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Issue 1
January / February 2011
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21STCENTURY
FISHING
STRATEGY
FALL
TOURNEY
RESULTS
TAKE A
Stevenson University
CHILD REEF
FISHING! BALLS
Official Publication of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association
Page 2 Tidelines - Issue 1 - January / February 2011
TIDELINES
In This Issue:
MSSA Chapter Information...................................... 2
President's Message................................................ 3
MSSA Officers.......................................................... 4
Executive Director's Message.................................. 5
Take a Child Fishing................................................. 7
MSSA Chapter Information
Annapolis #1
Frederick County #22
The Annapolis Chapter meets the 3rd Wed.
of each month, 7:30 PM, at the American
Legion Post 7, 1905 Crownsville Road,
Crownsville, MD. For more info. contact:
John Thibodeau ~ 443-324-4135
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mssaannapolis.com
The Frederick County Chapter meets
the 2nd Wed. of each month, 7:00 PM,
at the New Market VFW located at 76
West Main Street, New Market, MD. For
more info. contact:
Ed Susa ~ Cell 301-252-0233
Website: www.mssafrederick.com
Atlantic Coast #21
The Atlantic Coast Chapter meets the 4th
Tues. of each month, 7:30 PM, at the Lions
Club on Airport Road in West Ocean City,
MD. For more info. contact:
Budd Heim ~ 410-208-9127
Website: www.mssa.atlanticanglers.com
Kent Island #7
The Kent Island Chapter meets the 1st
Wed. of each month, 7:30 PM, at the
American Legion Hall on Route 8. For
more info. contact:
Bert Olmstead ~ 410-827-8436
Broadneck/Magothy #10
Northern Bay #12
The Broadneck/Magothy Chapter meets
the 3rd Mon. of each month, 7:30 PM, at
the American Legion Post #175, Manhattan
Beach Road, off Jones Station Road at
Ritchie Highway. For more info. contact:
Jeffrey Anna ~ 410-757-9070
The Northern Bay Chapter meets the
last Wed. of each month, 7:00 PM, at the
Pier One in Northeast. For more info.
contact:
Ken Simmers ~ 410-287-8671
Website: www.mssanorthernbay.com
Carroll County #8
Northwest #4
MSSA Fishing Flea Markets.................................... 21
The Carroll County Chapter meets the
1st Thurs. of each month, 7:30 PM, at the
VFW #519 on Poole Road in Westminster,
MD. For more info. contact:
Mike Smith ~ 410-549-1580
The Northwest Chapter meets the
2nd Tues. of each month, 7:30 PM, at
Shannon's Pub & Grille, 4401 Annapolis
Rd. For more info. contact:
Mark Kurth ~ 410-536-0450
Carroll County Chapter Enthusiasm!...................... 22
DC Metro #24
Perry Hall #6
Essex-Middle River Chapter
2010 Kids Fishing Day........................................... 23
The DC Metro Chapter meets the 1st Wed.
of each month, 7:30 PM, at the Bethesda
Chevy Chase Regional Services Center Conf. Room A. For more info. contact:
Jeremy Bendler ~ 202-255-7650
Website: www.dcmssa.org
The Perry Hall Chapter meets the 4th
Mon. of each month, 7:30 PM, at the
American Legion on Silver Lake Drive,
off of Silver Spring Road. For more info.
contact:
Lee Haile ~ 410-299-0376
Kent Island Co-Sponsors
5th Annual Youth Fishing Derby.............................. 8
News & Notes from the Northern Bay.............. 10-11
18th Annual Chesapeake Bay
Fall Tournament Pictures & Results.................. 12-13
Advancing a Recreational
Fishing Strategy for the 21st Century................ 14-17
2010 Captain of the Year Results........................... 18
2011 MSSA Convention Details............................. 19
Annapolis Chapter 2010 Highlights....................... 20
Become an MSSA Sponsor!.................................... 24
More From Essex-Middle River.............................. 25
Dorchester County Clips........................................ 26
Susquehanna Chapter Hosts
6th Annual Huck Fin Daze..................................... 27
Menhaden Muddle #15.................................... 28-29
Stevenson Reefball Project.................................... 30
Swordfish Kebabs by Jesse Maffuid....................... 32
Atlantic Coast Chapter News................................. 33
Frederick Chapter Continues
its Harker's Island Tradition................................... 34
Southern Maryland Chapter News................... 38-39
MSSA Scholarship Foundation
Welcomes New President...................................... 42
Dorchester County #11
The Dorchester County Chapter meets the
3rd Thurs. of each month, 7:30 PM, at the
American Legion Post #91, on Route 50 in
Cambridge, MD. For more info. contact:
Clint Waters ~ 443-225-5545
Website: www.mssadorchester.com
Essex/Middle River #3
The Essex/Middle River Chapter meets the
3rd Tues. of each month, 7:30 PM, at the
Commodore Hall on Old Eastern Avenue
in Essex, MD. For more info. contact:
Frank Holden ~ 410-686-2348
Southern Maryland #19
The Southern Maryland Chapter meets
the 3rd Thurs. of each month, 7:00 PM,
at Solomons Fire Hall at Dowell Rd.
For more info. contact:
Tom Kemp ~ 301-373-3071
Website: www.mssasmc.com
Susquehanna #23
The Susquehanna Chapter meets the
3rd Tues. of each month, 7:00 PM, at
O'Briens Paradise Cove, Rt. 30, ½ mile
east of Abbottstown, PA. For more info.
contact:
Gary Drake ~ 717-938-2358
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TIDELINES
MSSA Welcomes New
President, Vince Ringgold!
As I begin my time as President, I want to thank all that voted for me and for the confidence in me to do this
job. It is my honor to lead such a fantastic organization. I recall my first meeting as I listened to the speaker
trying to gather information. It is truly amazing how much fishing knowledge has come across our meetings
from the speakers. I have to thank George Harrison because he is the person that recruited me and welcomed
me into the Carroll County Chapter. I have had the pleasure to fish with George and his family, and I got
to say that he can catch fish. He out fished the entire boat the 1st time we fished together. My son was with
me and didn’t catch a fish. That’s when I decided to buy a boat and learn what I can so I can pass it down
to my son and even my granddaughter. It wasn’t long before I had my Grady and was fishing as a family. I
enjoy every chance I have with my family fishing and crabbing. I urge all members to do the same. It is our
responsibility to educate them in what we have been taught.
2011 is going to be a tough year. We as MSSA must stand up and lead the fight to protect our bay and
fisheries. I have been working with our Executive Director, Dave Smith and our first order on the books
will be balancing the budget and making sure that the financial future of MSSA is sound. We have had
some struggle across the past couple of years with the tournaments. That is why we must make sure that the
tournaments are done professionally and with integrity. I worked the weigh station at Breezy Point for the
Fall Tournament and seen first hand what needs to be done. We started with a weigh master training class and
will continue with that. We are working to make the necessary changes so that the membership will have the
confidence to support and fish the tournaments.
The MSSA sent a letter to the Governor and the Department of Natural Resources Secretary requesting that
the administration take a serious look at advancing recreational fishing for the 21st Century. With your help
we will lead this much-needed initiative and succeed.
Finally I believe the scholarship fund is a key to the future of MSSA. The children are our future. So as my gift
to them, I have called on some friends of mine and they have stepped up and gave generously. My hope is that
with them we can raise enough money to fund this years awards. So here it is. I have 3 Charter Captains that
have donated trips. It will be a raffle for a winner take all of a sportsman package. 1st is Captain/Guide Mike
Conner of Reel Shot Sportsman has donated a 2 person Goose Hunting Trip. 2nd ~ Captain Chuck Fisher
of BFG has donated a summer live lining trip. 3rd ~ Captain Randy Dean has donated a 10 person any kind
fishing trip.. This is fantastic. Carroll Chapter has donated a Rod and Reel. Essex Chapter donated a PENN
330 GTI and Bay booy Striper Lures donates custom made lures. We are hoping to get more. So look for the
tickets at the shows and at your chapters.
I hope to see you on at the shows and on the waters.
Vince Ringgold
MSSA President
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MSSA Officers •
President....................... Vince Ringgold
Vice President...................... Mike Smith
Join Fellow Anglers and
Help Support the MSSA!
Past President............. Stephen Shechtel
Secretary.......................... Frank Holden
Treasurer..................................Pete Reid
Board of Directors
Members At Large •
21st Annual MSSA Banquet
Loews Hotel in Annapolis
February 5th, 2011
Dinner ticket only $55 per person!
Celebrity Guest Speaker: Mark Melnyk, Fishing Network
Essex/Middle River.......... Ed Kucharski
Captain of the Year Awards • Volunteer of the Year • Scholarship Foundation
Drawings and Auction • MUCH MORE!
Frederick County................ Rob Pellicot
One and two night specials:
Northern Bay.................... Ken Simmers
Northwest..........................Wayne Evans
Two Night Package:
Single Night Package:
Double Occupancy Room
Sunday Breakfast
One Person: $340 / Two People: $400
Sunday Breakfast
Legislative................... Bob McCullough
Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association
Southern Maryland Chapter
Membership......................... Mike Smith
18th Annual
Tournament............................ Will Otto
FISHING FAIR
Finance..........................Jeremy Bendler
Solomons Firehouse
March 26 & 27, 2011
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Scholarship..........................Pete Abbott
80+ INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENDORS
Office Staff •
Executive Director............. David Smith
Office Manager.............Sherrie Hannon
Fishing Tackle & Supplies
Fishing Charters | New & Used Boats
Food & Drink | Door Prizes
Adm ission $2
(Kids age 12 and under are free)
MSSA Office •
9 A.M to 5 P.M. - Mon. thru Fri.
8461C Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: 410-255-5535
Fax: 410-255-1552
Website: www.mssa.net
Email: [email protected]
www.mssasmc.com
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A message from Dave Smith,
MSSA Executive Director
Below you will find a letter I sent to the Governor and Secretary of DNR on behalf of our members
regarding the future of recreational fishing here in Maryland and the concerns of the MSSA.
November 10, 2010
Dear Governor O’Malley, Secretary Griffin, and Director O’Connell,
On behalf of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen‘s Association (MSSA) and recreational anglers in
the state of Maryland, I am asking for Reallocation for Conservation of the striped bass harvest from the
commercial fishery to the recreational fishery. I am making this request in order to protect Maryland
residents‘ best opportunity to enjoy fishing the bay, the positive economic and social impacts of sportfishing
in our state, and as a necessary conservation measure.
In recent times there is growing concern for the status of the health of the striped bass population as
well as the Chesapeake Bay. This trepidation is not only being expressed by our membership, who regularly
fish the Chesapeake Bay for this species, but is evident through some scientific indices and concerns being
noted within the ASMFC and by our own biologists within the DNR. Concern is also plainly evident in
the recent feedback given at public meetings regarding the potential increase in coastal quota for striped
bass. Because Maryland is recognized as the primary nursery and spawning grounds to these highly sought
after fish, it is our responsibility to act accordingly and make adjustments to our fisheries when necessary. The Chesapeake Bay is recognized as one of our country‘s National Treasures and is truly our state‘s
greatest natural resource. Having public access and opportunity to fish this resource is nearly exclusively
dependent upon the striped bass fishery and the health of the stock. Striped bass is the most sought after
fish by anglers in our bay waters and not only draws hundreds of thousands of anglers from within our state
to enjoy our resource but many anglers from outside our area as well. The social and economic impact of
recreational fishing on our state is irrefutable. Recreational fishing not only has over a $1 billion economic
impact and directly provides over ten thousand jobs to our state; it enables families to spend time together
and gives our citizens direct interaction with our environment, making for a healthier society. It is because of
this need for this fish both economically and socially as it pertains to a gamefish that Maryland must protect
access and opportunity afforded to its citizens to fish for this species.
