August - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
www.RISAA.org
AUGUST, 2012
401-826-2121
Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers
RISAA helps sponsor new
Galilee Charity Tournament
For the first time ever, the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
Association will help to sponsor a public fishing tournament.
Galilee Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival
FISHING FOR A CAUSE
will be held September 7-9, 2012 at
the Port of Galilee, RI.
100% of the profits from this
Tournament and Festival will be
donated to Hasbro Children's
Hospital, The Jonnycake Center
food bank, and Narragansett Parks
& Recreation Family Assistance
Program. The event is being run in partnership between RIDEM,
RISAA and the Narragansetts Parks & Recreation Dep.
See pages 32-33 for further info.
RISAA Member
Capt. Al Anderson to be
inducted into IGFA Hall of Fame
The Florida based International Game Fish Association
(IGFA) have annouced their 2012 inductees into the prestegious
IGFA Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on October 23,
and they will join the current 90 Hall members.
The five inductees are leaders in the sport, some are pioneers
in research, and others are champions of game fish advocacy
and innovators in fishing technology. Across their specialties,
each of the 2012 nominees for the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
share a common thread: their dedication to recreational angling.
RISAA is pleased to announce that member Capt.
Alan Anderson is one of them.
The IGFA's
announcement
relates
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(page
12)their reasons for selecting
Anderson:
Al Anderson received a Master of
Science degree from Adelphi University
and
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charter fishing on the Prowler out of Snug
Harbor in Rhode Island, and that same
year he started tagging for the late IGFA
Hall of Famer Frank J. Mather III, who
started the bluefin tuna tagging program
at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
in the United Sates.
Anderson has tagged more than 50,000 game fish in his
career, and is credited by the IGFA with tagging more fish for
science than anyone worldwide. He has tagged and released
1,000 bluefin tuna in a season multiple times, and he reportedly
has more bluefin recaptures than anyone else. Anderson has
authored three books and multiple articles and has been an IGFA
Representative since 1989.
RISAA is proud of Al Anderson and he definitely deserves
this honor. His contribution to recreational fishing has been
monumental.
R.I.S.A.A. / August, 2012
The Galilee Fishing Tournament
August 4 Annual Trip to Fenway Park
August 7 - 9
ASMFC Summer Meeting
August 14
Fly Fishing Outing "Ride The Tide"
August 17 • 6:30 PM
Kayak Fishing Event, Narragansett
August 27 • 7:00 PM
RISAA Monthly Seminar
Sept 7 - 9
Galilee Fishing Tournament
Sept 8 • 7:00 AM
Kayak Fishing Event, Westerly
Sept 18 • 6:30 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Sept 21 • 5:00 PM begins
RISAA Bluefish Tournament
Sept 22 • 4:30 PM
2nd Annual Pig Roast
Sept 24 • PM Monthly Seminar
Oct 12-31 RISAA Black Sea Bass
Special Tournament
Oct 13-14 Fly Fishing Committee
Weekend Outing, Montauk, NY
Oct 19 - 28 RISAA Fall Tautog
Tournament
Oct 29 • Monthly Seminar
Nov 26 • Monthly Seminar
Dec 17 • Monthly Seminar &
15th Annual Meeting
Feb 23 • 15th Annual Banquet
Why we agreed to help
Over the past 15 years of RISAA's
existence we have been approached many
times to sponsor or help run public fishing
tournaments. These requests came from
various boat, beer or tackle companies,
Chambers of Commerce, and many others.
During our first year we ran a public
tournament with prize money. We found
it to be frustrating and not worth the efforts
for the amount of hassle in return. Soon
after that experiment, RISAA's
membership exploded and
we had more than enough
members to run membersonly tournaments.
So why are we
(RISAA) helping to run
the Galilee Tournament?
Back in January, I was
approached
by
Larry
Mouradjian, RIDEM's Associate Director
and Steve Wright, Director of
Narragansett's Parks & Recreation
Department, and asked if we would help
them with a fishing tournament. They
hoped to resurrect the days of the old
Galilee tuna tournaments that used to draw
thousands to the port to see giant tuna.
We held a preliminary meeting, and
knew the reality of a tuna tournament
wouldn't be successful these days, but
how about a tournament with other
species?
At the next RISAA Board of Directors
meeting, I explained the idea. The Board
was in agreement, but we would agree if it
was NOT a money tournament. We
wanted it to be "fishing for a cause" so
that it was all about charity. The Board
also decided that it was another chance
for RISAA to give back to the community,
continue to build on a longtime
partnership with RIDEM and the
Narragansett Parks & Rec.
I went back to the next meeting Larry
Mouradjian and Steve Wright, and this
group was expanded to include many more
people who could help with the event.
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Everyone was on board with the idea of a
fishing tournament that showcased
"local" species of fish and that it would
be family-friendly to kids could be
involved in the tournament.
Most important to us, the idea of
"Fishing For A Cause" was welcomed and
the three charities were selected.
Hasbro Children's Hospital will get 50%
of all profits from the event and the other
50% would be split (25/25)
between the Jonnycake
Center food bank and
Narragansett Parks &
Rec's family assistance
program.
It was also decided to
expand the event from just a
fishing tournament to a
Seafood Festival held right at the
port of Galilee, and adjacent to the
tournament weigh-in station.
The RISAA contingent went from just
myself to new volunteers Pete O'Biso,
George Allen and Ed Kearney.
Since all of the money would go to
charity, we needed prizes for the
tournament. A call went out for help.
Nine charter captains came forward and
offered free charter trips! Many local
tackle shops stepped up and provided rod
& reel combos for prizes. Several tackle
manufacturers came through with lures for
prizes. Other non-fishing companies
donated gift certificates for dinner, golf or
theater tickets.
WILL YOU HELP?
Now I have to ask the rest of you all to
help. Since the money is ALL going to
charity, how about signing up for the
tournament? Adults is only $15 and kids
are $5. Even if you don't fish, you are
making a donation to good causes!
And since we'll be staffing the weighin station all of that weekend, we will need
a few members to help us record entries
and update the leaderboard. What about
it? Will you help?
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.
Mycobacteriosis Update
An infectious and ultimately fatal disease that affects over 75% Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass
This article is an update on
research being conducted by marine
scientists at the Virginia Institute of
Marine Science (VIMS) and at Old
Dominion University, Virginia, to
better understand Mycobacteriosis (Myco), and ultimately
develop management strategies to protect striped bass in the
Chesapeake Bay from this disease.
RISAA is supporting these study
efforts, and last April forwarded
$1,150 to VIMS as a contribution
towards Mycobacteriosis research.
Last month, the R.I. Saltwater Anglers
Foundation donated another $500 to
current studies by Dr. Wolfgang
Vogelbein and his associates at VIMS.
Dr. Vogelbein
A striped bass with severe Myco.
Members have landed stripers
with Myco in our area, although
with much fewer lesions.
water in the Bay.
A d d i t i o n a l l y,
VIMS discovered that menhaden and bay
anchovies, two
filter feeding
fishes that are
common prey of
striped bass,
have significant
infections of
Myco.
Background
Mycobacteriosis is an emerging infectious disease that
affects well over 75% of the resident striped bass in Chesapeake
Bay. Signs of the disease include skin ulcers and pale gray
nodular lesions in the internal organs, mainly the spleen. It is
believed that once infected, striped bass ultimately die. Annual
striped bass tag-recapture studies in Maryland and Virginia
waters since the 1990s indicate that natural mortality, (mortality
other than fishing), has gone up significantly in the Bay.
Laboratory Myco
Research Initiatives
2010-2011
There is a lack of
understanding of the
environmental sources
for Myco and their
routes of transmission
to striped bass. VIMS
has determined that
Myco is widespread in
the sediments and
Dr. David Gauthier (L) and members of
the ChesMMAP program at VIMS
sample striped bass from Chesapeake
Bay.
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Flippin’ Out
Fishing Charters
Capt. BJ Silvia
Call for Rates & Reservations
401.529.2267
[email protected]
50 Mail Coach Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Member
A
tlantic Bonito are typically the first of the “ocean speedsters”
to arrive in the waters of Southern New England each year.
Usually arriving somewhere between mid-July and mid-August
the fast and tasty bones offer an exciting change of pace to the
striped bass fishing that consumed the first half of the season. They
are a great gamefish on both light spin and fly gear. This Primer is intended
to make your time on the water more effective by helping you determine your
tackle needs and provide a review proven tactics. Buckle up for some of the most exciting fishing of the year!
Tackle
Captain
The spin fisherman will need a good quality light tackle rod
that will throw lures in the range of ½ to 1 ½ ounces. Your reel
must have a smooth drag as it will be tested.
The choice of line and leader is where it gets interesting
because you have a tremendous amount of choices. In simple
terms with monofilament there is the benefit of reduced cost
and inherent stretch so when the fish surges as they often do
your connections have built in shock resistance.
Braids offer a number of distinct advantages, most
importantly a positive impact on casting distance which is a
distinct advantage with this fast moving target; but also strength
to diameter ratio which will help the line cut through the water
during a bonito’s drag melting run.
There is also the classification of “super lines” some of which
are specifically optimized for spinning reels utilizing multiple
stands of a super strong material which is then fused together to
create a “uni-filiment” (think dental floss). These innovations
are the engineers’ answer to the fisherman’s desire for maximum
casting distance; a big plus for shore bound angler especially.
As for leaders, many anglers feel the sharp-eyed bonito give
good reason to upgrade to fluorocarbon leaders in the 8 -12 lb
range.
Here are recommendations from the Saltwater Edge staff
and some of the Ocean State’s top guides for their preferred
set-up and a couple of their “go to” lures and flies.
Corey
Pietraszek
(plugnplaycharters.com)
G Loomis 7ft LR844 with Spheros 4000
(smooth and affordable) spooled with
14lb Fireline. “Go To” lures Deadly
Dick 1L with Silver or Blue tape and
the Rebel Jumpin Minnow with only a
1/0 VMC 9626 as tail hook (top water
bonito are a blast!)
Top Water Bonito Are A Blast!
The bonito is an excellent fish to target with the fly rod and
is one of the highlights of the season. Because the common
baits are small like silversides, young of the year herring and
sand eels they can be very well imitated with flies.
Most anglers use a fast action 8 or 9 weight rod (8 is better
if you can handle it) with 200 yards of backing. The reel should
have a top notch drag system. For the 8 weight use sinking 300
grain lines and for the 9 use 350 grain attaching a short leader/
tippet of about 5 feet in overall length. A simple three foot butt
section of 30 lb mono and a 15lb fluorocarbon tippet will provide
the stiffness to allow your cast to unfurl.
Sinking lines get the fly in the feeding zone instantly, load
the rod quickly, and they can punch through the wind and chop
much most efficiently. Use the non-slip loop knot to attach the
fly as it allows for a more natural movement as opposed to the
straight and stiff clinch knot.
Despite the teeth that bonito have cutoffs are uncommon
and in addition these fish can be leader shy so it’s wise to take
advantage of both the abrasion resistance and underwater
transparency provided by fluorocarbon tippets.
Captain Eric Thomas (teezer77.com)
St Croix Avid 8ft (length helps with
distance)with Spheros 4000 spooled 20lb
PowerPro Slick 8 line (casts a mile) with
a 4 foot 12 lb SeaGuar fluorocarbon
leader with no swivels (bones can be
picky).
Steve Cook Senior Executive
Vice President of
Rods and Reels at
The Saltwater Edge
GLoomis NRX
9wt, Hatch #7 Plus,
and Airflo Depth
Finder 300 grain.
For “go to”
lures, Captain
Eric likes the PoJee from Pt Jude
(casts great and
heavy back end
tracks well), L-Jack jigs, and small Ronz’s
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Last two trips to be won at August 27 meeting
6 RISAA Members will win Charter Fishing Trips in August
Table at the back of the room. We will give you a form with that
night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the available trips, the
boat and the Captain, the type and location of the trip, and the
time and date. Fill out the form listing your preferences, first,
second, third, etc.
During the seminar we will draw the winners (and a list of
alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting.
If you are a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip
members and more details of the trip.
We will also ask you for a $50 deposit (check or credit card
only - no cash) to ensure that each winner makes every effort to
make the trip. If you go on the trip, we won’t use your deposit.
If someone needs to cancel, there is a procedure explained in
the “Charter Trip Rules” that is handed to each winner and printed
in this newsletter (below).
*The only cost to you
2. Flippin’ Out
will be the customary tip
to the captain or mate,
Charters.
A
15% - 20% of what the
tautog trip for four
trip would normally cost
anglers sailing in
if you had chartered the
trip privately, split with
October
with
the other members on the
Capt. BJ Silvia
trip.
One member of each
on Flippin’ Out
trip will be designated at
Charters. This trip
the “group leader” who
will sail at 7 AM on
will be responsible to keep
in contact with the captain
Capt. BJ’s 25’
and be the liason betwee
Parker
from
him and the other group
members. The group
Portsmouth, RI on
leader will also be
RISAA Members on last year’s tautog trip with Flippin’ Out Charters
Tuesday, October
responsible to take some
23, 2012
pictures and write a story for the RISAA newsletter about the trip.
So, before you attend the monthly meeting, check your
calendar for your availability on the dates listed for that night
(shown below), and bring a check or credit card to the meeting in
case you are a winner.
Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter Trip
(Continued on page 35)
1. River & Riptide Anglers. This will be a
trip for two anglers for false albacore (and
maybe bonito) at Watch Hill Reef with Capt.
Dave Porreca aboard his his 23’ NorthCoast
Center Console. This will be a fly-fishing trip
(spinning gear also available) and will be sailing
at 6 AM on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from
the Barn Island Ramp in Stonington, CT. (The
trip may be switched to Pt. Judith, RI if the bite
is better there.)
How do you get a chance at a trip?
TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE AUGUST 27 MEETING
Date
Sept 9
Oct 23
Company
River & Riptide Anglers
Flippin’ Out Charters
Captain
Capt. Dave Porreca
Capt. BJ Silvia
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# Anglers Type
2
False Albacore
4
Tautog
Departs
Barn Island, CT
Portsmouth, RI
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new
members, welcome them to the Association and answer any
questions they may have about RISAA and its activities.
Welcome to the new members
who joined last month
Andreas Anusavice
North Kingstown, RI
Bryan Hitchcock
East Killingly, CT
Glen DeCecco
Cranston, RI
Philippe Lafrenaye
Coventry, RI
Fish Florentine
INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb. flounder or other white fish fillets
• 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach or 16 oz. fresh, steamed
and well drained
• 2 Tbs. sour cream
• 4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 Tbs. melted butter
• lemon juice
• Freshly grated paprika
Michael DeCesare Brenden McGonagle
Coventry, RI
Barrington, RI
William Doyle
Harwinton, CT
Raymond Miclette
Woonsocket, RI
Thomas Flaherty
Tiverton, RI
Agostino Petrucci
Warwick, RI
Sophia Garzoli
Cumberland, RI
Daniel Roy
Newport, RI
Robert Gondola
Beacon Falls, CT
There are no strangers in the Rhode Island
Saltwater Anglers Association
Only friends you haven't met yet.
DIRECTIONS
• Lightly grease a shallow baking dish (or use cooking spray).
• Steam spinach just until tender, drain and press water out
thoroughly. Mix with sour cream and feta cheese. Mixture
should be spreadable, not too dry or liquid.
• Spread mixture over fillets and roll up.
• Place fish seam side down in baking dish. Brush with melted
butter and sprinkle lightly with lemon juice. Sprinkle with
paprika.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° F for 15 minutes or until fish flakes
easily with a fork.
Makes 3 to 4 servings.
Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe?
