RI Saltwater Anglers Foundation Contributes $15,000 to Improve South County River Herring Runs

www.RISAA.org APRIL-MAY, 2018 • Issue 232 401-826-2121 Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers RI Saltwater Anglers Foundation Contributes $15,000 to Improve South County River Herring Runs Two fish ladders in Saugatucket River to be modified The Rhode Island Saltwater improving fish passage at the Anglers Foundation has Palisades Mill ladder and Indian awarded a $15,000 grant to the Lake ladder during the fall of 2018. Nature Conservancy of Rhode The grant from the RISA Island towards the modification Foundation will be used to match a of fish ladders in the $50,000 grant from the Rhode Island Saugatucket River in South Coastal and Estuary Habitat Kingstown for diadromous fish Restoration Fund. (alewife, blueback herring). Both adult and juvenile river The project, working closely herring provide an important forage with RIDEM Division of Fish base for freshwater and saltwater and Wildlife, is scheduled to game fish such as striped bass and make these modifications for Indian Lake spillway on the Saugatucket River bluefish. (to page 15)

2018 Saltwater Fishing Show Sets New Records!

This year's Fishing Show was the best to date! "We knew it was going to be special," said Show Committee member Pete O'Biso. "The line waiting to get in for the Show's opening on Friday was so long it went the length of the Convention Center and into the parking garage!" Convention Center box office personnel quickly added two additional ticket collectors at the doors so there would be four lanes to get people inside. At 1:00 on Friday the show doors were opened and for 20 minutes those people flooded in. As soon as the line subsided, the turnstiles were counted, and confirmed a new show record for an opening: 926 people had been in that line! And the rest of the Show drew crowds the entire three days. "By our count, 15,400 people attended the show," said Ed Kearney, Show Committee member. (to page 36)

R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Taking some time away Apr 9 • 7:00 PM Kayak Committee Spring Meeting FIRST.... A THANK YOU and never been off. I’ve served in the Apr 16 • 7:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee Before I write anything else, I need Navy, had a police career and retired, Spring Meeting to first express my thanks to all RISAA then owned a photography studio (35 members who volunteered their time to yrs) and retired, and now 20 years Apr 24 • 6:30 PM RISAA Board of help us with the Fishing Show last running RISAA. Directors month. Now that I’m O-L-D it’s getting Apr 28 • 3:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee During that show weekend, it takes harder to keep up the 50-hour work outing at 100 Acre Cove, Barrington a small army of members to staff all the week. I need a little break. RISAA booths and cover all the show The Board has agreed to allow this Apr 30 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly jobs. single April-May issue so I won’t have Seminar I extend an extra special thanks to a May deadline. the members of the Fishing Show I’m taking a month off. My wife May 19 • 5:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee Committee who put up with me for an and I are going to fulfill our bucket-list Cinder worm hatch fishing,Ninigret entire year between shows. I think I trip.... Pond bothered them with emails for 365 days. driving cross-county with no schedule, May 19 • RISAA Party Boat Night Squid Thank you Travis, Frank, Gary, Ed, no reservations, no timetable. Fishing Trip Paul, Diane and Pete. You all work Things I normally handle this time behind the scenes and don’t get much of year are all set up in advance. Plans May 21 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly recognition. are in place for the Youth Fishing Seminar Between Thanksgiving and the Camp, Take-A-Kid Fishing Day and the Show in March, I know I became a real Squid and Fluke trips. May 23 • 5:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee pain and a pest. Yet you all take it in Treasurer Pete O’Biso is stepping Cinder worm hatch fishing, Potter Pond stride. You are all great to work with! up to take over some of my duties such as daily mail, office phone calls, etc. June 7 • 3:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee fishing Chepiwanoxet Point, East I’M TAKING TIME OFF Some things will be delayed until I Greenwich You’ll note this is the “April-May” get back since there are a few jobs that issue. There won’t be an individual I handle, such as sending out dues June 13 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee May issue this year. bills, new membership cards, all credit fishing at Kings Park, Newport It’s the first time we have skipped a card processing, etc. month since our first issue in January, Tournament updates to the RISAA June 23 • Take-A-Kid Fishing Day 1998. web site will be delayed, although I’m still trying to figure out if I can do it June 25 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly This is issue #232. I have edited while I’m on the road. Seminar and produced all 232 of them. It takes me a solid week to do every issue. Everyone who knows I’m taking July 6 • 3:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee That’s 30-40 hours each month. this break has asked where are we fishing at Narrow River When this issue goes to the printer going? And once I say the end tomorrow (March 28) I will get a month destination is Texas, everyone tells me July 22 • 7:00 AM RISAA Party Boat Fluke off from doing the newsletter - the first their favorite stops along the way, Fishing Trip- members only time in 20 years. urging me to go here and there. If I I’m taking a little vacation. went to all of them I’d be gone for 6 The Official Newsletter of the The last time my wife and I had a months! Rhode Island vacation that was more than three days, All I really care about is the ability Saltwater Anglers Association was when we took our kids to a cabin in to escape the daily pressure for a little Published Monthly New Hampshire for a week. They were while, recharge my internal batteries Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers between 6-11 years old at the time. and hopefully when I get back to work Association, Inc. They are now in their 30s and 40s! I’ll be ready for the another ten years. P.O. Box 1465 In all that time I have always worked See you back here in the June issue. Coventry, RI 02816 - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 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. Some say “Let’s take striped bass in the EEZ.” ...others say NO! n Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY-1) sponsored an amendment on an nasty rider on the appropriations bill. NOAA’s budgets overall approved U.S. House appropriations bill that prohibits the Coast are being slashed to an extent that will probably cripple their Guard and NOAA Fisheries from enforcing a moratorium on ability to continue their current mission. We should write our striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surrounding congressional delegations on the issue.” Block Island, Rhode Island. George Allen, past vice president and legislation committee Under this House approved amendment additional large chair of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association said, premium fish capable of bearing a lot of eggs will be killed. At “Allowing these fish to be killed in the EEZ is a travesty. Select press time the approved House appropriations bill (which has boats have been illegally fishing in the EEZ with poor nothing to do with fishing) enforcement already. Now with including Rep. Zeldin’s amendment NOAA and the Coast Guard not tacked on to it is now in the U.S. enforcing law, the flood gates will Senate under consideration. be open to New York, Connecticut, The EEZ extends from the New Jersey and Rhode Island shoreline out to 200 nautical miles boats that will hammer these fish.” and includes state waters which Capt. Rick Bellavance of the generally extend three miles from Rhode Island Party & Charter Boat shore. The EEZ was established to Association said, “We are taking give sovereign states control of no official stand on the issue as waters in the area for such activities some members believe we should as fishing, oil and gas exploration, be allowed to fish in the EEZ. Yet (and now windfarms). others are concerned about party boats sitting on these fish and Conflicting points of view really doing them damage.” on the issue Steve Brustein of Portland, Maine with a 30-pound Many of the fish caught in this There are mixed feelings about striped bass caught at the at the Southwest Ledge, Block area have historically been some Island. allowing fishing for striped bass in of the largest northeast striped the EEZ. Some charter captains, bass consistently in the 30, 40 and private anglers and commercial fishermen want to open the 50 pound range. These larger fish become egg bearing females. EEZ. They say many boats often break the law now so why give law breakers the advantage and not allow everyone to My perspective… take these fish? Why EEZ striped bass fishing is a bad idea Greg Vespe, president of the Aquidneck Island Striper Team, First, the proposed action is not based on science, but rather mate on Flippin Out Charters and RISAA board member said, politics with Rep. Zeldin doing the bidding of primarily New “For some who followed the rules this will probably be York charter & party boats, which simply want to take more fish welcomed, since the other option of enforcing it has largely by being allowed to fish in the EEZ. been a total failure. Now it’s an even playing field. As a What impact this will have on striped bass stocks is tournament fisherman I can certainly say I am tired of competing unknown, but if you believe the EEZ is our striped bass savings against guys going over the line. Watching it night after night bank, the impact will surely be negative. gets old. I didn’t like it when it was enacted and I haven’t liked Second, this amendment will lead to the killing of many it since, but at least I wanted it enforced if it existed.” additional large premium breeders as these are the fish that are Doug MacPherson, recreational fishermen, RISAA board targeted in this area. member and legislative watch committee chair said, “This was a (to page 25) - 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new members, welcome them to the Association and answer any questions they may have about RISAA and its activities. Welcome to the 71 new members who joined last month! Joseph Aguiar Paul Foss John Lewis John Rooks Fall River, MA Franklin, MA Coventry, RI Barrington, RI Walter Anderson Peter Foss Robert McCusker Tara Roundtree White Plains, NJ Bellingham, MA South Kingstown, RI North Kingstown, RI Sandy Antoni Daniel Gately Paul Merola Jack Ryan Warwick, RI Newport, RI Cranston, RI Cranston, RI Eric Bither David Gentes David Miele Louis Scarfo Chepachet, RI North Kingstown, RI Scituate, RI Westfield, MA Paul Brookes Richard Hamel Arka Mikel Peter Silva Warwick, RI Sandwich, MA Willington, CT Charlestown, RI Christopher Cabral William Hannan Joseph Mollicone Glenn Skalubinski Exeter, RI Wakefield, RI East Greenwich, RI Slatersville, RI Anthony Capuano Michael Harrington Larry Mouradjian Stephen Skenyon Greenville, RI Jamestown, RI Sanuderstown, RI South Windsor, CT Mitchell Carroll Joel Heiser Robert Nichols Andrew Smith Rehoboth, MA Newport, RI Winsted, CT Westborough, MA Rich Carroll Thomas Houde Richard Pacheco Carl Sorrentinio Rehoboth, MA West Warwick, RI Providence, RI Riverside, RI Ann Castigliego Lewis James John Parkinson Michael Souza Bristol, RI Bristol, RI South Attleboro, MA Fall River, MA George Clark Adam Kaufman Ian Parsons Christopher Terrien Wakefield, RI Westerly, RI Barrington, RI Slingerlands, NY Michael Clifford Joseph Kearns Adam Perrott Michael Tolokan North Smithfield, RI North Smithfield, RI Holden, MA Guilford, CT Zach Cockrum Robert Killian Glenn Place Capt. James Turner Berlin, VT Slingerlands, NY East Greenwich, RI Westport Point, MA Robert deVarennes Jeffrey Kirkpatrick Carey Prange, Jr. Buzz Vickers Braintree, MA Mystic, CT Warren, CT Narragansett, RI Scott Divona Edward Krupinski Paul Ricard Paul Westcott Warwick, RI Westerly, RI Chepachet, RI West Kingstown, RI William Dowden Vincent Lechmanick Thomas Riley Daniel Williams North Kingstown, RI Middletown, RI West Newton, MA East Providence, RI Charles Fortier Steven Leusner Paul Riquier Anthony Zoglio E.Bridgewater, MA West Kingston, RI Hampton, CT Coventry, RI Walter Zymroz West Greenwich, RI

Share the Wealth! RISAA members can bring a one-time BRING A FRIEND guest to a monthly seminar, TO THE NEXT MEETING at no charge, during 2018 - 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Rhode Island Shore Dinner There are many variations to these New England favorites. Here's a great Rhode Island style chowder and clam cakes. For the complete dinner, cook with a clam boil including steamers, lobsters and all the fixins. Serve with a garden salad and your favorite beer or wine. Rhode Island Clam Chowder Mini Clam Cakes • 5 lb quahogs or clams • 2 tbsp. sugar • 2 eggs • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/2 lb salt pork -diced • 1 bay leaf • 1/2 cup clam juice • 1-1/2 cup flour • 1 tbsp butter or margerine • 1 can tomato soup • 1/2 cup milk • 3 tsp. baking powder • 3 cups onions - chopped • 3/4 cup Ritz crackers -crushed • dash pepper 7 oz. can minced clams • 1/4 cup celery - chopped • salt and pepper to taste • 1/4 cup carrots - chopped • 6 cups liquid (steaming broth, Beat Eggs. Add milk and clam juice. Sift flour, baking powder, • 1 lb potato - diced water or bottled clam juice) salt and pepper. Add the minced clams to the sifted flour and then add enough of the liquid to make a think, lumpy batter. PREPARE THE CLAMS Drop batter by teaspoons into 375 degrees oil. When one side Scrub the outside of the clams under is cooked, the cakes will roll over by themselves. Drain on cold water. Place in large basin and cover brown paper and serve immediately with chowder. with three inches of lightly salted water (1/4 cup per quart of water). After 30 minutes, remove clams with your hands Clam Boil and drain water. Repeat until there is no For each person you will need: sand in the bottom of the basin • 2 to 3 lbs. steamers COOK THE CLAMS • 1 ear of corn Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add a couple of sliced celery • 1 potato -quartered sticks, a couple of sliced carrots and a chopped onion to add • 1 to 1-1/2 lbs lobster flavor to the broth. • 1 hot dog or sausage Add cleaned clams and steam for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove open clams and steam remaining clams another couple of minutes. Prepare steamers as above. In a large pot, bring to a boil 4 Discard any unopened clams. to 6 cups of water. Layer clams, potatos, hot dogs and lobsters Remove clam meat from the shells and chop fine. You can in the pot. Cover and steam for 20 to 25 minutes or until lob- run through a grinder with course grind. Decant broth being sters are bright red. careful to leave sand in the pan. Add enough water or bottled Serve with melted butter and lots of napkins. clam juice to make 6 cups. TIPS PREPARE THE CHOWDER R The most difficult part of this meal, the Blanch salt pork in sauce pan with 1 quart of water to remove chowder, can be made a day or two in advance excess salt. Saute salt pork slowly in butter until the pork has and reheated. rendered its fat. Remove pork bits and stir in onions, celery and R While the clam cakes must be cooked and carrots. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. eaten immediately, the batter is simple and the Stir in cracker crumbs. Add 6 cups liquid, potatoes, bay leaf, cakes cook quickly. sugar and tomato soup. Simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are R Nothing is easier to cook than a clam boil. tender. Add clam meat and salt and pepper to taste (do not over Just layer everything in the pot. cook or the clams will toughen). Serve in large bowls.

