MARCH, 2011 Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers

P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 www.RISAA.org 401-826-2121 MARCH, 2011 Representing Over 6,500 Recreational Anglers

Announcing the 14th Annual TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY ark your calendar. Saturday, June 18, and don't M let anything keep you from signing up to take part in this annual event. Last year, we had 84 MEMBER End of the pogie wars? BOATS and 200 VOLUNTEERS! Over 200 KIDS were treated to Advisory Panel supports Providence River closure a morning on the Bay and great a s reported in the February issue of the RISAA Newsletter cookout. Aan interesting proposal was submitted during the November Now we need YOU to sign RIMFC Menhaden Advisory Panel (AP) meeting “to close up so we can make the 2011 commercial purse seining for adult menhaden for a limited area Take-A-Kid Fishing Day and a limited time period while removing restrictions on “all other even bigger and better! areas”. More specifically, closing the area of Narragansett Bay SIGN UP TODAY! to pogey boats north of a line from Warwick Light House to (See page 14) Rumstick Point from May 15 to July 15” (the Providence River). Greenwich Bay would also be closed. The proposal RISAA joins offered by The Federated Rhode Menhaden Coalition Island Sportsmen’s he RISAA Board of Directors have Club, Inc. (and Tunanimously voted to align with The supported by the MenhadenCoalition. RISAA Board) was to close the Providence River to commercial The Menhaden Coalition, formed in purse seining, but it would remain open to recreational fishing 2010, recognizes the critical role of and commercial cast net fishing. The reference to "all other areas" menhaden in the ecosystems of the would open areas that were closed to the commercial harvest of Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Accordingly, it seeks menhaden several years ago. That includes most Bay estuaries responsible management of the fishery so that menhaden are including Newport Harbor, Wickford Harbor and the Hope Island present in sufficient quantity to fulfill their ecological role as management area. (to page 35) forage for fish, bird, and mammal predators. Although much of the work of the Menhaden Coalition is done in the Chesapeake Bay region (over 50% of landings come from this area), we realize the importance of networking with all organizations in stopping the industrial decimation of this important forage fish.

R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Meet new RIDEM Director, Janet Coit When it was announced that friendly, personable and March 7 • 6:00 PM incoming Governor Chafee had interested in all we had so say. RI Marine Fisheries Council named Janet Coit as the new Each time we touched on a Corless Auditorium, URI Bay Campus Director of Rhode Island DEM I subject from our list, she asked was immediately disappointed questions, wrote notes on a pad March 8 • 6:30 PM because we had a good working and expressed interest in DEM's Fly Fishing Committee Meeting relationship with the then current association with RISAA. at River & Riptide Anglers, Coventry director Mike Sullivan. The meeting lasted for two hours! Who was this person? Would she be Here's the list of things we talked March 11-13 favorable to sport fishing? The Bay? about, all in depth: New England Saltwater Fishing Show Public access? • What is RISAA - who we are and what Rhode Island Convention Center As we all soon found out, the answer we do March 22 • 6:30 PM was yes to these questions. An Board of Directors Meeting environmental lawyer, she has worked for • Take-A-Kid Fishing Day the Nature Conservancy, the Dept. of March 22 • 6:30 PM Interior, and the U.S. Justice Department. • New England Saltwater Fishing Show Charities Committee Meeting So, we needed to meet with her, but decided it would be best to wait until she • The value of recreational fishing to March 28 • 7:00 PM was settled in and avoid the sure crush of RI economy RISAA Monthly Seminar groups that would rush to get "face time". When I called at the beginning of • The R.I. Saltwater Anglers Foundation April 2 • 8:00 AM February to make an appointment, her Kayak Committee Event secretary told me that she was inundated • Need for better fisheries data fishing at Warden Pond with such requests, and they needed to know what we wanted to talk about. I told • Species important to recreational April 16 her it was only to meet the new Director fishing Annual Spring Shore Clean-Up and let her know who RISAA was. Turns out, that was refreshing news since many • Menhaden April 19 • 6:30 PM groups were asking to get in with axes to Board of Directors Meeting grind and complaints to file. • Need for increased penalties for We were given an appointment for mid- poachers, especially of striped bass April 19 • 6:0 PM February, and Rich Hittinger, our 1st VP, RIDEM Public Hearing and I would be attending. We figured to • Public access issues Corless Auditorium, URI Bay Campus get maybe 15 minutes so we carefully planned out a list of things we wanted to • Fishing piers, shore access, renewal April 25 • 7:00 PM say, and listed them in order of importance, of Adopt-A-Ramp, Adopt-An-Access RISAA April seminar not expecting to get through the whole list. We arrived to find that the meeting • Artificial reefs and the need to get May 2 • 6:00 PM would also be attended by Larry the state's reef plan completed (she was RI Marine Fisheries Council Mouradjian, Associate Director, and Bob especially interested in this subject) Corless Auditorium, URI Bay Campus Ballou, Chief of Fish & Wildlife. From the first minute of our meeting, • Wind turbines- preserve fishing Rich and I found Director Coit to be access Ed Cook Charters Fly and Light Tackle Fishing Member on Narragansett Bay - South Shore

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Capt. Kevin Scott (401) 294-2360 Member Cell: 401-524-5294 Net: edcookcharters.com - 2 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 One of the most popular species that live in Rhode Island waters is fluke (summer flounder). Here are some tips to help you improve your catch.

Locations or the wind is moving the vessel too fast, fishing will be The Rhode Island coastal and Block Island shorelines are unproductive. very productive for fluke at certain times of the year. Since Some fluke sharpies utilize a sea anchor to control the drift fluke spend winters on the continental shelf, the first productive for an optimum drift pattern. If the drift is too slow, you can area during the month of May is typically in the 45 to75 foot cast and retrieve your fluke rigs or slow troll, bumping the engine depths near Block Island’s south coast. in and out of gear to get some forward motion. Fluking can be Unfortunately, during the early part of the season the spiny productive anytime during daylight hours. dogfish are abundant as well around Block Island. Anglers may have to move a few times to get away from the concentrations Bait of dogfish during this time of The fluke’s diet consists of numerous baits. The most the year. common is squid. They will Fluke continue to migrate also eat small fish, sand eels, towards the Rhode Island shrimp and crustaceans. coastline from Newport to Live bait such as Watch Hill, including mummies, small mackerels Narragansett Bay in May and snapper blues hooked to before heading back out to a fluke rig or jig is very offshore waters in late productive for these September and October. predators. Cut bait such as Rick Sustello with a fat fluke Other productive fluke squid strips, fluke belly, he landed in 2010. fishing areas include the center bluefish and skate work as wall in Point Judith, well. Fluke rigs tipped with Misquamicut Beach and the spearing is another good edge of the channels at the Jamestown and Newport Bridges. option as well. The typical productive depths range from 35-60 feet in these Ann Castelli landed this flat areas. Fishing Tackle fluke off the RI south shore The 2010 fluke season was very productive near Clayhead, The fishing rod and reel last summer Block Island for a few weeks in the 35- 65 foot depths. Block utilized for fluke is Island’s Old Harbor channel and shoreline south of Old Harbor considered light tackle. Conventional rods are preferred. The is a very productive spot as well. Block Island’s North Rip is rod length should be 7.0 to 7.5 feet in length with a medium to another productive area for fluke. The key here is getting the fast tip. The rod should be rated for lines of 15-25 lb. test. When proper drift pattern and or speed of drift. Fluke can found in choosing a rod, keep in mind that you will be utilizing weight depths up to 100 feet in this rip. of 3 to10 ounces depending on the current and depth with the Another key component to productive fluke fishing in the average weight being 4-6 ounces. Rhode Island shoreline is knowing where the commercial fluke The reels utilized are bait casting reels or small level winds draggers have been fishing as well. It is common to have great that hold up to 20-25 lb. test. Some anglers prefer braided line fishing in an area one day only to find out it is extremely difficult for sensitivity. If utilizing braided line, I recommend several the next because that area feet of monofilament top shot to create some stretch in the line. has been fished The hook sets on fluke can be accomplished with a solid quick commercially. It may take a lift of the rod tip. Keep in mind that the style of hook also couple days for fluke to determines the hook set required. move back into those areas. Personally, I use two fishing line options. The first is 20 lb. test monofilament and the Tidal Flow other is Power Pro Spectra braided line with To effectively catch 15-20 feet of 20 lb. monofilament as a top fluke there must be tidal flow shot. The braided line with mono top shot and a good drift pattern of provides added sensitivity with a little line your vessel. If the wind and stretch and line abrasion resistance. A sea anchor can help control tide are opposing each other (to page 34) the drift - 3 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Free Charter Trips Drawings Start in March 82 Members will win charter trips this year! t’s that time of year again! The Charter Trips Committee How do you get a chance at a trip? I has been at work lining up FREE Charter Trips for Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter Trip RISAA members, including three new trips this season. Table at the back of the room. We will give you a form with that night’s trips listed on it. The form will list the available trips, the boat and the Captain, the type and location of the trip, and the This year’s Charter Trip Program will start at the March 28 time and date. Fill out the form listing your preferences, first, meeting and will include two fly fishing trips to Charlestown/ second, third, etc. Ninigret Pond for the Cinder During the seminar we will Worm hatch in May. draw the winners (and a list of There will be trip drawings alternates) and announce them every month from March to at the end of the meeting. August. They will include trips If you are a winner, we will for fluke, striped bass, blues, give you a list of your fellow false albacore, bonito, shark, trip members and more details sea bass and tautog. of the trip. We will also ask you for a $50 deposit (check Thanks to the continued or credit card only) to ensure support from our member that you show up for the trip. Charter Captains, we are If you go on the trip, we won’t planning trips to fish at Block use your deposit. Check the Island, Narragansett Bay, The “2011 Charter Trip Rules” at Cape, RI South Shore, and the end of this article for more Long Island Sound. There will details. also be a “Lady’s Only Trip” Remember, to win one of again this year on the Razin’ Kane out of Wickford, RI. these trips you must be a RISAA member, so if you haven’t joined Some of the trips scheduled this year are as follows: On the yet there is an application form in this newsletter, or come to a Rocks Charters (Fly Fishing); Captain Sheriff’s Fishing Charters meeting and sign up for membership and the free Charter Trip (B.I.Combo Trip); Skinny Water Charters (Cinder Worm Hatch); drawing. White Ghost Fishing Charters (Fluke, Sea Bass); Sea Donkey You can also join online at www.risaa.org. Charters (Bass/Fluke); Razin Kane Sportfishing Charters (Lady’s Only: Bass/Blues); Dream Catcher Charters (B.I. Bass); Priority Charters (B.I. Bass/Blues); Seaduced Charters (Cape Trip); Legacy 2011 Charter Trip Rules Charters (B.I.Combo Trip); “Stuff-It” Charters (Bass); Capt. Bruce • Only adult members of RISAA in good standing are eligible. Sportfishing Charters (Long Island Sound Bass/Blues); Good standing means dues are paid in full and not in arrears. River&Riptide Anglers (Cinder Worm Hatch); Flippin’Out Charters • Junior members (under 18 yrs) are not eligible. (Fluke); Snappa Charters (Bass); Heffernan Charters (B.I. Bass); • A $50 deposit is required to confirm your spot, but it will be Ogofishing Charters (BI Bass); Fin Reaper Charters (Shark); returned if you follow all listed rules. Adrianna Charters (Tautog); SWAT Charters (B.I. Bass); and • The $50 deposit must be paid by check or charge card. Be sure Fishtales II (Fluke). to bring a check or credit card to the meeting with you. Last year there were 20 trips awarded that provided 72 members • You must be present at the meeting to register and at the end of a chance to enjoy a day on the water fishing with Rhode Island’s the meeting when the winners are announced. best Charter Captains. (continued on page 37) TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE MARCH 28 MEETING Date Company Captain# Anglers Type May River & Riptide Anglers Capt. David Porreca 2 Cinder worm hatch May Skinny Water Charters Capt. Jim Barr 2 Cinder worm hatch

