December - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
www.RISAA.org
401-826-2121
DECEMBER, 2013
Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers
Still more questions
than answers on
Deepwater Wind
by CAPT. DAVID MONTI
“I fish the Scarborough Beach area and I am concerned about
disturbing the bottom if the cable can’t be buried.”
“I fish the turbine construction area all the time, and would
prefer construction take place August to October.”
“What before and after
studies of the bottom are being
done?”
These and other concerns
were addressed in Newport at
Deepwater Wind’s Block Island
wind farm information meeting
for the fishing community on
November 19. The company plans to build five wind turbines
off the southeast side of Block Island. (to page 15)
Conservation
essential to save
the striper
by DICK RUSSELL
The same week the 68th annual Martha's Vineyard derby
came to a close, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
announced results of its 58th annual Young of the Year Survey
of striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay. This is the annual measure
of spawning success in the region where the great majority of
the Atlantic coast stripers come from. A year ago the average
number counted in
every seine
haul was a
dismal 0.9, the
lowest ever
recorded. In
2013, the number was
up somewhat to 5.8, but still well below the long-term average
of 11.7. Indeed, five of the past six years have seen below-par
figures.
“We see that the legal-sized striped bass will be sparse in
the next few years,” a Massachusetts fisheries official told the
Vineyard Gazette. (It takes six years for a striped bass to reach
28 inches, at which size the state’s recreational fishermen are
allowed to keep two fish a day). Derby fishermen have
simultaneously witnessed a substantial decline in the bigger
fish. (to page 35)
The New England
Saltwater Fishing
Show is back!
The largest saltwater fishing show in the Northeast will be
back at the R.I. Convention Center for the 11th year. The dates
will be March 28-30, just when spring fever hits everyone.
The Show will be bigger and better with more seminars and
workshops, some new exhibitors and more to see.
Three captains from the Wicked Tuna show have signed on
for Saturday and Sunday. Watch for more info in the coming
months.
R.I.S.A.A. / December, 2013
Dec 2 • 6:00 PM
RI Marine Fisheries Council
Corless Auditorium, URI Bay Campus
Dec 17 • 6:30 PM
RISAA Board of Directors
Dec 30 • 7:00 PM
RISAA Monthly Seminar and
16th Annual Meeting
Jan 21 • 6:30 PM
Jan 27 • 7:00 PM
RISAA Monthly Seminar
Jan 31 - Feb 2
Providence Boat Show
Feb 18 • 6:30 PM
Feb 22 • RISAA's 16th Annual
Banquet
Feb 24 • 7:00 PM
March 25 • 6:30 PM
March 28-30 • New England
Saltwater Fishing Show
March 31 • 7:00 PM
RISAA Monthly Seminar and
Quarterly Meeting
April 28 • 7:00 PM
May 19 • 7:00 PM
June 14 • RISAA's 17th Annual
Take-A-Kid Fishing Day
Striped bass...
Fisheries managers decide to take some
action (although slowly)
Last month I wrote "History repeats
itself" concerning my belief that
something is wrong with our striped bass.
Those large, 40+ pounds stripers, which
were so plentiful five years ago, are now
drastically diminished. The same goes for
schoolies which always arrived in the
millions (or so it seemed) every spring and
fall. This year there was a limited run in
the spring, and even less this fall.
After my column came out last month,
I received many e-mails saying they were
glad I wrote that article. Every one said
the same - stripers are down and
something needs to be done.
News and opinion articles written by
many others in the Northeast confirm that
striped bass aren't skipping only Rhode
Island during their migrations, it is noticed
in other states as well.
These observations got the attention
of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission (ASMFC) which addressed
the issue at it's Fall meeting. In a press
release following that meeting, it was
reported that while technically striped
bass are not overfished, the female
spawning stock biomass (the total number
of breeding age females) "has continued
to decline since 2004."
Although action will not happen until
the 2015 fishing season, the ASMFC will
begin the process quickly in early 2014.
Any change to a Fisheries Management
Plan plan requires a formal, written
addendum, and we expect public hearings
on these proposals along the coast by next
spring.
The first addendum will propose the
adoption of new fishing mortality
reference points.
The second addendum will propose a
range of commercial and recreational
management measures to reduce fishing
mortality with a proposed implementation
date of January 2015.
Let's hope that fisheries politics
doesn't prevent this from happening as
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proposed. State vs state and commercial
vs rec can sometimes get in the way of
doing what's best for the fish.
THE SHOW
Many of you have asked me when they
can sign up to work at our Fishing Show
in March. As in past years, we will need
approximately 100 members to volunteer
their time to help, but the only reason we
don't take sign-ups this early is because
members' plans can change quickly.
I learned this during our first years of
running the show. Members would sign
up, get placed on the schedule, then call
just before the show saying they had to
cancel. More time is spent getting them
out of the schedule, and plugging in
someone to take their assignments. Doing
this with 100 members can be very timeconsuming, so holding off until a month
before the show means that each member
who signs up is more likely to keep to the
schedule - except for unexpected family
emergencies.
HOLIDAY WISHES
It has been a good year at RISAA.
Even though we lost some members due
to the economy, an equal number of new
members signed up.
The Fishing Show was our best yet,
and attendance increased by 2,000 people.
It makes all of our work worthwhile.
The Banquet, Trip to Fenway Park, and
Pig Roast events were all successful.
Take-A-Kid Fishing Day, the event I
am most proud of is the most rewarding.
To me, it shows what RISAA is all about,
and I am grateful for every member who
helps on that day.
So, as 2013 draws to a close, I say
"thank you" to every RISAA member. This
organization's success is attributed to
every one of you. I am fortunate and truly
honored to have served as your president.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
to you all!
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.
Legislative Annual Meeting Last Month
Judge not enforcing mandatory striped bass fines,
striper stock assessment, committee elections
The Annual meeting of the Legislative Committee was held
on November 13th. 15 members attended.
I have decided to retire as Chairman of the Committee. I’ve
been honored to serve as Chairman since April 2009, and it’s
time for some fresh ideas and initiatives
in support of RISAA and our 32 affiliated
clubs.
Dave Monti was elected by a
unanimous vote as the new Chairman.
Dave is well-qualified and the perfect
choice to lead the Legislative Committee.
He is a member of the RISAA Board of
Capt. Dave Monti
Directors and will be serving as 2nd Vice
President in 2014. With more than 40
years of fishing experience on Narragansett Bay, he holds a
captain’s license and a charter boat license. Additionally, Dave
has recently taken on the job of writing the weekly Fishing
Report for the Providence Journal.
Also, Rich
Hittinger was
reelected as Vice
Chairman and
Mike Warner
was reelected as
Secretary.
Capt. Rich Hittinger
judge had the violator plead “nolo” resulting in no conviction,
and ordered the violator to make a $100 donation to the victim’s
indemnity fund. Draw your own conclusions about this.
The Committee decided that President Medeiros should
arrange a meeting with the DEM Enforcement Chief Steve Hall,
to discuss whether RISAA needs to seek legislation to correct
the current statute.
Striped bass fishing in the EEZ
The discussion of striped bass fines led to a new topic of
illegal fishing for striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ), especially at the Southwest Ledge area off Block Island.
Two members of the Committee noted observing many boats
fishing that area, especially during commercial (rod and reel)
fishing season, and said there is never any enforcement around.
The RIDEM Div. of Law Enforcement, U. S. Coast Guard, and
NOAA Enforcement have mutual enforcement agreements in
the EEZ. We will investigate this further.
Striped Bass Stock Bass Assessment
Dave Monti reported on the latest stock assessment (2012)
which shows a continuing decline in the Female Spawning Stock
Biomass (FSSB) which is very close to the threshold, (a level of
biomass that was set in 1995 when the striped bass were declared
recovered from the crash of the early 1980s), and except for a
strong Young Of The Year (YOY) index in 2011, there has been
low YOY recruitment levels since 2004.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC)
has indicated that striped bass are not overfished. Rick
Bellavance, a member of the RI Marine Fisheries Council and
the DEM delegation to the ASMFC, also explained that the
ASMFC has begun the process of preparing an Addendum to
the Striped Bass Management Plan which would likely present
a series of proposed cuts for 2015. The cuts will probably be
available for public comment early in 2014.
My comment: I just don’t get it. The adults are going downhill
and the YOY index has been low. It seems like the ASMFC
should be initiating some conservative measures NOW to stop
the downward trend of the adults until, hopefully, the 2011 YOY
class achieve spawning age in 2015.
Capt. Mike Warner
There were many items on the Meeting Agenda, a few of
which follows.
RI Law on Possession of Illegal Striped Bass
As the result of a major effort by RISAA, in concert with the
RIDEM Division of Law Enforcement, and the RI Legislature,
Governor Chafee in July 2009 signed a new law that increased
the fines for possession of illegal striped bass to $100 per fish
for 1st offense, and $200 per fish for second offense.
Recently, a district court judge, hearing a case of a 1st offense
striped bass arrest, did not want to implement the mandatory
fines, and questioned the statute wording, “upon conviction...
not less than $100.” The judge reasoned that if the person
wasn’t convicted, she didn’t have to impose the fine. The
(to page 34)
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R.I.S.A.A. / November, 2013
Rhode Island Ocean: Complex Frontier Demands Collaboration
By
TYSON BOTTENUS
One stakeholder discussed that was difficult to involve was
the commercial fishing industry.
“It became obvious from the beginning that [fishermen] were
concerned that development would impose on their fishing
grounds,” said Fugate, CRMC’s executive director. “We worked
with the Fishermen’s Advisory Board, which was created within
the Ocean SAMP itself, to map out key areas of fishing
pressure.”
This
was
a
challenge, as the
documentary explains,
because fishermen
don’t talk about where
their choice fishing
grounds are with each
other — let alone the
government or another
industry.
“We’re continuing
to
work
with fishermen
Note: The Ocean Frontiers II film willl be
through this process,” Fugate said. “We tried to reach out to as
shown at the RISAA January Meeting
many trade groups and user groups as possible to understand
who was using which piece of the ocean, when they were using
it, how much they were using it, and what they were using it
The first of its kind, the plan — referred to as the Ocean
for.”
Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP) — is being
Another challenge the documentary highlights is the
hailed as a landmark achievement in defining how Rhode
migration and feeding times of North
Island’s ocean real estate is to be best
Atlantic right whales, of which there are
utilized. Lead by the Coastal Resource
only between 400 and 450 left in the
Management Council (CRMC), the
world.
project brought together stakeholders
Deepwater Wind, which plans to
from far and wide in an effort to
build five offshore wind turbines
determine how to use he state’s
sometime in late 2014 off Block Island,
complex marine ecosystem.
had to delay construction because the
The SAMP came to fruition in
noise and boat traffic associated with
2007, after then-Gov. Donald Carcieri
installing the turbines in April 2014
mandated that offshore wind power
could potentially disturb this vulnerable
provide 15 percent of the state’s
species.
electrical power by 2020. At the time,
“It’s not like a lawsuit where you
little was known about how various Fishermen and scientists work together off bring a bunch of claims and you get a
marine stakeholders operated together Block Island aboard the Virginia Marise. settlement and you’re done,” Jedele
and what the impact might be if the (Green Fire Productions)
said. “What it means is that all the
offshore wind industry began building
partners that came to the table have to
turbines.
stay at the table. The ocean we have today isn’t going to be the
The documentary focuses on the partnerships formed
ocean we have thirty years from now. We need to have partners
between unlikely players. In a discussion after the presentation,
who are willing to update the policies as new data come in and
Grover Fugate of the CRMC, Jeff Grybowsky of Deepwater
we need leaders who are willing to bring this information to the
Wind, Andy Lipsky of SeaPlan, a nonprofit associated with the
public.”
SAMP, and Tricia Jedele of the Conservation Law Foundation
weighed in on the particular challenges they faced engaging
Reprinted courtesy EcoRI News. Visit http://www.ecori.org
the many different stakeholders involved.
It’s been called the “Saudi Arabia of wind power” and it
includes some of the most fertile fishing grounds in the world.
Every April, North Atlantic right whales, some of the largest
and most endangered species in the world, come here to feed.
It’s a super highway for international shipping companies
— a trillion dollars worth of imports and exports pass through
it annually. The Navy operates on it, underneath it and above
it. Surfers, sailors and millions of others use it for recreation
and leisure.
What is it? It’s the waters off Rhode Island.
Many were in attendance Oct. 28 at the Providence Public
Library to watch a new documentary that explores the
significance these waters hold for the Ocean State.
“Ocean Frontiers II: A New England Story for Sustaining
the Sea” covers the delicate process of planning what could be
— America’s first offshore wind farm. The film looks at the
different players who collaborated to create a comprehensive
ocean management plan to zone Rhode Island’s offshore waters.
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Report Summarizes Climate Change Impacts
on U.S. Oceans, Marine Resources
According to a technical report prepared for the 2013
National Climate Assessment, the nation’s valuable ocean
ecosystems and marine resources are already being affected
by a changing climate. These impacts are expected to increase
in the coming years, putting marine
resources—and the people and
economies that depend on them—
at high risk in a changing world.
