End of the pogie wars? - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
www.RISAA.org
401-826-2121
MARCH, 2011
Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers
Announcing the 14th Annual
TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY
M
ark your calendar. Saturday, June 18, and don't
let anything keep you from signing up
to take part in this annual event.
Last year, we had 84 MEMBER
BOATS and 200 VOLUNTEERS!
Over 200 KIDS were treated to
a morning on the Bay and great a
cookout.
Now we need YOU to sign
up so we can make the 2011
Take-A-Kid Fishing Day
even bigger and better!
SIGN UP TODAY!
(See page 14)
RISAA joins
Menhaden Coalition
T
he RISAA Board of Directors have
unanimously voted to align with The
MenhadenCoalition.
The Menhaden Coalition, formed in
2010, recognizes the critical role of
menhaden in the ecosystems of the
Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Accordingly, it seeks
responsible management of the fishery so that menhaden are
present in sufficient quantity to fulfill their ecological role as
forage for fish, bird, and mammal predators.
Although much of the work of the Menhaden Coalition is
done in the Chesapeake Bay region (over 50% of landings come
from this area), we realize the importance of networking with all
organizations in stopping the industrial decimation of this
important forage fish.
End of the pogie wars?
Advisory Panel supports Providence River closure
A
s reported in the February issue of the RISAA Newsletter
an interesting proposal was submitted during the November
RIMFC Menhaden Advisory Panel (AP) meeting “to close
commercial purse seining for adult menhaden for a limited area
and a limited time period while removing restrictions on “all other
areas”. More specifically, closing the area of Narragansett Bay
to pogey boats north of a line from Warwick Light House to
Rumstick Point from May 15 to July 15” (the Providence River).
Greenwich Bay would also be closed.
The proposal
offered by The
Federated Rhode
Island Sportsmen’s
Club, Inc. (and
supported by the
RISAA Board) was to close the Providence River to commercial
purse seining, but it would remain open to recreational fishing
and commercial cast net fishing. The reference to "all other areas"
would open areas that were closed to the commercial harvest of
menhaden several years ago. That includes most Bay estuaries
including Newport Harbor, Wickford Harbor and the Hope Island
management area. (to page 35)
R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011
Meet new RIDEM Director, Janet Coit
March 7 • 6:00 PM
RI Marine Fisheries Council
Corless Auditorium, URI Bay Campus
March 8 • 6:30 PM
Fly Fishing Committee Meeting
at River & Riptide Anglers, Coventry
March 11-13
New England Saltwater Fishing Show
Rhode Island Convention Center
March 22 • 6:30 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
March 22 • 6:30 PM
Charities Committee Meeting
March 28 • 7:00 PM
RISAA Monthly Seminar
April 2 • 8:00 AM
Kayak Committee Event
fishing at Warden Pond
April 16
Annual Spring Shore Clean-Up
April 19 • 6:30 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
April 19 • 6:0 PM
RIDEM Public Hearing
April 25 • 7:00 PM
RISAA April seminar
May 2 • 6:00 PM
RI Marine Fisheries Council
When it was announced that
incoming Governor Chafee had
named Janet Coit as the new
Director of Rhode Island DEM I
was immediately disappointed
because we had a good working
relationship with the then current
director Mike Sullivan.
Who was this person? Would she be
favorable to sport fishing? The Bay?
Public access?
As we all soon found out, the answer
was yes to these questions. An
environmental lawyer, she has worked for
the Nature Conservancy, the Dept. of
Interior, and the U.S. Justice Department.
So, we needed to meet with her, but
decided it would be best to wait until she
was settled in and avoid the sure crush of
groups that would rush to get "face time".
When I called at the beginning of
February to make an appointment, her
secretary told me that she was inundated
with such requests, and they needed to
know what we wanted to talk about. I told
her it was only to meet the new Director
and let her know who RISAA was. Turns
out, that was refreshing news since many
groups were asking to get in with axes to
grind and complaints to file.
We were given an appointment for midFebruary, and Rich Hittinger, our 1st VP,
and I would be attending. We figured to
get maybe 15 minutes so we carefully
planned out a list of things we wanted to
say, and listed them in order of importance,
not expecting to get through the whole list.
We arrived to find that the meeting
would also be attended by Larry
Mouradjian, Associate Director, and Bob
Ballou, Chief of Fish & Wildlife.
From the first minute of our meeting,
Rich and I found Director Coit to be
friendly, personable and
interested in all we had so say.
Each time we touched on a
subject from our list, she asked
questions, wrote notes on a pad
and expressed interest in DEM's
association with RISAA.
The meeting lasted for two hours!
Here's the list of things we talked
about, all in depth:
• What is RISAA - who we are and what
we do
• Take-A-Kid Fishing Day
• New England Saltwater Fishing Show
• The value of recreational fishing to
RI economy
• The R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation
• Need for better fisheries data
• Species important to recreational
fishing
• Menhaden
• Need for increased penalties for
poachers, especially of striped bass
• Public access issues
• Fishing piers, shore access, renewal
of Adopt-A-Ramp, Adopt-An-Access
• Artificial reefs and the need to get
the state's reef plan completed (she was
especially interested in this subject)
• Wind turbines- preserve fishing
access
Ed Cook Charters
Fly and Light Tackle Fishing
Member
SEATOW.COM
1-800-4SEATOW
Capt. Kevin Scott (401) 294-2360
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on Narragansett Bay - South Shore
Cell: 401-524-5294
Net: edcookcharters.com
One of the most popular species that live in Rhode Island waters is fluke (summer flounder). Here are some
tips to help you improve your catch.
Locations
The Rhode Island coastal and Block Island shorelines are
very productive for fluke at certain times of the year. Since
fluke spend winters on the continental shelf, the first productive
area during the month of May is typically in the 45 to75 foot
depths near Block Island’s south coast.
Unfortunately, during the early part of the season the spiny
dogfish are abundant as well around Block Island. Anglers may
have to move a few times to get away from the concentrations
of dogfish during this time of
the year.
Fluke continue to migrate
towards the Rhode Island
coastline from Newport to
Watch Hill, including
Narragansett Bay in May
before heading back out to
offshore waters in late
September and October.
Other productive fluke
Rick Sustello with a fat fluke
fishing
areas include the center
he landed in 2010.
wall in Point Judith,
Misquamicut Beach and the
edge of the channels at the Jamestown and Newport Bridges.
The typical productive depths range from 35-60 feet in these
areas.
The 2010 fluke season was very productive near Clayhead,
Block Island for a few weeks in the 35- 65 foot depths. Block
Island’s Old Harbor channel and shoreline south of Old Harbor
is a very productive spot as well. Block Island’s North Rip is
another productive area for fluke. The key here is getting the
proper drift pattern and or speed of drift. Fluke can found in
depths up to 100 feet in this rip.
Another key component to productive fluke fishing in the
Rhode Island shoreline is knowing where the commercial fluke
draggers have been fishing as well. It is common to have great
fishing in an area one day only to find out it is extremely difficult
the next because that area
has
been
fished
commercially. It may take a
couple days for fluke to
move back into those areas.
Tidal Flow
To effectively catch
fluke there must be tidal flow
and a good drift pattern of
your vessel. If the wind and
tide are opposing each other
A sea anchor can help control
the drift
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or the wind is moving the vessel too fast, fishing will be
unproductive.
Some fluke sharpies utilize a sea anchor to control the drift
for an optimum drift pattern. If the drift is too slow, you can
cast and retrieve your fluke rigs or slow troll, bumping the engine
in and out of gear to get some forward motion. Fluking can be
productive anytime during daylight hours.
Bait
The fluke’s diet consists of numerous baits. The most
common is squid. They will
also eat small fish, sand eels,
shrimp and crustaceans.
Live bait such as
mummies, small mackerels
and snapper blues hooked to
a fluke rig or jig is very
productive for these
predators. Cut bait such as
squid strips, fluke belly,
bluefish and skate work as
well. Fluke rigs tipped with
spearing is another good
option as well.
Ann Castelli landed this flat
fluke off the RI south shore
Fishing Tackle
The fishing rod and reel last summer
utilized for fluke is
considered light tackle. Conventional rods are preferred. The
rod length should be 7.0 to 7.5 feet in length with a medium to
fast tip. The rod should be rated for lines of 15-25 lb. test. When
choosing a rod, keep in mind that you will be utilizing weight
of 3 to10 ounces depending on the current and depth with the
average weight being 4-6 ounces.
The reels utilized are bait casting reels or small level winds
that hold up to 20-25 lb. test. Some anglers prefer braided line
for sensitivity. If utilizing braided line, I recommend several
feet of monofilament top shot to create some stretch in the line.
The hook sets on fluke can be accomplished with a solid quick
lift of the rod tip. Keep in mind that the style of hook also
determines the hook set required.
Personally, I use two fishing line options.
The first is 20 lb. test monofilament and the
other is Power Pro Spectra braided line with
15-20 feet of 20 lb. monofilament as a top
shot. The braided line with mono top shot
provides added sensitivity with a little line
stretch and line abrasion resistance.
(to page 34)
Free Charter Trips Drawings Start in March
82 Members will win charter trips this year!
I
t’s that time of year again! The Charter Trips Committee
How do you get a chance at a trip?
Come
to
our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter Trip
has been at work lining up FREE Charter Trips for
Table
at
the
back
of the room. We will give you a form with that
RISAA members, including three new trips this season.
This year’s Charter Trip Program will start at the March 28
meeting and will include two fly fishing trips to Charlestown/
Ninigret Pond for the Cinder
Worm hatch in May.
There will be trip drawings
every month from March to
August. They will include trips
for fluke, striped bass, blues,
false albacore, bonito, shark,
sea bass and tautog.
Thanks to the continued
support from our member
Charter Captains, we are
planning trips to fish at Block
Island, Narragansett Bay, The
Cape, RI South Shore, and
Long Island Sound. There will
also be a “Lady’s Only Trip”
again this year on the Razin’ Kane out of Wickford, RI.
Some of the trips scheduled this year are as follows: On the
Rocks Charters (Fly Fishing); Captain Sheriff’s Fishing Charters
(B.I.Combo Trip); Skinny Water Charters (Cinder Worm Hatch);
White Ghost Fishing Charters (Fluke, Sea Bass); Sea Donkey
Charters (Bass/Fluke); Razin Kane Sportfishing Charters (Lady’s
Only: Bass/Blues); Dream Catcher Charters (B.I. Bass); Priority
Charters (B.I. Bass/Blues); Seaduced Charters (Cape Trip); Legacy
Charters (B.I.Combo Trip); “Stuff-It” Charters (Bass); Capt. Bruce
Sportfishing Charters (Long Island Sound Bass/Blues);
River&Riptide Anglers (Cinder Worm Hatch); Flippin’Out Charters
(Fluke); Snappa Charters (Bass); Heffernan Charters (B.I. Bass);
Ogofishing Charters (BI Bass); Fin Reaper Charters (Shark);
Adrianna Charters (Tautog); SWAT Charters (B.I. Bass); and
Fishtales II (Fluke).
Last year there were 20 trips awarded that provided 72 members
a chance to enjoy a day on the water fishing with Rhode Island’s
best Charter Captains.
night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the available trips, the
boat and the Captain, the type and location of the trip, and the
time and date. Fill out the form listing your preferences, first,
second, third, etc.
During the seminar we will
draw the winners (and a list of
alternates) and announce them
at the end of the meeting.
If you are a winner, we will
give you a list of your fellow
trip members and more details
of the trip. We will also ask
you for a $50 deposit (check
or credit card only) to ensure
that you show up for the trip.
If you go on the trip, we won’t
use your deposit. Check the
“2011 Charter Trip Rules” at
the end of this article for more
details.
Remember, to win one of
these trips you must be a RISAA member, so if you haven’t joined
yet there is an application form in this newsletter, or come to a
meeting and sign up for membership and the free Charter Trip
drawing.
You can also join online at www.risaa.org.
2011 Charter Trip Rules
• Only adult members of RISAA in good standing are eligible.
Good standing means dues are paid in full and not in arrears.
• Junior members (under 18 yrs) are not eligible.
• A $50 deposit is required to confirm your spot, but it will be
returned if you follow all listed rules.
• The $50 deposit must be paid by check or charge card. Be sure
to bring a check or credit card to the meeting with you.
• You must be present at the meeting to register and at the end of
the meeting when the winners are announced.
(continued on page 37)
TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE MARCH 28 MEETING
Date
May
May
Company
Captain
River & Riptide Anglers Capt. David Porreca
Skinny Water Charters
Capt. Jim Barr
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# Anglers
2
2
Type
Cinder worm hatch
Cinder worm hatch
The Kayak Committee was formed to provide a forum for members to
share their knowledge and expertise concerning kayaking and, in
particular, the skills, techniques and safety considerations associated
with fishing from a kayak, and to engage as a group in kayak-related
activities.
Golden Baked Fish
INGREDIENTS
Kayak Activities Schedule
Announced
• 2 lbs fish fillets
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon onion juice or 1 teaspoon onions, grated
• fresh dill
• lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
At present the Committee has about 30 members. We meet
twice a year off the water, but our principal activity has been
conducting outings, fishing from our kayaks at various locations
throughout Rhode Island.
Mark your calendar!
Following is a summary of all
outings we have planned for
2011.
1. Saturday, April 2. The
first outing of the season will
be the committee’s first
venture into fresh water fishing. We’ll be hunting for pike at
Worden Pond in South Kingstown.
2. Thursday, May 5. We will have another fresh water adventure,
This one at Wallum Pond, in Douglas, Massachusetts.
3. Wednesday, May 18. Our salt water season will begin with an
outing at Potter Pond in South Kingstown. We’ll be fishing the
cinder worm emergence for stripers; this outing is for folks
properly equipped (including lights) for night time kayaking.
(to page 34)
DIRECTIONS
1. Place fish in a greased 13” x 9” x 2” baking dish; sprinkle with
pepper
2. Beat egg white with salt, if desired, until stiff peaks form
3. Fold in mayonnaise, dill and onion juice. Spoon over fish.
4. Bake covered in oven at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until
topping is puffed and golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. Garnish with dill and lemon if desired.
Total time: 50 minutes (30 min. prep - 20 min cooking)
Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe?
Contact Sandie at [email protected]
Striped Bass
Night Fishing
Surf fishing
from
The Other Side!
Fishing Charters
make
GREAT GIFTS
Fly Fishing to
Offshore Big
Game
Member
“STUFF IT”
Capt. Joe Pagano
401-808-0452
2909 lb.
Great White
www.stuffitcharters.com
Small Parties
4 Persons Max.
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Official club clothing
Tradition of quality and new
products will continue in 2011
The Merchandise Committee was originally started to bring
to our members low cost “official” clothing and gear which
members asked for.
Bill “Polark” Sosnicki and Lynn Medeiros have recently
taken over the duties of this rather unique committee, and have
big shoes to fill.
The previous chairman was Capt. Steve "Seadog" Travisono,
who worked tirelessly over the past several years. Not only
does the chairman and committee have to set up and sell RISAA
merchandise at every monthly meeting, they also do so at the 3day New England Saltwater Fishing Show, and also provides
mail order deliveries to members throughout the year. Both Lynn
and Bill want to give a very big thank you to Seadog for all he
has done.
Prior to Seadog, Al Amaral was the chairman of the
committee and did a stellar job. He still helps out from time to
time. And Al took over from Joe Gregoire who was the first to
organize and create the merchandise committee.
To all those before them, Bill and Lynn say thank you for
your efforts and hard work. They look forward to the challenge
and will put forth their best effort to bring our members good
quality, yet affordable clothing that all can be proud to wear.
Your #1
Bait & Tackle
Shop!!
ONLINE CATALOG AND ORDERING
This year we will begin an online ordering capability which
will offer convenience to our members. Watch for a future
announcement.
Visit us in Booths 1132-35 for
Super Fishing Show Specials and
New for 2011 - Surf Department
New in 2012
FLEECE VEST
$30
2011 TOURNAMENT SERIES
June Moon Madness Striper Tournament
June 25 - 26, 2011
Snug Harbor Doomat Derby
July 1 to July 31, 2011
Shark Tournament
July 9 & 10
White Chinner Challenge
Oct 15-Nov 25
The R-Tek fleece vest by
Port Authority is 13
ounce, twill-taped neck,
side zippered pockets.
Available in men, ladies
and youth sizes.
Nu-2-U USED TACKLE SALE
Colors: lt blue, royal blue, navy, red, grey, winter white, dk green,
black, light pink
April 30 - May 1
Remember this is your club. Why not wear a shirt that lets
everyone know who we are!
410 Gooseberry Road Wakefield, RI 02879
www.snugharbormarina.com 401-783-7766
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Member
The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need.
During 2011, the Charities Committee is continuing its “Gift A Month” Program, when each member of the committee is
responsible for selecting and investigating the charity of his/her choice and then presenting it to the whole committee for
consideration.
LAST MONTH’S CONTRIBUTION
Providence Rescue Mission
Report by KEVIN MILLER
This month’s donation was to The
families in need and at Christmas they
Providence Rescue Mission. The Rescue
provided over eleven thousand gifts to
Mission is a private, charitable nonchildren and families.
profit that relies upon donations from
I was fortunate to be given a tour of
individuals, organizations and the
the facility and meet many of the
business community to supply services
volunteers who work very hard to
to those in need. The organization was
provide these vital services.
founded in 1999 to serve the poor with
Each evening a chapel service is held
dignity and respect.
followed by an evening meal. They are
The executive director, Sean Carew,
open seven days a week, and the mission
is extremely passionate about the
provides roughly ten thousand meals
services it provides to the community
per month. I was fortunate enough to
Kevin Miller presents RISAA check to Sean
and those in need. Their doors are open
help serve dinner the evening I was there
Carew and then helps to serve the evening meal
daily and everyone is welcome.
to present the donation from RISAA.
