October - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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OCTOBER, 2015 • Issue 202
Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers
RIDEM Law Enforcement Catches
Illegal Striper Fishermen
On September 24, the recreational
and commercial fishing community of
Rhode Island learned by an official press
release by the R.I. Department of
Environmental Management (RIDEM),
that several people were being charged
for violations of fishing laws, all for illegal
fishing or possession of striped bass.
Over the
previous
two months
environmental police officers from the RIDEM
Divison of Law Enforcement had conducted
multi-day operations targeting illegal striped bass fishing activity.
The effort uncovered numerous violations
of state and federal marine fishing laws.
"I am extremely proud of the dedicated
men and women who serve in DEM's
Division of Law Enforcement and their
collaborative efforts with our federal
partners to protect Rhode
Island’s marine resources,”
said DEM Director Janet
Coit. “DEM is working hard
to ensure the health and
future of the striped bass Janet Coit
population, and it is essential
that we go after illegal activity to protect
this valuable natural resource.”
(story on page 10)
RISAA's 3rd Bi-Annual
PHOTO CONTEST
Submission deadline: October 31
RISAA Members are reminded to look through their
photographs from 2014-2015 and submit them for the Photo
Contest.
There are three categories: Scenic New England, Prized Catch
and Rhode Island Fishing.
Any member can submit up
to three photos in each of the
three categories.
There will be one winner
and
two
"Honorable
Mention" winners in each
category. The member who
has the winning photo in each
category will receive a new
spinning reel and a framed
enlargement of the entry. So,
hurry and send in your
photos. See page 42 for all
rules and directions.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2015
Oct 6 • 5:00 PM - Fly Fishing Committee
fishing at Goddard Park, Warwick
Oct 12 • 7:00 AM - Fly Fishing
Committee fishing at Narrow River
Oct 16-25 RISAA Fall Tautog Special
Tournament
Oct 20 • 6:30 PM - Board of Directors
Meeting
Oct 22 • 6:30 PM - Legislative
Committee Annual Meeting
Oct 22 • 6:00 PM - Fly Fishing
Committee Fishing event
Oct 23 • 6:30 PM - Education
Committee Annual Meeting
Oct 26 • 7:00 PM - RISAA Seminar
Oct 26 • 7:00 PM - RISAA Seminar
Oct 27 • 6:30 PM - Artificial Reefs
Committee Annual Meeing
Nov 2 • 6:30 PM - Tournaments
Committee Annual Meeing
Nov 3 • 6:30 PM - Kayak Committee
Annual Meeting
Nov 3 • 8:00 AM - Fly Fishing Committee
fishing at Narrow River
Nov 9 • 6:30 PM - Fly Fishing Committee
Annual Meeting
Nov 24 • 6:30 PM - RISAA Board of
Directors Meeting
Nov 30 • 7:00 PM - RISAA Seminar
Dec 28 • 7:00 PM - RISAA Seminar and
Annual Meeting
The Official Newsletter of the
Rhode Island
Saltwater Anglers Association
Published Monthly
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
Canyons, Seamounts & Rec Fishing
On September 15, a “town hall” meeting
was held at the Providence Martiott
Downtown, hosted by NOAA to receive
public feedback on a proposal to provide
“permanent” protections for three deepsea canyons and four seamounts off the
New England coast.
The canyons - Oceanographer, Gilbert
and Lydonia - go down to depths greater
than 7,000 feet. The seamounts - Bear,
Physalia, Retriever and Mytilus - rise to
thousands of feed, and are even further
offshore.
T h e
proposal is to
h a v e
President
O b a m a
declare these
areas
as
“National
Monuments”
to
protect
them from
future threats.
So, the RISAA board reviewed the
proposals and came up with a position that
agrees with protection of these special
areas, but not to an extreme that would
keep everyone away.
• We AGREE that the deep sea canyons
and seamounts are special places of
extreme value.
• We SUPPORT protecting these
habitats from future damage by offshore
drilling, underwater cables, commercial
bottom dredging and trawl gears.
• We OPPOSE any prohibition of
recreational fishing in the canyon areas,
located many fathoms deep.
Recreational fishing that far offshore
is usually for tuna, which has no effect on
the bottom.
Dave Monti and myself attended the
town hall meeting in Providence. We were
surprised to find several hundred people
present. There were sign-up sheets for
people wanting to speak.
At the start, the NOAA hearing
personnel, said they those signed up to
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speak would go to a central microphone,
and could talk for a maxim of two minutes
(recorded). This was the only town hall
meeting being held.
I should preface the rest of this by
noting that we received a NOAA email five
days before this meeting. We scrambled
to find out all we could about the proposal
and discuss it.
At the meeting it was quickly apparent
that 95% of the people present were from
environmental groups, with well planned
and prepared
presentations.
Many carried
signs and
many other
wore homemade buttons
supporting all
of
the
proposed
closures.
I spoke to
an environment group leader on the way out who
said they all knew about this for several
months. The only thing they didn’t know
until the end was where the meeting was
going to be held.
Speakers were from many national
environmental groups and many I never
heard of. One after another they stood
and boasted of hundreds and thousands
of names on petitions urging that these
areas be closed.
A few members of the New England
Fisheries Council, including the chairman,
was present and noted how the council
already had these areas protected from
damaging commercial fishing. One noted
that “a woman in Iowa that signs a
petition” to close these areas has no idea
what she’s signing.
While I almost always agree with
protecting the fish and the environment,
going overboard in some cases shouldn’t
be necessary. But it was obvious from the
start that this is already a done deal. So
much for fair, public input.
WARMING WATERS: A RHODE ISLAND STORY
RI EPSCoR research tracks
the impact of shifting species
by AMY DUNKLE
In 2008, David Taylor was collecting specimens in the
Taunton and Seekonk Rivers for his NIH INBRE research on
mercury contamination in local fisheries.
Sifting through the catch in his seine net, he noticed
something he hadn’t seen before in his trips through the upper
reaches of Narragansett Bay — a small, left-eyed flounder that
he identified as a juvenile summer flounder.
“I paused and thought to myself, ‘This area is not recognized
as nursery habitat for summer flounder,’” recalled Taylor,
associate professor of marine biology at Roger Williams
University.
Adult summer flounder, or
fluke, are a common catch in
Rhode Island coastal waters. The
arrival of juveniles, however, as
small as 25 millimeters in the early
days of summer, using
Narragansett
Bay
and
surrounding waters for early stage
habitat, was new and grabbed
Taylor’s attention.
The traditional pattern for this
mid-Atlantic species is to spawn
on the inner continental shelf, its
David Taylor
larvae then migrating into coastal
estuaries, with New Jersey having been the northern most range
of the juvenile life stage.
Starting in 2009, intrigued by the little, seemingly out-ofplace fish high up in the Bay’s estuary, Taylor began studying
the potential interactions between summer flounder and another
native flatfish, the winter flounder. Then, in 2010, as he was
conducting juvenile flounder surveys in the Taunton and
Seekonk Rivers, as far north as Dighton and Pawtucket,
respectively, his nets filled with blue crabs, also a more
southerly-located species.
“Blue crabs have always been in these waters, but
historically they occurred in much lower numbers,” explained
Taylor, a fisheries ecologist who focuses on the early life stages
of fish and the factors that impact their recruitment into adult
populations. “In recent years, I observed earlier life stages of
blue crabs in these waters than what had occurred in the past.
“Today, they’re here in higher abundance and in a broader
range of life stages. They appear to be using Narragansett Bay
as nursery habitat and feeding grounds.”
With the changes he witnessed in his fieldwork, Taylor
launched a new investigation in 2011, followed by RI National
Science Foundation (NSF) Experimental Program to Stimulate
Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supported research in 2012, to
study the affect of climate change on the range expansion of
more southern species and the impact on fish native to the
Ocean State.
In 2013, he and University of Rhode Island Professor
Jeremy Collie, Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO), landed
a Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council
(STAC) collaborative research grant to study the population
dynamics of winter flounder, summer flounder and blue crab.
The interaction posed questions given the dramatic increase
of summer flounder and blue crab, both of which may negatively
affect winter flounder populations.
Sitting in his office in the RWU Marine & Natural Sciences
building, the shelves lined with books, rods and reels, Taylor
detailed the shift in the Bay’s habitats and surrounding
watershed from what he has observed since his time as a
graduate student at URI GSO:
“The Bay that I knew when I first started studying it in 1999
versus the Bay that I know today has changed quite a bit.
From an ecological perspective, projecting forward, the Bay
when I retire may be more similar to Delaware Bay.”
Today, he said, the summer flounder offshore spawning
stock has shifted northward. Carried by open ocean currents
and coastal tides, navigating a complex series of turns through
Narragansett Bay and floating their way up to inland Rhode
Island waters, the summer flounder larvae and juveniles are
settling in new territory.
Spawned in the fall, the early life stages of summer flounder
face a critical survival test their first winter. However, the recent
warming of local waters improves their over-wintering survival.
Taylor’s research investigates whether the greater numbers
negatively impact species like winter flounder, first with increased
competition for food and then in a predator/prey relationship
with the growth of summer flounder hugely outpacing that of
the winter flounder.
FROM DOMINANCE
TO DECLINE
The marine fisheries
division of the Rhode
Island Department of
Environmental
Management sits at the
southeastern tip of
Jamestown, on Conanicut
Island, overlooking the
mouth of Narragansett Bay.
That vantage point, along
with decades of surveys,
gives Jason McNamee,
DEM chief of marine
resource management,
unique insight into the life
of the Bay.
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Jason McNamee, DEM chief of
marine resource management,
says the decline of a fishery like
the winter flounder is never an
easy story, one of multiple factors
contributing to the population
drop in numbers.
NOTICE OF ELECTIONS
Nomination Deadline October 15
In accordance with the RISAA By-Laws:
Article XI
Any member who is considering running for office as an
officer or board member, can find out more online. The RISAA
By-Laws explains the duties of officers and directors and also
sets forth how the election process works. You can view the
By-laws at the RISAA web site by going to:
Section 1. Election of Officers and Directors will take place
during the Annual Meeting
C. The Secretary shall announce in the Association
monthly newsletter for August and September that
the date of the Close of Nominations for the election
of Officers and Directors shall be October 15.
www.risaa.org/members_only/bylaws_index.html
Any member who wants to declare his/her
desire to run for office at the December
elections should contact me right away. The
close of nominations for Election of Officers
and Directors is October 15, 2015.
Therefore, all members are hereby notified that election of
officers for 2016 will take place at the Annual Meeting
to be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 7:00
pm at the West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom Street, West Warwick,
RI.
I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by
phone at 401-828-3464.
Further, any member who wishes to run for election as a
2016 Officer or Board Member should notify either myself, or
the chair of the Election Committee no later than October 15,
2015.
Per our By-Laws, in addition to acception nominations from
the general membership, the current Board of Directors also
submits a proposed slate which is listed below
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 J. Medeiros
Richard C. Hittinger
David P. Monti
Roger O. Tellier
Peter R. O'Biso
Michael W. Lawing
Travis E. Barao
J. Edwin Cook
Robert S. Murray
Thomas E. Smotherman, Jr.
Diane T. Valerien
Michael A. Warner
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Why would anyone want to compromise
with a dragger?
by CAPT. JASON COLBY
Some people got their limit by good
fortune or good skill (I always say I’d
rather be lucky than good) while others
got what they got because they zigged when they should have
zagged or something, but it wasn’t for a lack of fish. That
changed in a single day two weeks ago when a small fleet of
When I’m at fishery council meetings I get the feeling the
draggers chose to work the Sound. Within two days there was
government thinks recreational fishermen are second at best
not a fluke to be found! Five or six boats in two days ruined the
(in the order of importance to their agenda) when it comes to
recreational fishing for many dozens of boats for the six
the needs of commercial fishing. They seem to have this
remaining weeks of the fluke season. They do it every year!
misguided notion that commercial fishing somehow adds far
You think draggers don’t affect you? Think again! With
more to the economy, and I say that can’t be! I believe we
the fluke now getting depleted, we recreational fishermen can
should get at least equal consideration when it comes to
enjoy a 29 percent reduction in our catch next year because the
management, but my feelings fall on deaf ears.
draggers killed too many fluke. When they decimate the last
What hurts the most is that I got into a discussion with
stronghold of the winter flounder in the GOM, and the
several other fishery council
recreational limits get reduced there
members on a fishing website and
for 8 to 2 like the rest of the areas
stated that, as an advisor who is
they destroyed, is that fair?
Draggers regularly toss over more
supposed to represent recreational
For years the draggers have been
fish in one day (all dead) than an
fishermen, my responsibility is to
killing striped bass by the tens of
them and their needs. I then
thousands, only to dump them
entire marina full of recreational
challenged them to say otherwise
overboard dead. This occurs up and
boats can catch in a year.
and they all remained silent on that
down the coast, but in particular
point except one (who is on my
Maryland, Virginia and North
same panel) and he said he would rather compromise with the
Carolina every winter. In fact, this winter fishery is what has
commercial industry in order to get amicable results.
effectively killed off the bulk of the spawning population of
There is no compromising with a sector whose very existence
large stripers. They were never supposed to target striped
is wiping out the very fish that we (recreational) fish for.
bass, but because they were catching them anyway they were
For example, every year my boat starts in Quincy to fish for
allowed a bycatch quota of 25 fish a day.
winter flounder, and I can see the fishing quality go up and
What did they do with that? They took a tow through a
down in direct proportion to the commercial landings. When
school of larger (breeder) bass and killed 1,000 (give or take)
commercial landings are up like in 2013 and 2015, then
large fish. They kept the biggest 25, and they dumped the
recreational fishing for flounder tanks. In fact, while they were
other 975 overboard dead. Then they towed again to kill another
busy wiping out the cod, the flounder got a bit of a reprieve
1,000 pass so they could fill their quota (another 25 fish). Then
between 1999 (when I started fishing Quincy flounder) and
they did it again the next day, and so on!
2012 when an assessment said the cod had all but disappeared.
Draggers regularly toss over more fish in one day (all dead)
In each of those years up to and including 2012, the flounder
than an entire marina full of recreational boats can catch in a
fishing was better than the year before. In 2013, the
year. Why would anyone want to compromise with a user
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries doubled the quota
group that takes theirs AND ours? Don’t they kill enough
for draggers in state waters, and the fishing instantly dropped
already?
off that spring. Coincidence? I think not!
Because the cod quota in the Gulf of Maine (GOM) was so
Do you want to help? The New England Fishery
low that year that technically one dragger could easily catch
Management Council (NEFMC) is looking for applications for
the entire quota by itself, many draggers switched over to
two open seats on the Groundfish Advisory Panel. Anyone
flounder making 2015 the worst year for size and numbers in the
interested in serving as an advisor can apply online at
past ten. If it falls off by another factor like that in 2016 we will
www.nefmc.org under “News” or call the Council office at 978be back where we were in 1999.
465-0492 and they will email the forms to you.
Every season, I bring my boat from Boston Harbor/Quincy
to Westport to fish for summer flounder (fluke). The fishing
Capt. Jason Colby resides in Rehoboth, MA and owns Little
had been very good in Vineyard Sound with 20-100 recreational
Sister Charters. He is a member of the Recreational Advisory
boats a day catching fluke on just about every drift.
Panel of the New England Fishery Management Council.
Recently I “blew up” two $15,000 HPDI 250
horsepower engines and spent over $27,000 on a new
(in the box) four-stroke 200 with controls, gauges,
harnesses, a prop and labor. Suffice to say, recreational
fishermen add to the economy!
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Shad Population Provides Action To Fly Fishers
RISAA’s Fly Fishing Committee has been quite active this
year, with scheduled fishing outings held at Ninigret and Potter
Ponds, Goddard Park, Kings Park, Bristol Narrows, Narragansett
Town Beach, Quonnie Pond, Beavertail, Charlestown
Breachway, and the Narrow River. We’ve also had several fly
tying sessions, as well as impromptu get-togethers arranged
via our private email group.
However, the season has not been particularly kind to shorebased fly anglers, and although fish have been caught there
hasn’t been much to write about. That changed in late August,
when hickory shad began appearing in great numbers in the
Narrow River.
Several members of our affiliated club, the Rhody Fly
Rodders, had been doing well on those shad during the latter
part of August. I joined them several times, although it was
usually “hit or miss” or “got to be in the right place at the right
time” fishing.
However, on the evening of August 27 committee member
Steve Roman and I left at the end of a Trout Unlimited meeting,
and instead of heading for our homes, we went directly to the
Narrow River where I found a few friends already into shad.
We had a great night, at times with a fish on every cast.
Shad are not large fish, but they fight well and often jump like
tarpon and are great fun on light fly rods.
When I got home I sent a note out to the committee members
who had joined me at Charlestown Breachway on the 25th, and
so Jim Jaques and Charlie Reilly joined us on August 28 and
again we had great fun, with Charlie landing his first salt water
fish that evening.
Back in March, the Fly Fishing Committee had planned a
fishing outing for September 9. This event was to be led by Jim
Jaques on the Narrow River and we would be fishing for stripers.