Sixty-three experts from NOAA
and other federal, academic, and
nongovernmental organizations
collaborated on Oceans and
Marine Resources in a Changing
Climate—a comprehensive look at
our current understanding of the
effects of climate change on the
oceans and marine ecosystems
under U.S. jurisdiction. It reviews
how climate variability is affecting
the physical, chemical, and
biological conditions of ocean ecosystems, and how these
changes are already having societal impacts by affecting
fisheries and other valuable ocean products and services. It
also synthesizes information on projected climate-driven
changes in U.S. ocean ecosystems over the next 25 to 100 years.
including fisheries, energy, transportation, security, human
health, tourism, and maritime governance. These changes will
require reassessment of governance regimes for ocean
environments.
• Climate change will demand
new international partnerships to
ensure that management plans are
coordinated for shared marine
resources.
• Significant gaps remain in our
knowledge of climate impacts on
ocean ecosystems. We need to
better understand the interactions
between ocean environmental
systems and ocean uses to be able
to project and respond to future
climate-driven changes.
The report concludes that
marine ecosystems likely will
continue to be affected—in most cases negatively—by
anthropogenic-driven climate change and rising levels of
atmospheric CO2. The authors identified a number of knowledge
gaps to help guide future research and action to reduce the
impacts of climate change on ocean ecosystems, marine
resources, and the people and businesses that depend on them.
Oceans and Marine Resources in a Changing Climate is
designed to help marine resource managers, communities, and
businesses understand, prepare for, and respond to climate
impacts on U.S. ocean ecosystems. It details the impacts of
climate change and ocean acidification, and then summarizes
what is known about how those changes will affect human
uses of marine ecosystems. The report also examines some of
the key international implications of climate impacts on ocean
ecosystems for the United States (e.g., impacts on seafood
supply, international fishing agreements, and protected species
conservation), and gives examples on how to prepare for and
adapt to these impacts. Some of the report’s key findings
include:
More Information
An abridged version of the report is being
published on September 2 in Oceanography
and Marine Biology, available at
http://bit.ly/16Ovrk0.
A full-length version of the report is also being
published by Island Press in conjunction with
the nine other regional National Climate
Assessment Technical Inputs. The report is
available online at www.islandpress.org/nca.
• Because the physiological responses of organisms vary,
climate change can have positive, negative, or null effects on
species with different tolerances, so that both “winners” and
“losers” are likely to emerge.
• Species ranges are shifting toward the poles and the rate
of this shift is greater for marine organisms than for terrestrial
ones.
• The societal impacts of climate change are enormous,
affecting all sectors pertaining to human uses of the ocean,
This report provided technical input for
development of the Oceans and Marine
Resources chapter of the National Climate
Assessment to be released in early 2014. For
more information see http://
www.globalchange.gov/what-we-do/
assessment.
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Research Highlights the Importance of
Retention Efforts
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.
First-time anglers are two times more likely to lapse out of
fishing than repeat anglers, according to new research from RBFF
released recently at the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
(AFWA) Annual Meeting. The analysis, which was conducted
in partnership with Southwick Associates, examined license sales
data in 36 states. The findings highlight the importance of
retention efforts and will help RBFF shape future state marketing
programs to increase fishing license sales.
“There are a significant number of people who lapse out of
fishing each year,” said RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson.
“We took a close look at both first-time and repeat anglers to
identify and characterize their differences, so we can better target
our messaging to these audiences, and keep them engaged in
fishing.”
KEY FINDINGS
Renewal rates for first-time
anglers were only 31 percent as
compared to 68 percent for
repeat anglers.
• First-time anglers are more
likely than repeat anglers to be:
younger, female, Hispanic, live in metro and urban communities
and have families with young children.
• Nearly 80 percent of first-time anglers purchased an annual
fishing license in 2012.
• On average, repeat anglers spend 47 percent more annually
than first-time anglers on fishing licenses, tags and permits.
“If we can convert first-time anglers to repeat anglers, we
can have a significant positive impact on fishing license sales
and revenue for state conservation and wildlife management
efforts,” added Peterson.
RBFF is conducting additional research to gain further
insights into first-time license buyers’ preferences and
motivations to develop an effective retention strategy that will
compel first-time anglers to renew their license. Additional
findings will be shared in December in conjunction with RBFF’s
State Marketing Workshop and in March at the North American
Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to GISELE &
RICHARD GOLEMBESKI who
welcomed a new grandson, George
Richard Peckham, on November 8.
Grammy and Granpappy are sure to get
young George out fishing as soon as he
is old enough to hold a fishing rod.
GET WELL
Our get-well wishes go out to member ROBERT
OLMSTEAD who was in a serious auto accident while on
his way fishing in October. Bob was in Rhode Island Hospital in
serious condition for several days before being transfered to St.
Elizabeth’s Home in North Kingstown while he recovered. Bob,
a member of the Surfcasting Committee, finally went home on
November 23.
Member BOB KONOPKA is recuiperating from rotator cuff
surgery that he had at the end of October. He said it was tough
trying to sleep since he had to wear a brace and not lie on the
shoulder. Get well Bob so you can get out fishing next spring.
CONDOLENCES
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family of member
ROBERT BACHAND who passed away on October 19.
Robert had been a member for 13 years and lived in Chester,
Connecticut.
Share your news with other members. Send information to
[email protected] or call 401-826-2121
Captain Rick Cataldi
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Food Chain Fishing
A Snail’s Revenge
One day last summer at the Cape, I was in charge of my
sons, Jackson, age 7 and Carter, age 9, along with their two preteen boy cousins for the day. Wanting to avoid any chance
that they would be zombied by an electronic screen for the day,
I made a bold claim: “We’re going Food Chain Fishing.” When
the boys asked what I was talking about, I explained.
As the only present male members of the “tribe” around for
this day, it was our job to catch food. We would eat tonight
only what we caught with our own hands. And, we would
bring only three tools: a sharp knife, fishing rods (with hooks)
and a net.
They looked at me as if I had told them we were going to
Mars to fish the afternoon tide.
Quickly though, they started to take to the idea. The
importance of being the “sole” providers for our families brings
out ancient instincts in kids. Soon, they had taken the lead on
packing up and we were off to a nearby tidal river, our mission
firmly in mind.
The weather was very hot. When we arrived at the trailhead,
sand underfoot was already hot enough to force a running
pace in bare feet. The tide would be moving in for most of our
hunting time and we got right to work.
Step one: Select The Menu
I explained to the little hunters, was to consider the
possibilities of the menu.
“Stripers!” Jackson said optimistically.
“Maybe,” I said, knowing the small likelihood of that
happening at midday in mid-July.
“Blue crabs?” asked Carter.
“Definitely,” I replied. We had seen good numbers at the
bridge a mile away the day before. We noticed a fisherman in
hip-deep water pulling in good sized scup not far down river
and we had our second menu item targeted. Snapper bluefish
was the decided third menu item and we set to it.
Step two: How to catch the crabs, snappers and scup?
I remembered from my earliest days on the Rhode Island
coastline, my father taught us that you could use periwinkles
to pull mummichogs from the marsh pools at Quonochontaug.
So, we crushed a few of the thousands of snails around us and
tried our luck with good success. The sport of yanking the
three- inch minnows from the water as their lips gripped the
snail bodies was good stuff for the under-thirteen crowd and
we probably could have spent most of the day doing just that
if we didn’t refocus on our task of feeding the tribe.
Step three: Mummies on the Hook
Putting the mummichogs on a hook is the early fisherman’s
dilemma. Most seven year olds are still sensitive enough to
know that hurting other things isn’t good. Luckily, they had
me as a guide whose karma has been shattered enough by
years of live-lining that I could teach the art of “fishing
rationalization” – to catch big fish, you usually have to hurt
little fish.
by JOHN WOLF
After the first cast produced a 12-inch bluefish, everyone
was pretty good with sacrificing the mummichogs. We set the
ten year old and one of the cousins on bluefish duty. They got
to it with gusto.
Step four: Blue crabs
We had seen blue crabs cruising the shallows around us
and we sacrificed the first snapper blue for bait. One cousin
and the seven year old Jackson worked as a team baiting and
netting with me as the “measurer.” We began to gather the
crabs with consistency and our feast was building.
Step five: Chasing scup
Watching the fisherman near us, we realized we’d need either
live mummichogs or pieces of bluefish as bait for scup. We
baited a double line with one of each and began scupping.
After a few small keepers the Jackson took over the duties as
“Chief Scupper” and the rest of us wandered around hunting
some of the other prey.
Soon, the fisherman (who had begun watching our crew
amusedly) called out to me that the little guy might need some
help. Looking the 80 yards downstream to him, I saw Jackson
backing up on our little patch of sand lifting a large fluke from
the water on his now doubled-over pole. We all began sprinting
up to him as he smiled broadly and said, “I got a big one!”
The fluke measured 18 inches and, after proclaiming him the
“Fluke Whisperer”, we promptly surveyed our total catch: five
scup, eight good-sized snapper blues, six blue crabs and the
fluke. All four boys beamed with pride as we hauled dinner
back toward the car.
When we arrived back at the house, we surprised our families
with dinner plans that none of them had known about. There
was much joy and pride from the successful hunters. With a
little corn and salad (and Old Bay) tossed in, the meal was fit for
kings - or at least tribal chiefs.
The prologue to the story involves the “Snail’s Revenge”.
A few nights after the big catch, my oldest awoke at midnight
complaining of itchy ankles. The next day, it looked like a goodsized spider had delivered a string of about 20 nasty bites on
his ankles and feet. We applied ointment and watched him
struggle with the irritation for days. I was angry at the spider,
but thought little of his pain, thinking that he needed to toughen
up a bit, until I woke up at midnight with my own pain. The bites
had also visited me. Thinking little of coincidence, I called over
to the cousins’ house. The cousins were also reeling from the
bites. With a little more research we found our answer: The
Revenge of the Snail!
In very warm weather in some estuaries on the east coast,
some species of periwinkles spawn, and their microscopic eggs
take hold in anything they drift upon, including human ankle
flesh. We dealt with the pain for three solid weeks until the
sores disappeared and we have not been back to food chain
fish lately.
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Holiday Eating Tips: An Annual Christmas Favorite!
A tongue-in-cheek alternative to sensible holiday eating
need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound
plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday
buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if
you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're
serving rum balls.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table,
like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa,
position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as
you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a
beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never
going to see them again.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine
single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even
rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find
it any other time of year but now, so drink
up! Who cares that has 10,000 calories in
every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn
into an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a
treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you
think. It's Christmas!
8. Same for pies - apple, pumpkin, mincemeat. Have a slice of
each. Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one
pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have
more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the
mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean,
have some standards.
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point
of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano
out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano.
Repeat.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the
party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention.
Reread tips. Start over. But hurry, January is just around the
corner.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim
milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like
buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey
to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly
used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a
ride!"
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to
control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas
party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now
and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have
nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll
Now you can find
RISAA on
1. Go to www.facebook.com
2. Seach for Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
3. When it comes up, click
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2013-2014 Implementation Plan Update Outlines Shift To MRIP’s
Implementation Phase
dramatically, MRIP was conceived as a series of regional surveys
adhering to a set of rigorous national standards. In upholding
that role over the past year, MRIP tested survey design
improvements that had been developed based on previous
studies on the Pacific Coast and in Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the
U.S. Virgin Islands.
Overview
Along with milestones from the previous year and priorities
for 2014 and beyond, the 2013 MRIP Implementation Plan
Update outlines steps we are taking to manage a significant
transition in the program. As we finalize the evaluation of our
existing data collection and estimation methods, and begin
completing the comprehensive process of testing and certifying
improved methods, a key focus of MRIP will now be on helping
with the implementation and scaling up of these improvements
for use in the field.
A key step in successfully initiating this transition has been
a decision by the MRIP Executive Steering Committee to expand
the ESC's role beyond research and development prioritysetting and review of pilot projects results. The ESC will now
also be serving an overview role in the implementation of new
methods, with responsibilities including:
• Seeking feedback from regions on progress in
implementation and any problems being encountered;
• Determining if regional needs are being met and capturing
information gaps; and
• Identifying ways that MRIP can provide assistance in
filling in those gaps.
Ongoing Priorities
MRIP priorities for 2014 focus on continuing to catalogue
and test our fundamental survey designs, monitor and adjust
new methodologies we have implemented in the field, and work
to meet customer needs for timeliness, precision and geographic
resolution. We are currently exploring:
• Shifting from telephone surveys to mail surveys for effort
estimates.
• Greater use of licensing and registration information in
conducting surveys.
• Options to increase reporting efficiency for the charter
boat fleet.
• How to use new and emerging technologies to make catch
and effort survey more efficient and user-friendly.