The commercial harvest of striped bass in Maryland is excessively large and vastly disproportional to
the recreational fishery as opposed to other states along the migratory run. In recent years the commercial
striped bass harvest in Maryland makes up nearly one-third of the entire commercial take in pounds from
all coastal states and has averaged over 2.3 million pounds for the last few years. Noting that Maryland
watermen tend to take a fish of lesser weight when compared to regions that allow for the harvest of fish
over 36”, the actual number of fish being harvested comparably is significantly inflated. The harvest is more
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than 35% higher than Virginia, who has the second largest commercial harvest, and more than doubles
the commercial harvest of Massachusetts, who has the third largest harvest behind MD and VA. While
Maryland has by far the largest commercial harvest in pounds on striped bass, our recreational harvest
ranks 4th among all states. Yet, no other area like the Chesapeake Bay is so dependent upon this one
species for its primary recreational fishery.
The value for the fish on the commercial market has been stagnant at best. The 2010 gillnet season
was even temporarily closed for striped bass in order to prevent watermen from reaching their quota
early and in an attempt to hold the value of the fish, as it was said to have been “depressed” according
to DNR (January 11, 2010 public notice). A reduction in allocation may only stand to benefit commercial
watermen through holding the value of the fish and allowing a waterman to earn a similar wage with less
harvest and risk of being on the water. It may also lend itself to less user conflict on the water as well.
Anglers have also specifically expressed concerns over the winter gillnet season and the YOY indices.
With the possibility of global warming and the potential for an earlier spawn, some anglers are troubled
that the setting of long gillnets may have an ill-effect on fish migrating into the bay to spawn. It is because
of this concern that I suggest that the greatest commercial allocation reduction come from this fishery in
particular. Because of the concerns over the health of striped bass stock and in an effort to conserve and protect
the benefits of recreational fishing, we request that this reallocation to the recreational side not go
towards expanding the Chesapeake Bay recreational regulations. Instead, I ask that this reallocation be
held and provide security for the recreational seasons that are already in place when target goals are
exceeded, such as the 2009 trophy season. This will provide greater security to the access and opportunity
that recreational anglers have learned to enjoy while acting as a measure that stands to benefit the overall
health of the stock.
Our members, our state‘s thousands of Recreational anglers, the industry, and I appreciate your time
on this very important matter. The health of the striped bass population is vital to recreational fishing and
recreational fishing is vital to the economies and social fabric of our state. Your consideration and action
on this matter is imperative in maintaining the access and opportunity, the health of the striped bass stock,
and the future of recreational fishing that so many anglers have come to know and enjoy. Please feel
free to advise how the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen‘s Association can assist in accomplishing this
reallocation. I look forward to an open dialog on this and other issues concerning our fishery.
Sincerely,
Dave Smith
Executive Director,
Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen‘s Association
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Take a Child Fishing
Your Guide to Planning the Perfect
Kids Fishing Trip!
by Stephen Shechtel
Several months ago, the MSSA began working
on various ways to promote exposing children to
fishing. Many of the Chapters have children fishing
tournaments, children fishing days, round ups, or other
similar activities. This article however is to help you
plan for a fishing day with children.
Start by planning your trip well in advance. Most trips
with children should be shorter than when you are with
the guys. Almost always take children bottom fishing;
it increases their odds of catching a fish. Children get
bored quickly… and even faster when the fish are not
biting. Even when they are biting, a child will get bored
after the first few fish are boated. The trick is to carefully
watch your children to see when they have had enough.
Remember that catching fish is not required for your
child to enjoy the trip. It’s the adventure that counts.
Your trip plan should include a picnic on the boat or
gunk holing. Let the kids find a new creek to explore.
This creates a sense of adventure. You should consider
allowing a child’s friend to come along to share in the
fun.
Prepare your boat for the kids. Sunshade, rod holders,
port-a-potty, no open hooks or sharp knives, you get the
idea. Use easy to use tackle. A light spinning rod with
light line and a small hook will work best. Level wind
reels are an alternative but should be light weight too. A
quick trip to K-Mart or Wal-Mart with junior in tow will
achieve maximum points with a minimum of dollars
spent. When selecting tackle, a small float will reduce
drag and increase hook ups. Also consider using very
little weight on the line, just enough to sink the bait.
Before you leave the dock, involve your child in the
process of getting the bait. Digging worms, catching
snails, shrimp or grass hoppers is always fun. Remember,
this is supposed to be an adventure.
Always have on board the proper number of children’s
life jacket. Children’s life jackets maybe purchased a
many locations or rented from BOAT US. Maryland
law requires that anyone under the age of 13 or in a boat
less than 21 feet in length while underway must wear a
Coast Guard approved life jacket. A special life jacket is
required for children aged 4 or less. Fines for violating
the law can be very expensive and subsequent offenses
could involve incarceration.
Remember to bring drinks, snacks, and other foods
appropriate for your children. Juice boxes will keep
your boat from getting sticky, and will be welcomed at
clean up time. A change of clothes (and under ware) in
a water proof bags are a must. Include: hats, sun screen,
bug spray, and sun glasses.
Apply sun screen (remember the feet) before leaving
the dock otherwise it will be too late. A sunburned child
is a disaster, and you will not win the ensuing fight with
the mother about why you did not protect your child
from sunburn. Don’t forget the camera. You do not want
your child’s catch to go without being photographed.
Bring toys too. If boredom sets in, a child’s toy will
keep them occupied. Do not bring crayons. Crayons are
wax, and in the sun they are a surefire way to making a
mess of everything. Waterproof toys are best.
Plan on having a few contests. Try casting contests for
distance and accuracy. Try a bird or bait spotting contest.
A fish finding contest using the depth sounder increases
involvement. Show your child what fish or interesting
bottom looks like on the sounder and let them select the
next hot spot. If fishing get really slow, try having your
children catch bait in the live well with their hands. You
can also have them drive the boat.
Remember that this is a trip just to have fun. Sit back,
relax, and enjoy the smiles, giggles, and excitement.
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Kent Island Chapter
Co-Sponsors 5th Annual
Youth Fishing Derby The Kent Island Fisherman Chapter co-sponsored
the 5th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on August 14th at
the Romancoke Pier on Kent Island. Other sponsors
included Kent Island Estates & Romancoke on the Bay
Associations. Mike Mitchell from the K.I. Fisherman and
Dave Grapes from the Neighborhood Association took
the lead along with members of the other co-sponsors in
putting the Fishing Derby together. Club members actively
participating included: Jon Bupp, Vince De Pasquale,
Jim Goddard, Dave Grapes, Tom Holste, Dan Jarzynski,
Jim Kasper, Mike Mitchell, James Neary, Bert Olmstead,
Mike Pyle Jr., Mason Shelby, Dave Stith, Bill Tankersley
Sr., Thomas Venegas, Lou Wade, Ron Wauters, and Bob
Wood. Letha Grimes of the DNR Fisheries was also on
hand to promote Youth Fishing and select one child to be
entered in this year’s Diamond Jim Contest Drawing. The
Maryland Natural Resource Police were also represented.
And what a day it was for kid’s age 3 to 16 years old. Not
only did the kids get to fish all morning off the Romancoke
Pier but they received lots of awards provided by local
businesses. Appreciation for donated gifts have to go out
to Safeway, Acme and Food Lion Supermarkets; Lucky’s
and Chesapeake Outdoors Tackle Shops; Mike’s Baits
for donating all the Bloodworms and Chick-Fil-A, Rita’s,
Pat’s Pazzaz, It’s The Pit’s, Great Clips, LR Willson & Sons,
Kent Island Food Bank Donation
Earlier this year, Tom Holste, who coordinates fund
raising for the club, suggested that the club should
donate excess funds to local charities and events
that assist those in the Kent Island area. The club
supported the suggestion and plans to donate up to
$1,000 over the year if funds are available. Hence,
every 3 months any club member can nominate an
event/charity to receive $250 and the club votes to
decide what community cause should be supported.
The first donation was awarded to the Romancoke
Fishing Derby and the next donation to the Kent Island
Food Bank. Marsha Johnson and Margie Jockridge
accepted the check and thanked the Kent Island
Fisherman for helping those in need in the community.
L &B Marine, Scandia Marine Services, Pepperidge Farm
and Kentmorr Restaurant.
For the members of the K.I. Fisherman, this is the day they
get to give back to the community through their generous
cash donation and of course lots of help on the pier.
Members are always busy measuring fish, distributing bait,
and helping those needing assistance in catching fish. Over
70 kids participated and the action of spot, white perch,
rockfish, blues, gars and an occasional crab keep the kids
entertained. Over 500 fish where caught in 2 hours.
With lots of smiles on all the kids’ faces after fishing, they
were presented trophies for the smallest, most, biggest and
most unusual fish caught in three different age groups.
The winners in the 3 to 5 age group for smallest, most ,
biggest and most unusual fish were Morgan Dodge, Caden
Miller, Madison Mitchell and Jamie Capon, respectfully.
In the 6 to 10 age group it was Madelen Powell, Vincent
Redden, Mike Mitchell and Austin Eckhardt. The 11 to 16
age group saw Ethan Dunn, Patrick Buskel, Wyatt Bossert
and Roselee Freeman the winners. The morning was
topped off with lunch for all participants including parents
and friends. The club is already looking forward to the 6th
annual Youth Fishing Derby next year.
7th annual
FISHING WORKSHOP
Striped Bass, Flounder, Tog, Cobia
Informative seminars, plus saltwater and freshwater tackle vendors
Complete Where-To,
How-To information
Expert Advice
from Pros
Win free tackle and
other great door prizes!
Tackle tips, lures and
baits, rigs and knots
Hosted by Keith Kaufman, former Managing Editor for The Fisherman magazine (Mid-Atlantic Edition), and author of Flounder Fishing
Tactics and Techniques, and also Fishing for Weakfish
SPEAKERS AND TOPICS:
Dr. Julie Ball - Holder of 13 IGFA world records who has been featured in dozens of television shows and magazine
articles: How to Catch Tautog on Structure - Information and Demonstrations on Rigs, Baits and Anchoring Techniques.
Captain Walt at Light Tackle Charters - Premier Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean Guide:
Hot Spots and Productive Techniques for Big Striped Bass and Cobia at Susquehanna Flats, Ocean City, MD, Crisfield, MD,
and Chincoteague, VA.
Jim Hutchinson - Managing Director for the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) and former editor for The Fisherman
magazine: How and Where to Catch Huge 25-to 45-Pound Striped Bass Around Schools of Bunker along the New Jersey Coast.
Captain Dave Shindler at Jst Fishin’ Guide Service - Innovative and Productive Techniques
for Flounder at Ocean City, MD and other Mid-Atlantic Locations.
Also in attendance will be fishing experts and tackle vendors Tom Scibek (Tin Man Lures),
Jim Gronaw (River Critter Jigs), Captain Chris Dollar (CD Outdoors and Kent Island Kayaks),
Tom Kababik (Wet Harley lures and rigs), Kelly Greenhawk (Chesapeake Charts), Andy Snyder
(author of Fishing the Delaware and Maryland Coasts), Captain Bruce Kaufman, and others.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
9am to 3:30pm
Attendees will have
opportunities to meet
the speakers and ask
questions and get great
tips for successful
fishing in 2011
Hoffman Community Building
Park Avenue in Memorial Park in Quarryville, PA
(near routes 222 and 472 in Quarryville, 15 miles south of Lancaster)
(Columbia Masons Lodge 286 will sell breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks)
Advanced Registration Recommended - only $25
Admission at the door will be $30 (women and children under 14 are $15)
Send and make checks payable to Keith Kaufman at 13 Apache Lane, Willow Street, PA 17584.