We expected
stripers when
we planned this
back in March,
but it’s not a
perfect world.
But, by this
time the news
was out about
shad, and we
had a very good
t u r n o u t .
Hickory shad
Committee
members Bob Chew, Bill Dzilenski, Jim Jaques, Dave Loren,
Dino Messina, Peter O’Biso, Barry Rideout, Steve Roman and
myself, met at the Sprague Bridge. Jim and Dino fished above
the bridge and the rest of us headed down river. It made no
difference at all. Everyone had a bunch of shad. At times I
could see four or five anglers into fish simultaneously.
The most effective flies were small, one to one and one half
inches long, and in various colors and materials, with black
over white, blue over white, and yellow over red, all with some
flash, used by the anglers I spoke with. I used an intermediate
line, some of the anglers used floating lines, and it seemed to
make no difference at all. Long casts, short casts, made little
difference, the shad were all over and even the novices landed
plenty of fish. Although the fly fishers are worrying the shad
something awful, this is catch and release fishing.
Fly fishers in action -W. Dzilenski photo
The Fly Fishing Committee’s membership includes fly
fishers of all levels of experience, from novices who need help
in selecting equipment as well as learning how to use it, to
experts in all aspects of the sport.
Name a place where folks fly fish and the chances are that
one or more of our members has fished there. All of our scheduled
outings have been from the shore, although we do have
members who also enjoy fly fishing from motor boats, kayaks,
and canoes.
We’ve also had several winter fly tying sessions, where
our experienced members have led others – some of whom had
never tied a fly – in tying flies for local striper fishing. We were
hosted in our fly tying sessions by the United Fly Tyers of
Rhode Island, a RISAA affiliated organization which provided
the venue and also loaned fly tying tools to several of our
committee members.
I’ve been surprised at the number of RISAA members who
have told me that they fly fished as a kid and would like to get
back to the sport, or have wanted to learn to fly fish but just
haven’t had the chance to do so.
Well, here’s your opportunity: join the Fly Fishing
Committee and let us know what you need, and we will put you
in touch with a committee member who can help you out.
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R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2015
As our 2015 charter trips program closes
56 MEMBERS HAVE WON TRIPS ON 18 CHARTERS
The 2015 Charter Trip Drawings ended with the September Meeting. By the time the last trip sails at the end of October, RISAA will
have provided free trips to 56 lucky members.
On behalf of all the winners and the RISAA Charter Trip Committee, I would like to thank all of the Captains for participating in this
program and providing a fun day on the water for our members.
This season’s trips were provided by the following Charter companies and Captains:
Block Island Fishworks.................. Captain Chris Willi
Captain Bruce Sportfishing............. Captain Bruce Millar
Captain Sheriff’s Fishing Charters... Captain John Sheriff
Carol J Charters.............................Captain Paul Johnson
Fin Reaper Charters....................... Captain Bruce Weinstein
Fishnet Charters............................. Captain Mel True
Flippin’ Out Charters......................Captain BJ Silvia
Here We Go Again Charters...........Captain Al Passarelli
Lady K Charters............................ Captain Steve Babigan
No Fluke Charters..........................Captain Dave Monti
Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters..Captain Jerry Sparks
On The Rocks Charters..................Captain Rene Letourneau
Reel Cast Charters......................... Captain Mike Roy
Sea Donkey Charters..................... Captain Andre LeDoux
Snappa Charters.............................Captain Charles Donilon
Stuff It Charters..............................Captain Joe Pagano
Teezer 77 Guide Service................ Captain EricThomas
Tossin Chunks Charters..................Captain Jack Tobin
Didn’t win this season?
All you had to do to win one of these trips was to be a member in good standing, come to our monthly meetings, and sign up at the
Charter Trip Table at the back of the room. And of course, have your name picked out of the box! Not a member yet? Sign up at a
meeting or use the form on the back of this Newsletter.
SPECIAL THANKS TO MEMBERS OF THE CHARTER TRIPS COMMITTEE
Peter O’Biso, Chairman
Brian Beltrami, Vice Chairman
Capt. Ed Cook, Secretary
Travis Barao
Hal Gibson
Susan Lema
Gary PerschauB
Bill Sosnicki
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ARREST AND CITATIONS: JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, 2015
Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court
Name, age, residence, charges (mo/yr)
• Shonna L. Baker, 43, Warwick, RI: Sale/Possession of NonComplying Shellfish (7/15)
• Gabriel J. Cano, 63, Boston, MA: Possession of Undersized
Scup (7/15)
• Pedro Alberto Aguilar Chacon, 37, Waltham, MA: Possession
of Undersized Scup; Undersized Fluke; Undersized Sea Bass
(8/15)
• Joseph A. Criscuolo, 77, Branford, CT: Exceeding the Daily
Limit of Summer Flounder-Commercial (8/15)
• Jia F. Dong, 34, Pascoag, RI: Taking Blue Crabs at Night;
Taking Undersize Blue Crabs
• Neal Scott Godfrey, 59, South Kingstown, RI: Sale/Possession
of Non-Complying Shellfish (7/15)
• Joao Gomes, 36, Pawtucket, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish from
Polluted Area (8/15)
• Jared C. Gould, 24, Middletown, RI: Possession of Black Sea
Bass during Closed Season (7/15)
• Michael Hancin, 43, North Franklin, CT: Possession of Tautog
during Closed Season (6/15)
• Youngkyun Hong, 48, Holden, MA: Possession of Black Sea
Bass during Closed Season; Possession of Undersized Black
Sea Bass (6/15)
• Ramesh Jayaraman, 48, North Kingstown, RI: Taking Blue
Crabs at Night; Taking Undersize Blue Crabs (8/15)
• Raymond A. Jobin, 73, Charlestown, RI, arrested for:
Possession of Striped Bass during Closed Commercial Season
(8/15)
• Michael H. Koster, 63, Pawtucket, RI, arrested for: Sewage
Discharge from Boats; No Discharge Certificate—Decal
Required on Vessel (8/15)
• Huat Lao, 71, Bridgeport, CT: Possession of Tautog during
Closed Season (6/15)
• Jae Woo Lee, 45, Flushing, NY: Exceeding Daily Limit of Black
Seabass; Possession of Undersized Summer Flounder;
Exceeding Daily Limit of Summer Flounder (7/15)
• James L. Maher III, 52, Portsmouth, RI: Possession of
Undersized Striped Bass (8/15)
• Victor Moises, 50, Providence, RI: Commercial Striped Bass
Tags Violation; Striped Bass Size/Possession Limit; Possession
of Black Sea Bass during Closed Season; Possession of Tautog
during Closed Season; Possession of Undersized Tautog (6/15)
• Brayan A. Morales, 36, Cranston, RI: Commercial Striped Bass
Violation; Striped Bass Size/Possession Limit; Possession of
Black Sea Bass during Closed Season; Possession of Tautog
• Brayan A. Morales, 36, Cranston, RI: Untagged Striped Bass;
Possession of Black Sea Bass during Closed Season; Deal
Purchase or Possession of Illegally Taken Finfish (8/15)
• Rolando Resinos Morales, 55, Revere, MA: Taking/Selling
Shellfish from Polluted Area; Non-Resident Shellfish License
Required; Burning without a Permit (8/15)
• Shawn A. Mulvaney, 39, Holliston, MAr: Possession of
Undersized Fluke; Possession of Black Sea Bass during Closed
Season; Possession of Undersized Black Sea Bass (6/15)
• Diogo L. Pereira, 30, Central Falls, RI: Possession of
Undersized Tautog; Exceeding Daily Limit of Black Seabass (8/15)
• Herminio S. Pereira, 58, Warren, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish
from Polluted Area (7/15)
• Jeffrey G. Pereira, 36, Warren, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish
from Polluted Area (7/15)
• Sarith Poy, 31, Providence, RI: Sale/Possession of NonComplying Shellfish (8/15)
• Robert J. Proulx, 58, Cumberland, RI: Possession of Black
Sea Bass during Closed Season (6/15)
• Jose M. Recinos, 48, Providence, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish
from Polluted Area; Burning without a Permit (8/15)
• Alfred Rotondo, 61, Providence, RI: Possession of Tautog
• Xavier Santos, 52, Central Falls, RI, arrested for: Size/
Possession Limit of Striped Bass; Possession of Tautog during
Closed Season; Undersized Tautog; Undersized Scup (7/15)
• Nuno M. Silva, 36, Warren, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish from
Polluted Area (7/15)
• Fredy Morales Sosa, 32, Providence, RI: Taking/Selling
Shellfish from Polluted Area; Burning without a Permit (8/15)
• Robert A. Stevenson, 67, Portsmouth, RI: Exceeding Daily
Limit of Black Sea Bass; Possession of Undersized Black Sea
Bass (8/15)
• John Tang, 32, Central Falls, RI: Sale/Possession of NonComplying Shellfish (8/15)
• Gaopeng Wang, 40, North Kingstown, RI: Taking Blue Crabs
at Night; Taking Undersize Blue Crabs (7/15)
• Gaopeng Wang, 40, North Kingstown, RI, arrested for:
Possession of Undersized Striped Bass (8/15)
• Rongqing Wang, 42, North Kingstown, RI: Taking Blue Crabs
at Night; Taking Undersize Blue Crabs (7/15)
• Thi Phan Xuan, 63, Worcester, MA: Taking/Selling Shellfish
from Polluted Area; Non-Resident Shellfishing License Required
(7/15)
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OPINION
KILLING BECAUSE YOU CAN
by CHARLES WITEK
Charles Witek, from Greenwich CT, has spent over 50 years on the water, and is a well-known author and blogger. Witek said,
“I have realized that without strong fisheries laws and effective conservation measures, the future of salt water fishing, and
America's living marine resources, is dim.”
When I was a boy, nobody thought too much about killing
disgrace. It tends to persist most stubbornly in big-money
fish.
venues, where the sight of dead fish is thought to attract tourists,
If you caught a “keeper” - and back then, except for sub-16and a scale is thought to be needed to determine who wins cash
inch striped bass, everything was - you kept it, cleaned it and
awards—calcutta included—can handily break seven figures.
tossed it into the freezer, and maybe you ate it or maybe you
Even today, the idea of not killing fish is meeting resistance.
threw it out, freezer-burned, when the icebox was cleaned in
The New York Times reported that, when a new all-release shark
the spring.
tournament started up out in Montauk a few years ago:
We fished in the shallows back then, with occasional “deep
“It [was] enough to make some of the old fishermen here
sea” trips for cod. But when my family traveled to coastal
wonder what is happening to the world. They lament that
ports, we stood on the docks with the rest of the folks to watch
their friends are letting the environmentalists get to them, and
the big fish—the bluefin, the sharks and, rarely, a marlin—
predict that a shark contest without a winning carcass on the
hauled out of the boats and put up on the scales, after which
dock will not be viewed as a shark contest at all by the
they were trucked off to landfills or dumped back out at sea the
hundreds who still come for them.
following day (there was no market for bluefin back then).
“ ‘People want to see sharks,’ Jack Passie, the captain of
As for “trash fish,” well, those you just killed as a sort of
the charter boat Windy, which ties off at the Star Island Yacht
revenge for them taking your hook in the first place.
Club, declared emphatically.”
Cunners - we called them “bergalls” (in RI they are
The old-timers out at Montauk, and at some other ports,
“choggies”) - were bounced off the
still feel that way. It’s all about
transom and fed to the gulls,
dead fish to them. But among
...it’s striped bass season, a time when most folks, attitudes are changing.
because they were viewed as too
bony for eating.
A successful charter boat
saltwater anglers flood to the coast. Some will
Out on the cod boats, the
captain
whom I speak with quite
have years of experience. Others will be fairly
mates would break the backs of
often, who operates out of one of
new to the sport. But all will know that the fall
any dogfish that the fares might
the busiest recreational fishing
offers their best chance for fast action.
catch, and toss them back over the
ports on the coast, tells me that he
side crippled and unable to swim.
sees a big split between
With ocean pout, you stomped
generations. The younger anglers
on the spine right behind the head to be sure that never bothered
are mostly out for a good time. They want to catch fish, and
anyone’s hunk of clam again…
hope for some good ones, but aren’t hell-bent on killing all that
Just writing those words makes me feel some revulsion, but
they can. On the other hand, those of my generation are much
back in the ‘60s, that’s how it was, and it took a long while to
more likely to go out with the goal of filling the box.
even think about change.
I mention this now because it’s striped bass season, a time
Quite honestly, I’m not sure how the change started. Maybe
when saltwater anglers flood to the coast. Some will have years
the collapse of striped bass stocks in the late ‘70s started some
of experience. Others will be fairly new to the sport. But all will
folks thinking about curbing their kill. It certainly had that
know that the fall offers their best chance for fast action.
effect on many who fished for stripers, although twenty years
Over the course of the season, a number of anglers, by
later plenty of bluefish were still being wasted back at the dock
accident or by design, are going to be in the right places at the
when the question “who wants a fish?” went unanswered.
right times, and catch more than their share of stripers.
Change came more quickly in the bays than it did offshore.
The question is what happens next.
When I started tournament fishing back in the ‘80s, there was
Will they take one fish for dinner and, over the course of the
always a dumpster or a parked garbage truck to accept entrants’
season, let the rest go? Or will keepers be kept, like in the old
unwanted sharks and marlin. At many tournaments today, the
days, whether they are eaten or not?
dumpster still stands, despite many anglers’ efforts to end such
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R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2015
FISHING ARRESTS (from page 1)
On August 12, 2015, DEM environmental police officers and
agents from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Office for Law Enforcement (NOAA OLE)
apprehended Raymond Jobin, age 72 of Charlestown for
possession of striped bass during Rhode Island’s closed season
and attempting to sell these striped bass in Massachusetts.
Jobin faces potential administrative charges in Rhode Island
and has been cited for violation of the federal Lacey Act by
NOAA Law Enforcement.
On September 17, 2015, two commercial fishermen were
arrested for exceeding the daily limit of striped bass. David M.
Fewster, age 48 of East Providence and John E. Linton, age 65
of Narragansett both face administrative penalties by DEM.
Also on September 17, seven other fishermen were identified
by DEM environmental police for fishing for striped bass in the
federal waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which
extends from three to 200 miles offshore.
It is illegal to take striped bass in federal waters. A total of 42
striped bass were seized during this operation.
“We are working closely with NOAA’s Office of Law
Enforcement, and this investigation is still ongoing,” said Acting
Chief Kurt Blanchard.
Those observed fishing for striped bass in the EEZ will face
federal charges which will be brought by NOAA OLE. It is
expected that the names of those charged will be released once
actual charges are filed in federal court.
FLY FISHING (from page 6)
If it’s advice on tackle we’ll provide it. If it’s a casting lesson
that’s needed, bring your rod or borrow one from the mentor
and meet at a mutually convenient time and place.
Perhaps most important, if you want to associate with a
group of fly fishers who know, or can at least make an informed
guess, as to where and when to fish our local spots, here we are.
For more information, contact me, David Pollack at
[email protected].
Atlantic striped bass are a premier gamefish, as well as an
important commercial species in Rhode Island and Atlantic
coastal waters. The most recent benchmark stock assessment,
conducted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
(ASMFC), found that, since 2006, the spawning stock biomass
(SSB) of striped bass along the Atlantic coast has been steadily
declining. As of 2012, SSB had fallen below the management
target and was approaching the overfished threshold. In
response, the ASMFC took action, requiring all coastal states
to implement management programs beginning in 2015 in an
effort to reduce fishing mortality to the management target.
This past March, in an effort to reverse the decline and
restore the striped bass fishery to a more robust and sustainable
status, DEM filed new regulations establishing a limit of one
striped bass per person per day for the Rhode Island recreational
striped bass fishery. Rhode Island’s commercial striped bass
fishery, which opens and closes based on harvest quotas, saw
a quota reduction in 2015.
According to DEM Director Coit, the action was taken “to
protect the health of the resource and the long-term interests of
all fishermen, including those in the for-hire industry, who rely
upon striped bass for recreation, food, and employment."
Director Coit said that Rhode Island environmental police
will continue their efforts to combat illegal fishing activity in
both state and federal waters.
One DEM officer said we can expect more of these arrests in
the future.
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Portuguese Littlenecks
This was posted by a friend on Facebook and looked delicious!
INGREDIENTS
• 3.5 to 4 pounds of littlenecks
(choose the smallest ones)
• 3 onions, thinly sliced
crosswise
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tomatoes, cubed
• 1 red pepper, cut into thin
1" slices
• 1/2 cup of white wine
• 1/2 cup of water
• salt and pepper to taste
• hot sauce (optional)
• 1 sprig of parsley, chopped
• lemon juice (optional)
DIRECTIONS
• Soak the clams in water and scrub to clean any particles or
grit from the outside surface. Lift the clams out of the water
into another bowl of clean water. Do not simply dump the
clams into the second bowl as you will also just dump sand
along with the clams. Do this a couple of times to ensure that
the sand has been removed.
• Note: If the clams are still alive, the night before soak them in
water with salt. This will encourage them to squirt the sand
out.
• Heat the olive oil and add the onions, garlic and bay leaf.
