August - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
www.RISAA.org
401-826-2121
AUGUST, 2013
Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers
New survey of recreational fishermen proposed
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) plans a new
survey of recreational saltwater fishermen.
NOAA announced on Tuesday, July 10 that
it is asking the Office of Management &
Budget for routine permission to conduct
a Marine Recreational Information Program
Longitudinal Survey of Recreational Fishing Participation.
NOAA wants to survey 5,131 recreational fishermen. Each
survey will last about 10 minutes.
NOAA wants to ask anglers about what they catch, how
much they fish, and the anglers' socioeconomic characteristics.
Previously, marine recreational fishing participation data has
been collected through a combination of mail surveys, telephone
surveys and onsite intercept surveys with recreational anglers.
Amendments to the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act (MSA) require the development of an
improved data collection program for recreational fisheries. To
meet these requirements, NOAA Fisheries is designing and
testing new approaches for sampling and surveying recreational
anglers.
With the new
survey, NOAA will
test its efforts to study
the number of people
who do recreational
saltwater fishing. The
agency explains the
“goal of the study is
to
assess
the
feasibility of the data
collection design for collecting recreational fishing data, as well
as testing assumptions and measuring potential sources of error
in ongoing recreational fishing surveys.”
Some people will be surveyed three times in a year; others
annually. Responses will be voluntary.
FREEDOM
TO
FISH
R.I.S.A.A. / August, 2013
The RISAA Legislative Committee’s mission is to provide, in partnership with the Affiliated Clubs, a forum for improving the knowledge and
understanding of fishery related issues that affect recreational anglers. An informed membership encourages involvement and advocacy. The
Legislative Committee will strive to advocate responsible fishery decision.
The Chairman of the Committee is George Allen and Vice Chairman is Rich Hittinger. Membership is comprised of RISAA Members and
delegates from the Affiliated Clubs. The Committee meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of fishery and/or legislative issues
that develop.
A New Culprit In Cod Decline
recorded data. It was also observed that the heat wasn’t evenly
In a July 2013 article in the Cape Cod Times, Doug Fraser
distributed. Some areas saw large temperature increases while
documents new information which is causing marine scientists
others got colder. The variation was
to believe that global warming may hold a
likely due to the influence of cold, fresh
clue in the mystery of why cod hasn’t
water from Arctic melt, flowing from the
rebounded, despite 20 years of increasingly
north in the Labrador Current.
harsh fishery regulations.
Coincidental with the uneven
According to a recent report by National
heating and cooling patterns, scientists
Marine Fisheries Service scientists at their
noticed that plankton surveys showed
laboratory in Narragansett, RI, and the
a decline in some key zooplankton
Northeast Fisheries Service at Woods Hole,
species where the water had warmed.
the species of zooplankton that is one of the
That matched up with portions of the
preferred foods of larval cod simply can’t
ocean where cod, too, were not doing
tolerate the warmer waters of New England’s
well.
cod spawning grounds. Less food could
Most cold-blooded fish species
mean fewer cod surviving to adulthood.
prefer a water temperature between 41
For decades, the prevailing wisdom in
fishery management was that fish stocks such A paper from the National Oceanic and and 59 degrees, and will move to cooler
as cod, haddock and flounder would Atmospheric Administration's Northeast waters if necessary.
According to Chris Kellogg,
reproduce in numbers sufficient to rebuild Fisheries Science Center concluded that
decimated populations if fishermen could be two key zooplankton species have Deputy Director of the New England
kept from catching too many. While that declined in cod habitats off the coast of Fishery Management Council, it is
worked well for some species like haddock, New England, where sea surface difficult to incorporate environmental
data into fishery management, especially
others, including cod, lagged. After nearly temperatures have risen.
computer models. The Council usually
20 years of intense fishery management, the
designs management plans around population forecast models,
Georges Bank cod stock is just 8 percent of what is considered
trying to allow the maximum yields for fishermen without harming
a healthy population size.
the fish stock.
In the summer of 2012, coastal waters in the northeast set a
new record for the warmest water temperatures in 128 years of
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Galilee Tournament - How YOU can help
August 2 • 6:30 AM
Kakay Committee Event.
Third Beach, Middletown
August 6 • 6:00 PM
RIMFC Menhaden Advisory Panel
Hazard Room, Coastal Institute
Kayak Committee Event.
Salty Brine Beach, Galilee
RISAA Board of Directors
RISAA Monthly Seminar
Sept 6 • 8:16 AM
Kayak Committee Event
Fishing at Block Island
Sept 7-8 Galilee Fishing
Tournament & Seafood Festival
Sept 21 • RISAA 3rd Annual
Old Fashioned Pig Roast
Sept 22 • 8:00 AM
Kayak Committee Event. Fishing
at Sakonnet/Seapowet
Sept 24 • 6:30 PM
RISAA Board of Directors
Sept 30 • 7:00 PM
RISAA Monthly Seminar &
Quarterly Meeting
Oct 28 • 7:00 PM
Nov 25 • 7:00 PM
Dec 30 • 7:00 PM
RISAA 16th Annual Meeting
March 28-30 • New England
Saltwater Fishing Show
Last year, RIDEM and the Narragansett
Parks Department approached us and
asked of RISAA would help them run a
fishing tournament. We agreed, and the
idea expanded into the Galilee Fishing
Tournament & Seafood Festival. It was
successful and we all agreed to keep it
going.
Year two has brought about the
doubling of the Festival portion, bringing
in all kinds of food, plus arts, crafts, etc.
dealers. It will be held the weekend of
September 7-8 at the port of Galilee.
The profits from the event will be
donated to three organizations, one of
which is the RI Saltwater Anglers
Foundation that we will be able to use in
our marine science research projects, etc.
We (RISAA) are still responsible for
running the tournament aspect. In
addition, we started "Kids Fishing On The
Dock" there this year after we saw lots of
skipjack bluefish constantly splashing in
the water behind us at the weigh-in
station. It's one more way we can
introduce the next generation to fishing!
As in everything we get involved in,
we don't do anything half-a#@d. If we
are going to do it, we do it right. But this
also means we rely on our members to step
up and help.
So here are the things we need RISAA
members to do.
EITHER
1. Sign up for the Tournament, OR
2. Help us at the festival that weekend
GALILEE TOURNAMENT
We need to get hundreds of anglers to
sign up to fish in the tournament! It's open
to adult and youth, boat and shore. Adults
can fish for striped bass, fluke and
bluefish. Kids can fish for the same, plus
scup and black sea bass!
The 1st Place adult prizes are all private
charter trips! 2nd & 3rd are all gift
certificates at tackle shops.
Kids prizes are all trophies. Adults are
$15 and kids (14 & under) are $5 to enter.
You can register at the August monthly
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seminar on August 26, or even easier, you
can register online at the tournament web
site and just pay with credit card. Go to:
www.GalileeTourney.com
See page 40 in this issue for more info.
Festival Help
We will need member volunteers at
three different spots during the two days.
1. The tournament weigh-in station
2. Kid's fishing on the dock
3. RISAA Booth (like we do at the boat
show, etc.)
If you're willing to help, you can sign
up online at a special page we have set
up. There you can select the days, hours
and jobs you want to do. Just go to:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/galileemembers
Maybe
you're
one of
those
members
w h o
always
think
y o u
Members ar RISAA booth
would
last year
like to
help out during the year, but either aren't
available or shy to sign up. Here's your
chance.
Measuring fish at the weigh-in station
Even if you can't work the festival, and
maybe won't be around to fish, you can
still show support by signing up for the
tournament anyway. Consider it a $15
donation to 3 good causes!
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.
“Idea” chum slick
Welcome to the new members
who joined last month
Going to cast out a few ideas to form a chum slick for you
to feed on.
• Mid-season, reverse your line on your spool. Now you will
have the new, unused line working for you.
Domenic Bianco
Alex Kleckner
North Providence, RI
Wakefield, RI
Jolene Bianco
John Martin
North Providence, RI
Accord, NY
Evan Duda
Tom Meade
Tiverton, RI
Bradford, RI
Timothy Garlick
George Wilkins
Seekonk, MA
Narragansett, RI
George Johnson
Summer Wilkins
Middletown, RI
Narragansett, RI
• If surf is dirty and/or too rough, fish the breachways or salt
ponds.
• Exercise daily to keep in surf casting shape; include arms,
curls, knee bends and back exercises. I'm 74 and I have to!
• Check wader leaks by shining flashlight inside in a dark room.
• If you encounter bluefish and they are biting off your twister
tails, replace them with pork rind that will last.
• Google Images for fishing product information and for
information sites.
• If you see small stone piles on a sandy beach, cast out in
front because there will be structure beyond.
Capt. Paul Johnson
• They say WD-40 on plugs and lures is a fish attractant.
Wakefield, RI
• Check out tag sales for fishing tackle bargains.
• When chumming with bait, wear disposable latex gloves.
• Want extra distance, remove twister tails from jig for an
extra ten yards.
Share the Wealth!
BRING A FRIEND TO
THE NEXT MEETING.
• Load all fishing gear the night before when you're wideawake so you won't forget anything the next morning.
• Idea chum slick in place and hopefully it contains some fish
catching ideas.
RISAA members can bring a guest to the
monthly seminars, at no charge, during 2013
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Personal use technology in future data collection
What roles will emerging technology, like smartphones and tables, play in
fisheries data collection?
The Marine Recreational Information Plan (MRIP) has
conducted a number of projects evaluating the expanded use of
technology to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of data
collection. As with every step in the MRIP process, managers
remain committed to
ensuring that any method
put into use has been
thoroughly tested and
independently reviewed
to assure that it meets the
rigorous
scientific
standards required to
produce valid estimates.
MRIP is working to
remain on the leading
edge
of
reporting
technology, while vetting
each advance to ensure it
is an efficient and effective
method. To this end, a
number of pilot projects
have been funded in different regions in the U.S. to
determine which electronic technologies are effective
solutions for recreational fisheries data collection needs,
and how they can be most effectively used.
MRIP studies to date have found that emerging electronic
reporting technologies often present the opportunity to collect
fisheries data more efficiently and produce estimates that are
more accurate and timely.
At the same time, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to
electronic reporting. Each region, mode and even species can
have unique attributes that impact the way data can be collected.
Specific examples include:
• An MRIP testing the use of electronic logbooks in the Gulf
of Mexico found that
quality control features
built in to the reporting
system could prevent data
entry errors and that
weekly submission of
individual trip reports was
sufficient to produce
precise and timely catch
and effort statistics. The
study determined that
increased enforcement
authority was needed to
achieve sufficient response
rates, and that logbook
reports should be combined
with field validations in
order to address issues of
recall bias and other
reporting inaccuracies.
• In California, MRIP is
currently testing a system
that will allow samplers to input anglers' answers to survey
questions using a handheld device. The goals of the project are
to determine whether electronic reporting can reduce the time it
takes to: collect and enter data; reduce errors that can occur
from transcribing handwritten responses; and increase the
accessibility of data for immediate short-term needs.
• MRIP is working on two projects using cameras to collect
discard information from private boats. On the West Coast,
disposable cameras are being distributes to private boat anglers,
and in Florida MRIP are working on developing a portable
camera system that can be temporarily installed on a private
boat.
• An MRIP study testing the use of electronic logbooks for
headboats in the Southeast found that they improved the
timeliness of data delivery due to better quality control, reduced
data handling, and more secure data delivery. The study
estimated that annual data summaries would be available to
managers about 2 months earlier than with the paper-based
system. The project team recommended that an electronic
reporting system be implemented for all headboats in the
southeastern U.S. and, as a result, the recommended system
was deployed in 2013.
• Beginning this year, MRIP is working with the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Snook and Game
Foundation to determine whether information collected from
the iAngler smartphone application and web-based Angler
Action program can be used to augment MRIP data and
estimates.
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by Mario Vittone
The new captain jumped from the deck, fully dressed, and
The Instinctive Drowning
sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes
Response – so named by Francesco
on his victim as he headed straight for the couple swimming
A. Pia, Ph.D., is what people do to
between their anchored sportfisher and the beach. “I think he
avoid actual or perceived
thinks you’re drowning,” the husband said to his wife. They
suffocation in the water. And it does
had been splashing each other and she
not look like
had screamed but now they were just
most people
standing, neck-deep on the sand bar. Drowning is almost always a expect. There
“We’re fine, what is he doing?” she deceptively quiet event. The is very little
asked, a little annoyed. “We’re fine!”
splashing, no waving, and no yelling or
waving, splashing, and yelling that calls for help of any kind. To get an idea
the husband yelled, waving him off, but
his captain kept swimming hard. dramatic conditioning prepares us of just how quiet and undramatic from the
”Move!” he barked as he sprinted to look for, is rarely seen..
surface drowning can be, consider this: It
between the stunned owners. Directly
is the number two cause of accidental
behind them, not ten feet away, their
death in children, age 15 and under (just
nine-year-old daughter was drowning. Safely above the surface
behind vehicle accidents) – of the approximately 750 children
in the arms of the captain, she burst into tears, “Daddy!”
who will drown next year, about 375 of them will do so within 25
yards of a parent or other adult.
How did this captain know – from fifty feet away – what the
In ten percent of those drownings, the adult will actually
father couldn’t recognize from just ten? Drowning is not the
watch them do it, having no idea it is happening. Drowning
violent, splashing, call for help that most people expect. The
does not look like drowning – Dr. Pia, in an article in the Coast
captain was trained to recognize drowning by experts and years
Guard’s On Scene Magazine, described the instinctive drowning
of experience. The father, on the other hand, had learned what
response like this:
drowning looks like by watching television.
1. Except in rare circumstances, drowning people are
If you spend time on or near the water (hint: that’s all of us)
physiologically unable to call out for help. The respiratory
then you should make sure that you and your crew knows what
system was designed for breathing. Speech is the secondary or
to look for whenever people enter the water. Until she cried a
overlaid function. Breathing must be fulfilled, before speech
tearful, “Daddy,” she hadn’t made a sound.
occurs.
As a former Coast Guard rescue swimmer, I wasn’t surprised
2. Drowning people’s mouths alternately sink below and
at all by this story. Drowning is almost always a deceptively
reappear above the surface of the water. The mouths of
quiet event. The waving, splashing, and yelling that dramatic
drowning people are not above the surface of the water long
conditioning (television) prepares us to look for, is rarely seen
enough for them to exhale, inhale, and call out for help.
in real life.
