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Tidelines

Issue 2
Tidelines
Mar/Apr 2009
THE MSSA WORKS TO PROVIDE A UNIFIED VOICE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS,
TRADITIONS AND THE FUTURE OF RECREATIONAL FISHING
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Page Official Publication of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association
Fishing - A Day Devoted
to Supplying Dinner
In This Issue
2009 MSSA Spring Tournament................................... 1
Fishing - A Day Devoted to Supplying Dinner............... 2
Perry Hall Chapter News.............................................. 2
President's Message.................................................... 3
Executive Director's Report.......................................... 3
MSSA Chapters............................................................ 4
MSSA Officers.............................................................. 5
Associate Executive Director's Report.......................... 5
Hypothermia: Silent But Deadly.................................... 5
Dorchester County Boat Ramps................................... 6
A Dream of A Trophy Trip.............................................. 7
14th Annual Perch Tournament..................................... 7
Circle A Word................................................................ 8
Reel In A Real Deal Advertisement.............................. 8
Jan/Feb Circle A Word Solution.................................... 8
Winter Fishing in Virginia Beach................................... 9
Striped Bass Length-Weight Chart..............................10
New Vision...................................................................10
Last Call.......................................................................10
Bonus Membership Renewal.......................................11
Southern Maryland Chapter........................................12
SS Canvas Advertisement...........................................12
Rich Novotny...............................................................13
Essex-Middle River Fishing Flea Market......................14
Breezy Point Marina Advertisement.............................14
Broadneck/Magothy Chapter Bull Roast......................14
A Case for Federal Regulation of Menhaden...............15
Atlantic Coast Chapter.................................................16
Storm Lures Advertisement.........................................16
Ocean City Convention for 2009..................................17
Fishing for Answers on Advertising?............................18
MARI - Buy A Ton!.......................................................18
MSSA Captain of the Year 2009..................................19
Cobra Marine Advertisement...................................... 20
Thompson Automotive Group Advertisement............. 21
Southern Maryland 16th Annual Fishing Fair.............. 22
Nationwide Ins-J Edward Kiser Jr Advertisement....... 22
Mid-Shore Electronics Advertisement......................... 22
MSSA Membership Incentive.................................... 23
Kent Island Chapter.................................................... 24
Yellow Perch Can Be Hot Fishin'!................................ 25
MSSA License Plates................................................. 25
26th Annual Spring Tourn Captain's Meetings............ 26
26th Annual Spring Tourn Application......................... 27
26th Annual Spring Tourn Official Rules..................... 28
26th Annual Spring Tourn Charterboat Application..... 29
26th Annual Spring Tourn Charterboat Official Rules 30
The Benefits of A MSSA Membership........................ 31
Riverside Marine Advertisement................................. 32
Artist Credit - Fish Illustrations by Vinnie Myers
Prints Available through www.vinniemyers.com
You have
become more
than merely
familiar with the
fish you pursue
and catch because
you are focused
on the art of
fishing. Cooking
Jesse Maffuid
is quite similar.
The difference in a
well prepared dish or any food for that
matter, comes from patience, care and
preparation. You should have as much
fun cooking as catching. If you do, it
will certainly show in the meal.
I am a cook and a fisherman. The
recipes you have read in Tidelines
represents a picture of my life. If
you have noticed, the recipes have
been fairly simple. They are that
because I would rather be fishing. If
you love fishing you are eager to try
new techniques, equipment, locations,
etc. So too should you apply the same
philosophy in varying your recipes and
menu. I believe that will add a sense
of respect for both the fish and your
cooking. Added to this is the extension
of harboring a dazzling array of fishing
equipment. That is, having the right
equipment to clean and cook your
catch.
Isn't it nice to be able to provide some
of the enjoyment you had in catching
and cooking the fish for your family
and friends. Make the experience a
pleasure by taking the time to do a
good job. Having ingredients available
that will show off your fish rather than
cloud its possibilities certainly helps.
Preparing your meal before hand is also
wise. This changes plain to fancy, as
well as enhances your reputation as a
cook. Don't think it won't add to your
personal satisfaction because it will.
When people know how you prize
the fish you keep and how highly you
regard its preparation, cooking and
presentation, they will beyond a doubt,
feel lucky indeed, to sit at your table.
Good luck and good cooking, you're on
your way to a gold star in the kitchen.
Mar/Apr 2009
Perry Hall
Chapter News
Bill Huppert
The Annual Christmas Party was
held on December 8th and attended
by over eighty members and guests.
The menu featured oysters on the
half shell from Tangier Sound,
kielbasa & sauerkraut, hot dogs,
meatballs, salad, cheeses, lots of
cold beer and twenty home-made
desserts - plus John Wingates homemade oyster stew that is the best in
town.
One of the highlights of the
Christmas Party is the presentations
of awards for the winners of the
Annual Chapter Fishing Contests.
Chairman Dennis Yurek presented
cash awards to the following
members:
Lee Haile............. 46" striped bass
Brian Horsch..............18" croaker
Gloria Banz.........23-1/2" bluefish
Kayla Haile.......... 13" white perch
Norm Stinchcomb....... 28" catfish
Two lady winners - that's a first!
A special drawing was held
for the ladies who provided the
desserts. Three bottles of wine
and three poinsettias, donated by
Bobby Fantom, were awarded
to the following ladies: Caroly
Smith, Theresa Hemelt, Louise
Kronawetter, Zee Huppert, Gloria
Banz and Eve Lassas. Great
desserts from great ladies.
Raffle Chairman, Woody Plumley,
topped the evening by making
awards to the Lucky Losers'
Drawing. John Sippel took home a
bay rod and reel combo, while Dee
Armstrong and Norm Stinchcomb
each received a gift certificate from
Boater's World. Dee is an active
fisherman and began attending Perry
Hall meetings in July. Her personal
contributions to the Scholarship
Foundation reached four hundred
dollars in December, which makes
her the leading individual donor in
2008. What a great finish for the
Perry Hall Annual Christmas Party!
Mar/Apr 2009
President's
Message
Far too many members
missed another great
annual convention.
As usual, Pete Reid
and Fred Bell did yet
Stephen Shechtel
an outstanding job in
keeping the hospitality suite loaded with goodies,
libations, and sweets the entire weekend. Jeffrey
and Kelly Anna went out of their way to provide
entertainment for everyone, hosting a chocolate
fountain, adult Bingo, and pool games for the
children. The Annapolis Chapter offered up
Margaritaville and two mornings of continental
breakfast. We again thank our dedicated office
staff Rich, Dave and Sherrie for all of their hard
work to bring about the annual meeting and
convention.
For me, one of the greatest aspects of the
Annual Meeting is a chance to reflect upon what
we were able to accomplish last year, and what
goals there are to set for the coming year. As for
last year, what a great time it was to be associated
with MSSA. Our influence has never been
greater in Annapolis. Membership is at an all
time high. We sponsor one of the largest Rockfish
Tournament in the United States. We are about
to sponsor the only major Tournament for an on
shore angler. We are the largest Association to
advocate for the rights of recreational anglers in
Maryland. We offer members more benefits than
ever before. We regularly publish the Tidelines
Magazine, and a truly wonderful Tournament
Series guide. And as mentioned above, we have
a dedicated staff of three professionals who work
tirelessly to insure that your ability to fish in
Maryland is not restricted or impinged upon.
But we can, and will do more for you in 2009.
And I pledge to you to keep MSSA moving
forward. In 2009 we will commence to do
more to computerize: Membership, Tournament
Registration, Tournament Reporting, and
improve our website. We will work to establish
a new chapter in the Metro Washington area.
We will try to promote MSSA more so that
everywhere you go fishing our MSSA logo will
be displayed. And we will continue to be the “go
to organization” for regulators and legislators
in Maryland when they are considering new
regulations or law that affect recreational fishing
for Marylanders.
Tight lines to all - Stephen Shechtel
Executive
Director's
Report
There have
been many
concerns
pertaining to
Rule 18 in our
Rich Novotny
26th Annual
Spring Tournament Rules. The
Tournament Rules Committee wanted
to close any loopholes in order to
make this an all amateur tournament.
Unfortunately, Rule 18 went a little too
far and disqualified many of our regular
tournament captains. Several problems
came to light as our members called the
office thinking that they could not fish
the tournament.
After hearing the concerns from our
previous captains the Rules Committee
met again to help resolve several issues.
The first issue was that Rule 18 stated
that if you were previously a captain or
mate you were ineligible to fish. The
committee changes this verbiage to read
“any persons who are or have been for
the past two years a professional or paid
captain, etc.” So if you haven’t been
in the last two years a full time mate or
charterboat captain you are eligible to
fish the tournament.
Another issue of concern was
winning three (3) or more tournaments
in the two years or winning $20,000 or
more in the last two years as well. We
are talking about major tournaments
such as the Rod N' Reel Tournament,
the Striper ASA Tournament or the
Reedville Tournament. We are not
talking about chapter tournaments or
other local tournaments. The Rules
Committee also clarified making over
$20,000 in major tournaments by
excluding money gained in calcuttas or
our tournaments within a tournament.
If you are still unsure of your status
please fill out the MSSA Professional
Angler Qualification Questionnaire
located in this Tidelines or on our
website at www.mssa.net. The
Tournament Committee will review
your questionnaire and contact you of
their decision.
Page MSSA Calendar
MSSA Essex/Middle River
Fishing Flea Market
March 21 and 22, 2009
Sat. 9-4 PM, Sun. 9-2 PM
Broadneck/Magothy
Chapter Bull Roast
American Legion Post #175
Saturday, March 28th
MSSA Southern Md.
Chapter - 16th Annual
Solomons Fishing Fair
March 28th and 29th
26th Annual Spring
Tournament
Captain’s Meetings
at following
Boater’s World Locations
- 6:30 PM
Waldorf, Tuesday
April 21st
Stevensville, Wednesday
April 22nd
Severna Park, Thursday
April 23rd
Solomons, Monday
April 27th
White Marsh, Tuesday
April 28th
Annapolis, Wednesday
April 29th
Captain's Meeting at
Rod 'N' Reel - 6:00 PM
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Thursday - April 30
26th Annual Spring
Tournament
“Championship on the
Chesapeake”
May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
20th Annual Tuna-Ment
Tournament Sign-Up
Meetings
Annapolis MSSA Chapter
American Legion
Wednesday, June 17th
Wachapreague
Seaside Marina
Wachapreague, Virginia
Thursday, June 25th
Sunset Marina
Ocean City, MD
Thursday, June 25th
Tournament
June 26th, 27th and 28th
Mar/Apr 2009
Northern Bay #12
Maryland Saltwater
Sportfishermen's Association
Chapters
Annapolis #1
Dorchester County #11
The Annapolis Chapter meets the 3rd
Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.,
at the American Legion Post 7, 1905
Crownsville Road, Crownsville, MD.
The Dorchester County Chapter meets the
3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at
the American Legion Post #91, on Route 50
in Cambridge, MD.
