Menhaden regulations strengthened in Rhode Island

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6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816
www.RISAA.org
401-826-2121
MAY, 2010
Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers
Menhaden regulations strengthened in Rhode Island
Approved new rules intended to insure enough menhaden remain in the bay for the environment
and recreational fishermen
S
everal new regulations have been added
this year to previous restrictions on
commercial menhaden seiners. While a healthy
menhaden stock should support everyone's
needs (commercials, recreationals and
environment), the new rules which are now in
place, will make sure that enough remain to prevent overfishing
in Rhode Island waters.
Atlantic menhaden are important to the recreational fishery
because these fish are a prime food source for a number of
species including striped bass and bluefish.
In past
years,
whenever
a
large
amount of
menhaden
migrate
into Narragansett
The water boils when stripers or bluefish feed
Bay, the
on a school of menhaden in the bay.
striped bass fishing was tremendous, and it
usually continued into July when warming
temperatures force the fish to migrate out of the
Bay to cooler waters.
Menhaden also play an important part in teh
Narragansett Bay ecosystem. They are
omnivorous filter feeders, straining plankton and plant detritus
from water as they travel in large, slow moving, and tightly packed
schools
with open
mouths.
An adult
fish can
filter up to
a million
gallons of
w a t e r
A tender brings in it's purse seine filled with
every 180
thousands of menhaden
days.
Menhaden are also a valuable commercial fish used locally
as lobster bait. (to page 29)
Everything you need to know about the saltwater fishing license requirements
The R.I. Saltwater Anglers office receives calls and emails every
day asking questions about the new Rhode Island recreational
saltwater fishing license and how it relates to the federal angler
registry requirements. In order to try to answer all of those
"what if" questions, a special page has been created on the RISAA
web site. Most of that same information is here in this issue to
help RISAA members understand the regulations and how it aplies
to you. Go to page 37.
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
We really need Spring
THE WINTER HAS NOT BEEN KIND
We made it through another winter, but it was harsher than most
- not because of the ice and snow, but because of the economy. I
know that many of our members are
unemployed. That's hard to live
with, yet most of you have kept your
memberships going. Thanks. Then
the record rainfall in April and
resulting floods brought damage to
our homes and businesses. This
became an additional hardship to
many, something we surely didn't
need.
The basement of my own
I look rediculous in the
business had water that reached
basement with waders durnearly 4 feet high. The Coventry
ing the rain storm. At this
Fire Department provided a highpoint the water was up to
power gas pump to help get the
my knees, and this was AFwater out. I had to dig out my old
TER the fire department
surf waders to get in there, yet I
had used a big pump for
know that many of you had things
three hours to get the wamuch worse.
ter down to this level. It
We ALL need a break!
wasn't funny at the time
Hopefully, by the time you read this
though.
in mid-May, the days will be warm,
the pogies have arrived and the Bay is filled with stripers.
KID'S FISHING DAY
Did you sign up for the Kid's Fishing Day yet? I remember last
year that we had 65 boats participating, yet we still needed more
space to get all the kids who showed up out onto the water. We're
worried that the economy will keep some boaters from taking part.
There's a personal expense involved for those who bring in their
boats. The cost of fuel isn't cheap, but still, if you consider the
personal reward involved, it's worth the price.
Keep in mind that since this event is primarily sponsored by the
R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation, members who participate with
their boats can take a tax deduction for the fuel they use to take kids
out fishing. That will help you recoup some cost next spring on
your tax return. OK? Now sign up!
AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION NEWS
RISAA has been a full member of the American Sportfishing
Association (ASA) for a number of years. The ASA provides a
unified voice in Washington for the sportfishing industry. It invests
in long-term ventures to insure sportfish remains strong and
prosperous.
Programs of the ASA are themed upon "Keep America Fishing"
through their FishAmerica Foundation, The Recreational Boating
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& Fishing Foundation and the "Take Me Fishing" program.
The ASA puts out a monthly email newsletter that the RISAA
Board receives. It has much useful information on national
news that can effect sportfishing, economic impacts, etc.
The Board has decided that this newsletter should be shared
with all of our members, so starting in May, the ASA newsletter
will be forwarded to the RISAA email group so that members
who are interested can read it. Any member who is not interested
simply can delete it.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EBA OFFICERS
The East Bay Anglers, one of our affiliated clubs, has recently
elected a new slate of officers.
Elected to lead the club as President is Mike Gillis of
Riverside, RI.
First Vice President is Matthew Newell, and
Will Barbeau continues as Treasurer for
another term.
Jack Peacock (also a RISAA member) is
the Auditor.
Kevin Bettencourt is
Fishing
Committee
Mike Gillis
Chairman and Oscar Stone
is the Raffle Chairman.
At-Large board members are Dave August
and Ben Cruz.
The East Bay Anglers have been in
Jack Peacock
existence for 38 years. Congratulations!
IMPORTANT DATES
Additional information on these events can be found on
the RISAA web site at www.risaa.org/events.html
R May 10
R May 11
R May 13
R May 15
R May 18
R May 22
R May 24
R May 25
R June 4
R June 8
R June 14
R June 19
R June 24
R June 28
RISAA Education & Entertainment Committees
Joint Meeting for Kid's Fishing Day - 6:30 PM
RISAA Fly Fishing Committee - 6:30 PM
RISAA Scholarship Committee - 6:30 PM
RISAA Kayak Committee Fishing Event
Grassy Pt, Ninigret. Fishing the worm hatch.
RISAA Board of Directors - 6:30 PM
RISAA Kayak Committee Spring Outing -Goddard Pk
RISAA Monthly Seminar: Fluke Night (page 12)
RISAA Sponsored Safe Boating Course (5/25-5/27)
RISAA Kayak Committee Outing - Colt State Park
RISAA Fly Fishing Committee - 6:30 PM
RISAA trip to Fenway Park
RISAA's 13th Annual TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY
RISAA Block Island Night Striper Trp
RISAA Monthly Seminar & Quarterly Meeing
Armand Tetreault: Cod fishing
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a member
organization of the International Game Fish Association
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.
Did you know? *
Welcome to the new members who
joined last month
Richard Angelini
Gary Johnson
Woonsocket, RI
Warwick, RI
Russell Cameron
Dinarte Marques
Warwick, RI
Pawtucket, RI
Michael Cardinal
David Morton
Westerly, RI
North Kinstown, RI
Alan Clay
Melissa Ogle
Charlestown, RI
Riverside, RI
Lorraine Danti
John Pacheco
Warren, RI
Bristol, RI
Thomas Danti
Andrew Selchan
Warren, RI
Mansfield, MA
Alan Desbonnet
Antone Silva, Jr.
Pawcatuck, CT
Portsmouth, RI
John Gadzik
Emma Simas
Wakefield, RI
Bristol, RI
David Gordon
Nathan Simas
East Greenwich, RI
Bristol, RI
Paul Gustafson
Chris Spiecker
Seekonk, MA
Ashland, MA
Brandon Johnson
Adam Stanley
Warwick, RI
Smithfield, RI
• There are more than 3,400 vessels less than 24 meters authorized
to fish for species governed by The International Commission
for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).
• Bluefin tuna
farming capacity in
the Mediterranean
Sea is approximately 56,000 tons
annually. This is
approximately
150% of the total
allowable catch
agreed by ICCAT
at its 2007 meeting.
Tuna farming
A decaying salmon carcas
provides nutrients to the
aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystem. NOAA photo.
• Salmon carcasses, as well as eggs,
embryos, alevins, and fry, provide
vital nutrients to northwest streams
and lake ecosystems. Carcasses
have been shown to enhance
salmon growth and survival by
contributing significant amounts of
nitrogen and phosphorous
compounds
to
streams.
Additionally, aquatic and riparian
plants uptake nutrients from salmon
carcasses.
• Fisheries have removed at least 50
million tons of tuna and other top
predators from the Pacific Ocean
since 1950.
• The current total biomass of tuna larger than 175 cm (71” FL) is
17% of the biomass expected in the absence of fishing.
*Published in the IGFA International Angler
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Dozens of RISAA members to win charter trips in 2010
Several more trips to be won at May meeting!
T
his will be a lucky meeting for 18 RISAA members
as there are five trips to be given away as follows:
1. An early morning, Newport fly-fishing trip with Capt.
Rene Letourneau of On The Rocks Charters.
2. A trip with Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna of T-Man
Charters sailing out of Niantic, CT for L.I Sound bass using
his light tackle, “T-Mann Tube” system.
3. A Block Island bass and blues trip with Capt. Steve
Palmer aboard Lucky Lady Charters, sailing from
Jerusalem, RI.
4. A Narragansett Bay fluke trip with Capt. Bob Masse
aboard Fishtales II Charters, sailing from Warwick, RI.
Anglers on this trip will have a chance to enter their catch
in the RISAA Special Fluke Tournament.
5. A Block Island bass Trip with Capt. B.J. Silvia of
Flippin Out Charters, sailing from the state ramp at Point
Judith.
Please check your personal schedules against the dates
of these trips as listed below so you will have an idea
of which trips you can actually go on if you are a
winner, and fill out your drawing form accordingly.
How do YOU get a chance at a trip?
Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter
Trips Committee table at the back of the room. We will give you
a form with that night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the
available trips, the boat and 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 one of the lucky winners, 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
“2010 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 the meeting and sign up for membership and the
charter trip drawing.
You can also join online through the RISAA web site:
www.risaa.org
2010 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.
• 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.
TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE MAY 24 MEETING
Date of Trip
Company
Captain
# Anglers
June 14
June 14
June 27
June 27
June 28
On The Rocks Charters
T-Man Charters
Lucky Lady Charters
Fishtales II Charters
Flippin Out Charters
Capt. Rene Letourneau
Capt. Pat Renna
Capt. Steve Palmer
Capt. Bob Masse
Capt. B.J. Silvia
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3
2
6
4
3
Type
Departs
Fly Fishing
L.I. Bass
B.I. Bass
Narra Bay Fluke
B.I. Bass
Newport, RI
Niantic, CT
Jerusalem, RI
Warwick, RI
Pt. Judith, RI
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
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Hello Everyone. This month we have a few items of interest.
CARMEN WESTFALL will be making her First
Communion in May. This is a big day for her parents
David and Laura.
MARK SERIO and SUSAN KETTLETY have recently
moved into their new home on Niniget Pond in
Charlestown. I’m sure everyone sends their best wishes
in the new home.
There is wonderful news from the MIKE WARNER
family. The lovely CHRISTINE is expecting and is due
in November. MEGAN will now be a big sister.
ROSEMARIE HOWELL, better known as “Lovie”, has
set a wedding date of August 21, 2010. The lucky guy is
Greg Borengasser. Best wishes to both of you.
JEFF GENDRON, one of our active volunteers, had
rotator cuff surgery recently. Lucky for RISAA the
surgery was after the Saltwater Fishing Show. We
appreciated all the hours he put in at the show.
Bait & Tackle
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the time you are reading this he should be back to his
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need.
During 2010, 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
Child Life Services at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Report by KEVIN MILLER
This month’s donation was to the Child Life Services
program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
A child’s hospital experience can be overwhelming for both
the child and entire family. One of the Child Life Program’s main
goals is to provide the highest quality of care in a comfortable
and nurturing environment. The Child Life Program achieves
this goal by offering pediatric patients opportunities for
recreation, creativity and providing sense of normalcy during
their hospital stay.
The Child Life Program employs some of the best child care
specialists in the health care field. These child life specialists
are there to support the children and families through this
experience by using there knowledge of child development to
reduce stress and enhance coping skills needed during their
hospital stay. They work closely with patients and families to
ease the anxiety regarding illness, hospitalization and treatment.
Using age-appropriate medical play, they educate the patient
about testing, procedures and surgery in a manner a child would
understand.
The donations that the Child Life Program receives help
provide a variety of educational experiences, creative art
activities, animal visiting, outdoor garden events, computers
and many other programs. They also coordinate birthday and
holiday celebrations and visits from celebrity guests.
Thanks to our donation and donations from others Hasbro
Children’s Hospital will continue to offer the Child Life Program
that allows kids to be kids during their hospital stay.
For more information on Child Life Services call 401-4448278 or visit their web site at www.HasbroChildrensHospital.org/
services/childlife.
Maggie Casey from the Child Life Services
Program accepted the RISAA donation from
Charities Committee member, Kevin Miller
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
SIGN UP!
For the 13th Annual
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association’s
TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Then everyone returns to the marina for a cookout at noon!
Every RISAA members should
experience RISAA’s
Take-A-Kid Fishing Day.
All members are urged to participate
Our 2009 event was the largest ever with 85
boats and over 200 volunteers! Help us to make
2010 even better!
With YOUR HELP, we will hope to again
accomodate over 300 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 never 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.
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!
Not familiar with fishing in
Greenwich Bay?
Don’t worry. All boats will be in view of each
other, and anyone catching fish will report on the
radio where the fish are located.
Fishing is simple. All boats will fish for snapper
blues. All you need is a light rod and any small
metal or swimming lure.
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, and
they all will have signed permission slips.
Everything is taken care of! All we need is for you to sign up.
SIGN UP TODAY!
It will be an experience you’ll always remember!
Sign me up for the TAKE-A-CITY-KID
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.)
R I can't participate but here’s a donation to help with expenses
Mail form to: R.I.S.A.A., 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816
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you can also sign up by
e-mail. Send all the
required info to:
[email protected]
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Four days in Panama
by Capt. Gene Kelly
P
romptly at 5:30
AM, before the
sun had even thought
to rise, there was a
knock on the door
Tropic Star Lodge, Pinas Bay,
followed by “coffee,
Panama
coffee”, and after a
6:00 AM breakfast, we were on the boat and off and running,
with the first stop for bait.
Every fishing day at Tropic Star Lodge starts with a bait
stop for bonita. During the black marlin season, which is mainly
from December through March, the baits are stored in tuna tubes
to be used live; however, we were there in May which is sailfish
time, so in our case the bonita were sliced out and rigged as the
famed “Panama strip bait.” Soon it was off to fishing, and after
a fifteen minute run the baits were out.
My wife fished with twenty pound Shimanos and I used my
trusty 15 pound test bait casting rod.
The day wasn’t anything spectacular, unless you call ten
sailfish approaching a hundred pounds a spectacular day. The
fishing was spread out throughout the day, with only singles
raised, about 15-16 in all.
