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www.RISAA.org APRIL, 2016 • Issue 208 401-826-2121 Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers

2016 Rhode Island Recreational Fishing Regulations Announced Black sea bass still on hold inally, the decisions have been made on how the Jason McNamee, Chief of the Marine Fisheries FRhode Island recreational saltwater fishing regulations Division, RIDEM, said he understands anglers' will look. Most of the regulations will remain the same frustrations. They have tried to rework the numbers and resubmit them to ASMFC. A special as last year, but with a couple of exceptions. public hearing on several new proposals is set The regulations for black sea bass is still unsettled. Last for Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00 PM. year recreational anglers were very upset to learn they could New this year will be a change to the striped McNamee only keep one black sea bass a day from July 2 to August, while bass regulations. While the size will remain at 28-inch minimum, next door in Massachusetts the season opened on May 23 with and the possession limit is still one fish, per person, per day, an an 8 fish/day limit, and Connecticut addition to the regulation is that any striped bass harvested opened on June 1 with 3 fish/day. But (taking it home) that is 34 inches or greater, must have the entire the worse part was that there were so right pectoral fin removed at the time of harvest. many black sea bass in Rhode Island For the first time, there is now a 10 fish recreational waters that it was near impossible NOT to catch them. possession limit on skate. (It's not a printing mistake, skate is And that turned out to be true. According to the Atlantic correct). States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Rhode Island See page 31 for the black sea bass proposals and the new anglers overfished it's small target and now must reduce it's rule on striped bass finning. catch of black sea bass in 2016 by 23.2%. RISAA Provides Input to Obama Administration The R.I. Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) was invited to attend a meeting on March 25 at the administrative office of R.I. Department of Environmental Management in Providence to provide input directly to Christy Goldfuss, Director of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. This meeting was set up so that President Obama could hear input from local stakeholders regarding the potential impacts of setting up a National Monument to permanently protect three New England Coral Canyons and four Seamounts, a chain of deep ocean formations 150 miles to the southeast of Massachusetts. The canyons go down to depths of 7,000 feet, and the seamounts rise to thousands of feet and Hittinger are further offshore. RISAA was invited by DEM Director Janet Coit, as a key representative of recreational fishermen in the region and Richard Hittinger, 1st Vice President, attended on behalf of RISAA. (to page 24)

R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Saltwater fishing, an aging population?

The American Sportfishing Apr 4 • 6:30 PM - Kayak Committee TWO LOCAL CLUBS Spring Meetnig Association has been conducting a CALL IT QUITS national study on saltwater anglers, their Probably for the same reasons noted Apr 11 • 6:30 PM - Fly Fishing make-up of society, and what keeps them above, two long-time Rhode Island fishing Committee Spring Meeting in the sport, and/or why they leave the clubs have voted to disband. sport. After 43 years, the EAST BAY Apr 19 • 6:30 PM - RISAA Board of They are studying the “churn” rate, ANGLERS Will Barbeau Directors Meeting has dissolved. anglers that transition in and out of the of Barrington, who was considered the sport each year. While the total population glue that held the club together, filed the Apr 19-21 • New England Fisheries of anglers remains relatively stable from Council Meeting, Portland, ME dissolution papers at the end of 2015. year to yet, the greatest number of people The reason for the club’s decision was Apr 23 • 8:30 AM - Spring Shore likely to come and go are those between the same as often happens to clubs - no Cleanup, West Wall, Jerusalem, RI the ages of 18-24 years, female anglers, one would step up to be the club officers. and After the Apr 25 • 7:00 PM - RISAA Seminar residents of same urban people May 17 • 6:30 PM - RISAA Board of communities. Directors Meeting have done The it for many RISAA May 23 • 7:00 PM - RISAA Seminar years, ‘new Board blood’ is May 28 • Squid Fishing Night Trip decided a needed to few months take over. June 21 • 6:30 PM - RISAA Board of ago to ex- In 2002, Directors Meeting amine our the 50 own members of June 21-23 • Kids Fishing Camp member- Rocky Point, Warwick EBA voted ship make- to affiliate up, and sus- June 25 • RISAA’s 19th Annual with pected an TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY RISAA. abundance It was The members of the Bristol County Striper Club voted to June 27 • RISAA Seminar & Quarterly of “over 65” good club. donate their remaining treasury funds of $3,500 to the Meeting members. Although R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation for Take-A-Kid As it not active, July 23 • RISAA Party Boat Fluke Trip Fishing. We thank them for their generosity. turns out I was a Photo: Roger Tellier, BCSC delegate, presented the 34% of member July 25 • RISAA Monthly Seminar check to RISAA. members fall too. I’m into the Aug 13 • RISAA Adult/Junior Part Boat sorry to over-65 category, although that number Fishing Trip see them go. could be higher. Many new members don’t Another long-respected club, the Aug 29 • 7:00 PM - RISAA Seminar answer the “age” question on the BRISTOL COUNTY STRIPER CLUB membership application so those ages are also voted to dissolve last month. Based unknown. One thing we know for sure, The Official Newsletter of the in Barrington, RI, the BCSC was founded leadership positions within RISAA - both Rhode Island in 1952. elected and volunteers - are almost all ages Saltwater Anglers Association In 2001, their 77 members had voted to 50+. Published Monthly affiliate with RISAA. The Board is currently looking into the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Their decision to dissolve was the same possibility of working with a professional Association, Inc. as EBA, a lack of members willing to take marketing/statistics firm to possibly find P.O. Box 1465 over the leadership rolls. ways to bring in more younger members. Coventry, RI 02816 - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The RISAA Legislative Committee’s mission is to provide, in partnership with the Affiliated Clubs, a forum for improving the knowledge and understanding of fishery-related and government issues that affect recreational anglers. An informed membership encourages involvement and advocacy. The Legislative Committee will strive to advocate responsible fishery decision. The Committee is comprised of RISAA Members and delegates from the Affiliated Clubs. The Committee meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of fishery and/or legislative issues that develop. How do fish feel about warming water?

I can only imagine how the fish must feel. The water is The study also goes a long way to further explain what is warming and it’s taking its toll. They all feel the difference, but happening in our area with warm water fish being more abundant how they react to it is key. and cold water fish less abundant in our area. Some species have the ability to move away from the effects The study’s summary of results helps put the species of warming water and others don’t. And then again, some rankings into context. The specie summaries, that discuss what species like the warm water and it produces greater abundance is known about the effects of climate change on the species, (like black sea bass). Yet other species s do not like warm water can be found in there entirety on PLOS One, an online scholarly (nor do the forage fish they eat) so their numbers dwindle or science journal at http://journals.plos.org/plosone/ perhaps they move to cooler water (like cod). Species cannot article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0146756. leave the area become less abundant and could eventually See the chart on page 27 for details on overall climate disappear from the area (like sea scallops and the ocean and vulnerability of species commonly fished in New England by northern quahog). recreational and commercial anglers. A study released by the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) earlier this year titled the SPECIE NARRATIVES “Northeast Climate Vulnerability Assessment” now sheds some The study provides in depth information (about two pages light on how 82 species in northeast waters (many fished by of detail) on each species. The “Specie Narratives” highlight recreational and commercial fishermen) are impacted by climate how climate change is impacting the species and how they are change. likely to react to climate change in our area. Fortunately for us Dr. Jonathan Hare, The Specie Narratives on cod and black sea bass can be one of the world’s most respected scientists used as an example of how reflective the study is of what is studying climate change and its impact on happening in our area to the species we fish. See the ‘Directional fish, lives right here in Rhode Island. Dr. effect’ of black sea bass and cod below. The future of black sea Hare, fisheries oceanographer at NOAA bass in the northeast is positive, whereas the effect of climate Fisheries’ Northeast Fisheries Science changed on Atlantic cod is very likely negative. Center (NEFSC), is director of NOAA’s Narragansett Lab and is the lead author of Jonathan Hare “The effect of climate change on black sea bass on the the study. Northeast U.S. Shelf is very likely to be positive (>95% certainty “Our method identifies specific attributes that influence in expert scores). Recruitment will likely increase as temperatures marine fish and invertebrate resilience to the effects of a warming warm and more spawning occurs in the region. Adult distribution ocean and characterizes risks posed to individual species. The will likely extend northwards and the species may move into the study will help us better account for the effects of warming Gulf of Maine permanently. The effect of ocean acidification waters on our fishery species in stock assessments and when over the next 30 years is likely to be minimal.” developing fishery management measures.” said Dr. Hare. “The effect of climate change on Atlantic cod on the The study method for assessing vulnerability categorizes Northeast U.S. Shelf is very likely to be negative (>95% certainty species that are “generalists” as less vulnerable to climate in expert scores). Decreases in recruitment have been linked to change than are those that are “specialists.” For example, increases in temperature and climate-related changes in prey in Atlantic cod and yellowtail flounder are more generalists, since the Gulf of Maine. Further the species is at the southern end of they can use a variety of prey and habitat, and are ranked as its range and continued warming will likely result in further only moderately vulnerable to climate change. The Atlantic sea reductions in available habitat.” scallop is more of a specialist, with limited mobility and high sensitivity to the ocean acidification that will be more Link to the study and spend some time reading specie pronounced as water temperatures warm. Sea scallops have a narratives on the fish you target. It will give you a good idea of high vulnerability ranking. what the future may hold for the species in the northeast. (continued on page 27)

- 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new members, welcome them to the Association and answer any questions they may have about RISAA and its activities. Welcome to the 77 new members who joined last month! Louis Alarie Francis Farraye Timothy Masters David Reville Attleboro, MA Medfield, MA North Kingstown, RI Rumford, RI Max Alarie Rich Heffernan Michael Maynard Eli Reville Attleboro, MA Wakefield, RI Pawtucket, RI Rumford, RI Bruce Anderson Jack Hutson Eric Mayer Michael Reynolds Cumberland, RI Rehoboth, MA North Attleboro, MA Coventry, RI Roger Arpin Brian Jones Zach Mayer Alessi Respoli Dudley, MA Pascoag, RI North Attleboro, MA Middletown, RI Troy Arpin Thomas Kager Michael Nedwidek James Robinson N. Grosvernordale, CT Middletown, RI Wakefield, RI East Providence, RI Jason Benda-Joubert Walter Kay Thomas Newbauer Steven Ruhnke Wakefield, RI Newport, RI Danbury, CT Portsmouth, RI Paul Boutiette James Kerr Paul Nowak Edward Savino Manchaug, MA Tiverton, RI Huntington, MA Hampton, CT Charles Brown Kathrynn Kessler Michael O’Connell Robert Shaus North Kingstown, RI Middletown, RI Seekonk, MA Brookfield, CT Anthony Caruolo Sarah Kessler James Okon Philip Shea Foster, RI Middletown, RI Richmond, RI Mansfield, MA Robert Casola Christopher Kleya Daniel O’Leary Jacob Swider Charlestown, RI Providence, RI Rutland, MA Smithfield, RI Michael Chapman Tyler Knight Ronald Parfitt Scott Toner Canterbury, CT Scotland, CT Jamestown, RI Tiverton, RI Stephen Chobanian Robert Kolofsky Bryan Payne Zachary Torres Rehoboth, MA Sutton, MA Barrington, RI Warwick, RI Lary Ciummo Kevin Kunka Zachary Payne Steve Venizelos Bolton, MA Stonington, CT Barrington, RI Watertown, MA John Clemens Howard Lavitt Alex Petti Gregory Venizelos Charlestown, RI Warwick, RI East Greenwich, RI Watertown, MA Kenneth Cooper Jeffrey Larocque Paul Phillips Bill Ward Washington, DC North Providence, RI North Kingstown, RI North Attleboro, MA Robert DeMagistris James Liddell Jason Polsky Erica Yidlaris Cranston, RI Bristol, RI Shannock, RI Seekonk, MA Richard Desbiens Lynda Martell Edward Porter, Jr. James Zito Hope Valley, RI Bellingham, MA West Warwick, RI Warren, RI Gary Dolaher Ryan Martell Gerald Pounders Warwick, RI Bellingham, MA Pascoag,RI YOUR NAME Alex Dolly Dawn Martin Raymond Powell should be here! Norwich, CT Warwick, RI Scotland, CT Roman Dudus Don Martin Maurice Remillard Cromwell, CT Warwick, RI Danielson, CT

