Members Sought to Help in Science Study of Mercury in Striped Bass

www.RISAA.org JULY, 2021 - • Issue 270 401-826-2121 Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers Members sought to help in science study of mercury in striped bass Fish are an excellent source of protein and omega-3 are not fully effective because they do not account for spatial fatty acids that provide numerous health benefits to human variations, i.e., location of capture, in mercury contam-ination. consumers. Dr. David Taylor,a Professor of However, contaminant Marine Biology at Roger Williams levels in some fish may be University, who is also a RISAA Member, is sufficiently high to negatively working affect human health. collabor- For example, mercury is an atively with environmental contaminant that the Rhode poses significant risk to human Island health, and exposure occurs mainly through fish consumption. Department of Environmental To minimize mercury exposure, federal and state government Management, Division of Marine agencies issue advisories to inform the public of potential health Fisheries, to better understand mercury risks of eating fish. Advisories focused on marine fish contamination in recreational fisheries. consumption, however, often lack geographic detail, and thus (to page ) Dr. David Taylor

Boating boom continues nationwide The National Marine Manufacturer's Association (NMMA) announced that continued momentum of boat sales and boating demand, propelled by the COVID- 19 pandamic, still continues. New boat sales, which reached a 13-year high in 2020, remain at elevated levels with sales through March 2021 up 30% compared to the 2020 average. Demand is at an all-time high as Americans take to the water in record numbers; and dealers are selling new boats as fast as they receive them. • Retail unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. reached a 13-year high in 2020 • Annual U.S. sales of boats, marine products and services totaled $49.3 billion in 2020 Boating and fishing are the largest outdoor recreatonal activities in the U.S. totalling $23.7 billion in current-dollar value! R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 By-Laws, Surf Fishing, Public Accss

Most of you are aware that we have Ron Barnes, chair, for their successful JULY just completed a RISAA-wide vote to 18th Annual 2021 Spring Surf Fishing 8...Fly Fishing Committee fishing at change a portion of our By-Laws. Club Challenge. Narrow River. 6AM Article 9 which describes the types They brought together 7 surf 9...Surfcasting Committee fishing at of meetings we conduct had mandated fishing clubs from CT/MA/RI to keep Cliff Walk Newport. 8PM quarterly business meetings and an this long-standing tradition going. 10... Kayak Committee fishing at annual meeting. Not only did they get many anglers King’s Beach, Newport, 6AM Over the years, it was obvious that together to fish and enjoy a Sunday 15...Fly Fishing Committee’s annual 99% of our members did not care to morning breakfast together, they also boat fishing event participate in quarterly meetings which raised a bunch of money for Amos 17...RISAA Members Party Boat had always been held following the House. Fluke Fishing Trip (sold out) night’s seminar. So, the RISAA Board voted to begin PUBLIC ACCESS TO 17... Kayak Committee fishing at Ft. a process of changing the quarterly Wetherill, Jamestown. 6:30 AM SHORE requirement and asked our By-Laws 20...Board of Directors Meeting Everyone loses Committee to come up with new language The rights of citizens to access the 21...Fly Fishing Committee fishing for that section. They did and it was put shore in Rhode Island has again been at Quonny Breachway. 6PM out to a vote to all members via our e-mail in the news recently. It seems that 21...Surfcasters Committee fishing notification system which described the every few years, the battle becomes at Pt. Judith. 4PM changes and linked members to the online resurrected, and everyone becomes 22...Legislative Committee voting. angry to learn that shoreline access is Quarterly Meeting. 6:30 PM It seemed that members agreed with being blocked all over this state. 24...Surfcasters Commitee fishing at 205 voting to approve and only 3 voting I have been saddened by this for a West Wall,Jerusalem. Sunrise to not approve. long time, and when we first started 26 • 7:00 PM • RISAA Seminar. 7:00 As a result, the Board of Directors will RISAA, we were very active in trying PM continue to conduct the business of to get shoreline access open in as many RISAA and meet monthly as it has for the 31...Kayak Committee fishing at URI places as possible. But over time, after past 22 years. Campus, Narragansett. 6AM hitting the same stone walls (built by Board meeting summaries will be AUGUST people with lots of $$$ to buy up the posted here in this newsletter so members RI shorefront), I had become 3-5... ASMFC Summer Meeting know what’s going on. discouraged and tired of it. 3...Fly Fishing Committee fishing at The only thing that will not be It used to be that designated Quonny. 3PM publiczed are cases involving an Rights-of-Way (ROW) were respected 7...Kayak Committee fishing at individual member and RISAA financial and violations enforced. Homeowners King’s Beach Newport. 7AM reports, since many, many nonmembers who tried to block the public at a ROW 18...Fly Fishing Committee annual also read this newsletter. were quickly confronted by anglers and boat fishing event. Any member who wants to see a CRMC. But along the way, CRMC gave financial report can write to me via email 21...RISAA Member Adult/Jr Party up on it’s will to fight. Trying to stop a ([email protected]) at any time, and I will Boat fishing trip. (sold out) landowner from blocking a ROW send the most current report to you. meant taking them to court, but that h 21...Kayak Committee fishing at The complete, most up-to-date Compass Rose Beach, NK. 8AM dosen’t happen anymore. version of the RISAA By-Laws is always As it happens everywhere, those avaible on our web site at The Official Newsletter of the with the most dollars can tie up a case https://www.risaa.org/ in court for many years. Meanwhile Rhode Island members_only/bylaws_index.html Saltwater Anglers Association the public loses. There are a few groups that have Published Monthly SURF TOURNAMENT Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers recently formed to fight for access. Association, Inc. CONGRATS! They can count on RISAA’s help when P.O. Box 1465 Congratulations to the RISAA possible. Coventry, RI 02816 Surfcasters Committee, and especially to - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 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 and government 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. It’s Summertime! Yes, its now officially summer and finally black sea bass has This project, the first industrial scale wind energy facility opened recreationally. Get out there quickly to catch some will be located on Cox Ledge. I personally have significant before the larger fish move back out of shallow water! reservations about the impacts of the project and feel that it On that front, RISAA will continue to push RIDEM to shift may severely negatively impact cod fishing in RI for the rest of regulations so that recreational black sea bass fishing opens my life. earlier like our neighboring states, even if it means a smaller bag But the full Council wanted to push the project forward limit in the fall. even though their own staff wrote, “…the location of the SFW But get out and enjoy the Rhode Island summer with family project on Cox Ledge, an area known for its biological diversity, and friends. Catch some fish and relax. is in our view one of the worst possible locations within Rhode Island Sound for this project.” There are many other things happening in the recreational This is, of course, part of the national push for development fishing world. of alternative energy. You can see the location of these projects RHODE ISLAND INFLUENCE ON in the map below and get more information on the BOEM website NATIONAL FISHERIES https://www.boem.gov/Revolution-Wind-Scoping-Virtual- For example, we now have two Rhode Islanders in Meetings Washington in very influential positions with respect to all Revolution Wind fishing activities. Former RI Governor Gina Raimondo as Secretary of Commerce oversees all NOAA activities and programs including the National Marine Fisheries. And now, Secretary Raimondo, On June 21, selected Janet Coit to lead NOAA Gina Raimondo Fisheries! She will Sec of Commerce also serve as Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator, for which she will support and manage NOAA’s coastal and marine programs. RISAA has always had a great working Janet Coit relationship with Janet Coit during her years REVOLUTION WIND FARM EVEN CLOSER as head of RIDEM. TO RI Hopefully these two appointments of people who are familiar But right on the heels of this SFW approval is permitting of with recreational fishing will help all recreational fishing the Revolution Wind project (RW). RW will be even closer to nationwide, including us here in Southeastern New England. RI than SFW (12 miles south of Sakonnet Point) and includes some critical habitat areas itself, including terminal moraines. OFFSHORE WIND ON COX LEDGE, The cable for RW will enter Narragansett Bay and will land A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR at Quonset Point. The CRMC will be conducting a CZMA RECREATIONAL FISHING federal consistency review for the RW wind farm and that portion On the offshore wind front things are moving very quickly. of export cable within federal waters. A CRMC State Assent is The full RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) required for that portion of the export cable that will be located overruled their own CRMC staff and approved the South Fork within state waters. (to page 32) Wind Farm (SFW) with very limited requirements.

- 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 The purpose of the Welcome Committee is to contact new members, welcome them to the Association and answer any Marinated Fish with Sour questions they may have about RISAA and its activities. Welcome new members Cream INGREDIENTS who joined last month! • 1 pound firm fish fillets, such as cod or haddock • 1/2 cup oil Rodman Black, III Jeff Moore • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 1 garlic clove Esmond, RI Portsmouth, RI • 1 tablespoon minced onion • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley Richard Caruso Anthony Patti • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind Warwick, RI Greene, RI • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary • 1/2 teaspoon salt Wayne Corliss George Quart • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Southwick, MA Marstons Mills, MA • 1/2 cup flour • Salt and pepper to taste Rodney Desrosiers Angel Rojas • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Shelton, CT Cranston, RI • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 cup sour cream James Devecchis Sonia Rojas DIRECTIONS Charlestown, RI Cranston, RI • Marinate the fish fillets for several hours at room temperature in mixture of oil, lemon juice, onion, parsley, lemon rind, Lawrence Epstein Frank Switzer rosemary, salt and pepper. Trumbull, CT Cumberland, RI • Dredge fish in flour mixed with salt and pepper, parmesean cheese and paprika. Neil Epstein George Thibault • Fry fish in hot oil until brown, then lay in baking pan and Trumbull, CT Cranston, RI spread with sour cream. • Bake at 350° F until fish is done Michael Fontaine Matthew Zdrok Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, or add snipped Portsmouth, RI Dudley, MA chives to the sour cream before spreading over the fish Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? Christopher Gorham Your Name Contact Sandie at [email protected] Charlestown, RI Should be here

Fishing Crew / Boat Captain Wanted CREW MEMBERS WANTED employment drug screening and routing background check and FishnTales, the only Party Boat in Narragansett Bay, is to random drug and alcohol screening. looking for enthusiastic, friendly and courteous crew members BOAT CAPTAINS WANTED to help create fantastic experiences for our passengers. Job is Also seeking professional individuals for our Relief Captain part time/days w/possibility of increased hours: May through positions. Must be USCG licensed and able to operate vessel October. for party boat fishing and lobster/harbor tours. Drug testing Applicants must live locally, work with all ages, be able to required. Must be proficient with operation of 49’ single screw help beginners and experienced passengers to fish; work with vessel in tight quarters. May to September. Must be able to all ages; learn/perform deck hand duties such as line handling, work multiple hrs, incl. evenings, weekends, holidays. anchoring, etc.; work in inclement weather, support safe Knowledge of Newport and surroundings helpful. operations; maintain a clean environment on board at all times, For Boat Captain and Crew Positions, call Jeff follow Captain’s directions. All candidates are subject to pre- at 401-465-8999 if interested.

- 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) Board of Directors meets monthly. In order to keep all members apprised of Board business I will report here when appropriate. It is important to note that not all business will be reported here since there are often issues dealing with individual members and privacy will always be protected. Also, some Board business that doesn’t result in any action won’t be printed. RISAA Board of Directors June 22, 2021 Meeting Summary

FINANCIAL REPORTS us, but will be in the future. • Treasurer’s Reports The main concern is the fact that so many members now Treasurer Peter O’Biso presented reports for the following: enjoy online zoom seminars, and if we went back to the Elks, - RISAA checking and savings accounts those would end. - Foundation checking and savings accounts Steve contacted a couple of professional videographers - Foundation scholarship fund about recording meetings when held at the Elks and then • Investments converting the video to a format that can be loaded onto our - Reviewed investments funds as of May 31. RISAA Dropbox account and from which members can view • Membership Report the seminar a couple of days later. The cost of doing this would be expensive though, paying - Steve Medeiros reported that out-of-state memberships both the monthly rent at the Elks AND the video fees. have increased slightly in the past few months, possibly due to Also, in response to an email sent out, a dozen members the availability of online seminars. responded with a variety of suggested ways to live broadcast the seminars from the Elks, but there is currenly no reliable MEMBERS IN SICKNESS OR DISTRESS WiFi connection there. It’s deemed “faulty” at best. • The Board acknowledged the passing of Dick Geldard’s wife A board subcommittee was formed to investigate all Carole. Also discussed the serious illness of one of our well- suggested options and report back to the board next month. known members. They are Steve Medeiros, Gary Johnson, David Michel, and Dawn Filliatreault Wood. COMMUNICATIONS • Approved renewal of RISAA membership in the Environment NEW BUSINESS Council of Rhode Island and approved $100 annual dues. • None.

OLD BUSINESS GOOD OF THE ORDER • Recreational Fishing Reporting App Grant • By-Laws Proposed Change Rich Hittinger updated the Board on the AnglerCatch app The proposal to change the By-Laws, which would eliminate which is now going through the second version of “alpha” mandatory quarterly meetings, was set up for Members to vote tests, and that it is almost ready to move to the “beta” phase in on the RISAA Survey Monkey account. which more volunteers will be included. Susan Lema and Dawn An email was sent to all members, via our email listserver, Wood have volunteered to test the app in this next phase. on June 11 and remained active for 14 days. Our partner, Harbor Light Software, is setting up it up in the The message explained the proposals, the reasons why, app stores where the next “Evaluation” version will be available and a direct link to the voting page. to download. That voting page had the entire “Section 9” of the By-laws with both the current and proposed changes to the text. • Saltwater License Plate There were only three questions: Steve Medeiros updated the Board on the progress of 1. Member’s Name legislation in the House and Senate to more our striped bass 2. Member’s Vote (check off one of three options) license plate forward by reducing the mandatory minimum orders 3. Optional comment (not required) from 600 to 150. There are behind-the-scenes discussions on The results: increasing the minimum funds that the DMV wants to get the 213 Members Voted production going. No other news available at this point. 205 Approve..... 3 Not Approve..... 5 Abstain • Meeting Seminars/Recordings The changes take effect immediately. The complete RISAA By-Laws are always posted on the The Board continued discussions on moving back to in- web site www.RISAA.org person meetings. The West Warwick Elks is not yet ready for - 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 BOAT OWNERS: Your responsibilities in the event the unthinkable happens to your boat by Member RICK BLACK

In May, I received a call from a friend who lives in were. Their on-the-water response is primarily for fire and Connecticut, but has waterfront property on Point Judith Pond. life-threatening situations. He was calling from Connecticut saying that he had just received The gentleman from DEM contacted the National Response word that his boat was sinking at his dock in front of his Rhode Center. The local police also showed up after being contacted Island house! He asked me what he should do. I told him to by the Harbormaster. call the Harbormaster and BoatUS. The boat was easily refloated after one I hung up and immediately headed to of the crew of TowBoatUS donned a his place to find the boat sunk, listing badly wetsuit and mask to plug the scuppers and to starboard, and surrounded by a sheen of engine exhausts, before engaging one of oil. their large gas-powered pumps. They, I, too called the Harbormaster, as my too, also deployed an oil boom. friend had not actually spoken to him. I The cause of the sinking was a broken then called U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) glass intake strainer. Although the boat Station Point Judith. The dispatcher said was connected to shore power and he needed to have the Officer of the Day equipped with two bilge pumps, call me back, which he did shortly apparently the pumps could not keep up thereafter. with the inflow of water. Ironically, the responding USCG unit The boat was towed to a Wakefield came out of East Providence, RI via the marina to be hauled. The boat’s insurer highways and not the waterways, arriving did, in fact, declare the 28-foot sport about 30 minutes later. fishing vessel a total loss. My friend also contacted his insurer The point of this story is that a boat regarding the salvage as well as how to best owner has the responsibility of contacting handle the twin diesels, which had both or making sure the various agencies been underwater. He obviously wanted to (Harbormaster, DEM, USCG, National mitigate further damage from the corrosive The 28’ boat was declared a total loss Resource Center, and Police) and effects of salt water. He was immediately salvager are contacted. Getting the boat contacted by their adjuster. TowBoatUS salvaged and the oil contained is paramount! was contacted to handle the salvage operation. While all of these agencies were contacted, the boat owner, The Harbormaster had contacted the RIDEM, which also nonetheless, had to sign a USCG document that stated he was arrived via truck, but did come equipped with an oil boom set- responsible for the clean-up and salvage along with the proper up, which he deployed to contain oil from the engines and bilge. notifications, or be subject to a $50,000 fine. The full fuel tank, thank goodness, was not leaking. The boat owner was assured, based on what the lead I also notified the Fire Department, but I was told that the “Coasty” was witnessing, that he was doing everything agencies I had already contacted were better-equipped than they correctly.

