Rhode Island in Leadership Role on Key Menhaden Decisions For

www.RISAA.org SEPTEMBER, 2017 • Issue 225 401-826-2121 Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers

by Rhode Island In Leadership Role on Key Capt. Richard Menhaden Decisions For Atlantic Coast Hittinger On August 17, a meeting was held at RIDEM Baykeeper from Save The Bay, Benson Chiles and Bev headquarters in Providence to discuss local Landstreet from the Menhaden Conservation Project and menhaden issues and the upcoming proposed Meg Kerr from Audubon of RI. The above national groups asked to participate because changes at the Atlantic States Marine Rhode Island is currently in a unique Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) level. position at the ASMFC with Robert In attendance was RIDEM Director Ballou as chairman of the Atlantic Janet Coit, Larry Mouradjian, Associate Menhaden Management Board and Jason Director, Robert Ballou, Assistant to the McNamee as chairman of the Director, and Jason McNamee, Chief of Menhaden Technical Committee. Marine Resources. Because of these leadership roles, Rhode Island has Also, representing recreational anglers was RISAA an opportunity to make a positive difference in menhaden President Steve Medeiros and 1st Vice President Richard management now and in the future! (to page 8) Hittinger. In addition was Mike Jarbeau, Narragansett

Reich appointed to RISAA Board of Directors On August 27, Richard A. Reich of Narragansett, RI was appointed to fill the position of Sergeant-At-Arms. The vacancy occurred when Michael Lawing, a police officer, had to give up the Sergeant-At-Arms position because of a change in work hours. Per RISAA By-Laws, when a vacancy occurs in the middle of the year, the President shall nominate a Member to serve the remainder of the term, with the consent of the Board. President Steve Medeiros nominated Reich who was Richard Reich unanimously approved. Reich - known as "Richie" to friends - is a 16-year RISAA member. In addition to volunteering for RISAA events such as the Fishing Show, Youth Fishing Camp and Take-A-Kid Fishing Day, he is currently chairman of the Surfcasters Committee. He will serve until December 31 when the 2018 Officers and Directors take over.

R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Cranston’s “No Fishing” amended When last month’s issue was sent to stamps on it. the printer, I was pretty upset about the That’s a big difference in mailing cost, Sep 2 • 4:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee Cranston City Council proposing an but it also goes with some special rules fishing at Bristol Narrows ordinance that would prohibit fishing at we have to follow. Sep 9 • 6:00 PM Kayak Committee the public access at the end of Ocean fishing at Ft. Adams, Newport Avenue near the RI Yacht Club. PLEASE KEEP ME FROM Thanks to Cranston City Councilman STANDING IN LINE! Sep 19 • 6:30 Board of Directors Steve Stycos who first called me to alert One requirement is that our mailing list us about the proposed ordinance we were has to be verified EVERY MONTH. Every Sep 20 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee able to quickly join with other groups to month I send all of the newsletter pages fishing at Weekapaug Breachway protest the proposal. For several days we and current mail list to the printing were in a whirlwind effort sending letters, company. They in turn, have to run the Sep 23 • 8:00 AM Kayak Committee fishing at Fogland Beach, Tiverton making calls and emails to try to stop it mail list through special software that from happening. checks addresses. Sep 25 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly And within a week, when the Also, if you note on the mailing side Seminar newsletter was mailed to members’ homes, of your next issue, you’ll see the line the ordinance had been amended to “CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED.” This Sep 28 • 5:00 PM Fly FishingCommittee ALLOW FISHING. It was a win for is mandatory for the nonprofit rate. fishing at Narrow River recreational fishing and public access. This is NOT my favorite thing. The post office continually notifies us Oct 2 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee DAMAGED NEWSLETTER when we have a wrong address, usually fishing at Weekapaug Breachway When my personal copy of our August because someone moved, is temporarily Oct 4 • 600 PM ASMFC Public Hearing newsletter arrived in the mail, it was away or just a wrong address. on Menhaden Draft Amendment 3 contained in a “WE CARE” plastic bag. I Approximately 3 times a week, when I Corless Auditorium, URI Bay Campus, guess it got smashed as it went through pick up the RISAA mail at the post office, Narragansett the post office machinery. there will be pink slip in the box telling me It was the I have to go to the front desk. I don’t like Oct 7 • 8:00 AM Kayak Committee first time my getting those slips. It means standing in fishing at Camp Cronin newsletter line, pink slip in hand, in which I’ll receive Oct 10 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee was ever an address-change postcard telling me one fishing at Narrow River damaged like of our members changed his address and that though, didn’t tell us. And then I pay 58 or 67 Oct 24 • 6:30 PM RISAA Board of but it caused cents per address-change postcard. Directors me to wonder In the winter and spring months I’ll get if this was 10-15 of these at a time, all reporting Oct 30 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly happening “temporarily away”... and paying 58 cents Seminar to a lot of for each. other So, IF YOU MOVE or IF YOU GO Nov 27 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly Seminar members? SOUTH FOR THE WINTER, please let me If this is happening to you all the time, know. Dec 18 • 7:00 PM RISAA Monthly please let me know. If it’s only occasional Even if you fill out a card at the post Seminar and Annual Meeting - or only once like mine - then it’s worth office saying to hold your mail, or fill out a the small inconvenience to get a 52-page forwarding address card, because we are The Official Newsletter of the publication at a small cost. nonprofit, I will still get the notice - every Rhode Island Our newsletters are shipped at a special month that you are gone! I would rather Saltwater Anglers Association “Nonprofit Bulk Rate”. This is great and change your address in our database to Published Monthly the average issue only costs us 28 cents your temporary address and then change Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers to mail. We have several members who it back when you return. It would save me Association, Inc. pay extra to have their issues sent by 1st from standing in the darn post office line P.O. Box 1465 class mail, so I know it costs $1.61 to put all the time. Thanks. Coventry, RI 02816 - 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 fishery-related and government issues that affect recreational anglers. An informed membership encourages involvement and advocacy. The Legislative Committee will strive to advocate responsible fishery decision. The Committee is comprised of RISAA Members and delegates from the Affiliated Clubs. The Committee meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of fishery and/or legislative issues that develop. The fish are losing their voice

It’s August, nine months into a forty-eight month fisheries through the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric presidency and the fish are losing their voice. With all that is Administration (NOAA). The Magnusson Stevens Act (MSA), going on in our country it seems odd to talk about the plight of the fishing law of our nation, gives fisheries management control the fish. However, it is important to note that by ignoring climate to eight regional fisheries councils, with NOAA coordinating, change and abusing resources such as fish the people in our supervising and implementing. nation will feel the impact well after the present administration In some cases (like in the Northeast) a coastwide commission is gone. has been put in place. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries The fish are losing their voice because in past Commission (ASMFC) provides east coast management for administrations (republican or democrat) it has been a matter of migratory species that travel form one council’s geographic rebuilding fisheries and allowing them to grow to Maximum management area to another. So with some species (like striped Sustainable Yield levels. However, bass, summer flounder, black sea bass that is not case now. and others on the east coast) it makes The administration and its sense to manage fish coastwide. appointees have engaged an Congressmen and senators in agenda that focuses on whatever states that have long recognized the in the short term is economically major economic impact of fishing in expedient while battering our their local economy have advocated natural resources and environment with the administration and Secretary in the process. People and the fish Ross to allow more fish to be taken, are and will continue to be hurt by for example New Jersey with summer this agenda and that is a tragedy. flounder (fluke) and the Gulf of Mexico Maximum Sustainable Yield states with red snapper. They want to (MSY) is the largest average catch take more fish above research-based that can be captured from a stock recommended harvest limits. Local under existing environmental interest groups including some conditions. MSY aims to achieve a fishermen, boat manufactures, fishing balance between too much and too retailers and the tourism industry that little harvest to keep the population Steve Brustein of Portland, ME with a 23” summer rely on fishing want to take more fish at some abundance level with flounder (fluke) caught last month north of the to enhance economic gain to the a maximum replacement rate. Jamestown Bridge in Narragansett Bay, RI detriment of the fish. And, some Rebuilding fisheries and aiming government leaders aim to take more harvest at MSY is being ignored by some congressmen, senators fish to satisfy political pressure put upon them by these and and the Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross. Some aim to put other interest groups. local interests first, allowing more fish to be taken for a short Here are some examples of the fish losing their voice to a term economic gain. Rebuilding fish stocks and the long term select few for short term economic gain in the past nine months. health of our fishery, growing fish to abundance, is taking a back seat to the short term economic gains of a few. Commission overruled by Secretary of Commerce The fish we take off New England, in the Gulf of Mexico, Last month Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, notified and off the coast of Alaska belong to those living in Wyoming the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) that and Missouri just as much as they belong to those living in he has found the State of New Jersey to be in compliance with New Jersey or on the coast of Louisiana. So, fisheries have and the new Summer Flounder Fishery Management Plan. The should be managed for the benefit of all, giving the fish priority decision circumvented the work of the Commission that provides so they grow to abundance for all. coastwide management of summer flounder (fluke) in our area. Secretary Ross is responsible for managing our national (to page 32)

- 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 NOTICE OF ELECTIONS Pan Roased Black Sea Bass In accordance with the RISAA By-Laws: Article XI Section 1. Election of Officers and Directors will take place during the Annual Meeting C. The Secretary shall announce in the Association monthly newsletter for August and September that the date of the Close of Nominations for the election of Officers and Directors shall be October 15. INGREDIENTS

Therefore, all members are hereby notified that election of • 4 TBSP olive oil, divided officers for 2018 will take place at the Annual Meeting • 1 large onion, chopped • 1/4 cup Marsala or white wine to be held on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 7:00 • 1 TBSP of butter pm at the West Warwick Elks, 60 Clyde St., West Warwick, RI. • 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced Further, any member who wishes to run for election as a • 1/2 cup of chicken stock 2018 Officer or Board Member should notify either myself, or • Salt and pepper, to taste the chair of the Election Committee no later than October 15, • 2 sea bass fillets 2017. • 1 TBSP parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 450°. • Heat 2 TBSP of the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the chopped onion until it's translucent, about 8 minutes. The 2017 Election Committee is being formed. Any member • Deglaze the pan with the wine and when most of the wine is who is interested in being on the committee should contact me cooked off add the mushrooms and butter. Reduce the heat (Gary Pershau) as soon as possible. to medium and cook until the mushrooms are tender. Any member who is considering running for office as an • Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper, and let the sauce officer or board member, can find out more online. The RISAA cook down until it thickens a little. By-Laws explains the duties of officers and directors and also • Meanwhile, in an oven proof sauté pan heat the other 2 sets forth how the election process works. You can view the TBSP of olive oil. By-laws at the RISAA web site by going to: • Season the fillets with salt and pepper and add to the hot www.risaa.org/members_only/bylaws_index.html sauté pan. Cook fillets for about 3 minutes on each side and then transfer to the oven for 3-4 minutes. Any member who wants to declare his/her desire to run • Spoon some of the onion-mushroom mixture onto plates for office at the December elections should contact me. and top with the pan roasted fillets. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 401-828-3464. The close of nominations for Election of Officers and Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? Contact Sandie at [email protected] Directors is October 15, 2017.

- 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 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. Welcome new members who joined last month!

James Barrett Kaitlyn Holzinger Charlestown, RI North Providence, RI

Peter Chang Brendan McDonald Warwick, RI Portsmouth, RI

Michael Corin, Jr. Connor McDonald North Providence, RI Portsmouth, RI

Liam Drinkuth Nathaniel Nazareth Hope, RI Wakefield, RI

Charlie Dussault Jeffrey O’Brien Taunton, MA Newport, RI

Linda Dussault Fiona O’Donnell Taunton, MA Southwick, MA

Olivia Ernest Antonio Pocchia Middletown, RI Westerly, RI

Hannah Freeman Vera Reid Taunton, MA Middletown, RI

Hunter Freeman YOUR NAME Taunton, MA Should be here

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We are ending the 2017 Charter Trips schedule with During the seminar we will draw the winners (and a list of the final two trips: alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting. If you are a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip members and more details of the trip. We will also ask you for a • FISHNET CHARTERS $50 deposit (check or credit card only -no cash) to ensure that This will be a tautog fishing trip with Capt. Mel you show up for the trip. If you go on the trip, we won’t use True of Fishnet Charters. Three anglers will fish your deposit. The only cost to you will be the customary tip to in Buzzard’s Bay aboard Capt. Mel’s 25 ft. Dusky the captain and/or mate, usually 15% - 20% of what Center Console. the trip would normally cost if you had chartered the This trip will sail at 7:00 trip privately. AM on Sunday, October 29, One member of each trip will be 2017. designated as the “group leader,” and will be responsible to keep in contact with the captain and be the liaison • SNAPPA CHARTERS between the captain and the other This will be a tautog and group members. The group leader will also be responsible to take some black sea bass trip for six photos and write a story about the anglers with Capt. Charles trip for the RISAA News Magazine. Donilon aboard the These stories are often used by the charter captains as advertisements SNAPPA, a 46 ft. custom- for their business, so they would like built Wesmac, on Monday, the story to be posted as soon as October 23, 2017. possible after the trip. This trip will sail at 6:30 So, before you go to the meeting, check your calendar for your AM from the state docks in availability on the dates listed below, Galilee, Pt. Judith, RI. October is the perfect time for catching big tautog and bring a check or credit card with you in case you are a winner.