For more information call (717) 284-3385.
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Year Of The Crossbow
In the past, crossbows have been
delegated to those with arm or back
infirmities so bad that they could
not pull a regular bow without
great difficulty. Crossbows, though,
eliminated that problem by allowing
assisted cocking through use of either
a string or a pulley. Strings are pretty easy, pulleys are
easier but really noisy. At any rate, crossbows are selling
like crazy.
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News & Notes
from the Northern Bay
Bill Lingenfelter and I shot two types, a
Barnett Wildcat and an Excaliber. After
sighting in the Excaliber (a pretty simple
job), we shot both at a measured twenty
yards. Great groups, easy to hit. Next we
moved to a measured thirty yards, where
we confirmed that the bolts dropped an
average of six inches from both bows. So
it goes, the further the shot, the greater
the drop. A crossbow that shoots at 320 feet per second,
sighted in at twenty yards, allows the arrow to drop more
than two feet at fifty yards.
So throughout the last week, I have been shooting three
different makes of crossbows, and have talked with
Trent Arledge, at Autumn Sky, over the advantages and
disadvantages of the modern crossbow.
Next up was the Wicked Ridge Warrior, made by Ten
Point. Same story: good groups, lots of drop.
Some people mistakenly believe that crossbows are a
cure-all, that they drop only a couple of inches out to fifty
yards. “Nothing could be further from the truth,” said
Trent. “They all drop; shoot it for yourself and see.” Good
advice.
Disadvantages: noisy, heavy, hard to load in a tree stand.
Bassmaster Northern Open
Today and tomorrow are the days of the bass
fisherman, for the Bassmaster Northern Open is in
full swing, having started yesterday. The top thirty
fishermen will move on to the end of the tournament
tomorrow. The two highest-scoring anglers will
qualify for the 2010 Bassmaster Classic, the king
of the circuit. The top seven anglers will qualify for
the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series.
You may see the weigh-ins, which begin at 2:30 at
Anchor Marina, each day. This is a fun, yet serious,
event, for the fishermen are competing for a total of
$175,000.
Who says it doesn’t pay to fish?
So, what are the advantages? Less movement for the shot,
great accuracy, if you do your part, and easier to learn to shoot.
Don’t feel like you have to buy a crossbow: your regular
bow is still just as good as ever. Just be aware that, since
they are now legal in MD, lots of hunters will be using
them.
A.
Last weekend was the event that kids had been waiting
for since the July Kids Fishing Tournament at Town Park.
Sixty three young anglers showed up to catch the big ones
of the day, and catch they did. Almost immediately at the
9 am beginning, youngsters began to haul in their prizes, and
continued for the next two hours.
Sponsored by our local MD Saltwater Sportsfishing
Association and Walmart, we had plenty of expertise to
give and help young fishermen bait up, land fish, untangle
lines, and have fun. That’s really what this event is all about:
having fun in the outdoors with other kids, young and old.
Snap
Shots
B.
C.
What did we catch? Let’s see: white perch, yellow perch,
croakers, rockfish, catfish, sunnies, and pumpkinseeds. Most
fish went back into the water, to fight another day and provide
sport for yet more young anglers.
This brings us to the next question: what can I expect to catch
if I fish today?
Them Ole White Perches
A. Ryan Futty holds his prize-winning cattie. The North East River has given us many
catfish this year, starting in February; B. Father, son displays pumpkinseed. lots of these
guys on this day; C. Andrew Simeon, future rock star, shows off his rockfish
I know it ain’t perzackly good English, but about forty years
ago, when I started to fish the Conowingo Dam, I asked an
older man what he was fishing for. His response was, them
ole white perches.
12507 Sunset Ave.
Ocean City, MD 21842
Yep, and they’re still just as good today as they were then,
great fighters, aggressive feeders when they’re hungry, and a
wonderful complement to the table. You’ll see, invite a mess
to dinner.
To catch them, let’s keep it simple; you need shad darts, maybe
a Nungesser spoon or two, and just enough lead to keep your
bait on the bottom. A bottom rig may be substituted, or a
small casting spoon, your choice.
Bait is easy, too. If you have more dollars than sense, buy
bloodworms. If not, use nightcrawlers or fresh shrimp (yes,
the kind you eat). Cut said dew worm into four or five pieces,
and shrimp into equally small pieces. Too much bait and they
will steal it and leave you wondering what happened.
The key is to feel the bite, so an ultra-light rod, or even a
micro-light rod, will be a good choice. Save the boat rods
for the boat.
Can I catch a rockfish? Maybe. Can I catch a catfish? Oh,
yeah. Can I catch a bluefish? Not here.
Whatever your choice, get out and have fun, in the woods or
on the water! Until next time, shoot straight and tight lines!
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18th Fall Rockfish
Tournament Lures
Anglers to the Bay
Father and Son Win Tournament – 47.9 lb Rockfish
(ANNAPOLIS, MD) - Anglers from Maine to North
Carolina made their way to Maryland to test their skills
and promote recreational fishing on the Chesapeake Bay
as the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association
(MSSA), Icom, Alltackle, and Lateral Line hosted the
18th annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic, MSSA’s Fall
Rockfish Tournament.
Two hundred boats carrying over
1,100 anglers took to the water to try
to reel in the big one for their share
of the prize money and of course
bragging rights. The MSSA and its
volunteers set up seven weigh stations
from Sandy Point state park to Point
Lookout.
“This tournament, like our others,
lures anglers from Maryland and other
states to the Bay and gives our local communities a little
boost and of course gives our members one last chance to
participate in this great fishery,” said Dave Smith, Executive Director of the MSSA.
This was the final tournament in the 2010 MSSA
Tournament Series which consists of three total events
including the largest spring rockfish tournament in the
country the Championship on the Chesapeake.
Tournament Results:
Bud Cratty and son Mitch of Severn, Maryland took first
place with a 47.9 pound rockfish securing him $17,000 for
their efforts (pictured above). Cratty caught the winning
fish around 7:45am just east of the channel near Bloody
Point on day two of the tournament. Cratty said he caught
the fish on a bait purchased at Alltackle the Wednesday
before the tournament at the Captains Meeting. Interesting
enough is that the bait is called Bloody Point Bait.
“My heart started pounding as soon as Mitch got the fish
to the boat. Adventures like this will put a smile on both
our faces forever,” said Cratty.
Rene Ward of Lusby, Maryland placed second with his
38.95 pound rockfish caught just in front of Point Lookout.
While Ward placed second in the main tournament he did
however place first in all of the Skill Levels bringing his
total to $34,700.
Third place went to Chris Long of Avenue, Maryland.
Long caught his fish near Raggedy Point early Saturday
morning. Long and his crew will have a lot to be thankful
for this holiday as they take home $14,800.
Also in the money from Owings, Maryland was Mike
Clemes who took second place in the $50 and $100
Skill Levels with his 36.55 pound rockfish weighed in
at Breezy Point. Clemes will be receiving $1,800 for his
efforts. Darren Helwig of Chesapeake Beach also got in
the money as he took third in the $150 and $200 skill
levels bringing his total to $3,500. Helwig and Clemes
checked in fish that weighed exactly the same amount.
However, Clemes weighed his in at 3:43 pm so he will be
placed ahead of Helwig in the $50 and $100 Skill Levels
as Helwig weighed in his fish at 3:58 pm.
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This year the MSSA and Alltackle teamed up and created a
youth division and will award all the kids who weighed in
a fish with a prize:
2010 Fall Tournament
Youth Division Winners:
Robert Danford – 32.2 lbs
Jimmy Tippett – 31.65 lbs
Jimmy Tippett – 30 lbs
Jimmy Tippett- 29.8 lbs
Jacob Pilkerton – 28.5 lbs
Eric Thibodeau – 27.65 lbs
Jeffrey Stiles – 25.75 lbs
Bobby McCormick – 25.6 lbs
Brian Akehurst – 21.5 lbs
Brennan Shute – 12.75 lbs
John Thibodeau and his crew show off their 27.65 rockfish
The MSSA gave away $85,000 in cash and prizes for the
tournament and hopes to beat that mark next year. “This
tournament is growing and we are certainly hoping to
double our participation for next year”, Smith said.
Tournament results will be posted on the MSSA’s website.
Smith said all results are unofficial until he and the
Tournament Committee can check and confirm all fish
weights and the winners pass their respective polygraph
tests.
The MSSA, an organization
of 7,000 conservationminded
members
and
the largest of its kind in
the state, is most famous
for its advocacy work
protecting anglers’ rights
and the largest spring
rockfish tournament in the
country, The Championship
on the Chesapeake. The
organization uses these
Jim Thompson shows off his 34.7 lb rockfish.
tournaments to promote and
encourage recreational fishing in the state of Maryland,
with a special focus on the state's youth. “We are trying to
get kids and adults involved and give them the access and
opportunity to get out there and fish”, Smith said.
Dustin Radford – 11.25 lbs
For more information on this tournament and the MSSA
you may visit www.mssa.net or call 410-255-5535. You
may also find us on Facebook
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C.
B.
Snap
Shots
A. Jimmy Tippett (with help!) hoists his two 30 pounders; B. Greg Shute and son, Brennan, pause
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Advancing A Recreational Fishing
Strategy For The 21st Century
“Wildlife cannot speak for itself…so we must and we will.”
- President Theodore Roosevelt
W
hen lawmakers convene
on January 12, 2011
to begin the 428th Session of the
Maryland General Assembly, they
will face a full menu of issues
ranging from projected structural
budgetary deficits and unfunded
pension liabilities to transportation
infrastructure needs. And, they
only have 90 days to resolve the
most challenging, controversial and
costly issues of the day. Demanding
and daunting, the General
Assembly will deliberate and render
policy decisions deemed to be in
the public’s best interest.
The sportsmen of Maryland –
one million conservationists who
contribute in excess of $1 billion
annually to the State and local
economy – will be among the constituency groups who (1) will also
advance issues for legislative consideration viewed, by some, to be
controversial; and (2) will articulate
their measurable contributions to
Maryland’s economy that few recognize. Most importantly, sportsmen will make clear they stand
united in the principals embodied
in the Public Trust Doctrine dating
back to the Magna Carta of 1215…
that government has an affirmative
duty to protect, manage, and conserve fish and wildlife for the public
good.
To illustrate such commitment,
the sportsmen of Maryland – with
unwavering Leadership from the
Senate Co-Chair of the bi-partisan
Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s
Caucus, Senator John Astle –
advanced the Conservation Law
Enforcement Act of 2010 (Senate
Bill 987). Enacted as Chapter
367 of the Acts of 2010, the Act
– intended to bolster conservation
law enforcement in Maryland –
sets forth the following Preamble
which makes clear that sportsmen
hold sacrosanct the importance of
safeguarding our coveted and finite
natural resources consistent with
the intent of the Public Trust
Doctrine:
WHEREAS, Maryland envisions a 21st century Chesapeake Bay, where indigenous
fish and wildlife flourish because
of a healthy watershed realized
through citizen support; and
WHEREAS, The Public
Trust Doctrine recognizes that
government has an affirmative
duty to protect, manage, and
conserve fish and wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Prevailing budget constraints resulting from
a lingering economic recession
have compromised Maryland’s
ability to, among other things,
offset the costs of the enforcement of State conservation laws
consistent with the State’s 21st
century vision and the Public
Trust Doctrine; and
Even with more conservation officers and today’s tighter fisheries
regulations, commercial striped
bass fisheries are capable of severely abusing the resource. Recent
events in Maryland make this fact
painfully clear. This year Maryland’s conservation law enforcement officers along with the FBI
completed a five year undercover
sting operation that stopped an
enormous underground flow of
illegal striped bass. Several commercial fishermen, a process plant
and a large seafood market were
involved. It involved millions of
dollars worth of striped bass. The
magnitude of this activity was so
great that U.S. Attorney Rod J.