MRIP is grounded in the understanding that fisheries
science and management is an evolving process, with new
threats and opportunities constantly emerging, and that
recreational data collection needs to evolve in step. As fishing
and coastal communities change, surveys that are effective
today will need to be revisited again in the future. MRIP is more
than a static set of surveys; it's a process that enables us to
keep our data collection methods as fluid and dynamic as the
fisheries that they help to manage.
2013 Milestones
Among the key MRIP achievements for 2013 included in
the Implementation Plan Update are:
• New APAIS Protocols. One of the most visible initiatives
was the implementation of the new Access Point Angler
Intercept Survey, beginning in Wave 2. These are the "dockside"
catch surveys MRIP conducts at the end of fishing trips to
measure recreational catch on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The
new protocols remove potential sources of bias from our
sampling process, which was a chief concern raised by the
National Research Council in its 2006 review of our survey
methods.
• Online Site Register. Key to the process of activating
our new survey protocols was developing an online, interactive
Site Register of every recreational fishing access point from
Maine to Louisiana. Working extensively with our state partners,
the Site Register captures and catalogues the numerous
interconnected details required to make efficient and statistically
sound site assignments. The register is updated using
information from samplers, our state partners and crowdsourced information that comes in from public users.
• Expanded regional efforts. Recognizing that the
management needs of different regions and fisheries can vary
The Marine Recreational Information Program, or MRIP, is
the new way NOAA Fisheries is counting and reporting marine
recreational catch and effort. It is a customer-driven initiative
that will not only produce better estimates, but will do so through
a process grounded in the principles of transparency,
accountability and engagement.
Ask MRIP
Do you have questions about MRIP or our implementation plan? Ask us and we'll answer your question in an
upcoming newsletter. If you've got a question about MRIP
that you'd like answered, please e-mail Leah Sharpe at
[email protected].
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Weather or Knot: Wind-Fog-Lightning
the bottom or tying on a new one. Crosswinds make hitting
your mark each time very difficult. Not only do you have to
compensate for the wind, but the current which changes angles
throughout the tide. Each time you miss the ‘honey spot’ you
might as well be home crossing projects off your honey-do list.
This is not to say you can’t catch when the wind is blowing, it’s
just harder.
Today, in this busy world, casual fishermen can’t pick and
choose when they can go bassing. Jobs and home
responsibilities put a limit on your fishing activities. As a
commercial fisherman, sometimes a calculated risk must be
taken in order to feed the family. All veteran bass men have
back-up plans which will enable them to save the day - or night
- in all but the worst climatic conditions. Thinking outside the
tackle box, I have been able to capitalize on at least a few bass
in less than ideal conditions.
Fortunately, those big hogs don’t care about weather, when
they’re hungry, they will devour well-presented hapless bait
under most conditions. The reason surf fishermen love a stiff
breeze in their face is it brings the bait closer to shore and makes
white water, which the bass love - but we are talking about using
a boat.
This is what I mean about making something out of nothing.
The plan was to launch at the Waterford, Connecticut ramp to
fish the Race or Sluiceway. The NOAA weather forecast called
for a southwest wind blowing five to ten knots, and some people
suggest adding the two together to get the right velocity. The
backup plan was to stay on the north shore if it was too bumpy
to cross the sound. When I poked my nose out of the Niantic
River, it was obvious that I wasn’t going any further; the wind
was howling out of the south making it very clear my plans
would have to change. It was 11:00 PM. I was well rested, and
I had a bucket full of lively eels, so going home was not an
option. It was then it dawned on me. The Niantic River was a
known bass fishing location, a spot I had passed through
hundreds of times, but never had the time or opportunity to
stop and figure it out. This was a perfect time to learn the short
section of the river that goes from the ramp to the bay.
The area had plenty of bass-holding structure, including
small reefs, sharp drop-offs, and two different bridges and their
abutments. I spent the next few hours exploring trying to learn
a new spot. If you’re waiting for me to tell you about the
hundreds of pounds I caught, you may be disappointed; it was
just 72 pounds, and the biggest was a 29-pounder. The rest
were in the five- to ten-pound range, and all the fish were caught
on light spinning tackle. I still considered it a great trip; I
managed to eke out a day’s pay while I added a new trick to my
repertoire.
A bass’s watery environment is influenced by a
myriad of things, from sun spots to gravity. The
following sections cover how a veteran looks at the
major factors of wind, fog, and lightning, with a few
short tales to illustrate how to catch bass in less than
desirable conditions. You may also just get a laugh
or two out of the stories. After reading these sections,
you may look at environmental conditions a bit
differently.
These three topics related to weather are what makes fishing
from a boat very difficult, dangerous, or even impossible. Rain
is not mentioned because light rain with none of the ruinous
conditions is a godsend, it keeps the googans home. On the
other hand, heavy rain accompanied by the other menacing
events should keep you home playing Wii.
Before going further, let me say this loudly: fishing in
inclement weather in a small boat will test every facet of your
boat and personal mettle. If something goes awry, it will
probably happen twenty miles from your home port in a
pounding four-foot chop with a lightning storm imminent.
Everything that is under your control needs to be in top-notch
condition - no old batteries; no green, corroded, or loose wires;
no water in the fuel tank - or poor upkeep will rear its ugly
head. Successfully catching brute stripers in foul weather will
separate the men from the boys. As hard as it may be to catch
big bass in good weather, multiply that by five in a light blow.
The most important fishing-related electronic you own may
be your home computer, with which you can access websites
that show, in real time, the weather conditions as broadcast from
different buoys in your coastal region. The same information
can be found on radio weather stations which may require
subscriptions. Lastly, your local Radio Shack sells an
inexpensive battery-operated weather radio for about $20 that
picks up the latest local NOAA forecasts.
WIND
During my years giving advice on fishing, a sport would
inevitably ask what wind is best for a particular spot. When
fishing from a boat the best answer is “no wind.” Anything
above a slight breeze is a nuisance. For example, when 3waying, if the wind is with the current you’ll drift so fast you
would need extra weight to hold bottom, and when the bass
strikes it’s difficult to give the bass enough time to fully engulf
the bait, resulting in missed hook-ups. If the wind is opposite
the current, then it holds the boat back; now the bait is leading
the sinker, hitting bottom long before the sinker does, and you
end up spending most of your time trying to get the stuck rig off
(to page 32)
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Curious Rhode Island
Boating Laws
Maybe it’s the peculiar quirk of a maritime lawyer, but I like
to survey the boating laws of various states. You can really
find some odd gems and Rhode Island offers a bushel basket’s
worth of its own legal curios.
For instance, our coastline being no stranger to shipwrecks,
Rhode Island devotes an entire chapter with twenty-nine
separate sections on the issue. There’s the requirement that
each town appoint a “commissioner of wrecks and shipwrecked
goods” (with the power to appoint deputies) who is charged
with taking charge and inventorying such maritime mishaps.
There’s the $1,000 penalty for meddling with shipwrecked
property after the arrival of the commissioner. And there are
the special sections related to vessels crashing ashore in Block
Island which calamities are apparently treated differently from
vessel’s crashing ashore on the mainland.
What a drag
One of the keys to fishing success is a properly set drag on
your conventional or spinning reel, whether casting, jigging or
trolling. Set too tight, the hook will rip out of a fish's mouth or
snap your line. Set too loosely, you'll never get a hookset past
the barb.
You can use a scale to set your drag so it's one third the
breaking strength of your braid or monofilament line, but I'm
not going to go there. To me there are three factors to consider
for a proper drag setting.
Rod
You shouldn't use the same drag setting on a stiff rod as on
a whippier spinning rod. The drag setting should be looser on
a stout rod, while for a more forgiving spinning rod, it should be
tighter.
The reasons are fairly obvious. There is less give with a
firm rod as opposed to a limber spinning rod.
Line
And let’s not forget seaweed. Rhode Island gives this
ocean fauna special attention and, if you’re a Barrington
resident, the law seems to allow you to take “two loads of
seaweed each in any one day.” Whew, good thing they spell
the details out lest there be a run on the stuff.
Milldams get a lot of attention too. Maybe too much given
that the issue of Ballast Water is allotted a chapter title, but
aside from a stated intent to develop a ballast water management
program and the passage of ten years, not much seems to have
been done on the legal front because the chapter is empty.
(Ballast water is sucked up by ocean going vessels to maintain
stability, but when discharged can introduce foreign species
like toxic algae, Asian kelp and zebra mussels to name a few.
Recreational anglers tend to be particularly concerned about
ballast water because it can upend the natural order of species
by introducing new predators.) (to page 35)
Braid line does not
stretch
while
monofilament line does.
Therefore, when using
braid line have a looser
drag setting while just
the
opposite
for
monofilament line.
Lure
It makes sense to
consider the lure you are
using. Your drag is
Fish On! A properly set drag is
firmest at the end of your
important when brining in your
line which applies to
prized catch
casting, jigging or
trolling.
I opt for a tight drag to get a solid hookset. I can always
adjust my drag during the fight. With a heavy fighting fish like
a bluefish, I'll back off and tighten up my drag during the course
of the battle.
Remember always loosen up your drag after fishing to relieve
tension on the reel washers.
Hope these tips will help to show you what a drag is for.
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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.
TH’S
THIS MON
TION
U
IB
CONTR
Rhode Island Family Shelter
Report by KEVIN MILLER
The Rhode Island Family Shelter started 25 years ago in a
income; this will later be used to
church basement to serve homeless families. Run by volunteers,
support their transition to permanent
it was the first shelter of its kind in the state. At the time it was
housing.
only open two nights per
While the Rhode Island
week, and could only
Family Shelter’s goal is to
accommodate eighteen
provide temporary shelter for
people. As time went on
families and to help them find
additional staff was hired to
housing in a reasonable time
provide full-time services to
they also want to help them
many homeless families that
avoid becoming homeless
had no where to go.
again. With the economy the
Located in Warwick the
way it been the last few years,
the Rhode Island Family
is now a 24-hour, seven day
Shelter has seen an increase
a week shelter for homeless
in the length of time that it
families, and is now the only
takes for families residing
temporary, emergency
there to find suitable
shelter of its kind in Kent
housing. This has created a
County. An average of 35
need for a larger facility down
individuals may receive
the road when funding
shelter at one time, and 300
becomes available.
individuals receive shelter Patti Macreading, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Family
For more information,
each year, half of them Shelter, receives RISAA check from Kevin Miller.
contact Patti Macreading,
children.
Executive Director, at 401A Case Manager on site works directly with each family to
739-8584, or [email protected] or visit their web site at
identify goals and give support that will enable them to establish
www.rifamilyshelter.org
a stable home environment upon leaving the shelter.
If you would like to make a donation it can be sent to:
Other programs provided are credit counseling, budgeting,
consumer skills and educational groups on parenting, self165 Beach Avenue
esteem and family health issues. A requirement for these families
Warwick RI 02889
to reside there is a mandatory savings program of 60% of their
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RISAA's 16th Annual Banquet • February 22, 2014
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Enclosed is my check for $________ (payable to RISAA)
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Feb. 15
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
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
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DEEPWATER (from page 1)
Aileen Kenney, vice president of permitting and
environmental affairs for Deepwater Wind,
led the discussion and summarized fishing
community outreach and proposed
migration.
“Let me highlight where we are with
permitting and approvals.” Kenney said.
“The list of agencies that need to review,
approve or give a nod to the project are
Kenney
endless. This is a pioneering effort, so
fishermen, environmentalists, Deepwater Wind, town, state and
federal agencies are leaving no stone unturned. The project is
or has been reviewed by town and state governments, the Army
Corps of Engineers, NOAA, BOEM, FAA, RICRMC, RIDEM
and a host of others.”
Kenney said mitigation items to date include spending more
than $1 million for the trawl and lobster surveys; the
establishment of a fishing community liaison (Rick Bellavance,
fisherman, charter captain and president of the RI Party & Charter
Boat Association); funding of the executive director position at
the Commercial Fisheries Center of RI; funding of a third-party
fishing liaison to address issues during and after construction;
and possibly the funding of a for-hire (charter and party boat)
industry marketing initiative to help mitigate the impact of the
project on the industry. Additionally, a mitigation committee will
be put in place to determine the process that will be followed in
the future to address concerns and claims that may occur during
and after construction.
The final schedule for the project depends on receipt of
permits, financing, procurement and completion of engineering.
Pending approvals, activities could begin in late 2014 with
contracting, mobilization and verification. If this start window is
missed, it would be pushed to the same time period in 2015.
Actual pile-driving for jacket foundations would be either MayJuly or August-October.
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STRIPED BASS CONSERVATION
(from page 1)
In this year’s Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish
“We’re waiting way too long to take action,” Coop told me
Derby out of 487 striped bass weighed in by a record 3,160
recently, “while back-sliding to where we were in the 80s. The
entrants, the largest fish were 39.94
statistics all show that; it doesn’t take a rocket scientist. We’re
pounds from a boat and 34.64
working on one big pod of fish out there off Chatham and, if we
pounds from shore. The oncekeep hammering it, sooner or later that’s gonna be gone. I don’t
common 50-pound fish are
see why the state can’t get it together
becoming a distant memory.
and do something.”