- 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Four Trips To Be Won at the April 30 Meeting and Three Trips To Be Won at the May 21 Meeting APRIL CHARTER TRIP RAFFLES • Lady K Charters (Ladies Only) • Block Island Fish Works Charters Ladies it’s your turn next to win a spot on the Lady K Charters. The first charter to be raffled this evening will be a “groundfish” Captain Steve Babigian will be taking 4 ladies on an early trip to the Block Island Windfarm for six anglers. This trip will morning, half day, bass and blues fishing trip to Block Island. sail from Block Island, RI aboard Block Island Fishworks Capt. Steve runs a 43 ft. Custom Carolina Express out of Snug Charters with Captain Chris Willi. All tackle will be provided Harbor, RI. The four lucky winners will leave the dock at 6 AM for the charter. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. This is a LADIES ONLY trip. SPECIAL NOTE: This charter will sail on June 17, 2018. Time of sailing will be scheduled so all anglers can take the first ferry • Puravida Charters out of Pt. Judith. Trip will be a four hour This will be a 10-hour shark /cod trip for 3 charter, and will return to the Island in time to anglers fishing with Captain Jonathan catch a ferry back to Pt. Judith. As with any Lewie of Puravida Charters. This trip other weekday charter, you should be flexible aboard Capt. Jonathan’s 26’ Parker will sail with your schedule if you are going to sign at 4 am on either June 25, 2018 or July 6, up for this charter raffle. 2018 from the state boat ramp at Galilee, The six anglers selected for this charter will Narragansett, RI. be responsible for their own transportation to and from Block Island, their own food, their MAY CHARTER TRIP accommodations (if staying overnight), and RAFFLES all miscellaneous expenses. RISAA Members on last year’s • Carol J Charters “Ladies Only” trip on the Lady K This will be a trip either to the South Shore • Booked Off Charters (The Lucas Salem of Rhode Island or to Block Island for fluke Memorial Charter) or black sea bass on Carol J Charters with This will be an 8 hour fluke trip with Capt. Tony Guarino. This Capt. Paul Johnson, Jr. This trip is for 4 anglers aboard the charter will be for 6 anglers and is a Memorial Charter dedicated Carol J which is a fully-equipped, 31’ JC Casco Bay Sport to the memory of RISAA member and avid fisherman, Lucas Fisherman sailing from the state docks in Galilee, Pt. Judith, RI Salem, who was Tony’s friend and grandson of RISAA member, on either June 16th or 17th, 2018. Orlando Savastano. Five spots on this charter will be raffled. The 6th spot on this trip is reserved for Orlando Savastano • Capt. Sheriff’s Fishing Charters who will be going on this charter as Tony’s guest. This trip will This will be for 4 anglers fishing at Block Island for bass, blues, set sail from Point View Marina in Wakefield, RI on May30, or tautog with Capt. John Sheriff of Capt. Sheriff’s Charters. 2018. Capt. Sheriff runs a 29 ft center console, Deep V hull by Sea Vee boats. (to page 33) TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE APRIL 30 MEETING DATE COMPANY CAPTAIN # ANGLERS TRIP DEPARTS 6/17/18 Block Island Fishworks Capt. Chris Willi 6 B.I. groundfish Block Island 5/30/18 Booked Off Charters Capt. Tony Guarino 5 fluke - 8 hrs Wakefield, RI 6/19/18 Lady K Charters Capt. Steve Babigian 4 bass & blues Snug Harbor 6/25 or 7/6 Puravida Charters Capt. Jon Lewie 3 shark - 10 hrs Galilee TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE MAY 21 MEETING DATE COMPANY CAPTAIN # ANGLERS TRIP DEPARTS 6/16 or 6/17 Carol J Charters Capt. Paul Johnson 4 fluke or bsb Galilee 6/9/18 Capt. Sheriff’s Charters Capt. John Sheriff 4 bass/blues or tog Galilee mid-July Teezer Charters Capt. Eric Thomas 2 bass/blues Newport - 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Our 2017 event was Here’s how it works.... cancelled because of a All members, boats and kids will arrive at the marina large rain storm. It was by 8:00 a.m and fishing in the first time we had to Greenwich Bay will be from cancel in 19 years. 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Then everyone returns to the marina But now we’re ready for a cookout at noon! to plan again, and All members are hopefully we can urged to participate duplicate our last Take- It doesn't matter if your boat A-Kid Fishing Day in can carry only two children and a chaperone, or if you can handle 4 or 5 youngsters, we still 2016 (TAK) when we had 54 BOATS and 154 need you’re help! volunteers and we took 140 kids from 15 organizations out fishing! All of the kids are between 6-13 years old. They come from Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, inner-city neighborhood groups and several Providence Recreational Department rec centers. They all have one thing The Food Crew in common - they were kids who got to WE NEED MEMBERS WITHOUT BOATS experience a day they TOO! will never forgot! Each boat will need at least one person to act as a "mate" to Some of these kids have watch the children, help taking fish off hooks, etc., so this means never visited the bay and never had the chance to catch a fish. that members who don't have a boat will also be needed. Most have never been on a boat before! We are also seeking members to help ON SHORE with early The number of kids that get to participate this year will be help gettng the boats docked, kid assign-ments, and later with determined by the number of members who sign up. the cooking or serving after the fishing is done. The folks at Brewer Cowesett Marina of Warwick will again Everything is taken care of! All we need is for you to sign up host the event for us. and promise to help! Sign me up for the TAKE-A-CITY-KID FISHING DAY! Name: ______Evening Phone: ______Cell______

R I have a boat and am willing to use it. Besides myself & mate, I can take _____ children and ______adults. Boat: Size______ft Type/Brand: ______Boat Name: ______R I will bring my own mate. Mate's name:______R I need someone to mate on my boat. R I don't have a boat to use, but would like to help in one of the boats If possible, we prefer you to R I will help ashore at the marina (cooking, serving, etc.) R I can't participate but here’s a donation to help with expenses SIGN UP ONLINE at Mail form to: R.I.S.A.A., P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAK2018 - 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Striped Bass Myco Research • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Public access adoption programs • Tag & Release Program • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Public education programs and seminars • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant • Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013 & 2015 • Ten Mile River fish ladders • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders • Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs • Saugatucket River fish passage, Westerly RISAA/RIDEM Adopt-A-Ramp Signs • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Sea Grant research programs RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days • Pawtuxet River fish passage • Special Shore Fishing Scup signs for RIDEM RISAA Youth Fishing Camp 2018 FOUNDATION DONORS COPPER (up to $49) John Boardman Dale Hartman James Parillo Armand Tetreault Robert deVarennes Georgette Henrich John Pope John Trainor Robert Donald Jeffrey Kirkpatrick John Reid, Jr. Michael Tripp Richard Ferris Domenick Masiello Jake Taraksian Daniel Watson Robert Graap BRONZE ($50+) Brian Beltrami Stephanie Caruolo Benjamin Lenda Francis Sawicki Earl Buckman Robert Hawthorne Larry Mouradjian Alec Sinel Buzzard Bay Anglers Club Harold Hemberger Robert Murgo William Sokolowski Anthony Caruolo Peter Hendricks Bob Onosko William Sosnicki

SILVER ($100+) George Allen Giacomo Guarnaccia David Michel John Silva William Zanks Mel Blake David Green John Peacock, Jr. Harry Templeton Norman Buecher F.Charles Haigh Luca Razza Michael Testa Stuart Cohen Fred Kolling, III Robert Sangster Patrick Watson Kenneth Cooper Stephen Medeiros Steven Shohan John Webber

PLATINUM ($500+) IN MEMORY OF Gino DeFeudis Capt. Sandy Kane Robert Anderson Ortence Hojnoski Lucas Salem Art Beauregard Donna Kane Stephen Therrien Robert Donaldson Snug Harbor Marina Charles Bradbury Walter Krupinski Richard Hittinger Buster Costello Richard Mandeville

Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum for recreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources. Please print: Name: ______Phone: ______Address: ______no. 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 - 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 OPINION The Allocation Morass by CHARLES WITEK Charles Witek, from Greenwich CT, has spent over 50 years on the water, and is a well-known author and blogger. Witek said, “I have realized that without strong fisheries laws and effective conservation measures, the future of salt water fishing, and America's living marine resources, is dim.”

Everybody wants more fish. Unless some portion of the annual catch limit typically remains Commercial fishermen make more money when they can unused, the only way to give someone more fish is to take fish harvest more product, while recreational fishermen have long away from someone else. cast envious glances at the commercial harvest, and tried, by Thus, no matter what fishery managers do, they’re going to various means, to convert some of those commercial landings get someone upset. Most managers, given a choice, would into their own. rather avoid the issue. It’s not just an inter-sector conflict. In both commercial and Some of the recent allocation debates demonstrate why that recreational fisheries, there are sub-allocations that divide up is so. the harvest between fishermen in various states, or those fishing On the East Coast, water temperatures are rising, and fish from private versus for-hire vessels, or those using different stocks are moving north in response. For fish such as summer types of gear. flounder and black sea bass, that At the same time, deciding who has created a situation where catches the fish, rather than how For fish such as summer flounder and southern states hold most of the many are ultimately caught, isn’t a quota, but northern states host conservation issue. A dead fish is black sea bass, that has created a most of the fish. As a result, a dead fish, no matter who lands it, situation where southern states hold southern fishermen are forced to so as long as the overall annual most of the quota, but northern states steam hundreds of miles from port harvest doesn’t exceed in an effort to catch all of their sustainable levels, allocation has host most of the fish. quota, while northern fishermen no impact on stock health. are forced to dump hundreds and Allocation of harvest to the sometimes thousands of pounds various sectors and sub-sectors is the responsibility of the of dead fish back into the ocean because of the very small various regional fishery management councils, and of the quotas assigned to the New England and upper Mid-Atlantic Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). In states. making allocation decisions, fishery managers rely heavily upon The current summer flounder allocations are based on “catch history”—historical patterns of harvest— but also give landings during the years of 1980-1989. Throughout those years, some consideration to various social and economic factors, as the commercial fishery was largely unregulated, and badly well as to the distribution of fish stocks. overfished; the spawning stock fell to its lowest level of Once allocations are set, they very seldom change, despite abundance in 1989. Most of the fish, and so most of the harvest often significant changes in markets, in the fishery, and in fish was concentrated at the lower end of the species’ range. As a distribution. result, the southernmost states of North Carolina and Virginia There are a number of reasons for that, but the biggest one were awarded 27.4% and 21.3%, respectively, of the overall is that fisheries managers just don’t like to get bogged down in quota. allocation debates. Such debates tend to be long, bitter and (to page 34) filled with rancor, because allocation is usually a zero-sum game.

- 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day Location: ROCKY POINT PARK, WARWICK SIGN UP A CHILD! The 2018 Youth Fishing Camp is being run by the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, in partnership with the Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish & Wildlife and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, with the cooperation of the City of Warwick. 50 CHILDREN WILL BE ACCEPTED THERE IS NO COST FOR THE CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE! IMPORTANT TO NOTE: • Up to fifty (50) children will be accepted to the program. • Priority will be given to children who have not attended the • All children must be between the ages of 7 to 12 years old. We Fishing Camp in the past. reserve the right to request proof of age. Children who have attended in the past may sign up, but if • Only Rhode Island residents (full time) are eligible accepted, will not be assigned until the end of the registration • Children will be placed into groups sorted by age. period. THREE DAYS OF SALTWATER FISHING! Day 1 All children will have shore-based instructions in such things as fish ID, fishing laws, spin & conventional tackle, basic marine biology, basic fishing knots, lures, jigs, baits, using different lures - how/why they work, boating safety basics. They also will spend time learning to cast and fish from the shore at Rocky Point. A catered “kids” buffet lunch will be provided Day 2 All children will board a charter bus for a trip to Point Judith, where they will spend several hours fishing aboard the 80- foot boat, Seven B’s V. Lunch will be served on the boat. Day 3 All children board the charter bus, travel to a nearby marina, and will spend the morning fishing aboard RISAA members’ boats in the nearby waters off Rocky Point and Greenwich Bay. They will return to Rocky Point Park in the afternoon for lunch and casting contests. At 3:00 PM will be “graduation” when all children will receive special Certificates of Completion. REGISTER A CHILD ONLINE ONLY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018FishingCamp Questions send email to [email protected] or call the RISAA Office at 401-826-2121