For more information contact
Chapter President:
Peter Abbott • 410-758-2071
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mssaannapolis.com
Chapter President:
Clint Waters • 443-225-5545
Website: www.mssadorchester.com
Atlantic Coast #21
Essex/Middle River #3
The Atlantic Coast Chapter meets the
4th Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.,
at the Lions Club on Airport Road in
West Ocean City, MD.
The Essex/Middle River Chapter meets the
3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the
Commodore Hall on Old Eastern Avenue in
Essex, MD.
Chapter President:
Budd Heim • 410-208-9127
Broadneck/Magothy #10
The Broadneck/Magothy Chapter
meets the 3rd Monday of each month,
7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post
#175, Manhattan Beach Road, off Jones
Station Road at Ritchie Highway.
Chapter President:
Jeffrey Anna • 410-757-9070
Carroll County #8
The Carroll County Chapter meets the
1st Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.,
at the VFW #519 on Poole Road in
Westminster, MD.
Chapter President:
Vince Ringgold • 410-549-2287
Chapter President:
Frank Holden • 410-686-2348
Frederick County #22
The Frederick County Chapter meets the
2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m.,
at the New Market VFW located at 76 West
Main Street, New Market, MD.
Chapter President:
Ed Susa • Cell 301-252-0233
Website: www.mssafrederick.com
Kent Island #7
The Kent Island Chapter meets the 1st
Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the
American Legion Hall on Route 8.
Chapter President:
Bert Olmstead • 410-827-8436
The Northern Bay Chapter meets the last
Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at
the Pier One in Northeast.
Chapter President:
Russ Watts • 410-942-0489
Website: www.mssanorthernbay.com
Northwest #4
The Northwest Chapter meets the 2nd
Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at
Pebbles Pub, 7165 Security Blvd.
Chapter President:
Mark Kurth • 410-536-0450
Perry Hall #6
The Perry Hall Chapter meets the 4th
Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at
the American Legion on Silver Lake
Drive, off of Silver Spring Road.
Chapter President:
Lee Haile • 410-299-0376
Southern Maryland #19
The Southern Maryland Chapter meets
the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00
p.m., at Solomons Fire Hall at Dowell
Road.
Chapter President:
Tom Kemp • 301-373-3071
Website: www.mssasmc.com
Susquehanna #23
The Susquehanna Chapter meets the
3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00
p.m., at O'Briens Paradise Cove,
Rt. 30, ½ mile east of Abbottstown,
Pennsylvania.
Chapter President:
Gary Drake • 717-938-2358
Mar/Apr 2009
MSSA Officers
Associate Executive
Director's Report
President.................. Stephen Shechtel
Vice President.................... Bill Windley
Past President.................... Bill Windley
Secretary.........................Frank Holden
Treasurer................................ Pete Reid
Board of Directors
Members At Large
Essex/Middle River.................. Will Otto
Frederick County............... Rob Pellicot
Northern Bay....................Ken Simmers
Northwest.........................Robert E. Lee
Legislative...........................Bill Windley
Membership............................Jeff Anna
Tournament...............Stephen Shechtel
Office Staff
Executive Director...........Rich Novotny
Assoc. Exec. Director........David Smith
Office Manager............. Sherrie Hannon
MSSA Office
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday thru Friday
8461C Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: 410-255-5535
Fax: 410-255-1552
Website: www.mssa.net
While attending
the 19th Annual
Convention it
occurred to me
that the MSSA
and all that we
do and who we
are is very unique
and special. It is
Dave Smith
rare to find in one
group or organization with so much
diversity and generosity. We are truly
the microcosm of America. Though we
all come from different backgrounds,
we stand together to fight for what we
believe. We all have something to offer
and all have something to learn.
The MSSA is unique, we are able to
gather people from all over the region
to talk about and preserve the one
passion we all share, fishing. However,
our mission is bigger than we are; it is
bigger than fishing, yes…even fishing.
The fact that we take the time, our
time, to meet, to talk, to fish, to debate,
is a testament to something bigger.
We are seeing the fall of social
clubs and social events all over during
these troubling economic times and
past few years. We are inadvertently
becoming an individually secluded
society. A society where we rely
only on ourselves and do not look
outward. Not here in the MSSA, we
rely on our fellow members and learn
from one another. We go to chapter
meetings to join friends and relatives
at events. I am truly inspired by all
of our members and their continued
commitment to the organization.
With your help, we continue to be
successful in our efforts to give a
voice to recreational fisherman and,
in doing so, preserve our sport for
future generations. Perhaps more
importantly, we keep the concept of
socialization alive and take the time to
learn from and appreciate one another.
Thank you to all of our members
who volunteer their time for the
betterment of the MSSA. I am
humbled by your service and am proud
to be associated with this organization.
Page Hypothermia:
Silent But Deadly
Ken Simmers
We are going into some cold weather
and it's bound to get colder yet, so let's
be ready when Nature strikes back.
Normally we can dress warmly, get
outside, and be safe, but there are times
when it is not so. Now is the time.
Hypothermia is a killer, or at least,
it can be, if we don't take precautions.
Hypothermia occurs when the body
temperature drops rapidly, usually from
one or more of these stress-producing
factors: wind, water, and cold. Combine
two or, worse yet, all three and the
result can be hypothermia.
Last week Tom Peterson and I
decided to wade the Susquehanna for
one last shot at rockfish for the year.
We dress appropriately and carry spare
clothes in our trucks, just in case. We
fished for about three hours with no
results and decided to come in.
We use wading staffs to help keep our
balance, but they don't always work.
About halfway in, my foot slipped on
a goose-grease slick rock, and I went
off the rock down to the bottom of the
old Susky in half a heart beat. I came
right back up, with a wrenched back
and broken glasses, but the worst part
was the immediate cold. You have no
idea how cold the water is in November
until you look up at a watery sky. It's
shocking, to say the least.
We got out, started the truck, warmed
it up, but almost instantly I lost all
feeling in my hands and most of the
rest of my body. Tom had to pull off my
chest waders; I couldn't feel them, but
I do know that I was warmer, despite
the spitting rain and snow, without my
waders. I dried off, put on dry clothes,
and sat in the truck until I regained
some sense. (It did not take very long to
lose what little sense I had to start with.)
When I got home, Georgieann had a
fire going and I went out like a light. I
was lucky, to say the least.
Be as prepared as you can when
outside; hypothermia is only a step
away.
Dorchester County
Boat Ramps
Clint Waters
This time of the year there is not much
to report on. The months of January and
February are slow times in our Dorchester
County Chapter - except for our flea
market, which is the last Saturday in
February. I hope everyone gets to visit our
flea market.
Since we are getting a lot of new
members, I thought of a subject that I
wrote about many years back and it may
be a help to them and all our members.
The subject is about all the free boat
ramps in Dorchester County. Yes there are
20 free boat ramps located in Dorchester
County. Unlike most counties in our
State, there is no charge for the use of
boat ramps maintained by DNR and the
Dorchester County Roads Board.
There are other privately owned boat
ramps that may charge a fee. I’m going
to write on the 20 boat ramps that are
free. Some of these ramps are unknown
to people who live in our area, so I’ll not
only inform the locals, but also the new
members and others who enjoy fishing and
boating.
I will start with the three ramps in
Cambridge and work my way clockwise
around the County, giving you locations
and places you can reach by boat for
sightseeing or fishing.
1. Great Marsh – Choptank River – Great Marsh Park at the end of Somerset Street in Cambridge.
2. Trenton Street – Cambridge Creek – mid-way of Trenton Street, Cambridge.
3. Franklin Street – Choptank River – Franklin Street by Dorchester General Hospital.
The first three mentioned ramps give
you access to most of the Choptank River
and all the rivers and creeks that run into
the Choptank and also access to Tilghman
Island area and across the Chesapeake
Bay to areas below the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge.
4. Secretary – Warwick River – end of Temple Street – access to areas of the Choptank River above the Choptank River Bridge to Denton in Caroline County or further if you want to travel that far.
5. Transquaking – Transquaking River – Airey’s Road.
6. Bestpitch – Transquaking River – Bestpitch Ferry Road and Griffin Neck – Ramp 5 and 6 can take you to the Fishing Bay area.
7. Newbridge – Chicamacomico River – 1.7 miles on Newbridge Road from Ravenswood Road to Salem – good area for small boat fishing and sightseeing.
8. Shorter’s Wharf – Blackwater River – 13 miles south from Cambridge on Maple Dam Road from Route 16 – this is a new ramp that replaced the old one across the bridge at Shorter’s Wharf – access to most of the Blackwater River water shed and Blackwater Wildlife Preserve.
9. Vienna – Nanticoke River – end of Race Street in Vienna – access to all of the Nanticoke River above the bridge at Vienna to Seaford, Delaware to below the bridge to Hooper Strait and the Wicomico River.
10.Elliott’s Island – McCready Creek – Elliott’s Island Road at the end of Wharf Road – access to Fishing Bay and Fishing Bay Wildlife Management area.
11.Crocheron - Tedious Creek – end of Route 335 – Bishops Head Road and Crocheron. Road.
I call ramps 10 and 11 “end of the
world” ramps because of their distance
from Cambridge. However, at Crocheron
Ramp you have access to Hooper Strait,
Tangier Sound and Crisfield.
12.Toddville – Farm Creek – Farm Creek Road – access to Fishing Bay and mouth of Blackwater River.
13.Kerwins – Insley Cove at Wingate – access to Honga River and lower Chesapeake Bay.
14.Hoopersville – Muddy Hook Cove – Hoopersville Road beside Rippons Crab House – access to Honga Mar/Apr 2009
River and mid and lower Chesapeake Bay.
15.Tylers – Tylers Cove – Route 33 Fishing Creek Bridge – access to Honga River, Barren Island Gap (watch navigation markers carefully)
– mid and lower Chesapeake Bay – straight across from Solomon’s Island, Patuxent River on the Western Shore of Maryland.
16.Golden Hill – Wallace Creek – Behind Gootee’s Marina at Golden Hill – one of my favorite boat ramps because of the closeness to Cambridge and access to most of the mid and lower Chesapeake Bay – also Honga River and Western
Shore of Maryland.
17.Smithville – Beaver Dam Creek – Smithville Road – small boat access to the upper Blackwater River.
18.Taylors Island – Slaughter Creek – Route 16 – 13 miles south of Cambridge across Slaughter Creek Bride on right behind store – access to Little Choptank River, James Island, Power Plant and Gas Docks – can cover most of the Chesapeake Bay.
19.Madison – Madison Bay – Route 16 in Madison behind firehouse – this is another of my favorite ramps because of the closeness to Cambridge and access to all parts of the Chesapeake Bay as well as access to Little Choptank River, James Island, Power Plant, Gas Docks, Diamonds, Gooses – just to name a few.
20.Ragged Point – Brooks Creek – Hills Point Road to Ragged Point Road – access to same areas as described for Madison Bay – good ramp and I use if often, but longer by road from Cambridge and is same distance by water to all points described from Madison.