- 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Climate Change: NOAA Fisheries Supports Coastal Communities

By now we have all heard about climate change and some Science Strategy. The strategy was developed to enhance the of us may have started to notice changes out on the water. production, delivery, and use of climate-related information in Warmer ocean temperatures, more frequent algal blooms, your resource conservation and management. It is designed to favorite species arriving earlier in the fishing season—these provide decision-makers with answers to four key questions: are all signs the environment is changing. • What is changing? Across the United States, changes in our climate and oceans • Why is it changing? are affecting our communities, businesses, and natural • How will it change? resources—including our fisheries and coastal habitats. • How best can we respond? Climate change is already affecting the productivity, With this information, we help our partners to understand abundance, distribution, and respond to and composition of fish changing climate and stocks that anglers ocean conditions enjoy. through a series of As waters warm, regional climate action popular recreational plans. species like black These help coastal areas track localized seabass and flounder changes in conditions are moving north and provide better along the Atlantic forecasts to help Coast to keep pace businesses and local with rising officials identify strategies to reduce temperatures. impacts on our marine In the Gulf of resources. Mexico, species are encountering more NORTHEAST frequent algal blooms Climate-related and expanding low- changes include oxygen zones. increasing ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, ocean Scientists from our Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center acidification, changes in precipitation, ocean currents, ocean have found that Pacific tuna stocks will likely decrease because productivity and diversity. of climate change, regardless of how we change our management The Northeast Fisheries Science Center has a variety of and harvest strategy. research and monitoring efforts that help track, understand As a result of these kinds of changes, coastal businesses, and forecast climate-related impacts on resources and resource- and the associated industries we cherish, face unprecedented dependent communities. challenges. U.S. recreational and commercial fishing and seafood industries drive $244 billion in annual economic activity Beyond the climate strategy, our regional coordinators are and support 1.74 million jobs. These could be disrupted by hosting discussions with local anglers and community changes in climate and ocean conditions in the coming organizations to identify priorities for habitat protection and decades. continued fishing opportunity. NOAA Fisheries and our partners are working across the Around the United States we are providing grants to support country to understand climate challenges and do our part to habitat restoration and regional projects for ecosystem health. ensure the sustainability and accessibility of U.S. fisheries. We We also fund programs that keep our youth engaged with nature are working with our partners to provide data and information via fishing and restoration. Our goal is to minimize impacts, needed by the fishing public, coastal businesses, local planners, adapt to the changes that are coming, and ensure that future and many others. generations can enjoy vibrant recreational fisheries. Stay informed about NOAA’s climate work by visiting our CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY climate page for the latest information. Go to Much of this work is implemented through our Climate (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/climate-change) - 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 OPINION Who Speaks For The Saltwater Angler?

by CHARLES WITEK

Editor’s Note: Many of the RISAA member charter captains where, apart from spats over states’ allocations or conflicts are conservation minded with a “fish first” attitude and do not over gear types, the votes are going to turn out pretty much the fall into the category mentioned in this article towards the end. same no matter who is sitting at the table. On May 7, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission With few exceptions, no matter who is casting them, Fishery management bodies, whether on the state, federal, or commercial votes will favor the highest possible level of local level, are supposed to represent the public interest in landings, the longest possible rebuilding times, and the fewest living marine resources. Nothing spells out that obligation better possible regulations that might restrict fishing activity. than the oath required of all voting members of federal fishery On the recreational side, things get a little more management councils: complicated. “I, [name of person taking oath], as a duly appointed member There are a lot of recreational fishermen, some of whom fish of a Regional Fishery Management Council established under primarily for food, some of whom fish only for sport, and most the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and of whom fall somewhere between those extremes. For them, Management Act, hereby promise to conserve and manage the fishing is an enjoyable hobby that they pursue in their spare living marine resources of the United States of America by time. As spare time is scarce, and often limited to weekends, carrying out the business of the Council for the greatest overall private anglers tend to favor longer seasons over higher bag benefit of the Nation. I recognize my responsibility to serve as limits, although most probably like a size limit that’s small enough a knowledgeable and experienced trustee of the Nation’s marine to allow them to take a few fish home. fisheries resources, being careful to balance competing private While some anglers are highly skilled, most are more casual and regional interests, and always aware and protective of the fishermen who trust as much to luck as to skill for angling public interest in those resources. I commit myself to uphold success. For their fishing to remain enjoyable, fish must be the provisions, standards, and requirements of the Magnuson- abundant enough that even a relatively poor angler can catch Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and other some from time to time; otherwise, the activity soon loses its applicable law, and shall conduct myself at all times according appeal. to the rules of conduct prescribed by the Secretary of As demonstrated by recent public comment on both the Commerce. This oath is given freely and without mental proposed Amendment 7 to the ASMFC’s striped bass reservation or purpose of evasion. [emphasis added]” management plan and comment on the Allocation and As far as I can determine, no similar oath is required of Rebuilding Amendment to the Bluefish Fishery Management those who sit on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Plan, anglers tend to favor management measures that lead to Commission’s various management boards, and while I can’t greater abundance and the long-term health of fish stocks, speak for what other states require, I know that no such oath is even if that means more restrictive regulations and lower required of those appointed to New York’s Marine Resources landings in the short term. Advisory Council. On most regional fishery management councils, such anglers Having once held a seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery are lumped together with what the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management Council, I can say from personal experience that Conservation and Management Act defines as the “charter the oath set out above places a heavy burden on Council fishing sector,” party and charter boats that venture out on the members. water not for pleasure, but for pay. Managing resources for the greatest overall public benefit, Because a portion of their clientele want to take home as rather than just for personal gain, is a challenging thing to do, many fish as possible, most for-hire operators are not as because it may well place a Council member in a position of supportive of conservation measures as the greater angling voting against their own interests and desires. It also places community. them in a position to be pressured, harangued, and reviled by In a 2006 report, Review of Recreational Fisheries Survey their peers if they live up to their sworn word, and vote against Methods, a National Academy of Sciences panel concluded that the interests of their particular sector when such interests are “The for-hire sector of marine recreational fisheries (i.e., at odds with what’s best for the nation as a whole. charter, guide, and head boat operations) is more like a Thus, most council members, other than representatives of commercial sector than it is like the private-angler sector.” state and federal agencies, turn out to be oathbreakers who While that observation was made with particular reference elevate their own and/or their sector’s interests above those of to gathering recreational fisheries data, it has much wider the nation. application, as a substantial portion of for-hire operators also It’s no different at the ASMFC or state level, which is why, work as commercial fishermen, either fishing on others’ boats, in the case of any fishery management body, the various fishing commercially on their own boats when they don’t have commercial and recreational industry organizations try so hard a charter or, in the case of some ports and species, even selling to place their preferred representatives in any open seat. fish caught by their customers. (to page 9) That probably works out fairly well on the commercial side - 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 WITEK: WHO SPEAKS FOR THE SALEWATR ANGLER? (from page 8)

Like commercial fishermen, for-hire operators typically see hire stakeholders as they are also facing new restrictions on larger harvests as good for business, are primarily concerned striped bass, black sea bass, summer flounder, and scup.” with short-term economic impacts, and tend to favor high annual While its true that the Bluefish Advisory Panel did object catch limits, long rebuilding times, and a light regulatory to reducing the bag limit to just three fish, it’s also true that for- footprint. hire representatives outnumber private anglers by at least 2 to Those differences between private anglers and the for-hire 1 on the panel, and so dominate the discussions about fleet make a big difference when it comes to the fishery management issues. management process. The bottom line is that anglers’ concerns are often not In the case of most species, private anglers account for the heard, and often not heeded, in a management process that is vast majority of fishing trips, and thus generate most of the biased toward industry views, in which industry members are economic activity, in the recreational fishery. less concerned with the greater public interest than in their During the years 2015-2019 (chosen because they represent own. the most recent data not affected by COVID-related issues), Yet for anglers to be heard, they must first make the effort surf and private boat anglers combined for more than 99% of all to get involved, volunteering to serve on advisory panels and directed recreational bluefish trips and more than 98% of all becoming familiar with the management process. directed recreational trips targeting striped bass. It’s tiring, aggravating, and completely thankless work, that But while private anglers might be responsible not only pays nothing, but requires the volunteers to give up for the great majority of recreational fishing trips, vacation days, or perhaps a day’s pay, to attend panel meetings, their dominance of the fishery is not reflected in the although more and more, such meetings are held via conference fishery management process, where representatives calls or in an on-line environment, which substantially reduces of the fishing industry control most of the the time commitment involved. Once they familiarize themselves with the process, they recreational seats. need to seek appointment to state advisory panels, to ASMFC On the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, to advisory panels and management boards, and to the regional provide one example, out of the 13 non-governmental Council fishery management councils, when openings become members, there are five commercial fishermen, four industry available. members (three from the for-hire fleet, one from angling media), It’s not unusual for state officials to search for intelligent, two academics/former fishery managers, 1 representative of a informed people willing to fill such positions, because too few non-governmental organization, and just one private angler. qualified people actively seek appointment, due to the time With a breakdown like that, it’s hardly surprising that, when commitments and impacts on both family and job. bluefish landings needed to be reduced in 2019, the Council When I was on the Mid-Atlantic Council, I had to take an cut the bag limit for private anglers to 3 fish, while allowing unpaid leave of absence for the 20 or so days that I’d be out of customers of the for-hire fleet to retain 5 fish per day, giving the the office each year; while per diem payments for service made for-hires the benefit of sector separation, without burdening up part of that, it didn’t make up for all of the wages that I lost. them with any of the responsibilities, such as a separate catch It’s a perplexing problem, that might need a legislative limit and separate accountability measures should that catch solution that compels state governors to nominate persons limit be exceeded. from the commercial, recreational, and charter fishing sectors But the underrepresentation of private anglers extends far for every open council seat. For a while, Magnuson-Stevens beyond the Council itself. In justifying the special 5-fish bag required such diverse nominations, but only for seats on the for customers of for-hire vessels, a Council press release noted Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; the requirement that lapsed nearly a decade ago. “Although the Council’s Bluefish Monitoring Committee Until things change, and private anglers are provided with recommended a coastwide 3-fish bag limit, the majority of representation on fishery management councils that more comments from the closely corresponds to their participation in the recreational public and Bluefish fishery, expect management actions to continue to favor the Advisory Panel (AP) commercial and for-hire industries, to the disadvantage of not members expressed only surf and private boat anglers, but to the fish and to the opposition to this nation as well. option, noting that it would have severe Charles Witek, from Greenwich CT, has spent over 50 years economic on the water, and is a well-known author and blogger. Witek consequences for the for-hire sector… said, “I have realized that without strong fisheries laws and Additionally, AP members and the public emphasized that effective conservation measures, the future of salt water these proposed reductions come at a challenging time for for- fishing, and America's living marine resources, is dim.”