The Rescue Mission offers many
The people who were there were
vital services such as housing, food and
appreciative for a hot meal and place to
clothing distribution, dental and career
sleep. When the chef who prepared the
services.
dinner had walked through the dining
Each night roughly 80-120 men and
room, a thunderous applause broke out
women are offered a hot meal, a hot
among the men and woman in
shower, a clean bed, and have their
appreciation for how good their meal
clothes washed.
was that evening.
In April they will be opening a
Both the staff and patrons of the
woman’s shelter in Providence.
Rescue Mission were grateful for both
Volunteers rehabbed a home and the
the donation from RISAA and my time,
materials were all donated to make this
and could not thank me enough.
shelter a reality for women who need a safe place to stay.
They also operate a food pantry and clothing room that
All of the services of The Providence Rescue Mission are
distributes over five thousand articles of clothing a month.
available to anyone who comes. There is never a charge for
A state of the art dental center is located on the premises that these services.
is staffed solely by volunteer dentists. Dental services are
To make your own donation, send a check or money order,
provided free of charge to those in need.
payable to “Providence Rescue Mission” and sent it to:
The Rescue Mission also offers education and career services
Providence Rescue Mission
so that they can make an easier transition back into the workforce.
627 Cranston St.
The Rescue Mission is extremely active during the holidays.
Providence, RI 02907
During Thanksgiving they provided over 1,800 food boxes to
You can also volunteer your time by calling 401-648-6849.
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MARCH RAFFLE
The mission of the RISAA Surfcasters Committee is to promote the
tradition of the surf fishing experience, which incorporates and includes:
good sportsmanship, skills, etiquette, conservation, education, trust,
and camaraderie amongst RISAA members and like-minded members
of the general public
March is looking to be the magical month. We have our
Saltwater Fishing Show, and this is where we pick up the majority
of raffle items for the upcoming year.
Hopefully in March we will also end all of this snow and cold
for this winter. I would like to head into the fishing season. I
feel we have had enough of the cold stuff.
As is usually the case, we have some very nice raffle items
for March, but you must be present to check it all out.
Surfcasters at Saltwater Fishing Show
Schoolie fishing planned for May
Our committee is planning to sell used fishing tackle again
this year at our booth at the New England Saltwater Fishing
Show. CJ Rice is coordinating the collection of used tackle.
RISAA members are again opening their hearts and tackle boxes
to help raise money for the MS Society through this event.
The featured items for the
March meeting raffle will be:
Sebile Bonga Jerk
5” lure
Surf Fishing Club
Challenge in June
The Spring Surf Fishing Club
Challenge, hosted by RISAA and
coordinated by our Surfcasters
Committee, is scheduled for the
weekend of June 3-5. Club teams
from our tri-state area compete
each year for the Team Trophy
Award, as well as individual prizes
for Largest Striped Bass and
Largest Bluefish.
All proceeds from the
tournament are combined with
proceeds from our used tackle sale
and presented to the MS Society
final morning of the tournament.
PrecisionPak OSM4
surf fishing bag
Penn 310 GTI super
level wind reel
Offshore
Innovations Squid
Spreader Rig
Diawa Sealine Boat 7’ custom
design 20-60 lb class rod
Bob Jordan with 20 lb
striper that he landed
during 2010 Surf Fishing
Club Challenge
at an Awards Breakfast the
Committee
Meetings
Slug-Go’s
The committee
held a dinner meeting
at the Oak Hill Tavern
in January, 2011. This
was just a night to eat
with friends, relax, and
reflect on fishing
experiences from 2010.
Our first regular
Dick Geldard demonstrates a tautog winter committee
rig during February meeting
meeting was held
February 5, 2011. We
had an excellent presentation on tautog fishing from shore by a
panel consisting of Bob Jordan, Dick Geldard, CJ Rice, and
Rick Gallipeau. Rick currently holds the RISAA Hall of Fame
record for tautog from shore at 11.2 lbs. The meeting was well
attended and many good tips and techniques were presented
by the panel. This panel presentation will also be shared with
the entire Club at a future RISAA Seminar. (to page 37)
Anco Lure
All of the above and so much more will be in the raffle.
There will be over $800 worth of items.
THANK YOU!
From the last raffles, I would like to thank the following
vendors who contributed to the past meetings:
Lemire’s Plugworks • Anco Lure Co.
The FishDoc • M&M Fishing Lures
Point Jude Lures • Capt. B. J. Silvia
Fred Ricci • Capt. Bruce Millar (Otter Tubes)
Thank you again to all who have helped with the raffle and
committee, and thank you for supporting the Fund Raising raffles.
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PARENTS: SHARE THIS PAGE WITH YOUR CHILD
THE JUNIORS COMMITTEE....
We do fun things with kids - and you’re invited!
The RISAA juniors committee is comprised of adult and junior members who enjoy kidfriendly fishing events. Together we share the love of fishing and the outdoors.
Another trip was to the
Junior Fly Tying event
hosted by United Fly Tyers.
The kids and adults were
able to move around
stations and tie fresh and
saltwater lures. Each
station taught about
different baits and each teacher shared a fish story.
Again we left with an arsenal of possibilities to try
out!
The kid and adult
members also participate in
RISAA events. We are
responsible for the safety
talk at the annual Take-aKid Fishing Day each June.
We also organize the
KIDS ZONE casting booth
and games at the RISAA Saltwater Fishing Show.
Any member, especially members with junior
members, is welcome to participate! Visit us at any of
our gatherings and share your fishing experience!
We always have a table at the RISAA monthly
seminars. Stop by to say hello.
Check our schedule at www.RISAA.org/JUNIORS
The RISAA Juniors committee only has one formal
planning meeting per year during the winter. We plan
fishing events based on the season. For example, in
May, we have fished for
tautog at Fogland Beach,
Tiverton. Catching squid in
Newport and Jamestown in
June is another favorite,
especially for the “big” kids!
We try to pass on a
respect for conservation and
protection. Beach cleanups,
marsh tours, field trips to
places like BIOMES and
Mystic Aquarium are some of the ways we have
accomplished this in previous years.
Teaching about the
techniques, skills and
strategies of fishing is an
important focus in this
committee. RI Poppers
hosted a lure building
workshop for us about
building your own lures.
Each child left with two
lures rigged and ready to go!
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MARCH SEMINAR
Monday, March 28 at 7:00 pm
Shark Fishing
Rhode Island DEM
Divison of
Law
Enforcement
and his great white shark tagging
adventure of 2010
with
Capt. Mike
Pierdinock
Duties & Mission of the
Environmental Police
CPF Charrters
Capt. Mike Pierdinock has been
an avid angler and hunter all his life
and has fished the Atlantic and Pacific
waters from New England to Central America. This has
including battles with the great beasts of the sea including
marlin and Pacific sailfish in Costa Rica and Panama to tuna and
sharks in New England.
For the past several years he has fish near the Cape Cod
Bay, Stellwagen Bank area and Atlantic Ocean waters. He is an
experienced charter boat captain on the vessel Perserverence
specializing in teh catch tag and/or release of sharks.
While fishing in the Boston Big Game Fishing Club
Monster Shark Tournament last July, he encountered a 16 foot
great white shark that he tagged with the entire encounter
captured on video for close to 20 minutes. This rare encounter
with a great white resulted in multiple television, radio and
newspaper interviews for Capt. Mike.
Who are the Environmental Police in Rhode Island? Some
anglers complain they are never around when they see a
violation, while others complain they are around too often.
• What are their resources?
• How many officers are there?
• What are their priorities?
• What happens when a violator is caught and sent to
court?
• How will they deal with the new saltwater fishing licenses?
Find out how the Enforcement Divison works, its structure,
its problems and responsibilities.
The BLOCK ISLAND NIGHT STRIPER FISHING Trip will be raffled tonight!
The quarterly business meeting will follow the seminar and raffle
EVERY MEMBER WHO
ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO
WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE
DOOR PRIZE
BRING A FRIEND!
RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting
at no charge
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
TONIGHT'S MENU
Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
Baked fish, potato and vegetable: $6.95
Cacoila sandwich (Portuguese pulled pork): $5.95
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Directions on page 22
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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APRIL SEMINAR
Monday, April 25 • 7:00 p.m.
TWO GREAT TOPICS!
TARGETING TENS
and
TAUTOG FISHING
Refining the hunt for doormat fluke
Tips, tackle & techniques
with
by
Charley Soares
Capt. John Sheriff
Charley's program
will provide an
overview of the fluke
fishery the bait, tackle
and methods, as well
as prime locations for
hunting jumbo summer flounder.
The discussion
will also delve into the
mental aspect of the
successful big fish
anglers who are willing
to pass on good
numbers of legal fluke to fish the more difficullt areas where the
larger fluke feed.
Charley has been a field editor for The Fisherman for 35years and he's a feature writer for On The Water. In addition, he
has been writing a Sunday outdoor newspaper column since
1980 and is a well-known author having written several books
including "Walking on Water", "Stemming The Tide",
"Scratching The Surface: and "The Tube and Worm Guide Book"
Charley has been one of the most sought-after seminar
speakers on the East Coast.
When discussing his plans for this seminar he said, "I'm
looking forward to spending an evening with my friends from
RISAA."
EVERY MEMBER WHO
ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO
WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE
DOOR PRIZE
For
many
anglers fishing for
tautog (blackfish)
provides the first
chance to get out
fishing each year,
and for many the
same species is
sought to end the
season late each
fall.
Captain John
will share his
knowledge on tautog fishing and has prepared a Powerpoint
presentation that will help illustrate such things as tackle, baits,
rigs, tips, etc.
"The most important thing in successful tautog fishing is
location," he said, and will spend some time talking about the
use of electronics and his methods for anchoring and getting
the boat in exactly the right spot to put fish in cooler.
Capt. Sheriff started his fishing career as a tournament
bass angler in Arizona for 10 years, but has fished New England
waters for the past 10 years. He's a RISAA member who lives
in Warwick who owns and operates Capt. Sheriff's Fishing
Charters and Ocean State Synthetics.
BRING A FRIEND!
RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting
at no charge
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
TONIGHT'S MENU
Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
Chicken tenders, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes,
and vegetable: $6.95
Italian sausage & peppers sub: $5.50
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Directions on page 22
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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eREC Logbook can help improve
Rhode Island catch data
by
Daniel Costa, RIDEM ACCSP Coordinator and
Ann McElhattoon, ACCSP Outreach Coordinator
S
ince the spring of 2010, Rhode Island recreational anglers
have been able to enter their recreational fishing information
into an electronic logbook application known as eREC. This
web based reporting application was developed and integrated
into the Standard Atlantic Fisheries Information System (SAFIS)
at the request of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental
Management (DEM). The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative
Statistics
Program
(ACCSP) is responsible
for managing SAFIS.
To date in Rhode Island there have been 128
registered users logging
data in eREC with an impressive combination of
23,647 catches from 23
species. These entries
have helped DEM staff
with various management
strategies in 2010.
Length frequency
data was used, in part, to
determine a liberalization
strategy for the minimum
Providing your catch info
size of summer flounder
after each fishing trip can help
for the upcoming fishing
fisheries managers with more
year. Logbook data was
accurate data.
also compared to Marine
(In photo is DON SMITH
Recreational Fisheries
with 10.35 lb fluke that he
Statistics
Survey
landed last August)
(MRFFS) landings for
the fall tautog fishery to
better understand recreational landings.
As a benefit to the angler, eREC provides summaries of
information on all species caught by the angler throughout the
year including descriptive tables of their catch. Data elements
tracked in this volunteer logbook include fishing mode, general
area, species, size, and quantity of fish landed per trip. It is
important to note that all information collected from participants
in the logbook program is kept confidential and only used by
DEM staff.
It is the hope of
DEM that in the
upcoming fishing
s e a s o n
participation in the
eREC application
will continue to
grow. Through
your increased
participation, this
valuable data can
Accurate catch data can help insure
continue to be used
that there will be a good fishing
in the management
future for the next generation like
process to its
Junior Member CHASE SIMAO,
m a x i m u m
shown with a 2.2 lb scup that he
potential.
landed last year.
To sign up or for more information
on eREC you can log in through the
RISAA web site.
Go to
www.RISAA.org and click on the
eRec box in the left column.
ACCSP is a cooperative state-federal program to design,
implement, and conduct marine fisheries statistics data
collection programs and to integrate those data into a single
data management system that will meet the needs of fishery
managers, scientists, and fishermen.
Razin
Kane
Sport Fishing Charters
Sport Fish in Luxury
Captain Sandy Kane
Sailing from Wickford, RI
38’ Blackfin - twin diesels
www.kanesguns.com
Day: 401-295-0642 • Eve: 401-423-1587
Fishing All Species:
Member
Captain John Sheriff
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Member
RISAA has taken an active role in urging increased fines for violators and is committed to working with DEM
Enforcement. “Police Log” will inform members of the activities of the Divison of Law Enforcement.
ARREST AND CITATIONS: JANUARY, 2011
Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court
Raymond W. Livernois, 57, of Charlestown, RI arrested
for Violation of Net Mesh Size-Trawling for Scup and
Violation of Net Mesh Size-Trawling
for Summer Flounder.
Wade S. DeChristopher, 25, of Alton, RI arrested for
Illegal Possession of a Deer
Joseph P. Mulhall, 46, of Warwick, RI
arrested on a 3rd Division District Court
Warrant.
James W. Whitten III, 41 of Bronx,
NY arrested for Possession of
Undersize Cod (Recreational).
Gerald Almdeida, 65, of Tiverton, RI
arrested for Untagged Shellfish,
Exceeding the Daily Commercial Limit
of Shellfish in a Management Area, and
Possession of Undersize Shellfish.
Robert W. Flynn, 37, of Warwick, RI
arrested on a 3rd Division District
Court Warrant.
Charles E. Jobin, 51, of Barrington,
RI arrested for Dumping From a
Vessel.
Dennis A. Vadenais, 55, of
Cumerland, RI arrested for Carrying a
Loaded Weapon on a Recreational
Vehicle and Possession of an Illegal
Weapon While Hunting.
Rhode Island Second District Court in
Newport
Bertie C. Smith, 32, of Richmond, RI
arrested for Hunting Deer without Landowner Permission,
Hunting without Deer Permit/Failing to Tag Deer, and
Hunting Deer within 500 ft of a Building.
Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
Breakdown of the citations issued for the period of 1/01/2011 to 1/31/2011
Violation
Citations Issued
Violation
Citations Issued
Boating Safety Violations
1
Recreational Vehicle (ATV) Violations
• includes operating where prohibited
3
Hunting Violations (include)
• hunting deer without permit, hunting
without orange
• failure to produce landowner
permission
5
State Property Violations
• includes curfew violations
• littering/dumping
3
Stripers • Blues • Fluke • Tautog
Fishtales II Charters
Capt. Bob Masse
401-732-1376
25' Tiara Pursuit
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Member
[email protected]
SIGN UP!
For the 14th Annual
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association’s
TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Last year we had 84 BOATS and 200 volunteers!
We took over 200 kids out fishing! Help us to
make 2011 even better!
With YOUR HELP, we will hope to again accommodate over
200 children. This year, we have invited various Boys & Girls
Clubs, Cub Scouts, Adoption Rhode Island, the Providence
Recreation Department,
and several agencies
that deal with orphaned
and abused children.
These kids will get to
experience a morning of
fishing on the bay,
followed by a great
cookout of hot dogs
and burgers.
The number of kids that
get to participate will be
determined by the number
of members who sign up.
Some of these kids have
n e v e r
visited
the bay.
Never
had the
chance to catch a fish. And most have never
been on a boat before!
The folks at Brewer’s Greenwich Bay
Marina will again host the event at their facilities
on Masthead Drive in Warwick.
All members, boats and kids will arrive at
the marina by 8:00 a.m and fishing in Greenwich Bay will be from
9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Then everyone returns to the marina for a
cookout at noon!
All members are urged to participate
It doesn't matter if your boat can carry only one child and a
chaperone, or if you can
handle 4 or 5 youngsters, we
still need you’re help!
WE NEED
MEMBERS
WITHOUT BOATS
TOO!
Each boat will need at
least one person to act as a
"mate" to watch the
children, help with bait, taking fish off hooks, etc., so this means
that members who don't have a boat will also be needed. We are
also seeking members to help with the cooking back at the marina
after the fishing is done.
All the children will be in the 7-13 year old age group.
All children will have signed permission slips, and the
organizations involved will provide transportation to and from
the marina.
Everything is taken care of! All we need is for
you to sign up and promise to help out!
Sign me up for the TAKE-A-CITY-KID
SIGN UP TODAY!
It will be an experience you’ll always
remember!
FISHING DAY!
Name: ____________________________________________________ Evening Phone: ____________________ Cell______________________
R I have a boat and am willing to use it. Besides myself, I can take _____ children and ______ adults.
Boat: Size______ ft
Type/Brand: _______________________ Boat Name: __________________________
R I will bring my own mate. Mate's name:____________________________
R I need someone to mate on my boat.
R I don't have a boat to use, but would like to help in one of the boats
R I will help ashore at the marina (cooking, serving, etc.)
