Construction of New Rocky Point Fishing Pier Set to Start

www.RISAA.org MAY, 2019 • Issue 244 401-826-2121 Representing Over 7,500 Recreational Anglers Construction of New Rocky Point Fishing Pier Set to Start Will provide much needed saltwater fishing public access The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon announce that construction of a new timber fishing pier will begin soon at the iconic Rocky Point State Park in Warwick. Financed by RI Capital Plan and Green Economy Bond funding, the $1.8 million project is expected to be completed by December and will provide anglers of all abilities with access to one of the state’s prime fishing areas. "This is great news," said RISAA President Steve Medeiros. "We have been pushing for this fishing pier for several years. With the public's access to the shore dwindling every year, it's needed more than ever." RISAA Board Member Doug MacPherson said, "Shore fishing opportunities in the upper half of Narragansett Bay has always been lacking. This pier will provide a place for Rendering of 280-foot long T-shaped pier with shade structure, benches shore anglers to fish in an area that is known for good fishing." and railings. Railing heights will vary to allow people of all ages to see (to page 27) and access the water. INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Advocating for striped bass (p.2) • Are we viewing striped bass mortality the right way? (p.5) • Win a charter trip at May meeting (p.7) • Fisheries management terms (p11) • Member news (p.12) • Fluke Special Tournament (p.17) • May 20 Meeting: Fluke Fishing Panel Seminar (p.20) • Sign up for • Youth Fishing Camp (p.24) • Adult/Jr Party Boat Trip (p.32) • Party Boat Fluke Trip (p.33) • Party Boat Tautog Trip (p.35) • Take-A-KidAND MUCH Fishing MORE! Day (p.40) R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Advocating for striped bass

May 4 • 10:00 AM Kayak Committee By now you probably know that this only had a 50% chance of being Annual Meet & Greet, Goddard Park striped bass are in trouble. At the successful. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries So now we know, it wasn’t enough, May 7 • 6:30 PM Fly Fishing Committee Commission’s (ASMFC) February and it’s time to try again. fishg the worm hatch, Charlestown meeting, the Atlantic Striped Bass You can bet there will be those who Technical Committee informed the make money off striped bass who will May 11 • 9:00 AM Kayak Committee fishing the worm hatch, Charlestown states’ commissioners that the Female fight against any reductions. Spawning Stock Biomass in 2017 was There will also be those who are May 14 • 6:30 PM Fly Fishing Committee 68,476 metric tons which was below the opposed to every regulation that comes fishing the worm hatch, Charlestown threshold of 91,436 metric tons. This along and think ALL fish belong to meant that the stock was overfished. them personally. They are called May 14 • 6:30 Board of Directors In addition the fishing mortality “poachers!” (number of dead fish) in 2017 was 0.307 As this issue goes to the printer, May 18 • 5:00 PM Kayak Committee which was above the threshold of 0.240 the ASMFC will be meeting (April 29- fishing the worm hatch, Potter Pond which meant the stock experiencing May 2) in Virginia. May 18 • 4:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee overfishing. Both of these indicated a I hope they will all put politics aside. fishing the worm hatch, Potter Pond problem requiring action. I’m sure the battle lines are already in Also, that report also noted that place - recreational vs commercial vs May 18 RISAA Party Boat Squid Trip unless harvest was reduced, “the party/charter boats vs north and south. probability of female (spawning stock They must move forward with the May 20 • 7:00 PM RISAA Seminar biomass) being below the (spawning process of establishing stricter stock biomass) threshold in 2023 was regulations to bring the striper May 24 • 4:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee very high, equal or close to 100%.” population back to where it belongs. fishing at Potter Pond This may be hard to understand to I hope our Rhode Island May 25 • 6:00 PM Surfcasters Comm- anyone unfamiliar with fisheries commissioners will do the right thing ittee fishing at Calf Psture Point, NK. management, but in plain words, it and advocate for immediate action on means that continuing the way we are, striped bass. May 25 • 6:00 AM Kayak Committee there will not be enough female breeders Recreational fishermen want an fishing Passeonkquis Cove, Cranston to keep the stock supplied and healthy “abundance” of fish. We keep hearing in the immediate future and it will likely that word. It’s the opportunity to go June 7-9 Annual Surf Fishing Club continue to decline. fishing, believing that there are plenty Challenge So, all of us that appreciate the of fish available, and that you have a opportunity to fish for striped bass can reasonable chance of catching one. June 10 • 11:00 AM Fly Fishing Committee fishing off Goddard Park say that something needs to be done, That’s what really counts for us. If and it needs to be done now before it’s we get skunked and don’t catch fish to June 12 • 6:00 PM Kayak Committee too late. take home, we will still go back and try fishing off Newport/Ft. Adams But management at the ASMFC again - as long as that abundance of works slowly, and with a lot of politics fish exists. June 13 • 6:00 PM Fly Fishing Committee at play. But it’s on all of us to assure that fishing off Kings Park, Newport The 2013 Atlantic Striped Bass abundance happens. This can only be Assessment showed that the stock was done when fisheries managers put the in trouble. It too almost two years of fish first, and politics second. The Official Newsletter of the hearings and battles between those of We may not like the resulting Rhode Island us (RISAA) who favored going from two stricter regulations, but without them Saltwater Anglers Association fish to one fish to those who refused to there will be no fish for the future. Published Monthly give up a fish to help restore striped We all have to do our part. Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers bass. Finally in 2015 the coastwide We are all “stewards” of the Association, Inc. regulations of one fish at 28” went into fisheries resources. I hope you agree. P.O. Box 1465 effect. At the time, it was noted that Steve Coventry, RI 02816 - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 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. Be careful what you wish for I can only guess how many times, through the years of Other Changes each new year’s hearings, how often it was said that MFRSS In 2015, a new survey was introduced to estimate the overall n was a terrible program and needed to be improved. Well numbers of fishing trips/effort in any given period. One of the apparently, we were not alone. In 2004 the National Oceanic more significant findings was that the random dialing of coastal and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “requested the homes was no longer effective, partly as a result of the National Research Council (NRC) to conduct a review of all the diminishing number of homes with land line phone service which surveys operated or financed by NOAA Fisheries in use in the could no longer be reached by the survey. Additionally, it was United States and it’s territories”. The final report was released concluded that people receiving a random call were not very in 2006. accurate as far as remembering details of recent fishing trips. The NRC made specific recommendations for improvements This has to the way NOAA Fisheries was collecting data and compiling resulted in the recreational fishing statistics. The Marine Recreational creation and Information Program (MRIP), which is responsible for collecting implementation the data, began working on implementing the suggestions from of a mail survey. the NRC study. Many of the improvements to the survey The research methods have been guided by the original NRC review. conclusion was “Specific initiatives that have been implemented based on that this survey the NRC recommendations include the creation of the National gets better Massachusetts Marine Fisheries APAIS Saltwater Anglers Registry, the Re-Estimation of Recreational information Surveyors Catch Estimates (dating back to 2004) and the overhaul of the within the time frame required. In creating the mailing list for Angler Intercept Survey design to remove potential sources the survey, information from the National Recreational Fishing of bias”. Registrations are matched up to the U.S. Postal household Other issues that are being database in order to include virtually every relevant household addressed include how to most in the country. effectively account for the “for-hire Major Changes Possible for sector” (charter and party boats) and Recreational Fisherman the best survey methods for the shore Another area of concern in the NRC review was that there and private boat recreational fishery. was a “mismatch” between the way information was being One of the results of this has been gathered and how it was used to estimate catch. the creation of a new survey design If you read this column last month you may remember my Michael Bucko, called the Access Point Angler concern with the new Summer Flounder population survey. As RI DEM Lead Intercept Survey (APAIS). There have a result of “Re-estimation” of recreational catch going all the APAIS Biologist been changes as a result. way back to 2004 it was concluded that there were more fish Sampling is now conducted at all than previously believed because of the larger numbers times of the day and they are no longer assuming the catch at recreational catch. As a result, there was a large increase in night is the same as the catch during the day. Samplers are now catch quotas. However, because of the uncertainty and new required to follow a fixed schedule at selected sites when doing projections, we were left with status quo for this season. intercepts and staying at the designated sites as scheduled. According to MRIP their findings was that “there was no across- An online registry of most public fishing sites from Maine to the-board trends, either in size or direction, of changes in the Louisiana has been completed and is used for site assignment estimates.” for the samplers. This review is available to the public for Case in point, there was a re-estimate also used in the just anyone looking for a spot to fish and can be found at: released Striped Bass Assessment which increased recreational https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/msd/html/siteRegister.jsp catch numbers, but they were considered not significant in relation to the overall population decline. (to page 34) - 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 The purpose of the Welcome Committee is to contact new This will be appreciated by anyone over 45 who grew up eating members, welcome them to the Association and answer any clam cakes at Rocky Point Amusement Park in Warwick. There questions they may have about RISAA and its activities. are a lot of recipes around that all claim to be the “original” but Welcome new members this one is very close. who joined last month! Rocky Point Clam Cakes

William Boudreau Christopher Sanders Pawtucket, RI West Warwick, RI

Arthur Jackman Donald Skorupa Uxbridge, MA Cumberland, RI

Brian Quenstedt Matthew Whritenour Wakefield, RI Cicero, NY

INGREDIENTS • 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 eggs Share the Wealth! • 1/2 clam juice • 1/4 cup milk • 1/4 cup onion, chopped BRING A FRIEND • 6 oz chopped/minced clams or quahogs (with juice) TO THE NEXT • vegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS MEETING. • Heat oil in deep skillet or deep fryer to 375 Degrees RISAA members can bring a first-time guest • Combine flour, baking powder, salt - set aside • Combine clams, onion, milk, clam juice and eggs to the next monthly seminar at no charge • Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, stirring well until mixture forms a sticky ball. • Drop by tablespoon into deep oil. Cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown • Dry on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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- 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Are we viewing striped bass release mortality in the right way? by Charles Witek About a week ago, a blog titled “About Those Dead thing that managers can regulate, overall mortality is kept within Releases” made its way through the striped bass fishing sustainable limits by limiting fishermen’s kill. community. You’ll note that I wrote “fishermen’s kill” rather than It addressed the recent benchmark stock assessment’s “fishermen’s landings”, because a dead fish is a dead fish, and finding that 48% of all striped bass fishing mortality is the result has the same impact on the population, whether or not it makes of fish that died after being released by recreational fishermen, it back to the dock. And that’s why we might want to start briefly discussed the origins of such figure, and then went into reconsidering our attitude toward release mortality. the factors that cause such release mortality. Because, yes, nearly 38,000,000 striped bass were released It was an interesting piece, and I recommend that anyone in 2017, and of those fish 9%—around 3,400,000—probably with a concern for such things click on the above link and read died shortly thereafter. it. But that means that 91% of them—about 34,000,000 lived. We ought to be thinking a lot about release And when you’re trying to rebuild the stock, it’s the live mortality, because there is no question that the 48% fish that matter. number is going to play a big part in the upcoming So here on the coast, where a 28-inch minimum size is striped bass debate. currently the rule (I’m leaving Chesapeake Bay—which for the Should a higher minimum size for bass be proposed—and most part means Maryland—out of the discussion right now, it’s hard to imagine being able to rebuild the stock if that isn’t just to keep the numbers constant, although Maryland was the done—one of the arguments we’re sure to hear is that a bigger single largest contributor to recreational striped bass mortality), minimum size will lead to more release mortality, and thus that any striped bass that meets that minimum may be legally tossed the limit should be left where it is. into a cooler, where mortality is an even 100%, Such argument sounds good on its face, but and the survival rate is, correspondingly, zero. initial impressions are often deceiving. When you look at it that way, the increase in Maybe, before taking a stand, we should be release mortality that would, in theory, result from asking “Is increasing release mortality always a increasing the minimum size doesn’t look all that bad thing?” bad—9 percent instead of 100. Yes, I know, that sounds like heresy. But it Just how many fish an upped limit might save, might be best to think about some basic biology and how many more released fish would die is here. hard to estimate, because it’s impossible to guess The health of a fish population—of any what any new size limit might be. Right now, animal population—isn’t dependent upon what we’re hearing a lot of suggestions, with a slot happens to creatures after they die. limit of some sort, or a return to the old 36-inch What matters is keeping the numbers that minimum, probably leading the pack, but until die—from all causes, and for any reason—within the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries sustainable bounds. Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Technical Committee comes up with a recommendation, all So yes, as responsible and ethical anglers, Capt. BJ Silvia properly of those suggestions are just shots in the dark. we should be doing our best to minimize release releasing a striped bass mortality by using tackle and techniques that No one has any idea what the size limit needed prevent harming and exhausting the fish, by to rebuild the stock ought to be. releasing fish quickly and, preferably, without taking them out But just for the sake of argument, let’s say that the minimum of the water, and by otherwise avoiding any preventable injury size was raised from 28 to 36 inches, and apply that change to to released fish. When we do keep a bass, we ought to make bass landings here in New York (again, using New York to sure that fish isn’t wasted. avoid the Chesapeake Bay-related issues that we’d have to But all of those things, while hallmarks of responsible deal with if calculations were made on a coastwide basis). angling, are only means to an end, and that end is reducing New York’s estimated 2017 harvest was 472,321 bass. About overall striped bass mortality. 47.5% of those fish would have been between the current 28 Because it’s overall striped bass mortality—what the inch minimum size and the hypothetical 36-inch minimum being scientific folks refer to as “Z”—that matters, because if the used for this example (the data provided uses fork length, rather recruitment of new fish into the population isn’t sufficient to than the length-over-all used for the minimum size, so for the make up for the fish lost to mortality of every kind, the striped example, I used fork lengths between 27 and 35 inches, which bass population, and the quality of striped bass angling, can should come close to the 28 to 36-inch over-all length). So by only decline. raising the minimum size to 36 inches, New York would reduce Such overall mortality is a combination of natural mortality landings by nearly 225,000 fish. Even if 9% of those released (“M”), which is pretty much out of our control, and fishing fish—a little over 20,000—died, the total savings would be mortality (“F”), which can be managed. So in the real world, more than 200,000 bass, most of them part of the female where Z always equals M + F, and fishing mortality is the only spawning stock. (to page 12) - 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 OPINION ASMFC: A Matter of Priorities 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.”

