Is your boat ready for the hurricane season?

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P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
www.RISAA.org
401-826-2121
JULY, 2014
Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers
Is your boat ready for the hurricane season?
The key to protecting your boat from hurricanes or any
threatening severe weather is planning, preparation and timely
action. If a boat causes damage during a natural disaster, the boat
owner/operator
may be held
responsible.
Normally the
National Weather
Service will issue a
24-hour warning;
however, in some
instances only a
12-hour warning
may be given.
Upon receiving
this warning the boat owner/operator should immediately take
precautionary measures to see that the boat is properly secured.
Each boat owner needs a plan unique to the type of boat, the
local boating environment, the severe weather conditions and the
characteristics of safe havens and/or plans for protection. Many
federal and state agencies have issued preparation and
precautionary suggestions as guidelines to be used by the marine
community.
W
e
h a v e
compiled
many of
t h o s e
suggested
precautions
and checklists and
share them
with members in this issue.
We hope there will be no hurricanes this season, but if there is,
we want you to be prepared. The most important advice though is
to establish your own hurricane plan now, and when a hurricane
threat is issued, take action right away. (see page 10)
Galilee Boat Ramp Reopens
After many months of construction, and several
frustrating weeks of hoping the ramp would be open
in time for the fishing season, the state boat ramp at
Galilee is finally open and ready to use.
A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on
Friday, June 27 at the site in Narragansett, RI.
The new facility is now a 60-foot wide concrete ramp with
t w o
floating
docks
and is
handicapped
accessible.
The
project
w a s
paid
with funds from the R.I. rec saltwater fishing licenses and federal
Sport Fish Restoration program.
(more on page 2)
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Galilee Ramp and Kids Fishing
July 7 • 6:00 PM
Fly Fishing Committee fishing at
Brenton Reef, Newport
July 8 • 10:00 AM
Kayak Committee fishing at Fort
Wetherill, Jamestown
The emails and phone calls started in
March. What’s happening with the new
Galilee boat ramp? It’s all torn up, but
there’s no work going on. It’s not going to
be ready for the fishing season. Can’t you
find out who is responsible and get them
back to work?
projects like this is exactly what we had
in mind when RISAA agreed to it.
On Friday, June 27, a formal ribboncutting ceremony was held at the site to
officially open the ramp. I was invited to
be one of the speakers - not my favorite
thing to do, but it was an honor that RISAA
was recognized.
July 12-13 • Team Fluke Challenge
Tournament (RISAA members only)
July 14 • 6:30 PM
Fly Fishing Committee fishing off
Narragansett
July 17 • 6:00 AM
Kayak Committee fishing off Kings
Beach, Newport
July 21 • 6:30 PM
Fly Fishing committee mid-season
meeting, Gregg’s Restauant, NK
July 22 • 6:30 PM
RISAA Board of Directors meeting
July 28 • 7:00 PM
July Monthly Seminar
Aug 1 • 6:00 AM
Kayak Committee fishing at Third
Beach, Middletown
Aug 5-7 ASMFC Summer Meeting
Alexandria, VA
Aug 9 • 7:00 AM
RISAA Adult/Jr party boat fishing
Aug 11 • 6:00 PM
Jamestown
Aug 18 • 6:00 PM
Charlestown Breachway
Aug 21 • 5:30 AM
Kayak Committee fishing at Point
Judith
There was a lot of frustration by
members who were looking forward to
fishing and use that ramp to launch their
boat. I called Larry Mouradjian,
RIDEM’s Associate Director of Natural
Resources, who always responds to my
calls. He arranged a meeting several DEM
specialists who work on all ramp projects
(engineers, funding specialist, etc.). I
learned a lot about the process, progress
on the Galilee ramp, and future plans.
So the ramp’s completion was later
than many would have liked, but it was
worth the wait! The Galilee ramp is the
most used ramp in the state, and now it’s
the best.
This 60 foot wide concrete ramp will
easily stand up to heavy traffic for many
years. It has two new floating docks on
each side. The existing fixed pier has been
elevated and expanded and it’s all now
handicapped accessible. The minimum
water depth at the ramp is 4.5 feet at low
tide. Even the parking lot was expanded
to add spaces for a few more vehicles with
trailers.
The $723,814 project was funded by
the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service “Sport
Fish Restoration” program and with money
from Rhode Island’s Saltwater Fishing
License receipts.
When the rec fishing license went into
effect, the law assured that the money be
used to enhance recreational fishing, and
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The speakers were Janet Coit, Director
of DEM, Governor Lincoln Chafee,
Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon
Whitehouse, Congressman Jim Langevin,
Terry Sullivan, State Director The Nature
Conservancy, Dr. Deborah Rocque, Dep.
Director Northeast Region, US Fish &
Wildlife Service, and myself.
TAKE-A-KID FISHING
More kids than boats this year
Our 17th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing
day (TAK) on June 14 had lots of things
not going well from the start, but it all
turned out OK.
Weather. There was heavy rain all day
Friday during setup. Showers and heavy
fog was predicted for Saturday morning.
I thought this might be the first time in 17
years that we ever had to cancel.
Boats. We always have 70-85 member
boats, but this year we only had 55 - and
four of them canceled. On TAK morning,
after we sent all the boats out with their
allotment of kids, we still had 72 kids left
on the dock! Travis Barao, first time
dockmaster, got on the radio and pleaded
with members to come back and take
another child or two. They did, and we
got ALL of those kids out on the water!
RISAA members are great like that.
And there wasn’t a drop of rain, and
the fog lifted as the boats left the dock.
Thank you to all boat and shore volunteers.
We couldn’t do this without you!
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
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 Committee 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.
Understanding fisheries policy and how YOU can get involved
Fisheries policy making and management is so complex it
often makes my head spin. It takes a little time to understand
the layers of policy-making boards, who manages what types
of species, and geographically who is the top dog… what
regulatory body out trumps the next.
Last month the Bristol County Striper Club asked me to
visit and talk about fisheries policy and as fishermen how we
might advocate for policies we believe in. Here are highlights of
that presentation.
Fisheries management policy-making has a hierarchy. Just
like government we have the U.S. Government and federal law,
followed by state governments, county governments and then
cities and towns. Well at the top of fisheries management we
have the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) with its authority (like
the constitution) coming from the “MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management
Act” (MSA).
The MSA is the primary law governing marine fisheries in
our county and it is up for reauthorization in the next year or
two. The first such law was passed in 1976, it has been amended
many times, most recently in 2006. The MSA aimed to conserve
fishery resources while striving to achieve optimal yield through
Fisheries Management Plans (FMP). The MSA also strived to
develop underutilized fisheries. MSA has been credited with
rebuilding many of the stocks we fish on today recreationally:
summer flounder, striped bass, scup, etc. This is done though
Allowable Catch Limits (ACLs).
There are eight regional councils in the U.S. that manage
fisheries from 3 to 200 miles from shore, and
develop fisheries management policy regionally
under the MSA. In our area it is the New England
Fisheries Management Council which represents
ME, NH, MA, RI and CT. The New England
Council has representatives from each member state who provide
input from fishing communities through a system of Advisory
Panels or committees on different species and or topics.
Fisheries are managed through Fishery Management Plans
(FMPs).
Although we have regional councils that
represent coastal states, the Atlantic States
Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) was
formed in 1942 by fifteen eastern coastal states
that saw a need to work together to manage their
shared migratory fishery resources covering from shore to three
miles out. The ASMFC manages nearly 25 nearshore fish
species. States agree to implement policies of the ASMFC. The
Secretary of Commerce or Interior can impose moratoriums on
fisheries that are overfished. The ASMFC is credited with the
recovery of Atlantic striped bass, black sea bass, bluefish, scup,
summer flounder, Spanish mackerel and spiny dogfish.
IN RHODE ISLAND
At the state level we have the Rhode Island
Marine Fisheries Council (RIMFC) that makes
commercial and recreation fishing policy
recommendations to the Rhode Island Department
of Environmental Management (RIDEM) director
who usually enacts recommendations.
Eight members sit on the Council, three recreational, three
commercial and two scientists. The council takes advice from
DEM staff members on how to implement and incorporate
NOAA, Regional Council and ASMFC policy in State of RI
Fisheries Management Plans for implementation locally.
A variety of Advisory Panels (APs) or committees exist at
the Council level. Their aim is to gather input from the fishing
community in regard to fisheries policy. Presently the RIMFC
has advisory panels on shellfish,
groundfish, winter flounder, an ad
hoc whelk panel, summer flounder,
tautog, Atlantic menhaden, scup/
black sea bass, striped bass, lobster,
enforcement and an Industrial Advisory Panel that coordinates
policy recommendations that impact a variety of species or
fishermen. These advisory panels and their meetings provide
the fishing community with an opportunity to have their voice
heard.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
So one may ask, how do I get involved with the RIMFC.
Here are some suggestions:
· Explore being a recreational representative on an Advisory
Panel. This can be coordinated through your fishing club or
RISAA as recreational fishing has representation on most APs.
· Attend AP meetings, which are always open to the public,
and express your point of view and/or the point of view of your
fishing club or organization. (to page 24)
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R.I.S.A.A. / June, 2014
July meeting raffle
No charter raffle in July,
but drawings will continue in
August
This month we will have TWICE the amount of items to
raffle off. Since we didn’t have a raffle last month (Al Gag’s
charity raffle took it’s place), we combined the two months.
Here’s a sneak peek as some of the BIG ticket items that you
can look forward to winning.
We will not have a drawing at the July meeting, but we will
have the last three scheduled trips drawn at the August or
September Meeting. We are going to skip the July drawing
because the last three trips will sail in October or November.
We didn’t want members to have to try scheduling a trip three
months in advance.
The last three trips will be (dates are tentative):
1. Snappa Charters. This will be an October tautog trip for
six anglers with Capt. Charles Donilon aboard the Snappa, a
46’ custom-built Wesmac, sailing out of Pt. Judith, RI on
Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
2. Sea Donkey Charters. This is a cod or tautog trip for
three anglers with Capt. Andre’ Ledoux of Sea Donkey Charters
on his 25’ Parker. This trip will leave at 6AM from Stove Cove
Marina, Wakefield, RI on Saturday, October 29, 2014.
3. Fishnet Charters. This trip will be a tautog trip with
Capt. Mel True of Fishnet Charters, East Orleans MA. Three
anglers will fish in Buzzard’s Bay aboard Capt. Mel’s new 25’
Dusky Center Console.
Guy Cotton Surfcasting
Top ($260 value)
G-Loomis IMX 1084-2S
Surf Rod ($490 value)
There will easily be
over $1,000 worth
of prizes this month!
Black Hole Hyper
BH711P-MH Rod ($150 value)
DONATION
THANKS
I would like to thank
the following who have
also recently contributed
to our monthly meeting
raffles:
SEMINAR “GUEST” RULES
• Any member in good standing can bring a guest into the
meeting. The purpose of this is so that person can see what
monthly meetings are like.
• The guest must accompany the member to the sign-in table.
• The guest will be required to sign in.
• A guest may only attend ONE TIME at no charge.
Thereafter the person must either join RISAA or pay the $10
non-member fee.
• A member may bring more than one guest during the year,
but it must be a different person each time.
Joe Martins
of Point Judith Lures
and
Dick Mandeville
of FishDoc Custom
Plugs
Joe Martins (left), owner of Point
Jude Lures, is a frequent donor of
lures to the RISAA Fund-Raising
Committee which helps to make
each raffle successful.
• No one can be a "guest" more than one time.
• This applies to non-member spouses as well.
The Sergeant-At-Arms and other board members will be
positioned by the door at monthly meetings and will record the
names of every guest, along with the name of the member
sponsoring his/her visit, and check it against the list of guests
who have already attended a meeting.
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Board of Directors
presents
Adult & Junior Party Boat Fishing Trip
On of the things that RISAA stands for is providing fishing
opportunities to youth, the future of our sport. One way we do
this is with our annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day each year in
which we provide the experience to hundreds of kids in a single
day. It’s a terrific program which we are all proud of.
But what about our own children? RISAA members are all
adults who enjoy fishing, but that doesn’t mean their own
children get to go fishing. So, as a result of suggestions from
the recent Focus Group, the RISAA Board decided to provide a
way to bring members and their children out fishing together.
We have rented the 90-foot Admiral Frances of the Frances
Fleet out of Galilee, RI for the morning of August 9. The boat
will take 70 people, which means the spaces will be reserved on
a “first come, first served basis.”
Since we expect this trip to fill quickly, in fairness to all, the
Board has decided that a few rules will be necessary.
• The adult must be a RISAA member in good standing .
• This is a Adult AND Junior trip only.
• The child need not be a registered Junior Member, but is
limited to the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or
grandchild of the member. (sorry, nephews, etc. not allowed).
• The child must be between 6 to 17 years of age.
• The member can take a maximum of three children
• There can not be two adults and one child
• Absolutely no alcoholic beverages allowed
There are no exceptions to these rules. Please do not ask.
In order to reserve spaces and commitment to attend, the
adult must pay a non-refundable fee of $10. Children are free.
SIGN UP!
Adult & Junior Party Boat Fishing Trip
Saturday, August 9, 2014
7:00 am to Noon
Aboard the Admiral Frances
of The Frances Fleet
sailing from Pt. Judith
FISHING FOR FLUKE AND SCUP
Every ADULT must be
accompanied by a CHILD!
Adult: $10
Junior: Free (6-17 yrs)
This is a Members Only trip
HURRY! AS OF PRESS TIME, ONLY 30 SPOTS LESS
SIGN ME UP FOR THE AUGUST 9 ADULT & JUNIOR FISHING TRIP
Adult Member Name:__________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Junior(s) Name & age: ______________________________________________________________(max 3)
Relationship to member:
Daughter Son
Step-daughter/son
Grandchild
Address: ________________________________________ City: _________________ State:___ Zip: _____
Enclosed is $10 Adult Fee
(payment must accompany registration)
To pay by credit card
call the RISAA office
at 401-826-2121
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Mail to: RISAA
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Decisions
by JOHN WOLF
All fisherman make decisions. Taking into account weather,
Quonochontaug Breachway to fish along the Charlestown
bait and lure choices and the capacity of boat and engine all go
shoreline in Block Island Sound. The weather was warm and
into the calculus of success or failure on the water. In most
clear and the wind was low. I had been out the breachway
cases, “success” and “failure” are measured by the hard
hundreds of times and we both would be wearing life preservers.
numbers of fish caught on the trip. In rare cases, those measures
We arrived, parked, moved gear to the boat and were away
become hazier and mix with “lessons learned”, “lifetime
from the dock in no time. I wanted to get as much fishing time
memories” or “unfixable mistakes”.
in as we could before dark.
When I first moved to Rhode Island, one of my first jobs
In the lowering late afternoon light, we picked up a big
was helping to run an after-school club in the city. As part of
bluefish and snapped another fish off. The boy clearly had his
the club, we introduced children to the game of chess. Several
dad’s hunter/gatherer gene. As is my unfortunate habit, I stayed
of the 10 to 13 year olds took to the game quickly. The best
on the grounds a few minutes longer than I should have based
young student was a boy who’s
on the light. The sun had just
family was originally from Laos.
dropped below the horizon
I found out a week after starting
when I finally resigned to
the club that they lived next
moving the boat the 1/2 mile
door to my new apartment.
back to the Breachway mouth.
Though his parents spoke very
limited English, they made it
As is also my habit when
clear to me that education of
starting out, I instinctively
their children was a top concern.
reached back to lift the plastic
The father had served with the
gas can to gauge the level.