- 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2016 OPINION Winter Flounder: The Bill Has Come Due by CHARLES WITEK Charles Witek, from Greenwich CT, has spent over 50 years on the water, and is a well-known author and blogger. Witek said, “I have realized that without strong fisheries laws and effective conservation measures, the future of salt water fishing, and America's living marine resources, is dim.” Here on Long Island, St. Patrick’s Day—March 17—was thousands of fishermen turned to the bays, and brought always the unofficial start of the winter flounder season. That flounder home for their dinners. date wasn’t imposed by law. For many years, there was no They caught a lot of fish, for a while. In 1984, New York closed season, and an angler who knew what to anglers removed nearly 7.5 million winter do could catch at least a few flounder flounder from their state’s waters. at any time that the bays weren’t That sort of harvest just sheathed in ice. But even so, St. couldn’t last; New York’s flounder Pat’s was the day that things stocks began to decline. really got started. Beginning in the late 1980s, From the East End of Long fisheries managers proposed Island to Brooklyn’s Sheepshead regulations to protect New York’s Bay, party boats would leave their flounder. Their efforts were docks and head for sheltered flats, strongly opposed by the fishing where dark mud bottoms held the thin warmth of the sun, and industry, and particularly the party boat fleet, which claimed encouraged flounder to feed. Even on raw, windy days, the that anglers would not pay to go fishing absent the “perception” party boats carried lots of anglers, who hid from the weather in that they could have a “big day” when they took home a pailful crowded deckhouses until it was time to fish. of flounder. A surprising number of private boats jointed in the hunt, The result was a compromise: regulations put in far too late, despite often unpleasant conditions. Anyone who grew up on which did far too little to halt the winter flounder’s decline. the bay can tell stories of That was the pattern huddling, exposed, on the thwart established for winter flounder of a rowboat, not minding the chill Winter flounder were caught between management all along the coast. once the flounder decided to bite. Fisheries managers recognized the The action got better as the state managers’ reluctance to harm their need to reduce winter flounder water warmed; on a nice April recreational fishing industries and the landings, but were frustrated by day in the mid-1980s, anyone NEFMC’s reluctance to impact the concerted opposition from the driving across the Robert Moses recreational fishing industry, which Bridge, which spans Great South incomes of the commercial groundfish depended on flounder-related Bay, could look to the east and fleet. business to keep their doors open see a solid fleet of small boats during the spring. extending from the bridge pilings It didn’t help that, after out to the channel that lay more than two miles away. flounder left the bays in late spring and entered the ocean, the Party boats sailed just about every day, shaking off their New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) managed long winter torpor. Tackle shops, gas docks and boat rental their harvest. The same sort of ineffective fishery management stations also kick-started their seasons, as anglers emerged plans that led to the decline of other New England groundfish from hibernation. From mid-March right through May, many affected the flounder as well. (to page 37)

- 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Four Free Trips To Be Won At April 25 Meeting

Report by GISELE GOLEMBESKI and PETER O’BISO

• FLIPPIN OUT CHARTERS a form with that night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the This will be a “Night Squid” trip scheduled for Tuesday, available trips, the boat and the Captain, the type and location May 10, 2016. Captain B.J. Silvia will take two anglers to some of the trip, and the time and date. Fill out the form listing your of his favorite spots around Newport and Narragansett Bay to preferences, first, second, third, etc. catch squid. This will be a great opportunity for two members During the night’s seminar we will draw the winners (and a to find out where and how Captain B.J. catches this multi- list of alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting. purpose bait and/or delicious table fare. This charter will depart If you are a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip from Newport, RI. members and more details of the trip. We will also • BLOCK ISLAND FISHWORKS CHARTERS ask you for a $50 deposit This will be a ground fish trip for six anglers and will sail (check or credit card only from Block Island aboard Block Island Fishworks Charters with -no cash) to ensure that Captain Chris Willi. All tackle will be provided for the charter. each winner makes every NOTE: This charter will sail on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. effort to make the trip. If Time of sailing will be scheduled so those members can take you go on the trip, we the first ferry (at 8:30 AM on 6/15/16) out of Pt. Judith. Trip will won’t use your deposit. be a four hour charter, and will return to the Island in time to The only cost to you catch a ferry back to Pt. Judith. As with any other weekday will be the customary tip charter, you should be flexible with your schedule if you are to the captain and/or going to sign up for this charter raffle. mate, usually 15% - Also, the six members selected for this charter will be 20% of what the trip responsible for their own transportation to and from Block would normally cost if you had chartered the trip privately. Island, their own food, their accommodations (if staying One member of each trip will be designated as the “group overnight), and all miscellaneous expenses. leader,” and will be responsible to keep in contact with the captain and be the liaison between the captain and the other • HERE WE GO AGAIN CHARTERS group members. The group leader will also be responsible to This will be a “Fluke and Black Sea Bass” charter for four take some photos and write a story about the trip for the RISAA anglers with Captain Al Passerelli aboard Here We Go Again, News Magazine. a 40-foot Jersey Sportfish, and will depart from Jim’s Dock, So, before you go to the meeting, check your calendar for Jerusalem, RI on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. your availability on the dates listed below, and bring a check or credit card with you in case you are a winner. • ON THE ROCKS CHARTERS This trip will be with Capt. Rene Letourneau for two anglers IMPORTANT TO NOTE on his 21-foot Mako center console and will show them how to To win one of these trips you must be a RISAA member in catch striped bass and blues on fly tackle and light spinning good standing (dues up to date), and you must be present at gear in the Newport area. This morning charter is scheduled to the end of the meeting. sail from Newport, RI on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 5:00 AM. If you haven’t joined yet there is an application at the back of this newsletter, or just come to the monthly meeting and sign HOW CAN YOU GET A CHANCE AT AT TRIP? up for membership and then the free Charter Trip drawing. You Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter can also join online at www.risaa.org Trips Committee table at the back of the room. We will give you TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE APRIL 25 MEETING DATE COMPANY CAPTAIN # ANGLERS TRIP May 10 Flippin’ Out Charters Capt. B.J. Silvia 2 Night squid June 15 Block Island Fishworks Capt. Chris Willi 6 Bass or ground fish; fly/light tackle June 15 Here We Go Again Charters Capt. Al Passarelli 4 Fluke and black sea bass June 16 On The Rocks Charters Capt. Rene Letourneau 2 Bass/blues; fly/light tackle

- 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 As I add more species and methods to my target list, my wader and water footwear collection grows. I searched for a commercial wader rack, but I could not fine one that would maximize the available wall section in my garage. So, I built a wader rack to store my waders and boots. Building your own rack is not difficult. You do not need a contractor’s license! In fact, you just need some inexpensive materials and basic tools.

MATERIALS TOOLS 1-1/4” PVC pipe power miter saw (or hand saw) two 1-1/4” PVC 90° elbow fittings tape measure 1-1/4” PVC T-fittings hammer 1-1/4” PVD end cap fittings permanent marker, fine point PVC primer safety glasses PVC cement power drill 2” x 8” stock 1/8 drill bit stainless steel U-bolts: 5/16” x 2” x 3-11/16” 5/16” drill bit 5/16” x 1-1/2” stainless fender washers 1 5/8” Forstner bit 2 1/2” galvanized screws 1/2” wrench

1. Determine where you are going to mount it. This will define the overall length of your wader rack, and consequently, the number of fittings and length of PVC pipe. More specifically, each 90° elbow will occupy 3” in length and each T fitting will occupy 4 1/4” in length. My wader rack has an overall length of 3 feet, hence I used two PVC 90° elbows, seven PVC T-fittings, nine PVC end cap fittings, and 10 foot of PVC pipe.

2. Build the “backbone”, a 4. Make a mount for the series of inter-connected rack. Align the rack at mid- T-fittings with an elbow line on the 2” x 8” stock fitting on each end. Cut 1 length. Drill 5/16” holes 1/2” lengths from the 1 1/ above and below the 4” PVC pipe to join the backbone for the U-bolts. fittings together. In my rack, The U-bolts should be I used 8 lengths. Prime both evenly distributed across ends of each length. Using the backbone. The number a flat surface, a piece of 2” x 4” stock, and a hammer, glue the of U-bolts depends on the length of your rack. My rack has fittings and lengths together to form the backbone. This will four U-bolts. keep all the fittings aligned and pointing in the same direction

3. Add the “hangers”, the On the backside of the 2” x PVC pipes that will hold the 8” stock, drill 1/2” deep waders and boots. Cut 12” holes with a 1 5/8” forstner lengths from the 1 1/4” PVC bit to accommodate the pipe; one per fitting on the washers and nuts of each backbone. My rack has 7 T- U-bolt. Insert the U-bolts, fittings and 2 elbow fittings. washers, and partially Hence, I cut 9 lengths. tighten the nuts using a 1/ Prime both ends of each 2” wrench. Adjust the rack length. Glue an end cap fitting to one end of each length. Glue so that it’s perpendicular to the mount and fully tighten the the hangers to the fittings on the backbone of the rack. nuts. (to page 36) - 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Pawtuxet River fish passage • Special Shore Fishing Scup signs funded • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration for RIDEM • Fishway construction/restoration • Public access adoption programs • Striped Bass Myco Research • JASON Expedition teacher training • Public education programs and seminars • Tag & Release Program • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013 & 2015 • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • Ten Mile River fish ladders • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders • Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs • Saugatucket River fish passage, Westerly RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Sea Grant research programs 2016 FOUNDATION DONORS

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Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes - 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 An ode to Eb White: builder of boats, digger of clams by TODD CORAYER oday would be a good day to organize my boxes southeast corner by the big door, but for and boxes and shelves and stashes of lures. three weeks that is where the christmas T tree discards its needles, which somehow Most are stored in opaque plastic cases at the far usurps the other forty-nine weeks of end of the shed, stacked 5 high, all labeled with potential, like sitting at a proper fly tying green tape and names. desk. When I head to the cellar I really should take from the freezer I really should start removing the rusty hooks, out of round some bluefish which came from Mike Doyle’s boat, Charlie’s rings and bent snaps, then replace them with new hardware. Pride, and was brined, dried and smoked just a month ago. But first, I need to drive to the tackle store and purchase some Smoked fish would serve nicely on a cold day to remind me of new hardware or find the catalog which allows for delivery. warm summers and fishing from a small boat with high sides in Last season’s scratched and chewed lures were abandoned in a school of frantic fish. Those moments of bounty balance off an unfortunate, confused jumble on my garage workbench, the many when there were no fish. seven inches high. I really should also take out the tautog racks I saved for I really need to rearrange the workbench first, since that’s stock but never brought to the pot, and turn them into the where I’m supposed to be winding 50# fluorocarbon around compost. black swivels and hard snaps that cut into my thumbnail, then I ought to finish hanging more pictures of my young son trimming tag ends with nippers which never work because they with all those great fish kept or released. The wall is pretty full were meant for fly tippets. It has worn paint marks here and so perhaps I should take down one of my wife’s posters of there for assuring correct lengths of leader but they suffer from London and start creating space for more framed fish. time and Rorschach remnants of spilled beer. There are a few Really I should rehang the rods which have fallen from the dozen jig heads hanging from a red plastic screwdriver holder, living room wall above the fish pictures. They look fine over celibate of their soft-bellied partners, along with a few more the bar and are safe from the elements, but never were properly treble hooks never stored properly in the small plastic chest of secured and have frightened each member of my home, including drawers I bought just to hold treble hooks. our dog, on various occasions as poorly chosen four penny Slouching against one garage door are the large scraps of nails failed under such weight as a ten foot Ron Arra Surf Pro marine plywood I saved to build a fillet table because having a might incur. table would make cutting stripers or blues late at night much I also ought to build a new holder for all the rods in the easier as opposed to using my tailgate, which seems to claim shed; they are poorly piled on a repurposed rifle rack regifted small pieces and large scales to be dug out days later when by an uncle who replaced it when he rejected it after several their effervescence has overwhelmed, or cutting on top of repairs. If the rods were better organized, I would know how recycling barrels which is wrong for a host of reasons, so that many I have, how many are working and how many should be should get assembled today. put to rest but there is real pleasure in not knowing everything. But first I will need to buy some stainless screws from Jerry’s Today I should invite Mike over for the annual gear night, Hardware and before I take the truck into town, I should take our favorite winter ritual toasting a new spring with old stories. off the blue foam edges I found on the side of Route One south Cleaning reels in a green plastic tub of warm water lightly soaped, that I duct taped to my tailgate then pick up some pine to build restringing spools with fresh braid or monofilament from crisp a real rod holder. squares of glossy black packaging, even gluing on new This would be a good day to get the fluke rigs from the fluorescent fish eyes is less about the parts and more about the cellar. They’re all in proper pickle buckets, but should be in the pieces of time that are quickly passing. shed where there is little room since that is tight with deck Really, today I should first order the new ash seats for my chairs, yellowed mosquito coil boxes and brittle yard torches canoe. Previously I cleared out both broken ones, along with which never have fuel and always fall over. the yoke, and repaired the small cracks in her keel. She should I also should send an email to Kevin at On The Water be ready for a June river voyage, although I am reminded you magazine, as I am a year overdue on a story of paddling the can paddle from Vermont to the sea, but not from Worden Pond Allagash with a best friend and a young son. That was quite a to Westerly, that is, unless you want to Lewis and Clark your trip and will make for a great read, but first I ought to repackage way around all the dams. my tiny bubble gum lures for the worm hatch and call my good That said, it’s time to call RIDEM today and ask about any friend Guy, who can tie any fly, to see if he has something for celebration for the new fishway at the Old Post Road dam in the hatch. Pink is my favorite but does not always produce, Wakefield. Something surely must be planned to complete the which reminds me that I still need to manage a spot for a fly construction and welcome the arrival of alewives, one of so tying desk. The living room is the most logical place but reason, many Spring miracles. (to page 36) history and my wife are against me. It would be fine in the

