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FLUKE TACTICS (page 12)
GULF OF MAINE COD IN TROUBLE (page 27)
R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 Cod fillet law opens the door?
Rhode Island has just instituted a cod anymore, but I will try to watch for January 10 • 6:30 PM fillet law that became effective on January proposals to get it in. Fortunately, our Fly Fishing Committee Meeting 1. The law is an attempt to combat charter current recreational representatives on the with Fly Tying & party boats from out of state that fish Council are also opposed to an across-the- the waters around Block Island and board fillet law. We have good January 12 - 15 reportedly keep a lot of undersize fish, representation there with Rick Bellavance, RISAA Booth at Providence Boat filleting them right away in an attempt to Rich Hittinger and Dave Monti. Show skirt the law if they are boarded and WADERS CHANGES?? checked. It appears that a new freshwater January 18 • 6:30 PM Personally, I'm not in favor of it. I regulation was quietly instituted that takes Fishing Show Committee Meeting disagree with any law that becomes an effect on January 1 which prohibits the use imposition on the vast majority of fishermen of felt soles on waders. No problem since January 24 • 6:30 who are honest for the sake of trying to this regulation exists in a few other states Board of Directors Meeting stop those who ignore the regulations. and is intended to help eliminate I've always been a law & order guy. I'm transferring invasive species from one January 30 • 7:00 willing to bend a little for the good of all. I pond to another. RISAA Monthly Seminar was in favor of the fishing license because But in this regulation it mentions I believed that it would be a benefit to the "marine". Can the freshwater division make January 31 - February 2 majority. But I'm not in favor of fillet laws. a regulation that applies to the saltwater New England Fisheries Mgmt Over the past several years DEM division? Council Meeting - Portsmouth, NH enforcement has proposed a total fillet law Here's the actual section which is in the state. While I was on the Fisheries contained in the RIDEM "Freshwater and February 7 - 9 Council I helped to defeat it time after time. Anadromous Fishing Regulations for the ASMFC Winter Meeting @ Crown Plaza, Alexandria, VA A total ban would actually be a hardship 2012-2013 Season": to many. 1.17 It is prohibited that any person use February 21 • 6:30 For those who want to fillet on the foot gear with external felt soles in any Board of Directors Meeting water, they would need to have strips that state waters, inclusive of freshwater, tidal, match specific lengths. Every angler would or marine. This shall include any waters February 25 • 6:30 PM need to carry a chart that shows the minim shared with adjacent states in which any RISAA 14th Annual Banquet catch size for each species like we have Rhode Island Fishing Regulations apply. West Valley Inn, West Warwick, RI now, but also the minimum fillet sizes. What about those who just can't fillet CONGRATS TO NEW CHAIRS February 27 • 7:00 PM very well? I'm pretty good at filleting fish, It's good to see members who are RISAA Monthly Seminar but every once in awhile my knife will dull getting more involved and taking and I'll hack up a side of fluke and could leadership rolls, by accepting the jobs as February 28 • 6:30 end up with perfectly good fish having to chairmen of important committees: Fly Fishing Committee Meeting be tossed overboard because the fillet strip KEVIN MILLER is taking over as came out less than "legal" size. Will chairman of the Charities Committee. March 9 - 11 fisheries managers begin to cut our annual DON SMITH takes over as chair of the New England Saltwater quota and start figuring in bad fillets? Striper Cup Committee. Fishing Show For those who take their fish back to CHARLIE BRADBURY, a long-time @ R.I. Convention Center shore to fillet can have problems. Some member of the Tournaments Committee has marinas don't allow filleting at the docks. taken over as the new chairman. March 26 • 7:00 PM Those who used boat ramps would begin CHRISTOPHER "CJ" RICE (he RISAA Monthly Seminar & to fillet their catch at the ramp or along the prefers "CJ") has stepped up to take over Quarterly Meeting shore. The shallow waters around the ramp the reins of the Public Access Committee. would soon be filled with fish racks. JEROMY JAMGOCHIAN is taking April 30 • 7:00 PM Imagine the flies that would be take over over the Tag & Release Committee. RISAA Monthly Seminar the area. I'm not on the Fisheries Council - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 A long time coming.... Brayton Point to begin using one cooling tower
According to the Fall River Herald News, the first of two cool exhausted steam from the power generating turbines. 497 foot high cooling towers at the Brayton Point power plant According to the EPA (permit for Brayton Point) the plant will begin use for the first draws in about 1 billion gallons of water per day from Mount time later this year, and is a Hope Bay to cool the major step forward in the steam, and the water that $620 million project. The is returned to the Bay is project, as a whole, is above 90 degrees. Part of expected to be completed the impact from this in April 2012, when all four system is that millions of of the plant’s generating tautog and winter flounder units will be connected to juveniles are drawn into the two towers. the water intake screens (Insert here the picture and killed, and the 90 of the two towers. I’ve sent degree returned water the picture to you by a makes the Bay unusable as separate email) a winter flounder spawning The tower in use will be area. Once the project is noticeable from Interstate completed, the plant will 195 because of a plume of require only 5 percent of vapor rising above the top the 5 billion gallons of the tower. The cooling currently used. towers are structured like The RI Department of giant chimneys. Only the Environmental bottom 40 feet or so will Management has contain the machinery to undertaken a multiyear cool the spent steam to project to determine what water, and the rest will be caused the dramatic hollow. The structures are decline of the winter as tall as they are to keep the flounder stocks in evaporated water and hot air Narragansett Bay, and from the neighboring what would be needed to communities and highway. restore these fish to our The plume will be more Bay. Maybe, just maybe, visible in colder weather. the significantly reduced The towers were built as impact of the Brayton part of a project to reduce Point power plant on Mt. the plant’s adverse Hope Bay will result in environmental impact on winter flounder once again Mount Hope Bay. The U.S Environmental Protection Agency spawning in that Bay. It’s only a part of the solution to the ordered that Brayton Point must reuse the water that it uses to collapse of winter flounder stocks in the Bay, but it’s a start.
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Yes…. a cod filet law has come to Rhode Island effective expected to take RIMFC input and their departmental January 1, 2012 as the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council recommendations to the director for her decision. It was clear (RIMFC) voted to recommend one to the Department of that some type of cod fillet law may be in place for 2012. Environmental Management (DEM) commissioner Janet Coit last week. OTHER RIMFC NEWS Captain Frank Blount, owner of the Francis Fleet party FLUKE. The RIMFC voted to discontinue the fluke sector boats, said, “I was the one who recommended this filet law and pilot program, however, this leaves the door open for some other would support an option that would allow type of program, perhaps a permanent one which is expected to filleting of cod at sea, but with fillets equal to be proposed. the a specified size, fourteen inches, if that The Council voted to recommend the elimination of the translates to the minimum size fish (22 Friday and Saturday commercial fluke fishing restriction. inches)”. Commercial rod and reel fishermen in particular felt that this Blount advocated for the law to prevent regulation was unfair to commercial fisherman. private anglers, party and charter boats from Recreational anglers advocated keeping one restricted day, taking undersized cod and then filleting them Blount Saturday, which would allow recreational anglers to fish at sea with no minimum size. If DEM Law Enforcement should Saturdays without the impact of commercial fluke fishermen. check their catch nothing could be done if the fish were filleted However, in the end with a split vote, the Council voted to because there is no minimum filet size. We just have a 22" full recommend the elimination of both restricted days. fish minimum size in Rhode Island. Captain Rick Bellavance, president of the Rhode Island ADVISORY PANEL MEETINGS. Agendas for a variety of Party and Charter Boat Association, advocated for status quo, a Advisory Panels (AP) were approved by the council including 22" size with no filet law. two summer flounder AP agendas, a scup/black sea bass agenda, “Filet laws are not the solution,” said tautog, striped bass, menhaden, an Industry Advisory Committee Bellavance. “They are not going to stop people (IAC) and a winter flounder advisory panel agenda. from taking undersized fish. What is needed is Visit DEM’s web site at www.dem.ri.gov for dates and times enhanced enforcement.” that these meetings will be held. Many anglers and charter captains feel that Fishermen are urged to attend as this is an opportunity to filet laws are restrictive and burdensome, impact fishing policy. Most of the meetings will be scheduled particularly those that require no filleting at sea in January. (to page 6) Bellavance or the preservation of racks. Charter boats and most anglers fillet their catch at sea on the way back to port and NEW COD FILLET REGULATION saving racks (of fish skeletons) often creates a burden too. The regulation became effective on January 1, 2012, and Some of those at the meeting felt that the “saving the racks” will remain in effect through June 30, 2012. The new option would place a burden on captains and private anglers regulation, which amends the existing regulation who have no readily available place to discard racks once at the pertaining to the minimum size for cod caught dock as most marinas do not allow fish racks to be discarded at recreationally, is set forth below, in its entirety. the dock. Party boat captains related that the number of racks, particularly on long trips, would be impractical to keep due to 7.22.2 - Cod - Recreational Harvest the mere volume of them and amount of space they would take 7.22.2-1 Minimum Size -- No person fishing recreationally up. shall land or possess any cod measuring less than twenty- The final recommendation approved by the council was sent two inches (22") total length, or any cod fillet measuring to Janet Coit, DEM director, for consideration. The less than fourteen inches (14") in total length, whether recommendation approved was a combination of two options: caught within the jurisdiction of this State or otherwise. • the vessel would either have to have all 14" and above (a) Filleting of Cod - The fillets or cleaned cod (head and fillets (possibly with a 1" skin patch left on them to make it tail removed) shall measure at least fourteen inches (14") identifiable as a cod fish), or in length, and each fillet shall have at least two (2) square • the racks of all fish taken. inches (5.1 square centimeters) of skin left intact to assist If undersized fillets were on board due to a poor fillet job in species identification. then both all filets and all racks must be kept. (b) This section shall remain in effect through June 30, The new law could get complex. DEM staffers were 2012. - 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 The purpose of this column is to pass along information and milestones The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new within the membership. Birthdays, anniversaries, events or get-well members, welcome them to the Association and answer any wishes are all in order. We also let members know of the passing of questions they may have about RISAA and its activities. other memebers.
CONGRATULATIONS Welcome to the new members Proud grandparents who joined last month RICH and VICKIE HITTINGER Robert Bedard Caroline Murray enclosed a photo of their 4 month old pride and joy ABBEY in their Woonsocket, RI Foster, RI Christmas cards this year. That doesn’t look like grandpa Rich holding her Jessica Carroll Morgan Murray though. Smithfield, RI Foster, RI
WELL WISHES Thomas DeLotto Mitch Tavares A couple of our members are going in for some surgical repairs Newport, RI Kingston, RI this month. CAPT. ED COOK is have shoulder replacement Matthew McCabe Capt. Dave Waldrip surgery, scheduled for Warwick, RI Rockland, MA January 5. CAPT. ED KEARNEY is having both knees done. There are no strangers in the Rhode Island Ed has been hobbling for Cook Saltwater Anglers Association Kearney some time, and this will fix him up quite well. Only friends you haven't met yet. Take note how they both schedule their surgeries in January. They wanted to wait until the fishing season was done, AND have it planned that they will be ready to go when the new season starts. WELCOME BACK! Share the Wealth! It was good to see KEVIN ROBISHAW at the December BRING A FRIEND TO meeting. Kevin had just arrived home after being released from the Army, his enlistment term completed. If you THE NEXT recall, Kevin used to send us articles of his experinces in Iraq. We’re all pleased MEETING. that he is now back safe and sound. RISAA members can bring a guest to the Kevin said he is looking forward to next monthly seminar at no charge fishing with his son Troy this summer.
