6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816 www.RISAA.org 401-826-2121 SEPTEMBER, 2010 Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers Candidates for Governor Poacher nabbed by RIDEM respond to RISAA questions Enforcement Public access, artificial reefs, LNG, repeat offender caught with illegal striped bass fishing piers and boat sales tax On August 12, officers of the RIDEM Division In an effort to help recreational of Law Enforcement Response Unit anglers make their personal apprehended and arrested Albert Reeves of decisions on who they will vote for Rehoboth, MA for the illegal possession of as the next Governor of Rhode striped bass. Island, RISAA has sent a survey to Officers had received information that all of the gubernatorial candidates. Reeves was allegedly illegally taking over limits All but one responded. of striped bass, and that he was hiding the All were sent questions on the illegal fish in a hidden compartment on his same five issues: boat, and then selling the fish to dealers in Massachusetts. • Artificial Reefs According to sources familiar with the case, Reeves was • Weavers Cove LNG Project stopped and his boat boarded after he landed in Galilee. When • Public access to the shoreline encountered, Reeves was in possession of a legal recreational • Jamestown bridge fishing pier catch in the boat's hatch. • No sales tax on boat sales Then, when questioned about any additional fish, Reeves Read the responses carefully. Not all of the insisted that he had no more fish and allowed the officers to candidates are committing favorably to these issues. search the boat. Officers then found a concealed switch which The questions and responses being on page 7 hydraulically opened a hidden compartment under the deck. There were ten additional striped bass in the compartment. Reeves was issued a citation to appear for arraignment on September 10, and his boat was taken to the Wickford branch of DEM Enforcement Divsion. NOT THE FIRST TIME RIDEM officers are familiar with Reeves. On July 8, 2003 he was arrested for the illegal possession of 22 striped bass which were found in a hidden compartment under the deck in front of the center console. Upon appearance in 4th Division Court later that month he pleaded NOLO and was fined $450.00. (See page 2 related info) New regulations for tautog announced Fall limits reduced and new "boat limit" instituted Read "The Watch" on page 15 to learn how we got here, and the actual new regulations are on page 32.
R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Time to take a stand... Big fines, confiscate the boat - teach those Sept 11 • 8:00 AM RISAA Kayak Committee Outing thieves a lesson Fishing at Watch Hill or Napatree The striped bass is the most prized fish bass population thrives. on the U.S. East Coast. While it can be But we have people who refuse to Sept 13 • 6:00 PM said that many enjoy fishing for fluke, follow the rules. There are thieves out RI Marine Fisheries Council meeting Corless Auditorium, URI Bay Campus tautog or tuna, everyone would agree that there who think only of themselves, and Narragansett stripers are number one! what they are doing is criminal. There are times when they are easy to Every time a thief takes a striper over Sept 14 • 6:30 PM catch, and times when they are elusive. what is allowed, he is not only stealing a RISAA Fly Fishing Committee meeting Striper hunters learn where to find them, fish from you and me, he is throwing off at River & Riptide Anglers, W.Greenwich times to catch them and which baits to use. that balance the scientists have set in Sept 16 • 6:30 PM Generally, knowledge brings success. place. Instead of one fish out and a new RISAA Artificial Reefs Committee After 13 years as RISAA president, I've one in, the thief has made it two fish out. at 6 Arnold Road, Coventry heard many times, from new and old But how bad can one fish be? members alike, "I've been fishing all my The professional thieves (see story on Sept 22 • 6:30 PM life and can't catch a striper." I have told page 1), aren't taking one fish over the limit, RISAA Board of Directors them to keep at it; attend the seminars to they are taking MANY, and they are doing Sept 27 • 7:00 PM improve their knowledge and they will it every day! Just one of those guys are RISAA Monthly Seminar - See page 23 catch that first bass. taking literally hundreds of illegal fish each But I hope that advice will continue to year. Sept 28 - 30 be true in the future. The hard core striper Now consider that there are many New England Fisheries Mgmt Council guys, and even the weekend anglers, have poachers out there doing the same thing Viking Hotel, Newport, RI been reporting a new scarcity of bass. This every day and it turns out that thousands can't be happening. Or can it? of stripers are "stolen" every year. Oct 4 • 6:00 PM Ask anyone over the age of 40, if they What does that do for the one-out, one- R.I. Marine Fisheries Council meeting fished in the 70s and 80s, what happened in theory for a healthy striper population? Oct 12 • 6:30 PM to stripers. That's when the striped bass This needs to stop! RISAA Fly Fishing Committee meeting disappeared. Everyone found out that the One of the problems is that the at River & Riptide Anglers, W.Greenwich endless supply of stripers really wasn't legislature and the courts don't realize the endless. seriousness and extent of this crime. Look Oct 16 • RISAA Event It's history now, but a moratorium, new at the Reeves case. In 2003, he was caught Dinner With The Hypnotist science and stricter regulations brought with 22 striped bass in a hidden stripers back, and we've all enjoyed great compartment on his boat. He received a Oct 18 • 6:30 PM fishing for a number of years. $450 fine. What a shame! RISAA Education Committee at 6 Arnold Road, Coventry But lately, those who witnessed the Was that a deterrent to prevent him decline of bass back then, are spreading from doing it again? Of course not. That Oct 19 • 6:30 PM the word that it's happening again. The $450 is called "the cost of doing business." RISAA Board of Directors meeting bass are slowly disappearing, and it's most I hope that this time the court will agree apparent in the absence of smaller fish. and impose the maximum fines. But can Oct 25 • 7:00 PM Even the biologists are noticing this. you believe that there is no law allowing RISAA Monthly Seminar - See page 24 Is it time for tighter regulations to fix the court to keep a boat for striped bass Robert Thompson: NOAA Weather the problem? Perhaps, in the near future, violations? That's what we really need! Capt. Ray Stachelek: Napatree Point it will be necessary. But for now, we follow It is time we go to the General Oct 27 • 6:30 PM the regulations that have been put into Assembly to change the R.I. fisheries laws RISAA Legislative Committee meeting place that are supposed to maintain the to allow for stricter penalties, or those guys held at 6 Arnold Road, Coventry striped bass population at a "sustainable" who haven't yet caught a striper may never level. That means when people catch fish get the chance. Nov 30 • 6:00 PM and take them home, enough new fish take The RISAA Board of Directors has RIMFC Menhaden Advisory Panel their place, and if everything and everyone decided that it's time to take action. URI Coastal Institute, Narragansett lives by the rules, in theory, the striped (to page 39) - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a member members, welcome them to the Association and answer any organization of the International Game Fish Association questions they may have about RISAA and its activities. Did you know?* Welcome to the new members who joined last month IGFA RECORDS (most recent records is 2009) male: Stan Nabozny with 41 records, Robert Anika, Jr. Stryker Blue female: Dotty Ballantyne with 25 records. Coventry, RI Greene, RI Top five most popular IGFA record species in 2009; Timothy Bernett Dick Henry Pacific barracuda, 31 records Sayre, PA Nashua, NH Blacktip shark, 22 records Redtail catfish, 16 records Ben Blue Dean Lenling Almaco jack, 13 records Greene, RI Westport, MA Doublespotted queenfish and Golden trevally, 12 records (tied) Alan Blott J.T. Robertson Average weight of IGFArecords in 2009: 28 lbs. (12.7 kg) Coventry, RI Cumberland, RI For saltwater species: 31.5 lbs. (14.3 kg) For freshwater species: 22 lbs. (9.9 kg) Dallas Blue Capt. Ray Stachelek Greene, RI East Greenwich, RI Top five record producing countries in 2009: United States, 174 records Remingon Blue Brazil, 62 records Greene, RI Costa Rica, 51 records There are no strangers in the Rhode Island Thailand, 38 records Saltwater Anglers Association Japan, 35 records
Only friends you haven't met yet. Record category breakdown in 2009: Saltwater vs. freshwater, 363 vs 203 records Line class, 252 records Share the Wealth! Fly rod, 129 records All tackle, 99 records BRING A FRIEND TO Junior Angler, 86 records
THE NEXT MEETING. *Published in the IGFA International Angler RISAA members can bring a guest to the monthly seminars, at no charge, during 2010. Sportfishing aboard the PROWLER Black Sea Bass season extended Fast 42 foot Custom NC Express In order to match recent federal regulations, the recreational fishing season for black sea bass has been extended, and new dates have been added. This will also be the same in Connecticut Captain Al Anderson and Massachusetts: IGFA Representative/RI IGFA Certified Capatin Minimum size: 12.5 inches (no change) May 22 to Oct 11 - 25 fish per day 401-783-8487 Oct 12 to Oct 31 - closed [email protected] Nov 1 to Dec 31 - 12 fish per day www.ProwlerChartersRI.com Member - 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Seventy two members have won charter trips! The Charter Trip Drawings will have ended with the August Meeting. By the time the last trip sails in October, RISAA will have provided free trips to 72 lucky members.
On behalf of all the winners and the Charter Trip Committee, I would like to thank all of the Captains for participating in this program and providing a fun day on the water for our members. This season’s trips were provided by the following Charter companies and Captains:
ADRIANNA CHARTERS Capt. Mike Neto CAPT. BRUCE SPORTFISHING CHARTERS Capt. Bruce Millar ED COOK CHARTERS Capt. Ed Cook FIN REAPER CHARTERS Capt. Bruce Weinstein FISH ON CHARTERS Capt. John Sheriff FISHTALES II Capt. Bob Masse FLIPPIN OUT CHARTERS Capt. BJ Silvia HEFFERNAN CHARTERS Capt. Bill Heffernan LEGACY CHARTERS Capt. Keith Sullivan LUCKY LADY CHARTERS Capt. Steve Palmer OGOFISHING CHARTERS Capt. John Ogozalek ON THE ROCKS CHARTERS Capt. Rene Letourneau PRIORITY CHARTERS Capt. Rick Bellavance RAZIN KANE SPORTFISHING CHARTERS Capt. Sandy Kane RIVER AND RIPTIDE CHARTERS Capt. Dave Porreca SEADOG INSHORE CHARTERS Capt. Steve Travisono SEADUCED CHARTERS Capt. Robbie Briggs SKINNY WATER CHARTERS Capt. Jim Barr STUFFIT CHARTERS Capt. Joe Pagano THOMCAT CHARTERS Capt. Thom Pelletier T-MAN CHARTERS Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna Didn’t win this season? All you had to do to win one of these trips was to be a member in good standing, come to our monthly meetings, and sign up at the Charter Trip Table at the back of the room. And of course, have your name picked out of the box! Not a member yet? Sign up at a meeting or use the form on the back of this Newsletter. Special thanks to fellow Charter Trip Committee Members: Earle Guilford, Vice Chairman, Capt. Ed Cook, Secretary, Gary Perschau, Ed3 Mardo, Dave Fewster,4 4 and Susan Lema. - 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 The purpose of Sunshine Committee is to let RISAA members know that August Raffle Prizes we care about them. Even though our Association has thousands of members, we care about every one of them. It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost gone. I sure hope everyone had tight lines and caught big fish. The Fund-raising Committee sure has some nice prizes GET WELL coming in the following months. I hope you continue to support DON SMITH makes another appearance us and RISAA as a whole. in our column. He spent the night in the The featured items for the September raffle will be: emergency room with a massive infection to • A Rod and Reel Combo set up worth at least $250, consisting his right arm. It was a bacterial infection he of an Ulgy Stick BWC 2201 6’6" Med. Action 15-40 lb class got from handling fish. Our best wishes to rod with a Daiwa Sealine SG27LCA Reel & direct drive line out to Don. counter. This combo is set up with a trolling tube – ready to Don Smith hit the water. • A Scoth AnchorLock mounting system • A Panther Martin 12" Vivif mackerel lure Long time member, WILLIAM ZANKS of • An A&S Sea-Diva lure Enfield, CT, had a sudden heart attack on July • A Sebile Bonga Jerk S&S Lure. 31, three days after turning 72. According to • A Gibbs popper his daughter, he is now home recuperating and • A Smoker Bait Green Eyed Moonster Lure itching to get back on the water! • Anco Lures Bill Zanks • Sluggo’s ...... and so much more. Approximately $800+ worth of items. THANK YOU! CONDOLENCES From the last raffles, I would like to thank the following WALTER SHAYER’S wife Sharon passed away in August. I vendors who contributed to the past meetings: know I speak for everyone in sending our sincere sympathies Anco Lure Co. • Peter Vican to Walter and his family. Thank you again to all who have helped with the raffle and committee, and thank you for supporting the Fund Raising raffles.
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Lure Workship update Back to school means back to Junior activities Chris Jalbert checked in to let us know the lures his junior members, Emily and Drew, made at the lure building workshop Now that the summer is over and we’re finished with are killing the blues! our summer vacations, it’s time to get the ball rolling again on RISAA Junior Activities. Watch the Junior web site for updates of upcoming events and join us for some great fun. www.risaa.org/juniors
DON’T FORGET! There are two special tournaments coming up! Bluefish/Striped Bass Catch & Release September 18-19 Fall Striped Bass (Oct 15 - 24) Emily, Drew and Dad proudly posing with monster blues Both tournaments have divisions just for Junior caught on the lures they made at the workshop Members so catch ‘em and weigh ‘em! See the RISAA web site for more details. Check out the RISAA web site photo section to see more pictures of fish caught by RISAA Juniors with their own hand crafted lures. If YOU built a lure and caught a fish with it, send your a CLEAN fishing spot is a picture in. We’d love to share it with everyone on the web HAPPY fishing spot! site. How is your favorite fishing spot looking these days? It seems people are eager to clean the beach Back to school in the Spring when they’re motivated to get outdoors, but later in the year they grow tired of cleaning When you go back to school, where do the fish go? other people’s messes. Well, right now a lot of them are hugging the Rhode Remember that the Island shore on the way back to their winter grounds. number one reason Fall is a great time to people try to deny public catch a variety of fish that access to fishing spots is are looking for food to fuel related to complaints their trip. Most notably about the trash some stripers! fisherman leave behind. Every fall, striped bass You can set a good begin their run back to the example and show that Chesapeake Bay in you are just the opposite Maryland or the Hudson of those that litter. River in New York. Before the season ends, Your dad and bring a trash bag to your grandfather can tell you about the great “fall runs” favorite fishing spot and from the past. While the Fall runs haven’t been as clean it up before you good these days, they’re still quite productive. wet your line. Let people see that you, and lots of Get your rod and reel ready and finish the year other fisherman like you, care about the environment with a trophy fish. Stripers bite right up until and want to be able to fish in that spot forever! Thanksgiving and some years even later.
- 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Rhode Island Candidates for Governor respond to RISAA concerns
While many issues are of concern to members of the R.I. Saltwater Anglers, FIVE ISSUES of importance were selected that the Governor of Rhode Island can have a direct bearing upon. These five issues were sent to all of the candidates for Governor, and we are grateful that they took the time to respond. Note: Ronald Algieri (Independent) did not reply. The questions and responses are listed, and candidates are listed alphabetically.
ARTIFICIAL REEFS. Rhode Island (The Ocean State) does not have an Artificial Reefs plan. Developing this State Reef Plan is the responsibility of the RI Department of Environmental Management's Division of Marine Fisheries, but they have not given any priority to development of the plan. Most other coastal states have such a program in place so that artificial reefs can be established in the proper locations to promote tourism in the form of fishing and diving. Many of these locations are documenting many tens of millions of dollars in annual tourist revenue directly related to use of the artificial reefs. A bill was introduced in the RI Senate (S 2441) which encourages development of artificial reefs. What is your position on this bill in particular and on development of the State Reef Plan? What would you do, if anything, to make sure this plan is developed?
KENNETH BLOCK (Moderate): I favor the creation of an Artificial Reefs plan. In a previous life (before kids and politics), I was an avid boater and fisherman, and I will be an advocate to get an Artificial Reefs bill passed through the legislature. When elected, it will be my goal to do so during the 2010 legislative session.
FRANK CAPRIO (Democrat): As the Ocean State, Rhode Island’s coastline has long been one of our state’s most cherished natural resources. Not only is it a destination valued for its recreational opportunities, it is a vital part of our state’s economy. With the help of the fishing community, I will work closely with the Department of Environmental Management and the Division of Marine Fisheries to develop a plan that will enhance our state’s coastline and bolster our economy. LINCOLN CHAFEE (Independent): Rhode Island’s coastline is one of our most important natural resources. I believe we need to balance the interest of fishing and diving enthusiasts and the creation of anything “artificial,” including reefs. In light of existing state policy through the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Coastal Resources Management Council, and environmental advocates, so long as this balance can be assured, I would be interested in following pending proposed legislation encouraging development of artificial reefs.
TODD GIROUX (Independent): The use of reefs is a great tool for providing habitat. Agreed. The Ocean State to consider that the locations of these structures are free from buried canisters that could leak and that the Navy Underwater operations will not be obstructed for underwater surveillance or travel of Vessels. Beyond concern of that nature. I support the need for planned reef habitat to enhance fish spawn opportunities and Tourism Development.
