P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 www.RISAA.org 401-826-2121 SEPTEMBER, 2011 The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen Good news for fluke and in 2012? n a joint meeting of the Mid-Atlantic bass was much more contentious I Management Council (MAFMC) and the with arguments that there are so many black Black Sea Bass, Scup and Summer sea bass available, that anglers catch them even Management Board of the Atlantic States when they aren't targeted. That results in higher Marine Commission (ASMFC) in discards, raising the mortality rate. Wilmington, DE on August 17, approval was A peer reviewed stock assessment on black given to recommend increases in the summer sea bass is scheduled for this fall, and the flounder quota by 1.55 million pounds and for results will be available in early 2012. If this scup by 21.43 million pounds for the 2012 review affirms the claims of anglers of a fully fishing season. rebuilt stock and proves a scientific uncertainty, The increases will be shared between then the MAFMC will likely revise the catch commercial and recreational fishermen. For targets. fluke, it is 60% commercial and 40% So, what does all this mean for recreational recreational. regulations in 2012? Fisheries managers must The black sea bass quota will remain the wait until December when both management same for 2012, however the recreational "target" bodies will meet, and they will be able to analyze will be reduced by nearly a half million pounds the catch results from the 2011 fishing season. to account for increases in discards (released Unless surprised by very high catch rates, it is undersized ). likely that some form of recreational quota The decision to raise the fluke and scup increases will be sent to the states during the quotas came on the recommendation of the Summer flounder is very important winter. At that point each state's fisheries MAFMC's Science and Statistical Committee, to recreational anglers, second only managers will adjust minimum sizes, monitoring committee and staff. to striped bass. and open seasons to achieve the new targets.

R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Strict fluke regs brought results

September 10 • 7:00 AM As a guy who enjoys fishing for fluke rebuilt by 2013 - achieving that target that Kayak Committee Event above anything else, the news that the total everyone said could never be reached. Fishing event. Meet Westerly/Barn I. stock of summer flounder could finally be I certainly hope that's true. I've rebuilt is music to my ears. followed the fishing reports all summer September 12 • 6:00 PM Fluke are managed jointly by the Mid- (never had the chance to get out this year R.I. Marine Fisheries Council Atlantic Fishery Management Council to fish), and the fluke reports weren't all URI Bay Campus, Narragansett (MAFMC), which controls fisheries in favorable. Seems there were a lot of fish, federal waters (3-200 miles out) and the but most were under the 18.5 inch September 12 • 7:30 PM Atlantic States Marine Fisheries minimum, and very few anglers said, Kayak Committee Event Commission (ASMFC) which controls state "caught my limit today." Let's hope that Fishing at Wallum Pond waters (shore to 3 miles). Even though we Rhode Island gets a quota increase for next have our own New England Fisheries year and that allows the minimum size to September 20 • 7:00 AM Management Council that covers our own drop. RISAA Board of Directors Meeting federal waters, the authority to manage fluke is given to Mid-Atlantic. September 20 TALK ABOUT UNLUCKY In April, 2000, the Natural Resources RISAA Trip to Springfield Fair Wanted to share this story about Ryan Defense Council successfully sued the McCullough of Bethel, VT. He caught this September 26 National Marine Fisheries Service in federal big fish on a fly in the White that RISAA Monthly Seminar and court of appeals arguing that current fluke took him almost 30 minutes to land. Quarterly Business Meeting regulations had only an 18% chance of Thinking he caught a trophy brown trout, achieving the required target. This court he rushed to a local tackle shop to have it September 27-29 order required NMFS to set fishing quotas weighed. It came in at 9 lbs, 6 oz and New England Fisheries Mgmt that had at least a 50% chance of stopping measured 31.5 inches. Council Meeting - Danvers, MA and rebuilding the stock, which Proud of his catch, he called the local is required under the Magnuson-Stevens newspaper and the taxidermist to have it October 1 • 4:30 PM Act. mounted. His photo and story appeared RISAA Pig Roast Immediately, commercial and in The Herald of Randolph, VT. groups cried out that October 1 • 8:00 AM the target biomass was developed by Kayak Committee Fishing Event random "ideal" numbers and was set so Fishing Sakonnet/Seapowet high that it could never be achieved. Cuts would become so severe that fishermen October 3 • 6:00 PM would all go out of business and the world R.I. Marine Fisheries Council would end. URI Bay Campus, Narragansett I must admit that I also grumbled a lot back then, especially when we were hit with October 9 • 6:30 PM reduced annual catch limits, larger sizes. Committee Outing We dropped a little each year to a low in "Ride The Tide" fishing from West Wall 2008 when the entire Atlantic coast had to Now his troubles started. Seems his and moves westward with the tide share only 15.77 million pounds of fluke. fish was not a brown trout, but a protected But the new quota for 2012 will be 35.55 Atlantic Salmon, AND that particular October 10 million pounds, which is 125% higher than salmon happened to be one of only two RISAA "Rail & Sail" bus/train/boat that quota of 2008, and 1.6 million pounds with a fisheries department radio trip to Essex, CT over the current (2011) quota. And playing transmitter. it safe, some of that quota will be set aside Vermont game warden used the October 24 for research science use and to cover transmitter to locate the fish in the freezer RISAA Monthly Seminar recreational discards. at McCullough's home. OOPS! Based on the current rate of increase in McCullough now faces a $1,500 fine November 28 the total fluke biomass, federal managers and has a court date for September 27. RISAA Monthly Seminar now expect that the stock will be totally - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 ASMFC can no longer ignore the evidence... Historic first step to protect menhaden

On August 3, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries us the opportunity to put a lot more menhaden in the water.” Commission (ASMFC) voted overwhelmingly to send a suite Menhaden, a small, oily fish, is a primary food for striped of options out for public comment which will protect menhaden bass, and other fish. About 40 percent of the East Coast and rebuild their population. striped bass come from the With Omega Protein Chesapeake Bay and about 80 Corporation, the company that percent of the coast’s striped targets menhaden in Chesapeake bass start their lives in the same Bay and grounds up millions of waters. Menhaden have been pounds of menhaden for overfished in 32 of the last 54 commercial use, and the Virginia years. The stock is at its lowest politicians who have for years point in recorded history. objected to curtailing Omega The ASMFC debate Protein’s operations, it has not centered around five proposed been a “walk in the park” for the options, ranging from status quo ASMFC to get from the tentative – an option that would have steps in 2005 to cap commercial continued overfishing – to menhaden fishing in the bay, to reducing the harvest by as much Annual landings by region from the Atlantic menhaden now admitting menhaden are in as 45 percent from the 2010 fishery, 1985-2010. New England is lowest level. trouble and actually doing levels. something about it. The Maryland ASMFC "Now, the hard work begins,” representative, Bill Golds- said Lynn Fegley, a Maryland borough, senior scientist with fisheries biologist just moments the Chesapeake Bay after the ASMFC voted to send Foundation, stated, “The stocks the suite of options to protect have done nothing but trend menhaden and rebuild the downward. As stewards of this population out for public resource it behooves us to turn comment. it around.” That decisive action was Charlie Hutchinson of the greeted with grins and applause Atlantic menhaden recreational harvest from 1981-2010 Maryland Sportfishermen’s from audience members, many of Association (a member of the whom had sat through years of Herring Alliance with RISAA) hearings, hoping for the best, but always going home empty said, “I’ve been watching this for seven years and you’ve gone handed. nowhere. This is the first time you’ve even approached doing “We got what we wanted. Now the public will have a chance something.” to do something for menhaden,” said Ken Hinman of the The ASMFC voted to approve all five options for public National Coalition for Marine Conservation. “They’ve given comment. RISAA had urged Rhode Island’s representatives to vote in favor of this option and they did. “Draft Addendum 5”, as the document is called, will go out to public hearings in states from Maine to Florida between now Landings from and October. When the Rhode Island hearing is scheduled, the reduction we’ll let everyone know. purse seine This issue is very important for the recovery of the menhaden fishery stocks and the future health of striped bass. The ASMFC will (1940-2010) and review all the respective states’ comments, along with additional bait fishery technical information before its annual meeting in Boston in (1985-2010) November, where a final decision is expected. - 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Final 2011 report... Eighty-three members have won charter trips!

he Charter Trip drawings have ended with the August meeting. By the time the last trip sails in October, RISAA Twill have provided free trips to 83 lucky members. On behalf of all the winners and the RISAA Charter Trips Committee, I would like to thank all of the captains for participating in the 2011 program and providing a fun day on the water for our members.

This season’s trips were provided by the following charter companies and captains: ADRIANNA CHARTERS Capt. Mike Neto CAPT. BRUCE SPORTFISHING CHARTERS Capt. Bruce Millar CAPTAIN SHERIFF’S CHARTERS Capt. John Sheriff DREAM CATCHER CHARTERS Capt. Mike Comerford FIN REAPER CHARTERS Capt. Bruce Weinstein FLIPPIN OUT CHARTERS Capt. BJ Silvia HEFFERNAN CHARTERS Capt. Bill Heffernan LEGACY CHARTERS Capt. Keith Sullivan OGOFISHING CHARTERS Capt. John Ogozalek ON THE ROCKS CHARTERS Capt. Rene Letourneau PRIORITY CHARTERS Capt. Rick Bellavance RAZIN KANE SPORTFISHING CHARTERS Capt. Sandy Kane RIVER AND RIPTIDE CHARTERS Capt. Dave Porreca SEA DONKEY CHARTERS Capt. Andre LeDoux SEADUCED CHARTERS Capt. Robbie Briggs SKINNY WATER CHARTERS Capt. Jim Barr SNAPPA CHARTERS Capt. Charles Donilon STUFFIT CHARTERS Capt. Joe Pagano T-MAN CHARTERS Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna TEAM SWAT CHARTERS Capt. Mike Schreffler WHITE GHOST FISHING CHARTERS Capt. Jim White

Didn’t win this season? Special thanks to members of the All you had to do to win one of these trips was to be a Charter Trips Committee member in good standing, come to our monthly meetings, Peter O’Biso, Chairman and sign up at the Charter Trip Committee table at the Earle Guilford, Vice Chairman back of the room. And of course, have your name picked out of the box! Capt. Ed Cook, Secretary Not a member yet? David Fewster Sign up at a meeting or use the form at the back of this Susan Lema newsletter. Ed Mardo Gary Perschau - 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 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. GET WELL Welcome to the new members STEVE SECORD, spending the night aboard his boat, awoke at 2:00 AM and went who joined last month out to look over the transom to see if he could see any signs of stripers in the lights. On the David Cunningham David Howe way back down into the cabin he tripped on the Middletown, RI Jamestown, RI darkened steps, fell and broke two ribs. Steve is the guy who has provided the RISAA web site to us for many years - at his own expense. Thanks and get well, Steve! Kathryn Hardy Brittany Ingram Woonsocket, RI East Greenwich, RI RAYMOND GALLISON was laid up for two weeks after an accident in which Madison Hardy Bryce Ingram he hurt his ankle and ended up with 16 Woonsocket, RI East Greenwich, RI inches. Ouch! Ray said the stitches are out now, and since Diane had to care for Taylor Hardy Gavin Kearney him all that time, he took her on a mini- Woonsocket, RI Coventry, RI vacation to thank her. Jacob Hiltner Hayden Kearney SYMPATHIES Lincoln, RI Coventry, RI Our deepest sympathies are extended to member CAPTAIN MICHAEL COMERFORD and family. Mike lost his Michael Hiltner Richard Pineault father, Richard Comerford Sr, last month. Mr. Comerford Lincoln, RI Lebanon, CT was a Marine for 8 years before becoming a Providence Police Officer, taught police and fire sciences at Central High School, Nicholas Holzinger Tucker Wells and served as director of security at R.I. College before retiring North Providence, RI Beacon Falls, CT to Haines, Alaska. Ryan Holzinger Brian Woodard CONGRATULATIONS North Providence, RI Dighton, MA PETER O’BISO has been appointed as the new RISAA Secretary by the Board of Directors at their regular meeting on August 23. Peter will serve There are no strangers in the Rhode Island the remainder of the term of outgoing Saltwater Anglers Association secretary, Curt Caserta, until regular Only friends you haven't met yet. electons in December. Peter has served as Chairman of the high successful Charter Trips Committee for the past several years. He will also be a member of the Legislative Committee. Share the Wealth! BILL SOSNICKI has been appointed as the recreational fishing representative to BRING A FRIEND TO the new Fisheries Advisory Board of the Coastal Resources Management Council. This Board will serve as advisors and THE NEXT intermediaries for the Special Area Management Plan between the fishing MEETING. industry and the Bureau of Ocean Enerty RISAA members can bring a guest to the Management, Regulation and Enforcement. monthly seminars, at no charge, during 2011 - 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Each year, RISAA members Peter Vican and Don Smith agree to take another member out for a night of fishing at Block Island as a fund-raising donation for the Foundation. Raffle tickets are sold at monthly meetings, and the lucky winner this year was Harry Templeton and the trip took place on the night of August 5-6. Peter Vican and Don Smith promised a large bass, but delivered a trip to remember! report by Harry Templeton

I met Peter Vican and Don Smith at their dock around 7 constantly busy doing everything from changing batteries on PM on August 5th. They proceeded to load the boat with enough night lights to supplying coffee and a variety of pastry such as food and drink for a much longer trip. Next we stopped for ice, apple and raspberry turnovers and even chocolate eclairs. eels and fuel, and then headed off to Block Island. After arriving When we Don took care of a few maintenance issues and it was time to arrived back fish! at their dock, The promise on this trip was that I was guaranteed to catch the work a 35 pound striper. I had my choice of using conventional or continued as spinning gear or a they took combination of both. additional On the very first pictures and drop I hooked up with then cleaned a 28 pound bass, from and packaged that point on, until the two bass 10:00 AM the we kept. following morning, My they treated me a king! intention at Hooks were baited for the start was me, fish weight was to just keep calculated, and food one bass, but was served including when we coffee, pastry, released the munchies and even 37 pound fish breakfast after sunup Don Smith & Peter Vican it floated on Saturday morning. upside down, If the action slowed down at all Peter was on the move and we spent looking for hungry targets, and most times he was very the next half successful. He knows Block Island waters like it was his home hour trying to address, and with his well-equipped craft he could literally find revive him. a needle in a hay stack! Every trick in The second bass of the night was 32 pounds and that was the book was just the beginning. I then proceeded to land 34, 37, 39 and a tried, but to Harry Templeton weighs in 42.1 lb striper 42.1 pound bass, the latter of which was weighed in at Snug no avail so he to be entered for “On the Water's Striper Cup” for Team was retained. RISAA. Peter and Don are extremely knowledgeable, I’m not even listing all the smaller bass that were boated accommodating and entertaining. This pair of RISAA during this trip or the bluefish, black sea bass, and to keep it members are a First Class operation all the way. interesting, a few sand sharks. I consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to Best of all, throughout the trip I was entertained with many sail with them. I want to take this opportunity to again thank stories of past sea adventures and with a few jokes thrown in. them for a trip I will never forget. Don really knows his way around the cockpit, and was - 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Salt marsh restoration • Eel grass planting • Pawtuxet River Authority fish passage • Sea Grant research programs • Fishway construction/restoration • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Striped Bass Myco Research • Fishing The Ocean State TV program • Public access adoption programs • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Fish Tag & Release programs • Public education programs and seminars • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders • JASON Expedition teacher training • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction

THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE DONATIONS DURING 2011 COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) SILVER ($100+) GOLD ($250+) 3 Anonymous Members Brian Beltrami 2 Anonymous members Robert Donaldson Robert Ballou Earl Buckman East Bay Anglers Stephanie Cramer Buster Costello Curt Caserta and Donald Estes Michael Fotiades Marianne Caserta Max Fahnestock Peter Hendricks David Green Donald Forest Capt. Ed Kearney Gerald Finkle Gregory Fritz Howard MacMillan Dale Hartman Robert Graap Stephen Medeiros Robert Hawthorne PLATINUM ($500+) Rev. Jan Knost Thomas Nerney Richard Hittinger Robert Fournier Michael McMillin New Balance Shoes Paul Jutras Joseph Herbert Clarence Moore J. George O’Keefe Louis Midura The R.I. Foundation Capt. Bob Murgo Robert Oliveira William Place Donna Kane and James Parillo Mark Pachico David Pollack Capt. Sandy Kane Herve Pelland Frederick Ruhlemann Capt. Mitch Riffkin Leo Orsi, Jr. David Raymond Sameh Said, MD The Saltwater Edge Capt. Robert Roach Robert Sangster Armand Teixeira Capt. Ron Taddei Snug Harbor Marina Capt. Stephen Segerson Harry Templeton Capt. Michael Warner Peter Vican Alfred Trombley William Zanks Eric Weybrant John Vivari Daniel Watson Patrick Watson  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 - 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 I fished in the Newport area a few Small bluefish arrive in New weeks ago and saw schools of bluefish England bays and in May, working in the Bridge area. As I larger fish arrive later in spring and returned to Greenwich Bay, I came leave in October as the water cools to upon five separate schools of bluefish sixty degrees. They inhabit deeper between Quonset and Prudence Island, waters and move into shallow areas as all pushing bait to the surface in feeding the summer progresses. frenzies. It made me think about all the fun anglers on my Bluefish are cannibalistic. vessel (particularly my wife and I) have had fishing for blues Wikipedia says some “Hypothesize that because of cannibalistic on the surface. behavior, bluefish tend to swim in schools of similarly sized I don’t think bluefish get a fair shake. Anglers often say, specimens. Others hypothesize that bluefish school with like- “You like to catch bluefish?” with a tone of wonderment in their sized individuals, because they swim at the same rate, thus voice. And as far as eating them, people have a strong opinion, expending the same energy when traveling, and thus having usually “I hate bluefish. They taste too identical food intake requirements.” fishy.” Bluefish feed in schools Well it is time we gave bluefish the aggressively pursuing prey along tidal place they deserve… after all they are rips and in shallow areas close to shore a ferocious and when the where food can be trapped. Bluefish catch is cared for properly, out of the aggressing rip through schools of prey water to the dinner table, they are very biting and killing many fish that do not tasty. get eaten. We owe it to ourselves and nature The Rhode Island Saltwater to eat what is provided and bluefish are Anglers Association (RISAA at nutritious, plentiful and economically www.risaa.org ) has a great online beneficial to catch and eat. I feel the resource for fish research. RISAA same way about scup that have Jeremy and Paul Stedman of Worcester, MA says, “During feeding frenzies the most appeared in large numbers too. We with bluefish they caught near the Newport productive way to catch bluefish is to should educate ourselves, family and Bridge. (Dave Monti photo) cast a surface “popper” at the friends on how to prepare and eat these boiled up water. Cast out the plug to plentiful fish. the edge of the boiling water and “pop” Bluefish are fairly easy to find, but that has not always been it back toward you at a moderate speed. You are trying to imitate the case. Bluefish populations have experienced periods of a wounded or frantic breaking out of the school.” abundance and scarcity. Marine Fisheries relates Anglers use steel leaders when fishing for bluefish as their “…the number of reproductively mature fish has declined since teeth can easily cut monofilament line. Anglers must be its most recent peak in 1979, dropping the estimated number of extremely careful when handling bluefish, particularly when adults coast wide… in recent years, the total harvest by removing hooks as they can bite and cut anglers causing severe recreational anglers (which is typically at least 90%) has been damage (and in some cases finger loss). stable.” Bluefish rarely exceed 20 lbs. and 40 inches in length. The In 2009 the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council larger fish caught during a given year generally run between declared the fishery fully rebuilt and in 2010 Rhode Island 10-15 pounds. The Rhode Island record is 26 pounds, 39 inches increased the possession limit for bluefish to be consistent with caught by D. Deziel of Woonsocket, RI in August of 1981 and Federal regulation from ten fish to fifteen fish/person/day with the North American record bluefish, caught in North Carolina, no minimum size and no closed season. These regulations are weighed 31 pounds, 12 ounces. in effect for 2011 as well.

SEATOW.COM 1-800-4SEATOW Capt. Kevin Scott (401) 294-2360 Member - 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Funding for new boat ramp at Third Beach approved, but NIMBYs try to prevent it

It’s the same old story. good news, right? It’s been known and discussed for several years that the Out come the NIMBYs! boat ramp at Third Beach in Middletown is poorly designed At the July meeting of the Middletown Town Council, and inadequate. At low tide this cement slab is usable only by members of the Easton’s Point Association said a new ramp very small boats and dinghies since it does not extend far enough would “jeapordize the natural habitat and feeling at Third Beach into the water. There is no dock to and Sachuest Point and will temporarily tie the boat, and except jeopardize the use of non- for a west/southwest wind, the boat motorized watercraft like kayaks is often blown on the beach, unless and paddleboards.” there is a second person available But Rian Wilkingson, to stand in the water holding the Chairman of the Beach boat. Commission, said this new ramp Not only is it a hazard for would help avoid damage that recreational boaters, it is boats incur from rocks and sand insufficient for the harbormaster’s in the shallow water, and noted and emergency boat use. that the town’s harbormaster’s Add to these facts, the The current boat ramp at Third Beach is a concrete boat gets sand in its engines on a likelihood of damage to those boats slab that doesn’t extend far enough into the water, has regular basis. and the possibility of endangering an improper pitch, abruptly ends so trailer tires must So the Town Council sent the the safety of beach patrons, it makes drop off the edge, and no dock so the wind blows boats proposal to the Beach sense to replace the current old against the rocky shore Commission, the Planning ramp with a modern, properly Board, the Finance Director and designed version. the Town Solicitor to review the So, this problem had been presented to the Middletown project. After all of those steps, presumably it would go back Town Council, and an application was presented to RIDEM to the Town Council, and if they voted to continue the project for funding. The project is also included in Middletown’s (and not give in to a few NIMBYs), this would go to a public Capital Improvement Program. hearing. If approved, this project would include a new handicapped- George Allen, RISAA’s Legislative Chairman/Board accessable boat ramp with sufficient length into the water, with Member/Newport County resident, attended the Beach a new floating pier and a fixed pier. It also included a remote Commissions meeting on August 22 and spoke in favor of the pumpout station. project. He counted 26 people who spoke, mostly all in varying Then the Town received news that RIDEM approved the degrees in opposition to the project. project and will reimburse the town for 75% of the cost! That’s (Continued on page 20)

- 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 RISAA has taken an active role in urging increased fines for violators and is committed to working with DEM Enforcement. “Police Log” will inform members of the activities of the Divison of Law Enforcement. ARREST AND CITATIONS: JULY, 2011 Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court

• Jose D. Arevalo, 29, of Everett, MA arrested for Exceeding • David P. Heath, 44, of Warwick, RI arrested for Obstructing Daily Limit Scup & Possession Undersized Scup Officer in Execution of Duty • Michael A. Bousquin, 55, of Tiverton, RI arrested for • Luis M. Herpin, 80, of Roxbury, MA arrested for Exceeding Operation of a Watercraft while Intoxicated Daily Limit Scup & Possession of Undersized Scup • Arnold J. Butler, 27, of Riverside, RI arrested for Failure to • Willie Johnson, 66, of Providence, RI arrested for Exceeding Move/Stop on Oral Command Daily Limit Scup • Thomas Capotosto, 51, arrested for Disorderly Conduct & • Lek Khuch, 45, of Fall River, MA arrested for Take/Sell Simple Assault/Battery from Polluted Area • Jose F. Castaneda, 37, of Worchester, MA arrested for Taking • Nolan M. Langhammer, 19, of East Greenwich, RI arrested Blue by Non-Resident, Restrictions for Taking Blue Crab/ for Possession of Marijuana Non-Resident, & Possession of Egg-Bearing Blue Crab • Brittany N. Logan, 21, of Bristol, CT arrested for Disorderly • William R. Combies, 49, of Providence, RI arrested for Conduct & Simple Assault/Battery Loitering for Indecent Purposes/ Prostitution • Johnny Machuca, 25, of East Boston, MA arrested for • Gregory D. Connors-Smith, 20, of Central Falls, RI arrested Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty for Disorderly Conduct • Victor Marreto, 40, of Providence, RI arrested for Domestic/ • Roberto Cruzado, 60, of Roslindale, MA arrested for Disorderly Conduct Exceeding Daily Limit Scup, Possession of Undersized Scup, • John H. Martin, 23, Warwick, RI arrested on a Court Warrant, & Possession of Undersized Fluke & Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty • Joao C. Duarte, 67, of Pawtucket, RI arrested for Possession • Manuel L. Melo, 70, arrested for Possession of Tautog during of Tautog during Closed Season & Possession of Undersized Closed Season, Possession of Undersized Scup, & Exceeding Tautog Daily Limit of Scup • Salvator M. Galvez, 41, of East Boston, MA arrested for • Eugenio Miranda, 80, of Pawtucket, RI arrested for Exceeding Daily Limit Scup & Possession Undersized Scup Possession of Tautog-Closed Season & Possession of • Nicholson S. Gomes, 33, of Providence, RI arrested on Court Undersized Tautog Warrant • Sophath Mom, 33, of Providence, RI arrested for Take/Sell • Jose J. Guevara, 27, of Everette, MA arrested for Exceeding Shellfish from Polluted Area Daily Limit Scup & Possession of Undersized Scup ARRESTS CONTINED ON PAGE 39

CITATIONS: Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Breakdown of the citations issued for the month of June, 2011 Violation Citations Issued Violation Citations Issued Boating Violations 24 Recreational Vehicle (ATV) Violations 4 unreg boat, safety equipment violations Oper where prohibited, unregistered, no permissino from landowner Freshwater Fishing Violations: Motor Vehicle Violations 38 fishing w/o license 1 Park/Beach/Mgmt Area Violations Littering 1 alcohol, disorderly conduct, curfew, 61 22 parking, noise violations/campgrounds, NO SALTWATER LICENSE swimming where prohibited, etc.

- 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 ONE STOP FISHING AUGUST MEETING RAFFLE SHOP! The summer had brought in the hot weather and rain, and Serving Anglers for 30 years! the bluefish had moved in as well. I found it hard to get to the bass without getting plenty of bluefish, except at night. Shark Bait & Tackle The raffle prizes this month will not be as hard to win except you must be present to buy tickets, see all the goodies, and win Chum, Mackerel, Herring, Skirts, Floats, those prizes. Rattles, Wire, Cable, Swivels, Balloons We will have a nice $200+ reel at the top of the raffle pile for Complete selection of Inshore & Offshore September. Tackle and Baits The featured items for September will be: Marine Supplies, Snack Bar Ice, Groceries, Lobsters, Fish! GAS & DIEEL 410 Gooseberry Rd. Okuma Cavalla CA2011 an ESCA “The Secret of Wakefield, RI 02879 Member two-speed reel the Sea” lighted lure 401-783-7766 www.snugharbormarina.com T-Man Tackle purple 2 tube Gibbs 2-3/4 oz Popper

Afterhours 3-1/4 oz plug an Outdoor Etc lure pack

an Acme Tackle ultimate Anco Lures Kastmasterlure kit

All of the above and so much more will be in the raffle. There will be over $800 worth of items.

