www.RISAA.org JULY, 2017 • Issue 223 401-826-2121 Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers

The second (now annual) • 8 had never fished before 3-Day Youth Camp • 3 had fished in fresh water, was a huge success. Fifty but never salt children from around the state • 28 had had some basic fishing got to experience three days experience of instruction and plenty of • 9 were slightly advanced hands-on fishing. • 2 were advanced and Thank you to Rhode experienced Island DEM and the City of Warwick for their support and assistance. During the three days they fished from shore, on the Seven Because the knowledge of the children was so varied, they B's V out of Galilee and then on RISAA member with were divided into four groups based on age and experience. plenty of instruction the whole time. They remained in those groups during the entire camp. Graduation was held at the end. Of the fifty children: (more at page 28)

SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE PLATE BILLS IN LIMBO RI House Bill H.5137 and Senate Bill S.0086, both of which were introduced for RISAA, and would create a special Saltwater Fishing license plate bearing the state fish, a striped bass. Both bills were sent to House and Senate Committees, and in both cases, each Committee voted to "recommend passage." Usually, at this point, the bills would have been heard and likely passed near the end of the legislative session, but both bills are in limbo since the House of Representatives abruptly adjourned before completing all business over a disagreement between House and Senate leadership. We can only hope they get back to work soon.

R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 My lucky streak has been broken It was bound to happen sooner or later. winds, embedded thunderstorms and After running Take-A-Kid Fishing Day for areas of dense fog. July 10 • 6:00 AM Committee the past 18 years we have never had to She said I could call her back at 1:00 fishing at Quonny Breachway cancel because of rain. We’ve come close PM after the computer models were a few times.... even had a year where it updated at noon. July 10 • 6:00 PM RI Marine rained right up until it was time to send the I called back and she told me the Council Meeting. URI Bay Campus boats out, but even then the rain probability of the potential dangerous July 11 • 6:00 AM Kayak Committee miraculously stopped. Many even joked storm was now raised from 60% to 80% fishing at Quonnie Breachway how somehow I was able to get us “one and that it would happen between 8:00 AM more year with no rain.” to Noon on Saturday, the exact time our July 20 • 5:00 AM Fly Fishing Committee So when rain was predicted for boats would be out fishing. fishing at Ft. Adams, Newport Saturday, June 24, I began to watch the The RISAA Board members were all weather reports each day, hoping the checking their email waiting for my report, July 22 • RISAA PARTY FLUKE forecast would change. It didn’t. By and when they heard this new 80% FISHING TRIP ...... Sold Out Wednesday I was checking it twice a day, information, they voted to cancel our Kids and on Thursday every few hours. I Fishing Day. The safety of everyone July 22 • 5:00 AM Kayak Committee fishing at Kings Beach, Newport guess it seemed if I checked the weather involved was our #1 concern. forecast enough times it would change. This began a frantic chain of events in July 25 • 6:30 PM Board of Directors But by Friday morning, the forecast notifying our members, contacting the looked like it could be a nasty day on youth groups involved, canceling the Jul 31 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly Seminar Saturday. While a little rain wouldn’t stop tents, most of the food, etc. us, the forecast of possible lightening and Then, at 5:30 AM on Saturday morning, Aug 1 • 6:00 AM Fly Fishing Committee high winds would. knowing some people don’t check their fishing at Narragansett Town Beach A few members sent emails asking if email, I went to the marina and parked my we were going to cancel, but I told car at the entrance. The sun was shining, Aug 5 • 6:00 AM Kayak Committee fishing at Third Beach, Middletown everyone we would hold off until Friday the bay was flat calm, and it was a beautiful afternoon before making that decision. morning. Aug 12 • RISAA ADULT/JUNIOR PARTY After working for three months to be As I sat there, all I could think was did BOAT FISHING TRIP ready for Take-A-Kid I didn’t want to see we make a wrong call? it canceled. “Please rain. Please rain!” I thought Aug 15 • 6:00 AM Kayak Committee Not only that, the Porta-potties were over and over. fishing at URI Bay Campus, Narra. already delivered on Friday morning, the And yes, several members who did not tents, grills, etc. were being delivered in get the cancel message showed up, but Aug 16 • 5:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee the afternoon, and much of the water, soda they were all in good spirits and fishing Charlestown Breachway and food was already purchased. There understood. Aug 28 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly has never been a rain date, so if we When I left there at 7:30 AM, the sky Seminar canceled Take-A-Kid Fishing Day would was getting darker. And later, around 9:30 be done until 2018. AM, when I was at home in Coventry and Aug 29 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee At 11:00 AM I made a phone call to the the sky opened up with heavy rain, I was fishing Narragansett Town Beach NOAA weather service in Taunton which relieved and never so happy to see rain! is where all of the weather reports around I guess a record of 18 and 1 isn’t so Sep 25 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly here comes from. I was fortunate to bad. Seminar connect to an understanding NOAA Thank you to everyone who signed The Official Newsletter of the meteorologist (Kim), who after explaining up to help, and all who made donations. I Rhode Island the reason I was bothering her, spent some hope you all understand. Saltwater Anglers Association time with me explaining what was about to Many members sent private emails to Published Monthly happen in our area. me saying we made the right call to cancel, Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers She said the remnants of a tropical and that they’ll sign up next year. Association, Inc. storm was going to clash with a cold front That will be our 20th Anniversary Year, P.O. Box 1465 and would definitely bring bad weather so I’m sure it will be warm and sunny with Coventry, RI 02816 with a 60% chance of heavy rain, strong plenty of fish in Greenwich Bay. - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 The RISAA Legislative Committee’s mission is to provide, in partnership with the Affiliated Clubs, a forum for improving the knowledge and understanding of -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. Red snapper agreement has ramifications for RI The Department of Commerce announced last month that The red snapper ruling puts the short term financial gain of an agreement between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric a few first at the expense of the fish and our fishing communities. Administration (NOAA), members of the U.S. House of So the decision to step and decide local issues with no regional Representatives and the five Gulf Coast states to extend the Council input has far reaching ramifications for all coastal states. 2017 recreational red snapper season by 39 weekend days in In a press release on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the Center the Gulf of Mexico for private recreational anglers. for Sportfishing Policy, an industry group composed of The action was lauded by some in the recreational supporters in tourism, boat community and criticized by others. Over the years NOAA manufacturing and fishing gear and tackle retailers said, “As a reduced red snapper fishing days to rebuild the stock and it result of today’s action, red snapper season will reopen for was working. Many scientists, conservationists and fish policy private recreational anglers in the Gulf out to 200 miles every makers feel it premature to liberalize regulations as they believe Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including Monday and Tuesday red snapper will occur in one year and damage of the July Fourth holiday and the Monday of Labor Day. This rebuilding efforts. Additionally, the action ignored our national 39-day season will begin June 16 and ends September 4. State fishing law, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, by not vetting the seasons will run congruently with the federal season.” proposal/decision through a public input process and the Gulf Meredith More, director of Fish Conservation at the Ocean of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Conservancy said, “Red snapper regulation liberalization will This almost certainly lead to overfishing of red snapper, plain and decision to simple. Private anglers of the Gulf of Mexico deserve a real circumvent solution to the problem of shortening seasons for red snapper, input from the not an ill-conceived quick-fix. Years of sacrifices and tough public and the choices by fishermen and managers have begun rebuilding this regional Gulf valuable fishery. We’re finally seeing more fish in the water and of Mexico any short-sighted decision that puts those gains at risk is an Fishery affront to their hard work.” Management Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the top Democrat on the Natural Council has Resources panel, agreed that the decision will interfere with important ongoing efforts to recover the red snapper population. ramifications In a press statement Rep. Grijalva said “Gulf Coast Red snapper for Rhode businesses literally cannot afford a fishery management fiat Island and all that eliminates all the progress that has been made… The public coastal states. If the decision holds this means the Dept. of needs to see a scientific justification for this plan before it goes Commerce can force NOAA to make any decision it wants them into effect.” to make ignoring local Councils, i.e. The New England and Mid- Grijalva pointed to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Atlantic Councils that regulate fish in our area. Conservation and Management Act, noting the law is intended Public input and regional control of such issues as climate to ensure the use of scientific data for fisheries decisions. change, warming water and its impact on fish movement in the He noted that the Federal Register announcement of the northeast; shipping; energy development in the ocean; and extension suggested the amended fishing season “may delay fishery management can all be taken out of regional control. the ultimate rebuilding of the stock by as many as six years.” Theoretically the Federal Government could allow striped The decision to liberalize red snapper fishing is important bass to be taken commercially and recreationally in Federal to fishing communities throughout the nation because the waters, drop recreational minimum size of fluke to 14 inches and Department of Commerce is not putting fish first, but rather allow anglers to take a dozen fish or more to enhance fisheries revising regulations for the short term financial gains of a few. in New York and New Jersey, allow vessels Not putting the needs of the species first will lead to overfishing to fish with no regard for sustainable fisheries and stock and leave us open to even more severe regulations in the future rebuilding plans. to rebuild fish stocks. - 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Consequential Coverage Check your boat insurance to make sure this doesn’t happen to you by Captain Al Passarelli On November 8, 2016, while on my fire and deterioration. This is what my new policy reads and its real important: way to a ten o’clock appointment, I received a call from the marina where I Consequential Loss: provides coverage to your boat resulting from sinking, burning, or collision even if was storing my boat for the winter. Paul, the cause of loss is excluded under the policy. the yard manager, told me that my boat Most insurance companies do not provide this coverage. had sank at the dock! If your boat sinks due to wear or deterioration, they exclude your entire loss. In a panic, many thing were going through my head. Again, as a licensed captain and insurance agent, this Of course being an insurance agent for almost 20 years, my language should be paramount to every boat owner. insurance was paid. Checking with my wife, I thought we were I owned my boat outright, but often think what if I took out going to be OK. a second mortgage? Boat loan? Relied on it for a living? Quite As the salvage began, my office took complete control and honestly, I could see someone going bankrupt. had me on the phone with a claims adjuster. My insurance After many discussions, some think with Rhode Island coverage was sent over and it spelled out in bold letters, what having so many boats, that legislation should be passed very was not covered: wear and tear, galvanization, fraudulent acts similar to the auto coverage that requires one to reject, uninsured and lack of maintenance. I thought it odd, that she highlighted motorist protection. that. The long and short of it is, sadly, insurance companies She also said that she was sending over her surveyor to really don’t want you to know this. It is really up to the figure out why the boat sank. consumer to know what they are covered for. After nearly four months, they denied my claim sighting a One statistic that I saw was that a boat 3 years in age is at leaking bolt on the starboard rudder that had worn out. risk for wear and tear. After doing much research, I have learned that 90% of boats Lastly, is this coverage more expensive? The answer is no. that sink at the dock are denied by insurance companies. The My new policy gave me 25 charters with the consequential number 1 reason is “wear and tear.” In fact, some would argue coverage and was 100 bucks less! that the only time an insurance claim is paid is on a collision or weather event. I’m not quite sure about that, but do know this, if your boat doesn’t have what is called CONSEQUENTIAL RISAA Member Captain Al Passarelli, operates Here We Go COVERAGE, you are at risk. Again Charters, and is an insurance producer with the Doorley Mostly all marine carriers, DO NOT have this coverage. Agency, East Greenwich, RI. This coverage actually covers you for a loss like wear and tear,

- 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 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. Broiled Flounder Welcome new members with Butter and Lemon Lemon brings out the who joined last month! natural flavor of the mild, light flounder (fluke), which chili Ron DeSantis Jenna Gariepy flakes gives it an extra punch. Recipe by Donald Link. Warwick, RI South Attleboro, MA INGREDIENTS John Edwards Thomas Larson • 1 lemon Barrington, RI Middletown, RI • 1/2 tsp seedless chili flakes • 2 tbsp whole butter David Gariepy Stephen Pomeroy • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil South Attleboro, MA Charlestown, RI • 2 fillets of flounder