Now you can also sign up ONLINE at
R I can't participate but here’s a donation to help with expenses
www.surveymonkey.com/s/TAK2011
Mail form to: R.I.S.A.A., P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
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letting it swim around. If no fish are harassing the schools, take
Marion may be best known as a sailing town, but local anglerssome pogies out to the mouth of the inner harbor, between Ram
this scribe included-know it to be a great place to fish. That can
Island and Silvershell Beach. Anchor on the edge of the channel
be bad for snoozing cruisers. Those slumbering aboard their
and fish live baits or chunks. Fishing chunks of pogies on the
vessels are often rudely awakened at pre-dawn hours by the
bottom of the channel or along the
bait-taking activities of nocturnal
drop-off can be a great way to score
anglers engaged in pogy snagging.
with gator blues and bass, even in the
But everyone usually gets along just
middle of the day. I have found that
fine.
this area generally fishes best on the
Fishing in the Marion area generally
outgoing tide.
kicks off in mid-May, when school bass
Nearby Bird Island is another fish
begin filtering into the shallows of upper
magnet through June. I like to work
Buzzards Bay. The southern shore of
the stones on the south side of the
Ram Island, with its numerous rocks,
island on an incoming tide with softoften produces excellent action from
plastics, poppers and flies. A
Memorial Day through June. The same
southwest wind tends to stir up
goes for the entire rocky shoreline of
Sippican Neck out to Butler Point. Work False albacore sometimes strir it up in Spppican action, but can also make fishing
difficult, as it’ll blow you into the
this area on a rising tide and toss 6” Harbor in early fall. (Tom Richardson photo)
numerous rocks that pepper the
Slug-Gos, Hogy’s and Fin-S-Fish as
frontside of the island. If you don’t get a few strikes on your first
close to structure as possible. Poppers and stickbaits, especially
couple passes by the island, head over to Butler Point and try
Zara Spooks and Rebel Jumpin Minnows, work very well.
the rocks there.
If pogies (aka, bunker) arrive in force, as they have in past
Trollers can score with live pogies, swimming plugs and tubeyears, get ready for some excellent action with keeper bass and
and-worm combos fished along Sippican Neck and Bird Island
huge blues. You can often catch both species by snagging a
Reef. This is a great way to pick up a big blue in June.
pogy on a weighted treble hook around the schools and simply
If squid are plentiful in Buzzards Bay, expect phenomenal
topwater action with bluefish up to 10 pounds through mid-June
along the southwest-facing shorelines of Upper Buzzards Bay.
Cast a Cordell Pencil Popper or similar hard-bodied topwater
plug next to shore and rip it back to the boat and you’ll get all the
action you can handle.
If you are looking for fast action with a great-eating fish,
don’t miss out on the early-summer black sea bass bite in central
Buzzards Bay. This is easy fishing, and you can learn more here.
RI FISHING LEADER NOMINATED
FOR NATIONAL AWARD
Steve Medeiros, president of
the Rhode Island Saltwater
Anglers Assocation, has bee
nominated by Sport Fishing
Magazine’s annual “Making A
Difference” award, which honors
individuals who have advocated
on behalf of recreational fishermen
and have helped improved and
promoted fishing opportunities. The nomination was submitted
by BoatingLocal publisher Tom Richardson. (to page 30)
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The 2011 Tournament Season Gets Underway
The Annual Banquet provided a great stage for the winning
anglers to demonstrate the value in participating in our yearlong
and special tournaments. I encourage all of our fishing population
to join in on the friendly competition. It’s a great way to meet new
fisherman and exchange stories….who doesn’t love that.
The 2011 season is about 2 to 2 ½ months away from getting
into full swing, so prep the gear and join in. The complete
information on how to participate, event rules and dates for our
special tournaments can be found at our website at www.rissa.org/
tournaments/.
There are a few changes to highlight in our Yearlong
Tournament, Special Tournaments and Hall of Fame fish as noted
below.
Yearlong Tournament – changes for 2011 include the removal
of squeteague and the addition of shad for adults. The committee
will add and delete species as they fall into conservation and
then hopefully back to replenishment (or will seek to replace
with an alternate species).
Special Tournaments – the Shore Bass/Blue Combo and
Cod fish Tournaments have been deleted for 2011 due to no or
little participation over the past two years.
Dates for the
Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo, Fall Striped Bass and Fall Tautog
will have changes to support bay and offshore anglers.
Hall of Fame – changes for 2011 include adding shad for
boat and shore, yellowfin tuna and long fin albacore.
Interested in joining the committee?
The Tournaments Committee is looking for 1-3 additional
members so if you have an interest or a question please give me
a call or email.
Congratulations to the 2010 Top Award Winners
Charles Bradbury
Angler of the Year
Kyle Paparelli
Junior Angler of the Year
The Governor’s Cup
Donald
Smith
Boat Division
Ronald
Nagel
Richard Geldard
Shore Angler of the Year
Armando Simao
Boat Angler of the Year
Shore Division
Charles Bradbury
Tagger of the Year
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The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species.
Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record
holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year.
SHORE DIVISION
BOAT DIVISION
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
Cod
False Albacore
Fluke
Haddock
Mahi Mahi
Pollock
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Tuna -Albacore
Tuna -Bluefin
Tuna -Yellowfin
Winter Flounder
6.46
17.34
12.20
49.10
16.20
15.65
7.85
37.80
27.70
3.30
3.80
10.50
76.87
16.30
55.00
193.88
112.00
4.40
Barbara Audino
Skip Stritzinger
Michael Neto
Robert Morel
Charles Bradbury
Kyle Blount
Nicholas Blount
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Harry Templeton
Christine Blount
Kyle Paparelli
Robert Roy
Peter Vican
Brian Droney
Harley Benton
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Randy Pereschino
Michael Lanni
2007
1999
2004
2001
2004
2006
2004
2010
2001
2005
2009
2006
2008
2008
1999
2009
2001
1998
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
False Albacore
Fluke
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Winter Flounder
3.85
15.18
9.99
12.22
5.44
2.50
1.75
16.54
48.62
11.20
4.40
Joseph Pearson
David Pickering
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jonathan Pickering
Kenneth Gu
Jonathan Pickering
Robert Moeller
Brendan Richards
Richard Gallipeau
Dick Geldard
2009
2007
2007
2007
2003
2003
2008
2007
2006
2009
2009
2011 Special Tournaments
May 13 - 22 • Spring Tautog Tournament
May 27 - June 5 • Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass
Challenge - Oar-powered boats only
June 3 - 11 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament
June 24 - July 3 • Fluke Tournament
July 1 - 10 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament 1or 2 adults and
one Junior Member team. Pre-registration required. Deadline: June 28
July 16 - 17 • Team Fluke Challenge Special 2-angler teams.
Pre-registration required. Special rules* apply. Top four fish entered.
Reg deadline: July 12
July 30 - 31 • Junior All-Species Catch & Release
Tourney Special slips required. Adult member must be present during
tourney. Two divisions: Ages 7 and under plus Ages 8-17
Aug 26 - Sept 4 • Bluefish Tournament
Sept 2 - 11 • Black Sea Bass Tournament
Sept 17 - 18 • Fall Bluefish/Striped Bass Catch & Release
Tournament Individual event, but must fish with another member/
witness.
Sept 23 - Oct 2 • Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo Tournament
Must enter a bluefish AND striped bass to qualify. Total weight.
Sept 30 - Oct 9 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament
Oct 7 - 16 • Fall Tautog Tournament
• All Special Tournaments commence at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and end
promptly at 7:00 P.M. on the final day (*unless noted).
• The minimum sizes for all Special Tournaments shall be the legal Rhode
Island recreational minimums.
• Entries MUST be weighed in by 7:00 P.M. on the final day and members
MUST PHONE the RISAA office within 24 hours of the time weighed.
• indicates RISAA member
Location
Maximum
Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)........ 30 lbs
•Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)......................... 100 lbs
•Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).................... 50 lbs
•Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)............................... 100 lbs
•Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)..................... 200 lbs
•Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)...................................... 50 lbs
Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)......................................... 99 lbs
King Cove Outfitters (Stonington)............................. 100 lbs
•Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)..................................... 330 lbs
Maridee Bait & Tackle................................................... 50 lbs
•Ocean State Tackle (Providence)................................. 50 lbs
Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket).............................. 165 lbs
•Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)............... 60 lbs
•Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).......................... 60 lbs
Riverside Marine (Tiverton)......................................... 30 lbs
Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)............................... 400 lbs
Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle (Coventry).................... 50 lbs
•Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)................................. 200 lbs
•Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ 200 lbs
•Wickford Rod Works (Wickford)................................. 75 lbs
Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown).......................... 30 lbs
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GOVERNOR’S CUP
CURRENT LEADERS:
BOAT DIVISION
Future Leader Here
Length: 00"
Girth: 00"
The RISAA Governor’s Cup Award is presented to the angler who catches:
• the largest striped bass • in Rhode Island waters • and released unharmed.
The catch shall be documented by a photograph showing fish and ruler.
There shall be one leader in the BOAT and SHORE Divisions
SHORE DIVISION
Future Leader Here
Length: 00"
Girth: 00""
Standings as of 2/28/11
BLUEFISH
BLACK SEABASS
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BONITO
COD
HADDOCK
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FALSE ALBACORE
FLUKE
• The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing
tournament that runs from January to
December each year. All RISAA members
are eligible to participate, and there are no
fees.
• Official Weight Slips are available at each
monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait
shops.
• Only authorized weigh-in stations with
certified digital scales may be used.
• There are two categories: ADULT and
JUNIOR member.
• There are also two divisions within each
category: BOAT and SHORE.
• A complete list of tournament rules are
printed on the back of every Weight Slip.
MAHI MAHI
POLLOCK
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
11. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SCUP
STRIPED BASS
STRIPED BASS - FLY FISHING ONLY
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 15 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHAD
TAUTOG
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
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TUNA
Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin
Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species
ADULT
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
Artificial reefs would provide
increased fishing areas,
bring more $$$ to RI
T
he RISAA Artificial Reefs Committee was formed to assist in
developing an artificial reef program for the State of Rhode
Island that provides a recreational benefit for it’s residents and
visitors by:
• Gathering, organizing and distributing information which
includes environmental, economical, and educational
benefits to the State.
• Reaching out to other interested organizations in an effort
to collaborate in achieving the common goal.
• Working with the appropriate State officials to ensure the
process moves forward.
• Proposing options for financing, execution, and
maintenance of the program to the State.
To this end, the
Committee has been
meeting and discussing
The State Reef Plan with
RIDEM. We are seeing a
renewed interest on the
part of RIDEM and
RISAA members to
finalize this Reef Plan
within the next year so Black sea bass now inhabits the
that
the
RISAA reef created off Newport with
Foundation
can materials from the dismantling of
participate
in the old Jamestown Bridge
constructing artificial
reefs within the very near future.
The Reefs Committee has also been watching and
participating in the Ocean SAMP process.
(to page 31)
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E
very so often it's nice to go back in time and use some
of the old and simple methods of catching fish. Just
because they were used a long time ago, doesn't necessarily
mean that they won't work today.
One such method is simply drifting a sea worm beneath a
float or bobber in an area where there is some current moving
for striped bass, bluefish, weakfish and other gamefish. This
method was once practiced by the old-timers on a regular basis,
but over time its popularity gave way to new ideas and techniques
that were being developed. It was, however, and still is, one of
the most effective ways to catch a lot of stripers in a short period
of time; and sometimes even big ones.
FLOATS
The old method was to take a small bottle cork, drill a hole
in the center for the leader to pass through and then tie on a
swivel and a bait hook. The hook was usually an Eagle Claw
bait hook that had barbs on the shank to hold the worm in place.
Some angler's place beads and even spinners on the leader for
more added attraction, but they weren't necessary.
Today, technology has taken the process of
drifting a live, fresh, sea worm, to a whole other
level. We now have bobbers that light-up during
darkness while fishing. They employ a small
watch battery on the inside of the float and keep
it lit while you are fishing so it can easily be seen
at a distance. Some of the floats are red, green or
fluorescent yellow like the Lindy float, and are
Lindy float
easily spotted after the sun has set.
Other high-tech floats will even remain "off"
until a fish strikes the bait. The jolt triggers the inside bulb to
light-up, indicating a strike has occurred. The floats come in
many different variations, some are round, other are oval, but
most are classified as "Stick-Type" floats.
These later floats have become
the most popular because they are
so easy to use. They range in sizes
from five up to 12-inches or more
in length. Most are painted some
sort of bright florescent color so that
they are easily seen when the sun is
out during the day and they can be
set to light-up after the sun has gone
Stick floats
down. The stick-type of floats will
offer the least amount of water
resistance once a fish pulls it beneath the waters surface after it
has taken the bait. When fish are being finicky, this feature is
important, as the fish feels less drag as it swims away with your
worm. Depending on the size of the float, a standard round or
oval float can have a lot of water resistance to it when its dragged
below the surface.
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LEADERS
Today, leaders are tied from fluocarbon leader material
making them almost totally invisible to the fish. The length of
the leader will vary depending on the depth that you are fishing
at, but usually it's about 24 to 36-inches in length from the float
itself. Leader length can be adjusted to the area you are in at any
time or moment.
HOOKS
Hooks are usually on the smaller side ranging in sizes from a
2/0 to 5/0 bait hook. Bait holding hooks are
still available today and are much sharper than
those of past years.
If you can train yourself not to "strike"
when the fish takes your bait, circle hooks can
be very effective using this method. For me, I
still like to set the hook when a fish hits.
Getting a fresh, live, sea worm on a circle hook Bait holding
hook
can be a chore, especially when it's trying to
bite you while doing it and its dark out.
Which ever hook you choose, try snelling the leader to the
hook shank. If the hook has a turned-up eye to it, this becomes
even more important, as you will get a better hook set than if
you tie a know directly to the eye of the hook.
WEIGHTS
We carry an assortment of weights in different sizes when
fishing live worms. Usually we use a small split-shot on the leader
just above the hook itself. You can also use small freshwater
worm hooks or small egg sinkers. If there is a strong or fast
current in the area you are fishing, a weight might be necessary
to keep the worm down near the bottom. If you don't weight the
worm, the worm will tend to rise to the surface as you drift along.
Sometimes that tactic will work and the fish will come to the
surface and take the worm off the top, but most often you are
going to do better with the worm just below.
TACKLE
I like drifting worms using conventional gear, also known as
bait-casting gear. A reel with a bait-clicker is helpful so you can
keep the reel in free-spool so that when a fish strikes, the line
runs freely from the reel with little or no resistance to the fish.
Mount that on a medium to medium-heavy bait casting rod
of about 7-feet in length. I like a composite rod which is usually
a blend of graphite and glass. These rods are a bit more forgiving,
not nearly as stiff as a pure graphite rod and usually have a lighter,
more flexible tip to them. The "give" and "flex" to these rods
will allow you to get more hook ups and will also result in less,
lost fish. All graphite rods are much too stiff in my opinion.
FISHING
This is really simplicity in itself. You simply float the worm
and bobber out into the current and let the line go with it slowly
as it drifts. Usually there is no need to cast the rig. After a predetermined distance, you then reel it in and start over again. Or
you can be real lazy and place the rod in a rod holder and just let
it sit there. (to page 30)
One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of
the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues.
That means that we have to deal with elected officials.
Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked
hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We
need to be sure those officials remain in office.
It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If
we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us.
By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any
candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated
and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make
contributions on our behalf.
Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be
used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money
- or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for
the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any
money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
Also, all money received by the PAC must come from
individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any
organization or business interest.
The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank
account.
The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for
contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is
then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is
made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29
affiliated clubs. The EP Committee then reviews the
recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a
political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the
RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC
donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process.
Democracy is not a spectator sport. To be effective, we must
participate in the system.
With your help we can continue to work within the political system to
safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing
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It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted!
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Directions to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI
FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH:
I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to
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(follow directions below)
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to end and merges onto I-95 North,
then take to exit 11 onto I-295 North.
Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West. (follow
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(Providence St). Go 8/10 mile
to West Valley Inn (entrance
on right).
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The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
presents our 3rd Annual
Trip to Fenway Park
Sunday, June 5, 2011
(game time not yet announced by MLB)
BOSTON RED SOX
VS
Oakland A's
$71 per person
includes deluxe coach bus transportation
and admission* to the game (*Section 11)
• Bus will depart from from the state Park & Ride lot on Route 117 in Warwick.
• Bus departs Fenway Park 30 minutes after the end of the game.
First Come, First Ser ved
LIMITED TO 52 PERSONS!
Members and guests are welcome
Last year's trip participants all had a great time!
SIGN ME UP FOR THE RISAA TRIP TO FENWAY PARK ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Name:_________________________________________________ Evening phone: ______________________
Address: _______________________________________________ Cell: ______________________________
City: ___________________________________________________ State:________ Zip: __________________
I want _______ tickets. Others attending beside myself (name):______________________________________
Payment must accompany registration
Enclosed is my check for $__________
Charge to my credit card: 1. Card type (check)
MasterCard
Visa
2. Amount Authorized: $_____________
3. Expiration Date (mo/yr): _____________
4. CVV # _________
(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)
5. Name on card (print): ___________________________________
6. Card Number: _________________________________________
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NOTES:
• Alcoholic beverages not permitted on bus
• No refunds after May 29, 2011
• Bus departs promptly at times advertised
Mail to:
R.I.S.A.A.
P. O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
The RISAA Education Committee Presents
UNIVERSITY OF
RHODE ISLAND
RISAA MEMBERS INVITED TO
PARTICIPATE ON RESEARCH VESSEL TRIPS
SEE HOW A DRAGGER CATCHES FISH
O
these trips, and they fill quickly, so don't
wait to sign up.
Here's your chance to see how a
commercial fishing dragger operates.
The cost to each member will be $15
per person. It's actually more, but
RISAA is paying the rest. The boat will
sail if it rains, but not for rough seas.
nce again, RISAA and Rhode Island
Sea Grant are making this
educational opportunity available to
RISAA members.