JOSEPH LUSI (Independent): The idea of artificial reefs is a good one. It could be a project we, as anglers, can undertake on our own. Having to respond in a timely fashion I have not done all the research about what it takes regarding the actual debris to construct a reef. I imagine concrete and steel is what will last. As all my approaches I take on idea with imagination rather than throw money or a bureaucracy at it. Provided we stay within ecological bounds, this idea seems very well suited and could become an in-house community project and not one for the DEM. After all it is our State. VICTOR MOFFITT (Republican): I ask all of your members to go to my 501c3 corporation website: www.OceansAquarium.org for information about our proposed world class Oceans Aquarium Research & Science Center we are planning to build in Rhode Island. The Ocean State will become a world leader in marine research. I fully support S 2441 for development of an artificial reef program in Rhode Island waters. Our 501c3 could also research the advantages of such a reef program to improve local fishing. As Governor I would support building a artificial reef for Rhode Island. JOHN ROBITAILLE (Republican): Conceptually a good idea. Location is a primary concern because you don’t want to locate the reef’s foundation in an area commonly used for commercial ground fishing as it would destroy the nets and thus put more fishing grounds off limit. Perhaps a workable and fundable public/private plan could be created and approved. For example: The design and location of a suitable reef could be created by DEM, but then built by private ‘Donations’ of appropriate refuse materials (Mostly concrete & steel construction wastes) that would be deposited at private expense under DEM supervision to insure compliance. Could such a plan be written, vetted, and approved in the first Robitaille term? Maybe. Maybe Not. Should the task be assigned to the new Director of DEM? Absolutely. (continued on page 19) - 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Our next event is the dinner and hypnotist on October 16. One of our members, Harry Hemberger (The Sleepster) has generously donated his performance as a fund raiser - proceeds go to the Foundation. This will be at the Elks Hall in West Greenwich. Remember when I took that member survey some months back, to see if there was enough interest to hold this event? I hope those of you who were all for it will attend. You'll have a good time! Let's make this a successful fund raiser for the Foundation. All information is on the next page. It looks like the evening fishing trip on the Capt. Frances was a good time and the weather co-operated. Several bass and blue fish were hooked, and everyone caught something. Here’s the report from John Johnson.
BLOCK ISLAND STRIPER TRIP A SUCCESS! Report by John Johnson Those of us who Everyone had a great arrived early for the 7:00 time, and everyone caught pm trip were treated to fish- stripers, bluefish and, dark skies and severe of course, the ever popular lightning, which made dogfish. There were even some of us wonder if we squid around the boat, but were still going to go they were not hitting jigs, fishing. So I went to the although I tried. Frances Fleet’s office, and Special thanks to Capt. when I asked if they Paulie and the mates, thought we'd still go, I got Derek and Kyle, for this: "Are you fishermen putting us on the fish, and or whimps?!!" for their hard work to Well....I guess I'll untangle the lines; and never ask that question there were a "few"! again! (smile) Until next time - keep Everyone was on time The RISAA Crew those hooks sharp! and on board the Gail Frances by 6:30 - 6:45. Capt. Paulie asked if we were all here? I said "Let's Go!" We had a great run to the North Rip and everyone was getting their gear ready to fish. We fished eels exclusively on the bottom with a 16 oz. (it's not a mistake) sinker. I couldn't believe it! But once in the John Johnson helps to Bill Smith & Al Collins rip, we all found out why....to keep determine the pool winner waiting to head out the eels down on the bottom. We had one lady on board, Louis Cahill Barbara Audino, and could she fish! I watched her handle her fish and unhook em. What a woman! The pool of $100 went to Al Rowley, a friend of Bob Langlois. Hey Bob, I think Al should become a member if he's going to take our money! Good job, Al. As for the weight of the fish, we used a balance beam to judge the winning fish. Pool winner Al Rowley - 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 GET YOUR TICKETS! Dinner & The Hypnotist with Harold Hemberger Harold is a RISAA member and a Master Stage Hypnotist. Calling himself “The Sleepster”, he promises us an entertaining PG-Rated show that is suitable for all ages.
He has performed his mind magic for thousands across the country from Rhode Island to California and fourteen other states. Whether you are in the audience or you volunteer on stage be prepared to experience The Sleepster’s brand of mind gymnastics!
Harold is doing this presentation to help raise funds for the RISAA Foundation.
MEMBERS, NONMEMBERS AND GUESTS ARE ALL WELCOME! Bring your family and friends for a great night out. Enjoy a buffet style dinner followed by a terrific show of mind magic, laughter and fun. Saturday, October 16
Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Buffet Dinner Menu: •6:30 PM Cash Bar •7PM Dinner •8PM Show Sliced roast beef • Swedish meatballs • baked ham • American cheese • Italian sausage & peppers • pasta in meat sauce • Cost: $25 per person hot chicken wings • garden salad • bread & butter • coffee & desert
DINNER AND THE HYPNOTIST ORDER FORM October 16, 2010 • $25 per person Name:______Address:______City:______State:_____ Zip: ______Phone:______Email:______Full payment must accompany registration. PLEASE SEND _____ TICKETS Enclosed is check for $______ Charge to my credit card MasterCard Visa Mail form to: Amount: $_____ Expiration Date: ______3-digit number on back: ______RISAA Name on card: ______6 Arnold Road Card Number:______Coventry, RI 02816 - 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 My date with a striper by Mike Moore
n March 2010, I was fortunate enough to win the RISSA our military exploits, fishing stories and I premier bass fishing trip of the year with Don Smith and Peter shared some bad jokes. Vican. They had guaranteed I would catch a 30 pound striper on LET’S GO FISHING a night trip at Block Island in June or By 8:10 pm I July. had my first bass I was beside myself with It was like Christmas and I got of the night at the anticipation for what I believed to be boat, a small one by this boat’s standards, the ideal bass trip. Don said he would to open all the packages! It only about six pounds. contact me when the ‘cows’ were in. seemed just too good to be true. We fished all over the west side from I waited patiently through March, ledge to ledge, pile to pile. It seemed Peter April, May, June, July… knew each one like the back of his hand. Finally, I received a call from Don on Tuesday, July 27. Don The weather was clear and Montauk was visible all night. The explained there had been some technical difficulties with the boat seas were only about one foot with an occasional swell or rip. and the fish arrived late. The trip was now on Peter stated that the fishing had been better for Friday, July 30. in the early morning than at night lately. He was PROBLEM!! right. We fished non-stop except for the travel Assuming the trip would have happened between locations. prior July 30, I had planned a mini-vacation in The bluefish raised havoc with the terminal Newport to enjoy the Folk Festival and gear. It’s a good thing Don has so much free celebrate Suzie Q’s birthday. Everything was time on his hands to rig up all of the leaders we already paid for. I couldn’t go fishing. What a went through. bummer! An occasional bass managed to find its way Don understood and said we could to our hooks and to the side of the boat. All reschedule, possibly the following week. were released - too small. There were some However, he explained, the REALLY BIG breaks in the action where we passed the time FISH were moving up from Long Island listening to the Coast Guard radio following some menhaden and he expected that transmissions, and shooting the breeze. weekend to be stupendous. My luck! FISH ON! Well, it turned out Don was right and they At 5:30 AM the big action started! I lost reeled in some 40 pounders all night long. He count as to how many times Don would hand didn’t hesitate to let me know this either. me his rod to reel in a fish then hand me the Thanks, Don. Mike Moore other rod to reel in another one. It was like FINALLY! Christmas and I got to open all the packages! We finally arranged the trip to happen It seemed just too good to be true. for Saturday, August 7. I met Peter and Don Toward the end of the day, I was really at their marina at 6:00 pm. Don and I went feeling like a bass fisherman. Don and Peter down to the boat while Peter left to acquire were very patient with me and extremely more eels. While Don was replacing a failed helpful with kind advice to ensure I got the spot light, Peter called stating no eels were fish to the boat. I have to admit, I was pretty available at the local bait shop and he would proud of myself for not losing any. (Of course, have to go the Breachway. A little delay. I won’t mention the two big ones that made it Don gave me the run down of the boat, a to the side of the boat, Don). 25’ Wellcraft powered by a 225 Mercruiser; When all was said and done, we left Block the history of his friendship with Peter and a Island at 9:45 AM and four bass over 30 grocery list of all the grub on board which Don Smith & Peter Vican pounds, one over 25 pounds, one bluefish and included the four basic food groups: coffee, cold cuts, Oreos and a fluke were harvested for the table. At the marina, Don and orange slices. Actually, the cooler was well stocked for the night Peter cleaned all the fish as I helped bag them hobbling around and we didn’t come close to consuming the more than adequate from a gout episode. Passers-by stopped to gaze at the prize and supply. Don then sent me down to the ice shack. I didn’t mind ask how and where they were caught. that at all. I felt very comfortable and welcomed on board. As we shook hands and parted, there were two things I couldn’t At long last, Peter arrived and we were shortly underway. Peter shake off; the boat rocking motion and the smile on my face. A was initially less vocal than Don, apparently focused on the tasks big thanks to Peter Vican, Don Smith and Rod Holder. at hand. He did seem to warm up to me a little as we three discussed - 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Captain Rick Cataldi 401-458-1503 661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889 WWW.SEAWARDCHARTERS.COM ALUMINUM & STAINLESS FABRICATION T-TOPS • RADAR ARCHES • HARD TOPS • TOWERS Read the tales of one member’s RAILINGS • SWIM PLATFORMS ROCKET LAUNCHERS • LEANING POSTS tagged fish CANVAS REPAIR • CUSHIONS "Your One Stop Boat Shop" Member What a hot, steamy summer this has been. I’m glad it’s over. Now it’s time for the stripers and blues to fill up this beautiful Bay of ours. When you catch these fish don’t be afraid to tag a few for the American Littoral Society. They are always looking for bluefish tags. Most fishermen tag only stripers and don’t think about the blues that they throw back time after time. So this year make an effort to tag a few blues for the cause.
STRIPERS FROM WARREN RIVER Member Howard Sweet has been having a good year with returns. On Sept.13, 2007 Howard tagged and released a 16" striper from the Warren River, and it was recaptured in the Connecticut River on April 24, 2010. Now, 2 ½ years later, the fish is 24". Howard also tagged and released another striper on the same September 13, 2007 day on the Warren River. That one was an 18". It was recaptured by Dave Fewster in the Providence River on December 19, 2009 and it had grown to 27". Merry Christmas Dave! Howard has been tagging for many years. Back on July 16, 2004 he tagged a little 13 inch striper from the Warren River that found its way to the Hudson River where on May 7, 2010 it was recaptured again. Now it’s 31 ½” long. That’s six years of growing and hopefully spawned at lease a couple of times. That’s how the system supposed to work.
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www.wickfordrodworks.com Member TACKLE SUPPLIERS TO THE WORLD - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Menhaden Unmuddled? Thank you Paul Kennedy & RISAA by Charlie Hutchinson I would like to express my thanks to the RISAA members that responded to my boat moving issues. I can’t tell you how The August 4 meeting of the ASMFC Menhaden many places I checked to rent a truck to move a boat. ‘Rent Management Board was distinctly different in character from truck’ and ’haul boat’ just do not go together. most previous meetings. The attitude of the commissioners was Many members gave me some good sources for boat haulers more directed to cutting which is where I was headed if I could not find a truck. Haulers through the technical wanted $500 to $600 to do the job, which I was going to pay. jargon and getting a Three members offered up their trucks to let me use to go get proposal in place to begin a my new boat FOR FREE! This type of generosity and camaraderie restoration process. is difficult to find in this world, but seems to be very common A motion was made to with RISAA members. draft an addendum to the Paul Kennedy called me at 7:20 am in the morning and offered present fishery management plan for action at the November me the use of his Suburban truck to do the trip. All he wanted meeting. The motion calls for consideration of a range of % of was for me to replace the fuel I used. I maximum spawning potential from present level, 15%, 25% and have never met Paul in person. The only 40%. Presently we are at less than 10%. It would seem that to thing that Paul really knows about me is accomplish these goals reductions in harvest would have to be that I throw some comments around on significant depending on what level of stock is to be preserved. the SNESA group and I’m a member of The motion carried by 16 to 0. RISAA. That was enough for him to trust That is the good news, however it may not be as good as it me with his truck to make this trip. Like I appears on the surface. Again we are dealing with reproductive said, there were others that would have capacity. Recruitment has not been good although theoretically done the same. That’s the type of there are supposed to be enough of a brood stock out there to membership that we have here. Paul Kennedy sustain the stock. Paul will save me hundreds of dollars Our scientific community cannot explain why this and allowed me to complete my deal when my seller was available. unsatisfactory condition persists. The explanation is that I would have never known Paul if it were not for this Organization, environmental conditions have more influence in successful so I would like to donate $100 to the Rhode Island Saltwater reproduction than spawning potential and these factors are Anglers Foundation in Paul Kennedy’s name. unpredictable and unmanageable. Published information I hope more people reach out and continue to help other suggests that for forage species such as menhaden more than members. 50% of the spawning stock must remain. Given guidelines of that Yes! I owe Paul a fishing trip on my new boat . . . as soon as magnitude, why was the upper limit restricted to 40% with much I figure out how to run it properly. Toggin’ is coming up! more modest levels given equal chances of adoption? Thank you RISAA! A second factor is more of an observation than a comment Rick Sustello on the particulars of the action. For the second consecutive meeting of this body, motions were passed unanimously in what has been a contentious issue. That is highly unusual and raises my antenna a bit. Dear RISAA, Lifting it further was the lack of reaction by Omega Thank you so much for the Scholarship Award that I received. I representatives present to what would appear to be an adverse am very appreciative and plan to use the money to purchase regulatory process developing. Perhaps what is being considered textbooks as I study marine biology at U.R.I. here is not what we think it is and while looking good on paper Sincerely, doesn’t do much for restoring menhaden. Nicholas Jouette
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On April 18, 2010, I participated in the 21st annual National MS Society Rhode Island Chapter MS Walk in Narragansett.
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system (the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord). It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. This means the immune system incorrectly attacks the person’s healthy tissue.
MS can cause blurred vision, loss of balance, poor coordination, slurred speech, tremors, numbness, extreme fatigue, problems with memory and concentration, paralysis, and blindness and more. These problems may be permanent or may come and go The National Multiple Sclerosis Society simultaneously funds research for a cure while helping people with MS lead more fulfilling lives. More than 400,000 Americans live with MS and RISAA’s donation can and will help to make positive changes in their lives. For more information you can go to the MS Society web page at: http://www.nationalmssociety.org Or you can contact the local chapter at: National MS Society · Rhode Island Chapter Charities Committee member, Sandie Gelineau, 205 Hallene Road, Suite 209 Warwick, RI 02886- presents RISAA contribution to Kathy Mechnig, 2452 401.738.8383 · [email protected] President of the Rhode Island Chapter of the MS Society.
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Member Serving the New England Area E-mail: [email protected] Tel/fax 401-942-1006 - 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Fried flounder sandwich Team RISAA 2nd Place It is hard to believe that by the time this newsletter gets to all of you, that the Striper Cup Tournament will almost be over. This month’s recipe comes from Captain This year the last day is September 19th. Where did spring and Dave Monti who likes making fresh summer go? sandwiches. TEAM RISAA has moved up many places in the past couple of weeks and is currently in 2nd place with 498.50 pounds for INGREDIENTS our top 10 fish. Team Reel Deal is still in 1st place with 555.34 pounds of fish. I don't think we are going to be able to make up • 1 to 1 ½ lbs. of fresh flounder fillets the entire difference and win, but I do believe we can hold onto • Two fresh lemons or lemon juice 2nd. • ½ cup flavored Italian bread crumbs When you concider there are 31 teams in this tournament, • ¼ cup all purpose flour 2nd place is fantastic. I am proud of every one of you that • Olive oil, 1/3 to ½ cup joined Team RISAA this year, even if you didn't weigh in a • One large tomato, sliced fish. Our team is much smaller than it has been the past two • Three to four leaves of lettuce years, but we are still doing a great job. • Tartar sauce (or your favorite mayonnaise and relish to I just checked the On The Water web site so I could give make your own*) you information about the year end Striper Cup party, called • Sandwich bread StriperFest. It looks like last years information is still up, so I can't tell you when or where it will be held this year. As soon as I get the information, I will send it out to the RISAA team members. StriperFest is a really good time and I recommend that any of you that can attend do so. Who knows, you might be the one that wins the boat! Thanks again to EVERYONE on Team RISAA. You have made me proud and represented the club in a professional manner!
DIRECTIONS • Combine and mix flavored Italian bread crumbs and flour • Put olive oil in pan and heat prior to cooking fish • Lightly moisten filets with lemon juice on both sides so fish coating sticks, then lightly bread fillets with coating on both sides and place in frying pan • Cook 4 to 6 minutes on each side depending on the thick- ness of the fillet. Once cooked (fish is flaking, do not overcook) place on your choice of lightly toasted bread (we like light rye or wheat at the Monti house). • Spread tartar sauce on second slice of bread and top with lettuce and tomato slices. Cut sandwich in half and garnish plate with olives, pickles and chips.