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, buffering such conservation concerns to address economic and love the other, or else he will hold to the one, and despise considerations, they were dispelled by the federal appellate the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. court’s decision in Natural Resources Defense Council v. Daley. Matthew 6:24 It stated that “under [Magnuson-Stevens], the [National Marine Fisheries] Service must give priority to conservation The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) measures. It is only when two different plans achieve similar has been maddeningly ineffective when it comes to rebuilding conservation measures that the Service takes into consideration fish stocks and maintaining such stocks at sustainable levels. adverse economic consequences. That is confirmed by both While federal fishery managers, guided by the Magnuson- the statute’s plain language and the regulations issued pursuant Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management to the statute.” Act (Magnuson-Stevens), have already rebuilt at least 45 once- Thus, National Standard 8 can require that any conservation overfished stocks, ASMFC has only rebuilt a single stock, and management measures adopted “take into account the Atlantic striped bass, since it was created in 1942. A recent importance of fishery resources to fishing communities,” and stock assessment has revealed that even striped bass are once “minimize…adverse economic impacts on such communities,” again overfished and subject to continued overfishing. but only to the extent that can be done “consistent with the ASMFC manages 27 different species (or, in some cases conservation requirements” of Magnuson-Stevens. such as coastal sharks, species complexes) of fish and When economic and conservation considerations conflict, crustaceans, which can be further broken down into 33 separate conservation must always come first. fish stocks. Nine of those species, and ten of the stocks, are That’s just not how it works at ASMFC, where the Interstate also federally-managed, and so Fisheries Management Program benefit from the conservation and Charter (ASMFC Charter) management measures required by ...it would appear that the ASMFC, like federal creates a web of contradictory Magnuson-Stevens. Of the other fishery managers, lends conservation their management standards, that 23 stocks, only five, or 22%, are highest priority. But that doesn’t turn out to be make it practically impossible to completely healthy, neither true. effectively conserve and manage overfished nor subject to fish stocks. overfishing. On the other hand, at That charter begins by least eleven of those stocks, nearly half of all stocks managed stating, “It is the policy of the Commission that its [Interstate solely by ASMFC, are currently overfished. Fisheries Management Program] promote the conservation of It’s hard not to wonder why federal fishery managers have Atlantic coastal fishery resources, be based on the best scientific been so successful in rebuilding and maintaining fish stocks, information available, and provide adequate opportunity for while ASMFC has had such dismal results. ASMFC has a public participation.” dedicated staff of fishery professionals, both at its It later establishes standards for all of the ASMFC’s fishery administrative and at its staff levels. The scientific advice that management plans (FMPs), and in doing so provides that such staff provides is equal to that provided to the federal “Above all, a FMP must include conservation and management fishery management councils, and every ASMFC stock measures that ensure the long-term biological health and assessment goes through the same rigorous peer review as do productivity of fishery resources under management. [emphasis the assessments of federally-managed species, a process added]” overseen by the Northeast and/or South Atlantic fishery The ASMFC’s FMP standards even contain a very science centers. Magnuson-Stevens-like requirement that “Conservation In the end, it all comes down to priorities. programs and management measures shall be designed to Federal fishery managers’ priorities are clear. Magnuson- prevent overfishing and maintain over time, abundant, self- Stevens includes ten “national standards for fishery sustaining stocks of coastal fishery resources. In cases where management and conservation.” The first of those states that stocks have become depleted as a result of overfishing and/or “Conservation and management measures shall prevent other causes, such programs shall be designed to rebuild, restore overfishing while achieving, on a continuing basis, the optimum and subsequently maintain such stocks so as to assure their yield from each fishery for the United States fishing industry.” sustained availability in fishable abundance on a long-term National Standard 1, when read in conjunction with other basis.” provisions of Magnuson-Stevens, makes it clear that conserving Based on such language, it would appear that the ASMFC, fish stocks shall be the first priority of federal fisheries managers. like federal fishery managers, lends conservation their highest If there was any doubts about that, or any thoughts about priority. But that doesn’t turn out to be true. (to page 31) - 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Four trips to be won at the May 20 meeting

• Here We Go Again Charters food, their accommodations (if staying overnight), and all The next charter to be raffled this evening is Here We Go Again miscellaneous expenses. Charters which is a fluke and black sea bass trip for four anglers with Captain Al Passarelli aboard his brand new 35-foot Egg • Teezer Charters Harbor, Over Easy. Capt. Al will supply bait and all tackle. This will be a light tackle trip for 2 anglers with Capt. Eric Thomas Anglers should provide their own lunch. This 4-hour trip in of TEEZER77 Guide Service. Capt. Eric will provide a 4 hour, Block Island Sound and will sail in June on a date TBD (when Newport area, light tackle trip fishing for bass and blues on the black sea bass opens), in the morning from Jim’s Dock, Teezer-M, a customized 19’ Mako Center console. The trip will Jerusalem, RI. depart from the Fort Adams state boat ramp in Newport, RI and will either be an AM or PM trip on a date to be determined in • No Fluke Charters mid-July 2019. This charter is a fluke, black sea bass, groundfiish combo trip for 3 anglers fishing Narragansett Bay with Capt. Dave Monti HOW CAN YOU GET A CHANCE AT A TRIP? on No Fluke Charters aboard his meticulously restored 26’ Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter Bonito. This trip will sail at a time TBD from Gardiners Wharf Trips Committee table at the back of the room. We will give you in Wickford (North a form with that night’s Kingstown) on June trips listed on it. The 29, 2019. form will list the available trips, the boat • Block Island and the captain, the Fish Works type and location of the Charters trip, and the time and This will be a 4 hour date. Fill out the form groundfish trip to the listing your preferences, Block Island first, second, third, etc. Windfarm area for six During the night’s anglers. This trip will seminar we will draw the sail from Block Island, winners (and a list of RISAA Members display their catch during last year’s trip with the Block RI aboard Block alternates) and Island Fishworks Chaters Island Fishworks announce them at the Charters with Captain end of the meeting. Chris Willi. All tackle will be provided for the charter. If you are a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip NOTE: This charter will sail on July 1, 2019. Time of sailing members and more details of the trip. will be scheduled so all anglers can take the first ferry out of We will also ask you for a $50 deposit (check or credit card Pt. Judith. Trip will be a four hour charter, and will return to only - no cash) to ensure that each winner makes every effort to the Island in time to catch a ferry back to Pt. Judith. show up for the trip. If you go on the trip, we won’t use your As with any other weekday charter, you should be flexible deposit. with your schedule if you are going to sign up for this charter The only cost to you will be the customary tip to the captain raffle. and/or mate, usually 15% - 20% of what the trip would The six anglers selected for this charter will be responsible for normally cost if you had chartered the trip privately. their own transportation to and from Block Island, their own (to page 37) TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE MAY 20 MEETING DATE COMPANY CAPTAIN # ANGLERS TRIP DEPARTS June ? Here We Go Again Charters Capt. Al Passarelli 4 Fluke/BSB-Block I. Jims’ Dock, Jerusalem June 29 No Fluke Charters Capt. Dave Monti 3 Groundfish-Narra. Bay Gardiner’s Wharf, NK July 1 Block Island Fishworks Capt. Chris Willi 6 Groundish-BI Wind Farm Block Island July ? Teezer Charters Capt. Eric Thomas 2 Bass/blues-fly/lt tackle Ft. Adams, Newport

- 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 The Forage Fish Conservation Act Bill to Conserve Forage Fish Will Promote Healthy Sportish Populations

The sportfishing industry expressed its support for a new Fisheries Management, chaired by Bass Pro Shops Founder bill in Congress to ensure the smaller fish in the ocean that and CEO Johnny Morris and Maverick Boats President Scott serve as the food source for Deal, released a report identifying key most marine sportfish, known policy changes to the federal marine as forage fish, will be fisheries management system to benefit sustainably managed. fisheries conservation and public access. Introduced by Reps. Debbie One of the six key recommendations Dingell (D-Mich.), Brian Mast of that report was improving management (R-Fla.), Matt Cartwright (D- and conservation of forage fish. Pa.), Fred Upton (R-Mich.), Billy “The Forage Fish Conservation Act is Long (R-Mo.) and Jared consistent with the Morris-Deal Huffman (D-Calif.), the Forage Commission’s recommendation, by Fish Conservation Act would incorporating important considerations require that the role forage fish for forage fish into the Magnuson- play in the marine ecosystem Stevens Fisheries Conservation and be accounted for when federal Management Act,” said Leonard. fisheries managers set catch “Because these integral parts of the limits on them. marine food web are becoming “Recognizing the important increasingly targeted for commercial relationship between healthy The Forage Fish Conservation Act would exploitation, it is important that forage fish forage fish populations and require managers to consider impacts on management accounts for their role in heathy sportfish populations, the ecosystem when setting forage fish marine ecosystems.” the recreational fishing catch limits Forage fish provide food for nearly all community has long advocated recreationally important fish species, as for forage fish conservation,” said Mike Leonard, vice president well as seabirds and other marine life. Meanwhile, human of Government Affairs for the American Sportfishing demand for these nutrient-rich species continues to increase. Association (ASA). “We are grateful to Reps. Dingell and Mast However, the Magnuson-Stevens Act is not currently for their bipartisan designed to account for the unique role of forage fish in the commitment to marine fisheries marine ecosystem, instead relying on traditional single-species conservation through the management approaches. The Forage Fish Conservation Act science-based forage fish would require that the impacts on fish populations and the measures included in the marine ecosystem be considered before allowing harvest on Forage Fish Conservation any currently unmanaged forage species, and that predator Act.” needs be accounted for in existing management plans for forage In 2014, the Commission fish. on Saltwater Recreational

- 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 RISAA SIGNS ON TO FORAGE FISH SUPPORT LETTER

April 10, 2019

The Honorable Debbie Dingell The Honorable Brian Mast U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives 116 Cannon House Office Building 2182 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representatives Dingell and Mast,

On behalf of the nation’s recreational fishing and boating community, thank you for your leadership in support of marine conservation through introducing the Forage Fish Conservation Act.

The saltwater recreational fishing community is comprised of 10 million angler conservationists and thousands of businesses who strongly support healthy marine resources. As part of its conservation mission, the recreational fishing community has long advocated for efforts to conserve forage fish – the suite of smaller fish that provide much of the food for sport fish.

For example, in 2014, the Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management, chaired by Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris and Maverick Boats President Scott Deal, released a report identifying key policy changes to the federal marine fisheries management system to benefit fisheries conservation and public access. One of the six key recommendations of that report was improving management and conservation of forage fish. Your legislation would follow through on this recommendation by implementing important considerations for forage fish into the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).

Forage fish provide food for nearly all recreationally important fish species, as well as seabirds and other marine life. Meanwhile, human demand for these nutrient-rich species continues to increase. Because these integral parts of the marine food web are becoming increasingly targeted for commercial exploitation, it is critically important that forage fish management accounts for their role in marine ecosystems.

Unfortunately, the Magnuson-Stevens Act is not currently designed to account for the unique role of forage fish in the marine ecosystem, instead relying on traditional single-species management approaches and the concept of maximum sustainable yield. Your legislation would require that the impacts on fish populations and the marine ecosystem be considered before allowing harvest on any currently unmanaged forage species, and that predator needs be accounted for in existing management plans for forage fish.

We are grateful for your bipartisan commitment to marine fisheries conservation through the science-based forage fish measures included in the Forage Fish Conservation Act. We stand ready to assist you as you work toward passage of this important legislation.

Sincerely,

American Sportfishing Association International Game Fish Association BoatU.S. Jersey Coast Angler’s Association Center for Sportfishing Policy National Marine Manufacturers Association Coastal Conservation Association National Professional Anglers Association Coastside Fishing Club Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Fly Fishers International Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Golden Gate Salmon Association The Billfish Foundation Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation - 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Striped Bass Myco Research • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Public access adoption programs • Tag & Release Program • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Public education programs and seminars • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • Mercury in Local Fish Research Grant • Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013,2015,2018 • Ten Mile River fish ladders • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders • Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs • Saugatucket River fish passage, Westerly RISAA/RIDEM Adopt-A-Ramp Signs • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Sea Grant research programs Take-A-Kid Fishing Day 1998-2018 • Pawtuxet River fish passage • Special Shore Fishing Scup signs for RIDEM Youth Fishing Camp 2016-2018 2019 FOUNDATION DONORS COPPER (up to $49) Herb Adams Daniel daSilveira John Graydon Steven Leusner Justin Serbent Michael Tripp Alfred Amaral Wade Diehl Dale Hartman Tom Meade Randall Sherman Daniel Watson Brian Beltrami Robert Donald Robert Hojnoski John Mello Paul Smith Warren Wright Rene Blanchette Joseph Ebert F. Dean Hoxsie Jeffrey Perry William Sokolowski James Zito John Boardman Leon Gomlinski Edward Krupinski John Pope Douglas Sturgis Paul Boutiette Robert Graap Julie/Bob LeBlanc Brian Quenstedt Thomas TenBroeck BRONZE ($50+) Helder Batista Richard Falcone Harold Hemberger Raymond Marchak John Reid, Jr. Edward Skwirz Robert Blasi Sandra Gelineau Peter Hendricks William McCusker Anthony Rocha,MD John Cappelli Jeffrey Gendron Rev. Jan Knost John Meyer Wayne Sargo Anthony Caruolo Richard Heffernan James Liddell Larry Mouradjian Stephen Skenyon Dan/Nicole Costa Dave Hellner Benjamin Lenda Bob Onosko William Sosnicki

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Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum for recreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources. Please print: Name: ______Phone: ______Address: ______no. street city state zip Enclosed is cash or check for: $5 $10 $25 $50 $100 other______ It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Donation made in the name of: ______Mail to: RISA Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes - 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Acronyms, Abbreviations & Technical Terms Used in Fisheries Management Documents Without knowing these terms understanding fisheries managment reports can be confusing

• ABC = Acceptable Biological Catch - An annual catch level • M = Natural Mortality - The instantaneous rate at which recommended ty a Council’s Scientific and Statistical Commiteee fish die from all causes other than harvest. This rate has (SSC) for that stock. The SSC’s ABC recommendation should traditionally included unmeasured bycatch mortality, but incorporate consideration for the stock’s life history and as research had documents by bycatch, it is increasingly reproductive potential, vulnerability to overfishing, and the included in “F”. Usually “M” is an assumption or estimate degree of uncertainty in the science upon with the ABC from maximum age data or the value used for other species recommendation is based. with similar life history strategy. Natural mortality can rarely • Biomass = The total weight of a stock of fish or of a defined be measured directly. subunit of a stock, such as spawning females (SSB) • A = Annual mortality = the percentage of a fish stock • Bycatch = That portion of a catch taken incidentally to the which dies from all causes during a year. targeted catch because of non-selectivity of fishing gear to • Fishing mortality (F) = A measurement of the rate of either species or size differences. Some by catch may be removal of fish from a population by fishing. Fishing retained, but most is usually discarded mortality can be reported as either annual or instantaneous. • Coastal Pelagic = Fish that migrate along the coast, generally Annual mortality is the percentage of fish dying in one near shore, and live in the water column rather than in year. Instantaneous is that percentage of fish dying at ny association with the bottom. one time. The acceptable rates of fishing mortality may vary • CPUE = C/E = The catch taken by a given amount of fishing from species to species. There are several kinds of fishing gear during a given period of time. Over time, CPUE data often mortality rates; some of the more common include the provides an indication of trends in abundance in a fish stock following:

• Demersal = Refers to organisms which live at or near the • F max = The rate of fishing mortality which maximizes the bottom, but not in (Benthic) the bottom weight taken from a single cohort* over its entire life. (* a • EEZ = Exclusive Economic Zone – These are the “federal group of fish spawned during a given period, usually in a waters” from 3 to 200 nautical miles offshore. Fisheries in the single year) • F = The rate of fishing mortality, which maximizes the EEZ are generaly under federal control msy • Estuary = A coastal area landward of the ocean beach where weight of the harvest within a year. • F = The rate of fishing mortality at which an increase in freshwater and saltwater mix. Estuaries are among the most 0,1 biologically productive and environmentally sensitive habitats. catch for a given increase in effort is only 10% of what it • F = Fishing mortality - the instaneous rate at with fish in a would be from an unfished stock. stock will die because of fishing. Typically includes measured • MT = Metric Ton = 2,204.6 pounds bycatch, if data available. • MRFSS = Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey • FMP = Fisheries Management Plan - A plan to achieve • MRIP = Marine Recreational Information Program - Ongoing specified management goals for a fishery, typically including recreational data collection and reporting effort that replaces data, analysis and management measures. ASMFC, Regional MRFSS program that began in the 1970s. MRIP was initiated in Management Councils and NMFS have the authority to develop 2007 by NOAA Fisheries and a broad collection of scientists, MFPs for Atlantic coast fish stocks. managers, fishermen and others with a stake in sustainable, • ITQ = Individual transferable quota + A form of controlled abundant ocean resources (estimates the number, catch, and access in which individual persons or vessels receive a property effort of recreational fishermen). right to a share or specific allocation of the total expected harvest • MSP = Maximum spawning potential = The estimated female of fish which they can buy, sell, lease, etc. spawning stock biomass or egg production in the absence of • Mortality rate = the rate at which fish die. Mortality can be fishing. A percentage of this value (% MSP) can be used as a expressed as annual percentages or instantaneous rates (the measure of the health of a stock. fraction of the stock which dies within each small amount of • MSY = Maximum sustainable yield = The largest catch, on time). Fishery scientists utilize several different types of mortality average, which can be taken from a stock over time under to evaluate status of fish stocks, and some serve as biological existing environmental conditions without affecting the reference points (Instantaneous rates are used in most stock reproductive capacity of the stock. assessments) (to page 34)

- 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 STRIPED BASS MORTALITY (from page 5) Such a 200,000 fish savings would amount to a 42% reduction in landings, which is significant, despite the price paid in additional release mortality. Again, those numbers are only an approximation. Some people argue that, if the size limit were raised, anglers would fish longer, and end up releasing more fish, in order to land their one “keeper.” If they did so, the argument goes, release mortality would spike, and minimize the benefits of a higher size limit. While there may be a small kernel of truth in such argument— some people would fish longer and so release more bass than CONGRATULATIONS they would if the size limit were lower—it’s extremely doubtful to that the number of such anglers would be high enough to cause DAWN AND GARY significant harm, since most striped bass anglers don’t fish primarily for meat; a very substantial majority of the striped JOHNSON bass caught are already returned to the ocean rather than who celebrated their 22nd killed. Wedding Anniversary on April During the five years between 2014 and 2018, New York 25. anglers caught more than 17,000,000 striped bass, but only kept a little over 2,500,000—less than 15%—of those fish. Which GET WELL means that more than 85% of all striped bass caught in New We extend get well wishes to Dick Geldars’s wife, York were let go. Clearly, all of those releases weren’t optional—quite a few Carole who underwent surgery recently. of the released bass would have been undersized. But the percentage of fish released has remained fairly consistent, and CONDOLENCES without any clear trend, from year to year, even though the proportion of undersized to legal fish would have changed We extend our deepest sympathies to BOB annually as various year classes moved through the population. and JULIE LeBLANC and their Thus, in 2014, anglers kept more than 22% of their catch— children, at the loss of Bob’s dad, Lester LeBlanc, the high for the time series—but one year after, in 2015, retained 79, on April 12 in Ocala, FL. fewer than 10% of all bass landed. A year later, New York’s striped bass anglers landed more than 15% of their catch. Such seemingly random fluctuations are best accounted for by the level of error inherent in the data, rather than significant changes CONDOLENCES in actual retention rates—the 15% average is probably a good We are sorry to report the loss of member approximation of the proportion of striped bass killed. DR. JOHN J. VIETAS In such a catch-and-release fishery, it’s not likely that too age 79, of Fall River, MA on January 11. many anglers stop fishing after they keep their one-bass daily John was an orthodontist in Dartmouth for limit, although a few may do so. On the other hand, there are over 48 years. He was a RISAA member for the certainly unscrupulous anglers who “highgrade,” keeping the past 9 years and loved fishing, history and first legal fish that they catch, and then dumping it over the cooking. We extend our sympathies to his wife side, at best badly stressed and more probably dead, when Natalie, their six children and all his friends. they land a larger one. (It should be noted that in some fisheries, such as the king salmon fishery on Alaska’s Kenai River, anglers may catch and release fish as long as they like, but as soon as they decide to keep one, they must take their line out of the water and not fish for the rest of the day, in part to prevent just that sort of behavior). A higher minimum size would help to limit such misconduct, and thus partially offset whatever additional release mortality such higher minimum might cause. So when we look at the numbers, we need to remember that it’s not the release mortality, standing alone, that matters— although, for the sake of the fish and ourselves, we should always do our best to keep that number down. What matters is the fishing mortality rate, and its contribution to the rate of mortality from both fishing and natural causes. Given that truth, an incremental increase in discard mortality might be a small price to pay for a far bigger decrease in the overall number of striped bass that die. - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Habitat: Intertidal shallow water along the shoreline Field Markings: Blue-black to brown outside with shiny and throughout the Bay; attached to rocks, pilings and violet interior. shells Size: up to 4 inches long, 2 inches wide Seasonal appearance: Year-round DISTINGUISHING FEATURES left exposed to air when the tide goes out, it survives by passing AND BEHAVIORS air over its moist gills to breathe. Blue mussels prefer areas of Shaped like a rounded triangle, the blue mussel is a hinged, high salinity, while ribbed mussels are more prevalent in marshes filter-feeding bivalve. The blue mussel has a slender, brownish where the salinity has been diluted by fresh water. Like clams, foot that allows it to be temporarily hold onto a substrate, plus a mussels have growth rings, which show their age. Full maturation strong, threadlike anchor, called a byssal thread, attaching it takes from one to five years. more securely to almost any substrate. The byssal threads are secreted as a liquid upon contact with water. Byssal threads are tough but not necessarily permanent structures. To find RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE protection or food, the blue mussel moves by releasing the byssal Unlike the ribbed mussel, blue mussels are edible and are threads and using its foot. regularly harvested in Narragansett Bay. Many mussel beds are Instead of the large protruding siphon common to hard- transitory in the upper Bay. The most permanent and most shelled clams, the mussel has two short siphons, on the inside harvested mussel beds are in the East Passage and middle Bay. of the shell, which direct the flow of water in and out. Mussels Deeper subtidal populations are of special interest both for feed by filtering out detritus and plankton in the water. Cilia commercial harvest and for their interference with quahog growth inside the mussel create a current that pulls in water and plankton. and harvest. Overfishing and siltation caused by shoreline Blue mussels live in dense colonies called mussel clumps. development have reduced the number of healthy mussel beds When the tide comes in, the mussel partially opens its shell and in the Bay. takes in water. Mussels resist dehydration during low tide by keeping their shells tightly closed. Their major predators are sea HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY stars, whelks, fish, birds and humans. RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The The blue mussel - similar to another species, the ribbed Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay mussel - is tough and withstands great temperature extremes, for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by including freezing, excessive heat and drought. If a mussel is the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

- 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community. THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTION Report by STEVE Friends Way MEDEIROS It’s difficult to face death, especially when you’re words to do so. a child or teen. Your grief is different - sometimes At the beginning of each session, children, their silent and overlooked. At Friend’s Way, they offer a parents and caregivers share a meal. Following the safe and nurting environment where children can meal, while their children participate in group sessions, begin to heal when someone significant in their lives parents and care givers are on site talking with each has died. other about their own experiences and their children’s Friend’s Way is Rhode Island’s only bereavement center reactions to loss. for children and teens, ages three to eighteen. Their programs Friends Way is also a primary resource for community are conducted by highly qualified, industry trained organizations throughout Rhode Island, including schools, professionals and volunteers, organizations and first and are based on proven responders. They provide methods of grief counseling, education for their staff members including peer-to-peer support about working with grieving and expressive arts. children and offer on-site support Friends Way program and guidance in times of crisis. sessions consist of children and The Friends Way quality teens sharing their feelings and programs are provided at no reactions to grief in an honest charge to families. Fundraising and open way. activities and community support These sessions are fund 100% of the programs. supevised by clinical staff Also, volunteers are the heart members and facilitated by a of Friends Way. If you are a team of professionally trained sensitive and compassionate volunteers. During the person who would like to donate sessions children are given the your time in helping this valuable opportunity to express community program, please themselves through creative contact them at 401-921-0980. activities such as painting, The Friends Way facility is drawing and clay sculpting. located at 765 West Shore Road, These activities help them Ryan Loiselle, LICSW, Program Director at Friends Way, Warwick, RI. You can obtain more demonstrate their feelings when accepted the RISAA donation. information by visiting their web they simply cannot find the site at www.friendsway.org.

- 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 ecoRI News Sea Potato Invasion Hits Rhode Island Shoreline by TODD McLEISH / ecoRI News During a class field trip to Mackerel Cove in Jamestown, potatoes had been unintentionally R.I., in 2017, University of Rhode Island student Jacob Reilly introduced to Europe sometime in the picked up an unusual brown seaweed that looked like a hollow early 1900s, probably in ship ballast, and from there it made its ball and asked his professor what it was. The answer was a way to Nova Scotia in the 1960s. It took until 2010 for it to be surprise. discovered in the Gulf of Maine, Reilly had stumbled upon the when Green-Gavrielidis found it first appearance in Rhode Island while conducting research for her of what has come to be called sea doctorate at the University of New potatoes (Colpomenia peregrina), Hampshire. an invasive seaweed native to the In addition to the ball-shaped coast of Korea and Japan that form it typically takes, the seaweed grows on top of other seaweeds. also forms a crust that grows on “It’s not a parasite; it just rocks that easily goes unnoticed, settles and grows on top of other so Green-Gavrielidis speculated algae,” said Lindsay Green- that it may have been “hiding out Gavrielidis, a marine ecologist and for a long time like that, and then URI postdoctoral researcher who when the conditions were right the teaches the class. “We don’t know ball form started appearing.” what impact it’s having on native The appearance of sea seaweeds, though we hypothesize potatoes along the Rhode Island Sea potatoes are native to the coasts of Korea and Japan that it may be in direct competition coast is significant because it has for nutrients and light. But nobody crossed what Green-Gavrielidis has done any research to quantify its impact.” calls a major biogeography boundary: Cape Cod. Green-Gavrielidis has a history with the invader. Sea (to page 15)

- 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 FISHING SHOW FASHION... The Saltwater Fishing Show: rods, jerky and white camo pants by TODD CORAYER The R.I. Saltwater Anglers Association hosted their most own green on green patterns. This year no successful Saltwater Fishing Show ever. They broke attendance stalking babies were observed, but dozens records all three days. There were fishermen and women queued of young kids were there in camo hats, jackets, belts and even up an hour before doors opened. They hosted dozens of a few pairs of sneakers. They must be for sneaking up on deer. speakers, seminars and television stars. They made sure Some adults struggled to match their patterns. It seems like Narragansett Brewing Company handed out free samples to if you’re going to make a statement by wearing Realtree designs keep the masses calm. on your everything, shouldn’t you at least match? President Steve Medeiros and his all star team of volunteers One older man, who may have started his day by leaning on are the best oiled machine this side of a Dave Morton the good Narragansett Beer refurbished reel. Basically, they nailed it. folks for an hour or three, wore Walking the show to khaki shorts with well-earned peruse the latest and greatest tatters on the ends and a gear is sheer joy for fisher folks heavy fleece camo jacket. of all ages. Then, there’s the Which season he was fashion. It’s hard to overlook prepared for remains a clothing options on display mystery. and not wonder how some Another older man whose midsection came around the corner piece came to be worn with a long second before the rest of him did, passed us by wearing another. brushed fleece camo pajama bottoms, distributing a scent likely Full disclaimer: no earned by some extended sampling at The Jerky Hut. That’s an judging here. These are image you need to roll around for a moment. Those pants merely observations of a guy seemed unfit for tree stands, but so then did the rest of him. working a busy booth who Hikers love the expression, “not all who wander are lost.” was occasionally drawn away That cat was both. to make notes on a few Cowboy hats seemed to have gained some traction this year. people’s decisions about what Lookin’ good on a Saturday Sharp and rarely donned ones, floppy, dirty, dusty ones, and to wear. In public. morning ones that may have been driven over by a semi a few times Only one “Eat Fish” hat was seen. There was a stark decline capped several heads. Maybe they highlight how wide a draw in red “Make Fishing Great Again” hats. Perhaps a current the show has. decline in popularity was behind that or maybe fishing as a way T-shirts are always a big deal. People seem to relish the to get away from politics itself has rebounded. opportunity to strut their message in front of a large, shuffling Camoflage is always big at the show. audience. Even the self-appointed iconic restaurant “Fishaholic” was popular, as was “Captunamerica.” turned clothing pimp. The Black Dog “Cod give me strength” announced another. has camo shirts now. One gent wore a shirt airbrushed with a picture of a fly Last year a toddler was seen fisherman casting into a perfect stream, apologizing for a missed wobbling down the aisles in head to little call because his, “arm was stuck in a cast.” Some clever. toes camo while his parents strutted their (to page 26)

- 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 The Tournament Season Begins... FLUKE! The first Special Tournament of 2019 will take place next Also, be sure you are familiar with the current state fishing month. regulations, as each fish must strictly adhere to these rules. The Fluke Special Tournament runs for 17 days from June THE ENTRY FORM 14 to 30. This is an individual angler’s tournament and open to The Tournament Entry Form has been updated all members, Adults and Juniors. for 2019 and all shops have received the There are separate BOAT and SHORE new version (previous 2018 form still divisions. acceptable). Registration is NOT required for this It’s also a good idea to have at least tournament. Just go out and fish! one copy of the RISAA Entry Form (weight You must weigh your fish at an RISAA slip) with you, just in case the tackle shop Official Weigh-In Station (listed on page runs out. You can download a copy of this 19). The weight-in stations all have RISAA form (and print as many as you want) from tournament weight slips. the RISAA web site: Before going fishing, you should check www.risaa.org/tournaments/ the current standings during the entry_slip2019.pdf tournament so you will know how large of Only an official RISAA Tournament a fluke you need for an entry. Sometimes Entry form will be accepted for all you will be surprised that jumbo fish aren’t tournament entries. needed to place in the top three. Be sure that ALL sections on the form The Special Tournament standings can are completed. The angler completes all always be found (almost up to the minute) information at the top section and the online at the RISAA web site. You can even check the person weighing the catch completes the lower section. standings on your smart phone while you’re out fishing! YOU are responsible to make sure ALL sections are Bookmark the page. completed, and take both pages of the Entry Form with you. Go to: www.risaa.org/tournaments/2019_special.html Do NOT leave it for the tackle shop to mail for you. It’s the KNOW THE RULES angler’s responsibility. The rules for this (and all tournaments) can also be found You must call in your entry within 24 hours of the time on the RISAA web site. It’s always recommended that members weighed (info on the form) and leave a message with all review the rules before entering a tournament: information from the Entry Form. www.risaa.org/tournaments/rules.html

- 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January 1 to December 15 each year. All RISAA members are eligible to participate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Only authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip. There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE.