Rosenstein stated that if commercial fishermen didn’t obey the rules,
the striped bass population could
be wiped out very quickly.
This backdrop leads to the intent of
this message.
Maryland
sportsmen
want
Maryland lawmakers to better
recognize, understand and support
recreational fishing which denotes
all types of fishing, including
catch-and-release fishing that
involves people pursuing fish as a
recreational activity. This includes
fishing guides, charter boats and
party boats that exist for the
purpose of taking people fishing as
a recreational activity. Conversely,
commercial fishing includes all
harvesting methods used for the
primary purpose of selling fish
as a means of income. In 2003
the Southwick Associated Group
released a study entitled “The
Economics of Recreational and
Commercial Striped Bass Fishing”
with defensible conclusions that
show recreational striped bass
fishing creates about 12 times more
economic activity than commercial
striped bass…we’re talking millions
of dollars!
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WHEREAS, The intent of this Act
is to recognize Maryland’s commitment to the sustainability of
its finite natural resources, with
due regard to the dictates of fiscal
practicality, by making conservation law enforcement more effective and efficient through the
provision of additional investigative and funding tools, including
strengthened deterrence of natural
resources–related violations; now,
therefore,
Our argument for
convincing the 2010
General Assembly
to pass Senate Bill
987 was as follows:
Why spend billions
of taxpayer dollars to
promote Chesapeake
Bay restoration
only to witness
the indiscriminate
depletion of our
fisheries and wildlife
by a seemingly
insular few?
Stronger conservation
law enforcement
is needed and this
Act sets the stage
to bolster the ranks
of the Natural
Resources Police.
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NOTE:
The Maryland Saltwater
Sportsfishermen’s
Association (MSSA) is the voice
of 7,000 plus recreational
anglers which works to
provide a unified voice to
preserve and protect the
rights, traditions and future
of recreational fishing.
At the start of the 2011
Session, MSSA will distribute to Maryland lawmakers
an analytical perspective
(White Paper) that sets forth
socio-economic arguments
in favor of increased recreational fishing opportunities
for striped bass. Interestingly, Chapter 513, Acts of
1965, declared the striped
bass or rockfish (Roccus
saxatilis 2) as the “Official
Fish” of the State of Maryland.
The significance of recreational fishing in Maryland – estimated annual
economic impact of $645 million compared to $52.2 million in commercialrelated economic impact -- is partially evidenced by the following:
• Chesapeake Bay is the nursery for approximately 75% of the striped bass
found along the Atlantic Coast – we hold the future of a finite resource
in our hands.
• Maryland Fishing Challenge Featuring Diamond Jim – a joint public/
private partnership promoting the catching of certain fish in Maryland
with honors and cash prizes.
• “Catch a Fish” is one of the Maryland Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights,
which was established by part of Governor O’Malley’s Partnership for
Children in Nature to ensure that all young people in Maryland have
the opportunity to experience the great outdoors, especially fishing on
Maryland waterways.
• Recreational Outreach Project for Veterans is a new Gubernatorial
initiative intended to honor our veterans by helping to reconnect them
to Maryland’s great outdoors.
• Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI) supports the creation and
monitoring of artificial reefs for fish habitat throughout Maryland’s
waters. At the 2007 Session, the General Assembly passed a $500,000
bond bill to aid in the purchase of remnants of the old Woodrow Wilson
Bridge for reef material given the arguments advanced by Maryland’s
recreational fishing community.
• Maryland’s $11 billion hospitality industry counts on the spending of
the 1.5 million recreational anglers who come from all over the world to
fish in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay.
• Aquaculture holds great promise for striped bass production on fish
farms. U.S. striped bass production on farms already exceeds wild
production, 11.447 million pounds in 2003 versus 7.085 million
pounds. Annual aquaculture production would need to increase 38% to
fully accommodate the additional 7.085 million pounds of wild striped
bass harvested in 2003. In the past 3 years alone, annual production of
striped bass by fish farms has grown 21.9%, and has grown 222% over
the last 10 years, indicating the ability to expand production certainly
exists.
Atlantic Coast Menhaden Population
At Lowest Point In 54 Years
Source: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
For these reasons and more, many states have either prohibited commercial harvesting
of striped bass or severely curtailed such harvesting in favor of increased recreational
fishing. Indeed, President Bush in 2007 issued an Executive directing the National
Marine Fisheries Service to prohibit the commercial harvesting of striped bass and red
drum in federal waters and called on states to look into making striped bass a game fish
only – a decision, if made, that would end the buying and selling of locally caught striped
bass.
Maryland’s recreational fishing community is not looking to terminate commercial
harvesting of striped bass in our portion of the Chesapeake Bay. But the current stateof-affairs for our State Fish coupled with the State’s designated allocation of striped
bass harvesting @ 56% recreation and 44% commercial -- under the auspices of the
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), a federally mandated group that
establishes guidelines for the coastal striped bass fishery whereby each state subsequently
sets its own regulations within those guidelines – warrant serious consideration, if
not by our regulatory agency (Department of Natural Resources), then by Maryland
lawmakers who establish State policy for the Executive Branch to administer…decisionmaking consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine that promotes sustainable conservation
management of a finite resource for the enjoyment of future generations.
William R. Miles on behalf of the Maryland Saltwater Sportsfishermen’s Association
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In the final analysis, it is important for lawmakers to understand what recreational
anglers already know. The threats to our State Fish are many: (1) the principal food
source for rockfish are menhaden – the chart below shows that Atlantic Coast menhaden
population is the lowest its been in 54 years; (2) mycobacteriosis is threatening to
disseminate the populations of striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay – a mysterious illness
believed to be caused by malnutrition and pollution that destroys organs from within
and manifests as exterior lesions; and (3) Maryland’s commercial fisheries harvest more
pounds of striped bass than any other state on the eastern seaboard, equivalent to an
estimated 31% of the Atlantic coasts striped bass harvest.
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2010 MSSA Captain of the Year Winners:
1st Place
$5,000
Bill Kratz, III
& Crew
$1,000
from
Judge Yachts
2011
MSSA
Tournament
Series
VIP Pass
Place
$300
in
Gift Cards!
2nd Place
3rd Place
Dale Dirks &
Crew
Robert Pellicot
$3,000
2011MSSA
Tournament
Series
Pick-2 Pass
$1,600
2011MSSA
Tournament
Series
Pick-1 Pass
$200
in
Gift Cards!
$300
in
Gift Cards!
2010 MSSA
Captain of the Year
Results
Sponsored by:
27th Annual MSSA
Spring Tournament
Captain
21st Annual MSSA
Offshore Tournament
18th Annual MSSA
Fall Rockfish Tournament
"Championship on the Chesapeake"
"Tuna-ment"
"Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic"
April 30 - May2
June 25 - 27
November 20 - 21
Total
1
William Kratz III
484.75
198.7
966.9
1650.35
2
Dale Dirks
427.25
161.4
965.35
1554
3
Robert Pellicot
443.35
146
921.55
1510.9
4
Chris Long
480.3
0
994
1474.3
5
Captain Tippett (pro)
471.25
0
991.45
1462.7
6
Captain Willett (pro)
470.5
0
985.85
1456.35
7
Matt Lacey
467.55
0
978.05
1445.6
8
James Rader
468.6
0
969.75
1438.35
9
Captain McCormack (pro)
472.3
0
953.85
1426.15
10
Brett Clarence
384.25
169.9
870.85
1425
Good Luck to this Year's Anglers!
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Join Fellow Anglers and
Help Support the MSSA!
21 Annual MSSA Banquet
st
Loews Hotel in Annapolis
February 5th, 2011
Dinner ticket only $55 per person!
Celebrity Guest Speaker: Mark Melnyk, Fishing Network
Captain of the Year Awards • Volunteer of the Year • Scholarship Foundation
Drawings and Auction • MUCH MORE!
One and two night specials:
Two Night Package:
Single Night Package:
Sunday Breakfast
Sunday Breakfast
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February – Saltwater Fishing Expo
Annapolis Chapter
Highlights 2010
Saltwater Fishing Expo
We had 600+ adults and scores of junior anglers attend the 2010 Expo.
March – Team Heatwave Accepts MSSA Capt. of
the Year Award
Opening day
Started with the Boatyard Bar and Grill tournament, in which a lot of Annapolis Chapter
members participated and collected winners checks.
“Rock On Warriors”
As the rockfish season got underway, 50 Annapolis MSSA
chapter members welcomed dozens of injured warriors from
Walter Reed Army Hospital to the Annapolis City Dock for
the first Rock On Warriors event. More than a dozen boats
pulled alongside the Fleet Reserve Club as the warriors, their
caregivers and accompanying family members came aboard
for a great day of fishing. Upon our return, the veterans were
the guests of honor at an awards ceremony at the Fleet Reserve
Club where each received a plaque for their participation, a
“Rock on Warriors” t-shirt, a boxed American flag and other
mementos commemorating the day.
April – John Thibodeau congratulates winning
warrior Army Cpl. Jonathan Albrecht, who caught
the biggest fish of the day, a 42-incher and Captain
Ken Jones from the boat Stripe Tease.
July – Chapter Fishing Trip
Chapter Fishing Trip
Our July 21st fishing trip was a total success. We had 33 men, children and
grandchildren on three boats.
Crab Feast
The Annapolis Chapter Crab Feast, held on September 15th at Cantler’s, was an
unqualified success enjoyed by 35 members and guests.
September – Annapolis Chapter Crab Feast at
Cantler’s
Chapter Christmas Party
Was held at American Legion Post 7 on December 15th at 7:00 P.M.
JUST WIN BABY!
Annapolis Chapter Members Win Big In MSSA Tournaments
The 27th Annual Championship on the Chesapeake was held April 30 – May 2, 2010.
Congratulations to Annapolis Chapter member Kevin Howell on his winning
52.55-pounder.
The 37th Annual White Marlin Open concluded on August 6, 2010. Congratulations to
Annapolis Chapter member Brian Roberts for catching the winning fish, a huge 97.5 lb.
White Marlin aboard the Shelly II.
The 18th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Tournament was held November 20-21, 2010.
Bud Cratty and son Mitch of Severn, Maryland took first place with a 47.9 lb. rockfish.
October – Annapolis Chapter Members of Team
Geritol receiving their earnings. Great Job and
Congratulations!
November – Mitchell
and Bud Cratty
with the MSSA
Fall TournamentWinning Fish –
Congratulations!
1st Annual Kent Island
MSSA Fishing Flea Market
WHEN:
Saturday January 29th, 2011
Sunday January 30th, 2011
sun:
HOURS:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
sun: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
WHERE:
Kent Island American Legion Post # 278
800 Romancoke Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Admission: $3.00 per person
Good Food & Cold Beverages Available!
Annapolis Chapter
Saltwater Fishing Expo
presented by
MSSA Annapolis Chapter, PropTalk Magazine and Boatyard Bar & Grill
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011
8am-3pm
Annapolis Elks Lodge # 622 • 2517 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater MD 21037
Admission is only $5 per person!