*Making your own tartar sauce is easy. Start with ½ cup of Stripers, Tautogs, Capt. Mike Neto your favorite mayonnaise and add green relish to taste (two to Cod, Sharks,Tuna three tablespoons), mix together and then place in refrigerator 28' Ocean Runner to cool. (401) 573-FISH Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? Contact Sandie at [email protected] up to 4 anglers Member - 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Tautog - “You can pay me now, or pay me later.”
ost of you will remember the FRAM filter ad by an auto change from 8 to 3 fish in this important fall fishery.” M mechanic who explains to his customer that he can pay a Shore fishermen account for 24% of the catch and the private small sum now for a new filter, or a far larger sum later for boat anglers 72%. repairs to his main engine bearings. That’s where we are now *The RISAA position was for a 6 fish bag limit for all with our tautog stocks. recreational fishermen, P/C included, and a maximum boat limit of 10 fish for the private boat rec only, which would apply STEP 1. THE BIOLOGISTS all season long. (The 6 fish for the P/C is at least one more fish Last month’s issue of the RISAA Newsletter provided an than our adjacent states allow.) excellent “Regional Tautog Fishery This proposal would significantly Issue Paper” by Jason McNamee, a reduce the number of fish that a private Marine Fisheries Division biologist. boat load of fishermen could harvest. Briefly, Jason’s report documented (i.e., 3 people in a boat in the spring that for the past two years, the Rhode when the bag is 3 fish per person, could Island/Massachusetts regional tautog harvest 9 fish, whereas in the fall when stocks have declined. Fishing the limit is 6 fish, the same number of mortality has been above the target fishermen could only totally harvest 10 mortality rate, resulting in an fish.) “overfishing” condition, and the spawning stock biomass (SSB) STEP 3. PUBLIC HEARING remains significantly below the SSB target, resulting in a The Tautog AP could not reach consensus, so their differing continued “overfished” state. The average pounds of tautog proposals went forward to the Public Hearing, which was held landed by recreational fishermen account for 91% of the total on July 29. The people who attended the public hearing lost catch. track of the “pay me now” rationale, and battled the parochial “The occasional high spikes that occur in the recreational points of view. fishery in the fall are negatively impacting the local stock and keeping it in an overfished state, thus impacting the stocks ability STEP 4. MARINE FISHERIES COUNCIL WEIGHS IN to rebuild,” wrote McNamee in the report. I have to be careful here because I served on the RI Fisheries In order to address the needed 43% to 46% reductions Council for 16 years and often advocated the rec viewpoints, needed this year, DEM recommended, as a first priority, a but most times I tried to stick with my view that if a stock of decrease in this year’s fall bag limit from 8 fish to 3 fish, fish were in jeopardy, I would favor the fish over the fishermen. matching the Massachusetts bag limit of 3 fish. That would Council member Steve Medeiros made a motion supporting result in a 25% reduction in landings. Further, closing the fishery the RISAA position. That motion failed on a tie vote. on November 16, a 30 day reduction in season, would result in A commercial member made a motion to split the P/C limit an additional 28% reduction. of 6 fish apart from the private recreational 6 fish bag, and that motion failed on a tie vote. STEP 2. THE ADVISORY PANEL MEETS Finally, a commercial member motioned that the P/C bag The Tautog Advisory Panel (AP) met on July 23. DEM’s stay at 8 fish in the fall, but with a closure of November 16th, proposal, as stated above, was that no increase in bag limit versus the current Dec 15th closure, and a bag limit during the beyond the 3 fish allowed in the spring and summer period, spring and summer seasons of 1 fish versus the current 3 fish. thus the fall limit would remain at 3 fish. That motion passed because one council member abstained, The Party and Charter (P/C) representative stated that since thus the 3 votes in favor overcame the 2 votes in opposition. the P/C take only 4% of the rec catch, “it makes no sense to (continued on page 32) Ed Cook Charters Fly and Light Tackle Fishing Member on Narragansett Bay - South Shore
Cell: 401-524-5294 Net: edcookcharters.com - 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Junior angler lands 75 lb bluefin tuna
As a result of the exceptionally warm water, this summer has SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS been a unique year for fishing. As one of our 16 year old junior Congratulations to the winners of the Special Tournaments members knows, the benefit to warm water can mean tuna (or the that were held last month. “pelagic species”) that visit our waters. On August 1, Lucas Berg landed a 75 pound bluefin tuna JUNIOR MEMBER ALL-SPECIES CATCH & RELEASE while fishing with July 31 - August 1 Andew, his father, his 7 YEARS AND UNDER DIVISION brother and a family BOAT SHORE friend. It was a nice 1st...Jillian Leblanc -8 pts 1st...no entries sunny day, but the 2nd.. 2nd... wind was a little brisk 3rd... 3rd... and there was a good 8 - 18 YEARS DIVISION chop on top of the SHORE swells. BOAT 1st...James Leblanc -10 pts 1st...Kyle Paparelli -163 pts The Berg team 2nd.. 2nd...Jon Pickering -80 pts had gone out seeking 3rd... 3rd...Katie Paparelli -24 pts tuna and sharks and FISH ON! traveled to several LUCAS BERG fights a 75 lb BLUEFISH/STRIPED BASS COMBO • Aug 13-22 different destinations bluefin while proud dad looks on. Boat Division between Chatham, They were fishing on the family MA and Montauk, ADULT JUNIOR boat, 3Bs, just west of Cox’s Ledge Long Island (I hope 1st...Armando Simao - 57.40 1st...Chace Simao - 34.75 on August 1. Below is the result of that’s vague enough. 2nd..Brad Speck - 22.88 2nd...Tayor Simao - 29.45 the battle Can’t give away any 3rd... 3rd... secret spots!). Shore Division On the journey ADULT (no entries) JUNIOR (no entries) home Lucas saw a couple of birds working and tuna SEPTEMBER TOURNAMENTS jumping out of the Black Sea Bass • Sept 3 – 12 water. Pre-registration is NOT required. Weigh the fish at an He had his rod approved weigh-in station; phone in the catch within 24 rigged and ready hours, and then mail the slip within 7 days. Go out and fish! which gave him the ability to make a Fall Bluefish/Striper Catch and Release perfect cast. Fish on! Sept 18 – 19 On that first cast Requires minimum two-member teams to participate & Lucas was on with his special slips will be sent via email to everyone. If you don’t very first tuna! The have email and request a slip to be sent by regular mail, battle lasted about 15- call us at 826-2121. 20 minutes. “It was a fight of a lifetime,” said Lucas. FEATURE FISH OF THE MONTH Many anglers hope to live the same accomplishment. BLACK SEA BASS Lucas has been fishing for 13 years and loves it, so this will I must say I like the name black only help to keep his drive for the sport going. sea bass better than the official name Congratulations on your catch, Lucas! Hope the meal was of Centropristis striata. as good as the experience. (to page 31) - 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 GOVERNOR’S CUP CURRENT LEADERS: The RISAA Governor’s Cup Award is presented to the angler who catches: BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION • the largest striped bass • in Rhode Island waters • and released unharmed. None Yet None Yet Length: 00" Length: 00" The catch shall be documented by a photograph showing fish and ruler. Girth: 00" Girth: 00" There shall be one leader in the BOAT and SHORE Divisions
Standings as of 8/30/10 BLACK SEABASS BLUEFISH BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION • The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) tournament that runs from January to 1. Edward Mardo -6.00 1. none yet 1. Armando Simao -11.45 1. Richard Geldard -9.70 2. Ken Rockefeller -5.80 2. none yet 2. Michael Sheridan -8.80 2. Wayne Cutting -9.14 December each year. All RISAA members 3. Richard Durand -5.30 3. none yet 3. Charles Bradbury -8.16 3. none yet are eligible to participate, and there are no fees. JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) • Official Weight Slips are available at each 1. Kyle Paparelli -3.95 1. Kyle Paparelli -2.81 1. Chase Simao -11.05 1. Kyle Paparelli -9.35 2. Chase Dore -3.68 2. none yet 2. Kyle Paparelli -9.05 2. none yet monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait 3. Lucas Berg -3.54 3. none yet 3. Chase Dore -9.04 3. none yet shops. BONITO COD HADDOCK • Only authorized weigh-in stations with BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION certified digital scales may be used. ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) • There are two categories: ADULT and 1. Thom Smotherman-5.03 1. none yet 1. Charles Bradbury-35.02 1. Charles Bradbury -4.50 JUNIOR member. 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet • There are also two divisions within each 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet category: BOAT and SHORE. JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) • A complete list of tournament rules are 1. 1st Kyle Paparelli -10.01 1. none yet 1st Lucas Berg -4.08 2. none yet printed on the back of every Weight Slip. 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet FALSE ALBACORE FLUKE MAHI MAHI POLLOCK BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Robert Murgo -11.20 1. Charles Bradbury -4.90 1. Jack Sprengel -37.80 1. Charles Bradbury-14.53 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Donald Smith -10.35 2. Mark Maldonis -4.20 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Robert Blasi -9.84 3. none 3. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Lucas Berg -7.21 1. Kyle Paparelli -4.70 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Douglas Harrison-4.80 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Andrew Ogle -4.00 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet
SCUP STRIPED BASS STRIPED BASS - FLY FISHING ONLY BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 1 lb) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. Ray Vincent, Jr -2.12 1. Harry Potter - 1.94 1. Michael Lanni- 64.10 1 Kevin Johnson -43.15 1. Tom Smotherman -22.22 1. none yet 2. John Rose -2.09 2. Charles Bradbury-1.40 2. Peter Vican -51.10 2. Thomas McGuire -42.76 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. Ray Vincent, Sr -1.91 3. Ed Jackson, Sr -1.31 3. Nicholas Bianco -48.00 3. Richard Geldard- 20.30 3. none yet 3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. Kyle Paparelli -2.29 1. Kyle Paparelli -1.44 1. David Lanni -34.56 1. Kyle Paparelli -8.79 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. Jillian Leblanc -1.60 2. Ed Jackson, Jr -1.35 2. Douglas Harrison -32.50 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Nicholas Berg -30.33 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet
SHAD SQUETEAGUE TAUTOG TUNA (no giants) JUNIORS ONLY BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION BOAT DIVISION ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. Richard Sustello- 9.82 1. Normand Morrissette-4.86 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Edward Mardo- 6.56 2. Richard Geldard -4.80 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. Lary Norin- 5.67 3. Harry Potter -4.00 3. none yet
SHORE DIVISION 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. Justin Fino- 6.78 1. none yet 1. Lucas Berg -75.00 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. Kyle Paparelli -4.64 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet - 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association ANGLING HALL OF FAME The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species. Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year. BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR SPECIESWEIGHT ANGLER YEAR Black Sea Bass 6.46 Barbara Audino 2007 Black Sea Bass 3.85 Joseph Pearson 2009 Bluefish 17.34 Skip Stritzinger 1999 Bluefish 15.18 David Pickering 2007 Bonito 12.20 Michael Neto 2004 Bonito 9.99 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 Cod 49.10 Robert Morel 2001 False Albacore 12.22 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 False Albacore 16.20 Charles Bradbury 2004 Fluke 5.44 Jonathan Pickering 2003 Fluke 15.65 Kyle Blount 2006 Scup 2.50 Kenneth Gu 2003 Haddock 7.85 Nicholas Blount 2004 Squeteague 16.54 Robert Moeller 2007 Mahi Mahi 37.80 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2010 Striped Bass 48.62 Brendan Richards 2006 Pollock 27.70 Harry Templeton 2001 Tautog 11.20 Richard Gallipeau 2009 Scup 3.30 Christine Blount 2005 Winter Flounder 4.40 Dick Geldard 2009 Squeteague 10.50 Robert Roy 2006 Striped Bass 76.87 Peter Vican 2008 Tautog 16.30 Brian Droney 2008 Tuna (Bluefin) 193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2009 Winter Flounder 4.40 Michael Lanni 1998 2010 Special Tournaments May 14 - 23 • Spring Tautog Tournament Approved May 28 - June 6 • Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass Weigh-In Locations Challenge June 4 - 13 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament All fish MUST be weighed in at one of the approved weigh-in June 25 - July 4 • Fluke Tournament locations listed below. Only digital scales are acceptable. July 2 - 11 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament 1or 2 adults and No Exceptions! one Junior Member team. Pre-registration required. Deadline: June 28 July 16 - 25 • Shore Bass/Blue Combo Individual anglers. Location Maximum Must enter a bluefish AND a striped bass to qualify. Total Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)...... 30 lbs weight. No boat entries •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 100 lbs July 17 - 18 • Team Fluke Challenge Special 2-angler teams. •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 50 lbs Pre-registration required. Special rules* apply. Top four fish entered. •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs Reg deadline: July 12 •Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)...... 200 lbs July 31 - Aug 1 • Junior All-Species Catch & Release •Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)...... 50 lbs Tourney Special slips required. Adult member must be present during Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)...... 99 lbs tourney. Two divisions: Ages 7 and under plus Ages 8-17 King Cove Outfitters (Stonington)...... 100 lbs Aug 13 - 22 • Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo Tournament •Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)...... 330 lbs Angler must enter a bluefish AND striped bass to qualify. Total Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs weight. •Ocean State Tackle (Providence)...... 50 lbs Aug 27 - Sept 5 • Bluefish Tournament Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 165 lbs Sept 3 - 12 • Black Sea Bass Tournament •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)...... 60 lbs September 18 - 19 • Fall Bluefish/Striped Bass Catch & •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 60 lbs Release Tournament Individual event, but must fish with another Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 30 lbs member/witness. Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs Oct 15 - 24 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle (Coventry)...... 50 lbs Oct 22 - Nov 7 • Cod Tournament •Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)...... 200 lbs •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs • All Special Tournaments commence at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and end promptly at 7:00 P.M. on the final day (*unless noted). Weekapaug Bait & Tackle, (Westerly)...... 100 lbs • The minimum sizes for all Special Tournaments shall be the legal Rhode •Wickford Rod Works (Wickford)...... 75 lbs Island recreational minimums. Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown)...... 30 lbs • Entries MUST be weighed in by 7:00 P.M. on the final day and members MUST PHONE the RISAA office within 24 hours of the time weighed. • indicates RISAA member - 18 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Rhode Island Candidates for Governor (from page 7)
LNG PROPOSAL. Hess LNG has proposed development of the Weaver’s Cove Energy project in Fall River, MA. Plans for this project include construction of an offshore berth facility in Mount Hope Bay just over the Rhode Island border in Massachusetts waters. The plans includes extensive dredging to build a turning basin and significant sediment disturbance to install the mooring systems and pipelines. RISAA has already gone on record opposing this project due to the extensive disturbance of sediments in Mount Hope Bay, an area shown to be a critical habitat for juvenile winter flounder, a species of fish that is already in decline in Narragansett Bay. Please tell us your position on this issue and what you can do to influence the final decision to move forward or not move forward.
KENNETH BLOCK (Moderate): I am opposed to the Hess LNG proposed development of Weaver’s Cove Energy project. Fortunately, it looks like this project is essentially dead at this point in time.
FRANK CAPRIO (Democrat): I am against the LNG proposal. This is a proposal that could potentially disturb the already fragile ecosystem. We want to protect our environment as our coastline attracts millions of visitors to our state each year.
LINCOLN CHAFEE (Independent): I do not support development of the Weaver’s Cove Energy Project. We need to focus more attention on renewable energy resources and join in a regional approach to an LNG terminal.
TODD GIROUX (Independent): I live in Bristol, RI on the Kickemuit River. I experience the daily tide and know the seals in the bay. I buy local lobster. I love how the clean cold waters of winter cleanse our clams yearly. I am an environmentalist protector. I am against LNG 100%. I speak out with passion against the effects three years dredging will have upon our bay to poison seafood commodities and ruin the clean beaches now free from poison silt. As Governor I will seek out the legal remedy and every opportunity to Legislate against increased levels of routine LNG Transportation through RI waters and to non-RI Destinations; and further resolve to prevent fuel line installation across fault lines or dredge for fuel piping or mooring or any activity of this industry within 10 miles of RI borders for permanent RI Constitutional protection and enforcement. JOSEPH LUSI (Independent): The Narragansett Bay and its coastline is the gem of the State. Since the project is in MA waters our authority is limited. It is my position, that if the project affects our bay we have standing. I would need to know what long term effects would be due to the dredging. I am most committed to the preservation of our environment and would make decisions based its welfare.
VICTOR MOFFITT (Republican): I oppose The HESS LNG Weaver Cove energy project. As Governor I would oppose this specific project or other similar projects that disturb our local fisheries.