- 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day Location: ROCKY POINT PARK, WARWICK ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The 2017 Youth Fishing Camp is being run by the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, in partnership with the Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish & Wildlife and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, with the cooperation of the City of Warwick. Training and classes for the children will be provided by some RISAA members, RIDEM Fish & Wildlife staff, and Coast Guard Auxiliary. WE NEED RISAA MEMBER HELP! SHORE HELP AND BOATERS NEEDED DETAILS • The 50 children will be split into four groups, according to age and fishing experience. • We need at least two adult members to lead/chaperone each group. More is better. • Tuesday: Shore Day. Kids will receive instuctions on shore in such things as fish ID, fishing laws, spin & conventional tackle, basic fishing knots, lures, jigs, baits (how/why they work) and boating safety basics. They also will spend time learning to cast and fish from the shore at Rocky Point. • Wednesday: Party Boat Day. All kids and chaperones will go , by chartered bus to Galilee and board the fishing boat Seven B’s g where the children will enjoy several hours of fishing. et • Thursday: Member Boat Fishing Day. All of the kids & RISAA volunteers will fish aboard 15-20 (hopefully) RISAA member boats out of Greenwich Bay Marina. They’ll learn bottom fishing for scup, sea bass, etc. around Warwick Neck and trolling for bluefish in Greenwich Bay. • Lunch will be provided for everyone each day • Adult volunteers will receive a mileage stipend. BOAT HELP NEEDED ON THURSDAY, June 28 The children will spend Thursday fishing on members’ boats in the Warwick Neck/Greenich Bay area. We need TWENTY BOATS in order to get the 50 kids out on the water. We will also need a few VOLUNTEER MATES to help on the boats. Boaters will receive complimentary marina slips and fuel at the end of the day. WILL YOU HELP? Please sign up using our online registration at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/risaacamp For more information call the RISAA Office at 401-826-2121 - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 The Black Sea Bass Quandry Fisheries Council delays by Doug MacPherson black sea bass season The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries by Capt. David Monti Commission (ASMFC) finalized addendum XXX in record time on The Rhode Island Marine Fisheries February 8, 2018. As of this writing it is Council (RIMFC), which makes still not exactly clear what the final recreational and commercial fishing regulations will be for the state of Rhode regulation recommendations to Island recreational anglers. The intent of Department of Environmental this new addendum was to bring fairness Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit, to the black sea bass recreational fishery as stated in the held their second meeting in ten days document... on March 14. “...the 2016 benchmark stock assessment have indicated a Highlights of the previous March 5 meeting included the much higher abundance of the resource than previously elimination of the spring black sea bass (BSB) season due in assumed. This presented challenges in both restricting part to a mandatory reduction in Recreational Harvest Limits recreational harvest to the coastwide recreational harvest limit (RHL) from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. (RHL) as well as crafting recreational measures that ensured Last year the season started May 25 allowing shore anglers equitable access to the resource along the coast.” and Narragansett Bay fishermen to take advantage of this In the 2017 season we (RI) had an opening of on May 25, species when the water is cool and the fish are in the Bay. and a closure of 30 days (September 22 to Octotober 21) which This year the Council opted to extend the fall and winter allowed recreational fishing through the rest of the year. season to accommodate charter and party boats and private Well, to most of us, this seemed like a fair distribution, anglers that do not fish in early spring but rather target BSB in however it has now become abundantly clear that some sectors early fall or catch them when tautog fishing. of the recreational fishery have loudly criticized that closure as The recommendation going to Director Coit (with damaging to their industry. descending votes from Travis Barao and Dave Monti, RISAA Moving on into the 2018 season, significant changes were board members on the Council) starts the season in July with a being brought into the management of this fishery. We are now three fish limit and then increases to five fish and runs to the grouped into a four-state regional management of end of the year. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. We are also required by the new addendum to match our SUMMER FLOUNDER CHANGES regulations with the other states in this group by March 31, Another notable recommendation is an increase in the 2018 and it is apparently still being negotiated among the states summer flounder bag limit from four fish to six fish/person/day. as of this writing at the end March. Janet Coit, DEM Director, is expected to set final recreational There is also a reduction in our allowable 2018 catch as fishing regulations by the end of March. shown here by this paragraph from the addendum... Highlights of the March 14 meeting included the review of “Based on the stock assessment, the Board and Council set an aquaculture lease in Segar Cove off Potter Pond, South the 2017 RHL at 4.29 million pounds, an increase of over 50% Kingstown (a lease application made by Perry Raso, owner of from the 2016 RHL. Biomass projected to decline in 2018 as the the Matunuck Oyster Bar). The Council’s domain is to advise strong 2011 year class exits the fishery. Consequently, the the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) as to Board and Council set the 2018 RHL at 3.66 million pounds, an whether or not aquaculture lease areas are or are not in conflict approximate 15% reduction frmo the 2017 RHL.” with recreational or commercial wild harvest of shell fish or fin Data from 2017 indicates that we exceeded our recreational fish. catch limit and as a region we are receiving a 10.2% REDUCTION in our 2018 recreational fishing harvest limit. AQUACULTURE FARM VOTE BY COUNCIL Ok folks, if you are still with me, this is where the rubber hits The Council dealt with the issue of an application by Perry the road. At the last R.I. Marine Fisheries Council (RIMFC) Raso to create a new 3-acre aquaculture farm in Segar Cove off meeting on March 6, 2018, a new series of options (season, size Potter Pond in Matunuck. There was much opposition to this limit, bag limit) were put on the table for consideration. Most of application by RISAA members. the early options were taken off the board and we were left with The Council voted a tie - three to three on the issue - with basically 3 options to chose from. votes from Andy D’Angelo, Travis Barao and Dave Monti Option 6 with a July 1 opening, a 3-fish limit and a 15" saying the farm is in conflict with wild harvest, and that RISAA minimum was recommended by a 4-2 vote with both recreational members had voiced opposition saying they fished the lease representatives pointing out during discussion out that an area on kayaks. opening that late in the season would disenfranchise not only Robert Ballou, chair of the RIMFC (and special assistant to anglers who fish for fluke and black sea bass traditionally in DEM Director Coit) said, “The Council plans to send a letter to May and June, but all the shore anglers who catch BSB early CRMC relating the vote and highlighting council comments on in the season along the ocean front. (to page 33) both sides of the issue.” - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community. THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTION Report by Big Brothers Big Sisters CHARLES of the Ocean State DORE Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State is a mentoring •82% showed improved self-confidence organization that serves children ages 7 to 15 from across Rhode •79.8% were better able to express their feelings Island who are at highest risk for substance abuse, school •66.3% developed better decision-making skills failure, early parenting and violence; those living in high-risk •63.1% improved their academic performance environments such as dangerous neighborhoods or isolated Big Brother Big Sister has several mentoring programs. rural settings, or who come from families facing challenges Community Based (Traditional) Mentoring - pairs at-risk such as major mental illness, life-threatening or chronic disease, youth between the ages of 7 and 15, in long-term, one-to-one poverty, addiction, and domestic relationships with adult volunteer violence. Big Brothers Big Sisters of mentors (who are at least 19 years old). the Ocean State (BBBSOS)has been Site Based Mentoring - pairs college providing mentors to the youth of students and working professionals with Rhode Island for over 50 years. elementary and middle school students BBBSOS goals are simple - to who may be in need of additional develop caring, confident, and academic support or personal competent children who stay in encouragement in a supervised group school, off drugs, and out of trouble, setting at a school or community site. by matching them with the caring, Big Couples – A variation of the consistent, safe role models they community based program, which allows need. a married or partnered couple to mentor Formal research shows that together. children in matches that last at least Beyond School Walls - partner with one year are less likely to begin using local elementary and middle schools to alcohol and drugs, less likely to be Accepting RISAA’s donation is George Evans, bring groups of their students out of the involved in acts of violence, do Director of Development & Community Relations, classroom and into the workplace. better in school, and get along better and Taylor Millspaugh, Development & with their peers and family. Community Relations Associate. How can you help? Mentoring has been identified as In addition to volunteering to be a the single most effective means of positively influencing the Big Brother or Big Sister, there are several ways you can help. future of a child. In fact, local outcomes for Littles mentored by More information is available on the bbbsos.org web site or call a Big are impressive: their office at 401-921-2434.

- 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 2018 College Scholarships Program We encourage the participation of every member by helping us to raise awareness of our scholarship programs. Please let your friends and family know about this program and tell them to spread the word.

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS • Any RISAA member in good standing or their immediate family, specifically, their children or stepchildren, grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister, who is currently a high school senior and will attend ANY college or university within one year, may apply for the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Member Scholarship. • The student does NOT have to pursue a marine science. Any degree program at any college is acceptable. • $500 scholarships are awarded.

Copies of the MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION are available at the MONTHLY MEETINGS

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers FOUNDATION AWARDS

FISHERIES AND MARINE SCIENCES FISHERIES AND MARINE SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Awared to any Rhode Island high school senior who Awarded to any to any student currently enrolled will be attending either the University of Rhode Island at either the University of Rhode Island or Roger or Roger Williams University, in a Fisheries or Marine Williams University, and entering his/her second year Sciences program, within 1 year. in a Marine Sciences program. Three $500 Scholarships are awarded, and the $500 Scholarships are awarded, to one student at recipient does not have to be connected with RISAA each University. in any way.

Stephen J. Therrien Memorial Scholarship The Stephen J. Therrien Memorial Scholarship is RISAA's most prestigious merit-based award and recognizes students who show outstanding academic achievement and commitment. Therrien Scholars are intellectually curious and have demonstrated passion, experiences, or achievements beyond the usual. They are, in other words, not just top students, but extraordinary people. All qualified candidates who apply for either the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation's "Fisheries and Marine Sciences Scholarship" or the "Marine Sciences Continuing Education Scholarship" will be considered for this award. These are $500 Scholarships. How to apply If you have a child who is a high school senior, or know someone who is eligible to apply, let them know about our scholarship programs. Applications and information is available: • At the January, February or March seminar. See David Michel at the Scholarships Committee table. • E-mail to [email protected] • RISAA web site. Go to www.risaa.org and click on the “Scholarships” button. • Call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 • School's Guidance Office. Every Rhode Island high school guidance office has been sent a copy of our Fisheries & Marine Sciences Award application. • Application must be postmarked or received by May 5, 2018 - 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 FISH LADDER GRANT (from page 1) Increasing the river herring The Nature Conservancy is spawing populations in the working closely with RIDEM Saugatucket River will hopefully F&W to schedule these substantially enrich the forage modifications for improving the fish populations in the main fish ladders during the fall of river, as well as the lower river 2018. estuary, Point Judith Pond and Block Island Sound. The National Marine Based on the extent of the Fisheries Service has listed river spawning and nursery habitat herring (both alewives and in the Sautagucket watershed, bluebacks) as “species of this system has the potential to concern” and continues to support river herring evaluate the status of Atlantic populations of over 200,000 Coast river herring populations. spawning adults. River herring is listed as NOAA The Saugatucket River is a trust restources and are small, coastal watershed (11,018 federally managed through the acres) that flows into the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries northern end of Point Judith Commission (ASMFC). Pond in South Kingstown. It is Currently there is a the largest river system moratorim on the taking of river contributing to Block Island herring in Rhode Island Sound. freshwater and marine waters. Runs of diadromous fish The Saugatucket River runs from Indian Lake to the north to (river herring and American eel) the northern end of Point Judith Pond and empties into Block WORK TO BE DONE were once plentiful in the Island Sound. Indian Lake Fish Ladder. Saugatucket River but Each spring, the upstream disappeared from the watershed movement of herring has been with the construction of mill dams delayed. Fish have been observed in the 1800’s. Efforts to restore stacking up in the ladder pools and diadromous fish to the watershed have had to be manually netted and began in the 1970’s with the released into the head pond (Indian construction of the first fish ladder Lake). Based on current USFWS at the Main Street dam in entineering criteria, modifications Wakefield. Shortly after, a second (design changes) will be made to fish ladder was constructed at the the ladder to revise hydraulic Palisades Mill in Peacedale conditions and improve the providing access for spawing fish upstream passage of fish through into the Peacedale Pond. the ladder. These improvements A third ladder was eventually will include increasing the number constructed at the outflow of of concrete weirs in the ladder and Indian Lane in 2003. The DEM The Palisades Mill Fish Ladder to include an extension revising the orientation of the low Divison of Fish and Wildlife has and new baffle system. See yellow in photo. flow notches. executed easements with the respective landowners in order to Palisades Fish Ladder. maintain and operate each of the ladders. Modifications are necessary to improve attraction to the Most recent observtions and assessments by RIDEM, entrance to the ladder as well as decreasing water velocities in NOAAA and USFWS fish passage engineers have identified the fishway to meet acceptable levels for the passage of river several problems, as well as opportunities to improve, fish herring. passage performance at both the Palisades Mill and Indian Lake (to page 37) fish ladders. - 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Clamworm Colloquial Nickname: Sandworm, ragworm Scientific name: Nereis succinea

Field Markings: Iridescent green-blue or gray-brown, usually thrust its mouth out and grab the prey with its powerful jaws. with fine red, gold or white spots The clamworm feeds on other worms as large as or larger than Size: 2 to 36 inches long itself. It also eats algae, small crustaceans, invertebrates and Habitat: Rocky intertidal zone, mud and sand flats; often found mollusks, including clams. Clamworms, in turn, are a signivicant under rocks food source for bottom-feeding Bay creatures and are preyed Seasonal Appearance: Year-round upon by horseshoe crabs, winter flounder, tautog and scup. During mating season, the clamworm releases a segment of DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND its body that contains gametes, or sex cells. These cast-off BEHAVIORS appendages can often be seen swarming in groups at the surface Segmented, or annelid, worms are among the of near-shore waters during the spring and summer most unique and diverse worm species. This group months. The adult worms remain on the bottom includes the terrestrial earthworm and aquatic leech, and die after spawning. These spawning as well as many marine worms - both sessile and aggregations attract schools of fish - striped bas in free swimming - including bloodworms. particular - which prey upon the worms. The clamworm belongs to the free-swimming group of segmented worms. The body of the RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE clamworm consists of many segmented sections, The clamworm is the most common and largest each with a pair of bristly, red, paddlelike appendages. These of the marine annelids living in the subtidal zone of Narragansett paddles have gills used for respiration; they also allow the Bay. Some fishermen say that clamworms are the best bait for clamworm to swim or crawl along the sea floor. certain types of fish like winter flounder. These worms should Clamworms form transparent, mucus-lined sand burrows be handled carefully since they can deliver a painful bite. where they hide during daylight hours and come out at night to Most of the clamworms purchased in local tackle shops these feed. A wandering, nocturnal hunter and a swift, voracious days are brought in from Maine where clamworms are much predator, the clamworm’s keen sense of smell enables it to find more plentiful. prey. The head of the clamworm houses sense organs, including four black eyes, which register changes in water chemistry and HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY react to light and touch. The clamworm’s proboscis is equipped RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The with a set of jaws that open and shut through quick body Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay movements. As soon as food is detected, the clamworm will for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

- 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Tournament Season Is Here!