Contact Sandie at [email protected]
Share the Wealth!
BRING A FRIEND TO
THE NEXT
MEETING.
RISAA members can bring a guest to the
monthly seminars, at no charge, during 2012
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Bait & Tackle
166 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
401-364-6407
Page: 872-0322
Owners: Ron & Karleen Mouchon
Southern Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard,
Nantucket and Mt. Hope Bay Protect Coastal
Water from Boat Pollution
Congratulations!
Congratulations to out
to Capt. PHIL
LeBLANC and his
wife, EMILY. They
proudly announced the
birth of their son,
LUKE PHILIPPE, who was born on June
29, 2012. Luke weighed in a 7 lbs, 3 ounces. We are always
happy to have new members.
Designations Complete Most Massachusetts
Coastal Water Protections
In a major milestone completing the protection of more than
95% of Massachusetts coastal waters from boat-generated
sewage pollution, EPA has designated the coastal waters of
Nantucket, Vineyard Sounds and the Islands, and Mt. Hope Bay
as “No Discharge Areas.”
With this designation, discharges of treated and untreated
boat sewage are prohibited within the town boundaries of
Chilmark, West Tisbury, Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown,
Gosnold, Falmouth, Mashpee, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis,
Harwich, Chatham and Nantucket; and within the waters of Mt.
Hope Bay.
Furthermore, with these final designations, it means that all
the coastal waters of Massachusetts, and all waters between
Long Island Sound and the New Hampshire – Maine border
benefit from curtailing boat discharges of treated and untreated
sewage.
“EPA is thrilled that Massachusetts has achieved this
significant milestone in protecting coastal water quality and our
local environment. We applaud each and every community, and
regional and state officials, all of whom have done the important
work to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment providing
the foundation for a vibrant economy and healthy communities,”
said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA’s New
England office. “There are few environments more special than
the beaches and bays of Massachusetts, and now our citizens
and visitors can rest assured that we are doing everything we
can to protect these cherished environments.”
The designation for Mt. Hope Bay means that discharging
boat sewage is prohibited within the town boundaries of Dighton,
Berkley, Freetown, Somerset, Swansea, and Fall River. Mount
Hope Bay is a shared waterbody between Mass. and R.I. and in
1998 Rhode Island designated all their state waters as no
discharge, including Mount Hope Bay.
Many other areas in New England already have designated
their coastal waters as No Discharge Areas these include:
• All state marine waters of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and
New Hampshire; and now nearly all in Massachusetts;
• In Maine, Boothbay Harbor, Casco Bay, Kennebunk/
Kennebunkport/Wells, Southern Mount Desert area and West
Penobscot Bay (Camden/Rockport/Rockland)
Congratulations to
JULIE LEBLANC who recently
received her Real Estate license. She is
now affiliated with Abbott Properties of
Warwick. If you’re looking to buy or sell
a home, contact Julie.
Get Well
Member LARY NORIN was recently
hospitalized for a severe hand infection that
required extensive surgery. It is believed
to be caused by either myco or from a
diseased fish or salt water. This is keeping
Lary from fishing, and our best wishes for
a speedy recovery go out to him.
We have all heard that a hernia can be quite
painful, but recently BOB MASSE found
out for himself. Bob underwent an operation
and is now doing well. I’m sure everyone
sends thier best wishes to Bob.
JOAN BRADBURY spent a couple of
days in the hospital last month. Our thoughts
and prayers go out to her.
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RISAA Clothing
Vests on sale during August
Now that we are in August, it's time to realize that Fall is just
around the corner. Cool days and nights will soon be upon us,
and it's time to start thinking of cool weather gear.
The SPECIAL for the month of August is our fleece vest.
We offer two styles.
You can purchase vests in person at the August 27 RISAA
meeting, or by mail (with extra fee for postage).
August Special: Save $5 off either vest
Port Authority Reversible
Terra-Tek Fleece Vest,
# J749
SALE: $35 (regular $40)
One side features sporty
weather-resistant Terra-Tek
nylon; the reverse side, windresistant and anti-pill 13
ounce fleece. Front & back
vents w/hook and loop closures, elastic waistband, nylon side is double stitched
with zippered pockets, fleece
side has seam pockets
Colors: hunger/navy, black/
black, goldenrod/black, titanium/black, royal/black, red/
black, navy/black
Adult sizes: XS - 6XL
XX and larger add $3/size
Port Authority R-Tek
Fleece Vest, # JP79
SALE: $30 (reg. $35)
Fleece Vest has superior loft
and is resiliently anti-pill to
keep its sharp looks. Available in youth, ladies and adult
sizes. 13 ounce, 100% filament polyester fleece; twilltaped neck; Lycra-trimmed
armholes and hem, side-zippered pockets.
Colors: light pink, winter
white, light blue, rasberry,
grey heather, royal blue, red,
brown, dark green, navy, midnight heather, black
Sizes: ADULT MALE: XS 4XL. LADIES: XS - 4XL
YOUTH: XS(4), S(6-8), M(1012), L(14-6), XL(18-20)
XX and larger add $3/size
Saltwater &
Freshwater Bait
Eels & sandworms
Open 7 Days
Quality Fishing
Tackle
Abu-Garcia • Daiwa
Mitchell • Penn • Quantum
Shimano • Zebco
SALE EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2012
• Have your vest personalized with your name below the RISAA
logo at no extra charge
• Shipping for a single vest is $6
• Mail orders to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
Owner: Michael J. Bucko
Phone: (508) 674-7900
Fax: (508) 674-8021
E-mail: [email protected]
Member
WWW.BuckosParts.com
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2012 Scholarship Awards Announced
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has
continued its tradition of giving back to the community by
presenting annual college scholarship awards.
There are two types of scholarships we give:
The R.I. Saltwater Anglers Association Member
Scholarship which is given to the children of members who
are attending college this year, and the R.I. Saltwater Anglers
Foundation Fisheries and Marine Sciences Scholarship
which is presented to high school seniors who are going into a
marine sciences program at either the University of Rhode Island
or Roger Williams University.
Here are the 2012 recipients:
Alexander Bronk
son of Page & Rebecca Bronk
Abbey Dallas
Granddaughter of Frank & Marie Cordeiro
Nicholas Fay
son of Peter & Suzanne Fay
Derek Hagopian
son of Jack & Sharon Hagopian
Emily Hardcastle
daughter of Steven & Karen Hardcastle
Kellie Medeiros
daughter of Manuel & Robin Medeiros
Samantha Wagner
daughter of Bart & Susan Wagner
Emma Zecchin
daughter of Joseph & Cheryl Zecchin
David Gleeson
son of William & Wendy Gleeson
FISHING PHOTOS WANTED!
Everyone likes to look at FISHING PHOTOS in our
newsletter. How about sharing yours?
Send RISAA your fishing photo and
we'll run it in a future newsletter.
• Digital photos can be sent attached to an email
message to [email protected]
• Photographs can also be mailed to us at
RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
Please advise if you want it mailed box
* Be sure to include a note with your photo telling us
who is in the photo, when taken, general location, bait
used, etc.
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Fluke exemption certificates still in effect
Many claim it helps protect supply of inshore fish
The commercial fishing summer flounder (fluke) exemption
certificate program was discussed at the July meeting of the Rhode
Island Marine Fisheries Council (RIMFC). The Council voted
to not eliminate the certificate, and then asked DEM to develop
an alternative proposal that addressed key fishermen concerns if
the certificate was eliminated (i.e. too much pressure on inshore
fish in the summer, possible early season closures due to
overfishing), yet address the inequality of the present certificate
program.
The Summer Flounder Advisory Panel
(AP), chaired by RISAA vice president
Richard Hittinger, had voted unanimously
(8 to 0) to “recommend not eliminating or
modifying the summer flounder exemption
certificate program.”
When created, the program allowed
vessels to apply for a “RI Summer Flounder
Hittinger
Exemption Certificate” prior to 1/1/97. 173
permits were issued with approximately 148 (56 are non-resident
permits) active today. The permits allow commercial fishermen
“to possess, land, sell” more than two hundred (200) pounds of
summer flounder in any calendar day in Rhode Island as catch
limits permit.
The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance sponsored a proposal
to eliminate the permit relating that the proposal was about
creating equity amongst Rhode Island
fishermen. However, many at the Summer
Flounder AP meeting and the following
RIMFC meeting voiced opposition to
eliminating the certificate program relating the
“too much inshore pressure” and “overfishing”
arguments. Those voicing opposition to
eliminating the certificate included the Rhode
Island Commercial Rod and Reel Association
Allen
as well and the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
Association (RISAA) led by Legislative Committee chair George
Allen.
to attend several evening or afternoon meetings to provide
regulation input on the variety of species
they fish.
Robert Ballou, acting chief of the
Division of Fish & Wildlife of the
Department of Environment Management
(DEM) and chairman of the RIMFC,
introduced the proposal at July’s RIMFC
meeting.
Now I would like to continue the
Ballou
discussion regarding streamlining the
Advisory Panel process.
Consolidating the meetings was
recommended by RIMFC member Rick
Bellavance of North Kingstown (a charter
boat operator and captain).
Captain Bellavance said, “Holding
meetings together on one or two days or
evenings will enhance participation from
fishermen who cannot make multiple
meetings and allow greater council
Bellavance participant at a variety of species meetings.”
Bellavance continued to say that
fishermen have too many meetings to go to, consequently they
often have to miss meetings to fish or prepare their vessels for
fishing.
A mix of daytime and evening meetings on the same day was
suggested during the Council’s discussion. The point was made
that recreational anglers in particular may have difficulty making
daytime meetings as they are usually working during the day.
The draft proposal calls for a full day (and/or night) meeting
in September and a meeting in February that will likely be one
and a half or two days. (to page 38)
Proposed panel format designed to enhance input
In a move to enhance fishermen participation the Rhode Island
Marine Fisheries Council (RIMFC) is exploring full-day meetings
to consider annual amendments to species-specific management
plans.
These annual amendments traditionally address such things
as catch limits, season length, size limits, etc. for both commercial
and recreational fishing. Historically, Advisory Panel meetings
have been held on separate nights i.e. striped bass, fluke (summer
flounder), tautog. With the single night approach fishermen have
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Field Markings: Dark smoky gray to dusky brown or
blue-black, with pale sides.
Size: 1 to 2 feet long, up to 5 pounds
Habitat: Rocky bottoms; near reefs, wrecks and oyster
bars
Seasonal Appearance: May to November
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
AND BEHAVIORS
Unlike the striped bass, black sea bass are confined strictly to
salt water.
Although black sea bass are solitary and often territorial,
they gather in large groups in deep water to spawn in late spring.
Like the striped bass, the black sea bass is a “true bass”
distinguishable because of its darker color. The soft spiny parts
of the dorsal fin are continuous rather than separated in two
parts and are marked with white spots and bands. Its caudal
and pectoral fins have round edges.
Stout-bodied, the black sea bass has a moderately pointed
snout and a large mouth. Its head is flat and smooth, with large
eyes set high on the head. The pale centers of the scales form
light, narrow stripes along the side of the fish. The male fish
tends to develop a fatty hump on its back in front of the dorsal
fin and is usually more darkly colored than the female.
The black sea bass is the only cold-water member of the sea
bass family, a family that includes groupers. It can be
distinguished from temperate basses by the three spines on the
gill cover and by the continuous dorsal fin.
The majority of black sea bass undergo a sex reversal from
female to male between the ages of two and five. Finding females
over eight years old is rare, but males can live up to 15 years.
The black sea bass is an omnivorous bottom feeder and
usually eats mollusks, crustaceans, small fish and bottom plants.
RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE
The black sea bass is an important bottom-fish species of
the mid-Atlantic, taken for both food and sport. The number
taken recreationally in New England waters is generally greater
than the number taken commercially.
Although the number of black sea bass landings has not
decreased dramatically in the last 15 years, there is rising concern
about the health of the stocks, as the average size of individual
fish has become smaller.
HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY
RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The
Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay
for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by
the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.
P.O. Box 763
Londonderry, NH 03053
Tel: 603-434-4689
Fax: 603-432-3902
E-mail:
[email protected]
Manufacturer of Fine
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Saltwater Fisherman
Snelled Hooks, Top and
Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes,
Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs
and more....
Check out our web site at
www.seawolfetackle.com
Owned and operated by
Richard and Judy Wolfe
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RISAA is committed to working with DEM Enforcement in order to protect our marine fisheries resources.
“Police Log” will inform members of the activities of the Divison of Law Enforcement.
ARREST AND CITATIONS: JUNE, 2012
Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court
Rafael E. Alvarez, 38, of Woonsocket, RI arrested for Operation
of PWC within 200 feet of Swimmers, Shore and Operation of
PWC without Boating Safety Certificate
Pedro A. Cabral, 52, of E. Providence, RI arrested for Possession
of Undersized Scup and Black Sea Bass & Exceeding Daily Limit
of Scup and Black Sea Bass
Justin R. Coughlin, 22, of North Kingstown, RI arrested for
Scuba/Snorkling without a Dive Flag
James Dias, 48, of Fall River, MA arrested for Possession of
Undersized Scup
Gareth W. Drake, 61, of Westerly, RI arrested for Taking Shellfish
from a Polluted Area
Jose M. Estrela, 55, of Providence, RI arrested for Possession of
Undersized Conch
Michael Fiore, 43, of Warren, RI arrested for Reckless Operation
of a Motorboat
Quintilio Fonseca, 46, of New Bedford, MA arrested for
Possession of Undersized Fluke and Scup, and Exceeding Size/
Possession Limit of Striped Bass
Norman Gadoury, 66, of Epsom, NH arrested for Killing/
Possession of Protected Birds and Firing in Compact Area
Luis E. Guaman, 31, of Brockton, MA arrested for Possession of
Undersized Scup
Rigoberto Guillen, 26, of Revere, MA arrested for Possession of
Tautog during Closed Season and Possession of Undersized Scup
Amr Ibrahim, 30, of Cranston, RI arrested for Possession of
Undersized Fluke
Stephen C. Lamotte, 55, of Westerly, RI arrested for Take/Sell
Shellfish in Polluted Area
Meregildo Landaverde, 30, of Revere, MA arrested for Possession
of Undersized Scup
Keo Maokhamphio, 56, of Lowell, MA arrested for Possession of
Undersized Tautog
Ali Gad Mahmoud A. Mohamed, 28, of Warwick, RI arrested for
Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty, Possession of Tautog
during Closed Season, and Possession of Undersized Scup and
Tautog
Derek W. Maroni, 24, of North Kingstown, RI arrested for Failure
to Move/Stop on Oral Command and Scuba/Snorkling without a
Dive Flag
Alexander E. Molina, 28, of Revere, MA arrested for Possession
of Undersized Scup
Julio M. Neves, 31, of New Bedford, MA arrested for Possession
of Undersized Fluke and Scup, and Exceeding Size/Possession
Limit of Striped Bass
Kenny Ngo, 31, of W. Roxbury, MA arrested for Possession of
Undersized Fluke
Isai Orosco, 25, of Walthan, MA arrested for Possession of
Tautog during Closed Season and Possession of Undersized Fluke
Jose Parada, 31, of Revere, MA arrested for Possession of
Undersized Scup and Fluke
Joao C. Pires, 38, of Brockton, MA arrested for Possession of
Tautog during Closed Season
Arlindo M. Pires, 31, of Brockton, MA arrested for Possession
of Tautog during Closed Season
Erick J. Taylor, 60, of Charlestown, RI arrested for Prohibited
Operation in Restricted Area/ No Wake Zone
Kenneth E. Thornton, 50, of South Kingstown, RI arrested for
Commercial Fishing without a License
CITATIONS: Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
Breakdown of the citations issued for the month of June, 2012
Violation
Citations Issued
Citations Issued
Violation
Boating Violations
7
NO SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE
10
Freshwater Fishing Violations
10
State Property Violations
26
ATV Violations
2
Motor Vehicle Violations
20
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Captain Rick Cataldi
401-458-1503
AUGUST RAFFLE
661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
WWW.SEAWARDCHARTERS.COM
I sure hope everyone has been catching fish. I am going to
test your memory for a moment. Do you remember the speaker
at the RISAA meeting a few months back that was a rod builder
from West Warwick, RI?