Saute’ until the onions become translucent.
• Add the tomatoes and peppers and allow to simmer covered
until tomatoes and peppers are cooked.
• Add the wine and water. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you
like this dish spicy, add a couple of dashes of hot sauce.
• Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for an additional five
minutes.
• Add the littlenecks and cover. When the littleneck shells
open, remove the lid, add chopped parsley, mix well and allow
to simmer a few additional minutes uncovered.
• Squeeze a little lemon juice over the littlenecks and serve.
Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe?
Contact Sandie at [email protected]
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Kayak Trip to Block Island.
Wait...
Where?
by Capt. Richard Hittinger
On Friday, August 21 I joined two other guys (Dane and Al)
to my two buddies
for a kayak trip from Point Judith to Block Island. It was crazy
back on my kayak.
for sure, and not without a few issues,
but we made it. This is something that I
wanted to do ever since I was a graduate I was not adequately prepared for
student at the URI Graduate School of the five hour duration, especially the
Oceanography in the 1970s. Back then last two hours of fighting a strong
a couple of the more “outdoorsy” grad
current.
students did the paddle
and I thought it sounded
great.
My conclusion now is
that I should have done
this many years ago when
I was younger and in better
shape.
to help so I could get
Of course I had never practiced getting
back into the kayak in 2 to 3 foot waves
and the boat wakes near the North Rip!
I was able to get back in with Dane’s
help, pumped the water out, and noticed
that my sunglasses had disappeared. If
that wasn’t bad enough,
my iPhone, in that nifty
“waterproof” pouch,
didn’t seem to be giving me
navigation information
anymore. (I found out
later that the phone was
fried and had to be
replaced.)
Anyway, for our trip we
We got back to
left from Salty Brine State
paddling and we made it to
Beach (next to George’s of
a spot due east of Sandy
Galilee and Wheeler State
Point, the very northern tip
Beach) after some soul
of Block Island in about 2.5
searching regarding the
hours, but then the “fun”
weather forecast for the
began. Although we were
crossing.
close to the island, we
The wind was 5 to 10
couldn’t land on the beach
knots out of the southeast
at Clay Head because of
with 2 to 3 foot seas, but
large waves with 4’ to 6’
the forecast included a
breakers and submerged
Rich Hittinger (r) and Dane before heading out
chance of thunderstorms.
rocks.
In addition, the wind had
Also, because we had
been blowing out of the southeast for a few
delayed our start, we were now battling a
days, so there was a decent swell from that
current of over 1 knot on our nose the entire
direction.
time down the east side of the island – to say
In addition, we had selected this date
nothing about the exhaustion of all that
because it was between the new and full moon
paddling to this point.
at a time when tidal currents flow the least.
It took almost as long to get from Sandy
We even planned the departure time so that
Point to Ballard’s Beach (next to the ferry
we would miss the strongest tide at the North
terminal) as it did to get across from Point
Rip and miss the strongest of the northerly
Judith to Sandy Point.
current along the east side of the island.
When I finally landed on the beach I was
We looked at everything carefully and
totally spent. The distance was 15.6 miles,
made the decision to go. We got underway
but we probably paddled through another 2
at about 9:00 AM, two hours after our original
or 3 miles of water that pushed under our
planned 7:00 AM departure.
boats as we paddled south along the eastern
The first hour and a half was great and as
side of Block Island. The time was five hours
we were closing in on the northern tip of Block
of paddling!
Island, we stopped for a snack and a quick
After two pitchers of ice water, one pitcher
on-water break.
of beer, a few $20 hamburgers at Ballard’s and
For some unknown reason, when I was
a change of clothes, we carried the kayaks to
not paying attention, a wave flipped me right
the ferry for a ride back on the 5:30 ferry to Pt.
over and I found myself upside down in the
Judith.
water. I was soon outside of my boat yelling
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CONDOLENCES
CONGRATULATIONS
to member PIETRO CURINI who
married his sweetheart BETH CHILD on
August 28 at St. Ann’s Church in
Shrewsbury. They went to Colt State Park
in Bristol for wedding and family photos.
CONGRATULATIONS
to
proud
Grandpa
BARRY
GOOTKIND who wrote, “Whoopie... I
am a grandfather again!” Congrats to his
daughter Ananda and her husband Matt
on thier baby boy.
GET WELL
to GARY JOHNSON who
underwent some intensive hand
surgery last month. He reported that
his hand is now in a brace and will take
a while to heal, but he’s feeling OK.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and
friends of member
WALTER S. KRUPINSKI
of Stonington, CT who
was killed in a boating
accident off Watch Hill on
September 22.
He was the husband
of
Peggy
(Pizzo)
Krupinski.
“Wally” was a
member since 2010, and
was an avid fisherman.
Our condolences is
also extended to Member
Mike Tourville who
was Wally’s nephew and fishing partner.
We wish to thank his wife Peggy for selecting
RISAA’s Take-A-Kid Fishing Day as “in lieu of flowers”
in Wally’s obituary.
CONDOLENCES
It was a sad day when we learned of the passing of
Member
STEPHEN C. SEGERSON
GET WELL
to member BOB CHEW who had
rotator cuff surgery last month. At
least he got to fish this year.
GET WELL
to member JANE KEARNEY who
underwent shoulder surgery on
September 24. As of this writing (only
two days after surgery) she was still in
some post-surgery pain. We wish you
a speedy recovery Jane!
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Steve joined RISAA 15 years ago. He was an active
member, serving on multiple committees, and was elected
to club Secretary in 2001. He served for six years.
Several years ago,
his job forced his
tranfer to Sarasota,
Florida, where he
resided until now, but
still continued his
RISAA membeship
and served on the
PAC Committee via
email.
We extend out
condolences to his
l o n g - t i m e
companion, Ann
Picard, and to his
daughters Beth Dufour and Lisa Segerson.
The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Report by CHRISTIAN KILLAM
This month’s Charities Committee donation
200,000 youth (less than 20 years old) and over
is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
a million adults.
(JDRF). JDRF is the leading global
• Forty thousand people are
organization funding Type 1
diagnosed with T1D each year.
diabetes (T1D) research.
• Five million people in the U.S.
Type 1 diabetes attacks the
are expected to have T1D by 2050,
pancreas destroying the insulin
including 600,000 youth.
producing cells. Insulin is a
• Between 2001 and 2009 there
hormone that is produced in the
was a 21% increase in the
pancreas, a hormone the body
prevalence of T1D in people under
uses to change glucose in the body
the age of 20.
into energy that allows muscles
• All of this related to $14 billion
and organs to function. Their goal
in associated annual healthcare
is to progressively remove the
costs in the U.S.
impact of TID from people’s lives
When a person has T1D, there
until a world without TID is
must be constant vigilance
achieved.
Chris Killam presents RISAA check to Lindsay Petrizzi regarding food, how much exercise
JDRF is focused on bringing life
they have had, the insulin
changing therapies from the lab to the community by impacting
injections, blood sugar testing, or the impact of stress, a cold, a
every stage of the drug delivery pipeline. The JDRF is doing
sunburn etc. The list goes on and on.
this by driving research across the entire scientific and
Insulin is not a cure for T1D. Insulin also does not necessarily
development spectrum, from discovery in the laboratory to
prevent the possibility of the disease’s serious side effects,
delivery to patients. JDRF also collaborates with public, private,
which may include kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, heart
academic and corporate partners to expedite delivery of realattack, stroke, and pregnancy complications.
world solutions.
The local branch of JDRF is located at 2374 Post Road in
In addition, JDRF is advocating for progress that will
Warwick (401-738-9898). They are always looking for donations
improve lives today and lead to a cure tomorrow.
and volunteers. For more information, visit the Southern New
Here are some facts about Type 1 Diabetes:
England Branch web site at southernnewengland.jdrf.org
• 1.25 million Americans are living with T1D including about
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The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
A SPECIAL COLLECTION
will be held at the NOVEMBER 30 SEMINAR for the residents of the
Rhode Island Veterans Home
The Rhode Island Veterans Home is located at 480 Metacom Avenue in Bristol, RI, and
provides provides nursing and residential care to Rhode Island war veterans. Some of the
services provided include social, medical, nursing and rehabilitative services. Many of the
veterans in the home have no family, and most have very limited incomes. There is no one to visit them or bring them personal items that
we all take for granted.
In the sprit of the holiday season, we are asking members to bring an item or two to the November meeting
that we will collect and bring to the Veterans Home. The needs are many and varied.
Here are just a few of the type of items that are needed:
• Tissue boxes for bedrooms
• 2016 calendars
• Cases of bottled water, all sizes
• Art supplies, magnifiers/glasses
• Table lamps
• Electric razors
• Large face watches w/white fronts
• Forever stamps
• Playing cards, large faced print
• Books, large faced print
• Puzzles, large pieces, max 500 pieces
• Wheelchair and walker bags
• Men’s clothing, 30-32 avg, shirts, med to
5x, long & short sleeve, button down
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sweaters, med to 5x, Sweat pants, med to
5x, flannel pajamas, med to 4x, shoes/
sneakers, 9 - 11.5 (esp 9 & 9.5) w/velcro &
laces, suspenders
• Women’s clothing, new, sleeveless under
shirts/camisole, sm to2x, silk scarves &
pins, velcro sneakers, med to wide, 7 - 9
Tagging kits now being distributed to members
The RISAA Tag and Release Committee is now in full
operation and began distributing tagging kits to members at
the May seminar. Members who want to get started tagging
fish are welcome to sign on. Read through this article, and then
contact me (Bob Murrary) or see us at the June 29 meeting.
PROGRAM CONCEPT
The RISA Foundation will fund the purchase of tagging
kits (tags & needles) from the American Littoral Society (ALS).
Interested adult members in good standing will be provided,
at no charge, one tagging needle and a set of five (5) fish tags
and associated tag postcards to record pertinent data on each
successful tagging.
The T&R Committee has identified four species on which
to use the tags: striped bass, taugog, summer flounder and
bluefish. The T&R Committee recommends that tagging efforts
be concentrated primarily on striped bass and tautog where
data would be more beneficial to research efforts by ALS.
EDUCATIONALAPPROACH
There are a number of critical factors involved in conducting
a successful tagging effort. The tagging program is only
beneficial if the participants fully understand the steps necessary
to quickly and efficiently handle the fish, complete a tagging
effort, and to release a healthy fish with the minimum trauma
possible to maximize the chance of survival.
This includes how to prepare before a tagging candidate
fish is caught, how to minimize handling of the fish and to keep
it calm while handling, where specifically on each targeted
species the tags should be inserted, and how to determine when
conditions such as air and water temperature are right to insure
the tagged fish will recover upon release.
The T&R Committee has prepared literature and pictures to
assist the education effort and will be available at the monthly
meetings to answer questions and provide advise as needed.
HOW TO RECEIVE TAG KITS
Tag kits consisting of five (5) tags with matching postcards
will be made available at no cost to adult members in good
standing at the
monthly meetings
and by mail.
Each participating member will
also be provided
with one (1) tagging
needle at no cost.
Lost tagging
needles may be
replaced or additional needles may be purchased at a cost of $7.50 per needle.
Lost tags and/or tag postcards will not be replaced.
All completed tagging postcards must be returned to the
Tag & Release Committee. The Committee will then record
pertinent data and return the cards to the American Littoral
Society.
Members can request a second set of five (5) tags only after
returning five completed postcards to the T & R Committee.
Any cards sent directly back to ALS or otherwise not returned
to the T&R Committee will preclude the issuance of any
additional tag kits to the participating member.
PARTICIPATING SPECIES
The species of fish to be tagged in the RISAA sponsored
tagging program shall be limited to: striped bass, tautog
(blackfish), bluefish, and summer flounder (fluke). The T&R
Committee recommends that tagging efforts be concentrated
primarily on striped bass and tautog where data would be more
beneficial to research efforts by ALS.
Program Rules
1. Participants in the program must be adult members of
RISAA in good standing (dues up to date).
2. Participants will be provided tags on a first come, first
served basis.
3. Participants will be provided with one (1) tagging needle
upon receiving their first tagging kit. Additional needles or
replacement of lost or damaged needles will incur a charge of
seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) for each replacement needle.
This cost is RISAA’s actual cost per tagging needle.
4. Tagging kits will consist of five (5) sequentially numbered
tags with matching numbered postcards for recording pertinent
information regarding the fish that are tagged. Participants will
also be provided with literature that will identify the specific
species of fish to be tagged, the proper techniques for quickly
and efficiently handling the fish to be tagged, the proper
insertion of the tags, and the specific location on each of the
different species for tag insertion.
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FISHING FOR FALL TAUTOG?
Then you can enter your fish in the RISAA Special Tournament!
The Yearlong Tournament
entries picked up during the past
month and we still have a lot of
fishing left before the end of the
season.
Tautog and scup fishing is
good right now from shore and
boat. RISAA members have
already entered a few tautog for
the Yearlong Tournament. There
should be some nice fish caught
this month.
- LEAVE A VOICE
MESSAGE WITH THE
FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
* Your name
* BOAT or SHORE division
* ADULT or JUNIOR member
* Yearlong or Special
Tournament Title
* Fish species
* Fish weight
* Your phone number (in
case there is a question)
The last Special
Tournament for 2015
takes place this month:
Don’t have your catch
disqualified – make sure you
follow these Tournament Rules.
During the tournament, you
2015
can check the current standings
Member Deborah DiPalma with a 6.24 lb tautog at the RISAA web site. This
Fall Tautog
that is currently in 2nd Place in the Yearlong
way you can see what the top
Special Tournament
three fish are so you’ll know
Tournament / Shore Division
October 18 to
what you need to beat them
while your out fishing. Go to:
November 1
w w w. r i s a a . o r g / t o u r n a m e n t s /
I have been following the fishing
2015_special.html
reports since the season started, and
a number of nice size tautog were
caught in September. As most of you
know, the best time to fish for tautog
is September and October.
NON-RISAA
TOURNAMENT
QUESTIONS
Fall Tautog Special Tournament
rules
• Every RISAA member, adult and junior, is eligible to
participate
• Pre-registration is NOT required. All members are
automatically entered. Just go out and fish.
• Fish must be weighed at an Official Weigh-In Station.
• RISAA angler must mail in weight slip or send digital copy
within 7 days.
We have received inquiries and
qustions concerning non-RISAA
tournaments. Be advised that the
RISAA Tournaments Committee handles ONLY our own Yearlong
and Special Tournaments.
RISAA members are welcome to fish in any other tournament
they want. If they are looking to put together an “official”
RISAA team, then this would require you to call the RISAA
office and get permission to use the RISAA name. Currently,
only the Striper Cup, sponsored by On The Water, has a “Team
RISAA”.
• You must phone in your catch information within 24 hours
to 401-826-2121
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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. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip.
There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE.
Standings as of of 9/26/15
BLA
CK SEA B
ASS
BLACK
BASS
BL
UEFISH
LU
BONITO
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1. Joseph Pratas: 6.50
2. Eric Duda: 5.44
3. Barry Gootkind: 5.20
SHORE DIVISION
1. Mark Paparelli: 2.39
2. Michael Tilelli: 2.00
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 8 lbs)
2. Mark Pachico: 15.42
3. Ed Jackson Sr: 12.20
SHORE DIVISION
1. Ted Davidson: 11.64
2. Gilbert Bell: 9.20
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. Susan Lema: 6.00
2. Charles Reilly: 4.50
3. David Garzoli: 4.38
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Cameron Crosby: 4.93
2. Maxwell Gray: 4.20
3. Emily Chickinski: 3.80
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Maxwell Gray: 10.80
2. Reid Beland: 9.80
3. Grant Beland: 5.36
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FALSE ALB
ACORE
ALBA
COD
FL
UKE
LU
BOAT DIVISION
1. Greg Vespe: 9.78
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
2. Greg Vespe: 5.84
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. Edward Bogdan: 6.90
2. Michael Tilelli: 6.50
3. Gilbert Bell: 5.75
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs)
1. Richard Desrosiers:10.75
2. Ken Rockefeller: 9.94
3. Diane Valerien: 9.50
SHORE DIVISION
1. Michael Terilli: 3.50
2. Edward Bogdan: 2.76
3. Priscilla Bogdan: 2.70
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Corey Templeton: 8.48
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Vincent Castaldi: 5.30
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Morgan Lawing: 7.04
2. Emily ChickinskI: 6.40
3. Ryan Connors: 6.32
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
MAHI MAHI
BOAT DIVISION
1. Lary Norin: 5.65
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. William Hubert: 3.54
2. Barry Gootkind: 3.10
3. Thomas McGuire: 2.50
SHORE DIVISION
2. Richard Geldard: 1.86
3. Lary Norin: 1.00
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Evan Duda: 1.58
3. Sophia Garzoli: 1.12
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. George Fotiades: 1.45
2. Sophia Garzoli: 0.87
3. none yet
STRIPED BASS
POLL
OCK
LO
SCUP
HADDOCK
TAU T O G
TUNA
Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin
Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species
BOAT DIVISION
1. Peter Vican: 52.45
2. Michael Lanni: 50.80
3. Mark Maldonis: 50.10
SHORE DIVISION
1. Edward Sousa: 37.80
3. Richard Geldard: 25.40
BOAT DIVISION
1. Joseph Bleczinski: 18.90
2. William Hubert: 4.66
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. Harry Potter: 8.40
2. Debra DiPalma: 6.24
BOAT DIVISION ONLY
ADULT (federal min.)
