endorfin - Alexander Peck Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Boom Boom - Dave Potter Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Hombre - Gary Paolo Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Escape - Philip Wnek Hooked Up - Don Labrioile Little Blue - Richard Caldon Brandywine - Jim Mugavero ESP II - Stephen Parente Hook-em - Mike Lawing Little Feat - Bob Coupe Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Eventide - Beth Fallon Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre Lollygag - Joe Roukous Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Extra Propper - John O'Brien Hooker II - Jon Maguire Lorri-B - Joseph Burns Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Falcon - Thomas Poirier Hula Girl - Capt. Matt King Low Tide - Jim Low Bud's Obsession - Bud Wilder Faracher - Steve Abdow Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Lucky Lady - Capt Steve Palmer Bully - Mark Serio Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf I'm-On - Robert Celico Bruadair - Steven Blakey Fast Forward - Michael Valentine In Faith - Anthony Rocha Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Lunch Legs - William Smith Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Maddy - Michael Senecal Magic Stik - Derek Leigh Marava - John Kubaska Maribeth II - Art Bentley Marlin - Dick Fincher Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley McDu II - William McEvoy Megabite - Allan Peters Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Michelle Lee - Joseph Latham Mid Day Chop - David Minto Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Missing Penny - Guy Latour Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Mistress - Gregory Houde Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Monstro - Paige Bronk Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet Mrs/Z - William Zanks Music - Larry Hayward My Back Yard -Capt.Bryant Palazini My Backyard - Richard Ferland My Cat - Leo Grenier My Surprise - Richard Mandeville My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade My Two Ladies - Raymond Allard Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan New Too - Tim Gilchrist Nimia - Henry Cugno No Problem - Jeff Creighton Normal-H - Al Hollandersky North Wind - Mike DeCesare Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto Ogofishing - Capt. John Ogozalek Olivia Rose - Martin Genesse Omega - Guy Dufresne On-Line - Skip Stritzinger Optimus - Joshua Mossman Oscar J - John McCurry Osprey - Al Amaral Osprey - Paul Kennedy Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Outcast - Leigh Betts Outrage - Stephen Jordan Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Paulie Wog - Paul Howland Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Pearl Man - Earle Peacock Peg O' My Heart - Chris Jalbert Pescador - Stephen Carll Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Phoenix - Joseph Jachem Piper - Capt. Gene Kelly Playing Hookey - John Souto Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Poga - Jim Malley Pogo - Martin Pierce Pokerfish - George Bergeson Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Pole-Kat - Capt. Thad Gruczka Pomatomus - Al Daysh Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance Procastinator - Lee Baker Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Protocol - Steve Secord Prowler - Capt Al Anderson Quaker - Bill Barske Quercus - Mel DeCarvalho Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Ranger - Bob & Andrew Nyman Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Reaction - Thomas Schultz Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Red Sok's - William Sokolowski Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Reelax - David Gordon Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Reelaxation - Joseph Medeiros Reel Delight - Steve West Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Reel Escape - Richard Silva Reel Life - Craig Horrocks Reel Lucky - Hershel Poe Reel Lucky - Michael West Reel Magic - Donald Masse Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Reel Time - Sameh Said Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller ResHess - Dennis Carusoe Respite - Peter Iascone Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault Ripple - Gerry Berard Ripple - William Kraut Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Robin Hood - Charles Fisher Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Rod Holda - Charles Costa Ro Leena - David Carter Rooster - Capt.Eric Gustafson Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Ruse II - Jim Phelan Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Sadie - Matthew Gendron Safari - Capt. John Silberman Safe/Sea - Capt. Phil LeBlanc Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Saltheart - Ken Robinson Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Salty IV - Warren Wright Salty Rose - Tim Beron Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Sarah C - Michael Palumbo Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher Sarcastic - Don Betournay Scotch & Water- Don Darnbrough Scout - Walter Jachna Scout - David Wehr Scow II - Kevin Caisse Seabat - George Allen Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella Sea Bird - Bob Vergnani Sea Bitch - Robert Bedard Sea Bump - George Brouillette Seaduced - Capt. Robbie Briggs Seadog - Steve Travisono Seagar - John Turchetti Seagust - John Gustafson Sea Jem - Mark Griffin Sea Minor - Fred Boynton Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Seaquester II - Gerald White Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Sea Rigg - William Riggs Sea-Treat - John Treat Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson Serenity - John Pannone Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Shad Jac - Michael Colby Shady - John Angelini Shark Attack - Komes Rozes Shark Bait - James Grundy Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Silverback - Peter Hendricks Silver Sage II - George Jacques Silverside - Charles Benjamin Sir Reel - Alton Smith Sitting Duck - Douglas Ricci Six Brothers - Gary Metcalf Skipjack - Rich Hittinger Skipjack - Robert Murray Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Smallfry - Richard Small Smart Alec - Alex Sinel Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti Solace - Alfred Trombley Solas - Frank Toner Sonny's Toy - John Liston Soulmates - Capt.Dave Petit Sparkys Toy - John Duponte Special K's - Gary Perschau Spindrift - Craig Picard Squid - Dave Fewster SS Panzer - Charles Elmen Stars & Stripers - John Tatro Steeler - Edgar Lemoi Stella - Capt. Robb Roach Stewie - Richard Sustello Stinger - Robert Young Striper - Charles Santos Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette Strip Strike - Jim Barr Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano Sturg - Doug Sturgis Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Summer Recess - Dennis Goderre Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Summertime - Robert Sangster Summer Wind - Bob Walsh SWAT - Capt. Mike Schreffler Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Talon - Brian Hogan Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski Tania II - Tony Lombardo Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup - 48 - Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich TGIF - Chuck Dore The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino The Fly - John Gutherz The Grady Bunch - E.Russell Grady The Happy Executive-Peter Vican The Lady D - Brian Campbell The Office - Richard Reich Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Three Phase - Dan Orfan Tiderunner - John Schwemin Tiderunner II - John Sousa Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Time After Time - Ric Murray Tin Can - Bruce Bruni Titan - David Peterson Title Wave - John McCloskey TLC - Bob Morel Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Tonic - Lee Duckworth Triple J's - Joe Scrofani Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Triumph - Timothy Moran Trophy Hunter - John Rose Valhalla - Richard Swanson Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro Waterfront Property - Peter Berg Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh Weiser 1 - Michael Durand Whaler - Andrew Smiley White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White White Water Witch - Bill Levin Why Knot - Michael Beresford Whynot? - Christine Blount Wild Onion - David Michel XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini Yankee - Bruce Demoranville Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. Zane Grey - Tom Richardson Z-Boat - Richard Zahora REPORT VIOLATIONS! RIDEM Enforcement 401-222-2284 After Hours Hotline 401-222-3070 One out of three boating fatalities is a fisherman LIFE JACKETS SAVE LIVES! R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES JULY DATE HIGH AM hgt PM LOW hgt AM hgt PM SUN hgt rise set Adjustments LOW HIGH Block Island Great Salt Pond +0:07 -0:02 Castle Hill +0:12 -0:05 East Greenwich +0:03 +0:13 Providence State Pier No. 1 -0:01 +0:11 Point Judith +0:17 -0:10 Sakonnet -0:01 -0:13 Warren -0:01 +0:18 Watch Hill Point +1:16 +0:41 Wickford +0:02 +0:09 JULY MOON PHASES July 1 - New July 8 - 1st Qrt July 15 - Full July 30 - New Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors - 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS License Required? Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts YES YES YES AMERICAN EEL 6” minimum • 50 fish no closed season 6” minimum • 50 fish no closed season 6” minimum • 50 fish no closed season BLACK SEA BASS 13” minimum • 12 fish July 11 - Dec 31 13” minimum • 25 fish July 1 - Oct 11 and Nov 1 - Dec 31 14” minimum • 10 fish May 22 - Oct 11 BLUEFISH no min size • 10 fish no closed season no min size • 10 fish no closed season no min size • 10 fish no closed season 22" minimum • 10 fish no closed season 22" minimum • 10 fish no closed season See MADMF for varied bag limits Spec regs for north or south of Cape Cod Summer Flounder 18.5" minimum • 7 fish May 1 - Dec 31 18.5" minimum • 3 fish May 15 - Sept 5 17.5" minimum • 5 fish May 22 - Sept 30 HADDOCK 19" minimum • no limit no closed season 18" minimum • no limit no closed season 18" minimum • no limit no closed season POLLOCK 19" minimum • no limit no closed season 19" minimum • no limit no closed season no min size • no limit no closed season SCUP 10.5" minimum • 10 fish May 24 to Sept 25 (charter rules differ) 10.5" minimum • 10 fish May 24 to Sept 26 (charter rules differ) 10.5" minimum • 10 fish May 24 to Sept 26 50 fish vessel limit (charter rules differ) 28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season 28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season 28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season 22" or 24" minimum COD FLUKE Porgy STRIPED BASS 16" minimum 14" minimum April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish Jan 1 to April 30 • 4 fish June 1 to July 31 • closed May 1 to June 30 • closed Aug 1 to Oct 14 • 3 fish July 1 to Aug 31 • 2 fish Oct 15 to Dec 15 • 6 fish Oct 1 to Dec 6 • 4 fish max of 10 fish per boat TAUTOG WEAKFISH 16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season Squeteague WINTER FLOUNDER 12" minimum 2 fish per day Spring: April 24 to May 23 Fall: Sept 24 to Oct 23 *All of Narragansett Bay, Point Judith Pond and the Harbor of Refuge is closed to Winter Flounder fishing 16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season 12" minimum • 2 fish April 1 to May 30 16" minimum • 3 fish no closed season 16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season North of Cape Cod 12" minimum • 8 fish Nov 1 - Aug 31 South of Cape Cod 12" minimum • 2 fish April 24 - May 23 Sept 25 - Oct 24 See a violation? Report it! CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE 860-424-3012 RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 401-222-2284 • 402-222-3070 (24 hrs) - 50 - MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 781-740-1163 R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2011 P.O. Box 1465 Coventry, RI 02816 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED JULY, 2011 Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI Permit No. 247