Correct! It was Bob Jenkins, owner of Local Hooker Rods!
This month’s featured raffle item is a Local Hooker Rod 8
foot, mod-fast actiion Power Light, 1/4 oz. spinning rod ($140
value).
We will also have a nice mix of other prizes. The list is from
rods to spreader rigs to fishing trips to fly packages. As always,
you must be prsent to check out all the goodies.
ALUMINUM & STAINLESS FABRICATION
T-TOPS • RADAR ARCHES • HARD TOPS • TOWERS
RAILINGS • SWIM PLATFORMS
ROCKET LAUNCHERS • LEANING POSTS
CANVAS REPAIR • CUSHIONS
"Your One Stop Boat Shop"
Member
The feature items for August are:
Local Hooker Rods
Power Light spin rod
an Offshore
Innovations
squid
spreader rig
DVD Video
Secrets of
the Striper
Pros
Vol 1 & 2
Frances Fleet
Gift Certificate
1/2 Day Fishing Trip
Value $40
ONE STOP
FISHING
SHOP!
A Shimano Waxwing
1-1/2 oz. Sinking Lure
A box of
Mud Dog Saltwater Flies
Serving Anglers for 30 years!
Shark Bait & Tackle
Chum, Mackerel, Herring, Skirts, Floats,
Rattles, Wire, Cable, Swivels, Balloons
Slug-Go’s
an Acme Tackle ultimate
Kastmasterlure kit
Complete selection of Inshore & Offshore
Tackle and Baits
Gibbs Wave Walker
1-1/2 oz lure
Marine Supplies, Snack Bar
Ice, Groceries, Lobsters, Fish!
All of the above and so much more will be in the raffle. There
will be over $800 worth of items.
From the last raffles, I would like to thank the following who
contributed at past meetings: Anco Lure Co., FishDoc,
Fred Ricci Tool Co. and Ram Island Jigs.
Thank you to all who have helped with the raffle, and thank
you to YOU for supporting our Fund-Raising raffles.
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GAS & DIESEL
410 Gooseberry Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-783-7766
Member
www.snugharbormarina.com
The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
St. Mary’s Home For Children
S
t. Mary's Home for Children opened its doors in 1877 as an
programs. The Jodie House and Harding House Programs
orphanage within the Episcopal Diocese. Since that time it
provide short-term psychiatric hospital step-down services with
has grown and expanded its services.
complete diagnostic and assessment capabilities for girls and
Keeping up with the times and the needs of its clients, St.
boys.
Mary's has added many
In these staffservices over the years.
secure
settings,
In the 1960s, St.
children benefit from
Mary's began receiving
daily
clinical
requests to accept
interventions,
a
children who displayed
structured therapeutic
behavioral problems
environment, academic
both at home and in the
and
recreational
community. St. Mary's
programming and
psychiatric program
intensive psychiatric
which
had
been
and nursing services.
established in the 1950s
Over the years, St.
proved to be invaluable.
Mary's has evolved
The George N. Hunt
into Rhode Island's
Campus School was
largest,
most
established in 1982;
comprehensive
developed
for
treatment facility for
behaviorally disordered
abused and neglected
residential and day
boys and girls. Children
students who for various
are cared for in both
reasons have failed to
the Home's residential
succeed in public school.
program and the
The
Shepherd
outpatient program
Susan DeRita, Director of Development at St. Mary’s Home For Children,
Program was established
located in North
accepts RISAA check from Steve Medeiros
in 1985 in response to the
Providence, Rhode
growing need for
Island.
therapeutic intervention
Today, St. Mary’s Home For Children provides in-house
for child victims. It is a
residential services (abusive reactive treatment, 90-day
specialized state-of-theemergency shelter, respite care, etc), and outpatient/in-home
art, out-patient treatment
services (sexual abuse assessments, juvenile sexual offender
program for child victims
assessments, family therapy, Victims Of Crime Act services,
of sexual abuse, children
parent education and training, etc).
with sexual behavior
There is also a campus school which provides a highly
problems, juvenile sex
structured, innovative learning environment for residential day
offenders, and their
students with learning behaviors and disorders who have failed
families.
to succeed in public schools.
In the fall of 2004, St.
Mary's added two new
St. Mary’s Home For Children is one of the
Acute
Residential
groups that participate in our Take-A-Kid Fishing
Treatment Services
Day each year.
(ARTS) to its existing
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2012
Juniors Annual Cookout and Fishing Event was a great time for all!
On June 22, the RISAA
Juniors held their 2nd
Annual Cookout/Fishing
Event. Last year we went
to Fort Wetherill in
Jamestown, but this year we
decided to try Colt State
Park in Bristol.
While we were setting
up on near the shoreline at
around noon, Bob Leblanc
spotted some breaking
bluefish and sprung into
action with his pole.
Meanwhile the kids got the
kayaks geared up.
Before we knew it,
the grill was fired up
and everyone was
doing something to
work up an appetite.
We had hoped Bob
would have caught a
fish or two for the grill,
but his luck was low so
burgers and hot dogs
were the order of the
day.
Giving up on blues, Bob changed his setup to try for scup.
Several others joined in with the same setup, but the bite was
off.
Never bored....
A slow bite doesn’t keep junior members from having fun,
so Chuck Dore and a couple of kids decided to head off in the
kayaks to explore the nearby estuary. Their trip turned into an
adventure as they observed
huge schools of mummies
and lots of fiddler crabs.
Chase Dore and James
Leblanc went to the farthest
corner of the inlet so they
could let the wind push them
quietly down towards some
feeding egrets. This strategy
allowed them to sneak up
quietly and observe the keen
hunting skills of the
beautiful birds. It was
quickly determined that all
the mummies we saw as we
first entered the area
were making for an egret
feast as James and Chase
observed the birds taking
one after another with
their precision strikes
into the water.
Back at the cookout
site, games had begun.
Volleyball
and
badminton were the most
popular, but a couple
spontaneous rounds of
tag were also well received. Mostly, the kids organized games
and the adults told lies about fish they had “almost” caught.
It was, once again, a great time for all. Colt State Park turned
out to be a beautiful location. Its stunning views and variety of
activity options made for an event everyone could enjoy.
If you didn’t make it to this year’s cookout, you owe it to
yourself to join us next year.
Priority Charters
Priority Two • 36’ Harris Sportfisherman
Fishing - Cruising - Diving
Block Island Sound • Cox’s Ledge • RI’s South Shore
Personal and Affordable - Bait and tackle provided
Capt. Rick Bellavance
401-741-5648
www.PriorityFishingCharters.com
Member
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Junior Member
MAX MICHEL
with his first striper of the year, a 26 lb., 36 inch beauty that
the landed in the Providence River on May 28. “It was
returned to the sea to lay millions of eggs,” said David, his
dad.
COURTNEY and JONATHAN LEWIE
pose with a couple of the large stripers they landed on June
30. Countney displays her 35.3 lb fish and Jon shows off
his 50.7 lb linesider.
Junior Member
DEVON
WHITE
with the 41.4 lb striper
that he landed on May
28. This 10 year old
angler is currently in
1st
Place/Boat
Division with this
super catch.
CHARLIE BRADBURY
with a 15 lb pollock that he landed while fishing aboard the
Yankee Fleet out of Gloucester on Noevember 26.
ORLANDO
SAVASTANO
wasn’t able to hold up this
slippery 60+ pound yellowfin
big eye tuna that he caught
aboard the Persuader on an
overnight
trip
to
Hydrographer’s Canyon on
Sept. 3. He caught the fish
during the night while
chunking butterfish in 140
feet of water.
TOM LOWELL
with a spring striper that he landed while fishing with a
small silverside at 10:00 am on May 25. The fish weighed
14 lbs and measured 32 inches. That’s Junior Member
Tommy helping dad to hold the fish.
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Tournament rules clarification, Team Fluke, and more
There seems to be some misunderstanding of how our
tournament rules work, both by our member anglers and some
of the weigh-in stations, so following is a clarification of many
of the rules and how it all works. If you plan to fish in any
RISAA tournaments, please take
a few minutes to read these.
RULES FOR WEIGHT
SLIPS
•
There
are
no
fees.
• Only authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital
scales may be used scales may be used. A list of weigh in stations
are listed in this newsletter.
• There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR members.
• There are also two
divisions within each category:
BOAT and SHORE.
• A complete list of
tournament rules are printed on
the back of all entry forms.
• The following awards will
be presented in each division:
Adult member: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
place
Junior member: 1st, 2nd,
rd
3 place
New Hall Of Fame Record
• All of our approved weighin locations have a supply of
RISAA slips on hand. You can
also pick them up at monthly
meetings.
You can also
download a copy from our web
site
at
www.risaa.org/
tournaments/entry_slip.pdf
• Always, only one fish per
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
weight slip. When you bring in
Awards are presented at the
a fish, ask that it be recorded on
Annual
Banquet in February as
a RISAA slip. In tournaments
follows:
that require multiple fish to
• Adults: 1st place – receive
complete entries (Team Fluke,
plaques, 2nd/3rd place – receive
Team Scup) make sure you get
certificates.
one slip for each fish.
• Juniors: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place –
• The member takes away
receives certificates.
the weight slip, both copies,
In addition, every junior
and is responsible for mailing it
who
enters a fish, whether it
to RISAA within 7 days. It is
places
or not, will receive a
not the responsibility of the
certificate
of participation.
tackle shop to mail in your slip.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEMBER
• You must phone in your
RAYMOND MORROCCO
SPECIAL
catch within 24 hours.
who
landed
this
7.20
lb.
black
sea
bass
on
June
25.
TOURNAMENTS
• When you phone in your
This fish landed Ray in the RISAA HALL OF FAME,
• Special Tournaments
catch, leave a message with all
Boat Division, beating the previous record of 6.46 lbs
commence at 5:00 PM on
of the information on the slip.
that was set in 2007. Ray was fishing with his buddy,
Friday and end promptly at
Do not say “call me back”.
Lee Luginbuhl, off Newport in 50 feet of water. He was
7:00 PM on the final day.
• If a member always goes
using a home-made fluke rig.
• Entries must be weighed
to the same shop and sees
by 7:00 PM on the final day
different people working there
• You must phone in your
do not be afraid to ask if that
catch report within 24 hours of the time weighed
worker knows how to use the scale and knows where the weight
• Note that certain tournaments, such as Team Fluke and
slips are kept.
Team Scup, have special rules and require the call in to take
place by 7:00 PM on the final day of the tournament (not 24 hrs
RULES FOR THE YEARLONG TOURNAMENT
like other tournaments).
• The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that
• Entry forms for all special tournaments must be mailed
runs from January 1 to December 31 each year.
and
postmarked within 7 days of date weighed. (to page 36)
• All RISAA members are eligible to participate.
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Standings as of 7/28/12
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.
BLACK SEA BASS
BLUEFISH
BONITO
BOAT DIVISION
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 1 lb)
ADULT (min. 1 lb)
1. Raymond Morrocco:7.20 1. Charles Bradbury: 1.90
2. David Jenson: 5.15
2. none yet
3. Brian Beltrami: 4.60
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 8 lbs)
1. Michael Lanni: 13.10
2. Russell Hubert: 12.20
3. Terrence Boylan:11.40
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 8 lbs)
1. Mark Maldonis: 11.70
2. Robert Roy: 10.15
3. Thomas McGuire: 8.78
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 3 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 3 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Kyle Paparelli: 3.70
2. Mason Haley: 3.40
3. Cameron Crosby: 2.85
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
FALSE ALBACORE
COD
FLUKE
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 8 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 5 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 5 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 2.5 lbs)
1. Edward Mardo: 9.30
2. Lary Norin: 8.40
3. Robert Matteson: 5.56
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 2 lbs)
1. David Garzoli: 2.70
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Adam Berg: 8.52
2. Nathan Medeiros: 7.60
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. Joey Scrofani: 2.90
3. none yet
HADDOCK
MAHI MAHI
POLLOCK
SCUP
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 3 lbs)
1. Lary Norin: 4.60
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 6 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 5 lbs)
1. Joseph Bleczinski: 7.36
2. Lary Norin: 6.15
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 1 lb)
1. Robert Matteson: 2.90 SHORE DIVISION
tie. William Hubert: 2.90 ADULT (min. 1 lb)
2. John Rose: 2.42
1. Charles Underhill:2.60
tie. Russell Hubert: 2.42 2. Greg Vespe: 2.00
3. Charles Bradbury: 1.74 3. Charles Bradbury:1.20
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Luke Jackson: 2.46
2. Ed Jackson Jr: 2.38
3. Jillian LeBlanc: 2.00
STRIPED BASS
TAUT O G
JUNIOR (no minimum)
2. none yet
3. none yet
TUNA
Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin
Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 15 lbs)
1. Michael Lanni: 58.20
2. Donald Smith: 52.40
3. Jon Lewie: 50.70
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 15 lbs)
1. Thomas McGuire: 27.90
2. Mark Paparelli: 17.85
3. Leo Orsi: 15.88
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (min. 3 lbs)
1. John Sheriff: 5.95
2. Robert Matteson: 5.85
3. Joe Amaral: 4.50
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (min. 3 lbs)
1. John Johnson: 8.00
2. Thomas Lowell Jr:7.50
3. Charles Bradbury: 5.13
BOAT DIVISION ONLY
ADULT (federal min.)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Devon White: 41.40
3. John Cupolo: 29.35
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (federal min.)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
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The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species.
Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record
holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year.
SHORE DIVISION
BOAT DIVISION
SPECIES
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
Cod
False Albacore
Fluke
Haddock
Mahi Mahi
Pollock
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Tuna -Albacore
Tuna -Bluefin
Tuna -Yellowfin
Winter Flounder
WEIGHT
ANGLER
Raymond Morrocco
7.20
17.34
Skip Stritzinger
12.20
Michael Neto
49.10
Robert Morel
Charles Bradbury
16.20
15.65
Kyle Blount
Nicholas Blount
7.85
37.80
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Harry Templeton
27.70
3.30
Christine Blount
Kyle Paparelli
3.80
Robert Roy
10.50
77.40
Peter Vican
Brian Droney
16.30
Harley Benton
55.00
193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr.
112.00 Randy Pereschino
4.40
Michael Lanni
YEAR
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
2012
1999
2004
2001
2004
2006
2004
2010
2001
2005
2009
2006
2011
2008
1999
2009
2001
1998
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
False Albacore
Fluke
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Winter Flounder
3.85
15.18
9.99
12.22
5.44
2.50
1.75
16.54
48.62
11.20
4.40
Joseph Pearson
David Pickering
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jonathan Pickering
Kenneth Gu
Jonathan Pickering
Robert Moeller
Brendan Richards
Richard Gallipeau
Dick Geldard
2009
2007
2007
2007
2003
2003
2008
2007
2006
2009
2009
2012 Special Tournaments
June 1 - 10 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament
June 22 - July 1 • Fluke Tournament
• indicates RISAA member
July 6 - 22 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament
1or 2 adults and one Junior Member team. Pre-registration
required. Deadline: July 3, 2012
July 14 - 15 • Team Fluke Challenge
Special 2-angler teams. Special rules apply. Top four fish
entered. Pre-registration required, deadline: July 12, 2012
Sept 21 - 30 • Bluefish Tournament
Oct 12 - 21 • Black Sea Bass Tournament
Sept 28 - Oct 7 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament
Oct 19 - 28 • Fall Tautog Tournament
• All Special Tournaments commence at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and end
promptly at 7:00 P.M. on the final day (*unless noted).