FISHING FLEA MARKET
ESSEX-MIDDLE RIVER CHAPTER, MSSA
MARCH 19 & 20, 2011
Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday 9 AM - 2 PM
COMMODORE HALL
1909 OLD EASTERN AVE., ESSEX, MD 21221
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
AVAILABLE
NEW AND USED
FISHING TACKLE
• Hourly seminars from expert anglers share their tips and techniques
• Shop for the latest gear at great prices from local tackle dealers
• Discounted tackle & flea market bargains from dealers and individuals
• Book a trip with our region’s top charter captains and guides
• Free parking
• Food & beverages—full bar service
• Rod & Reel Raffle
MSSA Annapolis chapter
ROD & REEL RAFFLE
MSSA Annapolis chapter
ROD & REEL RAFFLE
Ways to buy a ticket:
$5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets
• From an Annapolis Chapter MSSA Member
• At an MSSA Annapolis Chapter Meeting
• At the 17th Annual MSSA Saltwater Fishing
Expo on Feb 26, 2011
• Send your Name, Phone Number & Money to:
Pete Abbott
219 Overture Way, Centreville, MD 21617
(Pete will complete the stub and mail the
receipt portion back to you)
Grand Prize Winner will receive a set of 4 Rod & Reel Combos
• Directions
• Seminar Info
• Vendor Info
www.mssaannapolis.com
NEW AND USED
BOATS AND TRALERS
COME ENJOY LOW FLEA MARKET PRICES
STOCK UP FOR THE 2011 SEASON
Four – 6’ Tsunami Trolling Rods
Four – Penn 330GT2 Reels (w/ 30lb. test high visibility suffix line)
Drawing: Saturday, February 26, 2011 @ 17th Annual MSSA Saltwater Fishing EXPO
Not necessary to be present to win a prize
ADMISSION $3.00
Make checks payable to: Annapolis Chapter MSSA
www.saltwaterfishingexpo.com
PROFESSIONAL KNIFE
SHARPENING
For more information or Table Reservations, contact
I-97
Frank Holden at 410-686-2348
ELKS LODGE 662
Rt. 665
Arris Allen Blvd
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Family-Friendly Angling Enthusiasm
Carroll County Chapter... Enthusiastically Welcoming!
I’ve marveled at the Carroll County Chapter since my first
meeting over ten years ago. What is so astonishing about this
Chapter of the MSSA?
It truly embodies the Organization’s impassioned family
credo of promoting & preserving Maryland’s fisheries. The
sincere interest & enjoyment in anything related to angling
by all it’s members and the persistent rise of ardent leaders
has resulted in continual growth of the Chapter during the
past decade.
The expanding membership has promoted popular new
activities while cherishing established traditions. From
the contribution of it’s members and the sponsorship of
community members, groups & businesses we host our
monthly meetings & yearly fishing activities.
At monthly meetings we enjoy guest speakers on a widevariety of angling issues and popular raffles for tackle & cash.
Every May & September the Chapter welcomes it’s members‘
families to the meetings to promote it’s two traditional big
fund-raising Raffles. In September, we celebrate the drawing
of our very popular Labor Day Party Raffle by hosting an
excellent Chesapeake potluck supper.
Since it’s inception, the Chapter has participated in the
Crisfield Cup. Members enjoy an extended weekend of funspirited competitive fishing at a campground on the lowereastern Bay with neighboring MSSA Chapters.
by Shay Carr
In the past two summers, the Chapter has begun hosting
a remarkably successful Annual Kid’s Tournament. This
August, family & friends brought 36 kids ranging in age
from 3 to 15 years-old to enjoy the classic angling past-time
of fishing around a pond with just a worm. The kid’s checked
in 86 fish plus a turtle & bullfrog.
Nine year-old Katie Hohman took home the competitive
prize for the Overall Winner with her early catch of a 22 1/8”
catfish. Ben Foster, also in the 9 & under age group, won the
fiercely competitive prize for the Most Fish Caught Overall
by checking in his 10th fish just prior to the Tournament’s
end.
I don’t believe I could describe the Carroll County Chapter
in just one word. I’d have to choose 2 - enthusiastically
welcoming! Why?
Ten years ago...I was a 30 year-old “Pappy’s GIRL” who
grew up on endless summers sitting around that pond next to
her grandfather with a bucket of worms we had dug up that
morning. I walked into a room of mostly, but not entirely,
all men and I have felt nothing but the most sincere, warmhearted & spirited shared passion for all things related to
fishing ever since. This group of anglers makes me feel very
at home...all the time. The best times of my past & present
collide in the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland
Saltwater Sportfisher-familes’ Association.
3rd Annual Fish for the Cure
Tournament a Huge Success!
Exceeds goal, raises over $65,000
by Frank Holden
The Essex-Middle River Chapter held
its Third Annual Kids Fishing Day
on Saturday, August 3. This annual
event was held at Wilson Point Park
on the headwaters of Middle River.
There were 45 new kids participating
this year in addition to another 25
kids who had participated in previous
events. The weather and tide were both on our side as we
got a one day break from this summer’s oppressive heat
while be treated to a nice incoming tide all morning.
After morning registration the first stop was at the
instructional casting area. After some quick casting
lessons the young anglers were given the opportunity to
have 3 casts at targets. The winners of the contest were
announced later in the day to the Boys and Girls division
winners.
The kids then received their new rod and reel all rigged
and ready to go. Many thanks go out to R.P.
Mehl tackle for his donation of 50 rod and reel combos
for this event. The combos were rigged and ready to go
with tackle donated by Groundhog Tackle, Bowley’s Bait
and Tackle, and Frank Flora Sinkers.
The next move was a short walk to the fishing pier. This
fine facility was built by Baltimore County and managed
by the Middle River Recreation Council. The young
anglers stopped first at the bait table and got bait donated
by Bluefins Tackle. After selecting the hot spots on the
pier the kids proceeded to fish under the watchful eyes
of many chapter members. Volunteers were on hand all
over the pier to assist with baiting hooks while untangling
numerous birds nest on reeds and rigs. The primary species
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Essex-Middle River Chapter
2010 Kids Fishing Day
caught that day was bluegills with
several White Perch small Rockfish,
and even a bluefish or two.
Representatives for the Maryland
Department of Natural Resources
were on hand to promote the
Governors Youth Fishing program.
This program runs in conjunction
with the Diamond Jim program and gives kids a great
opportunity to win fishing trips and prizes at qualifying
events such as this Kids event. One lucky kid from our
event was selected to go to the prize ceremony at Sandy
Point State Park on Sept. 11. Our angler went on to win
an all expense paid fishing trip for four with Capt. Tom
Hughes provided by the MSSA.
After two hours of some really great fishing the young
anglers returned to the pavilion area for a hot dog lunch
provided by The Dugout Bar and Restaurant. Sodas and
Water and snacks were supplied all day long purchased
by generous donations from Staples Eastpoint store,
Hollenshades Automotive Service, and Beacon Light
Marina.
Prizes were then awarded for the largest fish in the 10 and
under and over 10 groups for boys and girls.
The winners of the casting contest also were awarded
prizes. All prizes were gift certificates provided my local
tackle shops. The final presentation went to the winner of
the divisions.
Each kids fishing was also given a
big bag for of fishing tackle and other
goodies. Many thanks go out to The
World Fishing Network, Cove Bait
and Tackle, Tylers Tackle, Mitchells
Tackle, Capt Rons fishing supplies,
Fish Tales Tackle, and Tom Scibek
Lures for donating most of the items
given to this year’s participants.
An event of this magnitude could never be run without the
hard work of several chapter members. A special thanks go
out to co-chairman Bill Huffines and Paul Stehlik. Their
persistent hard work throughout the whole year made this
a hugely successful event. Many chapter members also
donated countless hours preparing for and working then
day of the event. Finally, without the support of all the
local businesses mentioned above this event would never
be possible. Final thanks go to Roger Zajdel and The
Commodore Hall for his 29 year support of the chapter
and its activities.
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More From Essex-Middle River…
by Frank Holden
2010 was an exciting year for the Essex-Middle River
Chapter of the MSSA. A variety of fun activities made
this year better than ever.
The chapter has once again made its goal to fight for the
rights of the recreational fisherman! Chapter members
voiced their opposition proposed increases to commercial
striped bass allocations. We’ve also been instumential in
assisting the DNR in selecting traditional fishing sites to
protect during oyster aquaculture operations. Chapter
members are active participants on all MSSA committees.
Chapter members again led the way on volunteer support
to the MSSA Main Organization. Members manned weigh
stations and captains meetings at all MSSA Tournaments.
Winter found chapter members working the booth at the
Baltimore Boat Show in addition to other sport and boat
shows. The chapter continued its tradition of hosting the
hospitality suite at the annual MSSA Convention.
Spring brought our Annual Chapter Fishing Flea Market.
We held a 2-day event this year with over 2100 customers
stocking up at over 100 vendor tables. The chapter once
again supported the MSSA Scholarship Foundation and
the Sandy Point Wish a Fish activity by supplying these
great organizations with free tables at the flea market.
Once again this year chapter members were major
participants in all MSSA Tournaments. Chapter members
made frequent appearances on the winner’s lists and we
hope to do even better this year.
On the chapter fishing front we held 8 One-Day Fishing
Contests along with our Yearly Tournament that features
yearlong competition for 12 species. Record snowfalls
slowed the start of this year’s competition but it finally got
started on a cold March Crappie/Yellow Perch contest and
continued through those windy weekends of October.
Ron Anderson won the Annual Fisherman of the Year
Award. This award is won by participating in our Yearly
and One-day Chapter fishing contests in addition to the
MSSA Tournaments. The award promises to be highly
sought again this year and there is some fierce competition
already underway.
Dave Wells was recipient of the chapter’s prestigious President’s
Award. This is given to the chapter member who performs
‘above and beyond the call’ of duty to make the chapter a success.
Dave performs a variety of tasks including working the door at
all chapter meetings. His hard work and dedication contribute
to the success of the flea market and the family fishing day.
Additionally, his most important “extra’ duty- is feeding the fish
in Martins Lagoon prior to the Kids Fishing Day. We thank
Dave once again for all his hard work.
The chapter held its Third Annual Kids Fishing day at Wilson
Point Park on Middle River. Seventy-five kids from the
community were treated to a great day of fishing while receiving
a rod and reel combo to take home with them. This was truly a
great event destined to get even bigger and better in future years.
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Dorchester County Clips
by Clint Waters
The Dorchester County MSSA chapter has been very busy the last few months
with five different events which I shall report on in this article.
First Annual Dorchester County
Kids’ Fishing Tournament
On August 14th our chapter held its 1st Kids’ Fishing
Tournament. The event was headed up by Scott Fitzhugh
and Jay Harford. I want to thank them and all the volunteers
who pulled together to put this kids’ event together, with
great success. There were 34 kids who signed up and
fished this tournament. There were around 140 fish that
were checked in. They caught Rockfish, Perch, Spot,
Croaker and Bluefish. Trophies for the largest fish went to
Gracie Flemming (Perch), Nevaeh Cannon (Spot), Evan
Adams (Bluefish), Anna Szwaja (Croaker), Sarah Ferkler
(Rockfish and the largest fish of the tournament). There
were also 2nd place winners and all the kids won prizes
and certificates. Food was also served to everyone. A
great start and this will become an annual event!
Poplar Island Trip
On September 20th a group of Dorchester County members
and families went on a guided tour of Poplar Island. This
was the 3rd or 4th planned trip our chapter has put together
to tour this man-made reconstructed island. If your
chapter hasn’t taken one of these tours, you may want to
check it out. The trip and tour are free and it is a project
that our taxes have been used for in a good way to help
the environment and the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
The island has been restored to its original size with spoils
taken from the Bay’s bottom. The same way Hart-Miller
Island was restored. James Island and Barren Island are
next on the plans to get restored. Check it out.