- 4 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The Kayak Committee was formed to provide a forum for members to share their knowledge and expertise concerning kayaking and, in Golden Baked Fish particular, the skills, techniques and safety considerations associated with fishing from a kayak, and to engage as a group in kayak-related activities. INGREDIENTS • 2 lbs fish fillets Kayak Activities Schedule • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 egg white Announced • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) At present the Committee has about 30 members. We meet • 1/4 cup mayonnaise twice a year off the water, but our principal activity has been • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed conducting outings, fishing from our kayaks at various locations • 1/2 teaspoon onion juice or 1 teaspoon onions, grated throughout Rhode Island. • fresh dill Mark your calendar! • lemon wedges, for garnish (optional) Following is a summary of all DIRECTIONS outings we have planned for 2011. 1. Place fish in a greased 13” x 9” x 2” baking dish; sprinkle with 1. Saturday, April 2. The pepper first outing of the season will 2. Beat egg white with salt, if desired, until stiff peaks form be the committee’s first 3. Fold in mayonnaise, dill and onion juice. Spoon over fish. venture into fresh water fishing. We’ll be hunting for pike at 4. Bake covered in oven at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until Worden Pond in South Kingstown. topping is puffed and golden and fish flakes easily with a fork. 2. Thursday, May 5. We will have another fresh water adventure, 5. Garnish with dill and lemon if desired. This one at Wallum Pond, in Douglas, Massachusetts. 3. Wednesday, May 18. Our salt water season will begin with an Total time: 50 minutes (30 min. prep - 20 min cooking) outing at Potter Pond in South Kingstown. We’ll be fishing the Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe? cinder worm emergence for stripers; this outing is for folks Contact Sandie at [email protected] properly equipped (including lights) for night time kayaking. (to page 34)

Striped Bass Night Fishing Surf fishing Fly Fishing to from Offshore Big The Other Side! Game Fishing Charters make GREAT GIFTS Member “STUFF IT” Capt. Joe Pagano 401-808-0452 2909 lb. www.stuffitcharters.com Small Parties Great White 4 Persons Max. - 5 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Official club clothing Tradition of quality and new products will continue in 2011 The Merchandise Committee was originally started to bring to our members low cost “official” clothing and gear which members asked for. Bill “Polark” Sosnicki and Lynn Medeiros have recently taken over the duties of this rather unique committee, and have big shoes to fill. The previous chairman was Capt. Steve "Seadog" Travisono, who worked tirelessly over the past several years. Not only does the chairman and committee have to set up and sell RISAA merchandise at every monthly meeting, they also do so at the 3- day New England Saltwater Fishing Show, and also provides mail order deliveries to members throughout the year. Both Lynn and Bill want to give a very big thank you to Seadog for all he has done. Prior to Seadog, Al Amaral was the chairman of the committee and did a stellar job. He still helps out from time to time. And Al took over from Joe Gregoire who was the first to organize and create the merchandise committee. To all those before them, Bill and Lynn say thank you for your efforts and hard work. They look forward to the challenge Your #1 and will put forth their best effort to bring our members good quality, yet affordable clothing that all can be proud to wear. Bait & Tackle ONLINE CATALOG AND ORDERING This year we will begin an online ordering capability which Shop!! will offer convenience to our members. Watch for a future announcement. Visit us in Booths 1132-35 for Super Fishing Show Specials and New in 2012 New for 2011 - Surf Department FLEECE VEST $30 2011 TOURNAMENT SERIES June Moon Madness Striper Tournament The R-Tek fleece vest by June 25 - 26, 2011 Port Authority is 13 Snug Harbor Doomat Derby ounce, twill-taped neck, July 1 to July 31, 2011 side zippered pockets. Shark Tournament July 9 & 10 Available in men, ladies and youth sizes. White Chinner Challenge Oct 15-Nov 25 Colors: lt blue, royal blue, navy, red, grey, winter white, dk green, Nu-2-U USED TACKLE SALE black, light pink April 30 - May 1

Remember this is your club. Why not wear a shirt that lets 410 Gooseberry Road Wakefield, RI 02879 everyone know who we are! www.snugharbormarina.com 401-783-7766 Member - 6 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need. During 2011, the Charities Committee is continuing its “Gift A Month” Program, when each member of the committee is responsible for selecting and investigating the charity of his/her choice and then presenting it to the whole committee for consideration. LAST MONTH’S CONTRIBUTION

Providence Rescue Mission Report by KEVIN MILLER

This month’s donation was to The families in need and at Christmas they Providence Rescue Mission. The Rescue provided over eleven thousand gifts to Mission is a private, charitable non- children and families. profit that relies upon donations from I was fortunate to be given a tour of individuals, organizations and the the facility and meet many of the business community to supply services volunteers who work very hard to to those in need. The organization was provide these vital services. founded in 1999 to serve the poor with Each evening a chapel service is held dignity and respect. followed by an evening meal. They are The executive director, Sean Carew, open seven days a week, and the mission is extremely passionate about the provides roughly ten thousand meals services it provides to the community per month. I was fortunate enough to Kevin Miller presents RISAA check to Sean and those in need. Their doors are open help serve dinner the evening I was there Carew and then helps to serve the evening meal daily and everyone is welcome. to present the donation from RISAA. The Rescue Mission offers many The people who were there were vital services such as housing, food and appreciative for a hot meal and place to clothing distribution, dental and career sleep. When the chef who prepared the services. dinner had walked through the dining Each night roughly 80-120 men and room, a thunderous applause broke out women are offered a hot meal, a hot among the men and woman in shower, a clean bed, and have their appreciation for how good their meal clothes washed. was that evening. In April they will be opening a Both the staff and patrons of the woman’s shelter in Providence. Rescue Mission were grateful for both Volunteers rehabbed a home and the the donation from RISAA and my time, materials were all donated to make this and could not thank me enough. shelter a reality for women who need a safe place to stay. They also operate a food pantry and clothing room that All of the services of The Providence Rescue Mission are distributes over five thousand articles of clothing a month. available to anyone who comes. There is never a charge for A state of the art dental center is located on the premises that these services. is staffed solely by volunteer dentists. Dental services are To make your own donation, send a check or money order, provided free of charge to those in need. payable to “Providence Rescue Mission” and sent it to: The Rescue Mission also offers education and career services Providence Rescue Mission so that they can make an easier transition back into the workforce. 627 Cranston St. The Rescue Mission is extremely active during the holidays. Providence, RI 02907 During Thanksgiving they provided over 1,800 food boxes to You can also volunteer your time by calling 401-648-6849.

- 7 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The mission of the RISAA Surfcasters Committee is to promote the MARCH RAFFLE tradition of the surf fishing experience, which incorporates and includes: good sportsmanship, skills, etiquette, conservation, education, trust, March is looking to be the magical month. We have our and camaraderie amongst RISAA members and like-minded members Saltwater Fishing Show, and this is where we pick up the majority of the general public of raffle items for the upcoming year. Hopefully in March we will also end all of this snow and cold Surfcasters at Saltwater Fishing Show for this winter. I would like to head into the fishing season. I feel we have had enough of the cold stuff. Schoolie fishing planned for May As is usually the case, we have some very nice raffle items Our committee is planning to sell used fishing tackle again for March, but you must be present to check it all out. this year at our booth at the New England Saltwater Fishing The featured items for the Show. CJ Rice is coordinating the collection of used tackle. RISAA members are again opening their hearts and tackle boxes March meeting raffle will be: to help raise money for the MS Society through this event. Sebile Bonga Jerk 5” lure Surf Fishing Club Challenge in June The Spring Surf Fishing Club Challenge, hosted by RISAA and PrecisionPak OSM4 coordinated by our Surfcasters surf fishing bag Committee, is scheduled for the weekend of June 3-5. Club teams from our tri-state area compete each year for the Team Trophy Award, as well as individual prizes for Largest Striped Bass and Bob Jordan with 20 lb Penn 310 GTI super Diawa Sealine Boat 7’ custom level wind reel Largest Bluefish. striper that he landed design 20-60 lb class rod All proceeds from the during 2010 Surf Fishing tournament are combined with Club Challenge proceeds from our used tackle sale and presented to the MS Society at an Awards Breakfast the final morning of the tournament. Committee Offshore Meetings Innovations Squid Slug-Go’s Spreader Rig The committee held a dinner meeting at the Oak Hill Tavern Anco Lure in January, 2011. This was just a night to eat with friends, relax, and All of the above and so much more will be in the raffle. reflect on fishing There will be over $800 worth of items. experiences from 2010. Our first regular THANK YOU! Dick Geldard demonstrates a tautog winter committee From the last raffles, I would like to thank the following rig during February meeting meeting was held vendors who contributed to the past meetings: February 5, 2011. We Lemire’s Plugworks • Anco Lure Co. had an excellent presentation on tautog fishing from shore by a The FishDoc • M&M Fishing Lures panel consisting of Bob Jordan, Dick Geldard, CJ Rice, and Rick Gallipeau. Rick currently holds the RISAA Hall of Fame Point Jude Lures • Capt. B. J. Silvia record for tautog from shore at 11.2 lbs. The meeting was well Fred Ricci • Capt. Bruce Millar (Otter Tubes) attended and many good tips and techniques were presented Thank you again to all who have helped with the raffle and by the panel. This panel presentation will also be shared with committee, and thank you for supporting the Fund Raising raffles. the entire Club at a future RISAA Seminar. (to page 37) - 8 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 PARENTS: SHARE THIS PAGE WITH YOUR CHILD

THE JUNIORS COMMITTEE.... We do fun things with kids - and you’re invited! The RISAA juniors committee is comprised of adult and junior members who enjoy kid- friendly fishing events. Together we share the love of fishing and the outdoors.