DAY TWO we opted to fish along the rocks for rootserfish,
and after a fifteen mile to the west we dropped our lines, one on
a downrigger fifty feet below and one on top about a hundred
feet back. A couple of other boats from the lodge were there as
well, but I was the first to
hook up. We were using
circle hooks on the live
jacks, and after the line
popped from the release
clip I waited for a five
count before easing the
drag lever up. Then it was
hang on as line screamed
off the reel for what
seemed like forever, but
was in reality about fifteen
seconds or so. Then it was pump and gain line a half a dozen
times. After about fifteen minutes of give and take, I started to
gain line steadily until a sixty-five pound rooster (my largest)
was grabbed by the tail and held up for admiring.
A short while later I got bite again and after a similar, but
shorter struggle, a thirty pounder was released. My wife started
to look at me like I was cheating or something, since both fish
were taken on the downrigger while her bait was unmolested,
so we switched rods, which I assumed would also give me a
break. Sure enough twenty minutes later she was hanging on as
line disappeared from her reel. Another rooster, this time one
about forty pounds. But, that seemed to be it. Whatever the
reason, the fish turned off, so we started trolling
east looking for another hot spot, but for the next
hour or more it was dead.
We slowly trolling back towards the lodge, with the only
excitement being when I got stung by a bee. Here we were a
quarter mile offshore and a bee stings me. It turned out that we
were fishing just offshore of a small farming community that
raised bees for the honey, and apparently my sun block smelled
like a flower.
After having the mate flick a couple more off of me, we
pulled in the rigs and ran down the coast a mile or so to the next
point and dropped them in there. A short distance past the point
was a short stretch of beach about a hundred yards long or so
and just as we got to it I got bit again. The fish ran straight in
towards the beach, and then ran some more, and some more.
Based on the first rooster’s fight I figured I had a really big one
this time, because he had easily taken twice the line the first
one had taken. Just as he was slowing down I saw a splash right
up against the beach, but it was too far away to be seen as
anything more than white water.
This fish was a bear. He had about two hundred yards of
line out, and I was getting it back barely a foot at a time, and
every once in a while he’d go on another run. Finally, after an
eternity, I was able to make some serious line, and the mates
started to glove up. About fifty feet out the fish made a pass on
the surface, and that’s when all hell broke loose. The captain
screamed out “robalo, robalo, robalo.”
In Spanish robalo means snook, and three robalos loosely
translates into snookasaurus. All I had seen was about three
feet of green back, but the captain because of his elevation,
could see the whole fish.
Now the gaffs were coming out, and it wasn’t going to be
much longer. The fish was plainly whipped and was coming in
fairly easily when everything went slack. The hundred pound
leader had been cut by the fish’s gillplate, and it was all over.
(to page 38)
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
PARENTS: SHARE THIS PAGE WITH YOUR CHILD
Juniors help at the
Take-A-Kid Fishing Day
Squid Fishing!
It’s almost squid fishing time! Last year’s squid fishing trip
was so much fun, we’ve decided to do several trips this
year. As soon as we hear of people catching squid, we will
plan consecutive weekend trips to Newport to see if we
can’t fill a bucket or two. Kids love to see squid and
catching them is even more fun.
Saturday June13 is RISAA’s annual Take-A-Kid
Fishing Day. Every year, the RISAA Juniors help out by
explaining boat safety to the kids before they board the
boats. Juniors
give the kids a
quick rundown of
simple rules such
as “keep your life
vest on at all
times” and “let
the first mate dehook the fish”
followed by a
Chase Dore, James LeBlanc and Steve demonstration of
Katkowski show kids how to put on a how to put on a
life jacket last year
life vest.
This is a great
activity for a parent-kid combo and it gives RISAA Juniors
a chance to give a little back to the club and the
community.
If you’re interested in helping out, send email to
[email protected].
Now is the time to buy your squid lures!
The stores usually sell out of the best lures once the squid
are actually in so buy a few now. Your local bait and tackle
shop should have a nice supply. Yozuri pink or green is the
lure of choice for most folks in the know but other colors
work well too.
Contact us so we can contact you!
The best way to stay informed of our plans is to get in
touch with us via email so we can add you to the email
notification list. Just send an email to
[email protected] and ask him to keep you up to date
on the squid fishing trip plans. Please also let us know how
many juniors will be coming so we can have a rough
estimate of how many people to expect.
Don’t Forget!
May 28-June 6 is the Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped
Bass Tournament.
Juniors have their own standings so if you own or have
access to a row boat, get out there and catch your entry! For
more info. Visit the tournaments page on the RISAA website.
www.risaa.org
Also, July 2 – 11 is the Junior-Adult Scup Tournament.
We will be holding a junior event to fish for
scup during this tournament. Preregistration is required for this tournament
so contact [email protected] if you think you
will take part. If you’d like to join the juniors
to fish for scup, contact [email protected].
Q: Do kids need a
fishing license?
A: If you’re under 16 years old,
you do not need a fishing license
Check out the Junior
Activities web site
for upcoming junior events.
www.risaa.org/juniors
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
CAPTAIN'S LICENSE
- NO TEST AT THE COAST GUARD -
CAPTAIN OUPV
MASTER 200GT
Inland
SIX-PACK MASTER 100GT
RADAR SAIL
TOWING
Near Coastal
Oceans
Stuffed Fluke
With Dill Butter
USCG APPROVED MARITIME CLASSES
FALL RIVER - JAMESTOWN - PLYMOUTH - MYSTIC - BOSTON
Call CAPTAIN MAX FENTRESS
1-800-321-2977
RISAA member
This recipe is very simple, but very good. I've made
this dish with both fluke and cod (small fillets).
INGREDIENTS
• 2 large fillets of fluke (about 3/4 pound each)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 cup herb or cornbread stuffing
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dill
• lemon slices
Flippin’ Out
DIRECTIONS
Fishing Charters
Melt 1/3 cup butter in a saucepan and saute onion and celery
until soft. Add the parsley, stuffing, and lemon juice. Season
with black pepper.
Capt. BJ Silvia
Call for Rates & Reservations
Place one fish fillet in an ungreased baking dish. Mound the
stuffing mixture on the fillet and top with the second fillet.
401.529.2267
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50 Mail Coach Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Melt the remaining 1/3 cup of butter and add the dill. Pour the
dill butter over the fish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30
minutes.
Remove the dish from oven and spoon juices over the fish.
Return to oven for 5 more minutes.
Serve on a platter and garnish with additional dill and lemon
slices.
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Education News
Because of unforseen circumstances, the Safe Boating
Course, which was to have been held on April 19, had to be
postponed until May. This was a filled course, and all 40 people
were notified of the new date.
The CPR course was held at
planned on April 19. Thanks to the
Coventry Fire Department and instructor
Mike DeCesare (an excellent instructor)
and to the Coventry-West Greenwich
Elks who let us use their hall.
Instructor Mike
DeCesare shows how
to perform CPR
Richard Hittinger
The Fund-Raising Committee, through raffles at monthly seminars,
raises funds that support the RISAA Charities, Foundation and
Scholarship Committees.
May Raffle
May is the month that at least some of us will start fishing
again. Get the boats and gear ready, and let’s get out there! The
monthly meeting raffle is a great place to pick up some extra gear.
We have a nice assortment that will be spread out of the coming
year.
A few of the featured items for the May raffle will be:
An Abu Garcia Seven/701mh medium heavy action 7’ rod
combo with a Shimano TR200-G reel
An AquaSkinz small lure bag
An Acme Tackle lure pack
A Northbar 2.5 oz bottle darter
A T-Man 5” surface popper
A Gag’s Grabbers 5” popper
Seaguar Fluorocarbon line
Plus some Anco Lures, Sluggo’s and much more.
Approximately $800 worth of items will be included.
From last month’s raffle, I would like to thank the following
vendors who contributed: Anco Lure Co., ThomCat Tackle, Capt.
B.J. Silvia, Acme Tackle and The Saltwater Edge.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Jean Desrosiers practices
chest compressions as
husband Richard looks on.
Lorraine & Dave Minto
KID’S FISHING
Next up is our annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day and it’s our
most important event of the year. I encourage all members to
volunteer to help out.
We need members with boats, members to help on board
boats to serve as mates, and members to help us on shore.
Pick up the phone and call 401-826-2121 and tell us you want
to sign up.
If you haven’t attended one of our monthly seminars, you
may not understand what this column is about each month. At
each monthly seminar the Fund-Raising Committee has a table
set up, and we sell one dollar raffle tickets. At the end of the
evening, after the seminars, we hold a quick raffle, the prizes for
which are always an assortment of lures, rods, reels and other
items. It’s a great chance to add to your tackle box and help
contribute to worthy causes - and for only a dollar!
The proceeds from each month’s raffle is used to help pay for
RISAA scholarships, the Take-A-Kid Fishing Day, our Charities
Committee’s monthly donations, and the many other
contributions that RISAA makes to the community throughout
the year.
So, when you attend the next RISAA seminar, come up to our
table and buy a ticket or two. We always have at least $500
worth of tackle and items that will be awarded to dozens of lucky
members each month.
You could be a winner too! See you on April 26!
A falling barometer is often good for fishing. Before a storm, fish activity generally increases
and the fishing improves. Most storms in North America are associated with west and
south winds.
This is where the old saynig comes from, “When the wind blows from the west, the fish bite
the best.”
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
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MAY SEMINAR
Monday, May 24 • 7:00 p.m.
ANNUAL FLUKE NIGHT!
Fluke Migration Patterns
with Steve Dwyer
Steve is a master's student in the fisheries department at the Universityi of Rhode Island, currently
doing research on summer flounder discard mortality from both commercial and recreational fisheries. He
also volunteers in collecting water samples in Point Judith Pond for the Salt Pond Coalition. Originally from
Vermont, he received his undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies and Biology from Hobart and
William Smith Colleges.
In his presentation he will discuss basic fluke biology, migration patterns and his research on discard
mortality rates from rod & reel angling as well as bottom trawls.
back by popular demand
It's a Fluke!
Tips & Tactics • Gear & Tackle • Baits • How & Where to Find Fluke
An encore performance of the popular seminar presented in 2009 by four of RISAA's top fluke fishing members!
Gisele and Richard Golembeski
Robert Blasi and Walter Shayer
with
1st Place 2009 Team Fluke Challenge
1st & 2nd Place 2006 Special Fluke Tournament
3rd Place 2009 Fluke Tournament
3rd Place 2005 Special Fluke Tournament
If you enjoy fishing for fluke, or just want to learn,
you need to be there!
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE
NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE Register when you check-in
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
TONIGHT'S MENU
Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
Chicken & wine w/mushroom sauce, potato, veg: $6.95
Italian Sausage & Peppers Sub: $5.50
Directions on page 14
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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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
JUNE SEMINAR
Monday, June 28 • 7:00 p.m.
Cod Fishing Fun: Strategies, Locations and Tips
with Armand Tetreault
Armand Tetreault is the operator of "Rhode Island Poppers" fishing lure company which
produces a line of fluke rigs, offshore trolling gear, and custom wooden striper and tuna
lures.
Armand has spent his entire life fishing the waters from New York through Massachusetts
and grew up fishing in Narragansett Bay. He has surf-fished from the rocks of Newport to
the outer cape, but for the past ten years he has switched to boat fishing. These days he can
be found trolling and bait fishing at Block Island, jigging the
deeper waters for bottom fish and trolling for tuna as far as
the canyons.
Armand honed his skills serving as a mate on several
charter boats out of Point Judith.
Today Armand is one of the top fisherman and lure builders
in the region, and loves to share his secrets and experience.
Cod fishing is one of his favorite species, and Armand
often travels offshore to the cod grounds off the Rhode Island
and Massachusetts coast aboard his boat, Rhode Island Poppers. In this seminar he will be share his
knowledge of cod fishing, discussings such things as rigging and jigging techniques, locations to find cod, necessary gear and some
fun stories.
The Quarterly Business Meeting will be held following the seminars
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS
ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE
Register when you check-in
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
• TONIGHT'S MENU •
Tossed salad: $2.25
Stuffed chicken w/wild rice, potato, vegetable: $6.95
Chicken "Wedding Soup" w/bread: $3.95
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the West Valley Inn.
Pay separately at the bar.
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Directions on page 14
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
The
Travelling to West Valley Inn?
FRANCES FLEET
“Catch a Good Time!”
East Avenue bridge out
because of floods
Use temporary route
FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH:
I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113
West towards West Warwick (follow directions below)
Cod Fishing
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun
Call for sailing times
George’s Bank
May 8, June 12
2-Day George’s Specials
May 15-16 • June 5-6
Visit our shop for live and
frozen bait, ice, rods & reels,
tackle and more. Locted
across from the boats.
Call for reservations.
For more info,
visit our website:
francesfleet.com
FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH:
I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West (follow directions below)
FROM NARRAGANSETTAND SOUTH COUNTY:
Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North to end and merges onto
I-95 North, then take to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to
Rt 113 West. (follow directions below)
Fluke Fishing
Sailing daily at 8:00 am
FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95
Squid Fishing
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun
7:00 pm by reservation
Follow 113 west to third light. Turn left (south) onto Route 2
(Bald Hill Road). Go 7/10 mile and turn right at Toll Gate Road
(Rt 115).
Follow Toll Gate approx 3/10 mile to light and turn right onto
Route 33 North (Providence St). Blossom Street will be 1/10
mile on left.
Private charters available aboard the
“Captain Frances.” Call for more info.
Located in the Port of Galilee, RI (401) 783-4988
Member
TEMPORARY Directions
to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
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
BigEye Bait & Tackle
Frank’s Live Bait & Tackle
Block Island Fishworks
Hook-Up Bait & Tackle
Breachway Bait & Tackle
Ocean State Tackle
Bucko’s Parts + Tackle
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Cardinal Bait & Tacle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
Erickson’s Bait & Tackle
shops:
River & Riptide Anglers
Saltwater Edge
Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle
Snug Harbor Marina
Sportsman’s Outfitter
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
The winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
The winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
BARRY MARLAND
NICK PLATEK
who selected his $200 certificate to Breachway Bait & Tackle
who won a rod and reel spinning combo
April 26
Meeting
Winners
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
Door Check-In Volunteers
ATTENDANCE RECORDS
245
Roger Tellier
was the number of
members who attended the April 26
meeting, setting a
new monthly attendance record. The
previoius record was
232 set last August on
“Fluke Night”
has missed
only
6
montly
meetings
out of the
possible
71 months
since attendance records were
started in 2004
Thanks to JEFF GENDRON and JOHN JOHNSON
for helping to check-in members at the April meeting
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
CHASE SIMAO
GAIL ROTATORI
displays her first ever tautog, an 11.25 lbs
beauty, that she landed while fishing wth
Capt. Larry Fredrickson aboard his boat
“Baiter Blocker.” They were fishing at
Brenton Reef using green crabs as bait.
is a 7 year old Junior Member
who loves fishing. He has
received numerous awards in
the RISAA tournaments the
past two years. Here he poses
kissing a 2.0 lb scup.