1. Lary Norin: 80.18 Bluefin
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. Tucker Wells: 29.13
3. Corey Templeton: 28.69
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 (federal min.)
1. Reid Beland: 45.00 Bluefin
2. none yet
3. none yet
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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
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
WEIGHT
ANGLER
Raymond Morrocco
7.20
17.46 Richard Mandeville
Michael Neto
12.20
49.10
Robert Morel
16.20
Charles Bradbury
Kyle Blount
15.65
7.85
Nicholas Blount
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
37.80
27.70
Harry Templeton
3.74
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Kyle Paparelli
3.80
10.50
Robert Roy
Peter Vican
77.40
18.90
Joseph Bleczinski
Harley Benton
55.00
193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr.
112.00 Randy Pereschino
Michael Lanni
4.40
YEAR
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
2012
2013
2004
2001
2004
2006
2004
2010
2001
2014
2009
2006
2011
2015
1999
2009
2001
1998
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
False Albacore
Fluke
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Winter Flounder
3.85
15.35
9.99
12.22
5.44
2.60
1.75
16.54
51.66
11.20
4.40
Joseph Pearson
Brian Ernest
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jonathan Pickering
Charles Underhill
Jonathan Pickering
Robert Moeller
Richard Reich
Richard Gallipeau
Dick Geldard
2009
2013
2007
2007
2003
2012
2008
2007
2013
2009
2009
• indicates RISAA member
Maximum
Location
AW Marina, (New London, CT)................... 60 lbs
•Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 100 lbs
•Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)... 50 lbs
•Bucko’s Tackle Service (Fall River, MA).... 60 lbs
•Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)............. 100 lbs
•Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee).................... 50 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).......................... 75 lbs
•Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield).............. 250 lbs
Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT).............. 100 lbs
•Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...................... 200 lbs
•Watch Hill Outfitters................................ 400 lbs
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UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM
Taxidermy:
Fish Mounts
and More
FEATURING
Captain
Joe Pagano
of
Stuff It Charters
A charter captain for 37 years, RISAA member Captain Joe Pagano is the owner/operator of Stuff It Charters,
sailing from Ram Point in Pt. Judith Pond. He's well known for shark and striper fishing and has been featured in both
local and national newspaper and magazine articles.
But during the off-season he is also a professional taxidermist which he started to learn in elementary school! He
has mounted fish and game from armadillos to zebras!
Joe holds a federal permit allowing him to mount birds of prey and protected species and has done work for U.S. Fish
& Wildlife Service, Brown University, the Audubon Society and Roger Williams Park & Museum, plus countless other
clients.
In his seminar he talk about mounting fish, as well as how to handle and care for a fish that you might want to get
mounted. He will have examples of both skin and fiberglass mounts, and plans to bring examples of small animal and
brird mounts as well.
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE
TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE:
A $200 Gift Certificate
To Any Member Tackle Shop
BRING A FRIEND!
(see page 22)
RISAA members can bring a guest ONE TIME
to the meeting at no charge so they can see
what RISAA seminars are like
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Tossed salad w/roll: $3.00
Pork loin roast, potato, vegetable: $7.95
Hamburger/cheeseburger with fries: $6.95
Directions on page 23
Non-Members Welcome
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, November 30 at 7:00 PM
Striped Bass Fishing
Tips and Techniques on striper fishing with a focus on areas around Block Island
FEATURING
Capt. John Sheriff
of Captain Sheriff's Fishing Charters, LLC
While most recreational anglers enjoy fishing for many different species, most will
admit that catching striped bass presents the ultimate enjoyment. And, while many
members can find a nice striper here and there, everyone can always pick up a tip or
two when listing to an experienced professional like Capt. Sheriff.
Captain John Sheriff is a USCG-licensed charter captain and a lifetime fisherman.
He spent most of his youth boating and fishing at Islamorada and the Florida Keys.
John also fished
competitively in
B.A.S.S. federated
clubs and circuits
for several years in
the Desert Southwest before moving back to the New England. The
competitive fishing background serves his charter
fishing clients well in the search for productive striped
bass locations, conditions, structure, tackle and
techniques.
He has presented seminars to RISAA members
twice in the past, and his presentations were well
received.
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE
TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE:
A $200 Gift Certificate
To Any Member Tackle Shop
BRING A FRIEND!
RISAA members can bring a guest ONE TIME
to the meeting at no charge so they can see
what RISAA seminars are like
(see page 22)
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
TONIGHT'S MENU
Tossed salad w/roll: $3.00
Chicken tenders, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes,
and vegetable: $7.25
Italian sausage & peppers sub: $6.00
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Directions on page 23
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
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*Chose
Block Island Fishworks
Breachway Bait & Tackle
Bucko’s Parts & Tackle
Cardinal Bait & Tacle
Falmouth Bait & Tackle
Galilee Bait & Tackle
from any of these member tackle
Gray’s Boatyard Bait & Tackle
Hook-Up Bait & Tackle
Lucky Bait & Tackle
Pete’s Bait & Tackle
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
shops:
Saltwater Edge
Snug Harbor Marina
Sportsman’s Outfitter
The Tackle Box
Watch Hill Outfitters
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
September Door Prize Winners
Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
Raymond Skurka
Corey Lavornia
who selected his $200 certificate to Quaker Lane Tackle
who won a rod & reel combo
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
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....
Captain Rick Cataldi
401-458-1503
661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
WWW.SEAWARDCHARTERS.COM
Check out our web site at
www.seawolfetackle.com
ALUMINUM & STAINLESS FABRICATION
T-TOPS • RADAR ARCHES • HARD TOPS • TOWERS
RAILINGS • SWIM PLATFORMS
ROCKET LAUNCHERS • LEANING POSTS
CANVAS REPAIR • CUSHIONS
Owned and operated by
Richard and Judy Wolfe
"Your One Stop Boat Shop"
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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
FROM NARRAGANSETTAND SOUTH COUNTY:
Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North to end
and merges onto I-95 North, then take exit 11
onto I-295 North.
Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West.
FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95
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).
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PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
• Blackstone River fish ladders construction
• College Scholarships in Marine Sciences
• Fishway construction/restoration
• JASON Expedition teacher training
• Kickemuit River fish ladder construction
• Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant
• Narragansett Bay Journal publication
• Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs
• Ninigret Park Fishing Access
• Pawtuxet River fish passage
• Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration
• Public access adoption programs
• Public education programs and seminars
• Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013 & 2015
• Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation
• Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly
• Saugatucket River fish passage, Westerly
• Sea Grant research programs
• Special Shore Fishing Scup signs funded
for RIDEM
• Striped Bass Myco Research
• Tag & Release Program
• Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation
• Ten Mile River fish ladders
• Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days
2015 FOUNDATION DONORS
Terry Andoscia
Robert Ballou
Joseph Behl
John Boardman
Joseph Burns
Daniel Costa
Richard Ferris
Richard Geldard
Jeff Goldenberg
Robert Graap
COPPER (up to $49)
Thomas Grennan
Dale Hartman
Russell Hubert
Fred Kolling
Nicole Lengyel
Manuel Medeiros
Clarence Moore
John Palmer
John Parillo
Herve Pelland
Alfred Ricci
Robert Sangster
Alec Sinel
William Smith
Walter Thierfelder
Daniel Watson
Warren Wright
BRONZE ($50+)
Robert Blasi
George Lovesky
Norman Buecher
Howard MacMillan
Mark Dion
Capt. Bob Murgo
Joseph Gaudreau
Ronald Nalbandian
Sandra/Michael Gelineau
J. George O’Keefe
Gisele/Richard Golembeski Frederick Ruhlemann
Peter Hendricks
Sameh Said, M.D.
Douglas Hindley
Capt. Steve Segerson
Peter Kilmartin
Steven Shohan
Rev. Jan Knost
Ginny/William Sosnicki
Benjamin Lenda
Alfred Trombley
SILVER ($100+)
Amica Foundation
Melvin Blake
Edward Choiniere
“Buster” Costello
Donald Dorsey
Larry Fredrickson
F. Charles Haigh
Robert Hawthorne
Doug Jost
George Kates
Raymond Marchak
June Masterson
Stephen Medeiros
David Michel
David Monti
New Balance Shoes
Peter O’Biso
David Pollack
Roger Tellier
Harry Templeton
Michael Testa
United Way of RI
Christine/Mike Warner
Patrick Watson
Eric Weybrant
William Zanks
PLATINUM ($500+)
Bentley Foundation Capt. Sandy Kane
Robert Donaldson Bradley Waugh
Robert Fournier
IN MEMORY OF
Charles Bradbury, Foster, RI
Marie Cordeiro
John A. Vivari, Sr.
John H. Warner
Tom Wood’s Father, Henry Wood
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:
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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
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HERE WE GO AGAIN CHAR
TERS • Ca
pt. Al P
assar
elli
CHARTERS
Capt.
Passar
assarelli
story by ROGER TELLIER
Calm seas, light winds and
warm temperatures would
describe a great day to go
fishing, and that is what we
had on September 16, 2015 on
the charter boat Here We Go
Again with Capt. Al
Passarelli.
Four lucky RISAA
members Todd Corayer,
Brian Quimby, Robert Plant
and I (Roger Tellier) were on
the charter.
As “trip leader” it was my
job to contact the captain and
share the information with the RISAA members (l-r) Roger Tellier, Brain Quimby, Robert Plant and
other members. When I
Todd Corayer
spoke to Capt. Al to confirm
the trip he said that, after
checking on the tide, it would
plugging, hoping for a striper
be better to depart at 11:00 AM
or a bluefish, but no luck.
rather than the planned 7:00
When it was 2:00 PM,
AM, to prevent down time at
Captain Al said he had one more
slack tide. He said we would be
hot spot to try. After a short
targeting fluke and black sea
run we arrived and sure
bass.
enough, this spot was “hot” for
We all met at Skip’s Dock in
black sea bass. (to page 39)
Jerusalem. After introductions
we settled in on the boat. A short
time later Nick, the Captain’s son
who would be our mate,
showed up with the bait and we
cast off for the fishing grounds.
The Here We Go Again is a
40 foot Viking, with a wide beam,
a very large cabin area and a
large open deck for fishing. It’s
a fast, roomy and comfortable
boat.
The trip out was not very
long, since our first stop was
about one mile off Point Judith
Light in 40 feet of water. We
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dropped our lines and quickly
started catching scup.
Captain Al decided to
move out to deeper waters.
There we had some hits, but
no hook ups. He moved two
more times, again with no
hook ups.
The captain then ran out
to the Hooter where the water
was 65 feet deep. Here is where
Brian boated the first keeper
sea bass. We also landed a
large sea robin. There was a
lot of bait near the surface in
the area, and we tried
STUFF IT CHAR
TERS • Ca
pt. J
oe P
agano
CHARTERS
Capt.
Joe
Pa
story by MIKE WARNER
On Monday June, 22, I got to fish with a true professional,
who obviously knows the local waters and striper fishing. Along
with fellow members Bob Oberg and Ron Shurilla, we finally got
out to fish with Capt. Joe Pagano of Stuff It Charters, on the Stuff
It, his solid Wellcraft center console. We were the lucky winners
of the trip in April, but due to weather we were delayed until finally
this beautiful day, the first full day of summer, came.
With over 38 years of
professional experience,
Capt. Pagano knows
where the saltwater
striped bass fishing hot
spots are along the
entire Rhode Island
coast.
We left out of
Pawtuxet Cove in
Warwick and the captain
quickly
found
menhaden (pogies)
Bob Oberg on the way out
finning the surface. We
snagged a livewell full of bait and started live lining some areas
where the captain had taken some nice bass in previous nights.
A s
the sun
w a s
setting
on
a
pristine
evening
w
e
enjoyed
g r e a t
company
a n d
conversation, all
while the
captain
worked
hard to
find us Ron and Captain Joe discuss strategy while moving
stripers.
to a new location
Ron had the first notion of predators in the area when his bait
started acting nervous.
Shortly after, his bait was chopped in half by a bluefish.
Captain Joe moved to another area, but it wasn’t long before we
started to feel that same nervous menhaden again. This time Ron
hooked
a
bluefish and
brought it to the
boat.
Soon after
that, my bait
was chopped
by
another
bluefish.
I
q u i c k l y
dropped the
bait
back
figuring I might
Ron has a fish on!
as well hook the
toothy bugger
who ruined my
bait and connected with a decent bluefish. After a nice fight I
released the blue and the captain moved us yet again to try and
find the elusive striped bass.
Clearly, Captain Joe knew his stuff and could see that even
though there was plenty of bait around there were no signs of
bass on his sounder.
(to page 30)
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Code of Conduct
of the Rhode Island Saltwager Anglers Association
Whereas, the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (Association) is a non-profit organization that
promotes and supports marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources; and
provides a unified voice to protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing, it is
required that all Members adhere to the following Code of Conduct and Ethical Behavior.
Members shall not act, nor knowingly cause or encourage others to act in any manner that would bring discredit
the Association.
Members may not speak for, or otherwise imply authorization to speak for, the Association without the expressed
direction of the Board of Directors.
Members may not solicit any products or services in the name of the Association, without the expressed
permission of the Board of Directors, except for discounts previously arranged by the Association and made
publicly available to all members.
ON THE WATER ETHICS
• Members shall learn and obey fishing and boating regulations.
• Members shall treat other anglers, boaters and property owners with courtesy and respect.
• Members are encouraged to report, but not confront, fishing violators.
• Members shall value and respect the marine environment and all living things in it and shall:
- Avoid spilling, and dumping pollutants on land or in the water,
- Dispose of trash, including worn-out lines, leaders and hooks and help to keep fishing sites litter-free,
- Keep no more fish than needed for consumption and shall never wastefully discard fish that are retained,
- Carefully handle and release all fish that are unwanted or prohibited by regulation.
The RISAA Newsletter can use your help
Many members have said that during the long winter months, they look forward to
reading the RISAA newsletter. Everyone likes to read FISHING STORIES and see
FISHING PHOTOS.
How about sending in one of your photos? It doesn’t need to be a trophy fish.
Any “fishy” photo will do. Boat or shore. Kids or adults. They are all good (as long
as in focus).
How about a story? Did something funny happen while fishing? Did one of your
fishing days turn out to be special to you? Write it down and send it in.
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SHORE SHRIMP
Colloquial Nicknames:
Common prawn, grass shrimp
Scientific name:
Palaemonetes spp.
Field Markings: Transparent gray with red, yellow, white
and blue spots visible on their backs
Size: 1 to 2 inches long, half an inch wide
Habitat: Among submerged seaweeds on muddy-sandy
bottoms, ditches, salt marshes
Seasonal Appearance: Year-round
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
AND BEHAVIORS
The body of the female shore shrimp is longer than that of
the male, but the two are usually about equal in height.
Shrimp burrow during the day and move up to the surface to
feed at night. They are particularly vulnerable to predation at
this time and are preyed upon by many fish and larger
invertebrates in Narragansett Bay.
Shore shrimp are the most common species of shrimp
inhabiting New England’s shallow coastal waters from Cape Cod
south. They are found in salt marshes and seaweed along the
Bay and in brackish tributary rivers.
Using well-developed sense organs,
shore shrimp can easily maneuver and
swim in the water, but they are found most
frequently crawling along the bottom. Like
other crustaceans, shore shrimp can cast
off legs and regenerate new ones. The
grow by molting - shedding their
exoskeletons and forming new, larger
coverings.
Shore shrimp are omnivores and feed
on a range of plants and animals, including detritus, plankton
and other small invertebrates. Between molts, a shore shrimp
will eat almost anything, including its own exoskeleton.
Shrimp generally have thinner shells than their crab and
lobster relatives. Their slender, elongated bodies are divided
into three regions: the head, the thorax and the abdomen. The
gills of the shrimp are located under the carapace and are
oxygenated by a special organ near the mouth of the shrimp that
pumps water over the gills.
RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE
The shore shrimp is pollution-tolerant
and found throughout the estuary. Unlike
related species, the shore shrimp is smaller
and generally not harvested as a human
food source.
Because these shrimp are so common
and consume algae and sea grasses, they
play an important role in the ecology of
the estuary. Shore shrimp are a major food source for larger
predators in the Bay, such as fish and crabs. By breaking down
detritus into tiny particles suspended in the water column, they
provide a rich food source for small organisms.
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.
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RICHARD DESROSIERS
with the 10.75 pound doormat fluke that he
caught on August 14 while fishing in deep
water off Brenton Reef. “It coughed up a 12
inch cod when it hit the deck,” said Rick.
The fish measured 31 inches. The fish
currently holds 1st Place in the Yearlong
Tournament, Boat Division.