- 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 e The 19th Annual Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association’s TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY Saturday, June 25, 2016 Last year we had 64 BOATS All members are and 187 volunteers and we urged to participate took 145 kids from 19 It doesn't matter if your boat can organizations out fishing! carry only two children and a chaperone, or if you can handle 4 This year we hope YOU WILL or 5 youngsters, we still need HELP us make it even better! you’re help! The kids came from Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, inner-city neighborhood WE NEED MEMBERS groups and several Providence WITHOUT BOATS TOO! Recreational Department rec centers. Each boat will need at least one They all had one thing in person to act as a "mate" to watch common - they were kids who the children, help taking fish off hooks, etc., so this means that got to experience a day they will never forgot! members who don't have a boat will also be needed. Some of these kids have never visited the bay and never had We are also seeking members to help ON SHORE with early the chance to catch a fish. Most have never been on a boat help gettng the before! boats docked, The number kid assign- of kids that get ments, and to participate later with the this year will be cooking or determined by serving after the number of the fishing is members who done. sign up. All the The folks at children will be Brewer’s in the 7-13 year old age group, and will have signed permission Greenwich Bay slips. Marina of Warwick will again host the event for us. The organizations involved will provide transportation to and Here’s how it works.... from the marina. All members, boats and kids will arrive at the marina by 8:00 Everything is taken care of! All we need is for you to sign up a.m and fishing in Greenwich Bay will be from 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. and promise to help! Then everyone returns to the marina for a cookout at noon! NOW ON A NEW WEEKEND! Sign me up for the TAKE-A-CITY-KID FISHING DAY! Name: ______Evening Phone: ______Cell______

R I have a boat and am willing to use it. Besides myself & mate, I can take _____ children and ______adults. Boat: Size______ft Type/Brand: ______Boat Name: ______R I will bring my own mate. Mate's name:______R I need someone to mate on my boat. R I don't have a boat to use, but would like to help in one of the boats If possible, we prefer you to R I will help ashore at the marina (cooking, serving, etc.) R I can't participate but here’s a donation to help with expenses SIGN UP ONLINE at Mail form to: R.I.S.A.A., P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAK2016 - 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association SPECIAL EVENT PARTYBOAT FLUKE FISHING TRIP Saturday, July 23 8:00 AM to Noon MEMBERS ONLY $25 - RISAA Adult Members • $15 - RISAA Junior Members Limited to 50 persons • first come/first served

TS LEFT!

ONLY TEN SPO

RISAA has chartered the Seven B’s 80 foot boat for this trip, and will be sailing from Galilee, RI*

*Full galley aboard - pay on your own breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, snacks Sign me up for the RISAA A FLUKE FISHING TRIP ON JULY 23 Member Name: ______Phone: ______Mailing Address:______

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

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

- 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 SIGN UP! Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association with assistance of the R.I. Department of Environmental Management will hold a SPRING SHORE CLEAN-UP DAY Saturday, April 23, 2016 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (approximate) We will be collecting litter and trash at the “West Wall” of the Pt. Judith Harbor of Refuge, one of the most popular shore fishing locations in R.I. • RISAA will provide the trash bags, • DEM will take away the litter • YOU bring gloves and manpower SIGN UP! Meet at the West Wall parking area, Succatash Road, Jerusalem, RI (drive east past East Beach) We can use YOUR HELP! Everyone welcome - men, woman and kids! To volunteer, just call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 or send an email to [email protected] Give us your phone/email so we can contact you in case of last-minute cancellation (weather) - 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTION Amos House

The Amos House ready for a new home. A was founded in 1976 as a new facility is under small soup kitchen construction that will feeding 30-50 men a day. house their educational Their motto is “Help programs, people to help administrative offices themselves,” and is still and a state of the art Rhode Island’s busiest kitchen and larger soup kitchen. dining room. It should Today, 40 years after be ready to open in the its founding, Amos next few months. House consists of 14 In addition to this buildings including the cash contribution, soup kitchen, permanent RISAA also donates all supporting housing and of the remaining food to a mother-child reun- Amos House after our ification center, culinary annual Take-A-Kid and carpentry training Fishing Day events. We programs, literacy center are always warmly and much more. They David Raymond presents RISAA check to Eileen Hayes, received by Amos have a staff of over 50 President & CEO of Amos House House volunteers, who employees, more than gladly accept the food, half of whom are former residents. saying that their chief would work wonders Located in South Providence Amos House with the items we deliver to them. provides support to more than 15,000 individuals each year, and houses nearly 165 To find out more about the Amos men, women and children each night. House, visit their web site at They serve, on average, 550 hot means www.amoshouse.com or call 401-272-0330. each day. They are located at More than 500 adults have graduated from 415 Friendship Street its training programs. Providence, RI 02907 Fortunately, the Amos House is getting The new Amos House Community Center rendering

- 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 ANNOUNCING

New Youth 3-Day Pilot Program Tuesday, June 28 to Thursday, June 30 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day Location: ROCKY POINT PARK, WARWICK Children will be in two groups • The RISAA Board of Directors has authorized a new program, in cooperation with R.I. DEM and the City of Warwick. Funding will be provided by the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation. • There will be a total of 40 children, and they will come from two groups: twenty RISAA Junior Members and twenty youth from the city of Warwick. • Each group will consist of ten children ages 7-10 yrs and ten children ages 11-14 yrs. THE SAME 40 CHILDREN WILL ATTEND ALL THREE DAYS. THERE IS NO COST TO THE CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE! • Instructors will consist of RISAA members, RIDEM staff, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and others. - Daily staff will consist of RISAA member volunteers, all of which will have background checks.

LESSONS AND TOPICS OVER THE THREE DAYS INCLUDE • Fish ID • Fishing Laws • Spin & Conventional Tackle • Basic Marine Biology • Fishing Knots • • Lures & Jigs • Baits • Using Different Lures - How & Why They Work • • Casting From Shore • Fishing From Shore • Boating Safety Basics • Fishing On A Boat (Weather permitting all children will do some fishing by boat) WE NEED RISAA MEMBER HELP! We need several members to help on shore each day. We need a several members to help with boats. (Boaters will receive complimentary marine slips and receive some fuel compensation Boats will be needed on June 22 and 23. Do one or both days. SIGN UP A CHILD • SIGN UP TO HELP To sign up to help on shore or provide boat OR To sign up a child to take part CALL THE RISAA OFFICE AT 401-826-2121 - 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The purpose of this column is to let RISAA members know that we care This recipe was originally printed here ten years ago, about them. Even though our Association has thousands of members, we care about every one of them. but it’s worth repeating. Everyone gets to have the seafood they love! GET WELL Member DANIEL O’LEARY was scheduled to have back surgery, but during the pre-op check, the doctors found he Seafood Pan Roast need to have a heart valve replaced. As of this writing he was waiting for the surgery in Newton/Wellsly Hospital. Get will INGREDIENTS soon Dan! • 1 ounce whole butter • 2 ozs scallops BOB LEE certainly knows how to make • 1-1/2 oz white wine • 2 ozs raw oysters, shucked an entrance. While going up the steps into • 1/8 tsp paprika • 2 oz crabmeat the Judge Bean Saloon in Bristol he fainted, • 1/8 tsp celery seed • 3 or 4 black mussels landing on the sidewalk unconscious. He • 1 oz clam juice • 3 or 4 clams was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital where • 1 tsp lemon juice • salt and pepper to taste he spent the night and next day. Bob • 1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 ozs whipping cream suffered back pain and bruising, but his • 1/8 tsp Tabasco sauce • 1 oz whole butter medications have now been adjusted and he should not repeat • 2 ozs raw shrimp (41/50 per • chives the incident. lb), peeled and deveined

CONGRATULATIONS & GET WELL DIRECTIONS Congratulations to GARY and For best results, use a double boiler and blanch the seafood of DAWN JOHNSON who have your choice. now moved into their new Warwick home, but I’m sure there are still many • Get pan hot, add butter and melt. boxes waiting to be unpacked. • Add white wine, clam juice, cocktail sauce, celery seed, Unfortunatly DAWN is recovering Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, from a broken rib that resulted from a salt and pepper. fall during the move. • Add mussels and clams; cook until they open. • Add shrimp, scallops and crabmeat, and bring to a full boil. CONGRATULATIONS • Add whipping cream and boil for approximately 1 minute. • Finish with the last 1 ounce of butter and garnish with chives. Congratulations to member, BRADLEY WAUGH, who was recently awarded a product Innovation Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? and Design in Manufacturing Award Contact Sandie at [email protected] by Providence Business News for his company LifeWear. Brad is a RISAA Life Member who joined in 2002.

CONDOLENCES We extend our deepest sympathies to member RICHARD COURNOYER who lost his wife JEANNETTE on March 16 from illness. They were married in 1964. In addition to her husband, she is survived by their son Jeffrey and his wife Sharon of North Smithfield, and their daughter Donna Schrader and her husband Adam of Indiana. - 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Ready.... Set.... Go Fishing!