LUCAS SALEM
was thrilled to catch two good
sized cod while fishing with his
grandfather,
Orlando
Savastano, aboard the Gail
Frances off Coxes Ledge.
CAPT. JACK
SPRENGEL
displays the 193.88 pound bluefin
tuna that he landed on November
9. The fish won first place in the
RISAA 2009 Yearlong Tournament.
CHARLIE NEWMAN
is an 8 year old
Junior Member
from Simsbury,
CT who landed
this first large
bluefish - 31
inches - while
fishing with his
dad Peter last
August at the
Quonny Breachway. “We got it at the start of the ebb,” said
Peter, “though the fish almost hauled him.”
HENRY CUGNO
displays his first bonefish catch
when he took on a fly rod off
Islamorada, Florida on
November 14.
MEMBERS: SEND IN YOUR FISHING PHOTO!
Photo: we’ll scan it and mail right back to you
MAIL TO: RISAA, 6 Arnold Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
Digital: email or mail to us on CD
(EMAIL TO: [email protected])
Legacy Charters
Formerly BlueByU Chaters
30’ Cruiser fully loaded
State of the art electronics
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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
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
2010 Season Begins!
Good news! The first fish have been weighed in for the 2010
fishing season and the first species to hit the page are cod,
pollock and tautog. It’s nice to not have to look at a blank page,
and I expect more slots to be filled before long.
The Yearlong Tournament is available all year, but the special
tournaments are date specific, so as a reminder the special
tournaments for the month of May are noted below.
To keep all anglers well informed, notifications of our special
tournaments will be emailed to all members one week prior to the
start date of each tournament.
May Special Tournaments
May 14th – May 23rd Spring Tautog
May 28th – June 6th Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass
Challenge
of the fish we see here were born in either Chesapeake Bay or
Hudson River. They mostly live on inshore bars, reefs, tide rips,
bays and estuaries.
The Striped bass main diet is
alewives, flounder, sea herring,
menhaden, sand lance, silver
hake, tomcod, smelt, silversides,
eels, lobsters, crabs, soft clams,
small mussels, sea worms, and squid. They feed most actively at
dusk through dawn although some feeding occurs during the
day, especially during their Spring and Fall migration.
The main fishing season is from mid April to October. The
Striped bass is also known as a rockfish depending on where
you live and fish.
Striper fishing is allowed all year. Anglers can keep two fish
per say with a minimum size of 28 inches.
Since the first two tournaments are for tautog and striped
bass there are some neat facts about each species for your reading
pleasure. I figured giving out facts about each was better than
giving out all the special spots.
2009 Awards Not Claimed
Many awards still have not yet been picked up by the
winning anglers. In an effort to get the awards to the
winners the awards will be present at the May and June
monthly meetings at the West Valley Inn.
A list of award winners who have not claimed their
prize will also be published in the upcoming June article
as a reminder. It would be greatly appreciated if the
awards were claimed since a lot of effort and dollars went
into purchasing them. The names of 2009 winners not in
possession of their awards are noted below.
Tautog
Tautog is a popular inshore game
fish, also known as blackfish.
Both sexes (male and female) are
mature at 3 to 4 years of age, and
spawn between May to August at
inshore areas dominated by eelgrass.
Tautog typically live within several miles of shore in water
less than 50 ft, except in winter when they head for deep offshore
waters.
They hover around steep, rocky shorelines, near shipwrecks,
wharf pilings, jetties, mussel or oyster beds and boulder strewn
bottoms. Tautog is exclusively a daytime feeder and they are so
inactive at night that divers can easily grab them by hand as
they lay motionless at the bottom. Tautog feed on mussels,
clams, crabs, sand dollars, amphipods, shrimp, small lobsters,
and barnacles.
The main fishing season is in the fall, but each year there is
a brief spring season that runs from April 15 to May 31. The
minimum size is 16 inches and there is a daily bag limit of 3 fish.
Michael Ballback, Jr.
Douglas Barker
Nicholas Bianco
Brian Ernest
Garth Fondo
Emily Geoffroy
Robert Guay
Alan Hollandersky
Robert Jordan
Mark Lanni
Michael Lanni
Karen Lucas
Mark Maldonis
Louis Manchester
Louis Manchester, Jr
John McCurry
Robert Moeller
John Rose
David Warburton
William Zanks
Striped Bass
Striped bass can live up to 40 years of age and can reach
more than 100 lbs. Striped bass spawn in fresh and brackish
water and spawning occurs from spring to early summer. Most
For complete rules on the tournaments visit our website at
www.rissa.org/tournaments/.
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Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
ANGLING HALL OF FAME
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
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Tuna (Bluefin)
Winter Flounder
6.46
17.34
12.20
49.10
16.20
15.65
7.90
25.30
27.70
3.30
10.60
76.87
16.30
193.88
4.40
Barbara Audino
Skip Stritzinger
Michael Neto
Robert Morel
Charles Bradbury
Kyle Blount
Albert Reeves
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Harry Templeton
Christine Blount
Robert Grant
Peter Vican
Brian Droney
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Michael Lanni
2007
1999
2004
2001
2004
2006
2003
2009
2001
2005
2003
2008
2008
2009
1998
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
False Albacore
Fluke
Scup
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Winter Flounder
3.85
15.18
9.99
12.22
5.44
2.50
16.54
48.62
11.20
4.40
Joseph Pearson
David Pickering
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jonathan Pickering
Kenneth Gu
Robert Moeller
Brendan Richards
Richard Gallipeau
Dick Geldard
2009
2007
2007
2007
2003
2003
2007
2006
2009
2009
2010 Special Tournaments
Approved
May 14 - 23 • Spring Tautog Tournament
May 28 - June 6 • Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass
Challenge
June 4 - 13 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament
June 25 - July 4 • Fluke Tournament
July 2 - 11 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament 1or 2 adults and
Weigh-In Locations
All fish MUST be weighed in at one of the approved weigh-in
locations listed below. Only digital scales are acceptable.
No Exceptions!
one Junior Member team. Pre-registration required. Deadline: June 28
July 16 - 25 • Shore Bass/Blue Combo Individual anglers.
Must enter a bluefish AND a striped bass to qualify. Total
weight. No boat entries
July 17 - 18 • Team Fluke Challenge Special 2-angler teams.
Pre-registration required. Top four fish entered. Reg deadline: July 12
July 31 - Aug 1 • 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 13 - 22 • Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo Tournament
Angler must enter a bluefish AND striped bass to qualify. Total
weight.
Aug 27 - Sept 5 • Bluefish Tournament
September 18 - 19 • Fall Bluefish/Striped Bass Catch &
Release Tournament Individual event, but must fish with another
member/witness.
Sept 24 - Oct 3 • Black Sea Bass Tournament
Oct 15 - 24 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament
Oct 22 - Nov 7 • Cod Tournament
Oct 29 - Nov 7 • 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.
Maximum
Location
Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)........ 30 lbs
•Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)............................ 100 lbs
•Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).................... 50 lbs
•Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)..................... 50 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 House Marina (Charlestown)........................... 50 lbs
•Ocean State Tackle (Providence)................................. 50 lbs
Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket).............................. 50 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)............................... 50 lbs
•Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle (Coventry).................... 50 lbs
•Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)................................. 200 lbs
Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ 200 lbs
•Weekapaug Bait & Tackle, (Westerly)........................ 100 lbs
•Wickford Rod Works (Wickford)................................. 75 lbs
Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown).......................... 30 lbs
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• indicates RISAA member
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
GOVERNOR’S CUP
CURRENT LEADERS:
BOAT DIVISION
None Yet
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
None Yet
Length: 00"
Girth: 00"
Standings as of 4/27/10
BLUEFISH
BLACK SEABASS
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 3 lbs)
1st none yet
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1st none yet
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1st none yet
2nd none yet
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SHORE DIVISION
1st none yet
2nd none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
2nd none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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BONITO
COD
HADDOCK
BOAT DIVISION
1st none yet
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1st none yet
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1st Charles Bradbury-6.41
2nd none yet
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BOAT DIVISION
1st none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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3rd 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
1st none yet
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1st none yet
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
BOAT DIVISION
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SHORE DIVISION
1st none
2nd none
3rd none
BOAT DIVISION
1st none yet
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1st Charles Bradbury-14.53
2nd none yet
3rd none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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SCUP
STRIPED BASS
STRIPED BASS - FLY FISHING ONLY
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1st none yet
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SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1st none yet
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BOAT DIVISION
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SHORE DIVISION
1st Richard Geldard- 20.30
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SHAD (Jrs only)
BOAT DIVISION
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SHORE DIVISION
1st none yet
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SQUETEAGUE
BOAT DIVISION
1st none yet
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SHORE DIVISION
1st none
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none yet
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JUNIOR (no minimum)
1st none
2nd none
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TAUTOG
TUNA (no giants)
BOAT DIVISION
SHORE DIVISION
BOAT DIVISION
1st Richard Sustello- 9.82 1st Normand Morrissette-4.86
1st none yet
2nd Lary Norin- 5.67
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
YES
YES
AMERICAN
EEL
6” minimum • 50 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
BLACK SEA
BASS
12.5” minimum • 25 fish
May 22 - Sept 12
May 22 - Sept 12
May 22 - Sept 12
BLUEFISH
no min size • 10 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
22" minimum • 10 fish
no closed season
no closed season
See MADMF for varied bag
limits
Spec regs for north or south
of Cape Cod
Summer Flounder
19.5" minimum • 6 fish
May 1 - Dec 31
May 15 - Aug 25
May 22 - Sept 6
HADDOCK
19" minimum • no limit
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
POLLOCK
no closed season
no closed season
no min size • no limit
no closed season
SCUP
May 24 to Sept 25
(charter rules differ)
May 24 to Sept 26
May 24 to Sept 26
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
License Required?
Federal Registry
in 2010
22" or 24" minimum
COD
FLUKE
Porgy
STRIPED
BASS
14" minimum
16" minimum
April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish Jan 1 to April 30 • 4 fish
June 1 to June 30 • closed May 1 to June 30 • closed
July 1 to Oct 16 • 3 fish
July 1 to Aug 31 • 2 fish
Oct 17 to Dec 15 • 8 fish
Oct 1 to Dec 6 • 4 fish
TAUTOG
WEAKFISH
no closed season
Squeteague
WINTER
FLOUNDER
12" minimum
2 fish per day
Spring: April 24 to May 23
Fall: Sept 25 to Oct 24
*All of Narragansett Bay is
closed to Winter Flounder
fishing
no closed season
April 1 to May 30
no closed season
no closed season
North of Cape Cod
Nov 1 - Aug 31
South of Cape Cod
April 24 - May 23
Sept 25 - Oct 24
See a violation? Report it!
CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE
860-424-3012
RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
401-222-2284 • 402-222-3070 (24 hrs)
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MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
781-740-1163
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of
the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues.
That means that we have to deal with elected officials.
Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked
hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We
need to be sure those officials remain in office.
It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If
we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us.
By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any
candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated
and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make
contributions on our behalf.
Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be
used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money
- or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for
the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any
money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
Also, all money received by the PAC must come from
individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any
organization or business interest.
The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank
account.
The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for
contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is
then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is
made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29
affiliated clubs. The EP Committee then reviews the
recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a
political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the
RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC
donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process.
Democracy is not a spectator sport. To be effective, we must
participate in the system.
With your help we can continue to work within the political system to
safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing
DONATIONS MADE THIS YEAR TO DATE
BRONZE (up to $49)
Earle Guilford
Stephen Medeiros
John Turchetti
John Vivari
SILVER ($50+)
Curt Caserta
Dale Hartman
Brian Hogan
GOLD ($100+)
Robert Fournier
Robert Hawthorne
Richard Hittinger
Capt. Sandy Kane
PLATINUM ($250+)
Peter Vican
here!
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It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted!
Please print:
Enclosed is my contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
1) Name: ______________________________________________________ 2) Phone: __________________
3) Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
no. street
city
state
zip
4) Place of employment: ________________________________________________________ (required by law)
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
no. street
city
state zip
5) Enclosed is cash or check for:
$10
$25
$50
$100
other____ (make payble to: RISAA PAC)
6) Donations can ONLY be accepted from individuals. No company or organization check can be accepted. (R.I. law)
7) From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer.
It is OK to print my name
Do NOT print my name
Mail to: RISAA PAC, 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
dealers in my area that sell the boat.
Buying a boat
Should you buy new or used
by Capt. Dave Monti
S
o you are interested in buying a boat. No matter if it’s your
first or twenty-first boat purchase it pays to shop around.
Look at vessels at boat shows and at boat dealers. Most
importantly, before you purchase, take your desired boat for a
test run on the water.
The test run should be under the conditions you intend to
use the boat for. For example, I like to fish in salt water and often
troll at a slow speed at or below two miles per hour. So, when I
test drive a boat I want to see how it runs at two miles an hour as
well as how it runs at recommended cruising speeds, how it
handles rough seas and if it keep passengers dry (particularly
important when purchasing a small runabout, a center console).
Determine the use of the boat
One of the first steps to buying a boat is determining what
you want to use a boat for, i.e. water skiing, fishing, family outings,
swimming, overnight or day cruising or a combination of uses.
The use of the vessel will dictate the type of boat you should
buy.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
has a great online tool to help you determine the type of boat
you might be interested in. It can be found at
www.discoverboating.com. This web site will ask you the
intended use and then recommend boat types… sail boats, power
boats with inboard or outboard engines, center console boats,
bow riders, walk around cruisers, etc. The advantages and
disadvantages of each boat type are related on the web site as
well.
NMMA’s boat selector tool allows you to decide what your
boating purpose is. Then it recommends boat types that will
help you narrow your boat search to two or three boat types.
This is very helpful to do early on in your search because it
points you in the right direction. It can help you decide which
boats to see at the boat show, do internet research on, or which
boat dealers to visit.
I have been interested in buying a boat for the past couple of
years. So last year I attended three boat shows just to spend
time on the type of boat(s) I am interested in and to know the
relative value, cost, advantages/disadvantages of the line and
Another major decision in the boat selection process is
whether to buy a new boat or a used boat. Like automobiles, new
boats come with warrantees. If something goes wrong (and with
boats something often goes wrong) you want a warrantee behind
you. New boats and warrantees are important, particularly if you
do not want to spend your time repairing and restoring a boat
yourself.