South Vietnamese Army during
My brain halted for a second
the early 1970’s. He had hunted
when the plastic can came up
and fished for food for his family
from the deck so quickly.
before emigrating. Having a
Immediately,
my
military background and a love
astonishment
turned
into
Quonny breachway
of the outdoors in common, we
dread. There was no way I
became friends despite the differences of language and culture.
had enough gas to get the boat back in. Darkness was setting
In August of the year, I invited him to come with his son to
in, the wind was rising. I had no phone. And, I had someone
fish the south shore of Rhode Island with me. He was
else’s child with me.
committed to work but he said his son could come. The boy
Silently and slowly, I began pushing the boat to the west,
was a hard worker and quick study and I agreed to take him.
into the now slowly building sea. Staying within 200 yards of
The late afternoon run from Providence was full of questions
the beach I began calculating chances. Anchor and use the
about what we would be fishing for, what we’d use for bait and
gas can as float to kick in with the boy? Leave the boy at
if it would be dangerous. I assured Chan that we’d be safe, we
anchor and go in for help? Anchor and stay until morning, or
would fish for striped bass and bluefish using live eels. We’d
until the coast guard was inevitably called?
leave the dock in my 14-foot Boston Whaler and travel out
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
The purpose of this column is to pass along information and milestones within the membership. Birthdays, anniversaries, events or get-well wishes are
all in order. We also let members know of the passing of other members. Send your news to [email protected] or call 401-826-2121
May and June was a busy month
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
on his new job goes to member
PAUL PASQUALONI who
recently changed his newsletter
mailing to a new address in Illinois.
That’s because he’s the new
defensive line coach for the
CHICAGO BEARS. Paul has
been a RISAA member for the past
nine years. He was previously a
coach for the Miami Dolphins,
Dallas Cowboys, UCONN and
Syracuse University.
Last moth, Junior Member, EMILY
GEOFFROY graduated from St. Mary
Academy Bayview. Her proud parents,
Gary and Tracey, expressed their pride in
all she has accomplished.
FLUKE BEWARE!
The buzz around the
club is all about
GISELE & RICH
GOLEMBESKI’S
new 217 Cobia CC. A step up from
their previous 19’ boat, we can expect
to see new monster fluke records as
they now will be able to fish new areas.
CONGRATULATIONS
On June 19, members ANN HARPERCASTELLI and CAPT. JOHN
SHERIFF formally announced their engagement. We with you both many years
of happiness.
(Chicago Bears photo)
CONGRATULATIONS
Member
ABBY
HITTINGER is proud of the “First
Fish Award” she received from RIDEM
for the 2 pound bluefish she caught last
summer while fishing with her
grandfather, Capt. Rich Hittinger. She
also liked the coloring booth she was
given.
to
Junior
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
to ALFRED DIORIO , who was
honored when he received the rank of
“Shichidan”, which is a 7th degree black
belt. Al (w/certificate in photo) has been
studying Kempo-Jitsu for the past 20
years.
to member GEORGE SHULVER
of Cranston, RI who married his
sweetheart JOANNE KING on May
23. They honeymooned on Cape Cod.
CONDOLENCES
We are sorry to report the loss of member
TIMOTHY SWEETSER who
passed away on June 8 at home in
Barrington. He was the husband of
Meghan M. Frost and had two children
Peter and Katherine. He was a RISAA
member since 2005. We extend our deepest
condolences to Tim’s family and many
friends.
GET WELL SOON
In May, GARY PERSCHAU fell from a
ladder, and although there were no broken
bones, he struck his head and suffered a
concussion. The lingering effects of this
has put him out of commission for a few
weeks. Our thoughts are with you Gary.
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
RISAA’s 2014
National Saltwater Recreational
Fisheries Policy
Surf Fishing Club Challenge
Bringing surfcasters together for charity
and camaraderie
NOAA Fisheries wants your opinion
We had a great tournament this year with ten clubs from
three states participating. Taking part was the Connectucut
Surfasters Association, Hartford Surf Fishing Club, Jamestown
Striper Club, Narragansett Surfcasters, Newport County Salt
Water Fishing Club, Old Colony Amphibians, Pioneer Valley Boat
& Surf Club, Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen, Weekapaug
Surfcasters, and the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association.
The tournament ran from Friday, May 30 at 6:00 PM to
Sunday, June 1 at 7:00 AM with an Awards Breakfast held at 8:15
AM at the Homestead Restaurant in Exeter, RI. Anglers could
fish in all Rhode Island waters, including Block Island. Bluefish
and striped bass were the eligible species.
Each club paid a $75 entry fee, payable to the RI Food Bank.
The weather cooperated most of the time with only one bolt
of lightning on Friday night.
The overall winning team was the one-man army of Pete
Kosciukiewicz from the Hartford Surf Fishing Club for landing
two stripers at 25 and a 32 pounds. Pete, also a member of the
Connecticut Surfcasters, was encouraged to enter the fish under
the Hartford Surf Fishing Club and that he dedicate it to his
grandfather (also a Hartford member) who recently passed away.
NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency responsible for the
stewardship of our ocean and coastal resources, is asking for
your help in developing an Agency-wide saltwater recreational
fisheries policy.
We are creating this policy to institutionalize within NOAA
the key tenets of recreational fishing. The policy will be a
thoughtful set of principles to guide agency actions and decisions
over the long-term.
How can I share my opinion?
This summer, you will have the opportunity to share your
thoughts on what should be in NOAA Fisheries’ saltwater
recreational fisheries policy. There will be a number of ways to
add your voice to the conversation:
• In person: Join us at one of our public town halls held in
conjunction with an upcoming Regional Fishery
Management Council meeting.
July 24 - National Town Hall, NOAA Science Center,
Silver Spring MD
Aug 5-7 - ASMFC Meeting, Alexandria, VA
• On the phone: Call-in to one of our national informational
webinars on July 9 at 7:00 PM and July 28 at 2:00 PM
Register online at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Lcev7SEGDK8sXGyzACAVP8iN_zUvdyR0yDv4lCAFJM/viewform
• Online: Share a comment online. (through September
12, 2014). Send email to: [email protected]
What now?
Team RISAA (l-r) front: Richard Geldard, Bruce Bruni, Paul
laflamme; back: Richard Cournoyer, Robert Marco, Richard
Reich, Robert Roy, Cote Laflamme, Matt Johnson, and Robert
Moeller
Take a moment to review the policy fact sheet, discussion
guide, and supporting documents. Then choose the most
convenient venue to share your thoughts.
Please contact [email protected] with any
questions.
2014 Surf Fishing Club Challenge Winners
TEAM TROPHYAWARD
(3 heaviest bass / 3 heaviest bluefish - rotating club trophy):
1. Hartford Surf Fishing Club - 57 lbs
2. Newport County - 53 lbs
3. RI Mobile Sportfisherman - 49 lbs
4. RI Saltwater Anglers - 31 lbs.
(to page 33)
Find related documents such as the Recreational Fisheries
Iniative, National Policy Fact Sheet, National Policy Discussion
Guide, Public Town Halls an more online at
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/management/recreational/policy/index.html
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Happy Hour Ammo - Part II
The way the sun hits the Bay these days, I know summer is
in town. All that dappled water and twisting shimmers of
sunlight even has my daughter reminding me that the “water
diamonds are back.” Indeed they are. These are fleeting days
properly framed by cold beverages, warm press of sun and
easy reading all set atop the gentle bump and murmur of your
boat. And so, after tight lines have slacked and something
fresh caught is atop the grill, I’d just hate to ruin things by
grounding your day atop a pile of maritime legal ruins. Instead,
let’s fire up a second round of what you’ve heard me call “Happy
Hour Ammo.” Maybe it’ll spark a conversation or chuckle, but
I’ll settle for simply having it accompany your perfect summer
day.
• You likely did not know that I’ve appeared as an attorney
of record in over 100 separate lawsuits in federal courts
throughout the United States having litigated maritime matters
ranging from maritime worker injury claims to class action status
for vessel owners suffering damages from defective antifouling
paint.
• Under the maritime law, a vessel and its operator will usually
be found responsible for any damage occurring as a result of
the boat’s wake. Yea, they’re some limited defenses, but boaters
(including jet skiers) need to realize that they “own” the wake
they leave behind.
• You can’t name your documented vessel whatever you
want. For instance, no foreign scripts are allowed and the name
can’t be more than thirty-three characters in length.
• Seawater has a salinity of about 3.5%, it’s denser than
freshwater, and it freezes at about 28.4° F. And keep in mind
that because of its dissolved salts, seawater weighs around
8.547 pounds per U.S. gallon which is slightly heavier than
fresh water.
• There are, I understand, four categories of ocean debris.
“Flotsam” is the floating wreckage of a ship and its cargo,
“jetsam” is a part of a ship or cargo that’s purposefully heaved
overboard in aid of keeping the ship afloat, “ligan” is cargo
heaved overboard with the intent to recover and “derelict” is a
vessel abandoned either by accident, necessity or voluntarily.
• Did you know that a contract to build a vessel is generally
not subject to admiralty law? It’s sort of quirk in the maritime
law with its lineage rooted in admiralty jurisdiction issues.
• A 1973 published admiralty law decision was written
entirely in rhyme. Use the search engine of your choice and
give it a read. Here’s the case citation: Mackensworth v.
American Trading Transp. Co., 367 F. Supp. 373 (E.D.P.A. 1973).
Well, what with deadlines met and no fires alit, I’m headed
out the office door to steal some of that sun myself.
Underway and making way.
John K. Fulweiler, Esq. is a Proctor-in-Admiralty
representing individuals and small businesses in maritime
matters throughout the East and Gulf Coasts. He can be reached
at 1-800-383-MAYDAY (6293).
• Did you know that federal law prohibits a vessel’s master
from forcibly leaving a crew member in a foreign port when it is
done maliciously and without justifiable cause?
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Hurricane Preparedness for Boat Owners
The 2013 hurricane season was relatively quiet, despite
predictions to the contrary. Climate change, however, continues
to put scientists and forecasters on edge about the intensity
and frequency of big storms.
Federal forecasters are expecting the 2014 Atlantic hurricane
season to have eight to thirteen tropical
storms and three to six hurricanes.
There's no way to tell whether any of
those potential storms will strike the U.S.
coastline during the six-month season
that began on June 1.
Also under consideration this year
is that the El Nino, which warms part of
the Pacific every few years and changes
rain and temperature patterns around the
world, is expected to suppress the
number and intensity of tropical storms
and hurricanes this year. Cooler
temperatures on the surface of the
Atlantic Ocean compared with recent
years will also lower the probability of
hurricane formation.
The following precautions and checklists for boat owners
are meant as guides only. It is stressed that following these
guidelines does not necessarily exempt the boat owner/operator
from being held responsible should his boat cause damage to
another’s property; nor will acquisition of required safety
equipment and following the suggested safety procedures
necessarily assure that no damage will occur to the boat. But
every boat owners needs to have a plan in place should a
hurricane warning be issued for our area.
Arrange for a reliable person to learn and carry out your
hurricane plan if you are out of town during a hurricane or
severe storm.
Check your lease or rental agreement with the marina or
storage area. Know your responsibilities and liabilities as well
as those of the marina or storage area.
Consolidate all documents including
insurance policies, a recent photograph
or video tape of your vessel, boat
registration, equipment inventory, lease
agreement with the marina or storage
area, and telephone numbers of
appropriate authorities, such as the
harbor master, Coast Guard, insurance
agent, National Weather Service, etc.
Keep the documents in your
possession in a locked water-proof box.
They may be needed when you return
to check on your boat after the
hurricane.
Maintain an inventory list of both
the items removed and those left on board. Items of value should
be marked so that they can be readily identified.
TRAILERABLE BOATS
Determine the requirement to load and haul your boat to a
safer area. Be sure your tow vehicle is capable of properly moving
the boat. Check the condition of your trailer; tires, bearings and
axle. Too often a flat tire, frozen bearings or broken axle prevents
an owner from moving a boat.
Go early. Boat ramps will become clogged with many boat
owners trying to get their boats out.
Once at a safe
place, lash your
boat to the trailer
and place blocks
between the frame
members and the
axle inside each
wheel. Owners of
lightweight boats
may wish to
consider letting
out about half the
air in the tires, then filling the boat one-third full of water to help
hold it down. (The blocks will prevent damage to the springs
from the additional weight of the water.)
The US Power Squadron advises to tie the boat to the trailer
and tie the trailer to fixed objects such as trees, buildings, or
ground anchors. Orient the boat into the expected windbut
because hurricane winds rotate and change direction, try to
pick a location that allows you to secure the boat from four
directions. You might consider filling the boat with some water
to add weight and resistance. If the boat is small enough, take
it off the trailer, place it on the ground and fill with water.
(to page 39)
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Prior to the hurricane season, develop a detailed plan of
action to secure your vessel in the marina, if permitted, to remove
your boat from the threatened area, or to take your boat to a
previously identified hurricane refuge. Specifically identify and
assemble needed equipment and supplies.
Hurricane moorings should be located in advance.
Permission should be obtained from appropriate persons. For
keel boats, make certain there is enough water at low tide. A
practice run should be made to check accessibility, depth of
water, bridges, location of aids and/or obstructions to navigation
and locations to secure lines or drop anchors.
Before a hurricane threatens, plan how you will remove
valuable equipment from the boat. Determine how long it will
take so you will have an accurate estimate of the time and work
involved. After you have made anchoring or mooring
provisions, remove all movable equipment such as canvas, sails,
dinghies, radios, cushions, biminis and roller furling sails. Lash
down everything you cannot remove, such as tillers, wheels,
booms, etc. Seal all openings (use duct tape) to make the boat
as watertight as possible. Make sure the electrical system is
off unless you plan to leave the boat in the water. If the boat is
not to remain in the water, remove the battery to eliminate the
risk of fire or other damage.
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
1. Shrimp larvae
2. Bivalve larvae
3. Barnacle larvae
4. Barnacle larvae
5. Crab larvae
6. Copepod
7. Fish larvae
8. Fish egg
9. Shrimp larvae
10. Comb jelly
11. Copepod
12. Crab larvae
Zooplankton
Common Nicknames:
Microscopic animals,copepods
Field Markings: Various colors and shapes, mostly
translucent
Size: range from microscopic to jellyfish that grow upward
of 8 feet
Habitat: Throughout the water column in both fresh and
marine environments
Seasonal Appearance: Year-round; numbers tend to
increase in late spring and early fall.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND
BEHAVIORS
appendages extend from the thorax.
Zooplankton migrate virtically in the water column each day,
feeding on teh phytoplankton near the surface of the water.
They have adapted various mechanisms to float in the water
column and protect themselves from predation. Some, such as
larval crustaceans, have spikes that protect them and increase
surface area for better floatation. Some species of fish larvae
have oil globules that give them added boyancy.
Zooplankton are a critical element in the Bay food chain,
preyed upon by every filter-feeding organism, including shellfish,
fish and whales. The great whales feed entirely on one particular
zooplankton species called krill. Copepods and other
zooplankton feed on phytoplankton and are the first link between
the primary producers and larger animals. They are, by far, the
most abundant group of animals in the world’s oceans.
Zooplankton is the common name given to many small species
of animals found in fresh and marine waters throughout the
world. The word “zooplankton,” derived from Greek, means
“wandering animals.” Although some species can reach eight
feet long, most of these animals are so minute they are visible
only with a microscope.
Two general groups of zooplankton exist: holoplankton
(those that remain planktonic throughout their entire life) and
Meroplankton (those that are larval stages of larger life forms).
Jellyfish are the largest example of holoplankton. They remain
in the pelagic zone for life and can grow as large as eight feet,
with tentacles up to 120 feet.
Meroplankton are the eggs and larvae of nearly all species
of fish and bethnic invertebrates. These creatures are planktonic
during their developing stages and will eventually settle out of
the planktonic zone as juveniles.
