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OCTOBER, 2014 • Issue 190
Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers STRIPED BASS DESERVE ALL OF OUR ATTENTION by Capt. David Monti “Striped bass deserve all of our attention,” said Steve Medeiros, president of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. Recreational fishing has a $208 million annual economic impact on Rhode Island and striped bass plays a major role in this equation. The species is threatened by declining spawning stock (the big fish egg bearers) as well as consistently low numbers of new striped bass being born. This is a crisis not waiting to happen, but a crisis that is happening and it is up to us to do something about it. The 2013 striped bass stock assessment released earlier this year indicates the resource in not overfished or experiencing overfishing. However, the female spawning stock biomass (SSB)
has continued to decline since 2004 and is estimated at 128 million pounds, this is below the SSB target of 159 million pounds. Additionally, total fishing mortality is estimated at 0.20, a value that is between the new fishing mortality threshold (0.219) and fishing mortality target (0.18). The Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved the benchmark stock assessment for management use earlier this year. And in August the ASMFC approved more conservative regulations for public comment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass. (to page 3)
Striped bass...
What is Spawning Stock Biomass?
The 2013 Atlantic striped bass benchmark assessment indicates the resource is not overfished or experiencing overfishing relative to the proposed new reference points. Although the stock is not overfished, Female Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB), the weight of the portion of the stock that is capable of reproducing, has continued to decline since 2004. (to page 23) R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
Oct 8 • 8:00 AM Fly Fishing Committee fishing at Narrow River, Narragansett Oct 13 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Commttee fishing at Brenton Reef, Newport Oct 17-19 MS Surf Fishing Club Challenge. Fish on TEAM RISAA! Open to all members. Oct 20 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee fishing at Napatree Point Oct 21 • 6:30 PM RISAA Board of Directors Oct 27 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly Seminar Oct 29 • 6:30 Charities Committee Annual Meeting Nov 3 • 8:00 AM Fly Fishing Committee fishing at Narrow River Nov 3 • 6:30 PM Kayak Committee Annual Meeting, Gregg’s, N. Kingstown Nov 10 • 6:30 PM Fly Fishing Committee Annual Meeting, Gregg’s, N. Kingstown Nov 18 • 6:30 PM RISAA Board of Directors Nov 18-20 • N.E. Fisheries Mgmt Council, Newport, RI The Official Newsletter of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Published Monthly Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, Inc. P.O. Box 1465 Coventry, RI 02816
We needed a lot of help in September, but members stepped up It would seem that since RISAA is “only” a fishing club, there wouldn’t be much going on other than fishing, especially in September. But that wasn’t the case at all last month. Three times I had to request members to get involved, and thankfully, many of them did. The month started off with the Galilee Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival. Not only was RISAA a participant, we were also one of the three “partner” organizations that ran the event along with RIDEM and the Narragansett Parks Dept. We had three locations that weekend that required member volunteers, the tournament weighin station, the actual RISAA booth, and the kids fishing area. Thank you to all of the members who stepped up to help out. Their names are all printed on page 13. Then there was the Eastern States Exposition, The Big E, in West Springfield, MA. CommerceRI asked us to participate and have two displays in the Rhode Island building. The thought of a 17 day event with 1.4 million attendees was daunting, but as usual, we said yes. Deciding how to set up two displays somewhere that most of us had never been before was hard to imagine. The measurements of the areas we had to set up in did not match our usual pre-made booths. This job was accomplished by our resident carpenters, Bob Murray and Mike Warner. They went to Springfield and constructed the two displays from scratch - and they looked great! One of the displays was a wall of especially made photographs of members and kids fishing. The other was a traditional booth with fish mounts and RISAA information. CommerceRI agreed that we would only have to staff our booth on the weekends and on Rhode Island Day. This made the volunteer job a little easier, but still required
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many volunteers. The names, as expected, have been printed in similar lists, as we can always count on certain people to help RISAA when we ask. I want to thank them all here (listed alphabetically). Travis Barao, Tom Conklin, Ed Cook, Robert Ferioli, Jeff Hall, Rich Hittinger, Ed Kearney, Jane Kearney, Paul Kennedy, Bruce Lawing, Mike Lawing, Gary McGuire, Tom Meade, Lynn Medeiros, Dave Monti, Robert Murray, Peter O’Biso, Tom O’Donnell, David Raymond, Mona Rodrigues, Fred Ruhlemann, Victor Sottile, Roger Tellier, Michael Ullmeyer, Mike Warner and myself. Also, since working at the Big E was a much bigger commitment than most volunteer opportunities because of distances traveled and time, such as 12 hour shifts, and some stayed overnight to work multiple days, many of the nonmember wives went along and spent time in the RISAA booth. They need to be thanked as well: Kayla Barao, Jennifer Lawing, Laura Lee Lawing, Judy O’Biso, Vickie Hittinger, Rita Tellier, and Christine Warner. Also during September we had to deal with the ASMFC’s Addendum 4 to the Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan. A special meeting of the Legislative Committee was held on September 4, and all members were invited. After a presentation by DEM biologists, the committee came up with a recommendation to the RISAA board. Then we urged members to attend the ASMFC Public Hearing on the Addendum which was held on September 24. Many RISAA members were in the audience and voiced their opinions on future management options for striped bass. Add in a September 23 Board meeting and the September 29 RISAA monthly seminar and quarterly meeting, and September easily falls into the category of “a very busy month.” R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
The RISAA Legislative Committee’s mission is to provide, in partnership with the Affiliated Clubs, a forum for improving the knowledge and understanding of fishery related issues that affect recreational anglers. An informed membership encourages involvement and advocacy. The Legislative Committee will strive to advocate responsible fishery decision. The Committee is comprised of RISAA Members and delegates from the Affiliated Clubs. The Committee meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of fishery and/or legislative issues that develop.
Tighter controls required for striped bass Draft Addendum IV to the Atlantic Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan proposes new fishing mortality (F) reference points, as recommended by the 2013 benchmark stock assessment, and associated management measures to reduce fishing mortality to a level at or below the proposed target within one or three years. With the approval of one of these options striped bass regulations will become more conservative. How conservative regulations become will be decided at the ASMFC Annual Meeting on October 27 - 30, in Mystic, CT. During this meeting, the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board will convene on October 29 from 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Board will review and consider final approval of Addendum IV. Specific options to be considered include bag, size, slot and trophy size limits for the recreational fishery and quota reductions for the commercial fishery.
that indicates this option may not provide the appropriate percent reduction as indicated in the ASMFC document. The Board also considered requests by members that we seek more restrictive proposals. The Addendum’s one-fish options ranged from 28", 30" and 32", and while 32 inches was desirable, the Board had to consider the bay and shore anglers who would be severely penalized with the largest minimum size. Therefore, the RISAA Board has unanimously voted (and will resubmit to the ASMFC) the following: • That proposed management options, to take place on January, 1, 2015, shall obtain the maximum reductions within a ONE YEAR TIME FRAME, and • That the Coastal Recreational Fishery be reduced to ONE FISH with a MINIMUM SIZE OF 30 INCHES (option B3) which would achieve a reduction of 31% (or greater).”
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CHARTER CAPTAINS AND OTHER COMMENTS Most of the recreational anglers that attended the September 17 ASMFC public hearing in Rhode Island advocated for the more conservative one fish options. Many of them testified they wanted one fish at 32" or 30" minimum size. Many RISAA members also have advocated for a one fish option. Peter Vican, RI striped bass record holder said “I like the one fish option. It will allow anglers to target trophy or tournament fish. Yet, it will take the heat off the spawning stock.” Vican Capt. Rick Bellavance, president of the RI Party and Charter Boat Association (RIPCBA) said, “We originally submitted a two fish option with a three year rebuild, however, after hearing the RI Saltwater Angler Association’s position, we added their original two fish, one year proposal to our recommendation. So we were very sorry to hear RISAA changed to a one year option as the science is telling us that we can get this done with two fish and achieve essentially the Bellavance same results (an overall 25% reduction in one year with a two fish option or extending it out three years).” Capt. Bellavance said, “A one fish option will be devastating to our industry, boats will lose charters and sit at the docks.” (to page 7)
Since the ASMFC put new striped bass regulation options out for public hearing there has been a great deal of input for ASMFC members representing Rhode Island and other coastal states. The Commission took public comment under advisement until September 30 and will review comments to help inform their decision at the October meeting.
RISAA’s POSITION The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) revised its position the week prior to the September 30 deadline to a more conservative position. In a September 24th news advisory to members RISAA President Steve Medeiros said, “The RISAA Board of Directors has voted to change the RISAA “preferred options” for the proposed Draft Addendum IV to Amendment 6 of the Atlantic Striped Bass Fisheries Management Plan and to resubmit this proposal to the Atlantic Medeiros States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).” Medeiros continued, “The RISAA Board had previously voted to support option B7 which would have provided for two fish with a slot limit, but new information has been obtained -3-
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
A SPECIAL COLLECTION will be held at the
NOVEMBER 24 SEMINAR for the residents of the
Rhode Island Veterans Home The Rhode Island Veterans Home is a 110-acre complex on Mount Hope Bay, at 480 Metacom Avenue in Bristol, Rhode Island. The home provides nursing and residential care to Rhode Island war veterans. Some of the services provided include social, medical, nursing and rehabilitative services. Services are also available for the veterans families. But many of the veterans in the home have no family, and most have very limited incomes. There is no one to visit them or bring them personal items that we all take for granted.
In the sprit of the holiday season, we are asking members to bring an item or two to the November meeting that we will collect and bring to the Veterans Home.
The needs are many and varied. Here is the list of items that are needed: FOOD ITEMS* • Hershey bars (melt easily in the mouth) • Hershey kisses, plain • Pepperment Patties • Junior mints • Graham crackers • Keebler Cookies (or similar) small pkgs • Peanut butter crackers • 3 Musketeers miniature bars • Peanut butter cups *Please do not bring - nothing with nuts - nothing crewy or hard - no lifesavers - no dry fruit, coconut
PERSONAL ITEMS WISH LIST ITEMS • Men’s flannel pajamas, all sizes • Art supplies, acrylic paint/brushes • Women’s night gowns, sizes: m, L, XL, 2X • Wall clocks • Suspenders, large sizes • Fans • Any new clothing (all sizes) - shirts, sweaters• Forever stamps (button down), underwear, t-shirts w/front• Playing cards, large faced pockets • Scrabble game • Slippers • Audio books on CD • Electric razors • CD players, headphones • Dove soap • Bags for walkers & wheelchairs • Foxodent • Backpacks • Models (cars, trucks, etc) • Shampoo • Tickets to sporting events, plays, etc • Reading glasses, all strengths • GIFT CARDS: Dunkin Donuts, • Trivia, word search, etc. books Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, D’Angelo’s, • Batteries, all sizes • Pens, color markers McDonald’s, Domino’s, etc.