New Tournaments Committee Member Here are the opening dates: Last month the Tournaments Committee welcomed Robert • March 1 - Winter flounder; 2 fish/day; 12 inch min. (Bob) Andrade to the committee. • April 15 - Tautog; 3 fish/day; 16 inch min. Bob is a disabled military veteran who served two bombing • May 1 - Summer flounder; 8 fish/day; 18 inch min. tours with B52 Arclight over Viet Nam. • May 1 - Scup; 30 fish/day; 10 inch min. He lives in Seekonk, MA. and is an active volunteer at *As of this writing we are still many of the RISAA events waiting for the decisions by DEM throughout the year. We look Director Janet Coit following forward to working with him in public hearings on regulation the years ahead. changes. Before heading out fishing, check for any changes at FISHING REPORTS www.risaa.org/regs.html I have been reviewing the monthly/weekly fishing reports Connecticut members should and in the first two weeks of check the CTDEP web site: March coastal storms kept most www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a= of the boats at the docks. Those 2696&q=322740&deepNav_GID=1647 that did get on the water stated they were catching a mixed bag Massachusetts members should check the Marine Fisheries with cod (average weight just Susan Lema with her first schoolie striper of 2015 that she Division: www.eregulations.com/ under 10 lbs.), pollock and ling. caught on April 18. Expect the migration to reach Rhode massachusetts/fishing/saltwater/ Black sea bass were also Island waters at any time now. being caught and released. Let’s recreational-saltwater-fishing- hope the regulations for black sea regulations/ bass this year will allow a longer season that last year. CONTACT US GET YOUR GEAR READY If you have any questions concerning RISAA Tournaments or Other than a brief snow storm on March 16, the thermometer if you’re interested in becoming a member of the tournament has shows that spring arrived early. If you haven’t already committee, email: [email protected] done so, it’s time to get your fishing gear ready and start planning your first 2016 fishing trip! We wish you all a Great Season full of Big Fish

- 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible to participate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Only authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip. There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE. Standings as of of 3/27/16 BLACK SEA BASS BLUEFISH BONITO

BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

COD FALSE ALBACORE FLUKE

BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2 lb) 1. Michael Tilelli: 11.72 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

HADDOCK MAHI MAHI POLLOCK SCUP

BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 6 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

STRIPED BASS TAUTOG TUNA Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION ONLY ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (federal min.) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (federal min.) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet - 18 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species. Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year. BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR SPECIESWEIGHT ANGLER YEAR Black Sea Bass 7.20 Raymond Morrocco 2012 Black Sea Bass 3.85 Joseph Pearson 2009 Bluefish 17.46 Richard Mandeville 2013 Bluefish 15.35 Brian Ernest 2013 Bonito 12.20 Michael Neto 2004 Bonito 9.99 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 Cod 49.10 Robert Morel 2001 False Albacore 12.22 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 False Albacore 16.20 Charles Bradbury 2004 Fluke 5.44 Jonathan Pickering 2003 Fluke 15.65 Kyle Blount 2006 Scup 2.60 Charles Underhill 2012 Haddock 7.85 Nicholas Blount 2004 Shad 1.75 Jonathan Pickering 2008 Mahi Mahi 37.80 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2010 Squeteague 16.54 Robert Moeller 2007 Pollock 27.70 Harry Templeton 2001 Striped Bass 51.66 Richard Reich 2013 Scup 3.74 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2014 Tautog 11.20 Richard Gallipeau 2009 Shad 3.80 Kyle Paparelli 2009 Winter Flounder 4.40 Dick Geldard 2009 Squeteague 10.50 Robert Roy 2006 Striped Bass 77.40 Peter Vican 2011 Tautog 18.90 Joseph Bleczinski 2015 Tuna -Albacore 55.00 Harley Benton 1999 Tuna -Bluefin 193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2009 Tuna -Yellowfin 112.00 Randy Pereschino 2001 Winter Flounder 4.40 Michael Lanni 1998

• indicates RISAA member Location Maximum AW Marina, (New London, CT)...... 60 lbs •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 100 lbs •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)... 50 lbs •Bucko’s Tackle Service (Fall River, MA).... 60 lbs •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs •Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)...... 50 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)...... 330 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs •Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 165 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N.Kingstown) 60 lbs •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 60 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 75 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 250 lbs Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT)...... 100 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs •Watch Hill Outfitters...... 400 lbs

- 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, April 25 at 7:00 PM

SMALL BOAT COD FISHING featuring

Captain B.J. Silvia

and

Greg Vespe

Capt. B.J. Silvia Greg Vespe Capt. B.J. Silvia is the owner/operator of Flippin' Out Charters who, along with fishing partner Greg Vespe, make up one of Rhode Island's top bottom fishing and seminar speaker pairings. Captain Bj's life long history of fishing Rhode Island's coast and Greg's multi-coast experience frequently combine to offer both "inside the box" and nontraditional approaches to generate fishing success for the species they target. Both BJ and Greg Are RISSA members and have presented on numerous bottom fishing topics before, but have never covered local cod until now. BJ and Greg plan to talk about fishing for close-to-home cod, including methods, tackle, bait and more.

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

Fishing Soft Plastics In Heavy Current featuring Al "Gag" Gagliarducci

Al Gag has been in the lure-making business for many years, and is most recently known as the inventor of the now famous Whip-It Eels. He's also one of the more popular speakers on the East Coast. He has spoken at RISAA meetings 9 times over the years and his presentations educational, but he's a great storyteller and always draws laughter. He holds the audience's attention the entire time he talks. Al will be talking about fishing with plastics in the currents of the Cape Cod canal and many different presentations that can be used to match the existing current. Al stresses though that the tips and strategies he discusses not only apply to the Canal, but to also to inlets for boaters and the surf currents for shore anglers. He'll also have a video presentation to go along with his seminar and will have a question and answer period at the end.

Al during his 2014 RISAA appearance

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: $3.00 Directions on page 23 Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy: $7.95 Italian "wedding soup" w/bread: $3.95 Non-Members Welcome NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: Block Island Fishworks Gray’s Boatyard Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Breachway Bait & Tackle Lucky Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina Bucko’s Parts & Tackle Pete’s Bait & Tackle Sportsman’s Outfitter Cardinal Bait & Tacle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box Falmouth Bait & Tackle Quonny Bait & Tackle Watch Hill Outfitters

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

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

Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was Richard Golembeski Nathan Beal who won a $200 certificate to Quaker Lane Tackle who won a rode & reel combo! February doorprize winners

Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was Thomas Conklin Brody Stenovitch who won a $200 certificate to The Tackle Box who won a rode & reel combo! March doorprize winners

- 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 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)

FROM NARRAGANSETT AND SOUTH COUNTY: Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North to end and merges onto I-95 North, then take exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West. (follow directions below)

FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95 Follow 113 west through 3 lights, and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue. East Ave becomes River St (one way). Go to light and turn left onto Rt 33/Providence St. Go 8/10 mile to West Valley Inn (entrance on right).

- 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 RISAA Provides Input to Obama Administration (from page 1)

NOAA held a previous meeting on this topic, calling it a with the Antiquities Act because that requires no public process “Town Meeting,” in September 2015. RISAA President Steve that could get bogged down.” Medeiros and 2nd Vice President David Monti attended. Steve There is precedent in that this approach has been used for reported on that meeting in the October Newsletter. creating protected areas in the Pacific. In addition to Director Christy RISAA was asked to give input early in the meeting, just Goldfuss and Assistant Director after CRMC Director Fugate. Whit Saumber from the President’s Rich Hittinger stated that RISAA attended the Town Council on Environmental Quality Meeting in September, but we were surprised at that time (CEQ) who were both present to hear regarding the lack of public information and public notice (we input, this meeting was also attended were told two days in advance of the meeting and it was unclear by John Bullard, NOAA Regional what was being proposed). Administrator; RIDEM key staff Rich stated the formal position that the RISAA Board of including Director Coit, Jason Christy Goldfuss Directors established on this topic last September: McNamee, Bob Ballou and Mark “We understand that there may be significant ecological Gibson, representatives of Senators Whitehouse & Reed; resources on the ocean floor in these areas and we support Grover Fugate, CRMC Director; Chris Brown and Eric Reid protection of these resources from activities that impact the representing commercial fishermen; Grant Moore representing bottom such as drilling, mining, and bottom tending gear, lobstermen; and Frank Blount and Rich Hittinger representing however as far as we are concerned, the vast majority of recreational fishers. recreational activities in these areas involve fishing for pelagic During a brief introduction Director Goldfuss indicated that species like tuna and swordfish. We see no potential for this potential action by President Obama could set up an area significant impact on the benthos from fishing activities at or of the ocean including some of the canyons and seamounts off near the surface in these deep ocean environments and southern New England that would be protected against some - therefore we see no reason that these areas should be off limits or all - forms of human exploitation, but she explained that Cashes to this type of fishing for pelagic species.” Ledge would NOT be considered as part of this action and Comments from the remaining representatives largely never was under serious consideration. focused on “process.” NOAA, RIDEM, and commercial The prime fishermen all reason given for commented that protection of these the Magnuson areas is that there Stevens Act are a great deal of (MSA) provides a deep-water corals process where that exist in these local input is areas in a somewhat considered and pristine condition public hearings and these coral are held before ecosystems are any action like this unique and is taken. People deserving of around the table protection. were pushing for The explan- more public input ation of the pro- following a posed action was process more like not detailed MSA lays out. because, as A concept Director Goldfuss The proposal that was outlined at the Town Hall meeting in Providence on that was dis- explained, no September 15 was to declare a National Monument including Oceanographer, cussed with some specific pro-posal Gilbert and Lydonia Canyons, and the four seamounts off the New England coast. interest from the has been presented CEQ repres- and the White House is considering this action under the entatives is the idea of setting up some area with the Executive Antiquities Act which requires no public participation or input Order, but leaving the more controversial areas to be evaluated prior to Executive Action by the Whitehouse. under the MSA approach. “My interpretation is that this is an idea which was presented Regional Administrator Bullard noted that there is already to President Obama by the environmental groups as a way that an ecological evaluation process underway at the New England he could set up a National Monument area as a legacy to his Council level that is designed to identify and protect areas of presidency,” said Hittinger, “and they said just do it quickly significant ecological importance. (to page 37)

- 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The 2016 College Scholarship Program The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is committed to securing the future of our fisheries through our Marine Fisheries and Marine Sciences Scholarship and to the higher education of the children, grandchildren, and siblings of our members through our Members Scholarships. The awarding of these scholarships is overseen be the Scholarship Committee. Through the generosity of the RISAA Foundation, we will be offering three Marine Fisheries and Marine Sciences Scholarships and as many as eight member scholarships this spring. Since its inception, RISAA has awarded $30,000 in Member Scholarships and $10,000 in Marine Fisheries and Marine Sciences Scholarships! Applications are available on the RISSA website. Follow the link under the “What we Do” tab or go directly to http://www.risaa.org/scholarships.html to download an application today! We encourage the participation of every member by helping us to raise awareness of both scholarship programs. Please let your friends and family know about this program and tell them to spread the word.

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS • Any RISAA member in good standing or their immediate family, specifically, their children or stepchildren, grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister, who is currently a high school senior and will attend ANY college or university within one year, may apply for the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Member Scholarship. • The student does NOT have to pursue a marine science. Any degree program at any college is acceptable. • $500 scholarships are awarded. HURRY! The deadline for scholarship applications is May 5

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers FOUNDATION AWARDS

FISHERIES AND MARINE SCIENCES FISHERIES AND MARINE SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Awared to any Rhode Island high school senior who Awarded to any to any student currently enrolled will be attending either the University of Rhode Island at either the University of Rhode Island or Roger or Roger Williams University, in a Fisheries or Marine Williams University, and entering his/her second year Sciences program, within 1 year. in a Marine Sciences program. Three $500 Scholarships are awarded, and the $500 Scholarships are awarded, to one student at recipient does not have to be connected with RISAA each University. in any way. How to apply If you have a child who is a high school senior, or know someone who is eligible to apply, let them know about our scholarship programs. Applications and information is available: • At the February or March seminar. See David Michel at the Scholarships Committee table. • E-mail to [email protected] • RISAA web site. Go to www.risaa.org and click on the “Scholarships” button. • Call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 • School's Guidance Office. Every Rhode Island high school guidance office has been sent a copy of our Fisheries & Marine Sciences Award application. • Application must be postmarked or received by May 5, 2016

- 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association SPECIAL EVENT Junior Member (with adult) Party Boat Fishing Trip for scup, black sea bass or anything! Saturday, August 13 7:00 am to Noon Adults: $15 Junior: Free (6-17 yrs) Every ADULT must be accompanied by a CHILD! This is a Members Only trip

Aboard the Admiral Frances of The Frances Fleet sailing from Pt. Judith

TRIP RULES • The adult must be a RISAA member in good standing . • The member can take a maximum of three children • This is a Adult AND Junior trip only. (no single adults) • There can not be two adults and one child • The child need not be a registered Junior Member, but is • Absolutely no alcoholic beverages allowed limited to the son/daughter, stepson/stepdaughter, or grandchild There are no exceptions to these rules. Please do not ask. of the member. (sorry, nephews, neighbors, etc. not allowed). The adult must pay a non-refundable fee of $15. Children are • The child must be between 6 to 17 years of age. free.