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

COD FALSE ALBACORE FLUKE

BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2 lb) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. 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 yett 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. Normand Morrissette: 9.15 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. John Migliori: 5.45 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Richard Reich: 4.62 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. / May, 2019 The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species. Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year. BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR SPECIESWEIGHT ANGLER YEAR Black Sea Bass 7.20 Raymond Morrocco 2012 Black Sea Bass 3.85 Joseph Pearson 2009 Bluefish 20.46 Robert Matteson 2017 Bluefish 16.90 Gilbert Bell 2016 Bonito 12.20 Michael Neto 2004 Bonito 9.99 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 Cod 49.10 Robert Morel 2001 False Albacore 12.22 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 False Albacore 16.20 Charles Bradbury 2004 Fluke 6.60 Michael Tilelli 2018 Fluke 15.65 Kyle Blount 2006 Scup 2.60 Charles Underhill 2012 Haddock 7.85 Nicholas Blount 2004 Shad 1.75 Jonathan Pickering 2008 Mahi Mahi 37.80 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2010 Squeteague 16.54 Robert Moeller 2007 Pollock 27.70 Harry Templeton 2001 Striped Bass 51.66 Richard Reich 2013 Scup 3.74 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2014 Tautog 11.20 Richard Gallipeau 2009 Shad 3.80 Kyle Paparelli 2009 Winter Flounder 4.40 Dick Geldard 2009 Squeteague 10.50 Robert Roy 2006 Striped Bass 77.40 Peter Vican 2011 Tautog 18.90 Joseph Bleczinski 2015 Tuna -Albacore 55.00 Harley Benton 1999 Tuna -Bluefin 193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2009 Tuna -Yellowfin 112.00 Randy Pereschino 2001 Winter Flounder 4.40 Michael Lanni 1998

• indicates RISAA member * note at bottom those marked Location Maximum AW Marina, (New London, CT)...... 60 lbs •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 200 lbs •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown,RI).. 50 lbs •Frances Fleet/Captains Catch (Galilee)..... 100 lbs •Lucky Bait & Tackle* (Warren)...... 200 lbs Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs Misquamicut Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs •Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 160 lbs •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N.Kingstown). 60 lbs •Quonnie Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 100 lbs Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 75 lbs Sam’s Bait & Tckle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 250 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 500 lbs * hanging scale not certified, but flat scale is good - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, May 20 at 7:00 PM A Special Panel Presentation On SUMMER FLOUNDER (FLUKE) FISHING with

Kathy & Peter Lewis Capt. Shamus Mara Michael Tilelli 2018 RISAA Winners Big Game Sport Fishing 2017 & 2018 RISAA Team Fluke Challenge Fish Til Ya Puke Tournament Angler of the Year This husband & wife fishing team have been together With a true passion for the thrill Mike mostly fishes from shore for 53 years and certainly know how to catch fluke. Every of the hunt, Capt. Shamus loves and started targeting fluke from year this RISAA news magazine feature photos of them putting his clients on fish. He shore when he was 10 years old! In with doormat fluke. spends over 120 days charter all that time, he has gained the From Booklyn, CT, Kathy and Pete have been RISAA fishing every season. He and fellow knowledge necessary to find and members for the past 10 years. Big Game crew members was catch fluke from shore, which is They fish from their boat, Die Hard, a 23 foot Grady recently named 2017 Charter elusive to most shore anglers. In White Gulfstream. They will fish they waters of Long Captains of the Year by Sport fact, Mike holds the RISAA Hall of Island Sound from Fisher's Island to Westerly to Block Fishing Magazine, and has been Fame record for 6.60 lb fluke Island. featured in On The Water, The landed last year. He fishes the They have figured out the right baits, etc. to put big Fisherman and Coastal Angler Narragansett, Jamestown and fluke in the boat! magazines. Newport areas.

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

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Warwick TONIGHT'S MENU Elks • Tossed salad w/roll: $3.50 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, RI • Penne w/meatball, sausage & peppers: $7.95 (directions of page 22) • Penne only w/roll: $3.95 • Cheeseburger w/chips: $6.95 Non-Members Welcome NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation *Food NOT included in admission and is provided by the Elks. to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) Pay separately at buffet line. 95 - 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 UPCOMING SEMINAR Monday, June 24 at 7:00 PM

Shore Fishing.... Plugging the Water Column featuring Julio Silva Julio Silva is an all species, all methods angler. A RISAA member since 2010, he's one of those hard- In his seminar, Plugging the Water Column, you core anglers who fishes for anything that swims via will learn how to fish the entire water column: from shore, boat, kayak, and skishing. spooks to jigs and everything in between. He has You will also been blogging learn how to select for 9 years and the proper gear for delivering what you are fishy seminars casting and when for 7 years. He and where you has presented should be casting seminars at the it. New England Julio Silva will Saltwater Fishing Show several times. share lessons He was the President of the Plum Island Surfasters learned from years for 4 years. of experience on He has rods like his wife has shoes. During his the surf so can take your surfcasting to the next level. seminars, he answers all questions without secrecy.

EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE DOOR PRIZE: A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop (see page 22)

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Warwick TONIGHT'S MENU Elks • Tossed salad w/roll: $3.50 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, RI (directions of page 23) • Chicken parmesan w/penne: $8.50 • Sausage & peppers sub w/chips: $6.95 Non-Members Welcome NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation *Food NOT included in admission and is provided by the Elks. to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) Pay separately at buffet line. - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 5 *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: Block Island Fishworks Misquamicut Bait & Tackle Quonnie Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box Breachway Bait & Tackle Pete’s Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Watch Hill Outfitters Lucky Bait & Tackle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Snug Harbor Marina

• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible Rules: • Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days or is forfeited • Limited to one win per calendar year • May not be exchanged for cash • Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop April Door Prize Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was PAUL RICHARD AUDREY CARDONES who selected his $200 certificate to Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle who won a rod & reel combo

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

- 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Directions to

West Warwick Elks Exit 12B 60 Clyde St., West Warwick, RI 401-821-9807 FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH: (map 1) I-95 South to exit 12B (RI-113W/East Ave). Pass R.I. Mall to light at Rt 2. (map 3) Straight across onto East Ave, then slight right to River St. to next light. Straight across onto Wakefield St. FROM I-95 (map 4) Go 1.8 miles, then turn left onto Grandview Dr. NORTH TO Grandview Dr (.13 mi) becomes Clyde St. Elks is (.07 mi) EAST AVE 1 on right.

FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH: (map 2) I-95 North to exit 11 (left lane) onto I-295 North, then take Exit 1 from 295N onto East Ave (RI-113W). (map 3) Straight across onto East Ave, then slight right to River St. to next light. Straight across onto Wakefield St. (map 4) Go 1.8 miles, then turn left onto Grandview Dr. Grandview Dr (.13 mi) becomes Clyde St. Elks is (.07 mi) on right. FROM NARRAGANSETT AND SOUTH COUNTY: FROM I-95 Route 1 North to Route 4 North. Merge onto I-95 North. SOUTH TO (map 2) I-95 North to exit 11 (left lane) onto I-295 North, I-295 and to then take Exit 1 from 295N onto East Ave (RI-113W). 2 EAST AVE (map 3) Straight across onto East Ave, then slight right to River St. to next light. Straight across onto Wakefield St. FROM EAST AVE (map 4) Go 1.8 miles, then turn left onto Grandview Dr. Grandview Dr (.13 mi) becomes Clyde St. Elks is (.07 mi) TO WAKEFIELD ST on right.

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4 WAKEFIELD ST TO ELKS, 60 CLYDE ST

- 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day Location: ROCKY POINT PARK, WARWICK ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The 2019 Youth Fishing Camp is again being run by the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, in partnership with the Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish & Wildlife and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, with the cooperation of the City of Warwick. Training and classes for the children will be provided by some RISAA members, RIDEM Fish & Wildlife staff, and Coast Guard Auxiliary. WE NEED RISAA MEMBER HELP! SHORE HELP AND BOATERS NEEDED DETAILS • The 50 children will be split into four groups, according to age and fishing experience. • We need at least two adult members to lead/chaperone each group. More is better. • Tuesday: Shore Day. Kids will receive instuctions on shore in such things as fish ID, fishing laws, spin & conventional tackle, basic fishing knots, lures, jigs, baits (how/why they work) and boating safety basics. They also will spend time learning to cast and fish from the shore at Rocky Point. • Wednesday: Party Boat Day. All kids and chaperones will go , by chartered bus to Galilee and board the fishing boat Seven B’s g where the children will enjoy several hours of fishing. et • Thursday: Member Boat Fishing Day. All of the kids & RISAA volunteers will fish aboard 15-20 (hopefully) RISAA member boats out of Greenwich Bay Marina. They’ll learn bottom fishing for scup, sea bass, etc. around Warwick Neck and trolling for bluefish in Greenwich Bay. • Lunch will be provided for everyone each day • Adult volunteers will receive a mileage stipend. BOAT HELP NEEDED ON THURSDAY, June 27 The children will spend Thursday fishing on members’ boats in the Warwick Neck/Greenich Bay area. We need TWENTY BOATS in order to get the 50 kids out on the water. We will also need a few VOLUNTEER MATES to help on the boats. Boaters will receive complimentary marina slips and fuel at the end of the day. WILL YOU HELP? Please sign up using our online registration at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/risaacamp For more information call the RISAA Office at 401-826-2121 - 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day Location: ROCKY POINT PARK, WARWICK SIGN UP A CHILD! The Youth Fishing Camp is being run by the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, in partnership with the Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish & Wildlife and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, with the cooperation of the City of Warwick. 50 CHILDREN WILL BE ACCEPTED THERE IS NO COST FOR THE CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE! IMPORTANT TO NOTE: • Up to fifty (50) children will be accepted to the program. • Priority will be given to children who have not attended the • All children must be between the ages of 7 to 12 years old. We Fishing Camp in the past. reserve the right to request proof of age. SORRY.Children who have previously attended the Camp may sign • Only Rhode Island residents (full time) are eligible up, but will not be accepted unless space is available at the • Children will be placed into groups sorted by age. end of the registration period. THREE DAYS OF SALTWATER FISHING! CAMP ISDay 1 FILLED All children will have shore-based instructions in such things as fish ID, fishing laws, spin & conventional tackle, basic marine biology, basic fishing knots, lures, jigs, baits, using different lures - how/why they work, boating safety basics. They also will spend time learning to cast and fish from the shore at Rocky Point. A catered “kids” buffet lunch will be provided Day 2 All children will board a charter bus for a trip to Point Judith, where they will spend several hours fishing aboard the 80- foot boat, Seven B’s V. Lunch will be served on the boat. Day 3 All children board the charter bus, travel to a nearby marina, and will spend the morning fishing aboard RISAA members’ boats in the nearby waters off Rocky Point and Greenwich Bay. They will return to Rocky Point Park in the afternoon for lunch and casting contests. At 3:00 PM will be “graduation” when all children will receive special Certificates of Completion. REGISTER A CHILD ONLINE ONLY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019FishingCamp Questions send email to [email protected] or call the RISAA Office at 401-826-2121

- 25 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 CORAYER: FISHING SHOW (from page 16) Some didn’t really look as “Hardcore” as their yoga pants proclaimed, unless they were training for the beer olympics. Speaking of, while Friday’s imbibing was almost immediate, Saturday’s first beer sighting was as late as 10:32 a.m. Sunday’s service started at 11:36 a.m., probably on account of those ancient Christian blue laws. You can’t drink all day if you don’t start early. One young man wore a sweet green tea colored t-shirt with that classic Jeep logo, the one with two headlights and lines for the grill. Well, he turned it upside down, which apparently spells beer. More clever. Just in time for Spring traffic stops, one haggard guy wore a sweatshirt with a pretty bold DUI on the chest. It was either a mandatory emblem of a poor decision or just a bad choice for someone clearly enjoying a breakfast cocktail. All that for a ten dollar ticket. Largely gone this year were those obnoxious t-shirts using the female form for tired jokes. In an age of #metoo, it was refreshing. Last year, traffic was brought to a halt in each aisle as a young woman strutted around and around in stretchy camo print clothing, of course, a few sizes too small, of course, for her small but voluptuous frame. She finished her look with regular sightings of a camo thong, of course. It was obnoxious, tasteless, bad for a family-friendly show and honestly, pretty lame. Maybe it’s finally time to fold up the “Let’s get some tail”, the “Basshole” and yes, even the “Fish Hard” shirts for good. So long, “Happy Hooker.” In a nod to the good ole’ days, a few folks sported those classic nylon jackets embroidered with rod and gun club logos or Maine camps. Standing next to the Goose Hummock tank, where the young man making his ten thousandth cast still clearly needed more practice, a woman passed by in baggy white and green large print camo pants likely costing more than a tuna rod. Seriously, who wears white camouflage before Memorial Day? Near the end, a XXXL black and orange Jagermeister jacket strutted by, topping a pair of fleece pajamas printed with pink and yellow mahi mahi and boat shoes. Need I say more? A tip of the camo hat to the RI Saltwater Anglers Association; stocking up on gear is fine, but people watching at the Saltwater Fishing Show is pure joy.