The longer days of spring have finally arrived, and the approved weigh-in stations, and then phone in your catch to fishing season is ready to begin! If you haven’t already done the RISAA office within 24 hours. The directions for this are on so, this is a great time to check your equipment and make sure the weight slip and the RISAA web site. you have plenty of supplies. It’s easy! And this also means the RISAA Tournaments season is And don’t here. This is also a good time to become familiar with the think you need tournament rules. You can find them online at the RISAA web a jumbo fluke site: www.risaa.org/tournaments/rules.html. to “place” in Check the list of Official Weigh-In Stations as well. They the are always listed on the web site AND in this news magazine on tournament. page 19. Last year’s top Over the next couple of months the Tournaments Committee fish was will be visiting all of the approved weigh-in stations to verify between 4 to 8 their scales. Every one of them must give the exact same reading pounds. at all weights. These shops do all of us a service by weighing And if you fish for RISAA members. Hopefully, our members will support fish from these local shops. shore, you’re urged to enter FLUKE SPECIAL TOURNAMENT ANY legal Since this is a special two-month news issue, this is the fluke caught. opportunity to remind members that the first Special Tournament Last year the Harry Templeton with a nice fluke he caught for 2018 is the annual “Fluke Tournament” which runs from 1st place was a last year June 15 to July 1. 3 lb fish with no It is for individual 2nd or 3rd anglers and open to ALL entries. members. No registration And Juniors was wide open. Not one entry for kids in this is necessary. special tournament last year. Dads, take your child fluke fishing. The tournament Any legal catch can be weighed in and has a very good chance begins on Friday, June 15 of winning or placing. Your child could be receiving an award at 5:00 PM, and ends promptly at 7:00 PM on July 1. next year at the annual banquet! Just go out and fish. Weigh your catch at any of the GET OUT THERE AND HAVE FUN!

- 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 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 3/29/18 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. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. 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 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) 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. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. 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 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. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 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

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. none yet 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

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. none yet 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 SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION ONLY ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (federal min.) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 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

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (federal min.) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 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 - 18 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 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 SPECIESWEIGHT 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 5.44 Jonathan Pickering 2003 Fluke 15.65 Kyle Blount 2006 Scup 2.60 Charles Underhill 2012 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 •Frances Fleet/Captains Catch (Galilee)..... 100 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle* (Warren)...... 200 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs •Misquamicut Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs •Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 160 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N.Kingstown) 60 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 75 lbs Sam’s Bait & Tckle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 250 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs

* hanging scale not certified, but flat scale is good - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, April 30 at 7:00 PM TARGETING TENS Refining The Hunt For Doormat Fluke featuring Charley Soares

Charley has been a field editor for The Fisherman for 40 years and he's a feature writer for On The Water. In addition, he has been writing a Sunday outdoor newspaper column since 1980. He is a well-known author having written several books including "Walking on Water", "Stemming The Tide", "Scratching The Surface" and "The Tube and Worm Guide Book" Charley has been one of the most sought-after seminar speakers on the East Coast. Charley's program will provide an overview of the fluke fishery the bait, tackle and methods, as well as prime locations for hunting jumbo summer flounder. The discussion will also delve into the mental aspect of the successful big fish anglers who are willing to pass on good numbers of legal fluke to fish the more difficult areas where the larger fluke feed.

When discussing his plans for this seminar he said, "I'm looking forward to spending an evening with my friends from RISAA."

EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: BRING A FRIEND! A $200 Gift Certificate RISAA members can bring a guest ONE TIME To Any Member Tackle Shop to the meeting at no charge so they can see (see page 22) what RISAA seminars are like

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Warwick Elks TONIGHT'S MENU 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, RI • Tossed salad w/roll: $3.50 Directions on page 22 • Roast pork loin, potatoes, vegetable, gravy: $7.95 • Chicken parmesan sub: $6.95 Non-Members Welcome NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation * Food is NOT included in admission and to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) is provided by the Elks. Pay separately at the bar. - 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, May 21 at 7:00 PM TWO TOPICS Expanding Aquaculture Proper Seafood in Rhode Island Handling featuring and featuring David Beutel Lori Prevarnik As the popularity of aquaculture has grown in Rhode Island, What is the proper way to care for your fish from the moment so has the number of companies requesting leases in Rhode Island it comes aboard your boat until it hits the dinner table? waters. Over the previous 15 years, those "aquaculture farms" Many anglers think that tossing it in a cooler is correct. have not caused much of a problem since they were mostly situated Attend this seminar and you will probably re-think the in shallow water or in out- way you handle of-the-way cove. But your catch! recently the number of Lori Pivarnik applications for water received her Ph.D. in acreage as increased, and food science from the with it has come possible University of Rhode conflicts with other users of Island in 1990. these same areas, notably She is now the with either boating, Coordinator of Food recreational or commercial Safety Outreach/ fishing, shellfishing, etc. Research and the URI/Cooperative Extension and Seafood Safety David Beutel is the Aquaculture and Fisheries Coordinator at Specialist for Rhode Island Sea Grant. the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council. All aquaculture She is in the Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary applications go through his office. Science of URI. He will discuss the aquaculture program, the application She has developed and implemented a variety of food safety process and describe how all state waters have a maximum amount curricula for school-aged children and has developed food safety of territory that can be used for aquaculture leases. education for educators. Most important, he will take questions from the audience on She is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists, the aquaculture permitting process and they try to avoid user Association of Food and Drug Officials and the International conflicts. Association of Food Protection.

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Warwick TONIGHT'S MENU Elks • Tossed salad w/roll: $3.50 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, RI • Penne w/meatball, sausage & peppers: $7.95 (directions of page 23) • Penne only w/roll: $3.95 Non-Members Welcome • Cheeseburger w/chips: $6.95 NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation *Food NOT included in admission and is provided by the Elks. to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) Pay separately at buffet line. - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: Block Island Fishworks Lucky Bait & Tackle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box Breachway Bait & Tackle Misquamicut Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Watch Hill Outfitters Pete’s Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina

• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible Rules: • Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days or is forfeited • Limited to one win per calendar year • May not be exchanged for cash • Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop February Meeting Door Prize Winners

Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was JIM OKUN BEN TAVARES who won a $200 certificate to Quaker Lane B&T who won a tackle box!

March Meeting Door Prize Winners

Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was RICHARD LAURIE JOEY MARINELLI who won a $200 certificate to the Saltwater Edge who won a rode & reel combo!

It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association! - 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Directions to

West Warwick Elks Exit 12B 60 Clyde St., West Warwick, RI 401-821-9807 FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH: (map 1) I-95 South to exit 12B (RI-113W/East Ave). Pass R.I. Mall to light at Rt 2. (map 3) Straight across onto East Ave, then slight right to River St. to next light. Straight across onto Wakefield St. FROM I-95 (map 4) Go 1.8 miles, then turn left onto Grandview Dr. NORTH TO Grandview Dr (.13 mi) becomes Clyde St. Elks is (.07 mi) EAST AVE 1 on right.

FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH: (map 2) I-95 North to exit 11 (left lane) onto I-295 North, then take Exit 1 from 295N onto East Ave (RI-113W). (map 3) Straight across onto East Ave, then slight right to River St. to next light. Straight across onto Wakefield St. (map 4) Go 1.8 miles, then turn left onto Grandview Dr. Grandview Dr (.13 mi) becomes Clyde St. Elks is (.07 mi) on right. FROM NARRAGANSETT AND SOUTH COUNTY: FROM I-95 Route 1 North to Route 4 North. Merge onto I-95 North. SOUTH TO (map 2) I-95 North to exit 11 (left lane) onto I-295 North, I-295 and to then take Exit 1 from 295N onto East Ave (RI-113W). 2 EAST AVE (map 3) Straight across onto East Ave, then slight right to River St. to next light. Straight across onto Wakefield St. FROM EAST AVE (map 4) Go 1.8 miles, then turn left onto Grandview Dr. Grandview Dr (.13 mi) becomes Clyde St. Elks is (.07 mi) TO WAKEFIELD ST on right.

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- 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 New England Saltwater Fishing Show • March 9 - 11 The 2018 N.E. Saltwater Fishing Show Committee • Travis Barao • Frank Cordeiro • Gary Johnson • Edward Kearney • Paul Laflamme • • Stephen Medeiros • Peter O’Biso • Diane Valerien Thank You! RISAA Members are great! Every year RISAA puts out the call for volunteers to help at our New England Saltwater Fishing Show. This year 116 members answered the call! George Allen Joseph Gaudreau Capt. Robert Masse Barry Rideout Alfred Amaral Jeff Gendron Tom Meade Mona Rodriguez Robert Andrade Hal Gibson Lynn Medeiros Edwin Rodriguez Travis Barao David Giuliano Stephen Medeiros Franklin Rosebrock, Jr. Mel Blake Chuck Golembeske Laura Messier Frederick Ruhlemann Jack Bosch Gisele Golembeski Dino Messina Kraig Ruth Terrence Boylan Richard Golembeski David Michel Wayne Sargo Howard Bristow Donald Goodroe Normand Morrissette Orlando Savastano Kevin Bristow Alexander Grande Robert Murray Justin Serbent Ralph Chiavone Stephen Grennan Ted Nataly Thomas Smotherman, Jr. Paul Chmura Jack Guarnaccia Peter Newbauer William Sokolowski J. Edwin Cook Jeffrey Hall Peter O’Biso Jeff Sommerfield Joseph Coppola Kevin Harrington Ralph Orleck William Sosnicki Henry Cugno Rich Heffernan Leo Orsi, Jr. John Sousa Tony Dias Gregory Houde Mark Pachico Brad Sudol James Dieterly James Jaques Dennis Sullivan Philip Duckett Frederick Jarosz Jake Taraksian William Dzilenski Dawn Johnson Roger Tellier Susan Estabrook Gary Johnson Robert Thielker Richard Falcone Kirk Kamien Al Torres Timothy Farrell Walter Kay Charles Underhill A.J. Faustino Capt. Edward Kearney John Wabrek Robert Ferioli Jane Kearney Jason Pariseau Daniel Walter Thomas Ferreira Daniel King John Partridge Michael Warner Michael Fotiades Paul Laflamme Robert Paul Dawn Wood George Fotiades Julie LeBlanc John Paul Thomas Wood George Fotiades Capt. Rene Letourneau Thomas Poirier Erica Yidiaris David Garzoli Harry Livingston David Pollack Bruce Loeckler Jason Polsky George Lovesky Warren Prell Raymond Ludvigson Robert Redinger Douglas MacPherson Richard Reich Robert Marco Charles Reilly Lynda Martell Matthew Richkus

- 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 THE WATCH (from page 3)

This fish stock has a Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) of 129 regulations governing fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the million pounds, which is just hovering above the threshold of exclusive economic zone that the Secretary determines – (1) are 127 million pounds, and well below the target of 150 million consistent with the national standards… (2) are compatible pounds. with the Plan and each Federal moratorium in effect… (3) ensure Just how much larger fish are disappearing was underscored the effectiveness of State regulations...; and (4) are sufficient by the state-sponsored Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament to assure the long-term conservation of Atlantic striped bass that occurs every year. The Roanoke Times reported on February populations.” 20, 2018 that in 2012, fishermen registered 1,331 citation-size Rhode Island and Massachusetts played a big role in striped stripers, fish that weighed a minimum of 40 pounds or measured bass fisheries management. In 1981 Senator John Chafee (R- 44 or more inches. Last year, the citation count had crashed to RI) became an advocate for striped bass obtaining millions in 198, according to Lewis Gillingham, tournament chairman. funding to conduct important research on the dwindling species Third, this amendment sets a bad precedent. By attaching which led (in 1984) to Representative Gerry Studds’ (R-MA) this amendment to federal financial legislation simply to sponsoring the Striped Bass Conservation Act in the House. accommodate a small local fishing interest, this end around the fishery management system negates informed widespread Let’s take action public input on a fish stock that belongs to the people of the My personal point of view: Rep. Zeldin’s amended bill is a United States of America. Local interests circumventing special interest bill that promotes the self-interests of New York national fishing law is a recipe for disaster as was the case with charter and party boats. They will do harm to large premium summer flounder off the coast of New Jersey and red snapper breeders which in turn could damage the fishery for all. The bill in the Gulf of Mexico. And, who in New England can forget the also sets a bad precedent for fishery managers, reinforcing that political pressure that was placed upon managers to fish cod to states and regions should look out for themselves rather than almost extinction. adhere to strong federal fishing laws that safeguard the fish in In 2017 Rep. Zeldin sponsored H.R. 1195 - Local Fishing the interest of all Americans. Access Act which did not pass. This bill would have authorized So I say, let’s make some noise on this one and write our NOAA to permit and regulate Atlantic striped bass fishing in U.S. Senators and Representatives as this is just the tip of the the Block Island Sound Transit Zone. The transit zone is the iceberg on weakening the law so that special interests can area of federal waters within Block Island Sound, located overfish. between areas south of Montauk Point, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island. The appropriations bill Rep. Zeldin tagged A lot more than fishing gear at the Fishing Show with his amendment refers to this same transit zone. The New England Saltwater Fishing Show was a big success. The three day show had a vibe that I have not felt in It’s a federal fishing law for a reason recent years. Show attendance and vendor sales were great as Fishing for striped bass is prohibited in the EEZ since usual, but this year there was an unusually high level of the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act which was approved excitement about the upcoming fishing season. in 1984. The Act made striped bass fall into a unique federal- Steve Medeiros, president of the RI Saltwater Anglers state interjurisdictional management category, now managed Association (and show director), said, “Every day we had long by states through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries lines at opening that stretched around the entire corridor Commission, but also with management backed by the Federal outside the exhibition hall. We won’t know exact attendance government. numbers until we get a final report from the Convention Center No doubt the Federal Government is in charge of striped but venders were very happy.” (to page 26) bass. The Act states, “The Secretary shall promulgate