AMAZING RECOVERY RUSS KAWA attended the December meeting, and said the knee replacement surgery he had in November was a total success and he can’t wait to get out fishing this year. - 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NOTICE Tautog Baked With New Regulation Pertaining to the Herb Butter Filleting of Cod Be advised that the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has promulgated a new regulation pertaining to the filleting of cod. The regulation becomes effective on January 1, 2012, and will remain in effect through June 30, 2012. The new regulation, which amends the existing INGREDIENTS regulation pertaining to the minimum size for cod caught recreationally, is set forth below, in its entirety. • 1 lb. tautog fillets, cut into serving-size pieces • ¼ cup butter or margarine 7.22.2 - Cod - Recreational Harvest • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 7.22.2-1 Minimum Size -- No person fishing recreationally • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives shall land or possess any cod measuring less than twenty- (or 1 tbspn dried chives) two inches (22") total length, or any cod fillet measuring • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill less than fourteen inches (14") in total length, whether (or 1-1/2 tspns dried dill) caught within the jurisdiction of this State or otherwise. • 1 dash cayenne pepper, (optional to taste) • Salt, to taste (a) Filleting of Cod - The fillets or cleaned cod (head and • Paprika, to taste tail removed) shall measure at least fourteen inches (14") in length, and each fillet shall have at least two (2) square DIRECTIONS inches (5.1 square centimeters) of skin left intact to assist in • In a small saucepan melt butter or margarine and stir in lemon species identification. juice, parsley, chives, dill, and cayenne and salt if desired. (b) This section shall remain in effect through June 30, 2012. • Place fillets in a lightly oiled baking dish. Pour butter and herb mixture over fillets. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake uncovered in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for about 8 to 10 minutes or until fish begins to flake. Transfer fish to a FISHERIES COUNCIL (from page 4) warm serving platter. They will set the tables for recreational (and commercial) • Boil pan juices until reduced to about 1/4 cup and pour over regulation recommendations that the RIMFC will consider and warm fish. eventually be sent to the DEM Director in late winter and early spring 2012 for consideration. Yield: 4 servings. WHELK: A Whelk Ad Hoc Committee had convened and reported on draft regulations for the industry. A major topic advocated for by many industry participants is that all whelk Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? meat be keep in shells so law enforcement officials can check Contact Sandie at [email protected] minimum sizes if they should check a fisherman’s catch.
Legacy Charters Capt. Keith Sullivan Formerly BlueByU Chaters www.bluebyu.com 30’ Cruiser fully loaded 401-567-5269 State of the art electronics Licensed and Insured Stripers, Blues, Fluke, Sea Bass, Tautog, Porgy, Tuna, Shark Full Day • Half Day • Inshore • Offshore Departing Daily from Point Judith - 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 JANUARY RAFFLE The New Year has once again arrived. Here is wishing each and everyone of you, a Happy New Year and lots of great fishing. I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to thank everyone who has helped the Fund-Raising Committee in the past. Thanks to the members who purchase tickets every month, trying to win magical prizes. The vendors who add to the raffle each month like Anco Lure Co., Point Judith Lures, FishDoc, Fred Ricci Tool Co. and Rhode Island Poppers to name a few. Also thanks to many anonymous members like George, Charlie and others who pitch in when they are needed. To Steve Medeiros who sets up all the donated tackle from the Fishing Show. Thank you to the Fund-Raising Committee members who keep us going. It’s because of ALL of you that we have such a great variety of prizes each month throughout the year. We’ll start of 2012 no different. The top prize this month will be a Fin-Nor Reel worth approximately $150. The featured items for January will be:
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All of the above and so much more will be in the raffle. 410 Gooseberry Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 There will be over $800 worth of items. Member 401-783-7766 Remember, you must be present to win! www.snugharbormarina.com
- 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 JANUARY SEMINAR Monday, January 30 TWO TOPICS! Clean The Bay A Humorous View of Tarpon with Fishing In Florida Wendy Mackie with and Capt. Joe Al Gag Owner of Mariani Al Gag's Custom Lures Have you ever given any thought to why RI has some of Al "Gag" Gagliarducci is not only the cleanest shorelines on the East Coast? Clean the Bay is a well-known around the country for his non-profit organization that locates and removes large and haz- famous line of lures, but also as one of ardous marine debris from our shores. the most popular speakers on the East Coast. "We have been removing docks, pilings, whole or remnant "Al has spoken to our members 7 or 8 times over the years," parts of derelict boats and fishing said Education Committee Chairman Ed Kearney, "and he is gear as well as other items like tires, always entertaining. Not only does he teach us something each foam,engine parts and plastic time, he is a great storyteller and one of the funniest guys around. since 2006," said Wendy Mackie, He holds the audience's attention the entire time he talks." Executive Director of Clean The Bay. Al will be showing a new video about tarpon fishing. "Your To date, Clean the Bay has removed more than 1,600 tons of members will love this video," said Al to Steve Medeiros. "It's debris. In this presentation, Captain Joe Mariani, Clean The got a lot of real funny fishing stuff in it." Bay's Operations Manager, and Wendy Mackie will speak about Al also pomised to show off his new line of Whip-It Eel lures, Clean The Bay's operations, equipment and vessels, projects and as always, he will hold a special charity raffle with a bunch and partnerships, how Clean The Bay got started, where marine of his lures as prizes. debris comes from and what happens to it after it's collected. You can also meet and talk with Al at his booth at RISAA's This presentation contains lots of great pictures of large de- New England Saltwater Fishing Show in March. bris found all along the shores of Rhode Island. EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop (see page 29) BRING A FRIEND! RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting at no charge
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn TONIGHT'S MENU Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 Directions on page 28 Chicken Parmesean w/ziti: $6.95 • Ziti only: $3.59 Non-Members Welcome Shaved steak sub & chips: $5.95 * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
- 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 FEBRUARY SEMINAR Monday, February 27 FLUKE FISHING AND COOKING NIGHT Fluke Fishing Tips Fluke Cooking Tips with with Capt. Dave Chef Ralph Monti Battista Owner of Owner of No Fluke Charters Luigi's Restaurant
Dave has been fishing and shell Ralph is Executive Chef/Owner of fishing on Narragansett Bay for over Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet 40 years. He holds a captain’s master Express in Johnston. He grew up cooking at his family restaurant, license and is the author of “No Fluke” a respected weekly fishing which is now in it's 39th year, and is a second generation column. institution in Rhode Island. Chef Battista In addition to being a RISAA member, has 35 years experience in a professional he is also one of the recreational kitchen. representatives on the R.I. Marine When he's not cooking at Luigi's, Fisheries Council. Ralph - a RISAA member since 2003 - likes If you like to fish for fluke want to pick to spend time on the water fishing aboard up a few tips to improve your catch, you his boat HOOK'N & COOK'N with his will enjoy attending this seminar. friends, his wife Kerri and their three Dave fishes often and has for many children Amanda, Nicholas and Matt. years. Plus, as a fishing columnist, he is There's no one better to learn how to always gaining information on where the bite is by area fishing cook fluke than from a professional chef who is also a fisherman guides, charter captains, bait and tackle shop owners that are himself! featured in his column.
EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop (see page 29) BRING A FRIEND! RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting at no charge
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn TONIGHT'S MENU Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 Directions on page 28 Chicken tenders, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, vege: $6.95 Italian sausage & peppers sub: $5.50 Non-Members Welcome * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
- 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 This will be the first in a series of articles that will focus on dual-purpose fishing lures. Nothing beats lures that will work in both fresh and saltwater, and are equally effective for striped bass, as well as largemouth bass, pickerel and northern pike. With a bit of thought you can purchase lures that will work on all four species saving you time and money while switching from one type of fishing to another. The end result is you will have one plug or lure bag/box that will do it all
THE ZARA SPOOK Other productive colors are The Zara Spook is one of the chrome, bone, black, (for night oldest lures there are, and has been fishing), yellow (for those cloudy around for decades, especially in fresh and overcast days) as well as black water. It was first introduced by the & red or black & purple. All of Heddon Lure Company in 1939. It these colors will work in both was, and still is, the one lure picked fresh and saltwater on almost any by most professionals to “walk-the- The Zara Spook in “natural perch” color given day of the season. dog” over the surface of the water. The Spook has that classic side- SPOOK SIZES to-side motion that fish just can’t seem to resist. It has often Today, the Zara Spook has been upgraded in the Bomber been said that a properly worked Zara Spook, danced across the Saltwater line to handle saltwater species with little or no problem. waters surface, is capable of bringing fish up from as deep as 30 The hooks are stronger and sharper than their predecessors, and feet to hit it. There aren’t that many lures that have that kind of the hardware is rust resistant. There is also an amazing array of capability in today’s lure market. sizes to choose from. In most cases there’s a size that is or will The Spook has been used for years in the freshwater match any baitfish that is present at the time. From the small largemouth and pike fisheries all over the county. The first ones Puppy Spook (about 3” in length) to the Magnum Spook, a 7” weren’t really ready or capable of handling saltwater species such long and once again being made in wood. as striped bass and bluefish. Those who did use them had to change the hooks WORKING A SPOOK and hardware, and some even drilled It takes of bit of practice to get the holes in the bottom of the lures to let correct motion and side-to-side action of water inside so they could cast it farther, “walking the dog” down, but the effort is especially in the early days of spinning well worth the time spent. Once mastered, tackle when long casts were still a no other surface lure provides such problem and very light lures weren’t all intense surface strikes as this lure does that popular back then. on a regular basis. The “flash bass” Spook SPOOK COLORS (to page 39) The first thing to do is to select the right colors so that they appeal to more than one species of fish. In Rhode Island we have a lot of lakes and ponds that are stocked with trout and have natural populations of native golden shiners. Light tackle Fly-fishing At the same time, Narragansett Bay holds some small weakfish throughout the year which just happens to look like a rainbow WHITE GHOST trout. So one of my first color schemes is almost always a trout Fishing Charters color pattern. Stripers • blues • fluke • sea bass • scup • tautog A gold finish is also a good choice. First, because our waters here are basically stained in color and are often dark, that goes for both fresh and saltwater where too much rain can dirty the Capt. Jim White water in a hurry. The gold finish stands out quite well when the 401-828-9465 sun is shining in both situations. It’s a good color scheme in fresh water to replicate the golden shiner that fish are used to Pro Staff for Evinrude • Lowrance feeding on. Quantum • Wood Boat and Motor
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Mailing Address:______ Please send _____ Tickets @ $23 each Charge to my credit card: 1. Card type (check) MasterCard Visa 2. Amount Authorized: $______3. Expiration Date: ______4. Name on card (print): ______5. Card Number: ______ Enclosed is my check for $______(payable to RISAA) mail to: R.I.S.A.A. P.O. Box 1465 please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope Coventry, RI 02816 - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 Before you know it, fluke (summer flounder) will be back in full swing. If you haven’t yet given it a try, let 2012 be the time. Our fluke fishery is in good shape, so good that fisheries managers will probably ease the restrictions this year. Here are some facts, tips from the experts and information on where to find them.