THE COST
You'll learn about the various nets and
sizes that are used, how they work and
what to expect. You'll see how the mesh
sizes of the nets can capture more or less
species. And you'll see the "catch" as it's
brought aboard, and examine a variety of
species with the Sea Grant marine
biologists. Measure fish and handle some
of the local species of the Bay.
As the Cap'N Bert steams out of
Wickford Harbor, members will be able to
visit the captain, view the vast array of
electronics aboard and ask questions
about the workings of the boat. Then the
net will be dropped and towed, capturing
sea life from the bottom of Narragansett
Bay.
Unlike other RISAA-sponsored
events when spouses, guests and
friends are invited, this trip must be
limited to to RISAA members. That's
because there are only 15 spots
available on each trip, and RISAA is
paying part of the fee.
Also, those members must be in
"good standing" - meaning their dues
must be paid up.
Members gather around as the operation
of a dragger net is explained
Although the Cap'N Bert catches fish
for scientific purposes, the same methods
are used as on commercial fishing boats. .
When the net is hauled in, the real
purpose of the trip begins: to study the
multitude of sea life on the bottom of
Narragansett Bay.
Every few years RISAA sponsors
ONLY RISAA MEMBERS
The Cap'N Bert
MORE DETAILS
Participants must be at least 10
years old. Each child must be
accompanied by an adult.
No open-toed shoes should be
worn.
If you want to keep any of the fish
brought aboard, you must have a RI
recreational salt water license with you.
Sign-ups will be accepted at the
monthly meetings or you can register
now by mail.
Members learn a little about lobster
biology during one of our past trips
YES! Sign me up for a "Cap'N Bert" Trip!
Cost is $15 non-refundable, per member.
Check must accompany this slip.
Name(s):____________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: __________________
(RISAA members only)
Enclosed is my check for $________.
The trip I am signing up for is (check)
R Saturday, June 11
R Saturday, June 25
Number of people _____
(RISAA members ONLY)
Mail this form and check to: R.I.S.A.A.
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
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More news on the Mis-Management of Atlantic menhaden
In an article written by Mr. Andy Thompson, an outdoor
So their commercial harvest is big business for a company called
writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch in February 2011, he
Omega Protein, an outfit based in Houston, but with a plant and
noted, “What does the (Virginia) General Assembly know about
ships on the Northern Neck in Reedville, Virginia. Theirs is
fisheries management? Seems like a silly question, of course.
the only menhaden harvesting operation in the Bay, and Virginia
The answer is nothing. These are politicians, not scientists. So
is one of only two East Coast states that allow menhaden to be
they leave management of all freshwater fish in Virginia to the
taken in state waters.
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
For saltwater fish, however, the General Assembly isn’t quite
Smell anything yet? That’s not fish oil.
as consistent. It allows all but one species to be managed by
A company that employs a significant number of Virginians
the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VRMC). The body
relies on just one resource (a public resource, mind you) – a
essentially says, “You’re the experts on rockfish and bluefish
single fish species – to survive. It just so happens that politicians,
and speckled trout, and dozens of other fish species, but we
many of whom accept campaign contributions from Omega
know better on one.”
according to VPAG.org, decide that scientists should set
That one species? Menhaden. But the
management parameters for all species of
General Assembly actually takes a hands-off
saltwater fishes except the one vital link to
approach to this most important of forage fish.
keep Omega in business.
“They really don’t manage menhaden.
So it won’t come as a shock that in the past
They don’t do anything,” said Jerry Benson,
couple of weeks, six bills relating to menhaden
the Vice President of the Virginia chapter of
management were left to rot or were pulled by
the Coastal Conservation Association. “There
their sponsors. A bill that would have provided
is no expertise. There’s no meetings. There’s
the VRMC with the authority to implement
Omega Protein in Virginia
no fisheries committee. They basically hold
ASMFC directives died Monday.
the menhaden a political captive.”
In addition to the VA CCA, reps from the
Menhaden are an oily prey species that filters seawater as
Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the VA League of Conservation
they feed and forms a crucial link in the coastal marine food
Voters, it didn’t matter. Omega spoke and politicians listened.
chain. Striped bass, bluefish, sea birds and mammals gorge on
The Governor of VA also signaled he would block the bills if
menhaden as they migrate from the Chesapeake Bay to New
they made it through the legislature.
England and beyond.
Menhaden are a public resource. They swim in our waters.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, which
They feed fish we fish for and many others. Their filter feeding
sets fish management policy for the East Coast, has said
mechanisms help clean the Bay. To separate one species for
menhaden stocks are down 88 percent the past 25 years – a
special “management” by a legislative body is to woefully
historic low.
misunderstand the interconnectedness of species and
Humans don’t eat menhaden, except as fish oil supplements.
ecosystems. But there is no misunderstanding. This is politics.”
Ground up and processed, they’re full of omega-3 fatty acids.
From my perspective, very well said.
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The purpose of Sunshine Committee is to pass along information and
milestones within the membership. Birthdays, anniversaries, events
or get-well wishes are all in order. We also let members know of the
passing of other memebers.
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new
members, welcome them to the Association and answer any
questions they may have about RISAA and its activities.
CONGRATULATIONS
Gallison family of public service
Welcome to the new members who joined
last month
RISAA Member and State Representative Ray Gallison and
his wife Diane, proudly sent us this photo showing their two
sons, both RI police officers.
Nathan (left), who was a recipient of a RISAA scholarship,
was appointed to the Pawtucket Police Department last year,
and is a member of the SWAT Team.
Tim (right) is on the Bristol Police Department. He also has
is 100 ton USCG captain’s license.
Tim graduated from URI and Nathan from Quinnipiac.
Both sons are also volunteers of the Bristol Volunteer Fire
Department.
PROUD MOM!
Member LORRAINE DANTI shared
the news of her daughter Amanda, who’s
wedding
photo
graced the cover of
“Bristol County
Bride” Magazine
recently.
Amanda was
married last September, 24 to SSGT
Peter Jacquart, and the couple is now
living in Fort Collins CO.
Lorraine is the owner of Lucky Bait
& Tackle in Warren.
Bass-Blues
Cod-Shark
Tuna
Captain Mark Petitt
Sportfishing Plymouth/Cape Cod Bay
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Kevin Hoisington
West Warwick, RI
Steven Blakey
Pawtucket, RI
Matthew Johnson
Warwick, RI
Richard Blott
Newport, RI
John Keane
Holliston, MA
Paul Capuzziello
Wrentham, MA
Alan LeSiege
Holyoke, MA
William Chaplinsky
Fairfield, CT
Thomas Mulcahy
Sutton, MA
Steven Charron
Harrisville, RI
Michael Rainone
East Greenwich, RI
Chris Choquette
North Kingstown, RI
Fritz Reichle
Bolton, CT
Robert DeGaetano
Bozrah, CT
Capt. Mike Schreffler
East Greenwich, RI
David Grzybowski
South Windsor, CT
Mike Szostak
Bristol, RI
Michael Hanley
Smithfield, RI
Frank Zaino, III
Johnston, RI
Russell Hanley
Smithfield, RI
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Guide to Common Life on Narragansett Bay
nth.....
This mo
A continuing series that describes the common fish, invertibrates, plants, water birds,
and marine mammals that share our Bay.
Cunner
Colloquial Nickname: Choggie
•
Scientific Name: Tautogolabrus adspersus
Field Markings: Green-gray with some blotching; can change
color to blend in with the bottom. Electric blue streaks run from
mouth to gill cover.
Size: up to 10 inches long
Habitat: Along the
coastline, just below
the tide mark among
eelgrass, pilings, Irish
moss and rocky shores
Season: Year-round
Distinguishing
Features and
Behaviors
Although the cunner lives in Narragansett Bay year-round,
it lies dormant in the mud - among rocks or eelgrass beds during the winter season.
Cunner are aggressive omnivores as well as scavengers.
They feed on barnacles,
mollusks, shrimp, crabs,
amphipods, small fish
and almost any other
available
food,
including eelgrass.
Relationship to
People
The cunner is a
small, slender fish that
belongs to teh wrasse
family of fish. It is
characterized by a
single, long dorsal fin, with sharp spines forward and soft rays
in the rear. Closely related to and often incorrectly identified as
a tautog, the cunner is generally smaller than a tautog, less stout,
and has thinner lips. It also has distinct iridescent blue streaks
running from its mouth back to its gill cover.
The cunner has large scales and tough skin with a vertically
flattened body. Its flat-topped head has a pointed snout and
small mouth, generally exposing several sharp teeth. The cunner’s
tail fin is blunt with rounded corners.
Cunner live near the coastline and are usually found
inhabiting eelgrass beds and swimming near piers, docks and
among rocks. Although it rarely travels into brackish water, it is
occasionally seen in tidal creeks. Some cunner live together in
small groups, but they do not school.
At one time, cunner
was considered a
favorite food fish, but it
is no longer commonly
sought
after
commercially. It is not a
popular game fish, but is occasionally caught recreationally.
Cunner can bea nuisance to fishermen because they often steal
bait.
If you look carefully, it is possible to view cunner in the
larger, near-shore tide pools along Narragansett Bay. They hide
under rocks and around large clumps of Irish moss and other
seaweeds, well-camouflaged due to their color.
HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY
RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The
Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay
for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by
the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.
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The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a member
organization of the International Game Fish Association
Join TEAM RISAA!
Did you know? *
It's coming again!
In fish, roughly 20-30% of the variation in size at maturity is
heritable. That is, the propensity to grow to a large size is a
heritable trait.
On The Water's 4-1/2 month long striped bass fishing
tournament will begin on May 2 and run until September 19.
Yes, it Striper Cup time!
This tournament is open to anyone: men, women, shore
anglers, boat anglers, adults and youth.
In 2010, the RISAA Striper Cup Team finished second out
of 31 teams with an impressive 501.84 lbs with our top 10 bass.
This year we are gunning, or should I say rodding, for 1st!
On The Water will be at the New England Saltwater Fishing
Show again this year. If you subscribe to their magazine, you
get up to $10 off the Striper Cup entry fee. By signing up at the
show, you also save $4.95 in shipping costs and you get your
pin, t-shirt and Sebile fishing lure on the spot. They are also
giving away a Sebile lure if you purchase a one year subscription,
and a ESCA Lure
Light if you
purchase a two
year subscription.
The past two
years have seen a
decline in the
number of anglers
on the Team
Armando Simao with 43 lb
RISAA. We really
striper that he landed last year
need help from
while fishing for Team RISAA
ALL of you to win
this tournament.
We have some incredible anglers, but we need more!
So please, if you are a member in good standing with RISAA,
why don't you join our team? This year could be THE YEAR!!!
You know, the year we show everyone out there what we already
know, that RISAA has the best anglers on the East Coast!
We need both boat and shore anglers on our team. If anyone
has any questions about the Striper Cup or Team RISAA, feel
free to contact me personally at 401-787-2561 or
[email protected]
If you do decide to sign up to participate on the Striper Cup
tournament, please make sure to put "RISAA" in the appropriate
area for the team you are fishing for.
After you sign up, email Frank Joyal, RISAA Striper Cup
Committee Secretary,with your name and email address so we
can get you set up to use our exclusive online chat group where
we share reports and tips for catching the big ones. You can
email Frank at [email protected]
Thanks again to everyone that was on Team RISAA last
year. You should all be proud. And thank you in advance to
everyone that signs up for this year's team. It's going to be a
great year for TEAM RISAA!
Large fish not only spawn exponentially more eggs than smaller
individuals, but often have higher quality eggs that increase
survival rates of newly hatched fish.
Intensive commercial harvest of the largest individuals of a
species can lead to subsequent generations being smaller and
genetically inferior.
Nearly 40 million Americans fish. That’s more than the number
of persons that play golf or tennis combined.
Recreational fishing in the U.S. supports more than one million
jobs and more than $45 billion in annual retail sales.
The total economic output of recreational fishing in the U.S. is
over $125 billion annually.
*Published in the IGFA International Angler
Captain Al Anderson
IGFA Representative/RI • IGFA Certified Captain
Sportfishing aboard the PROWLER
Fast 42 foot Custom NC Express
[email protected]
www.ProwlerChartersRI.com
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401-783-8487
Member
Fisherman’s Flea Market
V.F.W. Post 8502
Route 6, Westport, MA
March 26 & 27
Saturday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Admission: $1.00
Refreshments
Raffles
Fishing tackle: rods, reels, lines, lures, etc.
Marine equipment: cleats, radios, pumps, etc.
For more information call
George Santos at 774-644-9512
Every member who attends the monthly seminars can win!
Monthly Meeting Doorprizes
Every member who attends the monthly seminars will fill out a FREE doorprize raffle slip when they check in at the
door. After the night’s seminar, one lucky name will be drawn and that person will win a
$200 GIFT CERTIFICATE *
to the Tackle Shop of your choice!
*Chose from any of these member tackle
Block Island Fishworks
Galilee Bait & Tackle
Breachway Bait & Tackle
Hook-Up Bait & Tackle
Bucko’s Parts & Tackle
Ocean State Tackle
Cardinal Bait & Tacle
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Erickson’s Bait & Tackle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
Frank’s Live Bait & Tackle
River & Riptide Anglers
shops:
Saltwater Edge
Snug Harbor Marina
Sportsman’s Outfitter
The Tackle Box
Wickford Rodworks
Rules:
• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible
• Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year
• May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop
February Meeting Winners
Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
The winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
JOHN SHERIFF
KYLE PAPARELLI
who selected his $200 certificate to Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
won a rod and reel spinning combo
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
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TACKLE SUPPLIERS TO THE WORLD
Public access parking bill
introduced in RI House
Rep. Laurence Ehrhardt (R-North
Kingstown) has introduced bill H.5373
that would require cities and towns to
provide free parking within 250 feet of
CRMC designated rights-of-way along the
Rhode Island shore.
The bill was co-sponsored by Rep.
Raymond Gallison.
This bill had been sponsored by Rep.
Rep. Ehrhardt
Peter Kilmartin for the past two years, and
had passed the House, but went nowhere
in the Senate.
Realizing the importance of safeguarding the
public’s right to the shore, Reps. Ehrhardt and
Gallison are trying to get the bill passed this year.
The bill was referred to the House Municipal Government
Committee.
FLOATING WORMS (from page 20)
Make sure you don't' forget to put that reel in free-spool so
when you do get a strike the line will leave the reel with no
resistance.
Drifting live sea worms is best done near or around sand
bars, mussel bars, points, rocky structure, and other places that
fish tend to hold and feed. It is a very effective method when
fishing rivers and creeks where there is always some current.
You can also anchor instead of just drifting. Anchoring is
beneficial once you find the fish. You can then work that area
systematically drifting your worm and float over and too different
fish holding areas.
KEEPING WORMS ALIVE
Sea worms are best kept alive in damp sea weed. Don't get
them too wet or they will die. I use a small cooler with an ice
pack in the bottom. Place a board that has been cut to the size of
the cooler over the ice pack with sea weed on top of it. This will
keep the worms cool as well as dry. They can be kept for a few
days using this method.
Light tackle
Fly-fishing
WHITE GHOST
BOATINGLOCAL (from page 15)
Medeiros is one of the founding members of the Rhode
Island Saltwater Anglers Association and has served as the
organization’s president for 13 years. In that time Medeiros has
helped RISAA grow to become the largest and best-organized
recreational-fishing advocacy group in New England. RISAA
now boasts 1,200 paying members and represents over 6,500
anglers via its 29 affiliated clubs.
Medeiros is a tireless supporter of sportfishing interests in
the state, and has helped shape RISAA’s community-minded
agenda.
The group has:
• Helped fight for and protect shore access for fishermen
• Given sport fishermen a place at the political table in the state
• Helped ensure that the new license-fee funds be used to support
recreational fishing
• Initiated clean-ups of coastal areas used by fishermen
• Rallied members to turn out for important state and federal
meeting where fisheries management issues are at stake
• Created a “Take a Kid Fishing Day” that helps city kids enjoy
the water and the outdoors (last year’s event saw over 200
members volunteer their time and boats)
• Launched the New England Saltwater Fishing Show, a
successful fishing show that attracts marine-related business and
fishermen from all over New England.
• Offers special fishing outings that introduce kids to fishing
• Launched a campaign to create more artificial reefs in RI state
waters
• Fought for the protection of key forage species such as
menhaden and herring
• Pushed for stricter penalties for fisheries violators
• Worked to forge relationships with commercial fishing interests
to protect key species
Aside from his duties with RISAA, Medeiros has served on
the R.I. Marine Fisheries Council as a recreational
representative for the past 10 years. He has also have served on
dozens of state boards and commissions and stakeholder groups
concerning Rhode Island marine waters, Narragansett Bay and
recreational fishing.
Three years ago, Medeiros received an award from the R.I.
House of Representatives “in recognition of dedicated,
committed and enduring service to recreational fishing and
preservation of our environment and helping to protect
menhaden.”
To cast your vote for Medeiros, or one of the other nominees,
go to Sport Fishing Magazine’s Make a Difference Award at
Fishing Charters
www.sportfishingmag.com/makingadifference/nominees/stevemedeiros
Stripers • blues • fluke • sea bass • scup • tautog
STRIPERS • BLUES • COD • FLUKE • TUNA • SHARK
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Sailing from
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[email protected]
43 York Drive, Coventry, RI 02816
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HEFFERNAN CHARTERS
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sailing from
Lavin’s Marina,
Charlestown, RI
with
Seminars & Outreach
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
WELCOMES YOU
Capt. Bill Heffernan
401-364-9592 or 401-742-4795
www.erinrosefishing.com
8 Scot Circle, Charlestown, RI 02813
Member
ARTIFICIAL REEFS (from page 19)
We have had significant input to the draft in that we are
trying to assure that if wind turbines are built offshore they are
constructed in such a manner that they both create additional
bottom habitat around the bases of the towers and those areas
are open to fishermen after construction.