We will also have a collection jar at the meeting for members who are unable to shop for above items, but wish do donate cash
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Now that the 2014 northeast saltwater fishing season is jsut about over don't be so quick to put away your equipment for the winter months in "as is" condition. Off-season maintenance of fishing equipment you use in saltwater requires careful cleaning so there are no ugly surprises come spring. What's critical: 1. Reel & Spools: Use a line winder and remove all the fly line from your reels and spare spools (or carefully coil the fly line by hand). Anglers Image makes a simple, low cost line winder. Preferably use a high speed line winder with an electric drill to remove the fly line and the backing. A product called "Smart Spooler" is particularly good. Once the lines (and backing) are removed, thoroughly clean the reel and spools using hot water, mild soap, a spare tooth brush (mark it) and a clean rag. The following YouTube video by Captain Bruce Chard may assist in the steps for both a short and longer term cleaning regimen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FqTtN8P4lk . 2. Lines & Backing: Rewind the backing onto your reel and spare spools. Clean the fly lines with warm soapy water and apply a line dressing. Coil the lines in large coils and secure the coils using pipe cleaner ties. Label large plastic resealable food bags with the specifics of each line (line typefloating, intermediate etc, and weight) and store the lines in a cool, dry location. Keep these lines stored until spring when you will load them back onto the reel and spools using your line winder or by hand. Storing lines in large coils will mitigate line memory so that you are not dealing with "slinky toy" coiled lines come spring. 3. Rods: Use a toothbrush and with hot soapy water clean the reel seat, the metal rings that secure the fly reel to the reel seat and the screw threads of the reel seat. Clean around all of the stripping and snake guides and the tip top. If the grip is discolored, or slick with an oily residue- use a very fine grit sandpaper or 0000 steel wool and carefully rub down the grip to restore it's color and smooth surface. Use masking tape to cover
the rod blank and the reel seat immediately adjacent the cork grip to guard against scratching. If there are cracks in the cork or sections where the cork filler dislodged, mix cork dust (sand a wine bottle cork and collect the fine dust) with waterproof glue (Elmer's), and using a flat wooden stick or coffee stirrer, push the paste into the cracks and pits. Wait 24 hrs to allow the cork/glue slurry to cure and then carefully sand the grip to return it to near new condition. Wipe down your rod sections with a clean cloth soaked in hot soapy water (use a mild soap). I like to then polish each rod section with a furniture spray wax like Pledge. Spray the wax onto a clean dry cloth and polish each rod section. Apply beeswax (or paraffin wax at a minimum) to each male ferrule of the rod sections. (The wax keeps the rod sections from coming loose after repeated casting). Store the rod sections in a rod sock and secure everything into the appropriate rod tube. If your rod tubes have a description of the rod on the exterior make sure you've got the right rod in the right tube, otherwise you might be in for a surprise when you are assembling your rod on-board or at your car and you now have a 6 weight to fish the salt. Pay attention to the details. Store the tube in a cool and dry environment. 4. Zippers: Take particular care with any clothing items and gear bags that have zippers. Zippers that have been exposed directly to salt water and salt air can get encrusted and lock up and when you force them because you're in a hurry, the zipper head will break. The following link will take you to a blog on my website that offers tips on how to remove salt, clean and maintain zippers exposed to the salt environment: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com/SWC-Blog.html?entry=zip-it-up
Capt. Jim Barr is a Pro Guide with Far Bank Enterprises (the manufacturer of Sage and Redington fly rods & RIO fly lines), and is on the Bass Pro Shops (Foxboro) Pro Staff and Mercury Marine Pro Team. He is also Rhode Island’s only International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) Certified Fly Casting Instructor and Registered Guide. Visit www.skinnywaterchartersri.com to find out much more
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
ARREST AND CITATIONS: JUNE-JULY-AUGUST Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court Luis G. Anziani, 37, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of Tautog; Possession of Undersized Tautog Hermes P. Araujo, 63, Central Falls, RI, arrested for: Possession of Tautog during Closed Season; Possession of Undersized Tautog Maurizio Sal Arcuri, 50, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for Recreational Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish Massimo S. Arcuri, 50, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for Recreational Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish Christopher J. Ball, 31, Tiverton, RI: Exceeding Limit of Striped Bass Joshua D. Betts, 39, Newport, RI: Possession of Undersized Black Sea Bass; Exceeding Daily Limit of Black Sea Bass; Possession of Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Fluke Ling Chen, 25, Middleton, NY: Possession of Horseshoe Crabs without Permit; Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs (3 Counts) Scott D. Christopher, 49, South Kingstown, RI: Exceeding Possession Limits for Fluke Exemption and/or Aggregate Permits Hector M. Cruz, 62, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of Tautog; Possession of Undersized Tautog Lac Duy Dao, 48, Feeding Hills, MA: Taking/Selling Shellfish from Polluted Area Ramon A. Diaz, 35, Providence, RI: Striped Bass Size/Possession Limit Edward F. Fay, 67, Newport, RI: Non-Complying Escape Vents; Violation of Lobster Trap Tag Regulations; Failure to Mark Traps; Non-Complying/No Ghost Panel Christopher L. Ferrazza, 43, West Warwick, RI: Possession of Undersized Shellfish Matthew T. Glidden, 42, Tolland, CT: Exceeding Daily Limit of Black Sea Bass Emanuel Gomes-DaCruz, 28, New Bedford, MA: Possession of Tautog during closed Season; Possession of Undersized Tautog Hector L. Gonzalez, 44, Worcester, MA: Striped Bass Size/ Possession Limit Dominic Phaulla Hay, 47, Lowell, MA: Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish Jose Hernandez, 32, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of Tautog; Possession of Undersized Tautog Andrew T. King, 36, Georgetown, ME: Possession of Undersized American Eel Yong Lin, 27, Quincy, MA: Possession of Horseshoe Crabs without a Permit; Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs
Wei Dong Lu, 33, Fall River, MA: Non-Resident Shellfish License required; Possession of Undersized Shellfish Do Mai, 57, Worcester, MA: Taking/Selling Shellfish from Polluted Area Donald P. Mandella, 60, Aurubrn, MA: Operating Watercraft Intoxicated; Chemical Test for Intoxication Joseph Marques, 48, Middletown, RI: Shellfishing at Night Tracy McCall, 56, South Glastonbury, CT: Possession of Tautog during Closed Season; Possession of Undersized Tautog Antonio M. Moreira, 55, Warren, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish from Polluted Area Ira Pinkham, 41, Georgetown, ME: Possession of Undersized American Eel Alfredo Chacon Rene, 37, Central Falls, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish from Polluted Area Biagio Romeo, 58, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for Recreational Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish Elio Romeo, 53, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for Recreational Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish Jhonny R. Sarmiento, 30, Rockville, MD: Exceeding Size/ Possession Limit of Striped Bass; Exceeding Daily Limit of Tautog Juan C. Gallegos, 40, Brooklyn, NY, arrested for: Possession of Undersized Tautog Pheuarxang Saythideth, 34, Providence, RI: Possession of Undersized Fluke; Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass; Possession of Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Tautog Kaeo Sisavat, 42, Providence, RI: Possession of Undersized Fluke; Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass; Possession of Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Tautog Manuel F. Sousa, 67, Portsmouth, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish Warner Raymond Sweet, 52, South Kingstown, RI: Prohibited Operation/Docking where Prohibited Sela Thempanivong, 58, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of Black Sea Bass; Possession of Undersized Black Sea Bass; Possession of Undersized Tautog Somphong Vongkanya, 35, Providence, RI: Possession of Undersized Fluke; Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass; Possession of Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Tautog (to page 7)
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
DEM ARREST AND CITATIONS: (from page 6) Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court Homsombath Voravong, 43, Providence, RI: Possession of Undersized Fluke; Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass; Possession of Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Tautog Dong Ling Wu, 26, Quincy, MA: Possession of Horseshoe Crabs without Permit; Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs (3 Counts) Fuxin Wu, 51, East Greenwich, RI: Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs—Non-Residents/Methods/Times; Possession of Undersized/Egg-Bearing Blue Crab; Taking/Possession of EggBearing Blue Crabs
Tianhua Yang, 41, East Greenwich, RI: Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs—Non-Residents/Methods/Times; Possession of Undersized/Egg-Bearing Blue Crab; Taking/Possession of EggBearing Blue Crabs Ren Mei Zhu, 37, East Greenwich, RI: Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs—Non-Residents/Methods/Times; Possession of Undersized/Egg-Bearing Blue Crab; Taking/Possession of EggBearing Blue Crabs
CITATIONS: Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Breakdown of the citations issued during June-July-August, 2014 Violation
Citations Issued
Violation
Citations Issued
Boating Violations
39
SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE
34
Freshwater Fishing Violations
23
State Property Violations
23
ATV Violations
6
Motor Vehicle Violations
154
THE WATCH (from page 3) Some charter captains support the one fish option. Capt. Charles Donilon, owner of Snappa Charters, supported a one fish option at the ASMFC public hearing in RI. Angler Don Smith said, “You know, many charter captains support one fish. Like the charter Donilon captains we know on Block Island who have come out publicly all supporting a one fish option to rebuild striped bass. Many do not believe it will devastate their businesses. Some went to one fish this year on their own. And, they Smith often target other species (like fluke) once limiting out on bass. So they are fine with one fish.” Smith then read two letters of support for the one-fish option from two Block Island charter captains. Nicole Lengyel, ASMFC striped bass technical committee member (and RI DEM marine biologist) said that the party and charter boat industry represents less than 5% of all landed recreational striped bass. Party and charter boat anglers generally fish for bass once a year when they hire a charter boat. They do not have an opportunity to catch more than one or two fish a year whereas private recreation anglers often get to fish for striped bass many times a year. We might want to Lengyel start thinking about these groups differently when making fishing regulations, just as we have started to think about shore anglers and boat anglers differently and as we
have broken out commercial ground fishermen, commercial rod and reel fishermen, shell fishermen and lobstermen differently in the past. The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA), a national recreational fishing advocacy group, announced their support of new striped bass option of one fish at 28 inches. RFA executive director Jim Donofrio said, “According to the science, there’s a better than 85% chance that striped bass will be considered an overfished species within the next three years, and that’s not an option for RFA or our members,” Donofrio said. “We’ve talked to a lot of individuals and business owners up and down the coast, and it would seem one option in particular, one fish at 28 inches, is perhaps the fairest, most efficient, and most productive option of all in terms of sustaining this fishery through to the next stock assessment.”
SCIENTIFIC PROOF CAN’T BE IGNORED Once all is said we have scientific proof that striped bass are on the decline. All user groups recognize this. More conservative striped bass regulations have to occur to protect this valuable resource. I always fall back to the position of what is good for the fish should be considered first, and second consider the needs of user groups. What is good for the fish will be a one fish regulation that works best to rebuild the spawning stock and keep the fishing mortality rate close to the 0.18 target… and at the beginning… robust year of the young classes that grow to join the spawning stock. (to page 10)
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
Derelict Fishing Traps are Nationwide Challenge
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new members, welcome them to the Association and answer any questions they may have about RISAA and its activities.
Thousands of fishing traps are lost or abandoned each year in U.S. waters and become what are known as derelict traps, which continue to catch fish, crabs, and other species such as turtles. These traps result in losses to habitat, fisheries, and the watermen who depend on the resources - losses that are largely preventable, according to a newly published NOAA study. The report, published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin, is the first of its kind to examine the derelict fish trap problem, and so-called “ghost fishing,” nationally, and recommends actions to better manage and prevent it. “Before this report, the marine debris community lacked comparable data on derelict traps,” said Courtney Arthur, r e s e a r c h specialist for NOAA’s Marine Debris Program and lead author of the study. “We had different pieces of information, but not a whole picture. This paper connects those pieces and Different traps are used in different identifies areas fisheries. Here, a derelict blue crab trap from where we need to the Chesapeake Bay still contains crabs. focus our (Credit: NOAA) efforts.” The report looks at the results of seven NOAA-funded studies in different fisheries across the U.S., and compares the severity of the problem, and common management challenges across the regions. It also reports certain findings from the studies for the first time in peer-reviewed literature, such as estimates of derelict trap numbers and how long they remain in the environment. (to page 38)
Welcome new members who joined last month! Grant Beland
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Pierre Michaud
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East Greenwich, RI
Michael Beland
Jon Morin
East Greenwich, RI
Narragansett, RI
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Greg Myerson
East Greenwich, RI
Westbrook, CT
Domenic Cordeiro
Jennifer Myerson
West Warwick, RI
Westbrook, CT
Edward Desrosiers
Joseph Prisco
Auburn, MA
Warwick, RI
Gene Hardesty
Charles Reilly
San Pablo, CA
Providence, RI
Edward McLaughlin
Ed Sousa
Warwick, RI
Warwick, RI
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Richard Tremblay
East Greenwich, RI
Putnam, CT
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Want to avoid admiralty law troubles? Consider these five habits. I’m going to lend you a hand... Save your money, don’t go to law school and don’t worry about getting fifteen years of admiralty practice under your lifebelt. Just read on, and my money says if you spot one of these issues and work with your admiralty attorney, you’ll steer clear of shoal waters.
Don’t just let your defense of some claim sit with the attorney your insurer nominated, engage him or her and ask questions about the direction of the defense and the overall strategy. Whether you’re prosecuting a claim or defending against a claim, great outcomes occur as a result of teamwork and a client that drops a maritime personal injury claim on their admiralty attorneys’ desk and checks back months later may be disappointed. Separately, consider having your go-to admiralty attorney occasionally review and report on the progress being made by your insurance appointed attorney.
First, keep a lookout for deadlines. If you’re served with a legal document, get your attorney on the horn and don’t let the document idle on your desk. Remember too, that claims are almost always governed by statutes of limitation requiring a lawsuit be brought within a specific period of time. For instance, in most circumstances, federal maritime law imposes a two year statute of limitations on salvage claims. Similarly, in some instances where maritime liens are not diligently prosecuted, they may be subject to dismissal even if there is no applicable statute of limitations. The takeaway is that missed deadlines can result in all kinds of bad outcomes. Second, don’t blindly sign contracts. Just because you’re contracting with the 800 pound gorilla shouldn’t mean your legal rights are lost in a jungle of contract terms. Always take a beat and make certain you understand your contractual rights and obligations. When the contract comes over on your email, get your admiralty attorney on the horn to review and comment on the contract. (As I’m often heard to say: “Any attorney worth their salt should be able to clear time to quickly review your contract.”) Third, get in a “dust-up” with your admiralty attorney. Lawyering is about applying the law to a set of facts and you, as the client, always know the facts better. In this way, don’t forget to contribute to the prosecution or defense of a claim.
Fourth, perform preventative maintenance. Preventative maintenance shouldn’t be limited to changing fuel filters and should also include having your admiralty attorney review your boating documents like your insurance policy, marina contract and the like. Fifth, confirm your understanding. If you’re breaking ground without having confirmed an understanding in writing, you might be sailing into bad water. Whether it’s the harbormaster telling you “it’s not a problem” or the marina telling you to “leave her on the fuel dock,” you may be able to save downstream monies (and headaches) by confirming these sorts of representations in writing. Underway and making way.
John K. Fulweiler, Esq. is a Proctor-in-Admiralty representing individuals and small businesses in maritime matters including personal injury claims throughout the East and Gulf Coasts and with his office in Newport, Rhode Island. He can be reached at 1-800-383-MAYDAY (6293) or visit his website at www.saltwaterlaw.com.
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
STRIPED BASS (from page 10) Striped bass mean a lot to Rhode Island and Rhode Island saltwater anglers. Now it is up to ALL of us to mobilize and express our concern. Now that the comment period has ended RISAA will begin plans to mobilize support for its position at the October ASMFC meeting. I, for one, plan to be there in Mystic, CT advocating for the fish… the striped bass. Please join us.
What: ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Meeting When: October 29, 2014 Time: 10:15 am to 6:30 pm Where: Mystic Hilton 20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Fishway construction/restoration • Fishing The Ocean State TV program • Fish Tag & Release programs • JASON Expedition teacher training • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant • Narragansett Bay Journal publication
• Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Pawtuxet River fish passage • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Public access adoption programs • Public education programs and seminars • Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013 • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly
• Sea Grant research programs • Special Shore Fishing Scup signs funded for RIDEM • Striped Bass Myco Research • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Ten Mile River fish ladders • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days
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The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community. TH’S THIS MON UTION CONTRIB
Special Olympics Rhode Island Report by JOAN BRADBURY
In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special The Special Olympics Rhode Island program is one Olympics based on her conviction that competitive of the world’s most dynamic, providing over 1,600 yearsports could provide a gateway to empowerment, round sports training and athletic competitions for more acceptance, and joy for children and adults with than 2,800 athletes and hosting over 40 local, regional, intellectual disabilities. She believed that the lessons of and statewide tournaments and competitions each year training, setting and striving toward goals, and testing in 25 official and demonstration sports. one’s skills would translate Special Olympics Rhode into greater success in Island’s innovative programs school, the workplace, and also include the Unified Sports the community. Above all, Program for athletes with and she believed that the athletes without intellectual disabilities, had the power to create a the Motor Activities Training better world, transforming the Program for athletes with lives of all those who profound disabilities, Young witnessed their achievements Athletes Program, Healthy and rejoiced in their victories. Athletes Program and the Global Today, Special Olympics Messenger Program for athletes is the world’s largest program who serve as spokespeople for of sports training and athletic Special Olympics. competition for children and For more information or to adults with intellectual make your personal donation to disabilities. More than 3.5 Special Olympics Rhode Island, million Special Olympics visit their web site at athletes in the United States www.specialolympicsri.org or and in 170 countries take part call 401-349-4900. in year-round training and Their offices are located at competition in 30 individual 370 George Washington and team sports. They are Charities Committee member Joan Bradbury presents Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917. trained, coached, and cheered RISAA check to Dennis DeJesus, Chief Executive Officer Please support Special on by over half a million of Special Olympics Rhode Island Olympics Rhode Island volunteers worldwide, who whenever you can. support every aspect of Special Olympics.