Hannah Gariepy Ronald Smith DIRECTIONS South Attleboro, MA Greene, RI • Pre-heat broiler. In a glass baking dish add the lemon juice, chili flake, butter and olive oil. Place in oven for about one minute, just long enough to melt the butter and remove. • Season fish lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge the fish in the melted butter-lemon mixture and place under broiler for The Membership 6 to 8 minutes. To serve place on a serving plate and spoon the sauce from the dish on top. Committee is looking for a • Note: Broilers that are under the oven can be too hot for this dish. Ideally you want the dish to broil at least ten to few new members. twelve inches below the fire. If your broiler is too close to the fish then use the same method except bake the fish in a Committee members take turns calling new RISAA members 500 degree oven for a very similar effect. to welcome them to the club and answer any questions they To test for doneness gently press the fish, you should feel may have. the flakes move when pressed. If it feels very firm then cook a Commitee members who attend the monthly seminars will few more minutes. Thin fillets should take less time, where larger greet anyone arriving for his/her first meeting and then show fillets will take longer. him/her around and answer questions about RISAA. Are you interested in giving it a try? Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? If so, contact Chairman Ed Kearney and he can explain more Contact Sandie at [email protected] about the committee. Call 401-397-4513 or by email at [email protected]

- 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Two Trips To Be Won At The July 31 Meeting

Here are the trips... HOW CAN YOU GET A CHANCE AT A TRIP? Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter • HERE WE GO AGAIN CHARTERS Trips Committee table at the back of the room. We will give you This will be a fluke and a form with that night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the black sea bass firhing trip for available trips, the boat and the Captain, the type and location of the trip, and the time and date. Fill out the form listing your Capt. Al four anglers with preferences, first, second, third, etc. Passarelli aboard his brand During the seminar we will draw the winners (and a list of new 35-foot Egg Harbor alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting. Over Easy. Captain Al will If you are a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip supply the bait and all tackle. members and more details of the trip. We will also ask you for a Anglers should provide their $50 deposit (check or credit card only -no cash) to ensure that own lunch. you show up for the trip. If you go on the trip, we won’t use This 4-hour trip in Block your deposit. Island Sound will sail on The only cost to you will be the customary tip to Wednesday, August 9, 2017, the captain and/or mate, usually 15% - 20% of what at 10 AM from Jim’s Dock, Jerusalem, RI and will return the trip would normally cost if you had chartered the at aproximately 2 PM. trip privately. One member of each trip will be designated as the “group • RELENTLESS CHARTERS leader,” and will be responsible to keep in contact with the captain and be the liaison between the captain and the other “Stellwagen Bank School Bluefin” This is a trip for group members. The group leader will also be responsible to four anglers with Captain Dave Waldrip aboard his 2014 take some photos and write a story about the trip for the RISAA Jones Brothers, 23-foot Cape center console. News Magazine. These stories are often used by the charter Captain captains as advertisements for their business, so they would Dave will like the story to be posted as soon as possible after the trip. supply all bait, So, before you go to the meeting, check your calendar for tackle and your availability on the dates listed below, and bring a check or some water. credit card with you in case you are a winner. Anglers IMPORTANT TO NOTE should To win one of these trips you must be a RISAA member in provide their good standing (dues up to date), and you must be present at own lunch. the end of the meeting. If you haven’t joined yet there is an application at the back Prior to completing an entry slip on this raffle, anglers of this newsletter, or just come to the monthly meeting and sign should take note and be prepared that there is no “head” up for membership and then the free Charter Trip drawing. or cabin on this boat and should be physically fit to handle Meetings are held on the “last Monday of the month.” Check an 8-hour offshore trip. out the RISAA web page at www.risaa.org for more information. This eight-hour trip will sail on Wednesday, August 31 The 2017 Charter Trip Committee members are Hal Gibson at 5:00 AM from Green Harbor in Marshfield, MA. (chairman), Brian Beltrami (vice chairman), Capt. Ed Cook (secretary), plus Gisele Golembeski, Susan Lema, Peter O’Biso, Gary Perschau, Dawn Wood and Tom Wood.

TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE July 31 MEETING DATE COMPANY CAPTAIN # ANGLERS TRIP DEPARTS Aug 9 Here We Go Again Charters Capt. Al Passarelli 4 fluke & sea bass Jerusalem, RI Aug 23 Relentless Charters Capt. Dave Waldrip 3 school bluefin Marshfield, MA

- 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 The Kayak Committee was formed to provide a forum for members to share their knowledge and expertise concerning kayaking and, in particular, the skills, techniques and safety considerations associated with fishing from a kayak, and to engage as a group in kayak-related activities. The Committee meets twice a year off the water, but its principal activity has been conducting outings, fishing from our kayaks at various locations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut. Annual “Meet and Greet” a great success

The RISAA Kayak Committee held its popular Meet and about our sport. Greet outing at Goddard Park’s newly refurbished boat launch Mona Rodriguez had contacted the U.S. Coast Guard area on Saturday, June 3. This event is the one at which we Auxiliary (USCGA) display our fully rigged kayaks, share information and invite about the outing, and anyone interested in learning about salt water kayak fishing to as a result of her attend. efforts we were joined by Joe McElroy, Ken Olson and Charlene Thrasher of USCGA Flotilla 7-9, Point Judith Station. Joe, Ken and Charlene offered voluntary inspections of our yaks to see that they had the necessary equipment; both required and recommended, for the uses we put them to, and they were very helpful. We hope to have the Auxiliary represented at our future Meet and Greets. Greenwich Cove has Nineteen committee members, a record attendance, were been fishing well this present: Ben Aceto, Louis Alarie, John Davenport, Jim Dunphy, season, and several of Dave Grady, Jeff Hall, Rich Heffernan, Jim Jordan, Walter our committee members Kay, Dennis Lavoie, Harry Livingston, Raymond Marchak, took advantage of the Warren Prell, Elton Ricker, Mona Rodriguez, Kraig Ruth, occasion to launch and Gene Schultz, Fred Sterner, and me. fish. And fish, all The kayaks this year were amazing, some with simple rigs, stripers, were caught. and others with motors, sails, pedal drives, GPS’s, fish finders, This was not the first radios, anchor rigs, outriggers, and just about anything else fishing occasion for the committee; we have been quite active one might find on a kayak well equipped for salt water fishing. this season. Our first scheduled outing, for Hundred Acre Quite a few non-members, some of whom probably will become Cove on May 6, was cancelled due to weather conditions. members, stopped by to look at our kayaks and find out more (to page 33)

P.O. Box 763 Londonderry, NH 03053 Tel: 603-434-4689 Fax: 603-432-3902 E-mail: [email protected] Manufacturer of Fine Terminal Tackle for the Check out our web site at Saltwater Fisherman www.seawolfetackle.com Snelled Hooks, Top and Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes, Owned and operated by Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs Richard and Judy Wolfe and more.... - 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Pawtuxet River fish passage • Special Shore Fishing Scup signs funded • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration for RIDEM • Fishway construction/restoration • Public access adoption programs • Striped Bass Myco Research • JASON Expedition teacher training • Public education programs and seminars • Tag & Release Program • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013 & 2015 • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days • 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 Youth Fishing Camp • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Sea Grant research programs 2017 FOUNDATION DONORS COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) Anonymous Donor David Ferguson Nicole Lengyel George Allen Michael Gelineau Ronald Nalbandian Ben Aceto Richard Ferris Donald Mandella Norman Buecher Peter Hendricks Mark Pachico Herbert Adams Timothy Fleming Clarence Moore Buzzards Bay Peter Jenkins Brian Petit Alfred Amaral Richard Geldard J.George O’Keefe Anglers Club Richard Laurie John Pope Terry Andoscia Timothy Gilchrist James Parillo Anthony Caruolo Benjamin Lenda Alec Sinel Francis Basile Donald Goodroe Arthur Stentiford Citizens Charitable MacMillan William Sokolowski Joseph Behl Robert Graap Alan Stewart Foundation Raymond Marchak William Sosnicki John Boardman Jonathan Hare Thomas Tenbroeck Dr. Kirby Cunha Stephen Medeiros Alfred Trombley John Brennan Dale Hartman John Trainor Kent Dumont Matthew Mesnick Eric Weybrant Stephanie Caruolo Richard Heffernan Michael Tripp Richard Falcone Larry Mouradjian Daniel Costa Russell Hubert Jane Venditto Richard Ferris Robert Murgo Matthew Curley Kurt Johnson Daniel Watson PLATINUM ($500+) Donald Estes Roe Labossiere Robert Donaldson Snug Harbor Marina SILVER ($100+) Melvyn Blake David Michel Robert Sangster Richard Hittinger Tarbox Toyota Stuart Cohen Louis Midura Francis Sawicki David Pollack Bradley Waugh Buster Costello New Balance Athletics Steven Shohan IN MEMORY OF Donald Dorsey Old Colony Amphibians Harry Templeton Robert Anderson Walter Krupinski David Green Dennis Owens Michael Testa Charles Bradbury Walter Malley F. Charles Haigh John Peacock John Treat Brian Campbell Marcelino Mello Robert Hawthorne Jason Polsky Patrick Watson Marie Cordeiro Patruck Muli Douglas Jost Luca Razza John Webber Paul Dauk Thaddeus Stenovitch Capt. Sandy Kane RI Mobile Sportsfishermen William Zanks Gene Davis Mark Levasseur Anthony Rocha, MD John Vivari  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. / July, 2017 How to go nowere at the D.M.V. Trailer Trash in the Ocean State: Part 2 by TODD CORAYER This is the second part of a three-part story that began in “There’s nothing I can do for you,” the April issue. she told me flatly.

A sandwich walks into a bar. The barman says, What did the fish say when he hit the “Sorry we don’t serve food here.” wall? “Dam.” It’s an old joke and it’s not really funny, especially if As I protested that I just wanted to register a small trailer, that this was my third trip to the DMV, that the whole system you’re a sandwich. It does, however, parallel the never- seemed illogical and in need of repair, she averted her eyes to ending irritation and refusals of something so innocuous bluster that I bore no proof of taxes being paid in other states. as walking up to a window at the DMV branch and trying How would I have such information? Why is it even my to register a small trailer in this state. responsibility to provide proof of tax payments from persons I’ve never met? Why could I not pay taxes to my own state, Last week, at the Wakefield branch of our DMV, a sweet and which sorely needs them, right then and there? pleasant woman with an alluring far away accent shot down my She actually recommended trying to find the original owner advances: for any chance of registering my small boat trailer, and go through his credit card records for past registrations or she told me, I had to go to the big house and see the tax lady. tax receipts. I’m supposed to use my time to search out someone On my third attempt to register it, in support of which I bore I have never met and who more than likely, doesn’t want to a plethora of legal documents, I was forced into taking even meet me, for a trailer purchased more than ten years ago? more hours away from work and drive to Cranston. Just for sport, I inquired if she could use her computer to tell Once there, a not-lovely woman behind not-clean glass could if any taxes had been paid, you know, to save me a trip to Texas. not have been less helpful. She was irritable and well versed in Would it be naive to expect the State to access financial negatives, like no. After information via the countless episodes of internet, which was, similar circus routines, ironically, conceived in the Rhode Islanders have built 1950’s with the expectation such muscle memory for that one computer might the DMV. communicate with Before I could produce another? Anyone with a a checkbook to help reduce DMV or DHS issue knows a deficit I never created, the failure of our leaders to quickly she bit into my connect the cables on a sentence, saying my visit modern, functioning was for nought. network. My protest was met by I can have a her admonishment, “you delivered tomorrow made an illegal purchase.” morning from countless Apparently in the eyes of our state, including this sedentary online retailers, but we’re made to drive past local branches to state worker who works for the taxpayers, who should see each stand on the second floor talking to a tired rude woman, in the new person as a customer first and not the reason she was middle of a day when we are supposed to be working-and thus missing Ellen, that because I could not prove someone I never paying taxes- because the networks don’t talk and the State met ever registered the trailer, I was a criminal. isn’t listening. I reached out to all my local legislators and with the Give a pig a pancake exception of a note from Senator Sosnowski telling me she I had a buyer for the trailer, but he couldn’t register it, leaving would look into it, which I expect she will, there was no response. him with no trailer for his skiff, no way to take his own young This is likely because there’s nothing they can do. The system son fishing which requires purchasing gas for truck and motor, is big and difficult. Clearly it pales in comparison to Putin’s lures, bait, hooks lines and sinkers, sandwich and a drink. advances, inauguration adjita or the latest Kardashian wide Because of a busted system, none of that money gets circulated lens posterior picture, but this inevitable waste of time affects or taxed. lots of people who work hard and just want to use a trailer. “We’re going to spite our noses right off of our faces”, sang “There’s nothing I can do for you,” she told me flatly. John Prine. I told her how I was sent here by her coworker to see her. That’s no joke, that’s registering a small boat trailer in Rhode “There’s nothing I can do for you,” she told me flatly. Island. “I have all this paperwork,” I told her. (to page 36)

- 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 RISAA MEMBERS CAN ALWAYS BE COUNTED ON! Even though our 19th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day was cancelled, we still want to recognize and thank everyone who had planned to take part.