When you consider that most
Massachusetts Division of Marine
males don’t migrate, it means that
Fisheries director Paul Diodati said it was
more than 99 per cent of wild stripers
impossible to get the petition
harvested commercially coastwide
implemented in time for the 2013 season.
are females, so fewer large, egg-laden spawning fish can only
He added, “Unilateral action in
add up to poorer reproduction.
Massachusetts might not be sensible.
Especially disturbing is when you factor in what’s happening
Whatever conservation we are trying to
Paul Diodati
to the time-honored food of choice for the bass, the Atlantic
take, it might be compromised by the
menhaden. The population of these little baitfish that survives
fisheries elsewhere.”
their first year is now at less than 10 per cent of historic levels,
That seems more than wishy-washy, when you recall that
“a catastrophic decline,” as conservation author H. Bruce
Massachusetts was in the forefront with stronger regulations
Franklin says. Yet more menhaden continue to be caught, by
during the striper population crash of the early 1980s and more
weight, than anything else along the Eastern seaboard. The
recently led the charge toward better ecosystem-based
fleet of a single company, Omega Protein, is pulling out over
management of menhaden.
410 million pounds a year from the
“There is one solution . . . Stop
Chesapeake, to be ground up into
killing the breeders,” longtime
fertilizer, pet food, feed for farm
fisherman and conservationist Lou
Some are blaming an increased population Taborey wrote recently. “Both
animals and farm-raised fish, and
fish oil dietary supplements for of seals that feed on the bass. Some say recreational and commercial
higher-than-normal water temperatures are fishermen target larger fish
humans.
Late last year, the Atlantic States the culprit. Many now say that all those because regulations require that
Marine Fisheries Commission reasons are an excuse for business as usual. practice. A slot limit similar to what
(ASMFC) voted for a 20 per cent
the state of Florida has for most of
reduction in Omega’s menhaden
its game fish would stop the killing
harvest.
The corporation’s
of females.”
response? Send two more vessels, each capable of holding
Taborey points out that a one-fish-a-day, 22-to-26-inch slot
about a million metric tons of menhaden, to Reedville, Virginia.
limit would be ideal. If stripers from 28 to 48 inches were
Meanwhile, striped bass in the Chesapeake continue to show
protected, that would mean at least eight to 10 years of freedom
signs of stress, malnutrition, and disease. Well over 75 per cent
to spawn.
of the bay’s resident stripers are affected by mycobacteriosis,
The commercial interests of course would oppose this.
an infectious disease that ultimately proves fatal.
Currently, on three summer weekdays, some 2,500 commerciallyThe situation for Massachusetts’ Island and Cape
licensed Massachusetts fishermen are authorized to each catch
fishermen, especially along the flats and the beaches, is grim. A
30 stripers a day at 34 inches or longer (and five fish on Sundays).
decade ago shallow water locations in late spring on Cape Cod
During this summer’s season, it only took three weeks to take
Bay customarily saw hundreds of stripers
the Massachusetts allotted quota of 997,869 pounds. Yet more
daily; now it’s 30 to 40 fish, sometimes
than 600,000 people fish recreationally for stripers in
half that. Some have seen more stripers
Massachusetts, whose reported landings have fallen by nearly
offshore, maybe due to lack of bait inshore.
75 per cent since 2006.
Some are blaming an increased population
Do the math, even if you want to just think in economic
of seals that feed on the bass. Some say
terms. At the ASMFC’s striped bass board meeting last week in
higher-than-normal water temperatures are
Georgia, there was consensus that the management plan needs
the culprit. Many now say that all those
to be changed to provide more conservation. Mr. Diodati from
reasons are an excuse for business as
Massachusetts proposed reducing the recreational bag limit to
usual.
one fish (28 inches) a day, while also cutting about 35 per cent
Last March, more than 800 Cooper Gilkes of
of the coastal commercial quota. But his motion failed to sway
Massachusetts fishermen signed a
the other commissioners, and everything got postponed for
Coop’s Tackle
petition calling for a 50 per cent reduction
another year.
of commercial and recreational fishing for striped bass. One
For the sake of the most majestic inshore fish in our waters,
was Cooper Gilkes, a bait and tackle shop owner from
it’s time to raise cain before it’s too late.
Edgartown.
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There will be changes in 2014
The Tournaments Committee held its annual meeting on
November 6th when, in addition to conducting elections and
routine matters, it adopted two motions, one for efficiency and
the second to incorporate the use of current technology.
TEAM RISAA - STRIPER CUP
RISAA participates in the annual Striper Cup Tournament
sponsored by On The Water magazine. We have a Striper Cup
Committee that promotes participation in the tournament,
provides liaison with the tournament officials and maintains
the top angler list on the club website. These tasks are similar
to those of the Tournaments Committee and had been handled
by people who served on both committees. For the sake of
efficiency the Striper Cup Committee was dissolved and the
management of “Team RISAA” for the Striper Cup was taken
over by the Tournaments Committee.
Eric Weybrant, who served as the Secretary of the Striper
Cup Committee was voted in as a member of the Tournaments
Committee.
ELECTIONS
As required by RISAA rules, the Tournaments Committee
held an election of committee officers for 2014, and the results
are as follows: Chairman: Don Smith; Vice Chairman: Gary
McGuire and Secretary, Eric Weybrant. Eric had been
secretary of the Striper Cup Committee so is familiar with the
duties.
2014 SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS
In addition to the Yearlong Tournament, RISAA holds six
Special Tournaments. The tournaments and their dates for 2014
were reviewed and approved.
The Special Tournaments to be held in 2014 are:
• Spring Striped Bass....... June 6 - 15
• Fluke............................. June 20 - 29
• Team Fluke Challenge... July 12 - 13
• Bluefish......................... September 19 - 28
• Fall Striped Bass........... September 26 – October 5
• Black Sea Bass............. October 10 - 19
• Fall Tautog................... October 17 - 26
ELECTRONIC WEIGH-IN SLIP SUBMISSIONS
During a discussion on what could be done to increase
member participation in tournaments Eric Weybrant commented
that while he was an avid fisherman he never fishes in RISAA
tournaments because he doesn’t go to the post office. After seeing
the blank looks around the table Eric explained that he conducts
all his business via e-mail or internet and doesn’t use “snail mail”
at all so he would not make a trip to the post office just to mail
in a tournament slip. He went on to say that if he could submit
tournament slips via e-mail he would participate in our fishing
tournaments.
This prompted much discussion and the committee voted to
accept internet tournament submissions, commencing on January
1, 2014.
This will allow members to submit weight slips by e-mail
sending either a scanned copy or a digital photo of the actual
slip. Members will also be able to mail in the slip as usual.
The 24-hour call in requirement will remain.
There are several new rules to govern the electronic
submissions which I will explain here in detail next month, and
all tournament rules will be posted on the RISAA web site.
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 11/23/13
BLUEFISH
BLACK SEA BASS
BONITO
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1. Charles Fisher: 5.44
2. Thom Pelletier: 5.30
3. Eric Duda: 4.90
SHORE DIVISION
1. Lary Norin: 1.30
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 8 lbs)
1. Dick Mandeville: 17.46
2. Greg Vespe: 14.58
3. Richard Laurie: 13.25
SHORE DIVISION
1. Brian Ernest: 15.35
2. Gilbert Bell: 14.10
3. Ted Davidson: 13.10
BOAT DIVISION
1. Susan Lema: 5.30
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 3.70
2. Morgan Lawing: 2.40
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Maxwell Gray: 13.80
3. Carter Wolf: 9.52
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Sophia Garzoli: .15
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Drew Jalbert: 7.20
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FALSE ALBACORE
COD
FLUKE
BOAT DIVISION
1. Bruce Weinstein: 27.34
2. William Hubert: 9.82
3. Lary Norin: 9.05
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. Peter Lewis: 10.95
2. Robert Murray: 10.71
3. Richard Pineault: 9.30
SHORE DIVISION
1. Priscilla Bogdan: 4.40
2. Edward Bogdan: 3.48
3. David Garzoli: 3.00
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. Morgan Lawing: 3.20
3. Madison Lawing: 2.20
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SCUP
HADDOCK
MAHI MAHI
POLLOCK
BOAT DIVISION
1. Lary Norin: 5.75
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. Jonathan Lewie: 13.40
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. Lary Norin: 2.85
2. David Garzoli: 2.50
3. William Hubert: 2.30
SHORE DIVISION
1. Greg Vespe: 2.52
2. John Johnson: 1.80
3. Lary Norin: 1.74
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. Ed Jackson Jr: 2.34
3. Sophia Garzoli: 1.40
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
STRIPED BASS
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. Edward Mardo: 12.20
2. Robert Sangster: 10.30
3. Robert Fournier: 10.04
SHORE DIVISION
1. Thomas McGuire: 8.18
2. John Johnson: 6.00
3. Norm Morrissette: 5.81
BOAT DIVISION ONLY
ADULT (federal min.)
1. Lalry Norin: 40.00 Bluefin
2. Jon Lewie: 30.20 Albacore
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Mitch Tavares: 36.70
3. Shawn Rogers: 23.35
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
JUNIOR (federal min.)
1. Joey Scrofani: 29.20 Bluefin
3. none yet
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The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species.
Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record
holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year.
SHORE DIVISION
BOAT DIVISION
SPECIES
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
Cod
False Albacore
Fluke
Haddock
Mahi Mahi
Pollock
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Tuna -Albacore
Tuna -Bluefin
Tuna -Yellowfin
Winter Flounder
WEIGHT
ANGLER
Raymond Morrocco
7.20
17.46 Richard Mandeville
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
2013
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
15.35
9.99
12.22
5.44
2.60
1.75
16.54
51.66
11.20
4.40
Joseph Pearson
Brian Ernest
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jonathan Pickering
Charles Underhill
Jonathan Pickering
Robert Moeller
Richard Reich
Richard Gallipeau
Dick Geldard
2009
2013
2007
2007
2003
2012
2008
2007
2013
2009
2009
• indicates RISAA member
Maximum
Location
•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, December 30 at 7:00 PM
Vertical Jigging For Stripers & Blues
with
Capt. Mel True
It's no secret that the most productive method used to catch those big fish is live
bait, but what to do if you can’t get bait on the day you plan to fish or you run out of
bait while on the water? Capt. Mel True has put more bass in the boat in the past two
seasons using various vertical jigging techniques.
"Using this method resulted in me landing many 30-pound fish," said Mel, "with my
largest being a 44-pound bass just last season."
Capt. Mel True has been fishing the
coastal waters off New England for over 25
years. He owns and operates Fishnet Charters,
a full-time mobile charter fishing business that
brings anglers to legendary fishing locations
along the MA and RI coastlines. He is a writer
who's articles have appeared in many of the
top sportfishing magazines of New England.
In this seminar, Captain Mel will tell us
Two of Capt. Mel's customers have
everything we need to know to get into jigging.
fish on at the same time while
His tips and techniques will work wether you
vertical jigging.
fish at the Cape, Block Island, Narragansett or
Watch Hill. He'll discuss rods & reels, use of electronics and will recommend several
jigs which he has found which produce the best results.
Capt. Mel True was featured on the cover of
The Fisherman magazine last March. That
issued contained an article by him "Going
Vertical At The Block?
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
Directions on page 23
• Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
• Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry, vegetable: $6.95
• Cacoila sandwich (Portuguese pulled pork): $5.95
Non-Members Welcome
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
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UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, January 27 at 7:00 PM
TWO TOPICS!
Trolling For
Striped Bass
Ocean Frontiers II:
A New England Story
For Sustaining The Sea
Off the shores of New England, in a region steeped in old
maritime tradition, comes a modern wave of big ships, energy
industries, and a changing
climate, now testing the limits of
an already crowded sea. But in a
pioneering trial of far-sighted
planning - pushed by blueprints
for offshore wind energy - many
have come forward to keep their
ocean and livelihoods alive.
Rhode Island has led the way
bringing together citizens,
scientists, academia and
government, working together to map out future uses of the ocean
off our shores. (RISAA was a represented stakeholder in the
public process).
This is a video that tells
the story of the Rhode Island
Ocean Special Area
Management Plan (SAMP),
which serves as a federally
recognized
coastal
management and regulatory
tool. Learn about the
creation of this management plan and how it is helping to map
the future of Rhode Island's waters.
with
Capt. Rick Bellavance
Priority Fishing Charters
Captain Rick is a lifelong Rhode
Isand resident and owner/operator of
Priority Fishing Charters in Point Judith
RI.
A RISAA Member, Capt. Rick
serves on the Rhode Island Marine
Fisheries Council and is the current
President of the Rhode Island Party
and Charter Boat Association.
In his seminar, Capt. Rick will
describe his trolling tactics for striped
b a s s
throughout Rhode Island's
fishing season, with a focus on
Block Island.