THANK YOU! From the last raffles, I would like to thank the following vendors who contributed to the past meetings: Anco Lure Co. • Rhode Island Poppers Fred Ricci Tool Co. • Pt. Jude Lures and an anonymous donor Thank you again to all who have helped with the raffle and committee, and thank you for supporting the Fund Raising raffles. - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 HOW TO PREPARE YOUR BOAT FOR A HURRICANE

The most important thing to remember when thinking about storm anchor to set in the direction of the strongest expected hurricane preparations is to act early. Don't make the mistake wind. The anchors should be of different designs. Some are of waiting until a hurricane is forecast to hit to go out and shop best for mud bottoms, some for sand bottoms and some for for anchors and extra line. These items should be a part of your rock. Be sure you have all that you need for your boating area. vessel's essential gear. Each anchor should be accompanied by its own dedicated If you own a boat that is too large to bring home on a trailer anchor rode, consisting of appropriately-sized nylon rope or and you must keep it in the water year round in a hurricane- chain, or a combination of both. If your boat does not have an prone area, you need to seriously consider what you will do adequate number of sufficiently strong cleats for securing all when a hurricane approaches. When storms strike a coastline, these anchors, be sure and install them before a hurricane those properties nearest the shore sustain the most damage, and threatens. All cleats and deck hardware should be reinforced boats often fare worse than buildings, getting seriously damaged, with backing plates under the deck. Hurricane force winds often destroyed or sunk. You can save your boat from damage, tear hardware out of the decks of improperly equipped boats. however, if you take the time in In addition to the anchors and advance to make a plan and to rodes you have on board, you purchase the storm-survival gear should have several extra long your boat will need. lengths of heavy nylon line for In most hurricane-prone securing your boat to trees and areas, it is not safe to leave your other solid objects. These lines boat tied up in a marina slip. The cannot be too long. You never hurricane will cause the water know how close you can get to level to rise by several feet, and such objects. I suggest carrying boats in marinas are frequently four such lines at least 200 feet battered by breaking waves that long for a hurricane evacuation. wash over seawalls because of You will also need anti-chafing this water rise. The other danger gear, which you can make is that the boat will be swept over yourself, for all these lines and the dock or on top of submerged Boat US photo anchor rodes. Anti-chafing gear is pilings and then impaled and anything you can wrap around the sunk when the water level drops and lowers it back down. line where it is tied to a deck cleat Plan to evacuate the marina early at the approach of a storm. or passes through a deck chock and is susceptible to chafing You will have to study the area charts and talk to experienced through. Many boats are lost in hurricanes because the lines locals about where you can go to evacuate. Most boat owners chafe through and part in this way. Make chafing gear out of seek to move their vessels as far inland as possible, into the strips of leather or pieces of rubber hose that will fit over the more protected waters of bays, or bayous where the boat line and protect it from abrasion at these critical points. can be secured with anchors and, hopefully, even lines to trees or other solid objects on land. Guidelines for securing your boat at a marina: Have your boat evacuation plan ready, and act as quickly as • Tie high on pilings to allow for rising water. possible to ensure safe mooring. • Run extra line and double tie every knot. The first step in your hurricane plan should be to have a list • Purchase rope, duct tape and other materials early before of everything that is necessary to evacuate your boat and to supplies run low. make sure that these things are on board before hurricane season • Cover all tie lines at contact points with rubber to prevent arrives. You will need full tanks of fuel for your auxiliary engine, chafing. fuel for your cooking stove, drinking and cooking water, food • Disconnect shore power. and snack supplies for the time underway when evacuating, and • Verify battery power is sufficient to run bilge pumps throughout such supplies as batteries and spare parts for all important and after the storm. systems on board. You should have the boat ready for a trip of • Remove or secure all deck gear, radio antennas, outriggers, at least a week, because after a hurricane hits an area, it is often rafts, sails, tops, canvases, curtains, booms and dinghies and impossible to return to the marina for several days in the all other objects that could blow away or cause damage. aftermath. • Insert plugs in engine ports. With these basic supplies on board, you now need to think • Close fuel valves and cockpit seacocks. about how you will secure your boat in the storm. Even far • Install fenders to protect the boat from rubbing against the inland, you may experience extremely strong winds that will dock. tear your boat loose from your standard anchor. You should • Use duct tape to seal windows and hatches. have on board no less than four anchors of the appropriate size • Remove all canvas, chains, life preservers and other equipment for your boat. Ideally, one of these should be a greatly oversized to reduce wind load. (to page 13) - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Stormier Atlantic Hurricane Season Now Predicted At least seven Atlantic hurricanes are expected during this These predictions are made with with a 70 percent hurricane season, the national Climate Prediction Center said probability, said the Climate Prediction Center. These ranges today, raising its forecast by one from the pre-season outlook indicate an active season, and extend beyond the long-term issued in May. seasonal averages of 11 named storms, six hurricanes and two Forecasters said they expect seven to ten hurricanes with major hurricanes. top winds of 74 mph or higher across the entire Atlantic Basin Key climate factors predicted in May continue to support before the season closes at the end of November. an active season. They • the tropical multi-decadal signal, which since 1995 has brought predicted that ocean and atmospheric conditions that favor hurricane formation three to five of • exceptionally warm temperatures - the third the storms warmest on record could be • the possible redevelopment of La Ni?a, a cool water pattern major in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean hurricanes - • reduced vertical wind shear and lower air pressure across the Category 3, 4 tropical Atlantic or 5 packing Bell said that forecasters' confidence for an above-normal winds of at season has increased from 65 percent in May to 85 percent based least 111 miles on these conditions and on climate model forecasts. per hour. The Atlantic basin has already produced 8 tropical storms All this and one hurricane this season: Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, season's Franklin, Gert, Harvey and Irene. hurricanes are The last hurricane to make landfall in the United States was likely to be Ike in 2008. Last year saw above-normal hurricane activity, but more intense none of the storms made landfall in the United States. than average, August through October are peak months of the Atlantic said hurricane season, and the Federal Emergency Management forecasters at Agency urges people not to be lured into a false sense of security the Climate by the lack of hurricanes so far this year. Hurricane track of Irene on August 25 Prediction "It is still early in this hurricane season and we know it can Center, a take only one storm to devastate communities and families," division of the National Weather Service. said FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino. They also increased the expected number of named storms "Many disasters come without warning, but that's not the to 14-19 from the 12-18 predicted in May. These storms carry case with hurricanes. This is hurricane season, if you haven't top winds of 39 mph or higher. already, now is the time to take a few simple steps to get you "The atmosphere and Atlantic Ocean are primed for high and your family prepared," said Serino. "Anyone can visit hurricane activity during August through October," said Gerry www.ready.gov to learn more." Bell, PhD, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at the Climate Be prepared for the hurricane season with information online Prediction Center. at hurricanes.gov/prepare and at FEMA's www.ready.gov. "Storms through October will form more frequently and become more intense than we've seen so far this season," he Permission to reprint: Environment News Service (ENS) 2011. said.

HURRICANE PREPARATION (from page 12) If you choose to take your boat out of the water or • Ensure fire extinguishers have your boat on a trailer: and lifesaving equipment • Park the boat/trailer in the garage or near a building. are in working order. • Fill the boat no more than halfway with water to add weight. (Overfilling can damage the trailer.) • Keep copies of boat • Remove outboard motors (if possible). registration and insurance in • Let some air out of trailer the tires. a safe place NOT on the • Place blocks in front and back of the tires to prevent rolling. boat. • Lash the trailer down with heavy ropes or chains.

For more hurricane information, please go to the National Hurricane Center website at: www.nhc.noaa.gov.

- 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Guide to Common Life on Narragansett Bay A continuing series that describes the common fish, invertibrates, plants, water birds, and marine mammals that share our Bay. This month..... Sea Cucumber Colloquial Nicknames: Hairy Sea Cucumber, Common Sea Cucumber • Scientific Name: Sclerodactyla briareus, Thyone briarus Field Markings: Black, brown or purple. Body is covered with six and a half feet in length. tiny tube feet. The hairy sea cucumber’s body is about four inches long Size: about 4 inches long and 2 inches wide and two inches wide, covered with tiny tube feet; the thickest Habitat: Shallow muddy waters part is in the middle. This invertebrate has ten long tentacles Seasonal Appearance: Year-round surrounding the mouth, and they can be pulled into its body when startled. A beachcomber will usually see only these DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND tentacles emerging from a substrate. The sea cucumber’s color BEHAVIORS ranges frm black to brown to purple. Sea cucumbers are cylinder- The hairy sea shaped, nocturnal, brainless cucumber is usually echinoderms with a muscular, found in shallow muddy leathery body lined with waters, where the salinity small tube feet. They is slightly high, along the have the five-part East Coast from symmetry, but their Massachusetts to millions of Florida. However, other microscopic spines are species of sea cucumbers found within their skin. are found in a variety of Unlike other habitats from warm waters echinoderms, they are to deep cold trenches. able to retain body fluid and breathe by pumping water in and out through an internal respiratory tree. RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE Sea cucumbers have a short lifespan of five to ten years. Many sea cucumbers ingest mud and sand to absorb organic Sea cucumbers have an unusual way of deterring predators. matter. This type of feeding can act as a natural filter in the When threatened, they can expel some of their body fluids to bethnic community. There is a small commercial industry for sea scare away their attacker. If tht doesn’t work, they eject most of cucumbers for human consumption. their body organs to confuse the other animal. These organs can later be regenerated. Sea cucumbers feed mostly on plankton caught by the branched tentacles in front of their mouths. Their largest HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY predators are crustaceans, fish and people. RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The There are more than 1,100 species of sea cucumbers Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay throughout the world, with the largest - the Tiger’s tail - reaching for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

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Londonderry, NH 03053 28' Ocean Runner Tel: 603-434-4689 Fax: 603-432-3902 (401) 573-FISH E-mail: up to 4 anglers [email protected] Member Manufacturer of Fine Terminal Tackle for the Check out our web site at Saltwater www.seawolfetackle.com Snelled Hooks, Top and Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes, Owned and operated by Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs Richard and Judy Wolfe and more.... - 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need. During 2011, the Charities Committee is continuing its “Gift A Month” Program, when each member of the committee is responsible for selecting and investigating the charity of his/her choice and then presenting it to the whole committee for consideration. LAST MONTH’S CONTRIBUTION Alzheimer’s Association of Rhode Island Report by STEVE MEDEIROS

Did you know: AD is a major public health • Every 69 seconds someone in the problem in this country because of U.S. is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the enormity of its impact on disease individuals, families, the health care • More people are diagnosed with system, and society as a whole. It is estimated that 5.3 million people Alzheimer’s than prostate and nationwide currently have the breast cancer combined disease; in Rhode Island, the number • One in 7 people over 65 have is approximately 25,000. These Alzheimer’s and one in two people numbers will only increase as the over 85 are diagnosed population ages. • The cost of this disease is almost $40 billion and includes the need THE RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER for employees to spend time out of The Rhode Island Chapter is a the office caregiving and dealing Donna McGowan, Executive Director of the Rhode private, non-profit organization that with stress-related health concerns Island Chapter, accepts RISAA donation from was started in 1989 by local family caregivers and health care no cure for Steve Medeiros • There is professionals. The Chapter Alzheimer’s disease provides educational, personal support and advocacy around key issues of concern to those persons affected by AD and WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? related disorders. Although the Chapter is affiliated with the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related, progressive and National Alzheimer’s Association, it is supported solely by irreversible disease of the brain. Those afflicted slowly lose donations from individuals as well as public and private the ability to remember, to reason, to communicate and to care foundation grants. for themselves. The disease also affects the lives of family and friends because they are the ones who provide most of the care Find out more or make a donation at the RI Chapter’s web that is needed. A person with AD can live an average of 8 years site at www.alz.org/ri or call their office in Providence at 401- and up to as many as 20 years from the onset of symptoms. 421-0008.

WATERFRONT ACREAGE, PRIVATE DOCKS! WE’RE HERE TO HELP RISAA's support of charities in the community is a way for all of us to give something back to society. But in the end our members come first. DO YOU KNOW A MEMBER WHO NEEDS HELP? Excellent inventory now available. Call the South County Specialist. If you know of a member, or a family member or even Will Litvin yourself who may be going through a difficult time and could use a little help, please contact us Broker Associate Re/Max Flagship confidentially by e-mail at [email protected] or 401-826- 401-935-9612 2121. Please know that all requests will be kept [email protected] confidential to ensure your privacy. Don’t be www.RhodyHomes.com Member embarrassed or hesitant to ask. - 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Watersheds Count big-time for Rhode Island’s future by Judith Swift Watershed Counts is a broad coalition of agencies and organizations who have committed to work together to examine and report regularly on the condition of the land and water resources of the Narragansett Bay Watershed Region. In 2011, it started with five key indicators (climate change, impervious cover, beach closures, flow and invasive species). Additional indicators will be added during the next several years. These indicators will be used to describe the condition of the watershed region and communicate this information to the public and decision makers.

hode Islanders may argue about how to make a johnny cake at an alarming rate, six times faster than population growth. Rbut we all agree on the value of our environment. Whether That doesn’t help when you have rainstorms the size of those we identify as urban or rural, we are smart enough to know that that gave us the Great Flood of 2010. our state’s prosperity is inextricably linked to the condition of Freshwater resources: Rhode Island is fortunate to now have the land and water resources that surround us. ample rainfall that supports the system of groundwater aquifers, As taxpayers, at the ballot box we overwhelmingly support rivers, streams and . But there is a limit to this precious major investments in environmental projects like the recently resource. In some suburban communities, summertime demand completed $359-million Narragansett Bay Commission project for water (read: lawn watering) exceeds wintertime use by two to end pollution of Narragansett to three times. Rivers and streams Bay from combined sewer experience low levels or dry up overflows. Why? We want to fish due to this overuse of water. and swim in our rivers, lakes, Invasive species: They aren’t the streams and the Bay. notorious “snakehead” fish that The Rhode Island General the news media love to scare Assembly has passed landmark people with, but other invasives legislation to protect the health are threatening the Rhode Island and economic resources of the environment nonetheless. They Narragansett Bay Watershed. The damage the environment and the state and federal government economy. In Massachusetts, $62 have invested in programs to million was spent in less than monitor the Bay’s changing three years to manage the Asian conditions. longhorned beetle. Why? To But are these investments prevent widespread loss of trees, paying off? Back on April 27, a forests and associated damage. new collaboration of 34 leading Narragansett Bay’s average annual surface temperature Rhode Island environmental has increased by almost 3 degrees F over teh past 50 years. Rhode Island has made major agencies and other organizations Warmer temperatures change the marine ecosystem and investments in monitoring, delivered the first annual will effect valuable fisheries. (Data: URI GSO) managing and protecting land and “Watershed Counts” report. water resources. These investments tell a story — a story The report focused on five key areas of progress — and chart challenges that lie ahead. Watershed Counts! helps to explain where we have succeeded and where Beaches: Beaches are central to quality of life and economic additional work is needed. This partnership will expand its vitality of the Ocean State – think tourism. And water quality at reporting each year as a gift to our fellow citizens. Narragansett Bay and ocean beaches is improving, because of major federal and state investments in on-the-ground projects Sea level has and continuous monitoring of the state’s environmental health. risen over 8 There are still beaches with water quality problems, but many inches at the of the beach closures are found at just a handful of beaches. Newport tide Climate change: We are already experiencing increases in air gauge. Rising and water temperatures, rising sea level, and increased rainfall sea levels and storm intensity. Rhode Island is paying attention and increase the planning for the future. risk of coastal Hard surfaces: “Impervious cover,” the name it goes by, flooding, and describes the roads, driveways and roofs that prevent rainfall more storms from soaking into the ground. Preventing the normal cycle of will increase groundwater cleansing itself through this natural sieve is a erosion. significant cause of the polluted stormwater that pollutes lakes, Judith Swift is director of the Coastal Institute at the University streams and the Bay. Rhode Island is creating impervious cover of Rhode Island. - 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 SEPTEMBER HAS LOTS TO OFFER ishing in the bay has been slow this summer, possibly due good, and the southwest corner has some bigger fish, but also Fto menhaden not staying around as long as in previous has rough water and lots of hang ups. Here squid works well as seasons. As we head into September the cooler water should do clam worms. stimulate the migration of the bass and bluefish - just in time for our Fall Special Tournaments. FALL BLUEFISH - STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT • September 17 – 18 BLUEFISH TOURNAMENT • September 2 - 11 Every fish you land must be released, and you must fish Originally scheduled to begin on August 26, the Bluefish with another member (“witness”). Special forms are required. Tournament was postponed when the Hurricane Irene warnings Registration deadline is Sept. 11. To register send an e-mail to went up. This means that most likely as you read this, the [email protected]. He will reply and send you the form for the tournament is still in progress. tournament that you can print out.