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NOTICE OF ELECTIONS
20-Week Raffle Winners
In accordance with the RISAA By-Laws:
Five more drawings of the 20-Week Raffle were held at the
July 29 meeting. Even though a prize will be awarded for each
of the 20 weeks, the actual drawings will be held at the RISAA
monthly meetings. The winners to date are as follows:
Article XI
Section 1. Election of Officers and Directors will take
place during the Annual Meeting
C. The Secretary shall announce in the Association
monthly newsletter for August and September that
the date of the Close of Nominations for the
election of Officers and Directors shall be October
15.
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Therefore, all members are hereby notified
that election of officers will take place at the
Annual Meeting to be held on Monday,
December 30, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the West
Valley Inn, 4 Blossom Street, West Warwick,
RI.
DATE PRIZE
April 1.... $35....
April 8.... $35....
April 15.. $40....
April 22.. $100..
April 29.. $35....
May 6..... $35....
May 13... $40....
May 20... $100..
May 27... $35....
June 3..... $35....
June 10... $40....
June 17... $100..
June 24... $35....
July 1...... $35....
July 8...... $35....
July 15.... $100..
July 22.... $35....
July 29.... $100..
Aug 5..... $250..
Aug 12... $500..
WINNER
Thomas Drury (Cumberland)
Gilbert Barao (Riverside)
Doug Jost (Attleboro)
June Masterson (Providence)
Marion Kearns (Coventry)
Richard Ferris (Westerly)
Barry Fuller (Pawtucket)
Jorge Calderone (Canton,MA)
Cecile DeCesare (Coventry)
Gilbert Bell (Charlestown)
Robert Fournier (Highland, FL)
Ray DeRosa (Narragansett)
Gilbert Barao (Riverside)
William Zanks (Enfield, CT)
Michael Lawing (Richmond,RI)
Travis Barao (Riverside, RI)
Robert Fournier (E.Greenwich)
Robert Fournier (E.Greenwich)
Fishing Tackle Raffles
Don’t forget, our fishing tackle raffle is still taking place at
the monthly meetings. The tickets are
only $1 each and a lot of great tackle is
raffled off at the end of the night. So if
you attend the monthly meetings, be
sure to stop by our table to purchase
tickets. All of the money raised is used
for RISAA charities and scholarships.
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The purpose of this column is to pass along information and milestones
within the membership. Birthdays, anniversaries, events or get-well
wishes are all in order. We also let members know of the passing of
other memebers.
Fluke (flounder) in
in White Wine Sauce
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to RICHARD
and GISELE GOLEMBESKI
who celebrated their 39th wedding
anniversary on July 20. They can
always be found together on the water
in their boat fishing.
GET WELL
INGREDIENTS
• 2 lb fluke fillets
• 3 tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ cup skim milk
• ½ cup dry white wine
JUNE MASTERSON broke her foot in
June and is now wearing an attractive “boot”
to protect it. This certainly is putting a crimp
on her summer fishing and other plans. Get
will soon June.
• ½ teaspoon seafood
seasoning
• ½ teaspoon basil
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• olive oil
CAPT. AL ANDERSON underwent a
surgical procedure last month and he is
recovering. I’m sure he can’t wait to get back on
the water. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sprinkle fluke fillets on both sides with seasoning. Place in
a single layer in a baking dish greased with olive oil.
3. Arrange sliced tomatoes over fluke. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper.
4. In a saucepan, blend flour with butter and gradually add
the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until
sauce is thick and smooth. Remove pan from heat and stir
in wine and basil.
5. Pour wine mixture over the tomatoes and fish. Bake for 20
minutes at 350 degrees or until done. Sprinkle with
chopped parsley and serve.
Member JOSEPH ROGOWSKI underwent
major back surgery on July 8. He had to have his
whole back, top to bottom, rebuilt. He has a long
recovery ahead of him, but we hope he will be out
fishing again soon. His wife Nadine said in an email that Joe will be reading this newsletter to keep up with the
news, and that he is proud to be a RISAA member.
CONDOLENCES
Our deepest sympathies go out to
ROBERT MOELLER and family at the
loss of Bob's older brother GARY who had
suffered with MS for many years and passed
away on July 15th. Gary was 73 and lived in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Makes 6 servings.
Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe?
Contact Sandie at [email protected]
Gary Moeller
Long time member EDWARD SKRIRZ and
wife SANDRA mourn the death of their beloved
son TODD. Todd died on July 1 at the age of
47. Todd was a lifelong resident of Cumberland.
Our sincere sympathies to Ed and his family.
Todd Skwirz
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RISAA is committed to working with DEM Enforcement in order to protect our marine fisheries resources.
“Police Log” will inform members of the activities of the Divison of Law Enforcement.
ARREST AND CITATIONS: JUNE, 2013
Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court
• Teodoro Chairavalloti, 55, Bridgeport, CT, arrested for
Possession of Undersized Shellfish
• Jimmy O. Carriere, 57, North Smithefield, RI, arrested for
Taking/Selling Shellfish in Polluted Area-1st Offense
• Christy C. Clark, 36, Westerly, RI, arrested for Unnecessary
Cruelty to Animals; Nuisance to Wildlife Control Specialist
Violation
• Brandon K. Copeland, 27, Blackstone, MA, arrested for
Exceeding Limit of Shellfish in Management Area-Recreation;
• Wesley R. Copeland, 23, Blackstone, MA, arrested for
• Steven W. Derita, 51, Richmond, RI, arrested for Operating
Watercraft Intoxicated; Reckless Operation of MotorboatGeneral
• Jeffrey R. Derosiers, 44, Uxbridge, MA, arrested for Taking/
Selling Shellfish in Polluted Area-1st Offesnse; Non-Resident
Shellfish License Required
• Bruno M. Ferreira, 32, Fall River, MA, arrested for Possession
of Tautog during Closed Season (Rec)
• David J. Gremour, 47, Warwick, RI, arrested for Operating
Watercraft Intoxicated; Reckless Operation of MotorboatGeneral; Chemical Test for Intoxication
• Jordan A. King Pearson, 20, East Providence, RI, arrested for
Simple Assault or Battery
• Jose A. Collado, 28, Providence, RI, arrested for Possession of
a Stolen Vehicle/Parts; Reckless Driving/Public Safety; Driving
Without/Expired License
• Yi Cai Lin, 58, Coventry, RI, arrested for Possession of
Undersized Fluke (Rec); Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs After
Sunset; Possession of Undersized Blue Crabs
• Kurt R. Maley, 55, Warwick, RI, arrested for Possession of
Tautog during Close Season (Rec.); Possession of Undersized
Tautog (Rec.)
• Avila G. Mario, 64, Boston, MA, arrested for Possession of
Tautog during Closed Season (Rec); Possession of Undersized
Tautog
• David J. Migneault, 53, Coventry, RI, arrested Boating Safety
Certificate Required-1st Offense
• Angel Ortega, 24, Clinton, MA, arrested for Taking/Selling
Shellfish in Polluted Area-1st Offense; Non-resident Shellfish
License Required
• Derek Paquette, 47, North Brookfield, MA, arrested for NonResident Shellfishing without a License
• Luciano L. Parete, 63, Seekonk, MA, arrested for Taking/
Selling Shellfish in Polluted Area-1st Offense
• Isabel M. Parente, 57, Seekonk, MA, arrested for Taking/Selling
Shellfish in Polluted Area-1st Offense
• Stephen Parente, 58, Little Compton, RI, arrested for Reckless
Operation of Motorboat; Obstructing Officer in Execution of
his Duty; Failure to Move/Stop on Oral Command
• George W. Peckham, 38, Woonsocket, RI, arrested for
domestic-Disorderly Conduct
• Solywann Soy, 23, Worcester, MA, arrested for Taking/Selling
License Required
• Philip Tran, 23, Worcester, MA, arrested for Taking/Selling
License Required
• Jose L. Villacis, 33, Auburn, MA, arrested for Taking/Selling
License Required
• Ryan J. Zeman, 22, Cranston, RI, arrested for Obstructing
Officer in the Execution of his Duty; Failure to Move/Stop on
Oral Command
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BOATS: Think or Swim
One very dark night while fishing Cornfield Point in Old
Saybrook I was banged up pretty well when an aberrant wave
caught me by surprise; came over my head knocking me off a
slippery rock then my waders filled with water. Trust me, filled
waders are not the easiest way to tread water. With the help of
a friendlier wave plus a lot of scratching and clawing I got back
on the rock. The next day I felt like I had gone a couple of
rounds with Mike Tyson!
You could learn a couple of things from my experiences
like fish tough spots at night with a buddy, wear a belt around
the top of your waders and maybe wear a CO2 flotation device.
These could save your life. We won’t even call these Pro Tips,
just common sense!
This chapter is about boats. Again I was off on a tangent,
now back on track to boats.
Having mentioned fishing in southeastern Connecticut with
its proximity to striped bass structure, a boat, any boat 16 ft. or
over, as long as it’s safe, will improve your sport. Smaller
watercrafts such as jet skis, canoes, and kayaks really don’t
belong more than a half mile from shore; not because of their
sea worthiness, but due to the limited visibility, they are so low
in the water you just can’t see them, plus radar will not pick
them up!
I have seen 14 ft. boats in the Race in Long Island Sound
more than once; high rips with fast water make this the most
dangerous place in the Sound, having also seen kayaks in midSound they are just looking to get run over; jet skis also routinely
cross on their way to Green Port for cocktails, both of these
activities are very dangerous. Imagine crossing the Sound when
a bad thunder storm carrying 50 mph winds comes up and you
are half in the bag on a jet ski; this would guarantee you are
about to have a very bad day.
While we’re talking about boats let’s talk a bit about sail
boats. In every group of people 99% are good, and to be sure
sailors are no exception. Hell, some of my best friends are
sailors, but here it comes! Some, just a few, I call WAFA’s
(Wind Assisted F. A.’s), you can figure out the F.A. These are
the ones that go way out of their way to prove to you they have
the right of way. They may do things like tack up the Connecticut
River on a busy Saturday afternoon showing off their sailing
skills, pretty much ignoring every safe boating rule.
Just maybe this has happened to you. You’re anchored up
on your favorite porgy or sea bass spot about two miles from
shore all alone with no boats within miles. Then a sailboat
appears on the horizon, headed straight for you. No problem,
they can easily see you, but for the next half hour they keep a
straight course right at you, now they are a half mile away. You
try, to no avail, to raise them on the radio, no luck even though
you keep trying.
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Recently while reading an article in a popular fishing
magazine in which the author, a well-known New England guide,
was extoling the virtues of his 29 foot center console fishing
machine. The two page article was basically a long version of
the boat builder’s brochure. You can’t blame the guide for not
finding a single fault with the boat; after all he gets a $90,000
boat to use for free; not too tough to take. I’m not suggesting
the guide is dishonest, he might actually believe everything he
has claimed, however it just seems strange that all the people,
including magazines, that review boats or motors never find
any fault with them. Call me a cynic, but just maybe it has
something to do with the fact there’s something to gain like oh,
ad revenue or a free boat?
I once owned a smaller version of the same hull. It was not
a bad boat, but I certainly discovered glaring shortcomings such
as riding terrible in a head sea, or the baitwell drain plugged up
with scales all the time because the drain was much too small,
the ten or more gas shocks on the compartment covers were not
constructed of stainless, therefore became a rusty mess.
Replacing those shocks cost me about $50 each and I could
come up with a number of other problems, but I’m sure you get
my drift. In an effort to correct what I perceived as lacking in a
functional fishing machine it requires a great deal of expensive
custom retrofitting plus untold hours of labor, although I must
admit that boats and motors have significantly improved over
the years, but they still have a long way to go.
In any event boats, in my estimation, are a necessary evil if
your expectations are to catch mammoth stripers. Whoever
said, “A boat is just a hole in the water you keep throwing money
into,” is right. To quote Pat Abate, “The two best days of my
life was when I bought my boat and when I sold it.” Had I lived
in an area where surf fishing was more practical, like Cape Cod
or Rhode Island, then surf fishing might have been my genre!
There are many people who fish from shore, but because
Connecticut is tucked up inside Long Island Sound we don’t
have large roller type waves with white water, instead we have
short, steep, choppy waves. If someone wanted to be a master
bass surf fisherman then travel would most likely be in their
future.
Don’t get me wrong, lots of sportsmen fish from shore, but
in Long Island Sound to be successful at surf fishing for large
stripers you need to fish at night; however Connecticut has not
done a stellar job of protecting the public’s right of access to
the shoreline, therefore it’s very limited. First we had to practice
creative parking. Then you may have to sneak across a lawn to
reach your favorite striper spot where getting caught might mean
facing a pit bull or a summons for trespassing, maybe even being
called a peeping tom. My limited experience surf fishing in
Connecticut had me running into irate property owners who
often claimed that they owned the water I was standing in.
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Captain Rick Cataldi
401-458-1503
661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
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Member
PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
• Blackstone River fish ladders construction
• College Scholarships in Marine Sciences
• Fishway construction/restoration
• Fishing The Ocean State TV program
• Fish Tag & Release programs
• JASON Expedition teacher training
• Kickemuit River fish ladder construction
• Mercury in local fish study
• Narragansett Bay Journal publication
• Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs
• Ninigret Park Fishing Access
• Pawtuxet River fish passage
• Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration
• Public access adoption programs
• Public education programs and seminars
• Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013
• Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation
• Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly
• Sea Grant research programs
• Striped Bass Myco Research
• Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation
• Ten Mile River fish ladders
• Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days
2013 DONORS TO DATE
COPPER (up to $49)
Herb Adams
Benjamin Lenda
Joseph Behl
Howard MacMillan
Jerry Bernardini
Betty/Doug MacPherson
David Burnett
Clarence Moore
Joseph Burns
Larry Mouradjian
David Carr
James Parillo
Max Fahnestock
Douglas Ricci
Robert Graap
Robert Santurri
Dale Hartman
John Trainor
Harold Hemberger
John Vivari
Nancy Johnston
Daniel Watson
Amica Foundation
Curt/Marianne Caserta
Buster Costello
Richard Ferris
Nancy/Bruce Getchell
Janette Greenwood
George Haduch
F. Charles Haigh
Robert Hawthorne
SILVER ($100+)
Richard Hittinger
Douglas Jost
David Michel
Louis Midura
Robert Morel
Mark Pachico
David Pollack
Kenneth Robinson
Michael Rubin
BRONZE ($50+)
Robert Blasi
Ronald Nalbandian
Robert Chew
J. George O’Keefe
Gisele/Rich Golembeski
Robert Oliveira
Mark Paparelli
Peter Hendricks
R.I. Mobile Sportfishermen
Douglas Hindley
Peter Jenkins
Fred Ruhlemann
George Kates
Sameh Said, M.D.