Specific tackle, areas, and
conditions will be explored during
this interactive presentation
aimed at offering something for
all levels of fishing experience.
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: $3.59
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
Galilee Bait & Tackle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
shops:
River & Riptide Anglers
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
December Meeting Winners
Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
GARY PERSCHAU
Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
who selected his $200 certificate to Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
SOPHIA DELUCA
who won a package of Storm lures
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
REQUIRED READING
CAPTAIN'S LICENSE
If you fish anywhere, anyhow or
anytime...you MUST have this catalog.
Call or write for your FREE copy NOW!
Or e-mail us:
[email protected]
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1-800-321-2977
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Member
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TACKLE SUPPLIERS TO THE WORLD
The
FRANCES FLEET
“Catch a Good Time!”
COD FISHING
Sailing Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat &
Sun at 6:00 a.m.
Visit our shop for live and
frozen bait, ice, rods & reels,
tackle and more. Locted
across from the boats.
BLACKFISHING
Dailing at 6:00 a.m.
RISAA MEMBERS GET $5.00 OFF!
NOW MAKE RESERVATIONS ONLINE!
www.francesfleet.com
(401) 783-4988
Located in the Port of Galilee, RI
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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R.I.S.A.A. / Decemberp, 2013
GREAT
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS!
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JAMES LEVY
fished in Point Judith Pond with Capt. Jerry Sparks of Northeast
Boat and Kayak Charters on May 27. “The two of us caught some
skinny water bass on surface plugs,” Jim said. “Capt. Jerry had
us stop on the way back to the launch ramp with time for 3 more
casts,” and they quickly had a pair of 10-12 pound fish explode on
their plugs in about 2 feet of water!
ED MARDO
displays the 12.2 pound tautog that he landed on
October 19. Ed was fishing on his boat off Brenton
Reef using green crabs for bait. This fat blackfish
is currently in first place in the Yearlong
Tournement.
REMINGTON
BLUE
with a fine weakfish he landed
while on a scup fishing trip with
Capt. Tom Theroux off Hope
Island on Sept. 20. Remington
landed several weakfish, but this
one went home for dinner.
Remington also landed lots of
scup and black sea bass. He and
Tom were using 2 inch strips of
squid for bait.
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EDWARD
OUELLETTE
displays the 13 pound bluefish
that he landed while fishing at
the southwest ledge off Block
Island in August. He was
trolling an umbrella rig in 5060 feet of water.
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CAPT. BRUCE SPORTFISHING • Capt. Bruce Millar
story by JEFFREY RICHARD
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fishing trip
That started from this Connecticut port, aboard this tiny ship.
The mate was a mighty sailing man, the skipper brave and sure.
Four passengers set sail that day, for a six-hour tour, a six-hour
tour.
It was a pleasant 70 degrees when we hit the water. The sun
was peaking through the occasional cloud, and the sea was
relatively calm. The conversation was all about fish, past
conquests and future expectations. The kind of talk someone like
me, aching to learn as much as
possible, craves. All in all, it was
OK, so this is a lame attempt
the perfect setting for an epic
to tie one of my favorite TV
fishing haul.
classics, Gilligan’s Island, into my
Capt. Bruce set sail for the
recent charter trip. What isn’t lame,
south side of Fisher’s Island and
by any means, is Captains Bruce’s
arrived around 5:00 PM. Keith,
Sportfishing Charters. We had an
the mate, had lines in shortly
absolutely fabulous evening of
after. We were trolling two tubefishing, courtesy of RISAA’s
n-worm rigs, using Captain
charter raffle and our host, Captain
Bruce’s own artificial worm (the
Bruce Millar.
Ottertail).
It was a beautiful afternoon
DaveG and Bob were first up
when members Dave Windoloski,
on the rods, and while they
Bob Langolis, Dave Giuliano and
experienced several hits, there
I (Jeff Richard) met at Pine Island
were no fish caught. After a half
Marina in Groton, CT for our
hour, DaveW and I were up. Ten
excursion. Captain Bruce and his
to fifteen minutes into our watch
RISAA Members on the Otter were (l-r) David Giuliano,
mate met us in the parking lock and
we had the first action of the trip.
Robert Langlois, David Windoloski and Jeff Richard
pointed us to his boat, the Otter
I felt several hard bumps on the
(disappointingly not the SS
tube, and then DaveW’s line
Minnow) and were soon off for the fish of our lifetime, or we
went tight. After a 5 minute fight, DaveW landed a very nice 44
hoped.
inch “stripah,” probably 35 lbs.
Well, I
(to page 39)
hoped, but it
soon became
clear that I
was
the
newbie of the
group, as my
personal best
“stripah” to
date was a
mere
30
inches. So I
had
high
David Windoloski
aspirations
for the night, and lots of encouragement from the group of sharpies
I was fortunate enough to be with.
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Common Periwinkle
Nicknames: Winkle
Scientific Name: Littorina littorea
Field Markings: Shell is dark in color, usually brown, black
or gray.
Size: One inch long and three-quarters of an inch wide.
Habitat: Intertidal zones, rocky shores, tide pools, pilings,
rock jetties.
Seasonal Appearance: Year-round
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND
BEHAVIORS
zone.
Periwinkles close themselves into their shells and excrete a
sticky mucus that hardens, firmly attaching the animal to a rock
or blade of seagrass. Periwinkles adapt to a variety of
environmental conditions, including extreme heat and wind when
the tide is low and severe wave action and submergence when
the tide is high.
The periwinkle, which is related to limpets, whelks and other
marine snails, is the most common snail in the Bay. Periwinkles
are protected by a single spiral shell that grows with their bodies.
Without the shell, they resemble land slugs. Their body includes
a fleshy foot, a short tail and two antennae on the head. The
cream-colored foot on the periwinkle is divided into a right and
left half, which the snail moves alternately as they muscle ripples
forward. Periwinkles use their foot to hold securely onto rocks
or sea grasses when waves pass over them. Their stalked
tentacles are sensory organs that are used to see and taste.
Common periwinkles are closely related to the marsh periwinkle
(Littorina irrorata), more common in salt marshes.
These creatures are herbivores, using their file-like tongue
to feed on diatoms and algae attached to intertidal rocks. The
periwinkle breaks down its food by mixing it with mucus on the
radula before bringing the food into its mouth, and it can live for
many days without food or water by retaining moisture in their
gills. Periwinkles are eaten by sea stars, whelks and some fish.
The shells of dead periwinkles are often inhabited by hermit
crabs.
During spawning, females release fertilized eggs at night and
only during high tide to ensure the egg capsules are dispersed
and not exposed to air. After about six days, the eggs hatch into
a larval stage that floats in the water column for several weeks
before transforming into tiny periwinkles that settle in the subtidal
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RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE
Although easy to spot along the coast, periwinkles are not
native to North America or Narragansett Bay. Periwinkles were
introduced to Nova Scotia from western Europe in the 1800s.
Before their introduction, it is believed that the Bay’s rocky
shores were covered with lush green algae, unlike the gray bare
rocks we see today. Although periwinkles are small in size, the
constant scraping action of the radula of so many individuals
can eventually lead to rock erosion.
Considered a delicacy in Europe, periwinkles are edible after
a light boiling in seawater. Regularly harvested in the Bay, their
local popularity as a food source has grown in recent years.
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.
FLIPPIN’ OUT CHARTERS • Capt. B. J. Silvia
story by DAVE GARZOLI
Members David Cunningham,
fought battle Ed decked one about 7
Peter Newbauer, Ed Mardo and
pounds. Things were starting to
myself (Dave Garzoli) were the
look better. If you have not tog
fortunate winners of a tog fishing
fished with Ed before, he is a togging
trip with Captain B.J. Silvia on
machine.
October 22nd. Unfortunately, due to
After a few hours of a steady pick
questionable marine forecasts, this
of decent sized fish (14"-20"), Capt’n
trip would have to wait a few more
B.J. decided it was time to make a
days until the 25th. After working
move, which paid off as we all
out the details we agreed to meet at
started to land larger fish with a
6:00 AM at B.J.’s slip in Carnegie
steady pick of keeper to sub-legal
Abby, Portsmouth.
sized fish to fill in the gaps. After a
We all slowly staggered in and
full day on the water, we reached our
prepared to set sail. The milder (l-r) Peter Newbauer, Ed Mardo, David Cunningham, and fish limit, and called it a day.
forecast they had projected for the
We had fished in about 50-60’ of
Dave Garzoli.
day did not appear to have settled
water using green crabs cut in half
in quite yet. While motoring out of the bay in somewhat rougher
with the claws still attached. The bite remained relatively soft all
seas I made the mistake of leaning over to open my cooler, stored
day with the occasional thumper. As the day progressed the
securely against the exterior cabin wall, just as we struck a wave.
weather vastly improved with a warm sun and the seas lying down.
I lost my footing on the frost-covered the deck, sending me faceIt was an excellent day on the water.
first toward the cabin wall. At the last millisecond I managed raise
We would like to thank fellow RISAA member Capt. B.J. for
my arm to absorb the inevitable pain that was heading my way,
donating this trip, as well as the work put in by the RISAA. Charter
and after a quick bounce off the wall, I got a close-up of the inside
Trips Committee to make these trips available to members. If you
of the cooler. Thankfully, the only real damage done was to my
get a chance, get out and fish with Captain B.J. He is a professional
pride and a box of jelly stick donuts that helped cushion my fall
and highly experienced charter captain that will put you on the
(Thanks Peter). It was a painful reminder that regardless of
fish. His boat is equipped with a large fishing deck that provides
experience, it only takes one brief mistake for accidents to happen,
plenty of room for anglers to spread out and fish comfortably.
especially in the fall and winter months.
As part of the deal Captain B.J. forced us all to wear blindfolds
until he anchored up over one of his “top secret” locations off
Newport that was known only by another dozen or so boats.
Immediately after setting anchor, our blind folds were removed
and we all dropped our tog rigs to the bottom. Ed and I had our
own custom tog rigs and Peter and Dave were both using Captn’
B.J.’s custom rigs. After several minutes it was clear that B.J’s rigs
were really producing with Ed’s at a tie or close second. By the
end of the day I believe we all made the switch to B.J.’s rigs.
It didn’t take long for the crew to start pulling fish over the
side, most in the 14-18 inch range. Right from the start we released
all smaller, keeper tog in hopes of putting some larger fish on ice.
After a few decent-sized togs made their way to the cooler, courtesy
of Dr. Dave and Peter, it was Ed’s turn. Ed hooked into a nice fish
and it was immediately clear this going to be a bruiser. After a hard
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Bait, Birds and Biomedical: A Glimplse Into The World Of
HORSESHOE CRABS
INTRODUCTION
Horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) are utilized by a
diverse range of interests, which makes management of the
resource complicated but interesting. American eel and whelk
fisheries use horseshoe crabs as their primary bait, but the
crabs are also an important resource for migrating shorebirds
and for the pharmaceutical industry. Red knots, a candidate
species under the Endangered Species Act, feed on horseshoe
crab eggs in the Delaware Bay on their
long migration from South Aamerica
to the Arctic.
Horseshoe crab blood is used by
the biomedical industry to produce
Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL),
an important tool for detecting
contaminants in medical devices and
drugs.
The Commission’s Adaptive
Resource Management (ARM)
Framework takes into account these
various uses of horseshoe crabs to
set a sustainable harvest level. However, the future of this multitasking model is uncertain due to budget constraints that have
curtailed the primary abundance survey used by the ARM,
namely the Virginia Tech Horseshoe Crab Trawl Survey.
LIFE HISTORY
Horseshoe crabs are a marine
arthropod found along the Atlantic
coast from north ern Maine to the
Yucatan Peninsula and the Gulf of
Mexico. Adults either remain in
estuaries or migrate to the
continental shelf during the winter
months. Migrations resume in the
spring when the horseshoe crabs
move to beach areas to spawn.
Juveniles hatch from the beach
environment and spend the first two
years in nearshore areas.
Spawning usually coincides
with the high tide during the full and
new moon. Breeding activity is
consistently higher during a full
moon and is also greater during the
night. Adults prefer sandy beach
areas within bays and coves that are
protected from surf. Eggs are laid in
clusters or nest sites along the
beach with females laying
approximately 90,000 eggs per year
in different egg clusters (although
adulthood).
The eggs play an important ecological role in the food web
for migrating shore birds. The Delaware Bay Estuary is the
largest staging area for shorebirds in the Atlantic Flyway. An
estimated 425,000 to one million migratory shorebirds converge
on the Delaware Bay to feed and rebuild energy reserves prior
to completing their northward migration. It is estimated that red
knots double their mass (by consuming horseshoe crab eggs)
before they have sufficient fuel to complete the journey north.
COMMERCIAL FISHERIES AND
BIOMEDICAL HARVEST
In addition to their role as a food
source for birds, horseshoe crabs
provide bait for commercial
American eel and whelk (also known
as conch) fisheries along the coast.
The unique blood is also used by
the biomedical industry to produce
LAL.