I hope this bit of information helps
you to enjoy our waterways and the boat
ramps of Dorchester County. Our Chapter
11 MSSA Fishing Club meets the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at the American
Legion in Cambridge.
See you at the meeting or on the water.
Mar/Apr 2009
A Dream of
A Trophy Trip
Rich Novotny
December 23rd had a crisp chill
in the air. The temperature at
6:00 a.m. was 16 degrees. After
donning several layers of clothes
I left my house to meet up with
the rest of my crew. McDonalds
was the meeting place so we could
get a quick breakfast before going
fishing. We then drove down to
the boat. I had invited Scott, Dave
and Jake to be my crew for the day.
Before casting off Scott stored our
gear while Jake brought out the
rod and reels from the cabin. I got
behind the wheel as Dave went up
to the bow to cast off the bowlines.
The NOAA weather report last
night predicted 5 to 10 mile an
hour winds for the day. I’m glad
to say that they got this right. The
Bay was like a sheet of glass.
We traveled down the Bay doing
32 knots for a half an hour. We
slowed down to trolling speed
and started deploying our planner
boards. We only had four lines
out before one of the reels was
screaming. Jake quickly grabbed
the rod out of its holder and began
battling the fish. The expression
on Jake’s face told us that he was
in for a real fight. After several
minutes the fish was netted. A
rockfish of 41 inches went into the
cooler.
We finally got our spread of
10 rods out. Within minutes of
having everything out the line
on the starboard planner board
popped. Within a minute another
line went off. We were in them!
Scott grabbed the first line and
Dave took the second rod with reel
screaming. Both were nice fish but
not as big as Jake’s. They were
33 and 39 inches and both joined
the first fish in the cooler. After
straightening out the lines we put
the two lines back over.
We made another pass over
the area and picked up several
more stripers in the 28 to 31 inch
range. We released these carefully
back over the side. We were still
holding out for one more big one.
After an hour or so the fishing
slowed as we lost the tide. As
usual we rode around without too
much excitement for about an hour.
By this time the tide switched and
started to ebb. Twenty minutes
later we had another rock on
the line of 31 inches which we
quickly released. Several minutes
went by before there was a loud
pop from the starboard planner
board. Immediately thereafter
the number two reel on that board
was screaming. Scott was nearest
to the rod and quickly picked it
up. Scott stated that it was a big
fish. We worked the fish toward
the starboard side of the boat.
Dave had already grabbed the net
and was ready. As the fish neared
the boat it surfaced and we could
see that Scott was right. As it
dove you could see its huge tail.
Scott played the fish carefully
and brought it to the net. Dave
netted the fish on the first try.
Dave and Scott lifted the huge
fish into the boat. After taking the
13/0 Crippled Alewive out of its
mouth, it was measured. It was
Scott’s biggest rockfish of his life,
49-1/2 inches. Needless to say this
was the one we were looking for.
This made our limit of oversized
rockfish.
After capturing that monster
we brought all of our lines in and
started heading back to the dock.
What a day! The wind stayed
calm at five knots so we had a nice
smooth ride home. All agreed that
it was worth putting up with the
cold weather to have the thrill of
pulling in one of these trophy fish.
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Winter Fishing in
Virginia Beach
Fisherman’s Island. The bay closed for
striped bass fishing on December 31st, so
we had to fish beyond the embarkation
line that separates the bay from the ocean.
Chris Linetty
Once on the grounds Captain Max
explained to us the method in which
we would set our lines to drift for the
big bass. We used live eels and a 9 rod
spread. Some lines had weight and others
did not. The boat would naturally drift
side to side, so the lines of course were all
on one side of the boat. This boat had no
shortage of rod holders and being 33 foot
long we actually covered just as much
water as some trollers would.
On the first drift we had one hook up
on a rockfish that bent the 20 pound class
gear in half. No one really jumped on
the rod so I grabbed it and the fight was
on. Captain Max got really excited on
the first fish. He REALLY wants that first
fish on board, no screw ups. The Captain
coached me a little as using 20 pound test
line requires a little finesse. The last thing
you want to do is try to horse the fish in.
The fish finally succumbed to the net and
weighed in at 39 lbs. Darn it, one pound
short for a citation! The next drift yielded
another fish then we had some rain and a
lull in the action. We had a few dog sharks
here and there, then some more rain and
waves.
On January 2nd members of the
Frederick chapter of the MSSA chartered
a trip with Captain Max King of Virginia
Beach Contender. The forecast was for
3 to 4 foot waves for the mouth of the
bay this day. The high temperature was
suppose to hit 50 degrees, but most people
on the trip would agree that it never made
it to that mark because the sun never
showed up as the weather man promised.
Instead, we had rain and southwest winds
10-20 mph. The party consisted of
Mike Beans, Chris Linetty, Rob Pellicot,
Tim Hellman, Skip Johnson and Boyd
Shoemaker. We met Captain Max at the
dock at 6:30 that Friday morning. He
welcomed us on board and gave us a
short briefing on safety gear and where
to store our dry gear. Captain Max then
un-slipped the 33 foot Contender and we
made our way to the fishing grounds. The
Contender busted through the 3 footers
with ease on our 15 mile journey to
Around 3 o’clock the wind fell out and
the bite came on. We had a triple header
Page and a few more bites. It was a small
window, but we took advantage of it as
best as we could.
We decided to pack it in and head for
the barn around 4:30 p.m. We had 9 fish
on board from 25 to 50 pounds! The
waves were down to 1 to 2 foot and the
big twin 350 Hp Yamahas were opened
up. Let me tell you, this boat/motor
combination is second to none. As we
approached Lind Haven Inlet, Captain
Max “let the big dogs eat” and boy did
they. The boat topped out at an eye
popping 53 mph burning an equally eye
popping 68 gph, all this with 7 men on
board, 250 pounds of fish and ice. This
boat is awesome and those 350’s have a
mean growl!
We stopped at the Marina for some
fuel and citations, and then slipped the
boat back at Virginia Beach Contender.
Captain Max stuck with us until the fish
were clean and we were ready to leave.
He really did a great job going above and
beyond especially for a one man operation.
The final fish count was as follows: 25,
32, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44, and 50 pounds!
Congratulations to Skip Johnson for
becoming a member of the 50 pound club!
That truly is a great accomplishment. For
more information on booking a trip with
Captain Max King check out the following
link: http://www.virginiabeachcontender.
com/fishing_charters.html.
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Striped Bass
Length-Weight Chart
New Vision
Bill Huppert
Length Age Max. Lbs. Avg. Lbs. Min. Lbs.
12.........1..........1.00...........1.00.......... 1.00
13.........1..........2.00...........1.50.......... 1.00
14.........2..........2.50...........2.25.......... 2.00
15.........2..........3.00...........2.50.......... 2.00
16.........2..........3.50...........3.00.......... 2.50
17.........3..........4.00...........3.50.......... 2.75
18.........3..........4.50...........4.00.......... 3.00
19.........3..........5.00...........4.25.......... 3.50
20.........3..........5.50...........4.75........... 4.00
21.........4..........6.00...........5.00.......... 4.25
22.........4..........6.75............5.75........... 4.75
23.........4.......... 7.50...........6.25.......... 5.00
24.........5..........8.25........... 7.00.......... 6.00
25.........5..........8.80........... 7.80.......... 6.30
26.........6........10.00...........8.50.......... 7.00
27.........6........ 11.00...........9.80.......... 8.00
28.........6........12.00.........10.30.......... 8.75
29.........7........12.90......... 11.00.......... 9.70
30.........7........14.00.........12.25........ 10.30
31.........8........15.00.........13.00.........11.00
32.........8........16.70..........14.50........ 12.00
33.........9........ 17.80.........15.80........ 13.00
34.........9........19.00.........16.50........ 14.00
35........10........20.50.........18.00........ 15.50
36........10........22.00.........19.50........ 16.80
37........11........23.50.........20.70..........17.50
38........12........25.50........ 22.00........ 19.00
39........12........ 27.20.........24.50........ 20.70
40........13........29.50.........26.00........ 22.00
41........13........21.00......... 27.30........ 23.00
42........14....... 33.50.........29.70......... 25.00
43........14....... 36.30........ 32.00........ 27.00
44........15........39.00.........34.00........ 29.50
45........15........ 41.00........ 36.00........ 30.50
46........16........44.00........ 38.70......... 32.50
47........16........ 47.50.........42.00........ 35.00
48........17........ 51.00.........44.00........ 37.00
49........17........54.00......... 47.00........ 39.00
The MSSA
Scholarship
Foundation
got off to a great start at the
MSSA Annual Meeting in Ocean
City. Four chapters, Annapolis,
Dorchester, Southern Maryland and
Susquehanna, provided an initial
infusion of $1,700.00. The new
sustaining contributor program
has already received pledges
of $1,100.00 from Foundation
board members, plus $1,200.00
of additional support from
individual MSSA members and
friends. In January, we received
$3,000.00 from the Keith Campbell
Foundation, which is great news.
Obviously many individuals
are faced with severe financial
problems. In spite of the economic
downturn the Foundation will
attempt to increase donations in
order to provide more financial aid
to qualified students.
Over the years the Foundation
has provided a positive image
for the MSSA. With the help of
David Smith we expect to get more
publicity in local newspapers, as
well as major media. The board
will increase efforts to get more
financial support from corporations
and foundations. Members can
help by making donations of stocks
or putting a provision in a will. A
Perry Hall Chapter member has
done this and even a small amount
would be helpful. One can provide
a memorial for a deceased person or
even make one to honor someone
who is alive. Everyone can help
in some way. Frank Holden, Lee
Haile and Will Otto have already
offered to take people fishing
if they make a donation to the
Foundation. Two years ago a boat
was donated by Timothy Palmer
and $8,000.00 was used to provide
educational grants. There are
many ways to "skin a cat" and all
suggestions are welcome.
Mar/Apr 2009
In March the annual spring fund-raising
drive will get underway. It will encourage
sustaining contributions which are
promises. There is no contract and simply
give what you can, when you can. The
new donor cards will contain the following
information:
Encourage more individuals to become
sustaining contributors in appropriate
categories:
Friend...............................$35.00 +
Donor................................$50.00 +
Patron.............................$100.00 +
Benefactor......................$300.00 +
Sponsor...........................$500.00 +
Other........................... Any amount
These are pledges, not contracts.
We can be bigger and better with your
support.
Last Call!
Bill Huppert
The deadline is April 30th,
2009. All Scholarship Foundation
completed applications must be
in the MSSA office by April 30th.
High school seniors and undergraduate college students who plan
careers related to the environment
may obtain applications via the
MSSA website
(www.mssa.net).
Yearly grants are awarded at a
minimum of one thousand dollars.
Don't delay - do it today,
Mar/Apr 2009
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words "Bonus Renewal Notice" stating that if you fill out
and return this notice within 30 days, you will be eligible
for a drawing for a Boater's World gift certificate valued at
$250.