CAPTAINS Bruce Bannick Adam Dunstan Thomas Jewett Capt. Mitch Riffkin Douglas Sturgis Francis Basile Jason Ferschke Stephen Katkowski Capt. Robert Roach Jake Taraksian Brian Beltrami Garth Fondo James Laird Wayne Robtoy Roger Tellier Gerry Berard Peter Frackelton John McCloskey Anthony Rocha, MD Armand Tetreault Chuck Berlinger Joseph Gaudreau Capt. David Monti Peter Russo James Tollefson Ronald Blanchard Hal Gibson Robert Murray James Sebastian Stephen Venditto Paul Brousseau Donald Goebel Robert Parks Joseph Silva Gerald White J. Edwin Cook Richard Golembeski Lawrence Rainey Edward Sivacek Thomas Wood Michael DeCesare Frederick Jarosz Frank Ricci, Jr. William Sokolowski Capt. Tim Wordell

MATES Alfred Amaral Gisele Golembeski Ted Nataly David Pollack Christopher Sturgis Anna Basile Alexander Grande Peter Newbauer Capt. Steve Leo Swider Mark Boyle William Heaton Ralph Niemi Prickett Edward Sylvia Jonathan Briggs Capt. Richard Jon Noblet Christopher Ricci Stacey Tollefson Alfred DiOrio Hittinger Robert Oberg Leo Roy Nicholas Trotta Richard Durand Bill Huggins Peter O’Biso Frederick Charles Underhill Kevin Fetzer Daniel King Patrick O’Reilly Ruhlemann Michael Warner Barry Fuller Capt. Ty Leger Ralph Orleck Kraig Ruth Dawn Wood Joey Gambardella Susan Lema Joseph Pearson, Jr. Robert Sangster James Zito Patrick Gaudreau Douglas MacPherson Gary Perschau Orlando Savastano Timothy Gilchrist Normand Morrissette Agostino Petrucci William Sosnicki

COOKING AND SHORE CREW Louis Alarie Ralph Chiavone Gary Johnson Mary Ouellette Robert Andrade Frank Cordeiro, III Capt. Edward Kearney Rod Raso Travis Barao Frank Cordeiro, IV Jane Kearney Anthony Tavares Robert Barrett, Jr. Lisa DiRaimo Gary Lepore Benjamin Tavares Tara Berard Adam Dunstan Walter Marti Noah Tellier Rene’ Blanchette Robert Ferioli Tom Meade Russell Tellier Joan Bradbury Richard Ferris Lynn Medeiros Harry Templeton Howard Bristow Michael Imbornone Stephen Medeiros Diane Valerien Norman Cabana Dylan Johnson Edward Ouellette Phyllis Vivari

- 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Even though our 19th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day was cancelled, we still want to recognize and thank those whe DONATED to this event. Memory of Robert Anderson Memory of Walter Krupinski Bentley Foundation Memory of James Malley Brewer Cowesett Marina Memory of Marcelino Mello Memory of Brian Campbell Midura Building Co. Memory of Paul Dauk Newport Creamery Memory of Gene Davis Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen Dale Hartman Peter Vican, Homestead Bakery

Long time member BRUCE BRUNI was hospitalized after he suffered a seizure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. CONDOLENCES We are sorry to report the loss of member

DAVE GORDON said he was sorry not to be a part of Take- Jason “Jay” Adelman A-Kid Fishing Day this year after several years of being a mate. April 20, 1936 - June 21, 2017 He was scheduled for DOUBLE knee replacements on June 22 with robotic assist surgery. “I won't be fishing for a while,” he Jason passed away on June 21. Born and raised in Boston, said. “It sucks on the timing cause I'm missing some good Mass., Jay was the son of the late Morris and Anna (Cohen) fishing too, but it is time to do it.” Adelman. He graduated from UMass then moved to New York City, New Jersey and finally Barrington, RI, where he lived for Member DAWN JOHNSON was recently hospitalized and more than 40 years. In the early underwent hip surgery for an ongoing problem. She is now 1990s he met Mary Lou Almeida, going through six weeks of intensive therapy to see if the surgery whom he married in June 1996. worked. Get well Dawn. Jay lived a full and active life. He was respected and admired by those who knew him. He maintained FRED RUHLEMANN wanted to volunteer for the Youth many lifelong friendships, and loved Fishing Camp, but was scheduled to have surgery on one of his seeing friends for a game of tennis fingers which would result in stitches what could not get wet. or fishing. But his greatest love was Member JOE SILVA was scheduled to take part in Take-A- his family, and he and Mary Lou Kid Fishing Day with his boat, March Madness, but suffered a were able to spend two decades heart attack a few days before. It was very sudden. His wife enjoying traveling the world Sandy said, “He feels badly but you know that he will most together and with their kids and grandkids and hosting definitely be back next year!” wonderful dinners and celebrations full of laughter and joy. Jay was a RISAA Member for thirteen years. We extend our If you have any news to share with other members, please send deepest sympathies to all of Jay’s family and friends. me an email at [email protected] or call 401-826-2121. - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 An Early Start and A Lesson Learned RISAA’s Fly Fishing Committee got off to an early start this emergency contacts. Finally, be careful – but of course we year, with an April 29 outing at Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington. knew that already. This was a “one fly” outing, with Steve Cook providing two CINDER WORM FLY TYING PROGRAM hand-tied Gibbs Striper flies to everyone who attended, with The members of the Fly Fishing Committee also participated the idea being that all anglers would use only the Gibbs flies in the Cinder Worm Program, some as instructors and others and that only fish caught on those flies (and released) would as students. be counted in the contest. The outing was very well attended. Committee members there were Mike Casey (with his Junior Member son Jonah), Ralph Chiavone, Steve Cook, Henry Cugno, Jim Dunphy, Bill Dzilenski, Susan Estabrook, Mark Hagianis, Greg Houde, Jim Jordan, Jason Matthews, Dennis Pelletier, David Pollack (that’s me), Barry Rideout, and Edwin Rodriguez. Also present, as guests of several of the members, were Jack Casey, Joe Czapski, and John Juhuse. Plenty of fish were caught, but none was long enough to merit measuring, so Dennis, with seven bass landed, was declared the contest winner. We are still mulling over what prize, if any, should be awarded. The outing provided an important lesson, or lessons, for all shore fishermen. Hundred Acre Cove is a beautiful spot and a This was the ninth consecutive year for that program, which perfect place for a well-attended outing. There is plenty of Ray Stachelek and I facilitate with US Fish & Wildlife and parking and well- maintained trails down to the water. However, RIDEM. This year we had the invaluable assistance of Janis the area most of us fished was quite muddy, with difficult footing Nepshinsky from USF&W and Scott Travers of RIDEM. On in some places - so difficult, in fact, that one of our party, call May 2 and 9, at the USF&W Kettle Pond Visitor Center in him Angler A, attempting to walk along the shore line from one Charlestown, experienced fly fishers taught students, ranging outcropping to another, stepped into the mire at the mouth of a from experts to novices, how to tie flies for the cinder worm small outflow and sunk waist deep into the mud. emergence. He was unable to extricate himself and in real trouble. NINIGRET POND FISHING - MAY 20 Fortunately, another member of the group, Angler B, although On Saturday, May 20, we fished those flies at Ninigret some distance away, noticed that Angler A seemed to be in Pond, and fish – many fish – were caught. This was the best difficulty and so called A on his mobile phone. Angler A was fishing that we had experienced since the program began, and able to answer, and so Angler B and another member of our I saw a woman land her first salt water fish, and that a nice sized group set out to rescue Angler A. striper, on a fly she had tied herself and using a fly fishing Things did not go well. Angler B stepped into ankle deep outfit loaned to her by RIDEM. mud and, trying to get out, suffered a disabling leg cramp. He POTTER POND - MAY 25 was unable to move. At that point, 911 was called and the fire The Fly Fishing Committee also had a an outing scheduled rescue squad appeared, but before they could get out to the for Potter Pond on May 25, but with the awful weather that mired anglers several members of our group helped Angler B evening only Greg Houde, Edwin Rodriguez and I showed up to his feet and, with stripping baskets, belts and found materials and we might as well have stayed home. We walked through managed to haul Angler A of the muck out and back to solid the marsh and stood at the edge of the pond for 90 minutes or ground. so, and saw no activity other than a young man in a wet suit A bit shaken but able to walk, Anglers A and B, and the rest who had gathered half a dozen clams. Wait ‘til next year for of the group, returned to the parking area where the firemen Potter Pond. hosed the muck off the participants. BOAT FISHING - MAY 27 There are several lessons here. First, always try to fish with Last year the Fly Fishing Committee experimented with a a companion, especially in an area new to you. Second, carry a boating outing, one in which boat owning committee members mobile phone in a waterproof case, and make sure that you host other committee members. have the contact information of your companion, or someone (to page 37) else who could get assistance to you, as well as the usual - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Special raffle for pair of Patriots tickets

NE Patriots vs NY Giants August 31, 7:30 PM - Gilette Stadium Pre-season game Thanks to a donation by member MARK PACHICO, a special raffle will be held - with all proceeds going to the RISAA Foundation - for a pair of tickets to the August 31 pre-season game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. The tickets have a face value of $57 each. The tickets will sell for $5 each at both the July 31 and August 28 monthly meetings. The drawing will be held at 7:00 PM at the start of the August 28 meeting. The winner does not have to be present to win.

Raymond Marchak (l) and Dawn Wood, both employees of the Bently Foundation, present a $500 donation to the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation. Accepting the check is Richard Hittinger, RISAA 1st Vice Presdent. The Bently Foundation manages the charitable giving of DiSanto, Priest & Co., Bently Wealth Advisors and Bently Consulting Group of Warwick, RI.