Often times old boats need more time to prepare for the season
and will have a greater frequency of repair due to their age. A
higher frequency of repair means more time off the water which is
something I try to avoid at all cost since our boating season in
New England is so short to begin with. If you are not a handy
person and do not enjoy repairing things an old boat may not be
for you.
Used boats cost less and are an option for those who are
uncertain about boat use. A used boat is also a good option for
those who cannot afford to purchase new. Make sure you add
the cost of repairs to the purchase price of used boats.
Have a Marine Survey Done
A helpful way to determine repair cost and insure you are not
buying a lemon is to commission a boat survey. A boat survey is
similar to a home inspection. Surveys are conducted by certified
surveyors who closely examine the vessels hull, structure,
electrical system and engine(s). Engine tests are conducted and
running time hours are verified. Surveys will not only tell you
what is wrong (and right) about the boat, but can give you
estimates on repairs which you can use to further negotiate the
sale price.
Remember boats take a beating in harsh environments - salt,
running engines at high RPMs, and rough water can all take their
toll. So, surveys of used boats are essential and the purchase of
extended warranties on new boats is also a good idea.
Captain Dave Monti has been fishing and shell fishing on
Narragansett Bay for over 40 years. He holds a captain’s master
license and a charter fishing license. Your fishing photos in
PDF from, stories, comments and questions are welcome…
there’s more than one way to catch a fish. Visit Captain Dave’s
No Fluke website at www.noflukefishing.com or e-mail him at
[email protected]
CAPT. ROBBIE BRIGGS
DOCKSIDE MARINE SURVEY
Mark Sepe, AMS® #862
Pre-Purchase and Insurance Surveys
Damage Claims and Appraisals
Light Tackle Sport Fishing
www.marinesurveyor.com/dockside
Tel: 508-394-6546 • Cell: 508-246-4304
www.seaducedfishing.com
Member
P.O. Box 392
Dennisport, MA 02639
email:
[email protected]
Serving the New England Area
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel/fax 401-942-1006
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
How To Tell If You're More Of A
Fisherman Than A Family Man
You can't remember your own children's names, but you can
give exact details about the drag system on every reel you've
ever owned.
You remember your wedding anniversary each year only
because it falls on the same day you bought your boat.
You tried to legally change your family name to Penn, after
your favorite reel.
You outfitted the family cat with a scuba tank and snorkel so
that you could toss her overboard and have her checkout
potential fishing locations.
You once tried to use your mother-in-law as a sinker.
You accidentally used your son's worm-farm science project
as bait.
For Christmas last year you gave each of your children a
complete set of 1/0 to 9/0 hooks and a Donmar hollow-edge
hook sharpener.
Your fishing tackle has its own room, while your three children
share a bedroom.
You replaced the Mickey Mouse mobile that hung over your
baby's cradle with one made out of Cotee jigs.
You carve the family Thanksgiving turkey with a Normark
fillet knife.
From: Seven Out Of Ten Missing Fishhooks Will Eventually Be Found
In An Angler's Thumb, A Book of Fishing Humor by Sally Lindsey
Member
Fly Fishing • Light Tackle
Capt Rene Letourneau
On The Rocks Charters
401-359-3625
www.ontherockscharters.com
Member
Fly Rod & Light Tackle Guide Service • Newport, RI
Skinny Water Charters
Captain Jim Barr
www.SkinnyWaterChartersRI.com
[email protected]
FFF Certified Casting Instructor
Furuno • JRC • Sitex Koden • Seatel
Standard • Simrad • Northstar
Raymarine • KVH • Garmin
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June 26 & 27
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July 1 to Aug 1
Shark Tournament
July 10 & 11
White Chinner Challenge
Oct 20 - Nov 28
Sales/Service
Manuel Medeiros
800-446-3156 • 401-783-4778
Factory Trained / FCC Licensed Technicians
304 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
410 Gooseberry Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
www.seaportcom.com
e-mail: [email protected]
401-783-7766
www.snugharbormarina.com
Member
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Serving
Anglers for
30 years!
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Consider making a tax-deducitable contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation. The Foundation helps
to fund community, public access, and marine fisheries projects, and donors can be assured that their contributions will be
used wisely. Any funds expended by the Foundation must satisfy strict IRS 501(c)(3) rules.
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 program
• Kickemuit River fish ladder construction
• Narragansett Bay Journal publication
• National Environthon ‘08 trip- Coventry HS team
• Ninigret Park Fishing Access
• 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
• Take-A-Kid Fishing Days
• Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
DONATIONS MADE IN 2010 TO DATE
BRONZE (up to $49)
Robert Murgo
John Anterni
Joseph Burns Robert Nalbandian
James Parillo
David Byrnes
Anthony Rocha
Terry Clark
Stephen Segerson
Robert Graap
Alec Sinel
Harold Hemberger
Michael Testa
Rev Jan Knost
John Vivari
Clarence Moore
William Zanks
Robert Morse
SILVER ($50+)
Curt Caserta
Dale Hartman
Howard MacMillan
David Michel
Stephen Medeiros
J. George O’Keefe
Capt. Ron Taddei
Eric Weybrant
GOLD ($100+)
Robert Donaldson
Robert Hawthorne
Richard Hittinger
Walter Jachna
Capt. Sandy Kane
PLATINUM ($250+)
Robert Fournier
Peter Vican
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
I’m making a contribution to the future of recreational angling
Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum for
recreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of
fisheries resources.
Please print:
Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
no. street
city
state
zip
Enclosed is cash or check for: $5
$10
$25
$50
$100
other______
My donation is made in the name of: _____________________________________________________________
From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer.
It is OK to print my name
Do NOT print my name
Mail to: RISA Foundation, 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816
Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Committee Report . . .
The Saltwater Anglers
CMS ENTERPRISE
FOUNDATION
We’ve Moved!
Committee
255 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA 02745
Capt. Mike Warner, Chairman
To promote and assist in funding the non-profit Foundation
Designer of Chatham Special
Designer of Stellwagen Special
Mike is away while serving
our country
25 YEARS OF CUSTOM ROD BUILDING!!!
MADE IN U.S.A.
WE TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT WE DO
From the President: Mike Warner is a high ranking officer
and long-time member of the R.I. Air National Guard. He has
been called to active duty, and by the time you read this he will
be somewhere in Germany. We’ll share news of Mike’s travels
when possible.
Before he left, Mike hoped that other members would step
up and keep the Foundation Committee alive. If any member is
interested and willing, call the RISAA office at 826-2121.
OFFSHORE TACKLE GEAR
Daisy Chains • Squid Bars • Shark Gear
Braid & AFTCO Harness • AFTCO Gaffs/Gloves • Birds • Florocarbon
QUALITY WOODEN PLUGS
After Hours • Tatoo’s • Lemire’s • Guppie • Bob Hahn
Gibbs • Super Strike • JN-Ski • and much MORE!
ROD BUILDING SUPPLIES
Blanks: Lamiglass • Ron Arra • Calstar • Pac Bay
Rainshadow• American Tackle
Guides/Tops: Pac Bay • AFTCO • Fuji
Thread: Guidebrod • Pac Bay
Directions: I-195 to Exit 15 (Downtown New Bedford) to Rte 18 south.
Take Rte 6 east to Fairhaven, then first left after crossing bridge.
[email protected]
508-995-2372
Store Hours:
Mon. Tues. Wed. Sat. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thur. Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Closed Sundays
Bass trip of a lifetime winner
The winner of the fishing trip with Don Smith and Peter Vican
was announced last month: Mike Moore. But before the trip
even takes place, there’s a story already that’s worth reading.
See the article, written by Mike, on page 26.
Member
Give through United Way
Fishing Kayaks
401-295-4400
www.Kayakcentre.com
Member
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is now a
regstered chairty with the United Way of Rhode Island, and we
have received
the
first
contribution
from United
Way courtesy
of
member
Howard MacMillan.
If your company allows charitable payroll deductions,
consider the R. I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation as the recipient
via the United Way of Rhode Island.
The Foundation has been designated asa United Way of
R.I. Agency #3937.
HEFFERNAN CHARTERS
Aboard the
ERIN ROSE
28’ Sea Ray
sailing from
Lavin’s Marina,
Charlestown, RI
with
Capt. Bill Heffernan
401-364-9592
www.erinrosefishing.com
8 Scot Circle, Charlestown, RI 02813
Member
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Raffle winner....
A 30 pound bass is in my future!
by Michael Moore
When the “bass trip of a lifetime” raffle was announced at
the December meeting I didn’t hesitate to purchase my first set
of tickets. My dad, “Captain Quint”, wasn’t able to attend so I
made sure my purchase included him and my fiancee’, Suzie Q.
I repeated my purchase of tickets at the January and February
meetings, anticipating the drawing at the March meeting. I
collected my tickets each month and placed them under a magnet
on my fridge for safe keeping.
On the night of the March 19 meeting, I collected my tickets,
and placed them in my shirt pocket. I had guitar practice and
my first banjo lesson prior to the meeting, so I made
arrangements to meet my dad and Suzie Q at the hall.
When I arrived she had a dinner plate for me. We bought
some general raffle tickets and sat down. During the first seminar
speaker I reached into my shirt pocket, grabbed all of the tickets
and divided them equally between the three of us. We were all
disappointed when none of our numbers were selected. We
wondered who the lucky person would be who hadn’t claimed
the prize. Then the alternate ticket was chosen. The ticket holder
was present. I’m sure he was excited to be so close.
Between speakers I slipped over to the shirt table and bought
Sue a purple RISAA shirt. She felt better. She loved the color.
At the close of the meeting, we collected our raffle prizes
and I deposited the non-winners into the circular file. As I
buttoned up my shirt pocket, I was surprised to discover more
raffle tickets there. Apparently, some had compressed and fell
to the very
bottom.
Happily (but
feeling
a
little guilty
for
my
oversight), I
announced to
my crew the
discovery.
“Who was the winner number?” I asked.
Fast
On-Line
Delivery
“See Steve,” said dad,
so I approached Steve
Medeiros and informed him
of my discovery.
Steve sent me to Mike
Warner, but Steve looked
over my shoulder and was reading my ticket numbers as he
commented on what he thought the winning number was.
Strangely, one of my tickets was very close.
I thought he was just “busting” as we sometimes do.
Mike opened his notebook and read the ticket number to
me. I felt like it was an out of body experience when Mike took
my ticket and matched it perfectly with the winner.
“Holy sh--!” is all I could get out. “I don’t believe it!”
Mike and Steve seemed equally excited. Steve took some
pictures of me with the winning ticket, and then had his wife
Lynn introduce me to Don Smith and Peter Vican for more
pictures of the
three of us
together.
I was elated!
I gave Don all
my
contact
information,
and then he
spent several
m i n u t e s
outlining the
generalities and expectations of the trip with me.
As long as I have been fishing, I have dreamed of a fish like
this one. Don’s description of past success and expected success
of this trip elevated my excitement. We just have to figure out
what to eat!
Note: Mike will write a follow-up report after the fishing
trip takes place later this spring.
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Small Parties
4 Persons Max.
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
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.
Common Octopus
Colloquial Nicknames: Octopus
Scientific Name: Octopus vulgaris
Field Markings: Skin is slightly bumpy with special pigment
cells that allow the octopus to camouflage with its surroundings.
The octopus’ color also reflects its mood: white for fear and red
for angler.
Size: Can reach 2-3 feet in length from the tips of the arms;
males may be slightly larger than females
Habitat: Along the coast and continental shelf, between the
surface and down to 500 feet. Make their dens in rocks, reefs
and grass beds.
Seasonal Appearance: Year-round; moving inshore in early
spring to spawn, then leaving coastal waters in the fall.
Distinguishing Features and Behaviors
Octopuses are solitary and territorial animals. When in
danger, the octopus quickly changes its color and tries to escape
while releasing a cloud of ink to confuse the predator. The
create dens as a safe place to hide, remaining there for most of
the day and leaving only at dusk for hunting trips. If they do
need to leave during the day for food, the duration of the trip is
much shorter. Octopuses feed mostly on bivalves and
crustaceans.
Since they are experts at camoflage, finding them can be
very difficult. Most octopuses leave piles of shell and crab
pieces - called midden - outside their dens, which acts as a
signpost for finding the octopus and also gives us information
about their diets.
The common octopus only lives for one to two years. When
octopuses mate, the female lays about 100,000 - 500,000 tiny
eggs per breeding cycle. These eggs are laid in shallow waters
and attached to a substrate for up to four months, during which
time the female cares for them, rarely leaving or feeding. After
the eggs hatch, the female octopus usually dies and the young
live as plankton for one to two months.
Octopuses are very smart animals. They make observations
based on visual and chemical cues with a complex brain that
solves problems through experience. Their great eyesight is
close to human eyesight with the ability to focus by moving the
lens. Still, they don’t rely solely upon it because their many
suction cups provide octopuses with a great sense of touch.
Relationship To People
The octopus is a highly studied creature, known to have
three hearts and blue blood. Some scientists believe that Octopus
vulgaris is actually a subspecies, but haven’t yet found how to
separate the differences.
Octopus vulgaris is the most commercially fished species in
the octopus fisheries, with numbers ranging from 20,000 - 100,000
tons caught each year. They are fished mostly for human
consumption and are collected in octopus pots made of plastics
or PVC. No bait is needed since the octopuses are attracted to
this device as a safe place to live.
HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY
RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The
Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay
for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by
the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.
P.O. Box 763
Londonderry, NH 03053
Tel: 603-434-4689
Fax: 603-432-3902
E-mail:
[email protected]
Manufacturer of Fine
Terminal Tackle for the
Saltwater Fisherman
Snelled Hooks, Top and
Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes,
Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs
and more....
Check out our web site at
www.seawolfetackle.com
Owned and operated by
Richard and Judy Wolfe
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
New England Anglers Introduced to
Latest in Electronic Logbooks
Note: Members who attended the April 26 meeting received a brief presentation by Dan Costa of RIDEM
on the Rhode Island electronic recreational angler logbook program.
The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program
Electronic Dealer Reporting (eDR):
(ACCSP) participated in the New England Saltwater Fishing
A web-based application
Show held in Providence, Rhode Island from March 19-21,
that collects landings data from dealers. This may include
2010. The show was sponsored by the Rhode Island Saltwater
species, condition, and price.
Anglers Association and brought in over 9,000 fishermen and
party/charterboat captains from all over New England.