SIGN ME UP FOR THE AUGUST 13 ADULT & JUNIOR FISHING TRIP

Adult Member Name:______Phone: ______

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

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

- 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 THE WATCH (from page 3) OVERALL CLIMATE VULNERABILITY

Overall climate vulnerability is denoted below by color: • low (green) • moderate (yellow) • high (orange) • very high (red)

Certainty in score is denoted by text font and text color: very high certainty >95% black, bold font high certainty 90–95%, black, italic font moderate certainty 66–90% white or gray, bold font low certainty <66% white or gray, italic font

- 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 THANK YOU! The 2016 show was the highest attendance in 13 years! The 2016 Show Committee Travis Barao • Ed Kearney • Paul Laflamme • Steve Medeiros • Peter O’Biso

There were 104 members who volunteered during the show weekend! George Allen Capt. Richard Hittinger Robert Murray Alfred Amaral Herman Ho Ted Nataly Robert Andrade Bill Hubert Lary Norin Travis Barao Red Jackson Robert Oberg Wilfred Barbeau James Jaques Peter O’Biso Jack Bosch Frederick Jarosz Ralph Orleck Norman Cabana Thomas Jewett Jason Pariseau Ralph Chiavone John Johnson Richard Pastore Thomas Conklin Gary Johnson John Paul J. Edwin Cook Dawn Johnson David Pollack Miles Corayer Paul Kavanagh Mari Ann Raso Todd Corayer Capt. Edward Kearney Rod Raso Henry Cugno Jane Kearney Richard Reich Wade Diehl Paul Kennedy James Riggs James Dieterly Christian Killam Mona Rodriguez Deborah DiPalma Daniel King Kraig Ruth Lisa DiRaimo Paul Laflamme Wayne Sargo Capt. Charles Donilon Guy LaTour Gerald Sawyer Willard Donnell Bruce Lawing William Sokolowski Chase Dore Capt. Michael Lawing Bill Sosnicki William Dzilenski Jillian LeBlanc John Sousa Robert Ferioli Julie LeBlanc Eugene Steger, III George Fotiades James LeBlanc Paul Stroup, Jr. Michael Fotiades Robert LeBlanc Leo Swider George Fotiades Roger Lema Roger Tellier Barry Fuller Susan Lema Al Torres Walter Galloway Capt. Rene Letourneau Charles Underhill David Garzoli Harry Livingston Diane Valerien Jeff Gendron Douglas MacPherson Michael Warner Hal Gibson Ronald Marafioti Dawn Wood David Giuliano Edward Mardo Thomas Wood Richard Golembeski June Masterson Gisele Golembeski Gary McGuire Alexander Grande John Medeiros Jeffrey Hall Stephen Medeiros Lynn Medeiros David Michel Normand Morrissette

- 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 - 29 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 RI 2016 Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations (from page 1)

STRIPED BASS on the proposals as well. The biggest change that recreational anglers must note this Here are the proposals: year has to do with striped bass. While the actual reguation Options Min Season/possession limit isn’t posted as of press time, it is expected to be as follows: Size (person/day) 6/15 to 8/31: 2 fish 12.9 Fin clipping: Any striped bass thirty-four inches (34”) option 1 15” 9/1 to 12/ 31: 7 fish and greater harvested by a commercial license and/or 6/24 to 8/31: 3 fish recreational license holder, while fishing recreationally, must option 2 15” have the entire right pectoral fin removed at the time of harvest. 9/1 to 12/31: 7 fish option 3 14” 7/11 to 12/31: 3 fish This means that every angler who catches a 34” striper and intends to take it home, must remove the right pectoral fin at the general recs: 7/5 to 12/31: 3 fish time it is retained. option 4 14” party/charter boats: 8/1 to 8/31: 2 fish 9/1 to 12/31: 5 fish

Note that the RISAA Board has voted to support option 2 so that anglers would have the maximum opportunity to take a few fish home for the family.

pectoral fin SKATE Also new is a recreational regulation that sets a possession Why this new regulation? Another new regulation matches limit of 10 skate per day. It’s well-known that most people in it which prohibits any “licensed fish/shellfish dealer” from this area don’t take skate purchasing or offering for sale “any striped bass where the home for dinner, and many entire right pectoral fin has been removed.” fluke anglers consider skate This regulation will help stop a commercial fisherman who nuisance bait stealers, but catches a striped bass “recreationally” on a day when the skate is a common lobster commercial season is closed, and then turn around and sell that bait. fish on the next commercial day. Now the fin would be clipped There is a legitimate at the time it was recreationally caught and prohibits it being commercial fishery for skate, but this new regulation would sold. prevent an unlicensed person from taking hundreds of pounds Massachusetts has a similar regulation. of skate for lobster traps, and saying he is a recreational angler.

BLACK SEA BASS For all other species commonly caught in Rhode Island On Wednesday, April 23, at 6:00 PM, RIDEM will hold a waters, the regulations will remain the same as last year. “workshop” to explain the new proposals. This will be quickly followed at 6:15 by a formal public hearing for members of the The current regulations (except black sea bass) are listed public to voice their choices on the options. Then, at 6:30 PM, on page 49. the R.I. Marine Fisheries Council will convene and will weigh

- 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 RI Fishing History.... Even after 50 years Member Mike DeCiantis’ cod still RI state record Below is the story that appeared in the June 30, 1965 issue of the Providence Evening Bulletin (now Providence Journal)

DeCiantis Cod Catch Is Close to Record By STAFF CARROLL A 72-pound cod fish, the second largest ever taken on rod and reel in Rhode Island waters, was boated Sunday by Mike DeCiantis of Warwick. DeCiantis, fishing aboard Capt. Harry Benn’s Seven B’s, hung the monster at Cox’s Ledge. While credit for catching the big cod must go to DeCiantis, we can’t overlook the gaff-man on the job, young Rusty Benn. Rusty, who mates for his father, outweighed the fish by less than 10 pounds. Mike’s big cod fell just two pounds short of equaling the world’s record for rod and reel cod. It more than likely would have topped that mark if weighed when caught. Incidentally, this was DeCiantis’ first crack at cod fishing. Although DeCiantis’ monster accounted for top pool prize, it wasn’t the only big fish of the day. Several others exceeding 30 pounds were boated by Mike and his friends Sunday.

- 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association SPECIAL EVENT PARTYBOAT SQUID FISHING NIGHT TRIP Saturday, May 28 7:00 pm to 1:00 am

MEMBERS ONLY $25 - RISAA Adult Members • $15 - RISAA Juniors (10-17 yrs only) Limited to 50 persons • first come/first served

Aboard the Admiral Frances of The Frances Fleet sailing from Pt. Judith *Rods/reels are provided, but you must bring your own squid jigs. Sign me up for the RISAA A SQUID TRIP ON MAY 28 Member Name: ______Phone: ______Mailing Address:______

- 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 17’ Grady White wooden boat, 1965, with 60 2460 Bayliner Trophy, 1986, 225 HP Volvo 31’ Bertram, 1970/2015, complete refit, twin HP Johnson outboard, 1966 w/original 75 hrs. Penta I/O, tops at 29 MPH. Cuddy cabin sleeps Perkins turbo diesels, 40 hrs, awl grip paint in/ Boat fully 3, enc out, completely rewired and replumbed, new fuel restored along cockpit tank and with trailer. w/aft glasstec Motor in curtain. deck, excellent Trim custom running tabs, HT w/ condition. ICOM polycarb- Own a piece VHF, Raymarine A50 GPS/fishfinder, Raymarine onate encl, stand up encl head, v birth, Garmin of American history for only $10,000 or best A70 fishfinder w/speed/temp, 2 fishwells in radar, sounder, plotter 1042xtr, VHF, Sony CD, offer. Call Don at 401-738-6081. floor, 18” livewell, spotlight, 18’ Lee Outriggers, sw washdown, LED lighting thruout boat & hard ------9 rodholders in gunnels and 6 on cabin roof top. 275 gal fuel, 27 gal water, cruise 18 kts wot. 23’ Chaparral cuddy, 350efi w/bravo3 drive, Pro maintained, repowered 2008 – approx. 900 $95,000 OBO. Trade welcome. Call Capt. Rick tandem hrs. EZ Loader trailer w/new tires and elec winch. Cataldi at 401-458-1503 axle Stored for winter in Narragansett, RI. $9,500 or ------trailer, best offer. Call Stan Pozucek at 860-620-1925 / 31’ Bertram Sportfisherman, 1969/2016. full 860-620-3986 cell or [email protected] New decks, fuel tanks 310 gal, full paint job in/ canvas ------out. Ready for finishing, all parts are onhand. enclosure 28’ Master Marine center console, 1980/2015, Several w/new new deck, 150 gal fuel tank, T-top, leaning post, engine poly stand up head options carbonate under console, currently windows. Galley, head, outside shower. $11,000 full awl grip available, gas Call Capt Rick at 401-458-1503 paint. 10,000lb or diesel. ------tandem trailer. This is a 23’ Parker Walkaround, 2000, 8’ 6” beam, w/ $15,000. Avail- project that needs to be finished to your liking. two 150 Yamaha OBs (300 HP), 2000, low hrs. able 2001, 250 $40,000 as is; $75,000 with 460 King Cobra HP Yamaha engines and gears, turn key. Open to offers and ox66 fuel injected motor. Installed and rigged on or spec-out for custom build. Call Captain Rick boat, $24,999. Call Captain Rick at 401-458- at 401-458-1503 1503 ------35’ JC P-Town Edition (express), 1986/2016, 29' Custom Pilot House, 2015, twin verados twin diesel. New deck, full rewire, twin 165gal (1800hrs) 250's on integrated bracket, 310 gal fuel tanks, all new thru hulls, hoses, pluming. fuel, salt Enclosed 150 gal fuel capacity. In water and ready for sea head & trial in N. Kingstown, RI. $25,000. Call 401- water washdown, shower 225-4602 w/hot ------10' beam, commercial water grade pumps heater, and systems galley, 20 thru out, gal fresh stand up head under pilothouse, CD player, water. Detroit 8.2 300HP twin diesels w/top 13’ Old Town Kayak, 2015 Predator XL w/ VHF, pwr steering, rocket launcher, pulpit, LED end redone, fresh paint job & hoses & pumps. Minn Kota console, 12v HD battery plus spare, lighting thruout vessel. Cruise at 27kts, wot $67,000 OBO. Trade in welcome. Call Captain Raymarine Dragonfly-4 pro sonar/GPS w/NE 38kts. Tri axle bunk trailer. 30 day warranty on Rick at 401-458-1503 chip, separate 12v pwr supply, Thule roof rack engines from dealer. $75,000 or best offer/ trade ------carrier, Thule wheels and a modified window in welcome. Call Captain Rick at 401-458-1503 roller. 4 Scottie rodholders. Used 3 rimes! ------$2,500. Call 401-741-4342 ------MORE CLASSIFIEDS ON NEXT PAGE

- 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 1997 Caterpillar turbo diesels, 3126 420 HP Minn Kota Maxxum Trolling Motor w/ Abu Garcia Ambassadeur conventional reel, with twin manual and mounting bracket, foot control 7000iC3 CT MAG HS. Excellent condition. $90. disc gears Maximizer model, 74# thrust, 52" composite Call Mike at 401-219-665 2:1-1. Demo shaft, BowGuard 360 degree protection, ------hours only. St. Croix Triumph, boat rod, conventional lighted direction indicator, much more. Like $40,000 for TSWC66MHF; 6'6", fast action, 20-40, glass/ the pair with new, used twice in fresh water only. $350. graphite. Excellent condition. $70. Call Mike at gears. Call Dave at 401-641-3071. 401-219-665 1989 ------Detroit 8.2 300 HP turbo diesels with zf gears 1:5-1. $10,000 for pair w/gears. 250 HP Hino turbo diesels with zf 630a gears. Two 8 gallon gas tanks, This is a clean pair of engines w/under 350 hrs. never used. Includes $22,000. brackets to secure them to All engines can be purchased with installation if the deck. $80 for both. Call needed. Call Captain Rick at 401-458-1503 Terry at 508-888-4485 ------

The angler forgets most of the fish he catches, but he does not forget the streams and lakes in which they were caught. -Charls K. Fox

- 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 WADER RACK (from page 7) CORAYER (from page 9)

5. Mount your rack. Pre- Tomorrow is Monday so I will have pavement to patch or drill equally distributed 1/8? shoulders to mow for work, but first I need to deliver this column holes above and below the so I ought to finish typing so that I can get out the one catalog backbone with a power drill. for those ash seats and another for some new eel hooks and Using a 5/8? bit, bore out then see if the bluefish has defrosted enough to enjoy so that these hole such that the I can sit at a proper desk and start writing about the Allagash. head of the 3 1/2? screws Thank you Mr. White, your inspirations move me brightly. will be flush with the surface of wood. Partially drill in the 3 1/2? screws into the pilot holes. And finally, mount your newly built wader rack to the wall by fully driving in the screws.