- 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 THE WATCH (from page 25) Al Conti of Snug Harbor Marina, South Kingstown said, our congressional delegation know how recreational anglers “The traffic and sales have been fantastic.” feel about MSA was perfectly timed. Capt. BJ Silvia of Flippin’ Out Charters said, “I like the Many RI and MA members of Congress (who received a traffic and interest we received for the charter business, our copy of our Symposium report) were appreciative as they plan summer flounder (fluke) fishing rigs and new this year the to use the input when considering MSA legislation. interest we received for the electric Minn Kota motors we are The present MSA has rebuilt 43 fish stocks with representing. The motors feature “Spot-Lock”; a GPS based conservation measures in place such as Allowable Catch Limits system that allows you to automatically hover in the same (ACLs) and with rebuilding timelines in place. location (over structure, over fish).” Most Symposium attendees felt it paramount to keep MSA But the fishing show was about a lot more than fishing gear conservation measures strong. Other key recommendations and tackle. Two programs that caught my attention included included funding for ecosystem-based management and climate Veterans Angler Charters and Anglers for Offshore Wind Power. change models that account for fish movement and quota Capt. Kathy Granfield, Director of Veteran Angler Charters adjustments due to warming water. said, “We are an all-volunteer organization that offers free, small Attendees also felt that MRIP should be beefed up with group charter fishing trips to injured and recovering veterans. additional funding for surveys as well as the creation of new Our mission is to provide our troops with recreational and better ways to electronically report recreational angler catch rehabilitation and therapeutic support.” Granfield said, “We and effort. started in 2009 in Connecticut and due to our success now Thank you to Rhode Island Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon have Capt. Randy Bagwell of River Rebel Charters working Whitehouse and Representatives Jim Langevin and David Rhode Island waters and have the program in Massachusetts Cicilline for being such strong advocates for the fish and too.” Visit www.veterananglercharters.org for details. fishing. Traveling in Washington ‘fish’ and ‘conservation’ circles I Keep fishing law conservation measures strong have come to learn how our congressional delegation has earned In March 2018 I was in Washington, DC armed with the the respect of many in Washington. RISAA Board-approved final report and recommendations from Also, thank you to Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts the 2018 Southern New England Recreational Fishing and Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire for their good Symposium. The Symposium was sponsored by RISAA and work on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and focused on the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), the fishing law Transportation that regulates fishing in our nation. We were of this nation. fortunate enough to meet with the fisheries staff of these two Several House and Senate bills have been submitted and at Senators and they were grateful for the Symposium report and press time all of them continue to be revised with various recommendations and hope to use the input when giving MSA recreational and commercial fishing amendments. So letting legislation consideration.

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- 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Commiteee Presents PARTYBOAT FLUKE FISHING TRIP Saturday, July 21 • 7:00 AM to Noon Limited to All 50 people members welcome! This trip MEMBERS ONLY always $25 - RISAA Adult Members sells out! $15 - RISAA Junior Members (ages 7-17)

Aboard the Admiral Frances of The Frances Fleet sailing from Galilee/Pt. Judith Sign me up for the RISAA A FLUKE FISHING TRIP ON JULY 21 Member Name: ______Phone: ______Mailing Address:______

Full payment must accompany registration. Enclosed is: LIST NAMES OF EVERYONE YOU ARE REGISTERING $_____ for _____ Adult Members at $25 each $_____ for _____ Junior Members* at $15 each * Registered RISAA Junior Members only. Age 7 and up. MEMBERS ONLY

PAYMENT METHOD: Check Cash Total: ______ Credit Card ( ) AmEx Discover MasterCard Visa Amount: $______Card Number: ______Exp date (mo/yr): ______Person’s name on card (print): ______Security #______MAIL TO: R.I.S.A.A., P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816

- 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Committee Presents SPECIAL PARTYBOAT NIGHT SQUID FISHING Saturday, May 19 7:00 pm to 1:00 am • $25 - RISAA Adult Members • $40 - Nonmembers (only with a member) • $15 - RISAA Juniors (10-17 yrs only) Limited to 50 persons • first come-first served

RISAA has chartered the Seven B’s 80 foot boat. Sailing from Galilee, RI* *Full galley aboard - pay on your own - burgers, hot dogs, snacks

RISAA members before boarding on the 2017 squid trip Sign me up for the RISAA A SQUID TRIP ON MAY 19 Member Name: ______Phone: ______Mailing Address:______

Full payment must accompany registration. Enclosed is: LIST NAMES OF EVERYONE YOU ARE REGISTERING $_____ for _____ Adult Members at $25 each $_____ for _____ Non-Members at $40 each $_____ for _____ Junior Members* at $15 each *Jrs are 10-17 yrs. Sorry no one under 10 yrs this trip

- 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 New Habitat Protections for Young Cod For New Englanders, Atlantic IT’S COMPLICATED, AND cod is not just a fish. The nearly YOUNG COD LIKE IT THAT five-foot carved Sacred Cod that WAY hangs in the Massachusetts State Young-of-the-year cod like House is testament to the cod’s complex habitats. They prefer place in our culture and history. But, gravel and cobble bottoms and in recent years, Atlantic cod stocks grow best in eelgrass, but they also in our region have declined use sandy areas next to these dramatically. In order to bring them habitats when predators are not back, we have to protect not only around. Survival is best in the more the fish, but their habitats as well. structured habitats like gravel, NOAA Fisheries works with cobble, boulders, and ledges – regional fishery management A small cod shelters near a bounder on the seafloor especially those with attached councils to identify “Essential Fish animals or algae that give cod extra Habitat” for all the species of fish shelter. that we manage. These areas are necessary for fish to breed, Young cod also use habitats that match their size. Young- grow, feed, and develop and get special attention under the of-the-year cod are only a few centimeters when they settle in Magnuson-Stevens Act. As part of the Omnibus Habitat bottom habitats, and only about 15 centimeters by the end of amendment developed by the New England Fishery their first growing season. Without the extra attached animals Management Council, NOAA recently designated a new Habitat or algae, large scattered cobbles or boulders would not likely Areas of Particular Concern for juvenile cod that went into provide enough complexity for them. (to page 31) effect January 3, 2018.

- 29 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 JEANINE HAMMOND displays a triggerfish that she BRIAN BELTRAMI caught off Point Judith last displays a pair of 24.5” walleye that he caugh last September. There was a large July using a bottom bouncer rig with a nighcrawler school of them on the fishfinder. during his 15th annual Quebec fishing trip. She didn’t want to injur the fish Editor’s Note: Brian will be doing a RISAA seminar so she quickly took these two later this year on fishing in Quebec photos and released it.

- 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 COD HABITAT (from page 29)

Similarly, areas with • Fill the crevices with engineered rip-rap fill don’t sediment have enough variation and • Reduce plant growth complexity for young cod. • Scrape off the attached animals and algae that PROTECTING IMPORTANT provide HABITAT FOR THE food and complexity SACRED COD Any of these activities At first glance, the new could reduce the ability of “Habitat Areas of Particular young cod to survive and Concern” (HAPC) for cod grow. Recovery of rocky appears to cover all coastal habitats after disturbance is waters from Maine to Rhode very slow, typically taking Island, out to 20 meters in decades or more. depth. But, the juvenile cod Essential Fish Habitat text NOAA’S ROLE IN description limits the HAPC HABITAT PROTECTION application to areas of rocky NOAA’s role in or vegetated habitats, and protecting the Council’s sandy areas for feeding next to designated Habitat Areas of these habitats. Particular Concern is to While these habitats are review activities that require not rare in the Gulf of Maine, a federal permit, or are being they need special protection for funded or done by a federal three reasons: agency. NOAA provides conservation • They provide young-of- recommendations to our Inshore juvenile Atlantic cod Habitat Area of Particular the-year and year-old cod federal partners in order to Concern shelter from predators and avoid, minimize, or offset important feeding habitat. adverse impacts from these • They are particularly sensitive to human activities. activities. The new designations help prioritize these areas for • They are also important habitats for many other fish. protection, and make sure we focus our recommendations on the most important areas for these fish. DISTURBING ROCKY HABITATS While it might seem like rocky habitats would be hard to damage, there are actually a number of human activities that can make them less valuable for young cod. Activities like Lower dredging, pile-driving, bridge or pier building, sand-mining, or intertidal and shipping can: shallow water • Entirely remove, or flatten and roll the rocks, making the rocky habitat areas less complex

- 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 RISAA’s DVD Library Ends

When the RISAA Library was started 20 years ago, everything was on VHS tapes. Original VHS was expensive, at about $50 each. We started with ten fishing videos. We would purchase new tapes each year to help build our library. In five years we had an impressive library of fishing videos and many members borrowed them. As time went by, VHS disappeared. We copied them onto DVD before they were lost. As everyone over 30 years old knows, P.O. Box 763 the quality of a copied video tape Londonderry, NH 03053 wasn’t very good. We purchased a Tel: 603-434-4689 few DVDs for the library, eventually Fax: 603-432-3902 building it to 100 titles. E-mail: But then came YouTube on the [email protected] internet. Soon there were many “how to” fishing videos online. For Manufacturer of Fine free. And for every species of fish. Terminal Tackle for the Check out our web site at Borrowing from the RISAA library became less frequent. Saltwater Fisherman www.seawolfetackle.com So, at it’s March 20 meeting, the RISAA Board of Directors Snelled Hooks, Top and voted to end the library. All of the DVD’s were brought to the Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes, Owned and operated by March 26 meeting and members were allowed to pick through Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs Richard and Judy Wolfe them and soon they were all gone. and more....

- 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 CHARTER TRIPS (from page 6) BLACK SEA BASS (from page 12)

This trip will sail on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 6 AM from the This is backed by data... data that was referenced in the state boat ramp in Galilee, Point Judith, RI. discussion before the vote was taken showing a considerable shore catch of these fish in early waves as well as a private boat • Teezer Charters catch. The last trip to be raffled at the May meeting is a light tackle trip While we won’t know the exact outcome until at least for 2 anglers with Capt. Eric Thomas of TEEZER77 Guide another month, it is quite Service. Capt. Eric will provide a 4 hour, Newport area, light likely that this proposal will tackle trip fishing for bass and blues on the Teezer-M, a be close to what is finally customized 19’ Mako Center console. This trip will either be an adopted. am or a pm trip and will sail on a date TBD in mid-July 2018 from I would point out that the the Fort Adams State Boat Ramp in Newport, RI. fisheries are a public resource and in theory an equitable and fair distribution of the resource is good public policy towards ensuring the health of recreational saltwater fishing. HOW CAN YOU GET A CHANCE AT A TRIP? When we begin to let one sector’s economic interests trump Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter access to many other recreational fishermen who are being Trips Committee table at the back of the room. We will give you excluded we all lose. Our industry loses as fisherman no longer a form with that night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the participate due to the futility created by these types of available trips, the boat and the Captain, the type and location regulations. of the trip, and the time and date. Fill out the form listing your I would think it prudent, for not only DEM, but ALL preferences, first, second, third, etc. participants to step back and see if we can find a way to craft an During the night’s seminar we will draw the winners (and a equitable regulation that probably won’t please all participants list of alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting. but at least makes the availability of this very abundant species If you are a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip fair to all. members and more details of the trip. We will also ask you for a $50 deposit (check or credit card Editor’s Note: There is a definite trend in RI fisheries only -no cash) to ensure that you show up for the trip. If you go management to always set regulations and seasons favoring on the trip, we won’t use your deposit. the party and charter boats’ “needs” as opposed to the The only cost to you will be the customary tip to the captain majority of recreational anglers who need to fish earlier in and/or mate, usually 15% - 20% of what the trip would year and tackle shops who need to make sales early in the normally cost if you had chartered the trip privately. year. One member of each trip will be designated as the “group leader,” and will be responsible to keep in contact with the captain and be the liaison between the captain and the other group members. The group leader will also be responsible to take some photos and write a story about the trip for the RISAA Patronize our advertisers. News Magazine. These stories are often used by the charter They support RISAA and help captains as advertisements for their business, so they would like the story to be posted as soon as possible after the trip. to pay for your newsletter! So, before you go to the meeting, check your calendar for your availability on the dates listed below, and bring a check or credit card with you in case you are a winner.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE To win one of these trips you must be a RISAA member in good standing (dues up to date), and you must be present at the end of the meeting. If you haven’t joined yet there is an application at the back of this newsletter, or just come to the monthly meeting and sign up for membership and then the free Charter Trip drawing. You can also join online at www.risaa.org Th2 2018 Charter Trip Committee: Hal Gibson (chairman), Brian Beltrami (vice chairman), Capt. Ed Cook (secretary), plus Gisele Golembeski, Susan Lema, Peter O’Biso, Gary Perschau, Dawn Wood and Tom Wood.