BLACK SEA BASS • September 2 - 11 FALL STRIPED BASS AND BLUEFISH What a way to spend the COMBO TOURNAMENT • September 23 - October 2 day fishing for these good You must enter a bluefish AND a striped bass to qualify. tasting sea biscuits; easy to The tournament winner goes by the total combined weight of catch and plentiful from a both fish. If you only enter one fish it does not count as an boat. Yes, they are very entry. You can keep entering a larger fish of each type, but in hard to catch from shore in the end you need to have one of each species. keeper size of 13 inches, but it can be done. I have caught FALL STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT • September 30 them from Narragansett to – October 9 the west wall. My preferred Bass should be everywhere at this time of year, and areas bait was squid. from Newport to Watch Hill should be holding fish. Shore or Boat fishing is real easy. boat is equal now, and sometimes is even better Almost any area you caught than in a boat. fluke this year, also has black sea bass, Junior Member LUCAS SALEM especially where with a 4 pound black sea bass that he there is a rocky landed on August 7 while fishing SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS bottom. Last year aboard Blue Eyes with his grandfa- Since we don’t usually hold Special Tournaments in August, in early August I ther, Orlando Savastano. The sea there is only once Special Tournament to report on this month. saw one of the bass was caught on a green fluke rig Congratulations to the winners! biggest black sea using squid and silversides while JUNIORS ALL-SPECIES CATCH & RELEASE bass caught in drifting south of Nebraska Shoal in TOURMAMENT • July 30-31 Narragansett Bay 55 feet of water. 7 & Under Division by an angler to landed a 7 lb. black sea bass while fluking under the Newport 1st... Jillian LeBlanc Bridge. So, as you can see, fishing for one species doesn’t rule out picking up another. 8 & Older Division Those who really want to catch black sea bass should go 1st... John Cupolo out around Block Island. The west side of the island is super 2nd...James LeBlanc

Now you can find RISAA on 1. Go to www.facebook.com 2. Seach for Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association 3. When it comes up, click - 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 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

2011 Special Tournaments May 13 - 22 • Spring Tautog Tournament May 27 - June 5 • Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass Challenge - Oar-powered boats only June 3 - 12 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament June 24 - July 3 • Fluke Tournament • indicates RISAA member July 1 - 10 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament 1or 2 adults and Location Maximum one Junior Member team. Pre-registration required. Deadline: June 28 Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)...... 30 lbs July 16 - 17 • Team Fluke Challenge Special 2-angler teams. •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 100 lbs Pre-registration required. Special rules* apply. Top four fish entered. •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 50 lbs Reg deadline: July 12 •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs July 30 - 31 • Junior All-Species Catch & Release •Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)...... 200 lbs Tourney Special slips required. Adult member must be present during •Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)...... 50 lbs tourney. Two divisions: Ages 7 and under plus Ages 8-17 •Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee)...... 400 lbs Sept 2 - 11 • Bluefish Tournament Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)...... 99 lbs Sept 2 - 11 • Black Sea Bass Tournament King Cove Outfitters (Stonington)...... 100 lbs Sept 17 - 18 • Fall Bluefish/Striped Bass Catch & Release •Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)...... 330 lbs Tournament Individual event, but must fish with another member/ Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs witness. Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 165 lbs Sept 23 - Oct 2 • Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo Tournament •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)...... 60 lbs Must enter a bluefish AND striped bass to qualify. Total weight. •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 60 lbs Sept 30 - Oct 9 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 30 lbs Oct 7 - 16 • Fall Tautog Tournament Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs • All Special Tournaments commence at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and end Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle (Coventry)...... 50 lbs promptly at 7:00 P.M. on the final day (*unless noted). •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 200 lbs • The minimum sizes for all Special Tournaments shall be the legal Rhode •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs Island recreational minimums. Wickford Rod Works (Wickford)...... 75 lbs • Entries MUST be weighed in by 7:00 P.M. on the final day and members MUST PHONE the RISAA office within 24 hours of the time weighed. Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown)...... 30 lbs - 18 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Standings as of 8/28/11 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 authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every Weight Slip. There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE. 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. none yet 1. Robert Matteson - 11.00 1.Thomas McGuire-14.00 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Lary Norin - 4.70 2. none yet 2. Charles Bradbury -10.24 2. Richard Reich - 8.88 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. David Jenson - 4.20 3. none yet 3. Marie Rossi - 9.30 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. Steven West Jr - 3.40 1. Kyle Paparelli - 1.60 1. Chase Simao - 9.85 1. Kyle Paparelli - 1.38 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Kyle Paparelli - 2.73 2. none yet 2. John Cupolo - 9.20 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Matthew Genesse-2.50 3. none yet 3. Joey Scrofani - 8.60 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. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 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. none yet 1. none yet 1. Andrew Ogle - 7.10 1. Kyle Paparelli - 3.64 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 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. Lary Norin - 7.30 1. Armando Simao - 2.45 1. Charles Bradbury-1.38 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Terrence Boylan -13.00 2. Charles Bradbury-4.55 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. Chase Simao - 2.05 1. Kyle Paparelli - 1.27 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Hayden Kearney - 1.99 2. Ed Jackson Jr - 1.14 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Kathryn Hardy - 1.91 3. Luke Jackson - 1.03 3. none yet 3. none yet

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. Richard Reich - 30.60 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Lary Norin - 9.14 1. C.J. Rice - 10.28 2. Michael Lanni - 58.20 2. Richard Geldard - 28.28 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Russell Hubert - 8.90 2. none yet 3. Donald Smith - 48.00 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Chase Simao - 37.45 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Adam Berg - 31.36 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Nicholas Berg - 31.08 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 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. none yet 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 Future Leader Here Future Leader Here 2. none yet Length: 00" Length: 00" 3. none yet Girth: 00" Girth: 00"" - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 New world record striped bass landed in Long Island Sound On August 5, Greg Myerson weigh in a striped bass that registered 81.88 pounds on the scale at Jack's Shoreline in Westbrook, CT, almost 12 hours after it had been landed. Bosch wins pair of Patriots tickets

A special raffle was held at the August 29 seminar with the prize being a pair of tickets to the New England Patriots vs New York Jets game on September 1 at Gilette Stadium. The tickets were donated by member Mark Pachico who has made the same donation for the past three years. 100% of the proceeds went to the Foundation. The winner was drawn by Board Member Mike Warner after the nights seminars, and Jack Bosch’s ticket was the winner.

Myerson was following his regular routine when he drifted his boat over a submerged boulder near Outer Southwest Reef off the coast of Westbrook, Connecticut, around 8 p.m. on August 4, trailing a live eel a few feet off the bottom. Myerson uses large eels. “I use the giant eels nobody else uses; if something’s gonna grab it, I know it’s big.” When the first first took the bait, he thought he was snagged because it felt like dead weight. “I couldn’t budge him at first,” says Myerson, who uses a heavy duty 6-½ foot St. Croix tuna rod and a Quantum Cabo reel spooled with 50-lb. Berkley Gorilla Braid to handle big stripers. “Then he took off on a real good run, and I had to tighten the drag because he was burning line fast. He stripped about 60 Jack Bosch proudly displays the pair of Patriots tickets he yards of line against the current.” won at the special raffle. He thanks Mark Pachico who “I noticed the line rising, and I told donated the tickets to the RISAA Foundation. my buddy, ‘Watch this, the fish is going to break the surface.’ He porpoised out of the water and I got my first look at MIDDLETOWN RAMP (from page 9) him. Oh, man, I knew I had something special then. It’s only the big stripers Also speaking in favor of the project was Bruce Burns, a that will jump like that. I was just hoping the hook was stuck RISAA member and Middletown resident; Steve Ponte, also a good.” RISAA member, Middletown resident and town harbormaster, The fight only lasted 20 minutes, but “seemed like eternity,” and Dennis Zambrotta, president of the Newport County Myerson says. Saltwater Fishing Club. Another look revealed how close someone else had come One thing the opposition pointed out was that DEM, on its to setting the new world record: the striper had a hook and about application for the funding, said the improved ramp would be 6 ft. of leader in its mouth, evidence of a recent hookup that a boon for fishermen from Rhode Island, Eastern Connecticut had broken off. and SE Mass". The last thing the local opposition groups wanted With no certified scale available at that hour, Myerson didn’t to hear was that many out of towner's would be using the new officially weigh his catch until 8:30 the next morning, nearly ramp, at THEIR beach. (this has some merit) 12 hours after he caught it. He had continued fishing, landing By the end of the meeting, the Beach Commission did not several other stripers over the next hours. (Just like our own vote saying they needed to “digest the comments” before coming Peter Vican does after catching record bass!). up with a recommendation back to the Town Council, which The 54-inch striper spent the night packed in ice in a cooler. was scheduled meet on September 6. - 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 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.

With your help we can continue to work within the political system to safeguard the rights and 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 Hawthorne your donation Capt. Sandy Kane John Turchetti Charles Dore Richard Hittinger Leo Orsi, Jr. John Vivari Dale Hartman Peter Jenkins Howard MacMillan David Pollack Robert Oliveira 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. / September, 2011 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Committee presents Single Day • Motor Coach Travel Tours

Here’s the chance to take an enjoyable, one day trip while you sit back and leave the driving to someone else. Chose from several locations to board the Conway Tours motor coach and spend the day sight-seeing and relaxing. Everyone is welcome to join us, members and friends.

Rail & Sail, Essex, CT • Monday, October 10 Cost: $90 per person Upon arrival in Essex, you will enjoy a delightful lunch at Oliver’s Taverne, then board the classic Essex Steam Trail where you’ll enjoy some of Connecticut’s most beautiful countryside. At Deep River Landing you’ll board a relaxing riverboat to witness the lush scenery and historic sites such as Gillette Castle and the Godspeed Opera House. Upon return, your steam train welcomes you for the return trip to Essex.

Departs R.I. approx 9:15-10:00 AM; returns approx 6:00 PM Pick up locations and times on RISAA web site: www.risaa.org/events/trips2011.html REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 30

New York Combination Tour • Saturday, October 15 Cost: $69 per person See the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Fee includes transportation and ferry ticket. (note: does not include access to the Pedistal/Museum or to climb to the crown).

Departs R.I. approx 6-7 AM; returns approx 11PM. www.risaa.org/events/trips2011.html REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 4

RISAA MOTOR COACH TRIPS ORDER FORM

Name:______Phone Home: ______Cell:______Address:______City:______State: _____ Zip:______E-mail: ______Are you a RISAA member? Yes Yes Full payment must accompany order. Check/Money order only, payable to: RISAA Ticket will be sent to you prior to the trip. I AM SIGNING UP FOR THE FOLLOWING TRIP: Rail & Sail, October 10 • $90 per person Mail this form & payment to NY Combination Tour, October 15 • $69 per person RISAA P.O. Box 1465 Enclosed is check/MO for $______Coventry, RI 02816

- 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Committee presents

1st Annual Traditional Pig Roast

Saturday, October 1 4:30 PM Ashaway Sportsmens Club Gun Club Path, off North Road Hopkington, RI $25 per person* *Cost is the same for adults and children

It will be held rain or shine in the outdoor pavilion of the Ashaway Sportsments Club and is open to everyone - members, guests and friends. Everyone is welcome.

LAST CHANCE! DEADLINE: September 26 Menu Includes This will be an • Pig roast • Garden salad • BBQ beans Old Fashioned • Cole slaw • Corn on the cob • Watermelon Traditional Pig Roast Cookout • Bottled water • Soda with all the fixins!

SOUNDS LIKE FUN! SIGN ME UP FOR THE RISAA PIG ROAST ON OCTOBER 1 Name:______Evening phone: ______

Address: ______Cell: ______

City: ______State:______Zip: ______Send me ____ tickets at $25 each Payment must accompany order Enclosed is my check for $______(payable to: RISAA) Charge to my credit card: 1. Check MasterCard VISA 2. Amount Authorized: $_____ 3. Expiration Date (MO/YR): ______4. CVV # ______(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) 5. Name on card (print): ______6. Card Number: ______Mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 SEPTEMBER SEMINAR Monday, September 26 • 7:00 p.m.

Targeting Sea Bass

with David Fewster

Black sea bass are highly sought after by both recreational and commercial fishermen. This great-tasting fish can be found along the entire Atlantic Coast from Maine to Florida, and we're fortunate here in the Northeast to have prime sea bass territory in our own local waters. While black sea bass spend the winter in offshore waters in depths of 240-500 feet, in the summer they move inshore where they are readily available to Rhode Island anglers, and if you're not targeting them, you should.

A member since 1998 when RISAA was founded, Dave "Squid" Fewster has always been one of our top anglers who is always willing to share his knowledge with other members. Everyone knows Dave as a "fish hard, fish often" angler who can be found on the shore, bay or ocean - day or night - throughout the entire year.