The RISAA Juniors committee only has one formal Another trip was to the planning meeting per year during the winter. We plan Junior Fly Tying event fishing events based on the season. For example, in hosted by United Fly Tyers. May, we have fished for The kids and adults were tautog at Fogland Beach, able to move around Tiverton. Catching squid in stations and tie fresh and Newport and Jamestown in saltwater lures. Each June is another favorite, station taught about especially for the “big” kids! different baits and each teacher shared a fish story. We try to pass on a Again we left with an arsenal of possibilities to try respect for conservation and out! protection. Beach cleanups, The kid and adult marsh tours, field trips to members also participate in places like BIOMES and RISAA events. We are Mystic Aquarium are some of the ways we have responsible for the safety accomplished this in previous years. talk at the annual Take-a- Teaching about the Kid Fishing Day each June. techniques, skills and We also organize the strategies of fishing is an KIDS ZONE casting booth important focus in this and games at the RISAA Saltwater Fishing Show. committee. RI Poppers Any member, especially members with junior hosted a lure building members, is welcome to participate! Visit us at any of workshop for us about our gatherings and share your fishing experience! building your own lures. We always have a table at the RISAA monthly Each child left with two seminars. Stop by to say hello. lures rigged and ready to go! Check our schedule at www.RISAA.org/JUNIORS

- 9 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 MARCH SEMINAR Monday, March 28 at 7:00 pm Rhode Island DEM Shark Fishing and his great white shark tagging Divison of adventure of 2010 Law with Enforcement Capt. Mike Pierdinock Duties & Mission of the CPF Charrters Environmental Police Capt. Mike Pierdinock has been an avid angler and hunter all his life Who are the Environmental Police in Rhode Island? Some and has fished the Atlantic and Pacific anglers complain they are never around when they see a waters from New England to Central America. This has violation, while others complain they are around too often. including battles with the great beasts of the sea including marlin and Pacific sailfish in Costa Rica and Panama to tuna and • What are their resources? sharks in New England. • How many officers are there? For the past several years he has fish near the Cape Cod • What are their priorities? Bay, Stellwagen Bank area and Atlantic Ocean waters. He is an • What happens when a violator is caught and sent to experienced charter boat captain on the vessel Perserverence court? specializing in teh catch tag and/or release of sharks. • How will they deal with the new saltwater fishing licenses? While fishing in the Boston Big Game Fishing Club Monster Shark Tournament last July, he encountered a 16 foot Find out how the Enforcement Divison works, its structure, great white shark that he tagged with the entire encounter its problems and responsibilities. captured on video for close to 20 minutes. This rare encounter with a great white resulted in multiple television, radio and newspaper interviews for Capt. Mike. The BLOCK ISLAND NIGHT STRIPER FISHING Trip will be raffled tonight! The quarterly business meeting will follow the seminar and raffle

EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO BRING A FRIEND! WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting DOOR PRIZE at no charge

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn TONIGHT'S MENU Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 Directions on page 22 Baked fish, potato and vegetable: $6.95 Cacoila sandwich (Portuguese pulled pork): $5.95 Non-Members Welcome * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) - 10 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 APRIL SEMINAR Monday, April 25 • 7:00 p.m. TWO GREAT TOPICS!

TARGETING TENS and TAUTOG FISHING Refining the hunt for doormat fluke Tips, tackle & techniques with by Charley Soares Capt. John Sheriff Charley's program For many will provide an anglers fishing for overview of the fluke tautog (blackfish) fishery the bait, tackle provides the first and methods, as well chance to get out as prime locations for fishing each year, hunting jumbo sum- and for many the mer flounder. same species is The discussion sought to end the will also delve into the season late each mental aspect of the fall. successful big fish Captain John anglers who are willing will share his to pass on good knowledge on tautog fishing and has prepared a Powerpoint numbers of legal fluke to fish the more difficullt areas where the presentation that will help illustrate such things as tackle, baits, larger fluke feed. rigs, tips, etc. Charley has been a field editor for The Fisherman for 35- "The most important thing in successful tautog fishing is years and he's a feature writer for On The Water. In addition, he location," he said, and will spend some time talking about the has been writing a Sunday outdoor newspaper column since use of electronics and his methods for anchoring and getting 1980 and is a well-known author having written several books the boat in exactly the right spot to put fish in cooler. including "Walking on Water", "Stemming The Tide", Capt. Sheriff started his fishing career as a tournament "Scratching The Surface: and "The Tube and Worm Guide Book" bass angler in Arizona for 10 years, but has fished New England Charley has been one of the most sought-after seminar waters for the past 10 years. He's a RISAA member who lives speakers on the East Coast. in Warwick who owns and operates Capt. Sheriff's Fishing When discussing his plans for this seminar he said, "I'm Charters and Ocean State Synthetics. looking forward to spending an evening with my friends from RISAA."

EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO BRING A FRIEND! WIN THE NIGHT'S FREE RISAA members can bring a guest to this meeting DOOR PRIZE at no charge

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30 Seminar is held at the West Vally Inn TONIGHT'S MENU Blossom Street, West Warwick, RI Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25 Directions on page 22 Chicken tenders, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, and vegetable: $6.95 Italian sausage & peppers sub: $5.50 Non-Members Welcome * Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the NON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar. to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free) - 11 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 eREC Logbook can help improve Rhode Island catch data by Daniel Costa, RIDEM ACCSP Coordinator and Ann McElhattoon, ACCSP Outreach Coordinator

ince the spring of 2010, Rhode Island recreational anglers year including descriptive tables of their catch. Data elements Shave been able to enter their recreational fishing information tracked in this volunteer logbook include fishing mode, general into an electronic logbook application known as eREC. This area, species, size, and quantity of fish landed per trip. It is web based reporting application was developed and integrated important to note that all information collected from participants into the Standard Atlantic Fisheries Information System (SAFIS) in the logbook program is kept confidential and only used by at the request of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental DEM staff. Management (DEM). The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative It is the hope of Statistics Program DEM that in the (ACCSP) is responsible upcoming fishing for managing SAFIS. season To date in Rhode Is- participation in the land there have been 128 eREC application registered users logging will continue to data in eREC with an im- grow. Through pressive combination of your increased 23,647 catches from 23 participation, this species. These entries valuable data can have helped DEM staff continue to be used Accurate catch data can help insure with various management in the management that there will be a good fishing strategies in 2010. process to its future for the next generation like Length frequency maximum Junior Member CHASE SIMAO, data was used, in part, to potential. shown with a 2.2 lb scup that he determine a liberalization landed last year. strategy for the minimum Providing your catch info size of summer flounder after each fishing trip can help To sign up or for more information for the upcoming fishing fisheries managers with more on eREC you can log in through the year. Logbook data was accurate data. RISAA web site. Go to also compared to Marine (In photo is DON SMITH www.RISAA.org and click on the Recreational Fisheries with 10.35 lb fluke that he eRec box in the left column. Statistics Survey landed last August) (MRFFS) landings for ACCSP is a cooperative state-federal program to design, the fall tautog fishery to implement, and conduct marine fisheries statistics data better understand recreational landings. collection programs and to integrate those data into a single As a benefit to the angler, eREC provides summaries of data management system that will meet the needs of fishery information on all species caught by the angler throughout the managers, scientists, and fishermen.

Razin Kane Sport Fishing Charters Sport Fish in Luxury Captain Sandy Kane Sailing from Wickford, RI 38’ Blackfin - twin diesels www.kanesguns.com Fishing All Species:

Day: 401-295-0642 • Eve: 401-423-1587 Member Captain John Sheriff Member - 12 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 RISAA has taken an active role in urging increased fines for violators and is committed to working with DEM Enforcement. “Police Log” will inform members of the activities of the Divison of Law Enforcement.

ARREST AND CITATIONS: JANUARY, 2011

Charged Criminally in Rhode Island District or Superior Court

Raymond W. Livernois, 57, of Charlestown, RI arrested Wade S. DeChristopher, 25, of Alton, RI arrested for for Violation of Net Mesh Size-Trawling for Scup and Illegal Possession of a Deer Violation of Net Mesh Size-Trawling for Summer Flounder. Joseph P. Mulhall, 46, of Warwick, RI arrested on a 3rd Division District Court James W. Whitten III, 41 of Bronx, Warrant. NY arrested for Possession of Undersize Cod (Recreational). Gerald Almdeida, 65, of Tiverton, RI arrested for Untagged Shellfish, Robert W. Flynn, 37, of Warwick, RI Exceeding the Daily Commercial Limit arrested on a 3rd Division District of Shellfish in a Management Area, and Court Warrant. Possession of Undersize Shellfish.

Charles E. Jobin, 51, of Barrington, Dennis A. Vadenais, 55, of RI arrested for Dumping From a Rhode Island Second District Court in Cumerland, RI arrested for Carrying a Vessel. Newport Loaded Weapon on a Recreational Vehicle and Possession of an Illegal Bertie C. Smith, 32, of Richmond, RI Weapon While Hunting. arrested for Hunting Deer without Landowner Permission, Hunting without Deer Permit/Failing to Tag Deer, and Hunting Deer within 500 ft of a Building.

Charged with civil violations in Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Breakdown of the citations issued for the period of 1/01/2011 to 1/31/2011

Violation Citations Issued Violation Citations Issued Boating Safety Violations 1 Recreational Vehicle (ATV) Violations 3 Hunting Violations (include) • includes operating where prohibited • hunting deer without permit, hunting without orange 5 State Property Violations • failure to produce landowner • includes curfew violations 3 permission • littering/dumping

Stripers • Blues • Fluke • Tautog Fishtales II Charters Capt. Bob Masse 401-732-1376 Member 25' Tiara Pursuit [email protected] - 13 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 SIGN UP! For the 14th Annual Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association’s TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY Saturday, June 18, 2011 Last year we had 84 BOATS and 200 volunteers! 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Then everyone returns to the marina for a We took over 200 kids out fishing! Help us to cookout at noon! make 2011 even better! All members are urged to participate It doesn't matter if your boat can carry only one child and a chaperone, or if you can With YOUR HELP, we will hope to again accommodate over handle 4 or 5 youngsters, we 200 children. This year, we have invited various Boys & Girls still need you’re help! Clubs, Cub Scouts, Adoption Rhode Island, the Providence Recreation Department, WE NEED and several agencies that deal with orphaned MEMBERS and abused children. WITHOUT BOATS These kids will get to TOO! experience a morning of Each boat will need at fishing on the bay, least one person to act as a followed by a great "mate" to watch the cookout of hot dogs children, help with bait, taking fish off hooks, etc., so this means and burgers. that members who don't have a boat will also be needed. We are also seeking members to help with the cooking back at the marina The number of kids that after the fishing is done. get to participate will be All the children will be in the 7-13 year old age group. determined by the number All children will have signed permission slips, and the of members who sign up. organizations involved will provide transportation to and from Some of these kids have the marina. never Everything is taken care of! All we need is for visited you to sign up and promise to help out! the bay. Never had the chance to catch a fish. And most have never been on a boat before! The folks at Brewer’s Greenwich Bay SIGN UP TODAY! Marina will again host the event at their facilities It will be an experience you’ll always on Masthead Drive in Warwick. All members, boats and kids will arrive at remember! the marina by 8:00 a.m and fishing in Greenwich Bay will be from Sign me up for the TAKE-A-CITY-KID FISHING DAY! Name: ______Evening Phone: ______Cell______