Bill Burton Youth Fishing Derby
On October 2nd, the 1st Bill Burton Youth Fishing Derby
was put on at the Bill Burton Fishing Pier that goes across
the Choptank River. Our chapter was asked by DNR to
help put this event together. It was short notice but it went
together and turned out very well. There were over 50
parents and kids who participated in this event. There
were over 300 fish caught and released by the kids. Every
child got a medal and a bag of goodies full of fishing
lures, shads, etc. There were rods and reels, tackle boxes
and all kinds of fishing gear given to the kids. Every child
won something. Kane Williams (9) of Columbia won
the charter trip for six aboard Captain George Prenant’s
“Stormy Petrel”. Captain George donated this trip to the
derby. Twin sisters, 11 years old, won the other two top
prizes. Kaylin Craine won a guided trip next year as part
of the Maryland Fishing Challenge. Kaythryn Craine won
the basket of fishing gear and books from Bill Burton’s
extensive collection by Bill’s family. I enjoyed this event
with the kids and looking to next year’s event. I want to
thank all the volunteers and mainly Earl Neall who helped
me cut up all the fishing bait.
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Dorchester Fishing Tournament
Dorchester Crab Feast
On October 3rd our chapter held its annual fishing
tournament and as tournaments go the weather was not
good for fishing. Wind and rain were the order of the day.
The money taken in was given back to all the winners, plus
the chapter added $60.00 on each fish, Rockfish, Blue and
Perch with two winners on each fish. The winners were as
follows:
Also on October 3rd, right after the fishing tournament, we
held our crab feast. There was a good turnout and the crabs
and side dishes that the families furnished for this event
were great. The chapter supplied the crabs and drinks.
The side dishes supplied by our chapter’s families were
again this year out of this world and I want to thank all the
families that supplied us with all that good food. Also a
big thanks to Jim Kubista and Norm Bell for putting this
event together. Every year we hold our fishing tournament
and crab feast on the same day. Our chapter has been busy
and looking forward to our Christmas Party in December.
ROCKFISH:
1 Place: Brian Smith 27 1/8"
st
2nd Place: Brian Smith 23 ½"
PERCH:
1st Place: Bobby Shenton 12 1/4"
2nd Place: Rick Marshall 11 7/8"
BLUEFISH:
1 Place: Gary Peek 16 ½"
st
See you at the meeting or on the water,
2 Place: Brian Smith 14 ¼"
nd
We will have this event again next year. Hopefully we
will have more fishermen participate in this tournament.
Susquehanna Chapter Hosts
6th Annual Huck Finn Daze
by Gary Drake
On August 28, 2010 the Susquehanna Chapter 23
held its 6th Annual Huck Finn Daze for the kids at
the Moose Pond in Gettysburg, PA.
It was a great turn out. We had 29 kids there. This
year we had many kids there that never had a
Fishing Rod in their hands before. We had a blast
helping them to cast the ole bamboo poles with the
line, bobber, and hook and also untangling many
many lines.
The kids had a great time catching Blue Gils, Bass
and Catfish. They really enjoyed the lunch prepared
for them with a menu of Hot Dogs, Chips, Pretzels,
Cookies and thanks to a donation from Frank
Smith, Watermelon. After all what is an outing
without Watermelon?
David and Karen Hughes did an excellent job of
doing our shopping for us by getting all of the food
and drinks and nightcrawlers. Each and every kid
- Clint
there received a prize. The prizes were Bobbers,
Rod and Reel Combos, Reels, Back Packs,etc,
thanks to the support of F&S Yamaha Marine
with their generous donation and Sportsmen's
Liquidators for their generous discounts.
The chef's for this event were Karen Hughes and
Gary Drake. I would to especially thank Joanne
Borders for bringing the group of kids that she did
to make this event more successful and all of the
Chapter members who helped out. We were really
excited about this year’s event and are looking
forward to making it bigger and better next year.
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MENHADEN MUDDLE #15:
Menhaden Decline Affects Growth, Health & Migration
Of Atlantic Coast Striped Bass
By The Chesapeake Bay Ecological Foundation, Inc.
October 12, 2010 - A five year study by the Chesapeake
Bay Ecological foundation (CBEF) determined that
ecological depletion (insufficient numbers to provide
adequate prey for dependent predators) of Atlantic menhaden has affected the growth, health and migration of
Atlantic coast striped bass. The CBEF, with assistance
from East Carolina University, has examined over 7,000
striped bass from Maryland’s section of the Chesapeake
Bay (upper Bay) to Oregon Inlet, North Carolina since 2004.
Diminishing striped bass numbers culminated in
threatened species status in the upper Bay in 1984 and a
fishing moratorium in 1985. In 1990 the fishery reopened
coast-wide. Within the upper Bay the 14” minimum size
was raised to 18” and a harvest cap imposed for the first
time. Within ocean waters the minimum size was set
at 28”. These actions protected unprecedented numbers
of striped bass, dramatically increasing predation on
menhaden and bay anchovy. The rapid expansion in
numbers of striped bass greater than 18” has sustained
the prey demand for all age classes of menhaden at
record high levels since the mid 1990’s.
During the early 1990’s, coincidental with burgeoning
striped bass predation on menhaden, adult menhaden
were severely overfished off New England concurrent
with intensive fishing by the purse seine reduction
fishery (large scale harvest of fish for processing into
products such as fish oil and meal) on sub-adults (ages
0-2) and adult menhaden (ages 3+) in the Virginia section
of the Chesapeake Bay (lower Bay) and in ocean areas
from New Jersey to North Carolina. The Omega Protein
Corporation currently owns and operates the only
remaining menhaden reduction fishery. This fishery, the
largest on the Atlantic coast, competes with striped bass,
fish eating birds and many marine predators for declining
numbers of age-1+ menhaden. The excessive harvest of
adult menhaden from New England waters coincided
with chronically low reproduction of menhaden and
the onset of health problems in Chesapeake Bay
striped bass. The age structure of menhaden has been
unnaturally skewed toward younger fish and only a
remnant population of fish older than age 4 exists even
though menhaden can live for more than 10 years.
Responding to mounting concern about the depletion
of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic
States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), which
is responsible for the management of striped bass and
menhaden, established (2006) an annual “Bay harvest
cap” of 109,020 metric tons on menhaden reduction
fishery landings from Virginia Bay waters. This measure
has been ineffective in reducing harvest since reduction
fishery landings in the lower Bay since 2006 have
averaged approximately 30% below the harvest cap.
Data collected by the CBEF study indicates that
malnutrition observed in upper Bay striped bass 16” to
24” is a consequence of declining populations of bottom
dwelling species and the ecological depletion of bay
anchovy and ages 0&1 menhaden. Studies of resident
striped bass greater than 16” in Chesapeake Bay waters
(year-round) and migratory striped bass greater than 28”
in mid-Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay waters (late fall
through spring) determined that menhaden constitute
over 75% of their diet (by weight). Striped bass are the
primary predator on menhaden from late fall through
early spring.
Chesapeake Bay tidal waters provide the principal
spawning and nursery areas for Atlantic coast striped
bass. Historically, the Chesapeake Bay provided an ideal
ecosystem for reproduction, survival and growth for high
numbers of healthy striped bass. Natural productivity
within the Chesapeake Bay has deteriorated over the past
two decades due to severe declines in oysters, clams,
crabs and populations of small forage fish – primarily
bay anchovy and age-0 Atlantic menhaden.
Most striped bass greater than 12” aggregate in the
main stem of Maryland’s mid-Bay region from late
spring through early fall. As a result of menhaden size
distribution in the upper Bay during this time period,
large numbers of menhaden over 10” are available as
prey for striped bass greater than 24”: Most menhaden
less than 10” inhabit lower salinity regions of the Bay
and tributaries and are unavailable to 16” to 24” striped
bass inhabiting the Bay’s main stem. Consequently, in
the main stem of the upper Bay from spring through early
fall, striped bass over 24”, which can ingest menhaden
over 10”, have more body fat than striped bass 16” to
24” which must select smaller, less available menhaden.
These findings are substantiated by relative body fat
levels which averaged approximately three times
higher in striped bass greater than 24”. From spring
through fall, millions of age 1 menhaden (less than 10”)
are caught annually in the lower Bay and nearby coastal
waters by the menhaden purse seine reduction fishery.
The weight of striped bass approximately 14” to 18”
caught in the Choptank River varies with annual
abundance of age-0 menhaden: During years of low
abundance of age-0 menhaden the average weight of
striped bass caught during the fall can be less than
70% of their historical weight – a level symptomatic
of starvation. Within the Chesapeake Bay, striped bass
length-at-age and weight-at-length have decreased, a
significant percentage of striped bass have mycobacterial
infections and striped bass natural mortality rates have
risen.
The study revealed that large numbers of striped
bass greater than 28” that historically migrated from
summer habitat in New England waters during the fall
to feeding grounds in coastal ocean waters off Virginia
and North Carolina now arrive in the upper Bay from
fall through winter and remain through the spring
spawning season – a previously undocumented event.
This unprecedented shift in established feeding patterns
by migratory striped bass indicates that menhaden are
ecologically depleted on their coastal feeding grounds.
Consequently, migratory striped bass greater than
28” (80% females) are now competing with resident
upper Bay striped bass for over-wintering sub-adult
menhaden. Body fat accumulated by adult striped
bass is used for gonadal development as post-spawning
fat indices are near zero for both male and female
striped bass. Sub-adult menhaden are also crucial for
rebuilding body fat of resident striped bass 16” to 24”
during spring through early summer. This body fat
helps striped bass inhabiting the main stem of the upper
Bay to maintain their health during summer through
early fall when menhaden consumption by striped bass
approximately 16” to 24” is greatly reduced and bottom
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MENHADEN MUDDLE #15
dwelling prey represent most of their diet. Large numbers of
striped bass in this size range suffer from malnutrition during
summer through early fall.
CBEF studies of striped bass food habits determined that
increasing the supply of menhaden less than 10” through
harvest restrictions could mitigate nutritional stress on 16”
to 24” striped bass. Also, closure of the Exclusive Economic
Zone (three to 200 miles off the Atlantic coast) to menhaden
harvest could improve spawning stock survival and increase
prey availability in coastal waters for migratory striped bass.
Optimistically, ASMFC decisions that address menhaden
overfishing will eventually resolve the fundamental problem ecological depletion of Atlantic menhaden.
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Stevenson University Students Pay Respect,
Help Save the Bay with Reefballs! by Bill Huppert
What do you get when you mix 300 pounds of
cement, two tons of Sakrete, add 600 gallons of
water and have 300 plus freshmen from Stevenson
University, mostly young women, use shovels
and hoes to mix a huge volume of wet concrete?
Thirty low pro reef balls.
This event took place on October 15 on the
campus of Stevenson University located in
Baltimore County. Senior Chris Edler, who
earned his BSA scout Eagle Badge by building
reef balls, organized the event with much support
from Dean Susan Gorman and other faculty
members and students.
In the spring of 2010 Dr. Susan Slattery,
chairmen of the math department, was killed
in a tragic automobile accident in Ohio.
Since Dr. Slatttery was involved in numerous
environmental activities Dean Gorman felt it
would be appropriate to don an environmental
project in her memory. She was aware that Chris
Edler worked with an environmental club and
the group built a reef ball in his junior year and
had it placed on the Memorial Stadium Fishing
Reef and Oyster Sanctuary.