P.O. Box 763 Londonderry, NH 03053 Tel: 603-434-4689 Fax: 603-432-3902 E-mail: [email protected] Manufacturer of Fine Terminal Tackle for the Check out our web site at Saltwater Fisherman www.seawolfetackle.com Snelled Hooks, Top and Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes, Owned and operated by Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs Richard and Judy Wolfe and more.... - 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 WINTER FLOUNDER (from page 5) While anglers didn’t catch many in the open ocean, the trawler fleet did, and excessive commercial harvest also played a big role in the flounder’s demise. Winter flounder were caught between state managers’ reluctance to harm their recreational fishing industries and the NEFMC’s reluctance to impact the incomes of the commercial groundfish fleet. In February 1999, the ASMFC’s Winter Flounder Management Board decided to ignore its previous decision to adopt more restrictive state regulations if harvest exceeded the fishing mortality threshold (F=0.40), because the NEFMC would not adopt similar cutbacks. Roles were completely reversed in 2009, when the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) determined that the southern New England/Mid-Atlantic stock of winter flounder was so badly overfished that it declared a complete moratorium on NATIONAL MONUMENT MEETING harvest in federal waters. Then, the ASMFC Management Board (from page 24) refused to follow suit, and merely reduced recreational and Following that process will result in much more public long- commercial landings in state waters. term acceptance. In more recent years, NMFS again opened federal waters to Near the end of the meeting Eric Reid presented a chart winter flounder harvest, while the ASMFC Management Board showing a line that would be acceptable to most commercial elected to quintuple the length of the recreational season. fishermen. It basically ran in segments along the 500 fathom So many years of mismanagement has led to the inevitable contour and the idea is that any area between that line and the result. Last year, New York’s anglers landed fewer than 5,000 200 mile territorial limit from Canadian waters to the east to the winter flounder, roughly seven-hundredths of one percent boundary with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (0.07%) of what they harvested three decades before. waters to the west could be considered for inclusion in this Extensive research carried out at New York’s Stony Brook Monument area without much impact to existing commercial University suggested that New York’s winter flounder fisheries. population has fallen so low that the fish could be extirpated in Frank Blount added that, as stated by RISAA earlier, he some or all of the state’s coastal waters. didn’t see why recreational fishing for pelagic species should Even so, New York’s party boats and fishing tackle be included in restricted activities in any Marine Monument businesses tried to wring the last drop of blood from a dry and area that is set up. crumbling stone. They asked the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to relax regulations, as neighboring states RISAA would like to thank Director Janet Coit and had already done, and allow anglers to increase their kill of the the President’s Council on Environmental Quality for few fish that remained. Fortunately, the folks at the DEC’s Marine including us in their review on this topic. Bureau had the wisdom to refuse their request. This one more example of how the RISAA Board This year, when Saint Patrick’s Day rolled around, Great South of Directors is representing the interests of recreational Bay was empty. Captree’s party boats remained in their winter slumber; the once-busy docks were a ghost town. The scene fishers in Southern New England and continues to was the same from Brooklyn to Montauk, from the North Fork of provide, whenever possible, to decision-makers on key Long Island to Little Neck Bay—with the flounder all but gone, marine and fisheries issues. and the season shut down, marinas are quiet. Tackle shops are empty and still. When the season reopens on April 1, a few party boats will sail. Most will stay dormant for a couple weeks more, until angler interest increases enough to barely make sailing worthwhile. On a Saturday afternoon late in April, a driver crossing the Robert Moses Bridge should be able to look to the east and see at least two or three boats still seeking flounder. Back in the 80’s and 90’s and early 2000’s. the New York’s party boats and tackle dealers wanted to keep their customers’ flounder catches high. So they fought regulation, borrowing from the future in order to maintain a higher harvest than science or common sense allowed. Today, the bill for that borrowing has come due with interest; folks are not pleased to learn what they owe.

- 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 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 Legislative 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. the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes. To be effective, we must participate in the system.

With your help we can continue to work within the political system to safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing 2016 PAC DONORS TO DATE

COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) SILVER ($100+) GOLD ($200+) PLATINUM ($500+) Anonymous Donor Robert Blasi Robert Hawthorne David Pollack Bradley Waugh Rev. Jan Knost Leo Boliver Richard Hittinger Gerard Raso James Riggs Stephen Medeiros Douglas Jost Harry Templeton Capt. Sandy Kane

We need YOUR name here too! 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 - 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Rock Crabs

Colloquial Nickname: Cancer crab Colloquial Nickname: Jonah crab Scientific name: Cancer irroratus Scientific name: Cancer borealis

Field Markings: Shell is yellow to red-orange with darker red Habitat: Rocky marine environments, jetties and tide pools, under mottling on top. The underside is whitish to a cream yellow. and around rocks. Size: Up to 5 inches wide and 3.5 inches long at maturity Seasonal Appearance: Year-round

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND BEHAVIORS female with his claws, protecting her during molting. Mating Rock crabs are among the most common subtidal crabs in can occur only during molting, with the male providing protecting Narragansett Bay. They possess a hard shell, while the female is soft-shelled and defenseless. which enables them to live successfully in the Once the female's shell has hardened, in two or harsh rocky tidal environment. Rock crabs have three days, the male releases her. a relatively smooth oval or fan-shaped carapace Rock crabs are eaten by fish, crabs, gulls with a rounded front border. Antennae used for and people. They are related to shrimp, taste and smell and two movable eyestalks are barnacles and lobsters. Rock crabs are located at the front of the shell. Between the scavengers; their primary prey includes worms, eyestalks are shree spines, and nine smooth clams and mussels, other crabs, and many other spines run along the outside edge of the invertebrates. carapace. A similar crab is the Jonah crab, which differs only slightly by having jagged spines along the shell and RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE is more common in deeper waters. Juvenile rock crabs can be Rock crabs are considered an excellent seafood and are found in shallow, brackish, intertidal zones, while adults prefer harvested in the Bay both commercially and recreationally. Their deeper, saltier waters. population is large enough to support a commercial fishery from The rock crab has two short front claws that are quite the Chesapeake Bay region north to the Canadian provinces. powerful, but heavy and slow. The rock crab is a crawling crab and tends to move very little little. Their short walking legs are covered with hairlike structures that function as sensory organs. HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY Like all other crabs and lobsters, the rock crab grows larger by RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The shedding its exoskeleton. Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay During the mating season, the female releases a hormone for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by into the water to attract a male. The male crab will encircle the the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

- 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Photo Contest Winners RISAA 3rd Bi-Annual Photo Contest ran 2014-2015. A total of 79 entries were received from members in three categories: Prized Catch • Rhode Island Fishing • Scenic New England In each category there was one FIRST PLACE winner and two HONORAL MENTION winners. The winners was shown in the March issue. Here are the Honorable Mention photos.

Honorable Mention Scenic New England

“The Other View” “Winter Nor’easter” Curt Caserta Kraig Ruth

Honorable Mention Prized Catch

“Twinkle In My Eye” “Personal Best, Caught & Released” Richard Hittinger Ray West

Honorable Mention Rhode Island Fishing “Fresh Pond Rocks” “John ‘Ratty’ Rich” John Covey Richard Mandeville

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- 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Junior Member TRINITY MACPHERSON RON RUDOWSKI with a nice scup that she displays a couple of cod he caught last August while caught while fishing this past fishing on the pier at Colt December on the Island State Park. It was her first Current. fish caught when she made her own first cast. She ended up catching five scup, one fluke and what was believed to be a Ridley sea turtle which was carefully released. She was using squid strips and clam worms for bait.

PETER GISELE LEWIS GOLEMBESKI caught this 8.53 pound fluke last June at the dumping with A 8.10 lb. fluke that she grounds in CT using a landed on August 10 in 70 mackerel strip and smelt. feet of water off Pt Judith. She was using a silver sparkle-tipped jig with squid strips.

Economic Survey of Coastal Bait & Tackle Dealers Last year, NOAA Fisheries published a first-of-its-kind What merchandise category sells best at national economic survey on marine bait and tackle dealers. independent retailers in coastal communities? Prior to this survey, which began in 2013, there was no baseline Fishing tackle* ...... $170 million economic data Bait...... $153 million to either rectivy Fishing lines/nets...... $89 million or project the Boat accessories/electronics... $76 million after-effects of Accessories...... $74 million decisive factors Fishing apparel...... $67 million such as fisheries * tackle includes lures, rods, rods, reels, rgulations, fishing rigs, tackle boxes fisheries seasonal closures, marine REGIONAL SNAPSHOT protected areas, Independent bait & tackle stores in New England status of the - ME, NH, MA, RI, CT (261 stores) economy • 95% own only one store • $374k avg total gross sales changes in fishing participation, changes in fish stocks and • 25 years in business • $250k saltwater sales weather or natural disasters. • Employ 3.7 full & part time • $98k avg total net revenue

- 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 2016 OFFICERS and BOARD OF DIRECTORS President...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 1st Vice President...... Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 2nd Vice President...... Capt. David Monti...... [email protected]...... 401-480-3444 Secretary...... Roger Tellier...... [email protected]...... 401-398-2670 Treasurer...... Peter O'Biso...... [email protected]...... 401-783-2364 Sergeant-At-Arms...... Michael Lawing...... [email protected]...... 401-255-7866