R I have a boat and am willing to use it. Besides myself, I can take _____ children and ______adults. Boat: Size______ft Type/Brand: ______Boat Name: ______R I will bring my own mate. Mate's name:______R I need someone to mate on my boat. R I don't have a boat to use, but would like to help in one of the boats R I will help ashore at the marina (cooking, serving, etc.) Now you can also sign up ONLINE at R I can't participate but here’s a donation to help with expenses www.surveymonkey.com/s/TAK2011 Mail form to: R.I.S.A.A., P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 - 14 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Marion may be best known as a sailing town, but local anglers- letting it swim around. If no fish are harassing the schools, take this scribe included-know it to be a great place to fish. That can some pogies out to the mouth of the inner harbor, between Ram be bad for snoozing cruisers. Those slumbering aboard their Island and Silvershell Beach. Anchor on the edge of the channel vessels are often rudely awakened at pre-dawn hours by the and fish live baits or chunks. Fishing chunks of pogies on the bait-taking activities of nocturnal bottom of the channel or along the anglers engaged in pogy snagging. drop-off can be a great way to score But everyone usually gets along just with gator blues and bass, even in the fine. middle of the day. I have found that Fishing in the Marion area generally this area generally fishes best on the kicks off in mid-May, when school bass outgoing tide. begin filtering into the shallows of upper Nearby Bird Island is another fish Buzzards Bay. The southern shore of magnet through June. I like to work Ram Island, with its numerous rocks, the stones on the south side of the often produces excellent action from island on an incoming tide with soft- Memorial Day through June. The same plastics, poppers and flies. A goes for the entire rocky shoreline of southwest wind tends to stir up Sippican Neck out to Butler Point. Work False albacore sometimes strir it up in Spppican action, but can also make fishing this area on a rising tide and toss 6” Harbor in early fall. (Tom Richardson photo) difficult, as it’ll blow you into the Slug-Gos, Hogy’s and Fin-S-Fish as numerous rocks that pepper the close to structure as possible. Poppers and stickbaits, especially frontside of the island. If you don’t get a few strikes on your first Zara Spooks and Rebel Jumpin Minnows, work very well. couple passes by the island, head over to Butler Point and try If pogies (aka, bunker) arrive in force, as they have in past the rocks there. years, get ready for some excellent action with keeper bass and Trollers can score with live pogies, swimming plugs and tube- huge blues. You can often catch both species by snagging a and-worm combos fished along Sippican Neck and Bird Island pogy on a weighted treble hook around the schools and simply Reef. This is a great way to pick up a big blue in June. If squid are plentiful in Buzzards Bay, expect phenomenal topwater action with bluefish up to 10 pounds through mid-June along the southwest-facing shorelines of Upper Buzzards Bay. Cast a Cordell Pencil Popper or similar hard-bodied topwater plug next to shore and rip it back to the boat and you’ll get all the action you can handle. If you are looking for fast action with a great-eating fish, don’t miss out on the early-summer black sea bass bite in central Buzzards Bay. This is easy fishing, and you can learn more here.

RI FISHING LEADER NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD Steve Medeiros, president of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Assocation, has bee nominated by Sport Fishing Magazine’s annual “Making A Difference” award, which honors individuals who have advocated on behalf of recreational fishermen and have helped improved and promoted fishing opportunities. The nomination was submitted by BoatingLocal publisher Tom Richardson. (to page 30) - 15 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The 2011 Tournament Season Gets Underway

The Annual Banquet provided a great stage for the winning will add and delete species as they fall into conservation and anglers to demonstrate the value in participating in our yearlong then hopefully back to replenishment (or will seek to replace and special tournaments. I encourage all of our fishing population with an alternate species). to join in on the friendly competition. It’s a great way to meet new Special Tournaments – the Shore Bass/Blue Combo and fisherman and exchange stories….who doesn’t love that. Cod fish Tournaments have been deleted for 2011 due to no or The 2011 season is about 2 to 2 ½ months away from getting little participation over the past two years. Dates for the into full swing, so prep the gear and join in. The complete Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo, Fall Striped Bass and Fall Tautog information on how to participate, event rules and dates for our will have changes to support bay and offshore anglers. special tournaments can be found at our website at www.rissa.org/ Hall of Fame – changes for 2011 include adding shad for tournaments/. boat and shore, yellowfin tuna and long fin albacore. There are a few changes to highlight in our Yearlong Tournament, Special Tournaments and Hall of Fame fish as noted Interested in joining the committee? below. The Tournaments Committee is looking for 1-3 additional Yearlong Tournament – changes for 2011 include the removal members so if you have an interest or a question please give me of squeteague and the addition of shad for adults. The committee a call or email. Congratulations to the 2010 Top Award Winners

Charles Bradbury Kyle Paparelli The Governor’s Cup Angler of the Year Junior Angler of the Year Donald Smith Boat Division

Ronald Nagel Richard Geldard Armando Simao Shore Division Shore Angler of the Year Boat Angler of the Year

Charles Bradbury Tagger of the Year

- 16 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The RISAA Angler Hall Of Fame lists the largest tournament entry of each approved species. Any angler who enters a catch that surpases an Angler Hall Of Fame record shall, upon verification of the catch, become the new record holder for that species. In addition, the angler shall receive 5 points toward Angler of the Year. BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER YEAR SPECIESWEIGHT ANGLER YEAR Black Sea Bass 6.46 Barbara Audino 2007 Black Sea Bass 3.85 Joseph Pearson 2009 Bluefish 17.34 Skip Stritzinger 1999 Bluefish 15.18 David Pickering 2007 Bonito 12.20 Michael Neto 2004 Bonito 9.99 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 Cod 49.10 Robert Morel 2001 False Albacore 12.22 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2007 False Albacore 16.20 Charles Bradbury 2004 Fluke 5.44 Jonathan Pickering 2003 Fluke 15.65 Kyle Blount 2006 Scup 2.50 Kenneth Gu 2003 Haddock 7.85 Nicholas Blount 2004 Shad 1.75 Jonathan Pickering 2008 Mahi Mahi 37.80 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2010 Squeteague 16.54 Robert Moeller 2007 Pollock 27.70 Harry Templeton 2001 Striped Bass 48.62 Brendan Richards 2006 Scup 3.30 Christine Blount 2005 Tautog 11.20 Richard Gallipeau 2009 Shad 3.80 Kyle Paparelli 2009 Winter Flounder 4.40 Dick Geldard 2009 Squeteague 10.50 Robert Roy 2006 Striped Bass 76.87 Peter Vican 2008 Tautog 16.30 Brian Droney 2008 Tuna -Albacore 55.00 Harley Benton 1999 Tuna -Bluefin 193.88 Jack Sprengel, Jr. 2009 Tuna -Yellowfin 112.00 Randy Pereschino 2001 Winter Flounder 4.40 Michael Lanni 1998

2011 Special Tournaments May 13 - 22 • Spring Tautog Tournament May 27 - June 5 • Row, Row, Row Your Boat Striped Bass Challenge - Oar-powered boats only June 3 - 11 • Spring Striped Bass Tournament June 24 - July 3 • Fluke Tournament • indicates RISAA member July 1 - 10 • Adult-Junior Scup Tournament 1or 2 adults and Location Maximum one Junior Member team. Pre-registration required. Deadline: June 28 Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)...... 30 lbs July 16 - 17 • Team Fluke Challenge Special 2-angler teams. •Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)...... 100 lbs Pre-registration required. Special rules* apply. Top four fish entered. •Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 50 lbs Reg deadline: July 12 •Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...... 100 lbs July 30 - 31 • Junior All-Species Catch & Release •Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick)...... 200 lbs Tourney Special slips required. Adult member must be present during •Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee)...... 50 lbs tourney. Two divisions: Ages 7 and under plus Ages 8-17 Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)...... 99 lbs Aug 26 - Sept 4 • Bluefish Tournament King Cove Outfitters (Stonington)...... 100 lbs Sept 2 - 11 • Black Sea Bass Tournament •Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)...... 330 lbs Sept 17 - 18 • Fall Bluefish/Striped Bass Catch & Release Maridee Bait & Tackle...... 50 lbs Tournament Individual event, but must fish with another member/ •Ocean State Tackle (Providence)...... 50 lbs witness. Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)...... 165 lbs Sept 23 - Oct 2 • Bluefish/Striped Bass Combo Tournament •Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)...... 60 lbs Must enter a bluefish AND striped bass to qualify. Total weight. •Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)...... 60 lbs Sept 30 - Oct 9 • Fall Striped Bass Tournament Riverside Marine (Tiverton)...... 30 lbs Oct 7 - 16 • Fall Tautog Tournament Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)...... 400 lbs Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle (Coventry)...... 50 lbs • All Special Tournaments commence at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and end •Snug Harbor Marina promptly at 7:00 P.M. on the final day (*unless noted). (Wakefield)...... 200 lbs • The minimum sizes for all Special Tournaments shall be the legal Rhode •Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)...... 200 lbs Island recreational minimums. •Wickford Rod Works (Wickford)...... 75 lbs • Entries MUST be weighed in by 7:00 P.M. on the final day and members Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown)...... 30 lbs MUST PHONE the RISAA office within 24 hours of the time weighed. - 17 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 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. Future Leader Here Future Leader Here 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 2/28/11 BLACK SEABASS BLUEFISH BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION • The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing ADULT (minimum 1 lbs) ADULT (minimum 1 lbs) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 8 lbs) tournament that runs from January to 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet December each year. All RISAA members 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 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. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 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 8 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) • There are two categories: ADULT and 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 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. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet printed on the back of every Weight Slip. 2. none yet 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 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2.5 lbs) ADULT (minimum 2 lbs) ADULT (minimum 6 lbs) ADULT (minimum 5 lbs) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 11. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

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

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 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (minimum 15 lbs) ADULT (min. 15 lbs) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet

SHAD TAUTOG TUNA BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION BOAT DIVISION SHORE DIVISION Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) ADULT (minimum 3 lbs) Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet ADULT JUNIOR 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) JUNIOR (no minimum) 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 1. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 2. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet 3. none yet - 18 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Artificial reefs would provide increased fishing areas, bring more $$$ to RI

he RISAA Artificial Reefs Committee was formed to assist in Tdeveloping an artificial reef program for the State of Rhode Island that provides a recreational benefit for it’s residents and visitors by: • Gathering, organizing and distributing information which includes environmental, economical, and educational benefits to the State. • Reaching out to other interested organizations in an effort to collaborate in achieving the common goal. • Working with the appropriate State officials to ensure the process moves forward. • Proposing options for financing, execution, and maintenance of the program to the State. To this end, the Committee has been meeting and discussing The State Reef Plan with RIDEM. We are seeing a renewed interest on the part of RIDEM and RISAA members to finalize this Reef Plan within the next year so Black sea bass now inhabits the that the RISAA reef created off Newport with Foundation can materials from the dismantling of participate in the old Jamestown Bridge constructing artificial reefs within the very near future. The Reefs Committee has also been watching and participating in the Ocean SAMP process.