After a number of meetings a decision was
made to build 30 reef balls in one day and deploy
them on the Memorial Stadium Reef in May
2011 in honor of Dr. Slattery. Furthermore, this
would become an annual event each fall involving
the freshmen class to continue to provide marine
habitat that would be beneficial to the Chesapeake
Bay. Currently there are over 1100 reef balls - all
constructed by volunteers, on this site located a few
miles south of Poole’s Island. Mussels, which are
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cooking with jesse
Tasty Local Recipes from Jesse Maffuid
To Market, To Market, To Buy Some Fresh Fish
When I lived in the Boston area many moons ago, fresh swordfish was abundant, affordable and so popular it
was available in even the smaller stores. I would have the steaks cut about three inches thick from a large hunk
of swordfish. Then I’d get my charcoal grill red hot, brush the fish on one side with a dressing of vegetable oil,
a little garlic and lots of salt and pepper and drop it oiled side down on the grill. Brush the topside well, cook
quickly till charred, flip it over and repeat. Remove from grill and let sit for a while on a serving plate and…….
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Swordfish Kebabs - Serves 4 -6
Clip & Keep Recipes
1. Cut the swordfish steaks into 2 inch pieces
You Will Need:
2. Mix the olive oil, herbs, lemon juice and rind
together and set aside.
3. Thread the swordfish, tomato slices and lemon
slices on skewers, alternating the ingredients to
hold well on the skewer.
4. Fold over the lemon slices and push the skewer
through both sides up near the rind. Go
through the outside edge of the tomato slice
and completely through the entire slice and out
through the opposite edge.
• (2 ¼ lbs. swordfish (doesn’t fall apart
when cooking)
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tsp. chopped (less if dried) oregano
• 1 tsp. chopped (less if dried) marjoram
• Juice and rind of ½ lemon
• 4 tomatoes cut in thick slices
• 2 lemons cut in thin slices
• Salt & Pepper
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5. Brush the skewers with the oil and lemon juice mixture and cook over a grill or under a preheated
broiler. Baste with the lemon and oil.
6. Rice and a green salad go well here. Tuna also is good in this recipe. Good Luck!
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Budd Heim
This past year 2010, has been a busy and productive one
for the Atlantic Coast Chapter. We had our first major
fund raiser at Ocean City’s “Springfest” which put our
treasury in a position to fund a number of new programs.
Those programs include financial support for the Ocean
Pines Anglers Teach a Kid to Fish and the Annual Fishing
Contest and purchasing new rods and reels and assorted
tackle and bait for the Believe in Tomorrow’s boating and
fishing program in which children with life threatening
illnesses along with their families participate in throughout
the summer months. Our members helped volunteer their
boats and skills for thirty-five trips this year with this
organization. Treasurer Diana Jolly runs an after school
program at Berlin Intermediate School teaching fishing and
related skills. And members Captain Monty Hawkins and
Captain Frank Watkins volunteered their boats and time to
take these kids on two different fishing adventures at the
conclusion of their course. Our members also participated
in a fishing program at Worcester Prep organized by
member Walt Boge. In cooperation with the Lions’ Club,
our chapter hosted “Wounded Warriors” for a day on the
waters around Ocean City. The event was recorded and
viewed on the Military Channel by millions.
Our Angler of the Year program run by John McFalls
enjoyed another successful year. In the ocean category a
battle between Mike Ennis and Frank Watkins was settled
in late November with Mike Ennis catching the largest fish
in four categories to include blue fin tuna, yellow fin tuna,
dolphin and striped bass. In the bay category, there was a
four way tie as follows, Bob Grady- tog, Greg Donahueflounder, Al Kindley-bluefish and Budd Heim- striped bass
Our holiday feast at The Ocean City Lion’s Club was
attended by seventy members and guests. The scrumptious
meal was provided by DeNovo’s Trattoria and the local
Lion’s Club did an outstanding job directing the entire
affair.
On the very important mission of our chapter, protecting the
rights of recreational fishermen and being good stewards
of the environment, we served the fishing community well.
Our membership was represented at all scoping meetings
on the flounder regulations for 2010 resulting in a positive
continued on next page
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Atlantic Coast Chapter
Wraps up a Busy 2010
HOW IMPORTANT ARE
YELLOW PERCH?
Good question, so let’s
consider what we are doing
to preserve the “fish of the
people”. Four years ago,
the chances of catching a
dinner of yellow perch was
nonexistent. Today, the odds
are in our favor.
Why? Netting has been
limited,
and
recreational
fishermen can have a chance
to catch some fish. When we
consider that one individual
was responsible for netting twenty-two tons of
yellow perch at one time, illegally, of course, no small
wonder that the recreational catch was infinitesimal.
In the Northern Bay neck of the woods, we take
yellow perch seriously, and, in fact, last the CCA
sponsored a Yellow Perch Tournament with 180
participants. This year the Tournament will be held
on Saturday, March 5.
Last weekend saw the completion of Captain Mike
Benjamin’s yellow perch boat, decked out with a
five-foot yellow perch on each side, with Christmas
lights spelling out “Yellow Perch Tournament March
5”. Mike’s boat was part of the annual North East
parade, which was a huge success.
Captain Mike doesn’t care who gets credit for the
bringing back of yellow perch, but I can tell you that
he has had a large hand in its success. CCA has
been behind him, and this year, so will Northern Bay
MSSA. Our acquisition of the Jackson House in NE
Town Park will help give a base of operations for the
success of the tournament. Our members will help
make it happen!
We are inviting the rest of the MSSA to help make
yellow perch a fisherman’s success.
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continued from page 33
outcome. Our input at all scoping meeting on the 2011
saltwater license was in line with the final document. We
aggressively pursued increased penalties for commercial
fishing violations and made it clear that we feel the same
about recreational violations. Our chapter opposed a
proposed increase in the commercial allocation of striped
bass and that battle was won. Several of our members
lobbied Senator Mikulski and Representative Kratovil on
the sea bass issue and on the proposed legislation Rebuilding
Americas Fisheries Act. We had a large contingent from
ACC attend the March in Washington D.C. to promote
SB 1255 The sea bass issue was resolved for 2010 but
the battle lines are being drawn for 2011. We were not at
all successful with the Fisheries Act but it is still active in
Congress. The on going battle to rid the world of MRFFS,
the statistical buffoonery of fish assessment numbers,
seems like it will never end. Vice president, Buddy Seigel
has been instrumental in finding flaws in this infamous
method of determining creel and season numbers. In the
meantime, our other vice president, Frank Watkins was
nominated and selected to be a member on the Atlantic
Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) which
is to be used to help direct MRIP/MRFSS. Members
Bob Abele, Dick Nieman, and Monty Hawkins are an
integral part of The Coastal Fishing Advisory Committee
which allows us direct contact with MD DNR and their
management of fishing policy. And most importantly we
have 35-40 dedicated members who regularly attend our
meetings giving us direction and support in the never
ending quest to protect the rights of recreational fishermen
As of now our chapter membership stands at two-hundred
thirty-five.
Finally and with the dogged determination of member
Monty Hawkins in all these fishing issues it boils down to
reef building. Our club supports his monumental efforts to
redirect the NMFS and NOAA toward a realization of the
importance of reef building and reef preservation. Our club
strongly supports the Reef Foundation and their efforts in
Ocean City.
And one last comment, our club has renewed energy under
the guidance of Executive Director Dave Smith and we
appreciate his strong leadership.
Frederick Chapter Continues 11-Year
Tradition with Trip to Harker’s Island
The Frederick Chapter has been making this trek to North
Carolina for 11 years now. What brings us back must be the
southern hospitality, close fishing grounds and the need for
only 5 rods and no planer boards. I think the different fishing
is a great getaway for young and old alike as we usually draw
50-60 people and around 15 boats. Calico Jacks provides us
with a clean and neat motel, ramp and slips. Combine that
with the live bait Johnny and his son catch, for those that
don’t want to catch their own, make it an ideal location. Our
President Ed Susa
graciously
brought
our chapter trailer,
complete with a huge
grill and fryers, so you
never need to leave
the motel.
We did have many local businesses that take care of us
when we come. The first is the Fish Hook Grill. It’s right
down the street from the motel and fries up the best seafood
around. Miss Faye and her crew have homemade desserts
and no one leaves hungry. It’s a no frill fishermen place with
reasonable prices and great eats. They provide a free dinner
for 4 that we raffle at our captains meeting. The other place
that welcomed our business this year was the Harker’s Island
Tackle & Trading Post. Ronnie and Karen provided us with
platters for Sunday afternoon and a gift certificate for our
raffles later that night. These are just a few of the great people
welcoming us for our long stay.
The week starts off on Sunday night with a genuine North
Carolina pig picking done by White Swan Catering. Add to
that a few vendors, Ricky Balance the owner of Cape Lookout Lures and Skippers Pride, along with our Captain’s meeting and the weeklong tournament trash talking starts. Our
Day 1 brings out most of the
fleet and many fish were weighed.
At the end of the day Tony Tolbard
hangs a 28.9lb king mackerel to
take the daily and set himself up in
good position for the weekly and
the big fish Calcutta.
Day 2 brings out most of the
group again and Jerry Leuters is
high hook with a 22.6 lb king.
Many more are weighed and the
word is out that the kings are here.
It took a club from MD to get it
going.
Day 3 and some boats declare
a lay day (one is required for the
week) and Tom Musser comes in
with a 21.3 lb fish that ensures him
a daily, worth $117. Wednesday
night we hosted the second pig
picking, since the guys can never
seem to get enough. A local Willie
Nelson singer asked if he could
set up and entertained us along
with some locals that heard he was
doing a show. Go figure we come to North Carolina and
everyone comes out. He did a great job. Not to be outdone,
Randy Cullinan, a local resident, brought out his giant TV
and jigging videos which we set up under our easy up. There
for over an hour everyone watched asked questions as he
provided great information and displayed his own setup’s for
us. We still managed to give away almost $400 in prizes and
50/50 this night as well.
Day 4 and it’s coming down to
the wire. A few boats try the east
side but the water is dirty and no
fish are caught there. The great thing
about this fishery is everything
is close so they run back and fish
the rock jetty area with some other
boats. This area is only 1 mile from
Brayden Inlet and will be where all
of the larger fish are coming from.
Tyler Watson’s crew picks up a 32.7
TIDELINES
Tournament shirts are a big hit, thanks to chapter member
Tim Helman. We raffle off some great prizes and get ready
for fishing the next day. Reports have us worried as the locals
indicate the fish have not really shown up yet. Little did they
know it was all about to change.
lb slob of a king. He
wins the daily and
surpasses Tony’s mark
from Monday to
take over the lead in
the Calcutta. More
fish are weighed and
a couple of boats
hooked into some
large hammerhead sharks, which were released. Friday is the
last day of fishing and John Travers is in first and Tony is in
second, but both have lay days. They will have to wait to see
what the other boats do.
Day 5 and the leaderboard changes. John manages to hold
onto first place in the weekly with 4 fish at 91.6 lbs. Amazingly
John did not win a daily all week. Tyler Watson goes to
second with 88.2 lbs and hangs onto the Calcutta as well as
taking one daily. Charlie Appleby takes the Friday daily and
takes 3rd overall. Tony was bumped from 2nd to 4th all in a
day of fishing. Charlie
was the only boat to
hang all 4 fish over
20lbs, but he did have
any monsters, just sol
id fish. I would also
mention he did this
with a crew of himself
and his wife Maureen.
Another interesting fact was it was blowing all week
except Friday. Cape Lookout Shoals allows us to easily fish in
a north to northeast wind with no issues. We were not able
to get offshore for wahoo or dolphin but everyone still had
a great time. This is a small boaters dream, a couple of our
boats were only 20-21 feet and the chapter looks out for each
other even though it’s a tournament. In the past we have
had many 1st timers win the Calcutta or the tournament.