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
THANK YOU! Thank You To RISAA Members
All for Charity!
There were a bunch of RISAA members who donated their time and talents to help during the Galilee Tournament & Festival weekend. Members staffed the tourney weigh-in station, helped with the kids fishing on the dock and served in the RISAA information booth as part of the festival. We send our thanks to (alphabetical): Lynn Medeiros Bill Boyes Mike Fotiades Steve Medeiros Joan Bradbury Jeff Gendron Normand Morrissette Tim Gilchrist Bruce Bruni Peter O’Biso Jeff Hall Norman Cabana Gary Perschau Fred Jarosz Louis Cahill Rod Raso Tom Jewett Tom Conklin Mona Rodrigues John Johnson Pat Connelly Paul Kavanagh Roseann Rudowski Ed Cook Ed Kearney Victor Rudowski David Cowen Fred Ruhlemann Raymond DeRosa June Masterson Gary McGuire Orlando Savastano Tim Farrell Tom Meade Roger Tellier Robert Ferioli George Fotiades
One hundred percent of the proceeds were donated to charity as follows: $4,000 Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation $4,000 Special Olympics Rhode Island $4,000 Narragansett Parks Dept. Family Assistance Fund $2,500 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit $ 500 Pt. Judith Fishermen’s Memorial Scholarship Fund
Gloria and Joan Gemma accepted check from Larry Mouradjian, of RIDEM
Dennis DeJesus, CEO, accepted check for Special Olympics Rhode Island
Steve Wright, Narragansett Director of Parks & Recreation accepted check for their Family Assistance Fund.
Fish Donated to Rhode Island Center Assising Those In Need Food Pantry Much of the fish brought in to be weighed at the tournament was donated by the individual anglers. The fish was all stored and filleted, courtesy of the Town Dock. Peter O’Biso brought all of the fish, 50 lbs of fillets, and turned them over to Neborah Nigrelli, RICAN’s Executive Director and distributed that same day. - 13 -
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
Butterfish Common Nicknames: Shiner, butters, dollarfish Scientific name: Peprilius triacanthus Field Markings: Grayish-blue on back with silvery sides and belly and numerous irregular dark spots. Size: 6 to 9 inches long, weighs less than half a pound
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND BEHAVIORS The butterfish is a small, round fish distinguishable by its thin, deep body and lack of pelvic or ventral fins. The butterfish has a soft-rayed dorsal fin running along the length of its back and an anal fin almost as long. Its tail is deeply forked, and the pectoral fins are long and pointed. The butterfish has a small mough with a single row of weak teeth and a concealed uper lip. Its snout is heavy and rounded, and the large eyes are rimmed with fatty tissue. Butterfish scales are quite small and will easily slough off when touched. Butterfish travel in large schools, preying on small pelagic fish, shrimp, squid and sometimes jellyfish and comb jellies. Young butterfish are often seen taking shelter among the tentacles of sea nettles and other jellyfish, apparently immune to the toxins in the stinging tentacles. The butterfish matures after the first year but rarely lives past the age of three. The young fish stays close to the shore during the first year of its life and prefers areas of high salinity to the freshwater estuaring waters. Butterfish found in Narragansett Bay are part of a larger population of butterfish that migrate
Habitat: Sheltered bays and estuaries, sandy bottoms along the continental shelf; prefer areas of high salinity Seasonal Appearance: Late April to August along the Atlantic coastline from southern New England to Cape Hatteras. They migrate out of the Bay to deeper waters in late fall as water temperatures cool. When in the Bay, the butterfish swims near the surface, particularly over sandy-bottom habitats.
RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE Butterfish are an important food fish and have been harvested commercially since the 1800s. In the early 1900s they were used primarly as fertilizer, but were then discovered to be suitable for eating as well. Often used as bait in recreational fishing, butterfish are a favorite food source for large game fish such as tuna. They are considered underexploited as a fish resource, and are currently under a mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Plan that limits the amount of fish that can be harvested each year in an effort to prevent overexploitation of the species. HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
SLATER MILL PROJECT REBUILDING FLOOD-DAMAGED WALLS
Fish ladders or removal needed to get around four Blackstone River dams by David Smith /ecoRI News The campus at historic Slater Mill museum is buzzing these building of a fish ladder to get fish over the 7- to 10-foot-high days with workmen razing and rebuilding thick stonewalls that dam. The dam at Main Street would also require a fish ladder for line the west side of the Blackstone River. its nearly 25-foot drop. The 1,400-foot, or two-tenths of a mile, section that is being The falls at historic Slater Mill in Pawtucket.A study by the repaired starts 300 feet downstream from the mill at the Main Army Corps of Engineers is looking at the feasibility of those Street dam and goes upstream to the Exchange Street Bridge. two projects, as well as what to do upstream at the Elizabeth The wall defines the Webbing dam and the curve of the river in front Valley Falls dam, of the former industrial according to state giant at 67 Roosevelt Department of Ave. It was undercut and Environmental toppled in some sections Management (DEM) by the flood of 2010. The supervising engineer work started in May and James McGinn. was expected to be Another study was completed by September. done on a part of the Funds administered project in December 2011, by the city totaling $2.7 but the state received one million are paying for the bid and it was above the repairs. The money amount of money consists of a HUD budgeted. One of the The historic falls at Slater Mill on the Blackstone River disaster recovery grant sticking points, and of $1.82 million and possibly the costliest $908,000 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service portion of the project, is controlling the water that flows over (NRCS). the Main Street dam. The historic park and museum, which borders the river, is According to Urso, the large flow wouldn’t allow it to be owned by the Old Slater Mill Association, but the city is in dewatered so crews could work in dry conditions. She said one charge of the project. It’s executive director, Lori Urso, said the possibility she heard talked about is building a fish ladder offmuseum has given the city easements to perform the work. site and lifting it into position. “We are an important cultural site for the city, which is McGinn said those kind of details are what is expected to be working to help the mill. We’re partners,” she said. addressed in the Army Corps report, which is expected in a few The mill is a major tourism draw for the city and it also months. The report would also address in which order the work beautifies downtown, Urso said. The park is expected to host on the four dams would progress. an annual art show in September. “I’ve been told there is a remnant of a fish run at the Main According to the project’s chief of development, Andrew Street dam,” McGinn said. Silvia, $200,000 was spent on design and study before the work Concern about the dams and the fish run date to 1713, when began. Some of the wall toppled near Main Street and in some the Little River that ran through what is now the Slater Mill site sections the wall was leaning out toward the river. In some was narrowed. Fill brought in for the construction of the Main places the work requires building new footings for the wall, Street Bridge and dam in that year narrowed the river and blocked while some sections in front of Slater Mill will only require the Little River. rebuilding the masonry wall halfway to the water. Some of these People upstream from the dam, as far away as walls were once part of the foundations of old mills that crowded Massachusetts, petitioned to reopen a channel to allow the the river bank, vying for access to water power. passage of fish. The annual runs of fish were a commerce that provided work and food to many people. FISH LADDERS William Sargent dug a trench in 1718 and reopened Little There also is the potential for another series of projects on River so that fish could bypass the dam and the falls. This fish this section of the river — an effort that goes as far back as the pathway came to be known as Sargent’s Trench. But its success early 1700s. That project is the restoration of fish passage. In is open to debate, according to historical accounts. this case, it would only be a small portion of the 48-mile-long Many years later, problems began anew. In 1741 a dam was river that once saw runs of salmon, shad, herring and eels. built across the trench, and then another in 1761. Petitions before Urso has been following the efforts to either build fish the Legislature saw other attempts to open fish passage, but by ladders or remove four dams. The Slater Mill dam, built circa the early 1800s mill owners won out. 1793, is historic and can’t be removed. It would require the (to page 23) - 15 -
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
NOTICE OF ELECTIONS In accordance with the RISAA By-Laws: Article XI Section 1. Election of Officers and Directors will take place during the Annual Meeting C. The Secretary shall announce in the Association monthly newsletter for August and September that the date of the Close of Nominations for the election of Officers and Directors shall be October 15. Therefore, all members are hereby notified that
election of officers will take place at the Annual Meeting to be held on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI.
ELECTION CHAIR APPOINTED Per the RISAA By-Laws, “By September 1 of each year, the President shall appoint an Election Committee Chairman, who shall organize an Election Committee consisting of no less than three Association Members. No member of the Election Committee may be a current Officer or Director or a candidate for office.” The President has appointed Gary Perschau to serve as the 2014 Election Committee Chairman. Gary will now select a committee.
The 2014 Election Committee is being formed. Any member who is interested in being on the committee should contact me as soon as possible. Any member who is considering running for office as an officer or board member, can find out more online. The RISAA By-Laws explains the duties of officers and directors and also sets forth how the election process works. You can view the By-laws at the RISAA web site by going to: www.risaa.org/members_only/bylaws_index.html Any member who wants to declare his/her desire to run for office at the December elections should contact me immediately.
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
Sea Bass and Tautog in October September was a great month for fishing. Weather and temperatures could not have been better, but the forcast for colder than normal temperatures for this time of year could cut the fishing season short. Don’t wait. Get out there and put a line in the water.
SPECIAL TOURNAMENT WINNERS There were two Special Tournaments during September, Bluefish and Fall Striped Bass. The Fall Striped Bass Tournament runs though October 5, so the results will be posted in the November newsletter, but they can also be found in the Tournament section at the RISAA.org web site. BLUEFISH SPECIAL TOURNAMENT • Sept. 19-28 Boat Division ADULT JUNIOR 1st...no entries 1st...Greg Vespe - 9.60 2nd..Lawrence Audino - 8.72 2nd... 3rd... 3rd... Shore Division JUNIOR ADULT 1st...Sophia Garzoli - 2.48 1st...Gil Bell - 10.30 2nd... 2nd..Lary Norin - 8.94 3rd... 3rd...
FALL TAUTOG TOURNAMENT • Oct 17 - 26 Interesting facts. Tautog are distributed along the Northeast Atlantic coast, from Nova Scotia to Georgia, with the greatest abundances occurring in the United States between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Chesapeake Bay. North of Cape Cod, the species generally remains close to shore in waters less than 60 feet. South of Cape Cod they inhabit waters 40 miles offshore at depths up to 120 feet. During spring, as water temperatures approach 48 degrees F, tautog migrate inshore to spawn in estuaries and near shore. They remain inshore throughout the summer, then move to deeper (80 to 150 feet) offshore wintering areas as fall approaches and water temperatures drop below 52 degrees. Toward the southern end of their range, some adults may remain offshore throughout the year. (Interesting facts provided by: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission) The October Special Tournaments are open to all RISAA members and you do NOT have to register ahead of time like the “team” tournaments. Just go out and fish; weigh your catch at an official RISAA weigh station and then call in the results to the RISAA office within 24 hours (Don’t forget to make the call: 401-826-2121). A complete list of tournament rules are printed on the back of all Entry Forms.
OCTOBER SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS October is your last chance to get your name on the Special Tournaments winners’ list for 2014. The last two tournaments scheduled are:
BLACK SEA BASS • October 10 - 19 Interesting facts. Black sea bass inhabit Atlantic coastal waters from the Gulf of Maine to the Florida Keys, concentrating in areas from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Cape Canaveral, Florida. Two distinct stocks of black sea bass exist along the Atlantic coast with overlapping ranges. The northern stock migrates seasonally and spawns of New England in the late summer. A temperate reef fish, black sea bass commonly inhabit rock bottoms near pilings, wrecks, and jetties. They rely on their large mouth and swift ocean currents to catch prey, which include fish, crabs, mussels, and razor clams. Black sea bass summer in northern inshore waters at depths of less than 120 feet and winter in southern offshore waters at depths of 240 to 540 feet.
Our Yearlong Tournament continues to December 31 and still has a lot of opportunities for everyone, especially our Junior RISAA members. The Junior Boat and Shore Divisions are wide open. Don’t let the stress of going back to school get you down. Get on the water this weekend, have some fun and add your name to the list. For the most up to date Year Long Tournament results go to: http://www.risaa.org/tournaments If you’re not familiar with tournament rules, you can find them on the RISAA web site at: http://www.risaa.org/tournaments/rules.html Remember to send in your tournament pictures and share a few words about your trip. Email:
[email protected] The days and nights are starting to get colder, so get out there and fish, we still have a lot of fish to catch.
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I wish you all big fish, new friendships and most of all, lots of fun on the water. R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible to participate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Only authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip. There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE.
Standings as of of 9/29/14 BLACK SEA BASS
BLUEFISH
BONITO
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. Robert Murray: 5.62 2. Eric Duda: 5.00 3. Donald Smith: 4.76
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) 1. Matt Davidson: 13.76 2. Donald Smith: 12.52 3. William Hubert: 11.92
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) 1. Ted Davidson: 12.15 2. Thomas McGuire: 12.06 3. Gil Bell: 10.00
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Tom Smotherman: 7.80 2. Roger Lema: 6.80 3. Robert Matteson: 6.74
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani: 4.28 2. Reid Beland: 2.52 3. Sophia Garzoli: 1.05
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani: 13.28 2. Kathryn Hardy: 7.80 3. Reid Beland: 5.68
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Sophia Garzoli: .24 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Kyle Paparelli: 5.95 2. Joey Scrofani: 3.90 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
FALSE ALBACORE
COD
FLUKE
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) 1. David Garzoli: 15.60 2. none yet 3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) 1. Robert Matteson: 7.30 2. Lary Norin: 7.09 3. Mark Paparelli: 6.40
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) 1. David Garzoli: 5.91 2. none yet 3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs) 1. Lary Norin: 12.07 2. Robert Sangster: 11.98 3. Diane Valerien: 10.50
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 2 lb) 1. Lary Norin: 4.40 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Kyle Paparelli: 10.65 2. Joey Scrofani: 7.90 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Sophia Garzoli: 6.06 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani: 4.32 2. Cameron Crosby:4.15 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
MAHI MAHI
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Lary Norin: 5.30 2. David Garzoli: 3.30 3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 6 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. Jack Sprengel: 3.74 2. Richard Hittinger: 3.34 3. William Hubert: 2.72
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. Greg Vespe: 2.56 2. Philip Duckett: 2.20 3. David Garzoli: 1.20
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Sophia Garzoli: 3.15 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani: 3.56 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani: 2.62 2. Ed Jackson Jr: 1.94 3. Fredy Norin: 1.90
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. George Fotiades: 2.22 2. Sophia Garzoli: 1.23 3. none yet
STRIPED BASS
POLLOCK
SCUP
HADDOCK
TAUT O G
TUNA Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) 1. Peter Vican: 59.48 2. Michael Lanni: 51.10 3. Jonathan Lewie: 50.80
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) 1. Thomas McGuire: 29.80 2. Richard Reich: 28.40 3. Gil Bell: 28.15
BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Robert Matteson: 8.50 2. William Hubert: 5.90 3. Robert Fournier: 4.58
SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Normand Morrissette: 7.25 2. Lary Norin: 3.60 3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION ONLY ADULT (federal min.) 1. Charles Underhill: 25.00 (Yellowfin) 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani: 40.58 2. Morgan Lawing: 38.31 3. Fredy Norin: 18.50
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani: 7.86 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (federal min.) 1. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yett
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species. Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year.