Of the numerous zooplankton species, the most abundant
and diverse are copepods. Copepods are crustaceans similar to
lobsters, crabs and shrimp. Their tough exoskeleton is composed
of calcium carbonate, and their bodies are divided into three
sections: head, thorax and abdomen. Two antennae protrude
from the head and aid in swimming, while two to four pairs of
RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE
Large numbers of zooplankton can be killed by increases i
water temperature that are common near factory outfall pipes.
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....
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Check out our web site at
www.seawolfetackle.com
Owned and operated by
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
The Kayak Committee was formed to provide a forum for members to share their knowledge and expertise concerning kayaking and, in particular,
the skills, techniques and safety considerations associated with fishing from a kayak, and to engage as a group in kayak-related activities. The
Committee meets twice a year off the water, but its principal activity has been conducting outings, fishing from our kayaks at various locations
throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Kayakers Finding Fish
STARTING OUT AT POTTER POND
There’s been a lot of complaining this year about the scarcity
of striped bass inshore, but the Kayak Committee has ignored
the naysayers and the weather and gone fishing. Our first
scheduled outing, to fish for striped bass feeding on emerging
cinder worms at Potter Pond in South Kingstown, RI, was held
on May 13. Dennis Carusoe, Don Goodroe, Jeff Hall, Dick
Henry, Warren Prell, Mona Rodriguez, Kraig Ruth, Gerry
Sawyer, and I gathered (with special permission from the
managers of the property) at the launching ramp behind
Shoreline Realty and looked out at the whitecaps forming under
a stiff Southeast breeze. We saw no sign of the cinder worms,
or of feeding fish, but decided to launch anyway.
The cinder worms are aquatic worms that live in the mud
and emerge to spawn when the water and mud warm sufficiently
in the spring of the year, usually, in Rhode Island, during the
month of May. The stripers pursue the worms, and the anglers
pursue the bass, which splash and swirl on the surface
as they feed. The fishing was very difficult this year, with plenty
of worms but few bass showing, but we managed some fish,
with Warren Prell high hook at seven schoolies. Every year is
different; at the same outing in 2013 we saw few worms but
plenty of fish, with Bob Masse landing thirty schoolies.
power boats, and the wind made things difficult for the kayakers.
Nevertheless, pogies were snagged and stripers were caught,
with Steve Cummings ending up with a 36" bass. Maybe next
year I’ll put down my fly rod, go over to the dark side and join
the fun.
“MEET AND GREET” AT GODDARD PARK
The committee’s popular Meet and Greet outing at Goddard
Memorial State Park in East Greenwich was held on a lovely
spring morning on Saturday, June 7. Committee members
present were Jeff Hall, Doug McBournie, Bob Oberg, Warren
Prell, Elton Ricker, Mona Rodriguez, Kraig Ruth, Gene
Schultz, and me. Also present were RISAA members Gary
Anderson, Tim Farrell, Chuck Majur, and Ray Marchak,
all of whom subsequently joined the Committee, and Bruce
Bruni.
GASPEE POINT POGIES
The Committee’s next outing, launching at Passeonkquis
Cove in the hopes of finding stripers chasing pogies, was
rescheduled twice based on local conditions, and ended up being
held on May 31. Pogies are a favorite food of striped bass,
especially big striped bass, and Bob Oberg has been very
successful in working the spring run from his kayak, snagging
the pogies and keeping them alive in a PVC tube-based device
that he developed for the purpose, and live lining them for big
striped bass.
This year
Bob was joined
by
Dennis
Carusoe, Tom
Conklin, Steve
Cummings, Jeff
Hall, and Mona
Rodriguez. It
was difficult
fishing.
The
pogies were hard
to find, the
channel
was Steve Cummings with 36” bass and the
crammed with pogie he caught it on.
We rigged our kayaks, made new friends, and exchanged
information. One of the great things about the meet and greet
outing is that everyone always learns something about kayak
fishing. Bob spent about two hours conducting what looked
like mini-seminars on making tube and worm rigs, adding
flotation
to
kayaks, and
various other
safety related
procedures and
devices.
I
helped out a few
folks
with
information
about car top
carriers and rod
leashes. Bob Bob Oberg giving a mini-seminar on
remarked that he fishing with tube & worm from a kayak
had never left
one of our meet and greet events without learning something,
and that holds true for me as well.
(to page 42)
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
2014 Scholarship Winners Announced
RISAA Member Scholarship
Awarded to any good-standing member of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, or their immediate family, specifically, their
children or stepchildren, grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister, who is currently a high school senior and will
attend ANY college or university within one year.
ROBERT COTTON
OLIVIA DELUCA
EMILY GEOFFROY
Robert is grandson of member Harry
(Chuck) Berlinger. He will be attending
Worcester PolyTech in the fall, majoring in
computer science.
Olivia is the granddaughter of member Al
Torres. She will be attending Johson &
Wales University in September majoring
in graphic design.
Emily is the daughter of member Gary
Geoffroy. She will be attending Roger
Williams University majoring in
elementary education.
DOUGLAS HARRISON
DANIEL MICHEL
JOHN PAUL
Doug is the son of member Paul Harrison.
He will be attending Tufts University in
the fall, majoring in engineering.
Dan is the son of member David Michel. He
will be attending Franklin & Marshall
College, studying marketing and political
science.
John is the son of member John Paul. He
will be attending Wentworth Institute of
Technology and majoring in architecture.
Congratulations to the scholarship recipients!
We wish them well in the future.
JOSEPH WOODS
Joseph is the son of member Alice Woods.
He will be attending Rhode Island College
majoring in financial management.
NOTE:
The Marine Sciences Scholarships, awarded by the RISAA
Foundation, are presented in July and August.
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
TH’S
THIS MON
UTION
CONTRIB
Home and Hospice Care of RI
Report by SANDRA GELINEAU
This month’s donation went
• Social work services
to Home and Hospice Care of RI,
• Grief counseling
an organization that has that has
• Volunteer support to
touched the lives of many Rhode
provide
companionship to the
Island families including my
patient
and help for family
own.
members
Home & Hospice Care of
• Short-term inpatient and
Rhode Island (HHCRI), the
respite
care
second-oldest hospice in the
•
Physical
therapy,
nation and the largest and most
occupational
therapy
and
experienced hospice agency in
speech/language
services
the state, provides quality,
• Medical supplies, such as
compassionate health care to
catheters
and bandages
people facing the advanced
•
Medical
equipment, such
Sandie
Gelineau
presents
RISAA
check
to
Patrick
A.
stages of serious illnesses.
as
hospital
beds
and
Lynch,
Esq.,
MBA,
Director
of
Philanthropy.
Hospice focuses on caring
wheelchairs
and comfort, not cure, and is
• Delivery of medications, medical supplies and equipment
offered to adults, children and infants with life-threatening
• Medications for pain relief and symptom management
illnesses, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, advanced
Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island has served Rhode
heart and lung disease, kidney disease, liver disease and
Islanders
for more 36 years and is a nationally recognized leader
neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s
in
hospice
care. It also owns and operates the only free-standing
disease.
hospice
inpatient
center in the state, the Philip Hulitar Center, in
They support patients - regardless of their ability to pay Providence.
They
have nearly 300 volunteers to provide support
in their homes, nursing homes, hospitals, assisted-living
to
patients
and
families.
facilities and at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence,
RI. HHCRI’s hospice services are available by telephone 24
For more information on HHCRI or to make a donation, you
hours a day, seven days a week.
may
contact them at:
Hospice provides:
Home
& Hospice Care of Rhode Island
• Physician services for the medical direction of the patient’s
1085
North
Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904 or by
care
phone
at
401-415-4200
or Toll-free: 800-338-6555. Visit their
• Regular visits by nurses
web
site
for
much
more
information at www.hhcri.org
• Hospice aide services for personal care, such as dressing
and bathing
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
RISAA members respond to request for donations
Special collection held for Rhode Island Food Bank
When the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
requested help with a summer food drive, the RISAA
Charities Committee responded.
According to the Food Bank, summer is an especially
hard time for families with children. In Rhode Island,
over five thousand children are eligible to receive free
or reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches. For many of
these children, there is no meal program to replace those they
would have received at school.
The Summer Food Drive helps struggling families
during the summer months and enables the Food Bank
to continue providing food to emergency food
programs across the state. The Food Bank is hoping
the community can help to collect 150,000 pounds of
food by the end of August.
RISAA members brought
food donations to the June 30
meeting.
In photo is Kevin Miller,
Charities Committee chairman
who ran the collection at the
meeting, then transported it all
to the R.I. Food Bank the next
morning.
In addition, over $100 was
collected at the meeting in a
donation jar.
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Ralph is Executive Chef and owner of Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet Express in Johnston, and has 38 years experience in a professional
kitchen. When he's not cooking at Luigi's, Ralph - a RISAA member since 2003 - likes to spend time on the water fishing aboard his boat
HOOK'N & COOK'N. At the May 19 RISAA seminar, he gave a seminar on seafood cooking, and so many members asked for his
recipes that he agreed to share them in the RISAA newsletter each month.
Mixed Citrus Fluke Crudo
INGREDIENTS
•1/2 cup orange-infused olive oil
•1/2 cup lime juice
•1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
•1 fresh small jalapeño, sliced razor thin
•1 shallot, minced
•Salt and black pepper
•1 teaspoon honey
•1 pound skinless fillet of sushi-grade fluke sliced thin
•2 cups washed arugula
•18 orange segments (from 2 oranges)
•18 grapefruit segments (from 1 or 2 large grapefruits)
•1 1/2 teaspoons capers
•1/3 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
•1/3 cup coarsely chopped mint
•1/3 cup coarsely chopped basil
•Sea Salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Make the dressing. In large 2. Add the fluke, toss gently,
bowl, stir together the orange and let sit for seveal minutes
oil, lime juice & vinegar. Add
jalapeno, shallot, honey, salt &
pepper to taste.
How to make Orange or Lemon Invused
Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup EVOO
• Zest of 2 leoms or 2 oranges
3. Alternate orange and 4. Mound the fluke on the
grapefruit segments around the arugula. Spoon the dressing
arugula on the plate
over the fish, sprinkle with
capers, parsley, mint and basil.
Garnish with an orange and
grapefruit segment and sprinkle
with sea salt.
Combine ingredients and let
steep overnight at room
temperature
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R.I.S.A.A. /July, 2014
The weigh-in stations and how they get certified
SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
The 2014 Special Tournaments have now started. The results
will be posted in this column, and if you want quick results, just
go to the tournaments page at www.risaa.org where all
tournament entries are usually posted within hours of the angler
call-in.
SPRING STRIPED BASS SPECIAL TOURNAMENT
June 7 - 16
Boat Division
ADULT
JUNIOR
1st...Kyle Paparelli: 19.05
1st...Donald Smith: 48.36
2nd...
2nd..Michael Lanni: 46.80
3rd...
3rd...Peter Vican: 45.52
Shore Division
JUNIOR
ADULT
1st...no entries
1st...Richard Geldard: 9.90
2nd...
2nd..Gil Bell: 9.20
3rd...
3rd...
FLUKE SPECIAL TOURNAMENT • June 21 - 30
Boat Division
ADULT
JUNIOR
1st...Joey Scrofani: 3.80
1st...Lev Wharton: 6.23
2nd...Ed Jackson Jr: 2.14
2nd..Lary Norin: 3.80
3rd...
3rd...
Shore Division
JUNIOR
ADULT
1st...no entries
1st...Prescilla Bogdan: 2.95
2nd...
2nd..
3rd...
3rd...
TEAM FLUKE CHALLENGE
Next up is the annual Team Fluke Challenge which runs
July 12 - 13. This is a two-member team tournament. The
team enters their largest FOUR fish, and total weight determine
the winners. Pre-registration IS required. Deadline: July 9.
The Team Fluke winners receive RISAA bucks (a gift
certificate that can be used within RISAA for dues, merchandise,
trips, etc.). The two members of the 1st place team each
receive $100 certificates, 2nd place gets $75 and 3rd place
gets $50.
To register, either send an email to [email protected] or
call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121. Just let us know the
names of the two members who will comprise the team. A list
of Team Fluke rules will be sent back to you.
THE WEIGH-IN STATIONS
This is my first year as Chairman of the Tournaments
Committee and one of my responsibilities is to visit each of the
official RISAA Weigh-in Stations to certify their scales for the
year’s scheduled tournaments, provide them with weigh-in slips
and go over the requirements as an official RISAA Weigh-in
Station.
I started the 2014 certification process in mid-May and
finished on June 6. It took seven different trips, covering 680
miles, visiting 20 locations from Fall River, MA to Stonington,
CT. Many of the shops were not yet open for the season, but the
owners took the time out of their busy schedule to meet with
me. Everyone was accommodating and looking forward to the
upcoming fishing season.
I enjoyed meeting and talking with the owners and staff at
each bait and tackle shop along the way. Everyone was busy
stocking new inventory on the shelves and serving customers.
With a few exceptions, most of the owners of the official
weigh-in locations are RISAA members and come to the monthly
meetings whenever they can.
If you
are a new or
long-time
R I S A A
member I
h i g h l y
recommend
you visit
one or more
of
the
official
R I S A A
Lary Norin with 12.07 lb. fluke that he landed
We i g h - i n
on June 20. It was weighed at Quaker Lane.
Stations
before you
plan your next fishing trip. You’ll be surprised how much local
information the staff will share with you, such as where fish are
being caught, types of fish and bait recommendations. You may
even be invited to join them on their next fishing trip.
Some interesting statistics. Last year, Snug Harbor Marina
was number one for the most weigh-in forms submitted. Quaker
Lane Bait & Tackle was second. Bucko’s Tackle, Captain’s
Tackle (Frances Fleet), Galilee Bait & Tackle, Riverside Marine
and Sam’s Bait & Tackle all had from 5 to 10 forms submitted
and the rest had five or less.
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(continued on page 39)
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible to
participate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Only
authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip.
There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE.
Standings as of of 6/29/14
BLACK SEA BASS
BLUEFISH
BONITO
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 1 lb)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 8 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. Thomas McGuire: 12.06
2. Michael Sheridan: 8.54
3. Robert Roy: 8.10
BOAT DIVISION
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs)
1. none yet
1. none yet
2. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Sophia Garzoli: 4.60
2. Fredy Norin: 4.50
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FALSE ALBACORE
COD
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FLUKE
BOAT DIVISION
1. David Garzoli: 15.60
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs)
1. none yet
1. none yet
2. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs)
1. Lary Norin: 12.07
2. Diane Valerien: 10.40
3. Peter Lewis: 10.20
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
MAHI MAHI
BOAT DIVISION
1. Lary Norin: 5.30
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. William Hubert: 2.72
2. Lary Norin: 2.65
3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION
1. Greg Vespe: 2.56
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
STRIPED BASS
POLLOCK
SCUP
HADDOCK
TAUT O G
TUNA
Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin
Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species
BOAT DIVISION
1. Michael Lanni: 51.10
2. Jonathan Lewie: 50.80
3. Robert Marco: 29.20
SHORE DIVISION
1. Richard Reich: 28.40
2. Thomas McGuire: 21.82
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
1. Robert Matteson: 8.50
2. William Hubert: 5.90
3. Robert Fournier: 4.58
SHORE DIVISION
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ONLY
ADULT (federal min.)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Ed Jackson Jr: 15.64
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 (federal min.)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yett
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species.
Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record
holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year.