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Robert Anderson PLATINUM ($500+) David Pollack IN MEMORY OF Paul Chmura Richard Hittinger Robert Sangster Bob Anderson Michael Parks, Sr. Gino DeFeudis Capt. Sandy Kane Darlene Smith Melvyn Blake John Vivari Robert Donaldson William Piper Bradley Waugh Charles Bradbury Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation Please print: Name: ______Phone: ______Address: ______no. street city state zip Enclosed is cash or check for: $5 $10 $25 $50 $100 other______ It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Donation made in the name of: ______Mail to: RISA Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes - 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Capt. Sprengel splash walks giant stripers by TODD CORAYER “Behind you. We went right to pause now through them.” and then. Captain Jack Sprengel, searching “Right, left. Right, left. Right, left. at first light for menhaden in the West See? Just like that,” Captain Sprengel Bay, was on the bow of his East Coast said over my shoulder. It takes time to Charters Everglades 325, poised like a learn the method, to find that sweet drawn bow. rhythm, but the best fishing often comes “See them? Right there,” he said, after listening to a good lesson. shifting his weight to cast hard east. “Right, left, right, left…” Proper Mate Anthony Renzi dropped twin cadence develops after several casts. Yamaha 300’s into gear to face a grey, Rod tip up, left hand reeling steadily rainy horizon. and slowly as my right learned to twitch The Captain doesn’t mince words Capt. Sprengel will teach you how to catch the tip to make the Splash Walk or delay decisions when fish are on the big fish with the Shimano Splask Walk. suddenly heel right, left, right left. line; he walked to the live well with his My arms were building muscle first fish before Anthony slid the Reelin’ N Dealin’ back out of memory. Water started erupting with each stroke, calling to gear. deep, lurking bass spying a hapless fish struggling above. It’s His plan was to hunt topwater stripers with Shimano’s new a deadly sirens call. Coltsniper Splash Walk, but good fishermen have backup plans Target Bass on the Surface with the Explosive Slash Walk and he always seems ready with several. Renzi picked up his As with any good relationship, Splash Walks really perform Shimano Teramar XX rod when you understand their intentions. At 3-3/8 ounces, it’s a 7 to send a four ounce ¼” long cast spook reminiscent of classic search baits except snag hook soaring. this acts like it’s searching for its own prey. It rises, crashes and Without fanfare, Captain throws water. Its weighted rear section announces itself with Sprengel out-fished big volume and low pitch vibrations before the occasional pause everyone on the boat, when she sits low in the sat down at the helm, water, almost vertically. Proper cadence also took out a Splash Walk Shimano Coltsniper Splash Walk and wiped rain from his comes with some sore face. forearm muscles if you He turned us north, throttled up and within a minute, was swapped the gym for the gliding at 45 knots across a glassy Narragansett Bay. couch last winter but when Knowing clouds mean cover for bass and that cloudy you dial it in, that right/left mornings can turn to clear afternoons, he used intel from the routine is unbelievable. You prior day to act decisively. can fish the Splash Walk Big stripers he had lured close would only look and never right up to the boat since commit. He suspected some of those fish would move north to the action never stops. Big bass on a bluebird day. Todd feed on menhaden congregating near fresh waters, knowing Each pull sends it go one Corayer displays his catch. there’s no guarantee that yesterday has anything to do with direction then back with today. the next. If ever there was a Paying out a live pogie on a circle hook, he handed a Teramar reason to “fish to the boat,” this is it. When you cast then raise to “Lunch Break” Eddy Stahowiak with specific instructions: your rod tip just right, the joy of work begins again. “Keep him short and on one finger.” “I couldn’t not start here first,” he said. We could smell Bail open, rod up. Anthony passed me a Shimano rod rigged industry as white turbines came into view. “That fresh water with a bone pattern Splash Walk, from all that rain could have pushed all those fish out,” he said, a dynamic new surface plug unlike surveying a line of dark, weathered docks where he had found anything. The Splash Walk takes some fish the day before. some practice to fish properly. It “Cast over there. That way. With the tide gives you bass. needs you to understand how Against the tide gives you bluefish,” he said, watching water stripers hunt, it needs you to move along the pier and against his hull. A cast forty feet to the maintain a bit of line slack to give east would have come up shy and sticky with green weeds and it life as you retrieve. It also likes he knew that. (to page 32) - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, July 26 at 7:00 PM RHODE ISLAND COD FISHING

While Atlantic cod has mostly disappeared from George's Bank, there is a small, but good cod fishery within a one hour boat ride from Pt Judith.

featuring

Cap. Rich Hittinger and Bob Murray Rich and Bob are both RISAA Board Members, but are also hard-core fishermen and are usually on the water over 70 days a year. They have taken part in the local cod fishery with success and are willing to share basic information with members who want to get started fishing for cod in local waters. They will discuss tips on tackle, jigs and baits and how you can find the locations and bottom structure that can hold cod.

SPECIAL NOTICE! Due to COVID restrictions we will not be able to conduct an in-person meeting. THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL/ONLINE SEMINAR An e-mail with registration info will be sent to all members prior to the seminar. An online link or call-in phone number will be provided

EVERY MEMBER WHO REGISTERS AND ATTENDS THE MONTHLY SEMINARS ARE ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop (see page 14) 95 - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, August 30 at 7:00 PM Get Your Shell On! Catch and Cook Blue Crabs

featuring Phil Duckett

Phil Duckett started crabbing in 1965 as a 10 year old in Norfolk, VA. Later he moved up to Annapolis, MD and spent a lot of time on the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay. Over the last few years, Phil has been applying techniques from his youth, and some others gleamed from a variety of sources, in local waters with the help of RISSA members Mark Pachico and Charlie Soares. "We’ll be covering a little biology before getting into techniques such as the Scoop and Dip perfected by Mark Pachico," said Phil. "We'll also cover trot lines, crab pots, chicken on a string and a few tips on finding soft shell crabs." Additionally, Phil will cover the crabbing regulations in RI (and adjacent MA and CT) before wrapping-up with some cooking and eating tips followed by questions and answers.

About Phil: As a Navy submariner dependent, Phil has lived in some of the fishiest locals around - Hawaii, San Diego, Norfolk, Annapolis, and Florida - before moving to East Lyme, CT then Portsmouth, RI. Acquiring a taste, and more importantly, the love of the hunt for oysters and crabs on the Chesapeake Bay, it is only natural to pursue those past times locally with help from team members of RISAA and AIST.

EVERY MEMBER WHO REGISTERS AND ATTENDS THE MONTHLY SEMINARS ARE ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop (see page 14)

- 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 RISAA eREC Committee by Capt. David Status on AnglerCatch software app Monti

AnglerCatch, the electronic recording catch and effort Your personal angler log book software, developed by RISAA and its partners, Rhode Island The angler “log book” feature of AnglerCatch will enhance DEM and Harbor Light Software, is now in an alpha testing fishing by providing information on past fishing trips to help phase. develop an angler’s fishing The RISAA eREC Committee (electronic RECording) has strategies and tactics to catch been meeting since January to assist in setting up the app more or larger fish on future trips. including items that should be recorded, etc. Angler Focus Reports on species caught in Groups were held during the winter to collect input from any given month, tide and wind average anglers on what they would like to see in such an when the bite was on (and off) and application. the types of baits and lures that In addition, RIDEM Marine Fisheries leaders have been seem to work best are only some part of this group during the whole time to insure that data was of the helpful information points collected in format that would make it all useful for our local that can be logged. You can put a lot of effort into entering log fisheries management. information, or none at all and just report your catch and effort The bugs are being worked out with a small group of to help fish mangers manage better. committee members and early Helpful information… tides, adopters. See screen shots that are regulations and more part of this article. AnglerCatch will eventually take A larger group of RISAA advantage of the information already members will be doing beta testing at your disposal on your smartphone of the software application this year and puts it into one convenient under real conditions. The hope is application. that the AnglerCatch will be In future iterations the hope is that available for all interested RISAA you will be able to check tides, moon members in August. phases, regulations, weather, etc. as Fran Karp, chief executive features are added or linked to officer of Harbor Light Software, AnglerCatch. said, “The aim for the entire two Free application year project is to serve as a pilot project, constantly receiving angler The app will be completely free to input and fine tuning AnglerCatch download and to use. so it works better for anglers.” Program goal The app is not going to be The goal of this pilot program is perfect for alpha and beta testers as to provide an additional source of the whole point is to use RISAA accurate, up-to-date data on the status members as a test group, even when of the Rhode Island recreational it expands in year two and possible The AnglerCatch “loading” page and working fishery that could be incorporated into year three and four. pages stock assessments, as well as be Yes, I say year three and four utilized to guide management as Harbor Light Software is applying for a second Fish & decisions pertaining to recreational Wildlife Foundation grant that would further develop the harvest limits and fishing seasons. software for anglers coastwide utilizing it for a variety of The data will be shared with RI DEM Marine Fisheries and research purposes. More to come on this as it develops. other fisheries managers to fill in data gaps for certain species/ After RISAA testing, when the app is available to all anglers, fishing modes, provide alternate metric for managers to it will be able to be downloaded free to smartphones or tablets compare with catch estimates generated by NOAA Fisheries just like any other app. MRIP, and to help refine recreational fishing regulations and Growing fish for the future allocations. AnglerCatch will help anglers provide more accurate data How to get the AnglerCatch app? to fish managers while providing a logbook that can help AnglerCatch will be available this year for RISAA members, enhance an anglers fishing efforts. The data anglers collect hopefully in August. More to come on this later this month. will supplement the Marine Recreational Information Program In the meantime the Harbor Light Software may call on (MRIP) used to estimate recreational fishing catch and effort. some of those who registered to be early testers. So every time the app is used anglers are making a contribution For information contact Steve Medeiros or Dave Monti. to conservation, and fish abundance. - 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Adjusted for current online seminars...

The winner of last month’s door prize was EDWARD MARTIN He selected his $200 gift certificate from THE TACKLE BOX

THE PRIZE • Same as always, the winner will receive a $200 gift certificate to the tackle shop of his/her choice • The shop must be a RISAA member (see list below) HOW IT WILL WORK • Since pre-registration is required for every online seminar, we will have the actual “Attendance List”, same as our in-person meetings did (prior to COVID) • Those names will all become the confirmed meeting attendance list. • The names on that list will be used for the drawing held the following month. • So, at the October seminar we will draw a winner using the attendance list from September seminar WHEEL OF NAMES This wheel will have all of the names of members who attended each monthly meeting. After the speaker ends the seminar, David Michel, our Sergeant-At-Arms will load the wheel on the screen for eveyrone to view, and with a press of the button, the wheel will spin and randomly stop on a member's name and that name will appear on the screen for all to see. It works and it's fun to see!

MEMBER REQUIREMENTS • Must be an adult, regular member in good standing • Certificate must be redeemed within 90 days or is • "Good standing" means dues must be paid and up to forfeited date at the time of the seminar • Limited to one win per calendar year • Member must have been present at the end of the seminar • Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop • May not be redeemed for cash HOW WILL WE GET THE MEMBER NAMES? 1. Every member who wants to attend the seminar must pre-register. When you do, you receive an email confirmation with a special log-on link that is unique to you. 2. On the date of the seminar, you will log in using that link. 3. The morning after the seminar Zoom compiles attendance statistics for us giving us the name/email of every member who pre-registered then shows; and if they logged in or not; and the time they logged in AND the time they logged out *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: Block Island Fishworks Pete’s Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Watch Hill Outfitters Breachway Bait & Tackle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina Weekapaug Bait & Tackle Lucky Bait & Tackle Quonnie Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association! - 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 The Weakest Link by Ben Rayner

The May 2021 issue of the RISAA news magazine them navigate out of the channel to give them some precious published an article (page 7) with some great insights experience at the helm. They don’t need docking, trolling, or concerning boating knowledge and operations. Rick thruster use skills, but simply knowing how to start and get a vessel underway could save an overboard victim or get a vessel Black’s recollection of an incident on Block Island to safety or medical care much more quickly. highlights a real problem on the water. My opinion on boating licenses is a topic for another article, but they are required to operate a boat in our region. However, Many of us have witnessed close calls, fender bumps, and there is a lot more to safe boating than red, right, return. flung curses while boating. Though these are sometimes While conducting a safety seminar several years ago a humorous or annoying, this anecdote draws focus to a true student related an example that brings focus to how quickly problem: most vessels on the water only have one person on and how dire water emergencies can be. board with the knowledge to operate it. What would the outcome The student explained that while several miles off shore, have been if this had occurred with these individuals on the touring Long Island Sound with his wife, this gentleman had a open water on the way back to panic attack. He was convinced he Boston-how would that small was having a major heart attack. inexperienced mate have dealt with Either way, this incident that situation if the captain had incapacitated him. He couldn’t become incapacitated or went speak or move and the panic in his overboard. wife’s eyes resolved him to survive Sadly, for most boaters this is and learn from his experience. never a concern until and Fortunately, his situation had a emergency arises. Smart water positive outcome. He and his wife safety always stresses that the best was able to eventually get the vessel way to survive a water emergency underway and make it safely to port is to prevent it from occurring in and a hospital. But that incident the first place. compelled he and his wife to • Can your spouse/guest/child commit to getting her experience operate your vessel? and provide the knowledge to deal • Do they know how to pull an anchor? with an incident of this type in the future. • Do they know how to cut an anchor? And when an I can’t tell you the number of times during the teaching of a emergency is dire enough to do so? safety class when this topic arises, the looks wives will give to • Do they know how to use the radio? Or even what husbands. That look is the realization that they are one medical channel to broadcast an emergency? or water incident way from a tragedy. • Do those on board your vessel even know where they are, if an emergency developed? Can your 14 year daughter or her friends operate and/or call in an emergency if you suffer a medical episode or you’re There was a drowning incident in the Race several years the one who is pitched overboard after being hit by a ferry ago that highlights how quickly sole repository of knowledge wake? can manifest into a fatal incident. Can your spouse do the same? After anchoring, the captain of a recreational vessel jumped Do guests know where the fire extinguisher is? overboard to cool off and was immediately taken by the current. And how to actually use it? His spouse not only didn’t know how to operate the boat, she Do guests/family know where and how to even place an couldn’t start it, couldn’t raise the anchor, and couldn’t even emergency call? explain to the US Coast Guard where the emergency was when she called 911. Sadly, the man lost his life for reasons that A few minutes of shared knowledge can answer these were totally preventable. questions and keep everyone safe on the water. Educate those on your vessel. Explain where fire extinguishers are. Explain how the marine radio works and what Ben Rayner is a former survival instructor and award-winning channel they should be on; these are simple, quick lessons that journalist. He is Exec. Dir. of Water Emergency Training, Inc., could save a life. a non-profit dedicated to drowning prevention. For those who are frequent guests, family or are so inclined, www.wateremergencytraining.org/ consider explaining how your vessel starts and operates. Let - 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Why calling in your entry is so important

Now that the rainy spring is finally gone, fishing reports Every RISAA-approved weigh-in station, just have their have become plentiful. As you can see on the next page, scaled certified by us bi-annually, all using the same set of Yearlong Tournament entries have been coming in. If weights, and the maximum allowed tolerance is 0.014 pound which guarantees every member who weighs-in a RISAA you haven’t done so already, it’s time to get off the couch tournament fish is getting the same weight at every location. and head to the salt! THE TOURNAMENT CALL-IN RULE Fluke Special Tournament Results Going back 23 years to just after RISAA and tournaments The first Special Tournament of the season was held last were started, members would go through the trouble of taking month. Congratulations to all those who placed. a fish to a tackle shop to be weighed; then mailing in the slip, only to find out later that the catch didn’t even place in the top FLUKE SPECIAL TOURNAMENT • June 11-27 three at the time. Boat Division So the 1999 Tournaments Committee solved this problem by establishing the call-in rule. ADULT JUNIOR 1st...Richard Hittinger: 9.52 1st...Eric Jachym This would allow members to find out what the “leading” 2nd..Ed Jackson, Sr:: 7.82 2nd...no entry fish was before they went out fishing. Members who intended 3rd...Thomas Malone: 5.72 3rd...no entry to try to catch a tournament entry would know how large a fish would “place”, saving them the trouble of going to have it Shore Division weighed and unnecessarily killing a fish that might otherwise ADULT JUNIOR be released. 1st...no entry 1st...no entry Nowadays, with everyone using the internet and smart cell 2nd...no entry 2nd...no entry phones, members can go to www.risaa.org while they’re out on 3rd...no entry 3rd...no entry the water to see if the fish that was just caught is a potential tournament entry!