- 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / July 2017 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 The Samaritans STEVE of Rhode Island MEDEIROS Every day, people of all ages face difficult problems in their • Provide access to information and resources lives. Often times they believe that no one cares or wants to • Advocate for programs and services that enhance public listen. They can sometimes feel hopeless, alone or have suicidal awareness, peer to peer volunteerism and community service in thoughts. direct support of those who are lonely, Samaritans USA is a national organization depressed, and suicidal or grieving the loss of comprising individual Samaritans centers someone by suicide and greater mental health operating throughout the United States. In services for everyone affected by suicide addition, Samaritans operate in 38 countries. • Embrace “befriending” and nonjudgmental They provide volunteer-staffed hotlines and listening as the means for communicating and professional and volunteer-run public education connecting with those affected by suicide. programs, “suicide survivor” support groups The Samaritans of RI operate a listening and may other crisis response, outreach and phone line 24 hours, 7 days a week since 1977. advocacy activities. All calls are confidential. The Rhode Island branch of The Samaritans You don’t have to be suicidal to call The is an independent, nonprofit, non-religious, Samaritans. Callers talk about many different philanthropic organization and their entire Denise Panichas, Executive personal issues. Some people call once while purpose is to have a “suicide free Rhode Island.” Director, accepted the RISAA others may call every day - sometimes calling to Within the belief that suicide is generally donation let someone know how their day went or just to preventable, the mission of The Samaritans is to say goodnight. help reduce the incidents of suicide in Rhode Island through The Samaritans also provides youth resources to teens and greater access to information and resources. young adults by providing separate “perspectives” for youth, To achieve this mission, The Samaritans recognizes that parents and educators. suicide prevention is a process involving many community To donate or volunteer, contact The Samaritans of Rhode resources. As an agency that is not a licensed health care Island on the business line at 401-721-5220 or visit their web facility, The Samaritans believes its role within the suicide site at www.samaritansri.org. prevention process works best when volunteers, those left behind by suicide and other volunteer and professional If you know someone who could be in crisis, or if you stakeholders step forward to: yourself find the need to talk, call their hotline at • Work to eliminate the stigma associated with the topic of 401-272-4044 or 800-365-4044. suicide prevention and grief support

- 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Common Octopus Colloquial Nickname: Octopus • Scientific name: Octopus vulgaris Field Markings: Skin is slightly bumpy with special pigment live as plankton for one to two months. cells that allow the octopus to camouflage with its surroundings. Octopuses are very smart animals. They make observations The octopus’ color also reflects its mood: based on visual and chemical cues with a white for fear and red for angler. complex brain that solves problems through Size: can reach 2-3 feet in length from the experience. Their great eyesight is close to tips of the arms; males may be slightly larger human eyesight with the ability to focus by than females moving the lens. Still, they don’t rely solely Habitat: along the coast and continental shelf, upon it because their many suction cups between the surface and down to 500 feet. provide octopuses with a great sense of Make their dens in rocks, reefs and grass beds. touch. Seasonal Appearance: Year-round; moving inshore in early spring to spawn, then leaving Relationship To People coastal waters in the fall. The octopus is a highly studied creature, known to have three hearts and blue blood. Some scientists believe that Octopus Distinguishing Features and Behaviors vulgaris is actually a subspecies, but haven’t yet found how to Octopuses are solitary and territorial animals. When in separate the differences. danger, the octopus quickly changes its color and tries to escape Octopus vulgaris is the most commercially fished species in while releasing a cloud of ink to confuse the predator. The the octopus fisheries, with numbers ranging from 20,000 - 100,000 create dens as a safe place to hide, remaining there for most of tons caught each year. the day and leaving only at dusk for hunting trips. If they do They are fished mostly need to leave during the day for food, the duration of the trip is for human consumption much shorter. Octopuses feed mostly on bivalves and and are collected in crustaceans. octopus pots made of Since they are experts at camoflage, finding them can be plastics or PVC. No bait very difficult. Most octopuses leave piles of shell and crab is needed since the pieces - called midden - outside their dens, which acts as a octopuses are attracted signpost for finding the octopus and also gives us information to this device as a safe about their diets. place to live. The common octopus only lives for one to two years. When octopuses mate, the female lays about 100,000 - 500,000 tiny eggs per breeding cycle. These eggs are laid in shallow waters HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY and attached to a substrate for up to four months, during which RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The time the female cares for them, rarely leaving or feeding. After Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay the eggs hatch, the female octopus usually dies and the young for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

- 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 - 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Why is the calling in your entry so important? Now that the rainy spring is finally gone, fishing reports TOURNAMENT RULES ARE NECESSARY have become plentiful. As you can see on the next page, While we want all members to take part in our tournaments Yearlong Tournament entries have been coming in. If you it’s important that you follow the rules. The rules are not haven’t done so already, it’s time to get off the couch and head complicated, but we need those rules so everyone gets an even to the salt! chance. One of the most important rules is the requirement that you SPECIAL TOURNAMENT phone in your catch within 24 hours. Our first Special Tournament of 2017 is in the books. We have already had one potential winning fish disqualified Congratulations to the winners. because the member did not call in the fish. He mailed in the As you can see, there were no Junior Member entries. Come form, but without the call in the entry was invalid. on parents, take your Junior out fishing and let them enter a Why do we have this call in rule? fish. He/she will get a thrill out of seeing his/her name in the Going back 19 years to just after RISAA and tournaments newsletter, AND getting an award at the banquet next winter. were started, members would go through the trouble of taking a fish to a tackle shop to be weighed; then mailing in the slip, only FLUKE SPECIAL TOURNAMENT • June 16 - 25 to find out later that the catch didn’t even place in the top three Boat Division at the time. So the 1999 Tournaments Committee solved this problem ADULT JUNIOR by establishing the call-in rule. This would allow members to 1st...Diane Valerien: 8.35 lbs 1st...no entries find out what the “leading” fish was before they went out fishing. 2nd..Paul Phillips: 5.90 lbs 2nd... Members who intended to try to catch a tournament entry would 3rd...Peter Vican: 4.24 lbs 3rd... know how large a fish would “place”, saving them the trouble Shore Division of going to have it weighed and unnecessarily killing a fish that ADULT JUNIOR might otherwise be released. 1st...Michael Tilelli: 3.82 lbs 1st...no entries Nowadays, with everyone using the internet and smart cell 2nd.. 2nd... phone, members can go to www.risaa.org while there out on the 3rd... 3rd... water to see if the fish that was just caught is a potential tournament entry. The official RISAA weight slips reads, right across the middle TEAM FLUKE CHALLENGE! of the page, in bold letters: As this issue goes to press, registration is taking place for ENTRY MUST BE CALLED IN WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR the Team Fluke tournament. As of today there are 15 teams (24) HOUSE OF THE TIME WEIGHED! registered. I’ll post the results here next month. So, the mandatory phone in rule remains in place and is strictly enforced.

- 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible to participate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Only authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip. There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE. Standings as of of 7/4/17 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. William Hubert: 5.20 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Robert Paul: 13.00 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Charles Reilly: 4.35 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Richard Hittinger: 4.06 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. Ed Jackson Jr: 2.60 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Kyle Templeton: 2.16 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Corey Templeton: 1.86 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. Peter Lewis: 9.80 1. Michael Telilli: 2.88 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Michael Clini: 9.60 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Donald Smith: 8.71 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. George Fotiades: 4.84 1. Vincent Castaldi: 3.20 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Corey Templeton: 3.96 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Kyle Templeton: 2.90 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. David Garzoli: 3.90 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. William Hubert: 2.00 1. Harry Potter: 2.07 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. John Troiano: 1.20 2. Michael Tilelli: 1.50 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Richard Falcone: 1.00 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. Vincent Castaldi: 1.90 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. Nicholas Picchione: 41.00 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Harry Potter: 5.53 1. none yet 2. Kristopher Correia: 28.00 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Richard Reich: 5.32 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. Jack Treat: 17.40 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. / July, 2017 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 17.46 Richard Mandeville 2013 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 •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs •Frances Fleet/Captains Catch (Galilee)..... 100 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle* (Warren)...... 200 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs •Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 160 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N.Kingstown) 60 lbs •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 60 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 75 lbs Sam’s Bait & Tckle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 250 lbs Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT)...... 100 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs

* hanging scale not certified, but flat scale is good - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, July 31 at 7:00 PM Party Boat & Tips

featuring Diane Valerien Diane Valerien started saltwater fishing 40 years ago on party boats and for the past 20 years has averaged 75 days a year on the water fishing for cod, black sea bass, fluke, scup, striped bass, and tautog. She's also a member of the RISAA Board of Directors. "Fishing on a party boat is a great way to get out fishing on a boat," said Diane. "It's affordable and you can either go alone or bring your family and friends along." Her PowerPoint presentation will include the following topics: party boat choices, what to look for in choosing a party boat, differences in boat operations, fishing gear, successful and benefits of fishing on a party boat.

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 • Fish & chips with cole slaw: $8.50 Directions on page 23 • Shaved steak sub w/mushrooms, onions & cheese, w/chips: $7.95 Non-Members Welcome • Bowl of chowder (red or white): $4.95 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. - 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, August 28 at 7:00 PM Fishing The Wash

featuring CAPTAIN ERIC THOMAS

Capt. Eric Thomas started fishing with his father when their family moved from California with the Navy back in the mid 70’s. At that time the striped bass population was in decline so they focused on fishing the local freshwater ponds around their home in Portsmouth RI. Eric made the switch to saltwater fishing when he started working at the Saltwater Edge of Newport in the mid 90’s. Eric was the sole employee and ran the day to day operation of shop while the owner was busy guiding clients to the resurgent striped bass populations. Eric was lucky enough to be the “test client” for the new charter captain to join the Saltwater Edge team. That guide was Dave Cornell. This is where he began to learn to guide himself. Eric got his captain's license 20 years ago and has been guiding clients to countless striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, bonito, black sea bass, fluke and other species. He specializes in light tackle and fly fishing tactics. You can find Eric in the white water in his customized boat behind the famous mansions of Newport RI. During every charter fishing trip, Eric brings his background in public education to teach his clients the whys and hows of his fishing styles. He is currently a member of the Shimano, G.Loomis, PowerPro, Humminbird, Crafty One Customs, Spro, Gamakatus, Yo-Zuri, Ronz, Plano,Navionics, and Pt Jude lures pro staff. Please visit his website and blog at www.teezer77.com. Fishing The Wash is a seminar about fishing for stripers in the crashing waves around rocks. The focus is on safety first, then the techniques of lure presentations and boat position. This seminar should benefit both boat AND shore anglers who are looking for stripers when the move in close to feed.

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 23 • Chicken cacciatore w/penne: $8.50 • Bowl of chower (red or white): $4.95 Non-Members Welcome • Chowder (same as above) w/3 clam cakes: $7.95 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. - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: Block Island Fishworks Pete’s Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina Cardinal Bait & Tacle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Sportsman’s Outfitter Falmouth Bait & Tackle Quonny Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box Lucky Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Watch Hill Outfitters

• 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

June Meeting Door Prize Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was EDWARD McBRIARTY AUSTIN TALBOT who selected his $200 certificate to Snug Harbor Marina who won a rod & reel combo

It’s just another benefit of membership in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association!