- 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 ALLOCATION MORASS (from page 9) Today, the situation has changed. Biologists at the Mid- Most of the comments supported the status quo even Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) recognize though conditions had changed. that “the [summer flounder’s] range may be extending farther Advisors argued that “the industry…had been built on this north. In addition, warmer water temperatures have resulted in system over the last 25 years,” and that “changes to this system the fish moving to the North and the East. These changes may will present significant economic and management losses.” also be driven by a stronger population now that the stock is Not surprisingly, the greatest resistance came from rebuilt… The population itself is likely distributed with about fishermen enjoying the largest shares of the quota, who said 50 percent North of Hudson Canyon and the other 50 percent that, “The summer flounder commercial fishery is very important to the South. Approximately 70% of the allocation is to the to Virginia and North Carolina; it is their bread and butter fishery states from New Jersey to North Carolina, which sets up a bit of since they do not have much else to target…Now interest in an overfishing situation in the southern areas.” landing summer flounder in New England is increasing because Such circumstances seem to demand a reallocation of there is no groundfish. Virginia and North Carolina should not summer flounder quota among the states. But reallocation, no be punished because of that.” matter how compelling the circumstances, in never a quick nor More than four years later, the debate continues. The an easy process. MAFMC is yet to prepare a draft amendment that can be sent At its December 2013 meeting, the MAFMC decided to out for public review. initiate a new amendment to its Summer Flounder, Scup and Things are no smoother on the recreational side Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan. Such amendment In 2003, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission was to consider four issues, including the states’ commercial (ASMFC) decided to allocate recreational summer flounder allocations. However, despite the clear changes in the fishery, landings among the states, based on each state’s landings in the reallocation idea was not well received by commercial 1998, a year when the stock was still overfished, overfishing participants on the MAFMC’s Summer Flounder Advisory was still occurring, and the recreational sector exceeded its Panel. landings target by nearly 70%. Such allocation gave New Jersey One advisor argued that, “some states (especially New York) anglers 39.09% of the recreational quota; neighboring New have been left out of the current system,” and that as a result, York, allocated 17.63%, received the next-largest share. “this system went against Magnuson National Standard 8,” But as the stock recovered, waters warmed and summer which is intended to protect fishing communities. flounder moved north, the old allocation stopped making sense. (to page 35)

- 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 ALLOCATION MORASS (from page 34) New York anglers started encountering, and landing, a far Commercial fishermen sued. In 2017 a federal court decided larger number of summer flounder than they had before. In that the reallocation violated National Standard Four of the 2009, in order to shoehorn the state’s anglers into their decade- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management old allocation, New York was forced to adopt the most restrictive Act (Magnuson-Stevens), which requires, in part, that any summer flounder regulations ever seen on the coast: two fish allocation be “fair and equitable to all…fishermen.” The per day, a 21-inch minimum size and a short 78-day season. violation occurred because “Amendment 28 enables the During the same year, New Jersey anglers, who sometimes recreational sector to catch more fish in the future because fished within shouting distance of their New York counterparts, they caught more fish in the past, in excess of applicable were governed by regulations that included a six-fish daily limit, restrictions. [emphasis added]” The court observed that an 18-inch minimum size and a 103-day season, all because Amendment 28 “created a system in which one sector must their state retained their large allocation even though it no longer demonstrate an increase in landings in excess of its quota in hosted the greatest abundance of fish. order to obtain an increase in their allocation.” Although the ASMFC was already talking about replacing Rewarding a sector for repeatedly overfishing was clearly the outdated allocation with a new and more equitable approach, not acceptable policy, so the years of work that the GMFMC nothing was done for years; the states that benefitted from the spent preparing Amendment 28 ultimately accomplished old way of doing things didn’t want to cede fish to the other nothing. states. That’s not an uncommon outcome for allocation debates, When the ASMFC came up with a temporary plan in 2014, which is another reason why regional fishery management that both reallocated some unused recreational quota from the councils usually avoid revisiting allocations unless there is a southern states and grouped the states into regions that shared compelling reason to do so. Even when compelling reasons the same regulations and a single allocation of fish, New Jersey exist, and years of work is invested in reallocation efforts, such was strongly opposed. efforts often fail. Thus, it’s difficult not to be skeptical of ASMFC’s temporary plan worked. Even so, after the ASMFC legislation known as the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries adopted a modified version of it in 2017, New Jersey refused to Management Act (Modern Fish Act), designated S. 1520 in the comply, adopted its own set of regulations, and appealed to the Senate, which among other things would require the South Secretary of Commerce for relief. The Secretary of Commerce Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico regional fishery management sided with New Jersey councils to revisit allocations of all managed species two years In the summer flounder fishery, the primary debate is focused after such bill was enacted, and every five years thereafter. on how to allocate the resource among the states; in the Gulf of Given that the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Mexico red snapper fishery, it is focused on how to allocate manages 75 different species, and that the GMFMC manages fish between the sectors. at least 35, repeatedly revisiting all of the species’ allocations In 1989, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would be a daunting task, one likely to devour much of such (GMFMC) allocated 51% of red snapper landings to the councils’ time and resources, leaving little remaining for the commercial sector and 49% to anglers, based on historical councils’ primary task of conserving and managing fish stocks. landings. For many years, anglers have been seeking to increase Certainly, changing conditions in the ocean and in our their share even though, because they chronically overfish their fisheries justify taking a new look at some allocations, but quota, anglers usually land most of the fish. Finally, late in creating arbitrary deadlines for allocation review guarantees 2015, the GMFMC adopted Amendment 28 to its reef fish neither a good result nor any result at all. management plan (Amendment 28), which reallocated 51.5% of When, and whether, allocations should be reviewed is a the red snapper to anglers, leaving 48.5% for the commercial matter best left up to those who know their fisheries and their sector. local waters best, the people who sit on the regional fishery It didn’t survive very long. management councils.

- 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 FISHING SHOW RECORDS (from page 1) Many show attendees said how Heidi Reid, owner of Stur-Dee this was the best show yet. There were Boat Company, said “You knocked a lot of congratulations posted online. it out of the park! I expected nothing “Nicely done,” said Dave Garzoli less! You guys are great.” of Plainville, MA. “Thanks for all our work in bringing such a great event A NEED TO EXPAND together. Several people I work with A “good” problem that the Show attended and couldn’t say enough Committee has faced each year is a positive things about the Show, stand-by list of exhibitors who don’t vendors and seminars.” get into the show. “Thanks to everyone at RISAA for “This 2018 Show as sold out The crowd was stacked at the Shimano booths all the hard work,” said Chris Ryan of before Christmas,” said Steve Plainville, “I had a great time, bought Medeiros, RISAA President and some stuff, and watched a most show manager. “But many fabulous fluke fishing seminar exhibitors call after that by John Skinner.” asking to get in, so I start a “You guys rock!” said stand-by list. Someone Kerry Jones Clark. “The always cancels near the end Rhode Island community is so because of an illness, family lucky to have you!” issues, or just life. When that “Thank you folks at RISAA happens I go to the list and for sponsoring another great fill the vacancy within the event,” said Steve Spargo of hour.” Westerly. “You give back to In the past three years, much to the community. It The aisles were crowded with saltwater anglers during most there were still more doesen’t go unappreciated. of the weekend companies waiting to get in. Thank you again.” 2019 CHANGES “This is the best and only show that I’ve gone to in the past Each year, soon after the show ends, the Show Committee six years,” said Ken Blanchard of Easthampton, MA. “Just a will hold a post-show meeting. It was decided to make a few great show.” changes to the Show layout for 2019 to allow more exhibitors to get in, which in turn will make the show even better for the A successful show also needs to keep the vendors and public. exhibitors happy. Gone will be the “casting lane” and an adjustment of the “Bottom line, this year’s show was seminar areas. AMAZING!” said Julio Silva of eFishing360. “We have added an entire 1300 “I enjoyed seeing old friends, making new aisle for next year,” said Gary Johnson friends and talking fishing for three full days! of the Show Committee. “This will I was particularly impressed with the planning allow for another 30 booth spaces so and management of this show. Can’t wait that more dealers can get in.” until next year!” The Show will still have plenty of Julio Silva “I would like to room for seminars. The Main Stage, say thank you to all of Workshop and Seminar areas will still the organizers,” said Dave Morton of be in operation next year, so attendees Beaverail Rod & Reel. “There is no will still have over 50 seminars to select Gary Johnson doubt that this takes an army of sorts to from. organize. We have noticed a steady “As of today (end of March), about 60% of the 2019 Show’s uptic of customers through our 7 years exhibitor spaces are already sold,” said Steve Medeiros. “Many of doing this show, but this year far of the dealers always go to the show office before leaving on surpassed my expectations. Thank you Sunday night to lock in their spaces for next year.” again and I look forward to the 2019 David Morton Many other exhibitors have mailed or faxed in their 2019 Show!” sign-up forms, and more arrive each day. Dave Waldrip, President of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association said, “The volunteers under the watchful eye It’s hard to believe that the 2018 New England Saltwater of the show committee, and of course, Steve Medeiros Fishing Show could be any better, but it’s already looking like leadership, did an awesome job... I and the other officers and 2019 will be bigger AND even better! BOD want to personally thank you for hosting the best fishign show in the Northeast.”

- 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 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 2018 PAC DONORS TO DATE

COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) SILVER ($100+) GOLD ($200+) PLATINUM ($500+) - Leo Boliver Melvyn Blake Philip Capaldi ---- Stephen Medeiros Kenneth Cooper Harry Templeton Richard Hittinger Capt. Sandy Kane Anthony Rocha, MD

It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted! Enclosed is my contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association

Please print: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. 1) Name: ______2) Phone: ______3) Address: ______no. street city state zip 4) Place of employment: ______(required by law) Address:______no. street city state zip 5) Enclosed is cash or check for: $10 $25 $50 $100 other____ (make payble to: RISAA PAC) 6) Donations can ONLY be accepted from individuals. No company or organization check can be accepted. (R.I. law) 7) From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer. It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Mail to: RISAA PAC, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 FISH LADDERS (from page 15)

Modifications to the ladder will include revising and installing a new baffle system (48 wooden baffles) to create a false 1:8 slope and installing a steep pass at the fishway entrance to hydraulically connect the water within the entrance channel to the tail water.

THE FOUNDATION GRANT In 2013, the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation, our 501(c)(3), GETTING WELL established the “Recreational Fishing Advancement Grant” to Member Dan daSilveira went though spine surgery in promote and invest in projects that January. All went well and he arrived will have a benefit to the recreational home mid-March after six weeks of fishing community. recovery. Apparently he won’t be fully The funds may be used for on- recovered for six months so he had to the-ground habitat conservation cancel his boat slip for this year. and improvement projects, research, “I can’t wait to start driving so that culture specific to species of I can begin attending monthly meetings recreational interests, or for projects once again,” Dan said. “I missed that will in some other way benefit working the shows this year. recreational fishermen in Southern We all wish you a full recovery Dan, and hope to see you at New England. a meeting soon. Each individual project grant has a maximum of $15,000.

We will keep RISAA members apprised of the project as it CONDOLENCES moves along. It is with deep sadness that we report the loss of member Thomas W. Nerney on March 17, 2018 of Wakefield, RI. Tom leaves behind his wife Jean Bowen, a sister Dr. Anne Balboni, a brother, James Nerney, and four children, Julie Marron, Tom Nerney, Michael Nerney and Kevin Nerney, and stepchildren Kristen Bowen and Jason Bowen, and 12 grandchildren.

Tom has been a RISAA member for 15 years and he shared his love of fishing with his 12 grandchildren. His wife Julie - also a RISAA member - said Tom was an admirer of the work of RISAA. “He was happiest when fishing,” said Julie. “We want to designate memorial donations to go to the RISA Foundation.”

The RISAA Board extends it’s condolences to Jean and Tom’s family. We thank her for thinking of the RISA Foundation during this most sad and tryng time. - 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Bi-Annual Photo Contest Ran January 1, 2016 to October 31, 2017. The 1st Place and Honorable Mention photos ran here in the past two month. Here are a few other entries to enjoy viewing.

“Sunrise Cast” Ray West

“Snowy Breachway” Steven Dabkowski

“Dawn At The Dock” Susan Lema

“Angry Surf” Robert Marco

- 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Fish TREMBLE at the mention of their names!

Junior Member JAKE SHEA poses with his first keeper striped bass he caught last year. He was fishing with his grandfather, Member JIM PARILLO, aboard Reel Deal.

- 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 13’ Boston Whaler, ‘74 w/trailer. Compass, 31’ Bahia Mar Bertram 31, 1970/2016, twin (2) 6/0 Penn fast retrieve reels & poles: $150 ea. depth/fishfinder, running light, 2 clamp-on rod diesels 185 hp Perkins 75 hrs, enclosed head, (2) 4/0 Penn fast retrieve reels & poles: $125 ea holders, colar battery charter. Woodwork due sleeps two, (1) Penn 200 fast retrieve reel & pole: $100 for refinishing. $1,500. Also 10 1/2 HP Evenrude. custom (1) Penn wire line reel & pole: $100. New foul $150. Call Paul at 401-783-8821 hardtop w/ weather jacket w/built in harness: $100 ------enclosure, Call Paul at 401-783-8821 17' Trophy Center Console, 2002, w/90HP Rupp out------Mercury Saltwater riggers, Diawa Saltist 40H Reel, new in orig box: $80. and trailer. New Garmin 12" Shimano Trevalla Jigging Rod, 6’3”, 50-80 cover. Proper touch lb, medium fast, 1 yr old, exc cond: $120. Call winterization and screen multi function unit. Awlgrip paint inside Pete at 860-942-6938 maintenance & out. Total refit by Seaward Boatworks. Cruise ------annually. 8' Walker at 17 kts burning 4 gal/hour! Capt Rick 401- Tuna Jigging Rod/Reel. Penn Tourque 300 reel Bay dinghy included. $8,000. Contact Fred at 458-1503. $50,000 obo. Trade-ins welcomed. on Trevala TFC 58XXH rod w/braid line 80- 401-295-9606 or email [email protected]. ------200#: $450. Shakespeare Ugly Stick Trolling ------1998 blackwatch 26 PROJECT, twin 2000 Rod BWB1120: $50. Quantum CSP 80 Spin 17’ Winner Boat, 1974. 100HP Evinrude mercury optimax 225 800 hrs, tandem trailer. Reel w/extra spool: $100. Call Jack at 817-939- Johnson Engine runs 9342 OB, 1971. great, trailer in ------Homemade very good Two 6’ CMS Boat Rods, Penn Senator reels EZ Load condition, with stainless wire line: $175. Call 401-438.0377. trailer. boat needs ------Equipment total refit. All to legalize. $1,950 OBO. Call 401-996-5999. parts are included for boat to be reassembled, ------will sell separately. Hull $2,000. Trailer $2,000. Orvis 4 piece rods with case, used, 8, 9, 10, 11 Engines $2,000 each. Call Capt. Rick at 401- 23’ Grady White Gulfstream hardtop. 225 weight 458-1503. Seawardboatworks.com HP Yamaha 4-stroke, remote windlass, new rods. All ------Garmin electronics w/10” screen, new VHS, live models bait well, FW system, SW washdown, head, sink, 1986/2016 JC Express, twin detroits 8.2's, awl grip paintjob inside & out, all new wiring, $200- ice box, 10’ outriggers, dual batteries. $39,000. $400, Contact Chuck at 401-527-8344 plumbing, Furuno nav net Helios and ------Helios 2. 25’ Pursuit 2470 WA, 1998, exc cond. Two 2005 radar, sounder, plotter. Full Call Rene at 401-359-3625 115 HP Yamaha 4-stroke w/approx 560 hrs, exc ------cond, yard size head w/ shower, sleeps Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod, Heddon maintained. Featherweight Thoroughbred #14-8. Near perfect VHF, radar, two, new fiberglass condition, all original, never refinished, no cracks, fish finder, no warping. Rod with two original tips, must GPS. V berth, hardtop with polycarbonate enclosure, 330 gal fuel. $60,000 OBO. Trade-ins welcome. Capt see to head, roomy app- cockpit, rod Rick 401-458-1503. SeawardBoatworks.com ------reciate. holders, bait Asking prep station, wash down. New spotlight in 2017. $300. Call Norm for more photos 401-340-6255 $25,000. Contact Jerry at 401-749-6803 ------17’ Square Stern Grumman Aluminum Canoe. $375.00. 7 1/2 HP Evinrude. $125. Call Paul at 401-783-8821 Two Danforth type anchors, 15 lbs. w/chain ------and line $40 each. Call 401-438.0377.