Team Fluke Special Tournament The official RISAA weight slips read, right across the page By the time you receive this issue, our in bold letters: annual Team Fluke Challenge ENTRY MUST BE CALLED IN WITHIN Tournament will be in progress. The TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS OF THE TIME WEIGHED! results will be posted on the risaa.org web So, the mandatory phone-in rule remains in place to this site and in the August newsletter. day and is strictly enforced. New CT weigh-in station added RISAA has 126 members who live in Connecticut, and several of them came forward and requested that Fisherman’s World, 2 Fort Point St, Norwalk be added as an official RISAA weigh-in station. After confirming with the owner that they did want to be a weigh- in station, Tournaments Committee member, Roman Dudus, went to the shop and certified the digital scale, the final step in adding the new weigh-in station.

- 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January 1 to December 15 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 7/2/21 BLACK SEA BASS BLUEFISH BONITO

BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Peter Chang: 14.10 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Michael Clini: 12.76 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Robert Murray: 12.14 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Flynn Jansen: 3.50 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Hayes Jansen: 2.80 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Tucker Jansen: 2.14 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

COD FALSE ALBACORE FLUKE

BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2 lb) 1. Justin Serbent: 10.20 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Greg Vespe: 15.26 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Thomas Malone: 7.08 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Christine Bollmann: 5.78 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Flynn Jansen: 3.48 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Hayes Jansen: 2.14 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

HADDOCK MAHI MAHI POLLOCK SCUP

BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 6 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Roman Dudus: 2.65 1. John Migliori: 1.67 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Peter Chang: 2.09 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Luke Lamson: 0.96 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

STRIPED BASS TAUTOG TUNA Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION ONLY Because it has been determined by the ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (federal min.) Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 1. Joseph Bleczinski: 8.02 1. Normand Morrissette...10.69 1. Michael Clini: 42.58 (bluefin) and the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Managment 2. William Hubert: 5.96 2. John Migliori: 8.82 2. Justin Serbent: 33.30 (bluefin) Council that 3. none yet 3. Richard Reich: 6.52 3. none yet Striped Bass are currently in "Overfished" status, the RISAA Tournaments Committee JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (federal min.) has removed striped bass as an eligible 1. Luke Lamson: 5.32 1. none yet 1. none yet species for the 2021 Tournament Season. 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet This decision will be reconsidered for 2022. 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet - 18 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 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. BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR Black Sea Bass 7.20 Raymond Morrocco 2012 Black Sea Bass 3.85 Joseph Pearson 2009 Bluefish 20.46 Robert Matteson 2017 Bluefish 16.90 Gilbert Bell 2016 Bonito 12.20 Michael Neto 2004 Bonito 9.99 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 Cod 49.10 Robert Morel 2001 False Albacore 12.22 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 False Albacore 16.20 Charles Bradbury 2004 Fluke 6.60 Michael Tilelli 2018 Fluke 15.65 Kyle Blount 2006 Scup 2.79 Nicholas Sannicandro 2020 Haddock 7.85 Nicholas Blount 2004 Shad 1.75 Jonathan Pickering 2008 Mahi Mahi 37.80 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2010 Squeteague 16.54 Robert Moeller 2007 Pollock 27.70 Harry Templeton 2001 Striped Bass 51.66 Richard Reich 2013 Scup 3.74 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2014 Tautog 11.20 Richard Gallipeau 2009 Shad 3.80 Kyle Paparelli 2009 Winter Flounder 4.40 Dick Geldard 2009 Squeteague 10.50 Robert Roy 2006 Striped Bass 77.40 Peter Vican 2011 Tautog 18.90 Joseph Bleczinski 2015 Tuna -Albacore 55.00 Harley Benton 1999 Tuna -Bluefin 193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2009 Tuna -Yellowfin 112.00 Randy Pereschino 2001 Winter Flounder 4.40 Michael Lanni 1998

• indicates RISAA member * note at bottom those marked Location Maximum AW Marina, (New London, CT)...... 60 lbs •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 200 lbs •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown,RI).. 50 lbs Fisherman’s World (Norwalk,CT)...... 150 lbs •Frances Fleet/Captains Catch (Galilee)..... 100 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle* (Warren)...... 200 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs •Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 160 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N.Kingstown). 60 lbs •Quonnie Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 100 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 75 lbs Sam’s Bait & Tckle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 250 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 500 lbs •Weekapaug Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs * hanging scale not certified, but flat scale is good - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Tips for Novice Anglers & Boaters Fishing High Tide

Discover the importance of fishing high tide times when fishing saltwater spots. Learn how to read a fishing time chart to determine the best tide for fishing in your area. Find out how high tide times affect feeding activity and more. FISHING HIGH OR LOW TIDE skills you can learn as a saltwater angler. You may already be If you want to have a successful saltwater fishing trip, it’s aware that some the best times to fish are during rising and best to plan your time on the water according to the fishing tide falling tides. Learn more in this section. times. There are stark differences between fishing high tide or You know that there are different techniques to apply during low tide and while this section focuses primarily on fishing these periods depending on where you plan to fish? Not to high tide, there are low tide opportunities (such as points and worry though, these techniques are easy to pick up once you sloughs) to catch fish if you find yourself at the shore at the have a better understanding of how tidal movement affects fish “wrong” time, which, ironically, can occasionally occur even feeding activity. when fishing high tide. The first thing to do when learning how to fish tides is For example, during the peak of a high tide (or low tide), looking for the best tide to fish find a tide table or fishing tide the water may not move for a period of minutes or hours chart for your fishing spot of choice. You can find daily fishing depending on the time of year and tide schedule which is why tide charts online or get a printed weekly tide chart at a local it’s vital to check your local fishing tide chart to find out when tackle shop. These charts provide tidal movement data in terms the tides are occurring. Once you know, you should plan to of feet. Once you know how to use a tide chart, the process of focus most of your time between the high and low tides when learning how to fish tides will be much easier. the current will be moving. TIPS FOR FISHING INSHORE INCOMING TIDES Another thing you may notice when fishing high tide or low • If you are fishing from a beach or saltwater shoreline, you tide, during the peaks and lows of each respectively, when there may want to consider timing your trip for the first part of an is little to no current, is that baitfish activity levels drop. incoming tide. Rising water will begin to cover shorelines As a result, the feeding activity of saltwater game fish slows where crustaceans and other forms of prey like to hide. The down as well. However, as noted earlier, while fishing may be opportunity for an easy meal draws game fish closer to shore more challenging during these peak times, there are still to feed. saltwater spots that provide opportunities to catch fish. You • When fishing incoming tidal current, try to cast your baits will just have to adjust your fishing tactics based on where the up into the current, and then let them naturally drift back toward fish are most likely to find food sources as water levels rise (or you. fall). TIPS FOR FISHING INSHORE OUTGOING TIDES In other words, once you have an answer to the question • As tide levels in a bay or estuary area recede, focus your “when is high tide?” it certainly doesn’t mean that you need to techniques on deeper channels, drop-offs, or passes that lead stop fishing. out toward open water. This tip on tides and fishing will apply WHERE TO FISH DURING RISING TIDES whether you are fishing from a boat or from the shoreline. Shallow bays and backcountry flats are two types of areas • If you want to try catching fluke on an outgoing tide, cast that are good to try when the tide is rising. a squid-tipped rig near the edges of inshore potholes or drop- As the tide rises, baitfish and crustaceans are swept along offs. with the current into the shallows. Game fish will often follow HOW TO FISH THE TIDES OFFSHORE behind in search of these food sources. If you want to catch While tidal changes may not be as obvious when fishing inshore species such as striped bass, try fishing shallow bays or offshore, tidal changes do have an impact on deep sea fishing flats during a rising tide (prior to a peak high tide period). conditions as well — just keep in mind that weather and wind Now that you know more about fishing high tides, you current can overpower tidal flow when you’re out in the blue should begin to consider the barometric pressure when making waters. During periods of slack tide, offshore currents aren’t a decision about the best times to saltwater fish. Fishing high as strong and bait fish are better able to escape from predatory pressure periods before an approaching front can also help game fish. However, once the tide begins to move, bait fish are increase your chances of catching fish on an incoming or rising swept along with the strong currents, making it easier for game tide. If you are wondering about specific fishing techniques fish to locate and pursue their prey. that you can use during incoming and outgoing tides, read more TIPS FOR FISHING OFFSHORE TIDES about how to fish the tides. The best tides for fishing offshore can be either incoming How to Fish the Tides or outgoing. While the current is moving, you will have a good chance at catching fish. (to page 28) Knowing how to fish the tides is one of the most worthwhile - 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 ecoRI News Large spring migration of menhaden lures fishing vessels into Narragansett Bay by ecoRI News Staff

Even though menhaden are eaten by few people, more To prevent local depletion of menhaden and to ensure a pounds of the oily fish, often called “pogies” or “bunkers” by healthy population of the fish remains in Narragansett Bay’s New Englanders, are harvested each year than any other in the menhaden management area for ecological services and for United States except Alaska pollock. use by the recreational community, DEM administers an annual The Atlantic menhaden fishery is largely dominated by menhaden monitoring program. industrial interests that remove the nutrient-rich species in bulk Biomass by trawlers to make fertilizer and cosmetics and to feed livestock estimates, and farmed fish. fishery landings Commercial bait companies fish for menhaden to provide information, bait for both recreational fishing and for the lobster fishery. computer Recreational fishermen also access schools of menhaden modeling and directly and use them as bait for catching larger sport fish such biological as striped bass and bluefish. sampling This demand puts a lot of pressure on a species that plays information are a vital role in the marine ecosystem. For instance, juvenile used to open, menhaden, as they filter water, help remove nitrogen. track and close Conservationists often refer to menhaden as “the most the commercial important fish in the sea” — after the title of a 2007 book by H. menhaden Bruce Franklin. fishery as From May through November, a contracted They believe necessary. spotter pilot surveys Narragansett Bay’s menhaden menhaden management area twice weekly deserve special DEM reg- to estimate the total biomass of the fish attention and ulations require present. (DEM photo) protection at least 2 million because so many pounds of other species, menhaden be in the management area before it’s opened to the such as bluefish, commercial fishery. dolphins, eagles, If at any time the humpback biomass estimates whales, osprey, drop below sharks, striped Menhaden in the Providence River near 1.5 million bass and the Crawford Street Bridge by Memorial pounds, or weakfish, depend Park (ecoRI News photo) when 50 on them for food. percent of s the This year’s spring migration of menhaden had brought a estimated large influx of the forage fish into Narragansett Bay. As a result, biomass there has been a marked increase in the number of fishing above the minimum threshold of 1.5 million pounds is harvested, vessels and fishing activity, according to the Rhode Island the commercial fishery is closed. Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Commercial vessels engaged in the Rhode Island menhaden Agency officials said members of its Law Enforcement and fishery are required to abide by a number of regulations, Marine Fisheries divisions are closely monitoring this fishing including net size restrictions, call-in requirements to DEM, activity. daily possession limits and closure of the management area on “Rhode Island relies on Atlantic menhaden in various weekends and holidays. capacities, such as supporting commercial harvesters, recreational fisheries and the Narragansett Bay ecosystem,” said Conor McManus, chief of DEM’s Division of Marine Editor’s Note: The menhaden fishery was closed in Fisheries. “Through our Atlantic menhaden management Narragansett Bay on June 8 when DEM determined the total program, which represents one of the most comprehensive biomass in the Bay had dropped to the 1.5 million pounds plans for the species in the region, we have constructed a trigger. science-based program that strives for sustainable harvest.” f lso - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 ew Block Island Fishing Tournament is Back! Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament, July 24 and 25 Tournament highlights include: “The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament is back again • cash cards/swag/and sponsor prizes totally $10,000 this year after a short hiatus.” said Capt. Chris Willi of Block • fluke, black sea bass, striped bass and bluefish with boat, Island Fish Works, a bait & tackle shop and charter fishing shore, youth, team and photo divisions business located on Block Island, Rhode • $500 1st place prize for fluke, black sea Island. bass, striped bass and bluefish and $200 2nd The tournament will start at 5:33 place prize in boat division; $500 1st place a.m., Saturday, July 24 and end Sunday, prize for shore division striped bass and July 25 at12 noon. There will be an bluefish; $500 first place team prize; plus ‘After Party’ at Capt. Nick’s Rock & $200 youth division and photo contest prizes Roll Bar, Block Island from 2:00 p.m. • download app to your smartphone, take to 4:00 p.m. with a brief Tournament a photo of fish with Tournament ruler and awards ceremony. submit entry electronically, no weigh-in this “This is a length only Tournament. is a fish length tournament only When registering online participants • Take a photo with the Block Island Wind download our Tournament app on their Farm shown and you can enter three photo smartphone. When they want to make a July 24 and 25 categories each with $200 prize: Most Tournament entry they take a photo of Scenic, Best Fish photo and Best Team photo their catch up against the Tournament supplied ruler and send • Pick up participant/captain’s bags the day before the event their entry into the Tournament electronically.” said Capt. Willi. (Friday, July 23) at one of five Tournament host/co-sponsor “So it is not necessary to attend the ‘After Party’ to receive locations your Tournament prize. Winners will be posted online. Anglers • Host/cosponsors: Anglers can enter online at https:// are urged to reserve dockage on Block Island if they plan to www.sandypointco.com/bi-inshore-tourney and then pick up attend the ‘After Party’. We might be able to help if they reach their participant bags on Friday, July 23 (the day before the out to us in advance.” tournament) at one of five locations including Block Island Tournament entry fees are $100 per boat for up to four Fish Works, Block Island; Ocean State Tackle, Providence; The anglers, $25/person for additional anglers; and $25/shore angler. Saltwater Edge, Middletown; Snug Harbor Marina, South Capt. Willi said, “Thanks to the Block Island Wind Farm and Kingstown; and Watch Hill Outfitters, Westerly. Ørsted Tournament sponsorship we are able to donate 100% of • Sponsored by the Block Island Wind Farm/Ørsted. Tournament entry fees to the Block Island Fire Department For additional information contact Block Island Fish Works and Rescue.” at [email protected] or 401.742.3992.

STRIPED BASS MERCURY STUDY (from page 1) The scientists have three specific research objectives. How can RISAA members support First, measure mercury concentrations in edible filets of commonly consumed fish from Narragansett Bay and Rhode these research efforts? Island/Block Island Sound, including striped bass, bluefish, Dr. Taylor needs samples of striped bass muscle tissue, tautog, black sea bass, scup, fluke, and winter flounder. specifically for fish collected from Rhode Island/Block Island Second, analyze Sound. fish mercury levels as a Dr. Taylor requires only a function of several small piece of filet tissue biological and taken directly above the gill environmental variables, plate, which leaves the main with a dedicated focus filets intact (see picture at left). on the effect of location For each striper, Dr. Taylor on fish mercury also needs information on the contamination. fish’s total length and location And third, assess of capture (latitude/longitude). fish mercury If an angler is willing to concentrations relative to government actions levels, such help with the research, Dr. Taylor can meet him/her to collect that data can be used to support public health risk assessments the muscle tissue and record the other relevant size and location and management decisions related to the issuance of local fish information. consumption advisories. If you are willing to partipate in this study, contact Dr. Taylor at [email protected] or 401-254-3759 (office phone).