JOHN ROBITAILLE (Republican): I am against the LNG terminal in Mount Hope Bay for many reasons. However, dredging is a matter that has to be addressed at certain times in commercial sea and port approach lanes. As in 2002, when it was necessary to counteract the siltification of the Providence harbor so that oil could be delivered directly from coastal tankers, it had to be done so we found a way to do it. The Weaver’s Cove project is unlikely to ever be approved so the question of dredging to support it is largely moot. The winter flounder are safe for now.
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Stripers • Blues • Fluke • Tautog Fishtales II Charters Capt. Bob Masse 401-732-1376 Member 25' Tiara Pursuit [email protected] - 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Rhode Island Candidates for Governor (from page 19)
FISHING PIER AT JAMESTOWN BRIDGE. Many years before the old Jamestown Bridge was demolished the RI General Assembly and the Administration agreed that the western end of the bridge would remain and would be developed into a fishing pier. This was agreed and even put into law. When the demolition was completed this portion of the bridge was left in place to be redone as a fishing pier. Either because of a few local opponents or as a cost cutting measure, this fishing pier project was delayed and the bridge section was allowed to deteriorate to such an extent that the structure is no longer safe to be used. Construction of this fishing pier was supposed to be built into the cost of the new Jamestown Bridge, but now this entire project is nearly 10 years overdue and may never be built. What is your position on finishing this project in the near future so that some of the people who fought so hard for the project get to use it before they die?
KENNETH BLOCK (Moderate): I believe the fishing pier would be a great asset to this state. I would need to understand the costs to finish the project to speak definitively about moving forward, but in theory I am for its completion.
FRANK CAPRIO (Democrat): The Old Jamestown Bridge provides an excellent opportunity for the development of a fishing pier. The entire community – RISAA and state and local government – needs to be involved in the process to ensure all voices are heard.
LINCOLN CHAFEE (Independent): I have seen the enormous popularity of fishing piers around the country, especially in California and Florida. I believe the concerns of the neighbors of the old Jamestown bridge can be addressed. We want all our citizens to have access to and enjoy our wonderful Bay.
TODD GIROUX (Independent): My experience with construction and planning immediately draws my attention to the original scope of work and accepted bid documents of the project; to question what administration may have allowed the contractor to be paid for services not delivered as part of the original bid; and finally to question the performance bond surety: and what was the job responsibility and paid services to the contractor that finished the project.
JOSEPH LUSI (Independent): From what I recall the pier was being used until a NIMBY faction squashed its use. This is tragic. No one owns our coasts or our water. It is for everyone to enjoy. Provided all other concerns are met to accommodate the pier, I would recommend minimal structural attention and see to it the pier is brought up to standard for use. I do know that DOT has untenable commitments to the Federal Gov. This project maybe impacted.
VICTOR MOFFITT (Republican): I fully support using part of the old Jamestown bridge as a fishing pier. I supported this measure while I was a State Rep. I will support it when I am Governor.
JOHN ROBITAILLE (Republican): The primary concerns of the North Kingstown Town Council on making the Jamestown Bridge causeway into a fishing pier were the lack of space for parking and toilet facilities at its approach, the complete absence of state funds to maintain any such facility if it were built, and the absence of public transportation to permit the urban populations that would use such a facility to get there and back easily. There are other areas on the bay where fishing access could be better located. Quonset Point is one of them. Many also say that the causeway is too high off the water and located on too strong a tidal current to be a good fishing location. Notwithstanding these arguments, and due to the onerous state and municipal budget deficits, I fear this project will not be funded in the near future. (continued on page 26)
Fly Rod & Light Tackle Guide Service • Newport, RI Subscriptions E-Mail: Office Skinny Water Charters 800-826-3727 [email protected] 860-572-0564 Captain Jim Barr www.SkinnyWaterChartersRI.com [email protected] Dave Anderson, Managing Editor, New England Edition FFF Certified Casting Instructor 401.465.8751 P.O. Box 211, 4 Avery Street, Mystic, CT 06355 - 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of Also, all money received by the PAC must come from the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues. individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any That means that we have to deal with elected officials. organization or business interest. Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We account. need to be sure those officials remain in office. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us. then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29 candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated affiliated clubs. The EP Committee then reviews the and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a contributions on our behalf. political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process. - or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for Democracy is not a spectator sport. To be effective, we must the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any participate in the system. money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
With your help we can continue to work within the political system to safeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing DONATIONS MADE THIS YEAR TO DATE BRONZE (up to $49) SILVER ($50+) GOLD ($100+) PLATINUM ($250+) Earle Guilford Curt Caserta Michael Bucko Donna Kane John Johnson Dale Hartman Robert Fournier Capt. Sandy Kane Howard MacMillan Brian Hogan Robert Hawthorne Leo Orsi, Jr. Stephen Medeiros Armando Simao Richard Hittinger Peter Vican Robert Oliveira Bradley Waugh John Turchetti John Vivari 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, 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816 - 21 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 SEPTEMBER Monday, Sept 27 SEMINARS 7:00 p.m. FISHING 101 Three mini-seminars on three topics
TRAILER SAFETY FISHING FUNDAMENTALS HOW TO THROW A with Tom Wood with Steve McKenna CAST NET with Mike Fotiades and HUNTING FOR BLOCK ISLAND BASS with Curt Caserta
In this seminar, Curt will discuss specifics he has learned from a handful of great Charter Captains who are avid “ striper hunters” who helped him go from catching seaweed to putting nice fish in the boat on a consistent basis. “I have taken little pieces of techniques and information and tried to adapt them to what works best for me,” said Curt. He will focus on using live eels at Block Island and the importance of having a “Plan B”. Curt will cover in detail techniques such as the correct direction to pitch your bait; how to set up a drift and properly position your boat; the importance of using your electronics; the benefits of finding your own fish while staying away from “the herd”, and the gear and tackle that he has found works best for him. He will also review specific locations and screen shots of his electronics to help you identify what you may be seeing on yours. “I believe there are a few essential things that really made a difference for me that I haven't heard in other seminars. It is my goal to share what I have learned from others to help you avoid some of the mistakes I made along the way and increase your success.”
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The quarterly business meeting will follow the seminars
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn TONIGHT'S MENU Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Directions on page 24 Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 Sausage, peppers & potatoes w/salad, roll: $6.95 Non-Members Welcome Chile w/beans & roll: $4.95 NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. - 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 october seminar Monday, October 25 • 7:00 p.m. TWO GREAT TOPICS! NOAA Marine Weather Napatree Point - Fall Exodus and
by by Robert Thompson Capt. Ray Stachelek NOAA Weather Forecast Office Cast A Fly Chaters Bob Thompson is the Meteorologist-in-Charge of the Napatree Point is one of the least known gems in the crown Southern New England Weather Forecast Office located in jewel of the Rhode Island coastline. This barrier beach along Taunton, MA. our south western shore offers some of the finest opportunities During this seminar, Bob will describe observed and forecast to intercept the fall migration. Stripers and bluefish stage here marine weather that is available. This will include such topics as during the fall run. Why not? Napatree Point provides ample what is meant by significant wave height, the meanings of various forage with a southwest wind. This seminar chronicles one weather terminology, and sources of key weather warning and special fall October day. Emphasis is on bait, flies, and forecast information. techniques. "The primary objectives of this talk are to inform mariners of Ray is a recognized, authoritative saltwater guide in what weather information is available, especially on the web," Southern New England. No matter what species, Ray has the said Bob. "Understanding how to interpret that information, and insight to target them. where to find it is important in order to fulfill the broader goal of He has seen many changes in the state of the fishery and safer and smoother sailing." environment over the last 50 years, and this accumulated Bob also plans to briefly discuss high impact storms such as knowledge naturally helps each season with the many changes hurricanes and nor'easters. in fish migrations.
FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 EVERY MEMBER WHO TONIGHT'S MENU • THREE ITEMS TO SELECT FROM ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE Pork loin roast, potato, vegetable: $6.95 Cheeseburger or Hamburger w/fries: $6.95 DOOR PRIZE Register when you check-in * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Directions on page 24 Non-Members Welcome ADMISSION: $10 donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members free) - 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Fishing Photos The FRANCES FLEET Travelling to “Catch a Good Time!” the West Valley Inn?
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Jumbo Fluke & Seabass East Avenue Sailing daily at 7 am now Inshore Fluke Sailing daily at 8 am reopened Striped Bass Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat The Natick Bridge, which 7 pm by reservation carries traffic over the Pawtuxet River on East 1/2 Day Trips Avenue between Warwick CLINT LOVELL Visit our shop for live and Daily: 8 am-noon & 4 pm-8 pm and West Warwick, was with a couple of nice stripers frozen bait, ice, rods & reels, Mon, Tue, Wed: 1 pm-5 pm that he landed last fall. The tackle and more. Locted reopened on August 16 by across from the boats. Night Combo Trip the RI Department of crew from Seaward Boat Works & Charters had taken Call for reservations. Fri & Sat - 7 pm by reservation Transportation. For more info, Whale Watching Trips The bridge, which a day off to do some fishing visit our website: of their own aboard Capt. Rick francesfleet.com Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun: 1 pm previously averaged 14,500 vehicles a day, had been Cataldi's boat Island Girl. Private charters available aboard the closed since it was damaged “Captain Frances.” Call for more info. during the severe flooding in Members are encouraged to send Located in the Port of Galilee, RI (401) 783-4988 Member March. in their digital or print photos Directions to West Valley Inn, Blossom Street, West Warwick,RI
FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH: I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West towards West Warwick (follow directions below)
FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH: I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West (follow directions below) 2 East Ave FROM NARRAGANSETT AND SOUTH COUNTY: 95 Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North Blossom St 113 to end and merges onto I-95 North, then take to exit 11 onto I-295 North. 33 Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West. (follow directions below)
FROM RT 113 WEST off I-95 Providence St Follow 113 west through 3 lights, and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue. East Ave becomes River St (one way). Go to light and 95 turn left onto Rt 33 (Providence St). Go 8/10 mile to West Valley Inn (entrance on right). - 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Every member who attends the monthly seminars can win! Monthly Meeting Doorprizes Every member who attends the monthly seminars will fill out a FREE doorprize raffle slip when they check in at the door. After the night’s seminar, one lucky name will be drawn and that person will win a $200 GIFT CERTIFICATE * to the Tackle Shop of your choice! *Chose from any of these member tackle shops: BigEye Bait & Tackle Frank’s Live Bait & Tackle River & Riptide Anglers Block Island Fishworks Hook-Up Bait & Tackle Saltwater Edge Breachway Bait & Tackle Ocean State Tackle Snug Harbor Marina Bucko’s Parts + Tackle Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle Sportsman’s Outfitter Cardinal Bait & Tacle Quonny Bait & Tackle The Tackle Box Erickson’s Bait & Tackle Wickford Rodworks
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PUBLIC ACCESS. Public access to the shore line is a key issue for RISAA. One strategy that local authorities have used to limit the ability of individuals to use these access points is to restrict parking near public access locations. A bill (H 7250) was introduced to ensure that free parking would be available near designated rights-of-way along the Rhode Island shore. Please discuss your position on this bill and your future plans regarding public access issues in our state.
KENNETH BLOCK (Moderate): Public access to the shoreline is a very important issue. I believe that accessibility to the public is extremely important. A public right-of-way without parking might as well be a private way.
FRANK CAPRIO (Democrat): As Governor, I will be committed to preserving public access to our coastline and encouraging more Rhode Islanders to enjoy our natural resources. I look forward to working on this issue and finding a fair solution.
LINCOLN CHAFEE (Independent): I support the right of public access to our shoreline and I would oppose any unreasonable efforts to constrain this access.
TODD GIROUX (Independent): My experience as a water front home owner also gives me perspective on this issue. In my small neighborhood public parking may prohibit emergency vehicles from reaching the resident tax payers, however I also know those that use the space as their own in double standard to park their friends or their boats while calling the police to ticket anyone’s car but their own use. I support the granite markers and a balance of parking to complement the neighborhood.
JOSEPH LUSI (Independent): Provided safe and legal access were possible, I support maximizing public access to all beaches. One must realize that the state must operate within the legal bounds of the townships so this issue must be seen as case by case.
VICTOR MOFFITT (Republican): I fully support H 7250 to allow more public access to our shore line. As Governor I will use my power to open more areas for public acces and free parking.
JOHN ROBITAILLE (Republican): While the bill’s goals are proper and even admirable we are living in a time when the state and the nation is in economic crisis. The major drawback to the plan of adding parking & toilets to rights of way around the state is the cost to build, followed by the cost to operate. A better resolution might be to expand the mandates of existing locations that already have the needed infrastructure: Goddard Park and Colt State Park come to mind on opposite sides of the Bay. We should keep this issue on the radar screen and when times improve we should consider funding it at some level to improve access for all our citizens. (continued on page 40)
Fishing Photos CHARLIE BRADBURY Charlie was fishing on the American Classic (Walsh's Deep Sea Fishing) out of Lynn, MA on Saturday, April 3, fishing somewhere east of the Gulf of Maine in 450- 500 feet of water, when he landed this 14.53 lb pollock. “I was using a 21 oz. Norwegian jig with a teaser fly tied 18 inches above the jig,” said Charlie. “Others were using clam baits, but the jigs were out-fishing them. The average catch was around 12 fish person.” A 15 pound pollack is good for 4 meals. “Many of my co-workers love to see me after a good fishing trip because they know what they will be having for supper on Friday night,” he said. “I always share with them the stories and the meat.” - 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Guide to Common Life on Narragansett Bay A continuing series that describes the common fish, invertibrates, plants, water birds, and marine mammals that share our Bay. This month..... Asian Shore Crab Colloquial Nicknames: Japanese Crab Scientific Name: Hemigrapsus sanguineus Field Markings: Mottled abundant on the rocky shore. brown to purple with tiger- Asian shore crabs are like bands on the legs now among the most abundant crabs along the Size: 1.5 inches across rocky shore of Narragansett Bay, from Habitat: Rocky intertidal the ocean up to from the ocean to the head Providence. They may be of the estuary found easily (sometimes by the hundreds) by Seasonal Appearance: turning over rocks, and Year round they often exist alongside other native crab species, Distinguishing such as the black- Features and fingered mud crab. Behaviors Invasive species often The Asian shore crab has a cause environmental damage square-shaped shell with three by crowding out native species spines on each side. It is an and out-competing them for food omnivore, feeding on algae, marsh grasses and other and space. invertebrates. The exact environmental impact of the Asian shore crab is Females - who begin reproducing at a very young age - unknown, but it is being monitored closely in the Bay. produce up to four clutches of 50,000 eggs, which are transported great distances in the water column. The Asian shore crab is eaten by gulls, seabirds, tautog, striped bass and other fish.