- 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 - 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 2018 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...... Travis Barao...... [email protected]...... 401-301-7944 Treasurer...... Peter O'Biso...... [email protected]...... 401-783-2364 Sergeant-At-Arms.... Richard Reich...... [email protected]...... 401-742-2020 Board Member...... Gary Johnson...... [email protected]...... 401-787-5981 Board Member...... Douglas MacPherson..... [email protected]... 401-241-2364 Board Member...... Robert Murray...... [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Board Member...... Roger Tellier...... [email protected]...... 401-398-2670 Board Member...... Diane Valerien...... [email protected]...... 401-523-9050 Board Member...... Greg Vespe...... [email protected]...... 401-662-5573 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 RISAA CONTACTS By-Laws Committee...... Robert Blasi, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Charities Committee...... Tom Meade, Chair...... [email protected] ...... 401-741-0362 Charter Trips Committee...... Hal Gibson, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-524-9035 Dealer Discount Program...... Gilbert Bell, Coordinator...... [email protected]...... 401-315-2529 Education Committee...... Greg Vespe, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-662-5573 Elections Committee...... Gary Perschau, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-828-3464 Entertainment Committee...... Lynn Medeiros, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 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...... David Pollack, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Legislative Committee...... David Monti, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-480-3444 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...... Richard Heffernan, Chair...... [email protected].... 401-742-9888 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 - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 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? 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(Providence, RI) Petzolds Yacht Sales RI...... 401-846-8484 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) AUTOMOTIVE _ Member: Joe Nadeau (Charlestown, RI) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 Edgewater Boats&Brokerage www.petzolds.com FISHING APPAREL _ Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 www.southshoredrydock.com Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Striper Marina...... 401-245-6121 FISHING CHARTERS _ General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI Big Game Sportfishing...... 401-243-7046 Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 www.stripermarina.com Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI) Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) CHIROPRACTOR _ www.biggamefishingri.com 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Pruitt Chiropractic...... 401-847-8889 Booked Off Charters...... 401-741-2580 BAIT & TACKLE _ Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI) Capt. Tony Guarini (Wakefield, RI) Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 www.pruittchiropractic.com bookedoffcharters.com Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) COMPUTERS _ Capt. Bruce Sportfishing...... 860-235-6095 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT) Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) www.captainbrucesportfishing.com Member: David Hess (Charlestown,RI) 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. Capt. John Boats...... 508-746-2643 166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown CONSTRUCTION _ Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA) Bucko’s Tackle Service...... 508-674-7900 Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Capt. Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 CUSTOM RODS _ www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) Crafty One Customs...... 401-297-6062 Carol J Charters...... 401-207-6947 www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members Member: Ralph Craft (Portsmouth, RI) Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI) custom rods/repairs www.craftyonecustoms.com www.caroljcharters.com

- 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 East Coast Charters...... 401-338-1752 StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 HARBOR TOURS _ Capt. Jack Sprengel Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Newport Yacht Charters...... 857-998-1337 www.eastcoastchartersri.com www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount Member: Capt. Charles Jenison (Newport,RI) Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 Teezer77 Charters...... 401-524-7239 www.newportyachtcharters.net Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI) HOME IMPROVEMENT __ B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com www.teezer77.com Home Repair/Remodeling...401-295-4205 Fishnet Charters...... 508-951-9991 Tossing Chunks Charters.....508-345-4022 Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA) Capt. Jack Tobin (Barrington, RI) No job too small. References provided www.MelTrue.com www.tossinchunks.com ICE CREAM _ Fish’n Tales Adventures...... 401-619-4431 FISHING NEWS _ Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 Jeffrey O’Brien (Newport, RI) Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635 Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) Party boat. FishnTalesAdventures.com Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Flippin Out Charters...... 401-529-2267 [email protected] INSTRUCTION _ Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) FISHING PRODUCTS _ Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 www.flippinoutcharters.com 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) Recreational & Captains license classes Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) www.9erslures.com JANITORIAL SERVICES _ www.francesfleet.com/ A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Fleming’s Cleaning Service.800-605-7334 Here We Go Again Charters.....401-965-0445 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) Member: Tim Fleming (Auburn, MA) Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI) www.astackle.com Complete commercial janitorial services [email protected] Androd Custom Fishing Rods.508-399-7837 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Hooked On A Feeling Charters..401-788-3638 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 Capt. Joe Bleczinski (Narragansett, RI) www.androd.com Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) Sailing from Pt. [email protected] Bill Hurley Lures...... 413-584-2421 supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Member: Bill Hurley (Northampton, MA) JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _ Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) www.codandstriperlures.com A Day At The Beach...... 401-487-5302 www.IrishJigCharters.com DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) Island Current Fleet...... 917-417-7557 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) Email: [email protected] KAYAKS _ www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 The Kayak Centre of R.I.....401-295-4400 Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) Member: Jeff Shapiro (Wickford, RI) Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com www.kayakcentre.com RISAA discounts www.ladykcharters.com Jackpot Digger Jigs...... 401-596-4089 LAND SURVEYOR _ Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) Alfred W. DiOrio, RLS, Inc..401-377-8124 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more Member: Alfred DiOrio (Ashway, RI) www.linesiderfishing.com Lonely Angler Lures...... 207-348-5605 [email protected] Surveyor/land use consultant Maverick Charters...... 401-640-0865 Member: John Wilson (Deer Isle, ME) Waterman Engineering Co...01-438-5775 Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com Member: Richard Lipsitz (E. Providence) www.maverickchartersltd.com Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 watermanengineering.net No Fluke Charters...... 401-480-3444 Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) LASER ENGRAVING______Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI) Inconel Wireline for trolling“The Real Deal” Kell-Strom Tool Company....800-851-6851 www.NoFlukeFishing.com Narrow River Rods...... 401-678-0313 Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters.. Member: Howard Reed(Wakefield, RI) General machine and laser marking Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 Custom rods. email: [email protected] LAWN CARE______www.sparksfish.net • 15% RISAA Discount Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Green Wizard Landscaping.401-480-1875 On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Member: Dan Patrick (Johnston, RI) Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Landscaping, maintenance, trim, fish ponds www.ontherockscharters.com SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 Ocean State Lawn Service....401-732-8182 Pamela May Charters...... 401-742-2383 Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) Capt. Jason Howell (Narragansett, RI) www.surfhoglureco.com Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount Light tackle/fly www.pamelamaycharters.com Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 MACHINING______Puravida Charters...... 401-601-5499 Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 Capt. Jonathan Lewie (Narragansett, RI) www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) puravidacharters.org ThomCat Fluke Rigs...... 401-828-9424 Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal Relentless Charters...... 617-462-7885 Member: Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Volpe Tool & Die, Inc...... 401-580-1063 Capt. David Waldrip (Green Harbor, MA) [email protected] Member: John Volpe (Blackstone, MA) www.relentlesscharters.com FURNITURE _ Custom machining of all materials Restless Fishing Charters....401-728-2081 Eco-Friendly Custom Furniture...... 401-439-0564 MARINE ELECTRONICS _ Capt. Rich Templeton Member: Steven Sabella (Westerly, RI) Seaport Communications.....401-783-4778 Email: [email protected] www.sabellastudio.com Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) Seven B’s V...... 401-789-9250 GREEN ENERGY _ Sales - Service - Installation Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI) Viridian Energy...... 401-602-6578 MARINE FABRICATION _ www.sevenbs.com Member: Daryll Issa (Portsmouth, RI) Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 Skinny Water Charters...... 401-465-8751 www.virdian.com/northeastgreenpower Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI) GRILLING______Aluminum fabrication and canvas work www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-932-7397 MARINE REPAIR _ Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA discount Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI) www.snappacharters.com www.conanicutmarina.com - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr.401-789-7680 Keller Williams...... 401-785-1700 Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Member: Julie LeBlanc (Cranston, RI) Engine, marine, rod/reel repairs. Full service. [email protected] cell: 401-837-9050 SUPPORT MARINE SUPPLIES _ Lighthouse RealEstate Group.401-935-9612 The Ship’s Store & Rigging..401-683-0457 Member: Will Litvin (Wakefield, RI) THE Member: Nick DeRosa (Portsmouth, RI) [email protected] www.lighthouseri.com boating supplies, etc. www.shipstoreri.com Sankey Real Estate...... 774-254-1565 MARINE SURVEYING _ Member: Eric Meyer (North Attleboro, MA) COMPANIES Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 www.BaystateHomeSales.com Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 ON THESE Master Marine Surveyor Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) MARINE TOWING SERVICES _ [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ PAGES Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 www.safesea.com Certified commercial & residental They are all Sea Tow of Rhode Island...... 401-294-2360 RISAA discount Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) White Appraisal Co., Inc...... 401-738-9500 RISAA Members! www.seatow.com Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) RESTAURANTS _ www.boatus.com Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) RISAA Members: Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food Have your business or service Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) listed by calling 401-826-2121 Seacoast Mortgage...... 401-487-2322 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI) ROD & REEL REPAIR _ Email: [email protected] Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 ORTHODONTICS _ Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) Ferry Orthodontics...... 401-781-2900 www.beavertailrodandreel.com Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield) SOLAR CONSULTANT _ IMPORTANT www.ferryortho.com RGS Energy...... 401-315-2529 OUTBOARD MOTORS _ Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) PHONE C.L. Marine...... 401-732-6764 Free solar estimate. [email protected] Member: Gene Steger (Warwick, RI) TAXIDERMIST _ NUMBERS Mercury sales,service,parts www.clmarineri.com Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 OUTFITTERS Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) RHODE ISLAND Al Gadoury’s 6X Outfitters...406-600-1835 TREE SERVICES _ DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL Member: Allan Gadoury (Bozeman, MT) CUTTING EDGE TREE...... 401-439-7999 MANAGEMENT Guided fly fishing trips. www.6xoutfitters.com Member: Kevin Robishaw (W. Greenwich, RI) PAINT & SUPPLIES _ Lic/insured arborist. All apects tree care/maint. Boat Registrations ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 TROPHIES/PLAQUES _ 222-6647 Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 General Information We sell interior and exterior paint Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) 401-222-6800 PEST CONTROL _ www.crowntrophy.com Moran Pest Control...... 401-294-4592 World Trophies Co...... 401-272-5846 ENFORCEMENT Timothy Moran (North Kingstown, RI) Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) 401-222-2284 Insect/rodent control -moranpestcontrol.com www.worldtrophies.com Pest Patrol...... 401-463-3116 VETERINARIANS _ After Hours Hotline Member: Robert Todisco (Johnston, RI) Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 401-222-3070 Full pest management. 24/7 wildlife services Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) PHYSICIANS _ Practice for small animals Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _ Marine Fisheries Division 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 On The Outs Productions...... 401-300-7258 401-423-1923 Family and internal medicine Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) PICTURE FRAMING _ www.fishingtheoceanstate.com U. S. COAST GUARD Crestar...... 401-885-0300 WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ Castle Hill, Newport Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 www.crestarmfg.com Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) 846-3675 PRINTING _ res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com Enforcement Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 WINES _ 435-2300 Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) High Hook Oregon Wines.....413-218-0638 Hazardous Dischanges www.tiffanyprinting.com Member: Mark Seymour (Leverett, MA) REAL ESTATE______www.fishhookvineyards.com 435-2300 Home Smart Professionals...401-578-9809 Pt. Judith Station Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI) 789-0444 e-mail: [email protected]