- 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 - 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Sea Cucumber Colloquial Nicknames: Scientific names: Hairy Sea Cucumber Sclerodactyla briareus Common Sea Cucumber Thyone briarus

Field Markings: Black, brown or purple. Body is covered branched tentacles in front of their mouths. Their largest with tiny tube feet. predators are crustaceans, fish and people. Size: about 4 inches long and 2 inches wide There are more than 1,100 species of sea cucumbers Habitat: Shallow muddy waters throughout the world, with the largest - the Tiger’s tail - reaching six and a half feet in length. Seasonal Appearance: Year-round The hairy sea cucumber’s body is about four inches long and two inches wide, covered with tiny tube feet; the thickest DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND part is in the middle. This invertebrate has ten long tentacles BEHAVIORS surrounding the mouth, and they can be pulled into its body Sea cucumbers are cylinder- when startled. A beachcomber will shaped, nocturnal, brainless usually see only these tentacles echinoderms with a muscular, emerging from a substrate. The sea leathery body lined with small tube cucumber’s color ranges frm black feet. They have the five-part to brown to purple. symmetry, but their millions of The hairy sea cucumber is microscopic spines are found usually found in shallow muddy within their skin. Unlike other waters, where the salinity is slightly echinoderms, they are able to retain high, along the East Coast from body fluid and breathe by pumping Massachusetts to Florida. water in and out through an internal However, other species of sea respiratory tree. Sea cucumbers cucumbers are found in a variety of have a short lifespan of five to ten SeaCucumber - sclerodactyla briareus habitats from warm waters to deep years. cold trenches. Sea cucumbers have an unusual way of deterring predators. When threatened, they can expel some of their body fluids to RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE scare away their attacker. If tht doesn’t work, they eject most of Many sea cucumbers ingest mud and sand to absorb organic their body organs to confuse the other animal. These organs matter. This type of feeding can act as a natural filter in the can later be regenerated. bethnic community. There is a small commercial industry for sea Sea cucumbers feed mostly on plankton caught by the cucumbers for human consumption.

- 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 The purpose of the RISAA Surfcasting Committee is to promote salt water angling to encourage and promote good sportsmanship, conservation and the knowledge of surfcasting. Spring Surf Fishing Club Challenge

The RISAA Surfcaster’s Committee recently held its annual Spring Surf Fishing Club Challenge. The Largest Bluefish tournament began on Friday, June 18 at 6:00 pm and award went to ran until Sunday, June 20 at 7:00 am. RISAA’s RICH HEFFERNAN. Seven clubs entered the Striped Bass/Bluefish He received a $25 gift tournament: card to a tackle shop. • Hartford Surf Fishing Club • Narragansett Pier Sport Fishing Association • Narragansett Surfcasters Club • Pioneer Valley Boat and Surf Club • RI Mobile Sportfishermen (RIMS) • RISAA Surfcasters Committee • Weekapaug Surfcasters Club The Charles Bradbury Memorial Award for Largest Striped Bass went to RYAN JOHNSON of RIMS

While the results were being tallied 25 people enjoyed the traditional Fisherman’s Breakfast at the Andrea Seaside Restaurant in Westerly. There was great food and great camaraderie including many tales of the ones that got away. The Rhode Island Mobile Sportsfishermen (RIMS) Team took first place with a total of 30.23 pounds total. Here they pose with the Team Trophy

Following the breakfast there was a raffle with some great prize donations. Everyone walked away with a least one prize!

Ron Barnes presents $840 tournament proceeds to Jessica Salter, Chief Philantrophy Officer of Amos House - 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 - 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Commitee Presents Junior Member (with adult) Party Boat Fishing Trip for scup, black sea bass or anything that bites! Saturday, August 21 7:00 am to Noon Adults: $25 Juniors: FREE (6-17 yrs) Every ADULT must be accompanied by a CHILD! This is a Members Only trip Aboard the Seven B’s 80 foot boat. Sailing from Galilee, RI* *Full galley aboard - pay on your own - burgers, hot dogs, snacks Limited to 40 people TRIP RULES • The adult must be a RISAA member in good standing . • The member can take a maximum of three children • This is a Adult AND Junior trip only. (no single adults) • There can not be two adults and one child • The child need not be a registered Junior Member (although • Absolutely no alcoholic beverages allowed we encourage to register the child as an official Junior Member ThereY are no exceptions to these rules. Please do not ask. since there is no fee) The adult must pay a non-refundable fee of $25. • The child must be between 6 to 17 years of age. SORRChildren are free.

SIGN ME UP FOR THE AUGUST 21 ADULT & JUNIOR FISHING TRIP Adult Member Name:______Phone: ______

Junior Member Name(s): ______(max 3) Relationship to member:SOLD Daughter Son Step-daughter/son OUT Grandchild Family Friend

Address: ______City: ______State:___ Zip: _____ To pay by credit card Mail to: RISAA Enclosed is $25 Adult Fee call the RISAA office P.O. Box 1465 (payment must accompany registration) at 401-826-2121 Coventry, RI 02816

- 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 ARREST AND CITATIONS: MAY, 2021 Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court Name, age, residence, charges (mo/yr) • AZEREDO, Alex., 29, of South Kingstown, RI: Shooting Within • MULVEY, William J, 72, of Charlestown, RI: Violation of 500’ of a Building, Taking Protected Birds Out of Season, Commercial Fishing Regulations (Administrative Process) Shooting/Trapping/Fishing on Posted Lands • MULVEY, Terence J., 64, of West Kinston, RI: Violation of • BASHAN, Oliver, 28, of Middletown, RI: Lobster Pot Escape Commercial Fishing Regulations (Administrative Process) Vents and Possession of Undersized Tautog • NGUAMSANITH, Phakob, 43, of Alexandria, VA: Possession • CARLSON, Dan Leo, 66, of Charlestown, RI: Lobster Pot of Undersize Tautog and Exceeding the Daily Limit of Tautog Escape Vents, Undersize Escape Vents, Improper Escape Vents, • SANDMAN, Jon A., 60, of Wilbraham, MA: Injury to Public and Pot, Trap, or Other Device Require Color Scheme. Property, Injury/Removal of Vegetation or Malicious Injury to • GREENE, Benjamin A., 35, of Coventry, RI: Giving False Buildings and/or Fences, Injuries to Trees and Shrubs Document to Agent, Employee, or Public Official and Hunting Prohibited License Prohibited (2 Counts) • TOURTELOTT, Tyler D., 28, of North Kingstown, RI: • LAVINE, Christopher R., 57, of Warwick, RI, for Taking Shooting Within 500’ of a Building, Obstructing Officer in Shellfish at Night, Taking or Selling of Shellfish from Polluted Execution of Duty, and Shooting/Trapping/Fishing on Posted Area – 2+ Offense, Take, Sale Of, or Possess Non-Complying Lands Shellfish, Use Dredges, Tongs, and Rakes for Shellfish in Polluted Area, Take and/or Possess Undersize Shellfish, and Wet Storage of Shellfish Prohibited. CITATIONS: Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal

Violation Citations Issued Violation Citations Issued SALTWATER FISHING VIOLATIONS 0 Boating Violations 5 Freshwater Fishing Violations 1 CRMC Beach Violations 0 State Property Violations 4 ATV Violations 0 (alcohol, disorderly, parking, dumping, etc. WARNINGS ISSUED: Verbal or Written Warnings issued to first-time offenders for a de minimis violation. Corrective action was taken at the scene and/or the occurrence was utilized as an educational opportunity in lieu of a summons. TOTAL: 59 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE THROUGH ENFORCEMENT DISPATCH CENTER: 2,574

FISHING THE TIDES (from page 20) Many offshore anglers believe that the periods just before • If you are deep sea fishing for cod, haddock, etc. during a a full moon tend to be the most productive due to stronger moving tide, you can try trolling a jig with a simple downrigger. tides and currents that result from the increased gravitational Trolling is a good option when the tidal movement or current pull. might prevent you from properly positioning your baits over • When offshore fishing you will often find pelagic game structure. fish, such as sailfish or dolphinfish, swimming along with the Whether you plan to fish inshore or offshore on your next current in search of prey. Try to position your boat to drift saltwater trip, use these tips to learn more about how to fish along with current that is created by the moving tide and winds tides and see what a difference they make in the amount of fish so that you can reel your uptide fishing rigs back with the you catch. current or tidal flow. - 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 FISHERIES ARRESTS IN JUNE On June 5, while on routine patrol, Environmental Police During the first week of June DEM’s Division of Law Officers from DEM’s Divison of Law Enforcement, conducted a Enforcement (DLE) teamed up with NOAA’s Office of Law spot check of several fishermen that were returning to their Enforcement and the U.S. Coast Guard and made several striped vehicles at Hull Cove in Jamestown. bass cases in Narragansett Bay and in federal waters off Officers discovered 29 tautog in their possession, 26 of Southwest Ledge. They are as follows: which were undersized, as well as one undersized striped bass. June 14: DLE charged a poacher in Mt. Hope Bay with several striped bass violations and boating violations. The poacher is known to have commercial licenses in neighboring states. June 16: DLE charged a poacher in Mt. Hope Bay with several striped bass violations and boating violations. The poacher is known to have commercial licenses in neighboring states. June 16: DLE & NOAA OLE, charged three separate vessels with various state and federal striped bass violations in state The poachers were charged with possession of tautog during and federal waters around Block Island. the closed season, possession of undersized tautog, and June 17: On a joint patrol with our partner agency USCG, possession of undersized striped bass. charged a NY charter boat with striped bass violations in federal The fish were seized and donated to Amos House in waters. Providence. Those charged with state violations were assigned a district Help protect the fish that is yours for future generations! court summons. Federal violators were referred to NOAA-OLE Report violations to DEM’s 24-hour dispatch center at 401-222- for investigation. Some of the seized fish were able to be released 3070. alive, while the remaining fish were donated to the Amos House.

How to launch boat off a trailer on a flat ramp 1. Clip a long dock line to the bow eye of the boat. 2. Thread the dock line through a 2-by-3/8-inch pulley. 3. Fix a short dock line to the pulley and girth-hitch to the trailer axle. 4. Tie a bowline knot on the end of the dock line, 2 feet above the pulley. 5. Pull off the winch line to reach the loop and clip it through. 6. Crank the winch to pull the boat backward, off the trailer. - 29 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Technology may impact recreational fishing

New developments in recreational fishing technology—from emulating their natural prey and accessing previously the use of aerial drones and social media scouting reports to inaccessible waters, to anglers sharing their exploits with others, advances in hook design—are creating challenges for fisheries technology is completely changing all aspects of recreational management and effective policy making, fishing,” says Steven Cooke, professor according to a new study co-authored by of fish ecology in Carleton University’s University of Massachusetts Amherst department of biology and the study’s researcher Andy Danylchuk. lead author. With the opening of the 2021 fishing Without knowing what impact all season, millions of recreational fishing this advanced technology has on the fish aficionados across North America dusted and their aquatic ecosystems, it has off their tackle boxes, fitting together their become difficult for fisheries managers rods, and heading to the bait and tackle to monitor the health of the fishery, and shop to purchase the latest fishing gear. to ensure that the fishing experience is a But what impact does all that new positive one. “Recreational anglers have technology have on the fish themselves? always been a strong voice for There are still so many unknowns, says conservation,” says Danylchuk. “If Andy Danylchuk, professor of fish something changes and they are no conservation at the UMass Amherst longer catching fish, they’re one of the department of environmental first stakeholder groups to raise the conservation, and co-author of a new alarm about possible environmental paper that investigates the relationship Andy Danylchuk releasing his catch. harms.” It turns out that what’s good between fishing technology and fish for the ecosystems. fishing community is also good for “There’s more attention paid to products we use with our the fish: more, and healthier fish pets than to what we use to try to catch fish in our streams, means a more enjoyable, successful lakes and oceans.” fishing experience. Fishing technology has come a long way since the days of What this means for the the hook and worm. Today one can buy battery-powered research and management artificial lures that wriggle like minnows and are slathered in community is that more attention fish-attracting scent. Underwater cameras and fish finders help needs to be paid to the effects of anglers not only seek out their targets, but also observe as fish high-tech fishing equipment. “An either approach or reject the bait. Aerial drones scan for fish important message here is that the Steven Cooke and even deliver lures to them. Social media helps pinpoint, in resource management agencies real time, what fish are biting where. Even the seemingly simple need to share their experiences and that scientists should more hook has been completely redesigned to better reel in the big intensively study the impact of innovations in recreational one. fishing,” write the study’s authors. “If science can’t keep up in And it’s not as if recreational fishing in streams, lakes and terms of evaluating the impacts of technological innovations oceans is a niche-activity - it is the second most popular leisure to help inform management and policy,” says Danylchuk, “it activity in North America, falling just behind gardening. can be really detrimental to the fish, which may ultimately mean “From improvements in finding and catching fish, to fewer fish, and a worse fishing experience for anglers.”

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4 Winners In Each Category PHOTO CONTEST RULES • One Grand Prize R The contest is open only to “Regular” adult R Every submission must include: members in good standing of the Rhode Island • Member’s name, address and phone • 3 Honorable Mention Saltwater Anglers Association. • Category of submission R The member must either be the photographer • Title of photo The Grand Prize winners or the main subject of the photo • Names of person(s) in photo R The member wins the prize • Date and location where taken will each receive a $100 R Submissions must be either: • Other information to describe the scene Gift Certificate to a local • Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in • If member in photo, then photographer name either JPG, PDF, PNG or TIFF format R Submission of an entry constitutes tackle shop. • Digital scans of photographs agreement to allow photographs to be * Printed photos are NOT acceptable reproduced, published and/or exhibited by the Submission Deadline: R Must have been taken AFTER Jan. 1, 2020 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association October 31, 2021 R Members may submit a maximum of three (3) with the right to publish your name, city and photos per category during this contest. state in print or other media in connection Winning photos will be R Images will be judged on originality, technical with the photo contest. published in the excellence, composition, overall impact and R Submissions shall be sent as an email artistic merit. attachment to: [email protected] or on CD by RISAA newsletter R Deadline: October 31, 2021 mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 CORAYER: (from page 11) In the upper reaches of Narragansett Bay, menhaden hide from trawlers heeling heavy to port, hydraulics straining, hauling back acres of nets laden with forage a large ecology of marine life depends on to survive. The pogie rose and swam frantically in circles as Lunch Break Eddy stood cautiously. “Under thirty pounds, bass like to play with their food,” Sprengel said with a knowing smile. He speaks in a clear language, if you’re listening.