Protect marine fisheries and fish habitat
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There will be two drawings each year. The first will be
on June 30th and the other will be in December. Renew
for one year and your name will go into the drawing once,
renew for three years and you will have three chances to
win.
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Tom Kemp
With spring breaking out all
around us the members of the
Southern Maryland Chapter are
very involved in preparing for the
2009 fishing season and various
chapter activities.
would like input from members
throughout the year. Send in
your fishing reports and photos
of your successes and of those
chapter members who fish with
you. You may send these to
[email protected]. We
encourage you to check the site
often for information on fishing,
chapter events, chapter meetings,
speakers, and look through the
different areas of the site for much
much more.
Gary Hennig, our 2008 “Angler
of the Year,” will be managing the
2009 event. Gary has expanded
the contest to include more
species, ocean fishing, and more
ways to earn points. Participation
only costs $10. Check the chapter
website for detailed information
or see Gary at our chapter
meetings.
During February a number of
chapter members attended the
MSSA convention in Ocean City.
These members had a wonderful
weekend interacting with
members from throughout the
state and enjoying the weekend’s
activities.
Final arrangements are taking
place for the chapter sponsored
“SOLOMONS FISHING FAIR”
the last weekend of March. All
vendor spaces sold out very
quickly for this year’s fair. Various
boat dealers and individuals
have been making arrangements
to display their boats for those
interested in purchasing that
perfect boat for fishing the rivers
and bay this year. The Solomons
Fishing Fair is highly regarded by
both the vendors and the anglers
of the region. What a great time
to purchase those final needs
for the opening of the Rockfish
season.
This year the chapter will
continue its commitment to
providing children of the Southern
Maryland region with exposure
to fishing. The chapter plans to
continue its involvement with the
summer camps of the St. Mary’s
County Department of Recreation
and Parks and also with those of
the Greenwell Foundation, along
with Noah’s Ark Learning Center.
For 2009 the chapter has agreed
to become the co- sponsor of
the new weeklong fishing camp
being offered by the Greenwell
Foundation at Greenwell State
Park during July. The chapter
has donated rods and reels to the
Foundation for use by campers
attending all of the camps at the
state park.
The start of the 2009 brought
about the unveiling of the
chapter’s revised website. The
address remains the same www.
mssasmc.com, but the format
and content are all new. We
All are welcome to attend
meetings of the Southern
Maryland Chapter on the third
Thursday of the month at the
Solomons Firehouse. Come join
us!
Mar/Apr 2009
Mar/Apr 2009
Rich Novotny
Oh Thank Heaven for Rich Novotny
Stephen A. Shechtel, President
she was pregnant and in the kitchen.
After Laura Anne, Millie purchased a
shot gun. She has not been pregnant
since.
Tim Fisher; Fred Meers; Ed Kucharski,
Dale Dirks; Bob Rider; John Byrd; Bill
Windley; Bruno Vasta; Bill Windley and
myself.
Richard claims that he first went
fishing with his father 57 years ago. At
18 he purchased his first boat. In 1974
Rich became Captain Richard when he
acquired a “6 pack” license from the
U. S. Coast Guard. In 1978, Richard
acquired a professional fishing guide
license from the State of Maryland.
Until very recently, Rich continued to
enjoy a very active in charter business on
his boat, the “OH THANK HEAVEN”
out of his home port in the Middle
River or from the Rod N' Reel Dock in
Chesapeake Beach.
In 1989, Rich started working as
MSSA’s first (and only) Executive
Director. He was the first registered
lobbyist for the rights of recreational
fishermen in Maryland. To this day, Rich
remains a registered lobbyist in Annapolis.
Richard, to his friends Rich, graduated
from Dundalk High School in 1962.
Two years later he married High School
Sweetheart Millie. Following graduation,
Rich worked briefly as a welder. Soon
thereafter, Rich went to work for the
Southland Corporation (7-11) at the
Dundalk 7-11 store. In a quick two years,
Rich was the store manager. Then, in
1966, Southland Corporation offered to
sell to Rich the Dundalk 7-11 store for
$1.00.
Rich is the father of Richard Jr., Glen
Michael, and Laura Anne. Millie notes
that for the first 4 years of their marriage,
Rich has been invited to many events
to give seminars on fishing in the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. He
literally has given hundreds of seminars at
boat and fishing shows, as well as to many
fishing organizations across Maryland
and Virginia. Rich writes and publishes
MSSA’s newsletter: Tidelines. He is also
a guest commentator weekly on radio
station WNAV Annapolis.
Rich wrote and published the book
entitled “Catchin’ Chesapeake Rockfish”
in 2004. Rich has served on countless
committees involving fishing or the
environment. Some of the committees
include: the Dredging Needs and
Placement Committee; Gov. Schaeffer’s
Striped Bass Ad Hoc Committee; DNR’s :
Bluefish Advisory Committee and Citizen
Advisory Committee on dredging; the
Department of Transportation Upper
Bay Enhancement Work Group; and,
Stakeholder Roundtable, and the ASMFC
Living Resource Committee.
Richard Novotny has been the voice of
the MSSA for almost two decades. If it
were not for Richard, it is very possible
that the MSSA would not exist as it does
today. I will explain why below.
Rich did not believe the contract to be
genuine. He and Millie took the contract
to an attorney. Upon learning that the
contract was the real McCoy, Rich and his
Sweetheart Millie purchased the Dundalk
7-11 franchise store. This firmly cemented
in stone their partnership that has lasted
for 44 years and three children. In 1989,
Rich left Millie in the store to become
MSSA’s Executive Director. In 1995
Millie having worked the store without
Richard for six years, sold the store back
to Southland Corporation.
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Approximately 28 years ago, the
MSSA was started by Mike Pivec (Pres)
and Tim Fisher (VP). They formed 4
chapters: Essex; Middle River; Perry
Hall; and Northwest. Soon thereafter
followed the Pasadena and Annapolis
chapters. Before the merger of the Essex
and Middle River chapters Richard was
elected President of the Essex Chapter.
Following Mike Privec as President
were: Tim Fisher and Lyle McClaughlin.
For reasons that are not important here,
a legal battle ensued that resulted in Mr.
McClaughlin’s ouster. Rich was then
installed as President of the MSSA.
Following Richard as President were:
Rich is a member of the ASMFC
Management Board. He has testified
before this committee as an expert
witness concerning Maryland’s striped
bass fishery. He worked on the Maryland
Fisheries Task Force for the Department
of Natural Resources and testified before
the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission hearing on restricting
Manheiden harvests. Recently, Rich
was one of 15 persons nominated to
sit on Governor O’Malley’s Fisheries
Management Task Force.
For almost three decades, Richard
Novoty has been a tireless fighter for
the rights of Maryland’s recreational
anglers. He leaves behind a living legacy,
the MSSA. Every Recreational Angler
in Maryland owes a debt of gratitude to
Richard. As retirement approaches, I
wish Richard much luck, good health, and
tight lines.
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A Case for
Federal Regulation
of Menhaden
Charles Hutchinson, Chairman
MSSA Menhaden Committee
Menhaden
regulation is
under the control
of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission. Until 2005 there were no
regulations on the quantity of menhaden
harvested. However, 13 of the 15 states
which make up the ASMFC prohibit
“industrial fishing” for menhaden in their
waters. Industrial fishing is generally
defined as catching fish by means of purse
seines for reduction to oils and fish meal.
There are no restrictions of any kind in
Federal waters. During 2003-2004 there
was concern about a perceived shortage
of menhaden which resulted in some
25,000 comments after public hearings
on limiting purse seining. This concern
was directed primarily to the Chesapeake
Bay and the end result was the adoption
of a precautionary cap for harvest in the
Bay by means of.purse seines for a five
year period. During this time research
projects were conducted to determine
whether or not the Bay was depleted. The
vast majority of the public was in favor
of severe limitations on the industry up to
and including a moratorium.
Measurements of the abundance of
menhaden on a coastwise basis are
conducted periodically. The stock
assessment process is accomplished
by computer model which is heavily
driven by the industrial harvest. While
abundance figures continue to shrink, the
stock is considered “not overfished and
overfishing is not occurring”. The limits
utilized to describe the stock abundance
indicate that the stock is capable of
sufficient reproduction to replenish itself.
This characterization persists in the face
of continuously decreasing recruitment
for over a decade. At the same time the
industrial harvest has been declining
despite an increase in effort and a
movement toward significantly more of
the catch taking place in Federal waters.
Other indicators of declining abundance
are found in undernourished gamefish,
changes in the location of birds dependant
on menhaden for forage, and changes in
the range of menhaden up and down the
East coast. None of the ecological aspects
of menhaden or their effect on water
quality are adequately reflected in the
present stock assessment methodology.
While the ASMFC agreed ten years
ago on the need for a change in stock
assessment methods from single species to
ecological limits, no discernable progress
has been noted.
Given the above, why has there not
been a more aggressive program to protect
menhaden and allow them to function
more effectively in their role as forage fish
and filter feeder? The principal reason
lies with the State of Virginia where the
legislature controls the regulation or lack
thereof for menhaden. It should be noted
that this is the only species not regulated
thru natural resources personnel. Since
the fishery is now down to one company
( Omega Protein of Reedville Virginia ) it
appears that Omega has been persuasive
at the State level and thereby avoided
any further restriction on their activity.
ASMFC has not indicated a willingness to
utilize their authority to make changes.
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Omega makes the claim that any
substantial change in where, when and
how much they harvest would likely
put Reedville out of business resulting
in putting about 240 people out of
work. While the prospect of more
unemployment in a period of economic
turmoil is upsetting, a broader view of the
economics may be rewarding. An impact
study by Southwick Associates indicates
that the Reedville operation results in a
positive economic impact of 45 million
dollars annually of which the State of
Virginia is the primary beneficiary. That
needs to be compared to the value of
the recreational fishery in Maryland and
Virginia. Currently that fishery amounts to
more than 2 billion dollars annually and
supports about 16,000 jobs. Feedback
from that segment indicates declines in
income because it is getting harder to
find gamefish. Studies of rockfish dietary
needs indicate declining health due to
lack of food. While it is difficult to put a
number on the negative economic impact
on recreational fisheries there is not much
question that it it exceeds by a significant
margin the loss of the industrial harvest of
menhaden.
Additionally, the health of the Bay
continues to decline despite the many
millions of dollars spent on measures
to improve its condition. The filtration
value of menhaden in Bay restoration
is significant and that value declines as
the menhaden stock declines. All in all
it seems the value of a more abundant
menhaden stock exceeds the value of the
industrial fishery by a wide margin. The
study undertaken by James Kirkley of
VIMS should put some quantitative values
on this issue some time in the later part of
this year.
While the degree to which the
menhaden stock has declined is uncertain
and the research undertaken to shed light
on the depletion has yet to produce any
better insight, it is widely accepted that
the stock is in fact in trouble. Since the
ASMFC seems to be unable to manage
this species effectively there are few
options available to meet the public
demand that action be taken. The
most direct method would be Federal
intervention by means of legislation
banning the industrial harvesting of
menhaden in Federal and State waters.