ORLANDO
SAVASTANO
with Caught two cod on the
southeast corner of Block Island. A
4 pounder and a 5 pounder fishing in
60 ft of water using clam bellies. We
were fishing with Capt. Charlie
Donilon aboard the charter boat
"Snappa".
BEN TAVARES
Ben is the grandson of member Tony
Tavares, and they camped for four days at
the Charlestown Breachway in early July.
Ben caught this striper on a surface popper
during the day, along with plenty of bluefish.
Tony said, “Ben fishes all all day. It’s tough
for me to keep up with him.”
ROGER LEMA
displays a bonito he landed on
August 9 and went on to land
several more.
MICHAEL
WARNER
with a pair of fat fluke (6 and
8 lbs) that he caught while
fishing with Bob Murray on
the Skipjack while fishing
south of Block Island on
July 29.
ELTON RICKER
with a 30-inch bluefish that he landed just
south of Dutch Island on August 20. He was
trolling a large jointed, diving Rebel while
fishing on his boat Tupelo with fellow member
Russ Tillson when they found a huge school
of blues. They caught several.
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TAG & RELEASE (from page 16)
STUFF IT CHARTERS
(from page 26)
5. Tagging kits will be distributed to participating adult
members one kit at a time. All completed tagging postcards
must be returned to the Tag & Release Committee in order to
qualify for the receipt of a second tagging kit of five (5) tags.
Tag postcards are not to be sent directly back to the American
Littoral Society.
6. The Committee will keep basic records of the tags and
needles distributed to each participant along with the date of
return and species on each tag postcard that is returned to the
Committee. The American Littoral Society will keep record of
the details on each returned postcard and will periodically
provide a summary of all returned postcards as well as any data
on re-captured fish from the program.
7. Tag postcards returned directly to the American Littoral
Society will not qualify the participant for the receipt of any
additional sets of tags.
8. Loss of any tags or tag postcards will not qualify the
participant for the receipt of any additional sets of tags.
After trying awhile longer we agreed it was obviously not
our night for bass and we headed back to the marina.
If you want a great learning experience see why national
publications such as Saltwater Sportsman, Outdoor Life, Tide
Magazine, the New York Times, Big Game Fishing Journal
and the Providence Journal have written about Captain Joe
Pagano and his striper fishing acumen.
You can experience the thrill and skill that has prompted
national television shows to join Captain Pagano and film
expeditions on the “Stuff It” where fishing for big striped bass,
tuna, albacore, bonito, and sharks are second to none.
Give him a call at 401-808-0452 day or night or visit his web
site at www.stuffitcharters.com
Questions about the
RISAA Tag & Release program?
Much will depend on the angler and, on the for-hire (charter)
boats, on the mates and the man at the wheel.
A lot of for-hire captains encourage customers to “limit out,”
doing their best to convince them that keeping fish is their right
and something that they ought to do. And, let’s admit it, a part
of us enjoys coming back into port and tossing fish on the
dock, to the admiring cries of the tourists; the hunter deep in
our souls still measures his worth by the meat brought back for
the tribe.
Prior to this year, that was a big problem as anglers killed
two fish apiece.
KILLING FISH
• contact Chairman, Bob Murray at [email protected]
• call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121
• at RISAA monthly meetings at the Tag & Relase
Committee table
POLICE LOG (from page 8)
More than a few came back to the dock with
a pair of big fish - 30s and 40s, with the
occasional 50-pounder thrown in - posed
proudly for photos of their kill, and then
realized that they not only had no use for the
meat, but didn’t even have the coolers to take
it home in good shape.
CITATIONS
Charged with civil violations in
Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
The following is a breakdown of the number of
citations issued* during the period of
June, July and August, 2015
Violation
The new one-fish bag limit should help with that, but there
will still be plenty of times when folks overdo and, over the
course of a few trips, a few weeks or the rest of the season, kill
more fish than they know what to do with, and end up wasting
a part of their catch.
There are some don’t think that’s wrong. I have argued
with anglers, as recently as last summer, who believe that killing
fish is their right, and it shouldn’t matter to me, or anyone else,
whether they eat it, give it away or bury it in their back yard, so
long as they don’t break the law.
I disagree.
Striped bass, and all fish for that matter, are a public resource,
and that resource is diminished by each fish removed.
If folks take them to eat them, that’s fine. It’s what the
resource is for.
But people shouldn’t kill fish just because they can. It’s
certainly legal, but like killing a deer just for its antlers, it’s
morally and ethically wrong.
Citations Issued
Saltwater Fishing Violations
19
Freshwater Fishing Violations
7
Boating Violations
29
Motor Vehicle
132
State Park Violations: Parking, alchohol,
disorderly conduct, dumping/littering, etc.
59
(from page 9)
* Not shown are other citations such as hunting, ATV and
beach violations
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REEL CAST CHAR
TERS • Ca
pt. Mik
e R
oy
CHARTERS
Capt.
Mike
Ro
story by JOHN DEVENY
At July meeting, member Larry Hill and myself (John DeVeny)
It was 7:15 PM. In only 45 minutes after arriving at the boat,
won the monthly drawing for a RISAA charter trip. We were
Capt. Mike had taken us to a cove, netted bunker, motored to the
selected to participate in a charter that would challenge our angling
first fishing location, and we had two keeper stripers in the boat.
abilities to catch stripers,
Capt. Mike sure knows his
by fishing at night in the
business!
Connecticut/Long Island
We fished for five
Sound area with Captain
hours, using the live
Mike Roy of Reel Cast
bunker at first, then we
Charters.
switched to live eels after
The
trip
was
dark, and in between we
scheduled for August 6,
also used an assortment of
and we met Captain Roy
lures for some casting.
at 6:00 PM at the public
We ended up with a
boat launch on the
total of three keeper
Connecticut River in Old
stripers, a 12 pound
Saybrooke.
bluefish, two sand sharks
Captain
Roy
(each over 3’ long), plus an
welcomed us aboard and
assortment of fluke and
after a brief orientation on
other fish.
safety aboard the boat we
Just after midnight,
Larry Hill with 21 pound striper. John DeVeny is fishing in the
headed out to being our
Capt.
Mike announced it
background.
fishing adventure.
was time to return to the
The boat is a 21-foot
launch where he filleted the
Steiger Craft center console powered by a Suzuke 150 HP fourcatch for us.
stroke outboard with a full complement of electronics.
This was the best fishing experience I have ever had in New
First on the evening’s agenda was catching live bunker to use
England and would definitely recommend Reel Cast Charters to
as bait. Capt. Mike motored his boat into a cove that he said
anyone wanting to fish for stripers at night.
usually held schools of bunker (menhaden). The we watched as
Capt. Mike made one expert throw of a 10-foot cast net, which
opened to a perfect circle as it flew through the air and landed on
the water. It briefly sank, and there were so many fish in the net
that we helped him haul it aboard. It contained over eighty footlong bunker which filled the live well. With that done, he was
ready to take us out to a couple of his prime fishing locations.
We went out into Long Island Sound, and began to fish with
the bunker, and it didn’t take long before we began catching fish!
We missed a lot though. Our eagerness to set the hook as soon as
we felt the fish, caused lots of dropped fish. Fortunately, Capt.
Mike was patient with us, and taught us how to wait when we felt
the pickup to give the stripers time to run a few seconds.
That was all we needed and soon both Larry and I were hooked
up at the same time with keeper stripers, which weighed at 21 and
18 pounds!
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SHIFTING SPECIES (from page 3)
“We are becoming in Narragansett Bay less like New England
and more like a mid-Atlantic estuary with the decline of
indigenous, northern cold water species,” McNamee said. “Now
we’re getting huge recruitment events of scup and black sea
bass that we equate more to Chesapeake Bay animals.”
Meanwhile, the winter flounder stock dwindles, a stark
contrast to the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the benthic
species could be found in abundance in southern New England.
In the 35 or so years since, the winter flounder population
continues to decline and has yet to rebound despite occasional,
promising surges of juveniles.
The survey McNamee operates has been going since 1988.
Each month from June through October, he said, he surveys 18
spots in the Bay, specifically looking for juvenile finfish, or babies,
that can be tracked into the population and inform an assessment
of the stock dynamics of the earliest age classes.
At the same time, a trawl survey in the Bay has been keeping
records since 1979; a URI GSO survey that visits two stations
dates back to 1952. Both trawl surveys track seasonal abundance
of finfish and invertebrates with larger nets that sample deeper
water (in contrast to Taylor’s and McNamee’s seine surveys,
which sample shallower water closer to shore), collecting bigger,
older individuals.
When talking about the case of winter flounder, the scientists
see strong recruitment events, but then the young fail to survive
the season, according to McNamee. It could be a dissolved
oxygen problem made worse by warmer water. Or, lack of ice
cover during warmer winters eliminates protection from predators
during spawning.
It’s not so much a single cause, but rather multiple factors at
play, he said. “It’s never an easy story. There’s this cascade of
warmer temperatures, all the problems with that, new predators,
increased numbers of existing predators — it’s compounding
the problem. It’s not necessarily just an overfishing story, but
also a climate change story. The decline is a symptom of all of
these factors.”
Ultimately, the juvenile
summer flounder exacerbate an
already troubled winter flounder
population, growing at such a
fast pace in their first winter that
they become big enough to prey
on the winter flounder by the
following season.
What was once a key fishery
in this area, winter flounder
populations have now collapsed
completely in inshore areas. The
consequences weave trouble
throughout the fabric of Rhode
Island life, from recreational
fishing to the party and charter
Narragansett Bay
boat trade, the commercial catch,
tackle and bait shops, and hotel,
restaurant and other tourism-related industries.
People don’t realize it, McNamee said, but fishing represents
a huge part of the state’s economy, contributing hundreds of
millions of dollars. In that light, he added, Taylor’s weekly
surveys of the estuaries coupled with regular DEM data collection
in the Bay and coastal salt ponds lay the groundwork, not only
to understand what is taking place, but also to help craft and
shape fishery management policy.
THE LOSS OFAN ICON
Retired Navy and lifelong fisherman George Allen finds the
disappearance of winter flounder in Rhode Island waters a huge
environmental, economical, recreational and commercial loss for
the Ocean State.
The idea of a Rhode Island without winter flounder weighs
heavily on 80-year-old George Allen, who has lived in Newport
with his wife since retiring in 1987 from the Navy.
“There is
a
whole
generation of
y o u n g
people now
who have
never caught
a
winter
f l o u n d e r, ”
said Allen,
sitting back
in his 24-foot
Grady White
at the Navy
marina in
Newport, the Retired Navy and lifelong fisherman George
C l a i b o r n e Allen finds the disappearance of winter flounder
Pell Newport in Rhode Island waters a huge environmental,
B r i d g e economical, recreational and commercial loss
s t r e t c h i n g for the Ocean State.
across the
Bay’s waters
in the distance. “Does it make a difference that there’s no winter
flounder? It’s huge – they’re part of our culture.”
Allen, formerly commander of a ship out of the Newport
base and twice a student at the War College, has been fishing
nearly his entire life. He said he learned from his father, an avid
fly fisherman, at about age five during his childhood in Syracuse,
N.Y.
He is a member of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
Association, serving on the board of directors for about six
years, including a stint as second vice president. Deeply
involved in the state’s winter flounder management for more
than two decades, he also chaired the winter flounder advisory
panel to inform the Marine Fisheries Council on regulatory
recommendations.
Allen saw firsthand the late 1970s heyday of winter flounder
and then witnessed the precipitous drop of the early 1980s:
“Winter flounder used to be the most important fish in
Narragansett Bay. It wasn’t one season, but rather over a period
of five years; the population crashed and essentially has been
in a collapsed condition since. There’ve not been enough adults
to overcome natural- and human-caused mortality.” (to page 33)
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Echoing Taylor and McNamee, Allen pointed to multiple
Then, the sky opens up and we get an inch or half an inch of rain
reasons and cited, from his perspective, liberal regulations that
in 20 minutes. The water super heats and runs into the Bay.”
led to overfishing and warming water temperatures wrought by
Each solitary factor — even the medications we take that
climate change. Overall, though, Allen said, the state was doing
wind up in our waste flushed down the toilet — enacts a toll on
a reasonably good job to manage the fishery and ensure a
Rhode Island’s fisheries, Brown noted.
spawning stock sufficient enough to overcome the challenges.
Consequently, he said, the conversation about the absence
He championed the idea of spawning sanctuaries; a proposal
or abundance of fish is a large and complicated one, with more
he said was approved during his involvement with the advisory
components thrown into the mix every year. The question Brown
council. No fishing by any ground
raises is whether the state’s citizens
tending gear, no bottom draggers, no
and its Legislature are willing to invest
recreational fishing for anything.
in an industry that provides a healthy,
Beyond the economic argument,
accessible, protein rich food capable
bringing back the winter flounder means
of feeding the population.
preserving a longstanding tradition of
“We are the Ocean State by name,”
Rhody life, according to Allen. From
Brown said. “And, the oceans are at
his description, winter flounder sounds
the leading edge of climate change. By
like an equal opportunity fish —
virtue of our dependence on the ocean,
relatively easy fish to catch from both
we will either thrive or fail based on our
shore and boat, by kid and adult alike,
willingness to invest in and manage our
for people with or without waterfront
natural resources.”
access. It’s also one of the first fish of
If he was in charge of the world,
the spring; bluefish and fluke don’t
Brown said, he would tear down every
arrive until May or June.
house within three miles of the ocean
Juvenile summer flounder
Allen said striped bass now face
and plant white pines: “But, we can’t
trouble and the limit has been dropped
do that. We make choices as a society
to one per year. A recent summer
that leads us to conclusions that may
flounder stock assessment indicates
or may not be pleasant. But, we do
fluke numbers are down, and a coast
make choices.”
wide catch reduction will be necessary
in 2016. Bluefish is not for eating, he
CUES FROM EARLY FINDINGS
added, grinning, unless you catch the
With data from five years of
little ones, smoke them and drink beer
research, Taylor said he could report
to wash them down.
that at this time the influx of juvenile
summer flounder is not yet affecting
KEEPERS OFTHE BAY
the mortality rate of winter flounder,
Chris Brown’s life and livelihood
whether through competition or
Blue crab
have been tied to the health of Rhode
predation. He is still analyzing the blue
Island’s fisheries since he built his first
crab data.
boat at age 20 in 1978. He has captained a boat every day since
“We’re finding plenty of food in the winter flounder stomachs
and today runs two bottom trawlers out of Point Judith, catching
and their growth rates are relatively high in the tidal rivers,” Taylor
scup, squid, fluke and winter flounder, and operates the
noted. “But, what is happening today may not be the case in 10
Narragansett-based Brown Family Seafood.
years.”
Brown is active in the fishing industry, serving as president
It remains to be seen how different species will adapt to climate
of the Rhode Island Commercial Fishermen’s Association. He is
change. Some, like the summer flounder, will expand their range.
the founder, executive director, and a participating member of the
Others may either shrink in population or move to a more suitable
Rhode Island Fluke Conservation Cooperative, and a founding
habitat. Species such as winter flounder with distinct habitat
member of the Commercial Fisheries Research Trust Foundation.
needs may be unable to shift their populations northward with
“The handprint of man has taken its toll,” Brown said. “And,
the warming of water temperatures.
it’s not just fishing pressure. It’s the excesses of life. We haven’t
Taylor said the repercussions often depend on reproductive
been very good keepers of our Bay. It remains to be seen how
strategies. For example, summer flounder do not rely on specific
we’re going to do going forward.”
habitat structure for spawning. They spawn offshore and the
Land development, sewage, parking lots and paved roadways,
buoyant eggs and larvae transfer to inshore locations by virtue
power plant discharge — Brown ticked off a list borne from our
of local ocean circulation patterns.
creature comforts. On the one hand, we make efforts at inshore
In contrast, winter flounder migrate to estuaries to spawn
habitat restoration. On the other, we create thermal pollution.
their eggs, which sink to the bottom where the males fertilize
“Take a parking lot that’s 10 acres,” Brown said. “Today (a
them. Blue crabs also spawn offshore, less dependent on specific
hot summer day), the tar is 130 or 140 degrees. It’s insanely hot.
habitat needs. (to page 36)
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19’ Lema, 1983, with 1998 Mariner 150 HP,
Lawrance GPS/fishfinder, VHF, Furuno radar,
nicely fabricated radar
post,compass,
dual axle Load
Rite trailer.
Great shape,
engine runs
good. $5,500.
Call Brian at 401-397-4229
-------------------------------------------------------20’ Sea Hunt Triton CC, 2000, w/2 stroke 115
Yamaha Saltwater Series. Both exc condition,
great
fishing
platform
w/a dryr i d e ,
m a n y
extras.
Asking $11,500. Call Dick “Fishdoc”
Mandeville 401-949-2661. Leave message.
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flush mount compass,
never installed, $75.
Garmin 240 Blue
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wiring harness, $50. Call
Steve at 401-439-0564
-------------------------------------------------------
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motor mount. Very good shape, used only twice.
Pd $545 at Baers River Workshop. Asking $400.