Relationship to People As the name implies, this species is native to Asia and arrived HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY in New Jersey from Japan in the late 1980s. It now ranges from RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The the Carolinas to Maine. Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay It was first recorded in Narragansett Bay in 1993 by Save for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting. The Bay’s BayKeeper John Torgan and has since become
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Sheriff trailers this fine going on and landed a keeper, followed boat so he is very flexible with where he can closely by another striper on the umbrella. put in to cater to the location of fishing for his Tom and Kirk picked up some nice stripers charter customers. That said, I was shocked right after that. at the steep, narrow serpentine driveway he We continued to troll around the Rip and skillfully maneuvers to get this boat past followed the birds until everyone except two stone pillars to the skinny road below. Jack picked up stripers. The bite on the It is nothing short of an engineering feat trolling died down with the Rip so we and a leap of faith to even attempt to get a decided to soak some eels to entice the boat that long from the road to his house stripers to bite. up a steep elevation. So if you ever need Immediately, Jack got his first fish . . . a someone to guide a trailered boat into an dogfish! Jack proceeded to land impossible place, Capt. Sheriff is your man. successive dogfish and his corner of the We met up with members Arthur (Tom) boat became known as the “Dog Pound.” Roberts, Kirk Kamien and Jack Daniels That spread to the rest of the boat, as we (now known as “Dog Pound”) by 5:00 a.m. all caught a bunch of doggies. at the state ramp at Point Judith. After a We moved over to other spots where short safety briefing on the Fish On boat some birds were working and started to and donning our required inflatable life pick up some big blues while Jack jackets, we were off for Block Island. continued to catch dogs. Finally, Jack The NOAA forecast called for fog, but picked up his first striper, a nice fat 18 it turned out to be a rather clear morning. pound fish spitting up sand eels. As we cleared the West Wall passage, Capt. After a few more dogfish and blues on Sheriff powered up the twin 225 HP Yammies eels, we decided to try our luck fluking and we cruised over to BI in minutes, along the drop off of the Rip. We set up passing many boats that left 15 minutes for fluke and immediately started catching earlier than us. We were headed to the North successive dogfish on light tackle. While Rip for some early striper action. this was fun, we were after fluke, not When we got there, we immediately saw dogfish. birds working, so we headed for them. We moved several times, but Unfortunately, when we got there we found continued to come up with dogfish. We a virtual sea of dogfish on the surface. I made a major move to the west side of Block have never seen that many dogfish all with south of the harbor entrance. This their dorsal’s breaking the surface. immediately started to produce short fluke Disappointed, we headed back to the Rip in on various types of bucktails and Spro’s. search of stripers where there were already Jack continued his trash fishing with a ten or so boats already working the Rip. skate. Capt. Sheriff came prepared to fish whatever way we wanted, so we started to (to page 38) - 28 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 CAPT. BRUCE SPORTFISHING • Capt. Bruce Millar story by Bud Wilder At the June meeting, Bob Langlois, Jim Parillo, Pete Lewis Captain Bruce uses lighter tackle (than S.S. wire) for catching and I (Bud Wilder) won a charter fishing trip aboard the Otter large striped bass. Since my sons and I like the feel of fighting the with Captain Bruce Millar. fish with light tackle, I was really looking forward to going out with this captain and learning his July 19th arrived with forecasts of rain and technique. thunderstorms. In fact, at noon time the The Otter took us thunderstorms arrived with heavy rain. The out to the fishing question was “Will the Otter go out fishing grounds very quickly tonight?” and smoothly. The I was picked up by Jim for the ride to the Otter in captain slowed down the middle of a downpour. Both of us questioned and checked out a few whether we were going fishing or not, but since I spots and moved on. hadn’t received a call from the captain canceling We finally put the lines the trip, we headed off to Groton, CT. in the water with his Before we crossed the Rhode Island/ famous “Otter tubes” Connecticut border the skies cleared up, the sun rigged and ready to came out and the wind died out, and by the time we fish. arrived at the Pine Island Marina in Groton the It wasn’t long before the words rang out “Fish weather had changed into a great afternoon and On!” evening for fishing. Bob reeled in the first striped bass of the night, I don’t know how the captain pulled out such a Bob Langlois with 52.5 lb a nice 41 inch striper. This would be the first of nice night weather wise. The seas were calm and striped bass many. the fishing turned out to be great. It was noted that Bob was fishing on the port When I agreed to be the leader on this charter trip I was not side of the boat. Of course, I told this was going to be the “Geriatrics Cruise.” At 60 years old, was on the starboard side. I was the youngest of the RISAA members. In fact, one of the Pete was the next up on the members told me he had “more time on the can than I had on port side. Within a few earth.” minutes and some moves of We all arrived at the Otter the boat Pete pulled in a 30+ early and were ready to fish. inch striper. Jim was next up We met Andy, the mate who on the port side and within a welcomed us aboard. The few minutes he had a nice captain came down from the bluefish onboard. flying bridge and introduced Captain Bruce moved the himself. The Otter” is a 30’ Otter to another area. Bob Chris Craft powered by twin moved back into the port Volvo diesel engines. It is well chair and shortly after pulled set up for fishing. We were in the striper of his lifetime, a underway. 56 ¼ inch long striped bass Andy gave us the safety rules and their plan for fishing. weighting 52 ½ pounds! The Trolling light tackle with lead core line was the order of the night. captain welcomed Bob into We were informed not to set the hook; the Otter would take care the 50 Plus Club. of that job. (to page 31) - 29 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 LUCKY LADY CHARTERS • Capt. Steve Palmer story by Charles Bradcury The story begins at the Finally the captain May 24th RISAA monthly welcomed us aboard. He said meeting. Club members check that he didn’t want to return to in at the desk then make their the Island because it was tough way over to the table where the conditions there, not a lot of fish, charter trip committee has their and the wind was blowing pretty paperwork set up. Every angler good causing rough water. He checks out the list of trips to be said that he preferred to fish the given away that night, then they Point Judith area as it had been take a charter raffle form and good a couple of days ago. number the trips in the order of So, off we went in pea soup which one they would rather be fog out through the East Gap. on. We dragged an umbrella rig and I chose Lucky Lady Charters (l-r) Steve West, Bob Ferioli, John Rose, Charlie Bradbury and snapped a parachute jig for 30- because he was offering to take John Paul 45 minutes, but no hits. Then 6 club members out to the the captain said that maybe we famous Block Island for a 5 hour morning striper trip on June 27, should fish for black sea bass instead. 2010; most definitely prime time for fishing at that location. The The mate passed out 4 rods (there were 5 of us though). inshore waters of Narragansett Bay had warmed up and the stripers Bob Ferioli caught the moved out to the Island where the water is cooler and the sand first fish, a 3 pound sea bass. eels have made their home. I came up with a 19 ½ inch I know that Capt. Steve Palmer has drawn the right to take the fluke. Steve West, John Paul ladies from the club fishing for the last few years, and they had and John Rose also caught caught fish, so I thought that this should be a good trip. small black sea bass. All total About 10 days before the trip, I received an email from Capt. we ended up with 8 black sea Palmer saying that he had to change our trip and it would now be bass, one fluke, and a scup. an afternoon trip on the same day. As the trip contact person, I e- One thing that I did notice mailed everyone going and luckily all could still make the trip with was that we had two very bad “bird nests” (reel tangles) while the time change. fishing, and the mate let the angler try to undo the mess himself, both times, instead of taking the rod and putting it back in service. The day finally arrived. As I left home in Foster, the sky was The captain should have spoken up here. cloudless and there was little breeze; just what the doctor ordered. Other than that, Captain Palmer was very polite and handled As I turned off of route 1 to Snug Harbor things were looking the boat well under foggy conditions. As a charter on his boat, good. But, a half mile before the water it was like someone had our safety is his top concern and all captains have the right to drawn a curtain and there was thick fog. cancel or modify a trip due to safety concerns. The Lucky Lady is Our group of members were Bob Ferioli, John Paul, John roomy and well maintained. Rose, Steve West and myself (Charlie Bradbury), and when I arrived they were all waiting in the parking lot, but the Lucky Lady Sport Fishing Charters Aboard The was not at the dock. Lucky Lady The boat came in 15 minutes later. They indeed had a morning Slip 11 • Channel Marina • Snug Harbor, RI trip to Block Island and I could see they had a striper, a large scup, Capt. Steven Palmer sea bass, and a fluke. Two members of that charter were sea sick. 401-284-2869 or 860-573-3751 So, we waited approximately 30 minutes while the mate cleaned www.luckyladycharters.net 32 Luhrs Sportfisher the fish and the captain cleaned the boat. - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 CAPT. BRUCE CHARTER (from page 29)
We continued fishing. Pete was next up in the port chair. By ONE STOP this time, I was getting good at reeling in an empty “Otter tube”. Pete pulled in another nice striper. It was time for me to change FISHING seats and Jim graciously offered. I moved to the port side chair and thanked Jim for allowing me to change my seat. Within SHOP! minutes, I got to say “Fish On!” and I pulled in a nice 48 inch striped bass. Serving Anglers for 30 years! As the night progressed, we all caught striped bass with a few bluefish pulled in between. Final Count: We kept 4 good sized bluefish and 8 striped Shark Bait & Tackle bass. The largest bass was 56 ¼ inches long weighing 52 ½ Chum, Mackerel, Herring, Skirts, Floats, pounds, a 48 inch bass, a 41 inch bass and the remaining bass Rattles, Wire, Cable, Swivels, Balloons were 30 plus inches long. Only two bass were throw backs. It was noted 85% of the fish were caught on the port side of the Complete selection of Inshore & Offshore boat. Tackle and Baits Mate Andy made short work of filleting the fish on the way back to the dock. Marine Supplies, Snack Bar All four members agreed that this was a great fishing trip Ice, Groceries, Lobsters, Fish! onboard the Otter with Captain Bruce Millar and mate Andy. Of course, Bob Langlois said it was the trip of a lifetime. GAS & DIEEL I will recommend Capt Bruce Millar and the “OTTER” to 410 Gooseberry Rd. anyone looking to catch big striped bass. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-783-7766 www.snugharbormarina.com
TOURNAMENTS: Sea Bass (from page 16) The range of black sea bas extends along the Atlantic coast from Cape Cod to Florida with greatest concentrations between the Capes of New Jersey and North Carolina. Black sea bass are the color of a smokey gray, brown or blueish black and speckled with darker colors on the top of the fish and lighter on the bottom. The largest sea bass was caught in Massachusetts and weighed 8 lbs, however most catches in our waters are between 2 to 5 lbs. The current RISAA Hall of Fame record is held by Barbara Audino with a 6.46 lb fish she caught in 2007. Black sea bass migrate offshore and south in the Fall and Winter and northward and inshore in Spring and Summer. The diet and favorite fishing baits are squid (on SEATOW.COM 1-800-4SEATOW a jig), crabs (Asian, rock, or even little Capt. Kevin Scott (401) 294-2360 Member artificial) eels, clams, snails, baby lobsters, Barbara Audino minnows, etc……wide variety of diet. When fishing look for rocky coasts or structure. For best Legacy Charters Capt. Keith Sullivan results drop anchor, but you can also catch them just as well drifting while fluking at your favorite spots. Formerly BlueByU Chaters www.bluebyu.com 30’ Cruiser fully loaded 401-567-5269 These are great fish to catch for the size and they put up a State of the art electronics Licensed and Insured great fight. The best part of catching black sea bass is the Stripers, Blues, Fluke, Sea Bass, Tautog, Porgy, Tuna, Shark wonderfully mild white filet you could ask for. I must admit this Full Day • Half Day • Inshore • Offshore is my favorite fish to catch and eat. Departing Daily from Point Judith - 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 THE WATCH (Tautog) from page 15 TAUTOG REGULATIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2010 STEP 5. DEM DIRECTOR DECIDES So, now it would be up to Director Sullivan of DEM to Following thepublic hearing and Marine decide what new regulations, if any, would be put in place for Fisheries Council recommendations, the fall season. Hopefully he will heed the rational of the “Pay Director J. Michael Sullivan has me now” and favor the fish. implemented the following recreational regulations that takes effect immediately As a footnote, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries and will be in place for the remainder of 2010: Commission (ASMFC) Tautog Management Board met on August 3rd to discuss several issues, one of which was the RI/ RECREATIONAL ANGLERS - Minimum size 16 inches MA regional tautog population assessment. The Board was • 3 fish/person per day from now through October 15 informed that, “despite harvest reductions in 2007 and 2008, • 6 fish/person per day from October 16 to December 15 fishing mortality rates are rising above the target for those years.” ~AND~ The Board took no action on this issue, except to approve • a 10-fish BOAT LIMIT from now to December 15 the requirement for a new benchmark stock assessment in early Explained: no more than 10 tautog may be caught on any 2011. The Magnuson-Stevens federal Fisheries Act requires boat, no matter how many anglers are aboard. that fish stocks be restored to target levels by 2011. Examples: 1 angler on a boat can posses 6 fish. Two anglers What do you think the chances of this are for tautog? I on a boat can have no more than 10 fish total (5 fish each), think it’s not good, and if increased restrictions are not put in and three anglers on a boat can have no more than 10 fish place this fall, look out for even more restrictive measures from TOTAL (3 fish each + 1 extra) the ASMFC next year. Pay me now, or pay me later! LICENSED PARTY & CHARTER BOATS - Minimum 16” • 1 fish per person through October 15 Editor’s Note: Shortly after George submitted this report, • 8 fish per person from October 16 to November 30 (will drop to 6 fish in 2011) Director Mike Sullivan announced the new regulations • 1 fish per person from December 1 to December 15 for the remainder of 2010. They are shown at right. • Mandatory logbook reporting for all tautog fishing activities
- 32 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 FOR CLASSIFIEDS SALE RISAA members may place free non-commercial classified ads with photo for three months. All items must be fishing, boating or marine related. Send ad info to [email protected] or mail to RISAA office. Non-members and commercial: $5 per ad, per issue. Mail ad with check to RISAA, 6 Arnold Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
BOATS FOR SALE BOATS FOR SALE ON SITE COOKING
17' Alumacraft V-16, 1988. 2000 Yamaha 15 HP 20' Sea Hunt CC Triton, 2004 with Yamaha Seascape Clamboils, etc. Will gather all 4 stroke, 2005 Shoreland'r trailer. Total pkg incl 115 4-stroke OB, 302 hrs, T-Top w/leaning post necessary, freshest ingredients, prepare them, then Garmin & 8 rod holders. Single axle Karavan trailer w/ cook and serve them at your site. Check out our electronics rollers, livewell, RW washdown, dual batteries, brochure and menu at www.seascapecharter.com and many 60 gal. gas, anchor locker, 2 storage lockers, 60 or call 1-877-646-3474. Special: 10% discout to accessories. qt. cooler. RISAA members PLUS we will match your Low hrs Garmin color discount amount and it will be donated to the on motor. GPS,FF, RISAA Foundation. No time to use it. Well maintained and ready to VHF. All saf- go. $1,900. Call Bob 401-864-8693 or email ety gear, T- [email protected] if you want more pics and info Bag holder CHARTERS: SOUTH AMERICA ------for PFD's, 17' Boston Whaler Montauk, 2005, w/90 HP fenders, portapotti. Remainder of season slip at Tropical Fishing Adventures. Experience Merc. 4 stroke, 300 hrs. Bimini top. Very clean, Panaug Marina, Warwick incl. CG inspected for fishing throughout Central America, including never 2010. $19,500 OBO. Call Vic at 401-828-8455 Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Belize. Contact painted, or email: [email protected]. Capt. Gene Kelly at 631-668-2019 or garage ------www.tropicalfishing.com/tropical.htm kept, 21' Robalo 2120, 1993, w/2004 200HP Mercury always Optimax, ttop, large fish boxes, livewell, 100 gal WANTED: FISHING PARTNER trailered, gas w/FloScan, marina maintained. 2010 Garmin 441 color GPS, Furuno Radar, I bought a boat, but do not have experience Hummingbird 535 Finder. Karavan hinge-tongue Garmin 182c running it. Looking for a fishing partner who can trailer. All Safety equip. Ready to go! $19,500 GPS chartplot- operate a 16' 1983 Sport Craft CC w/70 HP OBO takes all. Call Rick at 610-597-5422 ter, Raymarine outboard. Must have experience. Call me, Ernie, ------DS500x color FF, and let's go fishing. 401-942-4684 18' 1802 Trophy W/A , 2006. 125 HP 2 stroke VHF. 2-axle ------OB, 2005 w/warranty to 3-25-12. Fish finder, LONG trailer. Always stored on trailer or marina VHF, lg fish locker, rack. Asking $18,000. Call 401-322-1290 or 413- WANTED: OUTDRIVE portapotti, full 478-4099 OMC OUTDRIVE WANTED. Cobra stern enclosure, well ------outdrive to go behind a 4.3 Chevy engine that is maintained, 24' Grady White Walkaround w/cuddy cabin. in a 21' Sunbird 1990. New, used or rebuilt. washed after every 1984. Portapotty, VHF, GPS, canvas enclosure. Contact Bill at [email protected] or 401- trip. Trailer new 225 HP Yahama 226-3172. hubs, new tires. Great 1st boat. Asking $17,000. w/new power Call Jared 401-474-7403 head in 1997. ------Runs well. 20' Angler 204 walk around, 1998. with 150 Roller trailer My wife says that if you HP Yamaha HPDI, 2001. Radar arch w/4 rod included. give a man a fish he has holders & spreader lights, full canvas enclosure, Ready to go. $8,500. Can be seen in Westerly, RI. saltwater Call Mike at 401-588-9004 food for wash ------the day, down, 30' Hydrocat twin Volvo diesel, 1999 - good VHS, GPS. condition, great fuel but if you Incl 1998 economy. Rigged for teach him LoadRite fishing w/full elect- trailer in good condition. Ready to go can be seen ronics. Must sell; how to fish in Warwick, RI. Call Paul 401-864-5022 new boat coming. you can ------Major price red- uction $54,000. Call get rid of MOVING? 402-265-7602 him for the DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US ------entire weekend. YOUR NEW ADDRESS! SEND EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR CALL 401-826-2121 Sounds good to me. - 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 RISAA’s Member-2-Member Network 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 _ Ocean State Tackle...... 401-226-6626 CARPET CLEANING _ Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Member: David Henault (N. Providence, RI) Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning...401-788-0932 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) www.oceanstatetackle.com Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachts ACCOUNTING _ Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) Multi-Clean Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Disanto, Priest & Co...... 401-921-2035 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown 508-234-6897 Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) Quonny Bait & Tackle...... 401-315-2330 Member: Maury LaPrade (Northbridge, MA) www.disantopriest.com Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) Residential, comm, janitorial contract services ATTORNEYS _ 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI CHARTS __ Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 River & Riptide Anglers...... 401-392-1919 Captain Segull’s Charts...... 888-473-4855 Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. Member: David Porreca (Coventry, RI) Member: Don Godby (Portsmouth, RI) 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 2435 Nooseneck Hill Rd #4A, Coventry, RI www.captainsegullcharts.com Raymond E. Gallison, Esq...... 508-677-4235 Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 CHARTS - DECORATIVE _ 427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721 Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) Harbour Lights...... 860-933-2810 Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 www.snugharbormarina.com Member: Carl Welshman (Danielson, CT) 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 Sportsman’s Outfitter...... 508-823-0412 www.lightedcharts.com - RISAA discount Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA) CLOCKS _ Justice of the Peace The Tackle Box...... 401-736-0605 The Hour Glass...... 401-295-8724 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI) Member: Karen Lucas (Wickford, RI) Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI Clocks, tide clocks, barometers, weather inst. Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) Wickford Rodworks...... 401-667-7363 COMPUTERS _ AUTO BODY/REPAIR _ Member: Robert Barlas (Wickford, RI) Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 A & N Auto Body Inc...... 508-336-5334 7 Main St, Wickford wickfordrodworks.com Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) Member: Thomas Clark (Seekonk, MA) BLUEPRINTS _ 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. 32 Industrial Ct, Seekonk, MA Rhode Island Blueprints...... 