SHORE DIVISION
BOAT DIVISION
SPECIES
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
Cod
False Albacore
Fluke
Haddock
Mahi Mahi
Pollock
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Tuna -Albacore
Tuna -Bluefin
Tuna -Yellowfin
Winter Flounder
WEIGHT
ANGLER
Raymond Morrocco
7.20
17.46 Richard Mandeville
12.20
Michael Neto
49.10
Robert Morel
Charles Bradbury
16.20
15.65
Kyle Blount
Nicholas Blount
7.85
37.80
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Harry Templeton
27.70
3.35
Robert Sangster
Kyle Paparelli
3.80
Robert Roy
10.50
77.40
Peter Vican
Brian Droney
16.30
Harley Benton
55.00
193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr.
112.00 Randy Pereschino
4.40
Michael Lanni
YEAR
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
2012
2013
2004
2001
2004
2006
2004
2010
2001
2012
2009
2006
2011
2008
1999
2009
2001
1998
Black Sea Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
False Albacore
Fluke
Scup
Shad
Squeteague
Striped Bass
Tautog
Winter Flounder
3.85
15.35
9.99
12.22
5.44
2.60
1.75
16.54
51.66
11.20
4.40
Joseph Pearson
Brian Ernest
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jack Sprengel, Jr.
Jonathan Pickering
Charles Underhill
Jonathan Pickering
Robert Moeller
Richard Reich
Richard Gallipeau
Dick Geldard
2009
2013
2007
2007
2003
2012
2008
2007
2013
2009
2009
• indicates RISAA member
Maximum
Location
•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
•Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)..................................... 50 lbs
•Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee).................................... 400 lbs
•Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)....................................... 99 lbs
•Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)..................................... 330 lbs
Maridee Bait & Tackle................................................... 50 lbs
•Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket).............................. 165 lbs
•Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)............... 60 lbs
•Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).......................... 60 lbs
Riverside Marine (Tiverton)......................................... 75 lbs
Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)............................... 400 lbs
•Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)................................. 250 lbs
Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT).......................... 100 lbs
•Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ 200 lbs
•Watch Hill Outfitters.................................................... 400 lbs
Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown).......................... 30 lbs
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, July 28 at 7:00 PM
A Panel Presentation
Fishing For Bonito and False Albacore
Atlantic bonito and false albacore and two of the most challenging, yet the most fun to
catch, fish that visit southern New England waters every year. Commonly fished with light
tackle, these speedsters are known to strip line off a reel at lightning speed. These smaller size
members of the tuna family, have such keen eyesight and senses that makes them very hard to
catch, and very few anglers can be called "expert" at catching them. The are rarely caught by
chance.
In this seminar we will be hearing from three who have earned the local "expert" title, and
they have so much experience that they are almost always successful at landing these fish.
with Capt. Eric Thomas
with Susan and Roger Lema
Capt. Thomas has been fishing local waters all of his adult life,
and has been the owner/operator of Teezer77 Charters out of
Portsmouth, RI for the past 15 years. He was a featured expert
speaker on albacore and bonito fishing at the New England
Saltwater Fishing Show.
The husband & wife team of Roger and Susan Lema are two hardcore fishing RISAA members who can be constantly found on the
water throughout the year for every available species. But once
the bonito and false albacore arrive at Point Judith, you will see
them out fishing AND CATCHING them every day!
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE
TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE:
A $200 Gift Certificate
To Any Member Tackle Shop
BRING A FRIEND!
(see page 22)
RISAA members can bring a guest ONE TIME
to the meeting at no charge so they can see
what RISAA seminars are like
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Directions on page 23
Tossed salad w/roll: $3.00
Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy: $7.95
Italian sausage & peppers sub: $6.00
Non-Members Welcome
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, August 25 at 7:00 PM
Striped Bass from Boat and Shore
52 Pound Striper From Shore
Jigging Techniques For
Striped Bass
with Richard Reich
with Capt. Jack Houghton
Every angler dreams of
having that fishing trip when
everything comes together
perfectly and you land that fish
of a lifetime. That night
happened last May for Richard
Reich.
Called Richie by his friends,
he grew up in Flushing, NY and
fished from shore since he was
six years old, fishing the east
end of Long Island.
Seventeen years ago he
moved to Narragansett, and
since he already had the basic
knowledge of a surfcaster, it
didn't take long before he
learned where and how to fish
Rhode Island's coastal shores.
Today, Richard is chairman
of the RISAA Surfcasters
Committee and frequently fishes with other committee members,
catching plenty of striped bass from shore. He could tell lots of
tales, but this one is special to him.
He plans to tell the story of that night last May when
everything came together for his fish of a lifetime.
Jack Houghton
has been fishing
since the age of five,
and like many of us,
the joy of fishing
increased as he grew
older.
"It has become a
passion, a challenge,
a way to relax, and
always
an
adventure," said Jack.
In
2003
he
obtained his captain's license and since that time has he run a
successful charter business fishing the Cape, Martha's Vineyard
and Nantucket. A few years ago Jack joined up with his fatherin-law, Dennis MacDonald, and started Daddy Mac Lures,
creating and testing products which became "must have" lures
for fishermen. They listen to angler feedback, and continually
evolve and improve their products. They make lures for
everything from fluke to tuna, but on this night he'll be telling us
how to sucessfully fish with jigs.
Jack was a seminar speaker at the 2013 New England Saltwater
Fishing Show and his seminars on jigging drew crowds of anglers
anxious to learn from him.
"Learn some tips and techniques to even the playing field,"
says Jack. "It's the little things that make the biggest difference."
The story of a
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE
TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE:
A $200 Gift Certificate
To Any Member Tackle Shop
BRING A FRIEND!
(see page 22)
RISAA members can bring a guest ONE TIME
to the meeting at no charge so they can see
what RISAA seminars are like
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: $3.00
Chicken tenders, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, veg: $7.25
Meatball sub & chips: $5.95
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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Directions on page 23
Non-Members Welcome
NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation
to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
*Chose
Block Island Fishworks
Breachway Bait & Tackle
Bucko’s Parts & Tackle
Cardinal Bait & Tacle
Falmouth Bait & Tackle
Galilee Bait & Tackle
from any of these member tackle
Gray’s Boatyard Bait & Tackle
Hook-Up Bait & Tackle
Lucky Bait & Tackle
Pete’s Bait & Tackle
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
shops:
Rivers End Tackle
Saltwater Edge
Snug Harbor Marina
Sportsman’s Outfitter
The Tackle Box
Watch Hill Outfitters
Rules:
• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible
• Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year
• May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop
June Meeting
Winner
Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
PAUL HARRISON
who selected his $200 certificate to
Snug Harbor Marina
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Directions to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI
FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH:
I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113
West towards West Warwick
(follow directions below)
FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH:
I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West
FROM NARRAGANSETTAND SOUTH COUNTY:
Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North to end
and merges onto I-95 North, then take exit 11
onto I-295 North.
Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West.
FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95
Follow 113 west through 3 lights,
and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue.
East Ave becomes River St (one way).
Go to light and turn left
onto Rt 33/Providence St.
Go 8/10 mile to
West Valley Inn (entrance on right).
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
THE WATCH (from page 3)
· Public hearings take comments on AP reports and are also
open to all.
Attending these public hearings where several topics are
usually discussed is a great way to provide input into the process
too as public hearing and AP highlights are conveyed to the
Councils during their deliberation on issues.
· Attend RIMFC meetings, express your view on matters
· Take the lead as an organization pushing for change within
your club, RISAA or in the state. Select an issue or two that
your club members can get engaged with rather that scattering
your efforts on a number of issue that may dilute interest.
· Write letters, e-mails and make telephone calls following
the lead of your local fishing club or RISAA whether they are
trying to impact policy at the ASMFC, the NEC, or at the RIMFC.
JOIN THE RISAA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
RISAA is always looking for additional members to serve on
its legislative committee. The committee generally meets twice a
year or on an “as needed” basis to develop positions and
advocate on important issues. Feel free to contact me as
committee chairman or Steve Medeiros, RISAA president, if you
are interested in joining the committee.
We are also available to speak to your club or organization
about public policy and how to impact it.
(to page 38)
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
CAPT. SHERIFF’S CHARTERS • Capt. John Sheriff
story by GARY McGUIRE
At the March 31st RISAA monthly meeting, members Tommy
tautog.
Ferreira, Tim Masters, Charlie Underhill and I (Gary McGuire)
I was still waiting for my first hook up. Since this was my first
won the first charter trip drawing of
time fishing for tautog, I read every
the year, a spring tautog fishing trip
article I could find on how to catch
on May 24 with Captain John
one. I found out from my research I
Sheriff on board his boat Fish On.
was going to lose rigs, use a lot of
We all started counting the
bait and most likely lose a number
days, getting more and more excited
of fish until I learned how to read
as the trip moved closer and 54 days
the tap-tap when the tautog is after
later, on the morning of May 24, we
the bait. All of these thing came true
all rushed to the Wilson Park boat
– I lost three rigs, missed several fish
ramp in North Kingstown to make
on the second tap and lost count on
sure we arrived at 6:30 AM.
how many times I replaced my bait
Captain John Sheriff and his first
before I finally caught my first
mate Bob were already there waiting
tautog.
to launch Fish On, a 29 foot SeaVee
It was a great day, as any day is,
center console equiped with all the
when fishing with fellow RISAA
latest electronics. Once the boat
anglers and with a captain and crew
(l-r)Tim Masters, Charlie Underhill, Gary McGuire and
was in the water and after first mate
like Captain Sheriff and mate Bob
Tom Ferreira display their catch
Bob gave us safety instructions and
who kept giving us encouragement,
the location of life jackets, we were on our way.
good tips and helped us keep our lines in the water for that next
As soon as we left the channel and hit open water Captain
tap.
John pushed the throttle forward and the Fish On went airborne
We cannot wait for the next chance to get back on the water
flying across the water.
and for any one looking for a good time charter, we highly
It wasn’t long before we arrived at our first location, the
recommend you check out Captain John Sheriff Charters for your
lighthouse next to Jamestown Verrazano Bridge. Captain John
next fishing adventure.
made a number of attempts to drop anchor, but the current was
From Charlie, Tim, Tommy and Gary: Get out there and enjoy
too strong for the anchor to hold so we moved to a second location
Rhode Island fishing. We wish you all a great fishing season.
where we had several hits but no hook ups.
First mate Bob kept us in good spirits with his singing and his
back and forth banter with the captain.
Captain John was determined to find the tautog, and true to
his word, he found a spot between two rock formations where a
number of anglers were fishing from shore and a small boat was
anchored in the current. The captain dropped anchor and as the
Fish On settled in the current we watched as the angler in the
smaller boat pulled in two tautog before we could get our lines in
the water.
We knew Captain John had found the right spot.
Captain John hooked up first and gave the rod to Charlie who
reeled in what I believe was the largest tautog of the day. After
Charlie landed the first fish he hooked up again and landed his
second tautog. Tim and Tommy also hooked up and landed their
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS
• Blackstone River fish ladders construction
• College Scholarships in Marine Sciences
• Fishway construction/restoration
• Fishing The Ocean State TV program
• Fish Tag & Release programs
• JASON Expedition teacher training
• Kickemuit River fish ladder construction
• Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant
• Narragansett Bay Journal publication
• Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs
• Ninigret Park Fishing Access
• Pawtuxet River fish passage
• Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration
• Public access adoption programs
• Public education programs and seminars
• Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013
• Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation
• Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly
• Sea Grant research programs
• Striped Bass Myco Research
• Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation
• Ten Mile River fish ladders
• Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days
2014 FOUNDATION DONORS
Herbert Adams
Alfred Amaral
Robert Ballou
Joseph Behl
Matthew Boliver
Norman Buecher
David Burnett
Joseph Burns
Richard DeCarlo
Robert DuVall
Max Fahnestock
Richard Ferris
Gerald Finkle
COPPER (up to $49)
Richard Geldard
Leon Gomlinski
Robert Graap
Harold Hemberger
June Jarret
Richard Laurie
James Parillo
Raymond Marchak
Clarence Moore
John Trainor
John Vivari
Frank Williams
SILVER ($100+)
Amica Foundation
Peter Kilmartin
Curt & Marianne Caserta
June Masterson
“Buster” Costello
David Michel
David Giuliano
Midura Building Co.
Robert Hawthorne
Robert Morel
F. Charles Haigh
David Pollack
George Kates
Joseph Scrofani
BRONZE ($50+)
Citizens Bank Foundation
Anthony Rocha, M.D.
Leon Gomlinski
Sameh Said, M.D.
Peter Hendricks
Capt. Steve Segerson
Edward Skwirz
Douglas Hindley
Thomas Smotherman
Rev. Jan Knost
Benjamin Lenda
John Souto
Sherwood Lincoln
Alfred Trombley
Stephen Medeiros
Patrick Watson
Robert Murgo
J. George O’Keefe
Robert Oliveira
RI Mobile Sportfishermen
PLATINUM ($500+)
Andrew & Catherine Berg
Robert Donaldson
Robert Fournier
Joseph Herbert
Capt. Sandy Kane
Brad Waugh
Santander Bank
Harry Templeton
Michael Testa
Eric Weybrant
William Zanks
IN MEMORY OF
George Kammerer, New Windsor, NY
Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum for
recreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries
resources.
Please print:
Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
no.
city
street
Enclosed is cash or check for:
It is OK to print my name
$5
$10
$25
Do NOT print my name
$50
state
$100
zip
other______
Donation made in the name of: _____________________
Mail to: RISA Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
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Mercury in local scup study completed
In 2013, the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation announced a
new Recreational Fishing Advancement Grant in which the
Foundation would invest in a project that would “benefit the
recreational fishing community by providing support to a
researcher affiliated with either Roger Williams University or
the University of Rhode Island.”
The Foundation would provide up to $15,000 which could
be used for on-the-ground habitat conservation and
improvement projects, research, culture specific to species of
recreational interest, or for projects that will in some other way
benefit recreational fishermen in Southern New England.
The grant of $12,166 was
awarded to David Taylor,
Ph.D., Department of Marine
Biology, Roger Williams
University for a study,
“Mercury Contimination In
Scup From Rhode Island
Waters.”
fisheries. Second, national advisories emphasize fish species
that are identified as high-risk for mercury, and thus, there is a
paucity of information for low-risk species. The latter,
consequently, undermines the health benefits provided by fish
that pose little threat to the health of fish-consuming citizens.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RI DOH) has issued
consumption advisories for freshwater fish based on speciesand site-specific estimates of mercury concentrations. With
respect to estuarine and marine fish, however, the RI DOH refers
to the issued warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for fish consumption. By default, RI has
based advisories on nationally aggregated data, and
recommends not eating swordfish, shark, bluefish, and striped
bass (note that advisories for bluefish and striped bass are for
organic contaminants, not mercury). Until recently, it was
unknown whether these species in RI waters contain mercury
levels consistent with national averages, and therefore justify
their inclusion in the advisories. Conversely, edible fishes not
recognized as significant health risks, and therefore excluded
from consumption advisories, may have mercury levels
exceeding FDA action levels.
Mercury is a widespread
and toxic environmental
contaminant that adversely
affects human health, and
exposure occurs mainly
David Taylor in his office - a
through the consumption of
library of books and fishing
contaminated fish. To
rods in the background
minimize mercury exposure,
U.S. federal and state agencies issue consumption advisories
to inform the public of the possible health risks of eating fish.
However, consumption advisories are limited by several key
factors.
First, advisories are frequently predicated on nationally
aggregated data that broadly estimate fish mercury
concentrations. Therefore, advisories often lack the appropriate
detail to accurately report contamination risks of fish collected
from a specific
body of water or
h u m a n
demographic. This
concern
is
especially
warranted for the
northeastern U.S.,
a region that relies
heavily on local
commercial and
recreational
David Taylor in lab
Chart showing location of scup sampling locations.
Narragansett Bay (NB) blue points; Rhode Island & Block
Island Sounds (RIS/BIS) black points.