HOW CAN YOU GET A CHANCE AT A TRIP? IMPORTANT TO NOTE Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter To win one of these trips you must be a RISAA member in Trips Committee table at the back of the room. We will give you good standing (dues up to date), and you must be present at a form with that night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the the end of the meeting. available trips, the boat and the Captain, the type and location If you haven’t joined yet there is an application at the back of the trip, and the time and date. Fill out the form listing your of this newsletter, or just come to the monthly meeting and sign preferences, first, second, third, etc. up for membership and then the free Charter Trip drawing.

TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE SEPT. 25 MEETING DATE COMPANY CAPTAIN # ANGLERS TRIP DEPARTS Oct 23 Snappa Charters Capt. Charles Donilon 6 tautog/black sea bass Galilee, RI Oct 29 Fishnet Charters Capt. Mel True 3 tautog Buzzards Bay,MA

- 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 A Day Of Fishing In The Florida Keys by GERALD FINKLE My Brother Barry and I arrived at the Guy Harvey Islander We started casting our pilchards and immediately hooked Resort in Islamorada on Sunday afternoon. After a good night’s up on snook. We hooked up on almost every cast. They were rest we were on the move at 6:00 A.M. We had breakfast at Bud all around 30 inches and very strong fighters. Too bad they N’ Mary’s Marina and picked up our lunches at the Trading were out of season. Post on the way to meet our guide at the Lorelei on the bay Meanwhile the big side for a 7:00 A.M. launch. tarpon was feeding in the We left the dock on time and spent a little time looking for same area and we could see bait near the marina. There was nothing happening there so we others also. Our guide was made a run to the ocean side and spotted pelicans feeding right going crazy for he wanted away. Our guide got up on the bow with a cast net while I ran that tarpon and it was always the boat and he netted over one hundred 3 to 4 inch pilchard just out of reach. It looked bait fish in just two casts. to be about 150 pounds and After getting everything shipshape we headed back to the neither my brother nor I bay side and began our 35 mile run west to Everglades National wanted anything to do with Park and Cape Sable. it. We have had our fill of 1 We were riding to 2 hour tarpon battles over in an 18 foot, the years! Barry with speckled sea trout shallow-draft “flats After an hour and a half (above) and snook (below) boat” with a 150 HP or so and Yamaha. Some of several big the areas were snook each, crystal clear and the bait only a foot deep. school broke Skimming over up and we them at high speed resumed made for a neat ride. moving There were south. We hundreds of birds left the Cape everywhere - huge and ran white pelicans, down the brown pelicans, shore a few skimmers, osprey, miles to a bald eagles, roseate cove our guide liked. spoonbills and There we started fishing with popping corks, pilchards, several others. and shrimp and immediately started catching beautiful redfish We stopped near flamingo to fish for speckled sea trout in in the 16 to 20 inch range. We lost count at 20 and it kept up some of the channels there. We caught and released a mess of until the tide went slack. It was 2:30 PM and time to head back them and one nice snook using shrimp on light spinning tackle to Islamorada. with popping corks and I hooked several with my fly rod. They The one-hour ride back was beautiful for the wind had died ran 14 to 16 inches - beautiful healthy fish. completely and the water was like glass with big puffy clouds When we had our fill of that we headed west again and way off to the north that looked like they were right down to the up to the northern end of Lake Ingram at Cape Sable. We water. started working our way back down when all of a sudden our Between the sun and the fishing we were beat, but we had guide stopped the boat in the middle of the lake - very unusual to have a cold one at the Lorelei bar before heading back to our since most of the fishing there is done along the edge of the room. mangroves at the shore. I hadn’t seen a thing but he saw a It was truly a fantastic day of “backcountry” fishing; one huge school of “finger mullet” - a small local baitfish. of the very best in my 25 years of fishing the Keys. In case When we got closer we could see some large snook and a you’re wondering, no, they are not all like that and I have very large tarpon feeding on them - a real bonanza! actually been skunked on similar trips down there.

- 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 MENHADEN (from page 1)

Rich Hittinger made the arrangements for the meeting, the purpose of which was to discuss the new Menhaden Draft Amendment 3 coming up for public hearing in October and for an ASMFC vote in November. Amendment 3 deals with Ecological Reference Points, reallocation of quota among the states and changes in coastwide quota for next year. These are key issues associated with menhaden all along the east coast and will affect the amount of menhaden available for forage for striped bass, bluefish, whales, and birds in Rhode Island waters for many years to come. It has only been since 2012 that there has been any restric- Up until now fisheries managers have only been tion by able to use a “single species model” to manage menhaden and ASMFC other important fisheries. This allows “Maximum Sustainable on the Yield” (MSY) meaning the maximum amount of fish that can be catch of taken by fishing and still allow the species to maintain a steady menhaden population. by the The ASMFC has decided that ERPs are the way to manage reduction menhaden fishing and they have started the scientific process fishery. of developing ERPs, but they will not be ready for several more One years. While Amendment 3 allows for “Interim ERPs” to be company, implemented immediately and used for 2018, there does not Osprey with two menhaden in its talons Omega seem to be strong support for this now among the state Protein, commissioners because the model isn’t completely ready. based in Texas, takes nearly 85% of the menhaden on the entire “For the past 10 years we have been hearing that Ecosystem- east coast and lands them in Virginia. As a result of these Based Management is the the future,” said Steve Medeiros restrictions, we are finally seeing the return of menhaden in during the meeting. “If that will some day be how all fish are larger numbers to Rhode Island waters and to waters to the managed, why wouldn’t we want to take this first step with north. menhaden? Why wait?” But as always, Omega Protein is now pushing for a greater The RISAA Board has indicated that we strongly support catch limit. “Interim” ERPs as a key This is so important step to moving fisheries that we need to get the management forward. recreational fishing Quota Allocation community to become The current allocation involved in the public of menhaden among the process. You need to send Atlantic states is far from your comments in writing reasonable in its and plan to be at the distribution. Virginia, hearing. (See because they have the information at the end of only reduction fishery on this article.) the coast, is allocated 85% of the total menhaden THE quota for the entire AMENDMENT : Atlantic coast. New Jersey get 11% THE FUTURE OF because of their large MENHADEN Every angler appreciates the thrill of striped bass or bluefish commercial bait fishery, As stated above, attacking a school of pogies (menhaden)! and the remaining 4% is there are three important divided up among all of parts to Amendment 3 as follows: the remaining states from Maine to Florida. Rhode Island gets 0.02% which is a miniscule amount in Reference Points comparison to other states. This is the first opportunity to set fishing quotas using “If just one commercial boat fished for menhaden for one Ecological Reference Points (ERPs) for any fish managed in the day and landed his catch at Galilee, it could wipe out the entire US. Simply put, this is the first time that fisheries managers are quota of Rhode Island for the year,” said Rich Hittinger during recognizing that menhaden is valuable as forage for other fish, the meeting. marine mammals, birds, etc. (to page 9)

- 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 MENHADEN (from page 1)

“We agree that the current state allocation makes no sense,” Fishermen and other interested groups are encouraged to said Hittinger, “but we are also concertned that with quota provide input on the Draft Amendment either by attending reallocation we could see more commercial harvest here.” state public hearings or providing written comment. For these Public comment will be accepted until 5:00 PM (EST) on reasons October 20, 2017 and should be forwarded to: RISAA is firm Megan Ware, FMP Coordinator that we can 1050 N. Highland St, Suite A-N, only support Arlington, VA 22201 reallocation if By fax to 703.842.0741 or by email to Interim ERPs [email protected] (Subject line: Draft Amd. 3) are implemented LOCAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE BEING at the same Juvenile menhaden called “peanut bunker” CONDUCTED BY ASMFC IN THE COASTAL time to assure STATES that the forage value of menhaden is protected coastwide. Omega Protein gets 85% of the Below are the dates, times and Coastwide Quota locations. Please try to attend. It is total quota. New Jersey gets 11%. important that the ASFMC Menhaden The coastwide quota for menhaden The remaining 4% is then split Management Board sees that we care harvest is currently set at 200,000 metric between all of the other coastal enough to show up. tons. This is 440,000,000 (440 million!) pounds and is the largest poundage quota states! for all fisheries in the US. What is even worse is that one company from Texas, Omega Protein, takes nearly 85% of these RHODE ISLAND Division of Fish and Wildlife fish or nearly 374 million pounds for their own profit, resulting October 4, 2017; 6:00 PM in less bait fish for Rhode Island lobstermen, and less food for University of Rhode Island Bay Campus Rhode Island striped bass, bluefish, whales, ospreys, resulting Corless Auditorium, South Ferry Road in less income for all of the Rhode Island businesses that flourish Narragansett, RI based on our saltwater resources. Contact: Robert Ballou at 401.222.4700 ext: 4420 The quota was originally set at 187,880 metric tons in 2012 and Omega has pushed every year for increases of up to 40%. MASSACHUSETTS Division of Marine Fisheries Each year it has been a battle and step-wise increases have October 2, 2017: 6:00 PM resulted in the current quota of 200,000 MT. We think this is a Thayer Public Library, Logan Auditorium good place to be and if any increase is allowed it should be 798 Washington Street very small. Braintree, MA Because of the increase in menhaden in our area, everyone Contact: Nichola Meserve at 617.626.1531 knows that whale watching has been great this year. Striped bass have been feeding well and therefore are expected to have October 5, 2017: 6:00 PM a good spawning year in the spring. There has been much small bait this year – sand eels, anchovies, squid, etc. Bourne Community Center, Room 2 I am sure this local menhaden abundance is the result of the 239 Main Street improved localized quota management by Rhode Island DEM Buzzards Bay, MA Marine Fisheries Division for the past 10 years and because of Contact: Nichola Meserve at 617.626.1531 the quotas put in place by ASMFC. The bottom line is that more menhaden equals more fish in CONNECTICUT Department of Energy and the water and equals more jobs for Rhode Islanders! Environmental Protection September 11, 2017; 7 PM MORE FISH = MORE JOBS CT DEEP Boating Education Center We all need to make our voices heard to be sure this trend is 333 Ferry Road not reversed by out-of-state interests who want to take Old Lyme, CT MILLIONS of pounds of menhaden to produce fish oil and Contact: Mark Alexander at 860.447.4322 animal feed. Please participate in this important process! The Draft Amendment 3 is available to read at: http:// Prior to the hearings, the RISAA Board of www.asmfc.org/files/PublicInput/ Directors will announce it’s preferred options for AtlanticMenhadenDraftAmendment3_PublicComment.pdf or Amendment 3, although all members are welcome to offer on the Commission website, www.asmfc.org, under Public Input. their own preferences. - 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Recent Arrests For Illegal Striped Bass Possession

On August 14, Environmental Police Officers arrested a On August 21, 2017, RI Environmental Police Officers Rhode Island male, aged 25, at the Fort Adams boat ramp in working the Newport area for illegal striped bass fishing, arrested possession of sixteeen striped bass over 34" in length. None a 40 year old male from Rhode Isand, for possession of five of the bass had the right pectoral removed as required by law. striped bass over 34”. All five fish did not have the right pectoral Although the suspect would not say where the fish was fin clipped as required by law. caught officers believed they were caught within the EEZ at the The offender was charged with possession of over limit of Southwest Ledge. striped bass and failure to fin clip. The offender has both a RI The offender has both a RI and MA commercial license. He and MA commercial fishing license. was charged with 16 counts of fin clipping and over possession. All five fish were seized and donated to the Galilee The fish were donated to the Warm Shelter in Westerly after Fisherman’s Mission. The offender was given a September being photographed for evidence purposes. If convicted, the court date. fines could be in excess of $3,200. (Offender names are not released until after formal court (Offender names are not released until after formal court arraignment) arraignment)

Note that the commercial season for striped bass in R.I. closed on July 16 and doesn’t re- open until Sept. 10 Any striped bass caught during this time is a recreational catch and subject to rec regulations . Any striped bass 34” or larger, harvested recreationally, must have the entire right pectoral fin removed at time of catch.