- 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 ROCKY POINT FISHING PIER (from page 1)

“Expanding shoreline and fishing history of being a popular summer attraction for Rhode Islanders access is core to our mission at DEM and and visitors. we’re thrilled that the new pier will enable Over the decades, attractions at Rocky Point have come anglers, regardless of their physical and gone – nature trails, a ferry pier, the end of a trolley line abilities, to experience the joy and bounty running from Providence through Buttonwoods and Oakland of fishing on Narragansett Bay,” said DEM Beach, an observation tower, hotels, clambakes, restaurants, Director Janet Coit. “I hope that the swimming pool, rides, games, and concerts – but the attraction public will benefit from this recreational of publicly accessible land so close to Providence has been a investment and asset for decades to consistent draw since 1850. Director Coit come.” In March 2013, DEM acquired 83 acres at the site of the “Rocky Point is a crown jewel of former Rocky Point amusement park, Warwick and Rhode Island and it’s creating Rhode Island’s newest state been wonderful to see so many people park. The state’s parcel was enjoying the park once again,” said integrated with the 41 acres of Mayor Solomon. “As Council shoreline at Rocky Point that was President, I was proud to work bought by the City of Warwick with cooperatively with DEM to make sure the help of state and federal funding the pier would be reconstructed. It’s in 2007. a terrific addition to all the The now-dilapidated pier at the improvements that have been made site once served as a means of at Rocky Point. It will stand as a bringing people to the former symbol of the rich history of the park amusement park by boat. and our maritime heritage while Photographers frequently capture offering people another way to access The old fishing pier as it currently looks is in an images of the pier remnants against our beautiful Bay.” area that always looks “fishy” with its “Rocky” backdrops of sunrises or sea smoke. The new fishing pier will feature Point shoreline. (new version below) After a competitive bidding a 280-foot-long, T-shaped pier with a process, ACK Marine & General shade structure, benches, railings, Contracting LLC of Quincy, MA, and solar lighting. Railing heights will was awarded the construction vary to allow people of all ages and contract. The project is another abilities to enjoy access to example of Governor Raimondo’s and Narragansett Bay. DEM’s commitment to invest in The completed project will Rhode Island’s system of parks and provide saltwater fishing access less beaches – which, according to a than 10 miles from Downtown recent study, rank 1st in visits per park Providence, advancing a key element acre, but 47th in state spending per of this coastal public park. visit. DEM is leading the Governor’s The fishing pier will complement multi-year initiative to increase a variety of recreational opportunities staffing at state parks and beaches, at Rocky Point State Park, including walking, bird-watching, offer new amenities to users, adopt best practices, engage rock climbing, the RI Saltwater Anglers Association’s further with partners, and do more to realize the opportunities Youth Fishing Camp (slated for June 25-27 this year), afforded by this magnificent system. DEM’s popular “Come Clam Rhode Island’s natural and public assets are magnets, With Me” workshops, and attracting more than 9 million Rhode Islanders and tourists a open spaces for picnics as well year. They’re also an engine that adds an estimated $315 million as family-focused events like to the economy, generating nearly $40 million in state and local Food Truck Nights and Movie taxes and supporting nearly 4,000 jobs a year. However, more Nights run by the City and visitors (a 37% increase in beach visitation from 2010 to 2017), other gatherings. far fewer employees (full-time staffing in DEM’s Parks and Located along Warwick Recreation Division has dropped by 67%, to 42 FTEs from Neck and overlooking 123, since 1989), longer seasons, and aging facilities are Narragansett Bay, the 124-acre hindering DEM’s ability to meet some park users’ expectations. Rocky Point State Park 6Fo r information on DEM programs and services, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM) property is one of Rhode 3-Day Youth Fishing Camp Island’s most beloved natural or Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM for timely exposes 50 children to all updates. assets and has a 150+ year aspects of fishing - 27 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 SEA POTATO (from page 15) The waters to the north of Cape Cod are dominated by the Labrador Current from Greenland, which makes for colder, more nutrient-rich waters. South of the Cape is dominated by the warm Gulf Stream. “What it says about sea potatoes is that it has a really broad tolerance for a variety of conditions, and not many species can do that,” she said. “Most species don’t have the ability to move to such very different places. Species that are successful invaders do. We were hoping it wouldn’t be able to cross into this geographic region because of the different conditions.” To determine how common sea potatoes are in Rhode Island waters, Green-Gavrielidis conducted a methodical search for it at 13 sites along the state’s coastline last year and conducted several quantitative surveys to compare its abundance to a similar native species called sea cauliflower. The research was published in March in the journal BioInvasions Records. In addition to Mackerel Cove, sea potatoes were also found at East Beach and Ninigret Pond in Charlestown and South Ferry Beach in Narragansett. It wasn’t found any further north in Narragansett Bay than South Ferry Beach, perhaps because the native seaweed it is most commonly associated with, rockweed, is not found in abundance in the upper bay. No sea potatoes were found in Westerly or eastern Connecticut, either, so it hasn’t likely found its way into Long Island Sound yet. “The biomass we found in Rhode Island is much lower than what we found in the Gulf of Maine, so maybe it hasn’t been here as long,” Green-Gavrielidis said. (to page 34)

- 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Fishing gear and tackle trends from the New England Saltwater fishing Show by Captain Dave Monti

For the surf, Tom Dzis of The Saltwater Edge, Middletown, RI different sinker weights easy. These rigs have been some of my said, “Super Strike lures were hot at the show. The Zig Zag Darter favorite fluke rigs for years and can be purchased at a number of in the new Midnight Harvest color was a good seller. Their bait & tackle shops in Rhode Island. Visit Flippin Out Charters Needlefish lure in ‘Eely’ color was a great seller too. Other top and lures at www.flippinoutchartes.com . lures included Ocean Born Lures.” Ocean Born Lures by A Snug Harbor Marina in Band of Anglers is a fairly new South Kingstown, RI is a full company from the world’s top serve bait & tackle shop. They lure developer, Patrick had a large show presence this Sebile. He is known in the “Flying Pencil” by Ocean year as usual with a variety of fishing world for developing Born Lures comes in many rods, reels and tackle. such productive lures as the colors Elisa Cahill of Snug Magic Swimmer and the Stick Shad. Harbor said, “Jigging rods and The Saltwater Edge has a great online store that’s very easy reels have been very popular to use and is loaded with product at www.saltwateredge.com or at the show. Anglers are you can visit their retail store at 1037 Aquidneck Avenue, interested in learning and Middletown, RI. Elisa Cahill and Matt Conti fishing this way to mix things from Snug Harbor Marina up. Flippin Out Fishing Charters and lures was at the show marketing their summer flounder (fluke) lures, charter business All the popular rods and demonstrating how to tautog fish using saltwater electric have been selling well… trolling motors (the Minn Kota Riptide line with spot lock). The Shimano, Lamiglass and new motor designs allow fresh or a host of others. Anglers saltwater anglers to hover over their are jigging for striped favorite fishing spots to hook up with bass, tuna and other hard to fish species like tautog. species. Anchorless fishing. Minn Kota By far… fluke rigs electric motors with Spot-Lock are now have been the best being used even on larger mid-sized selling rigs at the show.” boats to help keep you over the fish. Snug Harbor Marina Their saltwater Riptide Ulterra model with offers customers gas or i-Pilot features Spot-Lock, a GPS anchor. diesel fuel and a complete Just hit a button and lock onto any spot selection of inshore and Shimano jigging rods you chose automatically. For saltwater offshore bait and tackle along with marina supplies, seafood, or freshwater anglers this means over groceries and a snack bar. Visit them on line at http:// structure, on a bank, next to a dock or jetty that is holding fish www.snugharbormarina.com/ or visit them on Point Judith Pond (saltwater bottom fish such as tautog, scup or black sea bass). at 410 Gooseberry Road, South Kingstown, RI.

Fluke lures. Many of the fluke fishing lures sold by Capt. BJ Silvia, owner of Flippin Out Charters and lures, feature a large plastic squid and large wide gap hook on a three way swivel. The rig has a sinker clip that makes BJ Silvia’s fluke lures changing out - 29 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 WITEK: ASMFC (from page 6) Despite the standard that clearly states that “management Thus, in a single FMP, the ASMFC is expected to prevent measures shall be designed to prevent overfishing,” the ASMFC overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, and account for social adopted Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management and economic impacts, while at the same time fully reflecting Plan for Tautog in 2017, which has only a 50-50 chance of ending the values of interest groups ranging from the conservation overfishing on the Long Island Sound population by 2029, and community to industrial fishing fleets and everyone else in- does nothing to prevent overfishing before then. between. Resolving such conflicting considerations is an And despite that standard’s clear requirement to impossible task, which is made even more difficult by the fact “maintain…abundant, self-sustaining stocks” of coastal fish, that the courts, which act as a final arbiter of federal fishery the ASMFC’s Atlantic Striped conflicts, have no authority to Bass Management review ASMFC Board failed to take action to ...the Strategic Plan will help ensure that ASMFC FMPs pursuant to the prevent that stock from will continue to produce weak, ineffective FMPs that federal Administrative becoming overfished, even fail to rebuild overfished stocks, and place even the Procedure Act. though scientists had given few currently healthy stocks at risk of following the The ASMFC has clear warning that the striped bass into decline. perpetuated that no-win spawning stock biomass was situation in “Goal 1” of its in decline. new Five-Year Strategic That’s probably because the ASMFC Charter does not Plan (Strategic Plan), which states that “Commission members clearly set out just what an FMP must do. will advocate decisions to achieve the long-term benefits of The same paragraph that requires an FMP to “include conservation, while balancing the socio-economic interests and conservation and management measures that ensure the long- needs of coastal communities.” term biological health” of fish stocks also states that “Social By seeking an illusory “balance” between conservation and and economic impacts and benefits must be taken into account” socio-economic concerns, rather than prioritizing the needs of and, in what may be the ASMFC Charter’s most confounding fishery resources, the Strategic Plan will help ensure that statement, declares that “an effective fishery management ASMFC will continue to produce weak, ineffective FMPs that program must be carefully designed in order to fully reflect the fail to rebuild overfished stocks, and place even the few currently varying values and other considerations that are important to healthy stocks at risk of following the striped bass into decline. the various interest groups involved in coastal fisheries.” (to page 38)

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- 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Commitee Presents Junior Member (with adult) Party Boat Fishing Trip for scup, black sea bass or anything that bites! Saturday, August 10 7:00 am to Noon Adults: $25 Juniors: FREE (6-17 yrs) Every ADULT must be accompanied by a CHILD! This is a Members Only trip Aboard the Seven B’s 80 foot boat. Sailing from Galilee, RI* *Full galley aboard - pay on your own - burgers, hot dogs, snacks Limited to 50 people TRIP RULES • The adult must be a RISAA member in good standing . • The member can take a maximum of three children • This is a Adult AND Junior trip only. (no single adults) • There can not be two adults and one child • The child need not be a registered Junior Member (although • Absolutely no alcoholic beverages allowed we encourage to register the child as an official Junior Member There are no exceptions to these rules. Please do not ask. since there is no fee) The adult must pay a non-refundable fee of $25. Children are • The child must be between 6 to 17 years of age. free.

SIGN ME UP FOR THE AUGUST 10 ADULT & JUNIOR FISHING TRIP Adult Member Name:______Phone: ______

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

Address: ______City: ______State:___ Zip: _____ To pay by credit card Mail to: RISAA Enclosed is $25 Adult Fee call the RISAA office P.O. Box 1465 (payment must accompany registration) at 401-826-2121 Coventry, RI 02816

- 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Commiteee Presents PARTYBOAT FLUKE FISHING TRIP Saturday, July 20 • 7:00 AM to Noon MEMBERS ONLY Limited to $25 - RISAA Adult Members 50 Members $15 - RISAA Junior Members This trip (ages 7-17) always sells Aboard the Admiral out! Frances of The Frances Fleet sailing from Galilee/ Pt. Judith

Sign me up for the RISAA A FLUKE FISHING TRIP ON JULY 20 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 RISAA Junior Members only. Age 7 and up. 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

- 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 THE WATCH (from page 3) SEA POTATO (from page 28) It is my observation that we may see further efforts to lower “That might also be because the environmental conditions recreational catch for some popular species. NMFS however are such that it’s not doing so well here. We do have some has stated, “Higher rates of fishing activity do not necessarily preliminary data that shows that there are herbivores - snails equate to overfishing nor does it mean we have underestimated primarily - that eat it, so that’s good.” fishery abundance. Recreational data is often just one input “Often you think that when a new species comes on the into a stock assessment.” block, there isn’t something that consumes it. But we’ve done I am also concerned that these major changes concerning studies that show that the common periwinkle will readily and recreational salt water fishing statistics and catch estimates happily pursue it.” were not, in my opinion, previously given greater visibility by That’s a good sign, since there is little that can be done to those responsible for fisheries management at the national, stop it. regional or local level. “We need to continue monitoring it to see if its going to We have been well-informed on how the new APAIS program increase in abundance,” she said. “We expect it to continue was implemented and administered at the state level, we have spreading. Whether it moves up into the bay or west to Long had APAIS representatives in Rhode Island at our own monthly Island Sound is unknown. And whether it’s a good thing, a bad meetings, at their request, to explain their mission and methods thing, or neither, only continued research can tell us.” in their public outreach. I commend them for that. Green-Gavrielidis and URI colleague Niels-Viggo Hobbs will But it seems at the next level of management (NMFS, regional be conducting a new research project this summer and fall that councils and state marine fisheries management) there has been involves sampling rockweed habitats — the native seaweed little attempt to make us aware of these new statistical methods most closely associated with the sea potato invasion — so until the recent release of several new population estimates they will be keeping an eye out for the newly arrived seaweed. incorporating these new estimates, particularly summer flounder. Their students are also conducting laboratory studies to This overhaul of the methods has been in the works for years determine whether native seaweed-eating marine life will eat it and should not have come as a surprise. and if it is preferred over native seaweeds. The source for my references in this column is the MRIP Data User Handbook and is available for download at... Rhode Island resident and author Todd McLeish runs a wildlife https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/recreational-fisheries/MRIP- blog: narshaleslefttooth.blogspot.com Handbook/MRIP_handbook.pdf with permission of www.ecori.org

FISHERIES TERMS (from page 11)

• MT = Metric Ton = 2,204.6 pounds • NEFMC = New England Fishery Management Council - Manages fisheries in New England federal waters • Recruit = An individual fish which has entered a defined group through growth,spawning, or migration, such as those fish above minimum legal size ( fishable stock) or which are sexually mature ( spawning stock). • Recruitment = A measure of weight or number of fish which enter a defined portion of a stock, such as fishable stock or the spawning stock. • RHL = Recreational Harvest Limit - A measure that sets an upper limit for annual recreational harvest for species that are jointly management by ASMFC and Regional Mgmt Councils • SPR = Spawning potential ratio = SPR compares the spawning ability of a stock in the fished condition to the stock’s spawning ability in the unfished condition • SSB = Spawning stock biomass = total weight of fish which are sexually mature; generally pertaining only to females • TAC = Total allowable catch • Threshold = that point where the fishery is regarded as overfished • Target Values = that value or below which allows the fishery to be self sustaining Z = Total instantaneous mortality = The sum of fishing F and natural mortality M