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- 19 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 very so often it's nice to go back in time and use some LEADERS Eof the old and simple methods of catching fish. Just Today, leaders are tied from fluocarbon leader material because they were used a long time ago, doesn't necessarily making them almost totally invisible to the fish. The length of mean that they won't work today. the leader will vary depending on the depth that you are fishing One such method is simply drifting a sea worm beneath a at, but usually it's about 24 to 36-inches in length from the float float or bobber in an area where there is some current moving itself. Leader length can be adjusted to the area you are in at any for striped bass, bluefish, weakfish and other gamefish. This time or moment. method was once practiced by the old-timers on a regular basis, HOOKS but over time its popularity gave way to new ideas and techniques Hooks are usually on the smaller side ranging in sizes from a that were being developed. It was, however, and still is, one of 2/0 to 5/0 bait hook. Bait holding hooks are the most effective ways to catch a lot of stripers in a short period still available today and are much sharper than of time; and sometimes even big ones. those of past years. If you can train yourself not to "strike" FLOATS when the fish takes your bait, circle hooks can The old method was to take a small bottle cork, drill a hole be very effective using this method. For me, I in the center for the leader to pass through and then tie on a still like to set the hook when a fish hits. Getting a fresh, live, sea worm on a circle hook Bait holding swivel and a bait hook. The hook was usually an Eagle Claw hook bait hook that had barbs on the shank to hold the worm in place. can be a chore, especially when it's trying to Some angler's place beads and even spinners on the leader for bite you while doing it and its dark out. more added attraction, but they weren't necessary. Which ever hook you choose, try snelling the leader to the Today, technology has taken the process of hook shank. If the hook has a turned-up eye to it, this becomes drifting a live, fresh, sea worm, to a whole other even more important, as you will get a better hook set than if level. We now have bobbers that light-up during you tie a know directly to the eye of the hook. darkness while fishing. They employ a small WEIGHTS watch battery on the inside of the float and keep We carry an assortment of weights in different sizes when it lit while you are fishing so it can easily be seen fishing live worms. Usually we use a small split-shot on the leader at a distance. Some of the floats are red, green or just above the hook itself. You can also use small freshwater fluorescent yellow like the Lindy float, and are worm hooks or small egg sinkers. If there is a strong or fast easily spotted after the sun has set. Lindy float current in the area you are fishing, a weight might be necessary Other high-tech floats will even remain "off" to keep the worm down near the bottom. If you don't weight the until a fish strikes the bait. The jolt triggers the inside bulb to worm, the worm will tend to rise to the surface as you drift along. light-up, indicating a strike has occurred. The floats come in Sometimes that tactic will work and the fish will come to the many different variations, some are round, other are oval, but surface and take the worm off the top, but most often you are most are classified as "Stick-Type" floats. going to do better with the worm just below. These later floats have become TACKLE the most popular because they are I like drifting worms using conventional gear, also known as so easy to use. They range in sizes bait-casting gear. A reel with a bait-clicker is helpful so you can from five up to 12-inches or more keep the reel in free-spool so that when a fish strikes, the line in length. Most are painted some runs freely from the reel with little or no resistance to the fish. sort of bright florescent color so that Mount that on a medium to medium-heavy bait casting rod they are easily seen when the sun is of about 7-feet in length. I like a composite rod which is usually out during the day and they can be a blend of graphite and glass. These rods are a bit more forgiving, set to light-up after the sun has gone not nearly as stiff as a pure graphite rod and usually have a lighter, Stick floats down. The stick-type of floats will more flexible tip to them. The "give" and "flex" to these rods offer the least amount of water will allow you to get more hook ups and will also result in less, resistance once a fish pulls it beneath the waters surface after it lost fish. All graphite rods are much too stiff in my opinion. has taken the bait. When fish are being finicky, this feature is FISHING important, as the fish feels less drag as it swims away with your This is really simplicity in itself. You simply float the worm worm. Depending on the size of the float, a standard round or and bobber out into the current and let the line go with it slowly oval float can have a lot of water resistance to it when its dragged as it drifts. Usually there is no need to cast the rig. After a pre- below the surface. determined distance, you then reel it in and start over again. Or you can be real lazy and place the rod in a rod holder and just let it sit there. (to page 30) - 20 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of Also, all money received by the PAC must come from the recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues. individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any That means that we have to deal with elected officials. organization or business interest. Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have worked The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We account. need to be sure those officials remain in office. The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us. then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29 candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated affiliated clubs. The EP Committee then reviews the and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a contributions on our behalf. political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be RISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PAC used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money donations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process. - or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for Democracy is not a spectator sport. To be effective, we must the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any participate in the system. money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.

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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). - 22 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE presents our 3rd Annual Trip to Fenway Park Sunday, June 5, 2011 (game time not yet announced by MLB) BOSTON RED SOX VS Oakland A's $71 per person includes deluxe coach bus transportation and admission* to the game (*Section 11) • Bus will depart from from the state Park & Ride lot on Route 117 in Warwick. • Bus departs Fenway Park 30 minutes after the end of the game.

First Come, First Served LIMITED TO 52 PERSONS! Members and guests are welcome

Last year's trip participants all had a great time!

SIGN ME UP FOR THE RISAA TRIP TO FENWAY PARK ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Name:______Evening phone: ______

Address: ______Cell: ______

City: ______State:______Zip: ______

I want ______tickets. Others attending beside myself (name):______Payment must accompany registration NOTES: Enclosed is my check for $______• Alcoholic beverages not permitted on bus Charge to my credit card: 1. Card type (check) MasterCard Visa • No refunds after May 29, 2011 2. Amount Authorized: $______• Bus departs promptly at times advertised 3. Expiration Date (mo/yr): ______4. CVV # ______(3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card) Mail to: R.I.S.A.A. 5. Name on card (print): ______P. O. Box 1465 6. Card Number: ______Coventry, RI 02816 - 23 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The RISAA Education Committee Presents RISAA MEMBERS INVITED TO UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND PARTICIPATE ON RESEARCH VESSEL TRIPS SEE HOW A DRAGGER CATCHES FISH nce again, RISAA and Rhode Island these trips, and they fill quickly, so don't OSea Grant are making this wait to sign up. educational opportunity available to RISAA members. THE COST The cost to each member will be $15 Here's your chance to see how a per person. It's actually more, but commercial fishing dragger operates. RISAA is paying the rest. The boat will sail if it rains, but not for rough seas. You'll learn about the various nets and sizes that are used, how they work and ONLY RISAA MEMBERS what to expect. You'll see how the mesh The Cap'N Bert sizes of the nets can capture more or less Unlike other RISAA-sponsored species. And you'll see the "catch" as it's events when spouses, guests and brought aboard, and examine a variety of friends are invited, this trip must be species with the Sea Grant marine limited to to RISAA members. That's biologists. Measure fish and handle some because there are only 15 spots of the local species of the Bay. available on each trip, and RISAA is paying part of the fee. As the Cap'N Bert steams out of Also, those members must be in Wickford Harbor, members will be able to "good standing" - meaning their dues visit the captain, view the vast array of must be paid up. electronics aboard and ask questions MORE DETAILS about the workings of the boat. Then the Members gather around as the operation Participants must be at least 10 net will be dropped and towed, capturing of a dragger net is explained sea life from the bottom of Narragansett years old. Each child must be Bay. accompanied by an adult. No open-toed shoes should be Although the Cap'N Bert catches fish worn. for scientific purposes, the same methods If you want to keep any of the fish are used as on commercial fishing boats. . brought aboard, you must have a RI recreational salt water license with you. When the net is hauled in, the real Sign-ups will be accepted at the purpose of the trip begins: to study the monthly meetings or you can register multitude of sea life on the bottom of now by mail. Narragansett Bay. Members learn a little about lobster Every few years RISAA sponsors biology during one of our past trips Cost is $15 non-refundable, per member. YES! Sign me up for a "Cap'N Bert" Trip! Check must accompany this slip. Name(s):______Cell Phone: ______(RISAA members only) Enclosed is my check for $______. Number of people _____ (RISAA members ONLY)

The trip I am signing up for is (check) Mail this form and check to: R.I.S.A.A. R Saturday, June 11 P.O. Box 1465 R Saturday, June 25 Coventry, RI 02816 - 24 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 More news on the Mis-Management of Atlantic menhaden

In an article written by Mr. Andy Thompson, an outdoor So their commercial harvest is big business for a company called writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch in February 2011, he Omega Protein, an outfit based in Houston, but with a plant and noted, “What does the (Virginia) General Assembly know about ships on the Northern Neck in Reedville, Virginia. Theirs is fisheries management? Seems like a silly question, of course. the only menhaden harvesting operation in the Bay, and Virginia The answer is nothing. These are politicians, not scientists. So is one of only two East Coast states that allow menhaden to be they leave management of all freshwater fish in Virginia to the taken in state waters. Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. For saltwater fish, however, the General Assembly isn’t quite Smell anything yet? That’s not fish oil. as consistent. It allows all but one species to be managed by A company that employs a significant number of Virginians the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VRMC). The body relies on just one resource (a public resource, mind you) – a essentially says, “You’re the experts on rockfish and bluefish single fish species – to survive. It just so happens that politicians, and speckled trout, and dozens of other fish species, but we many of whom accept campaign contributions from Omega know better on one.” according to VPAG.org, decide that scientists should set That one species? Menhaden. But the management parameters for all species of General Assembly actually takes a hands-off saltwater fishes except the one vital link to approach to this most important of forage fish. keep Omega in business. “They really don’t manage menhaden. So it won’t come as a shock that in the past They don’t do anything,” said Jerry Benson, couple of weeks, six bills relating to menhaden the Vice President of the Virginia chapter of management were left to rot or were pulled by the Coastal Conservation Association. “There their sponsors. A bill that would have provided is no expertise. There’s no meetings. There’s the VRMC with the authority to implement Omega Protein in Virginia no fisheries committee. They basically hold ASMFC directives died Monday. the menhaden a political captive.” In addition to the VA CCA, reps from the Menhaden are an oily prey species that filters seawater as Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the VA League of Conservation they feed and forms a crucial link in the coastal marine food Voters, it didn’t matter. Omega spoke and politicians listened. chain. Striped bass, bluefish, sea birds and mammals gorge on The Governor of VA also signaled he would block the bills if menhaden as they migrate from the Chesapeake Bay to New they made it through the legislature. England and beyond. Menhaden are a public resource. They swim in our waters. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, which They feed fish we fish for and many others. Their filter feeding sets fish management policy for the East Coast, has said mechanisms help clean the Bay. To separate one species for menhaden stocks are down 88 percent the past 25 years – a special “management” by a legislative body is to woefully historic low. misunderstand the interconnectedness of species and Humans don’t eat menhaden, except as fish oil supplements. ecosystems. But there is no misunderstanding. This is politics.” Ground up and processed, they’re full of omega-3 fatty acids. From my perspective, very well said.