- 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 3 Bs. - Andy Berg Builda - Biil Ward Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Gusto - Bob Dabkowski 3B'S - Bob Matteson Bye George - George Kates Escape - Philip Wnek GypSea - David Nardolillo 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Calamity - Riley Lamson ESP II - Stephen Parente Half & Half - Christopher Terrien 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Ethanic - Charles Brown Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer 33 Innings - William George Cannonball - Arthur Cannon Eventide - Beth Fallon Happy Executive - Peter Vican 4 My Girls - John Brennan Capable - Charley Soares Eveready II - Nick Picchione Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Acida - Ed Choiniere Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Extra Propper - John O'Brien Happy Hooker - William Gravina Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Eye Candy - Alessi Rispoli Harbinger - Stephen Chobanian Adventurer - John Stanford Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Falcon - Thomas Poirier Hearts & Shells - Reid Muller Ahab - Rod Raso Carol Ann - John Reid Faracher - Steve Abdow Heather Too - Don Bogner Alaskan - Patrick Watson Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge Alf II - Richard Pastore Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Fast Forward - Michael Valentine Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook Alibi - Dickson Boenning C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Festivus - Al DiOrio High Hooks - Charles Fisher Allegro - Richard Terek C-Dory - Tony Dias Fear Knot - John Meyer High Pressure - Capt. Joe Pagano All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Finatic - John Brierley Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Chain Reaction - David Gariepy Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira Hombre - Gary Paolo Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Chaos - James Marasco Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth Hope - Glenn Skalubinski Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli Final Final - Rich Carroll Hurricane - Aaron Scripps Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Chief - James Zagrodny Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Amalye - Raymond Duggan Chill Time - Russell Anderson Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello I'm-On - Robert Celico Amanda C - David Aubin Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Finish Line - Alan Stewart Indian Summer - Dana Weeks Amelia J - Kevin Caisse Cigarlab - Jeff Sommerfield Fin-ness - Don Guimelli In Faith 2 - Anthony Rocha Amnimax - Ralph Battista Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Angela Mary - Joseph Medeiros Coaster - Greg Spier Fins - Tom Grennan Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan Angler - Brad Sudol Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Isabella - Anthony Tavares Angler Management - David Gordon Cool Change - John Parkinson Fishbones - John Volpe Islander - Bruce Johnson Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Cool Hand Fluke - Matt Davidson Fishhawk - Bruce Loeckler Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi April II - Leonard Duffy Copycat - Peter Newbauer Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile Isurus - Alan Blott Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Itsy - Bob Donald Aqua Marine - Herb Obodda Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Fish On - Steve Brehio Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland Aque'ne - David Howe Dad and I - C. Randall Sherman Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Jackpot III - Cathy Muli At Last - Bob Cavanagh Dads Pride - David Morton Fishtale - Gordon Cooper Jahab - Jay Adelman Aurora - Kris Correia Dale Sea - Robert Coupe Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Jay Bird - Joseph Conneally Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Dalvia - Chad Froman Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin Bait & Wait - Al Torres Dam Jam - Scott Divona Fish Talz - Bob Carey JD7 - Jack Daniels Baluga - Tara Rountree Dam Jam - David Miele Fishworks - Capt. Randall Roberts Jeanne Marie - Kevin Kunka Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Five Gees - Robert Gondola Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan Bay Bee - Mike Warner Dauntless - James Riggs Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi Bay Buggy - David Gervais Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Flo B II - Harley Benton Joan J - Paul Jutras Beach Break - Hollis McKee Dear Prudence - Douglas Brown Flounder Pounder - Tim Wordell Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Becasse - James Tollefson Deblin - Eugene Lewis Fortuna - Capt. Michael Beland Joyce M - Richard Laurie Bella 1 - David Lopes D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Four J's - Jason Ferschke Joysea - Barry Wazer Bella Mama - David DiSantis Diane H - Donald Forest Four Play - Bob Fournier Jubilee - Michael Casey Bellatrix - John Troiano Die Hard - Peter Lewis Four Stars - Jay Starziano Judy-D - Victor Dopart Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Frantastic - Brian Bullock Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Betsy B - David Marcotte Dirt Cheap - Steve Beuregard Frayed Knot - Richard Lipsitz Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Dixie - Andreas Anusavice Frayed Knot - Michael Tourville Just Do It - Todd Holden Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Fuss-Sea - Robert McCusker Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci Bite Me - Helder Batista Double Down - Gary Carstens Gadzooks - Robert Silva Kala Rose - Roland Moulin Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Down Under - Spencer Ingram Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Gail Frances - David Carter Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Drill-1 - David Jenson Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Killa-Bite - Chris Choquette Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Duck Buster - Harold Audette Gail Marie - Roger Arpin Kinsale - Bob Chew Blue Max - John Maxwell Duranatic - Ron Nagel Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami Kiwi - Bob Beresford Blue Moon - John Blaze Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Genevieve - Mark Seymour Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Easterday - Eric Easterday Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski Knot Hours - Paul Ricard Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Easy Time - Donald Darnbrough Get Out - Donald Goebel Knot Stable - David Loren BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Eden - John McGinn Get Reel - William Allen Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Boo-Yah! - Scott Toner Ed's Yacht II - Edward Sivacek Get Reel - Samuel Watson KrisK - Peter Kilmartin Brn2fish - Michael Ballback Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Ginsea - Ken Anderson Kristian Lee - Michael Adams Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Brandywine - James Mugavero El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Graceful Drivter - Capt Jim Turner Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Em 'N' O - Ryan Tellier Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger Lady D - Brian Petit Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Encore - Joe Crocker Greta Kay - Michael Welch Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Bugler - John Harvey Endorfin - Alexander Peck Gup 2 - Paul Richard Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Strip Strike - Jim Barr Lady Karen - Capt Joe Bleczinski Osprey - Al Amaral Ro Leena - David Carter Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano Lady Linda - David St. Germain Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Roman Around - Roman Dudus Sturg - Doug Sturgis Last Shot - John Kramer Our Time - Normand Chevrette Rosborough - John Cappelli Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Outcast3 - Eric Duda Rosie - Bruce Bannick Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Laura Marie - David Westfall Outer Limit - Stephen Skenyon Rubber Duckie - John Bruno Sunrise - David Zita Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Outrage - Stephen Jordan Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Superheat - Thom Costa Lauren Michele-Capt. Louis Mazza Over Easy - Capt. Al Passarelli Runt - Michael Johonson Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Panacea - Thomas DiBona Ruse II - Jim Phelan Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet Leading Lady - Robert Taylor Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers Leen - Willard Donnell Patti Rae - James Mancini Saint G - Roger St. Germain 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Talia - Robert Sheldon Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Talon - Brian Hogan Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema SaltShaker - William Teixeira Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous Perfect Drift - Tracy Terrien Salty IV - Warren Wright Tania II - Tony Lombardo Live free - Eugene Schultz Periwinkle - Louie Reis Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Linx - Ron Lewis Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Sand Bar - Franklin Rosebrock Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Phenix - Bill Hurley Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Phia - Fred Jarosz Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher TGIF - Chuck Dore Little Blue - Richard Caldon Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner Sarcastic - Don Betournay The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Little Grey Gull - Walter Anderson Playin Hooky II - Cliff Richer Scootah Board - Russell Fonda The Fly - John Gutherz Little Lady - Sandy Antoni Playing Hookey - John Souto Seabat - George Allen The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Little Peace -Michael Kandrysawtz Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Seagar - John Turchetti The Job - Richard Tremblay Living Room - Ted Zack Poga - Jim Malley Sea Horse - Steven Saul The Lady D - Brian Campbell Looking Good - Michael Farias Pokerfish - George Bergeson Sea Majic - John Stavrakas The Lawhead - Jack Peters Low Tide - Jim Low Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Sea Minor - Fred Boynton The Office - Richard Reich Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Pomatomus - Al Daysh Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Lucy - Mike O'Connell Power Tripp - Michael Tripp Sea Rigg - William Riggs Thunder Song - Peter Russo Lucy Blue - Ron Rudowsky Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Sea-Treat - John Treat Tiderunner - John Schwemin Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Princeton Fishing Team - Leo Orsi Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Tiderunner II - John Sousa Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Maddy - Michael Senecal Protocol - Steve Secord Seaway - Anthony Carrao Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Marava - John Kubaska Puravida - Capt. Jonathan Lewie Second Love - Michael DeCesare Time Out - Daniel Walter Marlin - Dick Fincher Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Second Page - Joe Mariani Title Wave - John McCloskey Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Quonnie Cheers - Steve Phillips Sergeant - Robert Ferioli TLC - Bob Morel McDu II - William McEvoy Rambler - Capt. John Volpe Shad Jac - Michael Colby Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Megabite - Allan Peters Rangelcy - Gary Carstens Shady - John Angelini Tonic - Lee Duckworth Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Sharon Ann - Al Kurose Topper - Steve Daignault Mid Day Chop - David Minto Raven - Conrad Chickinski Sharon C - Richard Pineault Triple F - Brian Quimby Mi-D-Mar - James Roberts Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Shearwater - Capt Steve Tombs Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Reaction - Thomas Schultz Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Triumph - Timothy Moran Minha Marlena - Edward Porter Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Trophy Blonde - Charles Murphy Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Red Sok's - William Sokolowski She's Mine - Timothy Garlick Truman - John Rooks Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Tupelo - Elton Ricker Missing Linc - Tim Gilchrist Reel Action - Ryan Ragano Silverback - Peter Hendricks Ulysses Freedon - Frank Corso Missing Penny - Guy Latour Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo Silver Lining - Jim Robert Valhalla - Richard Swanson Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Silver Sage II - George Jacques Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Reelaxing - Daniel Orfan Silverside - Charles Benjamin Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Mistress - Gregory Houde Reel Grungy - Chris Grunewald Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs Water Crisis - Daniel daSilveira Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Reel Delight - Steve West Sir Reel - Alton Smith Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro Moon Dance - Robert Redinger Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Skipjack - Rich Hittinger Waterfront Property - Peter Berg Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Reelentless - James Barrett Skipjack - Robert Murray Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Reel Escape - Richard Silva Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Whaler - Andrew Smiley Mrs/Z - William Zanks Reel EZ - Capt. Rob Taylor Smart Alec - Alex Sinel White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White Music - Larry Hayward Reel Lucky - Michael West Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon White Water Witch - Bill Levin My Butterfly - Edward Savino Reel Magic - Donald Masse Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti Whynot? - Christine Blount My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Reel Pursuit - Michael Curran Solace - Alfred Trombley Wicked - Rick Black My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette Wild Onion - David Michel NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Sound Advice - Earl Schofield Wingman - Steve Cook Nephron - Lawrence Audino Reel Therapy - Patrick Goudreau Southpaw - Robert Lee XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini Netop - Frank Basile Reel Time - Sameh Said Spearhead - Fred Schneider Yankee - Bruce Demoranville New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. New Too - Tim Gilchrist Relentless - Capt. Dave Waldrip Spunky - Tom Haut Niffa II - John Cunniff Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Spyglass - Thomas Riley Nimia II - Henry Cugno Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Stars & Stripers - John Tatro REPORT No Bananas - Ron Parfitt Ria Rae - Sean Miele Steeler - Edgar Lemoi Off Hook'n - Adam Dunstan Ripple - Gerry Berard Stella - Capt. Robb Roach VIOLATIONS! Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto River Rag - Robert Sangster Stinger - Robert Young Off The Rails - Paul Lemay Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Striper - Charles Santos Omega - Guy Dufresne Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira RIDEM Enforcement Oscar J - John McCurry Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette 401-222-3070 - 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS Licensed required in CT/MA/RI Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts AMERICAN 9” minimum • 25 fish 9” minimum • 25 fish 9” minimum • 25 fish EEL no closed season no closed season no closed season

15” minimum 15” minimum • 5 fish 15” minimum • 5 fish BLACK SEA July 3 - Aug 31 - 3 fish May 1 - Dec 31 May 20 - Aug 29 BASS Sep 1 - Sep 31 - 5 fish

BLUEFISH no min size • 15 fish no min size • 10 fish no min size • 10 fish no closed season no closed season no closed season South & east of Cape Cod 22" minimum • 10 fish 22 " minimum • 10 fish 22" minimum • 10 fish COD no closed season no closed season no closed season *North of Cape Cod see MADMF regs 19" minimum • no limit 18" minimum • no limit South of Cape Cod 18" minimum • no limit HADDOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season

POLLOCK 19" minimum • no limit 19" minimum • no limit no min size • no limit no closed season no closed season no closed season 9" minimum • 30 fish May 1 to Dec 31 10" minimum • 30 fish SCUP 8" from shore at Conimicut May 1 to Dec 31 10" minimum • 30 fish Porgy Park, India Point Park, Stone 9" at certain shore sites May 1 to Dec 31 Bridge/Tiverton, East & West (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) Walls/Narragansett, Ft Adams, Ft Wetherill, Rocky Point 19" minimum • 3 fish SUMMER FLOUNDER 19" minimum • 6 fish 17" minimum • 4 fish May 17 - Sept 21 Fluke May 1 - Dec 31 May 22 - Sept 23 17" at certain shore sites 28" minimum • 1 fish STRIPED no closed season 28" minimum • 1 fish 28" minimum • 1 fish BASS 34" & larger must have no closed season no closed season right pectoral fin removed 16" minimum 16" minimum April 1 to May 31 • 3 fish Open seasons: June 1 to July 31 • closed Apr 1 - Apr 30: 2 fish 16" minimum • 3 fish TAUTOG Aug 1 to Oct 14 • 3 fish July 1 - Aug 31: 2 fish no closed season Oct 15 to Dec 31 • 5 fish Oct 10 - Dec 6: 4 fish max of 10 fish per boat

WEAKFISH 16" minimum • 1 fish 16" minimum • 1 fish 16" minimum • 1 fish Squeteague no closed season no closed season no closed season 12" minimum • 2 fish North of Cape Cod March 1 to Dec 31 12" minimum • 2 fish 12" minimum • 8 fish *All of Narragansett Bay, WINTER April 1 to Dec 31 no closed season FLOUNDER Potter Pond, Point Judith Pond and the Harbor of South of Cape Cod Refuge is closed 12" minimum • 2 fish to winter flounder fishing March 1 - Dec 31 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 - 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES MAY 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

MAY May 15 May 21 May 29 May 7 Courtesy US Harbors

- 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 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 (additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40) Multiple Years (save $5/year): ___$90 (2 yrs), ___ $135 (3 yrs), ___ $180 (4 yrs) Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ______/ / 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 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / April-May, 2018 P.O. Box 1465 APRIL-MAY, 2018 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247

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