We look forward to having a Reef Plan in place before the
end of 2011 and obtaining vessels to create new reefs to enhance
fish habitat and create more places for recreational fishermen
to enjoy.
RISAA has already been approached by people willing to
contribute both boats and services needed to prepare the boats
for a future as a reef, so we are optimistic that when all of the
planning is complete we will be able to move forward with
additional reef development.
RISAA would like to thank RIDEM
Director Janet Coit for her interest in this
activity and for her appreciation of the
importance of recreational fishing to our
great Ocean State. RISAA looks forward
to making great strides with RIDEM in the
development of more reefs in the coming
Director Coit
years.
If you are a RISAA member and are interested in working
on the Artificial Reef issue you can contact me to join the
Artificial Reef committee at [email protected] to express
your interest.
Flippin’ Out
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Fishing - Cruising - Diving
Call for Rates & Reservations
Block Island Sound • Cox’s Ledge • RI’s South Shore
Personal and Affordable - Bait and tackle provided
401.529.2267
[email protected]
50 Mail Coach Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
The main goal of the Education Committee is to provide
our membership with a well-rounded schedule of informative
seminars. The majority of our seminars are geared to fishing
tactics and methods, but not all. We have had speakers tell us
how to prepare our catch for consumption or even a taxidermist
.In the past we have had TV weatherman explain about cloud
formations and other signs to look for when on the water. We
even have had a renowned chef speak to us and provided the
members with tasty samples. As you can see we try to have a
subject for every one.
We provide many other services as well. Usually everyother-year we arrange for trips aboard the research vessel, Cap’n
Bert, provide CPR and Safe Boating classes.
LOOKING FOR MINI-SEMINAR SPEAKERS
Do you have a favorite way to fish, or maybe have a fishing
tip that you wouldn’t mind sharing with other members?
At our June 27 meeting, we are again doing the annual
“Fishing 101” night and we are looking for club members that
would be willing to give a very short (15 minute maximum)
talk on any tip, routine, trick, idea or fishing method that you
are willing to share. Don’t be shy!
The subject need not be on catching fish. How do you rig
your baits? How do you get your baits? What rods do you use
and why? What is your favorite knot? How do you tie it?
We all know that fishermen (and ladies) love to talk about
anything that has to do with fishing. In the past when we have
done this we have had some very interesting topics and speakers.
YOUR INPUT IS APPRECIATED
Do you have an idea for a seminar? If so, let us know, and
we will try to arrange it for a future meeting.
If you are interested in being a member of this committee,
let us know. We only have one or two meetings a year and we
do a lot by e-mail. You can contact me at [email protected]
Capt. Rick Bellavance
401-741-5648
www.PriorityFishingCharters.com
Member
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Member
AFFILIATED
ORGANIZATIONS
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of
fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leadership role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and future of
recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the
same goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future generations of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations.
Blue Water
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Anglers
Blue Water
Anglers
Bowling Green
Fishing Club
Bristol County
Striper Club
Buzzards Bay
Fishing Club
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
CT/RI Coastal
Fly Fishers
Galilee
Tuna Club
Connecticut
Surfcasters Assoc.
East Greenwich
Yacht Club
East Bay
Anglers
Galilee
Tuna Club
Jamestown
Striper Club
Massachusetts
Beach Buggy Assoc.
Massachusetts
Striped Bass Assoc.
Narragansett Pier
Sportfishing Assoc.
Narragansett
Salt Water
Fishing Club
Narragansett
Surfcasters
Newport Cty Salt
Water Fishing Club
Ocean State
Surfcasters
Pioneer Valley
Boat & Surf Club
Princeton
Fishing Team
R. I. Marine
Trades Assoc.
R. I. Mobile
Sportfishermen
R. I. Party &
Charter Boat Assoc.
Slater Mill
Fishing Club
St. John’s
Fishing Club
United Fly Tyers of
Rhode Island
Weekapaug
Surfcasters
Old Colony
Amphibians
Rhody
Fly Rodders
Rhody
Fly Rodders
COALITION PARTNERSHIPS
In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale,
the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has associated with these organizations:
OVER 10,000 ITEMS IN STOCK!
Rhode Island’s Largest
Independent Tackle Store
All major credit
cards accepted
Open 7 days
Fishing Kayaks
WWW.QUAKERLANETACKLE.COM
401-295-4400
www.Kayakcentre.com
Member
4019 Quaker Lane, Route 2
North Kingstown, RI
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Member
401-294-9642
800-249-5400
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR
SALE
RISAA members may place free non-commercial classified ads with photo for three months.
All items must be fishing, boating or marine related. Send ad info to [email protected] or mail to RISAA office.
Non-members and commercial: $5 per ad, per issue. Mail ad with check to RISAA, 6 Arnold Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
BOATS FOR SALE
BOATS FOR SALE
BOATS FOR SALE
17' Angler CC. 70HP Evinrude had top end
rebuilt in '05. New stringes & floors, rebuilt
console, new wiring, Teleflex gauges, throttles,
s h i f t
cables,
stainless
wheel,
Eagle
sounder,
interior paint, nonskid and 25 gal fuel take - all
new in 2008. Incl iCom fix-mount VHF and
Garmin GPS. 10 rod holders. Runs well, starts
reliably. Stored in quonset hut since the rebuild.
In the water in Apponaug. Incl roller-trailer.
Asking $5,000 OBO. Call Rich at 401-439-7541
--------------------------------------------------------18' North Coast center console, 2010, NEW!
Never been in the water! White with wood trim,
built-in
fuel tank,
cooler
s e a t ,
raised
deck with
locker,
rod holders. Includes a brand new trailer. Asking
$8,000 or best offer. Call 401-374-1293
22' Blue Fin Pro Fish 220, 2005. 225 Mercury
Optimax w/smartcraft gauges and 140 hrs on a
bracket. 2007 Venture aluminum bunk trailer. New
curtains, new
Furuno radar,
outriggers,
color GPS and
FF. Everything
new, engine
flushed after
every use since installed. Asking $19,000 OBO.
E-mail [email protected] or 401-769-0596
---------------------------------------------------------22' Doral Ibiza CC, 1999, w/200 HP Mercury
2-stroke V6 EFI. Live well & bait well aerators,
RW washdown, sys cockpit, Nav-Pac, VHF,
compass,
widescreen
f i s h
finder,
woodgrain
dashboard, courtesy lights, grabrail, rod holders,
complete CC enclosure & complete boat/motor
cover. EZ Loader trailer. Boat is 95% fresh water
usage. Pristine condition. Serious offers only.
$18,000. Contact Jeff at 401-624-8472
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29' Wellcraft 290 Coastal, 2005. Twin 225
Yamaha 4 stroke OBs w/only 148 hrs. Garmin
2210 color chart plotter, Furuno FCV-585 color
fish finder,
Furuno
1715 radar,
Icom VHF.
Has 99% of
the factory
options
including a generator. $85,000. Trailer available.
Call Mark at 401-474-3363
---------------------------------------------------------30' Hydrocat twin Volvo diesel, 1999 - good
condition, great fuel
economy. Rigged for
fishing w/full electronics. Must sell;
new boat coming.
Major price reduction $54,000. Call
401-265-7602
ON SITE COOKING
Seascape Clamboils, etc. Will gather all
necessary, freshest ingredients, prepare them, then
cook and serve them at your site. Check out our
brochure and menu at www.seascapecharter.com
or call 1-877-646-3474. Special: 10% discout to
RISAA members PLUS we will match your
discount amount and it will be donated to the
RISAA Foundation.
FISHING TACKLE FOR SALE
Two CMS custom 130 bent butt rods with
Pacific Bay aluminum butts and AFTCO Big Foot
super heavy duty roller guides. Located in
Coventry. Both in very good condition. $300
each. Call Brian at 401-397-4229
DON'T FORGET TO GIVE
US YOUR NEW ADDRESS!
EMAIL TO: [email protected]
OR CALL 401-826-2121
A bad day fishing is
still better than
a good day at work!
Bait & Tackle
166 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
401-364-6407
CAPT. JOHN OGOZALEK
www.ogofishing.com
Page: 872-0322
Owners: Ron & Karleen Mouchon
Member
672 North Main Street
Danielson, CT 06239
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860-774-6924
[email protected]
KAYAKS (from page 5)
4. Tuesday, May 24. We return to the fresh water, for the last
time this year, at Watchaug Pond in Charlestown.
5. Saturday, June 11. The Committee’s popular ‘meet and
greet’ meeting will be held starting at 10:00 AM at the Goddard
Park boat ramp. This is the chance for members new and old to
demonstrate their kayaks and answer any questions that anyone
may have about kayaks for salt water fishing. We also hope to
encounter a cinder worm hatch in the sheltered waters of east
Greenwich Cove.
6. Wednesday, June 15. We will be angling for bass over sand
eels in Newport Harbor.
7. Saturday, June 25. We will meet at the Point Judith ferry
landing, take the ferry to Block Island and fish there in the
company of the experienced kayak anglers who had such a great
trip last year.
FLUKE FISHING (from page 3)
The other advantage is the ability to untangle lines with the
larger diameter monofilament provided with the top shot when
fishing with several anglers aboard, especially when chartering.
The fishing tackle utilized for fluke are also effective for
seabass and scup which may be in the same areas as the fluke.
8. Wednesday, July 6. We meet at the Colt State Park Boat
ramp in Barrington.
9. Thursday, July 14. Evening fishing at Quonochontaug
Pond; a good opportunity for sight fishing the flats as well.
Fishing Techniques
The most typical and productive method for catching fluke
is to jig the fluke rig. This means snapping your rod tip upward
and then maintaining contact with the fishing line as you follow
the rig back to the bottom. The
key here is to find the pattern the
fish wants. You can vary the
speed of how fast you snap the
rod tip up and how far you jig
your rod tip upward.
Fluke will typically hit the rig
with this technique. In some
Kahle style (wide gap)
cases the fish may also bite when
the rig is baited with no jigging action at all by the angler or
even “dead-sticked” in a rod holder. Vary the jigging pattern
until you find what the fish responds to.
The typical rigs utilized, consist of three way squid type
jigs with khale style hooks. The
other common rig is bucktails
tipped with strip baits.
Color can make a difference, so
utilize different colors until you
find what the fish want. The most
bucktails
common colors are white,
chartreuse and pink. When fluke
fishing, big baits can attract big fish, so utilize big strips of bait
or live bait to catch big doormat fluke.
10. Saturday, July 23. Launch at Fort Wetherill, Jamestown
Island, fishing for bass and blues.
11. Tuesday, August 2. Early morning launch at Barn Island,
CT to fish Sandy Point, Napatree, reefs if weather permits.
12. Friday, August 19. Evening launch at Monahan’s/Pier 5 in
Narragansett to fish off the South County shore.
13. Saturday, September 10. Morning launch at Barn Island,
CT, perhaps the false albacore will be in again this year.
14. Saturday, October 1. Our last scheduled outing for the
year, launching in the Sakonnet/Seapowet area (or Fogland
Beach), depending on local conditions.
For a more detailed schedule of kayak Committee outings,
contact David Pollack at the address below, or Earle Guilford
at [email protected].
Kayak Committee outings
are open to all RISAA
members and their guests, but
if you plan to attend an outing
and are not a member of the
Kayak Committee you will not
be on our email list and will not
receive last minute notices of
changes. We also use that
email group to keep each other informed of current conditions,
and we hope to expand on that this year.
While our outings are not limited to Committee members
any RISAA member interested in kayak fishing and sharing
information and skills with a group of committed kayak anglers
should consider joining the Committee. To do so, contact me,
David Pollack, at [email protected].
Stripers, Tautogs,
Cod, Sharks,Tuna
Capt. Mike Neto
28' Ocean Runner
(401) 573-FISH
Member
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up to 4 anglers
POGEY WARS (from page 1)
Wow! This proposal has a chance to revolutionize menhaden
fishing and end the annual pogey wars that occur when there is
a high abundance of menhaden entering the Bay.
Chairman Steve Medeiros stated he would request another
meeting as soon as possible to discuss and evaluate this proposal
further.
That meeting was quickly set for January 6 and Chairman
Medeiros began the meeting and stated that the agenda would
focus on a single issue. Little did he know that the Ark Bait
people would be making a proposal of there own that would
make a major change to menhaden fishing in the Bay.
The main points of the FRISC proposal were presented.
Close the upper bay, Warwick Light to Rumstick Point, to
commercial harvesting from May 15th to July15th. All other
closed areas south of the upper Bay would be opened for the
same time period. All other restrictions
currently in place would remain in place
including gear restrictions, monitoring,
reporting, Baywide cap and threshold amounts.
It was stated “that the panel had two options,
to remain status quo which would endanger the
stock status and possibly lead to future
draconian restrictions, or to accept the proposal
before them in the best interest of the Bay and
the menhaden stock.”
Then came the block buster from Ark Bait
of Swansea, MA which stated in part, “The
menhaden fishery shall open on January 1 of
each year and close on December 31, of said
year” and that all waters north of a straight line
running from Rocky Point to Conimicut Light
to Nayett Point, shall be closed to all netting with the exception
of an 8 foot casting net. Their proposal also implemented an 85
foot vessel length restriction and a single daily possession limit
of 120,000 pounds.
In exchange, they asked that the starting minimum biomass
(floor) and the threshold be removed.
Chairman Medeiros turned to the panel:
Mike Bucko, of Bucko’s Bait and Tackle Service, spoke on
behalf of local tackle shops. He said that most shops agreed
with a Providence River closing and Ark Bait’s closing line,
but they have a problem with the possibility of Greenwich Bay
opening to seining.
George Allen (RISAA) raised concern about removing the
threshold, as there would not be a mechanism for maintaining
at least a set amount of biomass to enhance the ecosystem in
the Bay.
Panel Member & biologist, Dave Beutel, restated and
supported the Ark Bait’s proposal as he understood it plus minor
adjustments. “It is to implement a Northern closure line from
Rocky Point to Conimicut Light to Nayett Point plus inside
Greenwich Bay with a line from Sandy Point to the flag pole at
the Warwick Country Club on Warwick Neck. Also to maintain
the 50% cap, but remove the threshold, have a daily single
possession limit of 120,000 pounds, an 85 foot vessel limit,
maintain all gear restrictions, monitoring, holiday and weekend
closures and reporting requirements”.
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The Advisory Panel agreed, therefore, it was a panel
consensus.
The panel then took up the 8 foot cast net ban of the Ark
Bait proposal. A panel member proposed 10 foot cast net for
menhaden fishing in the closed areas with a possession limit of
200 menhaden per vessel per day. This would eliminate people
going back and forth from shore with 200 menhaden each trip,
especially from out of state as it has happened before.
The Advisory Panel supported this proposal therefore it was
a consensus.
RISAA DISAGREES WITH PROPOSAL
The Menhaden AP proposals was brought to the RISAA
Board of Directors by Steve Medeiros and explained each step.
After discussion, the RISAA Board of Directors approved the
following position:
• Maximum vessel length of 85 feet
• Single daily possession limit of 120,000 lbs
• Maintain all previous gear restrictions and
inspection
requirements
• All closed areas shall have a 200 menhaden
maximum
possession limit per day
per vessel
Permanent closures:
• north of a line from Conimicut Light to
Nayatt Point
(Providence
River)
• Greenwich Bay: all waters west of a line
from Sandy
Point to the
flagpole at Warwick Point
• Agree to allow opening of all other previous
closed
areas.
• Continue Saturday, Sunday, holiday closures
The previous biomass caps shall ALL remain in place, and
continue stock monitoring and reporting requirements, and
continue ALL current requlations in 16.2.5 setting a Biomass
Floor, Biomass Ceiling, and maintenance of the 50% rule, with
the following change:
A Biomass Floor. On an annual basis every spring, the DFW,
utilizing approved scientific monitoring methods, shall conduct
regular estimates of the weekly standing stock of menhaden
present in the management area. On the basis of those estimates,
the DFW shall issue a notice when the estimated weekly stock
reaches a threshold of 1,500,000 pounds. When the estimated
weekly standing stock reaches 2,000,000 pounds, a possession
limit of 120,000 pounds per vessel per calendar day will be
authorized. If at any time, the stock estimate drops below
1,500,000, the DFW shall close the commercial fishery until
further notice.
On February 22, RIDEM held a public hearing on the
proposed Menhaden changes. Most of the comments were either
in favor of the Ark Bait proposal to remove the biomass cap or
for the AP proposals.
The issue now goes before the R.I. Marine Fisheries Council
at their March 7 meeting.
Let’s hope the proposal passes. It would finally mean the
end of the infamous “POGEY WARS”.
R.I.S.A.A.
DVD LIBRARY
RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's
that MEMBERS may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home
for up to two weeks.
Simply call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 and let us know which DVD's you would like to borrow.
You may pick up the DVD's at the monthly seminars or we will mail them to you.
Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE.