- 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 2017 ARREST AND CITATIONS FOR JULY, 2017 Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court Listed Alphabetically: Name, age, residence, charges • Robert Barneschi, 82, of Charlestown: Selling Lobsters • James C. Parenty, 22, of West Warwick: 1st Offense Without Dockside Endorsement and Non-Commercial of Taking or Selling of Shellfish in a Polluted Area Lobster License Violation • Antonio Pedro Jr., 55, of Fall River: Lack of Non- • Steven M. Cafua, 22, of East Providence: No Boating Resident Shellfish License Safety Certificate • James Perkins, 30, of Little Compton: Gill Net Gear • Nathan T. Corcoran, 32, of Warwick: Exceeding the Violations Limit of Shellfish without a License • Nghiep V. Pham, 29, of Worcester: Nonresident Taking • David E. Culotta, 55, of Hopkinton: Possession of Blue Crabs, Taking or Possession of Egg Bearing Blue Undersized Shellfish Crabs, and Taking Blue Crabs after Sunset • James Roger George, 65, of Melbourne Beach, FL: • Thuong V. Pham, 31, of Worcester: Taking or Violation of Marine Fishery Regulations of Striped Bass Possession of Egg Bearing Blue Crabs, Non-Resident EEZ, Undersized Black Sea Bass, and Over Limit of Black Taking of Blue Crabs, and Taking Blue Crabs after Sunset Sea Bass • Maria T. Saucedo, 46, of Central Falls: Animal • Adam Lotz, 58, of Swansea, MA: Dealer Violation- Confinement in Motor Vehicle Purchasing Black Sea Bass During Closed Season • Nelia Simas, 49, of Pawtucket: Possession of • Christopher Lotz, 21, of Swansea, MA: Possession Undersized Tautog and Possession of Tautog out of of Untagged Stripped Bass Season • Julio Medeiros, 53, of Westport: 1st Offense of Sale • Antonio M. Sousa, 50, of Pawtucket: Possession of or Possession of Non-Compliant Shellfish and Possession Undersized Tautog and Possession of Tautog out of of Undersized Shellfish Season • Michael J. Mulhall, 43, of Warwick: Possession of • Tong V. Vo, 41, of Worcester: Nonresident Taking Blue Undersized Shellfish Crabs, Taking or Possession of Egg Bearing Blue Crabs, • Van Vo Nhan, 26, of Worcester: Nonresident Taking and Taking Blue Crabs after Sunset Blue Crabs and Taking Blue Crabs after Sunset • John R. Waters Jr., 57, of Tiverton: Exceeding the • Hoa V. Nguyen, 28, of Worcester: Nonresident Taking Daily Limit of Striped Bass and Failure to Remove Blue Crabs and Taking Blue Crabs after Sunset Pectoral Fin of Striped Bass • Hien V. Nguyen, 31, of High Point, NC: Nonresident • Christopher D. Wood, 23, of West Warwick: Operation Taking Blue Crabs and Taking Blue Crabs after Sunset of Personal Watercraft within 200 Feet of Shore and Lack • Rae Parente, 30, of Little Compton: Selling Black Sea of Boating Safety Certificate Bass During Closed Season • Carrie R. Xavier, 46, of Scituate: Misappropriation of • Stephen Parente, 62, of Little Compton: Gill Net Gear Vehicle, Boat, or Animal Violations, ,: Selling Black Sea Bass During Closed Season CITATIONS: Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal

Violation Citations Issued Violation Citations Issued SALTWATER FISHING VIOLATIONS 3 Boating Violations 14 Freshwater Fishing Violations 0 CRMC Beach Violations 0 State Property Violations 92 Motor Vehicle 14 (alcohol, disorderly, parking, dumping, etc.

- 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Striped Bass Myco Research • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Public access adoption programs • Tag & Release Program • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Public education programs and seminars • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant • Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013 & 2015 • Ten Mile River fish ladders • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders • Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs • Saugatucket River fish passage, Westerly RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Sea Grant research programs RISAA Youth Fishing Camp • Pawtuxet River fish passage • Special Shore Fishing Scup signs for RIDEM 2017 FOUNDATION DONORS COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) Anonymous Donor Timothy Fleming Thomas Nerney George Allen Peter Jenkins William Sokolowski Ben Aceto Richard Geldard J.George O’Keefe Amazon Smile Rev. Jan Knost William Sosnicki Herbert Adams Timothy Gilchrist James Parillo Norman Buecher Richard Laurie Alfred Trombley Alfred Amaral Donald Goodroe Herve Pelland Buzzards Bay Benjamin Lenda Eric Weybrant Terry Andoscia Robert Graap Domenic Ricci Anglers Club Howard MacMillan Francis Basile Jonathan Hare Alton Smith Anthony Caruolo Raymond Marchak Joseph Behl Dale Hartman William Sosnicki Citizens Charitable Stephen Medeiros John Boardman Richard Heffernan Arthur Stentiford Foundation Matthew Mesnick John Brennan Russell Hubert Alan Stewart Dr. Kirby Cunha Larry Mouradjian Stephanie Caruolo Kurt Johnson Thomas Tenbroeck Kent Dumont Robert Murgo Todd Corayer Peter Kielec John Trainor Richard Falcone Ronald Nalbandian Daniel Costa Lori Kinne Michael Tripp Richard Ferris Brian Petit Matthew Curley Roe Labossiere Jane Venditto Michael Gelineau John Pope Lori Duckworth Nicole Lengyel Daniel Watson Peter Hendricks Alec Sinel Donald Estes Donald Mandella David Ferguson Clarence Moore PLATINUM ($500+) Richard Ferris Christopher Moroski Gino DeFeudis David Pollack Melvyn Blake SILVER ($100+) Anthony Rocha, MD Robert Donaldson Snug Harbor Marina Edward Choiniere David Michel Robert Sangster Richard Hittinger Tarbox Toyota Stuart Cohen Louis Midura Francis Sawicki Capt. Sandy Kane Bradley Waugh Buster Costello New Balance Athletics Steven Shohan Donald Dorsey Old Colony Amphibians Harry Templeton IN MEMORY OF David Green Dennis Owens Michael Testa Robert Anderson Walter Krupinski F. Charles Haigh Mark Pachico John Treat Charles Bradbury Walter Malley Robert Hawthorne John Peacock Patrick Watson Brian Campbell Marcelino Mello Douglas Jost Jason Polsky John Webber Marie Cordeiro Patruck Muli Fred Kolling, III Luca Razza William Zanks Paul Dauk Thaddeus Stenovitch Mark Levasseur RI Mobile Sportsfishermen Gene Davis 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 - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Special Foundation Raffle Winners Announced The drawing was held at the August 28 meeting and the winners are as follows: 1st Place 2nd Place Winner $100 certificate to Snug Harbor Marina STEPHEN PRASHAW

3rd Place Winner $50 certificate to Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle DONALD SMITH

4th Place Winner $25 certificate to Quonny Bait & Tackle MIKE O’CONNELL

5th Place Winner $25 certificate to Quonny Bait & Tackle BOB ANDRADE The winner of a pair of tickets to the August 31 game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium was member GARY JOHNSON 6th Place Winner $25 to Maridee Bait & Tackle *Thanks to member MARK PACHICO, who donated the tickets with all proceeds going to the RISAA Foundation. The tickets TRAVIS BARAO have a face value of $57 each. 100% of the proceeds to go the RI Saltwater Anglers Foundation

We didn't inherit the Earth from our parents.

We are borrowing it from our children. - 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 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 OpenDoors RALPH ORLECK

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections reports that addictions. in calendar year 2016, 8799 people were committed to the Adult Classes and programs to prepare people for employment are Correctional Institution and 9306 people were released. The offered inside and outside of the prison. One of the more notable RIDOC works with several agencies to support the successful programs is “9 Yards” reentry of offenders back into the community. Offenders The “9 Yards” program focuses on education, occupational returning to the community often need assistance with training, training, and cognitive self change for individuals inside the employment, housing, and treatment. prison. After release, participants will be placed OpenDoors is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit into part-time jobs, provided with housing, organization that provides these supports. Its case management, mentors, and wrap around mission is to “strengthen communities by services. Participants will receive support for supporting the formerly incarcerated” at least six months with the goal of moving OpenDoors provides programming to prepare them towards skilled employment and higher offenders prior to release as well as follow up in education. The Providence Journal ran a story the community after release. on 9 Yards on August 12, 2016. The Reentry Case Management program Participant Jesse Andrews struggled with works with participants up to six months prior addiction for almost two decades and had been to release from prison. Participants are oriented in and out of prison many times. After release, and encouraged to take advantage of support it was reported he was drug free and employed services. Individual plans are created to for over a year. Jesse stated that “Joining 9 prepare and support these individuals to Yards was probably the best choice I’ve ever enhance their chances for a successful return OpenDoors Executive Director made. Without this program who knows where into their communities. Solangel Rodriguez accepted the I’d be now” Housing is often a challenge. OpenDoors RISAA donation In addition to the number of commitments offers a comprehensive housing preparedness and releases, the RIDOC reports that it costs program to help participants acquire the skills they will need to an average of just over $62,000 a year to incarcerate a person. secure stable housing. OpenDoors also provides 19 units of Given the human and monetary costs of incarceration, permanent supportive housing for clients in the community. supporting programs such as OpenDoors makes sense on every Treatment is an important need. Access to Recovery (ATR) level. is a program to provide 6 months of treatment and recovery To learn more about OpenDoors or to make a donation, support services for people with alcohol and / or drug please visit their website at www.opendoorsri.org.

- 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Purple Sea Urchin

Colloquial Nickname: Sea irchin Scientific name: Arbacia punctulata

Field Markings: Dark purple to reddish brown Urchins have an organ in their mouths called “Aristotle’s Size: Up to 2 inches in diameter. The spines can be up to 1 inch Lantern,” which they use for feeding. This structure resembles long a bird beak, with five plates rather than two, and is used to Habitat: Attached to rocks and shells in tide pools, on seaweeds, scrape algae from rocks. Purple sea urchins are omnivorous and along rocky bottoms feed on sponges, algae, small invertebrates and detritus. Seasonal Appearance: Year-round

Distinguishing Features and Relationship To People Urchins are sensitive to light and Behaviors hide in rock crevices during daylight; Sea urchins are squat, round however, this has not prevented divers creatures with a hard exoskeleton from finding and harvesting them. Sea usually covered in spines. They belong urchins are harvested along both the to the group of echinoderms that also Pacific and Atlantic coasts, but many includes sea stars and sand dollars. The areas have been closed in California and hard exoskeleton, known as a test, is the Gulf of Maine as a result of composed of calcium carbonate plates overfishing. They are primarily called ossicles. The exoskeleton can exported to Japan for food. often be found among other shells on Purple sea urchins - and the the shore, distinguishable by the occasional green sea urchin - are sutures of the plates along with rows common along the rocky shores of of bumps and pin-sized holes. Narragansett Bay. Stepping on or While alive, the exoskeleton touching the spines of an urchin can resembles a pin cushion, covered in cause a small cut. spines. Spines are absent in a small area near the top where pores lead to reproductive organs and on the bottom where the mouth is located. HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY In tiday areas, urchins use their spines to dig small RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The depressions among the rocks and sand. These holes hold water Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay even after the tide has gone out; the holes also protect the for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by urchin from waves at high tide. the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

- 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Adult/Junior Party Boat Fishing Trip Held Saturday, August 12 What a great day! The trip was sold out, with all 50 spots taken, but a threat of rain caused several families to cancel. “Those who chose to cancel missed a great day,” said Trip Leader Diane Valerien. “It didn’t rain at all and everyone caught fish!” “This was one of the best trips we’ve every done,” said Pete O’Biso who brought his two granddaughters, Lexie and Julia Taylor, on the trip. “I saw lots of fish coming over the rails.” One of the comical things that happened during the trip was when Lexie caught at keeper black sea bass and reeled it in at the same time grandfather Pete brought in a tiny sea bass. As it turned out, lots of keeper size black sea bass was caught during the trip, including fluke, scup and a couple of sea robins. Keith McPhee brought his two sons, Junior Members Miles and Dylan, who both hooked up with several nice black sea bass. “Thank you RISAA,” said Keith in an email he sent in after the trip. “We had a great boat captain,” said Valerien. Every time the bite slowed he would move the boat to put us on the fish again.”

- 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Black Sea Bass & Bluefish in September

BLACK SEA BASS SPECIAL IT’S EASY TO CATCH A BLACK SEA BASS Any black sea bass 15 inches or larger is an eligible entry. TOURNAMENT UP NEXT They are easy to catch. They will strike at any bait including The Black Sea Bass Special Tournament takes place this squid, worms or crab, and will also strike at jigs and lures. month from Friday, September 8 through Sunday, September Small hooks with a sinker at the bottom work well. 17. Black sea bass can be found at any underwater structure Pre-registration is NOT required for this tournament. It is such as jetties, piers and most rocky bottoms. open to ALL RISAA members in good standing, Regular Adults For parents, it’s a perfect opportunity to take your child and Juniors. fishing. Enter the tournament and it could add a whole new There are separate BOAT and SHORE divisions. excitement to your child’s fishing experience. If your son or Just go out and fish, weigh in daughter isn’t a junior member, you can easily sign them up by your catch at an official RISAA calling the RISAA office at 401-826-2121. There is no fee for weigh station (see page 19 for list) this. and then phone in your catch The tournament updates will be posted on the RISAA web within 24 hours. site during the week at Keep in mind, this tournament closes as 7:00 PM on Sunday, www.risaa.org/tournaments/2017_special.html September 17. You must call in your fish by that time. No The final results will also be posted online and in the October entries are accepted after 7:00 PM. issue of this news magazine. All of the weigh-in station have RISAA tournament slips on hand, and you will find all of the directions printed on the slip. BLUEFISH TOURNAMENT STARTS END OF SEPTEMBER The annual BLUEFISH SPECIAL TOURNAMENT runs from Friday, September 29 through Monday, October 9. While most special tournaments end on Sunday evening, the Tournaments Committee has extended this tournament to Monday evening to allow members to fish on the Columbus Day holiday. The same rules for the Black Sea Bass Tournament apply to the Bluefish Tournament as well. YEARLONG TOURNAMENT UPDATE The Yearlong Tournament leader board is still wide open. September and October are typically great months to catch large fish. Bait seems to move closer to shore and large schools of migrating fish come in close. There are plenty of opportunities to catch a fish for the Yearlong Tournament and place in the top three, ESPECIALLY FOR SHORE ANGLERS and JUNIOR MICHAEL FOTIADES MEMBERS! Remember, if your catch does not qualify as one of the top with a nice black sea bass that he caught off Jamestown on May three listed entries, make sure you still send in your completed 27. A large hump/bump on the head usually identifies a male. entry form. If someone becomes disqualified (has happened before), your entry could become one of the top three winners.