Jane/Ed Kearney
Capt. Stephen Segerson
Steven Shohan
Rev. Jan Knost
Raymond Marchak
Harry Templeton
Lynn/Stephen Medeiros
Alfred Trombley
Robert Murgo
Patrick Watson
Robert Sangster
Joseph Scrofani
Michael Testa
Uniterian Universalist
Congretation
Michael Warner
Eric Weybrant
William Zanks
PLATINUM ($500+)
Bentley Foundation
Joseph Herbert
Capt. Sandy Kane
Leo Orsi, Jr.
Mari Ann/Rod Raso
Snug Harbor Marina
Bradley Waugh
In Memory Of
Charles Bradbury
John Masterson
Bob Rubino
Joseph Zalobowski
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.
city
street
Enclosed is cash or check for:
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$5
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$25
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$50
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zip
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Mail to: RISA Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes
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2013 Scholarship Winners Announced
RISAA Member Scholarship
Awarded to any good-standing member of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, or their immediate family, specifically, their
children or stepchildren, grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister, who is currently a high school senior and will
attend ANY college or university within one year.
Lily Hanlon
Ian McCurry
Katie Medeiros
Lily is the daughter of Greg & Jennifer
Hanlon. She will be attending Boston
University this fall.
Ian is the son of John & Mary McCurry.
He will be attending the University of
Pennsylvania in the fall.
Katie is the daughter of Manuel & Robin
Medeiros. She will be attending New
England Tech in the fall.
Brianna Morton
Thomas Reich
Sean Stanford
Brianna is the daughter of David & Tracey
Morton. She will attend Manhattanville
College in New York.
Tom is the son of Richard & Linda Reich.
He will attend New England Tech.
Sean is the son of John and Karen
Stanford. He will attend the Maine
Maritime Academy in the fall.
Congratulations to the scholarship recipients!
We wish them well in the future.
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Fishing Whitewater Zones For Striped Bass
Much of the northern New England seacoast features
granite shores and shallow ledges. While this type of
topography is typically associated with Maine and Cape
Ann, Massachusetts, it also exists in some isolated southern
locales such as Boston Harbor, Newport and Fishers
Island.
When a wave meets the rock, water rushes deep into these places,
sweeping baitfish along with the flow. As the wave recedes, the
out-rushing water sweeps the disoriented prey to where the bass
are waiting in ambush.
In this game, timing and accuracy are everything. The trick is
to cast your lure, fly or bait next to the rocks—or even onto the
rocks—as the water rushes out, so that it will be swept into the
ambush zone.
Another type of shoreline feature to fish is any place water is
channeled between 2 rocks. A deep hole often lies on either side of
these narrow passages, and this is where you’ll find the bass.
Again, it’s important to let the lure or fly be swept into the hole and
allowed to tumble in the wash like a real baitfish, because that’s
where the fish will be waiting.
If using a fly or light soft-plastic bait, try to let the lure tumble
around in the whitewater without imparting any extra action, save
for an occasional twitch. Just remember to keep tension on the line
so you can feel a strike.
(to page 27)
Fish white water for striped bass -Tom Richardson photo
In all cases, a turbulent zone of “whitewater” is created where
ocean swells meet the rocks, and that’s the key to locating striped
bass—even during the hot summer months when the bays and
rivers are devoid of fish. After all, ocean waters are cooler, and
stripers are built for this environment. With their broad, powerful
tails, they can effortlessly patrol the area below the ceiling of frothy
water churned by the wave action, looking for injured and confused
prey.
WHERE TO CAST
As in any type of fishing, there are certain spots along the
rocks that tend to produce better than others. For example, pockets,
troughs and fissures along the rock face concentrate current flow.
This photo indicates narrow fissures and wave-washed pockets
along the rocks where water flow is concentrated and stripers are
likely to patrol for an easy meal. Photo/NEB/Tom Richardson
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The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
NTH’S
THIS MO
UTION
CONTRIB
The Amos House was
founded in 1976 as a small
soup kitchen feeding 3050 men a day. Their
motto is “Help people to
help themselves,” and is
still Rhode Island’s
busiest soup kitchen.
Today, 40 years after
its founding, Amos
House consists of 14
buildings including the
soup kitchen, permanent
supporting housing and
a
mother-child
reunification center,
culinary and carpentry
training
programs,
literacy center and much
more. They have a staff
of over 50 employees,
more than half of whom
are former residents.
Located in South
Providence Amos House
provides support to more
than 15,000 individuals
each year, and houses
nearly 165 men, women
and children each night.
They serve, on
Amos House
Report by LYNN MEDEIROS
average, 550 hot means
each day.
More than 500 adults
have graduated from its
training programs.
In addition to this cash
contribution, RISAA also
donates all of the
remaining food to Amos
House after our annual
Take-A-Kid Fishing Day
events. We are always
warmly received by Amos
House volunteers, who
gladly accept the food,
saying that their chief
would work wonders with
the items we deliver to
them.
Charities Committee member Lynn Medeiros presents a $200 RISAA
check to Robert Paige of Amos House.
To find out more about
the Amos House, visit
their web site at
www.amoshouse.com or
call 401-272-0330.
They are located at
415 Friendship Street
Providence, RI 02907
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
RISAA's support of charities in the community is a way
for all of us to give something back to society. But in
the end our members come first.
DO YOU KNOW A MEMBER WHO NEEDS
HELP?
If you know of a member, or a family member or even
yourself who may be going through a difficult time
and could use a little help, please contact us
confidentially by e-mail at [email protected] or 401-8262121. Please know that all requests will be kept
confidential to ensure your privacy. Don’t be
embarrassed or hesitant to ask.
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Stripers In The Fog
by JOHN WOLF
I
remember the excitement of being asked to go fishing, at
the moon tide. I’m sure that he was a bit disappointed that I
night, with my dad. In the steamy days of late August, striped
was more interested in looking in the water than I was casting
bass haunt the rip-rapped breachways of southern Rhode
the Rebel plugs into the middle on the incoming tide. I can’t
Island. Sometimes they are itinerants, moving their way ahead
remember much about the fishing except that we didn’t catch
of the fall migration to winter
any stripers and that the trip was
homes in the Hudson, Delaware
cut short by an envelope of fog as
or Chesapeake. Some have been
the dawn approached.
Once in the pond the fog settled
there since early spring and have
We packed out our gear with
found the routine of predictably
completely on us and we were lost. some urgency and raced (as best
changing tides moving through a
small engine could) through
A thick fog makes a mockery of the
narrow channel to their benefit in
the turns of the channel to the
sense of direction.
feeding.
pond. Once in the pond the fog
My father had heard they were
settled completely on us and we
there and we had heard stories of
were lost. A thick fog makes a
him catching a big one in Newport
mockery of sense of direction. The
long ago. We were within a mile of the breachway on the edge
mind’s imaginings become confusing. Navigating is like walking
of Ninigret Salt Pond in our small month-long rental.
through your house with your eyes closed.
I was twelve. He was then, and has always been, a giant in
He seemed more concerned about me and how I felt. He
my eyes. A picture on my refrigerator now shows me at 2 looking
told me that the best thing to do in fog was to set the anchor
up in awe at his young,
and “hunker down” until the
weathered face as we sit
fog lifted, which it surely
before a massive pile of split
would.
wood. When he asked if I
Once we’d navigated back
wanted to go with him at 2 in
out into what we thought was
the morning to the breachway
well out into the open pond,
by boat to fish for stripers I
we set anchor. For three hours
leapt at the opportunity.
we tried to get sleep on the
I remember a small dock
hard, damp aluminum hull with
and the beach next to it that
little success. I spent some of
we laid the boat on. The boat
the time peering through the
was the classic 12 foot
water, with and without the
“tinboat”. We had two gray
now useless light as the foggy
wooden oars and a small
darkness led to foggy light.
outboard that pushed us
As the fog began to lift
across the glassy pond in the
and we recognized where we
pitch dark.
were, we laughed together.
A long, serpentine
100 yards to our north was
John, at two years old, sitting with his dad by the wood
channel lead to the breach. I
our dock and beach. We had
pile.
held a flashlight over the bow
been within 300 yards of our
as we traveled and I imagine
beds the whole time. I
he told me at some point to turn it off to conserve the battery.
remember sleeping well and him telling me that he didn’t mind
Looking into water like that at night with a light has always
being stuck in the fog with me, or something to that effect.
fascinated me. The water was rich with life and mystery. Our
Looking back, like all sons of good fathers I suppose, I
pullout was a sandy recess on the West side of the channel,
would love to be lost out there, alone with him for another three
across from the state parking area. We could hear the crashing
hours. It’s not that bad being lost with your dad in a boat. It
of the surf in Block Island sound, only 200 yards over the barrier
sure as hell beats being lost by yourself.
dune from our landing.
We haven’t fished for a while lately. Now, more often than
As he fished, I continued to peer into the water. I remember
not, I’m the one carting sons out for adventure. He had Lyme
great schools of silversides and many green crabs roaming the
so bad last year we thought we were going to lose him. He’s
openings between the breachway’s slippery rocks. I remember
feeling better now and I’m hoping to get out a few more times
striped killifish mating at the very edge of the water at the top of
with him on any water, with or without fish or fog.
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Special Tourney Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd and 3rd Special
Tournaments of 2013:
FLUKE TOURNAMENT • June 21 - 30
Boat Division
ADULT
JUNIOR
1st...Joey Scrofani
1st...Lawrence Audino: 7.44
2nd...
2nd..Joseph Scrofani: 6.88
3rd...
3rd...Robert Blasi: 4.75
Shore Division
JUNIOR
ADULT
1st...no entries
1st...Priscilla Boddan: 3.80
2nd...
2nd..David Garzoli: 2.25
3rd...
3rd...
Note the vacant spots in the Junior Divisions. If your kids
are signed up as Junior Members you should take them fishing
with you and let them fish one of the tournaments. If they aren’t
Junior Members, then sign them up. It costs nothing.
BLUEFISH TOURNEY NEXT
The next Special Tournament will be for Bluefish which will
run Sept. 20-29 and the Fall Striped Bass Tournament will run
Sept. 18 - Oct 7.
You DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER for either of these
tournaments. Every member, Adult and Junior, is automatically
eligible to take part in them. Just go out and fish. See the Special
Tournament rules on page 19.
YEARLONG TOURNAMENT
In the meantime, the Yearlong Tournament continues and
runs the entire year. Every member is eligible to participate.
Weigh-in and call-in rules apply, and when you catch a fish,
you can weigh it in either a Special or Yearlong Tournament
(but not both). See the complete list of rules on the RISAA web
site at www.RISAA.org/tournaments.html
TEAM FLUKE CHALLENGE SPECIAL
TOURMAMENT • June 21 - 30
(Total weight/4 fish/per team)
TEAM
WEIGHT
1st... J. Scrofani Sr / J. Scrofani Jr
2nd...D. Smith / P. Vican
3rd...G. Barao / T. Barao
20.56 lbs.
20.00 lbs.
19.60 lbs.
There were 23 teams registered and 16 teams called in
entries. (Two teams were disqualified for not weighing each
fish separately, a rule clearly specified)
Adam Durant displays the 18.96 lb. striper that took 1st
Place, Shore Division, in the Spring Striped Bass Special
Tournament. Helping Adam are Junior Members, Sydney
and Elana
Fishing Kayaks
401-295-4400
www.Kayakcentre.com
Member
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The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible to
participate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Only
authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip.
There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE.
Standings as of 7/27/13
BLUEFISH
BLACK SEA BASS
BONITO
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1. Eric Duda: 4.90
2. Robert Hojnoski: 4.00
3. Mrk Pachico: 3.95
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 8 lbs)
1. Greg Vespe: 14.58
2. Mark Pachico: 10.95
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. David Garzoli: 8.35
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs)
1. none yet
1. none yet
2. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 3.70
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FALSE ALBACORE
COD
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FLUKE
BOAT DIVISION
1. Lary Norin: 9.05
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs)
1. none yet
1. none yet
2. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs)
1. William Doyle: 7.39
2. David Jenson: 7.02
3. Mark Pachico: 6.90
SHORE DIVISION
1. Priscilla Bogdan: 4.40
2. Edward Bogdan: 3.48
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
MAHI MAHI
BOAT DIVISION
1. Lary Norin: 5.75
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. William Hubert: 2.30
2. Bruce Bruni: 1.70
SHORE DIVISION
1. John Johnson: 1.80
2. Lary Norin: 1.04
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Ed Jackson Jr: 2.34
3. Fredy Norin: .90
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
STRIPED BASS
POLLOCK
SCUP
HADDOCK
TAUT O G
TUNA
Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin
Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species
BOAT DIVISION
1. Michael Lanni: 55.50
2. David Cunningham: 53.40
3. Jonanthan Lewie: 48.50
SHORE DIVISION
1. Richard Reich: 51.66
2. Greg Vespe: 39.46
3. Tom McGuire: 34.40
BOAT DIVISION
1. Robert Sangster: 10.30
2. Robert Matteson: 8.92
3. Russell Hubert: 8.66
SHORE DIVISION
1. John Johnson: 6.00
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ONLY
ADULT (federal min.)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Mitch Tavares: 36.70
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (federal min.)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
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The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species.
Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record
holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year.
SHORE DIVISION
BOAT DIVISION
SPECIES
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
Cod
False Albacore
Fluke
Haddock
Mahi Mahi
Pollock
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Tuna -Albacore
Tuna -Bluefin
Tuna -Yellowfin
Winter Flounder
WEIGHT
ANGLER
Raymond Morrocco
7.20
17.34
Skip Stritzinger
12.20
Michael Neto
49.10
Robert Morel
Charles Bradbury
16.20
15.65
Kyle Blount
Nicholas Blount
7.85
37.80
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Harry Templeton
27.70
3.35
Robert Sangster
Kyle Paparelli
3.80
Robert Roy
10.50
77.40
Peter Vican
Brian Droney
16.30
Harley Benton
55.00
193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr.