We extend our deepest sympathies Capt. Sprengel lifts another bass that fell for a Coltsniper Splash to member Walk bass, photo by Stack 9 Photography “Patience isn’t a luxury I usually have,” he said and that’s RICHARD “Dick” precisely why he’s always moving, adjusting, looking to understand GELDARD what’s changed in ten minutes and where fish are or might be. Basic boat decisions are smart and quick and if you didn’t catch his drift when he made one, he’ll take that rod out of your hand to on the loss of his beloved wife do what needs to be done for that moment. Arrogance is a far CAROLE GELDARD distant cousin from confidence. He hooked up on his first cast. age 77, who passed away on June 14 Splash Walks entice fish to absolutely destroy it. Hooksets are at their Warwick home. Carole and solid and almost guaranteed. There are no light taps or screwing Dick were married for 55 years. around trying to decide if it’s the right bait, there are only big swirls followed by explosions of water and screaming spools. It is a bit tougher to work with the wind in your face so it’s easy to get THE WATCH: (from page 3) sloppy on your retrieve, unless you do what he tells you. With my eyes fixed on its hypnotic movements, he leaned in to make a The state application may already be filed by the time correction: “lower your tip, take away the wind, get that belly out you read this. I don’t expect this permitting to be any of your line.” His instructions usually result in tight lines. “That different than that for SFW, but I still plan to review was one of the best strikes I’ve seen in a long time,” he said when documents and submit comments on behalf of all recreational a 33’ bass attacked one thirty feet from the starboard side. “That fishers, so if you have comments or concerns please let me was killer.” know. Braced by a northwest breeze returning to East Greenwich, SUMMER FLOUNDER Captain Jack Sprengel proved he is always focused on finding I am also still busy representing recreational anglers on fish, in any conditions in any waters and clearly demonstrated that the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Shimano’s Coltsniper Splash Walk is a revolutionary top water, organized by the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management high action lure. And it’s only tirinif you tire of catching lots of Council. The Group is comprised of approximately 15 really big fish. stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical RISAA member Todd Corayer is a lifelong fisherman who lives work group and management to progress through the not far from the Saugatucket River with his wife, who supports management strategy evaluation (MSE). his fishing mainly to get him out of the house and a young son The idea is to come up with modifications to the who regularly catches more fish than him. regulations that will allow more access to fluke for recreational fishers and will reduce recreational discards of fluke. Again, if you have thoughts on how this may be done I would love to hear from you. This process is just beginning, so there is plenty of time to influence the process and insert our ideas. More information can be found at https:// www.mafmc.org/council-events/2021/summer-flounder-mse- workshop-june14 Have a great summer! I need to get some good weather and go out fishing! JOIN RISAA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE All RISA members are welcome to join the RISAA Legislative Committee. If you are interested or if you have any questions, you can contact me by email at [email protected] - 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 The RISAA Board of Directors decided that they should share, with all members, the many formal letters, fisheries and environmental input documents, etc. that the Board sends out almost every month. Input from members is important feedback to the Board. Here are a few comments received.... Angler Electronic Reporting Program Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program Proposed for Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1133 Fifteenth St., N.W., Suite 1000 Most members already know that RISAA, RIDEM and Washington, DC 20005 Harbor Light Softwate was given a NFWF grant to establish an electronic reporting app. After a year of preparation, the app, Dear National Fish & Wildlife Foundation: called AnglerCatch, is now in the testing phase and will be fully operational and put out to the public during the summer. It is our honor to pledge support for the Electronic Another grant proposal is being prepared which, if funded Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program under the project and becomes reality, would allow anglers to “opt in” to various entitled, “Technical Enhancements and Market fisheries studies with their angling data. This new program Expansion of Angler Reporting Application Software”. would be “Technical Enhancements and Marketing Expansion The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association of Angler Reporting Application Software.” (RISAA) represents over 7,500 recreational anglers and 28 The RISAA Board approved sending a letter of support for affiliated fishing clubs and organizations in New England. this grant proposal since they believe it would help recreational We believe that better recreational fishing data is crucial fishing data in the future. to recreational fishing. Electronic monitoring and reporting SEE RISAA LETTER AT RIGHT is part of the solution and this grant will help prove that. The grant application from the State of Rhode Island, Harbor Light Software and RISAA has all the right partners engaged to successfully develop and implement a program. The Thank you to RISAA for Grant Support partnership ensures that the data collected will be used to help make management decisions. Attached is the National Fish & Wildlife (NFWF) electronic We pledge to support the program with staff and reporting grant proposal submitted yesterday. I wanted to volunteer resources treating it as a major RISAA initiative. express our deep appreciation to you for working with us to get Thank you for the consideration. this grant proposal in on time, and for your letters of support for this project. We feel that, if funded, this project will provide Stephen Medeiros Richard Hittinger fishermen with an electronic reporting application that is based, whenever possible, on industry standards, while collecting and distributing the data to the proper agencies or associations. Commercial fishing is decimating the menhaden in The ability for fishermen to opt into citizen science projects Narragansett Bay. I have been on the water the past 8 days. that they feel are worthy of their data will bring new insights Every day there are fewer fish. Few folks catching striped into fisheries that we have not been able to easily capture in the bass. Commercial fishing for menhaden and striped bass past. Our hope is that this data will lead to more robust scientific should be stopped before you lose another fishery. research that will help managers and fishermen make better Remember winter flounder...I do. decisions into the future. Sincerely, Allan Gadoury We wish we could have expounded more on each project within Member the grant, but the process limited the length of the proposal within the grant system. We should hear something by the end of the year, with projects normally slated to bein in early 2022.

Again, thank you for your support. We think this is a really strong and innovative proposal. We will keep our fingers To DEM, crossed! Outstanding move to prevent the depletion of Menhaden. To RISAA, keep up the great work. Francine Karp Dan Walter Harbor Light Software Member

- 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be concerns of the recreational community on regulatory and used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues legislative issues. That means that we have to deal with money - or any other contribution made to the Association - elected officials. be used for the PAC. It would be a violation of state election Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have laws for any money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes. worked hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA Also, all money received by the PAC must come from principles. We need to be sure those officials remain in individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any office. organization or business interest. How it works. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives It is also important that legislators understand who we requests for contributions. If the PAC Committee determines a are. If we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it candidate is pro-recreational fishing, pro-environment, etc. it can for us. approve a request, that recommendation is forwarded to the By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC candidate, therefore we have established a legal, donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 2-step process. incorporated and registered Political Action Democracy is not a spectator sport. Committee which CAN make contributions on our behalf. To be effective, we must participate in the system. It has an independent treasurer and its own bank account.

With your help we can continue to work within the political system to safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing 2021 PAC DONORS TO DATE

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PAYMENT TYPE CHECK : make payable to “R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation” CREDIT CARD ( type) AmEx Discover MC VISA Card Number: ______Exp. Date ______Security #______Signature: ______Your signature authorizes the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation to charge $42.50 to your credit card Mail this form and a COPY of your CURRENT REGISTRATION and FEE to: R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Member Member BARBARA AUDINO RON LYNCH displays a nice, fat tautog that she landed caught this false albacore using a Deadly last September 26 while fishing with her Dick lure while fishing on his boat off the husband Larry aboard their boat in the center wall at Pt. Judith last September 10. Sakonnet River. Member CAROL MELLO caught this 7 lb. fluke last August and was using her new Crafty One custom rod made just for her! That new rod sure worked!

Member TOM MALONE with a close-up pose of a false albacore he caught this past October while fishing on his boat, Jean Ann, just north of House of the Rocks in Jamestown. Member BOB MATTESON with a doormat 10 pound fluke that he caught off Block Island last June 14. He was using squid strips, freshly cleaned, on his boat.

Member BRIAN ERNEST with a just-caught 32 pound, 43-inch striped bass that he caught on the night Member of September 23 while fishing from PETER LEWIS shore in Newport. The fish was quicly displays the 15.70 lb tautog that he caught released after the photo. this past November 22. The fish won 1st Place in the 2020 Yearlong Tournament! - 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Member MARK PACHICO with a pair of keeper tautog that he caught while fishing off Newport last October.

Memorable Cod Trip August 20, 2020 Last August, members Matt Davidson and Mike Clini (top photo) and Rich Hittinger and Bob Murray (bottom photo) took advantage of perfect weather and fished south of Block Island aboard “Skipjack.” That day need 40 cod (32 were keepers) and with some black sea bass.