SHORE DIVISION
BOAT DIVISION SPECIES
Black Sea Bass Bluefish Bonito Cod False Albacore Fluke Haddock Mahi Mahi Pollock Scup Shad Squeteague Striped Bass Tautog Tuna -Albacore Tuna -Bluefin Tuna -Yellowfin Winter Flounder
WEIGHT
ANGLER
Raymond Morrocco 7.20 17.46 Richard Mandeville Michael Neto 12.20 49.10 Robert Morel 16.20 Charles Bradbury Kyle Blount 15.65 7.85 Nicholas Blount Jack Sprengel, Jr. 37.80 27.70 Harry Templeton 3.74 Jack Sprengel, Jr. Kyle Paparelli 3.80 10.50 Robert Roy Peter Vican 77.40 16.30 Brian Droney Harley Benton 55.00 193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 112.00 Randy Pereschino Michael Lanni 4.40
YEAR
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
2012 2013 2004 2001 2004 2006 2004 2010 2001 2014 2009 2006 2011 2008 1999 2009 2001 1998
Black Sea Bass Bluefish Bonito False Albacore Fluke Scup Shad Squeteague Striped Bass Tautog Winter Flounder
3.85 15.35 9.99 12.22 5.44 2.60 1.75 16.54 51.66 11.20 4.40
Joseph Pearson Brian Ernest Jack Sprengel, Jr. Jack Sprengel, Jr. Jonathan Pickering Charles Underhill Jonathan Pickering Robert Moeller Richard Reich Richard Gallipeau Dick Geldard
2009 2013 2007 2007 2003 2012 2008 2007 2013 2009 2009
• indicates RISAA member
Maximum Location •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)......................... 100 lbs •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).................. 50 lbs •Bucko’s Tackle Service (Fall River, MA)................. 60 lbs •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)............................... 100 lbs •Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)..................................... 50 lbs •Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee).................................... 400 lbs Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)......................................... 99 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)..................................... 330 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle................................................... 50 lbs •Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket).............................. 165 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)............... 60 lbs •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).......................... 60 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)......................................... 75 lbs Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)............................... 400 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)................................. 250 lbs Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT).......................... 100 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ 200 lbs •Watch Hill Outfitters.................................................... 400 lbs Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown).......................... 30 lbs
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, October 27 at 7:00 PM TWO TOPICS TONIGHT! Fishing in the 50s & 60s
From Hook To Plate:
Tales of the "Good Old Days"
The Great Taste of Bottom Fishing
and how fishing has changed over the years There's no question, fish and fishing has changed a lot over the years. Three members who have fished during the good and bad times will share stories and memories about what it was like to fish back in the 50s and 60s and how fishing has evolved over the decades.
AL CONTI. Totay Al is best known as the owner of Snug Harbor Marina in Wakefield, RI, but he has been working in the fishing industry for a long time. In the days when giant tuna could be caught off Matunuck and Galilee, he worked as a mate on the Mako II, landing many giant tuna. CAPT. ED KEARNEY. Ed started fishing when he was about 5 years old. As a teenager he worked on both comercial and charter boats out of Point Judith. He will share some stories as to what it was like when Galilee was dubbed "The Tuna Capital of the world"
ROD RASO. Rod has fishing for 65
with
LARY NORIN Lary Norin loves to fish, and he fishes a lot, averaging over 100 fishing days a year in the past few years. He's also very good at fishing and he is RISAA's reigning Angler Of The Year. Lary also loves to EAT fish all kinds of fish. He especially likes bottom fish. Maybe it's because he knows how to cook his catch. You see, Lary is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in culinary arts. "Bottom fish taste great and are easy to catch," said Lary. He plans to share not only things you can do to catch more fish, but what you should do after they are caught to make them better to eat. Lary also plans to share some of his recipes, especially one of his favorite dishes, Mediterranean Scup Crudo.
years, starting very young when his mom would take him with the proverbial cane pole. Rod we tell about the old timers that were instrumental in making him the fisherman he is today. He will also explain how is view on fishing have change as he gets older.
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop
BRING A FRIEND!
(see page 22)
RISAA members can bring a guest ONE TIME to the meeting at no charge so they can see what RISAA seminars are like
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Directions on page 23
Tossed salad w/roll: $3.00 Pork loin roast, potato, vegetable: $7.95 Hamburger/cheeseburger with fries: $6.96
Non-Members Welcome
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
UPCOMING SEMINAR
Monday, November 24 at 7:00 PM A Double-Header with Totally Diffeent Topics!
Rescue of The Bounty
Skishing: Extreme Surfcasting
with
with
Michael Tougias
Julio Silva Julio Silva is the President of the Plum Island Surfcasters, a member of RISAA, and the owner of Fish360.net, which provides a FREE internet fishing journal and fishy blog articles. He fishes for anything that swims via shore, boat, kayak, and skishing. His seminar this night will discus skishing, an extreme form of surfcasting where the angler combines "ski" and "fishing" wearing a wet suit and fins, and is able to swim and float in the water, with an ability to fish areas out of reach of most shorebound anglers. Proper clothing, gear and knowledge is important for safety, especially when fishing at night. Julio is willing to share his knowledge, having experimented and tested equipment to assure safety and success.
Michael Tougias is an awardwinning author and co-author of 23 books. He has spoken multiple times at RISAA meetings and has been called one of the best speakers we have had. His seminars are actually storytelling adventures of each of his books, with photos that document and bring to life everything he says. Tougias will give a dramatic presentation of his latest book, Rescue of the Bounty. The tall ship Bounty, featured in the Marlon Brando movie "Mutiny on the Bounty," sank during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The captain and a crew member perished in the accident, but the Coast Guard performed harrowing helicopter rescues to save the other fourteen sailors. Tougias will use slides of the storm, the survivors, and the rescue to make this an "edge of your seat" visual presentation. The story begins on October 25, 2012 when Capt. Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New London, CT to Florida. Walbridge was well aware that a hurricane was forecast to come up the Eastern Seaboard, but thought that he would sail around the hurricane. Four days into the voyage Superstorm Sandy made a direct hit on the Bounty.
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop
BRING A FRIEND!
(see page 22)
RISAA members can bring a guest ONE TIME to the meeting at no charge so they can see what RISAA seminars are like
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn
TONIGHT'S MENU
Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI
Tossed salad w/roll: $3.00 Chicken tenders, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, veg: $7.25 Italian sausage & peppers sub: $6.00 * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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Directions on page 23
Non-Members Welcome NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
*Chose Block Island Fishworks Breachway Bait & Tackle Bucko’s Parts & Tackle Cardinal Bait & Tacle Falmouth Bait & Tackle Galilee Bait & Tackle
from any of these member tackle Gray’s Boatyard Bait & Tackle Hook-Up Bait & Tackle Lucky Bait & Tackle Pete’s Bait & Tackle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Quonny Bait & Tackle
shops: Rivers End Tackle Saltwater Edge Snug Harbor Marina Sportsman’s Outfitter The Tackle Box Watch Hill Outfitters
Rules: • Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible • Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year • May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop
September Meeting Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
who selected his $200 certificate to the Saltwater Edge
who won a rod and reel combo
ARTHUR DUGAS
REID BELAND
It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!
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STRIPED BASS SSB (from page 1)
SLATER MILL DAM (from page 15)
According to the ASMFC, the female SSB has continued to decline since 2004 and is estimated at 128 million pounds just above the SSB threshold of 127 million pounds, and below the SSB target of 159 million pounds. Additionally, total fishing mortality is estimated at 0.20, a value that is between the proposed new fishing mortality threshold (0.219) and fishing mortality target (0.18). (See graph on page 1) Atlantic striped bass experienced a period of strong recruitment (number of age-1 fish entering the population) from 1993-2003, followed by a period of lower recruitment from 20042009 (although not as low as the early 1980s, when the stock was overfished). The 2011 year-class was strong (i.e., abundant), but early observations from several states’ juvenile indices indicate the 2012 year class was very weak (i.e., low abundance). Projections of female SSB and fishing mortality suggest if the current fishing mortality rate (0.20) is maintained during 20132017, the probability of the stock being overfished is high and increases until 2015-2016, but declines thereafter. This trend is driven by the lack of strong year classes currently in the fishery, and the emergence of the strong 2011 year class that matures into the spawning stock in three to four years. Despite recent declines in SSB, the stock is still well above the SSB during the moratorium that was in place in the mid-1980s. Interesting to note: Recreational havest increased from 163,242 fish in 1990 to 2.78 million fish in 20016, but since then harvest has declined through 2012 to 1.5 million fish. Total recreational striped bass removals (harvest and dead discards) in 2011 and 2012 were 2.76 million fish and 1.96 million fish respectively.
Mill owners made the case that the need for water power was more important than “a trifling shad and alewife fishery [that] does not pay for the grog expended in taking the fish” and that “leaving dams open for migratory fish would only accommodate a few individuals with an opportunity of spending time in fruitless pursuit after a few scattered Herring.” There are currently 18 dams on the Blackstone River, which is split equally between Massachusetts and Rhode Island — 24 miles in each state. The river was named for William Blackstone and was once said to be plentiful with salmon and eels up to Colonial time. It starts in Worcester, Mass., from the confluence of Middle River and Mill Brook. In Rhode Island, it cuts through Woonsocket, Cumberland, Lincoln, Central Falls and Pawtucket. After Pawtucket Falls it becomes tidal and the name changes to Seekonk River. Money for the dam projects would come from a variety of sources, including the NRCS, the Coastal Resources Management Council, the state and the Army Corps of Engineers, according to McGinn.
Directions to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH: I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West towards West Warwick (follow directions below) FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH: I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West (follow directions below) FROM NARRAGANSETTAND SOUTH COUNTY: Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North to end and merges onto I-95 North, then take exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West. (follow directions below)
FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95 Follow 113 west through 3 lights, and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue. East Ave becomes River St (one way). Go to light and turn left onto Rt 33/Providence St. Go 8/10 mile to West Valley Inn (entrance on right).
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Ralph is Executive Chef and owner of Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet Express in Johnston, and has 38 years experience in a professional kitchen. When he's not cooking at Luigi's, Ralph - a RISAA member since 2003 - likes to spend time on the water fishing aboard his boat HOOK'N & COOK'N. At the May 19 RISAA seminar, he gave a seminar on seafood cooking, and so many members asked for his recipes that he agreed to share them in the RISAA newsletter each month.
Fluke & Calamari Ceviche (Peruvian Style) INGREDIENTS • 1 lbs fluke filets cut into ¾ inch cubes • 1 lbs cooked calamari • 3 oz lime juice • 1 clove chopped garlic • ½ cup squid stock • 1 tablespoon chili paste
1. "Cook" the fluke in the lime joice for about ten minutes
• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro • Sea salt to taste • 1 small red onion sliced thinly • ½ cup ½ inch cubed sweet potato boiled al dente • ½ cup fresh corn
2. Add the lime zest, garlic, chili paste, squid stock, evaporated milk and cilantro. Stir gently.
3. Remove the "cooked" fish to a separated bowl with a slotted spoon
5. Move the vegetables from the marinade to the fish. Add sea salt to taste and some of the marinate if needed.
4. Add the onions, corn and sweet potato to the marinade for about ten minutes
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SPEEDY RECOVERY Member MONA RODRIGUEZ went through a surgery in mid-September. Although she expected to miss fishing time, as it turns out all went well, and she even spent two days volunteering for RISAA booth at the Big E last month. Thanks Mona and glad all went well.
CONDOLENCES We extend our deepest condolences to Board member MICHAEL WARNER, his wife Christine, children Megan and Aiden, and the rest of their family at the loss of Mike’s father, JOHN “BUD” WARNER of West Warwick, RI, who passed away on September 13 at the age of 85.
John Warner
CONDOLENCES We extend our sympathies to the famly of CHARLOTTE ZUBIK of Watertown, CT who passed away on August 16. Charlotte and her husband Daniel spent their summers fishing for stripers off the coast of Charlestown and Watch Hill. She was proud of the 60 pound striped bass she landed, the largest on their boat. We also extend our sincere thank you to Daniel who requested that Charlotte’s family and friends make memorial contributions to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation, in lieu of flowers.
McCabe sets new state record
RISAA member Matthew McCabe poses with the 36.2 lb cobia he caught on August 19. The fish breaks the R.I. state record of 35 lbs that had been set in 1995! Matt landed it while fishing off Ft. Adams, Newport with his brother-in-law, Todd Taylor who was visiting from Florida (left in photo). They were fluke fishing, using high-low rigs tipped with squid and fluke belly.
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RISAA DVD LIBRARY RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's that MEMBERS may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home for up to four weeks. To order either call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 or send an email to
[email protected] and let us know which DVD's you would like to borrow. You may pick up the DVD's at the monthly seminars or we will mail them. Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE.