112.00 Randy Pereschino
4.40
Michael Lanni
YEAR
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
2012
1999
2004
2001
2004
2006
2004
2010
2001
2012
2009
2006
2011
2008
1999
2009
2001
1998
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
False Albacore
Fluke
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Winter Flounder
3.85
15.18
9.99
12.22
5.44
2.60
1.75
16.54
48.62
11.20
4.40
Joseph Pearson
David Pickering
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jonathan Pickering
Charles Underhill
Jonathan Pickering
Robert Moeller
Brendan Richards
Richard Gallipeau
Dick Geldard
2009
2007
2007
2007
2003
2012
2008
2007
2006
2009
2009
• indicates RISAA member
Maximum
Location
•Big Bear Bait & Tackle.............................................. 50 lbs
•Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)......................... 100 lbs
•Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).................. 50 lbs
•Bucko’s Tackle Service (Fall River, MA)................. 60 lbs
•Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)............................... 100 lbs
•Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)..................... 200 lbs
•Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)..................................... 50 lbs
•Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee).................................... 400 lbs
•Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)....................................... 99 lbs
•Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)..................................... 330 lbs
Maridee Bait & Tackle................................................... 50 lbs
•Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket).............................. 165 lbs
•Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)............... 60 lbs
•Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).......................... 60 lbs
Riverside Marine (Tiverton)......................................... 75 lbs
Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)............................... 400 lbs
•Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)................................. 250 lbs
Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT).......................... 100 lbs
•Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ 200 lbs
Twin Maples (Block Island)......................................... 100 lbs
•Watch Hill Outfitters.................................................... 400 lbs
Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown).......................... 30 lbs
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UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, August 26 at 7:00 PM
TWO TOPICS!
10 Reasons To Know
A Marine Attorney
Special Panel Seminar:
Inshore Bottom Fishing
with
with
John K.
Fulweiler, Esq.
With a wrong-sized catch you
can end up losing your boat to a
government forfeiture proceeding.
Sunk at the dock, and your insurer
is not likely your ‘friend’ anymore.
Think you know how to handle a
salvor? What about the Coast
Guard that’s telling you they want
to board? There’s really a boating while intoxicated statute?
Boating is fun and should stay that way, but knowing a little
about some of the more common maritime law issues is just
good seamanship. With the ability to spot trouble areas, you’ll
know when to stop making way and call your maritime attorney.
Come listen to maritime attorney, Proctor-In-Admiralty, and
licensed captain, John K. Fulweiler, Esq. talk about how to avoid
the shallow waters of the maritime law. With John’s years of
courtroom and public speaking experience, this isn’t a dry lecture,
but a fun talk that’ll provide useful information.
Armand
Tetreault
Capt. Bruce
Weinstein
Tom
Wood
Armand, Tom and Capt. Bruce are three RISAA members
who fish hard whenver they can, and have lots of experience in
fishing for all local species. All three of them have given seminars
in the past, willingly sharing information with their fellow anglers.
This seminar will be done in the new, informal "panel" format
so that Armand, Bruce and Tom can just talk to the audience
about their methods of bottom fishing in nearshore waters.
Topics will include gear, baits, selecting the right bottom,
anchoring your boat, and locations where to find each species.
There will be a question & answer period following their
presentation.
BRING A FRIEND!
RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting at no charge
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE:
A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop
(see page 22)
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
Chicken tenders, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, veg: $6.95
Meatball sub & chips: $5.95
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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Directions on page 23
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, September 30 at 7:00 PM
The Do's and Don'ts of
SHARK FISHING
with
Capt. Charlie Donilon
Capt. Donilon began his career in fishing
as a mate in 1971, and he received an Associate
Degree in Commercial Fisheries and Marine
Technology from URI in 1973. He continued
his education and earned a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Industrial Arts Education
from RIC in 1977.
His fishing experiences include
everything from mating on party and charter boats in RI and Florida as well as working
one summer on an offshore lobster boat. Charlie earned a 100 ton ocean going license
in 1979.
Charlie is the owner/operator of Snappa Charters (www.snappacharters.com).
While fishing full time he still managed to work as a full time member on the Warwick
Fire Department from 1988- 2008 before retiring after 20 years of service.
His seminar will include the basics of shark fishing, and he will talk about the role
sharks have played in the past, present, and future.
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE
TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE:
A $200 Gift Certificate
To Any Member Tackle Shop
(see page 22)
BRING A FRIEND!
RISAA members can bring a guest to this
meeting at no charge
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Directions on page 23
Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
Chicken Parmesean w/ziti: $6.95 • Ziti only: $3.95
Shaved steak sub & chips: $5.95
Non-Members Welcome
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
*Chose from any of these member tackle
Big Bear Bait & Tackle
Gray’s Boatyard Bait & Tackle
Block Island Fishworks
Hook-Up Bait & Tackle
Breachway Bait & Tackle
Lucky Bait & Tackle
Bucko’s Parts & Tackle
Pete’s Bait & Tackle
Cardinal Bait & Tacle
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Erickson’s Bait & Tackle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
Galilee Bait & Tackle
River & Riptide Anglers
shops:
Rivers End Tackle
Saltwater Edge
Snug Harbor Marina
Sportsman’s Outfitter
The Tackle Box
Watch Hill Outfitters
Rules:
• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible
• Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year
• May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop
July Meeting Winners
Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
THOMAS PELTO
who selected his $200 certificate to The Saltwater Edge
Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
WILLOW WINDOLOSKI
who won a nice new rod
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
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TACKLE SUPPLIERS TO THE WORLD
20th Annual
The
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED
FRANCES FLEET
“Catch a Good Time!”
The Tournament was held May 30 - June 1 and raised over
$10,000 to benefit the Washington Park Children’s Shelter For
Abused and Abandoned Children. Following are the winners
MEN’S DIVISION
Joe Velardo
Mat Parker
Steve Carter
28 lb, 13 oz 41 inches
25 lb, 8 oz 39.5 inches
COD FISHING
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1/2 DAY FISHING TRIPS
Begin June 1 • 2 trips daily
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Jeanne Velardo
YOUTH DIVISION
Robbie Davis
Andrew Lapointe
Alexy Carolan
Charlie Ballou
AJ Elson
Shane Bettencourt
Hunter Bagwell
Katy Elson
Will Lisle
Lauren Jay
Brendon Jay
24 lb, 4 oz
18 lb, 10 oz
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20 lb, 2 oz
18 lb, 10 oz
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35 inches
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34 inches
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Located in the Port of Galilee, RI
There were 148 registered anglers (125 men, 7 women 16 youth)
Member
Directions to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI
FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH:
I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113
West towards West Warwick
(follow directions below)
FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH:
I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West
FROM NARRAGANSETTAND SOUTH COUNTY:
Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North to end
and merges onto I-95 North, then take exit 11
onto I-295 North.
Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West.
FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95
Follow 113 west through 3 lights,
and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue.
East Ave becomes River St (one way).
Go to light and turn left
onto Rt 33/Providence St.
Go 8/10 mile to
West Valley Inn (entrance on right).
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Announcing
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
2nd Bi-Annual - Member’s Only
Photo Contest
THREE CATEGORIES
“Prized Catch”
Photos of the angler and the catch. The
people need not be, but preference
given, to RISAA members.
4 Winners In Each Category
• One Grand Prize
• 3 Honorable Mention
Grand Prize “Prized Catch”
Atlas Kona 400
Conventional Reel
Grand Prize “Scenic New England”
Fin-Nor Offshore 9500
Spin Reel
Grand Prize “Rhode Island Fishing”
Accurate Fury FX-400
Conventional Reel
Winning photos will be
published in the RISAA
newsletter and web site
“Scenic New England”
“Rhode Island Fishing”
Photos of New England sunrises or
sunsets, ocean views, light houses,
etc. The marine environment should
be part of the image.
Photos of R.I. fishing locations, with
or without anglers, unposed, etc.
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2013
PHOTO CONTEST RULES
R The contest is open only to “Regular” adult
members in good standing of the Rhode Island
Saltwater Anglers Association.
R The member must either be the photographer
or the main subject of the photo
R The member wins the prize
R Submissions must be either:
• Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in
either JPG, PDF, or TIFF format
• Prints: minimum size of 4” x 5”
• Scanned from a photograph
R Must have been taken AFTER Jan. 1, 2012
R Members may submit a maximum of three (3)
photos per category during this contest.
R Images will be judged on originality, technical
excellence, composition, overall impact and
artistic merit.
R Deadline: October 31, 2013
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R Every image submitted must be accompanied
by the following information:
• Member’s name, address, phone
• Photo Title
• Names of person(s) in photo
• Date and location where taken
• Category of submission
• Other information to describe the scene
R Submission of an entry constitutes
agreement to allow photographs to be
reproduced, published and/or exhibited by the
with the right to publish your name, city and
state in print or other media in connection
with the photo contest.
R Submissions shall be sent as an e-mail
attachment to: [email protected] or by mail to:
RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
RIVER & RIPTIDE CHARTERS • Capt. David Porreca
story by DAVID MORTON
On May 26th 2013, Ed Morschauser, and myself David Morton
joined Captain Dave Porreca owner of River and Riptide Anglers
for a trip to Ninigret Pond. Ed and I won the charter trip at a Rhode
Island Saltwater Anglers meeting.
We all met at Lavins Marina in Charlestown RI at 3:00 pm on
Sunday afternoon with threatening skies in search of striped bass
feeding on the cinder worm hatch. Capt. Dave talked to us about
the hatch and places we would be fishing as well as techniques to
catch these fish during the hatch.
It was soon evident as we motored away from the dock that
finding the worm hatch would be a stretch due to weather
conditions that day and the days prior as well.
We started at a spot Capt. Dave told us
always holds fish and he was right. We had
at least 3 small fish landed on small jigs. We
then worked different spots within Ningreat
Pond as Capt. Dave shared some insight on
those places.
Our trip was slated for 4 hours, but Capt.
Capt. Dave Porreca Dave was determined to get Ed and I on larger
fish. We ended up behind a small island where
Ed had the honey hole catching numerous small bass. We all
agreed it was great to catch smaller fish, but we were looking for
the big one! Shortly after dark, a 24 inch fish was landed.
Ed and I learned a lot from Capt. Dave and would recommend
River and Riptide Anglers for your next light tackle trip.
You can contact Captain Porreca by calling 401-265-1396 or
visit his Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/pages/River-Riptide-Anglers/217613285485
Terminal Tackle Sales Statistics
The most basic and necessary tackle at
the end of anglers’ lines is terminal tackle. A
survey for the American Sportfishing
Association, conducted by Southwick
Associates, estimates that anglers spend $675
million per year on terminal tackle (excluding
lures).
Even non-anglers probably realize hooks
are the most frequently purchased terminal
tackle item. Nearly 80% of fishing tackle
transactions for termina tackle included hooks.
Sinkers were the next most commonly
purchased terminal tackle item, followed by
swivels and bobbers.
Reporting top brands has some difficulty
since many are repackaged by retailers.
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NO FLUKE CHARTERS • Capt. David Monti
story by RUSSELL HUBERT
Doug Stugis and I (Russell Hubert) met
at the dock where Capt. Dave Monti kept his
boat. We were actually a day late because of
bad weather the previous day. Capt. Monti
showed up about 15 minutes later, right on
time.
Because the tide was so low the captain
had to do a little rowing to get the boat to the
end of the dock. When we headed out, the
wind was blowing pretty good out of the west.
We went to the northeast end of Prudence
Island and drifted awhile with no results. Then
we did some casting and drifting with bait.
We moved south along the Island to where
some birds were working over bait, and we
caught a few bluefish. The captain then
decided to fish deeper for something bigger.
We set up and jigged with bucktails
dressed with squid, and after a while a nice
bass of around 15 pounds was hooked. After
Russ Hubert (left) and Doug Sturgis with a couple of bluefish that they kept for
breaking the surface, the fish not liking what
the table
it saw shook off and
headed back down.
Things slowed
down so we headed
out to do some
trolling. We ended up
catching some more
bluefish.
All in all we had a
good day.
The
weather was a little
challenging, but we
made the best of it.
Captain Monti did a
great job handling the
Capt. Monti backing boat out of slip
boat. He really knows
his way around the
Bay. I would recommend him to anyone interested in learning the
bay and catching some fish.
You can contact him by calling 401-480-3444.
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NEW ENGLAND BOATING (from page 14)
AFE BOAT HANDLING
You need to know how to handle a boat in this type of
environment, especially if a large swell is running, as it can be
dangerous. Always have one person at the helm and keep the
engine running. The helmsman should keep one eye on the
rocks and the other looking for approaching swells, then be
ready to hit the throttle should he need to motor out of harm’s
way.
looking spot at just the right time. Just be sure the running line is
well lubricated several times per day to avoid tangles.
Another good spot to prospect with a fly or soft-plastic lure.
Photo/NEB/Tom Richarson.
Leaders need not be long or light. In fact, heavy stuff is
preferred in this rugged environment. Keep it simple and tie on 4’
to 5’ of 30-pound-test butt section connected to 3’ to 4’ of 20pound-test fluorocarbon tippet via a Surgeon’s knot. If bluefish
are in the area, attach a 6” trace of single-strand wire.
This chart shows 2 prime areas along an exposed granite
shoreline to work with flies and lures.
TOP FLIES & LURES
Fly selection varies according to season and baitfish
availability. Small (1/0-2/0) Clousers and Deceivers work well
early in the season, with longer snake flies, eel flies and “slabtype” bunker and mackerel imitations taking over as summer
sets in. Mega 5/0 chartreuse-and-white Clousers, Deceivers and
6” green-and-white or blue-and-white “baby bunker” or herringtype flies also work well, especially when targeting big fish. The
latter can be tied with lead wrapped around the shank to get
them down through the current and into deep holes. Snake flies
with long rabbit-strip tails that undulate in the current can be
deadly, too. Top colors include olive, purple, and black.
In the lure department, soft-plastics (Slug-Gos, Hogies, FinS-Fish, Got Strypers) are terrific for this type of fishing, especially
when rigged “weedless” to avoid snags. Again, the key is to let
the lure tumble in the turbulent zone while imparting the
occasional twitch. Go-to colors and patterns include pearl, blackwhite, olive-white, and bubble gum, while sizes can range from
7” to 14” depending on the local bait.