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Michael Beresford Kevin Hoisington Bedford, NY West Warwick, RI

Steven Blakey Matthew Johnson Pawtucket, RI Warwick, RI

Richard Blott John Keane Newport, RI Holliston, MA

Paul Capuzziello Alan LeSiege RISAA Member and State Representative Ray Gallison and Wrentham, MA Holyoke, MA his wife Diane, proudly sent us this photo showing their two sons, both RI police officers. William Chaplinsky Thomas Mulcahy Nathan (left), who was a recipient of a RISAA scholarship, Fairfield, CT Sutton, MA was appointed to the Pawtucket Police Department last year, and is a member of the SWAT Team. Steven Charron Michael Rainone Tim (right) is on the Bristol Police Department. He also has Harrisville, RI East Greenwich, RI is 100 ton USCG captain’s license. Tim graduated from URI and Nathan from Quinnipiac. Chris Choquette Fritz Reichle Both sons are also volunteers of the Bristol Volunteer Fire North Kingstown, RI Bolton, CT Department. PROUD MOM! Robert DeGaetano Capt. Mike Schreffler Bozrah, CT East Greenwich, RI Member LORRAINE DANTI shared the news of her daughter Amanda, who’s David Grzybowski Mike Szostak wedding photo South Windsor, CT Bristol, RI graced the cover of “Bristol County Michael Hanley Frank Zaino, III Bride” Magazine Smithfield, RI Johnston, RI recently. Amanda was Russell Hanley married last September, 24 to SSGT Smithfield, RI Peter Jacquart, and the couple is now living in Fort Collins CO. Lorraine is the owner of Lucky Bait & Tackle in Warren. Share the Wealth! BRING A FRIEND TO Whale Watching Bass-Blues THE NEXT MEETING. Scenic Cruises Cod-Shark Captain Mark Petitt Tuna RISAA members can bring a guest to the Sportfishing Plymouth/Cape Cod Bay 508-326-3185 www.fireescapecharters.com monthly seminars, at no charge, during 20110 - 26 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Guide to Common Life on Narragansett Bay A continuing series that describes the common fish, invertibrates, plants, water birds, and marine mammals that share our Bay. This month..... Cunner Colloquial Nickname: Choggie • Scientific Name: Tautogolabrus adspersus

Field Markings: Green-gray with some blotching; can change Although the cunner lives in Narragansett Bay year-round, color to blend in with the bottom. Electric blue streaks run from it lies dormant in the mud - among rocks or eelgrass beds - mouth to gill cover. during the winter season. Size: up to 10 inches long Cunner are aggressive omnivores as well as scavengers. Habitat: Along the They feed on barnacles, coastline, just below mollusks, shrimp, crabs, the tide mark among amphipods, small fish eelgrass, pilings, Irish and almost any other moss and rocky shores available food, Season: Year-round including eelgrass.

Distinguishing Relationship to Features and People Behaviors At one time, cunner The cunner is a was considered a small, slender fish that favorite food fish, but it belongs to teh wrasse is no longer commonly family of fish. It is sought after characterized by a commercially. It is not a single, long dorsal fin, with sharp spines forward and soft rays popular game fish, but is occasionally caught recreationally. in the rear. Closely related to and often incorrectly identified as Cunner can bea nuisance to fishermen because they often steal a tautog, the cunner is generally smaller than a tautog, less stout, bait. and has thinner lips. It also has distinct iridescent blue streaks If you look carefully, it is possible to view cunner in the running from its mouth back to its gill cover. larger, near-shore tide pools along Narragansett Bay. They hide The cunner has large scales and tough skin with a vertically under rocks and around large clumps of Irish moss and other flattened body. Its flat-topped head has a pointed snout and seaweeds, well-camouflaged due to their color. small mouth, generally exposing several sharp teeth. The cunner’s tail fin is blunt with rounded corners. Cunner live near the coastline and are usually found inhabiting eelgrass beds and swimming near piers, docks and among rocks. Although it rarely travels into brackish water, it is HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY occasionally seen in tidal creeks. Some cunner live together in RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The small groups, but they do not school. Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

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Rules: • Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible • Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year • May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop February Meeting Winners Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was The winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was JOHN SHERIFF KYLE PAPARELLI who selected his $200 certificate to Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle won a rod and reel spinning combo

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Pro Staff for Evinrude • Lowrance Dream Catcher II Charters Quantum • Wood Boat and Motor Capt. Mike Comerford, Sr. Sailing from USCG Licensed Captain Point Judith 401-651-9600 43 York Drive, Coventry, RI 02816 [email protected] • dreamcatcherri.com - 30 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 HEFFERNAN CHARTERS Aboard the ERIN ROSE 28’ Sea Ray sailing from Lavin’s Marina, Charlestown, RI with Seminars & Outreach Capt. Bill Heffernan EDUCATION COMMITTEE 401-364-9592 or 401-742-4795 WELCOMES YOU The main goal of the Education Committee is to provide www.erinrosefishing.com our membership with a well-rounded schedule of informative 8 Scot Circle, Charlestown, RI 02813 Member seminars. The majority of our seminars are geared to fishing tactics and methods, but not all. We have had speakers tell us how to prepare our catch for consumption or even a taxidermist ARTIFICIAL REEFS (from page 19) .In the past we have had TV weatherman explain about cloud We have had significant input to the draft in that we are formations and other signs to look for when on the water. We trying to assure that if wind turbines are built offshore they are even have had a renowned chef speak to us and provided the constructed in such a manner that they both create additional members with tasty samples. As you can see we try to have a bottom habitat around the bases of the towers and those areas subject for every one. are open to fishermen after construction. We provide many other services as well. Usually every- We look forward to having a Reef Plan in place before the other-year we arrange for trips aboard the research vessel, Cap’n end of 2011 and obtaining vessels to create new reefs to enhance Bert, provide CPR and Safe Boating classes. fish habitat and create more places for recreational fishermen LOOKING FOR MINI-SEMINAR SPEAKERS to enjoy. Do you have a favorite way to fish, or maybe have a fishing RISAA has already been approached by people willing to tip that you wouldn’t mind sharing with other members? contribute both boats and services needed to prepare the boats At our June 27 meeting, we are again doing the annual for a future as a reef, so we are optimistic that when all of the “Fishing 101” night and we are looking for club members that planning is complete we will be able to move forward with would be willing to give a very short (15 minute maximum) additional reef development. talk on any tip, routine, trick, idea or fishing method that you RISAA would like to thank RIDEM are willing to share. Don’t be shy! Director Janet Coit for her interest in this The subject need not be on catching fish. How do you rig activity and for her appreciation of the your baits? How do you get your baits? What rods do you use importance of recreational fishing to our and why? What is your favorite knot? How do you tie it? great Ocean State. RISAA looks forward We all know that fishermen (and ladies) love to talk about to making great strides with RIDEM in the anything that has to do with fishing. In the past when we have development of more reefs in the coming Director Coit done this we have had some very interesting topics and speakers. years. YOUR INPUT IS APPRECIATED Do you have an idea for a seminar? If so, let us know, and If you are a RISAA member and are interested in working we will try to arrange it for a future meeting. on the Artificial Reef issue you can contact me to join the If you are interested in being a member of this committee, Artificial Reef committee at [email protected] to express let us know. We only have one or two meetings a year and we your interest. do a lot by e-mail. You can contact me at [email protected] Flippin’ Out Priority Charters Fishing Charters Priority Two • 36’ Harris Sportfisherman Capt. BJ Silvia Fishing - Cruising - Diving Call for Rates & Reservations Block Island Sound • Cox’s Ledge • RI’s South Shore 401.529.2267 Personal and Affordable - Bait and tackle provided [email protected] Capt. Rick Bellavance 401-741-5648 50 Mail Coach Road Member Portsmouth, RI 02871 Member www.PriorityFishingCharters.com - 31 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of AFFILIATED fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leader- ship role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and future of ORGANIZATIONS recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the same goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future generations of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations.

Blue Water

Buckeye Brook Anglers Coalition Blue Water Bowling Green Bristol County Buckeye Brook Buzzards Bay CT/RI Coastal Anglers Fishing Club Striper Club Coalition Fishing Club Fly Fishers

Galilee

Tuna Club Connecticut East Greenwich East Bay Galilee Jamestown Massachusetts Surfcasters Assoc. Yacht Club Anglers Tuna Club Striper Club Beach Buggy Assoc.

Narragansett Massachusetts Narragansett Pier Narragansett Newport Cty Salt Ocean State Striped Bass Assoc. Salt Water Sportfishing Assoc. Surfcasters Water Fishing Club Surfcasters Fishing Club

R. I. Marine Old Colony Pioneer Valley R. I. Mobile R. I. Party & Princeton Trades Assoc. Amphibians Boat & Surf Club Fishing Team Sportfishermen Charter Boat Assoc.

Rhody Fly Rodders

Rhody Slater Mill St. John’s United Fly Tyers of Weekapaug Fly Rodders Fishing Club Fishing Club Rhode Island Surfcasters COALITION PARTNERSHIPS In order to promote fisheries management and conservation on a regional, national and international scale, the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has associated with these organizations:

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17' Angler CC. 70HP Evinrude had top end 22' Blue Fin Pro Fish 220, 2005. 225 Mercury 29' Wellcraft 290 Coastal, 2005. Twin 225 rebuilt in '05. New stringes & floors, rebuilt Optimax w/smartcraft gauges and 140 hrs on a Yamaha 4 stroke OBs w/only 148 hrs. Garmin console, new wiring, Teleflex gauges, throttles, bracket. 2007 Venture aluminum bunk trailer. New 2210 color chart plotter, Furuno FCV-585 color shift curtains, new fish finder, cables, Furuno radar, Furuno stainless outriggers, 1715 radar, wheel, color GPS and Icom VHF. Eagle FF. Everything Has 99% of sounder, new, engine the factory interior paint, nonskid and 25 gal fuel take - all flushed after options new in 2008. Incl iCom fix-mount VHF and every use since installed. Asking $19,000 OBO. including a generator. $85,000. Trailer available. Garmin GPS. 10 rod holders. Runs well, starts E-mail [email protected] or 401-769-0596 Call Mark at 401-474-3363 reliably. Stored in quonset hut since the rebuild. ------In the water in Apponaug. Incl roller-trailer. 22' Doral Ibiza CC, 1999, w/200 HP Mercury 30' Hydrocat twin Volvo diesel, 1999 - good Asking $5,000 OBO. Call Rich at 401-439-7541 2-stroke V6 EFI. Live well & bait well aerators, condition, great fuel ------RW washdown, sys cockpit, Nav-Pac, VHF, economy. Rigged for 18' North Coast center console, 2010, NEW! compass, fishing w/full elect- Never been in the water! White with wood trim, wide- ronics. Must sell; built-in screen new boat coming. fuel tank, fish Major price red- cooler finder, uction $54,000. Call seat, wood- 401-265-7602 raised grain dashboard, courtesy lights, grabrail, rod holders, deck with FISHING TACKLE FOR SALE locker, complete CC enclosure & complete boat/motor rod holders. Includes a brand new trailer. Asking cover. EZ Loader trailer. Boat is 95% fresh water Two CMS custom 130 bent butt rods with $8,000 or best offer. Call 401-374-1293 usage. Pristine condition. Serious offers only. $18,000. Contact Jeff at 401-624-8472 Pacific Bay aluminum butts and AFTCO Big Foot ------super heavy duty roller guides. Located in ON SITE COOKING Coventry. Both in very good condition. $300 each. Call Brian at 401-397-4229 Seascape Clamboils, etc. Will gather all necessary, freshest ingredients, prepare them, then cook and serve them at your site. Check out our DON'T FORGET TO GIVE brochure and menu at www.seascapecharter.com or call 1-877-646-3474. Special: 10% discout to US YOUR NEW ADDRESS! RISAA members PLUS we will match your EMAIL TO: [email protected] discount amount and it will be donated to the OR CALL 401-826-2121 RISAA Foundation. A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work! Bait & Tackle 166 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

401-364-6407 CAPT. JOHN OGOZALEK Page: 872-0322 www.ogofishing.com 672 North Main Street 860-774-6924 Member Owners: Ron & Karleen Mouchon Danielson, CT 06239 [email protected] - 33 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 KAYAKS (from page 5) 4. Tuesday, May 24. We return to the fresh water, for the last time this year, at Watchaug Pond in Charlestown.