Call George at 401-949-3981
-------------------------------------------------------
11’ Lamiglas 1-piece surf casting rod, Ron
Arra model XRA 1322 for 1-5 oz lures, taped on
Fuji guides and reel seat. Exc condition, $225.
Fin-Nor Offshore saltwater spinning reel,
model OFS45, like new, in box. $100. Call Don
at 860-859-3028
-------------------------------------------------------Two Penn Squidder Model 140L Surf Casting
reels. Good condition. $75 for pair. Call Don at
860-859-3028
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Fly Fishing Rods being sold by the
RISAA Fund-Raising Committee.
March Brown Limited Hidden Water 909-7 Fly
Rod, 9ft, 8 weight, 7-piece. Retail $299.95.
Selling for $150.
A Orvis Recon 909-4 Fly Rod 9wt 9'0" 4pc
Retail $450.00. Selling for $225.00.
If interested in EITHER ITEM, contact the
RISAA office at 401-826-2121. Item must be
picked up at the next RISAA meeting.
RISAA DVD LIBRARY
RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's that MEMBERS
may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home for up to four weeks. To order either call
the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 or send an email to [email protected] and let us know
which DVD's you would like to borrow. You may pick up the DVD's at the monthly seminars or we will mail them.
Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE.
It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
NEW
IS
TH H
NT
MO
FIBERGLASS OSMOSIS REPAIR SECRETS (112)
Using an easy to follow approach, clean demonstrations and detailed close-up instruction,
you'll watch why preperation and treatment is the most important part of osmosis repair and
what you do before the finish work is vital to a long lasting repair. (2012, 57 minutes)
100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine
Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh
Art of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren Wheeler
Atlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis Braid
Atlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3)
Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett Marine
Basic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie Dickinson
Better Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102)
Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) Bennett
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James Marsh
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James Marsh
Cast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Catch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett Marine
Challenge Of The Giant Tarpon - (87)
Chunking For Stripers & Blues -Capt. John Alberda (6)
Coast Guard License: Advanced Piloting (59)
Dolphin- Yellow & Green Fighting Machine (51)
Fiberglass Osmosis Repair Secrets (112)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 1 - The basics(76)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 2 - Transom repair (77)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 3 - Add foam, gelcoat repair (78)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 4 - Restoring a 20' Runabout (79)
Fiberglass Repair Made Easy - Two vol set (37)
Fishing For Bluefish (7) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fishing For Sharks (27) The Fisherman Video Library
Fishing For Striped Bass: Live Bait- (9) A. Lorenzetti
Fishing For Trophy Striped Bass (96) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fishing Knots (55) James Marsh
Fluke Fishing (10) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fluke Fishing: Improving Your Catch (11) D.Kamienski
Fly Fishing Success: Dry Fly Strategy (82) Joe Humphries
Fly Fishing Success: Nymphing Strategy (83) Joe Humphries
Fly Rodding For Tarpon - Leisure Time Products (84)
GPS Navigation (13) Bennett Marine
Handling Your Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (14)
Haul Out (64) Stuart Riddell
Heavy Weather Powerboat Handling (36)
How To Cast With A Saltwater Fly Rod (35) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Bait Fish (53) J. Marsh
How To Catch Bluefish (15) Dr. Jim Wright
How to Catch Flounder (33) Dr Jim Wright
How to Catch Sharks (52) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass (16) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass: Tube & Worm (99) Jon Tolley
How To Catch Tautog (17) -Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Tuna (34) -Dr Jim Wright
How To Filet Saltwater Fish (45) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Get The Hook Out Without Pain - (47) Dr. J.Goldey
How To Paint Your Fiberglass Boat (65)
How To Rig Your Boat For Fishing (56)
How To Troll The Way The Pros Do (18) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Wire Line Troll (31) Dr. Jim Wright
Ice Fishing: The Cure For Cabin Fever (28) Babe Winkelman
Interfacing Marine Electronics - (68) John Owen
Kayak Capsize Recovery & Rescue (101)
Let's Go Saltwater Fishing - Beginner's Guide (19)
Lures & Sinkers: Do It Yourself (29) VanSant Productions
Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance (43) Bennett Marine
Marine Gas Engine Maintenance (20) Bennett Marine
Marine Plumbing, Do-It-Yourself (50)
Nothing But Bass (69) 3-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Blackfish (57) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Fluke (58) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Sharks (70) Northeast Angling
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (93)
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (94)
Outboard Marine Engine Maintenance (63) Bennett
Pop Fleyes: Saltwater Patterns (85) Bob Popovics
Powerboat Navigation (67) 1988, John Rousmaniere
Reef & Wreck Fishing (21) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Rigging Baits For Giant Bluefin (66) Capt. G. Metcalf
Rod Building Basics (02 DVD) Steve Petri
Saltwater Flycasting: 10 Steps To Distance & Power (86) G. Roberts
Secrets of the Party Boat Captains (71) Capt. Neil Delanoy
Spring Commissioning & Winterizing Your Boat (22)
Stand Up To A Giant Bluefin (12) Dennis Braid
Stripers Gone Wild (42) Mike Laptew
Stripers In Paradise (23) Mike Laptew
Striper Magic (24) Mike Laptew
Striper Strategies: Freshwater Hybrid Stripers (95) In-Fisherman
Surf Fishing & Distance Casting (81) Ron Arra
Surf Fishing with T.J. & Joe (44)
Top 60 Tips Saltwater - Southern Waters (100)
Trailering Your Boat - John Owens (80)
Trolling For Bass and Blues (41) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Trophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie Nappi
Tuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James Marsh
Twin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett Marine
Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/Kregh
Using Downriggers To Catch Saltwater Fish (32)
U.S. Power Squadron Boating Course (60)
Varnishing Made Easy (54)
When Fish Won't Bite (91)
Winterizing Your Boat (26) see also Spring Commissioning
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R.I.S.A.A. / November, 2015
“Winter flounder intentionally spawn their eggs in discrete
locations,” Taylor said. “They have distinct habitat needs for
reproduction, and they return to natal areas to spawn.”
Together, Taylor’s upper estuary and the DEM bay and salt
pond surveys document the patterns. Winter flounder spawn
throughout the estuary while the summer flounder seek out the
rivers for early stage habitat. It may be, Taylor said, that species
with fewer distinct habitat needs are more capable of adapting
to environmental changes than those with more specific needs,
like the winter flounder.
RWU Associate Professor David Taylor measures juvenile
summer flounder from a survey sample in the Taunton River
as part of his RI NSF EPSCoR research project studying the
affect of climate change on the range expansion of more
southern species and the impact on fish native to the Ocean
State.
Citing Taylor’s observations and research work, McNamee
said Rhode Island could be undergoing a shift in species with
changes in climate and the predator suite. If the state can put
proper protections in place along with nutrient reduction in the
upper Bay, it may be possible to secure a big enough cohort of
juvenile winter flounder that will turn into a significant
population and rekindle a more productive phase.
These are the critical details both the scientists and the
fishermen said need to be studied and tracked to inform policy,
allocate resources and best manage Rhode Island’s fisheries
for generations to come. The catching, counting, sizing,
estimating, and comparing growth rates across different habitats
will indicate not only what is taking place, but also the location
of significant nurseries that support the vital fisheries.
THE ROLE OF RESEARCH
Out in the water, Brown sees a role for the fishermen,
particularly given the inconsistency of support. “The science
is only as dependable as the funding,” he said. “The industry
needs to step up and help pay for research.”
Taylor said the work supported by the National Science
Foundation and Rhode Island Experimental Program to Stimulate
Competitive Research (EPSCoR) to understand foraging
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ecology and diet of organisms sheds light on their role in the
Bay’s ecosystem. For example, he pointed to the lobster fishery
and the substantial population decline in the Bay’s inshore
areas. The population has shifted northward and, despite the
Bay’s decline, is doing well offshore, in deeper water, and to
the north.
Said McNamee, “I think that’s the key — adaptation. It’s
happening right now, so it’s not a question of whether we need
to change, but making sure we are able to change and allow the
fishermen flexibility.
“Our groundfish fleet turned into a squid fleet as cod, winter
flounder and yellowtail flounder declined. Our guys switched
and were able to make a profit. Rhode Island is now one of the
biggest harvesters of squid on the East Coast. The ability of
fishermen to do that is an adaptation to what the environment
is providing.”
McNamee also noted another potential project focused on
winter flounder with URI’s Collie, a grant proposal that would
identify remaining spawning habitats of the winter flounder in
Narragansett Bay as well as looking at key factors affecting
winter flounder survival. Based on the research from such
projects, he said, the scientists could offer specific
recommendations for good management changes that could
help rebuild winter flounder stocks.
Meanwhile, DEM monitoring efforts continue to assess the
stock in the Bay and can help determine whether a recovery is
occurring, McNamee said. “It’s important to do the science
and make sure that when we’re making policy decisions, we’re
doing so in an informed manner.”
For Allen, we have no other options; the fishery is as much
the Ocean State as the tides and the seasons. Every year in the
late fall, when the water cools, the adult winter flounder swim in
from offshore and move into the traditional spawning areas of
the upper Bay.
As the water reaches its coldest temperature sometime after
the New Year, in January or February, the winter flounder spawn.
Then, in the spring, when the water warms to about 52 degrees,
the adults move out of the Bay and head south and east of
here, toward Nantucket.
The juveniles remain in the native spawning areas for about
two years. Those that survive, join the adult population. It is a
cycle that supports the fish, the ecosystem of the Bay and the
Rhode Island way of life.
Said Allen, “Winter flounder is an historic fish that lives,
spawns and dies in Narragansett Bay. We have a moral
responsibility to try to restore the fishery.”
The author, Amy Dunkle, Amy Dunkle, is Communications
coordinator for Rhode Island EPSCoR, University of Rhode
Island. She can be contacted at [email protected].
Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation
(NSF), the Rhode Island Experimental Program to Stimulate
Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports research at nine
institutions of higher education in the Ocean State. To find
out more, visit
www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/epscor/ and on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandEPSCoR
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
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Buzzards Bay
Fishing Club
Cape Cod Salties
Sportfishing Club
Galilee
Tuna Club
CT/RI Coastal
Fly Fishers
Massachusetts
Beach Buggy Assoc.
Old Colony
Amphibians
Rhody
Fly Rodders
Connecticut
Surfcasters Assoc.
Massachusetts
Striped Bass Assoc.
Pioneer Valley
Boat & Surf Club
Slater Mill
Fishing Club
East Greenwich
Yacht Club
East Bay
Anglers
Narragansett
Salt Water
Fishing Club
Narragansett Pier
Sportfishing Assoc.
Plum Island
Surfcasters
Princeton
Fishing Team
St. John’s
Fishing Club
United Fly Tyers of
Rhode Island
Galilee
Tuna Club
Narragansett
Surfcasters
R. I. Marine
Trades Assoc.
Jamestown
Striper Club
Newport Cty Salt
Water Fishing Club
R. I. Mobile
Sportfishermen
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:
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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 Legislative 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
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HERE WE GO AGAIN
KAYAK TO BLOCK ISLAND
(from page 25)
We all caught lots of keepers and some throw backs. There
was only one fluke caught, but it was not a keeper.
Brian and Todd were both lucky with the hot rods, getting
most of the fish, although they would say it was “skill” and not
luck. But Bob also didn’t take a back seat to anyone with his
catch.
After seeing that we
had fish to take home the
captain asked if we
would like to try our luck
with some bonito. We
moved to the East Wall
where the bait was
breaking the surface.
After 45 minutes of
chasing the boiling bait
and tangling with a sea
gull that got caught in
the line, we called it a
Brian Quimby
day.
In total we had 16 black sea bass and 2 scup to take home.
On the way back to the dock Bob, Todd, Brian and I reflected
on the day we just had. We all agreed that it was a super day, on
a super boat and with a great captain and mate that worked
really hard to make this day one to remember.
Thank you Captain Al and Nick for a super day of fishing. If
anyone is looking to go fishing on a comfortable boat with a
great crew then I say you should look into Here We Go Again
Charters.
I would also like to say thank you to RISAA and the Charter
Trips Committee for putting this together. I know it’s not easy
to do. It’s great that you give members the opportunity to get
to know each other. Most of us only see each other at meetings.
Not only do we get to know each other a little better, but we get
to do something that we all love to do, FISHING.
It’s true, “In RISAA there are no strangers; just friend you
haven’t met yet”.
(from page 12)
Here are some lessons I learned from this trip:
1. I was not adequately prepared for the five hour duration,
especially the last two hours of fighting a strong current. My
six mile test runs in Narragansett Bay were not sufficient
preparation.
2. Never try this unless you have done significant training in
similar conditions and for similar distances.
3. This trip is a serious endeavor and requires a full complement
of safety gear and navigation equipment. Two of us had
compasses on our boats and navigation electronics. We had
VHF, safety flares, etc.
4. We used 16.5’ ocean kayaks with skirts. This style boat is the
only way to go and skirts are absolutely necessary.
5. Be sure that everything is tied to you or the boat and is
waterproof – not water resistant; and practice overturning and
recovering in the ocean with waves.
6. Although we planned the timing of the trip to account for
tidal currents, we varied from our own plan. Create a plan and
don’t change your plan. Be sure that you account for the current
on the east side of the island as well as at the North Rip.
7. Mylar balloons tied to the kayak handles get pushed down
by the wind and once wet they just drag behind the boat. At
that point they are not useful to improve visibility of the kayaks.
8. If you ever consider this trip – go with a minimum of 3 or more
people who are all properly trained and experienced.
9. I should have done this when I was 25 years old! I now
understand that I am not indestructible!
Release Reels changes name to Truth Reels
“I want to assure
everyone that nothing has
changed from ownership, to
warranty, and to customer
service,” said Wes Seigler,
Founder and CEO. “This is
simply an opportunity
to raise the bar and
continue to improve.”
Faced with a legal trademark challenge from
another firm in the marine industry, Release Reels
considered the pros and cons of rebutting the
challenge and decided to forego a potentially costly,
lengthy and distracting legal battle.
In the midst of adversity, opportunity often
reveals itself, as was the case
with Release management.
The reasoned that since their
current space was cluttered
with competitors, and since
they wanted to eventually become more than
just a reel company, a name change was the
best solution.
(Fishing Tackle
Retailer, Sep/Oct 2015)
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Wes Seigler
Transporting a kayak from your vehicle to the water's edge can be aggressively
done by grabbing the handles at mid-boat and heaving the kayak up and over your
head. But, then you have to come back for your gear. If parking for the access
site is 1/4 mile away, then multiple trips back and forth is lost time fishing. With
some inexpensive materials and basic tools you can easily build a proper kayak
cart to transport your SIT ON TOP (SOT) kayak and gear safely and efficiently
all at the same time.
MATERIALS
• 6 feet of of 3/4" SCH 40 PVC pipe
• 4 3/4" PVC T fittings
• 2 wheels (e.g. 3.00 x 4 Wheel)
• 1 24" long x 1/2" diameter alum. rod
• 4 1/2" x 2" atainless ateel washers
• 2 1/8" x 1 1/4" cotter pins
• 8 oz of PVC primer
• 8 oz of PVC cement
TOOLS
• Power miter saw
• Power drill
• 1/8" Drill bit
• Channel lock plyers
• Hack saw
• Tape measure
• Fine point permanent marker
• Safety glasses
Before you start cutting PVC, the fist thing
to do is get your axle ready. Solid 1/2"
diameter aluminum rods are available at
Home Depot and Lowes in 3 foot lengths.
Using a hack saw, cut the 1/2" diameter
aluminum rod to 24" inches. Measure 3/
8" from each end and drill a 1/8" hole using
a power drill.
These holes will
be for the cotter
pins that will keep
the wheels from
rotating off the
axle.
The
first
measurement
to determine
is the length
of
the
segments
that will go
through the scupper holes (i.e. "A"). Flip
you kayak over so that the bottom is facing
up. Place a segment of PVC across the hull
just below the scupper holes that the cart
will use. Measure the length from the top of
the scupper hole to the top of the PVC pipe
traversing the kayak. Add 3" to this
measurement. Cut two PVC segments at this
length.
The second measurement to determine is the length
of the PVC cross
members (i.e. "B").
Insert the two "A"
segments into the tops of two T fittings.
Insert these units into the scupper holes so
that he middle holes of the T fittings are
facing each other. Measure the distance
between the two T fittings. Add 1 1/2" to
this measurement (3/4" for each fitting). Cut
two segments at this length.
Insert one "B"
segment into the
center holes of the
two T fittings with
the "A" segments.
This is the upper
part of the cart.
Insert one "B"
segment into the
ends of the other two
T fittings. This is the
lower part of the cart.
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The third
measurement to
determine
is
the
length
between
the two
segments that will join the upper and
lower parts of the cart (i.e. "C"). Insert
the upper unit into the two scupper holes.
Insert the aluminum axle through the lower
part of the cart and temporarily mount the
wheels. Place this assembled lower unit
above the scupper hole using 3" spacers
underneath each wheel. Measure the
distance between the two T fittings. Add
1 1/2" to this measurement (3/4" for each
fitting). Cut two segments at this length.
Connect the the upper and lower parts of
the cart via "C" segments. Insert the cart
into the scupper holes.