Board Member...... Travis Barao...... [email protected]...... 401-301-7944 Board Member...... Capt. J. Edwin Cook...... [email protected]...... 401-885-0679 Board Member...... Robert Murray...... [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Board Member...... Thomas Smotherman...... [email protected]..... 401-255-2442 Board Member...... Diane Valerien...... [email protected]...... 401-523-9050 Board Member...... Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Artificial Reefs...... Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 Boat & Fishing Shows...... Capt. Mike Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 By-Laws...... Robert Blasi...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Charities...... Tom Meade...... [email protected] ...... 401-741-0362 Charter Trips...... Peter O'Biso...... [email protected]...... 401-783-2364 Dealer Discount Coordinator..... Gilbert Bell...... [email protected]...... 401-315-2529 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 Financial Review...... Raymond Marchak, CPA... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Fly Fishing...... David Pollack...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Foundation...... Capt. Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising...... Michael Lawing...... [email protected] ...... 401-255-7866 Historian...... Robert Ferioli...... [email protected]...... 401-724-5651 Kayak...... David Pollack...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Legislative...... Capt. David Monti...... [email protected]...... 401-480-3444 Menhaden Subcommittee...... Capt. Ed Cook...... [email protected]...... 401-885-0679 Public Access Subcommittee.. Peter Jenkins...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Membership...... Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Merchandise...... Gary Johnson...... [email protected]...... 401-787-5981 Political Action PAC...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Newsletter...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Saltwater Fishing Show...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Scholarship...... David Michel...... [email protected]...... 401-952-8697 Surfcasters...... Richard Reich...... [email protected]...... 401-742-2020 Tag & Release...... Robert Murray...... [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Tournaments...... Gary McGuire...... [email protected]...... 401-603-6114 Legal Counsel to Board of Directors.....Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546 Mail Address: P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired, but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member! EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE! Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you. ABRASIVES _ Pete’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-6178 CUSTOM RODS _ Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI) Crafty One Customs...... 401-297-6062 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) 341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI Member: Ralph Craft (Portsmouth, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 custom rods/repairs www.craftyonecustoms.com ACCOUNTING _ Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) DENTISTRY _ Disanto, Priest & Co...... 401-921-2035 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) Quonny Bait & Tackle...... 401-315-2330 Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) www.disantopriest.com Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) www.exquisite-smile.com Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS _ Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST Saltwater Edge...... 401-842-0062 Durante Electric...... 401-559-6698 www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI) Member: Alan Foisy (Wakefield, RI) Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848 76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com All phases of electrical. www.duranteelectric.net Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 ENGINEERING _ www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 ATTORNEYS _ www.snugharbormarina.com Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Henry M. Clinton, Esq...... 215-851-8536 Sportsman’s Outfitter...... 508-823-0412 Environmental, structural, civil and marine Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA) ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Philadelphia, PA [email protected] The Tackle Box...... 401-736-0605 Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI) Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 Watch Hill Outfitters...... 401-596-7217 ENTERTAINMENT _ Raymond E. Gallison, Esq...... 508-677-4235 Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI) A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517 427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721 10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI) Paul James Garlasco, Esq...... 860-350-4409 BOAT CANVAS _ www.bluegrassinvitation.com 83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 Jackpot Enterprises...... 401-596-4089 The Sleepster...... 401-351-3518 [email protected] Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Stanley Maxim Lucas, Esq...... 860-889-3363 zippers, windows, repairs Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers 116 Sachem St, Norwich, CT 06360 BOATING NEWS _ ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ [email protected] New England Boating...... 508-789-6708 Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) 617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500 www.newenglandboating.com Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs 118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800 BOAT SALES _ ESTATE APPRAISERS/CLEAN-OUTS _ Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 Cataumet Boats...... 401-245-5222 Estate Services of RI...... 401-789-3646 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI) Member: George Lovesky (Wakefield, RI) Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft www.estateservicesofri.com All over RI. Justice of the Peace Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 FARM FOODS _ 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Goose Pond Farm...... 401-783-4946 Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 Boat sales, service and repairs Member: George Barusso (West Kingston, RI) Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 www.goosepondfarm.net Dessert breads, eggs, CSA AUTOMOTIVE _ Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) FINANCIAL SERVICES _ Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) Certified Financial PlannerTM RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 www.southshoredrydock.com Barnum Financial Group...... 401-243-8855 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Striper Marina...... 401-245-6121 Christian Grundel, CFP (Warwick, RI) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI email: [email protected] Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 www.stripermarina.com Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC...... 401-848-9949 Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) CHIROPRACTOR _ James Tollefson, CFP, VP-Investment Officer 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Pruitt Chiropractic...... 401-847-8889 [email protected] BAIT & TACKLE _ Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI) FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 www.pruittchiropractic.com American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) COMPUTERS _ Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) FISHING APPAREL _ Member: Karleen Mouchon (Charlestown,RI) 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown CONSTRUCTION _ Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Bucko’s Tackle Service...... 508-674-7900 Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) FISHING CHARTERS _ Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors Big Game Sportfishing...... 401-243-7046 Cardinal Bait & Tackle...... 401-322-7297 D & M Concrete Forms...... 401-884-8778 Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI) Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI) www.biggamefishingri.com www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com All types of concrete form work Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members - 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 Booked Off Charters...... 401-741-2580 Restless Fishing Charters....401-728-2081 ThomCat Fluke Rigs...... 401-828-9424 Capt. Tony Guarini (Wakefield, RI) Capt. Rich Templeton Member: Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) bookedoffcharters.com Email: [email protected] [email protected] Capt. Bruce Sportfishing...... 860-235-6095 Sea Donkey Charters...... 413-441-1617 FURNITURE _ Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT) Capt. Andre’ Ledoux Eco-Friendly Custom Furniture...... 401-439-0564 www.captainbrucesportfishing.com fishing all Rhode Island waters Member: Steven Sabella (Westerly, RI) Capt. John Boats...... 508-746-2643 Seven B’s V...... 401-789-9250 www.sabellastudio.com Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA) Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI) GREEN ENERGY _ www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank www.sevenbs.com Viridian Energy...... 401-602-6578 Capt. Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com Skinny Water Charters...... 401-465-8751 Member: Daryll Issa (Portsmouth, RI) Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI) www.virdian.com/northeastgreenpower www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 www.skinnywaterchartersri.com GRILLING______Carol J Charters...... 401-783-5572 Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-932-7397 Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI) Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) www.caroljcharters.com www.snappacharters.com www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA discount East Coast Charters...... 401-338-1752 StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 HOME IMPROVEMENT __ Capt. Jack Sprengel Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Home Repair/Remodeling...401-295-4205 www.eastcoastchartersri.com www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 Teezer77 Charters...... 401-524-7239 No job too small. References provided Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI) ICE CREAM _ B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com www.teezer77.com Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 Fishnet Charters...... 508-951-9991 Tossing Chunks Charters.....508-345-4022 Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA) Capt. Jack Tobin (Barrington, RI) 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc www.MelTrue.com www.tossinchunks.com INSTRUCTION _ Flippin Out Charters...... 401-529-2267 FISHING NEWS _ American Boatschool...... 860-295-9634 Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT) www.flippinoutcharters.com Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount e-mail: [email protected] Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 [email protected] Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) FISHING PRODUCTS _ Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) www.francesfleet.com/ 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Recreational & Captains license classes Here We Go Again Charters....401-965-0445 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) JANITORIAL SERVICES _ Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI) www.9erslures.com Floor-Shine, Inc...... 401-725-2811 [email protected] A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI) Hook-Em Charters...... 401-595-6970 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/res Capt. Michael Lawing (Richmond, RI) www.astackle.com JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ [email protected] Androd Custom Rods...... 508-399-7837 Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) www.androd.com supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment www.IrishJigCharters.com DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _ Island Current Fleet...... 917-417-7557 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) A Day At The Beach...... 401-487-5302 Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) Email: [email protected] Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) LAND SURVEYOR _ Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Alfred W. DiOrio, RLS, Inc..401-377-8124 www.ladykcharters.com Ken’s Custom Flies...... 774-200-6578 Member: Alfred DiOrio (Ashway, RI) Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386 Member: Ken Walrath (Rochdale, MA) [email protected] Surveyor/land use consultant Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) Every fly tied to order. kenscustomflies.com LASER ENGRAVING______www.linesiderfishing.com Jackpot Digger Jigs...... 401-596-4089 Kell-Strom Tool Company....800-851-6851 Maverick Charters...... 401-640-0865 Member: Pat Muli (Westerly, RI) Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI) www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more General machine and laser marking www.maverickchartersltd.com Lonely Angler Lures...... 781-572-0921 LAWN CARE______No Fluke Charters...... 401-480-3444 Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA) Green Wizard Landscaping.401-480-1875 Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com Member: Dan Patrick (Johnston, RI) www.NoFlukeFishing.com Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 Landscaping, maintenance, trim, fish ponds Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters.. Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Ocean State Lawn Service....401-732-8182 Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 Inconel Wireline for trolling“The Real Deal” Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) www.sparksfish.com • 15% RISAA Discount Narrow River Rods...... 401-678-0313 Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Member: Howard Reed(Wakefield, RI) MACHINING______Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Custom rods. email: [email protected] Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 www.ontherockscharters.com Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Pamela May Charters...... 401-742-2383 Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal Capt. Jason Howell (Narragansett, RI) Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Standard Mill Machinery.....401-822-7871 Light tackle/fly www.pamelamaycharters.com SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 Member: David Austin (West Warwick, RI) Puravida Charters...... 401-601-5499 Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) Machine shop services Capt. Jonathan Lewie (Narragansett, RI) www.surfhoglureco.com Volpe Tool & Die, Inc...... 401-580-1063 puravidacharters.org Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 Member: John Volpe (Blackstone, MA) Relentless Charters...... 617-462-7885 Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Custom machining of all materials Capt. David Waldrip (Green Harbor, MA) www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog www.relentlesscharters.com - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 MARINE ELECTRONICS _ PICTURE FRAMING _ VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _ Seaport Communications.....401-783-4778 Crestar...... 401-885-0300 On The Outs Productions...... 401-300-7258 Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) Sales - Service - Installation www.crestarmfg.com www.fishingtheoceanstate.com MARINE FABRICATION _ PRINTING _ WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) Aluminum fabrication and canvas work www.tiffanyprinting.com res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com MARINE REPAIR _ REAL ESTATE______WOODTURNING _ Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 Keller Williams...... 401-785-1700 Steve Sabella Furniture Maker.401-439-0564 Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI) Member: Julie LeBlanc (Cranston, RI) Member: Steven Sabella (Jamestown, RI) www.conanicutmarina.com [email protected] cell: 401-837-9050 Custom furniture, www.stevensabella.com Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr.401-789-7680 Keller Williams Realty...... 401-578-9809 Village Woodturning...... 401-647-3091 Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI) Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI) Engine, marine, rod/reel repairs. Full service. e-mail: [email protected] www.villagewoodturning.com MARINE SUPPLIES _ RE/MAX Flagship...... 401-935-9612 The Ship’s Store & Rigging..401-683-0457 Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI) Member: Nick DeRosa (Portsmouth, RI) e-mail: [email protected] boating supplies, etc. www.shipstoreri.com World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 MARINE SURVEYING _ Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ RISAA Members: Master Marine Surveyor Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 Have your business or service MARINE TOWING SERVICES _ Certified commercial & residental Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 RISAA discount listed by calling 401-826-2121 Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) White Appraisal Co., Inc...... 401-738-9500 www.safesea.com Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA Sea Tow of Rhode Island...... 401-294-2360 Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) RESTAURANTS _ www.seatow.com Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) SUPPORT Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food www.boatus.com Matunuck Oyster Bar...... 401-783-4302 THE MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI) P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 Local, fresh seafood. www.rhodyoysters.com Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 COMPANIES Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI ON THESE purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 ROD & REEL REPAIR _ Seacoast Mortgage...... 401-487-2322 Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI) Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) PAGES Email: [email protected] www.beavertailrodandreel.com ORTHODONTICS _ SCUBA DIVING & CHARTERS _ They are all Ferry Orthodontics...... 401-781-2900 Scuba Made Easy...... 401-560-0280 Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield) Member: Deb Greenhalgh RISAA Members! www.ferryortho.com www.scubamadeeasy.org OUTBOARD MOTORS _ SOLAR CONSULTANT _ Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 RGS Energy...... 401-315-2529 Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Fly fishing, bird hunts. www.6xoutfitters.com Free solar estimate. [email protected] OUTFITTERS TAXIDERMIST _ Al Gadoury’s 6X Outfitters...406-586-3806 Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 It won’t work if Member: Allan Gadoury (Bozeman, MT) Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) Sales, service, parts. www.conanicutmarina.com TREE SERVICES _ you don’t wear it! PAINTING CONTRACTORS______CUTTING EDGE TREE...... 401-439-7999 Certa Pro Painters...... 401-921-6655 Member: Kevin Robishaw (W. Greenwich, RI) Member: Will Donnell (All of RI) Lic/insured arborist. All apects tree care/maint. Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount TROPHIES/PLAQUES _ PAINT & SUPPLIES _ Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) www.crowntrophy.com We sell interior and exterior paint World Trophies Co...... 401-272-5846 PEST CONTROL _ Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) Pest Patrol...... 401-463-3116 www.worldtrophies.com Member: Robert Todisco (Johnston, RI) VETERINARIANS _ Life jackets Full pest management. 24/7 wildlife services Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 PHYSICIANS _ Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 Practice for small animals save lives! 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 Family and internal medicine - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 3 Bs. - Andy Berg Buckaneer - Bob Santurri El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan 3B'S - Bob Matteson Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Bugler - John Harvey EmmaLou - Alan Golinski Greta Kay - Michael Welch 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Builda - Biil Ward Em 'N' O - Ryan Tellier Gusto - Bob Dabkowski 33 Innings - William George Buzzard - Don Marceau Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett GypSea - David Nardolillo 4 My Girls - John Brennan Bye George - George Kates Encore - Joe Crocker Gypsy - Joseph Orosz Acida - Ed Choiniere Calamity - Riley Lamson Endorfin - Alexander Peck Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Endor Fin - Kelly Anthony Happy Executive - Peter Vican Adventurer - John Stanford Cannonball - Arthur Cannon Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull Capable - Charley Soares Escape - Philip Wnek Happy Hooker - William Gravina Ahab - Rod Raso Capatad - Peter Blanpied ESP II - Stephen Parente Harbinger - Stephen Chobanian Alaskan - Patrick Watson Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Ethanic - Charles Brown Heather Too - Don Bogner Alf II - Richard Pastore Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Eventide - Beth Fallon Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge Alibi - Dickson Boenning Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Eveready II - Nick Picchione Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook Allegro - Richard Terek Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Extra Propper - John O'Brien Here We Go Again - Al Passarelli All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Eye Candy - Alessi Rispoli High Hooks - Charles Fisher Almost Ready - Ted Nataly C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Falcon - Thomas Poirier Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford C-Dory - Tony Dias Faracher - Steve Abdow Hombre - Gary Paolo Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Hooked Up - James Filardi Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto Fast Forward - Michael Valentine Hook-em - Mike Lawing Amalye - Raymond Duggan Chaos - James Marasco Festivus - Al DiOrio Hooker II - Jon Maguire Amanda C - David Aubin Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli Fear Knot - John Meyer Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Amelia J - Kevin Caisse Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters Finatic - John Brierley I'm-On - Robert Celico Amnimax - Ralph Battista Chief - James Zagrodny Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira Indian Summer - Dana Weeks Angela Mary - Joseph Medeiros Chill Time - Russell Anderson Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth In Faith - Anthony Rocha Angler - Brad Sudol Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Angler Management - David Gordon Cindy Sea - John Chabot Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Civpulee - Matt Kriedel Finish Line - Alan Stewart Isabella - Anthony Tavares April II - Leonard Duffy Clamin Time - John Vivari Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Islander - Bruce Johnson Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Coaster - Greg Spier Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Aqua Marine - Herb Obodda Codfather - Joseph Ciabattoni Fins - Tom Grennan Isurus - Alan Blott Aque'ne - David Howe Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi First Light - Michael Beland Itsy - Bob Donald At Last - Bob Cavanagh Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson Fishbones - John Volpe Jackline - John Walsh Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Copycat - Peter Newbauer Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton Jackpot III - Cathy/Patrick Muli Bait & Wait - Al Torres Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile Jahab - Jay Adelman Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Jay Bird - Joseph Conneally Barefoot - Jack Linton Dads Pride - David Morton Fish On - Steve Brehio Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Dale Sea - Robert Coupe Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff JD7 - Jack Daniels Bay Bee - Mike Warner Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Fishtale - Gordon Cooper Jeanne Marie - Kevin Kunka Bay Buggy - David Gervais Dauntless - James Riggs Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan Beach Break - Hollis McKee Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi Becasse - James Tollefson Dear Prudence - Douglas Brown Fishworks - Capt. Randall Roberts Joan J - Paul Jutras Bella 1 - David Lopes Deblin - Eugene Lewis Five Gees - Robert Gondola Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Bella Mama - David DiSantis D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Joyce M - Richard Laurie Bellatrix - John Troiano Diane H - Donald Forest Flo B II - Harley Benton Jubilee - Michael Casey Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Die Hard - Peter Lewis Four J's - Jason Ferschke Judy-D - Victor Dopart Betsy B - David Marcotte Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Four Play - Bob Fournier Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Dirt Cheap - Steve Beuregard Four Reels - Stanley Lucas Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon Dixie - Andreas Anusavice Four Stars - Jay Starziano Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Frantastic - Brian Bullock Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Dolphin - Alan Feinstein Frayed Knot - Michael Tourville Kala Rose - Roland Moulin Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Donna Marie - Ken Whiting Full House - John Stavrakas Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Blue Eagle - Augustine Comella Dot "C" - John Carney Gadzooks - Robert Silva Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Down Under - Spencer Ingram Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Kembe - David Travis Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Gail Frances - David Carter Kinsale - Bob Chew Blue Max - John Maxwell Drill-1 - David Jenson Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Kiwi - Bob Beresford Blue Moon - John Blaze Dr-Poo - Mark Cama Gail Marie - Roger Arpin Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Duck Buster - Harold Audette Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami Knot Now - Michael Harootunian Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Duranatic - Ron Nagel Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski Knot Stable - David Loren Boat Time - Paul Shulver Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Get Out - Donald Goebel Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Easterday - Eric Easterday Get Reel - William Allen Kristian Lee - Michael Adams Boo-Yah! - Scott Toner Ebisu - Dale Wilcox Get Reel - Samuel Watson Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Ginsea - Ken Anderson Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Brandywine - James Mugavero Elizabeth Ann - Richard Lipsitz Gloria - Francis Basile Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Lady D - Brian Petit Osprey - Al Amaral Saint G - Roger St. Germain Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Lady Linda - David St. Germain Outcast3 - Eric Duda Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Talia - Robert Sheldon Last Shot - John Kramer Outrage - Stephen Jordan SaltShaker - William Teixeira Talon - Brian Hogan Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Panacea - Thomas DiBona Salty IV - Warren Wright Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski Laura Marie - David Westfall Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Salty Rose - Timothy Beron Tangled Up In Blue - Rick Newberg Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Pas Tout La - Richard Bessette Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Tania II - Tony Lombardo Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Leading Lady - Robert Taylor P-Drift - Tracy Terrien Santiago - Mike Nedwidek Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup Leen - Willard Donnell Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Pearl Man - Earle Peacock Sarcastic - Don Betournay TGIF - Chuck Dore Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema Saremm - Russell Morgan The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Periwinkle - Louie Reis Scootah Board - Russell Fonda The Fly - John Gutherz Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous Permission - Robert Comerford Seabat - George Allen The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Live free - Eugene Schultz Pescador - Stephen Carll Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella The Heat - Bryan Volpe Linx - Ron Lewis Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Seagar - John Turchetti The Job - Richard Tremblay Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Phia - Fred Jarosz Sea Jem - Mark Griffin The Lady D - Brian Campbell Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Phoenix - Joseph Jachem Sea Minor - Fred Boynton The Lawhead - Jack Peters Little Blue - Richard Caldon Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore The Office - Richard Reich Little Peace -Michael Kandrysawtz Playing Hookey - John Souto Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Living Room - Ted Zack Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Lorri-B - Joseph Burns Poga - Jim Malley Sea Rigg - William Riggs Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Low Tide - Jim Low Pokerfish - George Bergeson Sea-Treat - John Treat Three Phase - Dan Orfan Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Thunder Song - Peter Russo` Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone Pomatomus - Al Daysh Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Tiderunner - John Schwemin Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Seaway - Anthony Carrao Tiderunner II - John Sousa Lucy - Mike O'Connell Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo Second Love - Michael DeCesare Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Lucy Blue - Ron Rudowsky Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb Second Page - Joe Mariani Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Power Tripp - Michael Tripp Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Titan - David Peterson Lunch Legs - William Smith Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Shad Jac - Michael Colby Title Wave - John McCloskey Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Shady - John Angelini TLC - Bob Morel Maddy - Michael Senecal Protocol - Steve Secord Sharon C - Richard Pineault Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Magic Stik - Derek Leigh Puravida - Capt. Jonathan Lewie Shearwater - Capt Steve Tombs Tonic - Lee Duckworth Marava - John Kubaska Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Topper - Steve Daignault Marlin - Dick Fincher Quonnie Cheers - Steve Phillips Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Triple F - Brian Quimby Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Rambler - Capt. John Volpe She's Mine - Timothy Garlick Triple J's - Joe Scrofani McDu II - William McEvoy Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Megabite - Allan Peters Raven - Conrad Chickinski Silverback - Peter Hendricks Triumph - Timothy Moran Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Silver Sage II - George Jacques Trophy Blonde - Charles Murphy Mid Day Chop - David Minto Reaction - Thomas Schultz Silverside - Charles Benjamin Tupelo - Elton Ricker Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs Valhalla - Richard Swanson Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback Red Sok's - William Sokolowski Sir Reel - Alton Smith Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti Minha Marlena - Edward Porter Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Skipjack - Rich Hittinger Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo Skipjack - Robert Murray Water Crisis - Daniel daSilveira Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Reel Delight - Steve West Slainte - Mark Drywa Waterfront Property - Peter Berg Missing Penny - Guy Latour Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren Smart Alec - Alex Sinel Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon Whaler - Andrew Smiley Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Reel Escape - Richard Silva Snoopy - Ben Bardo White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White Mistress - Gregory Houde Reel EZ - Capt. Rob Taylor Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti White Water Witch - Bill Levin Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Reel Lucky - Michael West Solace - Alfred Trombley Whynot? - Christine Blount Morning Starr - Steve Prashaw Reel Magic - Donald Masse Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette Wicked - Rick Black Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault Sound Advice - Earl Schofield Wild Onion - David Michel Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Southpaw - Robert Lee Wingman - Steve Cook Mrs/Z - William Zanks Reel Time - Sameh Said Spearhead - Fred Schneider XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini Music - Larry Hayward Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta Yankee - Bruce Demoranville My Butterfly - Edward Savino Relentless - Capt. Dave Waldrip Stars & Stripers - John Tatro Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Steeler - Edgar Lemoi My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade ResHess - Dennis Carusoe Stella - Capt. Robb Roach NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Stewie - Richard Sustello REPORT Nephron - Lawrence Audino Ripple - Gerry Berard Stinger - Robert Young New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan River Rat - Glen DeCecco Striper - Charles Santos VIOLATIONS! New Too - Tim Gilchrist River Rag - Robert Sangster Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira Niffa II - John Cunniff Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette RIDEM Enforcement Nimia - Henry Cugno Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Strip Strike - Jim Barr No Bananas - Ron Parfitt Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano 401-222-3070 No Problem - Jeff Creighton Rod Holda - Charles Costa Sturg - Doug Sturgis Massachusetts: Off Hook'n - Adam Dunstan Ro Leena - David Carter Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto Roman Around - Roman Dudus Summer Salt - Earl Buckman 1-800-632-8075 Off The Rails - Paul Lemay Rubber Duckie - John Bruno Summer Wind - Robert Walsh Omega - Guy Dufresne Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Sunrise - David Zita Connecticut: Oscar J - John McCurry Ruse II - Jim Phelan Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka 860-424-3333 Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet - 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS Licensed required in CT/MA/RI Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts AMERICAN 9” minimum • 25 fish 9” minimum • 25 fish 9” minimum • 25 fish EEL no closed season no closed season no closed season 14” minimum BLACK SEA 15” minimum • 5 fish 14” minimum • 8 fish July 2 - Aug 31 - 1 fish May 1 - Dec 31 May 23 - Aug 27 BASS Sept 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish 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