Electronic Trip Reporting (eTRIP):
Interested show goers were able to learn about the latest
A web-based application
application of the Standard Atlantic
that compiles catch and effort data from
Fisheries information System
fishermen. Trip reports, or logbooks in
(SAFIS), a product of ACCSP.
some fisheries, provide catch and effort
Recreational logbooks, or eREC, are a
data from a permitted fishing entity
webbased application that collects data
(fishermen of a vessel) or a single vessel.
from recreational anglers on a voluntary
A trip is any single round where fishing
basis. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and
was attempted, regardless of catch. Trips
New Jersey currently offer this program
may be categorized as commercial, party/
to recreational anglers.
charter, or recreational.
The logbooks are a great way
recreational anglers to monitor their
Recreational Logbooks (eREC):
fishing season and aid in their
A web-based application that collects
ACCSP booth at the New England
conservation efforts. The entered data are
data from recreational anglers on a
Saltwater Fishing Show
confidential and can only be accessed in
voluntary basis.
aggregate. One of the best features of the
eREC application is it allows recreational anglers to create
SAFIS Management System (SMS): A web-based application
reports of their fishing to see trends over time.
providing administrative tools to SAFIS administrators for
Some of the reports that may be created include (vary by
management of information such as user accounts, participants,
state): total number of fish caught by species, total number of
or permits. It is often used to monitor quotas.
fish caught by month, and average length by species.
ACCSP would like to thank the Chair of the ACCSP Advisory
About ACCSP
Committee, Mr. Mike Bucko of Bucko’s Tackle in Tiverton, RI,
ACCSP is a cooperative state-federal program to design,
and a member of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association,
implement, and conduct marine fisheries statistics data collection
who was instrumental in helping secure a booth space at the
programs and to integrate those data into a single data
show.
management system that will meet the needs of fishery managers,
Here is a complete listing of the various applications of
scientists, and fishermen.
SAFIS:
For more information, contact Ann McElhatton, ACCSP
Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected] or (202) 216-5690.
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Sport Fishing Charters Aboard The
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Slip 11 • Channel Marina • Snug Harbor, RI
Capt. Steven Palmer
401-284-2869 or 860-573-3751
www.luckyladycharters.net
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
NEW MENHADEN REGULATIONS (from page 1)
For many years there have been conflicts over the menhaden
resource pitting commercial fishermen against recreational
anglers and environmentalists, but two years ago new programs
and regulations were put into place in an attempt to count the
number of menhaden in the Bay (never done before) and provide
enough to satisfy the needs of all involved.
It was a work in progress, and last year the fishery ended
too soon. During this past winter, meetings were held that
resulted in new
restrictions which
should solve problems
of the past.
Note that these are
additional restrictions.
All of the previous
restrictions are still in
force.
1. Establishes a
"floor" of 1.5 million
pounds. This means that there must always be a minimum of
1.5 million pounds in the bay.
2. In addition to the “floor”, the new regulations establishes
that commercial fishing can not commence until 2 million
pounds are present in the bay. This means that once it is
determined that 2 million pounds of menhaden are in the bay,
fishing can commence, but while at this mark, commercial
fishermen can catch 1/4 million pounds before being shut off.
What does this mean? It increases the safeguards.
1.5 million floor = can't be touched
2 million = fishing commences, but only 1/2 million is
available.
The previous law is still in effect, so commercial seiners
can ONLY catch 50% of the estimated available biomass in the
bay. So if 1/2 million pounds are available, commercials seiners
can only take 50% of the 1/2 million. This means there will
always be 1.75 million pounds available for anglers.
3. Strengthens the 50% cap regulation. Previously it applied
to the TOTAL menhaden population in the bay, but now it applies
to the portion that is above the threshold/floor (see #2 above)
4. The initial
possession limit of
commercial seiners
will begin at 80,000
lbs, but will increase to
120,000 lbs only when
it is determined that 3
million pounds is in the
bay. Note that it was
120,000 last year.
5. All commercial
vessels that participate in the menhaden fishery, may only have
a maximum on-board storage of 120,000 lbs.
6. Purse seine nets used in the fishery must have float buoys,
painted a fluorescent color, attached at 50 foot intervals along
the top of the net. This will allow DEM enforcement to ensure
that nets being used comply with law.
7. Requires that all purse seines used in the fishery be
inspected and certified by RIDEM Enforcement prior to
commencement of fishing.
All of the previous regulations are still in existence and can
be seen at www.risaa.org/regs_menhaden.html
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NOAA Hosts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Summit
RISAA sends Mike Bucko to represent Rhode Island
NOAA Administrator, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, and NOAA
Fisheries Assistant Administrator, Eric
Schwaab hosted more than 100 recreational
constituents in Alexandria, Virginia at 2010
Recreational Saltwater Fishing Summit on April
16 - 17.
The Summit - the latest in a string of recent
actions taken by Dr. Lubchenco and the
Agency to meet commitments outlined in her Dr Lubchenco
recreational fishing engagement initiative sought to strengthen the relationship between NOAA and the
recreational saltwater fishing community.
The Summit's facilitated discussions brought to light a range
of issues including the quality of recreational catch and effort
data, catch share programs, and representation on regional
fishery management councils - as well as possible
recommendations to address them.
For its part, NOAA pledged to work with its advisory bodies,
regional offices, and constituents to build an action agenda that
follows through on the progress made at the Summit.
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"Resolving issues facing our fisheries today will require
partnerships between resource managers and users," said Eric
Schwaab, assistant administrator for NOAA
Fisheries. "I commit that NOAA Fisheries will
focus on addressing the issues of concern
to the recreational fishing community with
the utmost disciplined attention."
For more on the Summit, contact national
policy advisor, Russ Dunn at
Eric Schwaab
[email protected] or visit the NOAA
Fisheries Service recreational fishing website.
CITIES Protection for bluefin tuna not adopted
The U.S. strongly supported a proposal to list Atlantic bluefin
tuna in Appendix I, which would ban international trade in this
species. The proposal fostered intense debate at the Conference,
but was not adopted at the meeting. The U.S. will continue its
work to ensure that members of the ICCAT uphold commitments
made at the November 2009 ICCAT meeting to recover this stock.
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
BAIT & TACKLE • CUSTOM RODS • REEL REPAIR
TAGGERS CORNER
by Capt. Al Anderson
Boston Neck Rd & Hamilton Allenton Rd
401-667-7363
www.wickfordrodworks.com
CATCH A TAGGED SHARK?
Member
Captain Rick Cataldi
401-458-1503
661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
ALUMINUM & STAINLESS FABRICATION
T-TOPS • RADAR ARCHES • HARD TOPS • TOWERS
RAILINGS • SWIM PLATFORMS
ROCKET LAUNCHERS • LEANING POSTS
CANVAS REPAIR • CUSHIONS
WWW.SEAWARDCHARTERS.COM
If you do any shark fishing, there’s a good
chance you may find one coming boat side
bearing a NMFS/CSTP/Apex Predators capsule tag. Chances
are even better it will be a blue shark, as these are most commonly
tagged.
Shark scientists are
very interested in the
recovery of tags and
request notification of
any recapture.
Rather than bring a
fish into a boat, which
can be injurious to the
Blue shark
fish and dangerous to
a crew members, some fisherman are able to secure a tag by
reaching out boat-side and extracting it with a gloved hand.
Years ago I designed a Gamefish Measuring Cord (GMC)
enabling one to easily measure fish length when slowly towing it
boat-side, noting sex of the fish and estimating weight. Your
recapture note should also include the recap location (Lat./Long.)
date, name and address of the angler, as well as the disposition of
the fish (released or retained).
For more information call their lab at 401-782-3200. Send a
brief recap note along with the numbered tag capsule to:
NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC
Apex Predators
28 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882
CATCH A TAGGED TUNA?
"Your One Stop Boat Shop"
Member
Priority Charters
Priority Two • 36’ Harris Sportfisherman
Fishing - Cruising - Diving
Block Island Sound • Cox’s Ledge • RI’s South Shore
Personal and Affordable - Bait and tackle provided
Capt. Rick Bellavance
401-741-5648
www.PriorityFishingCharters.com
Member
Should you bring a tagged bluefin or yellowfin tuna boatside, the NOAA/NMFS/Cooperative Game Fish Tagging Program
(CGFTP) requests tuna and billfish recapture data be made
available in writing.
This info includes: species, tag number, date recaptured,
location, country of recapture, length (inches), weight (lbs.),
fishing gear, name of boat, captain and angler, addresses of above,
phone numbers of above,
fish saved or not (?), reward
if saved (frozen) for sampling.
Send to:
Tag Recapture Data
Southeast Fisheries Science Center
75 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33149-9986
or call collect – daytime (305) 361-4248, night/wknds.(305)
598-0944.
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
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.
Scenes from the annual Shore Clean-up Day
Saturday, April 24
Goddard Park volunteers
Chepiwanoxet Point volunteers
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Tips for fishing the Watch Hill area
by Capt. John Sheriff
T
he Watch Hill Area Reefs just off Westerly Rhode Island
provides anglers with hot fishing action from May through
November with a variety of fish species. The most common sought
after species are striped bass, bluefish, bonito and false albacore.
The school size striped bass show up around late April in
Little Narragansett Bay and the Pawcatuck River as they follow
bait fish and warmer
waters. Around midMay the Watch Hill
Reefs start to come
alive with striped bass
and then bluefish
shortly thereafter.
The tidal currents
in the Watch Hill area
are very strong due to
the outcropping of
reefs and
the
The Watch Hill area provides
funneling effect of the schoolie action in the spring and fluke
water as it approaches
during the summer
from Long Island
Sound through the
Race and then into the
Watch Hill Reefs. From
the Eastern side of
Fishers Island to
Watch Hill there are
numerous
deep
channels and reefs
which set the stage
for the great fishing we enjoy in these waters.
There are three main channels to navigate through this area
include the Watch Hill Passage, Sugar Reef Passage and Catumb
Passage. Each of these channels have navigation hazards if you
should find yourself outside the channel boundaries. Both Catumb
Rocks and Watch Hill Reef have rocks that are navigational
hazards at low tide. Sugar Reef Passage has a sunken ship with its
mast as the navigation hazard and difficult to see at night.
When fishing this area, anglers may want to utilize a systematic
approach in catching bass, blues, bonito and false albacore. Due
to the swift currents prevalent around these channels and reefs,
surface action can occur any time of the day when there are strong
currents. A sure sign of this is sea gulls diving on bait as you
approach these areas. Bait fish are disoriented from the strong
currents and the fish feeding on them.
My favorite fishing technique is top water on light spinning
tackle. The excitement of watching a fish explode on your top
water is awesome. This is especially true when you are hooking
up with bass exceeding 30 pounds on this technique. Remember
when fishing top water to let the lure remain still for a few seconds
after popping it. I have had great success in this area even when
the water is very rough. It is common to see sea gulls working
bait from the East side of Fishers Island to Watch Hill. It is also
possible to see hundreds of Bass and Bluefish working the surface
at certain times of the year. If this is not happening
or you do not want to chase the fish, work your
top water lure at the edge or breaks of the
channel. You will be surprised at how effective top water can be if
you put time into it.
The next option may be to work soft plastics in this same area.
Matching the hatch will enhance your productivity. Besides
working the edge of the channel, another productive spot is
working near the rocks in these channels if the waves and current
allow for it. The key is to know which way you are drifting and
make sure you always know
where the rocks are. You
can easily sink or capsize a
boat in this area.
When fishing gets
tough, break out the
umbrella rigs or jigs.
Umbrella rigs rigged with
imitation sand eels or soft
plastics can be very
Fall tautog action
effective depending on the
time of the year and the bait that Bass are feeding on. Trolling in
front of the Watch Hill Pass across the passage has been a very
good spot over the years. The Sugar Reef passage is also
productive when trolled near the edge of the channel.
Live bait is another effective option for the Watch Hill Reefs.
The best area is the Sugar Reef passage as you drift across the
channel. The typical drift lasts a few minutes before crossing the
channel and having to start over again. Live bait such as pogies,
scup and eels can be very effective when fished with very little or
no weight.
When the tide changes or slow down, tube and worm also
work well. The tide and lobster traps make it a little tricky but fish
can be caught that way when all else has failed or the bite has
slowed down.
During the fall, Watch Hill area reefs attract good numbers of
bonito and galse albacore. Fly fishing these reefs and or casting
small spoons are very effective on these speedsters
If you are looking for hot fishing action close to shore or even
from the shore, Watch Hill and Watch Hill area reefs may be the
ticket you have been looking for!
Fishing All Species:
Captain John Sheriff
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Member
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leadership role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions
and future of recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the same goals to join together, uniting
their voices and votes for the good of present and future generations of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these
respected organizations.
Blue Water
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Anglers
Blue Water
Anglers
Bowling Green
Fishing Club
Bristol County
Striper Club
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Buzzards Bay
Fishing Club
Connecticut
Surfcasters Assoc.
CT/RI Coastal
Fly Fishers
Galilee
Tuna Club
East Bay
Anglers
Galilee
Tuna Club
Jamestown
Striper Club
Narragansett
Surfcasters
Newport Cty Salt
Water Fishing Club
Ocean State
Surfcasters
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Narragansett Pier
Beach Buggy Assoc. Striped Bass Assoc. Sportfishing Assoc.
Narragansett
Salt Water
Fishing Club
Old Colony
Amphibians
Pioneer Valley
Boat & Surf Club
Princeton
Fishing Team
R. I. Marine
Trades Assoc.
Slater Mill
Fishing Club
St. John’s
Fishing Club
United Fly Tyers of
Rhode Island
Weekapaug
Surfcasters
Rhody
Fly Rodders
R. I. Mobile
R. I. Party &
Sportfishermen Charter Boat Assoc.
Rhody
Fly Rodders
COALITION PARTNERSHIPS
In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale, the R.I. Saltwater
Anglers Association has associated with these organizations:
Stripers • Blues • Fluke • Tautog
Ed Cook Charters
Fishtales II Charters
Fly and Light Tackle Fishing
Member
Capt. Bob Masse
401-732-1376
25' Tiara Pursuit
on Narragansett Bay - South Shore
Member
[email protected]
Cell: 401-524-5294
Stripers, Tautogs,
Cod, Sharks,Tuna
Net: edcookcharters.com
Capt. Mike Neto
28' Ocean Runner
CAPT. JOHN OGOZALEK
(401) 573-FISH
www.ogofishing.com
672 North Main Street
Danielson, CT 06239
860-774-6924
[email protected]
Member
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up to 4 anglers
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
FOR
SALE
CLASSIFIEDS
RISAA members may place free non-commercial classified ads with photo for three months.
All items must be fishing, boating or marine related. Send ad info to [email protected] or mail to RISAA office.