(continued on page 37)
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
CAPTAINS
Gerry Berard
Chuck Berlinger
Ronald Blanchard
Robert Blasi
Paul Brousseau
Kevin Caisse
Capt. Brian Campbell
Stephen Carll
Capt. David Carter
Curt Caserta
Augustine Comella
Capt. J. Edwin Cook
Frank Cordeiro, IV
Henry Cugno
Michael DeCesare
Peter Frackelton
Arthur Frazier
David Garzoli
Hal Gibson
Donald Goebel
David Gordon
Capt. Richard Hittinger
Frederick Jarosz
Thomas Jewett
James Laird
Richard Laurie
Robert LeBlanc
Roger Lema
Anthony Lombardo
Eric Lundgren
John McCloskey
Stephen McDermott
David Michel
Capt. David Monti
Ted Nataly
Edward Ouellette
Robert Parks
Lawrence Rainey
Alfred Ricci
Elton Ricker
Capt. Robb Roach
Jim Robert
Kenneth Robinson
David Robson
James Sebastian
Greg Spier
Douglas Sturgis
Roger Tellier
James Tollefson
John Vivari, Sr.
Capt. Michael Warner
MATES
Alfred Amaral
George Barusso
Mark Berlinger
Michael Berube
Richard Brakenwagen
Robert Brodeur
Frank Cordeiro, Sr.
Ted Davidson, Jr.
Michele DeCiantis
Raymond DeRosa
David Dingley
Richard Durand
Barry Fuller
Timothy Gilchrist
Kevin Harrington
Bill Huggins
Capt. Edward Kearney
Robert Konopka
Paul Laflamme
Amie Lazaro
Susan Lema
Harry Livingston
Raymond Marchak
Capt. Robert Masse
Normand Morrissette
David Morton
Capt. Tommy Munro
Robert Murray
Peter Newbauer
Robert Noble
Lary Norin
Robert Oberg
Peter O’Biso
J. George O’Keefe
Ralph Orleck
Michael Ouellette
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Agostino Petrucci
Frank Ricci
C. J. Rice
Cindy Robert
Leo Roy
Frederick Ruhlemann
Kraig Ruth
Robert Sangster
Orlando Savastano
Joe Scotti
Peter Sousa
Christopher Sturgis
Nicholas Trotta
Charles Underhill
Jack Walsh
Stacey Wiegand
Brent Wilder
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
SHORE CREW
The following volunteers handled multiple duties including morning setup, assisting in the kid assignments, food prep, cooking, serving, cleanup, etc.
Terry Andoscia
Daniel Fleurant
Lynn Medeiros
Ben Bardo
Christian Grundel
Mary Ouellette
Joan Bradbury
David Johnson
David Pollack
Bruce Bruni
Dawn Johnson
Samantha Reali
Norman Cabana
Paul Kavanagh
Richard Reich
Mona Rodriguez
Marianne Caserta
Jane Kearney
Ralph Chiavone
Paul Kennedy
Victor Rudowski
Patrick Connelly
Jillian Leblanc
Thomas Smotherman
William Sosnicki
Safiato Dallas
Julie Leblanc
Leo Swider
Mark Dion
June Masterson
Harry Templeton
Robert Ferioli
Gary McGuire
Richard Ferris
Tom Meade
SHORE LEADERS
Coordinator: Stephen Medeiros
Dock Master: Travis Barao
Dock Crew Leader: Bill Sosnicki
Boats Login: Lisa DiRaimo
Boat Assigns: Ed Kearney
Boat Assigns: Gary McGuire
Food Crew Leader: Lynn Medeiros
Grill Cooks Leader: Harry Templeton
Group Coordinator: Nancy Getchell
Group Coordinator: Julie Leblanc
Radio Master: Gary Johnson
First Aid/EMT: David Raymond
Junior Instructor: James Leblanc
Take-A-Kid Fishing Committee
Lisa DiRaimo
Nancy Getchell (Vice Chair)
Edward Kearney
Julie Leblanc
Lynn Medeiros
Steve Medeiros (Chairman)
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
to every member who contributed to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation throughout
the year. YOU helped to pay for this event. In addition, there are several companies and
individuals that made special contributions to this event and we wish to thank them.
Framingham, MA
Soda, candy, and
potato chips
Sabrett’s
Englewood, NJ
Famous hot dogs
Chris Ruhling
and Staff
Brewer Greenwich
Bay Marina
U.S. Coast
Guard Auliliary
Kids safety talk
Courtesy Boat Exams
Newport
Creamery
Peter Vican
Homestead Baking
Ed Tarbox
Tarbox Toyota
Hamburg & hot dog
buns, bottled water, ice
Hats, frisbees,
and gifts for the kids
Safe/Sea
The Janikies
Family
Ice cream truck
Portion Meats
Associates
Sea Tow
Providence, RI
Rhode Island
Hamburgers
Kid’s T-Shirts
Morning coffee, bagels
and donuts for all
volunteers
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
Leon Gomlinski
In Memory of George Kammerer
Midura Building Company
Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen
and
Marie Cordeiro “The Cupcake Lady”
GIVING BACK
At the end of TAK, all
of the leftover food
and supplies were
taken to
AMOS HOUSE
in Providence where
it would be used to
help feed the
homeless and those
in need.
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Participating Organizations
Boy Scouts, Narragansett Council
Cumberland-Lincoln Boys & Girls Club
Girl Scouts, Troop 61
Hope Ave Center
Potowomut Neighborhood Association
Providence Recreation Dept: Davey Lopes Center
Providence Recreation Dept: Joslin Center
Providence Recreation Dept: Neutaconanut Center
Providence Recreation Dept: Sackett St Center
Providence Recreation Dept: South Providence
Center
Providence Recreation Dept: Vincent Brown Center
Providence Recreation Dept: West End Center
St. Mary’s Home For Children
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AFFILIATED
ORGANIZATIONS
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of
fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leadership role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and future of
recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the
same goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future generations of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations.
Blue Water
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Anglers
Blue Water
Anglers
Bowling Green
Fishing Club
Bristol County
Striper Club
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Buzzards Bay
Fishing Club
Cape Cod Salties
Sportfishing Club
Galilee
Tuna Club
CT/RI Coastal
Fly Fishers
Massachusetts
Beach Buggy Assoc.
Old Colony
Amphibians
R. I. Party &
Charter Boat Assoc.
Connecticut
Surfcasters Assoc.
Massachusetts
Striped Bass Assoc.
Pioneer Valley
Boat & Surf Club
Rhody
Fly Rodders
East Greenwich
Yacht Club
Narragansett Pier
Sportfishing Assoc.
Plum Island
Surfcasters
East Bay
Anglers
Narragansett
Salt Water
Fishing Club
Princeton
Fishing Team
Slater Mill
Fishing Club
St. John’s
Fishing Club
Galilee
Tuna Club
Narragansett
Surfcasters
R. I. Marine
Trades Assoc.
United Fly Tyers of
Rhode Island
Jamestown
Striper Club
Newport Cty Salt
Water Fishing Club
R. I. Mobile
Sportfishermen
Weekapaug
Surfcasters
COALITION PARTNERSHIPS
In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale,
the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has associated with these organizations:
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SURFCASTERS (from page 8)
Other award were:
Charles Bradbury Award
Largest Individual Striped Bass
Rich Taylor (RI Mobile Sportsfishermen - 34 lbs.
Prize: Narrow River Lamiglass surf rod and plaque
Largest Individual Bluefish
Kirk Johnson (Newport County) - 12.45 lbs.
Prize: Penn Coastal spinning reel)
We would like to thank the following raffle donors:
Al Gag’s Lures
Beavertail Rod & Reel
DC’s Custom Plugs
Mike’s Custom Lures
Narrow River Rods/Galilee B&T
On The Water
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Quonny Bait & Tackle
R.I. Mobile Sportfishermen
Sam’s Bait & Tackle
Snug Harbor Marina
The Fisherman Magazine
The Saltwater Edge
Weekapaug Surfcasters
Income from the tournament was as follows: entry fees: $750;
raffle (held at breakfast): $350 and a RISAA donation: $200.
The tournament raised a total of $1,300 which was all donated
to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
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16' Riviera BowRider, very clean, wellmaintained for fishing, water-skiing, family fun.
Fast, dependable 85 HP Johnson motor in
excellent condition. Rebuilt 2-way lounge seats,
halogen floodlights, Garmin fishfinder, bimini
t o p ,
walkthrough
windshield.
E Z Loader
trailer, Wesbar waterproof lights, brand new
fenders. New Interlux bottomcoat/deck paint.
$2,199 or best offer. Call Pete at 401-787-8723
(Jamestown)
------------------------------------------------------17’ Grady White Wood Boat, 1965. Restored
to original condition with 1967 Johnson 65 HP
outboard,
only 75
hrs
on
motor.
Runs like
new. Very
rare boat.
Trailer
and extras included. Asking $14,500. Call Don
401-738-6081
-------------------------------------------------------20’ Proline CC, 1986 w/1985 Evenrude 140 and
1984 EZ-Load trailer. Rod holders, GPS,
fishfinder, radio, etc. Sturdy boat handles Block
Island waters. Available w/slip on Pt Judith Pond
for 2014 season. $7.500 includes slip or boat
sold separately. Call Paul at 529-4488
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20’ Aquasport, 1976 completely updated, w/
2007 Mercury OPTI-Max. 115 HP, fuel inj, oil
inj and fuel efficient. $15,000 in upgrades 20112012, including 2007 O/B, life jackets, anchor
system,
compass,
c o l o r
depth/fish
finder, SS
radio and
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engine control, bimini top, 500 GPH bilge pump,
50 gal built-in gas tank, spray foamed in, cockpit
floor 2 coats Algrip, transom rebuilt, 2 coats
sprayed Algrip on hull. E-Z Loader trailer.
BOAT IN WATER READY TO GO. Asking
$10,500. Call 401-295-0255
------------------------------------------------------24' Dusky CC, 1989, new paint in and out. 2004
225HP Mercury Optimax, incl SS prop, controls
a n d
smart
gauge.
2006
aluminum
trailer.
Also has a new Armstrong bracket. $14,500.
Please call 401-868-0838
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Rods & Reels. one 30 Penn, three 50s Penn,
one 80 Penn, one 9/0 Diawa. All straight butts.
Call ed at 401-829-0971.
28’ Pacemaker, 1974 w/twin 305 ci GM motors,
both rebuilt
less than 400
hrs ago. Top
speed at 30
mph. Sleeps 6,
head, bimini
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helm,
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or best offer. Call Deb at 401-560-0280
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Model # RT50/S, 50 lbs thrust,
42" Shaft, transom mount. 12
volt, quick lock depth control
mount, One hand tilt/tiller. Only
used 6 times, exc condition,
original owners manual. $225.
Call Tom 401-433-5026
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14’ Wenonah, top of the line fisherman canoe.
Kelvar 34 lb ultra-lite, used 2x, incl 2 new
paddles
and in
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$1,500. Call Ed Bogdan at 401-578-9834
------------------------------------------------------16’ Hydrofission cedar-strip kayak, fully assembled, never used. Est value $3,000. Looking
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DECISIONS (from page 36)
in the middle of it chomping down on the bluefish head. I lifted
quickly and we dumped the two-pounder in the boat and reset
our “trap.”
By now, the tide was starting to slow and we could see big
silversides at the surface toward the middle and we heard several
big “plops” made by stripers feeding. We cast plugs with no
luck.
When the tide died fully and began to swing, we jumped in
the boat and pushed off into the middle and I began to paddle
with the lone oar. The sky was now cloudless and the brilliance
of the stars was amazing to the city boy. He saw one shooting
star, then another and then eight more during the mile long slog
back.
“I’ve never seen shooting stars before,” he said after the
first one.
I’ve never run out of gas before, I thought to myself.
After a quick tie-up and a run up to the house, I had him call
his mom. I told her that I was sorry and that we’d be back in an
hour.
I dropped him off with the bluefish and the lobster. I was
embarrassed and apologetic. His family was jovial and grateful.
They laughed when they heard I’d run out of gas. In future
trips, his mother would be sure to laugh when reminding me to
check the gas.
I haven’t run out since and hope I never do again.
Finally and breathlessly, we made the rip-rap in a slight
eddy. My relief was deep.
The boy asked “Did we run out of gas?”
“Yeah, we did. We’ll have to wait the tide out here for a little
while.”
The night was nowhere near over. It was 9:00 PM. The tide
would ebb at 10:15. My dock was a mile from the breachway.
His family would expect him around 9:30. This was not good.
Luckily, it was a warm, clear night. The boat secured, we sat
on the edge of the breach and looked with the flashlight into
the clear water, and noticed lots of activity among the rocks.
Cunner, green crabs, small eels and small lobsters were abundant.
Looking deeper, I saw a bigger lobster moving back and forth.
An idea popped to mind, and without knowing the law about
shellfishing after dark, I cut the head off the big bluefish and
put it in the extended net we had. I lowered it into 4 feet of
water near where I’d seen the lobster and we doused the light.
While we waited, we moved away from the boat and Chan
began to try to catch a small lobster with his hands. I used the
light as he used a method he knew from catching crayfish. I
was amused but doubtful until he hoisted the 8-inch hardshell
from the water. I’d never seen or heard of anyone catching a
wild lobster by hand from shore.
Releasing the little one, we moved back to the boat and
checked the net. Sure enough, a big lobster was nestled square
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DECISIONS (from page 6)
Keep moving toward the darkening breachway, now in midoutgoing torrent, further hindering my progress?
None of these were good options, but I was going to need to
choose one, fast. I decided to keep going toward the breach. I
listened carefully for a change in the engine’s pace as we plodded into the wind and approached the sweep of the water pouring out of the pond.
The “rip” of the breachway had risen with the tide and wind
change and my whaler began to pitch through the 3 foot chop as
I turned toward the opening. I prepped Chan that I might need
to “kedge” with the anchor if I had any engine trouble. In my
mind, I was seconds from that “trouble” as we passed the outer
rocks of the breachway in the now almost complete darkness.
Dark shapes of shorecasters stood like fenceposts at the
end. I’m sure they were shaking their heads, knowing what an
idiot I was as we chugged slowly uptide. I knew that the bend in
the breachway might be my best and last chance to stop the
boat from falling back into that dark rip, making my set of earlier
troubles almost insignificant in comparison.
As we hit the bend, I heard what I’d been waiting for; the
engine began the high to low cycling that was the telltale of a
dry tank. Not knowing the oldtimer’s trick of lifting the can for
extra life, I jumped to the bow and threw the anchor as far toward
the eastern shoreline as I could. The hook caught and I strained
against the tide to bring the boat over it before repeating several
times.
(to page 35)
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FOUNDATION: SCUP STUDY (from page 27)
Recent work by Dr. Taylor, Associate Professor of Marine
Biology at Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI), had
elucidated mercury bioaccumulation patterns in recreational
fisheries from RI coastal
waters. Here, Dr. Taylor
concluded that the
mercury content of these
fish (e.g., striped bass,
bluefish, tautog, black sea
bass, summer flounder, and
winter flounder), in many
instances, do not reflect
nationally aggregated data.
To this end, current RI
consumption advisories
for saltwater fish may have
been
overly
or
insufficiently protective in
limiting mercury exposure.
(FDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)1,2,
and compare these results to health risks associated with
consuming other finfish (e.g., striped bass, bluefish, tautog,
black sea bass, summer
flounder, and winter
flounder).
(3) Work collaboratively with the Rhode
Island Department of
Health (RI DOH) to
develop meaningful
consumption advisories
for RI residents,
including recreational
anglers.
While other species
exceeded the US EPA
advisory levels (see
graph), the study showed
The purpose of this
that scup did not.
study was to examine
Only legal size scup
mercury contamination in
(10 inches) was used to
scup
(Stenotomus
analyze mercury levels.