- 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Entertainment Commiteee Presents FULL DAY PARTYBOAT TAUTOG FISHING TRIP Saturday, October 26 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM

$40 - RISAA Members (15 yrs of age) $65 - Non-Members* All members * Only as guest of member & only one per member welcome! Aboard the Lim Seven B’s ited to 80 foot boat. Sailing from Galilee, RI 50 people

Sign me up for the RISAA A TAUTOG FISHING TRIP ON OCTOBER 26 Member Name: ______Phone: ______Mailing Address:______

Full payment must accompany registration. Enclosed is: LIST NAMES OF EVERYONE YOU ARE REGISTERING $_____ for _____ RISAA Members at $40 each $_____ for _____ NonMembers* at $65 each * Must be guest of a Member on the trip * Only one guest per member

- 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 20’ Proline Center 25’ Robalo Center Console, 1986 with twin 30’ Blackwatch 30, Console w/2013 Mercury Mercury 1987, twin big blocks, Optimax 125 HP motor. Saltwater full tower w/upper Includes electronics and 250s w/less controls, swim many extras. $4,995. than 300 platform, enclosed head, Contact Paul at 401-529- total hrs., new cushions, full 4488. 2004. Boat is good condition, bottom painted. enclosure. $35,000. Incl 2 yr old Load Rite, aluminum bunk trailer. Seaward Boatworks 401-458-1503. ------$19,999. Call Lou at 413-374-1617 ------21’ Lima 21 CC, 1993, new t-top, Yamaha 150, ------36’ Delta SFX, 1989, twin Cats 3208 (320HP), bracket, roller trailer, 25.7’ Seafox CC, twin Merc 150’s (340 hrs). full tower w/controls, livewell, fighting chair, great boat needs to be Total customization by Seaward Boarworks. transom door, stand finished, motor runs New custions, wiring, enclosure, dash, pumps, up engine room, all i) excellent, fantastic electonics, live new cushions and Lima hull. $6,000. well, two in-deck enclosures. $55,000. Seaward Boatworks fish boxes. New Seaward Boatworks 401-458-1503. condition and 401-458-1503. ------completely ready ------22’ American International CC, 225 HP to go for the Johnson (went under), tandem trailer. Great boat, season! $34,995. huge fishbox, livewell, Call Capt. Rick Cataldi at 401-458-1503. boat sank so all ------Custom Console w/T-Top & Leaning Post w/ systems need to be 26’ Bonito project CC, 454/ trs drive, needs tackle locker, head serviced or replaced, deck and engine under console, clear title not salvage work, solid new Garmin title. $3,000 OBO. Seaward Boatworks 401- hull. Best offer. plotter sounder 458-1503. Call Seaward radar, Garmin ------Boat-works VHF, blue tooth 23’Classic Mako 228 WA, 1987, powered by 401-458-1503. radio w/speakers, 1998 Yamaha 225 Saltwater Series. Sturdy fishing ------enc-losure, etc. A boat for hvy 26’ Blackwatch, 1987, twin Merc 225s Optimax complete drop-in weather, spacious (2001), tandem roller hull unit! $15,000. cabin. Runs great, trailer, needs to be put Seaward Boatworks 401-458-1503. pro maintained. together, all parts come ------Newly rebuilt with it. Will sell separate: innards, hoses, motors, trailer, hull. insulation, tank, $8,000 for all or $4,000 etc. Stainless steel prop, Bearing Buddies. $8700. (motors) $2k hull, $2k trailer. Seaward 9.9 HP Mercury 4-stroke, 2015, new, never Call Peter 401-339-9659. Boatworks 401-458-1503. used. Bought in 2016, but due to health reasons ------couldn’t use it. Asking $1,800 OBO. Contact 23’5” Seastar cabin cruiser, 1978, fiberglass. 27’ Phoenix Fishbuster, twin 350x inboards, 401-762-9158 Outside in good condition, inside needs work. FWC. All new cushions & softgoods, full paint ------Has 1986 200 HP job,inside/out, Johnson OB -has hardtop. Restoring it been sitting 5 yrs, was currently, you can (Part Time) Captain with 100 Ton License to told it needs a coil. pick colors! $35,000. work part time in Plymouth Mass. Whale Incl tandem trailer in Seaward Boatworks Watching and ferry to Provincetown from great shape. Boat is a 401-458-1503. Plymouth. Please call Bob at 508-746-2643 real bargain. Can’t afford storage any more. Can ------be seen at Steve’s Marine, 294 Market St, Warren. $3,000 OBO. Call Bill at 774-644-3517 ------MORE CLASSIFIEDS ON NEXT PAGE - 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 CHARTER TRIPS (from page 7) One member of each trip will be designated as the “group leader,” and will be responsible to keep in contact with the captain and be the liaison between the captain and the other group members. The group leader will also be responsible to take some photos and write a story about the trip for the RISAA News Magazine. These stories are often used by the charter captains as advertisements for their business, so they would like the story to be posted as soon as possible after the trip. Garmin GPSMAP 740s. Brand new, NOT So, before you go to the meeting, check your calendar for reconditioned, never been installed. Incl your availability on the dates listed below, and bring a check or preloaded marine charts for US & Bahamas. Also credit card with you in case you are a winner. incl Cape Cod chip. $850 OBO. Contact Mike at [email protected] or IMPORTANT TO NOTE 401-499-6658 To win one of these trips you must be a RISAA member in ------good standing (dues up to date), and you must be present at the end of the meeting. Daiwa Accudepth conventional If you haven’t joined yet there is an application at the back reels, model AD27LC-W with of this newsletter, or just come to the monthly meeting and sign direct drive built-in line counters. up for membership and then the free Charter Trip drawing. You Excellent for trolling. Have two to can also join online at www.risaa.org. sell. $25 each ($50 for both). The 2019 Charter Trip Committee: Hal Gibson (chairman), Call Bruce at 401-946-4133 Brian Beltrami (vice chairman), Capt. Ed Cook (secretary), ------plus members Susan Lema, Peter O’Biso and Gary Perschau. Orvis fly rods, used, 8 weight 9,10,11 All models. All with Orvis guarantees. If you are looking to get a travel rod, contact Rene Letourneau at 401-359-3625 or [email protected] ------Penn Int'l Reels. Very good condition. Two 80's @ $600 each and one 80 /2 speed @ $700. Have like new rods for these at $100 each w/ purchase of reel. Call Steve 239-565-2949 ------

Ocean Kayak Torque: Motorized kayak rigged for fishing. Unlike any kayak on the market. Features a quiet Minn Kota trolling motor, infinitely variable speed control, w/reverse capability to easily maneuver in/out of tight spots. Takes kayak fishing to next level. $900. Also available with side scanning fishfinder: $400. Contact David at [email protected]

- 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 WITEK: ASMFC (from page 31) A recent study has demonstrated that such FMPs, which take an incremental approach to harvest reductions in an attempt to minimize socio-economic impacts, create a culture of overfishing that helps assure the FMP’s failure, while FMPs that decisively act to end overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks tend to spawn cultures of conservation that lead to healthy, sustainable fisheries. Viewed in that light, the ASMFC’s management failures are not only understandable, but predictable. The federal fishery management system fell victim to the same sort of conflicts between conservation and socio- economic concerns, and engaged in the same sort of ineffective management, after Magnuson-Stevens first became law. That didn’t change until Congress passed the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996 (SFA), which compelled federal fisheries managers to make conservation their top priority. That experience suggests that the only way to transform the ASMFC into an effective fishery management body is to pass what would amount to a new SFA, which would require the ASMFC to adhere to the same legal mandates to end overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks that now apply only to federal fishery managers. By doing so, Congress would make the ASMFC’s mission clear, and allow it to focus its talent and energy on conserving and rebuilding Atlantic fish stock, and free it from the impossible task that it faces today, for the ASMFC cannot expect to effectively manage fish stocks so long as it tries to serve both the conservation needs of fish stocks and the socio-economic interests of various stakeholder groups. The fish must come first, for it’s impossible to have a fishing industry, or any socio-economic benefits, without them.

- 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 DAWN & DONALD MARTIN had a great day catch false albacore near the center wall in their 20' Maritime Skiff at Point Judith last September 23. Dawn said there were lots of albies with schoolie stripers mixed in. Together they caught over two dozen albies while using Hogy epoxy jigs and Albi Snax.

AIDEN & NATHEN BELTRAMI got to do some fluke fishing with their grandfather, BRIAN BELTRAMI, on his boat, Gansett Ranger, last August off Newport. Both Aiden (age 9, on left wearing RISAA cap) and Nathen (age 7) had attended the RISAA Fishing Camp and put their fishing knowledge and skills to work.

Junior Member NATE PAKURIS poses with a 16 lb cod he caught off Block Island last year while fishing with his grandfather, Capt. John Sheriff. He was vertical jigging a Deadly Dick in 100 ft of water. Nate was RISAA's 2018 Junior Member of th Year.

- 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Last year we had 42 Some of these kids have never member boats and 124 visited the bay and never had the chance to catch a fish. Most have never member volunteers who been on a boat before! served as captains, mates, The number of kids that get to cooking crew and shore participate this year will be determined by the number of members who sign staff. up. The weather reports The folks at Brewer Cowesett called for rain that morning Marina of Warwick will again host the event for us. which kept a lot of kids Here’s how it works.... home, yet 75 kids still All members, boats and kids will showed up and had a blast arrive at the marina by 8:00 a.m and catching LOTS of bluefish fishing in Greenwich Bay will be from 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Then everyone in Greenwich Bay. Every returns to the marina for a cookout at child caught a fish and most noon! boats landed 10-20! All members are urged to And it didn’t rain! participate Now it’s time to beging asking It doesn't matter if your boat can carry only our members to volunteer again for two children and a chaperone, or if you can handle 4 or 5 youngsters, we still need you’re 2019. If you haven’t done this help! before, you’ll find it to be a rewarding experience. WE NEED MEMBERS All of the kids are between 6-13 years old. They come from WITHOUT BOATS TOO! Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Each boat will need at least one person to act as a "mate" to inner-city neighborhood watch the children, help taking fish off hooks, etc., so this means groups and several that members who don't have a boat will also be needed. Providence Recreational We are also seeking members to help ON SHORE with early Department rec centers. help gettng the boats docked, kid assign-ments, and later with They all have one thing in the cooking or serving after the fishing is done. common - they are kids who Everything is taken care of! All we need is for you to sign up will get to experience a day and promise to help! they will never forget!

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/TAK2019 - 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be concerns of the recreational community on regulatory and used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues legislative issues. That means that we have to deal with money - or any other contribution made to the Association - elected officials. be used for the PAC. It would be a violation of state election Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have laws for any money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes. worked hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA Also, all money received by the PAC must come from principles. We need to be sure those officials remain in individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any office. organization or business interest. How it works. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives It is also important that legislators understand who we requests for contributions. If the PAC Committee determines a are. If we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it candidate is pro-recreational fishing, pro-environment, etc. it can for us. approve a request, that recommendation is forwarded to the By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC candidate, therefore we have established a legal, donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 2-step process. incorporated and registered Political Action Democracy is not a spectator sport. Committee which CAN make contributions on our behalf. To be effective, we must participate in the system. It has an independent treasurer and its own bank account.

With your help we can continue to work within the political system to safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing 2019 PAC DONORS TO DATE

COPPER (up to $49) BRONZE ($50+) SILVER ($100+) GOLD ($200+) PLATINUM ($500+) Herb Adams Robert Blasi Mel Blake Gerard Raso Bradley Waugh Leo Boliver Edward Choiniere Capt. Sandy Kane Stephen Medeiros Kenneth Cooper Harry Templeton David Green Anthony Rocha

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 - 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Announcing Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association 5th Bi-Annual - Member’s Only Photo Contest Photos must be taken between January 1, 2018 to October 31, 2019 THREE CATEGORIES “Prized Catch” “Scenic New England” “Rhode Island Fishing” Photos of the angler and the catch. The Photos of New England sunrises or Photos of R.I. fishing locations, with people need not be, but preference sunsets, ocean views, light houses, etc. or without anglers, unposed, etc. given to RISAA members. The marine environment should be part of the image.