Non-members and commercial: $5 per ad, per issue. Mail ad with check to RISAA, 6 Arnold Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
BOATS FOR SALE
BOATS FOR SALE
BOATS FOR SALE
17' Outrage, 1998 (hull only, no motor), raw
water wash down,
big fish box, 18 gal
live well, clean,
always stored in
garage, $8800. EZ
Loader trailer, 2004
w/swing neck fits in
garage, $800. Call Bob at 508-752-5086
--------------------------------------------------------19' Bayliner Bowrider, 2003, 135 HP, low hrs,
professionally maintained, exc condition.
Complete
w/trailer,
fish finder,
V H F
radio and
covers.
$7,500 OBO. Call 401-725-0856.
--------------------------------------------------------20’ Grady White Adventure, 1994, 150 HP
Yamaha. Meticulously maintained. auto bilge,
toe rails, self bailing drains, fold down motorwell
bulkhead, cutting board, cockpit lights, 82 gal
fuel, heavyduty gunwale, 6 rod
holders, 4
rod storage
racks, 2 forward vee berths, cabin light, frest/
raw water washdown, compass, new depth/
fishfinder, VHS, portable head, swim platform
w/ladder, navy vista canvas top w/clear side &
rear curtains. $14,882. Contact Bill at
[email protected] or 401-949-2471
------------------------------------------------------20' Seacraft center console. Great fishing deepvee boat. Located at a private dock in Jerusalem,
R.I. on the channel before the Harbor of Refuge.
Incl electronics, galv trailer & other misc boating
equipment. Asking $6500 OBO. Call John at
727-791-1728 or email [email protected].
--------------------------------------------------------21' Seaswirl Walkaround HT, 2002, 175 HP
Evinrude, low hrs, FF, VHF, portable baitwell,
raw water
washdown,
t a n d e m
trailer. Very
c l e a n .
$22,900.
Call Rene at
401-295-2764 or [email protected]
23' Sea Ox Walkaround, 1986, w/4.3L 210
Mercruiser (repowered 2002). New trailer, radio,
Garmin GPS,
fishfinder, full
c a n v a s
enclosure,
porta pottie,
V-berth, lg
fish box and
live wells, rod holders, outriggers. $13,000 OBO.
Contact Steve at 401-447-2842 or
[email protected]
--------------------------------------------------------24' Sea Ray Weekender 225, 2001, swim
platform, Lowrance GPS and Lowrance fish
finder, Sea Ray depth finder, full canvas,
repowered
in 2008,
40 hrs on
n e w
engine,
seats 6,
AM/FM cas-sette, UHF, 2 rod holders, anchor,
rode and rope, $18,999. Contact Paul Kelly,
[email protected] or call 401-529-5006
--------------------------------------------------------26' Cape Cod Custom CC, 2000, w/420 HP
Yanmar diesel w/
approx 500 hrs, 500 mi
range, collapsable
tower,
GPS/chart
plotter, radar, depth,
VHS, auto pilot,
custom alum trailer.
Asking $66,500 OBO. Call Ty at 401-330-9973
--------------------------------------------------------27' Carolina Skiff, 2002, rated for 22 people,
w/225
Honda
OB, 500
hrs, custom pilot
house,
GPS/chart
plotter, radar, depth, VHS, CD, rod holders,
custom alum trailer. Asking $26,500 OBO. Call
Ty at 401-330-9973
--------------------------------------------------------27' Eastern widebody/hardtop, 2002. 33' 3'
beam, twin Honda 130's w/350 hrs. Loaded w/
custom features: 2 tuna doors, 200 gal fuel, enc
head, sleeps 2, full electronics, etc. Smaller quality
trade considered. $64,900. Call Charlie at 860983-5025
30' Boston Whaler 305 Conquest, 2005, loaded
w/options: twin Merc 250HP 4-stroke Verado
w/pwr steering
& DTS elect
controls,
Raymarine
electronics
(sounder, GPS
& VHF), HT,
outriggers,
weather curtain, trim tabs, AC, diesel generator,
galley, head w/Vacu-flush. Excellent cond,
$114,000. Call Richie at 401-884-2070
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FISHING TACKLE
Quantum Catalist PT40 spinning reel with 7
foot 2-pc Trophy graphite rod. Used 1 season,
VG condition. $100 OBO. Call 401-749-1073
-------------------------------------------------------Two custom built graphite rods, matching
standup 30-50 lb class, 68" long, w/AFTCO reel
seats, gun smoke silicone carbide guides. Never
used. Cost $650 new. Reasonable offers only.
Call Jim at 401-465-8751
CHARTER FISHING
Tournament Fever-No Boat? Rooster, a 36'
Stanley Williams, out of Block Island is available
with licensed captain, first mate and all tackle.
We carry an 8-man CG certified life raft and
EPIRB. Call Capt. Eric at 401-439-5386
FISHING VACATIONS
Block Island Fishing Adventure includes house
for a week, 24 hours fishing on the water aboard
Rooster, a 36' Stanley Williams, in any
combination of trips: full or half day, for stripers,
sea bass, bluefish, etc. All bait and tackle included.
Call Capt. Eric at 401-439-5386 for details.
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.
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
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 at 401-826-2121 and let us know which
video you would like to borrow, and we'll arrange for you to pick it up. Please order by video number and please give at least THREE
DAYS NOTICE. It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
NEW FOR MEMBERS
We will now MAIL the DVD's to you if you prefer.
12-Volts Made Easy (#1) Bennett Marine
100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine
Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh
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 (63) 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
Surf Fishing & Distance Casting (81) Ron Arra
Surf Fishing with T.J. & Joe (44)
Top 60 Tips Saltwater - Southern Waters (100)
Trailering Your Boat - John Owens (80)
Trolling For Bass and Blues (41) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Trophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie Nappi
Tuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James Marsh
Twin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett Marine
Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/Kregh
Using Downriggers To Catch Saltwater Fish (32)
U.S. Power Squadron Boating Course (60)
Varnishing Made Easy (54)
When Fish Won't Bite (91)
Winterizing Your Boat (26) see also Spring Commissioning
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Everything you need to know about the
RHODE ISLAND RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE
Who must buy a Rhode Island saltwater license?
In order to fish recreationally in Rhode Island’s marine
waters, and in offshore federal waters, saltwater recreational
anglers and spearfishers will need
• A federal registration, or
• A Rhode Island state license, or
• A state license from a reciprocal state
Under federal law, every saltwater angler must be registered.
It can be done via the Federal Angler Registry (register online
at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov) or through a state license. The
Rhode Island license gives everyone the option. Anglers can
register for $7 with Rhode Island or use the Federal Registry.
Either will be accepted.
Who is exempt from the license requirement?
No license is required for:
• Children under the age of 16 years
• Permanently disabled or blind
• Active duty military on leave
• Holders of a Highly Migratory Species Angling permit
• Anglers fishing on a licensed party or charter boat
What about senior citizens?
Residents over age 65 must obtain an annual license, but
there is no fee.
Rhode Island License Fees
• Resident........................................ $ 7.00 (annual)
• Nonresident.................................... $10.00 (annual)
• Resident (65+ yrs).......................... No fee (annual)
• Resident/Nonresident 7-day license.. $5.00
How to obtain your license
• The Rhode Island Recreational Saltwater License can be
obtained ONLINE at www.saltwater.ri.gov
• The license will also be available in many area bait & tackle
shops by mid-May. A list will be posted as soon as available.
• The FEDERAL ANGLER REGISTRY PERMIT (if you do not
obtain a Rhode Island License) is available online at
www.countmyfish.noaa.gov The Federal permit is free in 2010,
but will cost $15-$25 in 2011.
I am from MA/CT/NY. Do I need a Rhode Island
license?
Rhode Island will honor the licenses of all recriprocal states:
• Connecticut
• Massachusetts (starting in January 1, 2011)
• New York
• A Federal Angler Registry permit
If I fish board a charter boat or head boat, do I still
need a license?
No. If you fish aboard a LICENSED charter or head boat, you
do not need a state saltwater license or federal angler registry
permit. Licensed charter & party boats are required to keep
their own trip logs, recording the number of anglers, catch,
etc. on every trip.
What defines recreational fishing
An individual will be considered to be fishing recreationally if
they are engaged in the process of angling or spearfishing, or
if they possess equipment used for angling or spearfishing
and are also in possession of finfish
Saltwater &
Freshwater Bait
I take some friends out fishing on my boat only
once a year. Why isn’t there a “boat” license?
Eels & sandworms
Open 7 Days
The whole purpose of the federal angler registry or a state
saltwater license is to obtain an accurate count of fishermen.
A boat license would only count the boat owner, but not provide
the number of anglers who fished on that boat all year.
Quality Fishing
Tackle
Abu-Garcia • Daiwa
Mitchell • Penn • Quantum
Shimano • Zebco
Owner: Michael J. Bucko
Phone: (508) 674-7900
Fax: (508) 674-8021
E-mail: [email protected]
Member
WWW.BuckosParts.com
I have a RI commercial fishing license. Do I still
need a recreational license?
An angler who is “fishing recreationally” is required to have a
recreational license. If a commercial fisherman decides to go
recreational fishing, he will be required to obtain a recreational
license. Likewise, if he has a recreational catch aboard (of a
species that is closed commercially), he must have a
recreational license.
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Panama (from page 8)
Lots of Spanish was flowing between the captain and the
mates, but when everybody calmed down, the captain told us
that he thought that the fish was about five feet long, what might
have been a world record. But, now it was just another fish
story.
Another hour of uneventful trolling convinced us to head
for what in Montauk is called the “Punishment Grounds”. You
won’t find it on any chart, but it is where Montauk’s charter
boats head when the clients get antsy and bored waiting for a
shark to show up, a place they can
count on to troll up some stripers or
bluefish. In this case, we headed to a
spot about five miles from the lodge
to catch some sailfish, winding up
with three or four for the afternoon.
DAY THREE found us trolling
around on a oil slick calm ocean under
a cloudless sky, the first (and last) time
we had seen the sun since arriving in
Panama. All of the other days were
very pleasant with temperatures in the
lower eighties, but this day was hot,
and very quiet on the fishing scene.
We raised eight or ten sailfish and got five to the boat. This
was not a bad days fishing in most places, but for Panama at
that time of the year, it wasn’t very good. The captain and I
both agreed that the fishing was off because of the unusual
conditions.
For our FOURTH and last day we decided to fish along
the shore again.
As I figured, we didn’t travel quite as far as we did on our
first inshore foray. Rather the captain stopped short, right where
we lost the big snook, but he wasn’t home. Or, maybe he was
still hurting from our previous meeting. So, on we trolled. We
raised about a dozen fish, but couldn’t hook a single one. I think
that the fish we raised were two small for our baits, and since
they had to get them all the way into their mouths for the circle
hooks to work, it just didn’t happen. I kept busy casting a popper
in at rocks that we passed close enough to reach, and was
rewarded with a few small snapper, but nothing very exciting.
Around noon the skipper told us that the sailfish were biting
pretty good, but being a little on the stubborn side I decided to
give it another half hour or so, which wound up being a waste
of time, so off we were to the “Punishment Grounds”.
All the other days we used strip baits, but this time we had
some nice lively jacks for bait. One mate rigged a bait for my
fifteen pound outfit and I dropped it back, while the second
mate did the same for my wife’s rig. Then the first mate started
to rig a third bait, but before he could get it in the water we had
a double on. What followed for the next hour was the hottest
sailfish bite I had ever seen.
We were never able to get a third bait in the water, and we
never had only one fish on at a time. We wound up releasing
eleven sails out of about fifteen that we raised. Near the end
my wife remarked that she was glad that this was our last day
and we wouldn’t have to work that hard again.
There were sailfish all over the place. It seemed like none
of the boats around us were fishing, just catching. Rarely would
we troll for five minutes before hooking up, and I never did put
my rod in the holder after the bait was set.
The one fish that we hooked solidly and lost was on my
spinning rod. Have you ever honestly had a fish spool you
right down to the knot and break off? It was my first time. I
dropped my bait back and a sail grabbed it. While I was giving
it time to get the bait down, the mate was dropping back my
wife’s bait. I engaged the bail and came tight for a second or
two, but he dropped it, then grabbed
it again. My wife’s fish did the same.
On the second try I got a solid hook
up and the fish took off. Meanwhile
my wife’s fish was being fussy and
didn’t get hooked until the third try.
All this time my fish was running and
the boat was slowly trolling along.
While my fish was running and
jumping I was watching my wife’s
attempts to hook up. Then when she
finally came tight I looked down at my
reel and saw I was getting pretty low
on string, but by then it was too late.
The captain knocked it out of gear and started backing down,
but by then it had gotten to the knot resulting in that .22 caliber
crack and was gone.
Coincidentally, the bite stopped when we ran out of baits,
so out went the belly strips, but that was it for the day. And,
shortly after that, a tropical shower came through to help cool
us off. We had been having heavy rain every night, but this was
the first we had seen while we were on the water, so we called it
a day and headed back for a cold Panama beer.
THE LODGE
Tropic Star Lodge in Panama is a one-of-a-kind place. It is
located close to the Colombian border, a hundred and fifty miles
from Panama City and a hundred miles from the nearest paved
road. It’s easy to say those numbers, but you really don’t
appreciate what they mean until the flight there from Panama
City. After fifteen minutes into the nearly hour long flight, you
see nothing but ocean, a few islands and then green jungle. Not
a sign of human habitation. The twin engine plane lands on a
paved runway carved out of the jungle terminating a hundred
yards or so from the ocean. At the end of it is a small hut that
serves as the terminal. No walls, just a raised concrete platform
with a roof and an enclosed bathroom, with a couple of benches.
A couple of hundred yards away on the other side of the runway
is the village of Bahis Pinas, which supplies all of the over one
hundred employees of the lodge.
It is not cheap. But if you can afford it and want the ultimate
saltwater fishing experience, it is the place to go. But, you have
to plan in advance, a long way in advance. The most popular
time of year for fishing there is January - March, prime time for
the big black marlin. They accept bookings as much as five
years in advance. However, there is a bright spot in all of this.
The summer fishing is great for a variety of fish including all
of the billfish species and, because it doesn’t snow in the states
at that time of year, there is usually some availability.
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Tired of High Priced Boat Slips
or Trailering Hassels?
Shelter Cove Marina
OFFERS HASSLE FREE BOATING!
For just $65 per foot (full season)
Shelter Cove Marina’s
Valet Service
will ease your worries about your boat and
your bank account!
Here’s how it works:
Your powerboat (up to 25 feet) is stored on your trailer at Shelter Cove . A phone call to
Shelter Cove will have your boat in the water at our service dock when you arrive. When your
trip is over, simply leave the boat at the dock where it will be retrailered, rinsed, stored and
ready for your next outing!