- 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 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 8/28/17 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. Robert Matteson: 20.46 1. Robert Paul: 13.00 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Greg Vespe: 4.56 2. none yet 2. Peter Vican: 15.40 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Charles Reilly: 4.35 3. none yet 3. Greg Vespe: 15.18 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. Aiden Beltrami: 3.75 1. none yet 1. Corey Templeton: 14.98 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Corey Templeton: 3.28 2. none yet 2. Jack Treat: 11.00 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Kyle Templeton: 2.94 3. none yet 3. Sophia Garzoli: 2.50 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. Kathleen Lewis: 10.15 1. Michael Telilli: 2.88 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Paul Brousseau: 10.00 2. Priscilla Bogdan: 2.54 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Peter Lewis: 9.80 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Corey Templeton: 5.60 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. Russell Hubert: 2.32 1. Harry Potter: 2.07 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. William Hubert: 2.00 2. Richard Reich: 1.62 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. John Troiano: 1.20 3. Michael Tilelli: 1.50

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. Corey Templeton: 15.72 1. none yet 1. Nicholas Duda: 1.98 1. Vincent Castaldi: 1.90 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Sophia Garzoli: 1.55 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Evan Duda: 1.44 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. David Michael: 47.30 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Harry Potter: 5.53 1. Frederick Ruhlemann: 104.00 (bluefin) 2. Greg Vespe: 45.28 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Richard Reich: 5.32 2. none yet 3. Matthew Haczynski: 44.56 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. Corey Templetion: 23.48 (bluefin) 2. Corey Templeton: 16.26 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. / September, 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 20.46 Robert Matteson 201y Bluefish 16.90 Gilbert Bell 2016 Bonito 12.20 Michael Neto 2004 Bonito 9.99 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 Cod 49.10 Robert Morel 2001 False Albacore 12.22 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 False Albacore 16.20 Charles Bradbury 2004 Fluke 5.44 Jonathan Pickering 2003 Fluke 15.65 Kyle Blount 2006 Scup 2.60 Charles Underhill 2012 Haddock 7.85 Nicholas Blount 2004 Shad 1.75 Jonathan Pickering 2008 Mahi Mahi 37.80 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2010 Squeteague 16.54 Robert Moeller 2007 Pollock 27.70 Harry Templeton 2001 Striped Bass 51.66 Richard Reich 2013 Scup 3.74 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2014 Tautog 11.20 Richard Gallipeau 2009 Shad 3.80 Kyle Paparelli 2009 Winter Flounder 4.40 Dick Geldard 2009 Squeteague 10.50 Robert Roy 2006 Striped Bass 77.40 Peter Vican 2011 Tautog 18.90 Joseph Bleczinski 2015 Tuna -Albacore 55.00 Harley Benton 1999 Tuna -Bluefin 193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2009 Tuna -Yellowfin 112.00 Randy Pereschino 2001 Winter Flounder 4.40 Michael Lanni 1998

• indicates RISAA member * note at bottom those marked

Location Maximum AW Marina, (New London, CT)...... 60 lbs •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 200 lbs •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown,RI).. 50 lbs •Frances Fleet/Captains Catch (Galilee)..... 100 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle* (Warren)...... 200 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs •Misquamicut Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs •Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 160 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N.Kingstown) 60 lbs •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 60 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 75 lbs Sam’s Bait & Tckle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 250 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs

* hanging scale not certified, but flat scale is good - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, September 25 at 7:00 PM

A Special Panel Presentation Tautog Fishing featuring

Travis Capt. Joseph Richard Barao Bleczinski Reich Travis has been tautog fishing for the Joe has been fishing the ocean for over Richard (called Richie by his friends) past ten years. His is mostly 35 years, commercial lobstering, deck work has fished from shore since he was six knowledgeable about fishing for tautog in and fishing. years old, fishing the east end of Long the waters off Newport, but more recently Growing up in New Hampshire he didn't Island where he grew up, and then learned he has expanded his fishing area to the know what a tautog was, since they don't Rhode Island's waters when he moved to Sakonnet and off Narragansett. have them in NH waters, but he has been Narragansett 20 years ago. He also fishes for tautog in the spring, fishing for them for 18 years since he moved Today, Richard is chairman of the when he concentrates on upper to Rhode Island. RISAA Surfcasters Committee and Narragansett Bay and Fall River. Joe fishes for tautog from Point Judith to fishes frequently. He's a top-notch Travis is one of the a recreational Sakonnet out to about 5 miles. surfcaster and fishes for tautog from fishing representatives. on the R.I. Marine A charter captain, he owns Hooked On A both the shore and boat. He advocates Fisheries Council. He is also Secretary of Feeling Charters out of Narragansett, and the RISAA Board of Directors. has a Mariners Certificate for Master 50 Ton learning how to develop your own near coastal. "intel" on where to find fish.

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 • Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn & gravy: $7.95 • Chicken parmesan sub w/chips: $6.95 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. / September, 2017 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, October 30 at 7:00 PM Fall Squid Fishing featuring Capt. B.J. Silvia Greg Vespe Flippin' Out Charters

Captain B.J. Silvia and Greg Vespe will be presenting their unique take on the Rhode Island squid fishing scene. Squid fishing used to be six weeks long each spring and anglers would sit on buckets next to a light trying to jig them. But B.J. and Greg have taken it to another level. As their experience and knowledge has evolved they have made squid fishing into a nine-month long season that now includes multi-style jigs, use of the latest electronics lighting systems and positioning options. In their seminar, Captain B.J. and Greg will cover topics such as how to choose the right jig based on conditions; how to locate squid throughout the year; what tricks they use to maximize their catch and how you can stay on the bite from April through December by taking advantage of these new advances.

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 • Fried chicken tenders, mashed potato, corn gravy: $8.50 • Sausage & peppers sub w/chips: $6.95 Non-Members Welcome • Italian wedding soup (bowl): $3.95 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. / September, 2017 *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: Block Island Fishworks Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Sportsman’s Outfitter Lucky Bait & Tackle Quonny Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box Misquamicut Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Watch Hill Outfitters Pete’s Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina

• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible Rules: • Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days or is forfeited • Limited to one win per calendar year • May not be exchanged for cash • Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop August Meeting Door Prize Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was JERRY SAWYER A.J. FAUSTINO who selected his $200 certificate to Quaker Lane B&T 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. / September, 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. / September, 2017 TEEZER CHARTERS • Capt. Eric Thomas story by MIKE WARNER Members Bob Paul & I (Mike Warner) were the fortunate had several swirls but no hook ups winners of a July 26 charter trip with Captain Eric Thomas of until a tautog hit a Yo-Zuri Teezer Charters sailing out of Fort Adams, Newport. swimmer and was deftly reeled in Captain Thomas has been fishing by Bob. This was surprise # 1 on the waters in and around Newport for the day. all of his adult life. He has been Finally we started hooking up guiding clients from shore and boat with many drag-testing blues up for the past 15 years on his two boats, to six or seven pounds. the Teezer-M, the customized 19-foot “What a blast,” commented Mako center console that we went on Captain Eric as he watched our top for our trip, and the Teezer-V, a 27-foot water hits. He continued saying Hydra Sports Vector set up for big how this never gets old and we Bob caught a tautog on a game fishing for groups or families. certainly agreed. swimming plug We met at the ramp at 6:00 a.m and Heading out with Capt. He moved us further to the east quickly were under way on what Eric Thomas at the helm off Easton’s Beach in the shadows of the famous cliff walk and the proved to be a glorious day on the mansions where we spotted spotted surface-feeding fish which water. It had been cold and raining for the previous few days, but appeared like bass slurping bait, but it turned out to be surprise # our trip started out on a clear morning with calm seas. 2. It was big bluefish lazily The Captain specializes in light tackle and fly fishing and his feeding on “rain bait” as I boat is set up perfectly for either. The tackle provided was top have only seen striped bass notch and very smooth both casting my spook lure and on the do. Even though they were retrieve. finning at the surface they We hit a small island under the Newport bridge known as The still got interested in our Outhouse and soon had the skunk off the boat as I landed a feisty swimmers and proceeded to 18" bass. Bob soon had one on his popper and we were off to a give us a serious workout great start. After landing a few more fish this location slowed and with blues up to about nine Mike with one of the many we were on the move south to Rose Island. At the northeast pounds. bluefish landed during the trip corner we got some swirls from a few larger bass but landed more (to page 37) schoolies. After some more bass action it was time to move out front to the ocean side of Newport. We quickly and comfort- ably zipped out to Brenton Reef and set up casting around the rocks. Bob Paul (left) and Mike Warner (right) had a blast We soon catching many schoolie stripers - 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 CAPTAIN BRUCE SPORTFISHING• Capt. Bruce Millar story by EDWIN RODRIGUEZ

On July 17, 2017 we got a to pounce on their prey. We rare opportunity to fish with passed the lighthouse at the Otter Lures. Ron Shurilla, mouth of the Thames river, John Troiano, Paul Phillips, as well as Ocean Beach and and I (group leader Edwin Harkness Park on our Rodriguez) had won our course to Bartletts' Reef, our chance at one of the RISAA first fishing spot at 4:00 p.m. meetings, and we jumped at It was decided to put our the opportunity to do so (as most “senior” fisherman, shown in the first picture from Ron Shurilla, and the our trip). youngest, Edwin Captain Bruce Millar Rodriguez, on the rods first pilots his boat, Otter. The to see who would catch the vessel is a Tournament Series first fish. Ron, who had Chris Craft powered by twin celebrated a birthday earlier Volvo diesels which Capt. in the month, got the first Bruce installed himself when Members Ron Shurilla, John Troiano, Paul Phillips and Capt. Bruce hook-up. Congratulations he switched from gasoline- Millar relax on the Otter to him as age triumphed powered engines. over youth once again. Ron Hewas elated with his 23-pound, 40-inch striper...a nice birthday currently has present from the fish gods. twelve Next on the rods were John Troiano and Paul Phillips. At 6:00 seasons on the p.m. the sun broke through and seemed to shine us as Paul landed water with her. a 20-pound, 40-inch striper as well on a tube tipped with one of According to the captain-designed chartreuse Otter Tails. Ron's fish had been the captain, hooked on a pink otter tail-tipped tube. These rigs were trolled out of 150 on rods rigged with leadcore line with 20 feet of 80 lb. leader. Chris Crafts (to page 37) built, only 80 are still in use on the water. The weather for our trip was partly-cloudy with winds at about 10 knots. The conditions seemed perfect as the Ron Shurilla was first to hook up with a 23 diesels purred lb. striper like cats ready - 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 FIN REAPER CHARTERS • Capt. Bruce Weinstein story by HERBERT BERG At the July RISAA meeting, Ed Mardo from Lincoln, RI, Wayne line would be pulled out without much resistance, then afer a Talbot from Scituate, RI, and I (Herbert Berg) from Shrewsbury, couple seconds the bail flipped and the fight would be on. MA won a charter fishing trip on Fin Reaper Charters. Well, we waited for the stripers to hit the eels, but they didn't. After bad weather forced a postponment of our original date, Captain Bruce said they might have found lots of food during the we rescheduled to August night, so weren't hungry. 10, and arrived at 5:00AM Or they were "leader- at the Matunuck Marina shy", or the combination (formerly Lockwood of the water conditions Marina) in Snug Harbor weren't right. We and met Captain Bruce mentioned that maybe the Weinstein. fish finder was on Captain Bruce has been "simulator mode," but the fishing the waters off captain smiled no. I Southern New England his thought maybe they don't entire life. His boat, Fin want eels, but the Captain Reaper, is a 2006 26-ft said eels are like irrestible Glacier Bay Canyon candy to stripers. Maybe Runner catamaran with it was the morning after twin 150 HP Yamaha Striper Halloween and outboards and full they were tired of candy! electronics. After the Captain The marina was in determined that the fish heavy fog, so we ran weren't biting here, we slowly to the opening of moved to a new spot with RISAA Members (l-r) Ed Mardo, Herbert Berg and Wayne Talbot the harbor with a few other lots of fish finder activity, early risers, and then sped but still no hits. Then off to the southwest corner of Block Island. Having radar on the another spot, then another, to over 20 different spots thru the boat to watch for other traffic, we could safely run at full speed morning, but still no keeper stripers. (to page 37) even with limited visibility. Due to it's large size and tri-hull design, the boat ran smoothly through the water, including through other boat wakes and waves. The Captain watched for signs of large fish on the fish finder, and stopped when the plentiful marks appeared. The fog quickly burned off, and with the calm seas and light wind, the day became bright and sunny. It was a great day to be on the water! Both Ed and Wayne were experienced in fishing for stripers, but I was a newbie. With a live eel and small sinker on each line, we each lowered our sliding rig (also known as a fish finder rig) from the spinning reel and waited for the stripers to hit. The plan was to free-spool the bait down fast to the bottom, reel up a few turns to keep the sinker from getting stuck on structure, then release the bail, but hold the line with a finger. If a bass hit, the

- 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 ASMFC & MAFMC Modify Scup Specifications for 2018 and 2019 The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Summer Flounder (Commission) and the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management For summer flounder, the Commission and Council received Council (Council) reviewed previously approved specifications a data update, including catch, landings, and survey indices for summer flounder, black sea bass and bluefish fisheries and through 2016. The modified 2018 and 2019 specifications for scup. The Council and Board Commission’s actions are final and apply to state waters. The maintained the Council will forward its federal waters recommendations previously approved regarding scup specifications to NOAA Fisheries Greater 2018 specifications Atlantic Regional Fisheries Administrator for final approval. based on stock The table below summarizes commercial quotas and projections from the recreational harvest limits (RHL) for summer flounder, scup, 2016 assessment update. A benchmark stock assessment is black sea bass, and bluefish (2017 values are provided for scheduled for peer review in late 2018. A working group is comparison purposes). Please note the 2019 scup specifications being formed to develop alternative modeling approaches to may be adjusted based on changes in the fishery or new be considered in the assessment. scientific information.