It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine
Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh
Art of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren Wheeler
Atlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis Braid
Atlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3)
Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett Marine
Basic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie Dickinson
Better Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102)
Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) Bennett
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James Marsh
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James Marsh
Cast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Catch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett Marine
Challenge Of The Giant Tarpon - (87)
Chunking For Stripers & Blues -Capt. John Alberda (6)
Coast Guard License: Advanced Piloting (59)
Dolphin- Yellow & Green Fighting Machine (51)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 1 - The basics(76)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 2 - Transom repair (77)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 3 - Add foam, gelcoat repair (78)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 4 - Restoring a 20' Runabout (79)
Fiberglass Repair Made Easy - Two vol set (37/38)
Fishing For Bluefish (7) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fishing For Sharks (27) The Fisherman Video Library
Fishing For Striped Bass: Live Bait- (9) A. Lorenzetti
Fishing For Trophy Striped Bass (96) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fishing Knots (55) James Marsh
Fluke Fishing (10) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fluke Fishing: Improving Your Catch (11) D.Kamienski
Fly Fishing Success: Dry Fly Strategy (82) Joe Humphries
Fly Fishing Success: Nymphing Strategy (83) Joe Humphries
Fly Rodding For Tarpon - Leisure Time Products (84)
GPS Navigation (13) Bennett Marine
Handling Your Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (14)
Haul Out (64) Stuart Riddell
Heavy Weather Powerboat Handling (36)
How To Cast With A Saltwater Fly Rod (35) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Bait Fish (53) J. Marsh
How To Catch Bluefish (15) Dr. Jim Wright
How to Catch Flounder (33) Dr Jim Wright
How to Catch Sharks (52) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass (16) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass: Tube & Worm (99) Jon Tolley
How To Catch Tautog (17) -Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Tuna (34) -Dr Jim Wright
How To Filet Saltwater Fish (45) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Get The Hook Out Without Pain - (47) Dr. J.Goldey
How To Paint Your Fiberglass Boat (65)
How To Rig Your Boat For Fishing (56)
How To Troll The Way The Pros Do (18) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Wire Line Troll (31) Dr. Jim Wright
Ice Fishing: The Cure For Cabin Fever (28) Babe Winkelman
Interfacing Marine Electronics - (68S) John Owen
Kayak Capsize Recovery & Rescue (101)
Let's Go Saltwater Fishing - Beginner's Guide (19)
Lures & Sinkers: Do It Yourself (29) VanSant Productions
Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance (43) Bennett Marine
Marine Gas Engine Maintenance (20) Bennett Marine
Marine Plumbing, Do-It-Yourself (50)
Nothing But Bass (69) 3-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Blackfish (57) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Fluke (58) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Sharks (70) Northeast Angling
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (93)
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (94)
Outboard Marine Engine Maintenance (63) Bennett
Pop Fleyes: Saltwater Patterns (85) Bob Popovics
Powerboat Navigation (67) 1988, John Rousmaniere
Reef & Wreck Fishing (21) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Rigging Baits For Giant Bluefin (66) Capt. G. Metcalf
Rod Building Basics (02 DVD) Steve Petri
Saltwater Flycasting: 10 Steps To Distance & Power (86) G. Roberts
Secrets of the Party Boat Captains (71) Capt. Neil Delanoy
Spring Commissioning & Winterizing Your Boat (22)
Stand Up To A Giant Bluefin (12) Dennis Braid
Stripers Gone Wild (42) Mike Laptew
Stripers In Paradise (23) Mike Laptew
Striper Magic (24) Mike Laptew
Striper Strategies: Freshwater Hybrid Stripers (95) In-Fisherman
Surf Fishing & Distance Casting (81) Ron Arra
Surf Fishing with T.J. & Joe (44)
Top 60 Tips Saltwater - Southern Waters (100)
Trailering Your Boat - John Owens (80)
Trolling For Bass and Blues (41) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Trophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie Nappi
Tuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James Marsh
Twin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett Marine
Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/Kregh
Using Downriggers To Catch Saltwater Fish (32)
U.S. Power Squadron Boating Course (60)
Varnishing Made Easy (54)
When Fish Won't Bite (91)
Winterizing Your Boat (26) see also Spring Commissioning
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FISHING AND HUNTING HOMES!
Legacy Charters
Formerly BlueByU Chaters
30’ Cruiser fully loaded
State of the art electronics
FEATURED LISTING: 4br/2ba 2000sf.
Log Home on nearly 3 acres of
woods and trails. Great condition,
close to amenities,
Richmond/
Charlestown line, priced at just
$279,000!
Capt. Keith Sullivan
www.bluebyu.com
401-567-5269
Licensed and Insured
Stripers, Blues, Fluke, Sea Bass, Tautog, Porgy, Tuna, Shark
Full Day • Half Day • Inshore • Offshore
Departing Daily from Point Judith
Will Litvin
SURFCASTERS (from page 8)
Broker Associate
Re/Max Flagship
Fishing begins in May
401-935-9612
[email protected]
www.RhodyHomes.com
Member
CHARTER TRIPS (from page 4)
• A seven (7) day notice is required if you must cancel. Winner
must first call Gary Perschau (401-828-3464), or second, Peter
O’Biso (401-783-2364). If unable to reach either of above, then
call the RISAA phone at 401-826-2121. Failure to provide this
notice forfeits your deposit.
• Upon confirmation that the winner has attended the charter
trip, the check/credit card slip will be destroyed and not charged.
• A member may win only one trip per year.
• Only ladies are eligible for the “Ladies Only Trip.”
• All disagreements or disputes will be handled by the Charter
Trips Committee and its decisions are final.
• RISAA and its Charter Trips Committee are not responsible if a
trip is not completed, either by failure of the winning crew, the
charter captain or incliment weather.
The com-mittee plans to meet at the shore in early May for a
schoolie bass fishing trip, and then later in May for some tautog
fishing.
Other
g r o u p
trips for
t h e
season are
still in the
discussion/
planning
stages.
F o r
more info The committee holds several meetings during the
on
the year, like the annual lead pour
Surfcasters
Committee contact me at [email protected].
Spring Cod Fishing
Ask about FREE FARE for group organizer
6 Passenger Private Groups Starting at $775
Mon, Wed, Fri • Individuals $125/person • 9 hours
Captain
Charlie Donilon
• 10% Discount RISAA Members
• Gear For All Types Of Fishing
• Gift Certificates
• 40 Years Experience
• Capacity 6 - 23 Passengers
46’ Charterboat “SNAPPA”
2 Congdon Dr., Wakefield, RI 02879
Home 401-782-4040 • Cell -401-487-9044
www.snappacharters.com • [email protected]
Member
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Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired,
but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member!
EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE!
Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you.
ABRASIVES
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Massasoit Tool Company.........800-648-6050
Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI)
Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives
ACCOUNTING
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Disanto, Priest & Co................401-921-2035
Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI)
www.disantopriest.com
ATTORNEYS
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Henry M. Clinton, Esq.............215-851-8536
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Philadelphia, PA [email protected]
Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...........401-274-6644
Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P.
1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903
Raymond E. Gallison, Esq........508-677-4235
427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721
Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...........401-732-6500
631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886
Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq.......401-769-3447
Justice of the Peace
1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Sammartino & Berg..............401-274-0113
Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI)
AUTO BODY/REPAIR
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A & N Auto Body Inc.......508-336-5334
Member: Thomas Clark (Seekonk, MA)
32 Industrial Ct, Seekonk, MA
AUTOMOTIVE
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Moore’s Motor Service......401-821-4050
Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI)
487 Washington St, Coventry, RI
Newport Tire & Auto Service....401-847-1234
Member: Capt. Paul Russell (Newport, RI)
Total auto repairs and tires
RC Auto Repair..........................401-615-9924
Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI)
General auto repair. 10% off labor to members.
Star Service Auto/Marine.........401-821-9887
Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI)
10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members
BAIT & TACKLE
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Block Island Fishworks......401-466-5392
Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI)
10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members
Breachway Bait & Tackle..........401-364-6407
Member: Ron Mouchon (Charlestown, RI)
Discount to RISAA members
Bucko’s Parts + Tackle..............508-674-7900
Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA)
Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair
Cardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297
Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI)
www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com
Erickson’s Bait & Tackle...........401-739-7437
Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI)
1257 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick
Frank’s Live Bait.......................860-295-9659
Member: Capt. John Planeta (Marlborough,CT)
19 West Road - www.frankslivebait.com
Galilee Bait & Tackle................401-651-9600
Member: Mike Comerford & Duane Sousa
2 State Street, Narragansett, RI
Lucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223
Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI)
www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members
Ocean State Tackle...................401-226-6626
Member: David Henault (N. Providence, RI)
www.oceanstatetackle.com
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642
Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI)
4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown
Quonny Bait & Tackle..............401-315-2330
Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI)
5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI
River & Riptide Anglers............401-392-1919
Member: David Porreca (Coventry, RI)
2435 Nooseneck Hill Rd #4A, Coventry, RI
Snug Harbor Marina.................401-783-7766
Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI)
www.snugharbormarina.com
Sportsman’s Outfitter..............508-823-0412
Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA)
The Tackle Box..........................401-736-0605
Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI)
443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI
Wickford Rodworks................401-667-7363
Member: Robert Barlas (Wickford, RI)
7 Main St, Wickford wickfordrodworks.com
BLUEPRINTS
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Rhode Island Blueprints..........401-942-3225
Member: Paul Kelly (Cranston, RI)
335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI
BOATING NEWS
_
BoatingLocal.com.....................508-789-6708
Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA)
www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website
BOAT SALES
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Bassett Boat Company..............401-886-7899
Member: Derek Leigh (Warwick, RI)
www.bassettboat.com [email protected]
Brewer Street Boat Sales..........401-847-0321
Member: Jay Helme (Newport, RI)
Blue Fin Sport Fishing Boats/Suzuki Outboards
Cataumet Boats.........................401-245-5222
Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI)
Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft
Conanicut Marine.....................401-423-7158
Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI)
Wellcraft Boats - www.conanicutmarina.com
Inland Marine, Inc.....................401-568-0995
Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI)
Boat sales, service and repairs
Ocean House Marina................401-364-6040
Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI)
Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff
Ocean Scout Marine................401-886-3054
Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI)
www.OceanScoutMarine.com
South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790
Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA)
www.southshoredrydock.com
Wood Boat & Motor, Inc............401-739-4040
Member: Debbie Wood (Warwick,RI)
www.woodboatandmotor.com
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CARPENTRY
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KMD Custom Woodworking....401-639-8140
Member: Keith Breault (Warwick, RI)
Kitchen cabinets, home office, entertain cntrs
Leigh Betts Carpentry.............401-213-6452
Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI)
Everything from framing to finish work
CARPET CLEANING
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Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning...401-788-0932
Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI)
Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachts
CHARTS - DECORATIVE
_
Harbour Lights.........................860-933-2810
Member: Carl Welshman (Danielson, CT)
www.lightedcharts.com - RISAA discount
COFFEE - WHOLESALE
_
Coffee Pause..............................800-444-1488
Member: David Fuller (RI/MA)
www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups
COMPUTERS
_
Computer & Network Services.. 401- 921-4288
Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI)
10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys.
CONSTRUCTION______________________
Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672
Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI)
Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors
D & M Concrete Forms............401-884-8778
Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI)
All types of concrete form work
COOKING____________________________
Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...........401-364-3457
Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI)
www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20
CUSTOM RODS
_
CMS Enterprise........................508-995-2372
Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford)
637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA
SGM Custom Rods & Tackle..401-315-5120
Member: George Forsberg (Bradford, RI)
Located in Quonny Bait/Tackle
DENTISTRY___________________________
Exquisite Smiles...........508-761-5320
Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA)
www.exquisite-smile.com
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING____________
Freelance Electrical Services....401-623-1231
Member: Doug Lacombe (Coventry, RI)
Electrical wiring • 10% RISAA discount
ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL__________
Cottrell Enterprises, Inc............401-632-8093
Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI)
www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal
EMBROIDERY/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
RTS Embroidery.........................401-946-4685
Member: Rosemarie Howell (Johnston,RI)
Custom embroidery, silk screen, promo products
ENGINEERING
_
RP Engineering, Inc.................401-885-7255
Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI)
Environmental, structural, civil
ENGRAVING & ETCHING
_
Ron Nalbandian........................401-377-4688
Westerly, RI
401-932-3890
Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal
ENTERTAINMENT
_
The Sleepster.............................401-351-3518
Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI)
Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
_
Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600
Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI)
Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs
EXCAVATION
___________
Longley Construction..............401-225-0623
Member: Daniel Longley (N. Kingstown, RI)
Groundwork, landscaping, stonework
FINANCIAL PLANNING _________________
Ameriprise Financial...............508-497-8931
Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA)
Certified Financial PlannerTM
Ameriprise Financial..............401-398-7802
George Hadfield (North Kingstown, RI)
Investments. All financial services.
Gencorp Financial Services.....884-7800x152
Mark Piccerelli (East Greenwich, RI)
E-Mail: [email protected]
FIREARMS SCHOOLS
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American Firearms School
508-695-5869
Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro)
www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
FISHING APPAREL
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Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI)
Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members.
FISHING CHARTERS
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Adrianna Charters...................401-573-3474
Member: Capt. Mike Neto (Coventry, RI)
Stripers, Tautog, Cod, Shark, Tuna
Bottom Line Charters..............401-783-6815
Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI)
bottomlinesportfishing.com
Can-Do Charters......................978-290-0705
Member: Capt. Chuck Casella (Boston Harbor)
Bass, blues,cod, flndr. www.candocharters.com
Cape Cod Fishing School........781-826-4915
Member: Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod)
Charters, On the water classes for fishermen
Capt Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com
Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI)
www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549
Day Break Fishing Guides.......781-929-1012
Member: Walter Bettuchi (Cape Cod, MA)
www.daybreakfishingguides.com
Ed Cook Charters.....................401-524-5294
Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI)
10% RISAA discount. [email protected]
Fin Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630
Member: Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor)
B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com
Fishtales II Charters................401-732-1376
Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI)
www.fishtalesiicharters.com
Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058
Capt. Chuck Boranian (Matunuck, RI)
www.flukin.com Sailing from Lockwood’s Marina
Frances Fleet..............................401-783-4988
Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.francesfleet.com/
Heffernan Charters, LLC.........401-364-9592
Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI)
Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAA
Irish Jig Charters......................401-499-9182
Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI)
www.IrishJigCharters.com
Legacy Charters........................401-567-5269
Capt. Keith Sullivan (Point Judith, RI)
www.bluebyu.com
Linesider Fishing Charters....401-2439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI)
www.linesiderfishing.com
Lucky Lady Charters...............401-284-2869
Capt. Steve Palmer (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.luckyladycharters.net
Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...........401-728-2081
Capt. Rich Templeton
Email: [email protected]
On The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625
Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI)
www.ontherockscharters.com
Ogofishing Charters...............860-774-6924
Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT)
www.ogofishing.com
Prowler Charters.....................401-783-8487
Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI)
www.ProwlerChartersRI.com
Razin Kane Charters ...................401-295-0642
Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI)
www.kanesguns.com
Seadog Inshore Charters.........401-218-3074
Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI)
Fluke our specialty - [email protected]
SeaDuced Charters.................508-394-6546
Capt. Robbie Briggs (Dennisport, MA)
www.seaducedfishing.co
Seascape Charters.........1-877-6-GO-FISH
Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI)
www.seascapecharter.com
Snappa Charters...................401-782-4040
Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI)
www.snappacharters.com
StuffIt Charters.....................401-764-5141
Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI)
www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount.
ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424
Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI)
www.thomcatcharters.com
Three D’s Charters...............401-322-0059
Capt. Dave Petit (Westerly, RI)
www.threedscharters.com
White Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465
Capt. James White (Coventry, RI)
www.whiteghostcharters.com
FISHING PRODUCTS______________
9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650
Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA)
www.9erslures.com
A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122
Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA)
www.astackle.com
Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981
Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington)
Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com
Anco Lures, Inc....................401-438-5860
Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI)
Plastic poppers, skimmers, Silver Streak
Androd Custom Rods............508-399-7837
Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA)
www.androd.com
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AquaSkinz Corp...................877-379-8677
Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY)
www.aquaskinz.com
Fishdoc Custom Plugs........401-829-2967
Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI)
Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com
FishingForBeginners.net....401-349-2977
Member: Adam Stanley (Foster, RI)
See fishingforbeginners.net
Fishing Solutions.................508-528-4898
Member: Tris Carpenter (Norfolk, MA)
IFly Rod Holders. www.iflyrodholders.com
Lemire’s Plug Works...........401-641-4885
Member: Alan Lemire (Clayville, RI)
www.lemiresplugworks.com
Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH
Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA)
Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig
Little Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023
Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI)
Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs
Lonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921
Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA)
Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com
Millard Wire Company........401-737-9330
Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter)
Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal”
Phase II Lures..........................203-226-7252
Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT)
Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com
Point Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808
Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI)
www.pointjudelures.com
Rhode Island Poppers..............401-762-1884
Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI)
Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc.
SurfHog Lure Co....................401-864-6069
Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI)
www.surfhoglureco.com
Terminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005
Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY)
www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog
T-Man Custom Tackle............860-668-1302
Member: Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna
www.tmancustomtackle.com - Striper tubes
HOME IMPROVEMENT_______________
Got Wood?..........................401-749-9990
Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI)
Free wood pickup
Miller’s Interiors.................401-497-6794
Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI)
All types of remodeling
Quality Tile..........................401-826-9700
Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI)
Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street
Quik-Fix Handyman............401-374-8281
Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI)
Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc.
ICE CREAM
_
Frosty Freez......401-846-1697
Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI)
496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc
INSTRUCTION
_
American Boatschool.........860-295-9634
Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
e-mail: [email protected]
Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373
Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH)
Recreational & Captains license classes
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
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Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795
Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA)
supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment
LASER ENGRAVING__________________
Kell-Strom Tool Company.......800-851-6851
Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT)
General machine and laser marking
LAWN CARE________________________
Ocean State Lawn Service......401-732-8182
Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI)
Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount
St. Germain Lawn Care.........401-647-2028
Member: David St. Germain (Foster, RI)
[email protected]
MACHINING________________________
Hartwell Mfg. Co....................401-567-7720
Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI)
Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal
MARINE ELECTRONICS______________
Seaport Communications.......401-783-4778
Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI)
Sales - Service - Installation
MARINE FABRICATION_______
_______
BJK Aluminum Creations......401-624-1422
Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI)
T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience
Essex Marine Fabrication........860-554-0044
Member: Harry Angier (Haddam, CT)
T-tops -hardtops -arches www.essexmarine.com
Seaward Boatworks.................401-739-5286
Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI)
Aluminum fabrication and canvas work
MARINE ENGINES
_
Marine Engines, Inc................800-786-7639
Member: Jone Keane (Holliston, MA)
www.1800runsnew.com
MARINE HOSE AND FITTINGS__
_____
The Hose Connection Inc........401-624-2921
Member: Art Marshall (Fall River, MA)
Any & all, 1/4” thru 8”. RISAA discount.