Atlantic Coast
Chapter News
We are also going to pursue tougher
sanctions against illegal fishing by
commercial fishermen. In recent weeks
there have been several newspaper reports
of arrests with seemingly ineffective
punishment. Something has to change to
discourage this practice. There have also
been second hand reports of recreational
fishermen taking rockfish from the EEZ.
Our chapter would like to encourage all
fishermen to accept the law as written
concerning size and creel limits and abide
by the laws.
Budd Heim
The Atlantic Coast
Chapter begins the new year
with renewed vigor. We
ended 2008 with November
speaker Monty Hawkins
giving us his perspective
and numbers on the year’s
flounder fishery in the ocean.
My personal thanks to Al Werner and Lee
Phillips and all of the other volunteers who
help with the state convention hospitality
food and the Ocean City Boat Show.
His numbers combined
with our own numbers
from the flounder surveys
continues to tell us that
the MRFSS method of
accounting for the flounder
catch needs a total overhaul.
Our January meeting was
impacted by many of our
snowbird fishermen heading
south or west, including
all of our officers, plus an
unexpected snow event.
Only 18 members were
able to attend, but substitute
president Lee Phillips
conducted a productive
meeting finalizing a plan
for the hospitality suite
contribution to the state
convention and completing
the roster of volunteers
for the Ocean City Boat
Show. The speaker was
Roman Jesian, Science
Coordinator from Maryland
Coastal Bays who gave
an excellent presentation
on the Bishopville Pond
Restoration Project. This
project, upon completion,
will greatly enhance the
quality of water and marine
life in this area as these
waters empty into our
coastal bays.
The chapter is looking
forward to aggressively
pursuing a fair approach
to the 2009 flounder
quota. We are opposed to
seasonal closures and large
minimum sizes that prevent
Mar/Apr 2009
One final note on our fall Rockfish
Tournament. The tournament was combined
with the Ocean Pines Anglers. We had
thirty-seven participants.
First place was won by Buddy Siegel, 38
1/2 inch rockfish
Clive Walker 30 inch rockfish and Ron
Howe 29 inch rockfish.
local fishermen from enjoying a day’s catch for
table fare. That being said, we will listen to all
proposals. (As of last night's CFAC meeting we
were told to expect a seasonal closure.) So much
for that thought.
The Ocean Pines Yacht Club hosted the
awards presentation and the Happy Hour
following.
Mar/Apr 2009
Ocean City
Convention for 2009
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conversations and to meet other MSSA
members.
We reserve the 2nd and 4th floors of
the hotel each year with ocean view and
pool view suites. The second floor is
where the atrium and pool are located
and our guests are able to walk directly
out of their rooms to the atrium
We also provide a Hospitality Room
for our guests. Pete Reid and Fred Bell
of the Essex/Middle River Chapter are
the hosts of the room and have done a
wonderful job for 19 years. Thanks to
all of our guests who brought covered
dishes, steamed shrimp, soups, ham,
veggie trays, deli trays, oysters, desserts
and much, much more the hospitality
room always had an unbelievable
smorgasbord. The hospitality room
opened at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and went
on until the wee hours of the morning.
This went on all weekend with everyone
getting their sips and nibbles. Everyone
is welcome to partake in the delicious
food and refreshments.
music by Dance Master DJ’s which was
enjoyed by all. Most of our guests stayed
until midnight.
After the dance our guests enjoyed
stopping by the Hospitality Room for
some more socializing with snacks and
refreshments.
Saturday the Annapolis Chapter
provided coffee, pastries and bagels
from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00. At 9:00 the
MSSA sponsored a continental breakfast
until 10 a.m. before the General
Membership Meeting. Saturday
evening starting at 6:00 p.m. we held
our banquet and dance. We had over
150 guests attend this fantastic event.
The food was outstanding as was the
I would like to thank all of our members
who attended the 19th Annual MSSA
Convention in Ocean City, Maryland.
This annual event has been held each year
at the Princess Royale Hotel. We had 64
rooms booked for this fun-filled weekend.
If you have never been to our
convention, you are missing a great time
and get-away during the winter weather.
First, the accommodations were great
since each room is a suite consisting of
a kitchenette, bath, living room and an
option for two double beds or a king size
bed. Next is the size of the atrium which
is located in the center of the hotel. Inside
the atrium is an Olympic-sized pool, a
sauna and a Jacuzzi. On the south side
of the atrium there are usually tables
and chairs available for our members
to sit down, relax and enjoy friendly
In addition to the pool and Hospitality
Suite we had several meet and greet events
planned such as Friday night bingo, a
chocolate fountain, margarita fountain
during the weekend.
Sadly, we had to depart by 11:00 a.m. on
Sunday morning.
Plan to go next year and I will guarantee
a great time. Park your car on Friday and
there is no need to move it until Sunday
morning after checkout or extend your
weekend until Monday as many of our
guests do.
Mar/Apr 2009
The Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI)
Fishing for
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your ad to the MSSA Office by the
10th of the month, in order to make
the next edition.
Make check payable to the MSSA.
Full Page............................ $290.00
Half Page..............................150.00
Quarter Page......................... 80.00
Eighth Page........................... 45.00
Business Card....................... 30.00
Personal Ad*.......................... 30.00
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Advertising Deadlines
February - April - June
August - October - December
The Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) recently made a commitment
to purchase the material from the old
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project to be
used to enhance the habitat of the bay. The
bridge material is almost entirely concrete,
which will provide a hard substrate
for marine organisms such as oysters,
mussels, bryozoans, tunicates and many
other creatures to attach to. In turn, many
different species of fish will be attracted to
the material for both shelter and to feed.
Ultimately, these reefs will become great
fishing destinations. Several sites have
already been reviewed for enhancement,
and the material will be placed on up to a
dozen reef sites where the natural bottom
lacks available hard substrate, but is firm
enough to support the placement of the
bridge material. Plans are underway for
creation of new reef sites as well.
In order for this project to be successful,
DNR estimates it will need approximately
$800,000 to purchase and transport the
bridge material. Led by MSSA and
several of its chapters, over 30 different
organizations have joined together to make
the acquisition of the Wilson Bridge for fish
reefing a reality.
Here is how you can do your part to help
improve the Bay's habitat. YOU CAN BUY
A TON OF BRIDGE MATERIAL FOR
$25.00. YES! Each ton will cost $25.00,
and you can purchase a ton or more to do
your part to become involved in the project.
All contributions are tax deductible, as the
funds will be going to an existing 501 C 3
account at CCA MD, which is one of the
over 30 partner groups in the initiative. You
can purchase one or more tons, whatever
you are willing to donate. All donations
will help, even if it is only one ton. MSSA
is spearheading this well worthwhile project
to help improve bay habitat, and improve
recreational fishing in the
Chesapeake Bay.
CCA MD Reef Fund - Buy A Ton!
Fill out this form on how many tons you wish to purchase
Name:
___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone:
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Email:
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# of Tons _____________ @$25.00 each
Total _________________
Make check payable to CCA MD Reef Fund
Mail check to: MSSA Office • 8461C Fort Smallwood Road • Pasadena, MD 21122
Mar/Apr 2009
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Captain of the Year
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Points to be awarded according to the following formulas:
Spring
Entries divided by 2 PLUS Fish Weight
Example: Based on 800 Boats
400 pts. + 48 lbs. = 448 Points
Inshore Beach-N-Boat
Entries X 3 PLUS Fish Weight X 3
150 pts. + 10 lb. bluefish = 180 Points
Tuna-Ment
Entries X 2 PLUS Fish Weight
100 pts. + 60 lbs. = 160 Points
Chesapeake Bay Fall
Entries X 3 PLUS Fish Weight X 2
240 pts. + 10 lb. rockfish (20) = 260 Points
2008 Overall Captain of the Year
Captain Dale Dirks with the
Heatwave Team
Many of our members fish only the
Chesapeake Bay, while others fish the
ocean. In order to be as fair as possible,
the MSSA Board of Directors has decided
to continue with the same program that was
established for bay and ocean participants.
We will present three awards for our 2009
program. The three divisions will be:
• Bay Captain of the Year
• Bluewater Captain of the Year
• Overall Captain of the Year
To be eligible to win one of these
prestigious awards, simply enter the
tournaments that pertains to your area of
fishing, or you could try to win the Overall
Captain of the Year by entering all four
tournaments.
Each captain that enters a tournament
will automatically be entered into the
contest and will receive points for entering
each tournament. Additional points will be
awarded to each captain for weighing in fish
during the tournaments. You are eligible to
enter 3 fish of each tournament species, if
you are entered into each individual species
category. This includes all special category
species as well.
At the conclusion of the Tournament
Series the captain with the most points will
be declared the winner. The winners will
receive a magnificent trophy and free entry
into the following year's tournaments in their
prospective category. Total value of the
three awards is worth more than $1,300 to
the winners.
Enter each tournament and receive
the following points:
26th Annual Spring
May 1-3, 2009
Additional 100 Points
June 26-27, 2009
1st Annual Inshore Beach-N-Boat
Sept. 12-13, 2009
17th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall
Nov. 21-22, 2009
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meetings are held (see photo). The Food
Bank donates over 9,000 bags of groceries
over the year to those in need. The first
meeting of 2009 could not have started
out better then seeing the club’s money
help those needing it the most within the
community.
Ron Wauters, Secretary
The Kent Island Chapter finished up
2008 with three newsworthy events.
Cape Charles, Va. Eel Fishing
Six members of the club braved the cold
to do a little eel dunking on December
17 out of Cape Charles ,Va. The trip was
coordinated by Virgil Buttrum, President
of the K. I. Chapter, and he called on his
old friend Captain Chuck Fisher of BFG
Guide Service to take the group out for
the day. The day started out with a great
breakfast and then onto the Chesapeake
Bay just outside the Cape Charles harbor.
Virgil Buttrum, Bert Olmstead, Mason
Shelby, Mike Turner, John Wade, and
Ron Wauters set out their eels about 7:30
a.m. Captain Chuck Fisher specializes
in fishing live eel at this time of the year
and it paid off. The first rockfish was
brought in after only 20 minutes by Ron
Wauters and it turned out to be the biggest
of the day at 40 inches and 26 pounds
(see photo). It was quite a fight on light
tackle and after 15 minutes the fish was in
the net. Over the course of the day there
were four knockdowns but only two fish
surrendered to the net. All in all it was
a great day on the water and each club
member got to know each other a little bit
better and isn’t that what fishing with your
buddies is all about.
Living Water Food Bank Donation
Although the Kent Island Fisherman is a
fishing club, all of its members care about
the people within the Kent Island area
community. Not only does the club have
great activities for its members but it gives
back to the community as much as it can.