- 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 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. / July, 2017 REEL CAST CHARTERS • Capt. Mike Roy story by JACK BOSCH Members Ken Cooper and Jack Bosch were the lucky winners behind me on the bow and saw it was the Minn Kota troll motor of a May 17 fishing charter with Captain Mike Roy of Reel Cast being deployed via remote by Mike from the console. The unit Charters out of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. features “Spot-Lock” and is interfaced with Humminbird GPS to We met Captain Mike at the Baldwin Bridge state ramp on the hold position or steer via autopilot to gradually move position, Housatonic River in Old Lyme, Connecticut at 4:30 PM. Ken had providing another pair of hands for the captain. traveled from Westerly, RI and I drove from Massachusetts. As it turn out, it was well worth the trip. The weather was fine and it was just after high slack tide as we left the ramp. Capt. Mike operates out of a 21’ Steiger open center console which is small when compared to the larger “6 pack” charter boats, but his boat had more than enough room for 2-3 clients. It’s tricked out with state-of-the-art electronics, including radar hooked up to two 12” Humminbird displays. Reel Cast specializes in light tackle spinning and fly casting. When bunker are available, Capt Mike will use a cast net to fill the onboard live well, but on this day there was no “livies” so he switched to artificials in shallow water using white spook surface lures and soft plastics. Ken brought two fly rods to use, but blustery winds forced him to using light spinning gear. Given those conditions the plan was to fish the banks of the river in depths ranging from two to 10 feet. This was a new experience for me, but not to Ken, an experienced fly fisher. After a 15 minute run we were on the grounds and spread out Jack Bosch with a bass he landed on a Spook lure from bow to stern with the captain in the middle. I heard a noise We were blind casting on our own. Ken landed three fish and the captain two before I finally caught on. (to page 37)

Ken Cooper displays a nice striper he had just landed - 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 ON THE ROCKS CHARTERS • Capt. Rene Letourneau story by TOM POIRIER On June 21, 2017 RISAA Member Steve Ruhnke and I (Tom is linked to the GPS chart plotter. This gave us the ability to look Poirier) was fortunate to experience a charter fishing trip with into the shallows and around the rocks. Captain Rene Letourneau of On the Rock’s Charters. All the tackle was first class including custom build rods for The original date of the trip was postponed after we agreed the Captain by Crafty One Custom Rods and matched with the with the Captain that the weather and conditions were not right. latest state- of-the-art reels. Also, according to his records and his sources, he advised waiting Within ten because the bite was not that good. minutes of As it turned out, leaving the Captain Rene was channel we absolutely right. It was a were on the great call because we had rocks and a bang out day of fishing! fishing in Steve and I arrived at some great the Oakland Beach boat structure. The ramp at 5:15 AM where we tide was met Captain Rene, and in perfect we a matter of minutes we were just were launched and on our coming off a way. high tide. We Tom Poirier with one of the 32 fish It was perfect weather fished the Top fish of the day was this 31” thirteen caught and released during the trip with no wind, a nice whole pound striper landed by Tom Poirier sunrise and clear blue outgoing tide. skies. We were casting small plastic baits and topwater plugs. Within The captain’s boat was 21 foot Mako Center Console which the first half hour we had five fish. Both Steve and myself have was ideal for the type of fishing we were going to do. The boat fished our entire lives and both have our own boats, but you can has a custom-built never stop learning. (to page 38) fishing platform on the front for casting or fly fishing. Our goal on this day was to fish the upper bay for striped bass with light spinning tackle, casting into the shallows and On The Rocks. The boat is equipped with the latest Steve Ruhnke pauses to display one of the Hummingbird side many stripers he landed during his trip with scan sonar, which On The Rocks Charters - 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Species Profile: Summer Flounder Joint Management Seeks To Improve Stock Condition Introduction burrowing in the sandy substrate. Flounder lie in ambush and Highly valued by both commercial fishermen and wait for their prey. They are quick and efficient predators with recreational fishing enthusiasts from Massachusetts to North well-developed teeth allowing them to capture small fish, squid, Carolina, summer flounder are often considered to be the most sea worms, shrimp, and other crust- important flounder along the Atlantic coast. Summer In addition to commercial fishing, businesses such as aceans. A great recreational charters, party boats, bait and tackle stores, and fishing technique to Flounder any number of businesses associated with boating and take advantage of their view summer flounder as an essential component of their ambush behavior is to Paralichthys dentatus businesses. Because of this importance there has been fish close to bottom Management Unit: considerable debate and concern over the status of the resource with moving bait. Massachusetts to North and the need for more restrictive measures to manage the Commercial & Carolina recreational fishery. Recreational Interesting Facts • Left-eyed flatfish (both eyes on The Commission and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Fisheries Council (Council), which jointly manage summer flounder, set the left side of its body when Summer flounder viewed from above with the top the 2017 specifications at a 3.77 million pound recreational are one of the most harvest limit (RHL) and a 5.66 million pound commercial quota. fin facing up). sought after • Fluke begin with eyes on both Both represent substantial reductions from the 2016 fishing commercial and season and respond to the findings of the 2016 stock assessment sides of their body; the right eye recreational fish along migrates to the left side in 20-32 update, which indicates the resource is not overfished but is the Atlantic coast, experiencing overfishing. To constrain recreational harvest to days. with total landings at • Summer flounder are called RHL, states are implementing an increase in the minimum size approximately 15.45 limit by one-inch and a decrease in possession limits to no chameleons of the sea because million pounds in 2015. of their ability to match the more than 4 fish. Using the base Currently, the need to improve the stock’s condition while color of the bottom on which years of 1980 to 1989, they are found. balancing the economic significance of the species to both the current plan commercial industry and recreational sector presents a difficult Largest Recorded: allocates the summer 24.2 pounds, 38.5" (Bradley, NJ, challenge to managers. flounder quota on a Life History 2007) 60/40 percent basis to Maximum Age: Summer flounder are found in inshore and offshore waters commercial and 14 years old from Nova Scotia, Canada to the east coast of Florida. In the recreational fisheries, Age at Maturity: U.S., they are most abundant in the Mid-Atlantic region from respectively. 50% mature by age 1; ~10” for Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Cape Fear, North Carolina. Two major males and ~11.5” for females. Summer flounder usually begin to spawn at age two or three commercial trawl Stock Status: Not overfished but at lengths of about 10 inches. Spawning occurs in the fall and fisheries exist — a experiencing overfishing winter while the fish are offshore. Spawning migration is linked winter offshore and a to sexual maturity, with the oldest and largest fish migrating summer inshore. first. As in their seasonal migrations, spawning summer flounder Summer flounder are also taken by pound nets and gillnets in in the northern portion of the range spawn and move offshore estuarine waters. (depths of 120 to 600 feet) earlier than those in the southern Throughout the 1980s, commercial landings ranged from part of the range. 21 to 38 million pounds, reaching peak landings of approximately Larvae migrate to inshore coastal and estuarine areas from 38 million pounds in 1984. By 1990, landings reached a low of October to May. The larvae, or fry, move to bottom waters nine million pounds and have since fluctuated between nine upon reaching the coast and spend their first year in bays and and 17 million pounds. In 1993, the coastwide quota was estuaries. At the end of their first year, some juveniles join the implemented for the first time (set at 12.35 million pounds). adult offshore migration. Since then, commercial landings, which are limited by the quota, Recent research has indicated a shift in the center of biomass have ranged from 8.81 to 18.17 million pounds. 2015 commercial northward that have been linked to an expansion of age landings were estimated at 10.59 million pounds. The 2017 structure of the population and possibly to changes in sea commercial quota of 5.66 million pounds will be the lowest in surface temperature. the history of the Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Adults spend most of their life on or near the sea bottom (to page 32) - 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 SPECIAL PARTYBOAT NIGHT SQUID FISHING

Saturday, May 20

Trip to Fenway Park Saturday, June 10

Great view from the RISAA group’s seats

- 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 DAY 1 After an official “cast” to open the camp and everyone getting to know each other, the first day involved plenty of instruction on dry land such as Safety on Boats presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Fish Identification by RIDEM biologists and staff, learning about fishing tackle and how to fish by RISAA speakers, seeing all the “invisible” fish right near the shore that was brought in by DEM staff after they spread a net in the water, and then lots of casting instruction and practice from the beach.

Ceremonial “Opening Cast” included RIDEM Catered lunch provided Director Janet Coit, Wariwck Mayor Scott each day Avedisian, RISAA Pres. Steve Medeiros and a child from each of the four groups

DAY 2 All of the children were transported to Galilee (Narragansett) by motor coach where they boarded the 80 foot Seven B’s V for a day of fishing on the RI south shore. RISAA chaperones and professional mates on the boat helped the kids to bait their hooks, untangle a lot of lines, and unhook a LOT of fish! They returned back to Rocky Point later that day, very tired. Many fell asleep on the bus.

- 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 DAY 3 All of the children were transported by motor coach to BREWER GREENWICH BAY MARINA which hosted 15 RISAA members’ boats. All of the children were distributed among the boats, each with a captain and mate, and they spent several hours bottom fishing in waters between Rocky Point and Greenwich Bay. The kids again caught plenty of fish. The plan had been to fish on the water all day, but projected gusty winds and building seas changed the plans. At lunch time, everyone returned to Rocky Point where four groups held casting contests in the large grassy fields of Rocky Point Park. Then, at 3:00 PM, graduation was held, and many parents were on hand to observe and every child received a Certificate of Completion along with a take-home bag of goodies from RIDEM, Coast Guard Auxiliary and RISAA. THANK YOU RISAA VOLUNTEERS Alfred Amaral Gary Johnson Richard Reich Brian Beltrami Edward Kearney Orlando Savastano Rene’ Blanchette Douglas Lacombe Edward Sivacek Michael Casey James Laird Ronald Smith Ralph Chiavone Douglas MacPherson William Sosnicki Kenneth Cooper Robert Masse Jim Stevens Todd Corayer Tom Meade Douglas Sturgis Frank Cordeiro Lynn Medeiros Roger Tellier Lori Duckworth Stephen Medeiros Ryan Tellier Roman Dudus David Monti Diane Valerien Timothy Gilchrist Normand Morrissette Michael Warner Rich Heffernan Robert Murray David Windoloski Richard Hittinger Peter O’Biso Tim Wordell Frederick Jarosz Michael O’Connell

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE Scott Avedisian, Mayor, City of Warwick Janet Coit, Director, RIDEM Kimberly Sullivan, RIDEM, Aquatic Resources Education Coordinator Christopher Parkins, RIDEM Marine Fisheries Caroline & Morgan, RIDEM Interns Arnold Geller, US Coast Guard Auxiliary Steve Grennan, Newport Creamery

- 29 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Announcing Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association 4th Bi-Annual - Member’s Only Photo Contest Photos must be taken between January 1, 2016 to October 31, 2017 THREE CATEGORIES “Prized Catch” “Scenic New England” “Rhode Island Fishing” Photos of the angler and the catch. The Photos of New England sunrises or Photos of R.I. fishing locations, with people need not be, but preference sunsets, ocean views, light houses, etc. or without anglers, unposed, etc. given to RISAA members. The marine environment should be part of the image.

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2017 PHOTO CONTEST RULES R The contest is open only to “Regular” adult R Every image submitted must be accompanied members in good standing of the Rhode Island by the following information: 4 Winners In Each Category Saltwater Anglers Association. • Member/photographer’s name, address • One Grand Prize R The member must either be the photographer and phone • 3 Honorable Mention or the main subject of the photo • Names of person(s) in photo R The member wins the prize • Date and location where taken R Submissions must be either: • Category of submission & Photo title The Grand Prize winners • Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in • Other information to describe the scene either JPG, PDF, PNG or TIFF format R Submission of an entry constitutes will each receive a $100 • Digital scans of photographs agreement to allow photographs to be Gift Certificate to a local * Print photos are NOT acceptable reproduced, published and/or exhibited by the R Must have been taken AFTER Jan. 1, 2016 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association tackle shop. R Members may submit a maximum of three (3) with the right to publish your name, city and photos per category during this contest. state in print or other media in connection Winning photos will be R Images will be judged on originality, technical with the photo contest. published in the RISAA excellence, composition, overall impact and R Submissions shall be sent as an e-mail newsletter and web site artistic merit. attachment to: [email protected] or on CD by R Deadline: October 31, 2017 mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Commitee Presents Junior Member (with adult) Party Boat Fishing Trip for scup, black sea bass or anything that bites! Saturday, August 12 7:00 am to Noon Adults: $15 Juniors: FREE (6-17 yrs) Every ADULT must be accompanied by a CHILD! This is a Members Only trip Aboard the Seven B’s 80 foot boat. Sailing from Galilee, RI* *Full galley aboard - pay on your own - burgers, hot dogs, snacks Limited to 50 people TRIP RULES • The adult must be a RISAA member in good standing . • The member can take a maximum of three children • This is a Adult AND Junior trip only. (no single adults) • There can not be two adults and one child • The child need not be a registered Junior Member, but is • Absolutely no alcoholic beverages allowed limited to the son/daughter, stepson/stepdaughter, or grandchild There are no exceptions to these rules. Please do not ask. of the member. (sorry, nephews, neighbors, etc. not allowed). The adult must pay a non-refundable fee of $15. Children are • The child must be between 6 to 17 years of age. free.