Ideally, you want to keep the boat as far from the rocks as
possible while remaining within casting distance. This will
ultimately depend on conditions and the angler’s casting ability,
but a minimum of 50’ is a good start.
If winds are light and the swell gentle, an electric trolling
motor can be a huge help in working stretch of shoreline or
submerged ledge.
CASTING & SPINNING GEAR
A medium (15-25 pound test) spinning or casting outfit is
ideal for this type of fishing. For casting soft-plastics and other
light lures, many pros prefer a 7’ rod with a light tip. Reels should
hold a at least 200 yards of 30-pound braided line and have a
substantial drag for keeping a big fish from diving into the rocks.
Leaders are generally 3’ of 30- to 40-pound fluorocarbon,
connected to a double section of main line via a Bristol knot,
Triple Surgeon’s knot, Slim Beauty knot, or Albright knot.
Whichever knot you use, it should pass easily through the rod
guides for casting or for landing a fish.
Watch a video on making a good line-to-leader connection
by going online to newenglandboating.com/videos/tying-awind-on-leader-system.html
NATURAL BAIT TECHNIQUES
Of course, live bait or chunks can often work wonders in the
whitewater. Live mackerel are tops, if you can get them, and can
be fished under a small float to keep them in the strike zone.
Chunks of fresh bait can also be cast next to the rocks where the
fish are feeding and allowed to settle toward the bottom. Again,
try to keep in touch with the bait as it drifts downward and be
ready to set the hook.
No matter what technique you choose, you’ll find that fishing
the whitewater can be exhilarating and productive sport,
throughout the entire striper season!
(to page 34)
FLYGEAR
Fly gear often excels in this environment, as the nearweightless flies do not hang up as often in the rocks and weeds
as do plugs and jigs. While floating and intermediate-sink fly
lines can be used, fast-sink shooting heads are generally
preferred. The latter have a 30’ section of fast-sink line attached
to a smooth length of running line. With this system, it’s easy to
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Entertainment Committee presents
3rd Annual
Old Fashioned Pig Roast
Saturday, September 21
4:30 PM
Ashaway Sportsmens Club
Gun Club Path, off North Road
Hopkington, RI
$25 per person*
*Cost is the same for adults and children
• Limited to 100 tickets
Open to all - Member, Friends, Guests
This will be an Old Fashioned Traditional Pig Roast Cookout with all the fixin’s including
• Pig roast • Garden salad • BBQ beans • Cole slaw • Corn on the cob • Desert • Bottled water • Soda
It will be held rain or shine in the outdoor pavilion of the Ashaway Sportsman’s Club
Please note, this is outdoor facility, including outdoor porta-potties
SOUNDS LIKE FUN! SIGN ME UP FOR THE RISAA PIG ROAST ON September 21
Name:__________________________________________________________ Evening phone: ____________________
Address: _______________________________________________________ Cell: _____________________________
City: ____________________________________________________________ State:______ Zip: __________________
Send me ____ tickets at $25 each
Payment must accompany order
Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to: RISAA)
Charge to my credit card:
MasterCard
VISA Discover
AmEx Amount Authorized: $_______
Expiration Date (MO/YR): ___________ CVV # _________
(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)
Name on card (print): _________________________ Card Number: _________________________________
Mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
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PIG ROAST IS NEXT - TIME TO GET YOUR TICKETS!
PIG ROAST
Time is running short. You need to be signing up for the
3rd Annual RISAA Pig Roast. The ticket cost is the same price
as before, at at $25 per person it’s a great value.
As in past years we keep the tickets sales to only 100. So
don't be shut out. It is a great way to talk fishing and enjoy
great food and friends at an outdoor rustic venue.
I hope to see you there!
FENWAY TRIP
Everyone had a great time on our annual Trip to Fenway
Park in June. As usual, all 50 tickets quickly sold out.
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TEEZER CHARTERS • Capt. Eric Thomas
story by HAL GIBSON
Peter Fay, of Jamestown and I, Hal Gibson, were the lucky
winners of a charter with Captain Eric Thomas aboard the 19 foot
Mako, Teezer. Eric specializes in fly and light tackle along the
Newport coast.
We finally settled on July 18 as our date and it turned out to be
a great choice – right in the middle of the “Great 2013 Heatwave.”
We launched from Fort Adams State Park in Brenton’s Cove in
Newport. It was a beautiful morning, the sun was just beginning
to frame the De Weldon Mansion as we hit the water – that image
made a wonderful
harbinger of the great day
to come.
During the cruise out
to Brenton Reef, Eric,
Peter and I connected and
found we had many
common friends and
acquaintance in the club
and in and around
Newport and Jamestown.
Eric also gave us a
summary of where we
would be going, what we
were going to target, and
a little background on his
method of top water
Peter Fay
fishing. We also got into
a conversation on albies and bonita. He would be doing a seminar
on them at the July meeting. It was a quick conversation as we
were at Brenton Reef in no time.
Eric gave us a quick description of the type of fishing we were
going to do – top water, where to cast and how to read the reef. He
rigged my rod with a large white Spook and we were in the water.
On the retrieve, I had my first hit, a healthy and chubby 20 inch
schoolie. “Catchin’ up” on the first cast is always a great sign
when on a charter, not so much on my boat.
So the fun was on. Peter and I each caught 3 schoolies and
later Peter landed a nice 30 inch keeper.
We then motored over to Land’s End, and despite several hits,
we were unable to land anymore stripers. We moved on to the
east side of Land’s End, just west of the fish traps, and there we
got several more strikes, but they were a little hook shy this
morning. We were getting hits on top water, swimmers and Sluggos.
But, you could never catch a fish and it would be a great day on
the water when you are drifting off of Newport.
I guess it was about 9:00 when we headed over to Sheep Pen
Rock off of Second Beach, Middletown. Seems like only yesterday
(actually 49 years) that I was a life guard there.
Anyway, we started our first drift and were greeted by some
trigger fish. They are called that because they triggered the
nonstop action of bluefish for the next two hours. I know it is
easy to pooh-pooh blues and they are a pain in the butt when you
are on striper, but for sheer fun in
fishing you can’t beat these little
hellions. They hit us with everything
and everywhere. They were mostly
in 4 to 5 pound range, but Peter
managed an 8 pounder (Held by Capt.
Thomas in photo at right). We kept
a few of the mid-size blues for Peter’s
secret recipe, but released the rest,
many at “long distance”. I don’t
know about Peter, but my right arm
was hanging off from all the casting.
We returned to the dock at 11:30.
Back to the “Heatwave”!
It was a great day on the water
with a captain who will put you on
fish. He is well equipped for light tackle and flies, and is a lot of
fun to be with. I am looking forward to his seminar in July on
albies.
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STRIPERMAN (from page 10)
They are closing fast. You cannot see anyone on board
because of the sails so panic begins to set in. Maybe the
captain doesn’t see you. You start hauling your chum pots,
then reel in lines. You look up once more. Tthe sail boat is still
headed straight for you, still with no-one visible on deck. It’s
too late to pull the anchor so you start the motor, getting ready
to cut the anchor line. Now the sailboat goes sliding silently by
you, a friendly gentleman sitting in the cockpit says good
afternoon asking if you have had any luck; boy it’s sure a
beautiful day. He is oblivious to what you just went through.
This scenario has happened to me many times over the years.
year trophy.
In the ‘Trailer Trash’ chapter I talk about my most
embarrassing mishaps trailering. I may as well tell you about
my boating mishaps. This one will be the least funny because
no one actually saw me as I threw myself off the bow of the boat
while attempting to throw a cast net over a school of bunker. It
happened not once but twice on different occasions. Being
young and in fairly good shape I just climbed over the transom
using the cavitation plate and trim tabs as steps. This was
definitely a good example of “Boats: Think or Swim”!
The next mishap took place during the tackle shop years. A
customer, Paul Schonti, a pretty good fisherman, became friends
with my partner and me. After a while I set up a fishing trip with
him in my boat which in a situation like this I tend to try
impressing my guests, especially when they are good fishermen.
It’s almost always a mistake to do this, show off while zooming
down the Connecticut River about 40 mph while yakking and
talking and not paying attention; something I sometimes do
frequently.
All of a sudden I realized I was on a collision course with a
nun buoy, I turned to the port hitting the buoy amid-ship on the
starboard side, it hit hard enough that it almost knocked both of
us out of the boat. When I regained my composure I was
absolutely sure the boat was broken then began looking for a
place to run the boat aground rather than let it swamp. After
inspecting the hull, no damage was evident. I opened the lid on
the rear seat, there was no water coming in the bilge, the boat
did not have a scratch! There may have been a lot of things
about that little Seacraft I didn’t like, but the hull strength was
not one of them. We continued on and went fishing. Needless
to say Paul was not so impressed!
The closest call I ever had was in the Connecticut River
while fluke fishing. Traffic-wise it was a very slow day so I was
not paying much attention to any other boaters until a 40 ft.
sailboat motoring down the river caught me by surprise, coming
very close to running me over, had I not all at the same time,
dropped my rod, started the motor, gunned the gas, sharply
cranking the steering wheel, he surely would have hit me. He
passed no more than a foot away. My yelling must have
awakened him as he started yelling back stating the right of
way was his. Guess what? He couldn’t have been more wrong!
His motor was being used, I was drifting, and he was the
burdened vessel. Guess he would have preferred I be DEAD
right. I apologized, albeit sarcastically, for not giving him more
than a quarter mile on each side of my drifting boat to clear! I
had just become the victim of what around here we call the
‘MONTAUK look away’, which means I don’t care who has the
right of way you’re going to have to move! When my heart rate
resumed its normal pace I went back to fishing.
Rimus Taruski one of the founding members of the
Connecticut River Striped Bass Club and a mentor had a “Think
or Swim” mishap. Rimus was running up tide on a dark night
with heavy rip in The Race when coming down off a wave, he
hit another boat that was not displaying lights. His 23 ft.
Seacraft cut the wooden skiff cleanly in two. Rimus picked up
the lone unhurt fisherman delivering him to the New London
Coast Guard. They commended Rimus for plucking the guy
out of the drink then gave the secretive fisherman a ticket for
not displaying the required lights. At the club annual awards
banquet Rimus was awarded the coveted most boats sunk in a
My days off from the tackle shop were Friday and Saturday.
The plan was to trailer the 24’ Albermarle up to Fairhaven, Mass.,
launch on Friday with my wife Betty, then spend the night at
Menemsha. On Saturday morning we planned on catching a
few small scup/porgy’s at Gay Head then we would go offshore
for white marlin. The Albermarle had a small comfortable cabin
so we frequently were able to often make overnight trips.
(to page 33)
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STRIPERMAN (from page 32)
The trip across Buzzards Bay went smoothly. When we arrived
in Menemsha harbor the wind was blowing about 15 to 20 mph. I
was trying to gas up at the fuel dock, but with the wind swirling
and the current running it was hard attempting to approach the
dock. Somehow I found myself in a position parallel with a row of
Sport-Fisherman with the wind was blowing me into one that had
a long pulpit. The height of the pulpit was about two inches
higher than my T-top, and it appeared like it would probably take
out my radar. I asked Betty to jump up on the gunnel and push us
off when we get to the pulpit. Her response was, “Ya right! How
am I going to reach it?” I forgot she was vertically challenged,
only 5’... Sooo…I left the helm, jumped up on the gunnel just in
time to save the radar, however, the uncooperating wind shifted,
I lost my balance, and it blew the boat right out from under me
leaving me hanging from the pulpit of that boat! I was hanging
about four feet from the water with what seemed like more people
watching than watch the Super Bowl. I don’t know how long I
hung there thinking what was going to happen to my beloved; I
was also worried about Betty because she had no idea how to run
the boat.
Menemsha Harbor is tiny surrounded by stone breakwaters
with fierce currents. I just hung there thinking this is not going to
be pretty, but somehow my prayers were answered when the
wind suddenly blew the boat back under me. I stepped back onto
the gunnel then hopped down to the helm. Once again the swirling
wind shifted again blowing us away from that Sport-Fisherman. I
drove off just like I planned it that way. Of course my wife had no
idea what kind of predicament we were really in just laughing
uncontrollably all day at the sight of me hanging from that pulpit!
She still laughs to this day every time at the mere mention of this
story comes up. I personally don’t see the humor myself!
PS: That was my first time marlin fishing; need I say more?
To my way of thinking, there are two kinds of bass boats, the
Down East kind and the sleek center console kind. The rest are
made to go camping with, water skiing, etc. Traditional Down
East keel boats have inboards, either diesel or gas, have cabins
and, for the most part, are slower than center consoles. If you
troll a lot, give these boats serious consideration. The way they
stem sliding up and down a rip is a thing to behold, plus they
usually get the best gas mileage. For bottom fishing nothing is
equal. Large uncluttered cockpits are the norm. Some think they
have beautiful lines, but unfortunately there are still some
negatives. They cannot be trailered very easily and are difficult
to maneuver around rocks.
Give me a sleek, fast center console any day, with a top speed
of at least 45 mph, or better yet 55. It’s big enough to be seaworthy
yet small enough to trailer alone. That is my idea of a close-toperfect striper boat; however my opinion is a perfect striper boat
doesn’t exist.
The boat manufacturers have been ripping off the fishing
public since day one. It’s a good guess that anyone who builds
boats does not actively fish or has never had to rig or repair one.
The next time a salesman tries to sell you a fishing boat then
states that it will easily fish 5 people, point out that there is only
room to carry four rods, then ask these questions: Where do I
keep my sinkers? Where do the plugs go? How do I store my
3ft. diameter landing net?
Questions like these usually invoke a blank stare with a lot of
stuttering, if you are going to spend $60k for a fishing boat, then
someone should put more thought into it. I don’t mean to sound
bitter, but my first house cost half what a center console costs
and at least you could sleep in the house! Anyone who actually
produced a well-designed center console fishing boat would be
in the chips in short order.
Sherwood Lincoln, a RISAA member,
lives in eastern Connecticut. He has
fished and hunted from the Arctic Circle
to Key West, FL. His passion has always
been striped bass.
You can purchase his book for
only $19.95 at Watch Hill
Outfitters, the Saltwater Edge or
at Amazon.com
THE WATCH (from page 2)
But that model assumes the ocean environment is relatively
stable and that the amount fishermen catch is the biggest variable
that must be brought under control.