When the Education Committee asked him to do a seminar on black sea bass, Dave readily agreed (as always), and you will see why he has always been one of our most popular seminar speakers. Dave plans to discuss how to make rigs for sea bass, places to find them, the best times to fish, and how you can catch them during the summer, and even in the winter by going out on head boats that fish offshore. plus

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: $3.95 Shaved steak sub & chips: $5.95 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)

- 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 OCTOBER SEMINAR Monday, October 24 • 7:00 p.m. TWO GREAT TOPICS! BIG HOOKS + BIG BAITS STRIPED BASS TIPS = BIG FLUKE! from the 2-time Monster Bass with RI State Record Holder Capt. B.J. SILVIA and PETER VICAN owner of Flippin Out Charters with fishing parner Don Smith RISAA Member RISAA Member Peter Vican, and his fishing partner Don Capt. B.J. Silvia has Smith, are probably two of our most well-known members. been fishing the waters They are a "matched set" of guys who just love to fish, and around Aquicneck can be found fishing the waters of Narragansett Bay (in early Island and Newport for spring) and 30 years, and in that time Block Island he has learned all the ins several nights a and outs of of catching week during the doormat fluke. He fishing season. actually started when he To say they are was 18 years ago hard-core is an working as a mate on understatment. many boats. They His knowledge of routinely land fishing our waters and dozens of desire to share his stripers over 30 knowledge and pounds every enjoyment of fishing, week (and helped make the sometimes decision to start his own every night) charter business, Flippin Out Charters, for the past five years. becuase they know every inch of water and coastline, and know In this seminar, he will talk about tackle, how to find locations, how to put the right baits in the right place, at the right time, why he uses braid, big hooks, big baits and big nets. every time! They have caught more stripers over 50 pounds than almost any saltwater champ, but Peter's latest claim to fame came from EVERY MEMBER WHO breaking two Rhode Island state striped bass records of 76.14 lbs in 2009 and 77.4 lbs this year. ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO Come and hear Don and Peter talk about catching striped WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE bass, and pick up a few tips to help YOU improve your catch. DOOR PRIZE

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 Pork loin roast, potato, vegetable: $6.95 Cacoila sandwich (Portuguese pulled pork): $5.95 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) - 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 SNAPPA CHARTERS • Capt. Charles Donilon story by MICHAEL WARNER It was a foggy day…….. tube lures on the port, and a No wait... that was days before chartreuse parachute jig with red and many days after. Wednesday pork rind on starboard. After May 25, 2011 was our lucky day! about 15 minutes or so we headed It seemed like the week before and directly over an area where some after was all very foggy on the birds had just been working, but wate, but this day was a sunshine didn’t get a hookup although I sandwich between those foggy had two short hits on the jig. days. This was our gift from the The Captain said to let out RISAA Charter Trips Committee. more line to get deeper and it paid I was accompanied on this trip off on the next pass when Steve by members Joe Trojan, Steve hooked up on the frame and McDermott, Bob Ferioli, Mark The RISAA Crew (l-r) Mike Warner, Mark Pachico, Bob Ferioli, landed Pachico and Domenic Ricci (who Steve McDermott, Domenic Ricci and Joe Trojan. the first would like to thank Mike Roberts keeper who had to give up his seat on this great trip). of the day, a 30" striper with sea lice. We all met at the Snappa’s slip at the State Pier in Galilee, RI After about a half hour lull, during before 3:00 p.m, our designated sailing which the Captain kept working hard to time. Capt. Charlie Donilon had the find the key, Steve hooked up again on boat set up and ready to go. After a the same rig with another keeper while I complete safety briefing we set out landed a barely legal bass which I under sunny skies and mid 70’s temps, released. for the southwest corner of Block As Steve and I landed our fish Mark Island. cast out his first ever homemade eel skin The Snappa is a 46 foot custom plug and hooked a nice follower, a 32" sport fisherman, built in Maine only bass which went into the box. three years ago, with a wide beam and Domenic followed with his first is as roomy as any charter boat out keeper while Bob was working the there. The ride out to the island was parachute jig. Bob was just about to excessively comfortable and a look into ask for relief jigging the parachute the cabin area showed she was prepared when he got hit hard on the port side. for any type of fishing possible with more Bob was in a battle with what than 20 rod and reel combos rigged and seemed to be a pretty nice fish as it ready. The padded seats and ample table was taking some drag and had him room inside made me think I was on the working for awhile. The Captain had ferry, not a well appointed . the boat in neutral and was ready to Snappa is USCG inspected and certified assist Bob while the other line was to carry up to 23 passengers; this is useful cleared to allow landing space. After due to the many specialized trips offered. 10 to 15 minutes which seemed longer We made good time to the corner and to Bob we saw color and a nice big head. The Captain skillfully were ready to fish as soon as we got on scene with some surface landed the cow bass, we all wished for, and Bob was a very happy action and birds scattered about. angler with a 47 ½ inch, 41 pound beauty. After much back slapping The Captain had us deploy a frame on wire setup with four and photos we got back to it. (to page 43) - 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Fly Fishing • Light Tackle Capt Rene Letourneau On The Rocks Charters 401-359-3625 www.ontherockscharters.com LAST CALL FOR Member TICKETS! RISAA Pig Roast This is your last reminder and opportunity to get tickets to our 1st Annual Pig Roast to be held on Saturday, October 1. Why not consider joining your fellow members and friends for this fun event? It is only $25 per person and everyone is invited, but the DEADLINE is SEPTEMBER 30. (see page 23 for more details). STRIPERS • BLUES • COD • FLUKE • TUNA • SHARK Inshore, Offshore & Canyon Trips Available ONE DAY BUS TRIPS 35’ Custom Henriques Sportfish The deadline for the bus trips is fast Dream Catcher II Charters approaching. Whether you are interested in Capt. Mike Comerford, Sr. the trip to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sailing from USCG Licensed Captain Trip in New York or Point Judith 401-651-9600 the Rail & Sail Trip [email protected] • dreamcatcherri.com in Essex, CT, this is the final reminder that we get to provide you. By the time you read this, the deadline to sign up for our trip to the Springfield Fair will already have passed, but there’s still a little time left to sign up for the other trips. (see page 22). Full Service Propeller Facility REPAIRS ~ RECONDITIONING ~ WELDING e Middletown, RI or Mik SAVE Ask f 888-430-7767 FUEL Bring your prop in for a FREE computer analysis www.oceanpropsri.com 10% RISAA member discount on inboard recons Member

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FLUKE & SEA Sails 7:00 am daily until Sept. 15

COD & SEABASS FISHING Begins Sept. 16. Sails Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun at 7:00 am

PORGY FISHING Visit our shop for live and Sails daily at 8:00 am frozen bait, ice, rods & reels, tackle and more. Locted across from the boats. TUNA FISHING

Call for reservations. Overnight, extended & long range For more info, Call for schedule visit our website: francesfleet.com Private charters available aboard the “Captain Frances.” Call for more info.

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. / September, 2011 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 Frank’s Live Bait & Tackle River & Riptide Anglers Breachway Bait & Tackle Galilee Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Bucko’s Parts & Tackle Hook-Up Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina Cardinal Bait & Tacle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Sportsman’s Outfitter Erickson’s Bait & Tackle Quonny 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 August Meeting Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was HOWARD SWEET ZAC REIDY who selected his $200 certificate to the Bucko’s Tackle who proudly displays the rod & reel combo that he won

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

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CAPT. JOHN OGOZALEK Fishing Kayaks www.ogofishing.com 672 North Main Street 860-774-6924 401-295-4400 Danielson, CT 06239 [email protected] www.Kayakcentre.com Member - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 TEAM SWAT CHARTERS • Capt. Mike Schreffler story by DAVID WESTFALL After years of being a RISAA member, I finally won a charter Ron had come down with pneumonia, and with the weather trip at the monthly seminar. OK, I had won two previously, but cold and wet, decided he couldn't go. I don't blame him. It was due to family commitments and changes of dates due to bad pretty miserable out. The weather was in the mid 50s, windy and weather, I had never gone on one. raining on and off all day. This trip was to be with 3 other anglers from RISAA with Even before our 5:30 Captain Mike Schreffler from Team Swat Charters. AM launch time, Captain Before getting into the trip, let me tell you about the boat. Mike and the 3 of us were Captain Mike runs a 27 foot Conch center console with a 9 foot on the boat and heading beam and 500 HP. I've never "cruised" the bay at 36 knots, but we north to find pogies. We did it on this got into the Providence trip. At times, River, near the hurricane Captain Mike barrier, and saw a lot of cranked it up boats slinging treble even more. hooks for pogies. We The feel of the didn't see anyone wind on my snagging any though. We face was started cruising slowly, fantastic. Captain Mike watching Notice I didn't the electronics and the say salt spray rest of us scanning the though. water. Except when it We saw a few splashes here and there, and finally, Captain was raining, Mike said, “There is a huge school of pogies right below us. Cast which it did out, let it sink to the bottom, and snag some.” much of the I think Captain Mike ended up getting as many as the rest of day, I didn't get a single drop of water on me while he was running us combined. Did I mention his electronics are incredible? If I the boat. The ride was smooth, even in the chop, and dry as a didn't, they are! In no time, we had our bait. person could ask for. The two sets of titanium rods in my back Captain Mike took us to the north end of Prudence and Patience and neck never made a peep during over 6 hours on the water. Islands where he set the anchor. It wasn't 5 minutes before And room? Yea, we had room. Lots of it! Richard's reel started to scream. After a nice fight, Richard boated We were to launch at 7:00 AM on Saturday, June 11th, at the a great 30"-32" fish. We had some more fish take our baits, but East Greenwich town dock. After talking to Captain Mike on the none that inhaled them. Figuring they were too small for the live phone a week before, he wanted to know if we could get there lined menhaden, we decided to move. For the next few hours, we earlier. After all, we need to be on the water when the bait is tried the west side of Prudence, some coves, the Mount Hope Bay around. The guys agreed, so we changed it to 5:30 AM. bridge and the north side of Patience again. Captain Mike was on Due to the weather forecast and the rain I saw outside my the phone with other charter captains, trying to find out where the window the morning of the trip, I wasn't sure if we were going to fish were. All of the reports were the same that day...."There aren't go or not. I figured if the Captain was going to cancel, then he any." could call me. I got to the ramp my usual 20 minutes early, figuring Captain Mike gave it his all on this trip. He even stayed out I would be the first one there. I was wrong. Richard Heilman and later than we were supposed to trying to get us more fish. At the Ron Porter were already there. Ted Ross showed up a few minutes end of the day, Ted Ross and I didn't boat any fish, although we later and then Captain Mike drove by us to the ramp, with that both had our baits taken. Richard got his one, which he took beautiful boat in tow. home for supper. (to page 39) - 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 RISAA Foundation is a program partner.... Pawtuxed Falls dam removal begins After 10 years of planning and permitting; will help with river herring restoration

“We finally did it!!!” said Robert This will be the largest dam removal Nero, Chairman of the Pawtuxet River project in the state's history. The Authority to RISAA President Steve $600,000 project is a collaboration Medeiros. He was deservedly excited. between state and federal agencies and The Pawtuxet River Authority non-profit organizations like the started the project nearly ten years ago, Pawtuxet River Authority and and helps to return this valuable river Watershed Council. to the support system of Narragansett The Rhode Island Saltwater Bay. Anglers Foundation is a Project “This undertaking marks another Partner. chapter in the rebirth of the Pawtuxet The contractor, SumCo, began River,” said Nero. “It used to be the breaching the dam and drawing down subject of ridicule and apathy.” The Pawtuxet Falls Dam before work began the pond last month. Dam removal was “And keep in mind,” he expected to take about two continued, “it’s all about the weeks. SumCo will be planting fishing!” vegetation (to hasten recovery) Removing this old, obsolete downstream areas immediately. dam will allow the water to Upstream areas will be planted naturally flow for the first time beginning in early September. in nearly 200 years. This man- made obstruction that blocked RISAA Members passage from Narragansett Bay to historical spawning streams and should be proud that ponds will once again permit THEIR organization schools of river herring and shad this natural passage. continues to support Demolishing the dam is also projects like this. expected to reduce flood risks by lowering water levels in areas immediately upstream.

- 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 FOR CLASSIFIEDS SALE RISAA members may place free non-commercial classified ads with photo for three months. All items must be fishing, boating or marine related. Send ad info to [email protected] or mail to RISAA office. Non-members and commercial: $5 per ad, per issue. Mail ad with check to RISAA, 6 Arnold Rd, Coventry, RI 02816

BOATS FOR SALE BOATS FOR SALE TRAILERS FOR SALE

17’ Mako 171, 2001, w/2001 Mercury 90 4- 24’ Sea Hawk by Caravelle, Center Console, 15’ galvanized boat tilt trailer. $500. Call John stroke, w/only 180 hrs, trim tabs, Garmin depth/ 2006, with 225 HP 4-stroke Yamaha, 2006, w/ at 401-783-1678 or 401-374-3194 FF, Garmin hand- 200 hrs. Outriggers, full canvas, winter cover, held GPS w/nav custom tackle software, swim station, Garmin platform, 2 live- , wells, 15 rod Lowrance GPS, Three PENNs for sale: 1) Penn 14 -“0” Reel holders, cooler Cobra VHF & with H I Mohawk 6.5 ft rod, 130 pound class. seat, bimini top. stereo FM/tape - 2) Penn 600 Down Rigger, 3) Penn 6 – “0” reel Incl docklines, fenders, anchor, PDFs. Also, all on a Yacht Club roller- trailer. Illness forces with Peterson 6.5 ft rod. Best Offer - All three 2001 Load Rite galv roller tailer w/spare tire. me to sell. $35,000. Call Jim at 401-533-2993. or individually. Call member Ed Kay 401-949- One owner. Extremely economical. $10,000. ------2024 Call John at 231-0070 or email 27' Eastern, 2002, Mercruiser Inboard/ [email protected] Outboard 300HP with 542 hs. V-berth, sink, Tuna / Shark Gear. Have 2 Penn Senator 113 ------stove, stand up H 4/0 reels on custom rods (by Erickson's of 20’ Grady White Overnighter, 1987, motor head. Electronics Warwick RI); 2 Penn Senator 12/0 reels on extension and 150 HP Yamaha SW Series II, includes radar, Fenwick rods; 2 Diawa Sealine 900 reels on 1999 w/stainless prop, hydraulic steering, cuddy new GPS, digital custom rods (by Gill's of Wakefield RI); flying cabin, sleeps 2, lots of storage, 2 swivel chairs, fishfinder. 2009 gaff, harpoon; misc gear (tuna ball, tackle, custom HT w/alum rails, new Raymarine VHF, trailer. Incl slip harness). $1,625. Call Bill @ 401 256 0244 Garmin GPS, for season at Pt Hummingbird Judith. Yard maint, exc for fishing/family, great FF, compass, 2 condition. $39,900. Call Jerry at 401-749-6803 FIBERGLASS WALL MOUNTS teak swim ------Summer inventory clearance. All fiberglass platforms w/ 27’ World Cat, Catamaran, 2005, w/new wall mounts in stock are 20% off for the month ladders. 2004 custom trailer. WA cuddy cabin w/head, rod of Sept-ember. Road King storage, sleeps 2-3. Twin Suzuki 225 HP 4- This includes double-axle bunk trailer. Well kept. Boat stroke OB w/225 hrs. fast & econimical. HT w/ fresh AND salt trailered. OB always flushed and maintained. full encl. Rupp outriggers controlled from inside water species. $16,000 OBO. Call Paige at 401-847-1632 enclosure. Fully loaded w/Raytheon color radar, See more at ------chartplotter, sonar, auto pilot. Built in tackle www.KenEagle.com 20’ Wellcraft V-20 Step-Lift, 1979, with 150 boxes. spreader lgts, fresh/sw washdown, or call Ken at HP Mercury, 2003, runs well. Ready to fish. baitwell. fish box. $64,900. Call Ron at 401- 516-319-0779 or Includes E-Z 641-1499 or [email protected] send him e-mail Loader [email protected] trailer, fish 31’ Silverton Convertible, radar, GPS, VHF, finder, VHS fishfinder, compass, air conditioned/heat. Twin and Bimini 318 Chryslers. Surveyed in 2001. CG inspected MARINE ELECTRONICS Top. $5,300 for 2010. Lots more. $12,000 OBO. Call 401- OBO. Call Martin at 401-919-2817 738-5778 or 401-580-5747 Lowrance LMS-525C DF chart plotter/ ------fishfinder. Used for 3 years. 5” 256 color screen 23’ Aquasport Explorer 225, 1998 w/175 HP 36' Tiara Open, 1995, w/Twin 3208 Cat diesels. (480x480 pixel), 50/200 Johnson OceanRunner OB (runs great), North Gen, AC/heat, 1yr old top & enclosure, new kHz transom mount Star GPS, radar, sounder, HT/canvas, new coaming pads, GPS, new plotter, auto pilot, transducer (new in box, batteries, radar, Lee never used). Sonar/ searchlight, outriggers, GPS+WAAS, incl all trim tabs, new windlass, NMEA2000 cables, GPS prof- too much to antenna, screen cover, maintained, mention. Huge etc., necessary to be operational, incl NauticPath great cockpit and map chip for this region. All in original box w/ fishing/family boat. Also 2006 Tidewater trailer great interior. manual. Great for a smaller boat with limited w/disk brakes - less than 500mi. In the water t Ready for the water NOW. Great shape, quality helm space. $300. Contact Allan at 401-732- East Matunuck. $18,900. Call Bill at 401-499- vessel. $119,000. Serious seller. Call Steve at 4092 or by e-mail at [email protected] 8532. 401-284-2656 or 239-565-2949