401-942-3225 CONSTRUCTION______AUTOMOTIVE _ Member: Paul Kelly (Cranston, RI) Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) BOATING NEWS _ Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors 487 Washington St, Coventry, RI BoatingLocal.com...... 508-789-6708 D & M Concrete Forms...... 401-884-8778 Newport Tire & Auto Service....401-847-1234 Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI) Member: Capt. Paul Russell (Newport, RI) www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website All types of concrete form work Total auto repairs and tires BOAT SALES _ COOKING______RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 Bassett Boat Company...... 401-886-7899 Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-364-3457 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Member: Derek Leigh (Warwick, RI) Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. www.bassettboat.com [email protected] www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20 Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 Brewer Street Boat Sales...... 401-847-0321 CUSTOM RODS _ Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) Member: Jay Helme (Newport, RI) CMS Enterprise...... 508-995-2372 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Blue Fin Sport Fishing Boats/Suzuki Outboards Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford) BAIT & TACKLE _ Cataumet Boats...... 401-245-5222 637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA Big Eye Bait & Tackle...... 401-284-0988 Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI) SGM Custom Rods & Tackle..401-315-5120 Member: Michael Holdredge (Wakefield, RI) Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft Member: George Forsberg (Bradford, RI) Located at Pt.View Marina. www.bigeyebait.com Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 Located in Quonny Bait/Tackle Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) DENTISTRY______Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) Wellcraft Boats - www.conanicutmarina.com Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) www.exquisite-smile.com Member: Ron Mouchon (Charlestown, RI) Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING______Discount to RISAA members Ocean Scout Marine...... 401-886-3054 Freelance Electrical Services....401-623-1231 Bucko’s Parts + Tackle...... 508-674-7900 Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI) Member: Doug Lacombe (Coventry, RI) Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) www.OceanScoutMarine.com Electrical wiring • 10% RISAA discount Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL______Cardinal Bait & Tackle...... 401-322-7297 Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) Cottrell Enterprises, Inc...... 401-632-8093 Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) www.southshoredrydock.com Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI) www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com Wood Boat & Motor, Inc...... 401-739-4040 www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal Erickson’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-739-7437 Member: Debbie Wood (Warwick,RI) EMBROIDERY/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI) www.woodboatandmotor.com RTS Embroidery...... 401-946-4685 1257 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick CARPENTRY _ Member: Rosemarie Howell (Johnston,RI) Frank’s Live Bait...... 860-295-9659 KMD Custom Woodworking....401-639-8140 Custom embroidery, silk screen, promo products Member: Capt. John Planeta (Marlborough,CT) Member: Keith Breault (Warwick, RI) ENGINEERING _ 19 West Road - www.frankslivebait.com Kitchen cabinets, home office, entertain cntrs RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 Leigh Betts Carpentry...... 401-213-6452 Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI) Environmental, structural, civil www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members Everything from framing to finish work
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ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Anco Lures, Inc...... 401-438-5860 Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI) Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 www.IrishJigCharters.com Plastic poppers, skimmers, Silver Streak Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Laura Jay Charters...... 508-888-4033 Androd Custom Rods...... 508-399-7837 ENTERTAINMENT _ Capt. Don Cianciolo (E. Sandwich, MA) Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) The Sleepster...... 401-351-3518 Legacy Charters...... 401-567-5269 www.androd.com Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Capt. Keith Sullivan (Point Judith, RI) AquaSkinz Corp...... 877-379-8677 Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers www.bluebyu.com Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ Linesider Fishing Charters....401-2439-5386 www.aquaskinz.com Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) www.linesiderfishing.com Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs Lucky Lady Charters...... 401-284-2869 Built for the fish! web:fishdoc01.tripod.com EXCAVATION ______Capt. Steve Palmer (Snug Harbor, RI) Fishing Solutions...... 508-528-4898 Longley Construction...... 401-225-0623 www.luckyladycharters.net Member: Tris Carpenter (Norfolk, MA) Member: Daniel Longley (N. Kingstown, RI) Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...... 401-728-2081 IFly Rod Holders. www.iflyrodholders.com Groundwork, landscaping, stonework Capt. Rich Templeton Garbanzo’s FlukeRigs...... 401-743-3995 FINANCIAL PLANNING ______Email: [email protected] Member: Frank Vessella (Coventry, RI) Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 Ogofishing Charters...... 860-774-6924 see us at RISAA meetings Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT) Lemire’s Plug Works...... 401-641-4885 Certified Financial PlannerTM www.ogofishing.com Member: Alan Lemire (Clayville, RI) Ameriprise Financial...... 946-9905x103 ON-LINE Charters...... 401-295-0806 www.lemiresplugworks.com George Hadfield (North Kingstown, RI) Capt. Skip Stritzinger (Saunderstown, RI) Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH Investments. All financial services. www.fishonlinecharters.com Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA) Gencorp Financial Services.....884-7800x152 Pole-Kat Charters...... 401-932-0807 Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig Mark Piccerelli (East Greenwich, RI) Capt. Thad Gruczka (Charlestown, RI) Little Rhody Tackle...... 401-826-1023 E-Mail: [email protected] 10% off to RISAA members Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI) FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ Prowler Charters...... 401-783-8487 Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Capt Al Anderson (Snug Harbor, RI) Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) www.ProwlerChartersRI.com Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. Razin Kane Charters...... 401-295-0642 Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal” FISHING APPAREL _ Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI) Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 www.kanesguns.com Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Ocean Sportfishng...... 401-728-2081 Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. Capt. Rich Templeton (Wakefield, RI) Point Jude Lures...... 401-846-1808 FISHING CHARTERS _ [email protected] Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI) Adrianna Charters...... 401-573-3474 Seadog Inshore Charters...... 401-218-3074 www.pointjudelures.com Member: Capt. Mike Neto (Coventry, RI) Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI) Rhode Island Poppers...... 401-762-1884 Stripers, Tautog, Cod, Shark, Tuna Fluke our specialty - [email protected] Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI) Bottom Line Charters...... 401-783-6815 SeaDuced Charters...... 508-394-6546 Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc. Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI) Capt. Robbie Briggs (Dennisport, MA) SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 bottomlinesportfishing.com www.seaducedfishing.co Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) Can-Do Charters...... 978-290-0705 Seascape Charters...... 1-877-6-GO-FISH www.surfhoglureco.com Member: Capt. Chuck Casella (Boston Harbor) Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI) Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 Bass, blues,cod, flndr. www.candocharters.com www.seascapecharter.com Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Cape Cod Fishing School...... 781-826-4915 Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog Member: Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod) Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) T-Man Custom Tackle...... 860-668-1302 Charters, On the water classes for fishermen www.snappacharters.com Member: Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna Capt Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 www.tmancustomtackle.com - Striper tubes Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) HOME IMPROVEMENT______www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount. Got Wood?...... 401-749-9990 Ed Cook Charters...... 401-524-5294 ThomCat Charters...... 401-828-9424 Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI) Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI) Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Free wood pickup 10% RISAA discount. [email protected] www.thomcatcharters.com Miller’s Interiors...... 401-497-6794 Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 Three D’s Charters...... 401-322-0059 Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI) Member: Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) Capt. Dave Petit (Westerly, RI) All types of remodeling B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com www.threedscharters.com Quality Tile...... 401-826-9700 Fishtales II Charters...... 401-732-1376 White Ghost Charters...... 401-828-9465 Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI) Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI) Capt. James White (Coventry, RI) Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street www.fishtalesiicharters.com www.whiteghostcharters.com Quik-Fix Handyman...... 401-374-8281 Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058 FISHING PRODUCTS______Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI) Capt. Chuck Boranian (Matunuck, RI) 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc. www.flukin.com Sailing from Lockwood’s Marina Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) RI Home Improvement, Inc.401-739-1000 Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 www.9erslures.com Member: Daren Losek (Exeter, RI) Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 Windows, roofing, siding & sunrooms www.francesfleet.com/ Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) ICE CREAM _ Heffernan Charters, LLC...... 401-364-9592 www.astackle.com Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI) Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981 Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAA Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington) 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com - 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Member-2-Member Network (continued from previous page) INSTRUCTION _ P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 TAXIDERMIST______American Boatschool...... 860-295-9634 Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT) Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) e-mail: [email protected] Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI TROPHIES/PLAQUES______Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) PAINTING CONTRACTORS______Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) Recreational & Captains license classes Certa Pro Painters...... 401-921-6655 www.crowntrophy.com JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Member: Will Donnell (All of RI) Eagle Enterprises...... 516-319-0779 Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount Member: Ken Begelman (Oceanside, NY) Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) PAINT & SUPPLIES _ www.keneagle.com -hand painted fish/trophies supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE______LASER ENGRAVING______Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 Kell-Strom Tool Company...... 800-851-6851 We sell interior and exterior paint Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) PEST CONTROL _ res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com General machine and laser marking Best Pest Control...... 401-437-1274 LAWN CARE______Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI) Ocean State Lawn Service...... 401-732-8182 Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) PHOTOGRAPHY______Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount Medeiros Studios...... 401-821-8589 St. Germain Lawn Care...... 401-647-2028 Member: Steve Medeiros (Coventry, RI) Member: David St. Germain (Foster, RI) 10% off to RISAA members [email protected] PRINTING _ MACHINING______M2 Design...... 401-484-5120 Hartwell Mfg. 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- 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Mount Hope Boat Launch now opened $1 million project funded entirely by the Sportfishing Dollars The old Mount Hope boat launch Massachusetts now have increased located behind the RI Veterans’ Home has opportunities to enjoy the beauty and the been replaced with a new, 60-foot wide recreational opportunities that Mount Hope concrete ramp and two floating courtesy Bay and Narragansett Bay docks. have to offer,” noted DEM The new Mount Hope facility is Director W. Michael accessible to boaters with disabilities. Sullivan, PhD at the Adjacent to the boat ramp is a new paved dedication ceremony last parking area with 49 vehicle/trailer parking Views of the new ramp left side (above), month. “The new Mount spaces and five vehicle-only parking right side with handrails, and new parking Hope facility, with its spaces. area with gazebo. -George Allen photos innovative dock system, The parking lot features low-impact allows boaters who are physically design elements such as bio-retention areas challenged and others to easily board their that treat storm water runoff before it enters boats regardless of the level of the tide, Mount Hope Bay. The entrance road has and is fine addition to the other recreational been realigned and a small gazebo has been resources available in the East Bay.” installed. The new boat ramp is located on state A channel was dredged from the new property owned by the Veterans’ Affairs boat ramp location, which is north of the Division of the Department of Human old Mount Hope boat ramp, into deep water Services. A long-term, cooperative to accommodate larger boats brought in by agreement between DEM’s Division of Fish trailer to the new facility. This ramp is the & Wildlife and the Veterans’ Affairs only public boat launching ramp of its size Division provided for the construction and in the Rhode Island portion of Mount Hope maintenance of the new public boating Bay. access facility on this 8-acre parcel on “Boaters from Rhode Island and Mount Hope Bay.
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- 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 CAPTAIN SHERIFF (from page 28) We were taking bets that Jack would complete his trash trifecta with a sea robin, but even Jack caught some fluke. We extended our drifts from south to north past the harbor entrance and found this area hitting more and larger fluke, but not a keeper. By noon, the western sky was looking like we would get some of the rain that was forecasted for the afternoon. The tide was changing again, so we returned to the Rip to try to finish the Bait & Tackle day with everyone’s limit of keepers. We started trolling again 166 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 and Kirk and Tom got their second keepers. Only Jack was missing his second keeper striper. He came within a half inch of 401-364-6407 getting it. I had a chance on the troll and I thought I had a big Page: 872-0322 striper, but it turned out to be a 26" striper and a 25" blue on the Owners: Ron & Karleen Mouchon Member same umbrella rig. That was a strange combo to hit the rig at the same time, but it turned out to be quite a fight. With the weather looking worse, we decided to head back to Point Judith. On the way back, we passed an area where I had caught fluke on Memorial Day. I made that comment to Capt. Sheriff and then quickly we were set up for fluking again. Within five minutes, I had a large fluke on. It was the largest fluke I ever caught at 27" and about 7 lbs. I was using a three way fluke set up with a 4 oz green Spro tipped with a 4" squid strip and a sparkle chartreuse bucktail with a spinner above tipped with a 4" yellow tail and equal length squid strip. Big bait = big fish! We were in about 55’ of water and about ¾ mile south of the West Wall. We continued to land more fluke, but not any more keepers. It was now close to 4:00 p.m. and we had been out almost 11 Fishing All Species: hours. “Dog Pound Daniels” informed us he had dinner Captain John Sheriff Member reservations with his wife for early evening, so Dog Pound was going to be in the doghouse at this point! Capt. Sheriff was more concerned that we caught as many fish as we wanted, and wasn’t in any hurry to get back since the weather backed off a bit. He was willing to stay out as long as we wanted. We all had a great day of Full Service Tackle Store fishing, so we figured it would be the right thing to do to get Dog We Have All Your Offshore Needs In Stock! Pound back to the dock and hopefully he could salvage his Check out our custom Chatham & Stellwagen marriage. Rick Sustello Specials We were back at the state dock Offshore Rods by about 4:15 where Capt. Sheriff quickly filleted the stripers and Spreader bars & rigs by: we were all headed home. To a man, we all greatly enjoyed our RISAA Charter Trip win. Thanks to RISAA and thanks to Capt. Sheriff’s Fishing Charters for his very safe, comfortable, competent and successful trip out to Block Island and back. We all caught plenty of fish of different species by many different methods. Capt. Frozen Bait • Live Bait • Eels • Sandworms Sheriff was well prepared and well equipped for our trip. We MON THRU SAT 6 AM TO 6 PM would all recommend him to anyone; especially if you want to SUNDAY 6 AM TO NOON get to and from the fishing spots quickly and maximize the fishing time. He has a great fishing machine. Visit Our New Location!! It was also great to meet and fish with fellow RISAA members 508-995-2372 that we probably would not have had the opportunity to fish with if it wasn’t for the RISAA sponsored charter. So thanks 255 POPES ISLAND again to RISAA and Capt. Sheriff. NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 Member - 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Fly Fishing • Light Tackle Capt Rene Letourneau On The Rocks Charters 401-359-3625
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GERRY PAQUETTE & PRESIDENT (from page 2) MIKE SHERIDAN went some fat fluke that they landed At its August 24 meeting, the Board voted to push for in June legislation increase fines and penalties for fisheries violations, including the confiscation of any boat and gear used to commit the infraction and including the loss of commercial license. We will seek input from DEM enforcement, research the ORLANDO SAVASTANO laws of neighboring states, and then seek out legislators who & LUCAS SALEM will be willing to work with us to put in the necessary legislation Orlando and his grandson, Junior to fix this problem when the General Assembly reconvenes in Member Lucas, with stripers that they January. landed at the North Rip of Block Island This may not totally stop all of the thieves who steal stripers, on July 18. The fish were caught using but it certainly will cause some of them to realize their crimes silver spoons aboard the Snappa. won’t be so lucrative, and if that happens, it could be part of the solution to maintaining a healthy population of striped bass for the future.
MEMBERS SAY THANKS TOM SMOTHERMAN I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who appreciate the with a 5.5 lb black sea bass that he work we do. I get to open the RISAA mail every day, and it’s landed on July 13 while fishing off Pt. always a pleasure to read the notes that many of you include Judith. This fish, and 5 others, were all with your dues payments. caught on a 3 oz. chartruese Spro Gary Leopore sent in his dues payment in June and wrote bucktails with squid heads in 45-60 feet on the bill, “Just want to say I’m proud to be a member of this of water. great organization!!” Last month, Mark Pachico wrote a note with his dues payment that read, “Dues are well worth the $50 - seminars, MIKE Dealer Discounts, etc. I was a winner of a charter trip that sailed last Sunday. I had a great time with some great members. I SHERIDAN can’t say enough good things around RISAA. Non-members landed this giant bluefin are really missing out.” while fishing with Capt There are several of you who write that you don’t even fish, Jack Sprengel on East but belong to RISAA because of the work we do. Coast Charters in October. The fish was EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR landed on spinning gear The changes to the RISAA By-Laws which were approved and took over 2.5 hours to land. In photo with Mike is mate in July, created a new position of Executive Director that is Nick Frasier (wearing cap) responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the Association. At its August 24 meeting, the Board of Directors appointed Stephen Medeiros (me) as the first Executive Director. CHASE SIMAO I have been working for RISAA at 60 hours a week for a with a fluke that he landed long time, and this position recognizes those efforts. The Board while fishing with his dad. was also looking for a way to make sure they keep me here “He always insists on working. bringing home his big fish to I’m honored and appreciative, and will continue to work just show mom,” said his dad as hard going forward. Currently, I will continue to serve in a Armando. dual-capacity as President and Executive Director. - 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Rhode Island Candidates for Governor (from page 26)
BOAT SALES TAX. Rhode Island has a long history that has relied on boat building, maintenance, and boating activities for tourism and for much of our economy. This industry is helped by the absence of sales tax on the purchase of boats and the exemption of boats from personal property tax assessments. These exemptions continually come under fire as local and State budgets are constantly under pressure. Do you have any specific plans on how to keep these exemptions in place to assure that our boating history is not lost?