FLUKE FACTS fish. Don’t forget to • In May, fluke move inshore from deep Continental Shelf fish in the vicinity of waters where they spend the winter. They stay inland until wrecks. October and then move back to the deep water. Live bait works • Fluke return to the same areas, bays, etc. year after year best and snapper • Fluke are a flat fish with two eyes on the same side of the blues are THE BEST fish. They are bottom fish that do not look aggressive, but they fluke bait. Clean the will chase bait aggressively and eat the same bait that bluefish skin off of the squid and striped bass eat. The difference is that they feed off the when baiting” bottom. Capt. Rick • They can be caught from a boat (usually while drifting) or Bellavance, Priority from shore with little knowledge, so they are an ideal catch for Too Charters, Pt. beginners and children Judith • Fluke are chameleons, they change color to blend with the “When I fluke bottom. fish with charter • Largest fluke on record is 26.6 lbs. and 36" long clients, I typically use a large style pre- RISAA Junior Member BEN FLUKE TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS rigged fluke rig ROACH with a nice fluke that he Capt. John Rainone of Li’l Toot Charters, Pt. Judith. which I purchase landed while fishing with his dad, “Now that from a local bait Capt. Rob Roach, of Kettlebottom we have larger shop. We try to use a Outfitters. sizes of fluke to piece of fresh bait be legal, I have such as the belly meat of a bluefish to act as an attractant. switched to a We use a 3-way snap swivel with a large snap to facilitate larger wide gap changing sinkers (which the mate does often). I believe the 3/0 hook smallest weight that will hold bottom is best. instead of the old J-style hook. It is easier to release a short fish without hurting it due to Lynn & Larry Pelky from New York the style of the landed this pair of fluke while fishing with hook. Like a Capt. John Rainone off Narragansett last circle hook, it is summer usually hooked right in the corner of the mouth. We also have started to use bigger baits, and sometimes even a stinger hook with a very large bait. When the mate fillets a bluefish, he saves a nice long strip of the belly or underside of Warwick firefighters Andy Sisson, Matt Goodreau, Tom the bluefish for baits. Whole squids work well too, or larger Bradley and Mike Bingham landed a bunch of fluke while strip baits of squid, instead of the old 3” strip of squid. fishing with Capt. Rick Bellavance on the Priority Too You can also save some fluke belly or striped bass belly from your fillets to use on your next trip. Just put them in some Much of our fishing effort takes place around Block Island salted water and keep cold.” and just about any piece of shoreline will hold summer flounder Capt. Robb Roach, Kettlebottom Outfitters, Jamestown and we always drift, usually picking the side of the island with “Wind and tide in line otherwise stem it. Bigger fish are on the strongest tide or wind. sharper edges, meaning a steeper drop off will hold the bigger (to page 30) - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2011 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 Samaritans of Rhode Island CONTRIBUTION Report by LYNN MEDEIROS
A few months back member Michael Moore mentioned that emphasizing volunteerism, information, training and support. the Samaritans were a very deserving group. During the The Samaritans are most well-known for their 24-hour hot Charities Committee’s annual meeting in November, I brought line is staffed by volunteers who use non-judgmental, up Mike’s suggestion, and they all agreed that the January befriending skills to ease the emotional pain. Their motto is donation would go to Samaritans of Rhode Island. “We Listen...We Care...We Help”. Mike and I along, with our photographer Steve Medeiros The Hot Line number is 401-272-4044 or 800-365-4044. meet with representatives of the Samaritans, Executive Director School awareness programs, as well as outreach and Denise Panichas and co-worker Ann McCarthy, at their newly community education, are part of their program. opened Forget-Me-Not Gallery and Community Education I urge you to support the Samaritans of Rhode Island in Center at 67 Park Place, Pawtucket. This new facility gives the their effort to help those in crisis. Samaritans a home base to work out of. Stop by their new Forget-Me-Not gallery and buy a painting The Samaritans originally began in England in 1935, and for perhaps a Alex & Ani bracelet. Proceeds go towards the now have Samaritans groups all over the world. The Samaritans Samaritans or Rhode Island. of Rhode Island began in 1977. Their local business phone is 401-272-4243, and they have a They are committed to reducing incidences of suicide in web site at SamaritansRI.org. Rhode Island, through a community based program
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES The sheepshead minnow is omnivorous, feeding on plants, AND BEHAVIORS invertebrates and other fish. They are quite aggressive and can The sheepshead minnow is a small, thick-bodied fish with a injure and kill fish much larger than themselves by repeatedly high, arched back and a flat-topped hear. These fish are found in slashing a victim with their sharp teeth. shallow, brackish inlets and During the winter months, sheepshead coastal ponds, often in the minnows burrow in the mud, lying dormant until company of mummichogs spring. (mummies) and silversides. Sheepshead minnows are RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE immediately distinguished from Found in salt marshes, sheepshead mummichogs by their thicker minnows have a high resistance to body shape, which is nearly half environmental extremes. Like mummichogs, as tall as it is long, and their thick, they can withstand the changing levels of square tails. The body and head oxygen, temperature and salinity that are are covered with large, round common in coastal salt marshes. scales, and its small mouth holds Sheepshead minnows are often used as bait large, wedge-shaped teeth with tricuspid cutting teeth. in recreational fishing. On average, males are larger than females. The male has a black bar along the square edges of its tail, while the female has HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY an obvious dark spot on the back of the dorsal fin. During the RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The spawning season, males become an irridescent blue with a dark Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay orange belly. Yound sheepshead minnows are more slender for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by than adults and have irregular bands on their sides. the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.
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Executive Steering Committee discusses Ask MRIP upcoming re-estimation, outreach efforts Do you have questions about MRIP? Is there an aspect of Two major agenda items for the November meeting of MRIP's the redesign that you would like more information about? Ask Executive Steering Committee included review and approval of us and we'll answer your question in an upcoming newsletter. the 2011-2012 Implementation Plan Update as well as a discussion Submit questions to Forbes Darby at [email protected]. of the re-estimation rollout (currently scheduled for a public release in mid-February 2012). The Marine Recreational Information Program, or MRIP, is the The ESC is currently gathering feedback and questions from new way NOAA Fisheries is counting and reporting marine constituents on the process to date, and sharing that information recreational catch and effort. It is a customer-driven initiative with the Communications and Education Team to incorporate into that will not only produce better estimates, but will do so rollout outreach activities. Read the meeting notes online at: through a process grounded in the principles of transparency, http://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/aboutus/organization/ accountability and engagement. executivemeeting.html For more information contact Forbes Darby at (301) 427-8528 or [email protected] or via CountMyFish.noaa.gov
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Tom Richardson is the co-director and host of BoatingLocal. Before that he served as the editor of Northeast Boating from 2005 to 2009, and as managing editor of Salt Water Sportsman magazine from 1995 to 2004. He lives, boats and fishes in southeastern Massachusetts with his wife and three kids. He is also a RISAA member. - 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2011 There’s still fishing in January! Here’s hoping everyone had a good holiday season and that It’s also possible to fish from shore. I have caught fish from Santa was good to you. There is no doubt that winter is here. the docks at the boat ramp all the way up to the bridge just December had some nice warm days, and the fish gods even beyond Mohegan Sun Casino. Most fish are small, but a few gave up a few stripers and bluefish along the beach. Needlefish keepers are also caught. plugs and Kastmaster spoons were working on both species. Small Cocohos with dropper streamer flies were working at the COD end of Charlestown breachway on small schoolies with a few Don’t overlook the cod fishing off Block Island. January shad mixed in. and February have been good the last couple of years. Jigs are the way to go as these fish are feeding on herring. STRIPED BASS As I’m writing this in HADDOCK AND POLLOCK mid-December I haven’t yet The Gulf of Maine is closed to cod fishing until April, but heard of any good catches of haddock and pollock can still be caught if one can find a head stripers in the Thames River boat that is still fishing. in Connecticut, but in past years these winter holdover stripers have always been a good bet. Charlie Capt. Al Anderson has Bradbury with a tagged many of those fish pair of pollock during his winter charter trips that he landed on the Thames. If you want while fishing on November 26. to give it a try, there’s a boat Capt. Al Anderson with a nice He was fishing ramp in downtown Norwich, winter holdover striper located near the police aboard the head station with easy parking. boat from the Try using small surgical tubes on wire frames. Yankee Fleet out Remember you must have a Connecticut FRESHWATER of Gloucester, license to fish there. Any fishing north of Rt. 95 is considered MA. The fish to be fresh water. tipped the scales Also, be sure to have your safety gear on board your boat at 12 and 15 lbs. and be extra safe. Wear that life jacket. The water temperature is your enemy if something goes wrong.
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- 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 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 6.46 Barbara Audino 2007 Black Sea Bass 3.85 Joseph Pearson 2009 Bluefish 17.34 Skip Stritzinger 1999 Bluefish 15.18 David Pickering 2007 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 2.50 Kenneth Gu 2003 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 48.62 Brendan Richards 2006 Scup 3.30 Christine Blount 2005 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 16.30 Brian Droney 2008 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
2012 Special Tournaments June 1 - 10 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament
June 22 - July 1 • Fluke Tournament • indicates RISAA member July 6 - 22 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament Location Maximum 1or 2 adults and one Junior Member team. Pre-registration Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)...... 30 lbs required. Deadline: July 3, 2012 •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 100 lbs Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 50 lbs July 14 - 15 • Team Fluke Challenge •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs Special 2-angler teams. Special rules apply. Top four fish •Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)...... 200 lbs entered. Pre-registration required, deadline: July 12, 2012 •Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)...... 50 lbs •Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee)...... 400 lbs Sept 21 - 30 • Bluefish Tournament Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)...... 99 lbs King Cove Outfitters (Stonington)...... 100 lbs Oct 12 - 21 • Black Sea Bass Tournament •Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)...... 330 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs Sept 28 - Oct 7 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 165 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)...... 60 lbs Oct 19 - 28 • Fall Tautog Tournament •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 60 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 30 lbs • All Special Tournaments commence at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and end Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs promptly at 7:00 P.M. on the final day (*unless noted). Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle (Coventry)...... 50 lbs • The minimum sizes for all Special Tournaments shall be the legal •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 200 lbs Rhode Island recreational minimums. • Entries MUST be weighed in by 7:00 P.M. on the final day and •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs members MUST PHONE the RISAA office within 24 hours of the time Wickford Rod Works (Wickford)...... 75 lbs weighed. Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown)...... 30 lbs - 18 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 Standings as of 12/3/11 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 authorized20112011 weigh-in stations with certified FINALFINAL digital scales may be used. A complete RESULTSRESULTS list of rules is printed on the back of every Weight Slip. There20112011 are two categories: ADULT andFINALFINAL JUNIOR member. There are also twoRESULTSRESULTS divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE. BLACK SEABASS BLUEFISH BONITO BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lbs) ADULT (minimum 1 lbs) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Edward Mardo - 5.80 1. Charles Bradbury- 1.88 1. Richard Pineault - 12.70 1. Thomas McGuire- 14.00 1. Richard Sustello - 6.70 1. none yet 2. David Jenson - 4.20 2. none yet 2. Thomas Lowell - 12.65 2. Charles Underhill - 11.20 2. Susan Lema - 6.60 2. none yet 3. Richard Reich - 3.10 3. none yet 3. Armando Simao - 12.65 3. Ted Davidson - 10.46 3. no entry 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Joey Scrofani - 3.41 1. Kyle Paparelli - 1.60 1. Joey Scrofani - 13.90 1. Kyle Paparelli - 1.38 1. Nicholas Berg - 6.62 1. none yet 2. Steven West Jr - 3.40 2. none yet 2. Kyle Paparelli - 10.95 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Kyle Paparelli - 2.73 3. none yet 3. Samantha Brehio - 10.80 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet
COD FALSE ALBACORE FLUKE HADDOCK BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Charles Bradbury-10.85 1. none yet 1. Richard Geldard - 8.60 1. Albert Conti - 11.30 1. Edward Bogdan - 3.40 1. Charles Bradbury-4.20 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Robert Blasi - 10.07 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. David Jenson - 9.70 3. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. Kyle Paparelli - 7.81 1. Kyle Paparelli - 7.35 1. Andrew Ogle - 7.10 1. Kyle Paparelli - 3.64 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. Lucas Berg - 7.46 2. none yet 2. Joey Scrofani - 5.20 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Douglas Harrison - 4.50 3. none yet 3. none yet
MAHI MAHI POLLOCK SCUP SHAD, Hickory BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 6 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Steven West - 17.10 1. Charles Bradbury-15.25 1. Armando Simao - 2.65 1. Charles Bradbury-1.60 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Terrence Boylan -13.00 2. none yet 2. Charles Fisher - 2.40 2. Ed Jackson, Sr - 1.28 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Edward Mardo - 2.12 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. Kyle Paparelli - 3.80 1. none yet 1. Kyle Paparelli - 2.20 1. Kyle Paparelli - 1.27 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 1. Joey Scrofani - 2.20 -tie 2. Ed Jackson Jr - 1.14 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 2. Chase Simao - 2.05 3. Luke Jackson - 1.03 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Hayden Kearney - 1.99 STRIPED BASS STRIPED BASS - FLY FISHING ONLY TAUTOG BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (min. 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Peter Vican - 77.40 1. Mark Maldonis - 32.00 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Robert Fournier - 9.14 1. C.J. Rice - 10.28 2. Michael Lanni - 58.20 2. Richard Reich - 30.60 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Russell Hubert - 8.90 2. Norman Morrissette-7.98 3. Mark Maldonis - 51.00 3. Richard Geldard - 28.28 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Armando Simao - 8.70 3. Richard Geldard - 7.82
JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Chase Simao - 37.45 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Matthew Genesse- 8.55 1. Mark Paparelli - 2.70 2. Adam Berg - 31.36 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Joey Scrofani - 5.90 2. none yet 3. Nicholas Berg - 31.08 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Mark Paparelli - 4.20 3. none yet
TUNA GOVERNOR’S CUP Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin The RISAA Governor’s Cup Award is presented to the angler who catches: Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species the largest striped bass in Rhode Island waters, and is released unharmed. ADULT The catch shall be documented by a photograph showing fish and ruler. 1. Tim Underhill - 75.04 lbs Yellowfin 2. none yet There shall be one leader in the BOAT and SHORE Divisions 3. none yet BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION JUNIOR 1. none yet Donald Smith Future Leader Here 2. none yet Length: 46.5" Length: 00" 3. none yet Girth: 27.5" Girth: 00"" - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 ARREST AND CITATIONS: NOVEMBER, 2011 Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court FINFISH ARRESTS HUNTING ARRESTS John Arruda, 28, of Fall River, MA arrested for Raymond C. Howard, 57, of Warwick, RI arrested for Hunting Exceeding the Daily Limit of Tautog-Recreational Deer Without Written Landowner Permission, and Possession Duc Voong Minh, 52, of Everett, of a Hunting License after Conviction of Crime of Violence. MA arrested for Exceeding the Daily Salvatore Perogino, 69, of Scituate, RI Limit of Tautog-Recreational and arrested for Hunting Deer with Dogs, Hunting Deer Without Written Permission Possession of Undersize Tautog- of Land Owner, Hunting Without A Recreational License, Deer Permits/Tagging & Jaime J. Quaresimo, 42, of Checking Violations, Weapon and Montauk, NY arrested for Possession Ammunition Restriction and Unlawful of Undersize Tautog-Recreational Possession or Sale of Deer and Charter Boat Requirements- George E. Silva Sr., 63, of Exeter, RI Proof of Drug Testing arrested for Loaded Weapon in Vehicle Quan Tran Quyen, 69, of Everett, and Hunting Along/Across Highway MA arrested for Exceeding the Daily George E. Silva Jr., 40, of Exeter, RI Limit of Tautog-Recreational and Rhode Island Second District Court in arrested for Loaded Weapon in Vehicle and Hunting Along/Across Highway Possession of Undersize Tautog- Newport John J. Torrey III, 43, of Foster, RI Recreational arrested for Hunting Deer Without Written Landowner Permission and Failure to Display License SHELLFISHING ARRESTS John C. Crandall, 49, of Charlestown, RI arrested for OTHER ARRESTS Possession of Undersized Shellfish Joshua Smith, 20, of Coventry, RI arrested for Reckless Richard L. Morency, 61, of Bristol, RI arrested for Driving, Drag Racing, and Eluding Police Possession of Undersized Shellfish Robert E. Gaudette, 21, of Charlestown, RI arrested for Reckless Driving, Drag Racing, and Eluding Police
CITATIONS: Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Breakdown of the citations issued for the month of NOVEMBER, 2011 Violation Citations Issued Violation Citations Issued Boating Violations Recreational Vehicle (ATV) Violations 3 3 unreg boat, safety equipment violations Operating where prohibited Motor Vehicle Violations 1 Hunting Violations: 13 No orange, No written permission Park/Beach/Mgmt Area Violations Littering 3 alcohol, disorderly conduct, curfew, 11 parking, animal off leash, swimming where NO SALTWATER LICENSE 4 prohibited, etc.