5. Saturday, June 11. The Committee’s popular ‘meet and greet’ meeting will be held starting at 10:00 AM at the Goddard Park boat ramp. This is the chance for members new and old to demonstrate their kayaks and answer any questions that anyone may have about kayaks for salt water fishing. We also hope to encounter a cinder worm hatch in the sheltered waters of east Greenwich Cove.

6. Wednesday, June 15. We will be angling for bass over sand eels in Newport Harbor.

7. Saturday, June 25. We will meet at the Point Judith ferry landing, take the ferry to Block Island and fish there in the FLUKE FISHING (from page 3) company of the experienced kayak anglers who had such a great trip last year. The other advantage is the ability to untangle lines with the larger diameter monofilament provided with the top shot when 8. Wednesday, July 6. We meet at the Colt State Park Boat fishing with several anglers aboard, especially when chartering. ramp in Barrington. The fishing tackle utilized for fluke are also effective for seabass and scup which may be in the same areas as the fluke. 9. Thursday, July 14. Evening fishing at Quonochontaug Pond; a good opportunity for sight fishing the flats as well. Fishing Techniques The most typical and productive method for catching fluke 10. Saturday, July 23. Launch at Fort Wetherill, Jamestown is to jig the fluke rig. This means snapping your rod tip upward Island, fishing for bass and blues. and then maintaining contact with the fishing line as you follow the rig back to the bottom. The 11. Tuesday, August 2 . Early morning launch at Barn Island, key here is to find the pattern the CT to fish Sandy Point, Napatree, reefs if weather permits. fish wants. You can vary the speed of how fast you snap the 12. Friday, August 19. Evening launch at Monahan’s/Pier 5 in rod tip up and how far you jig Narragansett to fish off the South County shore. your rod tip upward. 13. Saturday, September 10. Morning launch at Barn Island, Fluke will typically hit the rig CT, perhaps the false albacore will be in again this year. with this technique. In some cases the fish may also bite when Kahle style (wide gap) 14. Saturday, October 1. Our last scheduled outing for the the rig is baited with no jigging action at all by the angler or year, launching in the Sakonnet/Seapowet area (or Fogland even “dead-sticked” in a rod holder. Vary the jigging pattern Beach), depending on local conditions. until you find what the fish responds to. The typical rigs utilized, consist of three way squid type For a more detailed schedule of kayak Committee outings, jigs with khale style hooks. The contact David Pollack at the address below, or Earle Guilford other common rig is bucktails at [email protected]. tipped with strip baits. Kayak Committee outings Color can make a difference, so are open to all RISAA utilize different colors until you members and their guests, but find what the fish want. The most if you plan to attend an outing common colors are white, bucktails and are not a member of the chartreuse and pink. When fluke Kayak Committee you will not fishing, big baits can attract big fish, so utilize big strips of bait be on our email list and will not or live bait to catch big doormat fluke. receive last minute notices of changes. We also use that email group to keep each other informed of current conditions, Stripers, Tautogs, and we hope to expand on that this year. Cod, Sharks,Tuna Capt. Mike Neto

While our outings are not limited to Committee members 28' Ocean Runner any RISAA member interested in kayak fishing and sharing information and skills with a group of committed kayak anglers (401) 573-FISH should consider joining the Committee. To do so, contact me, up to 4 anglers David Pollack, at [email protected]. Member - 34 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 POGEY WARS (from page 1) Wow! This proposal has a chance to revolutionize menhaden The Advisory Panel agreed, therefore, it was a panel fishing and end the annual pogey wars that occur when there is consensus. a high abundance of menhaden entering the Bay. The panel then took up the 8 foot cast net ban of the Ark Chairman Steve Medeiros stated he would request another Bait proposal. A panel member proposed 10 foot cast net for meeting as soon as possible to discuss and evaluate this proposal menhaden fishing in the closed areas with a possession limit of further. 200 menhaden per vessel per day. This would eliminate people That meeting was quickly set for January 6 and Chairman going back and forth from shore with 200 menhaden each trip, Medeiros began the meeting and stated that the agenda would especially from out of state as it has happened before. focus on a single issue. Little did he know that the Ark Bait The Advisory Panel supported this proposal therefore it was people would be making a proposal of there own that would a consensus. make a major change to menhaden fishing in the Bay. The main points of the FRISC proposal were presented. RISAA DISAGREES WITH PROPOSAL Close the upper bay, Warwick Light to Rumstick Point, to The Menhaden AP proposals was brought to the RISAA commercial harvesting from May 15th to July15th. All other Board of Directors by Steve Medeiros and explained each step. closed areas south of the upper Bay would be opened for the After discussion, the RISAA Board of Directors approved the same time period. All other restrictions following position: currently in place would remain in place • Maximum vessel length of 85 feet including gear restrictions, monitoring, • Single daily possession limit of 120,000 lbs reporting, Baywide cap and threshold amounts. • Maintain all previous gear restrictions and It was stated “that the panel had two options, inspection requirements to remain status quo which would endanger the • All closed areas shall have a 200 menhaden stock status and possibly lead to future maximum possession limit per day draconian restrictions, or to accept the proposal per vessel before them in the best interest of the Bay and Permanent closures: the menhaden stock.” • north of a line from Conimicut Light to Then came the block buster from Ark Bait Nayatt Point (Providence of Swansea, MA which stated in part, “The River) menhaden fishery shall open on January 1 of • Greenwich Bay: all waters west of a line each year and close on December 31, of said from Sandy Point to the year” and that all waters north of a straight line flagpole at Warwick Point running from Rocky Point to Conimicut Light • Agree to allow opening of all other previous to Nayett Point, shall be closed to all netting with the exception closed areas. of an 8 foot casting net. Their proposal also implemented an 85 • Continue Saturday, Sunday, holiday closures foot vessel length restriction and a single daily possession limit The previous biomass caps shall ALL remain in place, and of 120,000 pounds. continue stock monitoring and reporting requirements, and In exchange, they asked that the starting minimum biomass continue ALL current requlations in 16.2.5 setting a Biomass (floor) and the threshold be removed. Floor, Biomass Ceiling, and maintenance of the 50% rule, with Chairman Medeiros turned to the panel: the following change: Mike Bucko, of Bucko’s Bait and Tackle Service, spoke on A Biomass Floor. On an annual basis every spring, the DFW, behalf of local tackle shops. He said that most shops agreed utilizing approved scientific monitoring methods, shall conduct with a Providence River closing and Ark Bait’s closing line, regular estimates of the weekly standing stock of menhaden but they have a problem with the possibility of Greenwich Bay present in the management area. On the basis of those estimates, opening to seining. the DFW shall issue a notice when the estimated weekly stock George Allen (RISAA) raised concern about removing the reaches a threshold of 1,500,000 pounds. When the estimated threshold, as there would not be a mechanism for maintaining weekly standing stock reaches 2,000,000 pounds, a possession at least a set amount of biomass to enhance the ecosystem in limit of 120,000 pounds per vessel per calendar day will be the Bay. authorized. If at any time, the stock estimate drops below Panel Member & biologist, Dave Beutel, restated and 1,500,000, the DFW shall close the commercial fishery until supported the Ark Bait’s proposal as he understood it plus minor further notice. adjustments. “It is to implement a Northern closure line from On February 22, RIDEM held a public hearing on the Rocky Point to Conimicut Light to Nayett Point plus inside proposed Menhaden changes. Most of the comments were either Greenwich Bay with a line from Sandy Point to the flag pole at in favor of the Ark Bait proposal to remove the biomass cap or the Warwick Country Club on Warwick Neck. Also to maintain for the AP proposals. the 50% cap, but remove the threshold, have a daily single The issue now goes before the R.I. Marine Fisheries Council possession limit of 120,000 pounds, an 85 foot vessel limit, at their March 7 meeting. maintain all gear restrictions, monitoring, holiday and weekend Let’s hope the proposal passes. It would finally mean the closures and reporting requirements”. end of the infamous “POGEY WARS”. - 35 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 R.I.S.A.A. DVD LIBRARY RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's that MEMBERS may borrow for FREE to enjoy at home for up to two weeks. Simply call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 and let us know which DVD's you would like to borrow. You may pick up the DVD's at the monthly seminars or we will mail them to you. Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE. It's just one more benefit of belonging to the RISAA!

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 (85) 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 How To Filet Saltwater Fish (45) Dr. Jim Wright

- 36 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 FISHING AND HUNTING HOMES! Legacy Charters Capt. Keith Sullivan Formerly BlueByU Chaters www.bluebyu.com FEATURED LISTING: 4br/2ba 2000sf. 30’ Cruiser fully loaded Log Home on nearly 3 acres of 401-567-5269 State of the art electronics woods and trails. Great condition, Licensed and Insured close to amenities, Richmond/ Stripers, Blues, Fluke, Sea Bass, Tautog, Porgy, Tuna, Shark Charlestown line, priced at just Full Day • Half Day • Inshore • Offshore $279,000! Departing Daily from Point Judith

Will Litvin SURFCASTERS (from page 8) Broker Associate Re/Max Flagship 401-935-9612 Fishing begins in May [email protected] The com-mittee plans to meet at the shore in early May for a www.RhodyHomes.com Member schoolie bass fishing trip, and then later in May for some tautog fishing. CHARTER TRIPS (from page 4) Other • A seven (7) day notice is required if you must cancel. Winner group must first call Gary Perschau (401-828-3464), or second, Peter trips for O’Biso (401-783-2364). If unable to reach either of above, then the call the RISAA phone at 401-826-2121. Failure to provide this season are notice forfeits your deposit. still in the • Upon confirmation that the winner has attended the charter discussion/ trip, the check/credit card slip will be destroyed and not charged. planning • A member may win only one trip per year. stages. • Only ladies are eligible for the “Ladies Only Trip.” For • All disagreements or disputes will be handled by the Charter more info The committee holds several meetings during the Trips Committee and its decisions are final. on the year, like the annual lead pour • RISAA and its Charter Trips Committee are not responsible if a Surfcasters trip is not completed, either by failure of the winning crew, the Committee contact me at [email protected]. charter captain or incliment weather. Spring Cod Fishing Ask about FREE FARE for group organizer 6 Passenger Private Groups Starting at $775 Mon, Wed, Fri • Individuals $125/person • 9 hours Captain Charlie Donilon • 10% Discount RISAA Members • Gear For All Types Of Fishing • Gift Certificates • 40 Years Experience • Capacity 6 - 23 Passengers 46’ Charterboat “SNAPPA” 2 Congdon Dr., Wakefield, RI 02879 Home 401-782-4040 • Cell -401-487-9044 www.snappacharters.com • [email protected] Member