South & east of Cape Cod 22" minimum • 10 fish 22" minimum • 10 fish 22 " minimum • 10 fish COD no closed season no closed season no closed season *North of Cape Cod see MADMF regs

19" minimum • no limit 18" minimum • no limit South of Cape Cod 18" minimum • no limit HADDOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season

POLLOCK 19" minimum • no limit 19" minimum • no limit no min size • no limit no closed season no closed season no closed season 10" minimum • 30 fish May 1 to Dec 31 10" minimum • 30 fish SCUP 9" from shore at Conimicut May 1 to Dec 31 10" minimum • 30 fish Porgy Park, India Point Park, Stone 9" at certain shore sites May 1 to Dec 31 Bridge/Tiverton, East & West (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) Walls/Narragansett, Ft Adams, Ft Wetherill, Rocky Point

SUMMER FLOUNDER 18" minimum • 8 fish 18" minimum • 5 fish 16" minimum • 5 fish Fluke May 1 - Dec 31 May 17 - Sept 21 May 22 - Sept 23 16" at certain shore sites 28" minimum • 1 fish STRIPED no closed season 28" minimum • 1 fish 28" minimum • 1 fish BASS 34" & larger must have no closed season no closed season right pectoral fin removed 16" minimum 16" minimum April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish Open seasons: June 1 to July 31 • closed Apr 1 - Apr 30: 2 fish 16" minimum • 3 fish TAUTOG Aug 1 to Oct 17 • 3 fish July 1 - Aug 31: 2 fish no closed season Oct 18 to Dec 15 • 6 fish Oct 10 - Dec 6: 4 fish max of 10 fish per boat

WEAKFISH 16" minimum • 1 fish 16" minimum • 1 fish 16" minimum • 1 fish Squeteague no closed season no closed season no closed season 12" minimum • 2 fish North of Cape Cod March 1 to Dec 31 12" minimum • 2 fish 12" minimum • 8 fish *All of Narragansett Bay, WINTER April 1 to Dec 31 no closed season FLOUNDER Potter Pond, Point Judith Pond and the Harbor of South of Cape Cod Refuge is closed 12" minimum • 2 fish to winter flounder fishing March 1 - Dec 31 See a violation? Report it! CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 860-424-3333 402-222-3070 (24 hrs) 800-632-8075 - 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES APRIL 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

APRIL April 7 April 13 Aprl 22 April 29 Courtesy US Harbors

- 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing. PRINT Name: ______Age: _____ Spouse Name: ______First Middle Initial Last Address: ______City: ______State: ____ Zip:______Put me on RISAA e-mail list: Home Phone: ______Cell: ______E-mail:______ yes no thanks Occupation: ______Employed At: ______You can register them as Junior Members (free) Children (under 18 rs):______ 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 Multiple Years: $90/2 yrs • $135/3 yrs • $180/4 yrs • $225/5 yrs (saves $5/yr) Dues are valid for Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ______/ / 12 FULL MONTHS Student: $25/year - requires copy of current student ID card starting on the day Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment) you join 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: Card type (check) Discover MasterCard Visa AmEx Amount Authorized: $______Expiration Date: ______CVV # ______(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) Name on card (print): ______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. Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments P.O. Box 1465 • monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships • DVD library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues. Coventry, RI 02816 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2016 P.O. Box 1465 APRIL 2016 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247

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