The Youth Fishing Derby held each year
in August is an example. This December
the club, at the suggestion of Tom Holste,
Fund Raiser Chairperson and long time
club member, agreed to donate $1,000.00
to the Living Waters Food Bank on Kent
Island. The money went to help those in
need during the December holidays. The
$1,000.00 check was officially presented
at the January meeting to Marsha Johnson,
Director of the Food Bank, by Bert
Olmstead, President of the K. I. Chapter
and Tracy DePasquale, Manager of the
American Legion Post 278 where the
Mar/Apr 2009
New K. I. Club Officers
The Kent Island Chapter held its officer
elections at the December Meeting.
The following were elected after Virgil
Buttrum, President, and John Wade, Vice
President, decided to step down and give
other members a chance to coordinate
activities for the year. The new officers
are:
President:...................... Bert Olmstead
Vice President:.................Jim Goddard
Maintaining their offices for 2009 are:
Tracy DePasquale and Bert Olmstead
present Marsha Johnson (center)
with a $1,000.00 check
Ron Wauters with Cape Charles, Va. rockfish
Speaker Coordinator:..........John Wade
Treasurer:................ Vince DePasquale
Secretary:.........................Ron Wauters
Fundraiser Chair:...............Tom Holste
Club Activities:............. Mike Mitchell
Charter Coordinator:.... Mason Shelby
Mar/Apr 2009
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Yellow Perch
Can Be Hot Fishin'!
Ken Simmers
The first fish to appear locally is one of
our all-time favorites, the yellow perch.
He's a schoolie; where you find one, there
are probably dozens, if not hundreds,
more. Add to that the fact that yellow
perch are one of the tastiest fish in the
water makes them very sought-after.
Last week was the absolute best yellow
perch fishing of my entire life! For two
days Bill Lingenfelter, Cris Vann, and
I caught lots of huge fish. Four yellow
perch stretched the tape to thirteen inches.
Usually, a good fish is ten inches or longer.
It was great for Clint Waters and Jesse
Maffuid, of Cambridge, also, as we fished
together last Wednesday. Among us, we
have over a century and a half of perch
fishing. To say this was the best of our
lives is something special. Others came
from long distances, too, for instance
Marty Gary, freshwater biologist for the
Department of Natural Resources from
Annapolis.
To what do we owe this fantastic
fishery? Mike Benjamin, local charter
captain, attributes it to a cutback on
netting, and I believe he's right. It is the
only part of the puzzle that has changed,
and it has made a tremendous difference
for the recreational fishermen.
What were the conditions when fishing
was hot? Unusually warm temperatures,
a spike in water temperature to 38
degrees, and little water running from
the Conowingo Dam. For over one week
it was not unusual for three fishermen to
catch over 125 fish. The limit is ten per
person, which means you can keep the
biggest ones. Catch one under ten inches,
throw him back, because you knew you
would catch bigger ones if you kept
fishing.
This week, of course, the weather went
south, temperatures dropped, including the
water temp to only 34 degrees. Add to that
the Conowingo Dam has been releasing
seven small and four large units for days,
and the water turns dirty and cold. Snow
melt and rain from PA makes a huge
difference on our fishing at this time of
year.
So what do we have to look forward
to? Warm weather will come, of course,
and with it should be the opportunity
to catch some more great yellow perch.
Keeping the nets out of the Susquehanna
would probably insure wonderful fishing;
however, there are reports of nets already
there, supposedly fishing for white perch,
which have not yet shown up. Incidental
catch of yellow perch means they will be
kept, of course.
caught several dolphin, six sailfish, and
one blue marlin.
Nice going, John!
Fishing Flea Market
The Essex-Middle River chapter of the
MD Saltwater Sportsfishing Association
will hold their annual flea market on
March 21 and 22. Look for some good
bargains at Commodore Hall, 1909 Old
Eastern Ave.
Keep tuned to your local tackle shops
for more details. I know, they may be
closed for winter, but at least one also
trims hair in his barber shop. Good luck,
tight lines!
It's Fish Frying Time!
Fried fish may not be politically
acceptable, but they taste great, and that's
what counts. Combine one egg with milk,
dip the fish or fillet into the mix, then roll
in flour or flour and cornmeal. Drop into
hot oil; when brown, turn.
If you like roe, you will really like this
one: pin a slice of bacon around one roe
and follow the same recipe as above.
Guatemala Adventure
At the other end of the scale, John
Rogers has been in Guatemala having
the time of his life, fishing for marlin and
dolphin – no, not that kind, but mahimahi. On his trip from February 7 to 9 he
Please join the hundreds of others
representing the MSSA everywhere
they go with custom license plates
issued by the state of Maryland.
The MSSA would encourage all
of our members to participate in
this program as it makes the MSSA
name visible to all of Maryland. The
MSSA chose not to make any money
on this venture as we would like to
see as many plates as we can.
If you would like to have a set of
these plates please contact the office
at 410-255-5535. There will be a $25
fee from the State of Maryland.
Mar/Apr 2009
26th Annual Spring Tournament
"C h a m p i o n s h i p o n t h e C h e s a p e a k e"
Captain's Meetings
PRE-REGISTRATION 6:30 PM - READING OF RULES 8:00 PM
Stevensville
Severna Park
Wed • April 22, 2009
Thurs • April 23, 2009
Solomons
White Marsh
Mon • April 27, 2009
Tues • April 28, 2009
Rod 'N' Reel Dock
Waldorf
Tues • April 21, 2009
6 PM
Annapolis
Chesapeake Beach
Wed • April 29, 2009
Thurs • April 30, 2009
CAPTAIN'S PACKAGES MUST BE PICKED UP AT A CAPTAIN'S
MEETING UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Mar/Apr 2009
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2009 MSSA
26 Annual Amateur Spring Tournament
"Championship on the Chesapeake"
May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2009
th
Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association - 8461C Fort Smallwood Road - Pasadena, Maryland 21122
Email: [email protected] - Website: www.mssa.net - Telephone: 410-255-5535 - Fax: 410-255-1552
Date:
/
/
Early Bird Shirt: S
M
L
XL
XXL
(Must be received or post marked by March 31st)
Name:
Street Address:
PO Box:
UPS does not deliver to PO Box
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone - Day:
-
Social Security #:
For Tax Purposes Only
-
MEMBERSHIP: NEW
Phone - Cell:
RENEW
-
REVISE
-
*Amateur Captains Must Be Current Members of the MSSA
$20
Family 1 Yr
$25
Regular 3 Yr
$50
Family 3 Yr
$55
Life
$500
04 Northwest
06 Perry Hall
07 Kent Island
01 Annapolis
03 Essex/Middle River
-
Email:
Membership Fees: Select One Only Regular 1 Yr
Chapter (Select One):
-
08 Carroll County
10 Broadneck/Magothy
11 Dorchester County
Dues Total
12 Northern Bay
19 Southern Maryland
21 Atlantic Coast
22 Frederick County
23 Susquehanna
Signature of Captain: ________________________________________________________________________________________
I have read and will abide by the Rules of the Tournament and agree to these Rules without exception. It is understood that the Captain's Category indicated by the Entry
Fee on this form will automatically be abided by in processing this entry into the Tournament. Charter or Professional Captains fishing in the Amateur Category will be
disqualified, without immunity. The accuracy of the data entered on this Application is understood to be the responsibility of the Applicant. Amateur Captains MUST be
current members of the MSSA. It is the responsibility of the Captain to verify MSSA membership status.
$200 by March 31st or
TWTs are
OPTIONAL
selections
and are NOT
included in the
Main Spring
Tournament
Entry Fee:
Entry Total
$225 April 1st and later
Rockfish
$25.00
Rockfish
$200.00
Rockfish
$50.00
Rockfish
$300.00
Rockfish
$75.00
Rockfish
$500.00
Rockfish
$100.00
TWT Total
ONE WINNER
Tournaments Within A Tournament (TWT) has $25, $50, $75, $100, $200 and $300 skill categories for rockfish plus a $500 ONE WINNER skill
category. Each is a separate voluntary skill level; enter any one any combinations, including all 6-skill levels. The participation will be split 50% in
prizes and 50% to the MSSA activities. The prize pool will be distributed 40%-1st Place, 30%-2nd Place, 20%-3rd Place and 10%-4th Place. Rockfish
ranking is by Tournament Rules. $500 skill level will have only one winner.
Mail Captain's
Mail Package
$20.00
Package (Optional)
To be sent via UPS the week of April 20th, 2009
Bonus Prizes
Grady White
Sailfish
Hydra Sport
Trophy/Bayliner
May Craft
Sea Tow
Cash
Mail Total
Check
Credit Card
______________# Make Checks
Payable to MSSA
Money Order
Card Type: Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Grand Total
Discover
Card #
Exp.
MSSA Office Use Only - Please Leave Blank
Date Rec'd
/
/
Amount Rec'd
By ________________
Boat#
Mar/Apr 2009
26th Annual Amateur Spring Tournament
"Championship on the Chesapeake" Official Rules & Regulations
1. ENTRY FEE: $200.00 per boat – By March 31st, 2009
$225.00 per boat – April 1st, 2009 and later
TWT entry fees are additional. Applications paid with a dishonored check or credit
card shall automatically void the registration. Captains (tournament applicants) of a
vessel registered in the tournament must be a current member of the MSSA. We strongly
encourage all participants and crew to be members of the MSSA. The Tournament
Committee in its sole discretion may refuse entry of any registrant.
2. TOURNAMENT DATES AND LOCATIONS: May 1st, 2nd, & 3, 2009 Maryland
waters of the Chesapeake Bay. You can fish any or all three (3) days of the tournament.
You can weigh-in fish all three (3) days of the tournament.
3. ELIGIBLE FISH & FISHING METHODS: Rockfish – All fish must be caught
by hook and line. Wire line is allowed as line or leader; dummy lines are permitted;
chumming and live-lining will be permitted.
,
4. CAPTAIN'S MEETINGS: All meetings will start at 6:30 PM
April 21st, 2009 (Tuesday) - Boater's World in Waldorf
April 22nd, 2009 (Wednesday) - Boater's World in Stevensville
April 23rd, 2009 (Thursday) - Boater's World in Severna Park
April 27th, 2009 (Monday) - Boater's World in Solomons
April 28th, 2009 (Tuesday) - Boater's World in White Marsh
April 29th, 2009 (Wednesday) - Boater's World in Annapolis
April 30th, 2009 (Thursday) - Rod 'N' Reel Dock in Chesapeake Beach
5. AWARDS CEREMONY: May 14th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Columbian Center – 335 Ritchie Highway - Severna Park, Maryland
6. WEATHER: Participants enter the tournament at their own risk and discretion
and accept full responsibility for boat, property, and crew/anglers. There is no "Weather
Committee." Each Captain and Crew must decide their participation and boat capabilities
each day of the tournament.