The Commission and Council were also presented a range Scup of commercial alternatives for possible consideration in the The scup stock assessment update, which includes data Draft Summer Flounder Amendment. Based on feedback from through 2016, indicates the stock was not overfished and both bodies, work will continue on the development of overfishing was not occurring in management alternatives for permits and latent effort, as well 2016. Spawning stock biomass as commercial allocation. The Board and Council will decide was estimated to be 206% of the which management alternatives to include in the document at a biomass target. Given the desire later meeting. to maintain stable measures and take into account management Black Sea Bass uncertainty raised by the The Commission and Council received a data update for Monitoring Committee, the Commission and Council approved black sea bass, including a commercial quota of 23.98 million pounds (a 30% increase catch, landings, and survey from the 2017 quota), and a RHL of 7.37 million pounds (a 34% indices through 2016. The increase from the 2017 RHL) for the 2018 and 2019 fishing update indicates black sea seasons. The difference between the increases in the bass biomass continues to commercial quota and RHL is due to projected discard estimates be high, and the 2015 year for the commercial and recreational fisheries. class appears to be above average. (to page 30) - 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Tautog Management Changes Coming for 2018 MA & RI to develop consistent management strategy to maintain the localized stock from DMF News, Vol 39, 2017 New management strategies for tautog, a popular Delmarva. States are expected to adopt consistent recreational fish abundant off our south coast, are in rules within each of the regions. the works for 2018. It’s been over two decades since Our local (MA-RI) stock size has been unchanged the interstate management plan first was adopted and and at a moderate level over the past two decades. now the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Whereas the other management areas are experiencing has drafted its first plan amendment. overfishing, our conservative management strategies This species is one of the most localized of all of large size limits (16 inches) and low bag limits for popular recreational and commercial species, and the proposed the recreational fishery have prevented overfishing. changes to the plan will create four regions—each with its own On the commercial side, modest annual commercial quotas conservation goals and regulations. (about 65,000 lbs. for Massachusetts, and 48,000 lbs. for Rhode The creation of region-specific Island) and diligent enforcement of the management is a departure from the quotas have also contributed to tautog previous plan. After twenty years of conservation. management, the Commission has According to the latest stock concluded there are stark differences in assessment, the MA-RI stock is not fishery characteristics and tautog overfished nor is overfishing occurring. biology, warranting regional While the stock is stable, abundance management measures. level is considered below its potential— Massachusetts and Rhode Island with much higher levels seen in the 80s will form a single region (MA-RI). The and early 90s. So, future conservation Example of the single-use tag that will be other three regions will be Long Island measures have the potential to bolster affixed to the tautog’s gil cover. Sound, New Jersey-New York Bight, and the stock to historic highs. (to page 33) (Photo courtesy NYDEC & ASMFC)

- 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 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.

BRING YOUR CAMERA WHEN YOU GO FISHING AND TAKE Submission Deadline: PHOTOS NOW! 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 - 29 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 BUSINESS PROP-PORTUNITY! FOR SALE

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ASMFC SPECIFICATIONS (from page 27) FLUKE SLAYERS!

The Commission and Council maintained 2018 specifications, which were set in February 2017 based on stock projections from the 2016 assessment update. An assessment update is tentatively scheduled for 2018. Bluefish The Commission and Council also maintained 2018 specifications for bluefish. The 2018 commercial quota and recreational harvest limit are preliminary and will likely change following release of 2017 final Marine Recreational Information Program harvest estimates. These estimates can impact how much is transferred from the recreational sector to the commercial sector. Members An assessment update is scheduled for 2018. PETER & KATHLEEN LEWIS For all four species, the Commission and Council actions are two of the best fluke fishers in RISAA. Both of these fish are consistent with the recommendations of the Council’s were caught on August 2. Scientific and Statistical Committee based on the best available Kathy’s fish weighed in a 10.15 lbs. and currently holds scientific information. FIRST PLACE in the Yearlong Tournament, Boat Division. For more information about summer flounder, scup, or black Pete’s fish weighed in a 9.80 lbs., and is currently holding sea bass, please contact Kirby Rootes Murdy, Senior FMP third place. Coordinator, at krootes [email protected]. For more They were using squid, mackerel and smelt for bait. information about bluefish, please contact Max Appelman, FMP Every year Kathy send us multiple photos with jumbo fluke, Coordinator, at [email protected]. proving without a doubt, that they really know how to catch big fish! - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 CAPTAIN SHERIFF’S CHARTERS • Capt. John Sheriff story by RICK TEREK

On May 22, I was enthusiastic Conimicut Lighthouse. to attend the monthly RISAA Captain Sheriff worked hard to lecture on fluke fishing, never put us on fish, and by midday we knowing I would also be the lucky had covered over half of the 80- winner of a charter fishing trip with mile tour of Narragansett Bay, but Captain John Sheriff. still no stripers. Beside myself, the other We decided to satisfy our members who would attend the trip lunchtime hunger while was Ken Black, Bob Vacca and Joe proceeding to pursue fluke off Bleczinski. Sandy Point and then on to One month later, at 6:00 AM on Jamestown and Austin Hollow. June 25, a sunny Sunday morning, First mate Bob caught the first we all arrived at the Ponaug Marina fluke, and at 23 inches, it was a in Apponaug Cove, Warwick, keeper. I was the next lucky where we met Captain John Sheriff fisherman and caught the second and his First Mate, Bob Miller. fluke. But despite various We were welcomed aboard the measuring techniques, at 18-3/4 Fish On, Captain Sheriff’s perfectly (l-r) front: Ken Black, Bob Vacca, Joe Bleczinaki; rear: inches, we had to unfortunately outfitted 32-foot center console Rick Terek and Capt. John Sheriff return him to Narragansett Bay. Seacraft, powered by two 350 HP Others on board caught more outboards, and plenty of room shorties, skates, sea robins, and a for four anglers. sand shark. The plan was to fish the hot My excitement was not diminished by our modest catch spots of Narragansett Bay from numbers, as long as I had the memories of a beautiful day aboard Jamestown to Providence. Captain Sheriff’s boat with new friends and fellow fisherman. Captain Sheriff and Bob made I would recommend Captain Sheriff and his capable mate to sure we were well equipped with anyone wanting a great day of fishing. rods and bait for this blue bird day. The Fish On We began our trip at the north end of the Providence River where everyone on board snagged pogies off the hurricane barrier to use as live bait for our real target — striped bass. We had squid on board for fluke fishing later in the day. We searched and trolled the waters as we fished for stripers in various areas including the Providence River, Potter Cove, Bob Vacca snags a pogie Popasquash, and the - 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 THE WATCH (from page 3) Secretary Ross said in a letter to the Commission, “New Register announcement of the amended season extension said Jersey makes a compelling argument that the measures it that it “may delay the ultimate rebuilding of the stock by as implemented this year, despite increasing catch above the many as six years.” harvest target, will likely reduce total summer flounder mortality in New Jersey waters to a level consistent with the overall Moves to change the Magnuson Sevens Act conservation objective for the recreational fishery.” The most troubling example of the fish losing their voice in In a press release in response to Secretary Ross’s decision our nation in the last nine months are the bills that have been the ASMFC said, “Based on the latest stock assessment introduced or are in the process of being introduced in the U.S. information, summer flounder is currently experiencing House of Representatives and in the Senate. overfishing. Spawning stock biomass has been declining since Many of these bills advocate for local interests rather than 2010 and is just 16% above the threshold.” the interests of our nation and the fish to grow them to The Magnuson-Stevens Act puts fish first in this nation to abundance. Additionally, like a proposed Senate bill being ensure that fish stocks are rebuilt. When decisions – such as discussed aims to revise and reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens the Secretary of Commerce’s decision allowing New Jersey to Act taking away many of the stock rebuilding gains we have make their own summer flounder regulations – are allowed, they made under the existing Act (over forty fish stocks have been put the interests of individual states first and the fish and the rebuilt under the Act). nation take a back seat. The MSA is not perfect and can use improvement. Earlier this month the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Making waves with red snapper Fisheries, and Coast Guard held a hearing titled, The Department of Commerce under Secretary Ross “Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery announced in June an agreement between the National Oceanic Conservation and Management Act: NOAA and Council and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), members of the U.S. Perspectives.” House of Representatives and the five Gulf Coast states to However, the solutions offered at the Senate hearing play extend the 2017 recreational red snapper season by 39 weekend into the sort term economic gains strategy put forth by the days in the Gulf of Mexico for private recreational anglers. administration. Solutions discussed at the hearing aimed to Over the years NOAA weaken the MSA making it easier to focus on short term reduced red snapper fishing economic gain by eliminating annual catch and harvest limits days to rebuild the stock and and loosening the need for accountability (so if you fish over it was working. Many your quota or harvest limit there are little or no consequences). scientists, conservationists These proposed changes would empower the Secretary of and fish policy makers felt it Commerce, NOAA and individual states to go their own way premature to liberalize with harvest limits with little regard for what is good for the regulations as they believe fishery or the nation. red snapper overfishing will The Marine Fish Conservation Network (MFCN) said in occur in one year and response to hearing proceedings, “Softening or eliminating damage rebuilding efforts. Additionally, the action ignored our annual catch limits is not a viable solution, nor is loosening the national fishing law, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, by not vetting need for accountability measures. These combined tools have the proposal/decision through a public input process and the been one of the most effective methods for rebuilding fisheries Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. on all coasts during the last decade. Instead, we can address This decision to circumvent input from the public and the current challenges with fisheries science and data by increasing Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council was the first time funding for stock assessments, allowing third-party data that under this administration that the Department of Commerce meets the scientific standards set by regional fishery science forced NOAA to make a decision ignoring existing research on and statistical committees, and using innovative new mobile stock status, harvest limits and local Council input. technology for catch accounting.” Meredith More, director of Fish Conservation at the Ocean Conservancy said, “Red snapper regulation liberalization will We need a strong MSA so fish keep their voice almost certainly lead to overfishing of red snapper, plain and The fishery policy changes engaged by Secretary Ross simple. Years of sacrifices and tough choices by fishermen and and the administration over the past nine months have clearly managers have begun rebuilding this valuable fishery. We’re demonstrated a path of short term economic gains as the priority. finally seeing more fish in the water and any short-sighted Rebuilding fish stocks to maximum sustainable yield, so we decision that puts those gains at risk.” have an abundance of fish for all in the nation to catch and eat Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the top Democrat on the Natural has taken a back seat. Resources panel, agreed that the decision will interfere with It is important we give the fish their voice back today so we ongoing efforts to recover the red snapper population. In a do not have complete chaos with states taking the fish they press statement Rep. Grijalva said, “Gulf Coast businesses want when they want them It we do not mobilize to preserve literally cannot afford a fishery management fiat that eliminates our fishery there may be no fish left to catch. all the progress that has been made.” He noted that the Federal (to Public Access on page 33) - 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 THE WATCH: PUBLIC ACCESS (from page 32) Public access always of It is important for all of us to examine every case were private residents or governments aim to deny citizens fishing access prime importance to our rivers, bays and ocean waters. If we do not advocate for As you likely know by now, the City of Cranston modified access, fishing and the fish who will? their “No Fishing” Ordinance at the end of Ocean Avenue, The RISAA Legislative Committee has a Public Access Cranston, changing it to read basically “no fishing on the city Subcommittee, chaired by Peter Jenkins of the Saltwater Edge. road” or off the guardrail at the end of the road. Contact Peter Jenkins at [email protected] or me (Dave Monti, The modified ordinance and Mayor Fung’s interpretation Legislative Committee chair) at [email protected] for information of the ordinance now allows fishing at the end of the road on on how to get active on the committee or to report a public the Narraganset Bay side of the guardrail to the sea wall, and of access challenge. course, on the beach. This 11th hour ordinance change and the administration’s ASMFC says no need to favorable interoperation of the ordinance for enforcement was due in part to the public outcry at hearings from RISAA and revise black sea bass limits partners Save the Bay, the Edgewood Association and Last month the Atlantic Stales Marine Fisheries Commission concerned citizens of Cranston., all of who claimed that the decided not to original ordinance was unconstitutional, denying Rhode revise the Black Islanders the right to have access and to fish our Bay and Sea Bass Fisheries ocean waters. Management Plan The original ordinance proposal had the words: (FMP). Rhode "There shall be no fishing at the public access point where Inland adjusted its Ocean Ave. meets the shoreline at any time." catch limit to The amended ordinance was changed to: accommodate requested black sea bass FMP revisions taking "Fishing shall be allowed but confined to the shoreline the seven fish/person/day limit down to five fish from and not from the roadway or guardrails." November 1 to December 31. (No one would want to fish from the road or guardrails So, the Rhode Island recreational black sea bass regulations anyway!) for the remainder of the 2017 season will be as follows: Mayor Fung signed the revised ordinance as he felt it would not deter people from fishing beyond the guardrail to the seawall Current to Aug 31...... 3 fish/person/day and related that this is how the administration interprets the Sep 1 to Sep 21...... 7 fish/person/day ordinance for enforcement. Sep 22 to Oct 21...... closed The RISSA effort lead by Steve Medeiros and Rich Hittinger Oct 22 to Dec 31...... 7 fish/person/day is a good example of public access advocacy in that RISAA was present at all meetings and took a leadership role to rally Visit www.dem.ri.gov for regulation updates. partners to advocate against the original ‘No Fishing’ ordinance.