KENNETH BLOCK (Moderate): I am for keeping in place the absence of a sales tax on boats and the exemption of a property tax assessment. These exemptions have proven to be important to the health of our marine industry, and I believe they should stay that way.
FRANK CAPRIO (Democrat): I will not repeal the sales tax exemption. The exemption keeps Rhode Island’s advantage over other states such as Massachusetts in drawing boaters to our state which leads to the creation of jobs and the growth of local industry.
LINCOLN CHAFEE (Independent): My two level sales tax expanding a 1% sales tax on exemptions does not include boats.
TODD GIROUX (Independent): The spirit of the Rhode Island boater and the oldest of the RI trades, remains free from boat ownership tax. The economic development and vitality of the boating industry is paramount to the backdrop of tourism and bay recreation. No new taxes avoids the ever costly administration, legislation, enforcement and relieves town and state from conflict of tax collection and distribution per a seasonal industry.
JOSEPH LUSI (Independent): It is my hope to get politics out of business. Since the boat exemption is here, I fully intend to keep it in place. I feel our maritime and agricultural fields need the most support. Support and subsidies are two different things. It is my dream to restore the maritime industry to its heyday. We were once a boat building mecca. You have my unwavering commitment as we head into the irons.
VICTOR MOFFITT (Republican): I strongly support the elimination of sales taxes on boat purchases and exemptions of boats from personal property tax assessments. I will continue to support this tax practice when I am Governor. I will also look for new ways in improve our boat building industry in Rhode Island.
JOHN ROBITAILLE (Republican): The Sales Tax Exemption on boats has given Rhode Island a great boost to marine trades, tourism and economic development. We generate far more revenue from the overall effects of the exemption than would ever be gained from putting sales taxes back on boat sales and property taxes for those who own them. I support keeping the exemptions in place.
Fishing Kayaks 401-295-4400 www.Kayakcentre.com Member - 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 R.I.S.A.A. DVD LIBRARY RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's that MEMBERS may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home for up to two weeks. Simply call the RISAA at 401-826-2121 and let us know which video you would like to borrow, and we'll arrange for you to pick it up. Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE. It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!
NEW FOR MEMBERS We will now MAIL the DVD's to you if you prefer.
12-Volts Made Easy (#1) Bennett Marine How To Filet Saltwater Fish (45) Dr. Jim Wright 100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine How To Get The Hook Out Without Pain - (47) Dr. J.Goldey Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh How To Paint Your Fiberglass Boat (65) Art of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren Wheeler How To Rig Your Boat For Fishing (56) Atlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis Braid How To Troll The Way The Pros Do (18) Dr. Jim Wright Atlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3) How To Wire Line Troll (31) Dr. Jim Wright Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett Marine Ice Fishing: The Cure For Cabin Fever (28) Babe Winkelman Back To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett Marine Interfacing Marine Electronics - (68S) John Owen Back To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett Marine Kayak Capsize Recovery & Rescue (101) Basic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie Dickinson Let's Go Saltwater Fishing - Beginner's Guide (19) Better Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102) Lures & Sinkers: Do It Yourself (29) VanSant Productions Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) Bennett Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance (43) Bennett Marine Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James Marsh Marine Gas Engine Maintenance (20) Bennett Marine Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James Marsh Marine Plumbing, Do-It-Yourself (50) Cast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Nothing But Bass (69) 3-DVD set. Northeast Angling Catch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett Marine Nothing But Blackfish (57) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling Challenge Of The Giant Tarpon - (87) Nothing But Fluke (58) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling Chunking For Stripers & Blues -Capt. John Alberda (6) Nothing But Sharks (70) Northeast Angling Coast Guard License: Advanced Piloting (59) On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (93) Dolphin- Yellow & Green Fighting Machine (51) On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (94) Fiberglass Repair: Part 1 - The basics(76) Outboard Marine Engine Maintenance (63) Bennett Fiberglass Repair: Part 2 - Transom repair (77) Pop Fleyes: Saltwater Patterns (63) Bob Popovics Fiberglass Repair: Part 3 - Add foam, gelcoat repair (78) Powerboat Navigation (67) 1988, John Rousmaniere Fiberglass Repair: Part 4 - Restoring a 20' Runabout (79) Reef & Wreck Fishing (21) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Fiberglass Repair Made Easy - Two vol set (37/38) Rigging Baits For Giant Bluefin (66) Capt. G. Metcalf Fishing For Bluefish (7) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Rod Building Basics (02 DVD) Steve Petri Fishing For Sharks (27) The Fisherman Video Library Saltwater Flycasting: 10 Steps To Distance & Power (86) G. Roberts Fishing For Striped Bass: Live Bait- (9) A. Lorenzetti Secrets of the Party Boat Captains (71) Capt. Neil Delanoy Fishing For Trophy Striped Bass (96) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Spring Commissioning & Winterizing Your Boat (22) Fishing Knots (55) James Marsh Stand Up To A Giant Bluefin (12) Dennis Braid Fluke Fishing (10) Capt. Al Lorenzetti Stripers Gone Wild (42) Mike Laptew Fluke Fishing: Improving Your Catch (11) D.Kamienski Stripers In Paradise (23) Mike Laptew Fly Fishing Success: Dry Fly Strategy (82) Joe Humphries Striper Magic (24) Mike Laptew Fly Fishing Success: Nymphing Strategy (83) Joe Humphries Striper Strategies: Freshwater Hybrid Stripers (95) In-Fisherman Fly Rodding For Tarpon - Leisure Time Products (84) Surf Fishing & Distance Casting (81) Ron Arra GPS Navigation (13) Bennett Marine Surf Fishing with T.J. & Joe (44) Handling Your Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (14) Top 60 Tips Saltwater - Southern Waters (100) Haul Out (64) Stuart Riddell Trailering Your Boat - John Owens (80) Heavy Weather Powerboat Handling (36) Trolling For Bass and Blues (41) Capt. Al Lorenzetti How To Cast With A Saltwater Fly Rod (35) Dr. Jim Wright Trophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie Nappi How To Catch Bait Fish (53) J. Marsh Tuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James Marsh How To Catch Bluefish (15) Dr. Jim Wright Twin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett Marine How to Catch Flounder (33) Dr Jim Wright Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/Kregh How to Catch Sharks (52) Dr. Jim Wright Using Downriggers To Catch Saltwater Fish (32) How To Catch Striped Bass (16) Dr. Jim Wright U.S. Power Squadron Boating Course (60) How To Catch Striped Bass: Tube & Worm (99) Jon Tolley Varnishing Made Easy (54) How To Catch Tautog (17) -Dr. Jim Wright When Fish Won't Bite (91) How To Catch Tuna (34) -Dr Jim Wright Winterizing Your Boat (26) see also Spring Commissioning
- 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 - 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 President...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 1st Vice President...... Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 2nd Vice President...... Capt. Bruce Getchell...... [email protected]...... 401-742-1129 Secretary...... Curt Caserta...... [email protected]...... 401-667-0123 Treasurer...... Capt. Edwin Cook...... [email protected]...... 401-885-0679 Sergeant-At-Arms...... Capt. Robert Masse...... [email protected]...... 401-732-1376 Board Member...... George Allen...... [email protected]...... 401-849-4896 Board Member...... Robert Blasi...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Board Member...... Charles Bradbury...... [email protected]...... 401-647-5305 Board Member...... Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Board Member...... William Sosnicki...... [email protected]...... 401-822-2979 Board Member...... Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Artificial Reefs...... Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 Audits...... Sandra Gelineau...... [email protected]...... 401-828-1325 Boat & Fishing Shows...... Capt. Mike Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 By-Laws...... Robert Blasi...... [email protected]...... 401-527-5157 Charities...... Joan Bradbury...... [email protected] ...... 401-647-5305 Charter Trips...... Peter O'Biso...... [email protected]...... 401-783-2364 Dealer Discount Coordinator.....David Westfall...... [email protected]...... 401-270-1822 Education...... Capt. Ed Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Elections...... Gary Perschau...... [email protected]...... 401-828-3464 Entertainment...... Jane Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Fly Fishing...... David Porreca...... [email protected]...... 401-392-1919 Foundation...... Capt. Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising...... Linton Wilder...... [email protected] ...... 401-828-7795 Historian...... Gisele Golembeski...... [email protected]...... 401-766-8409 Junior Activities...... Charles Dore...... [email protected]...... 401-683-2489 Kayak...... David Pollack...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Legislative...... George Allen...... [email protected]...... 401-849-4896 Membership...... Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Menhaden...... Capt. Ed Cook...... [email protected].. 401-885-0679 Merchandise...... Capt. Steven Travisono.... [email protected]...... 401-218-3074 Political Action PAC...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Newsletter...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Public Access...... Robert Moeller...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0117 Public Relations...... Deborah Nelson...... [email protected]...... 401-465-8165 Saltwater Fishing Show...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected] 401-826-2121 Scholarship...... Curt Caserta...... [email protected]...... 401-667-0123 Striper Cup...... David Westfall...... [email protected]...... 401-270-1822 Sunshine...... Lynn Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-0146 Surfcasters...... Robert Moeller...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0117 Tag & Release...... William Sosnicki...... [email protected]...... 401-822-2979 Tournaments...... Mark Paparelli...... [email protected]...... 401-884-6724
Legal Counsel to Board of Directors..... Mitchell Riffkin, Esq Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance...... Douglas MacPherson RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546 Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORG New England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com - 43 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Foundation receives Joe Hartman Memorial $750 from Verizon Supper benefits Kid's
A check for $750 was presented On Wednesday, August 25, the Joe Hartman Memorial to the RISAA Foundation by the Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner was held in Coventry and Verizon Foundation, and it was the proceeds of that event were split between three of thanks to the efforts of member Joe's favorite groups: the Coventry Fire District (he was a Joe Hartman Richard Reich. fire fighter), Manchester Lodge #2 and the RISAA Richard is a Verizon employee Foundation. and he participated in the "Joe was proud to be a member Verizon Volunteer Incentive of RISAA," said his wife Dale, "and Program. he loved taking part in the Take-A- In order to earn this donation Kid Fishing Days. Joe would be Richard document volunteering happy to know that this supper is over 50 hours and was awarded helping to pay for the Kid's Fishing the $750 to be donated to the program of his choice. Day." We are all grateful he selected RISAA. Dozens of RISAA members This is the second year in a row that Richard attended the Supper. has earned a Verizon contribution for the RISAA (photo) Dale Hartman and her Foundation. daughter, Kristina, presents a check for $633 to the Foundation
Members are encouraged to Fishing Photos send in their digital or print photos Marianne’s First 40! CURT & MARIANNE CASERTA fished eels at the southeast side of Block Island on June 26. "We fished along the contour lines Saltwater & in 15-25 ft of water from 9:00 to 11:00 Freshwater Bait AM," said Curt. "We had a perfect Eels & sandworms drift along those lines and marked lots of fish." After landing a few stripers in the mid-30's Marianne got this Open 7 Days nice 44 inch, 40 lb striper! Quality Fishing Tackle Abu-Garcia • Daiwa Mitchell • Penn • Quantum Shimano • Zebco Owner: Michael J. Bucko
Phone: (508) 674-7900 Fax: (508) 674-8021 E-mail: [email protected] Member WWW.BuckosParts.com - 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Consider making a tax-deducitable contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation. The Foundation helps to fund community, public access, and marine fisheries projects, and donors can be assured that their contributions will be used wisely. Any funds expended by the Foundation must satisfy strict IRS 501(c)(3) rules.
PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly • Eel grass planting • National Environthon- Coventry HS team Schools • Fishway construction/restoration • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Salt marsh restoration • Fishing The Ocean State TV program • Pawtuxet River Authority fish passage • Sea Grant cooperative research programs • Fish Tag & Release programs • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation • JASON Expedition teacher training • Public access adoption programs • Take-A-Kid Fishing Days • Public education programs and seminars • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
DONATIONS MADE IN 2010 TO DATE
BRONZE (up to $49) SILVER ($50+) GOLD ($100+) PLATINUM ($250+) John Anterni Robert Murgo Gerard Brien, Jr. Michael Bucko Robert Fournier Joseph Burns Robert Nalbandian Curt Caserta Robert Donaldson Donna Kane David Byrnes James Parillo Mel Epstein Peter Frackelton Capt. Sandy Kane Terry Clark Anthony Rocha Donald Fox John Gutherz Richard Reich Donald Estes Fred Ruhlemann David Green Robert Hawthorne Peter Vican Max Fahnestock Stephen Segerson Dale Hartman Joseph Herbert Bradley Waugh Robert Graap Alec Sinel Howard MacMillan Richard Hittinger Harold Hemberger Joseph Szeredy David Michel Walter Jachna Rev Jan Knost Michael Testa Stephen Medeiros Paul Kennedy John Matarese Armand Tetreault J. George O’Keefe Louis Midura Robert Mazzeo Alfred Trombley Douglas Ricci William Place Clarence Moore John Vivari Capt. Ron Taddei Robert Morse William Zanks Eric Weybrant WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT I’m making a contribution to the future of recreational angling 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______My donation is made in the name of: ______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: RISA Foundation, 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816 Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 CAPT. BOB MURGO with a 11.2 lb fluke that he landed on July 10. He was fishing on his boat Empty Notice of Election Changes Nest with his sone Bob Jr., drifting near the Newport Changes to By-laws require nominations by October Bridge. The fish currently holds first place in the he membership approved several changes to our By-Laws Yearlong Tournament. Tat the July meeting. One aspect of those changes effects the dates and manner of the election process. Previously nominations for Officers and Directors were held at the December Annual Meeting, with the actual elections immediately following. The new changes now require that nominations occur by October 15. This will allow the Election Committee to notify the membership of the names of those running for office, well in advance of the Annual Meeting. The most pertinent parts of the By-Laws are: Section 1A. By September 1 of each year, the President shall appoint an Election Committee Chairman, who shall organize an Election Committee of no less than three Association Members. Note that Steve Medeiros, President, has appointed Gary Pershau to serve as the 2010 Election Committee Chairman. Also.... Section 1C. The Secretary shall announce in the Association monthly newsletter for August and September that the date of the Close of Nominations for the election of Officers and Directors shall be October 15.
Notice of Nominations The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, December 27, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
The Election Committee, as required by our By-Laws, hereby notifies the membership that NOMINATIONS are now being accepted from any member who wishes to run for any Officer or Board of Directors position.
The deadline for nominations shall be October 15, 2010. Any person who desires to run for office shall be advised of the duties of that office prior to accepting the nomination.