Professor Steve Carlin, a professor at the University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth and a former NMFS scientist said, “In
recent decades there have been such profound (environmental)
changes, that assumption is not even close to true. With cod, for
example, what was being projected as a recovering fish stock,
wasn’t what was happening in reality. The smoking gun was
probably a changing environment.”
Climate change is happening and it is having some profound
impacts on the fish we fish for and how these fish are managed.
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15’ Smoker Craft Lodge Series, 2008, w/200
HP Tohatsu OB, 2008, tiller model. Bimini
cover, Lowrance HDS 5M GPS, Eagle Fishmark
640 FF, 9 rod holders, cooler, anchor, prop, and
other
extras.
Includes
2 0 0 8
Caravan
t r a i l e r.
C o m plete and
ready to roll. $7,500. Call Jim at 401-829-6747
-------------------------------------------------------20' Northcoast CC 2007 w/T-top and enclosure
and trim tabs. 2007 175HP Suzuki w/350 hrs;
2007 Karavan trailer. Garmin radar, 340C
fishfinder, GPS; compass, Icom radio.
PortaPotti
in
center console,
CG pkg. Professionally
maintained and is
in excellent condition. Engine
just had oil
change and tuneup. Bottom painted, ready to splash. Located in
Pawcatuck, CT. More photos available.Asking
$28,000 FIRM. Call Paul at 860-376-3740.
-------------------------------------------------------
22’ Aquasport Explorer 22.5 w/200 HP
Johnson 2-cycle OB (not FICHT!) and trailer.
All model year 2000. Very good condition.
Fully rigged. $15,000. If you want the 15’ Taco
270 outriggers add $750. If you want 3 yr old
Lowrance
solid-state
H D S
electronics
(radar,
sonar,
plotter,
GPS, rate
compass)
add $2,500. Can demo in RI and MA. Call
Tom at 207-242-7612
------------------------------------------------------25’ Bonita Cuddy Cabin, 1973. 1996 Marine
Power engine IO 330HP, 600 hrs, trim tabs,
Furuno
r a d a r,
Garmin
2 1 0
GPS,
V H F
Standard, Si-Tex CVS-106 color fishfinder.
Professionally maintained and restored.
$15,000. Call Mike at 401-527-9741 or
[email protected]
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26’ Boston Whaler Outrage, 2000, powered by
twin 2001 Merc Optimax's, 475 hrs on motors.
Smartcraft digital gauges. Garmin 740 color
chartplotter,
Furuno
radar. SS
props,
livewell,
dual batteries,
excellent
condition. Too many extras to list. Fast fuel
efficient rig. 2002 Load Rite Float-on bunk
trailer in exc condition. All req USCG gear incl.
$27,900. Call Bob at 774-406-0323
--------------------------------------------------------
A bad day
fishing is
still better
than a
good day
at work!
NEW ENGLAND BOATING (from page 27)
Tossing a chunk of fresh mackerel or
a live mackerel into the zone of
turbulent water that forms at the
base of an exposed ledge or point of
land is a great way to tempt big
stripers in Maine. Just make sure to
keep a close eye on the approaching
swells.
Illustration
by
www.mirtoart.com/ Paul Mirto, ©
2010 Mirto Art Studio
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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
CT/RI Coastal
Fly Fishers
Galilee
Tuna Club
Massachusetts
Beach Buggy Assoc.
Connecticut
Surfcasters Assoc.
East Greenwich
Yacht Club
East Bay
Anglers
Galilee
Tuna Club
Jamestown
Striper Club
Massachusetts
Striped Bass Assoc.
Narragansett Pier
Sportfishing Assoc.
Narragansett
Salt Water
Fishing Club
Narragansett
Surfcasters
Newport Cty Salt
Water Fishing Club
Old Colony
Amphibians
RhodyFLY RODDERS
America’s Oldest Saltwater Fly Fishing Club
Pioneer Valley
Boat & Surf Club
Princeton
Fishing Team
R. I. Marine
Trades Assoc.
R. I. Mobile
Sportfishermen
R. I. Party &
Charter Boat Assoc.
Rhody
Fly Rodders
There is
POWER
Slater Mill
Fishing Club
St. John’s
Fishing Club
Stripercoast
Surfcasters
United Fly Tyers of
Rhode Island
Weekapaug
Surfcasters
in
NUMBERS
COALITION PARTNERSHIPS
In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale,
the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has associated with these organizations:
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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DROWNING (from page 6)
drowning, these victims can still assist in their own rescue.
They can grab lifelines, throw rings, etc.
Look for these other signs of drowning when persons are in
the water:
When the drowning people’s mouths are above the surface,
they exhale and inhale quickly as their mouths start to sink
below the surface of the water.
3. Drowning people cannot wave for help. Nature
instinctively forces them to extend their arms laterally and
press down on the water’s surface. Pressing down on the
surface of the water, permits drowning people to leverage
their bodies so they can lift their mouths out of the water to
breathe.
4. Throughout the Instinctive Drowning Response,
drowning people cannot voluntarily control their arm
movements. Physiologically, drowning people who are
struggling on the surface of the water cannot stop drowning
and perform voluntary movements such as waving for help,
moving toward a rescuer, or reaching out for a piece of rescue
equipment.
5. From beginning to end of the Instinctive Drowning
Response people’s bodies remain upright in the water, with
no evidence of a supporting kick. Unless rescued by a trained
lifeguard, these drowning people can only struggle on the
surface of the water from 20 to 60 seconds before submersion
occurs.
• Head low in the water, mouth at water level
• Head tilted back with mouth open
• Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus
• Eyes closed
• Hair over forehead or eyes
• Not using legs – Vertical
• Hyperventilating or gasping
• Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making
headway
• Trying to roll over on the back
• Appear to be climbing an invisible ladder.
So if a crew member falls overboard and everything looks
OK – don’t be too sure. Sometimes the most common indication
that someone is drowning is that they don’t look like they’re
drowning. They may just look like they are treading water and
looking up at the deck.
One way to be sure? Ask them, “Are you alright?” If they
can answer at all – they probably are. If they return a blank
stare, you may have less than 30 seconds to get to them. And
parents – children playing in the water make noise. When they
get quiet, you get to them and find out why.
This doesn’t mean that a person that is yelling for help and
thrashing isn’t in real trouble – they are experiencing aquatic
distress. Not always present before the instinctive drowning
response, aquatic distress doesn’t last long – but unlike true
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Member
One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of
the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues.
That means that we have to deal with elected officials.
Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked
hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We
need to be sure those officials remain in office.
It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If
we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us.
By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any
candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated
and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make
contributions on our behalf.
Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be
used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money
- or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for
the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any
money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
Also, all money received by the PAC must come from
individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any
organization or business interest.
The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank
account.
The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for
contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is
then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is
made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29
affiliated clubs. The Legislative Committee then reviews the
recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a
political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the
RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC
donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process.
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
To be effective, we must participate in the system.
With your help we can continue to work within the political system to
safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing
DONATIONS MADE DURING 2013
COPPER (up to $49)
BRONZE ($50+)
SILVER ($100+)
GOLD ($200+)
PLATINUM ($500+)
John Vivari
Robert Blasi
Leo Boliver
Howard MacMillan
Stephen Medeiros
Capt. David Monti
Robert Oliveira
Harry Templeton
Capt Charles Costa
Robert Hawthorne
Peter Jenkins
Douglas Jost
David Pollack
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Bradley Waugh
It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted!
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Razor Clam
Nicknames: Straight razor clam, Jacknife clam
Scientific Name: Ensis directus
Field Markings: Shell is brownish-green
Size: Up to 10 inches, about six times longer than wide
Habitat: Sandy and muddy bottoms of bays and estuaries,
intertidal and subtidal zones
Seasonal Appearance: Year-round
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND
BEHAVIORS
Razor clams are so named because their long, convex shape
resembles an old-fashioned barber’s straight-edge razor. The
shell tends to be glossy with a purple region near the curving
edge. The creamcolored muscular
foot
protrudes
approximately five
inches from the shell
when extended. Like
other bivalves, a
siphon is present and
the hole from which
it protrudes is
uniquely shaped, like
a key hole.
This clam is well
adapted for living in soft tidal substrates. Because of its sort
siphones, the razor clam burrows just below the surface to feed.
When the tide goes out, it burrows quickly into deeper sand.
The foot of the razor clam is larger and more agile than that of
other bivalve clams. To burrow, the razor clam pushes its strong,
narrow foot down deep into the substrate, then expands the foot
as an anchor and pulls the body and shell deeper into the sand.
The razor clam is highly sensitive to vibrations and the
impending danger of a nearby predator. Its strong muscular foot
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enables it
to propel
itself out
of
its
burrow to
escape an
attack
f r o m
below or to borrow quickly if a predator is attacking from above.
Razor clams are preyed upon by clamworms and moon snails.
RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE
Razor clams are edible, but are not regularly harvested for
consumption by people. They are extremely strong and almost
impossible to remove from their substrate in one piece, as the
shell can pull free from the body of the clam. Attempting to pull
the razor clam from the burrown with bare hands can be
dangerous, since the shell’s edge is quite sharp. Clammers have
found that pouring table salt into the burrow increases the salinity
enough to irritate the clam, causing it to come to the surface.
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.
ORLANDO
SAVASTANO
proudly displays a pair
of stripers at 34 and 36
pounds that he caught
while fishing at the
southwest ledge off
Block Island on Sept. 3.
He was using eels in 55
feet of water.
COTE
LAFLAMME
with an 8+ lb fluke that he
landed in the ferry lane, 100
yards of the center wall of
Pt. Judith on May 16. Cote
said the fish took a 3-way
teaser with fluke belly and
spearking.
KEVIN ROBISHAW
with a 17 lb cod he landed while
out cod fishing in February. He
wanted to weight it in for the
RISAA Yearlong Tournament,
but found all of the tackle shops
to be closed. “It was cold as a
witch today, snowed whole time,
but Jared and I got 20 lbs of
cleaned skinned fillets!”
DAVID POLLACK
with a barracuda that he landed on his 9 weight fly rod during a
February trip to Acklins Island in the Bahamas
Monster Salmon
LOOK AGAIN! Member TOM CONKLIN took his nephew
and two sons on a salmon fly fishing trip up to Cape Breton Island.
MATT JOHNSON
“We didn't catch anything worth mentioning, but one of my sons is
with a fat striper he just landed while fishing from shroe at the Cape
a Photoshop whiz and he surprised me by creating this on his comCod Canal on May 25. It was one of many that he landed that day.
puter”, said Tom. Nice work!
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2013 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........... George Allen........................ [email protected]................... 401-849-4896
Secretary.............................. Roger Tellier......................... [email protected].................. 401-398-2670
Treasurer.............................. Peter O'Biso......................... [email protected]................ 401-783-2364
Sergeant-At-Arms............. Capt. David Monti............. [email protected]................ 401-480-3444
Board Member................. Robert Blasi.......................... [email protected].................. 401-527-5157
Board Member.................... Capt. J. Edwin Cook............ [email protected].................. 401-885-0679
Board Member.................... Capt. Edward Kearney........ [email protected]...................... 401-397-4513
Board Member..................... Kevin Robishaw.................. [email protected]................. 401-439-7999
Board Member.................... William Sosnicki.................. [email protected]............ 401-822-2979
Board Member.................... Michael Warner................... [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Stephen [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Artificial Reefs............................. Capt. Richard Hittinger......
Boat & Fishing Shows................ Capt. Mike Warner.............
By-Laws.......................................... Robert Blasi........................
Charities........................................ Kevin Miller........................
Charter Trips................................ Peter O'Biso.........................
Dealer Discount Coordinator..... Gilbert Bell...........................
Education........................................ Capt. Ed Kearney...............
Elections......................................... (chair apptd in August).....
Entertainment............................... Lynn Medeiros...................
Financial Review.......................... (chair apptd in Feb)............
Fly Fishing.................................... David Porreca.....................
Foundation..................................... Capt. Michael Warner........
Fund-Raising................................. Kevin Robishaw.................
Historian........................................ Robert Ferioli......................
Kayak.............................................. David Pollack......................
Legislative..................................... George Allen.......................
Public Access Subcommittee... CJ Rice.................................
Menhaden Subcommittee........ Capt. Ed Cook.....................
Membership................................... Capt. Edward Kearney......
Merchandise.................................. Virginia Sosnicki.................
Political Action PAC.................... Stephen Medeiros.............
Newsletter...................................... Stephen Medeiros.............
Saltwater Fishing Show.............. Stephen Medeiros..............
Scholarship................................... David Michel......................
Striper Cup.................................... Donald Smith......................
Surfcasters.................................... Robert Moeller....................
Tournaments................................. Donald Smith......................
[email protected]............ 401-739-1875
[email protected]............... 401-364-0027
[email protected]................... 401-527-5157
[email protected] ........... 401-497-6794
[email protected].............. 401-783-2364
[email protected]..................... 401-315-2529
[email protected]..................... 401-397-4513
[email protected]........... 401-826-2121
[email protected]..................... 401-996-3308
[email protected].............. 401-826-2121
[email protected].......... 401-392-1919
[email protected]............... 401-364-0027
[email protected] ................ 401-439-7999
[email protected].......... 401-724-5651
[email protected]............... 401-749-5379
[email protected]................... 401-849-4896
[email protected].................... 401-829-8215
[email protected]................. 401-885-0679
[email protected]...................... 401-397-4513
[email protected]................ 401-822-2979
[email protected]................. 401-826-2121
[email protected]................... 401-826-2121
[email protected]................. 401-826-2121
[email protected]............... 401-952-8697
[email protected]................... 401-295-4205
[email protected]............... 401-884-0117
[email protected].................... 401-295-4205
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
Mail Address: P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG
New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com
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Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired,
but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member!
EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE!
Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you.
ABRASIVES
_
Massasoit Tool Company.........800-648-6050
Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI)
Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives
ACCOUNTING
_
Disanto, Priest & Co................401-921-2035
Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI)
www.disantopriest.com
Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200
Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST
www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI
Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848
Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST
www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI
ATTORNEYS
_
Henry M. Clinton, Esq.............215-851-8536
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Philadelphia, PA [email protected]
Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...........401-274-6644
Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P.
1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903
Raymond E. Gallison, Esq........508-677-4235
427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721
Paul James Garlasco, Esq........860-350-4409
83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
[email protected]
Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...........401-732-6500
631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886
Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq.......401-769-3447
Justice of the Peace
1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Sammartino & Berg..............401-274-0113
Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI)
AUTOMOTIVE
_
Moore’s Motor Service......401-821-4050
Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI)
487 Washington St, Coventry, RI
RC Auto Repair..........................401-615-9924
Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI)
General auto repair. 10% off labor to members.