- 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 3 Bs. - Andy Berg Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Eveready II - Nick Picchione Happy Hooker - William Gravina 3B'S - Bob Matteson Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Extra Propper - John O'Brien Heart Beat - Lori & Tom Kinne 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Falcon - Thomas Poirier Hearts & Shells - Reid Muller 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Carol Ann - John Reid Faracher - Steve Abdow Heather Too - Don Bogner 33 Innings - William George Carol's Girl - Carol/Steve Mello Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge 4 My Girls - John Brennan Castafly - Capt. Ray Stachelek Fast Forward - Michael Valentine Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Festivus - Al DiOrio High Flyer - Philip Matteson Adventurer - John Stanford C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Fear Knot - John Meyer High Pressure - Capt. Joe Pagano Ahab - Rod Raso C-Dory - Tony Dias Finatic - John Brierley Hombre - Gary Paolo Alaskan - Patrick Watson Ceilidh - Fletcher Thomson Finback - Paul Malone Honey Badger - David Ells Alf II - Richard Pastore Chain Reaction - David Gariepy Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira Hooked - Christopher Connelly Alibi - Dickson Boenning Chaos - James Marasco Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth Hoya Saxa - Mark McCarthy Allegro - Richard Terek Charlie B III - Chancellor Rosebrock Fine Line - Susan Lema Huntress - Richard Turner Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Charlie Time - Charles Woodman Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Chill Time - Russell Anderson Finish Line - Alan Stewart I'm-On - Robert Celico Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Inconceivable - Michael Piper Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein In-Debt - John Johnson Amalye - Raymond Duggan Cleo - David Brown Fins - Tom Grennan Indian Summer - Dana Weeks Amanda C - David Aubin Coaster - Greg Spier Fishaholic - Michael Seward In Faith 2 - Anthony Rocha Amelia J - Kevin Caisse Compromise - Arthur/Jane Jackman Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Amnimax - Ralph Battista Cool Change - John Parkinson Fishbones - John Volpe Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan Angler - Brad Sudol Cool Hand Fluke - Matt Davidson Fishful Thinking - Allan Peters Isabella - Anthony Tavares Angler Management - David Gordon Copycat - Peter Newbauer Fish Hawk - Carl DiRocco Islander - Bruce Johnson Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Coral Rose - Coral Aiello Fishin' Holz - Ryan Holzinger Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Another Martini - Robert Parks Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile Island Time - Dennis St.Germain April II - Leonard Duffy Crack Of Dawn - Gary Johnson Fish N Pole - Bienvenido Rodriguez Isurus - Alan Blott Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski C Squire - Anthony Patti Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Itsy - Bob Donald Aqua Marine - Herb Obodda Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland Aque'ne - David Howe Dads Pride - David Morton Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Jackpot III - Cathy Muli At Last - Bob Cavanagh Dale Sea - Robert Coupe Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Jahab - Jay Adelman Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Damjam II - David Miele Fish Talz - Bob Carey Jay Bird - Joseph Conneally Bait & Wait - Al Torres Dan-DE - Fred DeFinis Fishworks - Capt. Randall Roberts Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin Bass Boat - Robert Kelley DaniMari - Michael Imbornone Five Gees - Robert Gondola JD7 - Jack Daniels Bay Bee - Mike Warner Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Fixed Income - Christian Andro Jean Ann - Thomas Malone Bay Buggy - David Gervais Dauntless - James Riggs Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi Becasse - James Tollefson Daytripper - Patrick DiGregorio Flo B II - Harley Benton Joan J - Paul Jutras Bella 1 - David Lopes Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Fly 'n Spear - Kenneth Cooper Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Bella Mama - David DiSantis Deblin - Eugene Lewis Fortuna - Capt. Michael Beland Joyce M - Richard Laurie Ben Fishing - Wayne Baumgartner Detention Hull - Keith Turner Four J's - Jason Ferschke Joysea - Barry Wazer Betsea - Stephen Tetzner D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Four Play - Bob Fournier Julia P - Nick Califano Betsy B - David Marcotte Diane H - Donald Forest Four Stars - Jay Starziano Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Big Daddy - Thomas Mihalko Die Hard - Peter Lewis Frantastic - Brian Bullock Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Frayed Knot - Richard Lipsitz Kala Rose - Roland Moulin Bite Me - Helder Batista Dirt Cheap - Steve Beuregard Fuss-Sea - Robert McCusker Katnap - Steve Katkowski Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Dixie - Andreas Anusavice Gadzooks - Robert Silva Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Down Under - Spencer Ingram Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Drill-1 - David Jenson Gail Frances - David Carter Key of Sea - David Dube Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Duck Buster - Harold Audette Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Killa-Bite - Chris Choquette Blue Max - John Maxwell Duke of Fluke: Robert Burrell Gail Marie - Roger Arpin Kinsale - Bob Chew Blue Moon - John Blaze Duranatic - Ron Nagel Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami Kiwi - Bob Beresford Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Genevieve - Mark Seymour Knot Hours - Paul Ricard Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Easterday - Eric Easterday Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski Knot Stable - David Loren BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Easy Time - Donald Darnbrough Get Out - Donald Goebel KrisK - Peter Kilmartin Bon boni - David McGhie Eden - John McGinn Get Reel - Samuel Watson Kristian Lee - Michael Adams Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Ed's Yacht II - Edward Sivacek Ginsea - Ken Anderson Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Brandywine - James Mugavero Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Kvitravn - Nick Sannicandro Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Graceful Drifter - Capt Jim Turner Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Brn2fish - Michael Ballback El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Gray Ghost - Richard Schenk Lady D - Brian Petit Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Em 'N' O - Ryan Tellier Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan Lady J - Mark Jacobs Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Bugler - John Harvey Encore - Joe Crocker Gup 2 - Paul Richard Lady Karen - Capt Joe Bleczinski Builda - Biil Ward Eppe - Neil Epstein Gusto - Bob Dabkowski Lady Linda - David St. Germain Bye George - George Kates Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan GypSea - David Nardolillo Landon Sea - Justin Larocque Calamity - Riley Lamson ESP II - Stephen Parente Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Last Shot - John Kramer Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Ethanic - Charles Brown Happy Executive - Peter Vican Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Capable - Charley Soares Eventide - Beth Fallon Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Continued Next Page - 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Laura Ann - Capt. Matt Cox Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski Otter - Capt. Seth Megargle Sanctuary - Robert Cowan Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Tania II - Tony Lombardo Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Sand Bar - Franklin Rosebrock Lauren Michele-Capt. Louis Mazza Tantrum - Ross Pearsall Outcast3 - Eric Duda Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Outer Limit - Stephen Skenyon Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher Leela - Ted Davidson Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich Outrage - Stephen Jordan Sarcastic - Don Betournay Leen - Willard Donnell The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Panacea - Thomas DiBona Sea Breeze - Donald Dinucci Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan The Cardinal - Chris Perreira Pancakes - Reuben Macfarlan Sea Dog - Frank Moy Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith The Fly - John Gutherz Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Sea-Duced - Gary Zera Lil Fish - Darren DeSouto The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Peggy Ann - Chris Jones Seagar - John Turchetti Lina - Capt. Ian Leitao The Job - Richard Tremblay Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema Sea Majic - John Stavrakas Linx - Ron Lewis The Lady D - Brian Campbell Periwinkle - Louie Reis Sea Minor - Fred Boynton Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier The Lawhead - Jack Peters Persistence - Greg Spier Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Lit'l Lady - Jake Taraksian The Office - Richard Reich Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Little Blue - Richard Caldon The Old Man - Kevin Pearce Phia-n-Zach - Fred Jarosz Seaquinn - Michael Quinn, Sr. Little Grey Gull - Walter Anderson Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Playing Hookey - John Souto Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Little Peace -Michael Kandrysawtz Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Playing Hooky - Mike Casey Sea Rigg - William Riggs Lonesome Cowboy - Mike Moffitt Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Sea-Treat - John Treat Louis Too - John Graydon Tiderunner - John Schwemin Poga - Jim Malley Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Low Tide - Jim Low Tiderunner II - John Sousa Pokie - Richard Caruso Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Seaway - Anthony Carrao Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Pomatomus - Al Daysh Second Love - Michael DeCesare Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Time Out - Daniel Walter Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Second Page - Joe Mariani Lucy - Mike O'Connell Tin Lizzy - Marc Lamson Power Tripp - Michael Tripp Second Wind - Donald Fox Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Title Wave - John McCloskey Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski TLC - Bob Morel Princeton Fishing Team - Leo Orsi Shad Jac - Michael Colby Maddy - Michael Senecal Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Shady - John Angelini Marava - John Kubaska Tonic - Lee Duckworth Protocol - Steve Secord Shearwater - Capt Steve Tombs March Madne$$ - Joseph Silva Top Cat - Ben Cray Pura Vida - Capt. Jonathan Lewie Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Marie Rose - Brian Quenstedt Topper - Steve Daignault Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Mar Jac - Jack Taber Triple F - Brian Quimby Rambler - Capt. John Volpe She's Mine - Timothy Garlick Marlen - Dick Fincher Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Mary Wick - William Doyle Triple Threat - Jeffrey Dufficy Raven - Conrad Chickinski Side Job - Rene Bedard Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Trophy Blonde - Charles Murphy Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Silverback - Peter Hendricks McDu II - William McEvoy True Story - Joseph Medeiros Reaction - Thomas Schultz Silver Sage II - George Jacques Memories - Nick DelPozzo Tupelo - Elton Ricker Reba Anne - Mark White Silverside - Charles Benjamin Mid Day Chop - David Minto Ulysses Freedon - Frank Corso Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Uncle Dave - Steve Miller Red Sok's - William Sokolowski Sir Reel - Alton Smith Mihira - Andrew Korfin Valhalla - Richard Swanson Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Skipjack - Rich Hittinger Minha Marlena - Edward Porter Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Skipjack - Robert Murray Miss Emily - Travis Barao Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Reelaxation - Gerald Rabin Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Wood Reelaxing - Daniel Orfan Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon Missing Linc - Tim Gilchrist Water Crisis - Daniel daSilveira Reel Delight - Steve West Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti Miss Kim - Capt. Mark Pachico Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Solace - Alfred Trombley Miss Pauline - Paul Boutiette Whaler - Andrew Smiley Reelentless - James Barrett Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette Mistress - Gregory Houde Whynot? - Christine Blount Reel EZ - Capt. Rob Taylor Sound Advice - Earl Schofield Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Wicked - Rick Black Reel Lucky - Michael West Southpaw - Robert Lee Misty Mer - Matt Forster Wild Onion - David Michel Reel Pursuit - Michael Curran Spartina - Douglas Brown Moon Dance - Robert Redinger Wingman - Steve Cook Reel Time - Sameh Said Spearhead - Fred Schneider Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Yakamaniac - Michael Pahlas Relentless - Capt. Dave Waldrip Splinters - Richard Sheridan Mrs/Z - William Zanks Yankee - Bruce Demoranville Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Squid Burst - Brandon Hagopian Music - Larry Hayward Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. Restless -Capt Richard Templeton SS G. Aguilar - Gilberto Aguilar My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Zero PSI - David Howe Ria Rae - Sean Miele Star II - Joseph McDowell My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade Ripple - Gerry Berard 1Stars & Stripers - John Tatro Natral Hi's - Hiram Haggett River Rag - Robert Sangster Stella - Capt. Robb Roach Natural Nine - Capt. Glenn Hanna Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Stinger - Robert Young Nephron - Lawrence Audino Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Stinky Fingers - Cory Carlson Netop - Frank Basile Ro Leena - David Carter Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira Never Done - George Worth Roman Around - Roman Dudus Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan Rosborough - John Cappelli Strip Strike - Jim Barr New Too - Tim Gilchrist Rosie - Bruce Bannick Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano RISAA Channel Nice Aft - Thomas Drooger Rosie - Danny Cinq Mars Sturg - Doug Sturgis Nimia II - Henry Cugno Rubber Duckie - John Bruno Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Not A Fluke - Timothy Healy Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Summer Salt - Earl Buckman 65 O'Fish-L Business - Mike Fontaine Ruse II - Jim Phelan Summer Schoolie - Phil Capaldi Off Hook'n - Adam Dunstan Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Sunrise - David Zita Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto REPORT Saint G - Roger St. Germain Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka Ohana - Peter August Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet Old School - Jim Kaczynski VIOLATIONS! Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers Omega - Guy Dufresne SaltShaker - William Teixeira 3 B'S - Robert Matteson On The Hook - Anthony Lisi Salty IV - Warren Wright Tails Up - Mark Paparelli RIDEM Enforcement Oscar J - John McCurry Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Talon - Brian Hogan Osprey - Al Amaral 401-222-3070 - 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 2021 OFFICERS and 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...... Susan Lema...... [email protected]...... 401-932-3030 Treasurer...... Peter O'Biso...... [email protected]...... 401-783-2364 Sergeant-At-Arms.... David Michel...... [email protected]...... 401-952-8697 Board Member...... Gary Johnson...... [email protected]...... 401-787-5981 Board Member...... Robert Murray...... [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Board Member...... Richard Reich...... [email protected]...... 401-742-2020 Board Member...... Roger Tellier...... [email protected]...... 401-398-2670 Board Member...... Greg Vespe...... [email protected]...... 401-662-5573 Board Member...... Dawn Filliatreault Wood.. [email protected]...... 401-263-3919 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 RISAA CONTACTS By-Laws Committee...... Robert Blasi, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Charities Committee...... Ralph Orleck, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-323-0657 Charter Trips Committee...... Hal Gibson, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-524-9035 Dealer Discount Program...... Gilbert Bell, Coordinator...... [email protected]...... 401-315-2529 Education Committee...... Thomas Wood, Chair...... [email protected]... 401-263-3909 Elections Committee...... Gisele Golembeski, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-766-8409 Financial Review Committee...... Raymond Marchak, CPA...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Fly Fishing Committee...... David Pollack, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Foundation Committee...... Michael Warner, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising Committee...... Lawrence Hill, Chair...... [email protected] ...... 774-280-0155 Kayak Committee...... Kraig Ruth, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-640-3679 Legislative Committee...... Richard Hittinger, Chair.. [email protected].. 401-739-1875 Artificial Reefs Subcommittee..... Richard Hittinger, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 Menhaden Subcommittee...... David Monti, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-480-3444 Public Access Subcommittee...... Peter Jenkins, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Merchandise Committee...... Gary Johnson, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-787-5981 Political Action Committee...... Stephen Medeiros, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Newsletter...... Stephen Medeiros, Editor...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Saltwater Fishing Show...... Stephen Medeiros, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Scholarship Committee...... David Michel, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-952-8697 Surfcasters Committee...... Ron Barnes, Chair...... [email protected]. 508-958-6781 Tag & Release Program...... Robert Murray, [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Tournaments Committee...... John Volpe, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-580-1063 Welcome Committee...... Edward Kearney, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Legal Counsel to Board of Directors.....Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq

RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546 Mail Address: P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 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 _ BAIT & TACKLE _ COMPUTERS _ Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom ACCOUNTING _ Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 sys. Disanto, Priest & Co...... 401-921-2035 Member: David Hess (Charlestown,RI) Freedom Technology Solutions.800-979- Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) 166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown 0040 www.disantopriest.com Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 Member: Kenny Fernandez (Johnston, RI) Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) [email protected] FTSSupport.com Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members CONSTRUCTION _ www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI Pete’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-6178 Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848 Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI) Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST 341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 DENTISTRY _ ADVERTISING/MARKETING _ Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 Diversified Marketing & Media.203-220-9192 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) Member: Michael Epstein (Trumbull, CT) Quonnie Bait & Tackle...... 401-637-7184 www.exquisite-smile.com www.diversemm.com Member: Peter Silva (Charlestown, RI) Forster Orthodontics...... 401-619-1888 ANTIQUES _ 5223 Old Post Rd, Charlestown Member: Dr. Matt Forster, DMD Linde Antiques & Collectibles.617-365-5356 Saltwater Edge...... 401-842-0062 forsterorthodontics.com Member: Jay Linde (N. Scituate, RI) Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI) ENGINEERING _ Buying/selling, specialize in bookcases 76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 ATTORNEYS _ Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Robert A. Brazil, Esq ...... 802-424-1404 Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) Environmental, structural, civil and marine Star Theater Bldv, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 www.snugharbormarina.com ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ www.rabrazil.com [email protected] Watch Hill Outfitters...... 401-596-7217 Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Henry M. Clinton, Esq...... 215-309-5567 Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI) Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 Law Office of Henry M. Clinton, LLC 157 Main St. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Phila. PA [email protected] BOAT CANVAS _ ESTATE APPRAISERS/CLEAN-OUTS _ Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 Jackpot Enterprises...... 401-596-4089 Estate Services of RI...... 401-789- Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) 3646 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 zippers, windows, repairs Member: George Lovesky (Wakefield, RI) Paul James Garlasco, Esq...... 860-350-4409 BOATING NEWS _ www.estateservicesofri.com All over RI. 83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 New England Boating...... 508-789-6708 FINANCIAL SERVICES _ [email protected] Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com www.newenglandboating.com Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) 617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500 BOAT SALES _ Certified Financial PlannerTM 118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800 Blue Water Boat Sales...... 401-241-7342 Financial Engines...... 401-921-3331 Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 Member: Derek Leigh (Warwick, RI) Christian Grundel, CFP (Warwick, RI) 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 New-used-brokerage. BlueWaterBoatSales.com email: [email protected] Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 Wells Fargo Advisors...... 401-848-9949 Justice of the Peace Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) James Tollefson, CFP, VP-Investment Officer 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Boat sales, service and repairs [email protected] Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 McShane Yacht Sales, LLC...... 617-460-4530 FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) Member: Dave McShane (Warwick, RI) American Firearms School 508-695-5869 128 Dorrance St, Ste 400, Providence,RI 02907 NorthCoast,Crownline, Finseeker, Yamaha Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) AUTHORS _ Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA Eddie Doherty...... 774-582-1131 Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) disc. Seven Miles After Sundown, Fish the Canal Surf Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff FISHING APPAREL _ [email protected] or 508-223-6349 Petzolds Yacht Sales RI...... 401-846-8484 Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 AUTOMOTIVE _ Member: Joe Nadeau (Charlestown, RI) Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 Edgewater,SeaFox, Brokerage www.petzolds.com Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 FISHING CHARTERS _ 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) Big Game Sportfishing...... 401-243-7046 RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 www.southshoredrydock.com Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI) Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Striper Marina...... 401-245-6121 www.biggamefishingri.com General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI Booked Off Charters...... 401-741-2580 Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 www.stripermarina.com Capt. Tony Guarini (Wakefield, RI) Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) CHIROPRACTOR _ bookedoffcharters.com 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Pruitt Chiropractic...... 401-847-8889 Capt. Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com AUTO SALVAGE _ Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI) Capt. John Sheriff (Warwick, RI) Jack’s Salvage & Auto Parts....401-253-3478 www.pruittchiropractic.com www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 Member: Jack Francis (Bristol, RI) www.jackssalvageinc.com 625 Metacom Ave.