Graph shows Total Mercury Concentration (ppm wet weight)
chrysops) – a coastal
The mean total
of recreationally-important finfish collected from Narragansett
finfish species that
mercury
concentration
Bay of SB/striped bass, BF/bluefish, TG/taugog, BS/black sea
supports an important
from
legal-size
scup in
bass, SC/scup, SF/summer flounder and WF/winter flounder.
recreational fishery in RI
Narragansett
Bay
was
Data is only for RI legal-size fish. The horizontal dashed line
waters.
0.084
ppm
of
which
represents teh U.S. EPA action level of 0.3 ppm.
The
principle
14.5% exceeded EPA,
Note that 58% of striped bass, 44% of bluefish, 33% of tautog,
objectives of the research
and scup samples from
14% of scup, 13% of black sea bass, 3% of summer flounder
project were to:
RI and Block Island
and 0% of winter flounder had mercury greater than the 0.3
(1) Measure mercury
Sounds had mercury
ppm EPA action level.
concentrations in the filet
levels at 0.040 ppm and
(muscle) tissue of scup,
none had levels above
and analyze the results as
the EPA 0.3 ppm.
a function of fish body size in order to assess mercury
The cumulative results in total suggests that human
bioaccumulation patterns across habitats (Narragansett Bay consumption of scup from RI waters poses minimal risk to
vs. Rhode Island Sound/Block Island Sound).
health.
(2) Evaluate scup mercury levels relative to the threshold
You can view the complete study and results online at
values established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.risaa.org/foundation/mercury2013.pdf
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THE WATCH (from page 24)
there’s been an increase in the use of cartilaginous fish e.g. dogfish
and to a lesser extent skates) as a human dietary resource. I have
recently published an article on the mercury contamination in
Things were looking up for dogfish (small sharks). They
these cartilaginous fish.”
received a lot of positive press last year about their potential
Dr. Taylor’s study found that “From a human health
value to fishermen as a species to be fished, as table fair for
perspective,
87% of smooth dogfish, 32% of spiny dogfish, and
consumers and as a boost to fishing communities in general.
less
than
2%
of
skates had mercury (Hg) concentrations exceeding
The idea of marketing and promoting dogfish for the dinner
the
US
Environmental
Protection Agency threshold level (0.3 ppm
plate was a good one. There are plenty of dogfish and they are
wet
weight).
These
results
indicate that frequent consumption of
easy to catch. What made it even better is that both commercial
smooth dogfish and spiny
and recreational fishermen do
doggish may adversely affect
not like the small shark. Spiny
dogfish are relentless
These results indicate that frequent consumption human health, whereas skates
present minimal risk.”
predators. They steal bait and
of
smooth
dogfish
and
spiny
doggish
may
The study concluded
eat forage fish, clog fishing
“From
a human health
adversely
affect
human
health,
whereas
skates
nets and are caught as bycatch
perspective,
consumption of
when recreational fishermen
present minimal risk.”
smooth
dogfish
and, to a lesser
are targeting other species. So
extent,
spiny
dogfish
pose a
to find a solution that works,
human
health
risk,
and
catching spiny dogfish and
therefore,
justifies
stringent
consumption
advisories
for
these
sell selling them as food for human consumption, was a win-win
species. Conversely, the consumption of skates does not present
solution for fishermen and the consumer.
a significant risk to human health. It is the recommendation of the
The idea of marketing and promoting dogfish as table fair is
authors that this information be effectively communicated to the
being investigated by the University of New England (UNE) with
general public so that citizens can make informed decisions
a $245,000 National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration
regarding the safe consumption of fishery resources.”
(NOAA) grant to explore the “Optimum Utilization of Spiny
Dogfish, Sqalus acanthias, through Industry Partnerships and
The study “Mercury bioaccumulation in cartilaginous fishes
Product Development and Marketing.” said the UNE in a April 1,
from
Southern New England coastal waters: Contamination from
2014 article posted on their website. The project goals are “to
a
trophic
ecology and human health perspective” was published
increase domestic quota utilization for spiny dogfish, boost the
May
29,
2014
by Marine Environmental Research 99 (2014) 20-33
consumer market for the fish, increase revenue and jobs for
and
can
be
found
at www.sciencedirect.com .
fishermen from North
Study
collaborators
included David L. Taylor and Nicholas J.
Carolina to Maine, and
Kutil
of
Roger
Williams
University Department of Marine Biology
help restore an
and
Anna
J.
Malek
and
Jeremy
S. Collie of the University of Rhode
improved ecosystem
Island
Graduate
School
of
Oceanography.
balance.”
No single study should set the tone and direction of a fishery
Spiny dogfish are
and
no doubt further studies on dogfish will be conducted.
Spiny
Dogfish
not yet in high demand
However,
Dr. Taylor and his colleagues have raised a red flag
as a food item in the
about
dogfish,
one that should be seriously considered by
United States, but the idea is to build demand. They are popular
consumers,
scientists,
fishermen and government officials.
on the international market and are often served as fish and chips
in Europe. Last year, when the industry movement to promote
dogfish started, fishermen in RI and along the east coast were
very positive about the dogfish market.
The movement to promote dogfish as spices for table fare has
spread to recreational fishing too. A number of internet inquiries
and posts have explored ways to catch, clean and prepare spiny
dogfish for human consumption.
At the end of May, 2014 a collaborative study on dogfish was
published by Roger Williams University and the University of
Rhode Island. The study examined the mercury (Hg) content in
smooth dogfish, spiny dogfish, little skate and winter skate as
well as in their prey (scup, butterfish, longfin squid and cancer
crabs). The study area included Rhode Island Sound, Block Island
Sound and Narragansett Bay.
Dr. David Taylor of Roger Williams University said, “As you
may be aware, due to declines in traditional bony fish fisheries,
SCIENTISTS RAISE RED FLAG ABOUT
DOGFISH
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HURRICANES (from page 10)
TOURNAMENTS (from page 17)
NON-TRAILERABLE BOATS IN WET STORAGE
The owner of a large boat, usually one moored in a berth,
has three options. Each action requires a separate strategy.
• Secure the boat in the marina berth
• Moor the boat in a previously identified safe area.
• Haul the boat.
Another alternative, running from the storm, is not
encouraged except for large commercial vessels.
If you know of a bait & tackle shop who is interested in
becomming an official RISAA Weigh-in Station, send me an
email ([email protected]) and include the name of the shop,
contact name and phone number. I will schedule a visit to go
over the requirements, official rules and get them certified.
BENEFITS OFAN OFFICIAL RISAA WEIGH STATION
1. Listing on the RISAA web site
2.Listing in the RISAA monthly newsletter distributed to
thousands of anglers
3.Publicity to generate traffic to your business
4. Decals identifying your business as an Official RISAA
Weigh-in Station
5. Free annual certification of the official digital scale used in
your business
BOATS REMAINING IN MARINA BERTH
If you plan to locate your boat in a marina or shore location,
some additional strategies come into play. Your main concern
is the violent and jerky movement of your boat, both vertically
and horizontally, in a very restrictive space.
Does your marina have a storm plan? Where will your boat
be located during the storm? What are the physical fetures of
the marina? Are docks wooden or concrete, configured in slips,
separated by pilings? Are docks and pilings in good condition?
How are the cleats anchored? Cleats should have substantial
back plates and adequately sized stainless steel bolts.
Pilings should be at least 6 feet above the highest point of
your boat’s gunwale and well-secured to the sea bottom. The
slip’s width should be at least 140% of your boat’s beam and
ideally facing into the oncoming storm. Low dock pilings and
narrow slips are the biggest destroyers of boats during storms!
Assume
your boat
will
rise
roughly 10
feet above
the present
level and
t h e n
consider the
pilings and
lines you
will need.
Many boats at marina were blown ashore
Double
during Hurricane Sandy
all lines. Rig
crossing spring lines fore and aft. Attach lines high on pilings
to allow for tidal rise or surge. Make sure lines will not slip off
pilings. All storm lines should be at least one size larger than
regular lines and longer, leading to adjacent slips to distant
attachment points, pilings and trees. Your plan should include
the understanding and agreement with your neighbors.
Cover all lines at rough points to prevent chafing. Wrap
with tape, rags, rubber hoses, etc. Install fenders to protect the
boat from rubbing against the pier, pilings and other boats.
Batteries should be fully charged and checked to ensure
their capability to run automatic bilge pumps for the duration of
the storm. Consider backup batteries. Turn off all other devices
consuming electricity.
DO NOT STAY ABOARD. First and foremost, safeguard
human life. Winds during any hurricane can exceed 100 mph,
and tornadoes are often associated with these storms. In
addition, when winds and seas warrant, marine agencies remove
their boats from service and will be unavailable to rescue foolish
boaters. (to page 46)
To qualify the shop’s scale must be digital and weights of
fish must be recorded in pounds, tenths of pounds and/or
hundredths of pounds (Example: 24.50 lbs. or 24.55 lbs.). Pound
and ounce scales will not be certified.
If the shop is located outside the state of Rhode Island an
“Out of State Weigh Station Petition” must be submitted to the
RISAA Tournaments Committee. The petition must be signed
by at least five RISAA members in good standing who frequent
the shop and want the shop certified as an official RISAA Weighin Station for RISAA Tournaments. The Petition can be
requested my emailing me at [email protected].
Before you leave on your next fishing trip make sure you
check the Official Weigh-In Location list as changes have been
made as required during the year.
Two Official Weigh In locations on last year’s list: Big Bear
Bait & Tackle (Harmony RI) and Erikson Brothers Bait & Tackle
(Warwick, RI) are no longer in business and have been removed
from this year’s list.
Remember to check the rules for each tournament – Don’t
be left out of the running because you did not follow the rules.
I wish you all big fish, new friendships and most of all, lots
of fun on the water.
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JOSH
BEUTH
with a 50 pound
striper that he
caught while fishing
aboard C-Devil II
last summer.
MICHAEL
BALLBACK JR
with a nice squeteague that he
landed while fluke fishing off
Beavertail last summer.
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Our 6th Annual Trip To Fenway Park was held on
Saturday, May 31. All 50 tickets were sold and those who
made the trip had great weather, and got to see the Boston
Red Sox defeat the Tampa Bay Rays by 7-1.
KAYAKS (from page 12)
NEWPORT HARBOR
June is the month when fishing for stripers surfacing to sand
eels heats up, if it is going to heat up, and the Kayak Committee
schedules an outing in Newport to meet that activity. Bass feed
on sand eels everywhere and at all times of the day and night,
but it is a very special occurrence when big fish feed on the
surface to devour small sand eels (they are fish, not eels)
wiggling about.
This usually
begins late at
night
in
Newport, and
we encourage
our kayakers to
be prepared to
start and end
late. However,
Kraig Ruth
N e w p o r t
Harbor is a beautiful placed for a paddle, and if the weather
permits it’s very pleasant to launch at 4 PM or so and paddle
past the estates on Wellington Avenue and through the moorings
to Fort Adams.
Our Newport outing this year was scheduled for June 11,
and, once again, the weather was an issue. The wind was
howling from the southeast and rain was forecast. Nevertheless,
joining me with their kayaks were Dennis Carusoe, David
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Eikland, Don Goodroe, Jeff Hall, Harry Livingston, Warren
Prell, Jeff Richard and Kraig Ruth. Everyone but me launched
by 6:30, while I stayed behind with my fly rod waiting for surface
activity to justify a cast. The kayakers landed fish, including a
29 incher by Kraig between Ida Lewis and Fort Adams and a
larger one by Don off Goat Island. At about 9 PM, as everyone
had their kayaks loaded on their vehicle s and had left, or were
about to, fish started swirling on the surface in the harbor.
Waiting paid off. Don and I grabbed our fly rods and we landed
fish, including one, for me on my 8 weight, which looked to be
close to keeper size but was released unmeasured.
THE KAYAK COMMITTEE WELCOMES YOU
Kayak Committee outings are open to all RISAA members
and their guests, but if you plan to attend an outing and are not
a member of the Kayak Committee you will not be on our email
list and so will not receive last minute notices of changes in
times or locations. We also use that email group to keep each
other informed of current conditions. For a detailed schedule
of Kayak Committee outings, including those scheduled for the
balance of the year, contact me at the address below, or Bob
Oberg at [email protected]. Any RISAA member interested
in kayak fishing and sharing information and skills with a group
of committed kayak anglers should consider joining the
Committee. To do so, contact me, David Pollack, at
[email protected].
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
Photo submitted by Ashley Richer of her dad, Cliff, surfcasting at sunrise
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HURRICANES (from page 39)
PRIOR TO THE HURRICANE SEASON
Make sure your vessel is in sound condition. This includes
the hull, deck hardware, rigging, ground tackle, machinery and
electronics. Absentee owners should arrange for a boatyard
haulout or a supervised inspection of the vessel prior to, and in
preparation for, the hurricane season. Make sure batteries are
charged, bilge pumps are operable and all equipment is secured.
Inspect the vessel’s deck hardware in light of planned
mooring arrangements. Assess the size and structural
attachment of the primary chocks, cleats, bitts, bollards and
winches. These high load/high stress points should have
substantial backing plates and be secured with bolts of adequate
size.
Avoid chafing of mooring lines. Chafing gear that has been
proven successful is a double neoprene hose arrangement.
Storm moorings, whether at dock or otherwise, should have
doubled lines. The second set of lines should be a size larger
than the normal lines, including spring lines at a dock.
Purchase necessary materials ahead of time, such as
additional lengths of mooring lines, screw anchors, fenders,
fender boards, chafing gear and anchors. These items may not
be readily available during the hurricane season or just prior to
a hurricane.
If the vessel is to be unattended during the hurricane season,
make arrangements for the vessel to be hauled to a storage
yard on its trailer, if trailerable. Arrangements for wet storage at
a protected dock, mooring or marina is another alternative.
Make up an inventory of all vessel equipment. Note items
to be removed from the vessel. Take photographs or videotapes
of your vessel. Keep a copy of these documents on board and
ashore in a safety deposit box or a locked water-proof box.
For wet berthing locations, ensure that seawalls and docks
are sound, mooring bitts and cleats are secure, and that dock
pilings and dolphins are in good condition. At private berthing
and dock facilities in residential areas, check with neighbors
and other vessel owners in the area. Coordinate safety and
mooring arrangement plans. At marina facilities find out from
the dock master or marina management personnel what their
hurricane plans and/or procedures are in regard to vessels left
at the facility.
If your plan calls for moving your vessel from its current
berthing location to an inland waterway location, know your
route, your vessel navigation requirements at different tides
and the restrictions along the route such as bridges (auto and
train) and channels. This is especially important for sailboats
or large vessels.
Rehearse your planned vessel movement, including an
actual visit to the alternate dock or hurricane mooring/anchoring
location. If rental of a protected dock or slip space is required,
make arrangements well ahead of time. Be sure that family or
key crew members know your hurricane plan or arrangements
and how to contact you or your designated representative or
agent.
Hinge your plan on quick response. Moving a vessel,
stripping sails and derigging, and anchoring in seas resulting
from 35 mph winds is extremely difficult—impossible in 45 mph
winds.Prepare your hurricane plan in writing and make copies
of it. Keep a copy on the vessel and at home. Extra copies
should also be made for marina or yacht club facilities which
may require you to have one on file with them.
Make sure your insurance policy is current. Read the policy
thoroughly. Your policy may contain helpful information relative
to what the vessel owner should and should not do if there is
storm or hurricane related loss or damage to the vessel.
Understand the coverages, exclusions and your duties as a
vessel owner.
PRIOR TO THE HURRICANE
If your plan calls for moving your vessel, move it at least 48
to 72 hours before the hurricane is estimated to strike the area.
This may be before a hurricane watch is issued. Make sure that:
• Fuel tanks are full.