It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
Winter is a good time to watch these DVDs. Some are old, but all will get you through the long winter. 100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh Art of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren Wheeler Atlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis Braid Atlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3) Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett Marine Back To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett Marine Back To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett Marine Basic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie Dickinson Better Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102) Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) Bennett Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James Marsh Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James Marsh Cast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Catch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett Marine Challenge Of The Giant Tarpon - (87) Chunking For Stripers & Blues -Capt. John Alberda (6) Coast Guard License: Advanced Piloting (59) Dolphin- Yellow & Green Fighting Machine (51) Fiberglass Repair: Part 1 - The basics(76) Fiberglass Repair: Part 2 - Transom repair (77) Fiberglass Repair: Part 3 - Add foam, gelcoat repair (78) Fiberglass Repair: Part 4 - Restoring a 20' Runabout (79) Fiberglass Repair Made Easy - Two vol set (37) Fishing For Bluefish (7) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Fishing For Sharks (27) The Fisherman Video Library Fishing For Striped Bass: Live Bait- (9) A. Lorenzetti Fishing For Trophy Striped Bass (96) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Fishing Knots (55) James Marsh Fluke Fishing (10) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Fluke Fishing: Improving Your Catch (11) D.Kamienski Fly Fishing Success: Dry Fly Strategy (82) Joe Humphries Fly Fishing Success: Nymphing Strategy (83) Joe Humphries Fly Rodding For Tarpon - Leisure Time Products (84) GPS Navigation (13) Bennett Marine Handling Your Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (14) Haul Out (64) Stuart Riddell Heavy Weather Powerboat Handling (36) How To Cast With A Saltwater Fly Rod (35) Dr. Jim Wright How To Catch Bait Fish (53) J. Marsh How To Catch Bluefish (15) Dr. Jim Wright How to Catch Flounder (33) Dr Jim Wright How to Catch Sharks (52) Dr. Jim Wright How To Catch Striped Bass (16) Dr. Jim Wright How To Catch Striped Bass: Tube & Worm (99) Jon Tolley How To Catch Tautog (17) -Dr. Jim Wright How To Catch Tuna (34) -Dr Jim Wright How To Filet Saltwater Fish (45) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Get The Hook Out Without Pain - (47) Dr. J.Goldey How To Paint Your Fiberglass Boat (65) How To Rig Your Boat For Fishing (56) How To Troll The Way The Pros Do (18) Dr. Jim Wright How To Wire Line Troll (31) Dr. Jim Wright Ice Fishing: The Cure For Cabin Fever (28) Babe Winkelman Interfacing Marine Electronics - (68) John Owen Kayak Capsize Recovery & Rescue (101) Let's Go Saltwater Fishing - Beginner's Guide (19) Lures & Sinkers: Do It Yourself (29) VanSant Productions Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance (43) Bennett Marine Marine Gas Engine Maintenance (20) Bennett Marine Marine Plumbing, Do-It-Yourself (50) Nothing But Bass (69) 3-DVD set. Northeast Angling Nothing But Blackfish (57) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling Nothing But Fluke (58) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling Nothing But Sharks (70) Northeast Angling On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (93) On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (94) Outboard Marine Engine Maintenance (63) Bennett Pop Fleyes: Saltwater Patterns (85) Bob Popovics Powerboat Navigation (67) 1988, John Rousmaniere Reef & Wreck Fishing (21) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Rigging Baits For Giant Bluefin (66) Capt. G. Metcalf Rod Building Basics (02 DVD) Steve Petri Saltwater Flycasting: 10 Steps To Distance & Power (86) G. Roberts Secrets of the Party Boat Captains (71) Capt. Neil Delanoy Spring Commissioning & Winterizing Your Boat (22) Stand Up To A Giant Bluefin (12) Dennis Braid Stripers Gone Wild (42) Mike Laptew Stripers In Paradise (23) Mike Laptew Striper Magic (24) Mike Laptew Striper Strategies: Freshwater Hybrid Stripers (95) In-Fisherman Surf Fishing & Distance Casting (81) Ron Arra Surf Fishing with T.J. & Joe (44) Top 60 Tips Saltwater - Southern Waters (100) Trailering Your Boat - John Owens (80) Trolling For Bass and Blues (41) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Trophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie Nappi Tuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James Marsh Twin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett Marine Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/Kregh Using Downriggers To Catch Saltwater Fish (32) U.S. Power Squadron Boating Course (60) Varnishing Made Easy (54) When Fish Won't Bite (91) Winterizing Your Boat (26) see also Spring Commissioning
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One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues. That means that we have to deal with elected officials. Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We need to be sure those officials remain in office. It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us. By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make contributions on our behalf. Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money - or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
Also, all money received by the PAC must come from individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any organization or business interest. The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank account. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29 affiliated clubs. The Legislative Committee then reviews the recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process.
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FIN REAPER CHARTERS • Capt. Bruce Weinstein story by LARY NORIN At the June monthly was all harnessed up and ready meeting Ed Kearney, Bob Lee for the battle. Bob was much and myself (Lary Norin) all won stronger than this shark and after a shark fishing trip with Captain a ten minute fight, he brougth Bruce Weinstein on his boat, the fish close to the side of the the Fin Reaper. I was SO boat. Everyone was happy to excited! I never tried to catch a see that it was a prized mako, shark before. but when we stuck it with the On the morning of August harpoon the mako got mad and 12, the three of us met Captain took off. After another good Bruce and his mate, Mike, at 6:00 fight we finally tail-roped it and AM. It was a beautiful day with prepared it to take home. temperatures in the 70s, light We set the lines back out winds and flat seas. hoping that there were more Captain Bruce explained his sharks in the area. I sat waiting plan for the day, gave us a safety anxiously with my harness on, talk, and we soon left the dock. but nothing else was interested We were heading for an area in messing with us that day. over 20 miles southeast of Block After a beautiful ride home Island. The Fin Reaper, a 26 we took some pictures and cut foot Glacier Bay Canyon Runner up some shark steaks. The mako catamaran, loaded with was about 60 inches long and electronics, handled the trip over 100 pounds. Members (l-r) Ed Kearney, Lary Norin and Bob Lee with ease. Thanks to RISAA for this On the way Captain Bruce most unique experience. I've saw birds crashing so he never done anything like this stopped and we quickly caught some bluefish to use as fresh bait before and it has whet my appetite for more. and chum for the sharks. Once we arrived at our destination, Captain Bruce checked the drift we put three lines in. It was interesting to see how things get rigged up for a potential 500 pound monster. After an hour or so the wind changed directions and pushed us off course so the captain made a move and readjusted us. We set back up and reestablished our chum slick. Capt. Bruce Weinstein After a few hours of drifting and chumming with nothing whatsoever happening, other than lots of interesting conversations between us, one of the ballon's started moving and faster and faster. Captain Bruce set the hook he handed the rod off to Bob who
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PRIORITY FISHING CHARTERS • Capt. Rick Bellavance story by SHEILA GUSTAFSON The day was beautiful Us girls chatted nonand sunny and we were stop about fishing and life excited to get going out to and frankly got to know Block Island with Captain each other very well during Rick Bellevance of Priority the four hours we were on Fishing Charters on the the boat. Priority Too. The RISAA Just before 8:00 PM, members on this “Ladies Rick came out of the bridge Charter” were Barbara and said that it was time to Audino, Jane Kearney, Dawn head back and that it looked Wood, Sue Lema, Diane like we were gonna get Valerien and I (Sheila skunked. Gustafson) . Rick’s son, Cody started reeling in Cody, was the Priority’s first the starboard side rigging mate for the day. when suddenly the port side Members (l-r) Diane Valerien, Dawn Wood, Sheila Gustafson, As we headed to the pole bent over with a bite! Susan Lema, Barbara Audino and Jane Kearney Block, Cody set up the poles Yay! We couldn’t believe it! and the umbrella rigs for Finally, a fish! trolling. Jane Kearney was sitting in the port side chair and we told her We went to the southwest corner of the island and Cody and to go for it and reel that baby in! It took her 5 minutes or so to get Sue let out the umbrella rigs for trolling. Back and forth the Priority the fish up to the side of the boat and Cody netted it! It was a 35" Too went, but no fish were to be had. So we headed to the North striper! A beauty! Jane proudly held it up for us to admire and Rip and let out the umbrella rigs again. take pictures. Captain Rick was on his phone and also using his fish finder Cody bled and filleted the fish as we cruised back to port and to locate the illusive stripers. Another fisherman caught a striper three of us shared the bounty. I took the rack home and my using diamond jigs so we hauled in the trolling rigs and all got out fiancee, Bob Lee, cleaned the rest of the meat off then threw the poles for jigging. Rick showed us how to let the jig hit bottom rack to the gulls! them reel them up (to page 35) super fast for 10 to 15 feet them let it drop again. We had 4 poles out, but could not catch any fish! The fish were wiley that day! So up came the poles and we went back to trolling using the umbrellas. Back Jane Kearney with 35 inch striper and forth over the rip we went. Rick said he could see the schools underneath us on his fish finder, but they would not bite.
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WHITE GHOST CHARTERS • Capt. James White story by TODD CORAYER Aboard Captain Jim White’s spotless 23 foot, 2004 Triton Center Console, the White Ghost, members Tom Porier, Paul Harrison and myself (Todd Corayer) left the dock on May 30 with sunlight starting to light Greenwich Cove. The cove, with a hundred moored boats of all powers pointed south, was greasy flat while small dark fins and boils speckled the surface. We idled along with eyes on the full Lowrance electronic package, seeing several schools of schoolie stripers sipping shrimp in front of McKinley’s Waterfront Pub. We passed up the small fish. The plan was to head north to the Providence River to snag fresh pogies for bigger bass. Under clear skies and fair winds, Captain Jim swept through several favorite locations, searching for circling birds or oil marks, telling signs of menhaden. Once settled in around the number 22 red nun, Captain Jim took over and snagged up a few dozen while we got to know each other, exchanging notes on who had caught what and where we heard fish might be holding. Jim is an expert in the fine art of snagging, muscling several pogies, hooked sideways, to the boat and into the live well. It was time to start fishing. Our first stop was the northeast side of Prudence Island and while a beautiful place to prospect cast white Sluggos and green/white pogey imitations, the spot was empty. We quickly moved to the west in a wide cove strewn with boulders where Tom and Todd each landed a nice A spring schoolie striper takes schoolie bass in the 20-inch the bait on this cool May morning range, using Jim’s suggestion of white finesse baits tied directly to the snap and without swivels. This style gave the baits a more realistic movement and when bounced along the bony bottom, they were irresistible, but once they were in clear water, the bass backed off. South of the cove, we worked a rock pile with 1/4 and 1/2 ounce white jig heads tailed with Berkely Gulp minnows, a strongly recommended favorite from Captain Jim.
His advice was spot on as the baits seemed to work as well as, if not better than fresh. All fish came on a northward drift when bumping the jig heads on the bottom. The fish were huddled tight to the rocks and once off the pile, the bite stopped. We landed my dinner, a 13 ½” scup on an orange speckled Gulp, and also caught and released two fat black sea bass at 13 inches and a few short fluke. In between fish, we talked of decreasing striped bass stocks, Captain Jim about to release the listening to Captain Jim’s early spring fluke lifetime of fishing local waters and how he has seen some dramatic changes in fecundity and cycles of bass migration. The water was still cold so we didn’t get a chance at those big stripers we hoped to find, but Captain Jim was an ace putting us on bottom fish and a few nice small bass as well. This was a great trip in a sweet boat on a perfect May day. We would recommend White Ghost Charters to anyone looking to fish in Narragansett Bay. Our thanks to RISAA and Captain Jim White.
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ON THE ROCKS CHARTERS • Capt. Rene Letourneau story by DAVID EIKELAND At the April 28 RISAA meeting John Meserve and I (David Eikeland) were the lucky winners of a charter fishing trip with Captain Rene Letourneau, of On The Rocks Charters out of Newport. The original plan was to target stripers using fly fishing gear and light tackle near Newport. However, due to the cold water temperature the larger fish had not yet moved out of the Providence River and into the bay. Captain Rene gave us a choice to stick with the original plan and fish in Newport and most likely only catch schoolies, or we could fish the Providence river where the larger fish were currently being caught. The main advantage of a chartered trip, such as On The Rocks Charters, is that the John Messerve (left) and David Eikeland captain fishes almost daily and knows where with a few keeper stripers from their trip the fish are at any time. Chartering a trip with On The Rocks Charters with On The Rocks takes the guess work out of the fishing that many of us ‘amateurs’ would otherwise have to do and the chances of catching fish in Both of us agree any condition is very good. We agreed that we would target the that we learned a lot larger stripers by live-lining from Captain Rene menhaden using light tackle. Letourneau in just a We met up with Captain Rene few hours and we at Haines Memorial Park in would definitely Riverside, RI, at 5:00 AM on the recommend On The morning of June 10, who was Rocks Charters for already waiting at the dock and your own light tackle ready to go. and fly fishing trip if His boat, a 21 foot Mako you are looking for a great day of fishing Marine 21 center console, was in Rhode Island! nicely set up for fishing and there was plenty of space for 2-3 guys to fish. It was a calm morning and it didn’t take Captain Letourneau long before he spotted schools of menhaden that we would use for bait. John had snagged menhaden before, but this was my first time. I was a little concerned if I would catch any at all, but there was such an abundance of menhaden that a fish was snagged at almost every cast.
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I even caught the first striper of the day, a nice 37" fish, on a snagging hook while I was reeling in the bait I just caught! We quickly caught enough bait for the rest of the day and moved to another favorite spot of captain Letourneau. I had never live-lined menhaden before, but thanks to Captain Letourneau’s instructions I was able to get a handle on that pretty quickly. I landed two more nice size keepers in the morning, and there were also some bluefish around that kept hitting our bait. John brought a nice eight pound bluefish to the boat as well, but it got away just as we were going to lift it into the boat. At least he got a good fight out of the fish before it got away. By late morning we headed back to the dock with our catch and some great memories of a great day of fishing.