In the early days of the horseshoe
crab fishery (1850s-1920s), the
species was primarily used for fertilizer and livestock, with annual
landings of between 1.5 and 2 million crabs. Harvest was low
for about twenty years, until the 1970s, when harvest ranged
from 20,000 pounds to greater than two million pounds until the
1990s. Since the discovery of the
success of horseshoe crabs as bait
Species Snapshot
in the eel and whelk fisheries,
commercial harvest has been used
Horseshoe Crab • Limulus polyphemus
primarily for that purpose. Increased
need for bait in the whelk fishery
Management Unit: New Hampshire to Florida
likely caused an increase in
horseshoe crab harvest in the 1990s,
Interesting Facts:
with a peak of nearly six million
• Horseshoe crabs were once called “horsefoot
pounds in 1997. Since that time,
crabs” because of their resemblance to a horse’s
effective management has reduced
hoof.
the harvest of horseshoe crabs.
• Their scientific name “polyphemus” alludes to
Preliminary coastwide commercial
a one-eyed giant in Greek mythology, due to the
landings for bait in 2012 were
fact that people thought they only had one eye
approximately 729,000 horseshoe
(they actually have ten).
crabs. Trawls, hand harvests, and
• Horseshoe crabs have existed for nearly 400
dredges make up the bulk of
million years, predating flying insects, dinosaurs,
commercial horseshoe crab bait
and man.
landings.
• Horseshoe crabs are more closely related to
Horseshoe crabs are effective as
spiders than crabs.
bait
in the whelk and eel fisheries
• There are 4 living species of horseshoe crabs
because
of a chemical cue that is
and only 1 of those inhabits the western Atlantic
released
by their flesh. Recent
Ocean. The other 3 are found in the Pacific Ocean.
research conducted at the University
of Delaware found that less
Stock Status: Unknown
horseshoe crab tissue is needed than
only about ten will reach
previously thought to successfully attract the target species.
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HORSESHOE CRABS (from page 30)
Landings (millions of crabs)
The research tested artificial bait, which is an alginate-based
Horseshoe crabs are currently undergoing a stock
mixture with horseshoe crab tissue and Asian shore crab meat
assessment update. The report was expected to be available in
(an abundant invasive species, not to be confused with Asian
October 2013.
horseshoe crab). The artificial bait, which uses a 50:50 mixture
of horseshoe crabs to Asian shore crabs, was found to be as
ATLANTIC COAST MANAGEMENT
successful as the 100% horseshoe crab mixture. In addition,
Horseshoe crabs are managed under the Interstate Fishery
the research also determined that male horseshoe crabs can be
Management Plan for Horseshoe Crab (December 1998). The
used in the artificial bait, which eliminates the need for eel and
Commission established state-by-state quotas in all Atlantic
whelk fishermen to target female horseshoe crabs. The research
states for crabs harvested for bait under Addendum I (2000).
is encouraging for the conservation of horseshoe crabs because
In 2006, in response to decreasing migratory shorebird
using the artificial bait may lead to reduced harvest pressure.
populations, Addendum IV was approved. This enabled the
Horseshoe crabs are also collected by the biomedical
Commission to reduce quotas in New Jersey and Delaware and
industry to support the production of LAL, a clotting agent
added additional protection in Maryland and Virginia to increase
that aids in the detection of human pathogens in patients, drugs,
horseshoe crab and egg abundance in and around Delaware
and intravenous devices. No
Bay. These measures were in
Coastwide Horseshoe Crab Bait Landings & Biomedical Harvest
other procedure has the same
place from 2006 – 2012.
Source: ASMFC State Reports, 2012
accuracy as the LAL test. Blood
In 2012, using its ARM
from the horseshoe crab is
Framework, the Commission’s
obtained by collecting adults,
Horseshoe Crab Management
extracting a portion of their
Board approved a harvest limit
blood, and releasing them alive.
of 500,000 Delaware Bay male
Following bleeding, most crabs
horseshoe crabs and zero female
are returned to the waters where
horseshoe crabs for the 2013
they were captured. However,
season. The ARM Framework,
since 2004, states have the
established through Addendum
ability to enter bled crabs into
VII, incorporates both shorebird
the bait market and count those crabs against the bait quota. In
and horseshoe crab abundance levels to set optimized harvest
recent years, the total estimate of horseshoe crabs caught for
levels for horseshoe crabs of Delaware Bay origin. It was
medical usage is around 500,000 per year on the Atlantic coast.
developed in recognition of the relationship between horseshoe
Estimated mortality on biomedical crabs not counted against
crab eggs and shorebirds in the Delaware Bay Region. The
state bait quotas has increased from about 45,000 crabs in 2004
optimized harvest level is reevaluated annually, allowing for
to approximately 80,000 crabs in 2012.
management to adapt to the changes in the population levels of
horseshoe crabs and shorebirds as a result of the regulations.
STOCK STATUS
This model depends on the data obtained from the Virginia
The status of the stock is unknown largely due to the lack
Tech Trawl Survey. In 2012, the survey was unable to sample
of long-term data sets for commercial landings and stock
the entire Delaware Bay area. In 2013, there is not enough
abundance. However, the 2009 peer-reviewed benchmark stock
funding for the trawl survey to occur. In the absence of this
assessment indicates that the Delaware Bay horseshoe crab
data, the ARM Working Group is exploring other options that
population is experiencing positive population growth.
would provide similar abundance estimates. These options
Increasing trends were most evident for juveniles, followed
include the fall Northeast Area Monitoring and Assessment
by adult males. A significant increase in adult females was
Program survey and/or using mark-resight data from the
observed in the Virginia Tech Benthic Trawl Survey. These
spawning survey.
patterns are indicative of population recovery, given that
The uncertainty in the stock status of horseshoe crabs has
horseshoe crab females take longer to mature than males.
moved some states to adopt more conservative management
Positive trends in horseshoe crab numbers are also being seen
than is outlined in Addendum VII. For example, there has been
in the Southeast region.
a moratorium on horseshoe crab harvest in New Jersey since
In contrast, the stock assessment showed decling
2008. This moratorium has had impacts to surrounding states,
abundance in New York and New England. Declines in the New
increasing the occurrence of poaching and driving up the market
England population were also apparent in the 2009 assessment.
price of crabs.
The Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Technical Committee
In addition, the harvest controls on the Atlantic states have
believes decreased harvest quotas in Delaware Bay encouraged
made it difficult for some whelk and eel fishermen to obtain
increased harvest in nearby regions. The Technical Committee
enough bait for their use. Some fishermen have turned to using
recommends continued precautionary management to address
imported Asian horseshoe crabs as bait. The Commission has
effects of redirected harvest from Delaware Bay to outlying
released a resolution expressing concern over this practice for a
populations. Since the 2008 fishing season, New York and
variety of human health and ecological reasons.
Massachusetts continue to adjust their regulations to address
For more information, please contact Marin Hawk, FMP
recent increased harvest in their respective waters.
Coordinator, at [email protected] or 703.842.0740
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STRIPERMAN (from page 10)
In years to come my knowledge of this small stretch of the
river grew, and it became one of the bailout spots utilized on
windy nights. High wind meant little chance of running into
other fishermen; in fact, the bite at times was better inside than it
was outside, but if fished on calm nights, keeping this small spot
a secret became a challenge. Boats were constantly launching
heading out of the river.
Boat fishermen in this area are fortunate to have big and
small rivers as well as bays to shelter them from the wind; we
could also find a lee behind the points, and small islands located
at the east end of Long Island Sound.
On a full moon in early September, when the NOAA forecast
called for north winds 25 to 30 knots, it was much too windy to
fish anywhere that would take you away from the lee afforded
by the Connecticut east-west shore. By this time of the season
I’m usually fished out, but not that night; I was craving to wet a
line and feel that first powerful run of a forty-pound striped
brute. After much contemplation I decided to try getting the
small spot I knew south of the Stonington, Connecticut
breakwater. Under such bad weather conditions it was, to my
knowledge, the only spot I had any hope of reaching and haveing
success.
Since it was a weekend night and she was not working, my
wife, Betty, asked if she could tag along. I explained the
circumstances, but she insisted. I decided to launched at the
Barn Island ramp. The shallow Little Narragansett Bay was flat
but the wind was howling, making the line on the rods scream so
loud I had to lay them down. The trip was made via an inside
route north of the Stonington breakwater. When we arrived, the
sea was surprisingly flat. The tide had just turned ebb, and even
at the beginning we were drifting faster than a tail hooked
albacore. The normal drift at that spot on ebb current is usually
from northwest to southeast, but presently it was actually blowing
us north to south, making things more difficult;, each drift was
changing due to the increase in the current speed. It took me
awhile to zero in on the fish. Luckily, this reef is shallow, so the
heaviest sinker we needed at the strength was twelve ounces.
Fishing was tough. This kind of bad condition definitely cleaves
the experienced from the uninitiated. We ended up with 7 fish
ranging from 31 to 49 pounds, and it was a great trip by anyone’s
standards; if the wind hadn’t been blowing, we probably
would’ve been somewhere like North Rip Block Island, and
maybe not doing as well.
Another bad weather story happened after the famous
Connecticut floods in June 1982. I kept live herring in a cage in
the stream by our house, and after the deluge I realized I still had
a few left, so I decided to give the Connecticut River a go. The
launch area was chock-full of debris. It took an hour to clean a
slot wide enough to back the trailer down, and the river was
horrible, with the water sort of a yellowish-brown, like the color
of Dijon mustard. There was also a maze of sticks, logs, whole
trees, the occasional outbuilding, docks and even a chicken
coop or two! The trip up river to marker number 25 was a joy,
dodging all that debris.
After three drifts I was convinced no bass would be found in
that turbid water. I hated the thought of wasting precious live
herring, so I went looking for cleaner pastures, and it dawned on
me that Hamburg Cove might be cleaner. The transition from
river water to the cove was like black and white; the cove water
was so high I could have driven my SeaCraft into the flooded
living rooms or garages of the houses.
I picked up a couple of fish weighing in the teens trolling the
herring in the narrows. The fishing turned out to be just so-so
but at least I didn’t waste my precious herring, and I still felt like
the luckiest bass fisherman in the state, probably because I was
the only nut who was out fishing. The river water was so dirty
that when I dumped my bait tank I found four inches of fine
sand at the bottom. That was the first and only time I had
anything geological left in my baitwell.
FOG
As you can imagine, with so much time spent on the water
I’ve run into fog more than my share of times. Chapman’s piloting
book says the foggiest months in New England are June through
August, with July having some fog 50% of the time. In my
estimation, those months are the best bass-fishing months. As
a young man I took unnecessary chances, and as a pro I took
calculated risks in the fog.
Almost everyone who has fished long term in salt water has
a fog story or two. One of my friends, Miles Stray, was crossing
the sound in zero visibility when he hit the Hawser Line of a tug
towing a barge. He happened to hit the line when it was slack,
sliding his seventeen-foot Whaler right over it and kicking the
outboard motor up. Luckily, the outboard fell back in the water
without stalling, and Miles just kept going. This story could
have been written as a memoriam if his outboard had stalled; the
barge, without any doubt, would have run him over. He was
very lucky.
In heavy fog, another acquaintance ran his thirty-foot
Blackfin high and dry onto the beach at Gardiners Island, New
York. I’m told the boat was so far up the beach you could walk
around it without getting your feet wet. This was yet another
case of a lot of luck, as his crew along with the passengers all
walked away fine, albeit pretty banged up. You may ask, “Where
is the luck the luck in that?” The Gardiners Island shoreline is
90% rocks, and they hit the 10% sand!
In my Plum Island days, Del Hodgkins and I never made the
trip across the sound in his eighteen-foot Sport-Craft in thick
fog. However, we did get fogged in once in a while after we had
arrived. If the following day was part of the weekend, we would
find a spot to anchor, then fish and snooze all night or until
visibility cleared. If it happened to be a work day, it became
necessary to cross the busy eight-mile water highway, playing
dodg’em with the myriad of tankers, cargo ships and tugs towing
barges, not to mention the hourly ferries, any of which could
have run us over without ever having been aware they had hit
anything.
We made the trip back without the benefit of radar or VHF
radio a few times in pea-soup visibility, utilizing a system we had
worked out. I would take the helm, running a compass course,
and Dell would blow the Freon horn every couple of minutes. If
there was a third person, he or she would sit in the bow seat and
be an extra lookout. The trip was timed.
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I would lean five degrees into the current and wind, stopping
at intervals to listen for other traffic. The trips were made with
only a flasher, compass, and CB radio, and though this procedure
was as safe as we could make it, it never failed to scare us. We
always made it home, but not without adversity. The chosen
launching ramp was located at Four Mile River in Old Lyme,
which was small, but was the shortest and straightest run to
Plum Island. It was situated in a dark, deep hole, surrounded by
islands, points, and a granite breakwater. Once in the bay, the
tiny 24-foot river opening was only marked by a railroad bridge
with a piece of green reflector tape, so you needed to know what
you were doing even in clear weather. On foggy nights we used
the depth finder, then listened for the sound of breaking waves
to estimate the distance from shore; with our knowledge of most
of the local Connecticut shoreline, once we were close enough
to recognize our location, we’d then head east or west to the
launch.