- 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 President...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 1st Vice President...... Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 2nd Vice President...... Capt. Bruce Getchell...... [email protected]...... 401-742-1129 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...... George Allen...... [email protected]...... 401-849-4896 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...... Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027

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...... Joan Bradbury...... [email protected] ...... 401-647-5305 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...... Robert Moeller...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0117 Saltwater Fishing Show...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected] 401-826-2121 Scholarship...... Curt Caserta...... [email protected]...... 401-667-0123 Striper Cup...... David Westfall...... [email protected]...... 401-270-1822 Surfcasters...... Robert Moeller...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0117 Tag & Release...... William Sosnicki...... [email protected]...... 401-822-2979 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 Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 SEA DONKEY CHARTERS • Capt. Andre’ Ledoux story by JOHN PAUL I knew it was going to be great day of fishing when Roger herons, gulls, and terns with sand eels in their beaks. There were Tellier, Larry Audino and I (John Paul) were selected at the July plenty of storm petrols around, a tern sized bird that is mostly meeting to go on a charter aboard Sea Donkey with Captain Andre brown with a wide white ring around its rump and tail. Ledoux. I got to be the leader on this trip and from the time I spoke As we exited the no wake zone, Captain kicked it up and invited to Captain Andre. us into the cockpit. Reynard told us that we would stay dry in the I had a hard time sleeping. Captain Andre’s excitement about back of the boat; it usually does not get much spray. Reynard was fishing was contagious. He spoke of recent limits on bass, cod right, and it fishing, cod fishing, then bass fishing (the order is important, you was a good cannot bring your bass past the exclusion zone lines) and our ride. upcoming trip. Captain We were Andre likes planning on leaving to break up Saturday August 6 the trip by from Dock B at the starting to Stone Cove Marina. fish at the We would head out North Rip, to Block Island for and we stripers and then stared by move to Captain’s trolling with honey spot for huge umbrella fluke. No guarantee rigs. We set of course, but up two Penn Captain Andre has rods, each been catching. with 300 feet On August 6 we of wire. It had pretty good wasn’t long before Roger caught the first fish of the day, a good weather. It was sized bluefish. We kept the fish for bait. overcast and warm, (to page 43) but not hot. The weather forecast said it would be cloudy, with thunderstorms moving in for the evening. Knowing how the forecasts are always correct, we left our foul weather gear on shore. The rain held off all day, and the sun poked out several times, but not so much to make it hot. The breeze picked up out of the south during the day. I had never been to Stone Cove Marina. I was very surprised how close to the highway it was. We gathered at the marina for a 6 am departure. We were met by Captain Andre’s son, Reynard, who was our mate for the day. He is a great young man. The Sea Donkey is a 25 foot Parker with a wide open deck that had plenty of room to move around. There were plenty of birds to see as we headed out through the breachway toward Block Island. There were egrets, great blue - 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Announcing Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Member’s Only Photo Contest THREE CATEGORIES

“Prized Catch” “Scenic New England” “Rhode Island Fishing”

Photos of the angler and the catch. The Photos of New England sunrises or Photos of R.I. fishing locations, with people need not be, but preference sunsets, ocean views, light houses, or without anglers, unposed, etc. given to RISAA members. etc. The marine environment should be part of the image.

Submission Deadline: 4 Winners In Each Category October 31, 2011 • One Grand Prize • 3 Honorable Mention PHOTO CONTEST RULES Grand Prize “Prized Catch” R The contest is open only to “Regular” adult R Every image submitted must be accompanied members in good standing of the Rhode Island by the following information: Saltwater Anglers Association. • Member/photographer’s name, address Okuma Cedros CJ55S R The member must either be the photographer and phone or the main subject of the photo • Names of person(s) in photo Grand Prize “Scenic New England” R The member wins the prize • Date and location where taken R Submissions must be either: • Category of submission Fin-Nor Ahab 12 • Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in • Other information to describe the scene either JPG, PDF, or TIFF format R Submission of an entry constitutes • Prints: minimum size of 4” x 5” agreement to allow photographs to be Grand Prize “Rhode Island Fishing” • Scanned from a photograph reproduced, published and/or exhibited by the Penn Power Graph V R Must have been taken AFTER January 1, 2010 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association 4000 graphite R Members may submit a maximum of three (3) with the right to publish your name, city and photos per category during this contest. state in print or other media in connection R Images will be judged on originality, technical with the photo contest. Winning photos will be excellence, composition, overall impact and R Submissions shall be sent as an e-mail published in the RISAA artistic merit. attachment to: [email protected] or by mail to: newsletter and web site R Deadline: October 31, 2011 RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 - 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 ERIN ROSE CHARTERS • Capt. Bill Heffernan story by DAVID GIULIANO At the June RISAA meeting, a group of us including Jack Daniels, Bob Gaudet, Paul LaFlamme and myself, David Giuliano, were lucky enough to win a striped bass trip to Block Island on the SF/V Erin Rose with Capt. Bill Heffernan. I called the captain to make introductions and explore locations and type of fishing we would be doing. On the morning of the charter, we met at the boat at Lockwood Marina in Snug Harbor at 5:00 am. Captain Bill had asked if we wanted to bring our favorite rods to drift eels and three of us did. Even with the southeast wind, we hoped we would be able to get to the Island. After gassing up and stocking up with eels, we proceeded out the West The RISAA Crew included (l-r) Jack Daniels, Paul Laflamme, Gap toward Block Island. David Giuliano and Bob Gaudet. The conditions got better as we approached the The Erin Rose is a 28' custom Amberjack with twin Mercruisers, north end of the Island and a fast stable and extremely comfortable fishing platform. we set up to drift eels on We certainly recommend Capt. Bill to anyone looking for a the North rip. comfortable, fish producing charter trip. He can be reached at 401- After 20 minutes I came 364-9592 or [email protected] or on his web site up with a hard strike and www.erinrosefishing.com run, and landed a nice 30 lb bass. Over the next several hours, we landed 9 keeper bass, a dogfish, and a nice fluke. Bob and Jack each got HEFFERNAN CHARTERS a 35 lb bass. We were all Aboard the happy with our catch and ERIN ROSE each one of us brought 28’ Sea Ray home dinner that night. sailing from Capt Bill was great as he Lavin’s Marina, Charlestown, RI set up on certain contour lines that he must have with successfully fished in the Capt. Bill Heffernan past. I had never fished the rip and learned a lot about 401-364-9592 or 401-742-4795 setting up the drift and www.erinrosefishing.com where to begin and end. 8 Scot Circle, Charlestown, RI 02813 Member - 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 DEM POLICE LOG (from page 10) • Elmer G. Morales, 34, of Providence, RI arrested for • Nicholas P. Romano, 19, of Colchester, CT arrested for Possession/Size Limit of Striped Bass Disorderly Conduct & Resisting Arrest • Jose Morales, 46, of Providence, RI arrested for Possession/ • Concepcion E. Ramos, 56, of Warwick, RI arrested for Take/ Size Limit of Striped Bass Sell Shellfish from Polluted Area • Jose A. Morales, 36, of Providence, RI arrested for Possession • Mario A. Ramos, 38, of Worchester, MA arrested for Taking of Undersized Blue & Possession of Eggbearing Blue Blue Crab by Non-Resident, Restrictions for Taking Blue Crab/ Crabs Non-Resident, & Possession of Egg-Bearing Blue Crab • Evan Morrill, 25, of Narragansett, RI arrested for Operating • Jamey J. Scheer, 19, of Cranston, RI arrested for Possession a PWC within 200 feet of Swimmers/Shore of Beverage by Underage Persons • Binh V. Nguyen, 60, of Providence, RI arrested for Exceeding • Abella G. Sirois, 54, of West Warwick, RI arrested for Take/ Daily Limit of Shellfish in Management Area/Recreation Sell Shellfish from Polluted Area • Juan A. Paz, 32, of East Boston, MA arrested for Exceeding • James S. Soukamneuth, 19, of East Greenwich, RI arrested Daily Limit Scup & Possession Undersized Scup for Possession of Marijuana • Louis M. Pelcher, 36, of Chepachet, RI arrested for Domestic • Heng K. Sreng, 42, of Providence, RI arrested for Take/Sell Simple Assault/Battery Shellfish from Polluted Area • Stephen J. Peloso, 28, of Warwick, RI arrested for Possession • Jared P. Stearns, 23, of Boulder, CO arrested for Receiving Undersized Shellfish Stolen Goods & Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards • Orfelindo T. Quintanilla, 28, of Worchester, MA arrested • Karl Marx Vicente, 34, of Hanson, MA arrested for for Taking Blue Crab by Non-Resident, Restrictions for Taking Possession of Tautog-Closed Season, Possession Undersized Blue Crab/Non-Resident, & Possession of Egg-Bearing Blue Fluke & Possession Undersized Tautog Crab • Robert J. Williams, 60, of Coventry, RI arrested for Operation • Hasan Rahim, 46, of Watertown, MA arrested for Operation of a PWC without Boating Safety Certificate of PWC without Boating Safety Certificate & Operation of PWC within 200 feet of Swimmers/Shore

SWAT CHARTERS (from page 31) We almost hooked a few greedy seagulls that kept diving Many people would have been disappointed or upset at the on our baits. A couple even picked them up. A quick shout lack of fish that day. I wasn't. I'm all about fishing, not just from Captain Mike catching. I met three RISAA members I'd never met before. I though, and they got to spend nearly 7 hours on the water aboard a beautiful dropped them and boat. I learned new spots for fishing in the bay, AND, most flew off. We also got importantly, I know Captain Mike gave it everything he had. I to see an osprey. It know all of the other charter captains he spoke to on the phone. circled the boat for a If they aren't finding fish, there are none to be found. We ran while and then all over the place trying to find them. They just weren't there. Captain Mike threw If someone were to ask me if I would pay to go on a charter a dead pogie off the with Captain Mike again, the answer would be an instantaneous side. That bird didn't "Yes!". even hesitate. It So thank you to the Charter Trip Committee and Captain dove right down beside the boat, grabbed the pogie and flew Mike for a great trip. I can't wait until next year when I can win off into the brush of the island for it's meal. Incredible! another one.