• The minimum sizes for all Special Tournaments shall be the legal
Rhode Island recreational minimums.
• Entries MUST be weighed in by 7:00 P.M. on the final day and
members MUST PHONE the RISAA office within 24 hours of the time
weighed.
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Maximum
Location
Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)........ 30 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)................................. 200 lbs
Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT).......................... 100 lbs
•Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ 200 lbs
Twin Maples (Block Island)......................................... 100 lbs
Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown).......................... 30 lbs
PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
• Blackstone River fish ladders construction
• College Scholarships in Marine Sciences
• Eel grass planting
• Fishway construction/restoration
• Fishing The Ocean State TV program
• Fish Tag & Release programs
• JASON Expedition teacher training
• Kickemuit River fish ladder construction
• Narragansett Bay Journal publication
• 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
• Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation
• Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly
• Salt marsh restoration
• 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
2012 DONORS TO DATE
COPPER (up to $49)
3 Anonymous Members
1 Anonymous Nonmember
Herbert Adams
John Anterni
Joseph Behl
David Burnett
Joseph Burns
David Carr
Donald Estes
David Garzoli
Timothy Gilchrist
Robert Graap
Earle Guilford
Joseph Hartman, In Memoriam
Peter Hendricks
Robert Kelley
BRONZE ($50+)
Rev. Jan Knost
Robert Mazzeo
Michael McMillin
Clarence Moore
Larry Mouradjian
James Parillo
Anthony Rocha, MD
Alec Sinel
William Sokolowski
John Stevens
David Swain
John Toner
John Vivari
Daniel Watson
Frank Williams
Anonymous Donor
George Allen
Raymond Marchak
Stephen Medeiros
R.I. Mobile Sportfishermen
Robert Murgo
Ronald Nalbandian
J. George O’Keefe
Robert Oliveira
Sameh, Said, MD
Capt. Steve Segerson
Roger Tellier
Harry Templeton
Patrick Watson
William Zanks
PLATINUM ($500+)
Robert Fournier
Joseph Herbert
Capt. Sandy & Donna Kane
George Klammerer, In Memoriam
Leo Orsi, Jr.
SILVER ($100+)
Andrew Berg
Curt & Marianne Caserta
Buster Costello
Robert Donaldson
Richard Ferris
Peter Frackelton
Capt. Larry Frederickson
David Giuliano
George Haduch
Robert Hawthorne
Peter Jenkins
Douglas Jost
Mark Pachico
David Pollack
Robert Sangster
Capt. Ronald Taddei
Michael Testa
Eric Weybrant
Peter Vican
Bradley Waugh
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Special Fund-Raisers To Benefit Foundation
Razin’ Kane Charter Trip Raffle
Patriots Tickets Auction
Captain Sandy Kane is a RISAA member who is one of the
Foundation’s biggest supporters. He has again this year donated
a “6-pack” fishing charter with the total proceeds to benefit the
RISA Foundation! The winner will get to take five friends on
the charter trip.
Tickets were sold at the Jay, June and July meetings and the
drawing was held on July 30.
For the past three years, member Mark Pachico has donated
a pair of tickets to a New England Patriots pre-season game at
Gillette Stadium. The funds earned would go to the RISA
Foundation.
A brief auction was held prior to the night’s seminar at the
July 30 meeting.
Congratulations to JUNE MASTERSON
high bidder for the Patriots Tickets!
Congratulations to DOUG JOST
Winner of the Razin’ Kane Charter!
June Masterson receives her Patriots tickets from
donor Mark Pachico
Foundation continues support of myco research
The Board of Directors of the R.I. Saltwater Anglers
Foundation voted to send another $500 to the Virginia Institute
of Marine Science (VIMS) at the College of
William & Mary for it’s continued research in
mycobacteriosis in striped bass.
“Myco is a serious problem,” said George
Allen, a Foundation Board member. “Seventyfive percent of all striped bass in the Chesapeake
are infected with myco.”
Many of the striped bass we seen in southern New England
waters have traces of myco, so much so that the Massachusetts
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and Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Divisions have started to
keep track of infected bass.
“We have seen a few and would encourage
RISAA to report observations to us so we can
cooperate with Massachusetts on the
investigation,” said Mark Gibson, Deputy Chief,
RI Division of Fish & Wildlife.
When George Allen gave an updated report
on Dr. Vogelbien’s work at VIMS to the
Foundation Board at it’s July 24 meeting, they voted
unanimously to support his research during 2012.
Government throws wet blanket on fishing
community's will
by PATRICK PAQUETTE
As a lifelong recreational fisherman and a licensed captain, I
have never been as disappointed as I was last week in the federal
government — our supposed fishing industry leaders at the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
NOAA bureaucrats are doing their best to sabotage five years
of stakeholder work to put new standard operating procedures in
place for an industrial fishery right off our shores. These are not
radical changes that would cause financial hardship; they are
commonsense solutions to a problematic fishery.
The fleet for Atlantic herring and Atlantic mackerel has been
flying under the radar for decades. These roughly two dozen
"midwater" trawlers are the largest fishing vessels on the East Coast
and tow the biggest nets with the smallest mesh. They are capable
of sweeping the ocean clean of herring and mackerel, leaving
nothing for other fish to eat, not to mention their destructive catch
of other species, or bycatch.
Many fishermen believe this gear is incompatible with traditional
New England fisheries, and is displacing and destroying small boat
jobs in favor of a handful of industrial operations.
We're all fishermen, and we have to deal with changing
regulations, but we should be living under fair rules, and midwater
trawlers have not had the same oversight as other vessels their size
or even as New England's small boats.
Lots of us have been working through the public fishery
management process to put better monitoring in place and reduce
and limit the amount of other species they can catch "accidentally"
as bycatch. This effort has resulted in strange bedfellows: Hundreds
of recreational and commercial fishermen from diverse sectors have
united in calling for changes that are so common-sense, it is a wonder
that this fishery has been operating without them for this long.
Midwater trawlers can pull up 100,000 pounds of fish at a time,
and hold a million pounds in their holds. With that huge amount of
fish, they need a fisheries observer onboard each and every trip to
document and sample the catch. They have to stop dumping huge
nets full of fish just because they don't like the looks of them. That
is a shameful waste. And a United States fishery based on the honor
system of reporting what you catch just isn't a 21st century way of
running a business.
Even the midwater trawl fishermen have expressed support for
carrying observers on each trip and offered to contribute to the
cost, as they should. Recreational fishermen like me pay license
fees and contribute financially to our fishery. The largest industrial
vessels in the region certainly should fund their own observers as a
cost of doing business.
NOAA sits at the management table to help craft fisheries
policies. It approves proposed rules, sending them out for public
comment. Despite having approved draft measures for these
fisheries, which hundreds of fishermen and stakeholders gave
feedback on, regional agency representatives are now undermining
options they originally approved.
They aggressively discouraged the Mid-Atlantic Council from
approving 100 percent observer coverage on mackerel trawlers.
Unbelievably, they claimed that an industry-funded observer
program would strain the federal budget. They also failed to support
the expansion of a highly successful program that has curtailed the
practice of dumping uninspected catch in part of the herring fishery.
The government is threatening to derail the efforts to protect
groundfish and other depleted fish populations, like river herring.
The New England Council meets Wednesday, and government
leaders need to work to turn overwhelming public sentiment into
regulation as opposed to throwing a wet blanket on the will of the
greater fishing community.
Capt. Patrick Paquette is a Recreational Fishing Advocate,
Outdoor Writer, Charter Captain (USCG Master's License) and is
a past president and current Government Affairs officer of affiliate
club MA Striped Bass Association with over twenty five combined
boat & shore tournament awards on his resume.
Hello Everyone,
The summer is passing so very quickly. By the time you
read this, yet another successful RISAA trip to Fenway Park
will have been completed.
We do have one more club activity planned, the annual Pig
Roast to be held on September 22. There are still a few tickets
available. The cost is only $25 per person. Additional
information is on page 42. Why not join your friends at RISAA
for a great event.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Lynn
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The
FRANCES FLEET
“Catch a Good Time!”
COD FISHING
Sundays in August
5:00 am by reservation
FLUKE FISHING
Full day: 7:00 am daily
Half day: 8:00 am - 12:00 daily
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sun-Wed
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mon-Sat
STRIPED BASS
Visit our shop for live and
frozen bait, ice, rods & reels,
tackle and more. Locted
across from the boats.
Call for reservations.
For more info,
visit our website:
francesfleet.com
Wed-Sat evenings
7:00 pm - 1:00 am by reservation
NIGHT COMBO
ED MARDO
Fri & Sat evenings
7:00 pm - 12:00 am by reservation
TUNA TRIPS
begin end of August
Call for schedule
Located in the Port of Galilee, RI (401) 783-4988
Member
with a pair of fat fluke while fishing aboard Paul
Harrison’s boat on June 13 in waters south of Block
Island. They both caught several large fluke. Here Ed
displays a 9.3 lb and 6.2 lb fish. That 9.3 fish currently
leads the RISAA Yearlong Tournament for fluke in the
boat division.
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
(follow directions below)
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FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95
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FROM NARRAGANSETTAND
SOUTH COUNTY:
Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North Blossom St
to end and merges onto I-95 North,
then take to exit 11 onto I-295 North.
Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West. (follow
directions below)
2
st
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).
95
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AUGUST SEMINAR
Monday, August 27
Two Topics!
Salmon Fishing
Night Fishing
in Upstate New York
in Narragansett Bay
with Don Smith
with Greg Vespe
The Salmon
River in Pulaski,
New York is
home to salmon
that average 2030 pounds, plus
steelhead,
brown trout and
coho.
Don Smith
is famous as
one of the top striper bass anglers in Rhode Island, but Don has
also been fishing the Salmon River for over 25 years, and is
extremely knowledgeable. He not only knows WHERE to fish,
but HOW to fish the River.
Don's seminar will give the basics of fishing for salmon, with
both spinning and fly gear, plus he'll explain the tackle and
techniques necessary to catch this highly prized species.
Don promises to present a step by step, an easy-tounderstand presentation.
(Even though this is not a salt water seminar, we're sure that
everyone will enjoy Don's presentation)
Greg is a RISAA
member and multispecied angler who
has logged over 350
night trips on
Narragansett Bay.
Fishing almost
exclusively out of a
14' aluminum boat
he finished 16th out
of 1,500 anglers
competing for the Striper Cup Angler of the Year in 2009.
Greg's night approach targets large bass within the bay and
has enabled him to place and win multiple tournaments (including
1st place finishes in both shore and boat Div of the SSG Potts
Memorial Tournament ).
In his seminar, Greg will share his approach on how to
successfully target mature fish at night in the bay throughout
spring, summer and fall, highlighting how night fishing
approaches differ from day approaches and how anglers can
maximize their success within the bay by adjusting to changing
conditions as season progresses.
BRING A FRIEND!
RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting at no charge
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S
FREE DOOR PRIZE:
A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop
(see page 29)
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
Shepherd's Pie: $6.95
Meatball sub & chips: $5.95
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
Directions on page 28
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
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SEPTEMBER SEMINAR
Monday, September 24
TWO TOPICS - FOUR SPEAKERS!
SPECIAL PANEL:
Vertical Jigging
for Bass & Tuna
with
Offshore Bottom Fishing
Cod - Haddock - Pollack
A special moderated panel discussion on tackle,
techniques, locations
Ron Poirier
with
of Ronz Lures
Charlie
Bradbury
Vertical jigging continues to
gain popularity among fishermen
worldwide. There is now a
multitude of jigs available to the angler and this style of fishing
is both enjoyable and productive. It is the most effective way to
fish for any fish that is feeding down bellow. This style of fishing
allows the angler to target fish at any depth and present a offering.
Using today's electronics one can locate the fish and send
down a jig with pinpoint accuracy, and in most cases
instantaneous hook-up.
Ron Poirier owns and operates Ronz Engineered Soft Baits
in Brewster, MA, a company that makes lures which is now
available throughout our region. The Ronz is a series of soft jigs
that have proven to be perfect lures for putting striped bass and
tuna in your boat when fished with Ron's jigging techniques.
"Our objective is to build specialty baits for the 10% of the
fishermen that are catching 90% of the fish," says Ron.
and
Armand
Tetreault
and
Capt. Bruce
Weinstein
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 29)
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25
Chicken Parmesean w/ziti: $6.95 • Ziti only: $3.95
Shaved steak sub & chips: $5.95
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
Directions on page 28
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
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Every member who attends the monthly seminars can win!
Monthly Meeting Door prizes
Every member who attends the monthly seminars will fill out a FREE door prize raffle slip when they check in at the
door. After the night’s seminar, one lucky name will be drawn and that person will win a
$200 GIFT CERTIFICATE *
to the Tackle Shop of your choice!
*Chose from any of these member tackle
Block Island Fishworks
Hook-Up Bait & Tackle
Bucko’s Parts & Tackle
Lucky Bait & Tackle
Cardinal Bait & Tacle
Pete’s Bait & Tackle
Erickson’s Bait & Tackle
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Galilee Bait & Tackle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
shops:
River & Riptide Anglers
Saltwater Edge
Snug Harbor Marina
Sportsman’s Outfitter
The Tackle Box
Rules:
• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible
• Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year
• May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop
JULY Meeting Winners
Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
PETER NEWBAUER
SALEM LUCAS
who selected his $200 certificate to The Saltwater Edge
who proudly displays the rod & reel combo that he won
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
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TACKLE SUPPLIERS TO THE WORLD
ATLANTIC BONITO (from page 4)
Steve’s “go to” flies are Bonito Bunny both weighted and
plain and Steve’s Hard Headed Bay Anchovy
Captain Jim Barr (skinnywaterchartersri.com)
Orvis Helios 8wt tip flex, Mirage IV
Large Arbor Reel and 300 grain Orvis
Streamer Striper Sink Tip. Jim likes sparse
Hi-Tie Clousers on 1/0 Mustad long shank
hooks in chartruse and white with a good
mix of flash, very light tan and olive over
white
Tactics
Like any gamefish, different tactics will produce on different
days. Generally, the first hot stable weather of a July “Bermuda
High” should get the water
temps to 70 degrees and
party started in Southern
New England.
You want to target clear,
moving water with some
structure to focus the bait;
reefs and steep drop offs for
example. Bones prefer
clean and a rainy spell will
sometimes move them out
until clarity returns.
Bonito and it’s larger
relative the false albacore
“feed
with
speed”
preferring to feed inline while charging through the bait versus
a bluefish, for example, which will spin to hammer a plug they
failed to chomp on the first pass.
There is a debate about retrieve speed. Some like to “rip”
the lure or fly across the surface to stimulate a strike. Be sure to
maintain a speed where you are “connected” to your offering
(easier said than done with fly gear). It’s a common mistake to
reel so fast that the lure skips across the surface and setting the
hook is more difficult.
The other school advocates a slow retrieve that leaves your
lure/fly in the strike zone longer. (to page 28)
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LIFE JACKETS
SAVE LIVES!
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ATLANTIC BONITO (from page 27)
Toss a weighted Bunny
TIPS
Fly or jig into the school and
• When you come upon
let it fall through the bait. It
breaking fish try to position
is “easy pickins” for a tiny
the boat upwind or upcurrent
tuna to nail the apparently
of the school and shut off the
stunned bait on the drop. Best
motor.
advice is to vary your retrieve
• Try to lead the fish by 3between the two extremes.