T h e
fourth
measurement to
determine is
t h e
length
of the
segment that will keep the wheels at the
expected distance (i.e. "D"). The simplest
way to calculate this measurement is to
push the axle to one side. Measure the
length of exposed axle. Divide this length
by two and add 3/4" to account for each
respective T fitting. Cut two segments at
this length.
(to page 41)
DIANE
VALERIEN
with a 9.50 pound fluke
that she landed on July
29 while fishing aboard
the Jeannie B with
Capt. Russ Benn off
Block Island. The fish
currently holds second
place in the Yearlong
To u r n a m e n t / B o a t
Division.
KAYAK CART (from page 40)
Remove the wheels and the axle. Insert the two "D" segments
into the ends of the T fittings. Re-insert the axle and re-mount
the wheels temporarily. Insert the cart into the scupper holes.
Triple check the assembled cart and make adjustments as needed.
Break down the cart. Prime and glue all the connections.
There are some some generic SOT kayak carts on the market. I
am sure they work fine. But, I personally prefer to build a custom
SOT kayak cart for 1/3 of the cost. Did I mention I have a fleet of
kayaks? ;-)
Check out www.fish360.net for lots of great information!
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Announcing
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
L I N E 15
D
A
DE
, 20
1
3
ber
Octo
3rd Bi-Annual - Member’s Only
DE
Octo A D L I N E
ber 3
1, 20
15
Photo Contest
Photos must be taken between January 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015
THREE CATEGORIES
“Prized Catch”
Photos of the angler and the catch. The
people need not be, but preference
given to RISAA members.
“Scenic New England”
“Rhode Island Fishing”
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, 2015
PHOTO CONTEST RULES
4 Winners In Each Category
• One Grand Prize
• 3 Honorable Mention
The Grand Prize winners receive
Prized Catch: Fin-Nor LT 40 reel
RI Fishing: Fin-Nor LT 40 reel
Scenic N.E.: Fin-Nor LT 60 reel
Winning photos will be
published in the RISAA
newsletter and web site
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 photograher wins the prize (if a member)
R Submissions must be either:
• Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in
either JPG, PDF, PNG or TIFF format
• Prints: minimum size of 4” x 5”
• Scanned from a photograph
R Must have been taken AFTER Jan. 1, 2014
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.
R Deadline: October 31, 2015
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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
• Category of submission & Photo Title
• Other information to describe the scene
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
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President.............................. Stephen Medeiros............... [email protected]................ 401-826-2121
1st Vice President............ Capt. Richard Hittinger....... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875
2nd Vice President........... Capt. David Monti............. [email protected]................ 401-480-3444
Secretary.............................. Roger Tellier......................... [email protected].................. 401-398-2670
Treasurer.............................. Peter O'Biso......................... [email protected]................ 401-783-2364
Sergeant-At-Arms............. William Sosnicki.................. [email protected]............ 401-822-2979
Board Member................. Travis Barao........................ [email protected]................. 401-301-7944
Board Member.................... Capt. J. Edwin Cook............ [email protected].................. 401-885-0679
Board Member.................... Michael Lawing................... [email protected]............... 401-255-7866
Board Member..................... Robert Murray.................... [email protected].............. 401-378-5895
Board Member.................... Thomas Smotherman......... [email protected]..... 401-255-2442
Board Member.................... Michael Warner................... [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Stephen [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Artificial Reefs.............................
Boat & Fishing Shows................
By-Laws..........................................
Charities........................................
Charter Trips................................
Dealer Discount Coordinator.....
Education........................................
Elections.........................................
Entertainment...............................
Financial Review..........................
Fly Fishing....................................
Foundation.....................................
Fund-Raising.................................
Historian........................................
Kayak..............................................
Legislative.....................................
Menhaden Subcommittee........
Membership...................................
Merchandise..................................
Political Action PAC....................
Newsletter......................................
Saltwater Fishing Show..............
Scholarship...................................
Surfcasters....................................
Tag & Release...............................
Tournaments.................................
Capt. Richard Hittinger......
Capt. Mike Warner.............
Robert Blasi........................
(temporary vacant)............
Peter O'Biso.........................
Gilbert Bell...........................
Capt. Ed Kearney...............
Gary Perschau.....................
Lynn Medeiros...................
Raymond Marchak, CPA...
David Pollack.....................
Capt. Michael Warner........
Michael Lawing..................
Robert Ferioli......................
David Pollack......................
Capt. David Monti.............
Capt. Ed Cook.....................
Capt. Edward Kearney......
Gary Johnson......................
Stephen Medeiros.............
Stephen Medeiros.............
Stephen Medeiros..............
David Michel......................
Kevin Robishaw.................
Robert Murray....................
Gary McGuire......................
[email protected]............ 401-739-1875
[email protected]............... 401-364-0027
[email protected]................... 401-527-5157
[email protected] ........... 401-826-2121
[email protected].............. 401-783-2364
[email protected]...................... 401-315-2529
[email protected]............. 401-397-4513
[email protected].................. 401-828-3464
[email protected]..................... 401-996-3308
[email protected].............. 401-826-2121
[email protected].............. 401-749-5379
[email protected]............... 401-364-0027
[email protected] .............. 401-255-7866
[email protected].......... 401-724-5651
[email protected].............. 401-749-5379
[email protected].................. 401-480-3444
[email protected]................. 401-885-0679
[email protected]............. 401-397-4513
[email protected].................. 401-787-5981
[email protected]................. 401-826-2121
[email protected]................... 401-826-2121
[email protected]................. 401-826-2121
[email protected]............... 401-952-8697
[email protected]........... 401-439-7999
[email protected]............... 401-378-5895
[email protected]............. 401-603-6114
Legal Counsel to Board of Directors..... Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq
Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance....... Douglas MacPherson
RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546
Mail Address: P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG
New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com
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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!
EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE!
Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you.
ABRASIVES
_
Massasoit Tool Company.........800-648-6050
Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI)
Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives
ACCOUNTING
_
Disanto, Priest & Co................401-921-2035
Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI)
www.disantopriest.com
Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200
Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST
www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI
Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848
Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST
www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI
ARCHITECTS
_
LDL Studio, Inc..........................401-274-4516
Member: Gary Lepore (Providence, RI)
Hospitality architect/design www.ldlstudio.com
ATTORNEYS
_
Henry M. Clinton, Esq.............215-851-8536
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Philadelphia, PA [email protected]
Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...........401-274-6644
Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P.
1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903
Raymond E. Gallison, Esq........508-677-4235
427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721
Paul James Garlasco, Esq........860-350-4409
83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
[email protected]
Stanley Maxim Lucas, Esq........860-889-3363
116 Sachem St, Norwich, CT 06360
[email protected]
James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com
617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500
118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800
Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...........401-732-6500
631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886
Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq.......401-769-3447
Justice of the Peace
1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Sammartino & Berg..............401-274-0113
Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI)
AUTOMOTIVE
_
Moore’s Motor Service......401-821-4050
Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI)
487 Washington St, Coventry, RI
RC Auto Repair..........................401-615-9924
Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI)
General auto repair. 10% off labor to members.
Star Service Auto/Marine.........401-821-9887
Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI)
10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members
BAIT & TACKLE
_
Block Island Fishworks............401-466-5392
Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI)
10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members
Breachway Bait & Tackle..........401-364-6407
Member: Karleen Mouchon (Charlestown,RI)
166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
Bucko’s Tackle Service.............508-674-7900
Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA)
Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair
Cardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297
Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI)
www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com
Lucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223
Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI)
www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members
Pete’s Bait & Tackle..................401-651-6178
Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI)
341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642
Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI)
4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown
Quonny Bait & Tackle..............401-315-2330
Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI)
5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI
Saltwater Edge...........................401-842-0062
Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI)
76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com
Snug Harbor Marina.................401-783-7766
Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI)
www.snugharbormarina.com
Sportsman’s Outfitter..............508-823-0412
Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA)
The Tackle Box..........................401-736-0605
Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI)
443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI
Watch Hill Outfitters...............401-596-7217
Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI)
10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com
BOAT CANVAS
_
Jackpot Enterprises..................401-596-4089
Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI)
zippers, windows, repairs
BOATING NEWS
_
New England Boating...............508-789-6708
Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA)
www.newenglandboating.com
BOAT SALES
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Cataumet Boats.........................401-245-5222
Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI)
Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft
Inland Marine, Inc.....................401-568-0995
Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI)
Boat sales, service and repairs
Ocean House Marina................401-364-6040
Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI)
Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff
South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790
Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA)
www.southshoredrydock.com
Striper Marina...........................401-245-6121
Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI
www.stripermarina.com
CHIROPRACTOR
_
Pruitt Chiropractic...................401-847-8889
Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI)
www.pruittchiropractic.com
COMPUTERS
_
Computer & Network Services.. 401- 921-4288
Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI)
10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys.
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CONSTRUCTION
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Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672
Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI)
Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors
D & M Concrete Forms............401-884-8778
Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI)
All types of concrete form work
CUSTOM RODS
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Crafty One Customs.................401-297-6062
Member: Ralph Craft (Portsmouth, RI)
custom rods/repairs www.craftyonecustoms.com
DENTISTRY
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Exquisite Smiles.......................508-761-5320
Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA)
www.exquisite-smile.com
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
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Durante Electric........................401-559-6698
Member: Alan Foisy (Wakefield, RI)
All phases of electrical. www.duranteelectric.net
ELECTRICIANS
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Ocean State Electric..................401-230-5050
Member: Domenic Cordeiro (West Warwick, RI)
residential and commercial
ENGINEERING
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RP Engineering, Inc.................401-885-7255
Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI)
Environmental, structural, civil and marine
ENGRAVING & ETCHING
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Ron Nalbandian........................401-377-4688
Westerly, RI
401-932-3890
Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal
ENTERTAINMENT
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A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517
Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI)
www.bluegrassinvitation.com
The Sleepster.............................401-351-3518
Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI)
Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600
Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI)
Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs
ESTATE APPRAISERS/CLEAN-OUTS
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Estate Services of RI...................401-789-3646
Member: George Lovesky (Wakefield, RI)
www.estateservicesofri.com All over RI.
FARM FOODS
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Goose Pond Farm.......................401-783-4946
Member: George Barusso (West Kingston, RI)
www.goosepondfarm.net Dessert breads, eggs, CSA
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Ameriprise Financial...............508-497-8931
Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA)
Certified Financial PlannerTM
Barnum Financial Group..........401-243-8855
Christian Grundel, CFP (Warwick, RI)
email: [email protected]
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.......401-848-9949
James Tollefson, CFP, VP-Investment Officer
[email protected]
FIREARMS SCHOOLS
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American Firearms School
508-695-5869
Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro)
www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
FISHING APPAREL
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Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI)
Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members.
FISHING CHARTERS
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Big Game Sportfishing.............401-243-7046
Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.biggamefishingri.com
Booked Off Charters................401-741-2580
Capt. Tony Guarini (Wakefield, RI)
bookedoffcharters.com
Capt. Bruce Sportfishing........860-235-6095
Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT)
www.captainbrucesportfishing.com
Capt. John Boats...................508-746-2643
Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA)
www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank
Capt. Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com
Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI)
www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549
Carol J Charters......................401-783-5572
Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI)
www.caroljcharters.com
East Coast Charters..................401-338-1752
Capt. Jack Sprengel
www.eastcoastchartersri.com
Fin Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630
Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor)
B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com
Fishnet Charters......................508-951-9991
Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA)
www.MelTrue.com
Flippin Out Charters................401-529-2267
Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI)
www.flippinoutcharters.com
Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058
Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI)
www.flukin.com or email: [email protected]
Frances Fleet..............................401-783-4988
Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.francesfleet.com/
Here We Go Again Charters....401-965-0445
Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI)
[email protected]
Irish Jig Charters......................401-499-9182
Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI)
www.IrishJigCharters.com
Island Current Fleet..................917-417-7557
Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor)
www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount
Lady K Charters....................... 239-565-2949
Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.ladykcharters.com
Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI)
www.linesiderfishing.com
Maverick Charters..................401-640-0865
Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.maverickchartersltd.com
No Fluke Charters................401-480-3444
Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI)
www.NoFlukeFishing.com
Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters..
Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455
www.sparksfish.com • 15% RISAA Discount
Ocean Sportfishing Ltd........401-728-2081
Capt. Rich Templeton
Email: [email protected]
On The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625
Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI)
www.ontherockscharters.com
Pamela May Charters.......401-742-2383
Capt. Jason Howell (Narragansett, RI)
Light tackle/fly www.pamelamaycharters.com
Sea Donkey Charters...........413-441-1617
Capt. Andre’ Ledoux
fishing all Rhode Island waters
Seven B’s V............................401-789-9250
Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.sevenbs.com
Skinny Water Charters........401-465-8751
Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI)
www.skinnywaterchartersri.com
Snappa Charters...................401-782-4040
Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI)
www.snappacharters.com
StuffIt Charters.....................401-764-5141
Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI)
www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount
Teezer77 Charters................401-524-7239
Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI)
www.teezer77.com
ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424
Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI)
www.thomcatcharters.com
Tossing Chunks Charters.....508-345-4022
Capt. Jack Tobin (Barrington, RI)
www.tossinchunks.com
FISHING NEWS
_
Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635
Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount
[email protected]
FISHING PRODUCTS
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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
Androd Custom Rods............508-399-7837
Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA)
www.androd.com
DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338
Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI)
Fishdoc Custom Plugs........401-829-2967
Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI)
Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com
Ken’s Custom Flies...............774-200-6578
Member: Ken Walrath (Rochdale, MA)
Every fly tied to order. kenscustomflies.com
Jackpot Digger Jigs..............401-596-4089
Member: Pat Muli (Westerly, RI)
www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more
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
SurfHog Lure Co....................401-864-6069
Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI)
www.surfhoglureco.com
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Terminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005
Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY)
www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog
GREEN ENERGY
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Viridian Energy....................401-602-6578
Member: Daryll Issa (Portsmouth, RI)
www.virdian.com/northeastgreenpower
GRILLING__________________________
Gilchrist’s GreatGrates.......401-932-7397
Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI)
www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA discount
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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Home Repair/Remodeling...401-295-4205
Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI)
No job too small. References provided
ICE CREAM
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Frosty Freez...........................401-846-1697
Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI)
496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc
INSTRUCTION
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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 SERVICES
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Floor-Shine, Inc...................401-725-2811
Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI)
Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/res
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
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Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795
Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA)
supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment
JEWELRY - SEA GLASS
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A Day At The Beach..............401-487-5302
Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI)
seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc
LAND SURVEYOR
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Alfred W. DiOrio, RLS, Inc..401-377-8124
Member: Alfred DiOrio (Ashway, RI)
[email protected] Surveyor/land use consultant
LASER ENGRAVING__________________
Kell-Strom Tool Company....800-851-6851
Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT)
General machine and laser marking
LAWN CARE________________________
Ocean State Lawn Service....401-732-8182
Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI)
Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount
MACHINING________________________
Hartwell Mfg. Co...................401-567-7720
Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI)
Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal
Standard Mill Machinery.....401-822-7871
Member: David Austin (West Warwick, RI)
Machine shop services
MAILBOX INSTALLATIONS
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Todd Lewis Mailbox Co.........401-749-1073
Member: Todd Lewis (Gloucester, RI)
Mailbox installation and repairs
MARINE ELECTRONICS
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Seaport Communications.....401-783-4778
Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI)
Sales - Service - Installation
MARINE FABRICATION
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Seaward Boatworks...............401-739-5286
Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI)
Aluminum fabrication and canvas work
MARINE REPAIR
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Conanicut Marine................401-423-7158
Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI)
www.conanicutmarina.com
Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr.401-789-7680
Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI)
Engine, marine, rod/reel repairs. Full service.