7. REFUNDS: Only one day of fishing is necessary to make the Tournament Official.
In the event that there are no available days for fishing the tournament due to an Act of
God or natural disaster, 70% of all entry fees and skill level fees will be refunded. In the
event that you are unable to participate, a written request stating the reasons therefore
for a tournament refund must be received at MSSA's main office no later than 5:00 PM
on April 27th, 2009. All requests must be in writing and may be delivered via mail, email,
hand, or facsimile transmission to the Tournament Committee for its consideration.
8. SELECTION OF FISH FOR WEIGH-IN: Participants are limited to weigh-in two
(2) rockfish per boat, per day. It is prohibited to sort, cull, high grade, or replace any
fish already in possession. Any fish taken into possession by holding in a live well or on
a stringer or in any other fish holding devices shall be deemed as part of the daily bag
limit. Once the daily bag limit of a particular species is reached, fishing for that species
is permitted as long as all fish of that species caught are immediately released. The
Captain must choose which fish he wants to be weighed. Captains may NOT use an
Official Weigh-In Station Scale to determine which fish to weigh-in.
9. WEIGH-IN: FISH MUST BE BROUGHT TO OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN STATION BY
BOAT DIRECTLY FROM FISHING BY WATER. Fish must be brought to an Official
Weigh-In Station only by boat. Fish must be brought to an Official Weigh-In Station
by water in the same boat that they were landed. All fish weighed-in will be issued an
"Official Weigh-In Receipt" bearing the catch weight. Captains must object to the catch
weight before the weigh-in receipt is issued. Upon receipt of the weigh-in receipt, the
catch weight shall be deemed accurate, final and agreed upon by the Captain. Captains
or their designee may weigh-in at any time the weigh-in stations are open. Weigh-in
stations will officially close at 4:30 PM on each day of the tournament. No fish will be
weighed-in after 4:30 PM unless the Captain or their designee are in line and have been
recognized by the Weigh-Master at time of closing. Weigh-in stations will open at: 12:00
NOON on Friday and 9:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. All fish are subject to examination,
internally and externally, as the Weigh-Master deems necessary. All fish weighed-in will
be prominently marked by the Weigh-Master. Weigh-Masters may confiscate or report
suspect fish to the Tournament Committee without protest.
10. PROTEST: Protests may be verbally or in writing to any MSSA Weigh-Master.
Protests are strongly encouraged to be in writing and should be raised at the time of
incident. Verbal protests are to be followed up via a written protest to MSSA's main office
on or before May 5th, 2009.
11. FISHING HOURS: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM – NO LINES ARE ALLOWED IN THE
WATER BEFORE 6:00 AM AND ALL LINES MUST BE OUT OF THE WATER BY 3:30
PM - NO EXCEPTIONS
12. WEIGH-IN STATIONS: NO FISH CAN BE WEIGHED-IN AFTER 4:30 PM
UNLESS YOU ARE IN LINE OR YOU HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE WEIGHMASTER.
13. BOARDING AND OFFICIATING: The Tournament Committee reserves the right
to: [1] board any boat at any time for inspection; [2] place an "Onboard Observer" on any
boat. Refusals will result in an automatic disqualification of the vessel, captain and crew.
14. No uncleaned tournament fish can be on the boat before the start of the day,
unless marked by Weigh-Master.
15. Largest rockfish is determined by WEIGHT ONLY. Rockfish will be measured
for qualification purposes based on the minimum size limit of 32 inches, and will be
measured from tip of nose to squeezed tip of tail. In case of a tie the earliest weighed-in
fish will win.
16. SEPARATION OF VESSELS: At no time during tournament fishing hours is a
vessel permitted to approach another boat or structure. Immediately upon returning to
port all participants must first weigh-in fish with the Weigh-Master. Participants may not
return with fish for weigh-in after landing or leaving their vessels. Refusal or error will
result in disqualification.
17. DISABLED VESSEL: In the event a vessel becomes disabled during the
Tournament, the Captain must notify a MSSA Tournament Weigh-Master for authorization
to transfer their tournament registration to another vessel. Upon approval, the
replacement vessel shall assume original boat number, captain and crew. At no time
during tournament fishing hours is a vessel permitted to approach another boat or
structure. Tournament vessels are only permitted to return to port during tournament
hours at an Official Weigh-In Station in order to avoid disqualification. Participants
returning to port for any reason must first check-in at an Official Weigh-In Station with the
Weigh-Master to avoid disqualification.
18. THIS IS AN AMATEUR TOURNAMENT ONLY. No vessel registered to fish in
the Amateur Division may have on board during tournament hours as: captain, crew,
angler, consultant or observer ("Professionals") persons who are or have been (either
bay or ocean) a: professional or paid captain, charter boat captain, mate on a charter
boat, holder of a commercial fin-fishing license issued by any governmental entity; or
professional angler. Professionals include, but are not limited to: persons who derive
income from fishing; persons who have either won $20,000 or more in tournament money,
or won three (3) or more tournaments in the past two (2) years; persons who are paid
to endorse fishing products; persons holding a license as a fishing guide; any captain or
crew of a "For-Hire Boat;" self-professed professionals; and, persons whom are publicly
known as professionals. All such persons are encouraged to enter the Special Charter
Boat and Professional Category.
19. VHF Channel 78 will be the Official Tournament Channel.
20. ONE FISH CAN ONLY WIN ONE PRIZE EXCLUDING THE TOURNAMENT
WITHIN A TOURNAMENT (TWT). NO BOAT SHALL WIN MORE THAN TWO (2)
PRIZES, EXCLUDING THE TWT AND KID'S DIVISION.
21. Kid's Division eligibility is any child 15 years of age or under as of May 1st,
2009. Only one prize per individual in the Kid's Division. FISH ENTERED IN THE
KID'S DIVISION WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OTHER SLOT IN THE MAIN
TOURNAMENT.
22. All fish will be subject to examination, internally and externally, as the WeighMaster deems necessary. All fish checked in will be prominently marked by the WeighMaster.
23. DISQUALIFICATION: The Tournament Committee reserves the sole and absolute
discretion to disqualify any angler, crew, captain, registrant or vessel at any time. Persons
may be disqualified from the tournament because of a rule violation, regardless of the
severity of the violation. All participants agree to abide by tournament rules and decisions
of the Tournament Committee. Decisions as to the disqualification or eligibility of any
vessel, crew, or fish weighed-in shall be made solely by the Tournament Committee and
its decisions shall be final and incontestable. The Tournament Committee reserves the
right to disqualify any boat at any time for misrepresentation made on any application or
registration form by any member of the boat, any suspicious activity or unsportsmanlike
conduct. Any boat disqualified shall be for the entire tournament, and shall result in the
forfeiture of all tournament fees and prize money even if the disqualification was made
after the prize money was awarded.
24. Any prize winner must be prepared to submit and pass a polygraph test, at the
discretion of the Tournament Committee prior to receiving their prize.
25. Any additional rules and regulations shall be clarified at the Captain's Meetings or
in your Captain's Package.
26. The Tournament Committee at its sole discretion may refuse entry of any person.
All decisions made by the Tournament Committee are final.
27. WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Participants in MSSA's 26th Annual 2009 Spring
Tournament accept the risks and dangers involved in such activity, and they acknowledge
that unanticipated or unexpected dangers may occur. Participants agree to indemnify and
hold harmless: Boater's World; Jones Junction; Cobra Electronics; the MSSA, its officers,
directors, members, committee members, its assigns, sponsors, lessees, agents, and
employees from any and all liability for any: claim, loss, injury, damage, demands, actions,
choses in action, costs, accidents, libel, slander, negligence and/or death suffered by any
member, family, crew boat and/or other persons which may occur during their term of
membership or participation in this Tournament.
28. FUTURE PROMOTION: By registering to participate in this Tournament, all
persons consent to the use without payment or restrictions, of any photographs and his or
her name in which the captain, crew, and/or boat appear for any purpose whatsoever.
29. It is the responsibility of all participants to familiarize themselves with all the
rules and regulations of this Tournament and to abide by these rules and regulations.
Amendments, additional rules and regulations shall be clarified at Captain's Meetings or
in your Captain's Package.
30. Each boat must prominently display the boat number issued by the MSSA. This
number must be visible at all times during the tournament.
31. ALL PRIZES ARE BASED UPON A FULL FIELD OF 650 BOATS, EXCEPT 1ST
PLACE OVERALL PRIZE WHICH WILL BE $10,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE.
Mar/Apr 2009
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2009 MSSA
26th Annual Spring Tournament "Championship on the Chesapeake"
Charterboat & Professional Fishermen Only
May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2009
Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association - 8461C Fort Smallwood Road - Pasadena, Maryland 21122
Email: [email protected] - Website: www.mssa.net - Telephone: 410-255-5535 - Fax: 410-255-1552
Date:
/
/
Name:
Street Address:
PO Box:
UPS does not deliver to PO Box
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone - Day:
-
Social Security #:
For Tax Purposes Only
-
MEMBERSHIP: NEW
Phone - Cell:
RENEW
-
REVISE
-
(OPTIONAL)
$20
Family 1 Yr
$25
Regular 3 Yr
$50
Family 3 Yr
$55
Life
$500
04 Northwest
06 Perry Hall
07 Kent Island
01 Annapolis
03 Essex/Middle River
-
Email:
Membership Fees: Select One Only Regular 1 Yr
Chapter (Select One):
-
08 Carroll County
10 Broadneck/Magothy
11 Dorchester County
Dues Total
12 Northern Bay
19 Southern Maryland
21 Atlantic Coast
22 Frederick County
23 Susquehanna
Signature of Captain: ________________________________________________________________________________________
I have read and will abide by the Rules of the Tournament and agree to these Rules without exception. It is understood that the Captain's Category
indicated by the Entry Fee on this form will automatically be abided by in processing this entry into the Tournament. The accuracy of the data entered
on this Application is understood to be the responsibility of the Applicant.
Entry Fee:
Entry Total
Sign-Up at any of the Captains' Meetings
or at the Sign-Up meeting at Rod ‘N' Reel Dock
Skill Levels are OPTIONAL selections and are
NOT included in the Main Spring Tournament
Fees only for the Charterboat & Professional
Fishermen segment.
$300.00 per boat
Rockfish
$100.00
Rockfish
$200.00
Rockfish
$300.00
Skill Level Total
Total Rockfish
Skill Levels have $100, $200 and $300 skill categories for rockfish. Each is a separate voluntary skill level; enter any one or any
combination. The Prize Pool will be distributed 50%-1st Place, 30%-2nd Place and 20%-3rd Place.
Mail Captain's
Package (Optional)
Special Charterboat
Sign-Up Meeting
Rod 'N' Reel Dock
Mail Package
Mail Total
$20.00
To be sent via UPS the week of April 20th, 2009
Cash
Chesapeake Beach
Thurs • April 30th, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 PM
______________# Make Checks
Payable to MSSA
Money Order
Grand Total
Check
Credit Card
Card Type: Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Discover
Card #
Exp.