MADMF TAUTOG (from page 28)

Other regions will require more conservation to address The new management plan will also address the need to overfishing. In the Long Island region, significant cuts in harvest improve tracking of commercially landed tautog, especially in (47%) are forthcoming. Fortunately, the MA-RI region will be interstate commerce. Law enforcement representatives from all spared significant cuts. the participating states have persistent concerns about illegal To achieve regulation consistency in our region, and undocumented commercial landings that are destined for Massachusetts and Rhode Island will need to sale in in-state and out-of state markets and make some compromises. While both states have restaurants. Massachusetts Environmental a common minimum size (16 inches), our Police have gotten a glimpse of the problem recreational seasons and bag limits differ. Current through high profile busts, discovering Rhode Island rules feature a two month (May- hundreds of illegal and undersized fish both June) spawning closure, while Massachusetts waters are open during the open commercial season and out of season. year round. Massachusetts has a season long bag limit of three Therefore, all states will be cooperating with a tagging fish. While Rhode Island also has a 3-fish limit for most of the program to make the fishery more accountable. This program season, they allow a more liberal bag limit of 6 fish per angler will mandate fishermen affix a single-use metal tag, issued by (and 10 per vessel) from October 15 through the end of the year. the state of origin, to the gill cover of tautog at the time of Clear and consistent rules across both states will enhance capture. Similar to the striped bass model, all fish in commerce angler compliance and conservation ethic, as well as improve will bear a state-issued tag. This will allow fish to be identified the precision of catch estimates. back to the state, dealer, and harvester. (to page 38)

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Swimming Motions of Fish May Help Underwater Robot Design by Ramin Skibba, New Scientist Propeller-free robots may soon be swimming with style. A to the animal's forward motion. But it turned out to be slightly new model of how fish and other aquatic species are able to more complicated. propel themselves forward without expending much energy may Saadat and his help create energy-efficient underwater robots that swim just colleagues identified a like the real thing. second important factor: By closely studying and monitoring how fish, dolphins and how far the tail goes to other sea creatures swim, Mehdi Saadat at Harvard University and fro relative to the and his colleagues found that many of them have remarkably fish's length. They found similar styles that can be described with a simple model, that almost all fish – and depending on how fast and far the tail whips back and forth and many other sea creatures the length of the animal. – swim in a narrow optimum range of this parameter to generate Scientists previously homed in on just one parameter that thrust, with the length of each tailbeat between one and three- relates the beat of an oscillating fish's tail and how far it oscillates tenths the length of the animal. - 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be concerns of the recreational community on regulatory and used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues legislative issues. That means that we have to deal with money - or any other contribution made to the Association - elected officials. be used for the PAC. It would be a violation of state election Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have laws for any money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes. worked hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA Also, all money received by the PAC must come from principles. We need to be sure those officials remain in individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any office. organization or business interest. How it works. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives It is also important that legislators understand who we requests for contributions. If the PAC Committee determines a are. If we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it candidate is pro-recreational fishing, pro-environment, etc. it can for us. approve a request, that recommendation is forwarded to the By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC candidate, therefore we have established a legal, donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 2-step process. incorporated and registered Political Action Democracy is not a spectator sport. Committee which CAN make contributions on our behalf. To be effective, we must participate in the system. It has an independent treasurer and its own bank account.

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Please print: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. 1) Name: ______2) Phone: ______3) Address: ______no. street city state zip 4) Place of employment: ______(required by law) Address:______no. street city state zip 5) Enclosed is cash or check for: $10 $25 $50 $100 other____ (make payble to: RISAA PAC) 6) Donations can ONLY be accepted from individuals. No company or organization check can be accepted. (R.I. law) 7) From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer. It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Mail to: RISAA PAC, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Fishing Lures..... WOOD WORKS! by Dick Fincher Occasionally I run into fishing folks or fishing tackle shops who use or sell only plastic hard body lures. Wood is old-fashioned, etc., plastic is newer technology therefore better. WRONG! Greg Vinall is a lifelong fisherman and wood lure maker/ user with a Ph.D. in Aquatic Science. He lists five key points in favor of wood lures: 1. Right sound – low pitched sound in water is in range that fish hear. Plastic has a higher pitch. 2. Right vibration – wood has a natural vibration picked up by fishes’ lateral line, plastic vibration is different. 3. Right footprint in water – like natural bait.. 4. Same but different – since no two wood lures are exactly alike, (nor is bait) but act like natural bait, fish don’t get educated to not strike the plug. 5. Match the hatch – wood lures are custom made to match local bait. (not one size fits all) For a full appreciation of Greg Vinall’s knowledge visit.www.woodenlureworkshop.com RISAA member Dick Fincher is the owner of Phase II Lures out of Westport, CT. His lures are all individually hand-carved and hand-crafted out of cedar wood. He makes nineteen different lures in four categories: darting swimmers, floating poppers, jointed swimmers and topwater needlefish. Most important, they catch fish! Check out his web site at www.phaseiilures.com

- 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 FIN REAPER CHARTERS (from page 26) As it turned out Ed caught the only striper of the day, but it was under 28 inches and too small to keep. We weren't totally without fish. Some black sea bass hit the eels, and we boated six keepers up to 20-1/2 inches. The Captain filleted them for us when we arrived back at the dock. Thanks to Captain Bruce Weinstein, we left with the memory of a Black sea bass fillets grilled with beautiful morning on the maple sugar burbon dry rum water, a few meals of black sea bass, an an appreciation of the Fin Reaper captain's extraordinary efforts whether the target fish are biting or not. Check out his web site, www.finreapercharters.com, where you will find details on the charters he runs, fishing gear, FAQ and more.

TEEZER CHARTERS (from page 24) CAPTAIN BRUCE (from page 25) The Captain’s network of friends paid off by giving us yet Our mate Dave Madeira soon switched us over to bunker another surprise when Captain B.J Silvia of Flippin Out Charters spoons. After a period with no takers, we proceeded to Black told us he was catching some blues for offshore shark bait and Point, where we re-rigged with tube and worm combos. I was if we were interested there were triggerfish further east. After hit by the largest bluefish I've ever hooked. After reeling him landing a couple more up to the boat, the fish freed himself as the mate attempted to blues and one more gaff him under the jaw. small bass we headed The crew fished until about 9:45. After no takers were found, for the triggers. we headed in for the evening. It was an extremely enjoyable Off the eastern day fishing with Otters, even though the fishing was slow. We point of Easton’s got only three takes, but they were big ones; and we were Beach we spotted grateful we didn't get skunked. some surface finning which I thought were more strange blues, but Captain Eric, using his nice, new Minn-Kota trolling Mike Warner with one of the quick motor, snuck us up on fishing triggerfish they landed the triggerfish. during the Teezer charter trip Using small, soft- plastic jigs, we proceeded to land surprise # 3, several those quick fighters before our day ended. I managed a scup to complete our wonderful mixed-bag day before heading back to the ramp. Bob and I could not stress enough how knowledgeable, Paul Phillips landed this 20 pound, 40 inch striper on one of friendly, and flexible Captain Eric Thomas was. He truly gave Captain Bruce’s Otter Tails. us a joyous day on the water. We would certainly recommend Give Captain Bruce a call or visit his web site to arrange a any light tackle and fly fFishing enthusiasts to get out with fishing trip with him. You will get to try his Otter Lures and fish Teezer Charters the first chance they get. You will not be with a knowledgeable captain. Call 860-235-6095 or disappointed. www.captainbrucesportfishing.com - 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 TAUTOG (from page 33) The good news for Massachusetts fishermen is the stock is areas where the bottom is covered with large boulders. Fish healthy and will be consistently managed between neighboring less than 10 inches long may remain in shallow estuaries states that share some popular fishing grounds. We anticipate throughout the winter. Some fish remain offshore all year, anglers will respond positively to maintaining the conservative exhibiting no movement except when searching for food or rules that have prevented overfishing while making rules cover. Tautog tend to remain in small, discrete groups during consistent. the spawning season. After reaching sexual maturity, many fish In many ways the tautog management approach will become return to the same spawning area each year throughout their “striped bass like” meaning there will be no overarching federal lives. plan or year-to-year tweaking of regulations. Rather, this new Juvenile and adult tautog are exclusively daytime feeders, approach will create consistent recreational rules with our with feeding peaks at dawn and dusk. They are usually so neighboring state, firm commercial quotas for each state, and inactive at night that divers can easily catch them by hand, as create a tagging program to ensure compliance with quota limits. they lie motionless on the bottom. Tautog feed upon shallow By Dan McKiernan, Deputy Director water invertebrates such as mussels, clams, crabs, shrimp, and small lobsters. Juveniles and adults living around shoreline ledges feed heavily on blue mussels; their flat grinding teeth are well suited for crushing the hard shells of such animals. Interesting Facts Although capable of reaching large sizes, tautog are very slow growing. The largest tautog caught in MA weighed 22 lbs. 9 oz. The largest tautog caught in RI weighed 21 lbs. 4 oz.

The RISAA Hall of Fame largest tautog was 18.90 lbs. caught by Joseph Bleczinski in 2015 Tautog abundance of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island stock by Boat (at right) and from 1982 to 2015 11.20 lbs. caught by Richard Gallipeau in 1009 from Shore. Tautog 101 Tautog vary in color from dark green to black with regular Males grow faster and live longer than females with a max bars or blotches on the side. They are a stout fish with blunt age of 35 years. Fish at the 16” minimum size are about 8 years noses. Their mouths are thick-lipped and have large conical of age. Both sexes mature at 3 or 4 years of age at about 12 teeth in front and flat crushing teeth in back. The white chin inches, so the minimum size provides multiple years of spawning characteristic of large tautog has led many anglers to call this before harvest. fish the “white chin.” They live along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to South By the Numbers Carolina, especially inshore waters from southern Cape Cod to • 90% Region-wide proportion of harvest taken by recreational Delaware. In the northern part of their range, tautog are typically anglers (vs. commercial) within several miles of shore in water less than 60 feet deep. • 49,386: Estimated number of tautog harvested by MA More southern populations can be found somewhat farther recreational anglers (5-year average) offshore. • 20,200: Projected number of tautog to be harvested and sold Tautog are found in habitats with structure or cover, in MA in 2017 hovering around steep, rocky shorelines or hiding near wrecks, • $4.35: Price paid per lb. to fishermen in 2016 piers, jetties, oyster beds, and boulder-strewn bottoms. They • 8: Average age of a tautog at 16” minimum size generally stay within localized home ranges while feeding and • 2.75: Average weight (in lbs.) of a 16” tautog resting. While on their summering grounds, tautog establish a • 3.74: Average weight (in lbs.) of tautog harvested by “home site”, a protected spot in which they rest every night. recreational anglers (5-year average) Small tautog do not venture far from their home site during the • 2.8 million: Current estimate of population size in MA-RI day, but adults range more widely when feeding. region Tautog do not undertake long seasonal migrations, but tend • 10.9 million: Historic high population in MA-RI region to move inshore as water temperatures rise in spring. In the estimated in 1982 winter large groups move offshore to waters 50-150 feet deep in

- 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Junior Member Member MATTHEW BEAL CAPTAIN STEVE BABIGIAN at only 8 years old, caught his fish of a lifetime, a 50 pound and his mate striper! He landed the fish on Saturday, August 12 at 12:50 AM Andrew Ferindino (right) of Lady K Charters, poses with a mako caught on his boat during the Block Island Giant Shark Tournament last month. The shark took 3rd place overall and 2nd Largest Mako in the while drifting eels off Block Island. Although Matt is tough 25-boat, 2 day enough and strong enough to land the fish, he needed some event. adult help in lifting the 50 pound monster. He was fishing with Charter guest Ms. Dara D'Ambra had the 261 lb mako to the his dad David (in photo with Matthew), aboard Captain Cody boat in about 20 mins. It was among 2 makos and 2 blue sharks Trostel’s boat. He decided not weigh the fish in for the Yearlong caught by the DeSimone Crew aboard the Lady-K. Tournament

- 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Captain Donilon keeps innovating by Captain Dave Monti Early Saturday morning Capt. Charlie Donilon of Snappa I met Katie three years ago at Capt. Donilon’s mate school. Charters and mate Lauren Benoit picked up nine passengers in She was an instructor and Capt. Donilon’s first female mate. Newport. It was a foggy morning with big rollers from an ocean She helped to attract Lauren and Claire to serve as they are or storm pushing the boat forward through the East Passage in were all University of Rhode Island graduate students. front of Castle Hill Light and into Newport Harbor. I was along We pulled out of Newport Harbor as Charlie explained the for the ride to meet Lauren, her fellow mates and experience sites to his customers. another Capt. Charlie Donilon first. “The granite walls of Ft. Adams are three to four feet thick to repel cannon fire,” he said. “That’s Ida Lewis Yacht Club, she saved 18 people as a lighthouse keeper. Many of them were a bit tipsy when returning to their vessels from town.” “Did you know a million pounds of TNT was stored on Rose Island during the war?” Lauren, a West Greenwich resident, has a master’s degree in Oceanography and works doing research for NOAA. I asked why she wanted to be a mate. “I have a broad skill set but never knew how to fish,” she said, “so learning to fish was important and above all I wanted to learn more about sharks. Capt. Charlie Donilon at the helm of the charter vessell I wanted to catch, Snappa out of Pt. Judith, RI tag and release Capt. Donilon is an industry innovator. He was the first sharks and Charlie charter captain in the area to have a shark diving cage in the Donilon is a Mate Lauren Benoit prepares the vessel 70’s, one of the first to start tagging rather than taking sharks, pioneer and expert and gear for a day of fishing one of the few with an inspected vessel for eighteen rather than in this area. Sharks six passengers, the first to run a mate school and now the first were my specialty in graduate school.” to have a crew of oceanographers, environmental and fisheries Customer John Cinti who organized the charter was getting graduates that happen to be all female. married last weekend at the Inn at Castle Hill. He asked about Female mates in the charter industry are an anomaly. I was job demands. on board to meet and interview mates Lauren Benoit, Katie Lauren responded saying, “I work, go home, eat and sleep Viducic and Claire Hodson. and do the same thing the next day. It’s a demanding job so I try to stay in shape and workout at the gym.” Cinti said, “I like the idea of female mates. They are easy to talk to and Lauren’s fisheries expertise helped inform me and my friends about the fishery here in Rhode Island.” Mate Claire Hodson of West Harford greeted us at the dock as we returned from Newport. She was taking the next charter as the Charter Vessel Snappa often does two trips a day. Capt. Donilon said, “I need to do 120 trips a year just to break even with the fuel, bait, insurance and boat payment costs.” So he expanded his business to do ash burials at sea, shark cage diving, photography, harbor, lighthouse and windmill tours. Hodson said, “I wanted to be a mate on a charter boat to experience people interacting with the environment and be part of that. I also like going fishing and not knowing what you are going to catch.” Mates Katie Viducic, Claire Hodson and Lauren Benoit of Capt. Donilon’ s new innovation… a crew of female master Snappa Charters degreed mates sure seems to be working.