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2019 PHOTO CONTEST RULES R The contest is open only to “Regular” adult R Every image submitted must be accompanied members in good standing of the Rhode Island by the following information: 4 Winners In Each Category Saltwater Anglers Association. • Member/photographer’s name, address • One Grand Prize R The member must either be the photographer and phone • 3 Honorable Mention or the main subject of the photo • Names of person(s) in photo R The member wins the prize • Date and location where taken R Submissions must be either: • Category of submission & Photo Title The Grand Prize winners • Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in • Other information to describe the scene either JPG, PDF, PNG or TIFF format R Submission of an entry constitutes will each receive a $100 • Digital scans of photographs agreement to allow photographs to be Gift Certificate to a local * Print photos are NOT acceptable reproduced, published and/or exhibited by the R Must have been taken AFTER Jan. 1, 2018 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association tackle shop. R Members may submit a maximum of three (3) with the right to publish your name, city and photos per category during this contest. state in print or other media in connection Winning photos will be R Images will be judged on originality, technical with the photo contest. published in the RISAA excellence, composition, overall impact and R Submissions shall be sent as an e-mail newsletter and web site artistic merit. attachment to: [email protected] or on CD by R Deadline: October 31, 2019 mail to: RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI - 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 2019 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.... David Michel...... [email protected]...... 401-952-8697 Board Member...... Gary Johnson...... [email protected]...... 401-787-5981 Board Member...... Douglas MacPherson..... [email protected]... 401-241-2364 Board Member...... Robert Murray...... [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Board Member...... Diane Valerien...... [email protected]...... 401-523-9050 Board Member...... Greg Vespe...... [email protected]...... 401-662-5573 Board Member...... Dawn Filliatreault Wood.. [email protected]...... 401-263-3919 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 RISAA CONTACTS By-Laws Committee...... Robert Blasi, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Charities Committee...... Ralph Orleck, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-323-0657 Charter Trips Committee...... Hal Gibson, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-524-9035 Dealer Discount Program...... Gilbert Bell, Coordinator...... [email protected]...... 401-315-2529 Education Committee...... Greg Vespe, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-662-5573 Elections Committee...... Gisele Golembeski, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-766-8409 Entertainment Committee...... Jane Kearney, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Financial Review Committee...... Raymond Marchak, CPA...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Fly Fishing Committee...... David Pollack, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Foundation Committee...... Michael Warner, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising Committee...... Lawrence Hill, Chair...... [email protected] ...... 774-280-0155 Kayak Committee...... Kraig Ruth, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-640-3679 Legislative Committee...... Douglas MacPherson, Chair.. [email protected].. 401-241-2364 Artificial Reefs Subcommittee..... Richard Hittinger, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 Menhaden Subcommittee...... David Monti, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-480-3444 Public Access Subcommittee...... Peter Jenkins, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Merchandise Committee...... Gary Johnson, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-787-5981 Political Action Committee...... Stephen Medeiros, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Newsletter...... Stephen Medeiros, Editor...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Saltwater Fishing Show...... Stephen Medeiros, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Scholarship Committee...... David Michel, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-952-8697 Surfcasters Committee...... Richard Heffernan, Chair...... [email protected]. 401-742-9888 Tag & Release Program...... Robert Murray, [email protected]...... 401-378-5895 Tournaments Committee...... John Volpe, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-580-1063 Welcome Committee...... Edward Kearney, Chair...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 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 WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 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 _ Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 DENTISTRY _ Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives Pete’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-6178 www.exquisite-smile.com ACCOUNTING _ Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI) ENGINEERING _ Disanto, Priest & Co...... 401-921-2035 341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) www.disantopriest.com Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) Environmental, structural, civil and marine Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST Quonnie Bait & Tackle...... 401-637-7184 Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI Member: Peter Silva (Charlestown, RI) Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848 5223 Old Post Rd, Charlestown Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST Saltwater Edge...... 401-842-0062 ENTERTAINMENT _ www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI) The Sleepster...... 401-862-0981 ANTIQUES _ 76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Linde Antiques & Collectibles.617-365-5356 Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers Member: Jay Linde (N. Scituate, RI) Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ Buying/selling, specialize in bookcases www.snugharbormarina.com Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 AUTHORS _ Watch Hill Outfitters...... 401-596-7217 Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) Eddie Doherty...... 774-582-1131 Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI) Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs Seven Miles After Sundown, Fish the Canal Surf 157 Main St. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com ESTATE APPRAISERS/CLEAN-OUTS _ [email protected] or 508-223-6349 BOAT CANVAS _ Estate Services of RI...... 401-789-3646 ATTORNEYS _ Jackpot Enterprises...... 401-596-4089 Member: George Lovesky (Wakefield, RI) Robert A. Brazil, Esq ...... 802-424-1404 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) www.estateservicesofri.com All over RI. Star Theater Bldv, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 zippers, windows, repairs FINANCIAL SERVICES _ www.rabrazil.com [email protected] BOATING NEWS _ Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 Henry M. Clinton, Esq...... 215-309-5567 New England Boating...... 508-789-6708 Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) Law Office of Henry M. Clinton, LLC Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Certified Financial PlannerTM Phila. PA [email protected] www.newenglandboating.com Financial Engines...... 401-921-3331 Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 BOAT SALES _ Christian Grundel, CFP (Warwick, RI) Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 email: [email protected] 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC...... 401-848-9949 Paul James Garlasco, Esq...... 860-350-4409 Boat sales, service and repairs James Tollefson, CFP, VP-Investment Officer 83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 MarineMax...... 401-886-7899 [email protected] [email protected] Member: Derek Leigh (Warwick, RI) FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com New-used-brokerage. MarineMax.com American Firearms School 508-695-5869 617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500 Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) 118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800 Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff FISHING APPAREL _ 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Justice of the Peace www.southshoredrydock.com Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Striper Marina...... 401-245-6121 FISHING CHARTERS _ Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI Big Game Sportfishing...... 401-243-7046 Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) www.stripermarina.com Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI) AUTOMOTIVE _ CHIROPRACTOR _ www.biggamefishingri.com Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 Pruitt Chiropractic...... 401-847-8889 Booked Off Charters...... 401-741-2580 Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI) Capt. Tony Guarini (Wakefield, RI) 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI www.pruittchiropractic.com bookedoffcharters.com RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 COMPUTERS _ Capt. John Boats...... 508-746-2643 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. Capt. Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) Freedom Technology Solutions.800-979-0040 Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Member: Kenny Fernandez (Johnston, RI) www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 BAIT & TACKLE _ [email protected] FTSSupport.com Carol J Charters...... 401-207-6947 Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 CONSTRUCTION _ Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI) Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 www.caroljcharters.com 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) East Coast Charters...... 401-338-1752 Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors Capt. Jack Sprengel Member: David Hess (Charlestown,RI) CUSTOM RODS _ www.eastcoastchartersri.com 166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown Crafty One Customs...... 401-297-6062 Member: Ralph Craft (Portsmouth, RI) custom rods/repairs www.craftyonecustoms.com

- 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 Westport Pt.Fishing Charters.508-375-3464 Pro Touch Home Repair...... 401-450-6087 Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) Capt. James Turner (Westport, MA) Member: Robert Carey (S.Kingstown, RI) B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com WestportPointCharters.com Specializing in small home repairs Fishnet Charters...... 508-951-9991 FISHING NEWS _ ICE CREAM _ Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA) Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635 Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 www.MelTrue.com Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) Fish’n Tales Adventures...... 401-619-4431 [email protected] 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Jeffrey O’Brien (Newport, RI) FISHING PRODUCTS _ INSTRUCTION _ Party boat. FishnTalesAdventures.com 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Flippin Out Charters...... 401-529-2267 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) www.9erslures.com Recreational & Captains license classes www.flippinoutcharters.com A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 JANITORIAL SERVICES _ Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) Fleming’s Cleaning Service.800-605-7334 Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) www.astackle.com Member: Tim Fleming (Auburn, MA) www.francesfleet.com/ Androd Custom Fishing Rods.508-399-7837 Complete commercial janitorial services Here We Go Again Charters.....401-965-0445 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI) www.androd.com Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 [email protected] Bill Hurley Lures...... 413-584-2421 Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) Hooked On A Feeling Charters..401-788-3638 Member: Bill Hurley (Northampton, MA) supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment Capt. Joe Bleczinski (Narragansett, RI) www.codandstriperlures.com JEWELRY- CHAINS, WHOLESALE _ Sailing from Pt. [email protected] DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 Garlan Chain Co...... 508-316-3881 Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) Member: David Gariepy (N. Attleboro) Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) Email: [email protected] www.garlanchain.com * Wholesale Only www.IrishJigCharters.com Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _ Island Current Fleet...... 917-417-7557 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) A Day At The Beach...... 401-487-5302 Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount Jackpot Digger Jigs...... 401-596-4089 seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc Lady K Charters...... 239-565-2949 Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI) KAYAKS _ Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more The Kayak Centre of R.I.....401-295-4400 www.ladykcharters.com Lonely Angler Lures...... 207-348-5605 Member: Jeff Shapiro (Wickford, RI) Maverick Charters...... 401-640-0865 Member: John Wilson (Deer Isle, ME) www.kayakcentre.com RISAA discounts Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com LAND SURVEYOR _ www.maverickchartersltd.com Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 Alfred W. DiOrio, RLS, Inc..401-377-8124 No Fluke Charters...... 401-480-3444 Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Member: Alfred DiOrio (Ashway, RI) Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI) Inconel Wireline for trolling“The Real Deal” [email protected] Surveyor/land use consultant www.NoFlukeFishing.com Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Waterman Engineering Co...01-438-5775 Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters.. Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Member: Richard Lipsitz (E. Providence) Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com watermanengineering.net www.sparksfish.net • 15% RISAA Discount SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 LASER ENGRAVING______On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) Kell-Strom Tool Company....800-851-6851 Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) www.surfhoglureco.com Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) www.ontherockscharters.com Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 General machine and laser marking Pura Vida Charters...... 401-601-5499 Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) LAWN CARE______Capt. Jonathan Lewie (Narragansett, RI) www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog Green Wizard Landscaping.401-480-1875 puravidacharters.org ThomCat Fluke Rigs...... 401-828-9424 Member: Dan Patrick (Johnston, RI) Relentless Charters...... 617-462-7885 Member: Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Landscaping, maintenance, trim, fish ponds Capt. David Waldrip (Green Harbor, MA) [email protected] Ocean State Lawn Service....401-732-8182 www.relentlesscharters.com FURNITURE _ Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) Restless Fishing Charters....401-728-2081 Eco-Friendly Custom Furniture...... 401-439-0564 Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount Capt. Rich Templeton Member: Steven Sabella (Westerly, RI) MACHINING______Email: [email protected] www.sabellastudio.com Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 Seven B’s V...... 401-789-9250 GREEN ENERGY _ Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI) Viridian Energy...... 401-602-6578 Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal www.sevenbs.com Member: Daryll Issa (Portsmouth, RI) Volpe Tool & Die, Inc...... 401-580-1063 Skinny Water Charters...... 401-465-8751 www.virdian.com/northeastgreenpower Member: John Volpe (Blackstone, MA) Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI) GRILLING______Custom machining of all materials www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-932-7397 MARINE ELECTRONICS _ Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) Seaport Communications.....401-783-4778 Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA discount Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) www.snappacharters.com HARBOR TOURS _ Sales - Service - Installation StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 Newport Yacht Charters...... 857-998-1337 MARINE FABRICATION _ Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Member: Capt. Charles Jenison (Newport,RI) Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount www.newportyachtcharters.net Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Teezer77 Charters...... 401-524-7239 HOME IMPROVEMENT __ Aluminum fabrication and canvas work Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI) Home Repair/Remodeling...401-295-4205 MARINE REPAIR _ www.teezer77.com Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 Tossing Chunks Charters.....508-345-4022 No job too small. References provided Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI) Capt. Jack Tobin (Barrington, RI) www.conanicutmarina.com www.tossinchunks.com