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TIDERUNNER CHARTERS • Capt. Michael Duclos story by MIKE WARNER At the RISAA May monthly meeting Jeff Richard and I (Mike Warner) were the lucky winners of a charter trip with Capt. Mike Duclos of Tiderunner Charters. The trip was scheduled for June 25, but Capt. Mike was honest about how slow the fishing was and asked if we could wait until it was better. He was extremely flexible and waited until our schedules allowed us both to make it. Flash forward to Friday August 29 and we were in for a great trip with a great captain. We scheduled the trip to start at 6:00 AM out of Pine Island Marina, Groton, Connecticut. Upon arriving at 5:30 AM I saw that Capt. Mike was already on the boat, a solid 22’ Angler center console with a Capt. Mike Duclos dependable Yamaha four stroke, prepping all the gear for the day. Jeff arrived shortly after and we headed down the dock to meet Capt. Mike and stow our gear on board. After a good familiarization with the boat we headed out of Pine Island Channel onto Long Island Sound. Our first stop was at Bartlett Reef, south of New London. It was slack, low tide and we did some casting while waiting for a rip to start on the rising tide. The rip never really formed so we headed south to the area around Great Gull and Little Gull Islands. We saw some working birds and got Jeff Richard with a nice bluefish into some sporadic blues on the surface, thus getting the skunk off the boat. Captain Mike worked us around the area, east toward Valiant Rock, southwest of The Race, hitting more blues here and there, and definitely keeping it interesting. He was congenial and a great conversationalist the entire time. We ended up working back to the Gull Islands area where we got into non-stop action on top water blues to seven pounds. It was great fun on light spinning gear; which handled the fish well. Jeff had switched to poppers which had the fish doing acrobatic shows to our total enjoyment.
Captain Mike was well versed in conservation and the health of the fisheries, as we spoke of changes coming to the striped bass regulations. I told him of RISAA’s upcoming special Legislative meeting on the subject. The captain even provided us with some great sandwiches, coke and water for a very nice lunch on the water. I have never been out with a more accommodating Mike Warner landed schoolie bass at captain. After Bartlett Reef and several bluefish wrapping up lunch and catching quite a few more blues we headed back to Bartlett Reef for the end of the tide. Upon arriving at Bartlett Captain Mike saw some birds working and knew right away that striped bass were in the area. I quickly hooked up with a nice schoolie bass, followed by Jeff with one just under keeper size, and then me with another. (to page 35)
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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.............................. Stephen Medeiros...............
[email protected]................ 401-826-2121 1st Vice President............ Capt. Richard Hittinger.......
[email protected]............ 401-739-1875 2nd Vice President........... Capt. David Monti.............
[email protected]................ 401-480-3444 Secretary.............................. Roger Tellier.........................
[email protected].................. 401-398-2670 Treasurer.............................. Peter O'Biso.........................
[email protected]................ 401-783-2364 Sergeant-At-Arms............. William Sosnicki..................
[email protected]............ 401-822-2979 Board Member................. Travis Barao........................
[email protected]................. 401-301-7944 Board Member.................... Capt. J. Edwin Cook............
[email protected].................. 401-885-0679 Board Member.................... Michael Lawing...................
[email protected]............... 401-255-7866 Board Member..................... Kevin Miller..........................
[email protected]................. 401-497-6794 Board Member.................... Robert Murray....................
[email protected].............. 401-378-5895 Board Member.................... Michael Warner...................
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Artificial Reefs............................. Boat & Fishing Shows................ By-Laws.......................................... Charities........................................ Charter Trips................................ Dealer Discount Coordinator..... Education........................................ Elections......................................... Entertainment............................... Financial Review.......................... Fly Fishing.................................... Foundation..................................... Fund-Raising................................. Historian........................................ Kayak.............................................. Legislative..................................... Menhaden Subcommittee........ Membership................................... Merchandise.................................. Political Action PAC.................... Newsletter...................................... Saltwater Fishing Show.............. Scholarship................................... Surfcasters.................................... Tournaments.................................
Capt. Richard Hittinger...... Capt. Mike Warner............. Robert Blasi........................ Kevin Miller........................ Peter O'Biso......................... Gilbert Bell........................... Capt. Ed Kearney............... Gary Perschau..................... Lynn Medeiros................... Raymond Marchak, CPA... David Pollack..................... Capt. Michael Warner........ Michael Lawing.................. Robert Ferioli...................... David Pollack...................... Capt. David Monti............. Capt. Ed Cook..................... Capt. Edward Kearney...... Gary Johnson...................... Stephen Medeiros............. Stephen Medeiros............. Stephen Medeiros.............. David Michel...................... Richard Reich..................... Gary McGuire......................
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Legal Counsel to Board of Directors..... Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance....... Douglas MacPherson
RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546 Mail Address: P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816
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18’ Sylvan CC, aluminum, 1989, w/large fwd dry storage compartment, live well w/new pump, 2 bilge pumps, bench seat w/storage, 6 rod holders, dual battery sys w/ switch, all new wiring & fuse panel 2014, new VHF & ant. 20 gal. fuel, oil-injected 90 HP 6 cyl. Merc w/new prop. Incl EZ Loader trailer, exc cond. NO LEAKS Handles rough water very well. New Sunbrella custom console cover. $4,000. Optional Humminbird 997C GPS Fishing system w/side imaging, transom transducer. Call Pat at 401-596-4089 ------------------------------------------------------19’ Starcraft with 90 HP outboard, 1986. Includes trailer and many extras. Very clean. A s k i n g $1,800.00. Call Bob at 401-477-9205 -------------------------------------------------------20’ Aquasport, 1976 completely updated, w/ 2007 Mercury OPTI-Max. 115 HP, fuel inj, oil inj and fuel efficient. $15,000 in upgrades 20112012, including 2007 O/B, life jackets, anchor system, compass, c o l o r depth/fish finder, SS radio and antenna, steering cable w/NFB system, Teleflex single lever engine control, bimini top, 500 GPH bilge pump, 50 gal built-in gas tank, spray foamed in, cockpit floor 2 coats Algrip, transom rebuilt, 2 coats sprayed Algrip on hull. E-Z Loader trailer. BOAT IN WATER READY TO GO. Asking $9,500 or best offer. Call 401-295-0255 -------------------------------------------------------
21’7” Bayliner Trophy 2052, 2000. 8'1" beam, Mercruiser 4.3L 190HP I/O, 85 gal fuel. Incl w/ 2 0 0 0 Escort tandem trailer w/surge brakes, Garmin GPSMAP 541S FF/chartplotter, VHF, AM/FM, 2 fishwells, aerated bait well, rod stowage, hydraulic trim tabs, rw washdown, porta-potti, stern boarding ladder w/platform, dual batteries w/switch, bimini top, v-berth w/removable table, sleeps two. In water ready to go. One owner/ exc cond. $11,000. Call Frank at 401-218-2702. -------------------------------------------------------
24' Dusky CC, 1989, new paint in and out. 2004 225HP Mercury Optimax, incl SS prop, controls a n d smart gauge. 2006 aluminum trailer. Also has a new Armstrong bracket. $14,500. Please call 401-868-0838 -------------------------------------------------------27’ Hunter Sailboat, 1973. Problem w/inboard outdrive. Has 5 HP Nissan outboard. Nice condition. In water w/slip for rest of season. Asking $5,000. Call Ron at 401-738 0783. -------------------------------------------------------
21’ Midland, 1988, good condition. Great fishing boat w/self bailing cockpit, GPS, depth sounder, V H F , p i l o t house. Lots of storage for rods and gear. 2007 Suzuki 90 HP four stroke, 700 hrs, and 2007 Loadrite trailer. Clean title for boat, motor & trailer. Turn-key condition. Ready to go. Asking $6,995. Call John at 401-286-3212 -------------------------------------------------------23’ Parker Walkaround, 2000, 8’ 6” beam, w/ two 150 Yamaha O B s ( 3 0 0 H P ) , 2000, low hrs. 150 gal fuel capacity. In water and ready for sea trial in N. Kingstown, RI. $25,000. Call 401-225-4602 --------------------------------------------------------
27’ Sportcraft 270 Coastal Sportfisherman, 1987, fiberglass, 340 hp inboard engine. It has b e e n out of t h e water f o r almost 7 years– a good project boat. Asking $3,000 and buyer to haul boat away. Call 401-647-5305 ---------------------------------------------------------
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14’ Freedom Hawk fishing kayak. ideal for sale or fresh water fishing. Very stable, allows for stand up casting. Incl Stohlquist kayak fishing life best. Asking $1,100. Contact Jim at 401491-9124 or
[email protected] --------------------------------------------------------
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PRIORITY CHARTERS (from page 29)
Trailstar tandem axle boat trailer, 2008, model KV21-TA. Fits 22 ft bay boat. New tires (ST215x75x14) and rims, working lights, two speed winch. $1,100. Also, Trailer Wheels, set of four, galvanized steel, 14”x 6”, 5 on 4 1/ 2” bolt pattern ( c a r r i e d ST215x75x14 tires). $140 for the set. Call Capt. Jim Barr at 401-465-8751 or
[email protected] ------------------------------------------------------Boat Trailer Wanted to carry a lightweight 11 foot platic boat. Must have good tires and bearings. Reasonable. Call Bob at 401-480-4492. --------------------------------------------------------
Tackle-making equipment - molds, hooks, skirting, paint, eyes, line, beads and more. Call Ron at 401-480-1716.
Mate wanted. Pt. Judith RI Charter boat 1st Mate, motivated, reliable, energetic person who cherishes fast paced, outdoor work, and loves interacting w/clients. Job tasks include prepping boat for daily trips, stowing clients gear, filleting fish, cleaning boat, running all fishing gear, and interacting w/clients and potential clients. Must be available on short notice, weekdays and weekends. This is a top-end charter boat w/ long standing good reputation and substantial client base. Hrs will be long, but pay worth it. Must take a pre employment drug test and enroll in the random drug testing program. Send inquires to
[email protected] or call 401-3649774. --------------------------------------------------------
Even though we only caught one fish on our trip we all had a great time and appreciate all the effort Captain Rick and his first mate Cody took in trying to find us stripers. Thank you Priority Fishing Charters, Rick Bellevance, Cody, and the Priority Too for showing us ladies a great afternoon/evening of fishing!
A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work!
TIDERUNNER CHARTERS (from page 32) We continued catching a few more school-sized bass followed by Jeff hooking into what would be the first keeper-size bass, except that after a good fight the fish straightened the hook on his soft plastic shad. Another nice “fish that got away”. We caught and released a couple more bass as the tide slackened, before heading in taking some casts around rocks by Ocean Beach, New London. We arrived back at the dock a satisfying seven hours after having headed out.
Captain Mike Duclos was a great fishing companion for Jeff and me and we both agreed on his exceptional knowledge, friendliness and total competency on the water. For a great fishing experience I highly recommend Captain Mike Duclos of Tiderunner Charters. Contact him at 413427-1198 or www.tiderunnercharters.com . He specializes in fly and light spin fishing out of Pine Island Marina, Groton CT.
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Junior Member MATT BATTISTA with a 36.7 pound striper that he landed on August 25 while fishing with his dad, Ralph at the Southwest Ledge off Block Island.
JOHN STAVRAKAS
NORMAN JALBERT with a 34” red snapper that he landed in May. Norman migrates to Florida each winter , and was fishing on a trip that was set up by fellow member Gary Zera who also spends his winters in the south. “Great connections through the club,” said Norman. Great eating fish!
ROBERT SANGSTER
with a 42 pound striper he landed off Block Island on August 5.
displays a fluke that he caught on July 11. The doormat weighed 11.98 pounds Bob was using a home made lure and squid strips. The fish currently holds second place in the Yearlong Tournament.
LUCAS SALEM
DAVID MICHEL with a 25 pound striper that he landed on June 5 while fishing in the rips off Monomoy Island, south of Chatham, MA. He was fishing on his boat, Wild Onion, a 26' Century and casting a silver Yozuri crystal minnow into the rip line. - 36 -
with a doormat fluke he caught while fishing aboard the Seven Bs V fishing in June. He was fishing off Sakonnet Point in 65 feet of water, using squid and silver sides with an 8 oz sinker.
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Boy with little fish at Galilee Festival gets lot of attention 10 year old Alex Theodosiou attended the Galilee Festival in September with his grandmother Carol and she brought him to the kids fishing area where RISAA members were teaching kids how to fish. As it turned out, Alex caught a fish that no one recognized. Marine biologists from DEM who were also at the festival also examined the fish, and required looking up samples on the internet. As best everyone could determine, the fish was in the scad family, another tropical fish that ventured into northern waters this summer. Congratulations to Alex on his special catch of the day! The fish, when first caught, was greenish-blue on back, with a light yellow belly and bright yellow/ orange fins. Alex posed for a photo with DEM staff (l-r) Kimberly Sullvan, Caitlin Satchwill, Alex, and Kevin Smith.
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DERELICT TRAPS (from page 8) ecosystems healthy” said Holly Bamford, Ph.D., assistant NOAA “People may not realize that derelict traps can catch not just administrator for the National Ocean Service and a co-author of the target species of the fishery, but also other animals including the report. threatened and endangered species where populations are Fisheries in the study include the Dungeness already very low. Derelict traps can also harm crab fisheries in Alaska and Puget Sound; the sensitive habitats like coral reefs and salt marsh blue crab fisheries in Maryland, Virginia, and so they have a bigger impact than might be North Carolina; the spiny lobster fishery in anticipated,” said Ariana Sutton-Grier, Ph.D., Florida; and the coral reef fish fishery in the U.S. NOAA’s National Ocean Service ecosystem Virgin Islands. science adviser and co-author of the study. All seven fisheries contained derelict traps. Researchers concluded that derelict traps Further, between five and 40 percent of all the have a cumulative, measurable impact which derelict traps examined showed evidence of ghost should be considered in fishery management decisions. They identified several key gaps in Traps degrade the longer they fishing. The length of time a trap continued to research and suggested a management strategy are in the water. A derelict blue ghost fish depended on the environmental that emphasizes a collaborative approach, crab trap is fouled after five conditions and trap design, but in every fishery, including: months in the Chesapeake ghost fishing occurred longer than anticipated • studying how derelict traps and ghost Bay. based on assumptions about gear degradation. fishing affect fishery stocks and the fishing Since 2005, the NOAA Marine Debris Program has worked with partners, including fishing communities and economy researchers, to better understand derelict fishing traps and their • involving the fishing industry in collaborative projects to impacts in important fisheries across the nation. Many of these find solutions to ghost fishing investigations were conducted by NOAA staff from the NOAA • examining the regional challenges to derelict traps to find Chesapeake Bay Office, the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, effective policy solutions to manage, reduce, and prevent gear and NCCOS’s Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment, loss and represent an effort to enhance NOAA’s marine debris “Marine debris is a continued threat to resilient ecosystems knowledge and capabilities. and navigation safety, and by working together we can find better solutions to keep coastal communities, economies and
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leadership role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and future of recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the same goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future generations of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations.