• Fuel filters are clean.
• Batteries are charged.
• Bilges are clean.
• Cockpit drains are free and clear.
• Fire fighting equipment is in good order.
• Lifesaving equipment is in good condition, in place and
readily accessible (these items will be secured later).
Remove and/or secure all deck gear, portable gear, radio
antennas, outriggers, fighting chairs, deck boxes, bimini tops
and side canvas/curtains, sails, booms, dorades, extra halyards,
canister rafts, and dinghies. Make sure that you secure all
hatches, ports, doors, lazarettes and sailboat rudders. (The
dinghy may be required to take lines ashore.)
Enhance the watertight integrity of your boat, both above
and below the water line. Seal windows, doors and hatches, if
necessary, with duct tape. Shut sea cocks and cap off or plug
unvalved through-hull fittings, such as sink drains.
If your vessel is moored at a dock on a canal, river, or in a
marina near the ocean, it is possible that with an additional 5- to
10-foot or greater storm surge the vessel could take a beating
against the dock or even impale itself on the pilings. The best
offshore mooring location for a vessel to ride out a storm is in
the center of a canal or narrow river where at least doubled
mooring lines can be secured to both shores, port and starboard,
fore and aft. Do not raft vessels together at moorings or docks,
especially if larger and smaller vessels are involved. The
probability of damage to the vessels is greater than if they are
moored separately.
If the vessel must remain dockside at a private dock or marina,
heavy duty fender boards (2x6) should be installed on a bare
wood center piling to prevent damage. Lines should be doubled
and even tripled where necessary to hold a vessel in the center
of a berth or off seawall or dock pilings. Preventers should be
installed at the top of the pilings so lines cannot slip off the top.
Note that nylon line will stretch five to ten percent of its length.
DURING THE HURRICANE
Do not stay aboard any vessel during a hurricane. If you
have taken all the preliminary precautions previously outlined,
you have done all that can be done in anticipation of the storm.
Stay in a protected and safe place. Attend to the safety of family,
home and other personal property. Stay tuned to news
broadcasts and weather advisories concerning the hurricane
so that you will know when the danger has passed
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PRINT CLEARLY
Angler First Name
Last Name
Address
City
Division (check)
Boat
Home Phone
Adult
(14 yrs or less)
Cell Phone
Junior (14 yrs or less)
Entry Fee Must AccompanyRegistration
Category
Attached is
$15 Adult
$ 5 Junior
Zip
If CHILD, Parent/Guardian’s full name
Category (check)
Shore
State
CASH
CHECK (payable to “RISAA”)
CHARGE TO MY CREDIT CARD
MasterCard
Visa Discover Amount Authorized: $__________
Name on card (print): ___________________________________________
Card Number: __________________________________________________
3-digit number on
Exp Date: ________________ CVV # _________
back of card
MO / YR
Important Information:
• Tournament starts at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 5, 2014 and ends on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM, rain or shine.
• The weigh-in scales are open on Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, September 7 from 9:00 am to 2:00 PM
• Eligible species for ADULTS are Bluefish, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder (Boat only)
• Eligible species for JUNIORS are Black Sea Bass, Bluefish, Scup, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder (Boat only)
• Striped Bass minimum size is 32 inches (Adults) and 28 inches (Junior).
• Summer Flounder is Boat Division only
• Angler must select a Division (Boat or Shore) when registering. Separate forms & payments required to fish in both Divisions.
• All fish must be weighed at the Tournament Weigh-in Station located at the north end of the Port of Galilee, RI adjacent to the Great Island
bridge.
By Boat: Temporary dockage available. Save Fish: Call “Galilee Weigh-In Station” on VHF channel 65 for current leaders
By Auto: Temporary parking available at weigh-in station
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
VISIT WEB SITE FOR ALL TOURNAMENT RULES
Waiver MUST BE SIGNED for a valid entry
I hereby understand and agree that my participation in the Galilee Fishing Tournament is voluntary and at my own risk. I hereby agree to hold fully
harmless and indemnify the “Galilee Fishing Tournament and Seafood Festival”, the State of Rhode Island, the Town of Narragansett, the Rhode Island
Saltwater Anglers Association, Inc., their employees, agents, volunteers, affiliates, and sponsors with respect to any claims, damages, or loss including
attorney’s fees and costs arising from my participation in the Galilee Fishing Tournament and Seafood Festival, and including, but not limited to, any
personal injury or property damage which I, my vessel, or my passengers may cause or suffer in any way or which may be occasioned by me, those
on my vessel or to my vessel as a result of tournament participation. I agree that I will be bound by all terms and conditions set fourth on this
application and any /all rules and regulations regarding my participation furnished to me regarding my participation.
Angler’s Signature:______________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Required if under 18 years of age
For more information, including list of prizes and directions, or to REGISTER ONLINE
go to www.galileetourney.com
Mail form & payment to: R.I. Saltwater Anglers Association
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
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Massasoit Tool Company.........800-648-6050
Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI)
Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives
ACCOUNTING
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Disanto, Priest & Co................401-921-2035
Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI)
www.disantopriest.com
Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200
Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST
www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI
Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848
Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST
www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI
ATTORNEYS
_
Henry M. Clinton, Esq.............215-851-8536
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Philadelphia, PA [email protected]
Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...........401-274-6644
Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P.
1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903
Raymond E. Gallison, Esq........508-677-4235
427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721
Paul James Garlasco, Esq........860-350-4409
83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
[email protected]
James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com
617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500
118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800
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
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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
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Block Island Fishworks............401-466-5392
Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI)
10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members
Breachway Bait & Tackle..........401-364-6407
Member: Ronald Mouchon (Charlestown,RI)
166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
Bucko’s Tackle Service.............508-674-7900
Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA)
Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair
Cardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297
Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI)
www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com
Galilee Bait & Tackle.........401-651-783-1719
Member: Howard Reed (Galilee, RI)
2 State Street, Narragansett, RI
Gray’s Boatyard Bait & Tackle.401-348-8689
Member: James Gray (Westerly, RI)
91 Watch Hill Rd, Westerly
Lucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223
Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI)
www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members
Pete’s Bait & Tackle..................401-651-6178
Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI)
341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642
Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI)
4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown
Quonny Bait & Tackle..............401-315-2330
Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI)
5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI
Rivers End Tackle.......................860-388-2283
Member: Pat Abate (Old Saybrook, CT)
www.riversendtackle.com
Saltwater Edge...........................401-842-0062
Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI)
76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com
Snug Harbor Marina.................401-783-7766
Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI)
www.snugharbormarina.com
Sportsman’s Outfitter..............508-823-0412
Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA)
The Tackle Box..........................401-736-0605
Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI)
443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI
Watch Hill Outfitters...............401-596-7217
Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI)
10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com
BOAT CANVAS
_
Jackpot Enterprises..................401-596-4089
Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI)
zippers, windows, repairs
BOATING NEWS
_
BoatingLocal.com.....................508-789-6708
Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA)
www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website
BOAT SALES
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Cataumet Boats.........................401-245-5222
Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI)
Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft
Inland Marine, Inc.....................401-568-0995
Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI)
Boat sales, service and repairs
Ocean House Marina................401-364-6040
Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI)
Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff
Ocean Scout Marine................401-886-3054
Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI)
www.OceanScoutMarine.com
South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790
Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA)
www.southshoredrydock.com
Striper Marina...........................401-245-6121
Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI
www.stripermarina.com
COFFEE - WHOLESALE
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Coffee Pause..............................800-444-1488
Member: David Fuller (RI/MA)
www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups
COMPUTERS
_
Computer & Network Services.. 401- 921-4288
Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI)
10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys.
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CONSTRUCTION______________________
Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672
Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI)
Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors
D & M Concrete Forms............401-884-8778
Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI)
All types of concrete form work
CUSTOM RODS
_
CMS Enterprise........................508-995-2372
Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford)
637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA
DENTISTRY___________________________
Exquisite Smiles.......................508-761-5320
Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA)
www.exquisite-smile.com
Joel Picard, D.D.S......................401-769-0047
52 Hamblet Ave, Woonsocket, RI
General, cosmetic and implant dental services
ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL__________
Cottrell Enterprises, Inc............401-632-8093
Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI)
www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal
ENGINEERING
_
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................401-921-6121
George Hadfield (Warwick, RI)
Investments. All financial services.
Barnum Financial Group..........401-243-8855
Christian Grundel (Warwick, RI)
email: [email protected]
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.......401-848-9949
James Tollefson, CFP®, VP-Investment Officer
[email protected]
FIREARMS SCHOOLS
_
American Firearms School
508-695-5869
Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro)
www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
FISHING APPAREL
_
Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI)
Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members.
FISHING CHARTERS
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Angler Management Charters...413-822-2289
Capt. Ron Duda (Pt. Judith, RI)
All species. Find us on Facebook.
Big Game Sportfishing.............401-243-7046
Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.biggamefishingri.com
Bottom Line Charters..............401-783-6815
Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI)
bottomlinesportfishing.com
Capt. Bruce Sportfishing........860-235-6095
Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT)
www.captainbrucesportfishing.com
Capt. John Boats...................508-746-2643
Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA)
www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank
Capt. Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com
Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI)
www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549
Carol J Charters......................401-783-5572
Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI)
www.caroljcharters.com
C-Devil II Sportfishing............401-364-9774
Capt. Kelly Smith (Charlestown, RI)
www.cdevilsportfishing.com. Sails from Pt Judith
Fin Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630
Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor)
B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com
Fishnet Charters......................508-951-9991
Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA)
www.MelTrue.com
Fishtales II Charters................401-732-1376
Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI)
www.fishtalesiicharters.com
Flippin Out Charters................401-529-2267
Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI)
www.flippinoutcharters.com
Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058
Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI)
www.flukin.com or email: [email protected]
Frances Fleet..............................401-783-4988
Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.francesfleet.com/
Heffernan Charters, LLC.........401-364-9592
Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI)
Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAA
Irish Jig Charters......................401-499-9182
Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI)
www.IrishJigCharters.com
Island Current Fleet..................917-417-7557
Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor)
www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount
Lady K Charters....................... 239-565-2949
Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.ladykcharters.com
Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI)
www.linesiderfishing.com
Maverick Charters..................401-640-0865
Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.maverickchartersltd.com
No Fluke Charters...................401-480-3444
Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI)
www.NoFlukeFishing.com
Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters..
Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455
www.sparksfish.com • 15% RISAA Discount
Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...........401-728-2081
Capt. Rich Templeton
Email: [email protected]
On The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625
Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI)
www.ontherockscharters.com
Patterson Guide Service.........401-396-9464
Capt. Brian Patterson (Bristol, RI)
www.pattersonguideservice.com
Prowler Charters.....................401-783-8487
Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI)
www.ProwlerChartersRI.com
Razin Kane Charters ...................401-295-0642
Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI)
www.kanesguns.com
Seadog Inshore Charters.........401-218-3074
Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI)
Fluke our specialty - [email protected]
Seascape Charters.........1-877-6-GO-FISH
Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI)
www.seascapecharter.com
Seven B’s V............................401-789-9250
Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.sevenbs.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
Teezer77 Charters................401-524-7239
Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI)
www.teezer77.com
ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424
Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI)
www.thomcatcharters.com
White Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465
Capt. James White (Coventry, RI)
www.whiteghostcharters.com
FISHING NEWS
_
Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635
Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount
[email protected]
FISHING PRODUCTS
_
9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650
Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA)
www.9erslures.com
A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122
Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA)
www.astackle.com
Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981
Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington)
Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com
Androd Custom Rods............508-399-7837
Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA)
www.androd.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
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Jackpot Digger Jigs..............401-596-4089
Member: Pat Muli (Westerly, RI)
www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more
Little Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023
Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI)
Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs
Lonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921
Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA)
Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com
Millard Wire Company........401-737-9330
Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter)
Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal”
Phase II Lures..........................203-226-7252
Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT)
Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com
Point Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808
Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI)
www.pointjudelures.com
Rhode Island Poppers..............401-762-1884
Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI)
Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc.
SurfHog Lure Co....................401-864-6069
Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI)
www.surfhoglureco.com
Terminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005
Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY)
www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog
GENERATOR CONSULTANT
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Alteris/Solarwrights..............401-315-2529
Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI)
Free generator estimate [email protected]
GRILLING__________________________
Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...........401-932-7397
Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI)
www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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Got Wood?..........................401-749-9990
Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI)
Free wood pickup
Home Repair/Remodeling....401-295-4205
Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI)
No job too small. References provided
Miller’s Interiors.................401-497-6794
Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI)
All types of remodeling
Quality Tile..........................401-826-9700
Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI)
Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street
Quik-Fix Handyman............401-374-8281
Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI)
Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc.
ICE CREAM
_
Frosty Freez......401-846-1697
Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI)
496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc
INSTRUCTION
_
American Boatschool.........860-295-9634
Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
e-mail: [email protected]
Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373
Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH)
Recreational & Captains license classes
JANITORIAL SERVICES
_
Floor-Shine, Inc...................401-725-2811
Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI)
Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/res
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
_
Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795
Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA)
supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment
JEWELRY - SEA GLASS
_
A Day At The Beach..............401-487-5302
Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI)
seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc
LASER ENGRAVING__________________
Kell-Strom Tool Company......800-851-6851
Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT)
General machine and laser marking
LAWN CARE________________________
Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182
Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI)
Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount
MACHINING________________________
Hartwell Mfg. Co....................401-567-7720
Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI)
Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal
MARINE ELECTRONICS______________
Seaport Communications.......401-783-4778
Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI)
Sales - Service - Installation
MARINE FABRICATION_______
_______
BJK Aluminum Creations......401-624-1422
Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI)
T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience
Seaward Boatworks.................401-739-5286
Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI)
Aluminum fabrication and canvas work
MARINE REPAIR__________
_________
Conanicut Marine.....................401-423-7158
Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI)
www.conanicutmarina.com
Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr ....401-789-7680
Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI)
Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center
MARINE SURVEYING____
___________
Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400
Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI)
Master Marine Surveyor
MARINE TOWING SERVICES__
_______
Safe/Sea...................................401-295-8711
Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI)
www.safesea.com
Sea Tow of Rhode Island.......401-294-2360
Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown)
www.seatow.com
TowBoatUS/New Bedford.......508-990-3997
Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA)
www.boatus.com
MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS
_
P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003
ember: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
urchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345
Seacoast Mortgage.................401-487-2322
Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI)
ORTHODONTICS
_
Ferry Orthodontics.................401-781-2900
Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield)
www.ferryortho.com
OUTBOARD MOTORS
_
Conanicut Marine..................401-423-7158
Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI)
Sales, service, parts. www.conanicutmarina.com
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
PRINTING
_
Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514
Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI)
www.tiffanyprinting.com
PROPELLER RECONDITIONING________
Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767
Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI)
New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/
REAL ESTATE_____________
__________
Keller Williams............401-454-4900 x430
Member: Julie LeBlanc (Providence, RI)
Keller Williams Realty.........401-578-9809
Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI)
RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612
Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI)
World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424
Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
[email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
_
Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083
Certified commercial & residental
RISAA discount
White Appraisal Co., Inc........401-738-9500
Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA
Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI
RESTAURANTS
_
Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850
Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI)
357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food.
Matunuck Oyster Bar............401-783-4302
Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI)
Local, fresh seafood. www.rhodyoysters.com
Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866
Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI)
32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
ROD & REEL REPAIR
_
Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062
Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI)
www.beavertailrodandreel.com
SCUBA
_
Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898
Member: Deb Greenhalgh
www.scubamadeeasy.org
TAXIDERMIST_________________________
Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190
Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA)
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TROPHIES/PLAQUES___ ______________
Crown Trophy..........................401-231-0070
Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI)
www.crowntrophy.com
World Trophies Co.......401-272-5846
Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI)
www.worldtrophies.com
VETERINARIANS
_
Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683
Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI)
Practice for small animals
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
_
On The Outs Productions......401-300-7258
Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI)
www.fishingtheoceanstate.com
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE
_
WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400
Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI)
res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com
WOODTURNING
_
Steve Sabella Furniture Maker.401-439-0564
Member: Steven Sabella (Jamestown, RI)
Custom furniture, www.stevensabella.com
Village Woodturning..............401-647-3091
Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI)
www.villagewoodturning.com
SUPPORT
THE
COMPANIES
ON THESE
PAGES
They are all
RISAA Members!