One night the shoreline revealed nothing recognizable. We
were groping around until a street light became visible but we
still had no idea where we were, so we just anchored up and
attempted to get some sleep. The fog lifted with sunrise, and we
deliberated our location, eventually figuring out we were at Giants
Neck in Niantic, a mile too far east. It’s still a mystery as to how
we ever got through all the rocks surrounding the area.
This fog story you will not believe! Bass fishing was slow
when I heard about a bite going on at Eastern Point at the mouth
of the Thames River, which runs between New London and
Groton, Connecticut. Not being familiar with this spot, I elected
for an exploratory mission. I left home this August night at 10:00
PM and launched on the Groton side of the river. So far it was
uneventful, and the weather was clear. While motoring down
river I noticed a large fogbank at the mouth; once I reached the
fog the visibility was zero, so I maneuvered in and out of it while
trying to figure out what my next move might be. I ran fifty yards
up tide, then drifted along the edge of the bank, when I heard the
unmistakable sound of a 75-horse Singer-sewing-machine-like
Mercury outboard along with the flop, flop, flop sound of what
I figured was a 17-foot Whaler landing on a gently rolling sea.
The sound was so familiar to me that first thing I thought was,
“How the hell did Frank Bentrewicz ever find me?” We had not
shared fishing information in some years, but it was welcome
sound, as it confirmed that the information has been right and it
wouldn’t be long before a bass would be bending my rod.
Out of the fog came a Whaler alright, powered by a Mercury,
but it wasn’t Frank; a young couple motored over to me, and the
fledgling captain inquired as to what the town was with all the
lights. I pointed, telling him it was Groton, and then he asked me,
“What State?” I laughed, telling him he was in Connecticut.
The girl was livid when she heard this, accusing him of planning
it so he could get into her pants. I figured they must have come
from Fishers Island, New York, or maybe Orient Point, New York.
When I asked the young man where they had come from, he
explained they had left Moriche’s Inlet on the south side of
Long Island that morning, entered Shinnecock Canal in Long
Island, and at some point they went into Peconic Bay where
they were lost in the fog, after which they ended up in the Thames
River in Connecticut! He wanted to know where he could gas
up before heading home, but upon querying him, I found out he
had no radio, charts, or navigation electronics - just a compass.
My answer was that even if he had a tank full of gas, it would be
foolhardy to try to go home in this fog.
On the Groton side of the Thames could be seen a huge
motel sign. I couldn’t tell if the motel was directly on the water
of it even sold gas, but recommended they go up, get a room,
get some sleep, and then get gas in the morning as well as a
chart to plot a course to leave when the fog lifted. Again the girl
went ballistic; when I mentioned motel she started swearing,
beating on him, and accusing him of planning this charade to
take advantage of her. She insisted the “asshole” take her home
immediately. I calmed her down then explaining that I figured
they were at least 70 miles from home by water and two hundred
by land; hearing that, she just began another tirade. I left them
arguing in the middle of the river, heading into the fog to hunt
for stripers. It’s not likely they’ll ever read this, but if one of
them does, I’d love to know the end of the story - that place was
socked in fog for two straight days after that.
Fishing in the light fog is relatively safe, but I do not
recommend it in pea-soup visibility. However, you can leave an
inlet and hug the coastline; go slowly, being cautious and fish
the in-shore rocks, reefs and points. As a pin-hooker I had, at
times, taken calculated risks. One was 3-waying the local reefs
in dense fog at night using a compass, LORAN, and sonar; I
figured no one else would be wacky enough to fish at night in
thick fog. Needless to say, I was right. In all my years fishing I
only heard another boat once in those conditions, and it ended
up being some great fishing.
While fishing at Black Point, Niantic in thick fog one night I
heard a big boat coming from the south. My adrenalin was
pumping pretty well when I saw the flashing blue light of the
Coast Guard cutter appear out of the dense fog; the cutter was
shining a giant spot light on me, leaving me blinded by it. The
captain yelled to me, asking if I was the one who gave the mayday
off Westbrook. I said, “No, I’m just fine except for the light
blinding me. Westbrook is 10 miles to the west!” The captain
expressed some doubt about my sanity for fishing in these
conditions, and took off. I figured that big-ass light scared
every bass within a half mile, so I decided to move to the next
reef west.
The trip only took a few minutes and the decision to move
proved to be a good one. I had a hog on when I heard another
big boat south of me that sounded like it was coming my way.
My adrenalin was quickly being used up! I was sliding the fish
over the gunnel when the familiar blue flasher and giant spotlight
appeared again. The captain asked again about the mayday
was me, and I explained to him that I was the same boat he had
just blinded at Black Point. The captain got madder than hell,
telling me not to move anymore because he kept picking me up
on radar. My answer was that I would go anywhere I want and
he should look at a chart to figure out where Westbrook was. I
was pissed he had ruined the fishing at my second spot;
confidence was ruined, so I went home. To attempt fishing in
that kind of fog during the daytime would be foolhardy due to
the number of boats that may be on the water.
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f you instill in your child a love of the outdoors
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT (from page 3)
Otherwise, this year’s assessment will probably be below
the threshold and more dramatic cuts will be mandated. See
Dave Monti’s more detailed report of the Stock Assessment in
next month’s RISAA Newsletter.
Fluke Allocation
Dave Monti and Rick Bellavance discussed the proposed
regional allocation of fluke. We are currently on state by state
management with conservation equivalency, which is not working
for some states. For example, this year Rhode Island did not
use it’s total allocation, while CT and NJ overfished their
allocation and NY was on target.
The proposal would create two regions. One group would
include all states states between Rhode Island and Delaware.
The second would be Massachusetts (alone), which has a
georgraphical fluke fishing area primarily south of Cape Cod
and Islands, and catches smaller fish than other states.
Had this region plan been in effect now, Rhode Island and
other states would probably have to take a reduction to make up
for CT and NJ’s overfishing.
Since the meeting ran out of time, the ASMFC commissioners
would work on it via email and a decision should be made at
their spring meeting. Stay tuned, we may have to speak out on
this issue.
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SALTY LAWYER (from page 11)
I’m hoping that a ballast water law exists in some other form
in this State. I’ll poke around further and let you know in a
future column what I find.
Don’t get me wrong though, there’s a lot of relevant maritime
law on the Rhode Island rolls. They’re sections dealing with
titling boats, enforcing boating safety and dealing with
obstructions to navigation. But most importantly, it’s easy
reading and the Internet search engine of your choice can usually
pull up this State’s laws and various town ordinances.
You don’t need to be an admiralty attorney to read and find
the stuff interesting. In fact, given that we live in a state with
more than 400 miles of coastline, it’s hard to say that you won’t
find some nugget of nautical legislating worth knowing.
Editor,
To all those folks who moaned and groaned about a $10
license fee, a one day license in California is $14 and change.
Count your blessings.
I'm visiting my daughter who is starting her second year of
training for, hopefully, the 2016 Olympics.
Chuck Gricus
Member # 257
In the meantime, if you should have a maritime law issue
you’d like explained or explored, please send me an e-mail to
[email protected] and, please don’t hesitate to visit my
Firm’s blog at www.saltwaterlaw.com.
John K. Fulweiler, Esq. is a Proctor-in-Admiralty
representing individuals and small businesses in
maritime matters throughout the East and Gulf
Coasts. He can be reached at 1-800-383-MAYDAY
(6293).
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From Fishing Tackle Retailer
Fishing Electronics Report
According to Southwick Associates, 5.1% of all anglers
purchased some type of electronics for fishing in 2012 - that's
up from 1.9% in 2011. As the economy improves, it is reasonable
to expect this number to increase. Considering that electronic
features are often crossed and
combined, such as GPS devices,
fish finders and bottom mappers/
sonar, it can be difficult to track this
market. Sales of underwater
cameras have been growing, but
remain a small part of angler'
electronic purchases.
Anglers who buy electronics
differ from the typical angler. Not
surprisingly, given the typical
application of fishing electronics,
they are much more likely to own a
boat, meanign fishing electronics
sales often track with increases and
decreases in bot sales.
In general, fishing electronics
purchasers are not older than the
average angler, but freshwater anglers who buy electronics are
twice more likely to be in the 25 to 34 age range compared to
saltwater anglers.
Conversely, saltwater anglers who purchase fishing
electronics are twice as likely to have an annual income over
$100,000 versus freshwater anglers.
Overall, the Southeast
remains the top region for
fishing electronics sales.
Combined with the West
Coast,
these
regions
represent over half of all
fishing electronics sales to
saltwater anglers.
The electronics market for
anglers continues to be
powered by three major
brands. For GPS devices,
anglers prefer Lowrance,
Garmin and Humminbird.
These same brands dominate
the fish finder category.
While the top brands
haven't changed much in the
past year or across categories, the average amount spent for
electronics has.
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CAPT.
BRUCE
WEINSTEIN
DICK FINCHER
with a 37 lb. striper that he landed in
early September while live-lining live
menhaden with his three sons off
Cuttyhunk. They fished bait one day
and then fished plugs the second day.
Dick is owner of Phase II Lures.
with an 8.6 lb. fluke that he
landed on July 4 while
fishing off Point Judith. He
was using a large glow-inthe-dark squid rig in 60 feet
of water"
LUCAS
SALEM
11 Yr. Old Junior Member
OLIVIA
FOISY
with a 23 lb. striped bass
that he landed in August
while while trolling an
umbrella rig off the
southwest ledge off
Block Island.
posed with this big fat fluke
that she landed on August
23 while fishing off Block
Island with her dad, Alan, on
the family boat, Livvy J
(named after her), and was
using squid for bait.
ORLANDO
SAVASTANO
with a 12 lb. bluefish that
he landed while fishing for
striped bass in August. He
was trolling a green
umbrella rig in 50-60 feet of
water off Block Island.
Junior Members
COREY & KYLE TEMPLETON
Seven year old Corey landed his first striper in August and poses
with his dad, Rich. His 8 yr old brother Kyle, had fun while the
boat was underway.
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At the time, if I could have afforded radar it would have
made fishing in the fog much safer. In years since, I’ve owned
two boats equipped with radar, which was a joy, but I found I
wasn’t as cautious as I should have been. Consequently, I had
a few close calls with not seeing smaller vessels. The bottom
line today, even with radar, I would not go in dense fog
intentionally - but give me a 100 yards visibility and I’ll fish
anywhere.
cover immediately. No fish or paycheck is worth your life!
In my younger days with my thirteen-foot Boston Whaler,
my brother-in-law Bill and I were fishing Hatchets Reef in Long
Island Sound when an electrical storm caught us in a maelstrom.
The weather went from a black, calm night to a gale with enough
lightning that you could clearly read a book by it. We didn’t
have time to be scared; the only choice was to head for the
nearest beach. Lightning was cracking all around us when I
caught a wave and slid the Whaler onto a swimming beach in
LIGHTNING
Sound View, Old Lyme.
Lightning is a different story; it scares the bejesus out of
We took refuge in a convenient beachside bar, where two
me, probably because it’s so unpredictable and uncontrollable.
shots of Kentucky Bourbon calmed my nerves. It was about
In fact, I’ve had few close calls in and outside the boat. While
midnight when I called my wife Betty, asking her to pick me up
writing this book I was sitting
then take me to the launching
at my kitchen table when
ramp to get my truck and trailer.
lightning struck the control
In the time it took her to get to
First, the hair on your arms and the back of your neck the bar my fear had subsided,
box for our in ground irrigation
system, which was mounted on stands up; next, anything standing up like antennas or and in fact I was no longer
the outside of the house less rods in the rod holders start to vibrate, making a very scared of anything! We sat in
than a yard away from my feet. audible hum; then a neon blue halo appears around the bar watching the storm go
It shattered the control box anything sticking into the air, including nets, gaffs, across the sound and beat up
outside and inside the
on Plum Island. Bill watched
radar dome, rods, antennas and your head.
basement, blew out the
the boat while my wife took me
phones, satellite TV, and the
to get my rig. When I returned,
electric fence around the
I was able to back down onto
garden, and tripped all the breakers in the house.
the beach and retrieve the Whaler without incident.
When electrical storms are predicted, I fish locally so I’m
only minutes from a safe harbor. Some of the most harrowing
If you get nothing else out of this besides taking my advice
times in my life have been in electrical storms. Electricity in the
to never go anywhere or do anything on the water if you are
air produces a phenomenon known as St. Elmo’s fire, which I
uncomfortable with it, then my effort will be well served!
have witnessed three times in my fishing career. The scientific
Safe Boating!
explanation of St. Elmo’s is too complicated to explain here, but
Sherwood Lincoln, a RISAA member,
I can describe it.
lives in eastern Connecticut. He has
First, the hair on your arms and the back of your neck stands
fished and hunted from the Arctic Circle
up; next, anything standing up like antennas or rods in the rod
to Key West, FL. His passion has always
holders start to vibrate, making a very audible hum; then a
been striped bass.
neon blue halo appears around anything sticking into the air,
including nets, gaffs, radar dome, rods, antennas and your head.