Valet Service Benefits:
• We store, we launch, we retrieve, you enjoy!
• Location - Charlestown, Rhode Island - Ninigreat Pond Block Island Sound
• Safe from bad weather and bilge pump failures
• Less wear and tear above and below the waterline
• Free Charlestown Beach parking
• Free access to picnic areas with grills, bathrooms and showers
• Secure facility • Top rated fishing/claming areas
• Full marina service and repairs
• Save $$$ and protect your investment
• Most valet users prefer it to a slip!
Shelter Cove Marina
P.O. Box 85 • 523 Charlestown Beach Road
Charlestown, RI 02813 • 401-364-2010
[email protected]
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Member
R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2010
RISAA’s
Member-2-Member Network
Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired,
but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member!
EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE!
Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you.
ABRASIVES
_
Massasoit Tool Company...........800-648-6050
Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI)
Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives
ATTORNEYS
_
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
_
A & N Auto Body Inc.......508-336-5334
Member: Thomas Clark (Seekonk, MA)
32 Industrial Ct, Seekonk, MA
AUTOMOTIVE
_
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
_
Big Eye Bait & Tackle................401-284-0988
Member: Michael Holdredge (Wakefield, RI)
Located at Pt.View Marina. www.bigeyebait.com
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
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
Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle.....401-823-1540
Member: David Mooney (Coventry, RI)
97 Sandy Bottom Road, 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)
Wickford Rodworks................401-667-7363
Member: Robert Barlas (Wickford, RI)
7 Main St, Wickford wickfordrodworks.com
BLUEPRINTS
_
Rhode Island Blueprints..........401-942-3225
Member: Paul Kelly (Cranston, RI)
335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI
BOAT SALES
_
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
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
CARPENTRY
_
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
_
Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning...401-788-0932
Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI)
Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachts
Multi-Clean Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning
508-234-6897
Member: Maury LaPrade (Northbridge, MA)
Residential, comm, janitorial contract services
CHARTS
__
Captain Segull’s Charts.........888-473-4855
Member: Don Godby (Portsmouth, RI)
www.captainsegullcharts.com
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CHARTS - DECORATIVE
_
Harbour Lights.........................860-933-2810
Member: Carl Welshman (Danielson, CT)
www.lightedcharts.com - RISAA discount
CLOCKS
_
The Hour Glass.........................401-295-8724
Member: Karen Lucas (Wickford, RI)
Clocks, tide clocks, barometers, weather inst.
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
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Member-2-Member Network
(continued from previous page)
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..............946-9905x103
George Hadfield (North Kingstown, RI)
Investments. All financial services.
Edward Jones Financial...........401-821-5098
Anthony Lizzi (Warwick, RI)
Retirement planning and investments
Gencorp Financial Services.....884-7800x152
Mark Piccerelli (East Greenwich, RI)
E-Mail: [email protected]
FIREARMS SCHOOLS
_
American Firearms School
508-695-5869
Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro)
www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
FISHING APPAREL
_
Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI)
Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members.
FISHING CHARTERS
_
Adrianna Charters...................401-573-3474
Member: Capt. Mike Neto (Coventry, RI)
Stripers, Tautog, Cod, Shark, Tuna
Block Island Fishing Charters..401-787-2321
Member: Capt. Dave Chieffo (Block Island, RI)
www.BlockIslandFishCharters.com
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. John Boats......................800-242-2469
Member: Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA)
Deep sea fishing. www.captjohn.com
Ed Cook Charters.....................401-524-5294
Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI)
10% RISAA discount. [email protected]
Fish On Sheriff..........................401-450-2549
Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI)
www.fishonsheriff.com - RISAA discount
Fishtales II Charters................401-732-1376
Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI)
www.fishtalesiicharters.com
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
Laura Jay Charters..................508-888-4033
Capt. Don Cianciolo (E. Sandwich, MA)
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]
Ogofishing Charters...............860-774-6924
Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT)
www.ogofishing.com
ON-LINE Charters...................401-295-0806
Capt. Skip Stritzinger (Saunderstown, RI)
www.fishonlinecharters.com
On The Rocks Charters...........401-359-3625
Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI)
www.ontherockscharters.com
Pole-Kat Charters....................401-932-0807
Capt. Thad Gruczka (Charlestown, RI)
10% off to RISAA members.
Primetime Angling Adventures ....860-599-4379
Capt Sean Bradshaw (Pawcatuck, CT)
10% off to RISAA members
Prowler Charters.....................401-783-8487
Capt Al Anderson (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.ProwlerChartersRI.com
Razin Kane Charters ...................401-295-0642
Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI)
www.kanesguns.com
Restless Sportfishing Charters ..401-728-2081
Capt. Rich Templeton (Wakefield, RI)
[email protected]
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! web:fishdoc01.tripod.com
Fishing Solutions.................508-528-4898
Member: Tris Carpenter (Norfolk, MA)
IFly Rod Holders. www.iflyrodholders.com
Garbanzo’s FlukeRigs.........401-743-3995
Member: Frank Vessella (Coventry, RI)
see us at RISAA meetings
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
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.
Stingofish..........201-981-9282
Member: David Stingo (Middletown, NJ)
Come visit us at www.stingofish.com
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
www.stores.ebay.com/wilson-rei
Member: Kevin Wilson (Tiverton, RI)
Lures, terminal tackle, line & asst’d items
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.
RI Home Improvement, Inc.401-739-1000
Member: Daren Losek (Exeter, RI)
Windows, roofing, siding & sunrooms
ICE CREAM
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Frosty Freez......401-846-1697
Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI)
496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
Member-2-Member Network (continued from previous page)
INSTRUCTION
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American Boatschool.........860-295-9634
Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
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_______
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BJK Aluminum Creations......401-624-1422
Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI)
T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience
Seaward Boatworks............401-739-5286
Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI)
Aluminum fabrication and canvas work
MARINE HOSE AND FITTINGS__
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The Hose Connection Inc........401-624-2921
Member: Art Marshall (Fall River, MA)
Any & all, 1/4” thru 8”. RISAA discount.
MARINE REPAIR__________
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Brewer Street Boatworks……. 401-847-0321
Member: Skip Helme (Newport, RI)
Engine service, electronics and t-tops
Just Service LLC....................401-739-5852
Member: Richard Solgot Jr. (Warwick, RI)
www.justservice.org Certified, inboard/outboard
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__
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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
MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS______ ____
P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
National City Mortgage.......401-736-4915
Member: Paul Kennedy (Warwick, RI)
1st and 2nd Mortgage Programs/All Types
PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________
Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655
Member: Will Donnell (All of RI)
Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount
PAINT & SUPPLIES
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ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300
Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI)
We sell interior and exterior paint
PHOTOGRAPHY_______________
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Medeiros Studios....................401-821-8589
Member: Steve Medeiros (Coventry, RI)
10% off to RISAA members
PEST CONTROL
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Best Pest Control, Inc...........401-437-1274
Member: Dick Hess (East Providence, RI)
Certified & Insured. RISAA 10% discount
Budget Termit/Pest Control....800-870-3700
Member: Bob Cardoza (Warwick, RI)
Home inspections. RISAA 10% discount
PRINTING
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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_____________
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Century 21 Access America...401-226-5481
Member: Diane Wright (Warwick, RI)
[email protected]
Northern Properties..............401-769-2800
Member: Charles Petras (Manville, RI)
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)
RE/MAX Centeral...................401-465-0263
Member: David Tatangelo (Coventry, RI)
www.tatangelogroup.com
Saletin Real Estate Group....401-944-5900
Member: Stephen Nault (Cranston, RI)
www.saletinregroup.com Property Managers
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
SELF DEFENSE
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Oceanside Martial Arts.........401-294-3035
Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI)
RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com
SOLAR CONSULTANT
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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
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE________
WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400
Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI)
res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com
Have you been thinking about
joining RISAA?
Dues of $50/year gets you:
Monthly seminars
Monthly newsletter
RISAA sponsored fishing tournaments
Family participation encouraged
Children welcome
Legislative watch
Unified voice to control/restore dwindling
fish stocks
Discounts at tackle shops & marine dealers
Charitable & community projects
College Scholarship Fund
Video Library for loan to members
Chance to win free fishing chater trips
Dues valid for a full 12 months, no matter
when you join.
YOU can be a part of the largest saltwater
fishing organization in Rhode Island history!
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License Questions (from page 37)
What happens to the money?
All money collected from Rhode Island license fees, other
than $2 commission paid to the vendors, will be deposited
into a restricted receipt account, mandated by law, and
can be used ONLY for the following purposes:
• Administering and enforcing the recreational fishing
license program
• Managing Rhode Island’s marine recreational fisheries,
with particular reference to improving state-based fishery
catch and effort statistics and stock assessments
• Enhancing recreational fishing opportunities
The fees collected by the FEDERAL ANGLER REGISTRY
will go into the federal general fund, and NOT paid back to
the recreational fishery, so purchasing a Rhode Island
license will be an investment in the future of the sport.
Accountability of the funds
On an annual basis, RIDEM must prepare a report that details
the number of recreational fishing licenses issued, the amount
of license fee revenue received, the expenditures made during
the prior year using that money, and how RIDEM plans to use
the revenue during the next year. The report shall also include
additional information relating to administration and
enforcement of the program and the status of recreational fishing
stock assessments.
This annual report must be presented to the R.I. Marine
Fisheries Council, and RIDEM must conduct one or more public
meetings to solicit input from recreational anglers and the general
public. The Fisheries Council shall annually prepare an
addendum to this report, setting forth the Council’s
recommendations for modifying the program.
This final report must be presented annually to the R.I.
General Assembly.
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Channel
RISAA MEMBER
65
BOATER'S LIST
The following is a partial list of RISAA members identified by boat name. When out fishing, tune to the "club channel" VHF channel 65- where you can chat with fellow RISAA members about fishing and boating.
If your boat isn't listed, contact the RISAA at 401-826-2121 and add your boat name to the list.
Hula Girl - Capt. Matt King
3 Bs. - Andy Berg
Bud's Obsession - Bud Wilder
Enterprise - Steve Kirk
Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh
3D's II - Warren Diclemente
Bully - Mark Serio
Escape - Philip Wnek
I'm-On - Robert Celico
3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow
Buradair - Dana & Steve Blakey
ESP II - Stephen Parente
Impatience - Michael Holdredge
4-ME - Capt. Wayne Wood
Buzzard - Don Marceau
Eventide - Beth Fallon
In Faith - Anthony Rocha
Abrurdity - Greg Roody
Bye George - George Kates
Extra Propper - John O'Brien
Instead - Roger St.Germain
Acida - Ed Choiniere
Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso
Falcon - Thomas Poirier
Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick
Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto
Calypso - Charles Kuhn
Faracher - Steve Abdow
Adventurer - John Stanford
Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan
Capable - Charley Soares
Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf
Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull
Isabella - Anthony Tavares
Capt Hook - Paul Dauk
Fear Knot - John Meyer
Alaskan - Patrick Watson
I Sea U - Paul Gustafson
Capt Quint - Clarence Moore
Financial Cri$i$ - Thomas Narducci
Albatross - Brian Droney
Islander - Bruce Johnson
Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster
Finatic - John Brierley
Alf II - Richard Pastore
Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi
Carla J - Douglas Berk
Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira
Alibi - Dickson Boenning
Island Time - Ronald Fasula
Cashmere - Don Fox
Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema
Allegro - Richard Terek
Jahab - Jay Adelman
Cat Nap - Robert Raill
Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello
All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal
Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino
Cat's Meow - Ronald Cataldi
Finish Line - Alan Stewart
Allie-Cat - David Chieffo
Janie M - Michael McHenry
Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera
Fin-ness - Don Guimelli
All Talk II - Mark Piccerelli
Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin
C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth
Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein
Almost Ready - Ted Nataly
JD7 - Jack Daniels
Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere
Fins - Tom Grennan
Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford
Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan
Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain
Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci
Aly Ann - Augustine Comella
Jesse W. - Todd Schlobohm
Charlie's Delight -Charlie Petras
Fishbones - John Volpe
Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura
Jillski - Dick Winski
Chaser - David Cloutier
Fish Decoy - Brian Beltrami
Amnimax - Ralph Battista
JoJo - Dr Harvey Simon
Chebami - Barry Caito
Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton
Amy Anne - Tom Smotherman
Joyce - Jules Diotte
Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser
Angler - Brad Sudol
Joyce M - Richard Laurie
Chill Time - Russell Anderson
Fish On - Steve Brehio
Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell
Julie-Jean - Thomas Nerney
Chris's Craft - Christian Kallam
Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff
April II - Leonard Duffy
Jus Looking II - Tim Knight
Cindy Sea - John Chabot
Fishtales - John Paquette
A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni
Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney
Clamin Time - John Vivari
Fishtales - John Scott
Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell
Just Chum'N - Steven Clow
Coaster - Greg Spier
Fish Tales - Ron Hartman
Bailey Jae - Diane Donilon
Just R Luc - Justin Keller
Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi
Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse
Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson
Karen Ann - Charles Rugg
Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia
Bait Runner - Ron Mouchon
Kembe - David Travis
Connections- Capt.Bruce Getchell
Flo B II - Harley Benton
Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley
KenZoe - Paul Kelly
Copycat - Peter Newbauer
Flying Fox -Thomas Bernache
Barefoot - Jack Linton
Kingfisher - H. Richard Heilman
Cora's Line - Dominick Maisano
Four Play - Bob Fournier
Bass Boat - Robert Kelley
Kentaro - Waldo Johnson
Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella
Four Stars - Jay Starziano
Bassquatch - Doug Sturgis
Kiwi - Bob Beresford
Dads Pride - David Morton
Freedom - Ron Chamides
Bay Bee - Mike Warner
Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers
D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei
Full House - John Stavrakas
Bay Buggy - David Gervais
Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca
Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola
Gadzooks - Robert Silva
Beat - Robert Henderson
Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel
DAO II - Robert O'Byck
Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian
Bella Mama - David DiSantis
Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis
Dawn III - Walter Shayer
Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount
Bellatrix - John Troiano
Ladie J - Gerard Brien
Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan
Gail Frances - David Carter
Betsea - Stephen Tetzner
Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins
Deceiver - Capt. Chris Guillette
Gail Leigh - Luca Razza
Betsy B - David Marcotte
Lady L - Steve Barr
D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett
Gentle Annie-Manfred Armbruster
Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick
Lady Linda-Capt.George Doucette
Diane H - Donald Forest
Get Reel - William Allen
Big Game - Shamus Mara
Lady Linda - David St. Germain
Die Hard - Peter Lewis
Gettin' Schooled - Keith Turner
Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown
Last Shot - John Kramer
Dilly Dally - Ron Porter
Ginsea - Ken Anderson
Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe
Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton
Doctors Orders - Michael Spiewak
Good Dog - Peter Newman
Bite Me - Capt. Joe Murell
Laura Jay - Capt. Don Cianciolo
Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney
Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio
Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose
Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing
Dogsled - Glen Petit
Got One! - Richard Solgot
Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva
Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza
Dollar Bill - Bill Graugard
Grand Cru VI - Paul Surabian
Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr.
Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz
Dot "C" - John Carney
Great Escape - Roland Grenier
Leen - Willard Donnell
Blue Max - John Maxwell
Double "L" - Terry/Darlene Clark
Greta Kay - Michael Welch
Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan
Blue Moon - John Blaze
Drill-1 - David Jenson
GypSea - David Nardolillo
Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski
Leisure 8 - Mark Ceprano
Dub'l Trub'l - Theodore Pedmonti
Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer
Blues Bros - Walt McCormick
Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith
Duck Buster - Harold Audette
Half Moon - Ricardo Barboza
Blues Brothers - Victor Sottile
Letter of Marque-David Warburton
Duklypps - Peter Dias
Hanna Lu - George Monaghan
Boat Time - Paul Shulver
Lil' Jayden - Horatio Pevide
Duranatic - Ron Nagel
Happy Executive - Peter Vican
BobbyZ - Bob Zollo
Lily Pad - James Collinson
Dusty - James Benton
Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury
BobKat - Edward Davis
Linda B - Robert Bongiiolatti
Dynamite Lady - Dean Roeben
Happy Hooker - William Gravina
Boom Boom - Dave Potter
Linesider - Charles Repucci
Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble
Heather Too - Don Bogner
Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier
Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman
Easterday - Eric Easterday
Helen D - Paul Jutras
Little Blue - Richard Caldon
Brandywine - Jim Mugavero
Elephant's Butt - David Leonard
Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge
Lorri-B - Joseph Burns
Breakaway - Jack Hagopian
Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti
Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook
Low Tide - Jim Low
Brown Eye Girl - Thomas Clark
El Pesce - Paul Garlasco
Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson
Lucky Lady - Capt Steve Palmer
Buckaneer - Bob Santurri
Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy
Hombre - Gary Paolo
Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong
Buckaroo - Richard O'Sullivan
Endeaver - Daniel Longley
Hooked Up - Don Labrioile
Lucky's Charms - John Kelley
Buckeye Nuts - David Westfall
Endorfin - Alexander Peck
Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre
Buck Tail - Dick Geldard
Continued Next Page
Hooker II - Jon Maguire
Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan
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BOATER'S LIST (from previous page)
Lunasea - John Rekemeyer
Lunch Legs - William Smith
Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski
Maddy - Michael Senecal
Magic Stik - Derek Leigh
Marava - John Kubaska
Marcia Ann - Tom Yukna
Marerma - Gregory Goulette
Mari Ann - Rod Raso
Maribeth II - Art Bentley
Marlin - Dick Fincher
Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley
McDu II - William McEvoy
Megabite - Allan Peters
Megabyte - Bruce Collemer
Metatarsal - William George
Michelle Lee - Joseph Latham
Midnight - Robert Mazzeo
Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback
Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch
Miss Ellie - John Fisher
Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret
Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd
Missing Penny - Guy Latour
Miss Kim - Mark Pachico
Miss Nick - Rick Pennington
Mistress - Gregory Houde
Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette
Moe Fishing - Moe LeBlanc
Monstro - Paige Bronk
Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand
Mox Nix - Clint Lovell
Mr. E - Jared Elwell
Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet
Mrs/Z - William Zanks
Music - Larry Hayward
My Back Yard -Capt.Bryant Palazini
My Backyard - Richard Ferland
My Better Half - Mike Yelle
My Cat - Leo Grenier
My Ring - Eddy Stahowiak
My Surprise - Richard Mandeville
My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade
My Two Ladies - Raymond Allard
Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc
NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott
New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan
New Too - Tim Gilchrist
Nimia - Henry Cugno
No Problem - Jeff Creighton
Normal-H - Al Hollandersky
North Wind - Mike DeCesare
Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto
Ogofishing - Capt. John Ogozalek
Olivia Rose - Martin Genesse
Omega - Guy Dufresne
On-Line - Skip Stritzinger
Oscar J - John McCurry
Osprey - Al Amaral
Osprey - Paul Kennedy
Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo
Outasight - Capt. David Klibanoff
Outrage - Stephen Jordan
Pamela May - Capt. Jason Howell
Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver
Passing Thru - Peter Pemantell
Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna
Paulie Wog - Paul Howland
Peanut Pie - Steve Gilman
Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein
Pearl Man - Earle Peacock
Peg O' My Heart - Chris Jalbert
Penn Pal - Robert Barlas
Pescador - Stephen Carll
Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix
Phoenix - Joseph Jachem
Piper - Capt. Gene Kelly
Playing Hookey - John Souto
Plug Along II - Robert Anderson
Poga - Jim Malley
Pogo - Martin Pierce
Pokerfish - George Bergeson
Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki
Pole-Kat - Capt. Thad Gruczka
Popcorn - Bob Brodeur
Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo
Prime Time - Russ Rekas
Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc
Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance
Procastinator - Lee Baker
Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta
Protocol - Steve Secord
Prowler - Capt Al Anderson
Quaker - Bill Barske
Quercus - Mel DeCarvalho
Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn
Racy - Ray Clark
Ranger - Bob & Andrew Nyman
Rare Coynes - Don Coyne
Rat Boy - Andrew Letourneau
Raven - Maury LaPrade
Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane
Red Baron - Carl Hebert
Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen
Reelay - David Gordon
Reel Delight - Steve West
Reel Escape - Richard Silva
Reel Life - Craig Horrocks
Reel Lucky - Hershel Poe
Reel Lucky - Michael West
Reel Magic - Donald Masse
Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger
Reel Time - Sameh Said
Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller
ResHess - Dennis Carusoe
Res Ipsa - Jeffrey Eger
Restless -Capt Richard Templeton
Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault
Rigatoni - Steven Catanzaro
Ripple - Gerry Berard
Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski
Robin Hood - Charles Fisher
Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi
Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky
Rod Holda - Charles Costa
Ro Leena - David Carter
Rooster - Capt.Eric Gustafson
Ruby - Gabriel Matthias
Ruse II - Jim Phelan
Rutroe - Joseph Marinello
R/V Warwick - Lee Steitz
Sadie - Matthew Gendron
Safari - Capt. John Silberman
Safe/Sea - Capt. Phil LeBlanc
Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi
Saltheart - Ken Robinson
Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon
Salty IV - Warren Wright
Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner
Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau
Sarah Ann - Bill Alsfeld
Sarah C - Michael Palumbo
Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher
Sarcastic - Don Betournay
Scalawag - Vic Rudowski
Scandalosa - Chris DaCosta
Scotch & Water- Don Darnbrough
Scout - Walter Jachna
Scout - David Wehr
Scow II - Kevin Caisse
Seabat - George Allen
Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella
Sea Bird - Bob Vergnani
Sea Bitch - Robert Bedard
Sea Bump - George Brouillette
Seaduced - Capt. Robbie Briggs
Seadog - Steve Travisono
Seagar - John Turchetti
Seagust - John Gustafson
Sea Jem - Mark Griffin
Sea Minor - Fred Boynton
Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore
Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig
Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn
Sea Rigg - William Riggs
Sea-Treat - John Treat
Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco
Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda
Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson
Serenity - John Pannone
Sergeant - Robert Ferioli
Severance - Richard Sustello
Shad Jac - Michael Colby
Shady - John Angelini
Shame on the Moon-Milton Fairclough
Shark Attack - Komes Rozes
Shark Bait - James Grundy
Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet
Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier
Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman
Silverback - Peter Hendricks
Silver Mist - John Bollard
Silver Sage II - George Jacques
Silverside - Charles Benjamin
Sir Reel - Alton Smith
Sitting Duck - Douglas Ricci
Six Brothers - Gary Metcalf
Skipjack - Rich Hittinger
Skipjack - Robert Murray
Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi
Smallfry - Richard Small
Smart Alec - Alex Sinel
Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon
Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti
Solas - Frank Toner
Soulmates - Capt.Dave Petit
Sparkys Toy - John Duponte
Spartan - Andrew Vouras
Special K's - Gary Perschau
Spindrift - Craig Picard
Squid - Dave Fewster
Stars & Stripers - John Tatro
Steeler - Edgar Lemoi
Stella - Capt. Robb Roach
Stinger - Robert Young
Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira
Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette
Strip Strike - Jim Barr
Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano
Summer Blues-Tom Hessney
Summer Salt - Earl Buckman
Summertime - Robert Sangster
Summer Wind - Bob Walsh
Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet
Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers
Talon - Brian Hogan
Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski
Tania II - Tony Lombardo
Taylor Marie - Armando Simao
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Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup
TGIF - Chuck Dore
The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino
The Fly - John Gutherz
The Grady Bunch - E.Russell Grady
The Happy Executive-Peter Vican
The Lady D - Brian Campbell
The Office - Richard Reich
Therapy - Art Marshall
Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall
Thirty Something - Mark Stevens
Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier
Three Phase - Dan Orfan
Tiderunner - John Schwemin
Tiderunner II - John Sousa
Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson
Tiffany Michelle - Dennis Hatstat
Tight Lines - Michael Miozza
Time After Time - Ric Murray
Tin Can - Bruce Bruni
Titan - David Peterson
Title Wave - John McCloskey
TLC - Bob Morel
To-Much-Finn -Robert Nadeau
Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira
Tonic - Lee Duckworth
Toucan - Capt. Paul Dumas
Triangler - John Grehl
Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn
Triumph - Timothy Moran
Trophy Hunter - John Rose
Valhalla - Richard Swanson
Venom - David Rubendunst
Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood
Wake - David Henault
Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro
Waterfront Property-Peter Berg
Watermark - Nicholas Picchione
Watermark - Aaron & Steve Scripps
Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh
Weiser 1 - Michael Durand
Whaler - Andrew Smiley
White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White
White Water Witch - Bill Levin
Whynot? - Christine Blount
Wild Onion - David Michel
XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini
Yankee - Bruce Demoranville
Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.
Yellow Belly - Peter Alarie
Z-Boat - Richard Zahora
REPORT
VIOLATIONS!
RIDEM Enforcement
401-222-2284
After Hours Hotline
401-222-3070
RISAA Channel
65
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
NEWPORT TIDE TABLES
MAY
DATE
HIGH
AM
hgt
PM
LOW
hgt
AM
hgt
PM
SUN
hgt
rise
set
Adjustments
HIGH
LOW
Block Island
Great Salt Pond
+0:07
-0:02
East Greenwich
+0:03
-0:13
Pt Judith
+0:17
-0:10
Watch Hill Point
+1:16
-0:41
Wickford
+0:02
-0:09
MAY
MOON PHASES
May 6 - last quarter
May 14 - new moon
May 20 - first quarter
May 27 - full moon
JUNE
DATE
HIGH
AM
hgt
PM
LOW
hgt
AM
hgt
PM
SUN
hgt
rise
set
JUNE
MOON PHASES
June 4 - last quarter
June 12 - new moon
June 19 - first quarter
June 26 - full moon
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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President.............................. Stephen Medeiros............... [email protected]................ 401-826-2121
1st Vice President............ Capt. Richard Hittinger....... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875
2nd Vice President........... Capt. Bruce Getchell............ [email protected]............ 401-742-1129
Secretary.............................. Curt Caserta.......................... [email protected]............. 401-667-0123
Treasurer..............................Capt. Edwin Cook................ [email protected]................. 401-885-0679
Sergeant-At-Arms.............Capt. Robert Masse............. [email protected]............... 401-732-1376
Board Member................. George Allen......................... [email protected]................... 401-849-4896
Board Member.................... Robert Blasi.......................... [email protected].................. 401-527-5157
Board Member.................... Charles Bradbury................. [email protected]
Board Member.....................Capt. Edward Kearney......... [email protected].................... 401-397-4513
Board Member.................... William Sosnicki................... [email protected]............ 401-822-2979
Board Member.................... 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............................... Jane Kearney....................... [email protected]...................... 401-397-4513
Fishing Piers................................ John Troiano...................... [email protected].................. 401-253-9878
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........................................ Gisele Golembeski.............. [email protected]............ 401-766-8409
Junior Activities........................... Charles Dore....................... [email protected]............... 401-683-2489
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..................................Capt. Steven Travisono.... [email protected].............. 401-218-3074
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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R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
RHODE ISLAND
SALTWATER
Association
6 Arnold Road, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
401-826-2121
FAX: 401-826-3546
www.RISAA.org
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education to
members concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound
management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing.
PRINT
Name: __________________________________________________ Age: _____
First
Middle Initial
Spouse Name: _________________
Last
Address: _____________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ____ Zip:_________
Put me on RISAA e-mail list:
Home Phone: _____________
Cell Phone: ____________ E-mail:______________________
yes
no thanks
Occupation: _____________________________ Employed At: ________________________________________
You can register them as Junior Members (free)
Children (under 18 yrs):___________________________________________
no thanks
yes (complete below)
Area(s) you fish:_____________________________________________________________________________
Prefer to fish from (check all that apply):
Rocks & Piers
Party/Charter Boats
Fly Fishing
Surfcasting
Other
Own Boat: length:___ ft Maker/Type:_____________ Boat Name:_______________ Docked at:_______________
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
CHECK TYPE
Regular Adult: $50/year
(additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40)
Multiple Years: $45 X ____ Years = $______ Total Enclosed (save $5 per year)
$25 age 65 or older - Date of birth: _______________
Junior Member: Free
(Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)
Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________
/
/
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________
RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): _____________________ Relationship: _____________ Date: _________
Payment must accompany application.
Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to R.I.S.A.A.)
Charge to my credit card: 1. Card type (check) MasterCard
Visa
2. Amount Authorized: $_____________
3. Expiration Date: _____________ 4. CVV # _________
(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)
5. Name on card (print): ___________________________________ 6. Card Number: _______________________________
Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00
pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments •
monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships •
video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues.
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Mail to: R.I.S.A.A.
6 Arnold Road
Coventry, RI 02816
R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2010
6 Arnold Road
Coventry, RI 02816
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Coventry, RI
Permit No. 247
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
RHODE ISLAND
SALTWATER
Association
• Education
• Conservation
• Recreation
The Voice of
Southern New England
Fishermen

Menhaden regulations strengthened in Rhode Island

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