Blue Water
Buckeye Brook Coalition
Anglers Blue Water Anglers
Bowling Green Fishing Club
Bristol County Striper Club
Buckeye Brook Coalition
Buzzards Bay Fishing Club
Cape Cod Salties Sportfishing Club
Galilee Tuna Club CT/RI Coastal Fly Fishers
Massachusetts Beach Buggy Assoc.
Old Colony Amphibians
R. I. Party & Charter Boat Assoc.
Connecticut Surfcasters Assoc.
Massachusetts Striped Bass Assoc.
Pioneer Valley Boat & Surf Club
Rhody Fly Rodders
East Greenwich Yacht Club
Narragansett Pier Sportfishing Assoc.
Plum Island Surfcasters
East Bay Anglers
Narragansett Salt Water Fishing Club
Princeton Fishing Team
Slater Mill Fishing Club
St. John’s Fishing Club
Jamestown Striper Club
Galilee Tuna Club
Narragansett Surfcasters
Newport Cty Salt Water Fishing Club
R. I. Marine Trades Assoc.
R. I. Mobile Sportfishermen
United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island
Weekapaug Surfcasters
COALITION PARTNERSHIPS In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale, the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has associated with these organizations:
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Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired, but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member! EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE! Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you. ABRASIVES _ Massasoit Tool Company.........800-648-6050 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives ACCOUNTING _ Disanto, Priest & Co................401-921-2035 Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) www.disantopriest.com Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200 Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848 Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI ATTORNEYS _ Henry M. Clinton, Esq.............215-851-8536 Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Philadelphia, PA
[email protected] Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...........401-274-6644 Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 Raymond E. Gallison, Esq........508-677-4235 427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721 Paul James Garlasco, Esq........860-350-4409 83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
[email protected] James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com 617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500 118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800 Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...........401-732-6500 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq.......401-769-3447 Justice of the Peace 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Sammartino & Berg..............401-274-0113 Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) AUTOMOTIVE _ Moore’s Motor Service......401-821-4050 Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI RC Auto Repair..........................401-615-9924 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Star Service Auto/Marine.........401-821-9887 Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members BAIT & TACKLE _ Block Island Fishworks............401-466-5392 Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Breachway Bait & Tackle..........401-364-6407 Member: Ronald Mouchon (Charlestown,RI) 166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown Bucko’s Tackle Service.............508-674-7900 Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair Cardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297 Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com Galilee Bait & Tackle................401-783-1719 Member: Howard Reed (Galilee, RI) 2 State Street, Narragansett, RI Lucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members
Pete’s Bait & Tackle..................401-651-6178 Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI) 341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown Quonny Bait & Tackle..............401-315-2330 Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI Rivers End Tackle.......................860-388-2283 Member: Pat Abate (Old Saybrook, CT) www.riversendtackle.com Saltwater Edge...........................401-842-0062 Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI) 76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com Snug Harbor Marina.................401-783-7766 Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) www.snugharbormarina.com Sportsman’s Outfitter..............508-823-0412 Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA) The Tackle Box..........................401-736-0605 Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI) 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI Watch Hill Outfitters...............401-596-7217 Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI) 10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com BOAT CANVAS _ Jackpot Enterprises..................401-596-4089 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) zippers, windows, repairs BOATING NEWS _ BoatingLocal.com.....................508-789-6708 Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website BOAT SALES _ Cataumet Boats.........................401-245-5222 Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI) Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft Inland Marine, Inc.....................401-568-0995 Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Boat sales, service and repairs Ocean House Marina................401-364-6040 Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff Ocean Scout Marine................401-886-3054 Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI) www.OceanScoutMarine.com South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) www.southshoredrydock.com Striper Marina...........................401-245-6121 Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI www.stripermarina.com COFFEE - WHOLESALE _ Coffee Pause..............................800-444-1488 Member: David Fuller (RI/MA) www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups COMPUTERS _ Computer & Network Services.. 401- 921-4288 Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. CONSTRUCTION______________________ Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors
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D & M Concrete Forms............401-884-8778 Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI) All types of concrete form work CUSTOM RODS _ CMS Enterprise........................508-995-2372 Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford) 637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA DENTISTRY___________________________ Exquisite Smiles.......................508-761-5320 Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) www.exquisite-smile.com Joel Picard, D.D.S......................401-769-0047 52 Hamblet Ave, Woonsocket, RI General, cosmetic and implant dental services ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL__________ Cottrell Enterprises, Inc............401-632-8093 Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI) www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal ELECTRICIANS _ Ocean State Electric..................401-230-5050 Member: Domenic Cordeiro (West Warwick, RI) residential and commercial ENGINEERING _ RP Engineering, Inc.................401-885-7255 Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Environmental, structural, civil and marine ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Ron Nalbandian........................401-377-4688 Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal ENTERTAINMENT _ A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517 Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI) www.bluegrassinvitation.com The Sleepster.............................401-351-3518 Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs FARM FOODS _ Goose Pond Farm.......................401-783-4946 Member: George Barusso (West Kingston, RI) www.goosepondfarm.net Dessert breads, eggs, CSA FINANCIAL SERVICES _ Ameriprise Financial...............508-497-8931 Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) Certified Financial PlannerTM Ameriprise Financial................401-921-6121 George Hadfield (Warwick, RI) Investments. All financial services. Barnum Financial Group..........401-243-8855 Christian Grundel (Warwick, RI) email:
[email protected] Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.......401-848-9949 James Tollefson, CFP®, VP-Investment Officer
[email protected] FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
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FISHING APPAREL _ Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. FISHING CHARTERS _ Angler Management Charters..413-822-2289 Capt. Ron Duda (Pt. Judith, RI) All species. Find us on Facebook. Bare Bones Charters................401-255-0128 Capt. Steve Anderson (Galilee, RI) www.barebonescharters.com Big Game Sportfishing.............401-243-7046 Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI) www.biggamefishingri.com Bottom Line Charters..............401-783-6815 Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI) bottomlinesportfishing.com Capt. Bruce Sportfishing........860-235-6095 Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT) www.captainbrucesportfishing.com Capt. John Boats...................508-746-2643 Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA) www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank Capt. Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 Carol J Charters......................401-783-5572 Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI) www.caroljcharters.com C-Devil II Sportfishing............401-364-9774 Capt. Kelly Smith (Charlestown, RI) www.cdevilsportfishing.com. Sails from Pt Judith East Coast Charters..................401-338-1752 Capt. Jack Sprengel www.eastcoastchartersri.com Fin Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630 Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com Fishnet Charters......................508-951-9991 Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA) www.MelTrue.com Flippin Out Charters................401-529-2267 Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) www.flippinoutcharters.com Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058 Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI) www.flukin.com or email:
[email protected] Frances Fleet..............................401-783-4988 Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) www.francesfleet.com/ Here We Go Again Charters....401-965-0445 Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI)
[email protected] Irish Jig Charters......................401-499-9182 Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) www.IrishJigCharters.com Island Current Fleet..................917-417-7557 Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount Lady K Charters....................... 239-565-2949 Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) www.ladykcharters.com Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) www.linesiderfishing.com Maverick Charters..................401-640-0865 Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.maverickchartersltd.com No Fluke Charters................401-480-3444 Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI) www.NoFlukeFishing.com Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters.. Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 www.sparksfish.com • 15% RISAA Discount Ocean Sportfishing Ltd........401-728-2081 Capt. Rich Templeton Email:
[email protected] On The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625 Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) www.ontherockscharters.com Patterson Guide Service.......401-396-9464 Capt. Brian Patterson (Bristol, RI) www.pattersonguideservice.com Priority Fishing Charters.....401-741-5648 Capt. Rick Bellavance (Galilee, RI) www.PriorityFishingCharters.com Seadog Inshore Charters.....401-218-3074 Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI) Fluke our specialty -
[email protected] Sea Donkey Charters...........413-441-1617 Capt. Andre’ Ledoux fishing all Rhode Island waters Seascape Charters.........1-877-6-GO-FISH Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI) www.seascapecharter.com Seven B’s V............................401-789-9250 Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI) www.sevenbs.com Skinny Water Charters........401-465-8751 Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI) www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Snappa Charters...................401-782-4040 Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) www.snappacharters.com StuffIt Charters.....................401-764-5141 Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount Teezer77 Charters................401-524-7239 Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI) www.teezer77.com ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424 Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) www.thomcatcharters.com Tiderunner Charters.............413-427-1198 Capt. Michael Duclos (Groton, CT) www.tiderunnercharter.com White Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465 Capt. James White (Coventry, RI) www.whiteghostcharters.com FISHING NEWS _ Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635 Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount
[email protected] FISHING PRODUCTS _ 9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) www.9erslures.com A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) www.astackle.com Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981 Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington) Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com Androd Custom Rods............508-399-7837 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA)
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www.androd.com DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) Email:
[email protected] East Coast Fishing Wire......860-466-0825 Member: Bryan Hitchcock (E.Killingly, CT) Stainless/monel www.eastcoastfishingwire.com Fishdoc Custom Plugs........401-829-2967 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Jackpot Digger Jigs..............401-596-4089 Member: Pat Muli (Westerly, RI) www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more Little Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023 Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI) Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs Lonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921 Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com Millard Wire Company........401-737-9330 Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal” Phase II Lures..........................203-226-7252 Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com
Point Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808 Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI) www.pointjudelures.com Rhode Island Poppers..............401-762-1884 Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI) Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc. SurfHog Lure Co....................401-864-6069 Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) www.surfhoglureco.com Terminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005 Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog GENERATOR CONSULTANT _ Alteris/Solarwrights..............401-315-2529 Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Free generator estimate
[email protected] GRILLING__________________________ Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...........401-932-7397 Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20 HOME IMPROVEMENT __ Got Wood?..........................401-749-9990 Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI) Free wood pickup Home Repair/Remodeling....401-295-4205 Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) No job too small. References provided Miller’s Interiors.................401-497-6794 Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI) All types of remodeling Quality Tile..........................401-826-9700 Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI) Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street Quik-Fix Handyman............401-374-8281 Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI) Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc. ICE CREAM _ Frosty Freez......401-846-1697 Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc INSTRUCTION _ American Boatschool.........860-295-9634 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
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[email protected] Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Recreational & Captains license classes JANITORIAL SERVICES _ Floor-Shine, Inc...................401-725-2811 Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI) Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/res JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795 Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _ A Day At The Beach..............401-487-5302 Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc LASER ENGRAVING__________________ Kell-Strom Tool Company......800-851-6851 Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) General machine and laser marking LAWN CARE________________________ Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182 Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount MACHINING________________________ Hartwell Mfg. Co....................401-567-7720 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal MAILBOX INSTALLATIONS _ Todd Lewis Mailbox Co.........401-749-1073 Member: Todd Lewis (Gloucester, RI) Mailbox installation and repairs MARINE ELECTRONICS______________ Seaport Communications.......401-783-4778 Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) Sales - Service - Installation MARINE FABRICATION _ BJK Aluminum Creations....401-624-1422 Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI) T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience Seaward Boatworks.................401-739-5286 Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Aluminum fabrication and canvas work MARINE REPAIR__________ _________ Conanicut Marine.....................401-423-7158 Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI) www.conanicutmarina.com Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr ....401-789-7680 Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center MARINE SURVEYING____ ___________ Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) Master Marine Surveyor MARINE TOWING SERVICES__ _______ Safe/Sea...................................401-295-8711 Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) www.safesea.com Sea Tow of Rhode Island.......401-294-2360 Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) www.seatow.com TowBoatUS/New Bedford.......508-990-3997 Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) www.boatus.com MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003 ember: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
urchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Seacoast Mortgage.................401-487-2322 Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI) Email:
[email protected] ORTHODONTICS _ Ferry Orthodontics.................401-781-2900 Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield) www.ferryortho.com OUTBOARD MOTORS _ Conanicut Marine..................401-423-7158 Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) Sales, service, parts. www.conanicutmarina.com PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________ Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655 Member: Will Donnell (All of RI) Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount PAINT & SUPPLIES _ ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300 Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) We sell interior and exterior paint PEST CONTROL _ Best Pest Control..................401-437-1274 Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI) Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount PHYSICIANS _ Anthony V. Rocha, M.D.........401-438-2780 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 Family and internal medicine PICTURE FRAMING _ Crestar...................................401-885-0300 Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) www.crestarmfg.com PRINTING _ Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514 Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) www.tiffanyprinting.com PROPELLER RECONDITIONING________ Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767 Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI) New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/ REAL ESTATE_____________ __________ Keller Williams............401-454-4900 x430 Member: Julie LeBlanc (Providence, RI) e-mail:
[email protected] Keller Williams Realty.........401-578-9809 Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI) e-mail:
[email protected] RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612 Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI) e-mail:
[email protected] World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
[email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083 Certified commercial & residental RISAA discount White Appraisal Co., Inc........401-738-9500 Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI RESTAURANTS _ Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850 Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food. Matunuck Oyster Bar............401-783-4302 Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI)