- 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of Also, all money received by the PAC must come from the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues. individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any That means that we have to deal with elected officials. organization or business interest. Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We account. need to be sure those officials remain in office. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us. then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29 candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated affiliated clubs. The EP Committee then reviews the and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a contributions on our behalf. political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process. - or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for Democracy is not a spectator sport. To be effective, we must the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any participate in the system. money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
WithTHANK your help we can continueYOU to work TO within THE the political system to safeguard2011 the rights andDONORS traditions of recreational fishing DONATIONS MADE DURING 2011 COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) SILVER ($100+) GOLD ($200+) PLATINUM ($500+) Joseph Kuyoth Robert Blasi Capt. Charles Costa waiting for Donna Kane Harry Templeton Marianne Caserta Robert Feeney your donation Capt. Sandy Kane John Turchetti Charles Dore Robert Hawthorne Leo Orsi, Jr. John Vivari Dale Hartman Richard Hittinger Howard MacMillan Peter Jenkins Robert Oliveira David Pollack Armando Simao David Westfall It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted! Enclosed is my contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
Please print: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. 1) Name: ______2) Phone: ______3) Address: ______no. street city state zip 4) Place of employment: ______(required by law) Address:______no. street city state zip 5) Enclosed is cash or check for: $10 $25 $50 $100 other____ (make payble to: RISAA PAC) 6) Donations can ONLY be accepted from individuals. No company or organization check can be accepted. (R.I. law) 7) From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer. It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Mail to: RISAA PAC, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 NOAA Releases Regional Saltwater Recreational Fishing Action Agendas
It was announced last month that NOAA Fisheries' Regional 2011 actions. These action items include the major ongoing Saltwater Recreational Fishing Action Agendas for 2012 has activities necessary to manage recreational fisheries, such as been released. annual management specifications, major surveys, habitat reviews The plans outline actions that continue to aid conservation and stock assessments. and support a vibrant recreational fishery, and were prepared Also, most importantly, we have included a number of new by regional NOAA Fisheries staff in consultation with members items to improve our internal and external ability to better engage of the public, including the Marine Fisheries Advisory the recreational fishing community. Our action items will help Committee's Recreational achieve, on a regional basis, the Fisheries Working Group. They five goals of the National Action represent follow through on Agenda. Items briefly described commitments made in the here are explained in more detail National Recreational Fisheries in the following sections of this Action Agenda to develop action plan. regional plans that focus on actions where they have the Under Goal 1, Improved greatest impact - where you live Recreational Fishing and fish. Opportunities, we will: Since September 2009 when • Provide advice and guidance NOAA announced its on artificial reef Special commitment to a Recreational Management Zones. Fisheries Engagement Initiative, • Improve fish passage in a NOAA has strengthened ties with number of Northeast rivers. recreational fishermen across the • Evaluate scup allocations, and nation. These regional action implement a recreational allocation plans are another step forward. in the Atlantic mackerel fishery. They are organized around the • Consult on and improve priorities identified by Essential Fish Habitat designations, participants in the 2010 Saltwater and review areas of high habitat Recreational Fishing Summit, vulnerability. and the objectives, activities, • Conduct surveys, research, deliverables, and timelines reflect and assessments to better our best thinking on how to address the issues you raised. understand the biology and fish If you'd like to get involved or have comments or questions, population science of species that support marine recreational please contact your NOAA Fisheries Regional Office at the fisheries. numbers below and ask for your Regional Recreational Fisheries • Provide comprehensive management in 2012 for recreational Coordinator. The Northeast Regional Office: 978-281-9300 fisheries species and the forage fish that support them. With your help, it is believed that many of the actions can be accomplished this year with the current level of support. Under Goal 2, Improved Recreational Catch, Effort, and Please take a moment to read through your region's plan on Stock Status Data, we will: the NOAA website and let them know what you think. • Offer expanded electronic logbook reporting to party/ charterboats. THE NORTHEAST REGION • Explore the potential to conduct a cooperative research party/ RECREATIONAL FISHERIES ACTION charter marine survey. • Hold recreational fisheries data user group meetings, and PLAN participate on the Atlantic Coast Cooperative Statistics Program The Northeast Region Recreational Fisheries Action Plan Recreational Fisheries Technical Committee. (Plan) has action items under each of the five goals for late • Assess stocks of important recreational fish. 2011 through 2012, and a few follow-up items related to mid- (to page 44 - 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2011 In 1972, I along with two buddies, traveled to Costa Rica in anticipated an easy ride out into the Caribbean. NOT! order to go fishing for tarpon. We went on the cheap, and wound The bar is shallow and with the river going out against the up in the small village of Barra Colorado Norte, fishing in a 25’ swells, the waves backed up to four to five feet, and was that boat made by hollowing out the trunk of a tree, guided by a way for about two skinny eighteen year old kid named Eddie Brown. hundred yards or A couple so. It seemed to of years ago I me that we would reconnected have a lousy ride with Eddie, out, but it was do- who now able. Instead owns a couple Eddie suggested of modern we run down the fiberglass estuary about skiffs and fifteen miles or so operates an and go out the Rio independent Colorado instead. guide service The bar there was not what it was back in the seventies, out of when we never even thought about approaching it. It had been Tortuguero, dredged, and even had buoys, and we cruised right out without on Costa even throwing a drop of spray. Rica’s Caribbean coast, and arranged for my wife and I to spend Once outside it a couple of days fishing with him. was just a matter of slowly motoring southward in about a hundred feet of water and look for rolling fish. It took a while before we got to where a couple of boats out of the Silver King & Rio Colorado Lodge were fishing, and after a couple of minutes saw a couple of fish roll. The method used to catch these fish is Tortuguero, Costa Rica indicated with red marker a strange one. Using We left San Jose on Nature Air’s 6:00 am flight and twenty an ounce and a half minutes later were gliding down toward Tortuguero’s beach side bucktail, we cast out and put the reel in gear, letting it sink to landing strip. I was on the sea side and was glad to see that it whatever depth it happened to reach. Then we would give the was flat calm, with a thin line of breakers coming on to the rod a short upward sweep and then let the lure sit there. It wasn’t sands. Getting out of the plane I was greeted with a big “abrazo” a constant motion, but we’d do it maybe once every five seconds (hug in Spanish) by Eddie, who is no longer a skinny kid. He or so. Maybe it would work just as well without moving it, since has eaten well over the years. my wife would only move hers every thirty seconds or so, and After a couple of minutes of re-getting to know you seemed to get more hits that either Eddie or I did. conversation we were off to the Tortuga Lodge, a couple of That first day we jumped about a half dozen fish, all in the hundred yards across the river, for a quick breakfast and to drop sixty to seventy pound range, but my wife was the oly one able off our bags. Then we went fishing. to get one to the boat, and it wasn’t easy. The mouth of the river is a mile or so from the lodge and I (to page 31) - 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs • Salt marsh restoration • Eel grass planting • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Sea Grant research programs • Fishway construction/restoration • Pawtuxet River fish passage • Striped Bass Myco Research • Fishing The Ocean State TV program • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Fish Tag & Release programs • Public access adoption programs • Ten Mile River fish ladders • JASON Expedition teacher training • Public education programs and seminars • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders • Kickemuit River fish ladder constructionYOU• Rose Island Lighthouse TO Foundation ALLRISAA Take-A-KidWHO Fishing Days
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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 - 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 2011 Accomplishments The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation had a down to the shore and prime fishing areas pretty good year. We raised a little over $10,000 and at Brenton Point. But the ladders had was able to provide some funding for worthwhile causes. become so deteriorated that they are now unsafe and not usable. The Foundation and the Newport Cty Mycobacteriosis Research Fishing Club will share the costs for Our Foundation contributed $1,000 to the Virginia Institute repairing the two ladders. The steel of Marine Science (VIMS), College of William And Mary, to be ladders are being fabricated during the used toward the work of Dr. Wolfgang winter and then will be installed by Vogelbein. RIDEM in the spring. He is leading a team doing research to better understand the adverse THANK YOU impacts of myco on the striped bass Part of our fund-raising efforts were raffles held at meetings stocks. in 2011. In addition to the RISAA Peter Vican and Don Smith provided a raffle prize that Foundation’s contribution, members consisted of a night of fishing for striped bass at Block Island were invited to make donations to the Dr. Vogelbein Foundation, and they could request with a “guarantee” that the winner would catch at least a 35 that the money be pound striper. Peter and Don have provided this trip for the sent to VIMS. As past few years and the winners have always landed that prized a result, several fish, and many more. hundreds Thank you to Mark additional dollars Pachico who, for the third were sent on year in a row, has donated a pair of Patriots tickets for Striper with mycobacteriosis behalf of those members. a fund-raising raffle. New this year was a Scholarships fishing charter donated by The Foundation again provided $500 college scholarships Capt. Sandy Kane, to three high school seniors who were attending either Roger owner of Razin’ Kane Williams University or the University of Rhode Island in a marine Charters as a raffle prize. sciences program The winner got to invite 5 friends to go with him on this private charter. Kid’s Fishing Thanks to every member who purchased raffle tickets that The Foundation partially helped to make those events a big success. funded RISAA’s 13th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day in June Finally, thanks to every member who made a when nearly 300 kids were donation to the Foundation. Their names appear in this exposed to a morning of fishing newsletter every month. Many of them have enclosed a separate on Narragansett Bay. The kids check when they send in their annual dues, while others have and volunteers, 500 people, were mailed in checks separately. all treated to a cookout following the morning’s fishing. The Foundation is an IRS approved 501c3. That means that donations are tax deductible. It also means that every cent Newport Fishermen’s Ladders collected is used ONLY for projects that will improve recreational The Foundation provided $1,500 dollars to help repair two fishing, marine conservation or educational projects such as fishermen’s ladders off Ocean Drive in Newport. The ladders teaching kids to fish. which date back over 40 years, used to allow anglers to climb