Star Service Auto/Marine.........401-821-9887
Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI)
10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members
BAIT & TACKLE
_
Big Bear Bait & Tackle............401-349-4800
Member: Ray Madden (Harmony, RI)
www.bigbearbaitandtackle.com -10% RISAA disc.
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: Ronald Mouchon (Charlestown,RI)
166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
Bucko’s Tackle Service.............508-674-7900
Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA)
Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair
Cardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297
Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI)
www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com
Erickson’s Bait & Tackle...........401-739-7437
Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI)
1257 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick
Galilee Bait & Tackle.........401-651-783-1719
Member: Howard Reed (Galilee, RI)
2 State Street, Narragansett, RI
Gray’s Boatyard Bait & Tackle.401-348-8689
Member: James Gray (Westerly, RI)
91 Watch Hill Rd, Westerly
Lucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223
Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI)
www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members
Pete’s Bait & Tackle..................401-651-6178
Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI)
341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642
Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI)
4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown
Quonny Bait & Tackle..............401-315-2330
Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI)
5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI
River & Riptide Anglers............401-392-1919
Member: David Porreca (Coventry, RI)
2435 Nooseneck Hill Rd #4A, Coventry, RI
Rivers End Tackle.......................860-388-2283
Member: Pat Abate (Old Saybrook, CT)
www.riversendtackle.com
Snug Harbor Marina.................401-783-7766
Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI)
www.snugharbormarina.com
Sportsman’s Outfitter..............508-823-0412
Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA)
The Tackle Box..........................401-736-0605
Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI)
443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI
Watch Hill Outfitters...............401-596-7217
Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI)
10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com
BOATING NEWS
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BoatingLocal.com.....................508-789-6708
Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA)
www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website
BOAT SALES
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Cataumet Boats.........................401-245-5222
Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI)
Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft
Conanicut Marine.....................401-423-7158
Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI)
Wellcraft Boats - www.conanicutmarina.com
Inland Marine, Inc.....................401-568-0995
Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI)
Boat sales, service and repairs
Ocean House Marina................401-364-6040
Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI)
Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff
Ocean Scout Marine................401-886-3054
Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI)
www.OceanScoutMarine.com
South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790
Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA)
www.southshoredrydock.com
Striper Marina...........................401-245-6121
Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI
www.stripermarina.com
CARPENTRY
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Leigh Betts Carpentry.............401-213-6452
Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI)
Everything from framing to finish work
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CHIROPRACTOR
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Pruitt Chiropractic...................401-847-8889
Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI)
www.pruittchiropractic.com
COFFEE - WHOLESALE
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Coffee Pause..............................800-444-1488
Member: David Fuller (RI/MA)
www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups
COMPUTERS
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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
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CMS Enterprise........................508-995-2372
Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford)
637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA
DENTISTRY___________________________
Exquisite Smiles.......................508-761-5320
Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA)
www.exquisite-smile.com
Joel Picard, D.D.S......................401-769-0047
52 Hamblet Ave, Woonsocket, RI
General, cosmetic and implant dental services
ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL__________
Cottrell Enterprises, Inc............401-632-8093
Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI)
www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal
ENGINEERING
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RP Engineering, Inc.................401-885-7255
Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI)
Environmental, structural, civil and marine
ENGRAVING & ETCHING
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Ron Nalbandian........................401-377-4688
Westerly, RI
401-932-3890
Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal
ENTERTAINMENT
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A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517
Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI)
www.bluegrassinvitation.com
The Sleepster.............................401-351-3518
Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI)
Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600
Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI)
Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs
FARM FOODS
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Goose Pond Farm.......................401-783-4946
Member: George Barusso (West Kingston, RI)
www.goosepondfarm.net Dessert breads, eggs, CSA
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Ameriprise Financial...............508-497-8931
Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA)
Certified Financial PlannerTM
Ameriprise Financial................401-921-6121
George Hadfield (Warwick, RI)
Investments. All financial services.
Barnum Financial Group..........401-243-8855
Christian Grundel (Warwick, RI)
email: [email protected]
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.......401-848-9949
James Tollefson, CFP®, VP-Investment Officer
[email protected]
FIREARMS SCHOOLS
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American Firearms School
508-695-5869
Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro)
www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
FISHING APPAREL
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Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI)
Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members.
FISHING CHARTERS
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Angler Management Charters...413-822-2289
Capt. Ron Duda (Pt. Judith, RI)
All species. Find us on Facebook.
Big Game Sportfishing.............401-243-7046
Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.biggamefishingri.com
Bottom Line Charters..............401-783-6815
Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI)
bottomlinesportfishing.com
Cape Cod Fishing School........781-826-4915
Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod)
Charters, On the water classes for fishermen
Capt. Bruce Sportfishing........860-235-6095
Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT)
www.captainbrucesportfishing.com
Capt. Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com
Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI)
www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549
Carol J Charters......................401-783-5572
Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI)
www.caroljcharters.com
C-Devil II Sportfishing............401-364-9774
Capt. Kelly Smith (Charlestown, RI)
www.cdevilsportfishing.com. Sails from Pt Judith
Ed Cook Charters.....................401-524-5294
Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI)
10% RISAA discount. [email protected]
Fin Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630
Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor)
B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com
Fishtales II Charters................401-732-1376
Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI)
www.fishtalesiicharters.com
Flippin Out Charters................401-529-2267
Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI)
www.flippinoutcharters.com
Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058
Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI)
www.flukin.com or email: [email protected]
Frances Fleet..............................401-783-4988
Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.francesfleet.com/
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
Island Current Fleet..................917-417-7557
Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor)
www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount
Lady K Charters....................... 239-565-2949
Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.ladykcharters.com
Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI)
www.linesiderfishing.com
Maverick Charters..................401-640-0865
Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.maverickchartersltd.com
No Fluke Charters...................401-480-3444
Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI)
www.NoFlukeFishing.com
Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters..
Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455
www.sparksfish.com • 15% RISAA Discount
Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...........401-728-2081
Capt. Rich Templeton
Email: [email protected]
On The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625
Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI)
www.ontherockscharters.com
Patterson Guide Service.........401-396-9464
Capt. Brian Patterson (Bristol, RI)
www.pattersonguideservice.com
Prowler Charters.....................401-783-8487
Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI)
www.ProwlerChartersRI.com
Razin Kane Charters ...................401-295-0642
Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI)
www.kanesguns.com
Seadog Inshore Charters.........401-218-3074
Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI)
Fluke our specialty - [email protected]
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
White Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465
Capt. James White (Coventry, RI)
www.whiteghostcharters.com
FISHING NEWS
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Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635
Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount
[email protected]
FISHING PRODUCTS
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9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650
Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA)
www.9erslures.com
A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122
Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA)
www.astackle.com
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, swimmers, darters
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
DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338
Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI)
East Coast Fishing Wire......860-466-0825
Member: Bryan Hitchcock (E.Killingly, CT)
Stainless/monel www.eastcoastfishingwire.com
Fishdoc Custom Plugs........401-829-2967
Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI)
Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com
Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH
Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA)
Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig
Little Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023
Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI)
Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs
Lonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921
Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA)
Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com
Millard Wire Company........401-737-9330
Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter)
Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal”
Phase II Lures..........................203-226-7252
Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT)
Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com
Point Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808
Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI)
www.pointjudelures.com
Rhode Island Poppers..............401-762-1884
Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI)
Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc.
SurfHog Lure Co....................401-864-6069
Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI)
www.surfhoglureco.com
Terminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005
Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY)
www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog
GENERATOR CONSULTANT
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Alteris/Solarwrights..............401-315-2529
Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI)
Free generator estimate [email protected]
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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Got Wood?..........................401-749-9990
Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI)
Free wood pickup
Home Repair/Remodeling....401-295-4205
Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI)
No job too small. References provided
Miller’s Interiors.................401-497-6794
Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI)
All types of remodeling
Quality Tile..........................401-826-9700
Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI)
Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street
Quik-Fix Handyman............401-374-8281
Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI)
Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc.
ICE CREAM
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Frosty Freez......401-846-1697
Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI)
496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc
INSTRUCTION
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American Boatschool.........860-295-9634
Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
e-mail: [email protected]
Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373
Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH)
Recreational & Captains license classes
JANITORIAL SERVICES
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Floor-Shine, Inc...................401-725-2811
Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI)
Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/res
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
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Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795
Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA)
supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment
JEWELRY - SEA GLASS
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A Day At The Beach..............401-487-5302
Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI)
seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc
LAND SURVEYING
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Thomas D. Drury, Jr.............401-333-4777
805 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI
Professional land surveyor - RI/MA/CT
LASER ENGRAVING__________________
Kell-Strom Tool Company......800-851-6851
Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT)
General machine and laser marking
LAWN CARE________________________
Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182
Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI)
Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount
MACHINING________________________
Hartwell Mfg. Co....................401-567-7720
Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI)
Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal
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 REPAIR__________
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Marine Engine Services..........401-783-9900
Member: Dana Weeks (Narragansett, RI)
www.marineengineservices.com RISAA discount
Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr ....401-789-7680
Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI)
Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center
MARINE SURVEYING____
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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
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First Home Mortgage...401-751-0800x5309
Member: Paul Kennedy (Providence, RI)
P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003
Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345
PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________
Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655
Member: Will Donnell (All of RI)
Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount
PAINT & SUPPLIES
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ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300
Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI)
We sell interior and exterior paint
PEST CONTROL
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Best Pest Control..................401-437-1274
Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI)
Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount
PHYSICIANS
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Anthony V. Rocha, M.D.........401-438-2780
387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914
Family and internal medicine
PICTURE FRAMING
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Crestar...................................401-885-0300
Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI)
www.crestarmfg.com
PLUMBING & HEATING
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Riley Plumbing & Heating..401-738-1688
Member: Mike Muzzy (Warwick, RI)
RISAA members get $25 off
PRINTING
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Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514
Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI)
www.tiffanyprinting.com
PROPELLER RECONDITIONING________
Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767
Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI)
New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/
REAL ESTATE_____________
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Keller Williams............401-454-4900 x430
Member: Julie LeBlanc (Providence, RI)
RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612
Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI)
World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424
Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
[email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
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Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083
Certified commercial & residental
RISAA discount
White Appraisal Co., Inc........401-738-9500
Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA
Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI
RESTAURANTS
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Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850
Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI)
357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food.
Matunuck Oyster Bar............401-783-4302
Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI)
Local, fresh seafood. www.rhodyoysters.com
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Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866
Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI)
32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
ROD & REEL REPAIR
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Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062
Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI)
www.beavertailrodandreel.com
SELF DEFENSE
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Oceanside Martial Arts.........401-294-3035
Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI)
RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com
SCUBA
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Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898
Member: Deb Greenhalgh
www.scubamadeeasy.org
TAXIDERMIST_________________________
Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190
Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA)
TROPHIES/PLAQUES___ ______________
Crown Trophy..........................401-231-0070
Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI)
www.crowntrophy.com
World Trophies Co.......401-272-5846
Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI)
www.worldtrophies.com
VETERINARIANS
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Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683
Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI)
Practice for small animals
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
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On The Outs Productions......401-300-7258
Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI)
www.fishingtheoceanstate.com
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE
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WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400
Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI)
res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com
WOODTURNING
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Village Woodturning..............401-647-3091
Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI)
www.villagewoodturning.com
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3 Bs. - Andy Berg
3B'S - Bob Matteson
3 D's II - Warren Diclemente
3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow
33 Innings - William George
4 My Girls - John Brennan
Absurdity - Greg Roody
Acida - Ed Choiniere
Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto
Adventurer - John Stanford
Ahab - Rod Raso
Alaskan - Patrick Watson
Albatross - Brian Droney
Alf II - Richard Pastore
Alibi - Dickson Boenning
Allegro - Richard Terek
All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal
Alliance - Charles Reppucci
Almost Paradice 2 -Stephen Patience
Almost Ready - Ted Nataly
Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford
Aly Ann - Augustine Comella
Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura
Amalye - Raymond Duggan
Amanda C - David Aubin
Amnimax - Ralph Battista
Angler - Brad Sudol
Angler Management - David Gordon
Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell
April II - Leonard Duffy
Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski
Aque'ne - David Howe
At Last - Bob Cavanagh
A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni
Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell
Bad Influence - Joshua Mossman
Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson
Bait & Wait - Al Torres
Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley
Barefoot - Jack Linton
Bass Boat - Robert Kelley
Bay Bee - Mike Warner
Bay Buggy - David Gervais
Becasse - James Tollefson
Bella Fortuna -Vincent Petruccillo
Bella Mama - David DiSantis
Bellatrix - John Troiano
Betsea - Stephen Tetzner
Betsy B - David Marcotte
Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick
Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon
Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown
Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe
Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose
Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva
Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano
Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr.