4 feet allowing them to see
It is far more effective to
and then take your offering.
study the movements and try
• On bright days the bones
to establish a pattern than to
seem to prefer long slender
“run and gun.” For example,
jigs like Deadly Dicks,
there are some hot spots
Swedish Pimples and Po
above the reef in Watch Hill
Jee’s.
and the bonito utilizing the
• On overcast days and
structure below commonly
early morning try white soft
pop in two or three locations.
plastics and Bunny flies
With this information you
• Brighter lures and flies
can position the boat so you
in dense bait balls
are ready.
Fish the water you have
identified, regardless if you
We hope this Tackle and
Tactics Primer helps to move
see breaking fish at the
you up the learning curve with
moment, as the surface
The author, Peter Jenkins, and his son Del
this challenging gamefish.
feeders are the tip of the
Once you have landed a bonito then question becomes “How
iceberg and most of the feeding is 3-4 feet below the fray. Blind
should you prepare it?” All I can say is are in for another treat!
casting can be extremely effective when fish appear to be
unwilling to stay on top.
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LADY K CHARTERS • Capt. Steve Babigian
story by JOHN COLLINS
On June 19, at 6:00 am,
making this a trip to remember!
RISAA members Peter Fay,
Oh, by the way, they gave
Paul Harrison, Robert
us a perfect recipe for
Konopka and myself (John
“Bluefish On The Grill.”
Collins) met at Snug Harbor
Here it is:
Marina to start a day of Block
Ingredients
Island striped bass fishing
• 1 whole bluefish filleted
aboard the Lady K.
• 1 wood Cooking Plank
We were welcomed aboard
(William Sonoma)
by Captain Steve and his mate
• 1 small package fresh
Joe with smiling faces and lots
basil
of enthusiasm. They were
• Lawry’s seasoned salt
ready to fish and we we soon
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
under way.
• olive oil and butter
On the trip out to Block
Directions
L-R John Collins,Paul Harrison,Robert Konopka,Peter Fay
Island Captain Steve told us of
1. Place Bluefish on the
his many years of fishing
cooking plank, skin side down,
experience, and familiarized us with the vessel and the many
and spritz with olive oil
options it has for catching all species of fish. He also showed us
2. Place on hot grill
the berth and beautiful interior of the boat. This vessel is truly a
3. Add butter until melted
beautiful lady.
4. Add fresh basil, garlic and seasoned salt
We arrived at the
5. Close cover on grill and cook for 12 minutes
North Rip about 15
6. Remove bluefish and throw into trash
minutes later and
7. EAT THE PLANK!
started to troll and jig.
This, my friends, is how to cook a bluefish.
After only 15 minutes
we had the first strike,
Thank you Captain Steve, Mate Joe,and RISAA for a providing
and we could see
this great day!
right away that it was
a keeper. It was the
first keeper of the day. After setting up again we had our second
fish within 10 minutes, a 20 pound beauty caught by Peter. This
action continued for the remainder
of the trip along with a dozen bluefish.
We all landed a few nice size (and
tasting) striped bass.
On the way back in we all told
more fish stories and reflected on
what a beautiful day it was and how
well the trip went.
Back at the dock our fish were
cleaned and filleted by Steve and Joe,
and we gave them our thanks for
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TEEZER CHARTERS • Capt. Eric Thomas
story by BUD WILDER
On the morning of June 22, Josh Wenker and I (Bud Wilder)
could see the fish following the hooked fish all the way to the
met Captain Eric Thomas in Portsmouth, R.I. We had won a charter
boat. If you hooked a fish and it broke off another would grab the
trip aboard the Teezer at the May RISAA
lure before you knew it. We could see
meeting.
the bluefish and stripers chasing the
I don’t know how these charter
hooked fish right to the boat. At one point,
captains pick the right day for a trip, but
Josh had two bluefish on the same lure at
this was a great one, with a light wind and
the same time, one on the front hook and
flat seas.
one on the back hook. The fish were
Captain Eric Thomas is a teacher in
fighting over themselves.
Newport of six grade math and the Captain
The end count was hard to estimate
of the Teezer. He specializes in fly fishing
with all the nonstop action. We did return
and light tackle fishing, and prefers top
with a striper each and about eight good
water action. He excels in educating his
size bluefish. The largest striper was 32
clients in something new.
inches long. The largest bluefish was 32
Captain Eric has been chartering for 15
inches long at about 12 pounds. Most of
years, but this was his first charter with
the bluefish were in the 8 to 12 pound
RISAA.
range. We caught at least 5 stripers and
The Teezer is a 19 foot Mako
about 30 to 40 bluefish. We were going
customized, center console boat specially
to try for some fluke, but there was not
modified to provide a secure and efficient
enough drift.
fishing platform. The boat is trailered which
Josh and I had a great trip with Captain
provides many opportunities as far as
Eric aboard the Teezer, and would
fishing areas. Captain Eric specializes on
recommend anyone looking for some hot
fishing the waters of Narragansett Bay,
topwater action to book with Captain Eric
Newport, Point Judith, Westerly and the
Thomas.
His
website
is
Sakonnet River.
www.teezer77.com
Josh was the Bluefish King of the day
We launched the boat off the beach
Thank you to Captain Eric for a
into the Sakonnet River. Launching a boat
phenomenol fishing trip.
from a beach in Rhode Island was a first for me. I have launched
a boat from a beach many times in Florida, but never up north. We
were off in no time.
Captain Eric really knows his fishing spots. We stopped at
one spot just to get us used to the fishing style and we were off to
a “hot spot.” As we stopped at the first hot spot, we could see the
fish working on the surface. At first we could not see what they
were hitting. We made a few casts and we were on fish. Josh
really turned out to be the Bluefish King of the day.
We watched a good size striper chase a small bluefish around,
hit it with it’s tail and eat it right up.
We moved to a couple of other spots during the morning and
ended up at Second Beach off Newport. The action was hot all
day. We could watch the fish go after, hit, miss, chase and get
hooked right in front of us. The water was very clear and you
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Sign
Up!
It’s for fun • It’s for charity!
Register at the August 27 RISAA meeting or call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121
Adult Anglers Win Super Prizes!
Nine fishing charter trips worth thousands of dollars • Rod & Reel Combos
Lots of lures and tackle • Certificates for free Golf or Dinner or Theater
EVERY ADULT WINNER RECEIVES MULTIPLE PRIZES!
The prize list keeps increasing. To see up-to-date listing visit the
Galilee Tournament web site and click “list of prizes” on the Tourney page
Junior Angler Winners will all receive trophies!
ADULT SPECIES:
KID SPECIES:
BLUEFISH
FLUKE
STRIPED BASS
BLACK SEA BASS
BLUEFISH • FLUKE
SCUP • STRIPED BASS
TAUTOG
RISAA member volunteers are needed to help staff the weigh-in station at
Galilee during the tournament weekend. If you are willing to donate an hour
or two, call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121
www.GalileeTourney.com
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The following companies have provided prizes or funding
TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS ($500 Donation)
Best Catch Parking
Furey Paving & Contractors
Narragansett Rubbish Removal
Verizon Fios
BRONZE SPONSOR ($250 Donation)
Belmont Market
PESENTING SPONSOR ($5,000 Donation)
Flood Auto Group
Acme Tackle Co.
A & S Tackle Corp.
A To Z Charters
Bare Bones Charters
Bucko’s Tackle Service
Cardinal Bait & Tackle
C-Devil II Sportfishing
Contemporary Theater Co.
East Providence Bait Co.
Erickson’s Baut & Tackle
Fin Reaper Charters
Frances Fleet
Galilee Bait & Tackle
Gannet Outdoor Adventures
Lady K Charters
Laurel Lane Country Club
Local Hooker Rods
Matunuck Oyster Bar
No Fluke Charters
Okuma Cedros Tackle
Point Jude Lures
Priority Fishing Charters
Quantum Fishing
Sea Tow RI
Stuff It Charters
World Trophies
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20’ Sea Pro Center Console, 2005, w/150 HP
Yamaha four-stroke, low hrs, dealer maintained
since day one, have all receipts, fresh water
flushed after every use. Incl T-top w/enclosure,
Furuno radar, Furuno color fish finder, Garmin
GPS chart plotter and Icom marine radio. Boat
equipped w/
r a w
water
washdown,
t w o
live wells, two marine batteries, forward dasher,
rocket launcher, swing back cooler seat. Plenty
of storage. She is a good sea boat, fast and
economical to run. Comes with 2005 Shore
Lander dual axle trailer. Slip paid till the end of
the season. Will demo for serious buyers Asking
$19,500. OBO Title in hand. Call 401-397-4513
------------------------------------------------------20’ Wellcraft, 1984, w/200 HP Mercury, 1994,
less than 50 hrs. Full canvas, side curtains, cuddy
cushions,
sleeps 2, VHS,
Depthfinder.
Incl EZ Load
tandem trailer
w/new spare
wheel, new
b r a k e s ,
flushing
system, 2000 lb electric winch (912). $5,500.
Call 508-699-7148
-------------------------------------------------------20’ Wellcraft V-20, 1991, w/’91 Yamaha 150
HP,
full
canvas, 50
gal live well,
V H F ,
depthfinder,
all cushions
for cuddy,
sleeps 2.
Incl trailer
w/new HD springs, new tires. $6,000. Call Joe
at 401-524-5590.
-------------------------------------------------------21’ Angler 204-F Center Console, 2001, w/
Merc 150HP Optimax SW OB. Boat loaded.
Incl Karavan roller tandem trailer. OB has less
than 500 hrs. Asking $12,000. Call Russ at
978-602-2006 or [email protected]
--------------------------------------------------------
23’ Aquasport Explorer 225, 1998 w/Johnson
175 Oceanrunner OB, runs great, North Star
GPS,
radar,
sounder, trim
tabs,
search
light,
hard top & canvas (4 yrs old), pro maintained.
Incl 2006 Tidewater trailer w/disk brakes, less
than 500 mi. Incl slip at E. Matunuck to end of
summer. $15,000. Call Bill at 401-499-8532
-------------------------------------------------------24' Angler Center Console. boat, motor &
t r a i l e r.
In turn
key n e w
power
head in
‘09, aprox 300 hrs. $13,500. Call Tom at 401263-3909
-------------------------------------------------------26’ Boston Whaler Outrage, 2000, w/twin 2001
200HP Merc Optimax OBs equipped w/Mercury
“smart craft” digital gauges. Outboards always
serviced by Merc dealers. Each has approx 550
hrs. Many access incl Northstar chartplotter,
Furuno 1622 radar w/GPS, Lowrance depth
sounder, VHF, head,sink, canvas for center
console and seat, and much more. Incl 2002 Load
Rite v-bunk 4 whl, 8000 lb float on trailer w/
wash down sys. All in excellent condition.
$27,500. Call 774-406-0323
Trailer spare tire by Load Star, size 5.80-12,
five hole mount, never used and rim is
galvanized, excellent condition. $35 firm. Call
Bob at 401-480-4492
225 HP Evinrude, 2000 Ficht RAM
w/only 250 hrs. Well maintained,
looks/runs like new. Cost was
$15,000. Yours for only $8,000. Call
Gary at 401-434-1220
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Ocean Kayak Trident 15' with 55 ft/lb
Minkoto Trolling motor set up with variable
speed control and
safety kill switch and
125 Amp hour AGM
Trojan
Battery,
Anchor line setup,
Werner
paddle,
Hummingbird 767
Fish finder, Surf to
Summit seat with gel
pad, 2 Bazooka Road
Holders 4 rod
leashes, MTI Adventure Life Jacket,
Sea anchor, and 16
foot EZ Loader trailer
with rollers, new
wiring and axel
buddies. Rig used
once. Back problem forces sale. Reduced to
$2,250 or Best Offer. Call Gerry at 401-9525935
14’ We-no-nah
Kelvar Fisherman
canoe, mint, weighs
34 lbs. $1,500. Call
Ed at 401-333-3164
Rods, reels, plugs, etc. too numerous to list.
Suggest interested anglers stop by. Charlestown,
RI near Quonny Bait & Tackle. Cash only. Call
Gil at 401-315-2529
Attention captains. Need a deckhand? I am
recently out of the Army and a full-time student
looking for part time work. Available every day
except Saturday. If you need an extra mate I am
available. Call Kevin Robishaw at 401-4397999
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
Articles and submissions for the RISAA
newsletter must be received by the 20th for
the next month's publication. Items received
after this date will be held until the following
month.
MYCO STRIPERS (from page 3)
These findings suggested the Myco transmission might
occur via dietary or water-borne exposure. To test this dietary
exposure striped bass were fed an artificial diet with Myco in
the feed. A 16 week test was unsuccessful in causing Myco
infection or disease with this experiment. Another test fed
striped bass with infected menhaden. Surprisingly, again this
test did not result in Myco infection in the Bass.
I n
early
2011,
another
t e s t
w i t h
striped
b a s s
w a s
conducted to
examine
t h e
effects Most of the cases of myco on stripers in the southern
of high New England area have been slight with small red
B a y spots or lesions
water temperatures on the development of Myco. The test
bass were injected with Myco and held for about 8 weeks at
different temperatures, 68, 77 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The
results showed moderate infection at 68 degrees, severe
infection at 77 degrees and surprisingly, minimal infection at 88
degrees.
The bottom line was that the VIMS tests conducted in 2011
provided valuable scientific information which will aid in further
research, although it did not result in definitive conclusions as
to the causes of the Myco infections in Chesapeake Bay striped
bass.
During 2012, VIMS is conducting another more definitive
temperature study using Myco from diseased fish.
“This study is a particularly pivotal one we believe,” said
Dr. Wolfgang Vogelbein, “as it will focus on the most prevalent
disease agent, Myco, isolated from Chesapeake Bay striped
bass.”
From my perspective, VIMS efforts to further understand
Myco are very worthwhile and hopefully will, with adequate
funding, continue.
CHARTER TRIPS (from page 5)
2012 Charter Trip Rules
• Only adult members of RISAA in good standing are
eligible. Good standing means dues are paid in full and not in
arrears.
• Junior members (under 18 yrs) are not eligible.
• A $50 deposit is required to confirm your spot, but it will
be returned if you follow all listed rules.
• The $50 deposit must be paid by check or charge card. Be
sure to bring a check or credit card to the meeting with you.
• You must be present at the meeting to register and at the
end of the meeting when the winners are announced.
• A seven (7) day notice is required if you must cancel.
Winner must first call Gary Perschau (401-828-3464), or second,
Peter O’Biso (401-783-2364).
If unable to reach either of above, then call the RISAA
phone at 401-826-2121. Failure to provide this notice forfeits
your deposit.
• Upon confirmation that the winner has attended the charter
trip, the check/credit card slip will be destroyed and not charged.
• A member may win only one trip per year.
• Only ladies are eligible for the “Ladies Only Trip.”
• All disagreements or disputes will be handled by the
Charter Trips Committee and its decisions are final.
• RISAA and its Charter Trips Committee are not responsible
if a trip is not completed, either by failure of the winning crew,
the charter captain or incliment weather.
Members of the 2012 Charter Trips Committee
Chairman: Peter O’Biso Vice Chairman: Earle Guilford
Secretary: Capt. Ed Cook and
Brian Beltrami, David Fewster, Susan Lema, Edward Mardo,
Gary Perschau
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R.I.S.A.A.
DVD LIBRARY
RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's that
MEMBERS may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home for up
to two weeks.
Simply call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 and let us know which DVD's you would like to borrow.