MARINE REPAIR__________
_________
Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr ....401-789-7680
Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI)
Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center
MARINE SURVEYING____
___________
Dockside Marine Survey.......401-942-1006
Member: Mark Sepe (Cranston, RI)
[email protected]
Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400
Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI)
Master Marine Surveyor
MARINE TOWING SERVICES__
_______
BaywatchRI...............................401-398-0388
Member: Capt. Gina Lynch (Wawick, RI)
www.baywatchri.com
Safe/Sea...................................401-295-8711
Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI)
www.safesea.com
Sea Tow of Rhode Island.......401-294-2360
Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown)
www.seatow.com
TowBoatUS/New Bedford.......508-990-3997
Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA)
www.boatus.com
MASSAGE THERAPY
_
Seaside Massage Therapy......401-573-1911
Member: Karen Lucas, LMT (Wickford, RI)
www.SeasideMassageTherapy.com
MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS
_
First Home Mortgage...401-751-0800x5309
Member: Paul Kennedy (Providence, RI)
Email: [email protected]
P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003
Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345
PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________
Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655
Member: Will Donnell (All of RI)
Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount
PAINT & SUPPLIES
_
ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300
Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI)
We sell interior and exterior paint
PEST CONTROL
_
Best Pest Control..................401-437-1274
Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI)
Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount
PICTURE FRAMING
_
Crestar....................................401-885-0300
Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI)
www.crestarmfg.com
PRINTING
_
M2 Design..............................401-484-5120
Member: Mark Mingain (Pascoag, RI)
www.m2cd.com Printing & web design
Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514
Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI)
www.tiffanyprinting.com
PROPELLER RECONDITIONING________
Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767
Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI)
New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/
REAL ESTATE_____________
__________
Randall Realtors....................401-932-2315
Members: Mari Ann & Rod Raso (Wakefield,RI)
[email protected]
RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612
Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI)
e-mail: [email protected]
RE/MAX Centeral...................401-465-0263
Member: David Tatangelo (Coventry, RI)
www.tatangelogroup.com
World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424
Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
[email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
_
Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083
Certified commercial & residental
RISAA discount
RESTAURANTS
_
Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850
Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI)
357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food.
Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866
Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI)
32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
ROD & REEL REPAIR
_
Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062
Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI)
www.beavertailrodandreel.com
SELF DEFENSE
__
Oceanside Martial Arts.........401-294-3035
Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI)
RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com
SCUBA
_
Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898
Member: Deb Greenhalgh
www.scubamadeeasy.org
SOLAR CONSULTANT
_
Alteris/Solarwrights...............401-315-2529
Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI)
Free solar site evaluation [email protected]
SPORTFISH PRINTS
_
Kecheneny Fish Prints.....860-535-9987
Member: Jack Brown (N.Stonington, CT)
www.kechenenyfishprints.com
SUPPLIES____________________________
Hershel Poe...............................401-624-6064
Member: Hershel Poe (Tiverton, RI)
Janitorial, industrial paper,textile toweling,rags
TAXIDERMIST_________________________
Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190
Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA)
TROPHIES/PLAQUES___ ______________
Crown Trophy..........................401-231-0070
Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI)
www.crowntrophy.com
Eagle Enterprises....................516-319-0779
Member: Ken Begelman (Oceanside, NY)
www.keneagle.com -hand painted fish/trophies
VETERINARIANS
_
Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683
Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI)
Practice for small animals
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE
_
WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400
Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI)
res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com
RISAA Members:
Have your business or service
listed by calling 401-826-2121
SUPPORT THE COMPANIES ON THESE
PAGES
They are all RISAA Members!
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The 2011 College Scholarship Program
By this time of year, most high school seniors have decided where they want to attend college. With this decision comes
a huge financial burden.
To help offset the high cost of college the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association will again award up to 9
scholarships in 2011 to eligible seniors. RISAA members with children or grandchildren going to college next year
should encourage them to apply.
Member Awards and Marine Science Awards
There are two types of scholarship awards given each year. One is open to RISAA family members only and the
other is open to anyone going into the marine sciences field.
Member Scholarships
Marine Fisheries Scholarships
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation
Member Award
Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award
Any RISAA member in good standing or their immediate
family, specifically, their children or stepchildren,
grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister,
who is currently a high school senior and will attend ANY
college or university within one year, may apply for the Rhode
Island Saltwater Anglers Association Member Award.
The student does NOT have to pursue a marine sciences.
Any degree program is acceptable.
$500 scholarships are awarded.
These scholarships are paid for by the RISAA
Foundation, and three $500 scholarships are awarded. The
recipient does NOT have to be connected with RISAA in
any way, but DOES have to enroll in a marine sciences
program.
Called the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation
Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award, it is awarded to any
Rhode Island resident high school senior who will be
attending either the University of Rhode Island or Roger
Williams University, in a fisheries management or marine
sciences program, within one year.
How to apply
If you have a child who is a high school senior, or know someone who is eligible to apply, let them know about our
scholarship programs. Applications and information is available:
• At the March seminar. See Curt Caserta at the Membership Table.
• E-mail to [email protected]
• RISAA web site. Go to www.risaa.org and click on the “Scholarships” button.
• Call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121
• School's Guidance Office. Every Rhode Island high school guidance office has been sent a copy of our Fisheries
& Marine Sciences Award application.
Note: Only current high school seniors who will attend college in the Fall of 2011 are eligible.
HURRY!
The deadline for scholarship applications is April 15, 2010.
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The mission of the Public Access Committee of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is to preserve, protect, develop, and restore
public access to the tidal waters of Rhode Island for this and succeeding generations. Particular attention is given to those public access areas
important to recreational fishing.
Plan to attend RISAA’s Annual
Shore Clean-up Day
Saturday, April 16
9:00 a.m. (rain or shine)
The
2010
volunteer
groups
We will meet at these Greenwich Bay Locations
Chepiwanoxet Point Park-Warwick
Follow Post Road (between Cowesett and Division) to the light at Chepiwanoxet.
Follow Chepiwanoxet to Oak Grove. Right on Oak Grove to Alger.
Left on Alger to the Park parking lot at the end of Alger.
Paul Karcz will lead this group. Email Paul at [email protected]
Goddard State Park Fishing Area & Boat Launch-Potowomut
Located on the West Side of the State Park along Greenwich Cove.
Follow Ives Road to the First Park Entrance just after the Equestrian area.
Turn in, stay to the left, and follow the Park road down to the Fishing Area parking Lot.
David Pollack will lead this group. Email Dave at [email protected] with questions.
REFRESHMENTS AND TRASH BAGS WILL BE PROVIDED!
Bring gloves and dress appropriately for the conditions. We have scheduled our Clean-up at
low tide so we can get to more debris. It might be muddy!
Show That You Care About Our Shoreline.
We Need Your Help!
Questions? Contact Bob Moeller at [email protected] or call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121
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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director..........
President..............................
1st Vice President............
2nd Vice President...........
Secretary..............................
Treasurer..............................
Sergeant-At-Arms.............
Board Member.................
Board Member....................
Board Member....................
Board Member.....................
Board Member....................
Board Member....................
Stephen Medeiros...............steve@risaa.org..................401-826-2121
Stephen [email protected]................ 401-826-2121
Capt. Richard Hittinger....... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875
Capt. Bruce Getchell........... [email protected]............ 401-742-1129
Curt Caserta......................... [email protected]............. 401-667-0123
Capt. Edwin Cook............... [email protected]................. 401-885-0679
Mark Paparelli..................... [email protected]................ 401-884-6724
George Allen........................ [email protected]................... 401-849-4896
Robert [email protected].................. 401-527-5157
Charles Bradbury.................bradbury@risaa.org............401-647-5305
Capt. Edward Kearney........ [email protected].................... 401-397-4513
William Sosnicki.................. [email protected]............ 401-822-2979
Michael Warner................... [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Artificial Reefs............................. Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875
Audits............................................. Sandra Gelineau................. [email protected]............ 401-828-1325
Boat & Fishing Shows................ Capt. Mike Warner............. [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
By-Laws..........................................Robert Blasi........................ [email protected]................... 401-527-5157
Charities........................................ Joan Bradbury..................... [email protected] ........... 401-647-5305
Charter Trips................................ Peter O'Biso......................... [email protected]
Dealer Discount Coordinator..... David Westfall.................... [email protected]............. 401-270-1822
Education........................................Capt. Ed Kearney............... [email protected]..................... 401-397-4513
Elections.........................................Gary Perschau.................... [email protected]................... 401-828-3464
Entertainment............................... Lynn Medeiros................... [email protected]
Fly Fishing.................................... David Porreca..................... [email protected].......... 401-392-1919
Foundation..................................... Capt. Michael Warner........ [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
Fund-Raising.................................Linton Wilder...................... [email protected] ................401-828-7795
Historian........................................ Position open...................... .....................................................................
Junior Activities........................... Robert LeBlanc................... [email protected]............... 401-884-0503
Kayak..............................................David Pollack...................... [email protected]............... 401-749-5379
Legislative..................................... George Allen....................... [email protected]................... 401-849-4896
Membership...................................Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...................... 401-397-4513
Menhaden.......................................Capt. Ed Cook..................... [email protected].. 401-885-0679
Merchandise..................................William Sosnicki................. [email protected]
Political Action PAC.................... Stephen Medeiros............. [email protected]................. 401-826-2121
Newsletter...................................... Stephen Medeiros............. [email protected]
Public Access................................ Robert Moeller................... [email protected].............. 401-884-0117
Public Relations........................... Deborah Nelson................. [email protected]............... 401-465-8165
401-826-2121
Saltwater Fishing Show.............. Stephen Medeiros.............. [email protected]
Scholarship................................... Curt Caserta........................ [email protected].............. 401-667-0123
Striper Cup.................................... David Westfall.................... [email protected]............. 401-270-1822
Sunshine........................................ Lynn Medeiros................... [email protected].................. 401-826-0146
Surfcasters....................................Robert Moeller.................... [email protected]
Tag & Release...............................William Sosnicki................. [email protected]
Tournaments................................. Mark Paparelli..................... [email protected]................ 401-884-6724
Legal Counsel to Board of Directors..... Mitchell Riffkin, Esq
Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance....... Douglas MacPherson
RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121
•
FAX: (401) 826-3546
Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG
New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com
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T he
March 11 - 13, 2011
SEMINARS
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
MAIN SEMINAR AREA
1:30 PM • Ron Poirier • Jig ‘n Pop For Tuna
2:30 PM • D. J. Muller • Surfcasting the Islands: Cuttyhunk, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island
3:30 PM • Capt. Jim White • Advanced Tactics For Striped Bass Fishing
4:30 PM • Lee Sampson • Fishing The Surf
5:30 PM • Capt Mike Neto • Block Island Stripers
6:30 PM • David Giuliano • Kayaking Block Island
7:30 PM • Capt Dave Monti • Tautog Fishing
FLY FISHING AREA
6:00 PM • Capt. David Porreca • How to Chose A Saltwater Fly Rod: Simplify Your Choice
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
MAIN SEMINAR AREA
10:30 AM • Bob Oberg • Wiring Up - Increase Your Kayak Fishing Productivity, Safety & Enjoyment With
Good Electronics
11:30 AM • Capt. Bruce Macomber • Light Tackle Sharks
12:30 PM • Curt Caserta • Hunting For Stripers
1:30 PM • David Giuliano • Kayaking Block Island
2:30 PM • Lee Sampson • Fishing The Surf
3:30 PM • Capt. Jim White • Advanced Tactics For Striped Bass Fishing
4:30 PM • Capt. Mike Neto • Block Island Stripers
5:30 PM • Ron Poirier • Jig ‘N Pop For Tuna
FLY FISHING AREA
1:00 PM • Sheila Hassan • Fly Fishing Demonstration
3:00 PM • Capt. Bob Hines • Intro to Saltwater Fly Fishing
5:00 PM • Capt. David Porreca • How to Chose A Saltwater Fly Rod: Simplify Your Choice
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
MAIN SEMINAR AREA
10:30 PM • D. J. Muller • Surfcasting the Islands: Cuttyhunk, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island
11:30 AM • Capt. Bruce Macomber • Light Tackle Sharks
12:30 PM • Curt Caserta • Hunting For Stripers
1:30 AM • Bob Oberg • Wiring Up - Increase Your Kayak Fishing Productivity, Safety & Enjoyment
With Good Electronics
2:30 PM • Capt Dave Monti • Tautog Fishing
FLY FISHING AREA
1:00 PM • Sheila Hassan • Fly Fishing Demonstration
3:00 PM • Capt. Bob Hines • Intro to Saltwater Fly Fishing
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T he
March 11 - 13, 2011
EXHIBITOR LIST (as of 2/27/11)
Company
9ER’s Lures
A & A Innovative Products
A & S Tackle Corp.
A.O.K. Tackle Co.
Accurate Fishing Products
Adrianna Charters
Afterhours Custom Plugs
Al Gag Custom Lures
Alliance Sports Group
Amanda Lee Sportfishing
American Boatschool, LLC
Antique Lures
AquaSkinz Corp.
Arrigoni Design, Ltd.
Atlantic Offshore Lures
Atlantic States Marine
Fisheries Commission
Atomic Tape
AVET Reels
B & D Enterprises
Bass Pro Shops
BaywatchRI Marine Towing
Big Game Sportfishing
Bill Hurley Lures
Bimini Bay Outfitters
BIOMES Marine Center
Boatwise Marine Training
Boomerang Fishing, Inc.
Brewer Greenwich Bay
Marina
Buckeye Brook Coalition
Bucko’s Tackle Service
Burford Books, Inc.
C. L. Marine
Canyon Reels
Capt. Bruce Sportfishing
Capt. John Boats
Capt. Sheriff’s Fishing
Charters
Carl’s Warehouse, LLC
Casting For Recovery
C-Devil II Sportfishing, Inc.
Chasin Tail Charters
Clean The Bay
Coastal Resources Mgmt
Council
Cobra Bait
Cohen & Associates
Confident Capt/Ocean Pros
Copper Fish Sculpters
Location
933-935
211
1005
405
727
1024
710-711
223
603-605
414
712
531-533
802-803
609-610
408
310
608
822-823
1125
834
109-110
922-923
225
729-730
B-13
821
113
628
525
226-228
926
932
101
515
1022
911
809
1206
1031
214
607
331
513-514
329-330
204
1122
Company
Cortland Line Company
Costa Del Mar Sunglasses
Crimson Tide Charters
D.J. Muller Surfcasting
DC’s Custom Plugs
Dockside Marine Survey
Don Coffey Co.
Duke Marine
Eagle Enterprises
East Coast Charters, LLC
Edgemaker Pro
Elizabeth Marie Charters
Escape Studio
Essex Marine Fabrication
Eunbi Corporation
Eunbi Corportation #2
E-Z Outrodder, LLC
EZEaire
Falmouth Bait & Tackle
Fin-Nor Reels
FINS Situational Braids
Fish The Surf
FishBelly International, Inc.
Fishbone Knives
FishDoc Custom Plugs
Fishermen, Inc.
Fishing The Ocean State
Flippin Out Charters
Fluke Till Ya Puke
Tournament
Formula X2
Frank’s Classic Tackle
Frank’s Live Bait & Tackle
Freedom Boat Club
Friends of the Hunt River
Watershed
G & B Fishing Systems
G. Loomis
Gag’s Grabbers
Gibbs Lures, Inc.
Gloucester Fleet
Goose Hummock Shop
Got Stryper Charters
Grandt Industries, Inc.
Grim Reaper Charters
Guy Cotten, Inc.
Hab’s Custom Plugs
Hat Trick Embroidery
Heidi Jo’s Jerky
Hogy Lure Co., LLC
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Location
403-404
828
927
302
627
622
501-505
1103-1105
824-825
1001
1006
208
810
229
1007-1008
1025-1026
709
212
906-908
327
1109
611
730
506
626
804
814
1029
923
606
1101-1102
1030
910
422
822-0823
503
224
601-0602
203
321-323
303
829-832
B-08
708
1009-1010
921
423
805-807
Company
Honest Bycatch
Howlin’ Wolf Charters
Hughey Lures
Inland Marine, Inc.
Island Current Fleet
Island Jewelers
J & B Tackle Company
J & K Sunglass Creations
Jay Jigs Custom Rod &
Tackle
Jigs, Rigs & Stuff
JigNPop
Karen Lynn Charters
Kettlebottom Productions
Kid’s Casting Area
Kid’s Life, Inc.
Kilsong’s Jigging World
Lady Ann Candies
Larry’s Tackle Shop
LatLon Plaques
Laura Jay Charters
LTD Distributing
Lemire’s Plugworks
Line Stretcher Tackle Co.
Lonely Angler
Lowrance-Navico
Lunker City Fishing
Specialties
M & M Fishing Lures
MAK Surfcasting, Inc.
Mariners Learning System
Maritime Solutions, Inc.
Market By The Sea
Mass. Div. Of Marine
Fisheries
Massachusetts Beach
Buggy Association
Maui Jim Sunglasses
Megrew’s Boats Inc.
MMJ Promotions
Mud Dog Saltwater Flies
Murski-Breeding Sales, Inc.