SIGN ME UP FOR THE AUGUST 12 ADULT & JUNIOR FISHING TRIP Adult Member Name:______Phone: ______

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

Address: ______City: ______State:___ Zip: _____ To pay by credit card Mail to: RISAA Enclosed is $15 Adult Fee call the RISAA office P.O. Box 1465 (payment must accompany registration) at 401-826-2121 Coventry, RI 02816

- 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 ASMFC...SUMMER FLOUNDER (from page 26) Summer flounder are also highly prized in the recreational from 9 to 97% from their most recent peaks (generally 2009 to fishery, with anglers catching summer flounder from the shore, 2012). The 2016 assessment update estimated biomass has piers, and boats with hook and line. From 1980 through 2004, been trending down since 2010. recreational harvest varied widely from a high of 27.97 million The next benchmark stock assessment is tentatively pounds in 1983 to a low of 3.14 million pounds in 1989. scheduled for completion in 2018. In addition to the current Starting in 1993, recreational harvest limits were implemented. modeling approach, scientists will explore using a sex-specific From 1993 to 2011, harvest ranged from 5.11 million pounds to model. The sex-specific approach would allow scientists to 12.48 million pounds. 2015 recreational harvest was estimated independently assess female and male summer flounder based at 4.72 million pounds. on their different life history characteristics, such as how fast Stock Status they grow. The results of the assessment could be used to The 2016 stock assessment update indicates the summer determine the potential impacts of various management flounder stock is not overfished but is experiencing overfishing. measures (e.g., minimum size) on the summer flounder Fishing mortality exceeded its threshold by 26% (i.e., the level population. beyond which overfishing is occurring). Atlantic Coastal Management The 2015 estimate of spawning stock biomass is at 58% of The Commission approved the first Summer Flounder FMP the biomass target, and only 16% above the threshold. in 1982, followed by a similar FMP approved by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council in 1988. Since then, both groups have made significant revisions to the plan, from allowing states Summer Flounder Commercial & Recreational Harvest to craft regional recreational management measures through Source: NMFS Fisheries Statistics Division, 2016 conservation equivalency, to instituting accountability measures for evaluating annual landings to coastwide catch limits. The commercial fishery is managed by annual state-by-state quotas that are controlled through trip limits, gear specifications, and permit requirements. On the recreational side, annual harvest limits are managed through the implementation of minimum size limits, possession limits, and season lengths. In recent years, a regional management approach has allowed states within a region to implement consistent measures and improve equitable access to the resource. This approach has come with tradeoffs, where the boundary waters of neighboring regions have created situations where anglers are subject to different regulations while fishing within the same waterbody. The Commission is continuing seek solutions to address this dilemma. In response to the findings of the 2016 stock assessment update, the Commission and the Council approved a 2017 RHL and commercial quota that was approximate 30% decrease from These results appear to be driven largely by below-average 2016. In taking this action, the Commission and Council seek to recruitment (the number of fish that enter the population) from protect the resource and prevent it from being declared 2010 to 2015. Additionally, indices of abundance from state and overfished. federal surveys have indicated declines in abundance ranging (to page 36)

- 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 KAYAKS (from page 7)

However, the weather cleared a bit that afternoon and so kayakers, but will report that the fishing over the cinder worms Warren Prell and Charlie Reilly paddled out and caught some was better that evening, and the few days preceding that bass, reportedly one was longer than my cigar, but not by much. evening, than it had been for several years. I suspect that For our next outing, we everyone caught fish. launched in Potter Pond on May 18. Jeff Hall, Rich Heffernan, We had also hoped to have Dennis Lavoie, Richard Reidy, an outing in the upper bay, Jeff Richards, Donald Rivers, launching in Cranston, where Mona Rodriguez, Kraig Ruth, we would snag pogies and use Jerry Sawyer, Dennis Sullivan, them to live line for big stripers. and I attended that one. We The weather and reschedulings found cinder worms swarming worked against us on that one, and small bass feeding on them. and so only Charlie Reilly and These fish were tough, but most Anthony Caruolo were able to of us managed to land a few. get out on May 21 to chase Rich, who had launched on the bunkers near the hurricane other side of the pond, was high barrier. They found plenty of hook. I ended up with four bass, bunkers, and plenty of other none worth measuring. vessels, but no one found any Our next outing was held in stripers. Charlie and Anthony conjunction with the Cinder eventually hooked a few small Worm Project (see the Fly Fishing report for more information bass near the docks, and returned to dry land after dark. on that one). The outing had been scheduled for May 13 but The Kayak Committee has plenty of adventures left for the was rescheduled to May 20 due to weather conditions. I was remainder of this season. If you are a RISAA member and too busy with the fly fishing novices to keep track of the interested in joining us, let me know at [email protected]

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What I learned from this sad exercise is that most guys just don’t bother; it’s not worth the time and aggravation. Some “sell” them out of state then buy them back after they’re registered in states that actually welcome sportsmen and their tax dollars. Some destroy and rebuild them enough to qualify as “homemade”. I asked the woman, clearly comfortable in her irritated skin, if it seemed odd the State would not take my money. “No it doesn’t”, she smirked, “I do this every day”. And that is just one punchline to why our state start’s a new fiscal year with a $112 million deficit. (continued next month)

SUMMER FLOUNDER (from page 32) If the stock were to fall below the threshold, it would be considered overfished, requiring the development of a rebuilding plan to reduce fishing mortality and rebuild stock biomass. The joint management of summer flounder through the Commission and Council continues to provide challenges to stakeholders wanting more flexibility, while also seeking to protect the resource from becoming overfished. Both groups continue to work on the development of a comprehensive amendment to the Summer Flounder FMP, focusing on possible changes to management of commercial fisheries as well as the goals and objectives of the FMP. Issues such as equitable access, state-by-state commercial allocation, permitting, and quota transfers will be considered. A public comment document is anticipated for release in 2018. Currently, recreational management strategies are being addressed outside of this amendment process. For more information, please contact Kirby Rootes-Murdy, Senior Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, at krootes- [email protected]. - 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 REEL CAST CHARTER (from page 24) FLY FISHING (from page 12) It was explained to me that I had “follows” to the lure, but I It was a success, and so we have continued the event. thought it to be wave curl due to wind. I was also informed that This year, on May 27, Bill Dzilenski, who organized the outing, “follows" mean nothing in fish count. LOL ! Dave Loren, and Joe Deltito hosted Bob Chew, Barry Rideout, The hookups increased after this. Mike switched the spook Jason Benda-Joubert, Dino Messina, and Edwin Rodriguez for a subsurface "glider" version and was immediately rewarded and found good fishing, with several dozen fish, mostly stripers with a 25 pound bass. and tautog, boated.

We’ve got a lot more scheduled for the balance of this season. Check the RISAA calendar and if you are interested in joining us, contact me at [email protected]

Capt. Mike Roy displays a striper landed during the RISAA charter trip in May.

The rest of the trip was spent moving from spot to spot and another 6 to 8 bass ranging from 24 inches to a 15 pound bass by Ken and a 17 pounder that took my Spook just before dusk. There was also a plus a solitary blue. Fishing in the shallows was a real kick as the fish could not sound when hooked and could only go airborne. As dark closed in we switched to small mag swimmers and continued to catch fish before moving back to the dock by 10:00 PM. Our date turned out to be too early for using bunker but I can imagine fish in the 30-40 pound class not far behind their arrival. Ken and I thank the RISAA Charter Trips Committee and Captain Mike Roy for a great fishing experience in Connecticut, and we fully endorse Reel Cast Charters. Give Captain Mike a call for a different fishing experience on light tackle and visit his website at www.reelcastcharters.com. - 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 ON THE ROCKS (from page 25) Captain Letourneau was an excellent teacher constantly giving us pointers and explaining some of his techniques as he fine-tuned our approaches and adjusted how we were fishing. As he taught, he also was explained “why” and his theories of fishing. It’s amazing how much you don’t know after a lifetime of fishing. Things you cannot just read, but are taught and practiced. After that location was getting old we moved again to a more locations, and almost every location produced fish! And all of the locations were on the rocks. Captain Rene wasn’t concerned about showing us his favorite spots. Both Steve and I also shared some of Capt. Rene our favorite locations in the Bay. It Letourneau was a learning experience for all of us. We were always on the move. When a spot didn’t produce, we were on the way to another spot. We shared our stories of our life experiences. It was amazing what everyone had in common. Captain Letourneau also gave us some education as to what he feels is going on with the striped bass fishery Captain Letourneau was a perfect host. We shut down for a few minutes for some muffins and drinks. Us old guys sometimes need a few minutes rest. We had fish coming in from most spots. We also lost some tackle along the way. Both Steve and I caught about the same How to anglers decide which fishing number of fish, with a total of 32 striped bass. Steve also caught a hefty bluefish that broke off at the boat, and a surprise of a knives to purchase? sea robin that chased down one of his baits, which he caught. A report in the July issue of Fishing Tackle Retailer I caught the prize of the day, a late day, slack tide 31-inch, 13 magazine by Southwick Associates detailed the reasons people pound striper. After somewhat of a fight we had him in the boat purchase knives and what they look for. for a quick picture and then released. In Southwick’s 2016 study of all fishing equipment We arrived back at the ramp at 11:30 after a great day of purchases, they found that 20 percent of “Other Fishing fishing and instruction on Captain Rene’s theories and practices. Equipment” purchases included fishing knives, and that the Captain Rene is on the water and on the rocks several times majority were in the $22-$30 range. a week with charters, and he knows what’s going on. I would The top brands purchased included Rapala, Bubba Blade highly recommend chartering with him wether you’re a beginner and Field & Stream. or an old salt like Steve and I. After all, most of the best fishing Anglers were asked, when purchasing a new fishing knife, is “On The Rocks.” what were the attributes ranked in order of most important to the least important. Rank Attributes 1 Sharpness 2 Durability 3 Length 4 Price 5 Brand 6 Recommended by others Also asked in the survey was, “When cleaning a fish, what do you prefer to use?” The results were 67.6 % Traditional filet knife 16.7 % Electronic knife 11.2 % I don’t clean fish 4.5 % Other type of knife 0.1 % I don’t clean fish with a knife - 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 - 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 - 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 HELPING KIDS TO EXPERIENCE FISHING

Each year, TRACEY McGARTY of the South Kingstown Parks & Recreation Department, contacts RISAA for help with their annual Kids Free Fishing Derby. This year, it was held on Friday, June 2 at the Indian Run Reservoir (at the Old Mountain Field in downtown Wakefield). As usual, the call went out and RISAA members volunteered to help.

Getting rods ready (top) Passing out bait (below)

RISAA Members (l-r) front: Todd Corayer, Miles Corayer, Orlando Savastano, Rene Blanchette, Brian Beltrami, Pete O’Biso. (l-r rear) Steve Medeiros, Leo Swider, Mike Warner, Harry Templeton, Rich Hittinger.

- 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 GEORGE FOTIADES with a nice albie that he had just landed while fishing off Point Judith last September.

Junior Member GEORGIE PECKHAM with the first-ever fluke that he caught on May 21 while fishing with his grandparents Gisele and Rich Golembeski. The crew included Georgie’s dad, George Peckham, who is the Golembeskis’ son-in-law.