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- 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired, but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member! EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE! Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you. ABRASIVES _ Galilee Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-9600 Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachts Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Member: Mike Comerford (Galilee, RI) CHARTS - DECORATIVE _ Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) 2 State Street, Narragansett, RI Harbour Lights...... 860-933-2810 Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 Member: Carl Welshman (Danielson, CT) Sullivan & Co. CPAs...... 401-272-5600 x166 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) www.lightedcharts.com - RISAA discount Member: Ryan Holzinger (Providence, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members COFFEE - WHOLESALE _ [email protected] Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 Coffee Pause...... 800-444-1488 ACCOUNTING _ Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) Member: David Fuller (RI/MA) Disanto, & Co...... 401-921-2035 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) Quonny Bait & Tackle...... 401-315-2330 COMPUTERS _ www.disantopriest.com Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 ATTORNEYS _ 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) Henry M. Clinton, Esq...... 215-851-8536 River & Riptide Anglers...... 401-392-1919 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Member: David Porreca (Coventry, RI) CONSTRUCTION______Philadelphia, PA [email protected] 2435 Nooseneck Hill Rd #4A, Coventry, RI Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 www.snugharbormarina.com D & M Concrete Forms...... 401-884-8778 Raymond E. Gallison, Esq...... 508-677-4235 Sportsman’s Outfitter...... 508-823-0412 Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI) 427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721 Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA) All types of concrete form work Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 The Tackle Box...... 401-736-0605 COOKING______631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI) Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-364-3457 Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) Justice of the Peace BLUEPRINTS _ www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Rhode Island Blueprints...... 401-942-3225 CUSTOM RODS _ Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 Member: Paul Kelly (Cranston, RI) CMS Enterprise...... 508-995-2372 Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford) AUTO BODY/REPAIR _ BOATING NEWS _ 637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA A & N Auto Body Inc...... 508-336-5334 BoatingLocal.com...... 508-789-6708 DENTISTRY______Member: Thomas Clark (Seekonk, MA) Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 32 Industrial Ct, Seekonk, MA www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) AUTOMOTIVE _ BOAT MAINTENANCE _ www.exquisite-smile.com Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 Aquidneck Boat Services...... 401-487-4345 DIESEL INJECTION SERVICE _ Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) Member: Will Nattress (Portsmouth, RI) Boston Fuel Injection...... 401-231-0210 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI Detailing services, bottom paint, shrinkwrap Member: Pedro Monteiro (Smithfield, RI) Newport Tire & Auto Service....401-847-1234 BOAT SALES _ Agricultural, automotive, marine & trucking Member: Capt. Paul Russell (Newport, RI) Bassett Boat Company...... 401-886-7899 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING______Total auto repairs and tires Member: Derek Leigh (Warwick, RI) Freelance Electrical Services....401-623-1231 RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 www.bassettboat.com [email protected] Member: Doug Lacombe (Coventry, RI) Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Cataumet Boats...... 401-245-5222 Electrical wiring • 10% RISAA discount General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI) ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL______Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft Cottrell Enterprises, Inc...... 401-632-8093 Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI) 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal BAIT & TACKLE _ Wellcraft Boats - www.conanicutmarina.com ENGINEERING _ Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Boat sales, service and repairs Environmental, structural, civil Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Member: Ron Mouchon (Charlestown, RI) Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Discount to RISAA members Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 Bucko’s Parts + Tackle...... 508-674-7900 Ocean Scout Marine...... 401-886-3054 Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI) ENTERTAINMENT _ Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair www.OceanScoutMarine.com The Sleepster...... 401-351-3518 Cardinal Bait & Tackle...... 401-322-7297 South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com www.southshoredrydock.com ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ Erickson’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-739-7437 CARPENTRY _ Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI) Leigh Betts Carpentry...... 401-213-6452 Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) 1257 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI) Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs Frank’s Live Bait...... 860-295-9659 Everything from framing to finish work FINANCIAL PLANNING ______Member: Capt. John Planeta (Marlborough,CT) CARPET CLEANING _ Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 19 West Road - www.frankslivebait.com Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning...401-788-0932 Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI) Certified Financial PlannerTM

- 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Ameriprise Financial...... 401-398-7802 Prowler Charters...... 401-783-8487 Lonely Angler Lures...... 781-572-0921 George Hadfield (North Kingstown, RI) Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI) Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA) Investments. All financial services. www.ProwlerChartersRI.com Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ Razin Kane Charters...... 401-295-0642 Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI) Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) www.kanesguns.com Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal” www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. Seadog Inshore Charters...... 401-218-3074 Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 FISHING APPAREL _ Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI) Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Fluke our specialty - [email protected] Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) SeaDuced Charters...... 508-394-6546 Point Jude Lures...... 401-846-1808 apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. Capt. Robbie Briggs (Dennisport, MA) Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI) FISHING CHARTERS _ www.seaducedfishing.co www.pointjudelures.com Adrianna Charters...... 401-573-3474 Seascape Charters...... 1-877-6-GO-FISH Rhode Island Poppers...... 401-762-1884 Member: Capt. Mike Neto (Coventry, RI) Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI) Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI) Stripers, Tautog, Cod, Shark, Tuna www.seascapecharter.com Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc. Bottom Line Charters...... 401-783-6815 Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI) Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) bottomlinesportfishing.com www.snappacharters.com www.surfhoglureco.com Cape Cod Fishing School...... 781-826-4915 StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 Member: Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod) Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Charters, On the water classes for fishermen www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount. www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog Capt Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com ThomCat Charters...... 401-828-9424 T-Man Custom Tackle...... 860-668-1302 Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Member: Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 www.thomcatcharters.com www.tmancustomtackle.com - Striper tubes Day Break Fishing Guides...... 781-929-1012 Three D’s Charters...... 401-322-0059 HOME IMPROVEMENT______Member: Walter Bettuchi (Cape Cod, MA) Capt. Dave Petit (Westerly, RI) Got Wood?...... 401-749-9990 www.daybreakfishingguides.com www.threedscharters.com Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI) Ed Cook Charters...... 401-524-5294 White Ghost Charters...... 401-828-9465 Free wood pickup Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI) Capt. James White (Coventry, RI) Miller’s Interiors...... 401-497-6794 10% RISAA discount. [email protected] www.whiteghostcharters.com Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI) Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 FISHING PRODUCTS______All types of remodeling Member: Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Quality Tile...... 401-826-9700 B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI) Fishtales II Charters...... 401-732-1376 www.9erslures.com Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI) A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Quik-Fix Handyman...... 401-374-8281 www.fishtalesiicharters.com Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI) Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058 www.astackle.com Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc. Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI) Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981 ICE CREAM _ www.flukin.com or email: [email protected] Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington) Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) Anco Lures, Inc...... 401-438-5860 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc www.francesfleet.com/ Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI) INSTRUCTION _ Heffernan Charters, LLC...... 401-364-9592 Plastic poppers, skimmers, Silver Streak American Boatschool...... 860-295-9634 Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI) Androd Custom Rods...... 508-399-7837 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT) Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAA Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) e-mail: [email protected] Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 www.androd.com Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) AquaSkinz Corp...... 877-379-8677 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) www.IrishJigCharters.com Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY) Recreational & Captains license classes Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 www.aquaskinz.com JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 www.ladykcharters.com Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) Legacy Charters...... 401-567-5269 Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment Capt. Keith Sullivan (Point Judith, RI) FishingForBeginners.net....401-349-2977 LAND SURVEYING _ _ www.bluebyu.com Member: Adam Stanley (Foster, RI) Thomas D. Drury, Jr...... 401-333-4777 Linesider Fishing Charters....401-2439-5386 See fishingforbeginners.net 805 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) Fishing Solutions...... 508-528-4898 Professional land surveyor - RI/MA/CT www.linesiderfishing.com Member: Tris Carpenter (Norfolk, MA) LASER ENGRAVING______Lucky Lady Charters...... 401-284-2869 IFly Rod Holders. www.iflyrodholders.com Kell-Strom Tool Company...... 800-851-6851 Capt. Steve Palmer (Snug Harbor, RI) Lemire’s Plug Works...... 401-641-4885 Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) www.luckyladycharters.net Member: Alan Lemire (Clayville, RI) General machine and laser marking Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...... 401-728-2081 www.lemiresplugworks.com LAWN CARE______Capt. Rich Templeton Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182 Email: [email protected] Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA) Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Little Rhody Tackle...... 401-826-1023 St. Germain Lawn Care...... 401-647-2028 www.ontherockscharters.com Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI) Member: David St. Germain (Foster, RI) Ogofishing Charters...... 860-774-6924 Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs [email protected] Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT) www.ogofishing.com - 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 MACHINING______PAINT & SUPPLIES _ SOLAR CONSULTANT _ Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 Alteris/Solarwrights...... 401-315-2529 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal We sell interior and exterior paint Free solar site evaluation [email protected] MARINA _ PEST CONTROL _ SPORTFISH PRINTS _ Stanley’s Boat Yard...... 401-245-5090 Best Pest Control...... 401-437-1274 Kecheneny Fish Prints.....860-535-9987 Member: Kevin Terhune (Barrington, RI) Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI) Member: Jack Brown (N.Stonington, CT) Full service marina, repairs, storage Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount www.kechenenyfishprints.com MARINE ELECTRONICS______PHYSICIANS _ SUPPLIES______Seaport Communications...... 401-783-4778 Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 Hershel Poe...... 401-624-6064 Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 Member: Hershel Poe (Tiverton, RI) Sales - Service - Installation Family and internal medicine Janitorial, industrial paper,textile toweling,rags MARINE FABRICATION______PICTURE FRAMING _ TAXIDERMIST______BJK Aluminum Creations...... 401-624-1422 Crestar...... 401-885-0300 Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI) Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience www.crestarmfg.com TROPHIES/PLAQUES______Essex Marine Fabrication...... 860-554-0044 PRINTING _ Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 Member: Harry Angier (Haddam, CT) M2 Design...... 401-484-5120 Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) T-tops -hardtops -arches www.essexmarine.com Member: Mark Mingain (Pascoag, RI) www.crowntrophy.com Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 www.m2cd.com Printing & web design Eagle Enterprises...... 516-319-0779 Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 Member: Ken Begelman (Oceanside, NY) Aluminum fabrication and canvas work Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) www.keneagle.com -hand painted fish/trophies MARINE ENGINES _ www.tiffanyprinting.com VETERINARIANS _ Marine Engines, Inc...... 800-786-7639 PROPELLER RECONDITIONING______Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 Member: Jone Keane (Holliston, MA) Ocean Props...... 888-430-7767 Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) www.1800runsnew.com Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI) Practice for small animals MARINE HOSE AND FITTINGS______New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/ WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ The Hose Connection Inc...... 401-624-2921 REAL ESTATE______WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 Member: Art Marshall (Fall River, MA) Randall Realtors...... 401-932-2315 Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) Any & all, 1/4” thru 8”. RISAA discount. Members: Mari Ann & Rod Raso (Wakefield,RI) res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com MARINE [email protected] Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr....401-789-7680 RE/MAX Flagship...... 401-935-9612 Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI) Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center e-mail: [email protected] MARINE SURVEYING______RE/MAX Centeral...... 401-465-0263 Dockside Marine Survey...... 401-942-1006 Member: David Tatangelo (Coventry, RI) Member: Mark Sepe (Cranston, RI) www.tatangelogroup.com [email protected] Repoza Real Estate...... 401-848-7372 Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 Member: John Repoza (Newport, RI) Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) www.repoza.com Serving all of R.I. Master Marine Surveyor World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 MARINE TOWING SERVICES______Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ www.safesea.com Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 Sea Tow of Rhode Island...... 401-294-2360 Certified commercial & residental SUPPORT THE Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) RISAA discount www.seatow.com RESTAURANTS _ COMPANIES TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) www.boatus.com 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food. ON THESE MASSAGE THERAPY _ Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 Seaside Massage Therapy...... 401-573-1911 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) PAGES Member: Karen Lucas, LMT (Wickford, RI) 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI www.SeasideMassageTherapy.com ROD & REEL REPAIR _ MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 First Home Mortgage...401-751-0800x5309 Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) Member: Paul Kennedy (Providence, RI) www.beavertailrodandreel.com Email: [email protected] SELF DEFENSE __ P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 Oceanside Martial Arts...... 401-294-3035 Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI) They are all Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI SCUBA _ RISAA Members! Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Scuba Made Easy...... 401-742-4898 PAINTING CONTRACTORS______Member: Deb Greenhalgh Certa Pro Painters...... 401-921-6655 www.scubamadeeasy.org RISAA Members: Member: Will Donnell (All of RI) Have your business or service Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount listed by calling 401-826-2121 - 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 DON’T FORGET TO GIVE US YOUR NEW ADDRESS! Call 401-826-2121 or send e-mail to: [email protected]

SNAPPA CHARTERS (from page 26) SEA DONKEY CHARTERS (from page 39) Upon resetting Joe hooked up on the frame and landed a nice keeper, then Mark, then Domenic, then Bob and me………well We hooked a few more fish, but I was not able to land the you get the picture. I also landed the only bluefish of the outing ones I hooked. I am not used to such heavy gear, it was a new which was a fun fight. experience for me. I was determined that I would not let the We retired the jig after it conventional reels “bird nest” on me. I focused too much on stopped producing, and went that I suppose, but through the day I did not over spin one. with two frames for nonstop Next we headed over to the Southwest Light area and drifted action the rest of the afternoon. eels for a while. Again the weather was calm. We stayed for a Captain Charlie is a true while but didn’t get many hits, so we moved to the Ledges. gentleman who kept us There were plenty of other boats in the area, but that was no entertained and on fish the entire surprise since this was summer at Block Island. To our south time. was the red can with its horn blowing away. He kept us out for at least five Again we drifted eels again, but it was slow. Then we trolled along the south side of the Island. Today was not going to be Mike Warner hours, and we headed in as the sun was setting with our limit of our day for stripers. fish which he expertly filleted for us Captain Andre, determined to provide us with a good day, all. laid out his plan and told us again about his honey spot for If anyone wants a great fluke, so we moved to the south side of the island, and switched experience on the water this is the over to fluke fishing. way to go. Check out the Snappa Larry and I set up with a white skirt, a squid strip and a piece website (www.snappacharters.com) of bluefish. Roger set up using just squid strips, and got all the and you will be amazed at all the action - on skates. Since Roger was the only one with landing a differ-ent fish, I also went to just the squid strip. I know that skates are trips not a very desirable fish, but when you are the only guy to not offer-ed land a fish, any fish is better that none. for a Don’t bet me wrong, I was having a nice time, and I know great they call it fishing not catching, but by that time I would have value. You can’t go wrong with this been happy with anything. 40+ year veteran of the RI Charter Captain Andre then took us to his secret Honey Spot. Mind boat scene who is still as excited to you, I have heard of so many secret spots in my life that my put you on fish as he was when a expectations were not that high, but Captain Andre was still kid. Captain Charlie knows his stuff enthused and determined to have us catch fish. as you can tell from the pictures, give When we arrived, there were no other boats fishing, unlike the Snappa a try and you will be a the rest of the day, but we started drifting squid again. And we very happy angler. Steve McDermott hit fish! Larry landed the fish of the day, a 26 inch fluke that weighed nearly 8 pounds. The Captain kept resetting the drift, and even Spring Cod Fishing I was catching keepers. This really was a Honey Spot for fluke. Ask about FREE FARE for group organizer Reynard was handy with the net and the dehooker. The set ups 6 Passenger Private Groups Starting at $775 were gold fluke hooks, with the squid and full 8 ounce sinkers Mon, Wed, Fri • Individuals $125/person • 9 hours on conventional reels on Penn rods. Captain Andre LeDoux seemed to really enjoy taking us out Captain fishing, and he busted his hump to make sure we had a good Charlie Donilon day. We trolled and drifted and moved and fished many different • 10% Discount RISAA Members • Gear For All Types Of Fishing types of gear and areas during the day. • Gift Certificates • 40 Years Experience We all join together in recommending Captain Andre and the • Capacity 6 - 23 Passengers 46’ Charterboat “SNAPPA” Sea Donkey Charters for a great day. You can reach the Sea 2 Congdon Dr., Wakefield, RI 02879 Donkey by calling Captain Andre at 413- 623-5352 or his cell Home 401-782-4040 • Cell -401-487-9044 phone of 413-441-1617. www.snappacharters.com • [email protected] Member - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 DAVID PORRECA was fishing at the Fairway Buoy for blue shark on a fly rod, and this mahi hit the mackerel shark bait. "It was a blast and jumped several times," said David. He reports it was very tasty on the grill. Dave is the owner of River & Riptide Anglers.