Narragansett Bay Estuary
Program
Narragansett Brewing Co.
Narrow River Kayaks
National Marine Life Center
Nature In Metal
NBS Sportfishing
NJ Tackle Co.
Location
526
728
326
B-06
811
421
703-706
827-828
624
924-925
415
815
1123
B-13
1210
415
901-902
304-305
1113
801
606
808
833
401-402
301
507-508
621
732
207
909-910
702
311-312
625
827
316-317
431
1205
327-328
332
106
734-735
432
111-112
524
229-230
T he
March 11 - 13, 2011
EXHIBITOR LIST
Company
No Fluke Charters
NOAA Northeast Region
Nor’east Media
Northeast Maritime Institute
Northeast Tackle
Ocean House Marina
Ocean Marine Insurance
Ocean Props, L.L.C.
Ocean Scout Marine, LLC
Ocean State Synthetics
Offshore Innovations
Offshore Sport Fishing, Inc.
Okuma Fishing Tackle
Old Colony Amphibians
On The Water
Oozzie Lure Co.
Otter Lures
Outdoor Etc.
P.T. Custom Plugs
PanaPesca Frozen Baits
Pat & Jay’s Used Tackle
Pawtuxet River Authority
People’s Prison
Phenix Rods & Accessories
Piseas, LLC
Point Jude Lures
Poon Harpoons
PowerPro
PrecisionPak
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Quantum Fishing
R.I. Army National Guard
R.I. Marine Trades Assn.
R.I. Party & Charter Boat
Association
Red Gill USA
Redemption Center
Reel Deals
RH Custom Rods
Rhode Island Boating &
Fishing
Rhode Island Lottery
Rhode Island Poppers
Rhode Island Sea Grant
Rhody Fly Rodders
RI Div. Of Fish & Wildlife
Richardson’s Maptech
RIDEM Div of Law
Enforcement
RIHunts.com
Rip Lips Fishing
Location
522
313
Gate
826
629-631
B-04
413
1021
B-01
912
929-931
1207-1208
603-605
1124
102-105
427 & 509
515
1028
733
931
1013-1014
334
1023
1027
701-702
1011-1012
930
504
307-308
1002-1004
328
TBA
523
623
723
B-12
533
721-722
412
731
407-408
314
1209
115
309
114
1110
209-210
Company
Location
1226
RISAA Fly Fishing
1233
RISAA Foundation
1227
RISAA Kayak Committee
1221-1222
RISAA Membership
1223-1225
RISAA Merchandise
1203
RISAA Public Access
1202
RISAA Surfcasters
1126-1128
River & Riptide Anglers
426
Roberts Lures, Inc.
Roger Williams University 315
Ronz Engineered Soft Baits 324
1106-1108
Run Off Charters
928
Safe/Sea
Safe/Sea Boating Simulator 903
631
Salt Shaker Sportfishing
612-615
Salty’s Wooden Lures
905
Save The Bay
1232
Sea Tow Kid’s Game
201-202
Sea Tow R.I.
Seaport Communications Co.1114-1115
528
SeaSucker
116-118
Seaward Boatworks
505
Sebile USA
823
Seeker Rods
208
Shanka Lures
501-502
Shimano USA
Shu-Fly Fishing Lures, Inc. 1229-1231
Smash’em Fishing Tackle 335
1132-1135
Snug Harbor Marina
1212-1215
Snug Harbor Marina #2
107-108
South Shore Dry Dock
Sportsman’s Outfitter, Inc. 534-535
725-727
St. Croix Rods
Stan Gibbs Cape Cod Canal 306
Fisherman’s Classic Tourney
Stingray Fishing Outfitters 205-206
329
Stormline Apparel
Strike King Charters/Lodge 213
329
Strike Pro America
Stingray Fishing Outfitters 205-206
529
Striped Bass Academy
410-411
Striped-Bass.com
424
Striper Maine-iac Tackle
B-03
Striper Marina, Inc.
1111
Stripers Forever
531
Stone Silo Foods
B-07
Stur-Dee Boat Co.
B9-B11
Suburban Sports, Inc.
1006
Sun Court Enterprises
222
Sunglass Connection
B-02
Tarbox Toyota
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Company
Location
1204
Temple Fork Outfitters
The Fisherman Magazine 904
812-813
The Fisherman’s Line
The Fishing Academy, Inc. 530
913-915
The Hook-Up!
1129-1131
The Kayak Centre
406
The Surfcaster
409
The Tackle Box, Inc.
Titone Custom Metalworks 713-715
707
T-Man Custom Tackle
Tony Maja Bunker Spoons 709
1015
TowBoat US
Tri-State Tournament of New 425
England
1121
Trophy Rod & Lure #1
1201
Trophy Rod & Lure #2
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 1211
521
U.S. Sportswear
333
Ultra Balm
1228
United Fly Tyers of RI
1202
Used Tackle For Multiple
Sclerosis
325
Van Staal
527
Veteran Angler Charters
427-428
Virtually Hooked
Entertainment
835
White Ghost Fishing
Charters
1112
Woonasquatucket River
Watershed Council
220-221
Worm Bar
WPRI-12 & WNAC Fox TV B-05
605
Yeti Coolers
724
ZeeBaas, LLC
433
Zing Products, Inc.
New England
Saltwater Fishing
Show
$1.00 OFF
regular adult admission
with this coupon
may not be combined
with any other coupon or offer
Finally, a trophy bass… and then SNAP! Your
line breaks
No one wants to lose a big fish. Not me, yet time and time
again I lose fish because the gear is not right for the job, the
tackle is faulty or because I wasn’t ready.
Last year I lost a monster fluke (summer flounder) under
the Jamestown Bridge. I was fishing for that doormat-sized
fluke, yet the rig I was using just didn’t have enough muscle. I
keep telling myself “You have to be ready, prepare before you
drop your hook, before your fishing trip and before the season
starts.”
So this article focuses on getting your gear ready for the
fishing season now so you don’t lose that big fish. Here’s a
guide on what to do to prepare for the season.
Line
Each year, replace most used line. This is a judgment call
as to what is meant by “used.” For example, I have reels spooled
with 40 lb. test monofilament line for fishing live bait. I used
them infrequently last year. So I checked the line, it looked
good… no nicks, snags or apparent stress so I did not change it.
However, I changed just about every other rig with new
monofilament, braid, lead or wire. Spool tight enough and then
stretch the line, the first 100 feet (of monofilament line) to relax
its memory to avoid bird’s nest tangles.
Reels
Give your reels a good cleaning, particularly when the line
is off. Grease where directed by manufacturer, often times, the
reel is marked where to do this.
If instructions are long gone do not hesitate to stop by your
local bait or tackle shop to ask where to grease. Don’t be afraid
Fishing Photos
to ask questions. That is what they are there for, and they want
your business.
By the way, do not grease the drag, It is not meant to be
greased, if you do, it will not work.
Rods
Examine the rods for cracks and stress marks. Closely
examine the eyes for chips or cuts that could cause line to snag,
rub or break. Do not place hooks on the eyes or they will
eventually create cracks that will cut line as it passes through.
Tackle
I get tackle ready in chronological order when certain species
are fished… starting with tautog, striped bass, blue fish, fluke,
tuna, etc. I then go through tautog rigs first, then the striped
bass, etc.
Make sure you have enough rigs to fish the species. Hooks
should be clean and sharp (no rust), and strong enough for the
size fish you are going after. Often hooks that come with lures
are not quality hooks so I replace them with stronger hooks.
Leaders/Circle Hooks
Use wire leaders for bluefish and monofilament or
fluorocarbon for striped bass. Blues won’t bite though the wire
and striped bass will find it harder to see the monofilament or
fluorocarbon leaders.
Make sure leaders have no nicks or stress marks from fish
pulling. If they do, replace them.
I switched most of my leader hooks to circle hooks. I did
this so I can safely catch and release undersized or unwanted
fish (particularly striped bass). Circle hooks are designed to
hook the fish at the corner of the mouth and not down in the
belly.
Members are encouraged to send in their digital or print photos
2010 was a good fishing year for the Wolf family!
Junior members Jackson and Carter (at left with dad) are
already avid anglers and John (dad) couldn’t be happier.
These fish were all taken around Quonochontaug Pond in
September on plugs and live bait.
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SPECIAL FOUNDATION RAFFLE TO BE HELD AT MARCH 28 MEETING
The 3rd Annual Peter Vican and Don Smith
BLOCK ISLAND NIGHT STRIPED BASS FISHING TRIP
Winner guaranteed to catch a minimum 30 pound striper!
Our resident striped bass fishing champs, Peter Vican and
Don Smith, have once again
offered a fishing trip to help raise
funds for our Foundation.
Peter and Don fish the waters
off Block Island nearly every
night and know how to produce
striped bass. Neither is a
professional charter captain and
fish just for pleasure. They often
enjoy sharing the experience with
others. They were together two
summers ago when Peter landed
Vican & Smith
the record 76 lb, 14 oz. Rhode
Island State Record Striper!
So, ever-generous Peter came up with the raffle idea. He
and Don would take a lucky member out fishing with them, and
guarantee that person would catch a 30 pound striper. If
that person didn’t catch a striper on that night (unlikely) they
would take him out fishing again...until he did.
The 2009 winner, Jack Bosch, said “I lost track after 15
fish,” and at least a dozen fish over 30 pounds were caught on
that night!
The 2010 winner, Mike Moore, landed four bass over 30
pounds during his August trip with Don and Peter!
This opportunity is for RISAA members only.
Just think, you can go out and KNOW you will be catching a
30 pound striper! Here’s the information:
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• Tickets will be
sold at $1 each ,
but with a minimum of
10.
• Only RISAA members
eligible
• Tickets will be sold
ONLY at the monthly
seminars
from
December to March
• Drawing will take
place after the second
speaker at the March 29
meeting.
• You need not be
present to win.
• Proceeds to the R.I.
Saltwater
Anglers
Foundation.
Mike Moore landed 5 stripers,
four of which were over 30
pounds!
Just think how much you spend to go fishing, trying to
catch a large striper.
This is a small investment for a chance at a
GUARANTEED 30 POUND STRIPER!
PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
• Blackstone River fish ladders construction
• College Scholarships in Marine Sciences
• Eel grass planting
• Fishway construction/restoration
• Fishing The Ocean State TV program
• Fish Tag & Release programs
• JASON Expedition teacher training
• Kickemuit River fish ladder construction
• Narragansett Bay Journal publication
• National Environthon- Coventry HS team
• Ninigret Park Fishing Access
• Pawtuxet River Authority fish passage
• Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration
• Public access adoption programs
• Public education programs and seminars
• Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation
• Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly Schools
• Salt marsh restoration
• Sea Grant cooperative research programs
• Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation
• Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
and the
RISAA
Take-A-Kid
Fishing Days
THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE DONATIONS IN 2010
COPPER (up to $49)
2 Anonymous Members
Robert Ballou
Capt. Bob Murgo
Capt. Stephen Segerson
John Vivari
Daniel Watson
BRONZE ($50+)
Michael Fotiades
Peter Hendricks
Capt. Ed Kearney
Steve Medeiros
Robert Oliveira
William Zanks
SILVER ($100+)
Anonymous member
East Bay Anglers
Robert Hawthorne
Capt. Sandy Kane
The Saltwater Edge
GOLD ($250+)
Robert Donaldson
PLATINUM ($500+)
Robert Fournier
Joseph Herbert
The Rhode Island Foundation
Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum for
recreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of
fisheries resources.
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Do you enjoy fly fishing? Want to try it?
Join our committee!
The RISAA Fly Fishing Committee was established to create
an open forum for anglers to enjoy fly fishing in saltwater.
During the winter we meet the
2nd Tuesday every month at River
& Riptide Anglers in Coventry, RI.
From May through October our
monthly meetings are actual fly
fishing excursions throughout
Rhode Island's saltwater's. For
example, in May and June we will
meet to fish the worm hatches at
Ninigret Pond. Other trips include
fishing the Narrow River in
Narragansett and “ride the tide” where we move from location
to location as the tide changes.
The Fly Fishing Committee is
here to promote the art of fly
fishing for saltwater game-fish.
The committee is open to all
RISAA members of all age groups.
For anyone who may have been
intrigued by fly fishing for
saltwater game fish, this is a great
group to get started.
If you wish to join our
group and are a current
RISAA member please send an
e-mail request to committee
Chair David Porreca at
[email protected]. Be sure to
look for us at the New England
Saltwater Fishing Show.
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LUCAS AND ADAM BERG
LUCAS SALEM
Lucas
landed this
30 inch, 20
pound
striped bass
while fishing
the reef off
Rye
Playland in
the Long
Island
Sound.
Lucas was
using a red
tube and
worm.
Junior Members, Adam (15) and Lucas (17) were
fishing with Andy, their dad, in November near
Breton Reef when they landed several keeper
tautog, including this pair in the 6-7 pound
range.
Saltwater &
Freshwater Bait
Eels & sandworms
Open 7 Days
Quality Fishing
Tackle
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Mitchell • Penn • Quantum
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Fax: (508) 674-8021
E-mail: [email protected]
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My first EVER fishing trip. Thanks Dad!
By Alan Stewart
I couldn't sleep. I went to bed at the usual
birds searching for breakfast, a beaver working
time (8pm) and my eight year old mind was
on his dam and the open water of a big freshwater
racing all night. I was so excited that my dad
lake.
was going to take me fishing for the first time
We stopped at the fishing area and I prepared
the next morning.
my Zebco with one of the plastic lippy things. I
I had spent the entire day holding my Zebco
chose the color green because it was my favorite
rod and reel and organizing the plastic worms
color back then and it just LOOKED like it would
and unusual big-lipped treble hook laden plastics
catch fish.
(I now know were crankbaits) that he had given
My first cast was nothing to write home (or
me for my birthday that morning. I
RISSA) about. It went about a foot.
had them together by color and had Alan Stewart as a boy (above). Today he catches My second cast was no better. My dad
carefully placed them in the small tuna and jumbo stripers.
then took the time to show me how to
tackle box.
properly use the Zebco and where to
It was still pitch black when he
cast, and I started to get the hang of
came into my room and said "Wake
it. He told me that a lot of people fish
up .... it's time to go fishing!"
with bait, but that we were "fishing
It was 4 AM. I had never even
like the pros." That made me proud.
seen 4 AM. The next time I saw 4
After a number of suspect casts I
AM was in college after a particularly
finally had a great one that landed
eventful party. Ha!
right next to the tree branch we were
Anyway, I digress. I gathered all
targeting. I reeled just like they had
of my tackle and we began the hour
told me and WHAM the rod was
long journey to Lake Conroe just
almost pulled out of my hand. I had a
North of Houston, TX where we met one of my dad's friends who FISH ON.
had a boat.
It was an unbelievable feeling. Me tugging him and him
I marveled at how cool it was. It has a HUGE engine, all of tugging me. I loved it. I got the fish next to the boat and my dad
the fancy rods and tackle and compartments filled with all sorts flipped it in and it was HUGE (actually probably about a pound
of exciting things. I was particularly enamored with the fish scale. and a half). I quickly named him Tanner (after my favorite Bad
I kept weighing things until my dad finally told me to put it away News Bear) and then we released him.
and hold on as we were heading out to do some fishing.
I've evolved into fishing for big, offshore saltwater game, but
It was a blast! The ride was amazing: the beautiful sunrise, that first little bass hooked me for a lifetime. Thanks Dad!
“My Grandfather” - A proud grand dad admires his grandkids
By Henry Snow
I have taught all my grandchildren to swim and then to fish.
They range from 5 to 12 years old. We all go to the hatchery to
trout fish and they love it. The Narragansett Surfcasters Club, of
which I am a member, puts on this event every spring with the
cooperation of the hatchery in Carolina.
My oldest granddaughter Brianna, when she was 8 years old,
wrote this at school as a class assignment and it made me so proud.
The title was “MY GRANDFATHER”, and this is what she
wrote:
Do you know why I love my papa? Well he brings us dough
nuts. He teaches me to fish. I love it when I go on his computer.
He let us eat chippy's in the po-po room. We love to dress up in
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his clothes, turn on the radio and have a party. That is why I
love my papa.
This young lady won the prize for the largest trout caught.
The youngest grandson, Andan, age 5, won a prize for the
youngest kid to catch a trout, and the other lady, Malinda, age
8, did not win any prize, but caught the most trout.
My only complaint is they grow up to fast. In addition, this
year both of my grandsons landed keeper striped bass all by
themselves with no help from me or my son, and using their
own rods. They are Zachary, age 10, and and Ryan, age 8. I
don’t know what you were looking for for your column but I
felt that I should send this in. HENRY SNOW
Entertainment News
Hello Everyone:
The Boston Red Sox tickets are in and ready to be
purchased. This year’s trip to Fenway Park
will be on Sunday, June 5, and the cost of
admission and bus transportation will $71 per
person. This trip is open to members and
nonmembers.
We only have 50 tickets, and as of this
writing in February 24 are already sold, so send in your checks
so as not to be shut out. For more information and registration
form see page 23 in this issue.
Plans are in the works for a couple of day trips. As soon as
information is firmed up, we will let you know where, when
and what.
The Banquet was a great night for all those who attended.
Charlie Bradbury and Kyle Paparelli won Angler and Junior
Angler of the Year. Everyone was happy when it was announced
that Gisele Golembeski was awarded Member of the Year.
RISAA’s 13th Annual Banquet - Saturday, February 26
Appreciation Awards
MEMBER OF
THE YEAR
Gisele
Golembeski
CHARLES
DORE
Marine Conservation
Award
PETER
O’BISO
DONALD
SMITH
STEVEN
TRAVISONO
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