RISAA Members:
Have your business or service
listed by calling 401-826-2121
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
3 Bs. - Andy Berg
3B'S - Bob Matteson
3 D's II - Warren Diclemente
3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow
33 Innings - William George
4 My Girls - John Brennan
Absurdity - Greg Roody
Acida - Ed Choiniere
Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto
Adventurer - John Stanford
Ahab - Rod Raso
Alaskan - Patrick Watson
Albatross - Brian Droney
Alf II - Richard Pastore
Alibi - Dickson Boenning
Allegro - Richard Terek
All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal
Alliance - Charles Reppucci
Almost Paradice 2 -Stephen Patience
Almost Ready - Ted Nataly
Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford
Aly Ann - Augustine Comella
Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura
Amalye - Raymond Duggan
Amanda C - David Aubin
Amelia J - Kevin Caisse
Amnimax - Ralph Battista
Angler - Brad Sudol
Angler Management - David Gordon
Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell
April II - Leonard Duffy
Aquacutioner - Scott Simone
Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski
Aque'ne - David Howe
At Last - Bob Cavanagh
A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni
Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell
Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson
Bait & Wait - Al Torres
Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley
Barefoot - Jack Linton
Bare Bones - Capt. Steve Anderson
Bass Boat - Robert Kelley
Bay Bee - Mike Warner
Bay Buggy - David Gervais
Beach Break - Hollis McKee
Becasse - James Tollefson
Bella Fortuna -Vincent Petruccillo
Bella Mama - David DiSantis
Bellatrix - John Troiano
Betsea - Stephen Tetzner
Betsy B - David Marcotte
Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick
Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon
Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown
Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe
Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose
Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva
Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano
Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr.
Blue Max - John Maxwell
Blue Moon - John Blaze
Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski
Blues Bros - Walt McCormick
Boat Time - Paul Shulver
BobbyZ - Bob Zollo
Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman
Brandywine - Jim Mugavero
Breakaway - Jack Hagopian
Brenda Lee - Leroy Wood
Buckaneer - Bob Santurri
Buck Tail - Dick Geldard
Buzzard - Don Marceau
Bye George - George Kates
Calamity - Riley Lamson
Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso
Calypso - Jessica Perry
Cancellation - David Cunningham
Cannonball - Arthur Cannon
Capable - Charley Soares
Capatad - Peter Blanpied
Capt Hook - Paul Dauk
Capt Quint - Clarence Moore
Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster
Cashmere - Don Fox
Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella
Cat Nap - Robert Raill
Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera
C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth
C-Dory - Tony Dias
Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere
Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain
Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto
Chaos - James Marasco
Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli
Chebami - Barry Caito
Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters
Chief - Jim Zagrodny
Chill Time - Russell Anderson
Chris's Craft - Christian Killam
Cindy Sea - John Chabot
Clamin Time - John Vivari
Coaster - Greg Spier
Codfather - Joseph Ciabattoni
Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi
Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos
Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson
Copycat - Peter Newbauer
Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia
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
Donna Marie - Ken Whiting
Dot "C" - John Carney
Down Under - Spencer Ingram
Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski
Drill-1 - David Jenson
Dr-Poo - Mark Cama
Duck Buster - Harold Audette
Duranatic - Ron Nagel
Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble
Easterday - Eric Easterday
Elephant's Butt - David Leonard
Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti
El Pesce - Paul Garlasco
Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy
Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett
Encore - Joe Crocker
Endorfin - Alexander Peck
Endor Fin - Kelly Anthony
Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan
Escape - Philip Wnek
ESP II - Stephen Parente
Eventide - Beth Fallon
Eveready II - Nick Picchione
Extra Propper - John O'Brien
Falcon - Thomas Poirier
Faracher - Steve Abdow
Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf
Fast Forward - Michael Valentine
Festivus - Al DiOrio
Fear Knot - John Meyer
Finatic - John Brierley
Finatix - Steven Charron
Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira
Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth
Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema
Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello
Finish Line - Alan Stewart
Fin-ness - Don Guimelli
Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein
Fins - Tom Grennan
Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci
Fishbones - John Volpe
Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton
Fish Head - Fred Jarosz
Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile
Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser
Fish On - Steve Brehio
Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff
Fishtales - John Paquette
Fish Tales - Ron Hartman
Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse
Five & Dime - Richard Woolworth
Five Gees - Robert Gondola
Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia
Flo B II - Harley Benton
Flying Cloud II - Arthur Frazier
Four-Me
Four Play - Bob Fournier
Four Stars - Jay Starziano
Frantastic - Brian Bullock
Free Wheeling - James O'Day
Full House - John Stavrakas
Gadzooks - Robert Silva
Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian
Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount
Gail Frances - David Carter
Gail Leigh - Luca Razza
Galewins - Philip Whaley
Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami
Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski
Get Out - Donald Goebel
Get Reel - William Allen
Get The Net - Thomas Motta
Ginsea - Ken Anderson
Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio
Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan
Great Escape - Roland Grenier
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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 101 - Ernie Theetge
Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook
Here We Go Again - Al Passarelli
High Hooks - Charles Fisher
Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson
Hombre - Gary Paolo
Hooked Up - James Filardi
Hook-em - Mike Lawing
Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre
Hooker II - Jon Maguire
Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh
I'm Gonna Miss Her - Bill Place
I'm-On - Robert Celico
Indee Fixe - Ridley Gunderson
Indian Summer - Dana Weeks
In Faith - Anthony Rocha
Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick
Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan
Isabella - Anthony Tavares
Islander - Bruce Johnson
Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi
Isurus - Alan Blott
Itsy - Bob Donald
Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland
Jackline - John Walsh
Jackpot III - Cathy/Patrick Muli
Jahab - Jay Adelman
Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino
Janie M - Michael McHenry
Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin
JD7 - Jack Daniels
Jennifer Ann - Dale Caouette
Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan
Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi
Joan J - Paul Jutras
Jofish - Joe Dandeneau
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 Tubin - Robert DeGaetano
Kalx Rose - Roland Moulin
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
Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca
Kristian Lee - Michael Adams
Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel
Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis
Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
BOATER'S LIST (from previous page)
Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian
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
Leading Lady - Robert Taylor
Leen - Willard Donnell
Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan
Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano
Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta
Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith
Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous
Linda B - Robert Bongiiolatti
Lindsey - Eugene Schultz
Linx - Ron Lewis
Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier
Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex
Little Blue - Richard Caldon
Living Room - Ted Zack
Lone Shark - Eric Belanger
Lorri-B - Joseph Burns
Low Tide - Jim Low
Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong
Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone
Lucky's Charms - John Kelley
Lunasea - John Rekemeyer
Lunch Legs - William Smith
Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski
Maddy - Michael Senecal
Magic Stik - Derek Leigh
Marava - John Kubaska
Marlin - Dick Fincher
Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley
McDu II - William McEvoy
Megabite - Allan Peters
Megabyte - Bruce Collemer
Mid Day Chop - David Minto
Midnight - Robert Mazzeo
Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback
Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch
Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret
Miss Haley 2 - Michael Clukey
Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd
Missing Penny - Guy Latour
Miss Kim - Mark Pachico
Miss Nick - Rick Pennington
Mistress - Gregory Houde
Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette
Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand
Mox Nix - Clint Lovell
Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet
Mrs/Z - William Zanks
Music - Larry Hayward
My Cat - Leo Grenier
My Surprise - Richard Mandeville
My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade
Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc
Nelli - David Berardinelli
NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott
New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan
New Too - Tim Gilchrist
Niffa II - John Cunniff
Nimia - Henry Cugno
No Problem - Jeff Creighton
Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto
Omega - Guy Dufresne
On The Fly - Jonathan Feinstein
Oscar J - John McCurry
Osprey - Al Amaral
Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo
Outcast3 - Eric Duda
Outrage - Stephen Jordan
Panacea - Thomas DiBona
Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver
Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna
Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein
Pearl Man - Earle Peacock
Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema
Periwinkle - Louie Reis
Permission - Robert Comerford
Pescador - Stephen Carll
Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix
Phoenix - Joseph Jachem
Pilar - Daniel Murphy
Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner
Playing Hookey - John Souto
Play'n Hooky - Mark Flaherty
Plug Along II - Robert Anderson
Poga - Jim Malley
Pokerfish - George Bergeson
Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki
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 - Thomas Delotto
Prowler - Capt Al Anderson
Pugnacious - Steven Gregson
Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn
Ra-Leena - David Carter
Ranger - Bob & Andrew Nyman
Rare Coynes - Don Coyne
Raven - Conrad Chickinski
Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane
Reaction - Thomas Schultz
Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen
Red Sok's - William Sokolowski
Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr.
Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo
Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello
Reelaxation - Joseph Medeiros
Reel Delight - Steve West
Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren
Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro
Reel Escape - Richard Silva
Reel Lucky - Michael West
Reel Magic - Donald Masse
Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault
Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger
Reel Time - Sameh Said
Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette
Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller
ResHess - Dennis Carusoe
Respite - Peter Iascone
Restless -Capt Richard Templeton
Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault
Ripple - Gerry Berard
River Rat - Glen DeCecco
Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski
Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi
Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky
Rod Holda - Charles Costa
Ro Leena - David Carter
Rubber Duckie - John Bruno
Ruby - Gabriel Matthias
Ruse II - Jim Phelan
Rutroe - Joseph Marinello
Safari - Capt. John Silberman
Saint G - Roger St. Germain
Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi
Saltheart - Ken Robinson
Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon
SaltShaker - William Teixeira
Salty IV - Warren Wright
Salty Rose - Timothy Beron
Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner
Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau
Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher
Sarcastic - Don Betournay
Saremm - Russell Morgan
Scootah Board - Russell Fonda
Seabat - George Allen
Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella
Seadog - Steve Travisono
Seagar - John Turchetti
Sea Jem - Mark Griffin
Sea Minor - Fred Boynton
Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore
Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig
Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn
Sea Rigg - William Riggs
Sea-Treat - John Treat
Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco
Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda
Second Love - Michael DeCesare
Second Page - Joe Mariani
Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson
Serenity - John Pannone
Sergeant - Robert Ferioli
Shad Jac - Michael Colby
Shady - John Angelini
Sharon C - Richard Pineault
Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet
Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier
Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman
Silverback - Peter Hendricks
Silver Sage II - George Jacques
Silverside - Charles Benjamin
Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs
Sir Reel - Alton Smith
Skipjack - Rich Hittinger
Skipjack - Robert Murray
Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi
Slainte - Mark Drywa
Smart Alec - Alex Sinel
Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon
Snoopy - Ben Bardo
Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti
Solace - Alfred Trombley
Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette
Sound Advice - Earl Schofield
Southpaw - Robert Lee
Spindrift - Craig Picard
Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta
Squid - Dave Fewster
S.S. Lynn Lee -Fernando Mendonca
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 Salt - Earl Buckman
Summertime - Robert Sangster
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Summer Wind - Bob Walsh
Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka
Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet
Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers
3 B'S - Robert Matteson
Talewalker - Steve Kelley
Talia - Robert Sheldon
Talon - Brian Hogan
Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski
Tania II - Tony Lombardo
Taylor Marie - Armando Simao
Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup
Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich
TGIF - Chuck Dore
The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino
The Fly - John Gutherz
The Happy Executive-Peter Vican
The Heat - Bryan Volpe
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
Titan - David Peterson
Title Wave - John McCloskey
TLC - Bob Morel
Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira
Tonic - Lee Duckworth
Topper - Steve Daignault
Triple J's - Joe Scrofani
Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn
Triumph - Timothy Moran
Trophy Hunter - John Rose
TryNHookem - Jonathan Silva
Tupelo - Elton Ricker
Valhalla - Richard Swanson
Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti
Vitamin Sea - Darrow Hanesian
Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood
Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro
Waterfront Property - Peter Berg
Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh
Whaler - Andrew Smiley
White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White
White Water Witch - Bill Levin
Who Cares - Bob Coupe
Whynot? - Christine Blount
Wicked - Rick Black
Wild Onion - David Michel
Wingman - Steve Cook
XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini
Yankee - Bruce Demoranville
Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.
REPORT
VIOLATIONS!
RIDEM Enforcement
401-222-3070
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
NEWPORT TIDE TABLES
JULY
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
JULY
July 26
July 5
July 12
July 18
Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors
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R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS
License Required?
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
YES
YES
YES
AMERICAN
EEL
9” minimum • 25 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
BLACK SEA
BASS
13” minimum
June 29 - Aug 31 - 3 fish
Sept 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish
13” minimum
Jun 21 - Aug 31: 3 fish
Sep 1 - Dec 31: 8 fish
May 17 - Sep 15
(charter rules differ)
BLUEFISH
no min size • 15 fish
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
22" minimum* • 10 fish
no closed season
COD
*14" minimum fillet length
with 2 sq inches of skin
FLUKE
22 " minimum • 10 fish
no closed season
18" minimum • 5 fish
May 17 - Sept 21
South & east of Cape Cod
no closed season
*North of Cape Cod see
MADMF regs
May 22 - Sept 30
Summer Flounder
May 1 - Dec 31
HADDOCK
19" minimum • no limit
no closed season
no closed season
POLLOCK
no closed season
no closed season
no min size • no limit
no closed season
10.5" minimum • 20 fish
May 1 to Dec 31
(150 fish vessel max)
May 1 to Dec 31
May 1 to Dec 31
SCUP
9" from shore at Conimicut
Park, India Point Park, Stone
Bridge/Tiverton, East & West
Walls/Narragansett, Ft Adams,
Ft Wetherill, Rocky Point
Porgy
STRIPED
BASS
TAUTOG
WEAKFISH
Squeteague
9" at certain shore sites
no closed season
16" minimum
April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish
June 1 to July 31 • closed
Aug 1 to Oct 17 • 3 fish
Oct 18 to Dec 15 • 6 fish
max of 10 fish per boat
no closed season
16" minimum
Open seasons:
Apr 1 - Apr 30: 2 fish
July 1 - Aug 31: 2 fish
Oct 10 - Dec 6: 4 fish
no closed season
no closed season
March 1 to Dec 31
WINTER
FLOUNDER
16" at certain shore sites
*All of Narragansett Bay,
Potter Pond, Point Judith
Pond and the Harbor of
Refuge is closed
to winter flounder fishing
April 1 to Dec 31
South of Cape Cod
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
no closed season
North of Cape Cod
no closed season
South of Cape Cod
April 26 - May 25
Sept 27 - Oct 28
See a violation? Report it!
CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE
860-424-3333
RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
402-222-3070 (24 hrs)
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MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
800-632-8075
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
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: _____
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Middle Initial
Spouse Name: _________________
Last
Address: _____________________________________ City: _______________________ State: ____ Zip:______
Put me on RISAA e-mail list:
Home Phone: ______________ Cell: ______________ E-mail:____________________________
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no thanks
Occupation: _____________________________ Employed At: ________________________________________
You can register them as Junior Members (free)
Children (under 18 yrs):___________________________________________
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INFORMATION
Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply):
Rocks & Piers
Charter Boats
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TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
(additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40)
Multiple Years: $45 X ____ years = $______ Total Enclosed (save $5 per year)
Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________
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Student: $25/year - requires copy of current student ID card
Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment)
Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)
Dues are valid for
12 FULL MONTHS
starting on the day
you join
Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________
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Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________
RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): _____________________ Relationship: _____________ Date: _________
Payment must accompany application.
Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to R.I.S.A.A.)
Charge to my credit card: Card type (check)
Discover MasterCard
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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
R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2014
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
JULY 2014
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
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Permit No. 247
The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen

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