You may pick up the DVD's at the monthly seminars or we will mail them to you.
Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE.
It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine
Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh
Art of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren Wheeler
Atlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis Braid
Atlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3)
Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett Marine
Basic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie Dickinson
Better Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102)
Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) Bennett
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James Marsh
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James Marsh
Cast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Catch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett Marine
Challenge Of The Giant Tarpon - (87)
Chunking For Stripers & Blues -Capt. John Alberda (6)
Coast Guard License: Advanced Piloting (59)
Dolphin- Yellow & Green Fighting Machine (51)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 1 - The basics(76)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 2 - Transom repair (77)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 3 - Add foam, gelcoat repair (78)
Fiberglass Repair: Part 4 - Restoring a 20' Runabout (79)
Fiberglass Repair Made Easy - Two vol set (37)
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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Let science trump nonsense on sea levels
by JUDITH SWIFT
A June 25 article in The Providence Journal by Associated
Press, “Northeast waters rising,” focused on a study by the
U.S.Geological Survey that reported that the East Coast from
Cape Hatteras, NC to Boston is a “hot spot” for the threats
posed by sea level rise caused by accelerating climate change aka “global warming.”
pollution of one of the state’s key tourist
attractions, its beaches. The amount people
are willing to pay for those days at the
beach is estimated at over $155 million a
year.
Meanwhile, in Virginia, also a key area of the hot zone,
legislators mandated removing the words “sea-level rise” and
“climate change” from a current $50,000 study they
commissioned because they are “liberal code words.”
One especially astute state delegate, Republican Chris Solle,
called the phrase “sea-level rise’’ a “left-wing term.” (So there
must be quite a few liberals in the U.S. Navy now, because
while the Navy’s response strategy does not use the term “sealevel rise,” the world’s largest naval base, in Norfolk, Va., is
spending hundreds of millions to replace piers to withstand rising
water. In addition, the City of Norfolk itself is spending $6
million per year to elevate roads, improve drainage, and help
homeowners raise their houses to adapt to future changes that
sea-level rise will bring.)
The Coastal Institute at the University of Rhode Island sees
sea-level rise as neither left- nor right-wing terminology, but
accurate language representing carefully and professionally
vetted science. We were proud to see our state legislators create
a Climate Change Commission to address associated issues most
pertinent to Rhode Islanders. But there is more to be done.
Key environmental indicators that were recently released
by Watershed Counts, a Rhode Island-focused partnership of
over 48 university, federal and state agencies and nonprofit
organizations, pointed out that such elements of climate change
as increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, sea-level rise
and increased water temperature in Narragansett Bay have
critical economic impacts.
This is because of their effects on inland and coastal flooding
and the subsequent damage inflicted on people, their homes,
and critical infrastructure; erosion of shorefronts and their
valuable coastal properties; changes to the marine ecosystem
that affect the state’s valuable fisheries; and stormwater runoff’s
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Adaptation measures such as those being introduced in
Rhode Island, similar to Norfolk’s, are an important aspect of
the response to sea-level rise. But if action is not taken now,
financial investments both public and private will be in jeopardy
through disasters like the 2010 flood, future hurricane impacts
and natural erosion of valuable coastal assets. The deliberate
and essential actions critical to adapting to climate-change
impacts will be subsumed by dollars needed to respond to the
immediacy of climate-induced disasters.
Economic decisions made in times of disaster tend to aim
to restore the status quo as quickly as possible, without making
the necessary adjustments to ward off future losses.
Understandably, assisting people who are out of their homes
takes precedence over the careful planning required to address
the nature and wisdom of reconstruction, such as raising and
moving structures back from the shore. New Orleans after
Hurricane Katrina, in 2005, stands as a lesson in how the drive
to repopulate can outweigh considerations of whether and how
to rebuild in vulnerable areas.
What is needed is to plan and move to adapt to these
inevitable changes, quickly and effectively, before a major
disaster requires our immediate attention.
Instead of senseless quibbling over supposed politically
generated descriptions or calling scientific analyses “code
words,” all citizens along the East Coast would do well to stop
talking and start doing things to counter climate change that
will safeguard their homes, families, businesses and other
investments in the future. We can lead by example at a time
when nonsense is superseding science.
Judith Swift is the director of the University of Rhode Island’s
Coastal Institute.
Reprinted with permission The Providence Journal Co.
TOURNAMENTS (from page 17)
FISHERIES COUNCIL REPORT (from page 10)
The fall meeting would address commercial summer flounder,
scup, black sea bass as well as herring. The winter meeting
could address commercial tautog, striped bass, menhaden,
bluefish and weakfish; federally managed species such as
monkfish, dogfish, skates, cod, winter flounder; lobster; and
recreational summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, tautog,
striped bass and winter flounder.
Advisory panels and committees that would remain in effect,
meeting throughout the year as needed, would include the
Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), enforcement, floating fish
trap and shellfish, possibly both wild harvest regulations as
well as aquaculture lease proposals.
The proposal received support at the meeting. DEM and the
RIMFC hope to enact the new meeting structure this year keeping
advisory panel and committee membership as it presently exists.
TEAM FLUKE WAS A FLUKE!
Team fluke was a fluke this year! What the heck happened?
We’ve never had a Team Fluke Challenge Tournament like this.
There were only two legal submissions from all of the eleven
registered teams.
First place caught 4 fish.
Second place did it with 3 fish.
All any team had to weigh in was one keeper fish and they
would have taken 3rd place.
Unfortunately, one team (of first time tournament
participantes) had four legitimate fish which they took to a tackle
shop to have weighed. The person behind the desk didn’t know
what was going on, could not find weight slips, said they should
have called ahead …and then gave them one weight slip with
only the total weight of the 4 fish. They did not even list the
four sizes. The anglers were not happy when they were told
that it did not qualify as a legal entry without the four fish weights.
This team would have taken 1st place with 12.25 lbs.
Another team had the same problem with a different tackle
shop.
But fair is fair. Everyone who entered was sent the rules for
the Team Fluke Tournament. The rules have been in place for
many years and this is the first time this has happened.
Even though it could be blamed on a staff person at the
tackle shop, each member is responsible for knowing the rules
and could have insisted in the four individual slips.
The Tournaments Committee will be looking to fix this next
year.
WEIGH STATION CHANGE
King Cove Outfitters in Stonington, CT has changed
ownership and is now called Stonington Marina. They are still
a weigh-in station. They still have the same scale which was
certified by us in the spring, and all weight slips will be accepted
with either name on the slip.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE...
Let’s go fishing and let this be your prayer:
Lord, how I pray that heaven will be like today.
Sitting here with rod and reel,
words do not describe how I feel.
When I scoop my catch into the net,
I know today is as good as it can get.
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MAVERICK CHARTERS • Capt. Jack Riley
story by BILL SOSNICKI
What a wonderful day catching fish! Having won a spot on
the Maverick with fellow RISAA members Bob Gaudet, Harry
Templeton, and Bob LaBlanc was a great learning experience.
On Saturday, June 9 we all met Capt. Jack Riley at Snug Harbor
Marina by 6:00 a.m. and were soon on our way to Block Island.
The Maverick is a sturdy 38 ft Custom Topaz Sportfisherman,
and it’s a fish-catching machine. The boat was spotless and the
ride was smooth an fast. This is a first class fish catching outfit.
We got to the south
west end of Block Island
in no time and fished
among the rest of the
fishing fleet. Captain Jack
had us on fish within the
first two minutes of the
trip.
Our mate was Capt.
Dick Chatowsky from the
Drifter Too and between
the two of them, their
fishing skills had our arms
tired in no time.
We trolled jigs tipped
Harry Templeton
with old-fashion pork rind.
First fish on the boat
was a 5 lb blue landed
by Bob LaBlanc.
The Harry yells,
“Fish on” and in came a
nice 28 in striper, small
compared to the rest of
the day, but healthy.
Next it was my turn,
and landed a larger
blue, the Bob Gaudet,
landed his first striper at
36 inches. Then Bob
Bob Gaudet, “I’ll teach the secret to
LeBlanc landed another
catching stripers”
blue.
The old timers were on our case for wasting our strength on
bluefish.
Finally I landed a 36 in. striper and Bob Gaudet land his second
striper. He then told us “youngsters” the trick to catching striped
bass, but you’ll have to fo fishing
with Bob to learn the secret.
Finally, Bob LeBlanc landed
his first striper.
Only one smaller 28 inch
striper was caught this day. The
rest were all between 33 - 37inches.
There was no need to look around
for fish on this beautify day
because the action was steady all
morning right where we were.
Bob LeBlanc jigging (above)
Again Harry yells, “Fish
and
Bill Sosnicki with a nice
on!” and this was the big fish
bass
of he day at 29.45 lbs. Harry
entered it in the Spring Striped
Bass Tournament, but it didn’t
place.
We all managed to land our
limit by 11:00 a.m. with tired
arms and big smiles on our
faces. We headed back to Snug
Harbor with fish for the table.
Would I recommend going
out with Capt. Jack Riley? You
can bet your “bippy” I would.
He’s a great captain who knows
is stuff and provides a great
boat to fish from.
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Preble reappointed to
New England Fisheries Council
On June 25, 2012, the Commerce Department
announced the appointment of 30 new and
returning members to the eight regional fishery
management councils that partner with NOAA
Fisheries to manage ocean fish stocks.
Council
members
represent diverse groups,
including commercial and
recreational
fishing
industries, environmental
interests and academia, and
carry out the act's
requirements to end
overfishing, rebuild fish
stocks, and manage them
sustainably. Each year,
approximately one-third of
the total 72 appointed
members to the eight
regional councils are
appointed by the Secretary
of Commerce. NOAA Fisheries selects members from
nominations submitted by the governors of fishing states,
territories and tribal governments and oversees the annual
appointment process. The new and reappointed council members
begin their three-year terms on August 11.
Reappointed for anther term to the New England Fisheries
Management Council is RISAA member Capt. David Preble
of Narragansett, RI. Dave service on the R.I. Marine Fisheries
Council for several year until he decided his efforts would be
more useful by concentrating on federal waters. He was then
appointed to the New England Council.
Dave will serve on the Council with RISAA member Capt.
Frank Blount who’s term expires in 2013.
COMMON SENSE FISH HANDLING GUIDELINES
Wear heavy gloves to avoid puncture wounds from
fish spines
• If cuts, scrapes or other open or inflamed areas of
your skin are present, cover hands and wrists with an
impermeable barrier like a rubber or vinyl glove
• Wash hands thoroughly with an antibacterial soap
after handling fish
• Wash off all cutting boards, surfaces, knives and
other utensils used to process raw fish with warm
soapy water
• Discard fish with large open lesions or darkened
patches in the fillets
Persons who exhibit signs of infection on their hands
after handling fish should contact their physician
immediately
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Have you caught any striped
bass with myco or skin lesions?
Fisheries managers want your help
RIDEM's Marine Fisheries Division is
requesting that RISAA members who may see
striped bass with possible myco or skin lesions to
report it to them.
"We have seen a few," said
Mark Gibson, Deputy Chief,
Division of Fish and Wildlife. "We encourage
RISAA members to report observations to us
so we can cooperate with Massachusetts on
the investigation."
"We have a member who is going though
painful treatment now," said RISAA President
Gibson
Steve Medeiros. "It's believe he obtained the
infection though a cut on his hand and then
absorbed the bacteria from either a striped bass or the salt water."
RIDEM
asks
that
members
r e p o r t
sighting
diseased
stripers
along with
the
area
caught. If
LESIONS
possible they
would really like a photo of the fish, or even the carcass.
You can report you fish to Mark Gibson by sending him an
email at [email protected] or call him by phone at 401783-8906.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) initiated the regional data collection. A press release
was issued by MADEP on July 18.
“Lesions such as these can be indicative of the presence of
the disease Mycobacteriosis, which is common in southern
waters, especially Chesapeake Bay, but has not been documented
in Massachusetts waters. The information available at this time
indicates a slightly elevated occurrence of skin lesions on striped
bass, likely of viral or bacterial origin, but not clearly associated
with the disease organism Mycobacterium.
Lesions on the skin of striped bass are a relatively common
occurrence and have many causative agents. The elevated
prevalence seen in some areas this year may be the result of
anomalously high spring and summer water temperatures seen
in Massachusetts and more southerly waters. Fish with mild
skin lesions are safe to handle and consume.”
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Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
Entertainment Committee presents
2nd Annual
Old Fashioned Pig Roast
Saturday, September 22
4:30 PM
Ashaway Sportsmens Club
Gun Club Path, off North Road
Hopkington, RI
$25 per person*
*Cost is the same for adults and children
• Limited to 100 tickets
Open to all - Member, Friends, Guests
This will be an Old Fashioned Traditional Pig Roast Cookout with all the fixin’s including
• Pig roast • Garden salad • BBQ beans • Cole slaw • Corn on the cob • Desert • Bottled water • Soda
It will be held rain or shine in the outdoor pavilion of the Ashaway Sportsman’s Club
Please note, this is outdoor facility, including outdoor porta-potties
SOUNDS LIKE FUN! SIGN ME UP FOR THE RISAA PIG ROAST ON September 22
Name:__________________________________________________________ Evening phone: ____________________
Address: _______________________________________________________ Cell: _____________________________
City: ____________________________________________________________ State:______ Zip: __________________
Send me ____ tickets at $25 each
Payment must accompany order
Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to: RISAA)
Charge to my credit card:
MasterCard
VISA Discover
AmEx Amount Authorized: $_______
Expiration Date (MO/YR): ___________ CVV # _________
(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)
Name on card (print): _________________________ Card Number: _________________________________
Mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
HEFFERNAN CHARTERS
Aboard the
ERIN ROSE
28’ Sea Ray
sailing from
Lavin’s Marina,
Charlestown, RI
with
Capt. Bill Heffernan
401-364-9592 or 401-742-4795
www.erinrosefishing.com
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8 Scot Circle, Charlestown, RI 02813
Member
One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of
the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues.
That means that we have to deal with elected officials.
Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked
hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We
need to be sure those officials remain in office.
It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If
we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us.
By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any
candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated
and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make
contributions on our behalf.
Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be
used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money
- or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for
the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any
money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
Also, all money received by the PAC must come from
individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any
organization or business interest.
The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank
account.
The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for
contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is
then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is
made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29
affiliated clubs. The Legislative Committee then reviews the
recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a
political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the
RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC
donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process.
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
To be effective, we must participate in the system.
With your help we can continue to work within the political system to
safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing
DONATIONS MADE DURING 2012
COPPER (up to $49)
BRONZE ($50+)
SILVER ($100+)
GOLD ($200+)
PLATINUM ($500+)
Earle Guilford
Stephen Medeiros
John Vivari
Robert Blasi
Leo Boliver
Howard MacMillan
Robert Oliveira
Harry Templeton
John Turchetti
Capt Charles Costa
Robert Hawthorne
Peter Jenkins
Douglas Jost
Dr. James Phelan
David Pollack
Capt. Sandy Kane
Joseph Herbert
Bradley Waugh
It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted!
Please print:
Enclosed is my contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
1) Name: ______________________________________________________ 2) Phone: __________________
3) Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
no. street
city
state
zip
4) Place of employment: ________________________________________________________ (required by law)
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
no. street
city
state zip
5) Enclosed is cash or check for:
$10
$25
$50
$100
other____ (make payble to: RISAA PAC)
6) Donations can ONLY be accepted from individuals. No company or organization check can be accepted. (R.I. law)
7) From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer.