Blue Max - John Maxwell
Blue Moon - John Blaze
Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski
Blues Bros - Walt McCormick
Boat Time - Joann King
Boat Time - Paul Shulver
BobbyZ - Bob Zollo
Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman
Brandywine - Jim Mugavero
Breakaway - Jack Hagopian
Brenda Lee - Leroy Wood
Brudair - Steven Blakey
Buckaneer - Bob Santurri
Buck Tail - Dick Geldard
Buzzard - Don Marceau
Bye George - George Kates
Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso
Calypso - Jessica Perry
Cancellation - David Cunningham
Capable - Charley Soares
Capt Hook - Paul Dauk
Capt Quint - Clarence Moore
Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster
Cashmere - Don Fox
Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella
Cat Nap - Robert Raill
Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera
C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth
C-Dory - Tony Dias
Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere
Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain
Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto
Chaos - James Marasco
Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli
Chebami - Barry Caito
Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters
Chill Time - Russell Anderson
Chris's Craft - Christian Killam
Cindy Sea - John Chabot
Clamin Time - John Vivari
Coaster - Greg Spier
Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi
Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos
Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson
Copycat - Peter Newbauer
Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella
Dads Pride - David Morton
D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei
Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola
Dawn III - Walter Shayer
Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan
D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett
Diane H - Donald Forest
Die Hard - Peter Lewis
Dilly Dally - Ron Porter
Dirt Cheap - Steve Beauregard
Dixie - Andreas Anusavice
Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney
Dollar Bill - Bill Graugard
Dot "C" - John Carney
Down Under - Spencer Ingram
Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski
Drill-1 - David Jenson
Dr-Poo - Mark Cama
Duck Buster - Harold Audette
Duklypps - Peter Dias
Duranatic - Ron Nagel
Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble
Easterday - Eric Easterday
Elephant's Butt - David Leonard
Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti
El Pesce - Paul Garlasco
Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy
Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett
Encore - Joe Crocker
Endorfin - Alexander Peck
Endor Fin - Kelly Anthony
Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan
Escape - Philip Wnek
ESP II - Stephen Parente
Eventide - Beth Fallon
Eveready II - Nick Picchione
Extra Propper - John O'Brien
Falcon - Thomas Poirier
Faracher - Steve Abdow
Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf
Fast Forward - Michael Valentine
Festivus - Al DiOrio
Fear Knot - John Meyer
Finatic - John Brierley
Finatix - Steven Charron
Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira
Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth
Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema
Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello
Finish Line - Alan Stewart
Fin-ness - Don Guimelli
Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein
Fins - Tom Grennan
Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci
Fishbones - John Volpe
Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton
Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile
Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser
Fish On - Steve Brehio
Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff
Fishtales - John Paquette
Fish Tales - Ron Hartman
Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse
Five Gees - Robert Gondola
Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia
Flo B II - Harley Benton
Flying Cloud II - Arthur Frazier
Four Play - Bob Fournier
Four Stars - Jay Starziano
Frantastic - Brian Bullock
Full House - John Stavrakas
Gadzooks - Robert Silva
Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian
Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount
Gail Frances - David Carter
Gail Leigh - Luca Razza
Galewins - Philip Whaley
Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami
Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski
Get Out - Donald Goebel
Get Reel - William Allen
Ginsea - Ken Anderson
Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio
Got A Head - Kevin Caisse
Great Escape - Roland Grenier
Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger
Green Bean - Ronnie Greene
Greta Kay - Michael Welch
Gusto - Bob Dabkowski
GypSea - David Nardolillo
Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer
Happy Executive - Peter Vican
Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury
Happy Hooker - William Gravina
Heather Too - Don Bogner
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Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge
Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook
High Hooks - Charles Fisher
Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson
Hombre - Gary Paolo
Hooked Up - James Filardi
Hook-em - Mike Lawing
Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre
Hooker II - Jon Maguire
Hula Girl - Capt. Matt King
Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh
I'm Gonna Miss Her - Bill Place
I'm-On - Robert Celico
Indee Fixe - Ridley Gunderson
Indian Summer - Dana Weeks
In Faith - Anthony Rocha
Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick
Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan
Isabella - Anthony Tavares
Islander - Bruce Johnson
Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi
Isurus - Alan Blott
Itsy - Bob Donald
Jackline - John Walsh
Jahab - Jay Adelman
Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino
Janie M - Michael McHenry
Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin
JD7 - Jack Daniels
Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan
Jofish - Joe Dandeneau
Jovi Charme - John Rabe
Joyce M - Richard Laurie
Jubilee - Michael Casey
Jus Looking II - Tim Knight
Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney
Just Chum'N - Steven Clow
Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci
Just R Luc - Justin Keller
Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano
Kattie - Lawrence Rainey
Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino
Kembe - David Travis
Kingfisher - H. Richard Heilman
Kinsale - Bob Chew
Kiwi - Bob Beresford
Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers
Know Rush - Mark Serio
Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca
Kristian Lee - Michael Adams
Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel
Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis
Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins
Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian
Lady Linda-Capt.George Doucette
Lady Linda - David St. Germain
Lara Rachel - Russell Layfield
Last Shot - John Kramer
Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton
Laura Marie - David Westfall
Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing
Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza
Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz
Leen - Willard Donnell
Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan
Continued Next Page
BOATER'S LIST (from previous page)
Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano
Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta
Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith
Libertine - Peter Gingas
Lil' Jayden - Horatio Pevide
Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous
Linda B - Robert Bongiiolatti
Linx - Ron Lewis
Liquid Therapy - Angelo Mejias
Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier
Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex
Little Blue - Richard Caldon
Lorri-B - Joseph Burns
Low Tide - Jim Low
Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong
Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone
Lucky's Charms - John Kelley
Lunasea - John Rekemeyer
Lunch Legs - William Smith
Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski
Maddy - Michael Senecal
Marava - John Kubaska
Marlin - Dick Fincher
Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley
McDu II - William McEvoy
Megabite - Allan Peters
Megabyte - Bruce Collemer
Michelle Lee III - Joseph Latham
Mid Day Chop - David Minto
Midnight - Robert Mazzeo
Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback
Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch
Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret
Miss Haley 2 - Michael Clukey
Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd
Missing Penny - Guy Latour
Miss Kim - Mark Pachico
Miss Nick - Rick Pennington
Mistress - Gregory Houde
Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette
Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand
Mox Nix - Clint Lovell
Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet
Mrs/Z - William Zanks
Music - Larry Hayward
My Backyard - Richard Ferland
My Cat - Leo Grenier
My Surprise - Richard Mandeville
My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade
Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc
Nelli - David Berardinelli
NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott
New Baby - Steven Juchnik
New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan
New Too - Tim Gilchrist
Niffa II - John Cunniff
Nimia - Henry Cugno
No Problem - Jeff Creighton
Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto
Old School - Michael Flynn
Ol Yella - Joseph Pratas
Omega - Guy Dufresne
On Line - Paul Jutras
On The Fly - Jonathan Feinstein
Oscar J - John McCurry
Osprey - Al Amaral
Osprey - Paul Kennedy
Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo
Outcast - Leigh Betts
Outcast3 - Eric Duda
Outrage - Stephen Jordan
Panmara - Paul Novicki
Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver
Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna
Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein
Pearl Man - Earle Peacock
Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema
Permission - Robert Comerford
Pescador - Stephen Carll
Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix
Phoenix - Joseph Jachem
Pilar - Daniel Murphy
Piper - Capt. Gene Kelly
Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner
Playing Hookey - John Souto
Plug Along II - Robert Anderson
Poga - Jim Malley
Pokerfish - George Bergeson
Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki
Pole-Kat - Capt. Thad Gruczka
Pomatomus - Al Daysh
Popcorn - Bob Brodeur
Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo
Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc
Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance
Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta
Protocol - Steve Secord
Provision - Tom DeLotto
Prowler - Capt Al Anderson
Quercus - Mel DeCarvalho
Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn
Ra-Leena - David Carter
Ranger - Bob & Andrew Nyman
Rare Coynes - Don Coyne
Raven - Conrad Chickinski
Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane
Reaction - Thomas Schultz
Red - Sam Blando
Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen
Red Sok's - William Sokolowski
Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr.
Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo
Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello
Reelaxation - Joseph Medeiros
Reel Delight - Steve West
Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren
Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro
Reel Escape - Richard Silva
Reel Lucky - Michael West
Reel Magic - Donald Masse
Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault
Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger
Reel Time - Sameh Said
Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette
Relentless - Jeff Johnson
Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller
ResHess - Dennis Carusoe
Respite - Peter Iascone
Restless -Capt Richard Templeton
Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault
Ripple - Gerry Berard
Ripple - William Kraut
River Rat - Glen DeCecco
Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski
Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi
Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky
Rod Holda - Charles Costa
Ro Leena - David Carter
Rubber Duckie - John Bruno
Ruby - Gabriel Matthias
Ruse II - Jim Phelan
Rutroe - Joseph Marinello
Safari - Capt. John Silberman
Safe/Sea - Capt. Phil LeBlanc
Saint G - Roger St. Germain
Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi
Saltheart - Ken Robinson
Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon
SaltShaker - William Teixeira
Salty IV - Warren Wright
Salty Dog - Chris Hobe
Salty Rose - Timothy Beron
Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner
Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau
Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher
Sarcastic - Don Betournay
Scootah Board - Russell Fonda
Scout - Walter Jachna
Seaalice - Kevin Moreira
Seabat - George Allen
Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella
Sea Bird - Bob Vergnani
Sea Buggy - Brian/Holly Jo Dalby
Seadog - Steve Travisono
Sea Gail - Michael DeCesare
Seagar - John Turchetti
Seagust - John Gustafson
Sea Jem - Mark Griffin
Sea Minor - Fred Boynton
Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore
Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig
Seaquester II - Gerald White
Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn
Sea Rigg - William Riggs
Sea-Treat - John Treat
Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco
Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda
2nd Page - Joe Mariani
Saremm - Russell Morgan
Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson
Serenity - John Pannone
Sergeant - Robert Ferioli
Shad Jac - Michael Colby
Shady - John Angelini
Sharon C - Richard Pineault
Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet
Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier
Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman
Silverback - Peter Hendricks
Silver Sage II - George Jacques
Silverside - Charles Benjamin
Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs
Sir Reel - Alton Smith
Skipjack - Rich Hittinger
Skipjack - Robert Murray
Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi
Slainte - Mark Drywa
Smart Alec - Alex Sinel
Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon
Snoopy - Ben Bardo
Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti
Solace - Alfred Trombley
Sonny's Toy - John Liston
Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette
Southpaw - Robert Lee
Spindrift - Craig Picard
Squid - Dave Fewster
Stacey Ann - Jason Considine
Stars & Stripers - John Tatro
Steeler - Edgar Lemoi
Stella - Capt. Robb Roach
Stewie - Richard Sustello
Stinger - Robert Young
Striper - Charles Santos
Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira
Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette
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Strip Strike - Jim Barr
Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano
Sturg - Doug Sturgis
Summer Blues-Tom Hessney
Summer Salt - Earl Buckman
Summertime - Robert Sangster
Summer Wind - Bob Walsh
Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka
Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet
Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers
3 B'S - Robert Matteson
Talia - Robert Sheldon
Talon - Brian Hogan
Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski
Tania II - Tony Lombardo
Taylor Marie - Armando Simao
Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup
Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich
TGIF - Chuck Dore
The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino
The Fly - John Gutherz
The Gift - Robert Paul
The Happy Executive-Peter Vican
The Lady D - Brian Campbell
The Office - Richard Reich
Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall
Thirty Something - Mark Stevens
Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier
Three Phase - Dan Orfan
Tiderunner - John Schwemin
Tiderunner II - John Sousa
Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson
Tight Lines - Michael Miozza
Tin Can - Bruce Bruni
Titan - David Peterson
Title Wave - John McCloskey
TLC - Bob Morel
Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira
Tonic - Lee Duckworth
Topper - Steve Daignault
Triple J's - Joe Scrofani
Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn
Triumph - Timothy Moran
TryNHookem - Jonathan Silva
Tupelo - Elton Ricker
Valhalla - Richard Swanson
Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood
Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro
Waterfront Property - Peter Berg
Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh
Whaler - Andrew Smiley
White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White
White Water Witch - Bill Levin
Who Cares - Bob Coupe
Whynot? - Christine Blount
Wild Onion - David Michel
XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini
Yankee - Bruce Demoranville
Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.
RISAA Channel
65
REPORT VIOLATIONS!
RIDEM Enforcement
401-222-2284
After Hours: 401-222-3070
NEWPORT TIDE TABLES
AUGUST
DATE
HIGH
AM
hgt
PM
LOW
hgt
AM
hgt
PM
SUN
hgt
rise
set
Adjustments
LOW
HIGH
Block Island
Great Salt Pond
+0:07
-0:02
Castle Hill
+0:12
-0:05
East Greenwich
+0:03
+0:13
Providence
State Pier No. 1
-0:01
+0:11
Point Judith
+0:17
-0:10
Sakonnet
-0:01
-0:13
Warren
-0:01
+0:18
Watch Hill Point
+1:16
+0:41
Wickford
+0:02
+0:09
AUGUST
Aug 6
Aug 14
Aug 20
Aug 28
Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors
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RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS
License Required?
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
YES
YES
YES
AMERICAN
EEL
6” minimum • 50 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
BLACK SEA
BASS
13” minimum
June 15 - Aug 31 - 3 fish
Sept 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish
13” minimum
Jun 15 - Aug 31: 3 fish
Sep 1 - Oct 29: 8 fish
May 11 - Oct 31
(charter rules differ)
BLUEFISH
no min size • 15 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
22" minimum* • 10 fish
no closed season
COD
*14" minimum fillet length
with 2 sq inches of skin
FLUKE
22 " minimum • 10 fish
no closed season
17.5" minimum • 5 fish
May 15 - Oct 31
South & east of Cape Cod
22" minimum • 10 fish
no closed season
*North of Cape Cod see
MADMF regs
May 22 - Sept 30
Summer Flounder
May 1 - Dec 31
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
May 1 to Dec 31
SCUP
9" from shore at Conimicut
Park, Warwick; India Pt Park,
Stone Bridge, Tiverton
Porgy
STRIPED
BASS
no closed season
16" minimum
April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish
June 1 to July 31 • closed
Aug 1 to Oct 19 • 3 fish
Oct 20 to Dec 31 • 6 fish
max of 10 fish per boat
TAUTOG
WEAKFISH
no closed season
Spring: April 27 to May 27
Fall: Sept 28 to Oct 28
Squeteague
WINTER
FLOUNDER
*All of Narragansett Bay,
Potter Pond, Point Judith
Pond and the Harbor of
Refuge is closed
to winter flounder fishing
16" at certain shore sites
10.5" minimum • 20 fish
May 1 to Dec 31
May 1 to Dec 31
no closed season
no closed season
16" minimum
Open seasons:
Apr 1 - Apr 30: 2 fish
July 1 - Aug 31: 2 fish
Oct 10 - Dec 6: 4 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
9" at certain shore sites
April 1 to May 30
North of Cape Cod
no closed season
South of Cape Cod
April 27 - May 26
Sept 28 - Oct 27
See a violation? Report it!
CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE
860-424-3333
RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
401-222-2284 • 402-222-3070 (24 hrs)
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MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
781-740-1163
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:_______________________
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You can register them as Junior Members (free)
Children (under 18 yrs):___________________________________________
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yes (complete below)
INFORMATION
Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply):
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Charter Boats
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Other _________________
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How did you hear about RISAA?
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CHECK TYPE
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Other_________________________
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
(additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40)
Multiple Years: $45 X ____ years = $______ Total Enclosed (save $5 per year)
Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________
/
/
Student: $25/year - requires copy of current student ID card
Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment)
Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)
Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________
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Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________
RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): _____________________ Relationship: _____________ Date: _________
Payment must accompany application.
Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to R.I.S.A.A.)
Charge to my credit card: Card type (check)
Discover MasterCard
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Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00
pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments •
monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships •
video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues.
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Mail to: R.I.S.A.A.
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
AUGUST 2013
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Coventry, RI
Permit No. 247
The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen

August - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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