You can purchase his book for only
This wonder in itself is not dangerous, but what it means is
you’re next. You are dangerously close to being struck by a
$19.95 at Watch Hill Outfitters, the
force that is five times hotter than the sun and you need to seek
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Member
CAPT. BRUCE CHARTERS (from page 27)
six hour trip. Best of all, I considered the fishing operation to
be completely
“turnkey”, the
gear was
all prepared for
us, and
i n s t ructions
a n d
advice
w a s
available
anytime
w
e
Robert Langlois
asked. In
my opinion, Captains Bruce’s Charters are ideal for anyone wishing
to connect up with some big-time bass, particularly any
novices short on experience but looking for an easy trip to
score some keepers. I don’t think anyone will be disappointed
chartering with Bruce Millar.
I’m pretty sure it was the fish nibbling on my offering first,
so I’ll take credit for an assist here.
On the next rotation, Bob hooked into and landed another
nice bass at 38 inches. I finally caught one too, a 26 inch monster.
Oh well, I prefer to think that this little guy is the precursor to a
70 plus pound, record-breaking, behemoth cow that I caught
prematurely. DaveG finished off the night catch with a nice
blue.
As darkness fell we
fished The Race off
Fisher’s for a while. The
evening
was
a b s o l u t e l y
breathtaking; warm,
calm, stars all around.
A little before 10 PM we
called it quits, and
Captain Bruce returned
us to the marina, where
our take was cleaned
and delicious fillets
were distributed to us
all.
All in all, this was a memorable night for me. And I’m sure
all you Gilligan’s Island aficionados are dying to know my
answer to the age-old question plaguing the adolescent male
fandom of this classic TV series, Ginger or Maryann?
Simple.
I say, why choose? I’ll take both!
From the start, this
Jeff Richard
was a first-class
excursion. Captain Bruce and Keith were very cordial, and they
demonstrated much knowledge regarding fishing the area. The
accommodations abroad the Otter were outstanding, with plenty
of room to stow our gear and stay comfortable during the entire
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One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of
the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues.
That means that we have to deal with elected officials.
Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked
hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We
need to be sure those officials remain in office.
It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If
we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us.
By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any
candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated
and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make
contributions on our behalf.
Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be
used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money
- or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for
the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any
money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
Also, all money received by the PAC must come from
individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any
organization or business interest.
The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank
account.
The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for
contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is
then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is
made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29
affiliated clubs. The Legislative Committee then reviews the
recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a
political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the
RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC
donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process.
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
To be effective, we must participate in the system.
With your help we can continue to work within the political system to
safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing
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RISAA DVD LIBRARY
RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's that MEMBERS
may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home for up to four weeks. To order either call
the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 or send an email to [email protected] and let us know
which DVD's you would like to borrow. You may pick up the DVD's at the monthly seminars or we will mail them.
Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE.
It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
D
URE
T
A
FE H I S
T
NTH
MO
THE ART OF CASTNET THROWING (103)
Castnetting often is the only way to get the fresh, lively bait you need for a successful day of
recreational fishing. This video teaches any fisherman, regardless of height, a quick and easy
way to fold and throw any size of castnet. (1994, 45 minutes)
100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine
Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh
Art of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren Wheeler
Atlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis Braid
Atlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3)
Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett Marine
Basic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie Dickinson
Better Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102)
Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) Bennett
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James Marsh
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James Marsh
Cast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Catch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett Marine
Challenge Of The Giant Tarpon - (87)
Chunking For Stripers & Blues -Capt. John Alberda (6)
Coast Guard License: Advanced Piloting (59)
Dolphin- Yellow & Green Fighting Machine (51)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 1 - The basics(76)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 2 - Transom repair (77)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 3 - Add foam, gelcoat repair (78)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 4 - Restoring a 20' Runabout (79)
Fiberglass Repair Made Easy - Two vol set (37)
Fishing For Bluefish (7) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fishing For Sharks (27) The Fisherman Video Library
Fishing For Striped Bass: Live Bait- (9) A. Lorenzetti
Fishing For Trophy Striped Bass (96) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fishing Knots (55) James Marsh
Fluke Fishing (10) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fluke Fishing: Improving Your Catch (11) D.Kamienski
Fly Fishing Success: Dry Fly Strategy (82) Joe Humphries
Fly Fishing Success: Nymphing Strategy (83) Joe Humphries
Fly Rodding For Tarpon - Leisure Time Products (84)
GPS Navigation (13) Bennett Marine
Handling Your Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (14)
Haul Out (64) Stuart Riddell
Heavy Weather Powerboat Handling (36)
How To Cast With A Saltwater Fly Rod (35) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Bait Fish (53) J. Marsh
How To Catch Bluefish (15) Dr. Jim Wright
How to Catch Flounder (33) Dr Jim Wright
How to Catch Sharks (52) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass (16) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass: Tube & Worm (99) Jon Tolley
How To Catch Tautog (17) -Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Tuna (34) -Dr Jim Wright
How To Filet Saltwater Fish (45) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Get The Hook Out Without Pain - (47) Dr. J.Goldey
How To Paint Your Fiberglass Boat (65)
How To Rig Your Boat For Fishing (56)
How To Troll The Way The Pros Do (18) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Wire Line Troll (31) Dr. Jim Wright
Ice Fishing: The Cure For Cabin Fever (28) Babe Winkelman
Interfacing Marine Electronics - (68) John Owen
Kayak Capsize Recovery & Rescue (101)
Let's Go Saltwater Fishing - Beginner's Guide (19)
Lures & Sinkers: Do It Yourself (29) VanSant Productions
Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance (43) Bennett Marine
Marine Gas Engine Maintenance (20) Bennett Marine
Marine Plumbing, Do-It-Yourself (50)
Nothing But Bass (69) 3-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Blackfish (57) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Fluke (58) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Sharks (70) Northeast Angling
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (93)
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (94)
Outboard Marine Engine Maintenance (63) Bennett
Pop Fleyes: Saltwater Patterns (85) Bob Popovics
Powerboat Navigation (67) 1988, John Rousmaniere
Reef & Wreck Fishing (21) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Rigging Baits For Giant Bluefin (66) Capt. G. Metcalf
Rod Building Basics (02 DVD) Steve Petri
Saltwater Flycasting: 10 Steps To Distance & Power (86) G. Roberts
Secrets of the Party Boat Captains (71) Capt. Neil Delanoy
Spring Commissioning & Winterizing Your Boat (22)
Stand Up To A Giant Bluefin (12) Dennis Braid
Stripers Gone Wild (42) Mike Laptew
Stripers In Paradise (23) Mike Laptew
Striper Magic (24) Mike Laptew
Striper Strategies: Freshwater Hybrid Stripers (95) In-Fisherman
Surf Fishing & Distance Casting (81) Ron Arra
Surf Fishing with T.J. & Joe (44)
Top 60 Tips Saltwater - Southern Waters (100)
Trailering Your Boat - John Owens (80)
Trolling For Bass and Blues (41) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Trophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie Nappi
Tuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James Marsh
Twin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett Marine
Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/Kregh
Using Downriggers To Catch Saltwater Fish (32)
U.S. Power Squadron Boating Course (60)
Varnishing Made Easy (54)
When Fish Won't Bite (91)
Winterizing Your Boat (26) see also Spring Commissioning
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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
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
_
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
_
American Firearms School
508-695-5869
Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro)
www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
FISHING APPAREL
_
Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI)
Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members.
FISHING CHARTERS
_
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
_
Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635
Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount
[email protected]
FISHING PRODUCTS
_
9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650
Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA)
www.9erslures.com
A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122
Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA)
www.astackle.com
Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981
Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington)
Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com
Anco Lures, Inc....................401-438-5860
Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI)
Plastic poppers, swimmers, darters
Androd Custom Rods............508-399-7837
Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA)
www.androd.com
AquaSkinz Corp...................877-379-8677
Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY)
www.aquaskinz.com
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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
_
Alteris/Solarwrights..............401-315-2529
Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI)
Free generator estimate [email protected]
GRILLING__________________________
Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...........401-932-7397
Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI)
www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20
HOME IMPROVEMENT
__
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
_
Frosty Freez......401-846-1697
Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI)
496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc
INSTRUCTION
_
American Boatschool.........860-295-9634
Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
e-mail: [email protected]
Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373
Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH)
Recreational & Captains license classes
JANITORIAL SERVICES
_
Floor-Shine, Inc...................401-725-2811
Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI)
Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/res
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
_
Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795
Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA)
supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment
JEWELRY - SEA GLASS
_
A Day At The Beach..............401-487-5302
Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI)
seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc
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_______
_______
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__________
_________
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____
___________
Dockside Marine Survey.......401-942-1006
Member: Mark Sepe (Cranston, RI)
[email protected]
Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400
Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI)
Master Marine Surveyor
MARINE TOWING SERVICES__
_______
BaywatchRI...............................401-398-0388
Member: Capt. Gina Lynch (Wawick, RI)
www.baywatchri.com
Safe/Sea...................................401-295-8711
Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI)
www.safesea.com
Sea Tow of Rhode Island.......401-294-2360
Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown)
www.seatow.com
TowBoatUS/New Bedford.......508-990-3997
Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA)
www.boatus.com
MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS
_
P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003
Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345
Seacoast Mortgage.................401-487-2322
Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI)
PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________
Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655
Member: Will Donnell (All of RI)
Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount
PAINT & SUPPLIES
_
ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300
Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI)
We sell interior and exterior paint
PEST CONTROL
_
Best Pest Control..................401-437-1274
Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI)
Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount
PHYSICIANS
_
Anthony V. Rocha, M.D.........401-438-2780
387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914
Family and internal medicine
PICTURE FRAMING
_
Crestar...................................401-885-0300
Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI)
www.crestarmfg.com
PLUMBING & HEATING
_
Riley Plumbing & Heating..401-738-1688
Member: Mike Muzzy (Warwick, RI)
RISAA members get $25 off
PRINTING
_
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_____________
__________
Keller Williams............401-454-4900 x430
Member: Julie LeBlanc (Providence, RI)
Keller Williams Realty.........401-578-9809
Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI)
RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612
Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI)
World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424
Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
[email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
_
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
_
Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850
Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI)
357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food.
Matunuck Oyster Bar............401-783-4302
Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI)
Local, fresh seafood. www.rhodyoysters.com
Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866
Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI)
32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
ROD & REEL REPAIR
_
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Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062
Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI)
www.beavertailrodandreel.com
SCUBA
_
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
_
Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683
Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI)
Practice for small animals
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
_
On The Outs Productions......401-300-7258
Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI)
www.fishingtheoceanstate.com
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE
_
WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400
Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI)
res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com
WOODTURNING
_
Village Woodturning..............401-647-3091
Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI)
www.villagewoodturning.com
SUPPORT
THE
COMPANIES
ON THESE
PAGES
They are all
RISAA Members!
RISAA Members:
Have your business or service
listed by calling 401-826-2121
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......................................... Gary Perschau....................
Entertainment............................... Lynn Medeiros...................
Financial Review.......................... (chair apptd in Feb)............
Fly Fishing.................................... David Pollack.....................
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.................................... Richard Reich.....................
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].................. 401-828-3464
[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]............... 401-742-2020
[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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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:_______________________
yes
no thanks
Occupation: _____________________________ Employed At: ________________________________________
You can register them as Junior Members (free)
Children (under 18 yrs):___________________________________________
no thanks
yes (complete below)
INFORMATION
Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply):
Rocks & Piers
Charter Boats
Party Boats
Fly Fishing
Surfcasting
Other _________________
Own Boat: Length:___ ft Maker/Type:_____________ Boat Name:_______________ Docked at:__________
How did you hear about RISAA?
Friend
Tackle Shop
Facebook
Saw Advertisement at - Internet
CHECK TYPE
Regular Adult: $50/year
News article
RISAA Newsletter
Fishing Show
Web site
Magazine
Newspaper
TV
Other_________________________
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
(additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40)
Multiple Years: $45 X ____ years = $______ Total Enclosed (save $5 per year)
Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________
/
/
Student: $25/year - requires copy of current student ID card
Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment)
Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)
Dues are valid for
12 FULL MONTHS
starting on the day
you join
Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________
/
/
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________
RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): _____________________ Relationship: _____________ Date: _________
Payment must accompany application.
Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to R.I.S.A.A.)
Charge to my credit card: Card type (check)
Discover MasterCard
Visa
AmEx Amount Authorized: $_________
Expiration Date: _____________
CVV # _________
(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)
Name on card (print): ___________________________________ Card Number: __________________________________
Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00
pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments •
monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships •
video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues.
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Mail to: R.I.S.A.A.
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
DECEMBER 2013
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Coventry, RI
Permit No. 247
The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen

December - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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