It is OK to print my name
Do NOT print my name
Mail to: RISAA PAC, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
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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
Sullivan & Co. CPAs.......401-272-5600 x166
Member: Ryan Holzinger (Providence, RI)
[email protected]
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
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
_
Block Island Fishworks......401-466-5392
Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI)
10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members
Bucko’s Parts + Tackle..............508-674-7900
Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA)
Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair
Cardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297
Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI)
www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com
Erickson’s Bait & Tackle...........401-739-7437
Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI)
1257 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick
East Providence Bait Co...........401-434-2248
Member: Larry O’Neill (E. Providence)
324 Waterman Ave. Open 6AM to 8PM
Galilee Bait & Tackle................401-651-9600
Member: Howard Reed (Galilee, RI)
2 State Street, Narragansett, RI
Lucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223
Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI)
www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members
Pete’s Bait & Tackle..................401-767-0990
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
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
BOATING NEWS
_
BoatingLocal.com.....................508-789-6708
Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA)
www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website
BOAT SALES
_
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
CARPENTRY
_
Leigh Betts Carpentry.............401-213-6452
Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI)
Everything from framing to finish work
CARPET CLEANING
_
Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning...401-788-0932
Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI)
Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachts
CHARTS - DECORATIVE
_
Harbour Lights.........................860-933-2810
Member: Carl Welshman (Danielson, CT)
www.lightedcharts.com - RISAA discount
COFFEE - WHOLESALE
_
Coffee Pause..............................800-444-1488
Member: David Fuller (RI/MA)
www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups
COMPUTERS
_
Computer & Network Services.. 401- 921-4288
Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI)
10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys.
CONSTRUCTION______________________
Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672
Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI)
Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors
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D & M Concrete Forms............401-884-8778
Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI)
All types of concrete form work
COOKING____________________________
Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...........401-364-3457
Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI)
www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20
CUSTOM RODS
_
CMS Enterprise........................508-995-2372
Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford)
637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA
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
DIESEL INJECTION SERVICE
_
Boston Fuel Injection................401-231-0210
Member: Pedro Monteiro (Smithfield, RI)
Agricultural, automotive, marine & trucking
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING____________
Freelance Electrical Services....401-623-1231
Member: Doug Lacombe (Coventry, RI)
Electrical wiring • 10% RISAA discount
ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL__________
Cottrell Enterprises, Inc............401-632-8093
Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI)
www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal
ENGINEERING
_
RP Engineering, Inc.................401-885-7255
Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI)
Environmental, structural, civil and marine
ENGRAVING & ETCHING
_
Ron Nalbandian........................401-377-4688
Westerly, RI
401-932-3890
Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal
ENTERTAINMENT
_
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
_
Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600
Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI)
Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs
FARM FOODS
_
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.................401-398-7802
George Hadfield (East Greenwich, RI)
Investments. All financial services.
Barnum Financial Group..........401-243-8855
Christian Grundel (Warwick, RI)
email: [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
_
Bottom Line Charters..............401-783-6815
Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI)
bottomlinesportfishing.com
Cape Cod Fishing School........781-826-4915
Member: Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod)
Charters, On the water classes for fishermen
Capt Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com
Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI)
www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549
Ed Cook Charters.....................401-524-5294
Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI)
10% RISAA discount. [email protected]
Fin Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630
Member: Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor)
B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com
Fishtales II Charters................401-732-1376
Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI)
www.fishtalesiicharters.com
Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058
Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI)
www.flukin.com or email: [email protected]
Frances Fleet..............................401-783-4988
Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.francesfleet.com/
Heffernan Charters, LLC.........401-364-9592
Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI)
Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAA
Irish Jig Charters......................401-499-9182
Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI)
www.IrishJigCharters.com
Lady K Charters....................... 239-565-2949
Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.ladykcharters.com
Linesider Fishing Charters....401-2439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI)
www.linesiderfishing.com
Maverick Charters..................401-640-0865
Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.maverickchartersltd.com
Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...........401-728-2081
Capt. Rich Templeton
Email: [email protected]
On The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625
Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI)
www.ontherockscharters.com
Ogofishing Charters...............860-774-6924
Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT)
www.ogofishing.com
Prowler Charters.....................401-783-8487
Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI)
www.ProwlerChartersRI.com
Razin Kane Charters...................401-295-0642
Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI)
www.kanesguns.com
Seadog Inshore Charters.........401-218-3074
Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI)
Fluke our specialty - [email protected]
SeaDuced Charters.................508-394-6546
Capt. Robbie Briggs (Dennisport, MA)
www.seaducedfishing.co
Seascape Charters.........1-877-6-GO-FISH
Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI)
www.seascapecharter.com
Snappa Charters...................401-782-4040
Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI)
www.snappacharters.com
StuffIt Charters.....................401-764-5141
Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI)
www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount.
ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424
Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI)
www.thomcatcharters.com
White Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465
Capt. James White (Coventry, RI)
www.whiteghostcharters.com
FISHING PRODUCTS______________
9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650
Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA)
www.9erslures.com
A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122
Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA)
www.astackle.com
Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981
Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington)
Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com
Anco Lures, Inc....................401-438-5860
Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI)
Plastic poppers, 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
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
Lemire’s Plug Works...........401-641-4885
Member: Alan Lemire (Clayville, RI)
www.lemiresplugworks.com
Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH
Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA)
Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig
Little Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023
Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI)
Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs
Lonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921
Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA)
Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com
Millard Wire Company........401-737-9330
Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter)
Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal”
Phase II Lures..........................203-226-7252
Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT)
Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com
Point Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808
Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI)
www.pointjudelures.com
Rhode Island Poppers..............401-762-1884
Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI)
Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc.
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SurfHog Lure Co....................401-864-6069
Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI)
www.surfhoglureco.com
Terminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005
Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY)
www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog
T-Man Custom Tackle............860-668-1302
Member: Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna
www.tmancustomtackle.com - Striper tubes
HOME IMPROVEMENT_______________
Got Wood?..........................401-749-9990
Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI)
Free wood pickup
Miller’s Interiors.................401-497-6794
Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI)
All types of remodeling
Quality Tile..........................401-826-9700
Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI)
Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street
Quik-Fix Handyman............401-374-8281
Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI)
Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc.
ICE CREAM
_
Frosty Freez......401-846-1697
Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI)
496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc
INSTRUCTION
_
American Boatschool.........860-295-9634
Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
e-mail: [email protected]
Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373
Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH)
Recreational & Captains license classes
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
_
Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795
Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA)
supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment
LAND SURVEYING
_
_
Thomas D. Drury, Jr.............401-333-4777
805 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI
Professional land surveyor - RI/MA/CT
LASER ENGRAVING__________________
Kell-Strom Tool Company......800-851-6851
Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT)
General machine and laser marking
LAWN CARE________________________
Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182
Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI)
Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount
MACHINING________________________
Hartwell Mfg. Co....................401-567-7720
Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI)
Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal
MARINA
_
Stanley’s Boat Yard.............401-245-5090
Member: Kevin Terhune (Barrington, RI)
Full service marina, repairs, storage
MARINE ELECTRONICS______________
Seaport Communications.......401-783-4778
Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI)
Sales - Service - Installation
MARINE FABRICATION_______
_______
BJK Aluminum Creations......401-624-1422
Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI)
T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience
Essex Marine Fabrication........860-554-0044
Member: Harry Angier (Haddam, CT)
T-tops -hardtops -arches www.essexmarine.com
Seaward Boatworks.................401-739-5286
Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI)
Aluminum fabrication and canvas work
MARINE ENGINES
_
Marine Engines, Inc................800-786-7639
Member: Jone Keane (Holliston, MA)
www.1800runsnew.com
MARINE HOSE AND FITTINGS__
_____
The Hose Connection Inc........401-624-2921
Member: Art Marshall (Fall River, MA)
Any & all, 1/4” thru 8”. RISAA discount.
MARINE REPAIR__________
_________
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
_
First Home Mortgage...401-751-0800x5309
Member: Paul Kennedy (Providence, RI)
P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003
Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345
PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________
Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655
Member: Will Donnell (All of RI)
Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount
PAINT & SUPPLIES
_
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
POOPER SCOOPER SERVICE
_
Kanine Kleenup Service......508-496-1680
Member: Brian Woodard (Dighton, MA)
www.scoopthepooptoday.com RISAA discount
PRINTING
_
M2 Design..............................401-484-5120
Member: Mark Mingain (Pascoag, RI)
www.m2cd.com Printing & web design
Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514
Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI)
www.tiffanyprinting.com
PROPELLER RECONDITIONING________
Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767
Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI)
New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/
REAL ESTATE_____________
__________
Abbott Properties...................401-837-9050
Member: Julie LeBlanc (Warwick, RI)
Lila Delman Real Estate.......401-348-1999
Member: John Repoza (Newport, RI)
Randall Realtors....................401-932-2315
Members: Mari Ann & Rod Raso (Wakefield,RI)
[email protected]
RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612
Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI)
World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424
Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
[email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
_
Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083
Certified commercial & residental
RISAA discount
RESTAURANTS
_
Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850
Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI)
357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food.
Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866
Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI)
32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
ROD & REEL REPAIR
_
Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062
Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI)
www.beavertailrodandreel.com
SELF DEFENSE
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Oceanside Martial Arts.........401-294-3035
Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI)
RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com
SCUBA
_
Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898
Member: Deb Greenhalgh
www.scubamadeeasy.org
SOLAR CONSULTANT
_
Alteris/Solarwrights...............401-315-2529
Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI)
Free solar site evaluation [email protected]
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
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Eagle Enterprises....................516-319-0779
Member: Ken Begelman (Oceanside, NY)
www.keneagle.com -hand painted fish/trophies
VETERINARIANS
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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
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CAPTAIN BRUCE SPORTFISHING • Capt. Bruce Millar
story by GEORGE BARUSSO
On the hottest
day of July, RISAA
members David
Gordon, Glen
Jackson, William
Zanks and myself
(George Barusso),
met up with
Captain Bruce
Millar for the
fishing charter we
had won at the June
25 meeting. We
would be fishing
aboard the Otter, a
30’ Chris Craft.
Captain Bruce
and his mate Andy
have been fishing
Long Island Sound
along the CT/RI/
NY coast for years
and
their
experience became
evident throughout
the charter.
As we headed out, Captain Bruce inquired if our party wanted
to fish for plentiful smaller fish or run offshore where the trophy
fish are with the caveat that we might not catch anything. Our
consensus was that we wanted to catch fish, and so Capt. Bruce
put us on the fish holes, several of them, where we caught both
large and small stripers and a few blues.
Not twenty minutes out of the harbor we had our first striper,
a 38 ½” keeper. Before the evening was through, we were
thoroughly cooled off from the heat and we had several fish
including those released along with three large stripers that we
took home.
It was our colleague Dave Gordon who took the blue ribbon
for this trip. After patiently sitting in the left fighting chair watching
the rest of us catch stripers and a few blues from the right chair,
Dave was beginning to think this was not going to be his night.
But then he struck gold with a 51 ½ inch, 49.5 lb. striper that
almost pulled him out of the chair. After a few great pictures and
a victory smile,
Dave released his
striper to fight again
another day.
Our
party
agreed that we
thoroughly enjoyed
our charter aboard
the Otter that
evening. If anyone
is looking to try their
hand at trophy
fishing along Fisher
Island and Long
Island Sound, we
can certainly give
Captain
Bruce
Millar and mate
Andy our personal
recommendations.
It was a fun trip!
Captain Bruce
can be reached
directly on his cell at 860-235-6095 or on his web site at
www.CaptainBruceSportFishing.com
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Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
Photo Contest Entries
RISAA’s first bi-annual photo contest received 123 submissions. The 1st Place and Honorable Mention winners
were shown in the March issue, but each month we will print some of the other impressive photos that were
received.
Title: Endeavor
Category: Scenic New England
Photographer: Travis Barao
Title: Waiting On Sunset
Photographer: Charles Dore
Title: Point Judith Light
Photographer: Chris Jalbert
Title: Point Jude Lobster Pot
Photographer: Robert Marco
Title: Double Header
Category: Prized Catch
Photographer: Chris Jalbert
Title: Shawn Costello
Category: Prized Catch
Photographer: Greg Vespe
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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President..............................
1st Vice President............
2nd Vice President...........
Secretary..............................
Treasurer..............................
Sergeant-At-Arms.............
Board Member.................
Board Member....................
Board Member....................
Board Member.....................
Board Member....................
Board Member....................
Stephen [email protected]................ 401-826-2121
Capt. Richard Hittinger....... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875
George Allen........................ [email protected]................... 401-849-4896
Peter O'Biso......................... [email protected]................ 401-783-2364
Capt. Edwin Cook............... [email protected]................. 401-885-0679
Thomas Smotherman......... [email protected]..... 401-255-2442
Robert [email protected].................. 401-527-5157
Charles Bradbury.................bradbury@risaa.org............401-647-5305
Capt. Edward Kearney........ [email protected].................... 401-397-4513
William Sosnicki.................. [email protected]............ 401-822-2979
Roger Tellier......................... [email protected]
Michael Warner................... [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Stephen [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Artificial Reefs............................. Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]............ 401-739-1875
Boat & Fishing Shows................ Capt. Mike Warner............. [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
By-Laws..........................................Robert Blasi........................ [email protected]................... 401-527-5157
Charities........................................ Kevin Miller........................ [email protected] ........... 401-497-6794
Charter Trips................................ Peter O'Biso......................... [email protected]
Dealer Discount Coordinator..... David Westfall.................... [email protected]............. 401-270-1822
Education........................................Capt. Ed Kearney............... [email protected]..................... 401-397-4513
Elections.........................................Gary Perschau.................... [email protected]................... 401-828-3464
Entertainment............................... Lynn Medeiros................... [email protected]
Fly Fishing.................................... David Porreca..................... [email protected].......... 401-392-1919
Foundation..................................... Capt. Michael Warner........ [email protected]............... 401-364-0027
Fund-Raising.................................Linton Wilder...................... [email protected] ................401-828-7795
Historian........................................ Robert Ferioli...................... [email protected].......... 401-724-5651
Junior Activities........................... Robert LeBlanc................... [email protected]............... 401-884-0503
Kayak..............................................David Pollack...................... [email protected]............... 401-749-5379
Legislative..................................... George Allen....................... [email protected]................... 401-849-4896
Membership...................................Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...................... 401-397-4513
Menhaden.......................................Capt. Ed Cook..................... [email protected].. 401-885-0679
Merchandise..................................William Sosnicki................. [email protected]
Political Action PAC.................... Stephen Medeiros............. [email protected]................. 401-826-2121
Newsletter...................................... Stephen Medeiros............. [email protected]
Public Access................................ C. J. Rice.............................. [email protected].................... 401-829-8215
Saltwater Fishing Show.............. Stephen Medeiros.............. [email protected]................. 401-826-2121
Scholarship................................... Curt Caserta........................ [email protected].............. 401-667-0123
Striper Cup.................................... Donald Smith...................... [email protected]................... 401-295-4205
Surfcasters....................................Robert Moeller.................... [email protected]
Tag & Release...............................Jeromy Jamgochian............ [email protected]
Tournaments................................. Charles Bradbury............... [email protected]........... 401-647-5305
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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3 Bs. - Andy Berg
3B'S - Bob Matteson
3 D's II - Warren Diclemente
3 R's - Richard Rainone
3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow
33 Innings - William George
4-ME - Capt. Wayne Wood
5 Gees - Robert Gondola
Absurdity - Greg Roody
Acida - Ed Choiniere
Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto
Adventurer - John Stanford
Ahab - Rod Raso
Alaskan - Patrick Watson
Albatross - Brian Droney
Alf II - Richard Pastore
Alibi - Dickson Boenning
Allegro - Richard Terek
All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal
Alliance - Charles Reppucci
Almost Ready - Ted Nataly
Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford
Aly Ann - Augustine Comella
Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura
Amalye - Raymond Duggan
Amnimax - Ralph Battista
Amy Anne - Tom Smotherman
Angler - Brad Sudol
Angler Management - David Gordon
Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell
April II - Leonard Duffy
Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski
Aque'ne - David Howe
At Last - Bob Cavanagh
A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni
Azzura - Carl Peruzzotti
Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell
Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson
Bait & Wait - Al Torres
Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley
Barefoot - Jack Linton
Bass Boat - Robert Kelley
Bay Bee - Mike Warner
Bay Buggy - David Gervais
Bella Fortuna -Vincent Petruccillo
Bella Mama - David DiSantis
Bellatrix - John Troiano
Betsea - Stephen Tetzner
Betsy B - David Marcotte
Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick
Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown
Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe
Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose
Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva
Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano
Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr.