- 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2011 100 Acre Cove - The Bird Sanctuary Barrington, Rhode Island 100-Acre Cove is pretty quickly once a beautiful sanctuary the hot summer with many nature months arrive. trails, loaded with Directions: sights of birds, Take 195 to rte waterfowl, and other 114 into Barrington. animals. As you come You will see the out to the river from River on your left. one of these trails you Drive in one of the will see one of the turn rounds and pick most pristine estuaries one of several small in Rhode Island which parking areas on the is one of the few right. Pick a trail and around that has not start exploring. been raped by At the time of this industry. writing all the Even on a day of parking areas are slow fishing it’s a open to the public. beautiful place to take in. It’s my favorite spot in the area due to easy parking, decent fishing in spring, and the other wildlife to enjoy. It’s hardly ever crowded, even during peak fishing time in INFOMATION TO NOTE May-June, and I can’t think of a better place for a novice paddler to come and hone their fishing skills from the yak. Even a canoe GPS... 41°45.773"N is welcomed in the gentle Barrington River as it spreads out 71°19.260"W into the cove. I do hesitate bringing young children (unless you just want Parking... Excellent to enjoy the nature trails) because to get to the decent spots 24 Hour access... Yes with current close by, some eelgrass trekking is necessary. Canoe/Kayak use... Yes There are many ruts and creeks so bring a wading stick if Fly Fishing... Yes you are a bit unsteady on your feet. I find that low tide will Busy spot... Moderate reveal the holes, creeks and tricky areas. Once you get to a spot on the bank though, it usually has a Kid friendly... Low tide good sandy bottom. Although cleats are not needed, I suggest Wading... Yes first timers to come at dead low tide to see the terrain and fish Cleats Needed... No the incoming. Non-waders should bring some decent boots to wear as in most brackish water areas it’s a bit muddy and wet. The fly-fishing here can be excellent all year, but it slows down
- 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 Virginia woman pleads guilty to lying about illegal striper fishing
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – An Orange County woman pleaded fishery conservation measure enacted under the “Atlantic guilty in federal court to knowingly providing false information Striped Bass Conservation Act.” to federal and state investigators probing whether charter boats On May 10, 2011, Ms. Jennings was questioned in have been fishing illegally for striped bass in federal waters off Fredericksburg about what she saw aboard a charter fishing Virginia’s coast. vessel when fishing out of Virginia Beach on Feb. 12, 2011. As part of a plea agreement before a federal magistrate in She originally told investigators the charter boat was Alexandria, Va., Julie Smoot Jennings, 49, of Locust Grove, fishing for bluefish and never targeted striped bass in federal agreed to pay a $1,000 fine, perform 100 hours of community waters. She contended that the captain ordered his customers service and be placed on supervised probation for a year. to throw back any striped bass that were caught. She also She pleaded guilty to one Class B misdemeanor count of denied that the captain ordered the stripers that had been caught submitting false information when questioned by Special Agents to be dumped overboard when a Virginia Marine Police boat with NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement and Virginia Marine approached. Police Officers. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation As part of her plea agreement, she admitted in court that and Management Act and regulations make it unlawful to was not true. She also signed a Statement of Facts document knowingly and willfully make a false statement to an authorized that states she knew during the May interview that the charter officer concerning, among other things, the taking, catching, was fishing illegally for striped bass in federal waters, with possession, sale, and transport of any fish. the intention of bringing the fish to shore, and that the caught Investigators are probing whether charter boat captains have stripers were thrown overboard either by the captain or on his illegally taken customers into federal waters to catch Atlantic orders when a Marine Police boat neared the charter vessel. striped bass, also known as rockfish. Federal waters are typically The case is being handled by Trial Attorney Susan L. Park found three to 200 miles from shore. of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environmental Crimes A federal moratorium on catching the species in the exclusive Section. economic zone has existed since 1990, and is a well-known
Gulf of Maine cod stock assessment is lower than expected Rebuilding could take up to 7-10 years
When the 2011 Gulf of Maine code baseline stock in the fishery while mitigating impacts for fishermen and fishing assessment came in, the results were so dire that it prompted a communities. A number of important ideas, questions and special joint statement to be released by both Eric Schwaab, concerns were raised. The results of the meeting will be NOAA Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, and C.W. considered further by NOAA and the Council as we move Cunningham, New England Fishery Management Council Chair: forward with developing management measures for the 2012 "NOAA in cooperation with the New England Fishery fishing year. These emerging data present an unusual set of Management Council today met with circumstances, which may require out of representatives from the fishing the ordinary solutions, which we are industry, environmental community, committed to exploring." scientists and other members of the The results of the assessment showed: public at the Sheraton Hotel in • Stock is overfished and overfishing Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We is occurring discussed the preliminary findings of the • Rebuilding by 2014 is not possible; recent Gulf of Maine cod stock under the best conditions it could get there assessment, which indicate a dramatic by around 2018, but under worst, it would decline in the stock size for Gulf of Maine cod. If the preliminary be later than 2020 scientific findings are unchanged after the scientific peer review • From 2007 onward, recruitment (no. of fish born each year) is completed, the results would have management implications has been below the long-term (1982-2010) average that could undermine significant progress in management of • There are few fish older than age 9, in a stock with potential regional groundfish fisheries. life span of roughly 20 years Given these emerging circumstances, NOAA and the New • Fish weights-at-age in recent years are generally lower for England Fishery Management Council conducted this meeting older fish (ages>5) than those in the early 2000 period to focus on identifying options for maintaining recent progress (to page 31) - 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 The FRANCES FLEET “Catch a Good Time!”
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Located in the Port of Galilee, RI (401) 783-4988 Member Directions to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI
FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH: I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West towards West Warwick (follow directions below)
FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH: I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West (follow directions below) 2 East Ave FROM NARRAGANSETT AND SOUTH COUNTY: 95 Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North Blossom St 113 to end and merges onto I-95 North, then take to exit 11 onto I-295 North. 33 Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West. (follow directions below)
FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95 Providence St Follow 113 west through 3 lights, and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue. East Ave becomes River St (one way). Go to light and 95 turn left onto Rt 33 (Providence St). Go 8/10 mile to West Valley Inn (entrance on right). - 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 Every member who attends the monthly seminars can win! Monthly Meeting Door prizes Every member who attends the monthly seminars will fill out a FREE door prize raffle slip when they check in at the door. After the night’s seminar, one lucky name will be drawn and that person will win a $200 GIFT CERTIFICATE * to the Tackle Shop of your choice! *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: Block Island Fishworks Hook-Up Bait & Tackle River & Riptide Anglers Bucko’s Parts & Tackle Lucky Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Cardinal Bait & Tacle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina Erickson’s Bait & Tackle Quonny Bait & Tackle Sportsman’s Outfitter Galilee Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box
Rules: • Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible • Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year • May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop January Meeting Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was JOEL PICARD DOUG HARRISON who selected his $200 certificate to the Quaker Lane Tackle who proudly displays the rod & reel combo that he won
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Fishing Kayaks 401-295-4400 www.Kayakcentre.com Member - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 COD (from page 27) • Recreational catches (both landings and discards) have CONTROVERSY increased substantially over the last 15 years. Over the past 10 A Very Different Result than Projected in 2008 years recreational catches have exceeded 30% of the total catch Gulf of Maine cod was last assessed in 2008. The results • As stock abundance has decreased over time, the distribution indicated that the stock was rebuilding and prospects were of the stock has contracted to a much smaller area compared to its good for full recovery by 2014. Annual catch targets and distribution in the 1970s. allowable catch limits were set accordingly. The 2011 draft assessment indicates that the stock was much Assessment is now under peer review. Reviewers may accept smaller in 2007 than the 2008 assessment indicated, that it was or reject all, or parts of , the assessment, although it is believed not rebuilding on schedule at that time, and that in 2010 the that they will accept it. They will have to review the public stock was about 20% of its fully-rebuilt size and fishing rates comments received and address them in the final report which is were nearly five times the overfishing level. due in January. Why Results Are So Different from Expectations Better characterization of uncertainty: The 2011 assessment IMPLICATIONS is more robust than that of 2008 because it does a better job of Gulf of Maine cod will have a very low annual allowable catch dealing with uncertainty in data—for example, adjusting for that will significantly reduce the catches of other groundfish anomalously high survey tows. Past estimates of recruitment species in areas where Gulf of Maine cod are found. (incoming young fish) have been highly uncertain in past Additional measures may be required to protect Gulf of Maine assessments, in part because of this kind of uncertainty. cod, and some measures slated for elimination may need to stay, The 2008 assessment suggested that the 2005 year class particularly access to areas currently closed to groundfishing. was much larger than it actually was: In the 2008 assessment, The vessels most likely affected will be those smaller vessels the 2005 year class (those fish born in 2005) was estimated to be that fish nearshore in the Western Gulf of Maine with little capacity very abundant (about three times higher than the average), to fish further offshore. sufficient to promote rapid stock rebuilding as those fish grew large enough to spawn and enter the fishery. (to page 44)
COSTA RICA FISHING (from page 23) Eddie’s rods were loaded with twenty pound mono, and since That left just me fishing, with my fifteen pound bait casting the fish were in deep water, they tended to jump a couple of outfit, and for the rest of the morning it was constant action. times when first hooked, but after that it was a down and dirty Not always hooking up, but hit after hit. We were using fight, taking twenty minutes or more. bucktails that Eddie had asked me to bring him from the states We went back to the lodge over the Tortuguero bar and it from Bass Pro Shops. The hooks that they used were lazer was a piece of cake. Just like you would run an inlet with large sharp, but a touch too light and tended to open up just enough following seas, Eddie put the boat on the back of a wave and to make getting a solid hook-up difficult. But that might have held it there right into the smooth water. been better than hooking every fish solidly. I’d get a couple of The next day we decided to go out the short bumpy way. It jumps and the fish would be off. A hooked fish would mean a was a rough ride out, with a lot of starting an stopping, waiting twenty to thirty minute max effort fight to get the tarpon to the for just the right set, but we got out. A five minute ride put us in boat for the release. a hundred feet of water, but instead of looking for fish, we just I always say that if you don’t know how many fish you stopped and started fishing. Eddie’s brother was the only other hook, you’ve had a great day. It’s easy to count to two. We got boat there, and he was hooked up when we arrived, and after four fish to the boat, but I honestly don’t know how many hits two or three minutes we were as well. or jump-offs we got. What followed was an unbelievable day’s fishing. Within By around 1:00 pm I was beat, so we headed in to try for the first five minutes I hooked a fish, for a couple of seconds. some snook in the river. After about an hour of trolling around One jump and it was gone. A couple of more bumps and my wife just inside the breakers without a hit, we headed back to the hooked up, followed by Eddie. He handed me the rod and we lodge for a couple of Imperials. were fighting a double. Both fish jumped a couple of times an The fishing wasn’t what it was back in the seventies, when then the struggle started. After about fifteen minutes of fight, I all the fishing was in the river, but it can be pretty spectacular. decided to put a little extra pressure on to end the fight quicker. Back then we were catching fish in thirty feet or so of water, and Eddie must set his drags with a scale that registers down to the a lot of the fighting was near the surface. Now, out in the deep ounce. water, there is less jumping and more plain old hard work. But if On my tackle, there is always a little room to put extra pressure you are looking for a great fishing trip, with lots of action in a on the fish by lightly thumbing the reel, so I did just that, which beautiful setting, it’s not a bad place to go. ended the fight quicker then I wanted to, with a break-off. My wife, on the other hand, did just what she was supposed to do, Capt. Gene Kelly runs Montauk Sportfishing and Tropical and got the fish to the boat after almost a half hour struggle. But, Fishing Adventures, a travel agency in Montauk, NY. Find she had done enough for the day, and decided to watch for the out more at his web site www.montauksportfishing.com rest of the trip. - 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 R.I.S.A.A. DVD LIBRARY RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's that MEMBERS may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home for up to two weeks. Simply call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 and let us know which DVD's you would like to borrow. You may pick up the DVD's at the monthly seminars or we will mail them to you. Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE. It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