8 Year Old Junior Member GARRETT DONALD SMITH with the 44.81 lb striped bass that he landed off Block Island on LABRIOLE the night of July 16 to win the 7th Annual Block Island Volun- with his first fluke at teer Fireman's Association Tournament. 17.5 inch that he landed while fishing with his dad, Don, aboard the family boat on July 31. The fish was released after this quick photo.

ORLANDO SAVASTANO and his grandson LUCAS SALEM display their limits of striped bass they caught on June 15 LEN DUFFY while fishing aboard Snappa off the southwest ledge of Block and Joe Pelosi (on right) with a pair of stripers they landed on Island in 60’ of water. They were jigging red & green umbrella July 27 while fishing aboard member Steve West’s boat, Reel rigs with scented pork rind. Delight.

- 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Junior Member HAYDEN KEARNEY with a 1.99 pound scup that he landed while fishing with his grandfather, Ed Kearney, aboard Just Bassin Time in August in upper Narragansett Bay. The fish currently holds 1st Place in the Yearlong Tournament. TOMMY PELTO & TUCKER WELLS 7 year old Junior Member Tucker landed this 37 pound striped bass while fishing with his uncle Tommy off Block Island aboard GARY ZERA the Rooster. Tucker lives in San Francisco, CA, but comes out east on vacations. Although Tucker has previously landed bass landed this 9.95 lb fluke and bluefish, this bass was his personal best, and his uncle Tommy on June 26 while fishing was very proud of him. off Seal ledge in 65 feet of water using a char- treuse fluke rig baited with squid and fluke belly. Gary was fishing aboard his 25’ Parker with his buddy Dave Cabral. The fish capped a day in which theye landed several fish over 25 inches in the same area.

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Phone: (508) 674-7900 TONY LOMBARDO Fax: (508) 674-8021 with a fat fluke that he landed on the morning of July 6. Tony E-mail: [email protected] Member was fishing the incoming tide off Dutch Island aboard his boat, WWW.BuckosParts.com Tania II, and was using squid strips on a chartreuse upperman jig. - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 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:

Bait & Tackle 166 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 401-364-6407 Page: 872-0322 Owners: Ron & Karleen Mouchon Member - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 Channel RISAA MEMBER BOATER'S LIST The following is a partial list of RISAA members identified by boat name. When out fishing, tune to the "club channel" - VHF channel 65- where you can chat with fellow RISAA members about fishing and boating. 65 If your boat isn't listed, contact the RISAA at 401-826-2121 and add your boat name to the list. 3 Bs. - Andy Berg In Faith - Anthony Rocha Buzzard - Don Marceau Fast Forward - Michael Valentine 3B'S - Bob Matteson Instead - Roger St.Germain Bye George - George Kates Fear Knot - John Meyer 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Finatic - John Brierley 3 R's - Richard Rainone Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan Calypso - Charles Kuhn Finatix - Steven Charron 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Isabella - Anthony Tavares Cancellation - David Cunningham Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira 33 Innings - William George I Sea U - Paul Gustafson Capable - Charley Soares Fin Deep - Capt. Brian Patterson 4-ME - Capt. Wayne Wood Islander - Bruce Johnson Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema Absurdity - Greg Roody Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Acida - Ed Choiniere Isurus - Richard Blott Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Finish Line - Alan Stewart Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Itsy - Bob Donald Cashmere - Don Fox Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Adventurer - John Stanford Jackline - John Walsh Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull Jahab - Jay Adelman Cat Nap - Robert Raill Fins - Tom Grennan Alaskan - Patrick Watson Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino Cat's Meow - Ronald Cataldi First Date - Ben Bardo Albatross - Brian Droney Janie M - Michael McHenry Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Alf II - Richard Pastore Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Fishbones - John Volpe Alibi - Dickson Boenning JD7 - Jack Daniels Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton Allegro - Richard Terek Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto Fish Nutz - Steven Betancourt Alliance - Charles Reppucci Jovi Charme - John Rabe Charlie's Delight -Charlie Petras Fish On - Steve Brehio Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Joyce - Jules Diotte Chebami - Barry Caito Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Joyce M - Richard Laurie Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters Fishtales - Homer Lloyd Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Jubilee - Michael Casey Chill Time - Russell Anderson Fishtales - John Paquette Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Jus Looking II - Tim Knight Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Amnimax - Ralph Battista Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Amy Anne - Tom Smotherman Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Clamin Time - John Vivari Fishy Fishy - Rod Raso Angler - Brad Sudol Just R Luc - Justin Keller Coaster - Greg Spier Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi Flo B II - Harley Benton April II - Leonard Duffy Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Flying Fox -Thomas Bernache Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Kembe - David Travis Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson Four Play - Bob Fournier Aque'ne - David Howe Kingfisher - H. Richard Heilman Copycat - Peter Newbauer Four Stars - Jay Starziano A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni Kentaro - Waldo Johnson Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Freedom - Ron Chamides Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Kiwi - Bob Beresford Dads Pride - David Morton Full House - John Stavrakas Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei Gadzooks - Robert Silva Bait Runner - Ron Mouchon Know Rush - Mark Serio Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Dawn III - Walter Shayer Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Barefoot - Jack Linton Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Gail Frances - David Carter Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Bay Bee - Mike Warner Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Diane H - Donald Forest Get Reel - William Allen Bay Buggy - David Gervais Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Die Hard - Peter Lewis Gettin' Schooled - Keith Turner Bella Mama - David DiSantis Lady L - Steve Barr Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Gills Gone Wild - Kenneth DiLisi Bellatrix - John Troiano Lady Linda-Capt.George Doucette Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Ginsea - Ken Anderson Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Lady Linda - David St. Germain Dolce Vita - John Repoza Good Dog - Peter Newman Betsy B - David Marcotte Lara Rachel - Russell Layfield Dollar Bill - Bill Graugard Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Last Shot - John Kramer Dot "C" - John Carney Grand Cru VI - Paul Surabian Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Double "L" - Terry/Darlene Clark Great Escape - Roland Grenier Bird's Nest - Jay Marchant Laura Marie - David Westfall Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Greta Kay - Michael Welch Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Dream Catcher II-Capt. Mike Comerford GypSea - David Nardolillo Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza Drill-1 - David Jenson Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Duck Buster - Harold Audette Hanna Lu - George Monaghan Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Leen - Willard Donnell Duklypps - Peter Dias Happy Executive - Peter Vican Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Duranatic - Ron Nagel Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Blue Max - John Maxwell Leisure 8 - Mark Ceprano Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Happy Hooker - William Gravina Blue Moon - John Blaze Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta Easterday - Eric Easterday Hazel M. - Edward McLaughlin Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Heather Too - Don Bogner Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Letter of Marque-David Warburton Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Helen D - Paul Jutras Boat-Of-Us - Brian Beltrami Lil' Jayden - Horatio Pevide El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge Boat Time - Paul Shulver Lily Pad - James Collinson Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Linda B - Robert Bongiiolatti Endorfin - Alexander Peck Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Boom Boom - Dave Potter Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Hombre - Gary Paolo Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Escape - Philip Wnek Hooked Up - Don Labrioile Brandywine - Jim Mugavero Little Blue - Richard Caldon ESP II - Stephen Parente Hook-em - Mike Lawing Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Little Feat - Bob Coupe Eventide - Beth Fallon Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Lollygag - Joe Roukous Extra Propper - John O'Brien Hooker II - Jon Maguire Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Lorri-B - Joseph Burns Falcon - Thomas Poirier Hula Girl - Capt. Matt King Bud's Obsession - Bud Wilder Low Tide - Jim Low Faracher - Steve Abdow Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Bruadair - Steven Blakey Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf I'm-On - Robert Celico Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Lucky Lady - Capt Steve Palmer Poga - Jim Malley Sea Bitch - Robert Bedard Tania II - Tony Lombardo Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Pogo - Martin Pierce Sea Bump - George Brouillette Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Pokerfish - George Bergeson Seaduced - Capt. Robbie Briggs Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Seadog - Steve Travisono Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich Lunch Legs - William Smith Pole-Kat - Capt. Thad Gruczka Seagar - John Turchetti TGIF - Chuck Dore Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Pomatomus - Al Daysh Seagust - John Gustafson The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Maddy - Michael Senecal Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Sea Jem - Mark Griffin The Fly - John Gutherz Magic Stik - Derek Leigh Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo Sea Minor - Fred Boynton The Grady Bunch - E.Russell Grady Marava - John Kubaska Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Maribeth II - Art Bentley Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig The Lady D - Brian Campbell Marlin - Dick Fincher Procastinator - Lee Baker Seaquester II - Gerald White The Office - Richard Reich Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall McDu II - William McEvoy Protocol - Steve Secord Sea Rigg - William Riggs Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Megabite - Allan Peters Prowler - Capt Al Anderson Sea-Treat - John Treat Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Quaker - Bill Barske Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Three Phase - Dan Orfan Michelle Lee - Joseph Latham Quercus - Mel DeCarvalho Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Tiderunner - John Schwemin Mid Day Chop - David Minto Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson Tiderunner II - John Sousa Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Ranger - Bob & Andrew Nyman Serenity - John Pannone Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Shad Jac - Michael Colby Time After Time - Ric Murray Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Reaction - Thomas Schultz Shady - John Angelini Tin Can - Bruce Bruni Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Shark Attack - Komes Rozes Titan - David Peterson Missing Penny - Guy Latour Red Sok's - William Sokolowski Shark Bait - James Grundy Title Wave - John McCloskey Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Sharon C - Richard Pineault TLC - Bob Morel Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Mistress - Gregory Houde Reelaxation - Joseph Medeiros Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Tonic - Lee Duckworth Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Reelaxn - David Gordon Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Triple J's - Joe Scrofani Monstro - Paige Bronk Reel Delight - Steve West Silverback - Peter Hendricks Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Silver Sage II - George Jacques Triumph - Timothy Moran Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Reel Escape - Richard Silva Silverside - Charles Benjamin Trophy Hunter - John Rose Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet Reel Life - Craig Horrocks Sir Reel - Alton Smith Two Scoopes - Brian Woodard Mrs/Z - William Zanks Reel Lucky - Hershel Poe Sitting Duck - Douglas Ricci Valhalla - Richard Swanson Music - Larry Hayward Reel Lucky - Michael West Six Brothers - Gary Metcalf Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood My Back Yard -Capt.Bryant Palazini Reel Magic - Donald Masse Skipjack - Rich Hittinger Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro My Backyard - Richard Ferland Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Skipjack - Robert Murray Waterfront Property - Peter Berg My Cat - Leo Grenier Reel Time - Sameh Said Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Smallfry - Richard Small Weiser 1 - Michael Durand My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade ResHess - Dennis Carusoe Smart Alec - Alex Sinel Whaler - Andrew Smiley My Two Ladies - Raymond Allard Respite - Peter Iascone Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti White Water Witch - Bill Levin NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault Solace - Alfred Trombley Why Knot - Michael Beresford New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan Ripple - Gerry Berard Solas - Frank Toner Whynot? - Christine Blount New Too - Tim Gilchrist Ripple - William Kraut Sonny's Toy - John Liston Wild Onion - David Michel Nimia - Henry Cugno Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Soulmates - Capt.Dave Petit XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini No Problem - Jeff Creighton Robin Hood - Charles Fisher Sparkys Toy - John Duponte Yankee - Bruce Demoranville Normal-H - Al Hollandersky Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Special K's - Gary Perschau Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. North Wind - Mike DeCesare Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Spindrift - Craig Picard Zane Grey - Tom Richardson Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto Rod Holda - Charles Costa Squid - Dave Fewster Z-Boat - Richard Zahora Ogofishing - Capt. John Ogozalek Ro Leena - David Carter SS Panzer - Charles Elmen Olivia Rose - Martin Genesse Rooster - Capt.Eric Gustafson Stars & Stripers - John Tatro Omega - Guy Dufresne Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Steeler - Edgar Lemoi On-Line - Skip Stritzinger Ruse II - Jim Phelan Stella - Capt. Robb Roach Optimus - Joshua Mossman Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Stewie - Richard Sustello Oscar J - John McCurry Sadie - Matthew Gendron Stinger - Robert Young REPORT Osprey - Al Amaral Safari - Capt. John Silberman Striper - Charles Santos Osprey - Paul Kennedy Safe/Sea - Capt. Phil LeBlanc Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira VIOLATIONS! Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette Outcast - Leigh Betts Saltheart - Ken Robinson Strip Strike - Jim Barr RIDEM Enforcement Outcast3 - Spencer Ingram Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano 401-222-2284 Outrage - Stephen Jordan Salty IV - Warren Wright Sturg - Doug Sturgis Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Salty Rose - Tim Beron Summer Blues-Tom Hessney After Hours Hotline Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Summer Recess - Dennis Goderre 401-222-3070 Paulie Wog - Paul Howland Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher Summertime - Robert Sangster Pearl Man - Earle Peacock Sarcastic - Don Betournay Summer Wind - Bob Walsh Peg O' My Heart - Chris Jalbert Scotch & Water- Don Darnbrough SWAT - Capt. Mike Schreffler One out of three Pescador - Stephen Carll Scout - Walter Jachna Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Scout - David Wehr Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet boating fatalities is Phoenix - Joseph Jachem Scow II - Kevin Caisse Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers a fisherman Piper - Capt. Gene Kelly Seabat - George Allen 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Playing Hookey - John Souto Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella Talon - Brian Hogan LIFE JACKETS Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Sea Bird - Bob Vergnani Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski SAVE LIVES! - 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES SEPTEMBER HIGH LOW SUN DATE AMhgt PM hgt AM hgt PM hgt rise set

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

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

SEPTEMBER MOON PHASES Sept 4 - First Quarter Sept 12 - Full Moon Sept 20 Last Quarter Sept 27 New Moon

Courtesy Rhode Island

- 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 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" or 24" minimum 22" minimum • 10 fish 22" minimum • 10 fish See MADMF for varied bag limits COD no closed season no closed season Spec regs for north or south 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 Sept 25 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 - 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning 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: ______

Payment must accompany application. Enclosed is my check for $______(payable to R.I.S.A.A.) Charge to my credit card: 1. Card type (check) MasterCard Visa 2. Amount Authorized: $______3. Expiration Date: ______4. CVV # ______(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) 5. Name on card (print): ______6. Card Number: ______

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 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2011 P.O. Box 1465 SEPTEMBER, 2011 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247

Representing over 6,500 saltwater anglers