- 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 Carol J Charters...... 401-207-6947 Skinny Water Charters...... 401-465-8751 Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI) Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI) Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) www.caroljcharters.com www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Castafly Chaters...... 401-884-3794 Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 Capt. Ray Stachelek (East Greenwich, RI) Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) www.castaflycharters.com www.snappacharters.com www.surfhoglureco.com Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 ThomCat Fluke Rigs...... 401-828-9424 Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Member: Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount [email protected] Fish’n Tales Adventures...... 401-619-4431 Teezer77 Charters...... 401-524-7239 FURNITURE _ Jeffrey O’Brien (Newport, RI) Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI) Eco-Friendly Custom Furniture...... 401-439-0564 Party boat. FishnTalesAdventures.com www.teezer77.com Member: Steven Sabella (Westerly, RI) Flippin Out Charters...... 401-529-2267 Tossing Chunks Charters.....508-345-4022 www.sabellastudio.com Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) Capt. Jack Tobin (Barrington, RI) GREEN ENERGY _ www.flippinoutcharters.com www.tossinchunks.com Viridian Energy...... 401-602-6578 Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 Watch Hill Charters...... 401-474-5095 Member: Daryll Issa (Portsmouth, RI) Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) Capt. Ben DeMario www.virdian.com/northeastgreenpower www.francesfleet.com Westerly/Watch Hill, WatchHillCharters.com GRILLING______Here We Go Again Charters.....401-965-0445 Westport Pt.Fishing Charters.508-375-3464 Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-932-7397 Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI) Capt. James Turner (Westport, MA) Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) [email protected] WestportPointCharters.com www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA discount Hooked On A Feeling Charters..401-788-3638 FISHING PRODUCTS _ HARBOR TOURS _ Capt. Joe Bleczinski (Narragansett, RI) 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Mar Jac Charters LLC...... 772-288-7466 Sailing from Pt. [email protected] Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) Member: Capt. Jack Taber (Warwick, RI) Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 www.9erslures.com 48’ Viking Yacht. www.marjaccharters.com Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Newport Yacht Charters...... 857-998-1337 www.IrishJigCharters.com Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) Member: Capt. Charles Jenison (Newport,RI) Island Current Fleet...... 917-417-7557 www.astackle.com www.newportyachtcharters.net Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) Androd Custom Fishing Rods.508-399-7837 HOME IMPROVEMENT __ www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) Handyman Services...... 339-218-9163 Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 www.androd.com Member: Nick Sannicandro (N.Smithfield,RI) Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) Bill Hurley Lures...... 413-584-2421 Gen labor, yrdwork, small engines, boatwork www.ladykcharters.com Member: Bill Hurley (Northampton, MA) Home Repair/Remodeling...401-862-5906 Maverick Charters...... 401-640-0865 www.codandstriperlures.com Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI) DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 No job too small. References provided www.maverickchartersltd.com Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) Pro Touch Home Repair...... 401-450-6087 Natural Nine Fishing...... 401-402-1963 Email: [email protected] Member: Robert Carey (S.Kingstown, RI) Capt. Glenn Hanna (Warwick, RI) Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 Specializing in small home repairs naturalninefishing.com Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) ICE CREAM _ No Fluke Charters...... 401-480-3444 Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 ) Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI) Jackpot Digger Jigs...... 401-596-4089 Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) m www.NoFlukeFishing.com Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters.. www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more INSTRUCTION _ Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 Lonely Angler Lures...... 207-348-5605 Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 www.sparksfish.net • 15% RISAA Discount Member: John Wilson (Deer Isle, ME) Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com Recreational & Captains license classes Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 JANITORIAL SERVICES _ www.ontherockscharters.com Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Fleming’s Cleaning Service.800-605-7334 Pamela May Charters...... 401-742-2383 Inconel Wireline for trolling“The Real Deal” Member: Tim Fleming (Auburn, MA) Capt. Jason Howell (Narragansett, RI) Complete commercial janitorial services Light tackle/fly www.pamelamaycharters.com JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Pura Vida Charters...... 401-601-5499 Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 Capt. Jonathan Lewie (Narragansett, RI) Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) puravidacharters.org SUPPORT supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment Ranger Charters...... 401-363-8007 JEWELRY- CHAINS, WHOLESALE _ Capt. Ian Leitao (Newport, RI) THE Garlan Chain Co...... 508-316-3881 www.RangerChartersRI.com Member: David Gariepy (N. Attleboro) Relentless Charters...... 617-462-7885 www.garlanchain.com * Wholesale Only Capt. David Waldrip (Green Harbor, MA) COMPANIES JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _ www.relentlesscharters.com A Day At The Beach...... 401-487-5302 Restless Fishing Charters....401-728-2081 ON THESE Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) Capt. Rich Templeton seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc Email: [email protected] KAYAKS _ RI Kayak Fishing Adventures.401-286-4152 PAGES Megrew’s Boats, Inc...... 401-322-1150 Dustin Stevens (Cranston,RI) Member: Elaine Megrew (Charlestown, RI) Inshore RI to Buzzards Bay. www.rikfa.com They are all Hobie kayaks. www.megrewsboats.com Seven B’s V...... 401-789-9250 The Kayak Centre of R.I.....401-295-4400 Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI) RISAA Members! Member: Jeff Shapiro (Wickford, RI) www.sevenbs.com www.kayakcentre.com RISAA discounts - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 LAND SURVEYOR _ On call or in-spa. [email protected] TROPHIES/PLAQUES _ Alfred W. DiOrio, RLS, Inc..401-377-8124 MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 Member: Alfred DiOrio (Ashway, RI) Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) [email protected] Surveyor/land use consultant Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI www.crowntrophy.com Flynn Surveys Inc...... 401-783-6290 purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 World Trophies Co...... 401-272-5846 Member: James Flynn (Narragansett, RI) Seacoast Mortgage...... 401-487-2322 Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) [email protected] Survey/mapping Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI) www.worldtrophies.com Waterman Engineering Co...01-438-5775 Email: [email protected] VETERINARIANS _ Member: Richard Lipsitz (E. Providence) ORTHODONTICS _ Robert Bolton, D.V.M...... 401-218-5557 watermanengineering.net Ferry Orthodontics...... 401-781-2900 Charlestown, RI LASER ENGRAVING______Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield) Practice for small animals Kell-Strom Tool Company....800-851-6851 www.ferryortho.com WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) OUTBOARD MOTORS _ WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 General machine and laser marking C.L. Marine...... 401-732-6764 Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) LAWN CARE______Member: Gene Steger (Warwick, RI) res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com Green Wizard Landscaping.401-480-1875 Mercury sales,service,parts www.clmarineri.com WINES _ Member: Dan Patrick (Johnston, RI) OUTFITTERS High Hook Oregon Wines.....413-218-0638 Landscaping, maintenance, trim, fish ponds Al Gadoury’s 6X Outfitters...406-600-1835 Member: Mark Seymour (Leverett, MA) Ocean State Lawn Service....401-732-8182 Member: Allan Gadoury (Bozeman, MT) www.fishhookvineyards.com Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) Guided fly fishing trips. www.6xoutfitters.com WOODWORK - SPECIAL _ Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount PHYSICIANS _ Wood_n_Beauty...... 401-480-8960 MACHINING______Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 Member: Luis Sousa (Cranston, RI) Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 Clocks/nameplates/CNCRouter [email protected] Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Family and internal medicine Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal PRINTING _ Volpe Tool & Die, Inc...... 401-580-1063 Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 Member: John Volpe (Blackstone, MA) Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) RISAA Members: Custom machining of all materials www.tiffanyprinting.com MAPLE SYRUP______REAL ESTATE______Have your business or Bright Acres Farm Sugar House..860-455-9654 Keller Williams...... 401-785-1700 Member: Richard Schenk (Hampton, CT) Member: Julie LeBlanc (Cranston, RI) service listed. Maple syrup sold year round. Please call ahead. [email protected] cell: 401-837-9050 MARINE ELECTRONICS _ Lighthouse RealEstate Group.401-935-9612 Seaport Communications.....401-783-4778 Member: Will Litvin (Wakefield, RI) It’s FREE. Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) [email protected] www.lighthouseri.com Sales - Service - Installation RI Real Estate Services...... 401-585-4180 Just call the RISAA office MARINE FABRICATION _ Member: Shannon McCaffrey (E.Greenwich,RI) 401-826-2121 Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 [email protected] Sales Realtor Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Sankey Real Estate...... 774-254-1565 Aluminum fabrication and canvas work Member: Eric Meyer (North Attleboro, MA) IMPORTANT PHONE MARINE REPAIR _ www.BaystateHomeSales.com Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 NUMBERS Member: Bill Munger (Jamestown, RI) Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) www.conanicutmarina.com [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com RHODE ISLAND Mill Creek Marine...... 401-294-3700 REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL Member: Jim Shriner (North Kingstown, RI) Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 marina, boat repair, engine sales, storage Certified commercial & residental MANAGEMENT Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr.401-742-1840 RISAA discount Boat Registrations Member: Joe Mollica (Exeter,RI) White Appraisal Co., Inc...... 401-738-9500 222-6647 Engine, marine, rod/reel repairs. Full service. Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA General Information MARINE SUPPLIES _ Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI The Ship’s Store & Rigging..401-683-0457 RESTAURANTS _ 401-222-6800 Member: Nick DeRosa (Portsmouth, RI) Giuseppe’s Pizza and Bistro..401-349-3377 Marine Fisheries Division boating supplies, etc. www.shipstoreri.com Member: Joseph Saltamachia (Greenville, RI) 401-423-1923 MARINE SURVEYING _ 19 Smith St, Greenville. Italian food & Pizza Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 DEM ENFORCEMENT Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) 401-222-2284 Master Marine Surveyor 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI MARINE TOWING SERVICES _ ROD & REEL REPAIR _ After Hours Hotline Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 401-222-3070 Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) www.safesea.com www.beavertailrodandreel.com TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 SOLAR CONSULTANT _ U. S. COAST GUARD Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) Newport Solar...... 401-315-2529 www.boatus.com Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Castle Hill, Newport: 401-846-3675 MASSAGE THERAPY______Free solar estimate. [email protected] Pt. Judith Station: 401-789-0444 Island Palms Massage...... 860-680-0702 Hazardous Dischanges: 401-435-2300 Member: William Bradley LMT (Warwick, RI) Enforcement: 401-435-2300 - 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES JULY HIGH LOW SUN DATE AMhgt PM hgt AM hgt PM hgt rise set

Adjustments LOW HIGH Block Island Great Salt Pond +0:07 -0:02 Castle Hill +0:12 -0:05 East Greenwich +0:03 +0:13 Providence State Pier No. 1 -0:01 +0:11 Point Judith +0:17 -0:10 Sakonnet -0:01 -0:13 Warren -0:01 +0:18

Watch Hill Point +1:16 +0:41 Wickford +0:02 +0:09

JULY July 9 July 17 July 23

July 28 Courtesy US Harbors US Courtesy

- 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New York AMERICAN 9” min • 25 fish 9” min • 25 fish 9” min • 25 fish 9” min • 25 fish EEL no closed season no closed season no closed season no closed season 15” min 15” min 15” min BLACK SEA 15” min Jun 24 - Aug 31 - 3 fish 5 fish 5 fish Jun 23-Aug 31 • 3 fish BASS Sep 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish May 19 - Dec 31 May 18 - Sept 8 Sep 1 - Dec 31 • 7 fish no min size • 3 fish no min size • 3 fish no min size • 3 fish BLUEFISH no closed season (incl snappers) no closed season no min size • 3 fish (5 fish party/charter) no closed season (5 fish party/charter) no closed season South & east of Cape Cod 21" min • 10 fish 21 " min • 10 fish 21" min • 10 fish 22" min • 10 fish COD no closed season no closed season no closed season no closed season *North of Cape see MADMF regs South of Cape Cod HADDOCK 18" min • no limit 18" min • no limit 18" min • no limit no closed season no closed season 18" min • no limit no closed season no closed season 19" min • no limit 19" min • no limit no min size • no limit 19" min • no limit POLLOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season no closed season 9" min • 30 fish 9" min • 30 fish* 9" min • 30 fish 9" min • 30 fish no closed season April 13 to Dec 31 SCUP no closed season no closed season Porgy 8" certain shore sites *max 150 fish per boat *See Special Shore below (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) STRIPED 1 fish • 28"- <35" slot 1 fish • 28"- <35" slot BASS no closed season 1 fish • 28"- <35" slot 1 fish • 28"- <35" slot April 15 - Dec 15 # Special note 34" must have right no closed season no closed season *special regs Hudson below pectoral fin removed River, north of GW Bridge

SUMMER May 3 - Dec 31 19" min • 4 fish 17" min • 5 fish 19" min • 4 fish FLOUNDER 19" min • 6 fish May 4 - Sept 30 May 23 - Oct 9 May 4 - Sept 30 Fluke **See Special Shore below 17" certain shore sites

16" min 16" min 16" min 16" min Apr 1 to May 31 • 3 fish Open seasons: Open seasons: Apr 1-Apr 30 • 2 fish Jun 1 to Jul 31 • closed Apr 1 - Apr 30 • 2 fish Apr 1 - May 31 • 3 fish TAUTOG Aug 1 to Oct 14 • 3 fish L.I. Sound Fall May/June • closed Jun 1-Jul 31 • 1 fish Oct 11-Dec 9 • 3 fish Oct 15 to Dec 31 • 5 fish Jul 1 - Aug 31 • 2 fish Aug 1 - Oct 14 • 3 fish max 10 fish per boat NY Bight Fall Oct 10 - Nov 28 • 3 fish Oct 15 - Dec 31 • 5 fish Oct 15-Dec 22 • 4 fish WEAKFISH 16" min • 1 fish 16" min • 1 fish 16" min • 1 fish 16" min • 1 fish Squeteague no closed season no closed season no closed season no closed season

12" min • 2 fish North of Cape Cod WINTER March 1 to Dec 31 12" min • 8 fish *All of Narragansett Bay, FLOUNDER 12" min • 2 fish no closed season 12" min • 2 fish Potter Pond, Point Judith April 1 to Dec 31 Pond and the Harbor of South of Cape Cod April 1 to May 30 Refuge is closed to winter 12" min • 2 fish flounder fishing March 1 - Dec 31

# Striped Bass: All states. Mandatory use of circle hooks when fishing with bait.

RI Special Shore Angling Sites (fluke and scup): India Point Park, Providence; Conimicut Park, Warwick; Rocky Point, Warwick; Stone Bridge, Tiverton; East and West Walls (Harbor of Refuge), Narragansett; Fort Wetherill, Jamestown; and Fort Adams, Newport *Scup at Special Shore Angling Sites: Min. size 8". Total possession 30 fish/day. **Summer Flounder at Special Shore Angling Sites: Min. size 17" (2 fish only). Total possession 6 fish: 2 may be 17", rest must be 19" and larger See a violation? Report it!

CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 860-424-3333 401-222-3070 (24 hrs) 800-632-8075 - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 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: _____ Spouse Name: ______First Middle Initial Last Address: ______City: ______State: ____ Zip:______Put me on RISAA e-mail list: Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______E-mail:______ yes no thanks

Occupation: ______Employed At: ______You can register them as Junior Members (free) Children (up to 17 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 News article RISAA Newsletter Fishing Show Web site Saw Advertisement at - Internet Magazine Newspaper TV

CHECK TYPE TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Regular Adult: $50/year Multiple Years (save $5/year): ___$90 (2 yrs), ___ $135 (3 yrs), ___ $180 (4 yrs), ___$225 (5 yrs) Senior (Age 65+): $25/year (requires date of birth: ___/__/___) prefer ___$50 (2 yrs) ___$75 (3 yrs) Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment) Student (college/trade school): $25/year (max 6 yrs) -requires copy of current student ID card Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires parent membership or a RISAA sponsor) Junior's Name: (print)______Age:_____ Date of Birth: ______/ / Junior's Name: (print)______Age:_____ Date of Birth: ______/ / RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): ______Relationship: ______Payment must accompany application. Enclosed is my check for $______(payable to R.I.S.A.A.) Charge to my credit card: (check) AmEx* Discover MasterCard Visa Amount Authorized: $______Exp. date (mo/yr): ______CVV # ______(3-digit number on back of card) *AmEx is 4 nos on front Name on card (print): ______Card Number: ______

Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Warwick Elks in West Warwick, RI at 7:00 pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments • Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. • fishing trips for members only • monthly news magazine • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • P.O. Box 1465 • social events • college scholarships • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues. Coventry, RI 02816 - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2021 P.O. Box 1465 JULY, 2021 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247

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