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Local, fresh seafood. www.rhodyoysters.com Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI ROD & REEL REPAIR _ Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062 Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) www.beavertailrodandreel.com SCUBA _ Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898 Member: Deb Greenhalgh www.scubamadeeasy.org TAXIDERMIST_________________________ Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) TROPHIES/PLAQUES___ ______________ Crown Trophy..........................401-231-0070 Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) www.crowntrophy.com World Trophies Co.......401-272-5846 Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) www.worldtrophies.com VETERINARIANS _ Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) Practice for small animals VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _ On The Outs Productions......401-300-7258 Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) www.fishingtheoceanstate.com WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400 Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com WOODTURNING _ Steve Sabella Furniture Maker.401-439-0564 Member: Steven Sabella (Jamestown, RI) Custom furniture, www.stevensabella.com Village Woodturning..............401-647-3091 Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI) www.villagewoodturning.com
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3 Bs. - Andy Berg 3B'S - Bob Matteson 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow 33 Innings - William George 4 My Girls - John Brennan Absurdity - Greg Roody Acida - Ed Choiniere Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Adventurer - John Stanford Ahab - Rod Raso Alaskan - Patrick Watson Albatross - Brian Droney Alf II - Richard Pastore Alibi - Dickson Boenning Allegro - Richard Terek All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Amalye - Raymond Duggan Amanda C - David Aubin Amelia J - Kevin Caisse Amnimax - Ralph Battista Angler - Brad Sudol Angler Management - David Gordon Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell April II - Leonard Duffy Aquacutioner - Scott Simone Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Aque'ne - David Howe At Last - Bob Cavanagh A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson Bait & Wait - Al Torres Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley Barefoot - Jack Linton Bare Bones - Capt. Steve Anderson Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Bay Bee - Mike Warner Bay Buggy - David Gervais Beach Break - Hollis McKee Becasse - James Tollefson Bella 1 - David Lopes Bella Fortuna -Vincent Petruccillo Bella Mama - David DiSantis Bellatrix - John Troiano Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Betsy B - David Marcotte Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Blue Max - John Maxwell Blue Moon - John Blaze Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Boat Time - Paul Shulver BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman
Brandywine - Jim Mugavero Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Brenda Lee - Leroy Wood Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Buzzard - Don Marceau Bye George - George Kates Calamity - Riley Lamson Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Calypso - Jessica Perry Cancellation - David Cunningham Cannonball - Arthur Cannon Capable - Charley Soares Capatad - Peter Blanpied Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Cashmere - Don Fox Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Cat Nap - Robert Raill Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth C-Dory - Tony Dias Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto Chaos - James Marasco Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli Chebami - Barry Caito Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters Chief - Jim Zagrodny Chill Time - Russell Anderson Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Cindy Sea - John Chabot Clamin Time - John Vivari Coaster - Greg Spier Codfather - Joseph Ciabattoni Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson Copycat - Peter Newbauer Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Dads Pride - David Morton D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Dawn III - Walter Shayer Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Diane H - Donald Forest Die Hard - Peter Lewis Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Dixie - Andreas Anusavice Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Donna Marie - Ken Whiting Dot "C" - John Carney Down Under - Spencer Ingram Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Drill-1 - David Jenson Dr-Poo - Mark Cama Duck Buster - Harold Audette Duranatic - Ron Nagel Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Easterday - Eric Easterday Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti
El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett Encore - Joe Crocker Endorfin - Alexander Peck Endor Fin - Kelly Anthony Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Escape - Philip Wnek ESP II - Stephen Parente Eventide - Beth Fallon Eveready II - Nick Picchione Extra Propper - John O'Brien Falcon - Thomas Poirier Faracher - Steve Abdow Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Fast Forward - Michael Valentine Festivus - Al DiOrio Fear Knot - John Meyer Finatic - John Brierley Finatix - Steven Charron Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Finish Line - Alan Stewart Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Fins - Tom Grennan First Light - Michael Beland Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Fishbones - John Volpe Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton Fish Head - Fred Jarosz Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Fish On - Steve Brehio Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Fishtales - John Paquette Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Five & Dime - Richard Woolworth Five Gees - Robert Gondola Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Flo B II - Harley Benton Flying Cloud II - Arthur Frazier Four-Me Four Play - Bob Fournier Four Stars - Jay Starziano Frantastic - Brian Bullock Free Wheeling - James O'Day Full House - John Stavrakas Gadzooks - Robert Silva Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Gail Frances - David Carter Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Galewins - Philip Whaley Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski Get Out - Donald Goebel Get Reel - William Allen Get Reel - Samuel Watson Ginsea - Ken Anderson Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan Great Escape - Roland Grenier
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Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger Greta Kay - Michael Welch Gusto - Bob Dabkowski GypSea - David Nardolillo Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Happy Executive - Peter Vican Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Happy Hooker - William Gravina Heather Too - Don Bogner Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook Here We Go Again - Al Passarelli High Hooks - Charles Fisher High Tide - Pierre Michaud Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Hombre - Gary Paolo Hooked Up - James Filardi Hook-em - Mike Lawing Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre Hooker II - Jon Maguire Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh I'm Gonna Miss Her - Bill Place I'm-On - Robert Celico Indian Summer - Dana Weeks In Faith - Anthony Rocha Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan Isabella - Anthony Tavares Islander - Bruce Johnson Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Isurus - Alan Blott Itsy - Bob Donald Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland Jackline - John Walsh Jackpot III - Cathy/Patrick Muli Jahab - Jay Adelman Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin JD7 - Jack Daniels Jennifer Ann - Dale Caouette Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi Joan J - Paul Jutras Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Joyce M - Richard Laurie Jubilee - Michael Casey Jus Looking II - Tim Knight Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano Kalx Rose - Roland Moulin Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino Kembe - David Travis Kinsale - Bob Chew Kiwi - Bob Beresford Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Kristian Lee - Michael Adams Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Lady Linda - David St. Germain
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BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Lara Rachel - Russell Layfield Last Shot - John Kramer Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Laura Marie - David Westfall Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Leading Lady - Robert Taylor Leen - Willard Donnell Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous Lindsey - Eugene Schultz Linx - Ron Lewis Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Little Blue - Richard Caldon Living Room - Ted Zack Lone Shark - Eric Belanger Lorri-B - Joseph Burns Low Tide - Jim Low Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Lunch Legs - William Smith Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Maddy - Michael Senecal Magic Stik - Derek Leigh Marava - John Kubaska Marlin - Dick Fincher Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley McDu II - William McEvoy Megabite - Allan Peters Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Mid Day Chop - David Minto Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Miss Haley 2 - Michael Clukey Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Missing Penny - Guy Latour Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Mistress - Gregory Houde Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet Mrs/Z - William Zanks Music - Larry Hayward My Cat - Leo Grenier My Surprise - Richard Mandeville My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan New Too - Tim Gilchrist Niffa II - John Cunniff Nimia - Henry Cugno No Problem - Jeff Creighton Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto Omega - Guy Dufresne Oscar J - John McCurry Osprey - Al Amaral Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Outcast3 - Eric Duda Outrage - Stephen Jordan Panacea - Thomas DiBona
Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Pearl Man - Earle Peacock Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema Periwinkle - Louie Reis Permission - Robert Comerford Pescador - Stephen Carll Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Phoenix - Joseph Jachem Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner Playing Hookey - John Souto Play'n Hooky - Mark Flaherty Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Poga - Jim Malley Pokerfish - George Bergeson Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Pomatomus - Al Daysh Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Protocol - Steve Secord Provision - Thomas Delotto Prowler - Capt Al Anderson Pugnacious - Steven Gregson Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Raven - Conrad Chickinski Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Reaction - Thomas Schultz Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Red Sok's - William Sokolowski Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Reelaxation - Joseph Medeiros Reel Delight - Steve West Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Reel Escape - Richard Silva Reel Lucky - Michael West Reel Magic - Donald Masse Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Reel Time - Sameh Said Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller ResHess - Dennis Carusoe Respite - Peter Iascone Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault Ripple - Gerry Berard River Rat - Glen DeCecco Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Rod Holda - Charles Costa Ro Leena - David Carter Rubber Duckie - John Bruno Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Ruse II - Jim Phelan Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Saint G - Roger St. Germain Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Saltheart - Ken Robinson Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon SaltShaker - William Teixeira Salty IV - Warren Wright Salty Rose - Timothy Beron Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner
Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher Sarcastic - Don Betournay Saremm - Russell Morgan Scootah Board - Russell Fonda Seabat - George Allen Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella Seadog - Steve Travisono Seagar - John Turchetti Sea Jem - Mark Griffin Sea Minor - Fred Boynton Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Sea Rigg - William Riggs Sea-Treat - John Treat Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Second Love - Michael DeCesare Second Page - Joe Mariani Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson Serenity - John Pannone Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Shad Jac - Michael Colby Shady - John Angelini Sharon C - Richard Pineault Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Silverback - Peter Hendricks Silver Sage II - George Jacques Silverside - Charles Benjamin Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs Sir Reel - Alton Smith Skipjack - Rich Hittinger Skipjack - Robert Murray Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Slainte - Mark Drywa Smart Alec - Alex Sinel Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon Snoopy - Ben Bardo Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti Solace - Alfred Trombley Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette Sound Advice - Earl Schofield Southpaw - Robert Lee Spindrift - Craig Picard Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta Squid - Dave Fewster S.S. Lynn Lee -Fernando Mendonca Stars & Stripers - John Tatro Steeler - Edgar Lemoi Stella - Capt. Robb Roach Stewie - Richard Sustello Stinger - Robert Young Striper - Charles Santos Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette Strip Strike - Jim Barr Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano Sturg - Doug Sturgis Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Summertime - Robert Sangster Summer Wind - Bob Walsh Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Talewalker - Steve Kelley Talia - Robert Sheldon Talon - Brian Hogan Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski
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Tania II - Tony Lombardo Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich TGIF - Chuck Dore The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino The Fly - John Gutherz The Happy Executive-Peter Vican The Heat - Bryan Volpe The Job - Richard Tremblay The Lady D - Brian Campbell The Office - Richard Reich Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Three Phase - Dan Orfan Tiderunner - John Schwemin Tiderunner II - John Sousa Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Titan - David Peterson Title Wave - John McCloskey TLC - Bob Morel Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Tonic - Lee Duckworth Topper - Steve Daignault Triple J's - Joe Scrofani Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Triumph - Timothy Moran Trophy Hunter - John Rose TryNHookem - Jonathan Silva Tupelo - Elton Ricker Valhalla - Richard Swanson Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti Vitamin Sea - Darrow Hanesian Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro Waterfront Property - Peter Berg Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh Whaler - Andrew Smiley White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White White Water Witch - Bill Levin Who Cares - Bob Coupe Whynot? - Christine Blount Wicked - Rick Black Wild Onion - David Michel Wingman - Steve Cook XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini Yankee - Bruce Demoranville Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.
REPORT VIOLATIONS! RIDEM Enforcement
401-222-3070 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
NEWPORT TIDE TABLES OCTOBER
DATE
HIGH AM
hgt
PM
LOW hgt
AM
hgt
PM
SUN hgt
rise
set
Adjustments LOW
HIGH
Block Island Great Salt Pond +0:07 -0:02 Castle Hill +0:12 -0:05 East Greenwich +0:03 +0:13 Providence State Pier No. 1 -0:01 +0:11 Point Judith +0:17 -0:10 Sakonnet -0:01 -0:13 Warren -0:01 +0:18 Watch Hill Point +1:16 +0:41 Wickford +0:02 +0:09
OCTOBER
Oct 23 Oct 1, 30 Oct 8 Oct 15
Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS License Required?
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
YES
YES
YES
AMERICAN EEL
9” minimum • 25 fish no closed season
9” minimum • 25 fish no closed season
9” minimum • 25 fish no closed season
BLACK SEA BASS
13” minimum June 29 - Aug 31 - 3 fish Sept 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish
13” minimum Jun 21 - Aug 31: 3 fish Sep 1 - Dec 31: 8 fish
14” minimum • 8 fish May 17 - Sep 15 (charter rules differ)
BLUEFISH
no min size • 15 fish no closed season
no min size • 10 fish no closed season
no min size • 10 fish no closed season
22" minimum* • 10 fish no closed season
COD
*14" minimum fillet length with 2 sq inches of skin
FLUKE
22 " minimum • 10 fish no closed season 18" minimum • 5 fish May 17 - Sept 21
South & east of Cape Cod 22" minimum • 10 fish no closed season *North of Cape Cod see MADMF regs
16" minimum • 5 fish May 22 - Sept 30
Summer Flounder
18" minimum • 8 fish May 1 - Dec 31
HADDOCK
19" minimum • no limit no closed season
18" minimum • no limit no closed season
POLLOCK
19" minimum • no limit no closed season
19" minimum • no limit no closed season
no min size • no limit no closed season
10.5" minimum • 20 fish May 1 to Dec 31
10" minimum • 30 fish (150 fish vessel max) May 1 to Dec 31 (charter rules differ)
10" minimum • 30 fish May 1 to Dec 31
SCUP
9" from shore at Conimicut Park, India Point Park, Stone Bridge/Tiverton, East & West Walls/Narragansett, Ft Adams, Ft Wetherill, Rocky Point
Porgy
STRIPED BASS
TAUTOG
WEAKFISH Squeteague
9" at certain shore sites
(charter rules differ)
28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season 16" minimum April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish June 1 to July 31 • closed Aug 1 to Oct 17 • 3 fish Oct 18 to Dec 15 • 6 fish max of 10 fish per boat
28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season 16" minimum Open seasons: Apr 1 - Apr 30: 2 fish July 1 - Aug 31: 2 fish Oct 10 - Dec 6: 4 fish
16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season
16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season
12" minimum • 2 fish March 1 to Dec 31
WINTER FLOUNDER
16" at certain shore sites
*All of Narragansett Bay, Potter Pond, Point Judith Pond and the Harbor of Refuge is closed to winter flounder fishing
12" minimum • 2 fish April 1 to Dec 31
South of Cape Cod
19" minimum • no limit no closed season
28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season 16" minimum • 3 fish no closed season
16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season North of Cape Cod 12" minimum • 8 fish no closed season South of Cape Cod 12" minimum • 2 fish April 26 - May 25 Sept 27 - Oct 28
See a violation? Report it! CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE 860-424-3333
RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 402-222-3070 (24 hrs)
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MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
800-632-8075 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing. PRINT
Name: __________________________________________________ Age: _____ First
Middle Initial
Spouse Name: _________________
Last
Address: _____________________________________ City: _______________________ State: ____ Zip:______ Put me on RISAA e-mail list:
Home Phone: ______________ Cell: ______________ E-mail:____________________________
yes
no thanks
Occupation: _____________________________ Employed At: ________________________________________ You can register them as Junior Members (free)
Children (under 18 yrs):___________________________________________
no thanks
yes (complete below)
INFORMATION
Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply): Rocks & Piers Charter Boats Party Boats Fly Fishing Surfcasting Other _________________ Own Boat: Length:___ ft Maker/Type:_____________ Boat Name:_______________ Docked at:__________ How did you hear about RISAA? Friend Tackle Shop Facebook Saw Advertisement at - Internet CHECK TYPE
Regular Adult: $50/year
News article RISAA Newsletter Fishing Show Web site Magazine Newspaper TV Other_________________________
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP (additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40)
Multiple Years: $45 X ____ years = $______ Total Enclosed (save $5 per year) Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________ / /
Student: $25/year - requires copy of current student ID card Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment) Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)
Dues are valid for 12 FULL MONTHS starting on the day you join
Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________ / / Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________ RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): _____________________ Relationship: _____________ Date: _________ Payment must accompany application. Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to R.I.S.A.A.) Charge to my credit card: Card type (check) Discover MasterCard Visa AmEx Amount Authorized: $_________ Expiration Date: _____________ CVV # _________ (3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) Name on card (print): ___________________________________ Card Number: __________________________________ Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00 pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments • monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships • video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues.
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Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. P.O. Box 1465 Coventry, RI 02816 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014
P.O. Box 1465 Coventry, RI 02816 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
OCTOBER 2014
Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI Permit No. 247
The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen