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- 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 The use of any lead fishing sinkers and lead jigs weighing Lead Poisoning less than 1 ounce is now prohibited in all inland waters (fresh Ingestion of lead fishing gear is the single largest cause of water) of the Commonwealth. In terms of this regulation, "lead mortality for adult loons in New England. Veterinarians at Tufts sinker" or "lead weight" is defined as any sinker or weight made University - School of Veterinary Medicine examined over 180 from lead that weighs less than 1 ounce. A "lead jig" is defined as dead adult loons from fresh waters over the past 10 years and any lead-weighted hook weighing less than 1 ounce. Prohibited determined that more than half these birds died as the result of tackle includes lead sinkers and jigs (weighing less than an ounce) lead poisoning from the ingestion of lead fishing gear. Their painted, coated with some other substance or with attached ongoing research has documented that ingestion of lead sinkers "skirts". (including split shot) accounted for approximately 70% of the Other types of heavier sinkers, fishing lures, and/or fishing dead adult loons from fresh water. Just a single lead sinker can tackle including, artificial lures, hooks, weighted flies, lead-core, poison a loon. A bird with lead poisoning will have physical and buzz-baits, spinner baits, or other weighted fishing lines may behavioral changes including loss of balance, gasping, tremors still be used for freshwater fishing. and impaired ability to fly. The weakened bird is more vulnerable Ecologically safe alternatives to lead sinkers and lead jigs to predators and may have trouble feeding, mating, nesting, (such as steel and tin) are readily available from many sources and caring for its young. It becomes emaciated and often dies and come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, weights, and sizes within two to three weeks after eating the lead. to meet every type of fishing need. In 2009, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board unanimously voted How do Loons Ingest Lead? to prohibit the use of lead sinkers and jigs weighing less than an ounce with the provision that the regulation go into effect January There are at least two ways loons are ingesting lead sinkers. 1, 2012. This delay gave manufacturers and anglers time to adjust One way is when loons take minnows being used as bait. In to these changes. eating the minnow, the loon breaks off the line and then swallows The regulation was implemented primarily to protect the the hook, line, swivel and sinker. A second way appears to be state's small population of Common Loons (Gavia immer). when loons ingest small pebbles from lake bottoms and Common Loons are a state listed Species of Special Concern. inadvertently swallow lead sinkers or are actively selecting them for some reason (perhaps because of their unique size, shape or Background shininess). The Common loon (Gavia immer) nested in Massachusetts Safer Fishing Sinkers and Jigs historically but was extirpated in the late nineteenth century. In 1975, however, a pair of loons was discovered nesting at Quabbin Lead poisoning of loons does not have to happen. Reservoir. Today, there are a total of 32 nesting pairs of loons on Ecologically safe alternatives to lead sinkers such as steel and several different lakes and ponds in the Common-wealth. bismuth are now readily available at cost-comparable prices to Loons are lead sinkers and come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, weights, listed on the and sizes to meet every type of fishing need. Massachusetts Endangered Regulatory Actions To Protect Loons Species Act In 2001, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board prohibited the use list as a of all lead sinkers for the taking of fish in Quabbin and Wachusett Species of Reservoirs, the loons' primary habitat in the state. Special In 2009, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board unanimously voted Concern. to prohibit the use of lead sinkers, lead weights, and lead fishing Common Loon -MassWildlife photo Common loons jigs with a mass of less than 1 ounce in all inland waters of reach the Massachusetts. As previously noted, to give manufacturers southern limits and anglers time to adjust to this change, this regulation was of their North American range in Massachusetts and their scheduled to take effect January 1, 2012. population growth in this state is limited by habitat. In general, Through this new conservation regulation it is possible to loons require approximately 1000 acres of water per nesting pair, reduce the chance of lead poisoning of loons, a goal all islands for nesting, and limited human disturbance. This is in sportsmen should support. Most anglers who have experienced large part why Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs support the the presence of loons would agree that sightings of these core of the state's total loon population with 16 and 4 nesting magnificent birds and the enjoyment of their iconic, eerie calls pairs, respectively. adds to the quality of any fishing experience.
(Information from MassWildlife press release) - 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of AFFILIATED fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leader- ship role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and future of ORGANIZATIONS recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the same goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future genera- tions of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations.
Blue Water
Buckeye Brook Anglers Coalition Blue Water Bowling Green Bristol County Buckeye Brook Buzzards Bay CT/RI Coastal Anglers Fishing Club Striper Club Coalition Fishing Club Fly Fishers
Galilee
Tuna Club Connecticut East Greenwich East Bay Galilee Jamestown Massachusetts Surfcasters Assoc. Yacht Club Anglers Tuna Club Striper Club Beach Buggy Assoc.
Narragansett Massachusetts Narragansett Pier Narragansett Newport Cty Salt Ocean State Striped Bass Assoc. Salt Water Sportfishing Assoc. Surfcasters Water Fishing Club Surfcasters Fishing Club
R. I. Marine Old Colony Pioneer Valley R. I. Mobile R. I. Party & Princeton Trades Assoc. Amphibians Boat & Surf Club Fishing Team Sportfishermen Charter Boat Assoc.
Rhody Fly Rodders
Rhody Slater Mill St. John’s Stripercoast United Fly Tyers of Weekapaug Fly Rodders Fishing Club Fishing Club Surfcasters Rhode Island Surfcasters COALITION PARTNERSHIPS In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale, the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has associated with these organizations:
Massachusetts’ Diodati elected chair of ASMFC Paul J. Diodati, Director of the Paul Diodati has nearly 30 years of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, experience in the field of natural resource was elected as the new Chair of the Atlantic management. He has been involved in States Marine Fisheries Commission. Commission activities since the 1980s, In assuming the chairmanship, Mr. Diodati serving on technical committees and the spoke enthusiastically about his new position, Artificial Reef Committee. He has served "I am honored to be elected and look forward to working with my as an Administrative Commissioner since colleagues from the 15 Atlantic coast states, federal marine fishery his appointment as Director of the management agencies, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, MADMFisheries in 2000, participating in and the District of Columbia to ensure the continued conservation boards and sections including those for and management of Atlantic coast marine fishery resources." striped bass, northern shrimp, and shad and river herring.
- 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 20’ Wellcraft V-20 Step-Lift, 1979, with 150 Bass Boat Seat. 12” pedistal, fully padded, high Three PENNs for sale: 1) Penn 14 -“0” Reel HP Mercury, 2003, runs well. Ready to fish. back, fold down seat. 360 deg. lockable with H I Mohawk 6.5 ft rod, 130 pound class. Includes E-Z positions. Base socket 9” diameter, brushed 2) Penn 600 Down Rigger, 3) Penn 6 – “0” reel Loader aluminum. New. Cost $140, sell for $50. Call with Peterson 6.5 ft rod. Best Offer - All three trailer, fish George Allen at 401-849-4896 or individually. Call member Ed Kay 401-949- finder, VHS ------2024 and Bimini Boga Grip, 0-50lbs, $125. • Standard Top. $5,300 submersible hand-held VHF radio $75. • S.S. OBO. Call Martin at 401-919-2817 prop for 90hp Yamaha 4-stroke $125. • Rule ------electric winch for 18-24' boat w/12V battery • RI Commercial fishing license 23’ Aquasport Explorer 225, 1998 w/175 HP Perko battery switch, new, $10.• Winch strap, w/finfish Johnson OceanRunner OB (runs great), North $5. Call member Barry Marland 401-932-6221 endorsement wanted. Contact Charlie at Star GPS, radar, sounder, HT/canvas, new [email protected] batteries, searchlight, trim tabs, pro main- tained, 15’ Ocean Kayak Trident w/55 Ft/Lb Minkoto great fish- Trolling motor w/variable ing/family boat. Also 2006 Tidewater trailer w/ speed control and safety disk brakes -less than 500 mi. In the water at kill switch and 125 amp hr DON'T FORGET TO GIVE E.Matunuck. $18,900. Call Bill 401-499-8532. AGM Trojan Battery, ------anchor line setup, Werner US YOUR NEW ADDRESS! paddle, Hummingbird 767 SEND EMAIL TO: [email protected] 33' L & H center console, 1996 w/twin 300 HP Fish finder w/Garman OR CALL 401-826-2121 3116 Cats, 2800 hrs. Tower, 22’ Rybovich GPS, Surf to Summit seat outriggers, w/gel pad, 2 Bazooka rod Furuno radar, holders, 4 rod leashes, MTI A bad day C80 Raymarine, Adventure Life Jacket, sea Garmin 740S anchor. Also 16’ EZ Loader fishing is plotter, Dual trailer w/rollers, new ICOM VHF, wiring and axel buddies. still better EIPRB, 2011 Used once. Back problem forces sale $ 3200 Simrad AP28 OBO. Call Gerry. Cell 401.952.5935 or office than a autopilot - dual stations, 6 man Plastimo liferaft, 401.739.2088 fighting chair, and much more. See www.montauksportfishing.com/piper.html for good day more info. $210,000. Call Capt Gene Kelly at 631-668-2019 at work!
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10 Year Old Junior Member HALEY LAROSE with a great 7 pound tautog that she landed on October 22 while fishing with, Don, her dad.
Junior Member LUCAS SALEM with a pair of fluke that he landed while fishing with his grandfather, Orlando Savastano, aboard their boat, Blue Eyes, at Nebraska Shoal. He was using squid strips and silversides. - 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 CHRIS JALBERT took his three kids, Emily, Claire and Drew, all Junior Members, ages 4-7, on the morning of August 16 to jig for seabass off Junior Member the West Wall at Pt. Judith. JACOB “Jake” HILTNER They were using a Yo-Zuri 1/2 oz jig and a crippled herring, landed this 28.5 lb striper while fishing with his drifting over rocky bottom from grandfather, Dave Jenson, off Block Island on 35' to 50'. The kids had a great September 11. “Jake is involved in lots of sports,” time, and we kept two for said Dave, “but he loves fishing.” Mike, Jake’s dad, dinner. has taken him trout fishing on opening day since he has been old enough to hold a fishing rod. This year Mike and Jake both joined RISAA. DAVID GORDON with a pair of fluke that he caught while out with his wife Barbara at Austin hollow on one of their last drifts of the day on July 10th, on an incoming tide with squid and mummies. The bigger one was 21 508-674-7000 • 800-287-9416 inches and 9 lbs. “I finally caught a better CHRISTMAS SALE fish than my wife,” he ALL RODS - TACKLE 20% OFF said. “She usually outfishes me.” MOST REELS 10% OFF Only on most items in stock - First Come, First Served SALE ENDS JANUARY 14, 2012
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STEVE WEST, Jr. Junior Member with a nice striper ANDREW that he landed during the Point OGLE Judith Yacht Club’s landed this 7.10 fishing tournament. pound fluke while Steve took 2nd fishing off Newport place. on August 20. The doormat measured 27 inches.
STEVE WEST, Sr. landed this nice bass while fishing off Block Island with fellow member Len Duffy. - 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 EAST BAY ANGLERS ANNOUNCE USED TACKLE SALE THIS SPRING
This event is being held by RISAA affiliate club, the East Bay Anglers, one of the oldest fishing clubs in Rhode Island. Most of the tables are already taken,but as of press time there were a few still available. The cost for a table to sell your stuff is $25. The sale will include anything and everything including used rods, plugs, marine parts, old and new equipment. Freshwater and saltwater. There will also be some stuff for the kids. There will be hot dogs and burgers for sale and a cash bar.
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2012 TIME: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM WHERE: The Riverside Sportsman Club (indoors) 1 Sportsman Drive, East Providence (off RT-114) ADMISSION: $2.00 (kids free)
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ZARA SPOOK (from page 10) FLUKE TIPS (from page 30) A medium action spinning or bait casting rod, coupled with FAVORITE PLACES TO CATCH FLUKE braided line, will work fine. Add a three- to four-foot length of • As experts relate, the big fish are at breaks and drop offs fluorocarbon leader material to the end before attaching the • Look for drop offs, structure, sandy bottoms, the banks of lure and use a loop knot for the attachment so the lure can work channels, and deep water particularly in the warm weather, in its magic better. spring time they tend to be in lower depths
MISTAKES TO AVOID Favorite spots include: The biggest error many anglers make when fishing this lure, • Channel breaks in Greenwich Bay in and around Warwick especially for the first time, is that they tend to strike much too Neck early when the fish • Channel breaks on the northeast side of the Jamestown hits. You should wait bridge until you feel the • Areas off the north west corner of Dutch Island weight of the fish • Channel breaks off the east side of Dutch Island before setting the • Area off URI’s Bay Campus near Dutch Island hook. If you react to • Austin’s Hollow off the southwest side of Jamestown the sight of the strike you will, in all likelihood, miss the majority • Beavertail in deep water off the west side of strikes. Often it might take a fish two, three or four times to • Off southern Rhode Island coastal beaches - Watch Hill, grab the lure. That is due mostly to its side-to-side motion and Charlestown, in front of the five cottages, etc. This area fished the fish usually has to line it up just right to grab it. often by party boats. Look for the crowds. Zara Spooks are great lures for all types of fishing and for • Off the center and east walls of the Harbor of Refuge both fresh and saltwater species. It is one lure that will do double- • Off Newport at any number of deep water breaks duty and serve you well once you learn to master its secrets. • Along the shipping channel in the east passage - 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 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? 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Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA) D & M Concrete Forms...... 401-884-8778 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 The Tackle Box...... 401-736-0605 Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI) Raymond E. Gallison, Esq...... 508-677-4235 Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI) All types of concrete form work 427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI COOKING______Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 BLUEPRINTS _ Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-364-3457 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 Rhode Island Blueprints...... 401-942-3225 Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Member: Paul Kelly (Cranston, RI) www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20 Justice of the Peace 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI CUSTOM RODS _ 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 BOATING NEWS _ CMS Enterprise...... 508-995-2372 Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 BoatingLocal.com...... 508-789-6708 Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford) Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) 637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA AUTO BODY/REPAIR _ www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website DENTISTRY______A & N Auto Body Inc...... 508-336-5334 BOAT MAINTENANCE _ Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 Member: Thomas Clark (Seekonk, MA) Aquidneck Boat Services...... 401-487-4345 Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) 32 Industrial Ct, Seekonk, MA Member: Will Nattress (Portsmouth, RI) www.exquisite-smile.com AUTOMOTIVE _ Detailing services, bottom paint, shrinkwrap Joel Picard, D.D.S...... 401-769-0047 Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 BOAT SALES _ 52 Hamblet Ave, Woonsocket, RI Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) Cataumet Boats...... 401-245-5222 General, cosmetic and implant dental services 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI) DIESEL INJECTION SERVICE _ RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft Boston Fuel Injection...... 401-231-0210 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 Member: Pedro Monteiro (Smithfield, RI) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) Agricultural, automotive, marine & trucking Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 Wellcraft Boats - www.conanicutmarina.com ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING______Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 Freelance Electrical Services....401-623-1231 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Member: Doug Lacombe (Coventry, RI) BAIT & TACKLE _ Boat sales, service and repairs Electrical wiring • 10% RISAA discount Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL______Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) Cottrell Enterprises, Inc...... 401-632-8093 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI) Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Ocean Scout Marine...... 401-886-3054 www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal Member: Ron Mouchon (Charlestown, RI) Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI) ENGINEERING _ Discount to RISAA members www.OceanScoutMarine.com RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 Bucko’s Parts + Tackle...... 508-674-7900 South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) Environmental, structural, civil Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair www.southshoredrydock.com ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Cardinal Bait & Tackle...... 401-322-7297 BUSINESS CONSULTING _ Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) Joel Liberto...... 508-539-4918 Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com 12 Yardarm Dr, Mashpee, MA 02649 Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Erickson’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-739-7437 E-mail: [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT _ Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI) CARPENTRY _ A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517 1257 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick Leigh Betts Carpentry...... 401-213-6452 Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI) East Providence Bait Co...... 401-434-2248 Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI) www.bluegrassinvitation.com Member: Larry O’Neill (E. Providence) Everything from framing to finish work The Sleepster...... 401-351-3518 324 Waterman Ave. Open 6AM to 8PM CARPET CLEANING _ Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Galilee Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-9600 Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning...401-788-0932 Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers Member: Mike Comerford (Galilee, RI) Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI) 2 State Street, Narragansett, RI Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachts
- 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ Linesider Fishing Charters....401-2439-5386 Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) www.linesiderfishing.com Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs Lucky Lady Charters...... 401-284-2869 Fishing Solutions...... 508-528-4898 FINANCIAL SERVICES _ Capt. Steve Palmer (Snug Harbor, RI) Member: Tris Carpenter (Norfolk, MA) Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 www.luckyladycharters.net IFly Rod Holders. www.iflyrodholders.com Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...... 401-728-2081 Lemire’s Plug Works...... 401-641-4885 Certified Financial PlannerTM Capt. Rich Templeton Member: Alan Lemire (Clayville, RI) Ameriprise Financial...... 401-398-7802 Email: [email protected] www.lemiresplugworks.com George Hadfield (East Greenwich, RI) On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH Investments. All financial services. Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA) Barnum Financial Group...... 401-243-8855 www.ontherockscharters.com Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig Christian Grundel (Warwick, RI) Ogofishing Charters...... 860-774-6924 Little Rhody Tackle...... 401-826-1023 email: [email protected] Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT) Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI) J. Handock Financial Services..401-691-4153 www.ogofishing.com Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs Will Nattress (Warwick, RI) Prowler Charters...... 401-783-8487 Lonely Angler Lures...... 781-572-0921 [email protected] Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI) Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA) FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ www.ProwlerChartersRI.com Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Razin Kane Charters...... 401-295-0642 Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI) Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. www.kanesguns.com Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal” FISHING APPAREL _ Seadog Inshore Charters...... 401-218-3074 Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI) Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Fluke our specialty - [email protected] Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. SeaDuced Charters...... 508-394-6546 Point Jude Lures...... 401-846-1808 FISHING CHARTERS _ Capt. Robbie Briggs (Dennisport, MA) Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI) Adrianna Charters...... 401-573-3474 www.seaducedfishing.co www.pointjudelures.com Member: Capt. Mike Neto (Coventry, RI) Seascape Charters...... 1-877-6-GO-FISH Rhode Island Poppers...... 401-762-1884 Stripers, Tautog, Cod, Shark, Tuna Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI) Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI) Bottom Line Charters...... 401-783-6815 www.seascapecharter.com Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc. Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI) Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 bottomlinesportfishing.com Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) Cape Cod Fishing School...... 781-826-4915 www.snappacharters.com www.surfhoglureco.com Member: Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod) StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 Charters, On the water classes for fishermen Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Capt Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount. www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) ThomCat Charters...... 401-828-9424 T-Man Custom Tackle...... 860-668-1302 www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Member: Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna Day Break Fishing Guides...... 781-929-1012 www.thomcatcharters.com www.tmancustomtackle.com - Striper tubes Member: Walter Bettuchi (Cape Cod, MA) Three D’s Charters...... 401-322-0059 HOME IMPROVEMENT______www.daybreakfishingguides.com Capt. Dave Petit (Westerly, RI) Got Wood?...... 401-749-9990 Ed Cook Charters...... 401-524-5294 www.threedscharters.com Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI) Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI) White Ghost Charters...... 401-828-9465 Free wood pickup 10% RISAA discount. [email protected] Capt. James White (Coventry, RI) Miller’s Interiors...... 401-497-6794 Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 www.whiteghostcharters.com Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI) Member: Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) FISHING PRODUCTS______All types of remodeling B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Quality Tile...... 401-826-9700 Fishtales II Charters...... 401-732-1376 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI) Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI) www.9erslures.com Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street www.fishtalesiicharters.com A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Quik-Fix Handyman...... 401-374-8281 Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI) Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI) www.astackle.com Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc. www.flukin.com or email: [email protected] Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981 ICE CREAM _ Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington) Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) www.francesfleet.com/ Anco Lures, Inc...... 401-438-5860 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Heffernan Charters, LLC...... 401-364-9592 Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI) INSTRUCTION _ Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI) Plastic poppers, swimmers, darters American Boatschool...... 860-295-9634 Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAA Androd Custom Rods...... 508-399-7837 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT) Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) e-mail: [email protected] Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) www.androd.com Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 www.IrishJigCharters.com AquaSkinz Corp...... 877-379-8677 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY) Recreational & Captains license classes Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) www.aquaskinz.com JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ www.ladykcharters.com DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 Legacy Charters...... 401-567-5269 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) Capt. Keith Sullivan (Point Judith, RI) Email: [email protected] supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment www.bluebyu.com
- 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 LAND SURVEYING _ _ Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 SELF DEFENSE __ Thomas D. Drury, Jr...... 401-333-4777 Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI Oceanside Martial Arts...... 401-294-3035 805 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI) Professional land surveyor - RI/MA/CT PAINTING CONTRACTORS______RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com LASER ENGRAVING______Certa Pro Painters...... 401-921-6655 SCUBA _ Kell-Strom Tool Company...... 800-851-6851 Member: Will Donnell (All of RI) Scuba Made Easy...... 401-742-4898 Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount Member: Deb Greenhalgh General machine and laser marking PAINT & SUPPLIES _ www.scubamadeeasy.org LAWN CARE______ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 SOLAR CONSULTANT _ Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182 Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) Alteris/Solarwrights...... 401-315-2529 Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) We sell interior and exterior paint Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount PEST CONTROL _ Free solar site evaluation [email protected] MACHINING______Best Pest Control...... 401-437-1274 SPORTFISH PRINTS _ Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI) Kecheneny Fish Prints.....860-535-9987 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount Member: Jack Brown (N.Stonington, CT) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal PHYSICIANS _ www.kechenenyfishprints.com MARINA _ Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 TAXIDERMIST______Stanley’s Boat Yard...... 401-245-5090 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 Member: Kevin Terhune (Barrington, RI) Family and internal medicine Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) Full service marina, repairs, storage PICTURE FRAMING _ TROPHIES/PLAQUES______MARINE ELECTRONICS______Crestar...... 401-885-0300 Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 Seaport Communications...... 401-783-4778 Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) www.crestarmfg.com www.crowntrophy.com Sales - Service - Installation POOPER SCOOPER SERVICE _ Eagle Enterprises...... 516-319-0779 MARINE FABRICATION______Kanine Kleenup Service...... 508-496-1680 Member: Ken Begelman (Oceanside, NY) BJK Aluminum Creations...... 401-624-1422 Member: Brian Woodard (Dighton, MA) www.keneagle.com -hand painted fish/trophies Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI) www.scoopthepooptoday.com RISAA discount VETERINARIANS _ T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience PRINTING _ Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 Essex Marine Fabrication...... 860-554-0044 M2 Design...... 401-484-5120 Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) Member: Harry Angier (Haddam, CT) Member: Mark Mingain (Pascoag, RI) Practice for small animals T-tops -hardtops -arches www.essexmarine.com www.m2cd.com Printing & web design VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _ Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 On The Outs Productions...... 401-300-7258 Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) Aluminum fabrication and canvas work www.tiffanyprinting.com www.fishingtheoceanstate.com MARINE ENGINES _ PROPELLER RECONDITIONING______WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ Marine Engines, Inc...... 800-786-7639 Ocean Props...... 888-430-7767 WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 Member: Jone Keane (Holliston, MA) Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI) Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) www.1800runsnew.com New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/ res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com MARINE HOSE AND FITTINGS______REAL ESTATE______WOODTURNING _ The Hose Connection Inc...... 401-624-2921 Randall Realtors...... 401-932-2315 Village Woodturning...... 401-647-3091 Member: Art Marshall (Fall River, MA) Members: Mari Ann & Rod Raso (Wakefield,RI) Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI) Any & all, 1/4” thru 8”. RISAA discount. [email protected] www.villagewoodturning.com MARINE REPAIR______RE/MAX Flagship...... 401-935-9612 Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr....401-789-7680 Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI) Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) e-mail: [email protected] Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center RE/MAX Centeral...... 401-465-0263 SUPPORT MARINE SURVEYING______Member: David Tatangelo (Coventry, RI) Dockside Marine Survey...... 401-942-1006 www.tatangelogroup.com Member: Mark Sepe (Cranston, RI) Repoza Real Estate...... 401-848-7372 THE [email protected] Member: John Repoza (Newport, RI) Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 www.repoza.com Serving all of R.I. COMPANIES Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Master Marine Surveyor Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) MARINE TOWING [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com ON THESE Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 PAGES www.safesea.com Certified commercial & residental Sea Tow of Rhode Island...... 401-294-2360 RISAA discount Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) RESTAURANTS _ They are all www.seatow.com Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 RISAA Members! TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food. www.boatus.com Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) RISAA Members: First Home Mortgage...401-751-0800x5309 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI Member: Paul Kennedy (Providence, RI) ROD & REEL REPAIR _ Have your business or service Email: [email protected] Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 listed by calling 401-826-2121 P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) www.beavertailrodandreel.com - 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 ADVERTISE YOUR business in the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Monthly News Magazine Get your message directly to thousands of Rhode Island Anglers! RISAA MEMBERS ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS! 2012 Advertising Rates
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Address: Check 1. Ad Size: full page 1/2 page 1/4 page 1/8 page 1/16 page 2. Run ad for: one time three months 6 months 1 year 3. Payment: (nonmember ads must be paid in advance) Check enclosed Send bill monthly Send bill bi-monthly Send bill quarterly Charge to credit card: MasterCard Visa Card Number: ______CVV #______Exp date (mo/yr): ______Amount Authorized: $______Name on card (print):______4. I am interested in doing a seminar at a RISAA monthly meeting. Topic:______5. I am interested in participating in the New England Saltwater Fishing Show Complete the form below and mail your ad to: R.I.S.A.A. Attach business card or draw ad on separate sheet. P.O. Box 1465 We will do minor typesetting and photo scanning at no additional charge. Coventry, RI 02816 Deadline: 20th of preceeding month (except special issues) (15th if ad requires typesetting or scanning) Questions? Call 401-826-2121 - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 FISHING ACTION AGENDA (from page 22) COD (from page 31) At that time, almost all the information available on this Under Goal 3, Improved Recreational Socio-economic Data, year class was from survey data. A single, anomalously large we will: tow, in two consecutive years, contributed to the perception • Analyze survey design and survey data for the 2011 that the 2005 year class was substantial. Subsequent survey and National Marine Recreational Fishing Expenditure Survey. fishery observations during 2008-2010 indicated that the 2005 • Report on economic information related to Northeast party/ year class was far less abundant than estimated, and is only of charter boats. average size. • Conduct valuation and economic impact studies of More and more detailed data on catch through 2011: The recreational anglers. new assessment also has the advantage of more data on both • Contribute expertise for the design of the 2011/2012 commercial and recreational discards that were not available in National Marine Recreational Use Survey. 2008. This allows for a better accounting of the total fish • Study how to best measure the economic value of saltwater removals due to harvesting (that is, both the fish landed and the fishing licenses. fish caught but discarded). Better biological information about growth: There is more Under Goal 4, Improved Communication, we will: detailed information on the age and weight of fish that were • Hold a region-wide recreational fisheries forum and sub- caught by commercial, recreational, and scientific survey regional recreational fisheries informational meetings. vessels. The revised weights at age showed fish in recent year • Develop a recreational fishing web page and recreational classes are fishing e-mail list. lighter-than- • Support outreach and information activities for recreational average at fisheries data collection programs. younger ages. • Conduct recreational fisheries information activities at This contributed club, association, and fishing/boating events. to the lower • Develop a recreational fishing habitat pamphlet. spawning stock • Distribute information and obtain feedback on the Atlantic biomass relative Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership Strategic Plan. to the 2008 • Develop a sturgeon identification and release brochure. assessment (since Under Goal 5, Institutional Orientation, we will: reproduction • Conduct in-house Action Plan awareness meetings. potential in these fish is primarily a function of size, not age.) • With the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, hold a Northeast The combination of an improved model used with improved grants workshop. data allows a better accounting for and better documents: o • Offer lectures on recreational fishing issues, and develop The aspects of survey and catch data that signal the number of a presentation on Magnuson-Stevens Act fishery management very young (smaller than age 2) fish in the population so they as it relates to recreational fishing. can be dealt with when making projections about likely stock • Align the Action Plan with the NMFS strategic planning growth process. - The effects on the estimates when there are very few • Coordinate recreational fishing support activities with other older fish NOAA entities. - The catch itself—what’s landed and thrown back by both commercial and recreational fishermen, as well as the age and Read the entire plan online at weight of those fish, important for tracking how fast fish are http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/stories/2011/12/docs/ growing and when they will be large enough to spawn. action_agenda_ne.pdf
Captain Rick Cataldi 401-458-1503 661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889 Bait & Tackle WWW.SEAWARDCHARTERS.COM 166 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 ALUMINUM & STAINLESS FABRICATION T-TOPS • RADAR ARCHES • HARD TOPS • TOWERS 401-364-6407 RAILINGS • SWIM PLATFORMS Page: 872-0322 ROCKET LAUNCHERS • LEANING POSTS CANVAS REPAIR • CUSHIONS Owners: Ron & Karleen Mouchon Member "Your One Stop Boat Shop" Member - 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2011 2012 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...... George Allen...... [email protected]...... 401-849-4896 Secretary...... Peter O'Biso...... [email protected]...... 401-783-2364 Treasurer...... Capt. Edwin Cook...... [email protected]...... 401-885-0679 Sergeant-At-Arms...... Thomas Smotherman...... [email protected]..... 401-255-2442 Board Member...... Robert Blasi...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Board Member...... Charles Bradbury...... [email protected]...... 401-647-5305 Board Member...... Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Board Member...... William Sosnicki...... [email protected]...... 401-822-2979 Board Member...... Roger Tellier...... [email protected]...... 401-398-2670 Board Member...... Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 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...... Kevin Miller...... [email protected] ...... 401-497-6794 Charter Trips...... Peter O'Biso...... [email protected]...... 401-783-2364 Dealer Discount Coordinator.....David Westfall...... [email protected]...... 401-270-1822 Education...... Capt. Ed Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Elections...... Gary Perschau...... [email protected]...... 401-828-3464 Entertainment...... Lynn Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-996-3308 Fly Fishing...... David Porreca...... [email protected]...... 401-392-1919 Foundation...... Capt. Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising...... Linton Wilder...... [email protected] ...... 401-828-7795 Historian...... Position open...... Junior Activities...... Robert LeBlanc...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0503 Kayak...... David Pollack...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Legislative...... George Allen...... [email protected]...... 401-849-4896 Membership...... Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Menhaden...... Capt. Ed Cook...... [email protected].. 401-885-0679 Merchandise...... William Sosnicki...... [email protected]...... 401-822-2979 Political Action PAC...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Newsletter...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Public Access...... C. J. Rice...... [email protected]...... 401-829-8215 Saltwater Fishing Show...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Scholarship...... Curt Caserta...... [email protected]...... 401-667-0123 Striper Cup...... Donald Smith...... [email protected]...... 401-295-4205 Surfcasters...... Robert Moeller...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0117 Tag & Release...... Jeromy Jamgochian...... [email protected] Tournaments...... Charles Bradbury...... [email protected]...... 401-647-5305 Legal Counsel to Board of Directors..... Mitchell Riffkin, Esq Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance...... Douglas MacPherson RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546 Mail Address: P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS
License Required? Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts YES YES YES AMERICAN 6” minimum • 50 fish 6” minimum • 50 fish 6” minimum • 50 fish EEL no closed season no closed season no closed season 13” minimum • 25 fish BLACK SEA 13” minimum • 12 fish July 1 - Oct 11 and 14” minimum • 10 fish BASS July 11 - Dec 31 Nov 1 - Dec 31 May 22 - Oct 11 no min size • 15 fish no min size • 10 fish no min size • 10 fish BLUEFISH no closed season no closed season no closed season
22" minimum* • 10 fish 22" or 24" minimum no closed season 22" minimum • 10 fish See MADMF for varied bag limits COD no closed season *14" minimum fillet length Spec regs for north or south with 2 sq inches of skin of Cape Cod
FLUKE 18.5" minimum • 7 fish 18.5" minimum • 3 fish 17.5" minimum • 5 fish Summer Flounder May 1 - Dec 31 May 15 - Sept 5 May 22 - Sept 30
19" minimum • no limit 18" minimum • no limit 18" minimum • no limit HADDOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season
19" minimum • no limit 19" minimum • no limit no min size • no limit POLLOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season
10.5" minimum • 10 fish 10.5" minimum • 10 fish 10.5" minimum • 10 fish SCUP May 24 to Dec 31 May 24 to Sept 26 May 24 to Sept 26 Porgy (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) 50 fish vessel limit (charter rules differ)
STRIPED 28" minimum • 2 fish 28" minimum • 2 fish 28" minimum • 2 fish BASS no closed season no closed season no closed season
16" minimum 14" minimum April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish Jan 1 to April 30 • 4 fish 16" minimum • 3 fish June 1 to July 31 • closed May 1 to June 30 • closed TAUTOG no closed season Aug 1 to Oct 14 • 3 fish July 1 to Aug 31 • 2 fish Oct 15 to Dec 15 • 6 fish Oct 1 to 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 North of Cape Cod 2 fish per day 12" minimum • 8 fish Spring: April 24 to May 23 Nov 1 - Aug 31 Fall: Sept 24 to Oct 23 12" minimum • 2 fish WINTER April 1 to May 30 South of Cape Cod *All of Narragansett Bay, FLOUNDER 12" minimum • 2 fish Point Judith Pond and the Harbor of Refuge is closed April 24 - May 23 to Winter Flounder fishing Sept 25 - Oct 24 See a violation? Report it! CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 860-424-3012 401-222-2284 • 402-222-3070 (24 hrs) 781-740-1163 - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 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 (under 18 yrs):______ no thanks yes (complete below) INFORMATION Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply): Rocks & Piers Charter Boats Party Boats Fly Fishing Surfcasting Other ______ Own Boat: Length:___ ft Maker/Type:______Boat Name:______Docked at:______How did you hear about RISAA? Friend Tackle Shop Facebook News article RISAA Newsletter Fishing Show Web site Saw Advertisement at - Internet Magazine Newspaper TV Other______
CHECK TYPE TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Regular Adult: $50/year (additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40) Multiple Years: $45 X ____ years = $______Total Enclosed (save $5 per year) Age 65+ : $25/year - requires date of birth: ______/ / Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment) Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor) Junior's Name: (print)______Age:_____ Date of Birth: ______/ / Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): ______Relationship: ______Date: ______
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Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00 pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments • Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships • P.O. Box 1465 video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues. Coventry, RI 02816 - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / January, 2012 P.O. Box 1465 JANUARY, 2011 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247