MSSA Office Use Only - Please Leave Blank
Date Rec'd
/
/
Amount Rec'd
By ________________
Boat#
Mar/Apr 2009
26th Annual Spring Tournament "Championship on the Chesapeake"
Charterboat Captains and Professional Fishermen Only
Official Rules & Regulations
1. ENTRY FEE: $300 per boat
Skill Level fees are additional. Applications paid with a dishonored check or credit
card shall automatically void the registration. Captains (tournament applicants)
of a vessel registered in the tournament DO NOT have to be a current member of
the MSSA. We strongly encourage all participants and crew to be members of the
MSSA. The Tournament Committee in its sole discretion may refuse entry of any
registrant.
2. TOURNAMENT DATES & LOCATIONS: May 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2009
Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. You can fish any or all three (3) days of the
tournament. You can weigh-in fish all three (3) days of the tournament.
3. ELIGIBLE FISH & FISHING METHODS: Rockfish – All fish must be caught
by hook and line. Wire line is allowed as line or leader; dummy lines are permitted;
chumming and live-lining will be permitted.
,
4. CAPTAIN'S MEETINGS: All meetings will start at 6:30 PM
April 21st, 2009 (Tuesday) - Boater's World in Waldorf
April 22nd, 2009 (Wednesday) - Boater's World in Stevensville
April 23rd, 2009 (Thursday) - Boater's World in Severna Park
April 27th, 2009 (Monday) - Boater's World in Solomons
April 28th, 2009 (Tuesday) - Boater's World in White Marsh
April 29th, 2009 (Wednesday) - Boater's World in Annapolis
April 30th, 2009 (Thursday) - Rod 'N' Reel Dock in Chesapeake Beach
5. AWARDS CEREMONY: May 14th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Columbian Center – 335 Ritchie Highway - Severna Park, Maryland
6. WEATHER: Participants enter the tournament at their own risk and discretion
and accept full responsibility for boat, property, and crew/anglers. There is no
"Weather Committee." Each Captain and Crew must decide their participation and
boat capabilities each day of the tournament.
7. REFUNDS: Only one day of fishing is necessary to make the Tournament
Official. In the event that there are no available days for fishing the tournament due
to an Act of God or natural disaster, 70% of all entry fees and skill level fees will be
refunded. In the event that you are unable to participate, a written request stating
the reasons therefore for a tournament refund must be received at MSSA's main
office no later than 5:00 PM on April 27th, 2009. All requests must be in writing and
may be delivered via mail, email, hand, or facsimile transmission to the Tournament
Committee for its consideration.
8. FISHING HOURS: NO LINES ARE ALLOWED IN THE WATER BEFORE
6:00 AM
9. WEIGH-IN: FISH MUST BE BROUGHT TO OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN STATION
BY BOAT DIRECTLY FROM FISHING BY WATER. Fish must be brought to an
Official Weigh-In Station only by boat. Fish must be brought to an Official Weigh-In
Station by water in the same boat that they were landed. All fish weighed-in will
be issued an "Official Weigh-In Receipt" bearing the catch weight. Captains must
object to the catch weight before the weigh-in receipt is issued. Upon receipt of the
weigh-in receipt, the catch weight shall be deemed accurate, final and agreed upon
by the Captain. Captains or their designee may weigh-in at any time the weigh-in
stations are open. Weigh-in stations will officially close at 4:30 PM on each day
of the tournament. No fish will be weighed-in after 4:30 PM unless the Captain or
their designee are in line and have been recognized by the Weigh-Master at time of
closing. Weigh-in stations will open at: 12:00 PM on Friday and 9:00 AM Saturday
and Sunday. All fish are subject to examination, internally and externally, as the
Weigh-Master deems necessary. All fish weighed-in will be prominently marked
by the Weigh-Master. Weigh-Masters may confiscate or report suspect fish to the
Tournament Committee without protest.
10. PROTEST: Protests may be verbally or in writing to any MSSA Weigh-Master.
Protests are strongly encouraged to be in writing and should be raised at the time of
incident. Verbal protests are to be followed up via a written protest to MSSA's main
office on or before May 5th, 2009.
11. Only one (1) day is needed to be fished in order to make the tournament
official. Boat can only win one prize in the Charterboat and Professional division,
excluding skill levels.
12. BOARDING AND OFFICIATING: The Tournament Committee reserves
the right to: [1] board any boat at any time for inspection; [2] place an "Onboard
Observer" on any boat. Refusals will result in an automatic disqualification of the
vessel, captain and crew
13. Largest rockfish is determined by WEIGHT ONLY. Rockfish will be measured
for qualification purposes based on the minimum size limit of 32 inches, and will
be measured from tip of nose to squeezed tip of tail. In case of a tie the earliest
weighed-in fish will win.
14. No uncleaned tournament fish can be on the boat before the start of the day,
unless marked by Weigh-Master.
15. SEPARATION OF VESSELS: At no time during Tournament Fishing Hours
is a vessel permitted to approach another boat or structure. Immediately upon
returning to port all participants must first weigh-in fish with the Weigh-Master.
Participants may not return with fish for weigh-in after landing or leaving their
vessels. Refusal or error will result in disqualification.
16. DISABLED VESSEL: In the event a vessel becomes disabled during the
Tournament, the Captain must notify a MSSA Tournament Weigh-Master for
authorization to transfer their Tournament Registration to another vessel. Upon
approval, the replacement vessel shall assume original boat number, captain
and crew. At no time during Tournament Fishing Hours is a vessel permitted to
approach another boat or structure. Tournament vessels are only permitted to return
to port during tournament hours at an Official Weigh-In Station in order to avoid
disqualification. Participants returning to port for any reason must first check-in at
an Official Weigh-In Station with the Weigh-Master to avoid disqualification.
17. This Division is for Charterboat Captains and Professionals ONLY.
Professionals include, but are not limited to: persons who derive income from fishing;
persons who have either won $20,000 or more in tournament money, or won three
(3) or more tournaments in the past two (2) years; persons who are paid to endorse
fishing products; persons holding a license as a fishing guide; any captain or crew
of a "For-Hire Boat;" self-professed professionals; and, persons whom are publicly
known as professionals. All such persons are encouraged to enter the Special
Charterboat Category.
18. VHF Channel 78 will be the Official Tournament Channel.
19. ONE FISH CAN ONLY WIN ONE PRIZE EXCLUDING THE SKILL LEVELS.
20. All fish will be subject to examination, internally and externally, as the WeighMaster deems necessary. All fish checked in will be prominently marked by the
Weigh-Master.
21. DISQUALIFICATION: The Tournament Committee reserves the sole and
absolute discretion to disqualify any angler, crew, captain, registrant or vessel
at any time. Persons may be disqualified from the tournament because of a rule
violation, regardless of the severity of the violation. All participants agree to abide
by tournament rules and decisions of the Tournament Committee. Decisions as
to the disqualification or eligibility of any vessel, crew, or fish weighed in shall be
made solely by the Tournament Committee and its decisions shall be final and
incontestable. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to disqualify any boat
at any time for misrepresentation made on any application or registration form by
any member of the boat, any suspicious activity or unsportsmanlike conduct. Any
boat disqualified shall be for the entire tournament, and shall result in the forfeiture
of all tournament fees and prize money even if the disqualification was made after
the prize money was awarded.
22. Any prize winner must be prepared to submit and pass a polygraph test, at the
discretion of the Tournament Committee prior to receiving their prize.
23. Any additional rules and regulations shall be clarified at the Captain's Meetings
or in your Captain's Package.
24. The Tournament Committee at its sole discretion may refuse entry of any
person. All decisions made by the Tournament Committee are final.
25. WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Participants in MSSA's 26th Annual 2009 Spring
Tournament accept the risks and dangers involved in such activity, and they
acknowledge that unanticipated or unexpected dangers may occur. Participants
agree to indemnify and hold harmless: Boater's World; Jones Junction; Cobra
Electronics; the MSSA, its officers, directors, members, committee members, its
assigns, sponsors, lessees, agents, and employees from any and all liability for any:
claim, loss, injury, damage, demands, actions, choses in action, costs, accidents,
libel, slander, negligence and/or death suffered by any member, family, crew
boat and/or other persons which may occur during their term of membership or
participation in this Tournament.
26. FUTURE PROMOTION: By registering to participate in this Tournament, all
persons consent to the use without payment or restrictions, of any photographs
and his or her name in which the captain, crew, and/or boat appear for any purpose
whatsoever.
27. It is the responsibility of all participants to familiarize themselves with all the
rules and regulations of this Tournament and to abide by these rules and regulations.
Amendments, additional rules and regulations shall be clarified at Captain's
Meetings or in your Captain's Package.
28. Each boat must prominently display the boat number issued by the MSSA.
This number must be visible at all times during the tournament.
Mar/Apr 2009
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The Benefits of a MSSA Membership
No Unity • No Voice • No Fish
For more than 25 years, the Maryland
Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association (MSSA)
has worked tirelessly to protect and enhance
recreational fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and
mid-Atlantic region while conserving its marine
resources. Today, MSSA is the voice for more
than 7,000 recreational anglers, working to
protect stocks of recreational gamefish.
A Unified Voice to Preserve and Protect the Rights,
Traditions and the Future of Recreational Fishing
To protect your right to fish, the MSSA works
with state and federal elected officials and
other decision makers. The MSSA also serves
on major fisheries advisory boards within
the state Department of Natural Resources,
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission,
and National Marine Fisheries Service.
MSSA makes sure the concerns and views
of Chesapeake and mid-Atlantic recreational
anglers are heard.
MSSA members also receive other great
benefits as well, including discounts at
numerous major tackle shops and boating
stores in the area that support MSSA. Simply
visit one of these fine stores, show them your
MSSA membership card, and you'll receive a
10% discount on nearly everything you need to
boat safely and catch more fish.
From rods and reels to bottom paint and
safety equipment, MSSA 's sponsors help you
get ready for the fishing season. Support the
fishing shops that support MSSA.
• Protecting Recreational Fishing
in the Chesapeake Bay
Other Excellent Member Benefits Include:
1. Strong representation at Maryland's General Assembly, major federal, state, and local fisheries agencies and the U.S. Congress;
2. MSSA 's bi-monthly newsletter, "Tidelines";
3. Informative and fun monthly chapter meetings with expert speakers;
4. 10% discount at Boater's World & other tackle shops;
5. Community service programs, youth fishing events, and student scholarship program;
6. Discounted tickets to fishing and boat shows, and;
7. Reduced membership cost for Boat/U.S.
• Making Sure the Concerns and Views of Recreational Anglers are Heard
• Representing the MSSA Members
on State and Federal Levels
• Enhancing Marine Fisheries
and Fish Habitats for
Today & Future Generations
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2103
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WHITE MARSH
11051 Pulaski Hwy.
410-335-1500
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2824 Solomons Island Rd.
410-266-1155
800-998-8444
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MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION
8461C Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-255-5535 • Fax: 410-255-1552
Website: www.mssa.net
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
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MARYLAND SALTWATER
SPORTFISHERMEN'S
ASSOCIATION
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