- 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Fishing Camp thank you from 8 year old Own Clark of Coventry, RI

Thank you for fish camp. I caught my first fish at fish camp. It was a fluke, Sencerly, Owen

FRED RUHLEMANN caught this 104 lb. bluefin tuna on July 28 while fishing at the Dump aboard Tom Jewett’s boat, Empty Pockets. The fish hit a trolled green machine. The fish currently holds 1st Place in the Yearlong Tournament - 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Junior Member JACK TREAT HARRY POTTER with his first bass of the season that weighed in at 17.40 lbs on displays a 5.53 pound tautog that he landed while fishing from May 21. As you can see it was a little large for Jack, so his shore on May 20. The fish is currently in 1st Place, Shore grandfather, John “Jack” Treat gave him some assistance for the Division, of the Yearlong Tournament. We think this fish may photo be in the Witness Protection Program since Harry is hiding its face.

6 year old Junior Member AIDEN WARNER was his dad’s (Mike Warner) partner in the RISAA Team Fluke Tournament. Even though they didn’t BARBARA AUDINO place in the Top Ten, it’s with this 31.5 pound beauty on her husband's boat NEPHRON, obviouis that Aiden was using a T-Man tube and worm setup on May 20. This was her very excited to catch this personal best, beating at straight 31.0 fish in 2007. fluke!

8 year old BRENDAN MACDONALD KEITH was so excited to have RENNER caught his first scup in July while fishing with has displays a 5.59 bonito grandfather, Steve Ruhnke that he landed last in his boat off Common October 8 while wishing Fence Point in Portsmouth. with fellow member Mike Tourville.

- 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 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...... Richard Reich...... [email protected]...... 401-742-2020

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. / September, 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 _ Pete’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-6178 ENGINEERING _ Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI) RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) 341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 Environmental, structural, civil and marine ACCOUNTING _ Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Jane Davis & Associates, LLC..860-774-3277 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Member: Jane Davis, MBA/EA (Brooklyn, CT) Quonny Bait & Tackle...... 401-315-2330 Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 www.janedavisassociates.com Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Disanto, Priest & Co...... 401-921-2035 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI ENTERTAINMENT _ Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) Saltwater Edge...... 401-842-0062 A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517 www.disantopriest.com Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI) Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI) Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200 76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com www.bluegrassinvitation.com Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 The Sleepster...... 401-351-3518 www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848 www.snugharbormarina.com Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST The Tackle Box...... 401-736-0605 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI Member: Tom Giddings (Warwick,RI) Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 ATTORNEYS _ 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) Henry M. Clinton, Esq...... 215-309-5567 Watch Hill Outfitters...... 401-596-7217 Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs Law Office of Henry M. Clinton, LLC Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI) ESTATE APPRAISERS/CLEAN-OUTS _ Phila. PA [email protected] 10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com Estate Services of RI...... 401-789-3646 Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 BOAT CANVAS _ Member: George Lovesky (Wakefield, RI) Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. Jackpot Enterprises...... 401-596-4089 www.estateservicesofri.com All over RI. 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) FINANCIAL SERVICES _ Paul James Garlasco, Esq...... 860-350-4409 zippers, windows, repairs Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 BOATING NEWS _ Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) [email protected] New England Boating...... 508-789-6708 Certified Financial PlannerTM James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Financial Engines...... 401-921-3331 617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500 www.newenglandboating.com Christian Grundel, CFP (Warwick, RI) 118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800 BOAT SALES _ email: [email protected] Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC...... 401-848-9949 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) James Tollefson, CFP, VP-Investment Officer Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Boat sales, service and repairs [email protected] Justice of the Peace Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. AUTOMOTIVE _ Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) FISHING APPAREL _ Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 www.southshoredrydock.com Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) Striper Marina...... 401-245-6121 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 www.stripermarina.com FISHING CHARTERS _ Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) CHIROPRACTOR _ Big Game Sportfishing...... 401-243-7046 General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Pruitt Chiropractic...... 401-847-8889 Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI) Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI) www.biggamefishingri.com Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) www.pruittchiropractic.com Booked Off Charters...... 401-741-2580 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members COMPUTERS _ Capt. Tony Guarini (Wakefield, RI) BAIT & TACKLE _ Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 bookedoffcharters.com Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) Capt. Bruce Sportfishing...... 860-235-6095 Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT) 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members CONSTRUCTION _ www.captainbrucesportfishing.com Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 Capt. John Boats...... 508-746-2643 Member: David Hess (Charlestown,RI) Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA) 166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank Bucko’s Tackle Service...... 508-674-7900 CUSTOM RODS _ Capt. Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Crafty One Customs...... 401-297-6062 Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair Member: Ralph Craft (Portsmouth, RI) www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 custom rods/repairs www.craftyonecustoms.com Carol J Charters...... 401-783-5572 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) DENTISTRY _ Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 www.caroljcharters.com Misquamicut Bait & Tackle...... 401-322-7297 Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) East Coast Charters...... 401-338-1752 Member: Tony Pocchia (Westerly, RI) www.exquisite-smile.com Capt. Jack Sprengel Discount to RISAA members www.eastcoastchartersri.com