The names of all persons seeking election will be published in the Association’s November and December newsletter. - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 Channel RISAA MEMBER BOATER'S LIST The following is a partial list of RISAA members identified by boat name. When out fishing, tune to the "club channel" - VHF channel 65- where you can chat with fellow RISAA members about fishing and boating. 65 If your boat isn't listed, contact the RISAA at 401-826-2121 and add your boat name to the list. 3 Bs. - Andy Berg I Sea U - Paul Gustafson Buzzard - Don Marceau Financial Cri$i$ - Thomas Narducci 3 D's II - Warren Diclemente Islander - Bruce Johnson Bye George - George Kates Finatic - John Brierley 3 R's - Richard Rainone Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira 3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow Itsy - Bob Donald Calypso - Charles Kuhn Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema 33 Innings - William George Jahab - Jay Adelman Capable - Charley Soares Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello 4-ME - Capt. Wayne Wood Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino Capt Hook - Paul Dauk Finish Line - Alan Stewart Acida - Ed Choiniere Janie M - Michael McHenry Capt Quint - Clarence Moore Fin-ness - Don Guimelli Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein Adventurer - John Stanford JD7 - Jack Daniels Carla J - Douglas Berk Fins - Tom Grennan Afishin'knot'o - Matt Hull Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan Cashmere - Don Fox Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci Alaskan - Patrick Watson Jesse W. - Todd Schlobohm Cat Nap - Robert Raill Fishbones - John Volpe Albatross - Brian Droney Jillski - Dick Winski Cat's Meow - Ronald Cataldi Fish Decoy - Brian Beltrami Alf II - Richard Pastore JoJo - Dr Harvey Simon Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton Alibi - Dickson Boenning Joyce - Jules Diotte C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser Allegro - Richard Terek Joyce M - Richard Laurie Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere Fish Nutz - Steven Betancourt All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal Julie-Jean - Thomas Nerney Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain Fish On - Steve Brehio All Talk II - Mark Piccerelli Jus Looking II - Tim Knight Charlie's Delight -Charlie Petras Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff Almost Ready - Ted Nataly Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney Chebami - Barry Caito Fishtales - Homer Lloyd Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford Just Chum'N - Steven Clow Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters Fishtales - John Paquette Aly Ann - Augustine Comella Just R Luc - Justin Keller Chill Time - Russell Anderson Fishtales - John Scott Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura Karen Ann - Charles Rugg Chris's Craft - Christian Killam Fish Tales - Ron Hartman Amnimax - Ralph Battista Kembe - David Travis Cindy Sea - John Chabot Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse Amy Anne - Tom Smotherman KenZoe - Paul Kelly Clamin Time - John Vivari Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia Angler - Brad Sudol Kingfisher - H. Richard Heilman Coaster - Greg Spier Flo B II - Harley Benton Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell Kentaro - Waldo Johnson Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi Flying Fox -Thomas Bernache April II - Leonard Duffy Kiwi - Bob Beresford Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos Four Play - Bob Fournier A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers Copycat - Peter Newbauer Four Stars - Jay Starziano Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca Cora's Line - Dominick Maisano Freedom - Ron Chamides Bailey Jae - Diane Donilon Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella Full House - John Stavrakas Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis Dads Pride - David Morton Gadzooks - Robert Silva Bait Runner - Ron Mouchon Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley Lady L - Steve Barr Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount Barefoot - Jack Linton Lady Linda-Capt.George Doucette Dawn III - Walter Shayer Gail Frances - David Carter Bass Boat - Robert Kelley Lady Linda - David St. Germain Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan Gail Leigh - Luca Razza Bay Bee - Mike Warner Last Shot - John Kramer D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett Get Reel - William Allen Bay Buggy - David Gervais Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton Diane H - Donald Forest Gettin' Schooled - Keith Turner Beat - Robert Henderson Laura Jay - Capt. Don Cianciolo Die Hard - Peter Lewis Ginsea - Ken Anderson Bella Mama - David DiSantis Laura's Competition-Bruce Lawing Dilly Dally - Ron Porter Good Dog - Peter Newman Bellatrix - John Troiano Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza Doctors Orders - Michael Spiewak Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio Betsea - Stephen Tetzner Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney Grand Cru VI - Paul Surabian Betsy B - David Marcotte Leen - Willard Donnell Dogsled - Glen Petit Great Escape - Roland Grenier Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan Dollar Bill - Bill Graugard Greta Kay - Michael Welch Big Game - Shamus Mara Leisure 8 - Mark Ceprano Dot "C" - John Carney GypSea - David Nardolillo Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta Double "L" - Terry/Darlene Clark Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith Drill-1 - David Jenson Half Moon - Ricardo Barboza Bite Me - Capt. Joe Murell Letter of Marque-David Warburton Duck Buster - Harold Audette Hanna Lu - George Monaghan Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose Lil' Jayden - Horatio Pevide Duklypps - Peter Dias Happy Executive - Peter Vican Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva Lily Pad - James Collinson Duranatic - Ron Nagel Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr. Linda B - Robert Bongiiolatti Dusty - James Benton Happy Hooker - William Gravina Blue Max - John Maxwell Linesider - Charles Repucci Dynamite Lady - Dean Roeben Heather Too - Don Bogner Blue Moon - John Blaze Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble Helen D - Paul Jutras Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex Easterday - Eric Easterday Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge Blues Bros - Walt McCormick Little Blue - Richard Caldon Elephant's Butt - David Leonard Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook Boat Time - Paul Shulver Lorri-B - Joseph Burns Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson BobbyZ - Bob Zollo Low Tide - Jim Low El Pesce - Paul Garlasco Hombre - Gary Paolo BobKat - Edward Davis Lucky Lady - Capt Steve Palmer Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy Hooked Up - Don Labrioile Boom Boom - Dave Potter Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong Endeaver - Daniel Longley Hook-em&Cook-em-Cherie Lapierre Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman Lucky's Charms - John Kelley Endorfin - Alexander Peck Hooker II - Jon Maguire Brandywine - Jim Mugavero Lunasea - John Rekemeyer Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan Hula Girl - Capt. Matt King Breakaway - Jack Hagopian Lunch Legs - William Smith Escape - Philip Wnek Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh Brown Eye Girl - Thomas Clark Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski ESP II - Stephen Parente I'm-On - Robert Celico Buckaneer - Bob Santurri Maddy - Michael Senecal Eventide - Beth Fallon Impatience - Michael Holdredge Buckeye Nuts - David Westfall Magic Stik - Derek Leigh Extra Propper - John O'Brien In Faith - Anthony Rocha Buck Tail - Dick Geldard Marava - John Kubaska Falcon - Thomas Poirier Instead - Roger St.Germain Bud's Obsession - Bud Wilder Mari Ann - Rod Raso Faracher - Steve Abdow Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick Bully - Mark Serio Maribeth II - Art Bentley Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan Buradair - Dana & Steve Blakey Fear Knot - John Meyer Isabella - Anthony Tavares Continued Next Page - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 BOATER'S LIST (from previous page) Marlin - Dick Fincher Popcorn - Bob Brodeur Seagust - John Gustafson Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo Sea Jem - Mark Griffin Thirty Something - Mark Stevens McDu II - William McEvoy Prime Time - Russ Rekas Sea Minor - Fred Boynton Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier Megabite - Allan Peters Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore Three Phase - Dan Orfan Megabyte - Bruce Collemer Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig Tiderunner - John Schwemin Michelle Lee - Joseph Latham Procastinator - Lee Baker Seaquester II - Gerald White Tiderunner II - John Sousa Mid Day Chop - David Minto Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson Midnight - Robert Mazzeo Protocol - Steve Secord Sea Rigg - William Riggs Tiffany Michelle - Dennis Hatstat Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback Prowler - Capt Al Anderson Sea-Treat - John Treat Tight Lines - Michael Miozza Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch Quaker - Bill Barske Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco Time After Time - Ric Murray Miss Ellie - John Fisher Quercus - Mel DeCarvalho Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda Tin Can - Bruce Bruni Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson Titan - David Peterson Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd Racy - Ray Clark Serenity - John Pannone Title Wave - John McCloskey Missing Penny - Guy Latour Ranger - Bob & Andrew Nyman Sergeant - Robert Ferioli TLC - Bob Morel Miss Kim - Mark Pachico Rare Coynes - Don Coyne Severance - Richard Sustello Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira Miss Nick - Rick Pennington Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane Shad Jac - Michael Colby Tonic - Lee Duckworth Mistress - Gregory Houde Red Baron - Carl Hebert Shady - John Angelini Toucan - Capt. Paul Dumas Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette Redemption- Richard Brakenwagen Shame on the Moon-Milton Fairclough Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn Moe Fishing - Moe LeBlanc Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr. Shark Attack - Komes Rozes Triumph - Timothy Moran Monstro - Paige Bronk Reelax - David Gordon Shark Bait - James Grundy Trophy Hunter - John Rose Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand Reel Delight - Steve West Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet Valhalla - Richard Swanson Mox Nix - Clint Lovell Reel Escape - Richard Silva Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier Venom - David Rubendunst Mr. E - Jared Elwell Reel Life - Craig Horrocks Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet Reel Lucky - Hershel Poe Silverback - Peter Hendricks Wake - David Henault Mrs/Z - William Zanks Reel Lucky - Michael West Silver Sage II - George Jacques Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro Music - Larry Hayward Reel Magic - Donald Masse Silverside - Charles Benjamin Waterfront Property - Peter Berg My Back Yard -Capt.Bryant Palazini Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger Sir Reel - Alton Smith Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh My Backyard - Richard Ferland Reel Time - Sameh Said Sitting Duck - Douglas Ricci Weiser 1 - Michael Durand My Better Half - Mike Yelle Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller Six Brothers - Gary Metcalf Whaler - Andrew Smiley My Cat - Leo Grenier ResHess - Dennis Carusoe Skipjack - Rich Hittinger White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White My Surprise - Richard Mandeville Restless -Capt Richard Templeton Skipjack - Robert Murray White Water Witch - Bill Levin My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade Rhode Island Popper-Armand Tetreault Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi Whynot? - Christine Blount My Two Ladies - Raymond Allard Rigatoni - Steven Catanzaro Smallfry - Richard Small Wild Onion - David Michel Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc Ripple - Gerry Berard Smart Alec - Alex Sinel XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon Yankee - Bruce Demoranville New Beginnings-Capt Terry Tehan Robin Hood - Charles Fisher Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr. New Too - Tim Gilchrist Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi Solace - Alfred Trombley Yellow Belly - Peter Alarie Nimia - Henry Cugno Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky Solas - Frank Toner Zane Grey - Tom Richardson No Problem - Jeff Creighton Rod Holda - Charles Costa Soulmates - Capt.Dave Petit Z-Boat - Richard Zahora Normal-H - Al Hollandersky Ro Leena - David Carter Sparkys Toy - John Duponte North Wind - Mike DeCesare Rooster - Capt.Eric Gustafson Spartan - Andrew Vouras Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto Ruby - Gabriel Matthias Special K's - Gary Perschau Ogofishing - Capt. John Ogozalek Ruse II - Jim Phelan Spindrift - Craig Picard Olivia Rose - Martin Genesse Rutroe - Joseph Marinello Squid - Dave Fewster Omega - Guy Dufresne R/V Warwick - Lee Steitz Stars & Stripers - John Tatro On-Line - Skip Stritzinger Sadie - Matthew Gendron Steeler - Edgar Lemoi Oscar J - John McCurry Safari - Capt. John Silberman Stella - Capt. Robb Roach One out of three Osprey - Al Amaral Safe/Sea - Capt. Phil LeBlanc Stinger - Robert Young boating fatalities is Osprey - Paul Kennedy Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi Striper - Charles Santos Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo Saltheart - Ken Robinson Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira a fisherman Outcast - Leigh Betts Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette LIFE JACKETS Outrage - Stephen Jordan Salty IV - Warren Wright Strip Strike - Jim Barr Pamela May - Capt. Jason Howell Salty Rose - Tim Beron Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano SAVE LIVES! Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner Sturg - Doug Sturgis Passing Thru - Peter Pemantell Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau Summer Blues-Tom Hessney Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna Sarah Ann - Bill Alsfeld Summer Salt - Earl Buckman Paulie Wog - Paul Howland Sarah C - Michael Palumbo Summertime - Robert Sangster REPORT Peanut Pie - Steve Gilman Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher Summer Wind - Bob Walsh Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein Sarcastic - Don Betournay Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet VIOLATIONS! Pearl Man - Earle Peacock Scalawag - Vic Rudowski Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers RIDEM Enforcement Peg O' My Heart - Chris Jalbert Scandalosa - Chris DaCosta Talon - Brian Hogan Penn Pal - Robert Barlas Scotch & Water- Don Darnbrough Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski 401-222-2284 Pescador - Stephen Carll Scout - Walter Jachna Tania II - Tony Lombardo After Hours Hotline Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix Scout - David Wehr Taylor Marie - Armando Simao Phoenix - Joseph Jachem Scow II - Kevin Caisse Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup 401-222-3070 Piper - Capt. Gene Kelly Seabat - George Allen TGIF - Chuck Dore Playing Hookey - John Souto Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino Plug Along II - Robert Anderson Sea Bird - Bob Vergnani The Fly - John Gutherz Poga - Jim Malley Sea Bitch - Robert Bedard The Grady Bunch - E.Russell Grady RISAA Channel Pogo - Martin Pierce Sea Bump - George Brouillette The Happy Executive-Peter Vican Pokerfish - George Bergeson Seaduced - Capt. Robbie Briggs The Lady D - Brian Campbell Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki Seadog - Steve Travisono The Office - Richard Reich 65 Pole-Kat - Capt. Thad Gruczka Seagar - John Turchetti Therapy - Art Marshall - 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 NEWPORT TIDE TABLES Adjustments SEPTEMBER HIGH LOW HIGH LOW SUN Block Island DATE AMhgt PM hgt AM hgt PM hgt rise set Great Salt Pond +0:07 -0:02
East Greenwich +0:03 -0:13
Pt Judith +0:17 -0:10
Watch Hill Point +1:16 -0:41
Wickford +0:02 -0:09
SEPTEMBER MOON PHASES September 1 - last qtr September 8 - NEW September 15 - first qtr September 23 - FULL
Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors
- 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts License Required? YES YES Federal Registry in 2010 AMERICAN 6” minimum • 50 fish 6” minimum • 50 fish 6” minimum • 50 fish EEL no closed season no closed season no closed season 12.5” minimum • 25 fish 12.5” minimum • 25 fish 12.5” minimum • 20 fish BLACK SEA May 22 - Oct 11 and May 22 - Oct 11 and May 22 - Oct 11 and BASS Nov 1 - Dec 31 Nov 1 - Dec 31 Nov 1 - Dec 31 no min size • 10 fish no min size • 10 fish no min size • 10 fish BLUEFISH no closed season no closed season no closed season
22" or 24" minimum 22" minimum • 10 fish 22" minimum • 10 fish See MADMF for varied bag limits COD no closed season no closed season Spec regs for north or south of Cape Cod
FLUKE 19.5" minimum • 6 fish 19.5" minimum • 3 fish 18.5" minimum • 5 fish Summer Flounder May 1 - Dec 31 May 15 - Aug 25 May 22 - Sept 6
19" minimum • no limit 19" minimum • no limit 18" minimum • no limit HADDOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season
19" minimum • no limit 19" minimum • no limit no min size • no limit POLLOCK no closed season no closed season no closed season
10.5" minimum • 10 fish 10.5" minimum • 10 fish 10.5" minimum • 10 fish SCUP May 24 to Sept 25 May 24 to Sept 26 May 24 to Sept 26 Porgy (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ) (charter rules differ)
STRIPED 28" minimum • 2 fish 28" minimum • 2 fish 28" minimum • 2 fish BASS no closed season no closed season no closed season
16" minimum 14" minimum April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish Jan 1 to April 30 • 4 fish 16" minimum • 3 fish June 1 to June 30 • closed May 1 to June 30 • closed TAUTOG no closed season July 1 to Oct 15 • 3 fish July 1 to Aug 31 • 2 fish Oct 16 to Dec 15 • 6 fish Oct 1 to Dec 6 • 4 fish max of 10 fish per boat WEAKFISH 16" minimum • 1 fish 16" minimum • 1 fish 16" minimum • 1 fish Squeteague no closed season no closed season no closed season
12" minimum North of Cape Cod 2 fish per day 12" minimum • 8 fish Spring: April 24 to May 23 Nov 1 - Aug 31 Fall: Sept 25 to Oct 24 12" minimum • 2 fish WINTER April 1 to May 30 South of Cape Cod FLOUNDER *All of Narragansett Bay is 12" minimum • 2 fish closed to Winter Flounder April 24 - May 23 fishing Sept 25 - Oct 24 See a violation? Report it! CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 860-424-3012 401-222-2284 • 402-222-3070 (24 hrs) 781-740-1163 - 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 RHODE ISLAND
SALTWATER
Association 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816 401-826-2121 FAX: 401-826-3546 www.RISAA.org APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP 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.
Name: ______Age: _____ Spouse Name: ______First Middle Initial Last
Address: ______City: ______State: ____ Zip:______Put me on RISAA e-mail list: Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______E-mail:______ yes no thanks
Occupation: ______Employed At: ______
You can register them as Junior Members (free) Children (under 18 yrs):______ no thanks yes (complete below)
Area(s) you fish:______
Prefer to fish from (check all that apply): Rocks & Piers Party/Charter Boats Fly Fishing Surfcasting Other Own Boat: length:___ ft Maker/Type:______Boat Name:______Docked at:______
CHECK TYPE TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Regular Adult: $50/year (additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40) Multiple Years: $45 X ____ Years = $______Total Enclosed (save $5 per year) $25 age 65 or older - Date of birth: ______
Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor) Junior's Name: (print)______Age:_____ Date of Birth: ______/ / Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): ______Relationship: ______Date: ______Payment must accompany application. Enclosed is my check for $______(payable to R.I.S.A.A.) Charge to my credit card: 1. Card type (check) MasterCard Visa 2. Amount Authorized: $______3. Expiration Date: ______4. CVV # ______(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) 5. Name on card (print): ______6. Card Number: ______
Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00 pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments • Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships • 6 Arnold Road video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues. Coventry, RI 02816 - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / September, 2010 6 Arnold Road Nonprofit Organization Coventry, RI 02816 U.S. Postage Paid Coventry, RI CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 247