- 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr.401-789-7680 REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 Engine, marine, rod/reel repairs. Full service. Certified commercial & residental SUPPORT MARINE SUPPLIES _ RISAA discount The Ship’s Store & Rigging..401-683-0457 White Appraisal Co., Inc...... 401-738-9500 THE Member: Nick DeRosa (Portsmouth, RI) Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA boating supplies, etc. www.shipstoreri.com Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI MARINE SURVEYING _ RESTAURANTS _ COMPANIES Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) ON THESE Master Marine Surveyor 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food MARINE TOWING SERVICES _ Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) PAGES Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI www.safesea.com ROD & REEL REPAIR _ They are all TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) RISAA Members! www.boatus.com www.beavertailrodandreel.com MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ SOLAR CONSULTANT _ Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 RGS Energy...... 401-315-2529 Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Free solar estimate. [email protected] RISAA Members: Seacoast Mortgage...... 401-487-2322 TAXIDERMIST _ Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI) Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 Have your business or Email: [email protected] Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) ORTHODONTICS _ TROPHIES/PLAQUES _ service listed. It’s FREE. Ferry Orthodontics...... 401-781-2900 Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 Just call the RISAA office Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield) Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) www.ferryortho.com www.crowntrophy.com at 401-826-2121 OUTBOARD MOTORS _ World Trophies Co...... 401-272-5846 C.L. Marine...... 401-732-6764 Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) Member: Gene Steger (Warwick, RI) www.worldtrophies.com Mercury sales,service,parts www.clmarineri.com VETERINARIANS _ OUTFITTERS Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 IMPORTANT Al Gadoury’s 6X Outfitters...406-600-1835 Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) PHONE Member: Allan Gadoury (Bozeman, MT) Practice for small animals Guided fly fishing trips. www.6xoutfitters.com VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _ NUMBERS PAINT & SUPPLIES _ On The Outs Productions...... 401-300-7258 ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) RHODE ISLAND Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) www.fishingtheoceanstate.com DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL We sell interior and exterior paint WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL _ WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 Pest Patrol...... 401-463-3116 Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) Boat Registrations Member: Robert Todisco (Johnston, RI) res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com 222-6647 Full pest management. 24/7 wildlife services WINES _ General Information PHYSICIANS _ High Hook Oregon Wines.....413-218-0638 401-222-6800 Anthony V. Rocha, M.D...... 401-438-2780 Member: Mark Seymour (Leverett, MA) 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 www.fishhookvineyards.com ENFORCEMENT Family and internal medicine 401-222-2284 PRINTING _ Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 After Hours Hotline Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) It won’t work if 401-222-3070 www.tiffanyprinting.com REAL ESTATE______you don’t wear it! Keller Williams...... 401-785-1700 Marine Fisheries Division Member: Julie LeBlanc (Cranston, RI) 401-423-1923 [email protected] cell: 401-837-9050 Lighthouse RealEstate Group.401-935-9612 U. S. COAST GUARD Member: Will Litvin (Wakefield, RI) [email protected] www.lighthouseri.com Castle Hill, Newport RI Real Estate Services...... 401-585-4180 846-3675 Member: Shannon McCaffrey (E.Greenwich,RI) Enforcement [email protected] Sales Realtor 435-2300 Sankey Real Estate...... 774-254-1565 Member: Eric Meyer (North Attleboro, MA) Hazardous Dischanges www.BaystateHomeSales.com Life jackets 435-2300 World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Pt. Judith Station Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) 789-0444 [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com save lives! - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 3 Bs. - Andy Berg Builda - Biil Ward Endorfin - Alexander Peck Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger 3B'S - Bob Matteson Bye George - George Kates Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Greta Kay - Michael Welch 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Calamity - Riley Lamson ESP II - Stephen Parente Gup 2 - Paul Richard 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Ethanic - Charles Brown Gusto - Bob Dabkowski 33 Innings - William George Cannonball - Arthur Cannon Eventide - Beth Fallon GypSea - David Nardolillo 4 My Girls - John Brennan Capable - Charley Soares Eveready II - Nick Picchione Half & Half - Christopher Terrien Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Extra Propper - John O'Brien Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Adventurer - John Stanford Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Eye Candy - Alessi Rispoli Happy Executive - Peter Vican Agita - Ed Choiniere Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Falcon - Thomas Poirier Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Ahab - Rod Raso Carol Ann - John Reid Family Ties - Michael Taylor Happy Hooker - William Gravina Alaskan - Patrick Watson Carol's Girl - Carol/Steve Mello Faracher - Steve Abdow Heart Beat - Lori & Tom Kinne Alf II - Richard Pastore Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Hearts & Shells - Reid Muller Alibi - Dickson Boenning Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Fast Forward - Michael Valentine Heather Too - Don Bogner Allegro - Richard Terek C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Festivus - Al DiOrio Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal C-Dory - Tony Dias Fear Knot - John Meyer Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Finatic - John Brierley High Hooks - Charles Fisher Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Chain Reaction - David Gariepy Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira High Pressure - Capt. Joe Pagano Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Chaos - James Marasco Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Charlie B III - Chancellor Rosebrock Final Final - Rich Carroll Hombre - Gary Paolo Amalye - Raymond Duggan Charlie Time - Charles Woodman Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema Hooked - Christopher Connelly Amanda C - David Aubin Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello Hope - Glenn Skalubinski Amelia J - Kevin Caisse Chill Time - Russell Anderson Finish Line - Alan Stewart Hurricane - Aaron Scripps Amnimax - Ralph Battista Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Angela Mary - Joseph Medeiros Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein I'm-On - Robert Celico Angler - Brad Sudol Coaster - Greg Spier Fins - Tom Grennan In-Debt - John Johnson Angler Management - David Gordon Compromise - Arthur Jackman Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Indian Summer - Dana Weeks Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Cool Change - John Parkinson Fishbones - John Volpe In Faith 2 - Anthony Rocha Another Martini - Robert Parks Cool Hand Fluke - Matt Davidson Fishey - Greg Spier Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick April II - Leonard Duffy Copycat - Peter Newbauer Fishhawk - Bruce Loeckler Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia Fish Hawk - Carl DiRocco Isabella - Anthony Tavares Aqua Marine - Herb Obodda Crack Of Dawn - Gary Johnson Fishin' Holz - Ryan Holzinger Islander - Bruce Johnson Aque'ne - David Howe Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi At Last - Bob Cavanagh Dad and I - C. Randall Sherman Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Isurus - Alan Blott Aurora - Kris Correia Dads Pride - David Morton Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Itsy - Bob Donald Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Dale Sea - Robert Coupe Fishtale - Gordon Cooper Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland Bait & Wait - Al Torres Damjam II - David Miele Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Jackpot III - Cathy Muli Baluga - Tara Rountree DaniMari - Michael Imbornone Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Jahab - Jay Adelman Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Fish Talz - Bob Carey Jay Bird - Joseph Conneally Bay Bee - Mike Warner Dauntless - James Riggs Fishworks - Capt. Randall Roberts Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin Bay Buggy - David Gervais Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Five Gees - Robert Gondola JD7 - Jack Daniels Beach Break - Hollis McKee Dear Prudence - Douglas Brown Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi Becasse - James Tollefson Deblin - Eugene Lewis Flo B II - Harley Benton Joan J - Paul Jutras Bella 1 - David Lopes D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Fly 'n Spear - Kenneth Cooper Jofish - Joe Dandeneau Bella Mama - David DiSantis Diane H - Donald Forest Fortuna - Capt. Michael Beland Joyce M - Richard Laurie Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Die Hard - Peter Lewis Four J's - Jason Ferschke Joysea - Barry Wazer Betsy B - David Marcotte Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Four Play - Bob Fournier Judy-D - Victor Dopart Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Dirt Cheap - Steve Beuregard Four Stars - Jay Starziano Julia P - Nick Califano Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon Dixie - Andreas Anusavice Frantastic - Brian Bullock Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Bite Me - Helder Batista Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Frayed Knot - Richard Lipsitz Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Double Down - Gary Carstens Frayed Knot - Michael Tourville Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Down Under - Spencer Ingram Fuss-Sea - Robert McCusker Kala Rose - Roland Moulin Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski Gadzooks - Robert Silva Kattie - Lawrence Rainey Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Drill-1 - David Jenson Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino Blue Max - John Maxwell Duck Buster - Harold Audette Gail Frances - David Carter Killa-Bite - Chris Choquette Blue Moon - John Blaze Duranatic - Ron Nagel Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Kinsale - Bob Chew Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Gail Marie - Roger Arpin Kiwi - Bob Beresford Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Easterday - Eric Easterday Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Easy Time - Donald Darnbrough Genevieve - Mark Seymour Knot Hours - Paul Ricard Boo-Yah! - Scott Toner Eden - John McGinn Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski Knot Stable - David Loren Brn2fish - Michael Ballback Ed's Yacht II - Edward Sivacek Get Out - Donald Goebel Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Get Reel - William Allen KrisK - Peter Kilmartin Brandywine - James Mugavero Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Get Reel - Samuel Watson Kristian Lee - Michael Adams Breakaway - Jack Hagopian El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Ginsea - Ken Anderson Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Em 'N' O - Ryan Tellier Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett Graceful Drifter - Capt Jim Turner Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins Bugler - John Harvey Encore - Joe Crocker Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 Lady D - Brian Petit BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Spyglass - Thomas Riley Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian Squid Burst - Brandon Hagopian Lady Karen - Capt Joe Bleczinski Off Hook'n - Adam Dunstan Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Star II - Joseph McDowell Lady Linda - David St. Germain Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto Ria Rae - Sean Miele 1Stars & Stripers - John Tatro Landon Sea - Justin Larocque Ohana - Peter August Ripple - Gerry Berard Steeler - Edgar Lemoi Last Shot - John Kramer Old School - Jim Kaczynski River Rag - Robert Sangster Stella - Capt. Robb Roach Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Omega - Guy Dufresne RnR - Thomas Roberts Stinger - Robert Young Laura Marie - David Westfall On The Hook - Anthony Lisi Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing On The Road - Shayne Roderick Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette Lauren Michele-Capt. Louis Mazza Oscar J - John McCurry Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Strip Strike - Jim Barr Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Osprey - Al Amaral Ro Leena - David Carter Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano Leading Lady - Robert Taylor Otter - Capt. Seth Megargle Roman Around - Roman Dudus Sturg - Doug Sturgis Leela - Ted Davidson Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Rosborough - John Cappelli Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Leen - Willard Donnell Our Time - Normand Chevrette Rosie - Bruce Bannick Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Outcast3 - Eric Duda Rubber Duckie - John Bruno Sunrise - David Zita Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano Outer Limit - Stephen Skenyon Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Outrage - Stephen Jordan Ruse II - Jim Phelan Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet Live free - Eugene Schultz Over Easy - Capt. Al Passarelli Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers Linx - Ron Lewis Panacea - Thomas DiBona Saint G - Roger St. Germain 3 B'S - Robert Matteson Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Tails Up - Mark Paparelli Lit'l Lady - Jake Taraksian Patti Rae - James Mancini Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Talia - Robert Sheldon Little Blue - Richard Caldon Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna SaltShaker - William Teixeira Talon - Brian Hogan Little Grey Gull - Walter Anderson Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Salty IV - Warren Wright Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski Little Lady - Sandy Antoni Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Tania II - Tony Lombardo Little Peace -Michael Kandrysawtz Perfect Drift - Tracy Terrien Sand Bar - Franklin Rosebrock Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Low Tide - Jim Low Periwinkle - Louie Reis Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher TGIF - Chuck Dore Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone Phenix - Bill Hurley Sarcastic - Don Betournay The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Phia-n-Zach - Fred Jarosz Scootah Board - Russell Fonda The Fly - John Gutherz Lucy - Mike O'Connell Playing Hookey - John Souto Sea Breeze - Donald Dinucci The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Lucy Blue - Ron Rudowsky Playing Hooky - Mike Casey Sea Dog - Frank Moy The Job - Richard Tremblay Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Seagar - John Turchetti The Lady D - Brian Campbell Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski Poga - Jim Malley Sea Majic - John Stavrakas The Lawhead - Jack Peters Maddy - Michael Senecal Pokerfish - George Bergeson Sea Minor - Fred Boynton The Office - Richard Reich Marava - John Kubaska Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall March Madne$$ - Joseph Silva Pomatomus - Al Daysh Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Thirty Something - Mark Stevens Marie Rose - Brian Quenstedt Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Marlin - Dick Fincher Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb Sea Rigg - William Riggs Tiderunner - John Schwemin Mary Wick - William Doyle Power Tripp - Michael Tripp Sea-Treat - John Treat Tiderunner II - John Sousa Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson McDu II - William McEvoy Princeton Fishing Team - Leo Orsi Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Megabite - Allan Peters Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Seaway - Anthony Carrao Time Out - Daniel Walter Mid Day Chop - David Minto Protocol - Steve Secord Second Love - Michael DeCesare Tin Lizzy - Marc Lamson Mi-D-Mar - James Roberts Pura Vida - Capt. Jonathan Lewie Second Page - Joe Mariani Title Wave - John McCloskey Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Second Wind - Donald Fox TLC - Bob Morel Mihira - Andrew Korfin Quonnie Cheers - Steve Phillips Sergeant - Robert Ferioli Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Minha Marlena - Edward Porter Rambler - Capt. John Volpe Shad Jac - Michael Colby Tonic - Lee Duckworth Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Rangelcy - Gary Carstens Shady - John Angelini Top Hat - Ben Cray Missing Linc - Tim Gilchrist Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Sharon Ann - Al Kurose Topper - Steve Daignault Missing Penny - Guy Latour Raven - Conrad Chickinski Sharon C - Richard Pineault Triple F - Brian Quimby Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Shearwater - Capt Steve Tombs Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Reaction - Thomas Schultz Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Trophy Blonde - Charles Murphy Miss Pauline - Paul Boutiette Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Truman - John Rooks Mistress - Gregory Houde Red Pelican - Paul Browne She's Mine - Timothy Garlick Tupelo - Elton Ricker Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Red Sok's - William Sokolowski Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Ulysses Freedon - Frank Corso Misty Mer - Matt Forster Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Silverback - Peter Hendricks Valhalla - Richard Swanson Moon Dance - Robert Redinger Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo Silver Sage II - George Jacques Vitamin Sea - Fred Amaral Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello Silverside - Charles Benjamin Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Reelaxing - Daniel Orfan Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Mrs/Z - William Zanks Reel Grungy - Chris Grunewald Sir Reel - Alton Smith Water Crisis - Daniel daSilveira Music - Larry Hayward Reel Delight - Steve West Skipjack - Rich Hittinger Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro My Butterfly - Edward Savino Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro Skipjack - Robert Murray Waterfront Property - Peter Berg My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Reelentless - James Barrett Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade Reel EZ - Capt. Rob Taylor Smart Alec - Alex Sinel Whaler - Andrew Smiley NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott Reel Lucky - Michael West Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White Nephron - Lawrence Audino Reel Pursuit - Michael Curran Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti White Water Witch - Bill Levin Netop - Frank Basile Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault Solace - Alfred Trombley Whynot? - Christine Blount New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette Wicked - Rick Black New Too - Tim Gilchrist Reel Therapy - Patrick Goudreau Sound Advice - Earl Schofield Wild Onion - David Michel Niffa II - John Cunniff Reel Time - Sameh Said Southpaw - Robert Lee Wingman - Steve Cook Nimia II - Henry Cugno Reel Time - John Stanchfield Spearhead - Fred Schneider XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini No Bananas - Ron Parfitt Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta Yankee - Bruce Demoranville Notty Buddy - Chris Sanders Relentless - Capt. Dave Waldrip Splinters - Richard Sheridan Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. Ocean Front Property-Joe Kaufman Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Spunky - Tom Haut - 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New York AMERICAN 9” min • 25 fish 9” min • 25 fish 9” min • 25 fish 9” min • 25 fish EEL no closed season no closed season no closed season no closed season 15” min 15” min 15” min 15” min BLACK SEA Jun 27-Aug 31 • 3 fish Jun 24 - Aug 31 - 3 fish 5 fish 5 fish BASS Sep 1 - Oct 31 • 8 fish Sep 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish May 19 - Dec 31 May 18 - Sept 8 Nov 1 - Dec 31 • 10 fish no min size • 10 fish no min size • 15 fish BLUEFISH no min size • 15 fish no min size • 10 fish no closed season (incl snappers) no closed season max 10 less that 12" no closed season no closed season South & east of Cape Cod 22" min • 10 fish 22 " min • 10 fish 22" min • 10 fish 22" min • 10 fish COD no closed season no closed season no closed season no closed season *North of Cape see MADMF regs South of Cape Cod HADDOCK 19" min • no limit 18" min • no limit 18" min • no limit no closed season no closed season 18" min • no limit no closed season no closed season 19" min • no limit 19" min • no limit no min size • no limit 19" min • no limit POLLOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season no closed season 9" min • 30 fish 9" min • 30 fish* 9" min • 30 fish 9" min • 30 fish Jan 1 to Dec 31 April 13 to Dec 31 SCUP no closed season May 1 to Dec 31 Porgy 8" certain shore sites *max 150 fish per boat *See Special Shore below (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) 28" minimum • 1 fish 28" min • 1 fish 28" min* • 1 fish STRIPED no closed season no closed season 28" min • 1 fish April 15 - Dec 15 BASS 34" & larger must have right *Bonus voucher via no closed season *special regs Hudson pectoral fin removed CT DEEP River, north of GW Bridge May 1 - Dec 31 19" min • 4 fish SUMMER 17" min • 5 fish 19" min • 4 fish 19" min • 6 fish May 4 - Sept 30 May 23 - Oct 9 May 4 - Sept 30 FLOUNDER **See Special Shore below 17" certain shore sites Fluke 16" min 16" min Long Island Sound Apr 15 to May 31 • 3 fish Open seasons: 16" minimum • 3 fish 16" min Jun 1 to Jul 31 • closed TAUTOG Apr 1 - Apr 30 • 2 fish no closed season Apr 1-Apr 30 • 2 fish Aug 1 to Oct 14 • 3 fish Jul 1 - Aug 31 • 2 fish Oct 11-Dec 9 • 3 fish Oct 15 to Dec 31 • 5 fish Oct 10 - Nov 28 • 3 fish (NY Bight differ) max 10 fish per boat

16" min • 1 fish 16" min • 1 fish 16" min • 1 fish 1 fish WEAKFISH no closed season no closed season no closed season 10" filleted • 12" dressed Squeteague no closed season 12" min • 2 fish North of Cape Cod WINTER March 1 to Dec 31 12" min • 8 fish FLOUNDER *All of Narragansett Bay, 12" min • 2 fish no closed season 12" min • 2 fish Potter Pond, Point Judith April 1 to Dec 31 South of Cape Cod April 1 to May 30 Pond and the Harbor of 12" min • 2 fish Refuge is closed to winter flounder fishing March 1 - Dec 31

RI Special Shore Angling Sites (fluke and scup): India Point Park, Providence; Conimicut Park, Warwick; Rocky Point, Warwick; Stone Bridge, Tiverton; East and West Walls (Harbor of Refuge), Narragansett; Fort Wetherill, Jamestown; and Fort Adams, Newport

*Scup at Special Shore Angling Sites: Min. size 9". Total possession 30 fish/day. **Summer Flounder at Special Shore Angling Sites: Min. size 17" (2 fish only). Total possession 6 fish: 2 may be 17", rest must be 19" and larger See a violation? Report it!

CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 860-424-3333 401-222-3070 (24 hrs) 800-632-8075 - 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES MAY 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

MAY May 4 May 11 May 18 May 26 Courtesy US Harbors

- 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing.

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

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

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

Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Warwick Elks in West Warwick, RI at 7:00 pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments • Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. • fishing trips for members only • monthly news magazine • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • P.O. Box 1465 • social events • college scholarships • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues. Coventry, RI 02816 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / May, 2019 P.O. Box 1465 MAY, 2019 Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247

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