- 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 2017 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...... Michael Lawing...... [email protected]...... 401-255-7866

Board Member...... Frank Cordeiro...... [email protected]...... 401-218-2702 Board Member...... Robert Murray...... [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Board Member...... Thomas Smotherman...... [email protected]..... 401-255-2442 Board Member...... Roger Tellier...... [email protected]...... 401-398-2670 Board Member...... Diane Valerien...... [email protected]...... 401-523-9050 Board Member...... Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 2017 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Artificial Reefs...... Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 Boat & Fishing Shows...... Capt. Mike Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 By-Laws...... Robert Blasi...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Charities...... Tom Meade...... [email protected] ...... 401-741-0362 Charter Trips...... Hal Gibson...... [email protected]...... 401-524-9035 Dealer Discount Coordinator..... Gilbert Bell...... [email protected]...... 401-315-2529 Education...... Greg Vespe...... [email protected]...... 401-662-5573 Elections...... Gary Perschau...... [email protected]...... 401-828-3464 Entertainment...... Lynn Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-996-3308 Financial Review...... Raymond Marchak, CPA... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Fly Fishing...... David Pollack...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Foundation...... Capt. Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising...... Lawrence Hill...... [email protected] ...... 774-280-0155 Kayak...... David Pollack...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Legislative...... Capt. David Monti...... [email protected]...... 401-480-3444 Menhaden Subcommittee...... Capt. Ed Cook...... [email protected]...... 401-885-0679 Public Access Subcommittee.. Peter Jenkins...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Membership...... Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Merchandise...... Gary Johnson...... [email protected]...... 401-787-5981 Political Action PAC...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Newsletter...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Saltwater Fishing Show...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Scholarship...... David Michel...... [email protected]...... 401-952-8697 Surfcasters...... Richard Reich...... [email protected]...... 401-742-2020 Tag & Release...... Robert Murray...... [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Tournaments...... John Volpe...... [email protected]...... 401-580-1063

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 Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired, but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member! EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE! Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you. ABRASIVES _ Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 ENGINEERING _ Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives Quonny Bait & Tackle...... 401-315-2330 Environmental, structural, civil and marine ACCOUNTING _ Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Disanto, Priest & Co...... 401-921-2035 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) Saltwater Edge...... 401-842-0062 Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 www.disantopriest.com Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI) Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200 76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com ENTERTAINMENT _ Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517 www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI) Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848 www.snugharbormarina.com www.bluegrassinvitation.com Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST Sportsman’s Outfitter...... 508-823-0412 The Sleepster...... 401-351-3518 www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA) Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) ATTORNEYS _ The Tackle Box...... 401-736-0605 Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers Henry M. Clinton, Esq...... 215-309-5567 Member: Tom Giddings (Warwick,RI) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ Law Office of Henry M. Clinton, LLC 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 Phila. PA [email protected] Watch Hill Outfitters...... 401-596-7217 Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI) Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. 10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com ESTATE APPRAISERS/CLEAN-OUTS _ 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 BOAT CANVAS _ Estate Services of RI...... 401-789-3646 Paul James Garlasco, Esq...... 860-350-4409 Jackpot Enterprises...... 401-596-4089 Member: George Lovesky (Wakefield, RI) 83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) www.estateservicesofri.com All over RI. [email protected] zippers, windows, repairs FINANCIAL SERVICES _ James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com BOATING NEWS _ Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500 New England Boating...... 508-789-6708 Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) 118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800 Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Certified Financial PlannerTM Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 www.newenglandboating.com Financial Engines...... 401-921-3331 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 BOAT SALES _ Christian Grundel, CFP (Warwick, RI) Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 email: [email protected] Justice of the Peace Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC...... 401-848-9949 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Boat sales, service and repairs James Tollefson, CFP, VP-Investment Officer Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 [email protected] Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ AUTOMOTIVE _ Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI www.southshoredrydock.com FISHING APPAREL _ RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 Striper Marina...... 401-245-6121 Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. www.stripermarina.com Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 CHIROPRACTOR _ FISHING CHARTERS _ Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) Pruitt Chiropractic...... 401-847-8889 Big Game Sportfishing...... 401-243-7046 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI) Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI) BAIT & TACKLE _ www.pruittchiropractic.com www.biggamefishingri.com Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 COMPUTERS _ Booked Off Charters...... 401-741-2580 Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 Capt. Tony Guarini (Wakefield, RI) 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) bookedoffcharters.com Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. Capt. Bruce Sportfishing...... 860-235-6095 Member: David Hess (Charlestown,RI) CONSTRUCTION _ Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT) 166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 www.captainbrucesportfishing.com Bucko’s Tackle Service...... 508-674-7900 Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Capt. John Boats...... 508-746-2643 Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA) Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair CUSTOM RODS _ www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank Cardinal Bait & Tackle...... 401-322-7297 Crafty One Customs...... 401-297-6062 Capt. Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) Member: Ralph Craft (Portsmouth, RI) Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com custom rods/repairs www.craftyonecustoms.com www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 DENTISTRY _ Carol J Charters...... 401-783-5572 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) www.caroljcharters.com Pete’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-6178 www.exquisite-smile.com East Coast Charters...... 401-338-1752 Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI) Capt. Jack Sprengel 341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI www.eastcoastchartersri.com