- 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 Teezer77 Charters...... 401-524-7239 ICE CREAM _ Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI) Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com www.teezer77.com Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) Fishnet Charters...... 508-951-9991 Tossing Chunks Charters.....508-345-4022 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA) Capt. Jack Tobin (Barrington, RI) INSTRUCTION _ www.MelTrue.com www.tossinchunks.com Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Flippin Out Charters...... 401-529-2267 FISHING NEWS _ Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635 Recreational & Captains license classes www.flippinoutcharters.com Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount JANITORIAL SERVICES _ Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 [email protected] Fleming’s Cleaning Service.800-605-7334 Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) FISHING PRODUCTS _ Member: Tim Fleming (Auburn, MA) www.francesfleet.com/ 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Complete commercial janitorial services Here We Go Again Charters.....401-965-0445 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI) www.9erslures.com Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 [email protected] A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) Hooked On A Feeling Charters..401-788-3638 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment Capt. Joe Bleczinski (Narragansett, RI) www.astackle.com JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _ Sailing from Pt. [email protected] Androd Custom Fishing Rods.508-399-7837 A Day At The Beach...... 401-487-5302 Hook-Em Charters...... 401-595-6970 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) Capt. Michael Lawing (Richmond, RI) www.androd.com seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc [email protected] Bill Hurley Lures...... 413-584-2421 KAYAKS _ Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Member: Bill Hurley (Northampton, MA) The Kayak Centre of R.I.....401-295-4400 Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) www.codandstriperlures.com Member: Jeff Shapiro (Wickford, RI) www.IrishJigCharters.com DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 www.kayakcentre.com RISAA discounts Island Current Fleet...... 917-417-7557 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) LAND SURVEYOR _ Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) Email: [email protected] Alfred W. DiOrio, RLS, Inc..401-377-8124 www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 Member: Alfred DiOrio (Ashway, RI) Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) [email protected] Surveyor/land use consultant Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Waterman Engineering Co...01-438-5775 www.ladykcharters.com Jackpot Digger Jigs...... 401-596-4089 Member: Richard Lipsitz (E. Providence) Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) watermanengineering.net Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more LASER ENGRAVING______www.linesiderfishing.com Lonely Angler Lures...... 207-348-5605 Kell-Strom Tool Company....800-851-6851 Maverick Charters...... 401-640-0865 Member: John Wilson (Deer Isle, ME) Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com General machine and laser marking www.maverickchartersltd.com Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 LAWN CARE______No Fluke Charters...... 401-480-3444 Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Green Wizard Landscaping.401-480-1875 Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI) Inconel Wireline for trolling“The Real Deal” Member: Dan Patrick (Johnston, RI) www.NoFlukeFishing.com Narrow River Rods...... 401-678-0313 Landscaping, maintenance, trim, fish ponds Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters.. Member: Howard Reed(Wakefield, RI) Ocean State Lawn Service....401-732-8182 Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 Custom rods. email: [email protected] Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) www.sparksfish.net • 15% RISAA Discount Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) MACHINING______Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 www.ontherockscharters.com SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Pamela May Charters...... 401-742-2383 Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal Capt. Jason Howell (Narragansett, RI) www.surfhoglureco.com Volpe Tool & Die, Inc...... 401-580-1063 Light tackle/fly www.pamelamaycharters.com Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 Member: John Volpe (Blackstone, MA) Puravida Charters...... 401-601-5499 Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Custom machining of all materials Capt. Jonathan Lewie (Narragansett, RI) www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog MARINE ELECTRONICS _ puravidacharters.org ThomCat Fluke Rigs...... 401-828-9424 Seaport Communications.....401-783-4778 Relentless Charters...... 617-462-7885 Member: Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) Capt. David Waldrip (Green Harbor, MA) [email protected] Sales - Service - Installation www.relentlesscharters.com FURNITURE _ MARINE FABRICATION _ Restless Fishing Charters....401-728-2081 Eco-Friendly Custom Furniture...... 401-439-0564 Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 Capt. Rich Templeton Member: Steven Sabella (Westerly, RI) Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Email: [email protected] www.sabellastudio.com Aluminum fabrication and canvas work Seven B’s V...... 401-789-9250 GREEN ENERGY _ MARINE REPAIR _ Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI) Viridian Energy...... 401-602-6578 Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 www.sevenbs.com Member: Daryll Issa (Portsmouth, RI) Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI) Skinny Water Charters...... 401-465-8751 www.virdian.com/northeastgreenpower www.conanicutmarina.com Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI) GRILLING______Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr.401-789-7680 www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-932-7397 Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) Engine, marine, rod/reel repairs. Full service. Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA discount MARINE SURVEYING _ www.snappacharters.com HOME IMPROVEMENT __ Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 Home Repair/Remodeling...401-295-4205 Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) Master Marine Surveyor www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount No job too small. References provided - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 MARINE TOWING SERVICES _ REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) Certified commercial & residental SUPPORT www.safesea.com RISAA discount Sea Tow of Rhode Island...... 401-294-2360 White Appraisal Co., Inc...... 401-738-9500 THE Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA www.seatow.com Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 RESTAURANTS _ COMPANIES Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 www.boatus.com Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) ON THESE MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) PAGES Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI ROD & REEL REPAIR _ They are all purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 Seacoast Mortgage...... 401-487-2322 Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) RISAA Members! Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI) www.beavertailrodandreel.com Email: [email protected] SOLAR CONSULTANT _ ORTHODONTICS _ RGS Energy...... 401-315-2529 Ferry Orthodontics...... 401-781-2900 Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield) Free solar estimate. [email protected] www.ferryortho.com TAXIDERMIST _ OUTBOARD MOTORS _ Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 RISAA Members: Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) TREE SERVICES _ Have your business or service Fly fishing, bird hunts. www.6xoutfitters.com CUTTING EDGE TREE...... 401-439-7999 listed by calling 401-826-2121 OUTFITTERS Member: Kevin Robishaw (W. Greenwich, RI) Al Gadoury’s 6X Outfitters...406-586-3806 Lic/insured arborist. All apects tree care/maint. Member: Allan Gadoury (Bozeman, MT) TROPHIES/PLAQUES _ Guided fly fishing trips. www.6xoutfitters.com Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 PAINT & SUPPLIES _ Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 www.crowntrophy.com Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) World Trophies Co...... 401-272-5846 IMPORTANT We sell interior and exterior paint Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) PEST CONTROL _ www.worldtrophies.com PHONE Moran Pest Control...... 401-294-4592 VETERINARIANS _ Timothy Moran (North Kingstown, RI) Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 NUMBERS Insect/rodent control -moranpestcontrol.com Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) Pest Patrol...... 401-463-3116 Practice for small animals RHODE ISLAND Member: Robert Todisco (Johnston, RI) VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _ DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL Full pest management. 24/7 wildlife services On The Outs Productions...... 401-300-7258 MANAGEMENT PHYSICIANS _ Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) Boat Registrations Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 www.fishingtheoceanstate.com 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ 222-6647 Family and internal medicine WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 General Information PICTURE FRAMING _ Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) 401-222-6800 Crestar...... 401-885-0300 res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) WINES _ ENFORCEMENT www.crestarmfg.com High Hook Oregon Wines.....413-218-0638 401-222-2284 PRINTING _ Member: Mark Seymour (Leverett, MA) After Hours Hotline Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 www.fishhookvineyards.com Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) 401-222-3070 www.tiffanyprinting.com REAL ESTATE______Home Smart Professionals...401-578-9809 Marine Fisheries Division Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI) 401-423-1923 e-mail: [email protected] Keller Williams...... 401-785-1700 U. S. COAST GUARD Member: Julie LeBlanc (Cranston, RI) Castle Hill, Newport [email protected] cell: 401-837-9050 Lighthouse RealEstate Group.401-935-9612 846-3675 Member: Will Litvin (Wakefield, RI) Enforcement [email protected] www.lighthouseri.com 435-2300 World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Hazardous Dischanges Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com 435-2300 Pt. Judith Station 789-0444 - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 3 Bs. - Andy Berg Builda - Biil Ward Eventide - Beth Fallon Heather Too - Don Bogner 3B'S - Bob Matteson Buzzard - Don Marceau Eveready II - Nick Picchione Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Bye George - George Kates Extra Propper - John O'Brien Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Calamity - Riley Lamson Eye Candy - Alessi Rispoli High Hooks - Charles Fisher 33 Innings - William George Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Falcon - Thomas Poirier High Pressure - Capt. Joe Pagano 4 My Girls - John Brennan Cannonball - Arthur Cannon Faracher - Steve Abdow Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Acida - Ed Choiniere Capable - Charley Soares Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Hombre - Gary Paolo Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Fast Forward - Michael Valentine Hook-em - Mike Lawing Adventurer - John Stanford Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Festivus - Al DiOrio Hurricane - Aaron Scripps Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Fear Knot - John Meyer Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Ahab - Rod Raso Carol Ann - John Reid Finatic - John Brierley I'm-On - Robert Celico Alaskan - Patrick Watson Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira Indian Summer - Dana Weeks Alf II - Richard Pastore Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth In Faith 2 - Anthony Rocha Alibi - Dickson Boenning C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Allegro - Richard Terek C-Dory - Tony Dias Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Finish Line - Alan Stewart Isabella - Anthony Tavares Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Chain Reaction - David Gariepy Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Islander - Bruce Johnson Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Chaos - James Marasco Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli Fins - Tom Grennan Isurus - Alan Blott Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Chief - James Zagrodny Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Itsy - Bob Donald Amalye - Raymond Duggan Chill Time - Russell Anderson Fishbones - John Volpe Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland Amanda C - David Aubin Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fishhawk - Bruce Loeckler Jackpot III - Cathy Muli Amelia J - Kevin Caisse Cigarlab - Jeff Sommerfield Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile Jahab - Jay Adelman Amnimax - Ralph Battista Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Jay Bird - Joseph Conneally Angela Mary - Joseph Medeiros Coaster - Greg Spier Fish On - Steve Brehio Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin Angler - Brad Sudol Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff JD7 - Jack Daniels Angler Management - David Gordon Cool Hand Fluke - Matt Davidson Fishtale - Gordon Cooper Jeanne Marie - Kevin Kunka Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Copycat - Peter Newbauer Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan April II - Leonard Duffy Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Fish Talz - Bob Carey Joan J - Paul Jutras Aqua Marine - Herb Obodda Dads Pride - David Morton Fishworks - Capt. Randall Roberts Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Aque'ne - David Howe Dale Sea - Robert Coupe Five Gees - Robert Gondola Joyce M - Richard Laurie At Last - Bob Cavanagh Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Jubilee - Michael Casey Aurora - Kris Correia Dauntless - James Riggs Flo B II - Harley Benton Judy-D - Victor Dopart Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Flounder Pounder - Tim Wordell Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Bait & Wait - Al Torres Dear Prudence - Douglas Brown Fortuna - Capt. Michael Beland Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Deblin - Eugene Lewis Four J's - Jason Ferschke Just Do It - Todd Holden Bay Bee - Mike Warner D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Four Play - Bob Fournier Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci Bay Buggy - David Gervais Diane H - Donald Forest Four Stars - Jay Starziano Kala Rose - Roland Moulin Beach Break - Hollis McKee Die Hard - Peter Lewis Frantastic - Brian Bullock Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Becasse - James Tollefson Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Frayed Knot - Richard Lipsitz Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino Bella 1 - David Lopes Dirt Cheap - Steve Beuregard Frayed Knot - Michael Tourville Killa-Bite - Chris Choquette Bella Mama - David DiSantis Dixie - Andreas Anusavice Gadzooks - Robert Silva Kinsale - Bob Chew Bellatrix - John Troiano Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Kiwi - Bob Beresford Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Double Down - Gary Carstens Gail Frances - David Carter Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers Betsy B - David Marcotte Down Under - Spencer Ingram Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Knot Stable - David Loren Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Gail Marie - Roger Arpin Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon Drill-1 - David Jenson Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami Kristian Lee - Michael Adams Bite Me - Helder Batista Duck Buster - Harold Audette Genevieve - Mark Seymour Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Duranatic - Ron Nagel Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Get Out - Donald Goebel Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Easterday - Eric Easterday Get Reel - William Allen Lady D - Brian Petit Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Easy Time - Donald Darnbrough Get Reel - Samuel Watson Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Blue Max - John Maxwell Eden - John McGinn Ginsea - Ken Anderson Lady Karen - Capt Joe Bleczinski Blue Moon - John Blaze Ed's Yacht II - Edward Sivacek Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Lady Linda - David St. Germain Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan Last Shot - John Kramer Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton BobbyZ - Bob Zollo El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Greta Kay - Michael Welch Laura Marie - David Westfall Boo-Yah! - Scott Toner Em 'N' O - Ryan Tellier Gusto - Bob Dabkowski Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Brn2fish - Michael Ballback Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett GypSea - David Nardolillo Lauren Michele-Capt. Louis Mazza Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Encore - Joe Crocker Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Brandywine - James Mugavero Endorfin - Alexander Peck Happy Executive - Peter Vican Leading Lady - Robert Taylor Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Leen - Willard Donnell Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Escape - Philip Wnek Happy Hooker - William Gravina Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Buck Tail - Dick Geldard ESP II - Stephen Parente Harbinger - Stephen Chobanian Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano Bugler - John Harvey Ethanic - Charles Brown Hearts & Shells - Reid Muller Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Phia - Fred Jarosz Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher TGIF - Chuck Dore Live free - Eugene Schultz Playin Hooky II - Cliff Richer Sarcastic - Don Betournay The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Linx - Ron Lewis Playing Hookey - John Souto Scootah Board - Russell Fonda The Fly - John Gutherz Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Seabat - George Allen The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Poga - Jim Malley Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella The Job - Richard Tremblay Little Blue - Richard Caldon Pokerfish - George Bergeson Seagar - John Turchetti The Lady D - Brian Campbell Little Peace -Michael Kandrysawtz Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Sea Horse - Steven Saul The Lawhead - Jack Peters Living Room - Ted Zack Pomatomus - Al Daysh Sea Majic - John Stavrakas The Office - Richard Reich Low Tide - Jim Low Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Sea Minor - Fred Boynton Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Power Tripp - Michael Tripp Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Thunder Song - Peter Russo Lucy - Mike O'Connell Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Sea Rigg - William Riggs Tiderunner - John Schwemin Lucy Blue - Ron Rudowsky Princeton Fishing Team - Leo Orsi Sea-Treat - John Treat Tiderunner II - John Sousa Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Protocol - Steve Secord Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Maddy - Michael Senecal Puravida - Capt. Jonathan Lewie Seaway - Anthony Carrao Title Wave - John McCloskey Marava - John Kubaska Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Second Love - Michael DeCesare TLC - Bob Morel Marlin - Dick Fincher Quonnie Cheers - Steve Phillips Second Page - Joe Mariani Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Rambler - Capt. John Volpe Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Tonic - Lee Duckworth McDu II - William McEvoy Rangelcy - Gary Carstens Shad Jac - Michael Colby Topper - Steve Daignault Megabite - Allan Peters Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Shady - John Angelini Triple F - Brian Quimby Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Raven - Conrad Chickinski Sharon C - Richard Pineault Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Mid Day Chop - David Minto Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Shearwater - Capt Steve Tombs Triumph - Timothy Moran Mi-D-Mar - James Roberts Reaction - Thomas Schultz Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Trophy Blonde - Charles Murphy Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Tupelo - Elton Ricker Minha Marlena - Edward Porter Red Sok's - William Sokolowski She's Mine - Timothy Garlick Valhalla - Richard Swanson Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Reel Action - Ryan Ragano Silverback - Peter Hendricks Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Missing Linc - Tim Gilchrist Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo Silver Lining - Jim Robert Water Crisis - Daniel daSilveira Missing Penny - Guy Latour Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Silver Sage II - George Jacques Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Reelaxing - Daniel Orfan Silverside - Charles Benjamin Waterfront Property - Peter Berg Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Reel Grungy - Chris Grunewald Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh Mistress - Gregory Houde Reel Delight - Steve West Sir Reel - Alton Smith Whaler - Andrew Smiley Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren Skipjack - Rich Hittinger White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White Morning Starr - Steve Prashaw Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Skipjack - Robert Murray White Water Witch - Bill Levin Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Reelentless - James Barrett Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Whynot? - Christine Blount Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Reel Escape - Richard Silva Smart Alec - Alex Sinel Wicked - Rick Black Mrs/Z - William Zanks Reel EZ - Capt. Rob Taylor Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon Wild Onion - David Michel Music - Larry Hayward Reel Lucky - Michael West Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti Wingman - Steve Cook My Butterfly - Edward Savino Reel Magic - Donald Masse Solace - Alfred Trombley XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Reel Pursuit - Michael Curran Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette Yankee - Bruce Demoranville My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault Sound Advice - Earl Schofield Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Southpaw - Robert Lee Nephron - Lawrence Audino Reel Therapy - Patrick Goudreau Spearhead - Fred Schneider Netop - Frank Basile Reel Time - Sameh Said Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette Stars & Stripers - John Tatro New Too - Tim Gilchrist Relentless - Capt. Dave Waldrip Steeler - Edgar Lemoi Niffa II - John Cunniff Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Stella - Capt. Robb Roach One out of three Nimia II - Henry Cugno Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Stinger - Robert Young boating fatalities is No Bananas - Ron Parfitt Ripple - Gerry Berard Striper - Charles Santos Off Hook'n - Adam Dunstan River Rat - Glen DeCecco Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira a fisherman Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto River Rag - Robert Sangster Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette LIFE JACKETS Off The Rails - Paul Lemay Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Strip Strike - Jim Barr Omega - Guy Dufresne Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano SAVE LIVES! Oscar J - John McCurry Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Sturg - Doug Sturgis Osprey - Al Amaral Ro Leena - David Carter Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Roman Around - Roman Dudus Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Our Time - Normand Chevrette Rosie - Bruce Bannick Sunrise - David Zita REPORT Outcast3 - Eric Duda Rubber Duckie - John Bruno Superheat - Thom Costa Outrage - Stephen Jordan Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka VIOLATIONS! Over Easy - Capt. Al Passarelli Runt - Michael Johonson Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet Panacea - Thomas DiBona Ruse II - Jim Phelan Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers RIDEM Enforcement Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Rutroe - Joseph Marinello 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Patti Rae - James Mancini Saint G - Roger St. Germain Talia - Robert Sheldon 401-222-3070 Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Talon - Brian Hogan Massachusetts: Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema SaltShaker - William Teixeira Tangled Up In Blue - Rick Newberg 1-800-632-8075 Periwinkle - Louie Reis Salty IV - Warren Wright Tania II - Tony Lombardo Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Connecticut: Phenix - Bill Hurley Sand Bar - Franklin Rosebrock Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup 860-424-3333 - 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 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. / September, 2017 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES SEPTEMBER 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 Sept 20 Sept 27 Sept 6 Sept 13 Courtesy US Harbors

- 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 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.

PRINT Name: ______Age: _____ Spouse Name: ______First Middle Initial Last Address: ______City: ______State: ____ Zip:______Put me on RISAA e-mail list: Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______E-mail:______ yes no thanks

Occupation: ______Employed At: ______You can register them as Junior Members (free) Children (up to 17 yrs):______ no thanks yes (complete below) INFORMATION Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply): Rocks & Piers Charter Boats Party Boats Fly Fishing Surfcasting Other ______ Own Boat: Length:___ ft Maker/Type:______Boat Name:______Docked at:______How did you hear about RISAA? Friend Tackle Shop Facebook News article RISAA Newsletter Fishing Show Web site Saw Advertisement at - Internet Magazine Newspaper TV

CHECK TYPE TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Regular Adult: $50/year (additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40) Multiple Years (save $5/year): ___$90 (2 yrs), ___ $135 (3 yrs), ___ $180 (4 yrs) Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ______/ / Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment) Student (college/trade school): $25/year (max 6 yrs) -requires copy of current student ID card Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires parent membership or a RISAA sponsor) Junior's Name: (print)______Age:_____ Date of Birth: ______/ / Junior's Name: (print)______Age:_____ Date of Birth: ______/ / RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): ______Relationship: ______Payment must accompany application. Enclosed is my check for $______(payable to R.I.S.A.A.) Charge to my credit card: (check) AmEx* Discover MasterCard Visa Amount Authorized: $______Exp. date (mo/yr): ______CVV # ______(3-digit number on back of card) *AmEx is 4 nos on front Name on card (print): ______Card Number: ______

Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Warwick Elks in West Warwick, RI at 7:00 pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments • Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships • P.O. Box 1465 DVD library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues. Coventry, RI 02816 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2017 P.O. Box 1465 SEPTEMBER, 2017 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247

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