MARINE SUPPLIES
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The Ship’s Store & Rigging..401-683-0457
Member: Nick DeRosa (Portsmouth, RI)
boating supplies, etc. www.shipstoreri.com
MARINE SURVEYING
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Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400
Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI)
Master Marine Surveyor
MARINE TOWING SERVICES
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Safe/Sea...................................401-295-8711
Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI)
www.safesea.com
Sea Tow of Rhode Island.......401-294-2360
Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown)
www.seatow.com
TowBoatUS/New Bedford.......508-990-3997
Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA)
www.boatus.com
MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS
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P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003
Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345
Seacoast Mortgage.................401-487-2322
Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI)
ORTHODONTICS
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Ferry Orthodontics.................401-781-2900
Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield)
www.ferryortho.com
OUTBOARD MOTORS
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Conanicut Marine..................401-423-7158
Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI)
Sales, service, parts. www.conanicutmarina.com
PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________
Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655
Member: Will Donnell (All of RI)
Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount
PAINT & SUPPLIES
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ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300
Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI)
We sell interior and exterior paint
PEST CONTROL
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Best Pest Control..................401-437-1274
Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI)
Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount
Pest Patrol..............................401-463-3116
Member: Robert Todisco (Johnston, RI)
Full pest management. 24/7 wildlife services
PHYSICIANS
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Anthony V. Rocha, M.D.........401-438-2780
387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914
Family and internal medicine
PICTURE FRAMING
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Crestar...................................401-885-0300
Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI)
www.crestarmfg.com
PRINTING
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Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514
Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI)
www.tiffanyprinting.com
PROPELLER RECONDITIONING________
Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767
Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI)
New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/
REAL ESTATE_____________
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Keller Williams..................401-785-1700
Member: Julie LeBlanc (Cranston, RI)
[email protected] cell: 401-837-9050
Keller Williams Realty.........401-578-9809
Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI)
RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612
Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI)
World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424
Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
[email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
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Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083
Certified commercial & residental
RISAA discount
White Appraisal Co., Inc........401-738-9500
Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA
Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI
RESTAURANTS
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Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850
Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI)
357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food
Matunuck Oyster Bar............401-783-4302
Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI)
Local, fresh seafood. www.rhodyoysters.com
Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866
Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI)
32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
ROD & REEL REPAIR
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Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062
Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI)
www.beavertailrodandreel.com
SCUBA DIVING & CHARTERS
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Scuba Made Easy.....................401-560-0280
Member: Deb Greenhalgh
www.scubamadeeasy.org
SOLAR CONSULTANT
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RGS Energy..............................401-315-2529
Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI)
Free solar estimate. [email protected]
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
World Trophies Co.......401-272-5846
Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI)
www.worldtrophies.com
VETERINARIANS
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Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683
Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI)
Practice for small animals
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
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On The Outs Productions......401-300-7258
Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI)
www.fishingtheoceanstate.com
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE
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WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400
Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI)
res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com
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WOODTURNING
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Steve Sabella Furniture Maker.401-439-0564
Member: Steven Sabella (Jamestown, RI)
Custom furniture, www.stevensabella.com
Village Woodturning..............401-647-3091
Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI)
www.villagewoodturning.com
RISAA Members:
Have your business or service
listed by calling 401-826-2121
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3 Bs. - Andy Berg
3B'S - Bob Matteson
3 D's II - Warren Diclemente
3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow
33 Innings - William George
4 My Girls - John Brennan
Acida - Ed Choiniere
Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto
Adventurer - John Stanford
Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull
Ahab - Rod Raso
Alaskan - Patrick Watson
Alf II - Richard Pastore
Alibi - Dickson Boenning
Allegro - Richard Terek
All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal
Almost Ready - Ted Nataly
Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford
Aly Ann - Augustine Comella
Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura
Amalye - Raymond Duggan
Amanda C - David Aubin
Amelia J - Kevin Caisse
Amnimax - Ralph Battista
Angela Mary - Joseph Medeiros
Angler - Brad Sudol
Angler Management - David Gordon
Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell
April II - Leonard Duffy
Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski
Aque'ne - David Howe
At Last - Bob Cavanagh
A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni
Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell
Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson
Bait & Wait - Al Torres
Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley
Barefoot - Jack Linton
Bass Boat - Robert Kelley
Bay Bee - Mike Warner
Bay Buggy - David Gervais
Beach Break - Hollis McKee
Becasse - James Tollefson
Bella 1 - David Lopes
Bella Fortuna -Vincent Petruccillo
Bella Mama - David DiSantis
Bellatrix - John Troiano
Betsea - Stephen Tetzner
Betsy B - David Marcotte
Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick
Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon
Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown
Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose
Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva
Blue Eagle - Augustine Comella
Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano
Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr.
Blue Max - John Maxwell
Blue Moon - John Blaze
Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski
Blues Bros - Walt McCormick
Boat Time - Paul Shulver
BobbyZ - Bob Zollo
Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman
Brandywine - James Mugavero
Breakaway - Jack Hagopian
Buckaneer - Bob Santurri
Buck Tail - Dick Geldard
Buzzard - Don Marceau
Bye George - George Kates
Calamity - Riley Lamson
Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso
Cannonball - Arthur Cannon
Capable - Charley Soares
Capatad - Peter Blanpied
Capt Hook - Paul Dauk
Capt Quint - Clarence Moore
Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster
Cashmere - Don Fox
Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella
Cat Nap - Robert Raill
Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera
C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth
C-Dory - Tony Dias
Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere
Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto
Chaos - James Marasco
Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli
Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters
Chief - Jim Zagrodny
Chill Time - Russell Anderson
Chris's Craft - Christian Killam
Cindy Sea - John Chabot
Civpulee - Matt Kriedel
Clamin Time - John Vivari
Coaster - Greg Spier
Codfather - Joseph Ciabattoni
Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi
Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos
Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson
Copycat - Peter Newbauer
Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia
Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella
Dads Pride - David Morton
Dale Sea - Robert Coupe
Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola
Dauntless - James Riggs
Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan
Deblin - Eugene Lewis
D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett
Diane H - Donald Forest
Die Hard - Peter Lewis
Dilly Dally - Ron Porter
Dirt Cheap - Steve Beuregard
Dixie - Andreas Anusavice
Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney
Donna Marie - Ken Whiting
Dot "C" - John Carney
Down Under - Spencer Ingram
Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski
Drill-1 - David Jenson
Dr-Poo - Mark Cama
Duck Buster - Harold Audette
Duranatic - Ron Nagel
Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble
Easterday - Eric Easterday
Ebisu - Dale Wilcox
Elephant's Butt - David Leonard
Elizabeth Ann - Richard Lipsitz
Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti
El Pesce - Paul Garlasco
Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy
EmmaLou - Alan Golinski
Em 'N' O - Ryan Tellier
Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett
Encore - Joe Crocker
Endorfin - Alexander Peck
Endor Fin - Kelly Anthony
Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan
Escape - Philip Wnek
ESP II - Stephen Parente
Eventide - Beth Fallon
Eveready II - Nick Picchione
Extra Propper - John O'Brien
Falcon - Thomas Poirier
Faracher - Steve Abdow
Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf
Fast Forward - Michael Valentine
Festivus - Al DiOrio
Fear Knot - John Meyer
Finatic - John Brierley
Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira
Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth
Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema
Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello
Finish Line - Alan Stewart
Fin-ness - Don Guimelli
Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein
Fins - Tom Grennan
First Light - Michael Beland
Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci
Fishbones - John Volpe
Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton
Fish Head - Fred Jarosz
Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile
Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser
Fish On - Steve Brehio
Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff
Fish Tales - Ron Hartman
Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse
Fishworks - Randall Roberts
Five Gees - Robert Gondola
Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia
Flo B II - Harley Benton
Flying Cloud II - Arthur Frazier
Four J's - Jason Ferschke
Four Play - Bob Fournier
Four Reels - Stanley Lucas
Four Stars - Jay Starziano
Frantastic - Brian Bullock
Full House - John Stavrakas
Gadzooks - Robert Silva
Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian
Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount
Gail Frances - David Carter
Gail Leigh - Luca Razza
Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami
Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski
Get Out - Donald Goebel
Get Reel - William Allen
Get Reel - Samuel Watson
Ginsea - Ken Anderson
Gloria - Francis Basile
Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio
Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan
Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger
Greta Kay - Michael Welch
Gusto - Bob Dabkowski
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GypSea - David Nardolillo
Gypsy - Joseph Orosz
Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer
Happy Executive - Peter Vican
Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury
Happy Hooker - William Gravina
Heather Too - Don Bogner
Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge
Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook
Here We Go Again - Al Passarelli
High Hooks - Charles Fisher
High Tide - Pierre Michaud
Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson
Hombre - Gary Paolo
Hooked Up - James Filardi
Hook-em - Mike Lawing
Hooker II - Jon Maguire
Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh
I'm-On - Robert Celico
Indian Summer - Dana Weeks
In Faith - Anthony Rocha
Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick
Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan
Isabella - Anthony Tavares
Islander - Bruce Johnson
Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi
Isurus - Alan Blott
Itsy - Bob Donald
Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland
Jackline - John Walsh
Jackpot III - Cathy/Patrick Muli
Jahab - Jay Adelman
Jay Bird - Joseph Conneally
Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin
JD7 - Jack Daniels
Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan
Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi
Joan J - Paul Jutras
Jofish - Joe Dandeneau
Joyce M - Richard Laurie
Jubilee - Michael Casey
Judy-D - Victor Dopart
Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney
Just Chum'N - Steven Clow
Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci
Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano
Kalx Rose - Roland Moulin
Kattie - Lawrence Rainey
Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino
Kembe - David Travis
Kinsale - Bob Chew
Kiwi - Bob Beresford
Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers
Knot Stable - David Loren
Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca
Kristian Lee - Michael Adams
Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel
Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis
Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins
Lady D - Brian Petit
Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian
Lady Linda - David St. Germain
Last Shot - John Kramer
Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton
Laura Marie - David Westfall
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BOATER'S LIST (from previous page)
Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing
Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz
Leading Lady - Robert Taylor
Leen - Willard Donnell
Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan
Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano
Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith
Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous
Lindsey - Eugene Schultz
Linx - Ron Lewis
Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier
Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex
Little Blue - Richard Caldon
Little Peace -Michael Kandrysawtz
Living Room - Ted Zack
Lorri-B - Joseph Burns
Low Tide - Jim Low
Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong
Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone
Lucky's Charms - John Kelley
Lucy Blue - Ron Rudowsky
Lunasea - John Rekemeyer
Lunch Legs - William Smith
Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski
Maddy - Michael Senecal
Magic Stik - Derek Leigh
Marava - John Kubaska
Marlin - Dick Fincher
Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley
McDu II - William McEvoy
Megabite - Allan Peters
Megabyte - Bruce Collemer
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
Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand
Mox Nix - Clint Lovell
Mrs/Z - William Zanks
Music - Larry Hayward
My Cat - Leo Grenier
My Surprise - Richard Mandeville
My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade
NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott
Nephron - Lawrence Audino
New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan
New Too - Tim Gilchrist
Niffa II - John Cunniff
Nimia - Henry Cugno
No Problem - Jeff Creighton
Off Hookin - Adam Dunstan
Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto
Off The Rails - Paul Lemay
Omega - Guy Dufresne
Oscar J - John McCurry
Osprey - Al Amaral
Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo
Outcast3 - Eric Duda
Outrage - Stephen Jordan
Panacea - Thomas DiBona
Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver
Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna
P-Drift - Tracy Terrien
Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein
Pearl Man - Earle Peacock
Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema
Periwinkle - Louie Reis
Permission - Robert Comerford
Pescador - Stephen Carll
Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix
Phoenix - Joseph Jachem
Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner
Playing Hookey - John Souto
Plug Along II - Robert Anderson
Poga - Jim Malley
Pokerfish - George Bergeson
Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki
Pomatomus - Al Daysh
Popcorn - Bob Brodeur
Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo
Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb
Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc
Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta
Protocol - Steve Secord
Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn
Rambler - Capt. John Volpe
Rare Coynes - Don Coyne
Raven - Conrad Chickinski
Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane
Reaction - Thomas Schultz
Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen
Red Sok's - William Sokolowski
Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr.
Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo
Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello
Reel Delight - Steve West
Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren
Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro
Reel Escape - Richard Silva
Reel EZ - Capt. Rob Taylor
Reel Lucky - Michael West
Reel Magic - Donald Masse
Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault
Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger
Reel Time - Sameh Said
Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette
Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller
ResHess - Dennis Carusoe
Restless -Capt Richard Templeton
Ripple - Gerry Berard
River Rat - Glen DeCecco
River Rag - Robert Sangster
Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski
Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi
Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky
Rod Holda - Charles Costa
Ro Leena - David Carter
Rubber Duckie - John Bruno
Ruby - Gabriel Matthias
Ruse II - Jim Phelan
Rutroe - Joseph Marinello
Saint G - Roger St. Germain
Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi
Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon
SaltShaker - William Teixeira
Salty IV - Warren Wright
Salty Rose - Timothy Beron
Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner
Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau
Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher
Sarcastic - Don Betournay
Saremm - Russell Morgan
Scootah Board - Russell Fonda
Seabat - George Allen
Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella
Seagar - John Turchetti
Sea Jem - Mark Griffin
Sea Minor - Fred Boynton
Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore
Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig
Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn
Sea Rigg - William Riggs
Sea-Treat - John Treat
Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco
Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda
Seaway - Anthony Carrao
Second Love - Michael DeCesare
Second Page - Joe Mariani
Sergeant - Robert Ferioli
Shad Jac - Michael Colby
Shady - John Angelini
Sharon C - Richard Pineault
Shearwater - Capt Steve Tombs
Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet
Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier
Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman
Silverback - Peter Hendricks
Silver Lining - Jim Robert
Silver Sage II - George Jacques
Silverside - Charles Benjamin
Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs
Sir Reel - Alton Smith
Skipjack - Rich Hittinger
Skipjack - Robert Murray
Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi
Slainte - Mark Drywa
Smart Alec - Alex Sinel
Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon
Snoopy - Ben Bardo
Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti
Solace - Alfred Trombley
Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette
Sound Advice - Earl Schofield
Southpaw - Robert Lee
Spearhead - Fred Schneider
Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta
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 Salt - Earl Buckman
Summer Wind - Robert Walsh
Sunrise - David Zita
Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka
Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet
Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers
3 B'S - Robert Matteson
Talia - Robert Sheldon
Talon - Brian Hogan
Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski
Tangled Up In Blue - Rick Newberg
Tania II - Tony Lombardo
Taylor Marie - Armando Simao
Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup
Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich
TGIF - Chuck Dore
The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino
The Fly - John Gutherz
The Happy Executive-Peter Vican
The Heat - Bryan Volpe
The Job - Richard Tremblay
The Lady D - Brian Campbell
The Lawhead - Jack Peters
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The Office - Richard Reich
Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall
Thirty Something - Mark Stevens
Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier
Three Phase - Dan Orfan
Thunder Song - Peter Russo`
Tiderunner - John Schwemin
Tiderunner II - John Sousa
Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson
Tight Lines - Michael Miozza
Titan - David Peterson
Title Wave - John McCloskey
TLC - Bob Morel
Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira
Tonic - Lee Duckworth
Topper - Steve Daignault
Triple F - Brian Quimby
Triple J's - Joe Scrofani
Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn
Triumph - Timothy Moran
Trophy Blonde - Charles Murphy
Tupelo - Elton Ricker
Valhalla - Richard Swanson
Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti
Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood
Water Crisis - Daniel daSilveira
Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro
Waterfront Property - Peter Berg
Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh
Whaler - Andrew Smiley
White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White
White Water Witch - Bill Levin
Whynot? - Christine Blount
Wicked - Rick Black
Wild Onion - David Michel
Wingman - Steve Cook
XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini
Yankee - Bruce Demoranville
Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.
NOTE
THIS IS THE
LAST ISSUE
that will
have our
Boater's List
in 2015.
It will be
back in
April, 2016
RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS
License Required?
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
YES
YES
YES
AMERICAN
EEL
9” minimum • 25 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
BLACK SEA
BASS
14” minimum
July 2 - Aug 31 - 1 fish
Sept 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish
14” minimum
June 1 - Aug 31: 3 fish
Sep 1 - Dec 31: 5 fish
May 23 - Aug 27
BLUEFISH
no min size • 15 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
22" minimum • 10 fish
no closed season
COD
FLUKE
22 " minimum • 10 fish
no closed season
May 17 - Sept 21
Summer Flounder
May 1 - Dec 31
HADDOCK
19" minimum • no limit
no closed season
no closed season
POLLOCK
no closed season
no closed season
May 1 to Dec 31
SCUP
9" from shore at Conimicut
Park, India Point Park, Stone
Bridge/Tiverton, East & West
Walls/Narragansett, Ft Adams,
Ft Wetherill, Rocky Point
Porgy
STRIPED
BASS
TAUTOG
WEAKFISH
Squeteague
May 1 to Dec 31
9" at certain shore sites
(charter rules differ)
*North of Cape Cod see
MADMF regs
May 22 - Sept 23
South of Cape Cod
no closed season
no min size • no limit
no closed season
May 1 to Dec 31
(charter rules differ)
no closed season
16" minimum
April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish
June 1 to July 31 • closed
Aug 1 to Oct 17 • 3 fish
Oct 18 to Dec 15 • 6 fish
max of 10 fish per boat
no closed season
16" minimum
Open seasons:
Apr 1 - Apr 30: 2 fish
July 1 - Aug 31: 2 fish
Oct 10 - Dec 6: 4 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
April 1 to Dec 31
North of Cape Cod
no closed season
March 1 to Dec 31
WINTER
FLOUNDER
16" at certain shore sites
South & east of Cape Cod
no closed season
*All of Narragansett Bay,
Potter Pond, Point Judith
Pond and the Harbor of
Refuge is closed
to winter flounder fishing
no closed season
no closed season
South of Cape Cod
March 1 - Dec 31
See a violation? Report it!
CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE
860-424-3333
RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
402-222-3070 (24 hrs)
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MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
800-632-8075
NEWPORT TIDE TABLES
OCTOBER
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
OCTOBER
Oct 12
Oct 20
Oct 27
Oct 4
Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors
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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: ______________ 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?
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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)
Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________
/
/
Student: $25/year - requires copy of current student ID card
Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment)
Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)
Dues are valid for
12 FULL MONTHS
starting on the day
you join
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: Card type (check)
Discover MasterCard
Visa
AmEx Amount Authorized: $_________
Expiration Date: _____________
CVV # _________
(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)
Name on card (print): ___________________________________ 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.
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Mail to: R.I.S.A.A.
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
OCTOBER 2015
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Coventry, RI
Permit No. 247
The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen

October - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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