Blue Max - John Maxwell
Blue Moon - John Blaze
Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski
Blues Bros - Walt McCormick
Boat-Of-Us - Brian Beltrami
Boat Time - Joann King
Boat Time - Paul Shulver
BobbyZ - Bob Zollo
Boom Boom - Dave Potter
Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman
Brandywine - Jim Mugavero
Breakaway - Jack Hagopian
Buckaneer - Bob Santurri
Buck Tail - Dick Geldard
Bruadair - Steven Blakey
Buzzard - Don Marceau
Bye George - George Kates
Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso
Cancellation - David Cunningham
Capable - Charley Soares
Capt Hook - Paul Dauk
Capt Quint - Clarence Moore
Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster
Cashmere - Don Fox
Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella
Cat Nap - Robert Raill
Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera
C-C-Rider - Frank Cordeiro
C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth
C-Dory - Tony Dias
Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere
Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain
Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto
Charlie's Delight -Charlie Petras
Chebami - Barry Caito
Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters
Chill Time - Russell Anderson
Chris's Craft - Christian Killam
Cindy Sea - John Chabot
Clamin Time - John Vivari
Coaster - Greg Spier
Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi
Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos
Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson
Copycat - Peter Newbauer
Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella
Dads Pride - David Morton
D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei
Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola
Dawn III - Walter Shayer
Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan
D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett
Diane H - Donald Forest
Die Hard - Peter Lewis
Dilly Dally - Ron Porter
Dixie - Andreas Anusavice
Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney
Dolce Vita - John Repoza
Dollar Bill - Bill Graugard
Dot "C" - John Carney
Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski
Drill-1 - David Jenson
Duck Buster - Harold Audette
Duklypps - Peter Dias
Duranatic - Ron Nagel
Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble
Easterday - Eric Easterday
Elephant's Butt - David Leonard
Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti
El Pesce - Paul Garlasco
Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy
Endorfin - Alexander Peck
Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan
Escape - Philip Wnek
ESP II - Stephen Parente
Eventide - Beth Fallon
Extra Propper - John O'Brien
Falcon - Thomas Poirier
Faracher - Steve Abdow
Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf
Fast Forward - Michael Valentine
Festivus - Al DiOrio
Fear Knot - John Meyer
Finatic - John Brierley
Finatix - Steven Charron
Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira
Fin Deep - Capt. Brian Patterson
Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema
Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello
Finish Line - Alan Stewart
Fin-ness - Don Guimelli
Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein
Fins - Tom Grennan
Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci
Fishbones - John Volpe
Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton
Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser
Fish On - Steve Brehio
Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff
Fishtales - John Paquette
Fish Tales - Ron Hartman
Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse
Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia
Flo B II - Harley Benton
Four Play - Bob Fournier
Four Stars - Jay Starziano
Frantastic - Brian Bullock
Freedom - Ron Chamides
Full House - John Stavrakas
Gadzooks - Robert Silva
Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian
Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount
Gail Frances - David Carter
Gail Leigh - Luca Razza
Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski
Get Reel - William Allen
Gettin' Schooled - Keith Turner
Ginsea - Ken Anderson
Good Dog - Peter Newman
Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio
Great Escape - Roland Grenier
Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger
Greta Kay - Michael Welch
Gusto - Bob Dabkowski
GypSea - David Nardolillo
Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer
Happy Executive - Peter Vican
Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury
Happy Hooker - William Gravina
Heather Too - Don Bogner
Helen D - Paul Jutras
Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge
Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook
Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson
Hombre - Gary Paolo
Hook - Peter DiPaola
Hooked Up - James Filardi
Hook-em - Mike Lawing
Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre
Hooker II - Jon Maguire
Hula Girl - Capt. Matt King
Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh
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I'm Gonna Miss Her - Bill Place
I'm-On - Robert Celico
Indian Summer - Dana Weeks
In Faith - Anthony Rocha
Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick
Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan
Isabella - Anthony Tavares
Islander - Bruce Johnson
Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi
Isurus - Alan Blott
Itsy - Bob Donald
Jackline - John Walsh
Jacy - Howard Felder
Jahab - Jay Adelman
Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino
Janie M - Michael McHenry
Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin
JD7 - Jack Daniels
Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan
Jig N' Reel - Chris Jalbert
Jofish - Joe Dandeneau
Jovi Charme - John Rabe
Joyce M - Richard Laurie
Jubilee - Michael Casey
Jus Looking II - Tim Knight
Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney
Just Chum'N - Steven Clow
Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci
Just R Luc - Justin Keller
Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano
Kattie - Lawrence Rainey
Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino
Kembe - David Travis
Kingfisher - H. Richard Heilman
Kinsale - Bob Chew
Kiwi - Bob Beresford
Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers
Know Rush - Mark Serio
Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca
Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel
Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis
Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins
Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian
Lady Linda-Capt.George Doucette
Lady Linda - David St. Germain
Lara Rachel - Russell Layfield
Last Shot - John Kramer
Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton
Laura Marie - David Westfall
Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing
Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza
Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz
Leen - Willard Donnell
Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan
Leisure 8 - Mark Ceprano
Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta
Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith
Letter of Marque-David Warburton
Libertine - Peter Gingas
Lil' Jayden - Horatio Pevide
Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous
Linda B - Robert Bongiiolatti
Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier
Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex
Little Blue - Richard Caldon
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BOATER'S LIST (from previous page)
Little Feat - Bob Coupe
Lorri-B - Joseph Burns
Low Tide - Jim Low
Lucky Lady - Capt Steve Palmer
Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong
Lucky's Charms - John Kelley
Lunasea - John Rekemeyer
Lunch Legs - William Smith
Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski
Maddy - Michael Senecal
Marava - John Kubaska
Maribeth II - Art Bentley
Marlin - Dick Fincher
Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley
McDu II - William McEvoy
Meant 2 Be - Fred Medeiro
Megabite - Allan Peters
Megabyte - Bruce Collemer
Michelle Lee - Joseph Latham
Mid Day Chop - David Minto
Midnight - Robert Mazzeo
Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback
Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch
Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret
Miss Haley 2 - Michael Clukey
Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd
Missing Penny - Guy Latour
Miss Kim - Mark Pachico
Miss Nick - Rick Pennington
Mistress - Gregory Houde
Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette
Monstro - Paige Bronk
Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand
Mox Nix - Clint Lovell
Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet
Mrs/Z - William Zanks
Music - Larry Hayward
My Backyard - Richard Ferland
My Cat - Leo Grenier
My Surprise - Richard Mandeville
My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade
My Two Ladies - Raymond Allard
Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc
Nelli - David Berardinelli
NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott
New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan
New Too - Tim Gilchrist
Nimia - Henry Cugno
No Problem - Jeff Creighton
Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto
Ogofishing - Capt. John Ogozalek
Ol Yella - Joseph Pratas
Omega - Guy Dufresne
On-Line - Skip Stritzinger
Oscar J - John McCurry
Osprey - Al Amaral
Osprey - Paul Kennedy
Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo
Outcast - Leigh Betts
Outcast3 - Spencer Ingram
Outrage - Stephen Jordan
Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver
Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna
Paulie Wog - Paul Howland
Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein
Pearl Man - Earle Peacock
Pescador - Stephen Carll
Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix
Phoenix - Joseph Jachem
Pilar - Daniel Murphy
Piper - Capt. Gene Kelly
Playing Hookey - John Souto
Plug Along II - Robert Anderson
Poga - Jim Malley
Pokerfish - George Bergeson
Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki
Pole-Kat - Capt. Thad Gruczka
Pomatomus - Al Daysh
Popcorn - Bob Brodeur
Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo
Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc
Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance
Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta
Protocol - Steve Secord
Provision - Tom DeLotto
Prowler - Capt Al Anderson
Quercus - Mel DeCarvalho
Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn
Ranger - Bob & Andrew Nyman
Rare Coynes - Don Coyne
Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane
Reaction - Thomas Schultz
Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen
Red Sok's - William Sokolowski
Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr.
Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo
Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello
Reelaxation - Joseph Medeiros
Reel Deal - Anthony Renzi
Reel Delight - Steve West
Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren
Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro
Reel Escape - Richard Silva
Reel Life - Craig Horrocks
Reel Lucky - Michael West
Reel Magic - Donald Masse
Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger
Reel Therapy - John Duponte
Reel Time - Sameh Said
Relentless - Jeff Johnson
Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller
ResHess - Dennis Carusoe
Respite - Peter Iascone
Restless -Capt Richard Templeton
Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault
Ripple - Gerry Berard
Ripple - William Kraut
Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski
Robin Hood - Charles Fisher
Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi
Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky
Rod Holda - Charles Costa
Ro Leena - David Carter
Rooster - Capt.Eric Gustafson
Rubber Duckie - John Bruno
Ruby - Gabriel Matthias
Ruse II - Jim Phelan
Rutroe - Joseph Marinello
Sadie - Matthew Gendron
Safari - Capt. John Silberman
Safe/Sea - Capt. Phil LeBlanc
Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi
Saltheart - Ken Robinson
Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon
SaltShaker - William Teixeira
Salty IV - Warren Wright
Salty Rose - Tim Beron
Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner
Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau
Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher
Sarcastic - Don Betournay
Scootah Board - Russell Fonda
Scout - Walter Jachna
Scow II - Kevin Caisse
Seaalice - Kevin Moreira
Seabat - George Allen
Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella
Sea Bird - Bob Vergnani
Seaduced - Capt. Robbie Briggs
Seadog - Steve Travisono
Sea Gail - Michael DeCesare
Seagar - John Turchetti
Seagust - John Gustafson
Sea Jem - Mark Griffin
Sea Minor - Fred Boynton
Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore
Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig
Seaquester II - Gerald White
Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn
Sea Rigg - William Riggs
Sea-Treat - John Treat
Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco
Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda
Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson
Serenity - John Pannone
Sergeant - Robert Ferioli
Shad Jac - Michael Colby
Shady - John Angelini
Shark Bait - James Grundy
Sharon C - Richard Pineault
Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet
Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier
Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman
Silverback - Peter Hendricks
Silver Sage II - George Jacques
Silverside - Charles Benjamin
Simplicity - Michael Johnson
Sir Reel - Alton Smith
Skipjack - Rich Hittinger
Skipjack - Robert Murray
Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi
Smallfry - Richard Small
Smart Alec - Alex Sinel
Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon
Snoopy - Ben Bardo
Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti
Solace - Alfred Trombley
Sonny's Toy - John Liston
Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette
Southern Roots - Edward Pion
Special K's - Gary Perschau
Spindrift - Craig Picard
Squid - Dave Fewster
Stacey Ann - Jason Considine
Stars & Stripers - John Tatro
Steeler - Edgar Lemoi
Stella - Capt. Robb Roach
Stewie - Richard Sustello
Stinger - Robert Young
Striper - Charles Santos
Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira
Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette
Strip Strike - Jim Barr
Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano
Sturg - Doug Sturgis
Summer Blues-Tom Hessney
Summer Recess - Dennis Goderre
Summer Salt - Earl Buckman
Summertime - Robert Sangster
Summer Wind - Bob Walsh
Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka
Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet
Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers
3 B'S - Robert Matteson
Talia - Robert Sheldon
Talon - Brian Hogan
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Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski
Tania II - Tony Lombardo
Taylor Marie - Armando Simao
Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup
Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich
TGIF - Chuck Dore
The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino
The Fly - John Gutherz
The Grady Bunch - E.Russell Grady
The Happy Executive-Peter Vican
The Lady D - Brian Campbell
The Office - Richard Reich
Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall
Thirty Something - Mark Stevens
Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier
Three Phase - Dan Orfan
Tiderunner - John Schwemin
Tiderunner II - John Sousa
Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson
Tight Lines - Michael Miozza
Time After Time - Ric Murray
Tin Can - Bruce Bruni
Titan - David Peterson
Title Wave - John McCloskey
TLC - Bob Morel
Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira
Tonic - Lee Duckworth
Triple J's - Joe Scrofani
Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn
Triumph - Timothy Moran
Trophy Hunter - John Rose
Tupelo - Elton Ricker
Two Scoopes - Brian Woodard
Valhalla - Richard Swanson
Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood
Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro
Waterfront Property - Peter Berg
Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh
Weiser 1 - Michael Durand
Whaler - Andrew Smiley
What About Me - Geoffrey Laliberte
White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White
White Water Witch - Bill Levin
Why Knot - Michael Beresford
Whynot? - Christine Blount
Wild Onion - David Michel
XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini
Yankee - Bruce Demoranville
Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.
Zane Grey - Tom Richardson
REPORT
VIOLATIONS!
RIDEM Enforcement
401-222-2284
After Hours Hotline
401-222-3070
NEWPORT TIDE TABLES
AUGUST
DATE
HIGH
AM
hgt
PM
LOW
hgt
AM
hgt
PM
SUN
hgt
rise
set
Adjustments
LOW
HIGH
Block Island
Great Salt Pond
+0:07
-0:02
Castle Hill
+0:12
-0:05
East Greenwich
+0:03
+0:13
Providence
State Pier No. 1
-0:01
+0:11
Point Judith
+0:17
-0:10
Sakonnet
-0:01
-0:13
Warren
-0:01
+0:18
Watch Hill Point
+1:16
+0:41
Wickford
+0:02
+0:09
AUGUST
Aug 17
Aug 24
Aug 2, 31
Aug 9
Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors
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RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS
License Required?
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
YES
YES
YES
AMERICAN
EEL
6” minimum • 50 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
BLACK SEA
BASS
June 15 - Dec 31
June 15 - Dec 31
14” minimum
May 11 - June 24 • 10 fish
June 25 - Oct 31 • 20 fish
BLUEFISH
no min size • 15 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
22" minimum • 10 fish
no closed season
See MADMF for varied bag
limits
Spec regs for north or south
of Cape Cod
22" minimum* • 10 fish
no closed season
COD
*14" minimum fillet length
with 2 sq inches of skin
FLUKE
22" or 24" minimum
May 15 - Oct 31
Summer Flounder
18.5" minimum • 8 fish
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
SCUP
May 1 to Dec 31
(charter rules differ)
May 1 to Dec 31
10.5" min • 20 fish/person
or 100/vessel w/6+ anglers
May 1 - Dec 31
STRIPED
BASS
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
TAUTOG
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
16" minimum
Jan 1 to April 30 • 2 fish
May 1 to June 30 closed
July 1 to Aug 31 • 2 fish
Sept 1 to Oct 9 closed
Oct 10 to Dec 6 • 4 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
Porgy
WEAKFISH
Squeteague
Spring: April 284 to May 27
Fall: Sept 294 to Oct 28
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
9" at certain shore sites
April 1 to May 30
May 22 - Sept 30
North of Cape Cod
Nov 1 - Aug 31
South of Cape Cod
April 24 - May 23
Sept 25 - Oct 24
See a violation? Report it!
CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE
860-424-3333
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)
Age 65+ : $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________
/
/
Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment)
Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)
Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________
/
/
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
AUGUST, 2012
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Coventry, RI
Permit No. 247
Education • Conservation • Recreation
The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen

August - Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers

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