- 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 Tossing Chunks Charters.....508-345-4022 ICE CREAM _ Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) Capt. Jack Tobin (Barrington, RI) Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com www.tossinchunks.com Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) Fishnet Charters...... 508-951-9991 FISHING NEWS _ 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA) Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635 INSTRUCTION _ www.MelTrue.com Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Flippin Out Charters...... 401-529-2267 [email protected] Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) FISHING PRODUCTS _ Recreational & Captains license classes www.flippinoutcharters.com 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 JANITORIAL SERVICES _ Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) Fleming’s Cleaning Service.800-605-7334 Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) www.9erslures.com Member: Tim Fleming (Auburn, MA) www.francesfleet.com/ A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Complete commercial janitorial services Here We Go Again Charters....401-965-0445 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI) www.astackle.com Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 [email protected] Androd Custom Rods...... 508-399-7837 Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) Hook-Em Charters...... 401-595-6970 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment Capt. Michael Lawing (Richmond, RI) www.androd.com JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _ [email protected] Bill Hurley Lures...... 413-584-2421 A Day At The Beach...... 401-487-5302 Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Member: Bill Hurley (Northampton, MA) Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) www.codandstriperlures.com seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc www.IrishJigCharters.com DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 KAYAKS _ Island Current Fleet...... 917-417-7557 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) The Kayak Centre of R.I.....401-295-4400 Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) Email: [email protected] Member: Jeff Shapiro (Wickford, RI) www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 www.kayakcentre.com RISAA discounts Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) LAND SURVEYOR _ Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Alfred W. DiOrio, RLS, Inc..401-377-8124 www.ladykcharters.com Jackpot Digger Jigs...... 401-596-4089 Member: Alfred DiOrio (Ashway, RI) Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) [email protected] Surveyor/land use consultant Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more Waterman Engineering Co...01-438-5775 www.linesiderfishing.com Lonely Angler Lures...... 207-348-5605 Member: Richard Lipsitz (E. Providence) Maverick Charters...... 401-640-0865 Member: John Wilson (Deer Isle, ME) watermanengineering.net Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com LASER ENGRAVING______www.maverickchartersltd.com Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 Kell-Strom Tool Company....800-851-6851 No Fluke Charters...... 401-480-3444 Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI) Inconel Wireline for “The Real Deal” General machine and laser marking www.NoFlukeFishing.com Narrow River Rods...... 401-678-0313 LAWN CARE______Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters.. Member: Howard Reed(Wakefield, RI) Green Wizard Landscaping.401-480-1875 Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 Custom rods. email: [email protected] Member: Dan Patrick (Johnston, RI) www.sparksfish.net • 15% RISAA Discount Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Landscaping, maintenance, trim, fish ponds On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Ocean State Lawn Service....401-732-8182 Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) www.ontherockscharters.com SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount Pamela May Charters...... 401-742-2383 Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) MACHINING______Capt. Jason Howell (Narragansett, RI) www.surfhoglureco.com Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 Light tackle/fly www.pamelamaycharters.com Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Puravida Charters...... 401-601-5499 Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal Capt. Jonathan Lewie (Narragansett, RI) www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog Standard Mill Machinery.....401-822-7871 puravidacharters.org ThomCat Fluke Rigs...... 401-828-9424 Member: David Austin (West Warwick, RI) Relentless Charters...... 617-462-7885 Member: Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Machine shop services Capt. David Waldrip (Green Harbor, MA) [email protected] Volpe Tool & Die, Inc...... 401-580-1063 www.relentlesscharters.com FURNITURE _ Member: John Volpe (Blackstone, MA) Restless Fishing Charters....401-728-2081 Eco-Friendly Custom Furniture...... 401-439-0564 Custom machining of all materials Capt. Rich Templeton Member: Steven Sabella (Westerly, RI) MARINE ELECTRONICS _ Email: [email protected] www.sabellastudio.com Seaport Communications.....401-783-4778 Seven B’s V...... 401-789-9250 GREEN ENERGY _ Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI) Viridian Energy...... 401-602-6578 Sales - Service - Installation www.sevenbs.com Member: Daryll Issa (Portsmouth, RI) MARINE FABRICATION _ Skinny Water Charters...... 401-465-8751 www.virdian.com/northeastgreenpower Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI) GRILLING______Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-932-7397 Aluminum fabrication and canvas work Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) MARINE REPAIR _ Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA discount Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 www.snappacharters.com HOME IMPROVEMENT __ Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI) StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 Home Repair/Remodeling...401-295-4205 www.conanicutmarina.com Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr.401-789-7680 www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount No job too small. References provided Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Teezer77 Charters...... 401-524-7239 Engine, marine, rod/reel repairs. Full service. Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI) www.teezer77.com - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 MARINE SURVEYING _ REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) Certified commercial & residental Master Marine Surveyor RISAA discount MARINE TOWING SERVICES _ White Appraisal Co., Inc...... 401-738-9500 Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI www.safesea.com RESTAURANTS _ Sea Tow of Rhode Island...... 401-294-2360 Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 SUPPORT Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) www.seatow.com 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food THE TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 Matunuck Oyster Bar...... 401-783-4302 Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI) www.boatus.com Local, fresh . www.rhodyoysters.com COMPANIES MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) ON THESE Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 ROD & REEL REPAIR _ Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 PAGES purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) Seacoast Mortgage...... 401-487-2322 www.beavertailrodandreel.com They are all Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI) SOLAR CONSULTANT _ Email: [email protected] RGS Energy...... 401-315-2529 RISAA Members! ORTHODONTICS _ Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Ferry Orthodontics...... 401-781-2900 Free solar estimate. [email protected] Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield) TAXIDERMIST _ www.ferryortho.com Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 OUTBOARD MOTORS _ Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 TREE SERVICES _ Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) CUTTING EDGE TREE...... 401-439-7999 Fly fishing, bird hunts. www.6xoutfitters.com Member: Kevin Robishaw (W. Greenwich, RI) OUTFITTERS Lic/insured arborist. All apects tree care/maint. Al Gadoury’s 6X Outfitters...406-586-3806 TROPHIES/PLAQUES _ Member: Allan Gadoury (Bozeman, MT) Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 IMPORTANT Sales, service, parts. www.conanicutmarina.com Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) PAINT & SUPPLIES _ www.crowntrophy.com PHONE ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 World Trophies Co...... 401-272-5846 Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) NUMBERS We sell interior and exterior paint www.worldtrophies.com PEST CONTROL _ VETERINARIANS _ RHODE ISLAND Pest Patrol...... 401-463-3116 Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL Member: Robert Todisco (Johnston, RI) Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) MANAGEMENT Full pest management. 24/7 wildlife services Practice for small animals Boat Registrations PHYSICIANS _ VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _ Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 On The Outs Productions...... 401-300-7258 222-6647 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) General Information Family and internal medicine www.fishingtheoceanstate.com 401-222-6800 PICTURE FRAMING _ WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ Crestar...... 401-885-0300 WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 ENFORCEMENT Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) 401-222-2284 www.crestarmfg.com res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com After Hours Hotline PRINTING _ WINES _ Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 High Hook Oregon Wines.....413-218-0638 401-222-3070 Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) Member: Mark Seymour (Leverett, MA) www.tiffanyprinting.com www.fishhookvineyards.com REAL ESTATE______Marine Fisheries Division Home Smart Professionals...401-578-9809 401-423-1923 Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI) e-mail: [email protected] U. S. COAST GUARD Keller Williams...... 401-785-1700 Castle Hill, Newport Member: Julie LeBlanc (Cranston, RI) RISAA Members: 846-3675 [email protected] cell: 401-837-9050 Have your business or service Lighthouse RealEstate Group.401-935-9612 Enforcement Member: Will Litvin (Wakefield, RI) listed by calling 401-826-2121 435-2300 [email protected] www.lighthouseri.com Hazardous Dischanges World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) 435-2300 [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com Pt. Judith Station 789-0444 - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 3 Bs. - Andy Berg Buzzard - Don Marceau Eveready II - Nick Picchione Heather Too - Don Bogner 3B'S - Bob Matteson Bye George - George Kates Extra Propper - John O'Brien Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Calamity - Riley Lamson Eye Candy - Alessi Rispoli Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Falcon - Thomas Poirier High Hooks - Charles Fisher 33 Innings - William George Cannonball - Arthur Cannon Faracher - Steve Abdow High Pressure - Capt. Joe Pagano 4 My Girls - John Brennan Capable - Charley Soares Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Acida - Ed Choiniere Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Fast Forward - Michael Valentine Hombre - Gary Paolo Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Festivus - Al DiOrio Hook-em - Mike Lawing Adventurer - John Stanford Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Fear Knot - John Meyer Hurricane - Aaron Scripps Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull Carol Ann - John Reid Finatic - John Brierley Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Ahab - Rod Raso Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira I'm-On - Robert Celico Alaskan - Patrick Watson Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth Indian Summer - Dana Weeks Alf II - Richard Pastore C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema In Faith 2 - Anthony Rocha Alibi - Dickson Boenning C- - Tony Dias Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Allegro - Richard Terek Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Finish Line - Alan Stewart Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Chain Reaction - David Gariepy Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Isabella - Anthony Tavares Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Chaos - James Marasco Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Islander - Bruce Johnson Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli Fins - Tom Grennan Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Chief - James Zagrodny Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Isurus - Alan Blott Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Chill Time - Russell Anderson Fishbones - John Volpe Itsy - Bob Donald Amalye - Raymond Duggan Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fishhawk - Bruce Loeckler Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland Amanda C - David Aubin Cigarlab - Jeff Sommerfield Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile Jackpot III - Cathy Muli Amelia J - Kevin Caisse Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Jahab - Jay Adelman Amnimax - Ralph Battista Coaster - Greg Spier Fish On - Steve Brehio Jay Bird - Joseph Conneally Angela Mary - Joseph Medeiros Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin Angler - Brad Sudol Cool Hand Fluke - Matt Davidson Fishtale - Gordon Cooper JD7 - Jack Daniels Angler Management - David Gordon Copycat - Peter Newbauer Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Jeanne Marie - Kevin Kunka Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan April II - Leonard Duffy Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Fish Talz - Bob Carey Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Dads Pride - David Morton Fishworks - Capt. Randall Roberts Joan J - Paul Jutras Aqua Marine - Herb Obodda Dale Sea - Robert Coupe Five Gees - Robert Gondola Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Aque'ne - David Howe Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Joyce M - Richard Laurie At Last - Bob Cavanagh Dauntless - James Riggs Flo B II - Harley Benton Jubilee - Michael Casey Aurora - Kris Correia Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Flounder Pounder - Tim Wordell Judy-D - Victor Dopart Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Dear Prudence - Douglas Brown Fortuna - Capt. Michael Beland Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Bait & Wait - Al Torres Deblin - Eugene Lewis Four J's - Jason Ferschke Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Bass Boat - Robert Kelley D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Four Play - Bob Fournier Just Do It - Todd Holden Bay Bee - Mike Warner Diane H - Donald Forest Four Stars - Jay Starziano Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci Bay Buggy - David Gervais Die Hard - Peter Lewis Frantastic - Brian Bullock Kala Rose - Roland Moulin Beach Break - Hollis McKee Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Frayed Knot - Richard Lipsitz Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Becasse - James Tollefson Dirt Cheap - Steve Beuregard Frayed Knot - Michael Tourville Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino Bella 1 - David Lopes Dixie - Andreas Anusavice Gadzooks - Robert Silva Killa-Bite - Chris Choquette Bella Mama - David DiSantis Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Kinsale - Bob Chew Bellatrix - John Troiano Double Down - Gary Carstens Gail Frances - David Carter Kiwi - Bob Beresford Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Down Under - Spencer Ingram Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers Betsy B - David Marcotte Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Gail Marie - Roger Arpin Knot Stable - David Loren Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Drill-1 - David Jenson Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon Duck Buster - Harold Audette Genevieve - Mark Seymour Kristian Lee - Michael Adams Bite Me - Helder Batista Duranatic - Ron Nagel Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Get Out - Donald Goebel Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Easterday - Eric Easterday Get Reel - William Allen Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Easy Time - Donald Darnbrough Get Reel - Samuel Watson Lady D - Brian Petit Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Eden - John McGinn Ginsea - Ken Anderson Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Blue Max - John Maxwell Ed's Yacht II - Edward Sivacek Gloria - Francis Basile Lady Linda - David St. Germain Blue Moon - John Blaze Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Last Shot - John Kramer Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Blues Bros - Walt McCormick El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger Laura Marie - David Westfall BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Em 'N' O - Ryan Tellier Greta Kay - Michael Welch Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Boo-Yah! - Scott Toner Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett Gusto - Bob Dabkowski Lauren Michele-Capt. Louis Mazza Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Encore - Joe Crocker GypSea - David Nardolillo Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Brandywine - James Mugavero Endorfin - Alexander Peck Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Leading Lady - Robert Taylor Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Happy Executive - Peter Vican Leen - Willard Donnell Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Escape - Philip Wnek Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Buck Tail - Dick Geldard ESP II - Stephen Parente Happy Hooker - William Gravina Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano Bugler - John Harvey Ethanic - Charles Brown Harbinger - Stephen Chobanian Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Builda - Biil Ward Eventide - Beth Fallon Hearts & Shells - Reid Muller Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous Phenix - Bill Hurley Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich Live free - Eugene Schultz Phia - Fred Jarosz Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher TGIF - Chuck Dore Linx - Ron Lewis Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner Sarcastic - Don Betournay The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Playin Hooky II - Cliff Richer Scootah Board - Russell Fonda The Fly - John Gutherz Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Playing Hookey - John Souto Seabat - George Allen The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Little Blue - Richard Caldon Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella The Heat - Bryan Volpe Little Peace -Michael Kandrysawtz Poga - Jim Malley Seagar - John Turchetti The Job - Richard Tremblay Living Room - Ted Zack Pokerfish - George Bergeson Sea Horse - Steven Saul The Lady D - Brian Campbell Low Tide - Jim Low Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Sea Majic - John Stavrakas The Lawhead - Jack Peters Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Pomatomus - Al Daysh Sea Minor - Fred Boynton The Office - Richard Reich Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Lucy - Mike O'Connell Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Lucy Blue - Ron Rudowsky Power Tripp - Michael Tripp Sea Rigg - William Riggs Thunder Song - Peter Russo Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Sea-Treat - John Treat Tiderunner - John Schwemin Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Princeton Fishing Team - Leo Orsi Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Tiderunner II - John Sousa Maddy - Michael Senecal Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Marava - John Kubaska Protocol - Steve Secord Seaway - Anthony Carrao Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Marlin - Dick Fincher Puravida - Capt. Jonathan Lewie Second Love - Michael DeCesare Title Wave - John McCloskey Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Second Page - Joe Mariani TLC - Bob Morel McDu II - William McEvoy Quonnie Cheers - Steve Phillips Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Megabite - Allan Peters Rambler - Capt. John Volpe Shad Jac - Michael Colby Tonic - Lee Duckworth Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Rangelcy - Gary Carstens Shady - John Angelini Topper - Steve Daignault Mid Day Chop - David Minto Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Sharon C - Richard Pineault Triple F - Brian Quimby Mi-D-Mar - James Roberts Raven - Conrad Chickinski Shearwater - Capt Steve Tombs Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Triumph - Timothy Moran Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback Reaction - Thomas Schultz Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Trophy Blonde - Charles Murphy Minha Marlena - Edward Porter Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen She's Mine - Timothy Garlick Tupelo - Elton Ricker Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch Red Sok's - William Sokolowski of Fools - Richard Engelman Valhalla - Richard Swanson Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Silverback - Peter Hendricks Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Reel Action - Ryan Ragano Silver Lining - Jim Robert Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Missing Linc - Tim Gilchrist Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo Silver Sage II - George Jacques Water Crisis - Daniel daSilveira Missing Penny - Guy Latour Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Silverside - Charles Benjamin Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Reelaxing - Daniel Orfan Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs Waterfront Property - Peter Berg Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Reel Grungy - Chris Grunewald Sir Reel - Alton Smith Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh Mistress - Gregory Houde Reel Delight - Steve West - Rich Hittinger - Andrew Smiley Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren Skipjack - Robert Murray White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White Morning Starr - Steve Prashaw Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi White Water Witch - Bill Levin Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Reel Escape - Richard Silva Smart Alec - Alex Sinel Whynot? - Christine Blount Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Reel EZ - Capt. Rob Taylor Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon Wicked - Rick Black Mrs/Z - William Zanks Reel Lucky - Michael West Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti Wild Onion - David Michel Music - Larry Hayward Reel Magic - Donald Masse Solace - Alfred Trombley Wingman - Steve Cook My Butterfly - Edward Savino Reel Pursuit - Michael Curran Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault Sound Advice - Earl Schofield Yankee - Bruce Demoranville My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Southpaw - Robert Lee Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott Reel Therapy - Patrick Goudreau Spearhead - Fred Schneider Nephron - Lawrence Audino Reel Time - Sameh Said Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta Netop - Frank Basile Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette Stars & Stripers - John Tatro New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan Relentless - Capt. Dave Waldrip Steeler - Edgar Lemoi RISAA Channel New Too - Tim Gilchrist Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Stella - Capt. Robb Roach Niffa II - John Cunniff Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Stinger - Robert Young Nimia II - Henry Cugno Ripple - Gerry Berard Striper - Charles Santos 65 No Bananas - Ron Parfitt River Rat - Glen DeCecco Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira Off Hook'n - Adam Dunstan River Rag - Robert Sangster Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Strip Strike - Jim Barr Off The Rails - Paul Lemay Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano REPORT Omega - Guy Dufresne Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Sturg - Doug Sturgis Oscar J - John McCurry Ro Leena - David Carter Summer Blues-Tom Hessney VIOLATIONS! Osprey - Al Amaral Roman Around - Roman Dudus Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Rosie - Bruce Bannick Sunrise - David Zita Our Time - Normand Chevrette Rubber Duckie - John Bruno Superheat - Thom Costa RIDEM Enforcement Outcast3 - Eric Duda Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka 401-222-3070 Outrage - Stephen Jordan Runt - Michael Johonson Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet Over Easy - Capt. Al Passarelli Ruse II - Jim Phelan Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers Panacea - Thomas DiBona Rutroe - Joseph Marinello 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Saint G - Roger St. Germain Talia - Robert Sheldon One out of three Patti Rae - James Mancini Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Talon - Brian Hogan Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski boating fatalities is Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein SaltShaker - William Teixeira Tangled Up In Blue - Rick Newberg a fisherman Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema Salty IV - Warren Wright Tania II - Tony Lombardo Periwinkle - Louie Reis Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Taylor Marie - Armando Simao LIFE JACKETS Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Sand Bar - Franklin Rosebrock Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup SAVE LIVES! - 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 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 May 25 - Sept 20 - 3 fish BLACK SEA 15” minimum • 5 fish 15” minimum • 5 fish Oct 22 - Oct 31 - 7 fish May 1 - Dec 31 May 20 - Aug 29 BASS Nov 1 - Dec 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 10" minimum • 30 fish May 1 to Dec 31 10" minimum • 30 fish SCUP 9" 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

SUMMER FLOUNDER 19" minimum • 4 fish 19" minimum • 3 fish 17" minimum • 4 fish Fluke May 1 - Dec 31 May 17 - Sept 21 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 15 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 15 • 6 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 402-222-3070 (24 hrs) 800-632-8075 - 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES JULY HIGH LOW SUN DATE AMhgt PM hgt AM hgt PM hgt rise set

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

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

JUNE July 23 July 30 July 9 July 16 Courtesy US Harbors

- 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 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.

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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. monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships • P.O. Box 1465 DVD library • adds your voice to and conservation issues. Coventry, RI 02816 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / July, 2017 P.O. Box 1465 JULY, 2017 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247

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