In all with the daily, weekly, Calcutta and the raffle prizes
and 50/50 the chapter gave away over $3,500 this week.
So not only was it a great trip
you also had many chances to
win something back. Ask Dick
Johnson who won $120 cash
in the lucky loser drawn at the
meeting after the tournament.
TIDELINES
Wounded Warriors Weekend
APRIL 16–18
By far our biggest event which is sponsored in conjunction
with the American Legion Post 278 on Kent Island is Wounded
Warriors Weekend. In addition to the many breakfasts and
dinners, five Wounded Warriors fished opening day of
Rockfish Season with members Captain Pat Pope of the “Doin
Time On the Line,” Captain Bill Woodside of the “Doll-Fin,”
Captain Tom Dorvack of the “La Sirena” and Captain Pat and
Tracy Doordan of “ Rigged and Ready”. What a weekend!!
Kent Island Fisherman Tournament & Picnic
JUNE 26
Mike Mitchell, Tournament and Picnic Coordinator, did a
great job in conducting the annual tournament and picnic for
club members. After the typical picnic feast, the winners of the
tournament Matt Reeder, Austin Shelby and Ray McMaster
accepted their awards.
Romancoke Kids Fishing Derby
AUGUST 14
Mike Mitchell and Dave Grapes pulled off a great
Romancoke Kids Fishing Derby. Over 70 kids participated and
were rewarded with catching over 500 fish (granted most were
Spot) and lots of trophies, prizes and lunch. A great day for the
kids of Kent Island.
Fish Fry And Holiday Party
Leaps and Bounds in
2010 for Kent Island
Fishermen
by Ron Wauters
As year’s go, 2010 has been both a busy
and rewarding year for members of the
K I Fisherman. The club has grown leaps
and bounds. During 2009, about 20 to 25
members would attend meetings but in 2010
that has grown to 35 to 40 members. What
a jump-almost double. Thanks have to go
out to our President Bert Olmstead and all
the officers who take their responsibilities
seriously. This leads to great events and lots
of fun. The following is a brief recap of 2010:
Speakers
Thanks to John Wade, Speaker
Coordinator, who invites speakers to
discuss their area of expertise and answer
any questions members may have. Lenny
Rudow, Shawn Kimbro, Captain Tom
Hughes, Erik Zlokovitz, Captain Wayne
Morgan and Tom Filips were among those
joining us. Many more local merchants also
took the time to come to meetings.
DECEMBER 1
Once again Dave Stith, Events Coordinator, and his many
helpers put together an evening were almost 100 members and
guests got to enjoy a fabulous buffet of oysters, rockfish, tuna,
dolphin ,turkey, ham & numerous appetizers, side dishes and
desserts. Thanks to Dave & all members for preparing their
favorite dish to share with fellow club members and guests.
This is always a night when nobody ever goes home hungry.
Besides those officers mentioned above, the following
officers have continued to do an outstanding job. Jim
Goddard, VP, assists Bert Olmstead, President, on many of the
club activities. Vince DePasquale, Tresurer, and his wife Tracy
coordinate all the finances. Ron Wauters, secretary, writes
a newsletter for each meeting and submits articles to the
Tidelines to assure the club receives the recognition it deserves
and Vince Barbee, New Memberships, follows up with all new
members to make sure they know what the club is all about
and officially registers them as club members. Thanks go out
to all officers and members for a GREAT 2010.
A crowd gathers for this year's Fish Fry and Holiday Party.
Fish Fry Chefs (left to right): Sonny Tyler, Jim Scaggs,
Dave Stith, Tracy DePasquale, Vince DePasquale, Jim Goddard, and Ron Wauters.
Mason Shelby, Charter Coordinator, does a great job
arranging and coordinating all club charter trips. This year
club members and guests fished off the coast of Virginia
for Winter Rockfish on numerous days in January. June
saw members at the Gootees Marina to fish the lower
Chesapeake and aboard the “Net Profits” out of Queen
Anne’s Marina to fish local waters.
Raffles
Tom Holste, Fundraiser Coordinator, has for many
years coordinated the club’s main source of income since
no dues are charged to join the K I Fisherman. The raffle
for a Charter Trip for eight or a weekend at the Cambridge
Hyatt Resort resulted in over $2400 into the club’s kitty. Our
raffle winners were Frank Gilbert and Dan Humbertson.
Frank was on hand at the June meeting and he selected
the option of going to the Cambridge Hyatt for a weekend.
Thanks Tom for another highly successful raffle.
Bo Otto, a long time member of the club and our unofficial historian, donated his time and craftsmanship this
Summer to build a
boat shaped bookcase. The bookcase
was won by Kim
Hawkins at the December 1st drawing
and over $800 collected. Thanks to
Bo for all his hard From left to right: Bo Otto, bookcase builder; Kim
work.
Hawkins and grandson, Landon; Bert Olmstead, President.
Donations
Club members have agreed to donate $1000 over the
course of the year to sponsor local events or help those
in need. This year saw donations going to: Romancoke
Kids Fishing Derby, Kent Island Food Bank and Hospice
of Queen Anne’s County. It is always rewarding for club
members to help local events and charities.
TIDELINES
Charters
UPCOMING EVENT:
1 ST ANNUAL KENT ISLAND
FISHERMAN FLEA MARKET
JANUARY 29 & 30, 2011
Dave Stith is coordinating the first annual
Kent Island Fishermen Flea Market to be
held at the Kent Island American Legion on
Saturday, January 29th from 8am to 4 pm and
Sunday, January 30th from 8am to 3 pm. The
event will be held at:
Kent Island American Legion Post #278
800 Romancoke Road
Stevensville, Md 21666
1.5 miles south of RT 50 on Romancoke Rd. / RT 8
There will be plenty of parking available
and food and beverages will be served
throughout the day. Come to get the bargains
on fishing rods, reels, lures and accessories.
Fishing charters, marine electronics, clothing,
publications and much more to mention.
TIDELINES
Southern Maryland's 2010 Wrap-Up
by Tom Kemp
Fall marked the end of a very successful series of summer activities by the Southern Maryland Chapter. This year the chapter
expanded its activities for youth of the region. These activities included the sponsoring of two-week long fishing camps
through the Greenwell Foundation, fishing for the campers of
camp Greenwell, “Hooked On Fishing” with St. Mary’s County
Recreation and Parks. In addition the chapter provide over one
hundred rod and reel combinations to the children in these activities and at selected other events.
The final chapter event of 2010
will be the annual Holiday Party.
This event includes dinner, liquid
refreshment, entertainment, and
door prizes. It is being held on
December 12th at Lenny’s in
California, MD it is attended
many chapter members and
guests.
In the early fall the chapter held the annual picnic for members
and guests. The chapter provided steamed crabs and standard
picnic fare, and the members and guests contributed a great
many additional food options.
The chapter has also begun
planning for the 2011 Solomons
Fishing Fair. It will be held on
the weekend of March 26-27. We
expect a wide variety of vendors
offering all your fishing needs for
the 2011 fishing season. Mark
your calendars for this event that
allows the chapter to continue
its wide variety of programs
throughout the year.
Through the fall the chapter is involved a number activities. The
cooler weather has improved the fishing as members chase the
remaining bluefish and begin transitioning to the larger rockfish
of the fall fishery. In support of the total MSSA organization
chapter members help with the Captain’s meeting and managing
the Solomons check-in station at the Calvert Marina for the
fall tournament. The chapter has also been supportivet of the
Department of Natural Resources MARI project. Chapter
members have participated in DNR survey fishing trips to study
the fish that inhabit the artificial reefs. These trips allow DNR
to determine the species and sizes of fish on the reefs and then
compare to fish found on natural bottom in the same area.
Remember chapter meetings are on the third Thursday of each
month January through November. Activities begin at 6:00pm
with the general meeting starting at 7:00pm. Hope to see you at
your chapter meetings!
TIDELINES
A Closer Look at the Southern Maryland Chapter...
by Tom Kemp
The Southern Maryland Chapter represents the anglers
of the counties of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s. However
the chapter has members all over the state and a number of
other states. Chapter membership averages 650 anglers with
an active group of approximately one hundred. The chapter
is involved in a number of activities throughout the year,
which we think makes the chapter special. During the year
we participate in a number of social, fishing, youth activities.
The chapter puts the vast majority of its time and financial
resources into developing the next generation of anglers and
stewards of the Chesapeake Bay.
to 200 children use the fishing pier at Point Lookout State
Park, with the chapter providing all equipment and supplies.
In addition, up to 50 children are given a rod and reel
combination to take home.
MSSA Scholarship Foundation – Chapter financial
support, helps provide scholarships the graduating high
school seniors planning to major in marine studies. These
selected seniors may reapply each year through graduation
from college.
In addition to supporting youth through the above
activities, we are involved in a number of other activities.
Kid’s Casting Activity - Bay Country Boat Show is
sponsored by the Hollywood Optimist Club at the Hollywood
Fire House. Children are provided with door prizes and
entered into a rod and reel giveaway, while learning to cast
with chapter members.
Greenwell Foundation Summer Camps (for mainstream
and special needs children). - The chapter members provide
their boats and take the children fishing on the Patuxent River.
The chapter provides all fishing equipment and supplies.
Each child is given its own rod and reel to encourage future
fishing.
“Hooked On Fishing” - The chapter provides a fishing
experience for all children attending the St. Mary’s County
Department of Recreation and Parks Summer Camps. Up
Greenwell Foundation Fishing Summer Camps - The
chapter has donated to the Greenwell Foundation all rods,
reels and supplies to allow the Foundation to offer two Fishing
Summer Camps at Greenwell State Park. The chapter and
members are completely sponsoring these camps. As part of
this camp, members also provide a day of boat fishing on the
Patuxent River.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources:
Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative – Chapter donations
provide financial support. Locally this program has created
two reefs made from the old Wilson Bridge in both Calvert
and St. Mary’s counties. Their creation has provided fish and
oyster habitat.
Survey Fishing Trips – For the past three years chapter
members have participated in fishing the new artificial reefs
as well as natural structure. The purpose is to compare the
various species, for quantity and quality, on these different
types of structure.
During the year the chapter has activities that are inclusive
to spouses and family members. One chapter meeting per
year is considered “Ladies’ Night.” This meeting has a special
speaker for the ladies, as well as special door prizes. We also
have an annual chapter picnic and holiday party.
Finally are the monthly chapter meetings. These meetings
are devoted to fishing. Where to go, what’s biting, what bait
to use, and how to rig your rod. You can always find a fishing
buddy at the meeting who is willing to teach you or one that
wants to learn.
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TIDELINES
A Time For Change:
MSSA Scholarship Foundation
Welcomes New President
On October 27, 2010 the Board members of the MSSA
Scholarship Foundation voted unanimously to approve
Peter Abbott as president of the Foundation effective
January 1, 2011. Peter and the Annapolis Chapter have
been major supporters of the Foundation for a number
of years. It is expected that Peter will use his many years
of business experience to create an endowment plan for
the Foundation to improve its financial possibilities.
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Available!
After 18 years at the helm, I felt it was time to take a
break but I will still remain as a member of the Board.
I will always believe that efforts to help students who
care about clean water, clean air and the health of the
Chesapeake Bay must be a major goal of the MSSA.
Many thanks must go to the volunteer Board members,
past and present, who served. Thanks also to the many
individuals who donated time and money and the
Chapters for their financial support. Over $180,000
was distributed to students who were highly qualified.
My reward was a tremendous amount of personal
satisfaction.
Last, but not least, I want to thank Marylea Byrd and
Jerry Gaff who induced Peter to head the team.
Sincerely,
Bill Hupert
a retired educator
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