- 37 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Have you ever needed a plumber or auto mechanic and didn’t know who to call? Ever needed to have an item on your boat or home repaired, but had no idea where to call? Rather than calling a stranger or looking in the yellow pages, call another RISAA member! EVERY MEMBER WHO RUNS A BUSINESS OR PERFORMS A SERVICE is encouraged to sign up. It is totally FREE! Want to get yourself listed? Call the RISAA office (401-826-2121) and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you. ABRASIVES _ Lucky Bait & Tackle...... 401-247-2223 CARPENTRY _ Massasoit Tool Company...... 800-648-6050 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) KMD Custom Woodworking....401-639-8140 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members Member: Keith Breault (Warwick, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasives Ocean State Tackle...... 401-226-6626 Kitchen cabinets, home office, entertain cntrs ACCOUNTING _ Member: David Henault (N. Providence, RI) Leigh Betts Carpentry...... 401-213-6452 Disanto, Priest & Co...... 401-921-2035 www.oceanstatetackle.com Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI) Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 Everything from framing to finish work www.disantopriest.com Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) CARPET CLEANING _ ATTORNEYS _ 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning...401-788-0932 Henry M. Clinton, Esq...... 215-851-8536 Quonny Bait & Tackle...... 401-315-2330 Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI) Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachts Philadelphia, PA [email protected] 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI CHARTS - DECORATIVE _ Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...... 401-274-6644 River & Riptide Anglers...... 401-392-1919 Harbour Lights...... 860-933-2810 Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. Member: David Porreca (Coventry, RI) Member: Carl Welshman (Danielson, CT) 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903 2435 Nooseneck Hill Rd #4A, Coventry, RI www.lightedcharts.com - RISAA discount Raymond E. Gallison, Esq...... 508-677-4235 Snug Harbor Marina...... 401-783-7766 COFFEE - WHOLESALE _ 427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721 Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) Coffee Pause...... 800-444-1488 Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...... 401-732-6500 www.snugharbormarina.com Member: David Fuller (RI/MA) 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 Sportsman’s Outfitter...... 508-823-0412 www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq...... 401-769-3447 Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA) COMPUTERS _ Justice of the Peace The Tackle Box...... 401-736-0605 Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI) Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) Sammartino & Berg...... 401-274-0113 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys. Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI) Wickford Rodworks...... 401-667-7363 CONSTRUCTION______AUTO BODY/REPAIR _ Member: Robert Barlas (Wickford, RI) Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 A & N Auto Body Inc...... 508-336-5334 7 Main St, Wickford wickfordrodworks.com Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Member: Thomas Clark (Seekonk, MA) BLUEPRINTS _ Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floors 32 Industrial Ct, Seekonk, MA Rhode Island Blueprints...... 401-942-3225 D & M Concrete Forms...... 401-884-8778 AUTOMOTIVE _ Member: Paul Kelly (Cranston, RI) Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI) Moore’s Motor Service...... 401-821-4050 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI All types of concrete form work Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) BOATING NEWS _ COOKING______487 Washington St, Coventry, RI BoatingLocal.com...... 508-789-6708 Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...... 401-364-3457 Newport Tire & Auto Service....401-847-1234 Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) Member: Capt. Paul Russell (Newport, RI) www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20 Total auto repairs and tires BOAT SALES _ CUSTOM RODS _ RC Auto Repair...... 401-615-9924 Bassett Boat Company...... 401-886-7899 CMS Enterprise...... 508-995-2372 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) Member: Derek Leigh (Warwick, RI) Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members. www.bassettboat.com [email protected] 637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA Star Service Auto/Marine...... 401-821-9887 Brewer Street Boat Sales...... 401-847-0321 SGM Custom Rods & Tackle..401-315-5120 Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) Member: Jay Helme (Newport, RI) Member: George Forsberg (Bradford, RI) 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA members Blue Fin Sport Fishing Boats/Suzuki Outboards Located in Quonny Bait/Tackle BAIT & TACKLE _ Cataumet Boats...... 401-245-5222 DENTISTRY______Block Island Fishworks...... 401-466-5392 Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI) Exquisite Smiles...... 508-761-5320 Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members Conanicut Marine...... 401-423-7158 www.exquisite-smile.com Breachway Bait & Tackle...... 401-364-6407 Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING______Member: Ron Mouchon (Charlestown, RI) Wellcraft Boats - www.conanicutmarina.com Freelance Electrical Services....401-623-1231 Discount to RISAA members Inland Marine, Inc...... 401-568-0995 Member: Doug Lacombe (Coventry, RI) Bucko’s Parts + Tackle...... 508-674-7900 Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Electrical wiring • 10% RISAA discount Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Boat sales, service and repairs ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL______Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair Ocean House Marina...... 401-364-6040 Cottrell Enterprises, Inc...... 401-632-8093 Cardinal Bait & Tackle...... 401-322-7297 Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI) Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com Ocean Scout Marine...... 401-886-3054 EMBROIDERY/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Erickson’s Bait & Tackle...... 401-739-7437 Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI) RTS Embroidery...... 401-946-4685 Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI) www.OceanScoutMarine.com Member: Rosemarie Howell (Johnston,RI) 1257 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Custom embroidery, silk screen, promo products Frank’s Live Bait...... 860-295-9659 Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) ENGINEERING _ Member: Capt. John Planeta (Marlborough,CT) www.southshoredrydock.com RP Engineering, Inc...... 401-885-7255 19 West Road - www.frankslivebait.com Wood Boat & Motor, Inc...... 401-739-4040 Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Galilee Bait & Tackle...... 401-651-9600 Member: Debbie Wood (Warwick,RI) Environmental, structural, civil Member: Mike Comerford & Duane Sousa www.woodboatandmotor.com 2 State Street, Narragansett, RI

- 38 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 ENGRAVING & ETCHING _ Heffernan Charters, LLC...... 401-364-9592 AquaSkinz Corp...... 877-379-8677 Ron Nalbandian...... 401-377-4688 Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI) Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY) Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAA www.aquaskinz.com Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal Irish Jig Charters...... 401-499-9182 Fishdoc Custom Plugs...... 401-829-2967 ENTERTAINMENT _ Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) The Sleepster...... 401-351-3518 www.IrishJigCharters.com Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Legacy Charters...... 401-567-5269 FishingForBeginners.net....401-349-2977 Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers Capt. Keith Sullivan (Point Judith, RI) Member: Adam Stanley (Foster, RI) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _ www.bluebyu.com See fishingforbeginners.net Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 Linesider Fishing Charters....401-2439-5386 Fishing Solutions...... 508-528-4898 Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) Member: Tris Carpenter (Norfolk, MA) Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs www.linesiderfishing.com IFly Rod Holders. www.iflyrodholders.com EXCAVATION ______Lucky Lady Charters...... 401-284-2869 Lemire’s Plug Works...... 401-641-4885 Longley Construction...... 401-225-0623 Capt. Steve Palmer (Snug Harbor, RI) Member: Alan Lemire (Clayville, RI) Member: Daniel Longley (N. Kingstown, RI) www.luckyladycharters.net www.lemiresplugworks.com Groundwork, landscaping, stonework Ocean Sportfishing Ltd...... 401-728-2081 Line Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH FINANCIAL PLANNING ______Capt. Rich Templeton Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA) Ameriprise Financial...... 508-497-8931 Email: [email protected] Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jig Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) On The Rocks Charters...... 401-359-3625 Little Rhody Tackle...... 401-826-1023 Certified Financial PlannerTM Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI) Ameriprise Financial...... 401-398-7802 www.ontherockscharters.com Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs George Hadfield (North Kingstown, RI) Ogofishing Charters...... 860-774-6924 Lonely Angler Lures...... 781-572-0921 Investments. All financial services. Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT) Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA) Gencorp Financial Services.....884-7800x152 www.ogofishing.com Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com Mark Piccerelli (East Greenwich, RI) Prowler Charters...... 401-783-8487 Millard Wire Company...... 401-737-9330 E-Mail: [email protected] Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI) Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) FIREARMS SCHOOLS _ www.ProwlerChartersRI.com Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal” American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Razin Kane Charters...... 401-295-0642 Phase II Lures...... 203-226-7252 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI) Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc. www.kanesguns.com Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.com FISHING APPAREL _ Seadog Inshore Charters...... 401-218-3074 Point Jude Lures...... 401-846-1808 Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI) Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI) Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Fluke our specialty - [email protected] www.pointjudelures.com Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members. SeaDuced Charters...... 508-394-6546 Rhode Island Poppers...... 401-762-1884 FISHING CHARTERS _ Capt. Robbie Briggs (Dennisport, MA) Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI) Adrianna Charters...... 401-573-3474 www.seaducedfishing.co Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc. Member: Capt. Mike Neto (Coventry, RI) Seascape Charters...... 1-877-6-GO-FISH SurfHog Lure Co...... 401-864-6069 Stripers, Tautog, Cod, Shark, Tuna Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI) Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) Bottom Line Charters...... 401-783-6815 www.seascapecharter.com www.surfhoglureco.com Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI) Snappa Charters...... 401-782-4040 Terminal Tackle Co...... 631-269-6005 bottomlinesportfishing.com Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) Can-Do Charters...... 978-290-0705 www.snappacharters.com www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog Member: Capt. Chuck Casella (Boston Harbor) StuffIt Charters...... 401-764-5141 T-Man Custom Tackle...... 860-668-1302 Bass, blues,cod, flndr. www.candocharters.com Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) Member: Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna Cape Cod Fishing School...... 781-826-4915 www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount. www.tmancustomtackle.com - Striper tubes Member: Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod) ThomCat Charters...... 401-828-9424 HOME IMPROVEMENT______Charters, On the water classes for fishermen Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) Got Wood?...... 401-749-9990 Capt Sheriff’s FishingChartersRI.com www.thomcatcharters.com Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI) Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) Three D’s Charters...... 401-322-0059 Free wood pickup www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549 Capt. Dave Petit (Westerly, RI) Miller’s Interiors...... 401-497-6794 Day Break Fishing Guides...... 781-929-1012 www.threedscharters.com Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI) Member: Walter Bettuchi (Cape Cod, MA) White Ghost Charters...... 401-828-9465 All types of remodeling www.daybreakfishingguides.com Capt. James White (Coventry, RI) Quality Tile...... 401-826-9700 Ed Cook Charters...... 401-524-5294 www.whiteghostcharters.com Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI) Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI) FISHING PRODUCTS______Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street 10% RISAA discount. [email protected] 9er’s Lures...... 508-822-9650 Quik-Fix Handyman...... 401-374-8281 Fin Reaper Charters...... 401-255-9630 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI) Member: Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) www.9erslures.com Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc. B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com A & S Tackle...... 508-679-8122 ICE CREAM _ Fishtales II Charters...... 401-732-1376 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) Frosty Freez...... 401-846-1697 Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI) www.astackle.com Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) www.fishtalesiicharters.com Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA disc Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058 Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington) INSTRUCTION _ Capt. Chuck Boranian (Matunuck, RI) Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com American Boatschool...... 860-295-9634 www.flukin.com Sailing from Lockwood’s Marina Anco Lures, Inc...... 401-438-5860 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT) Frances Fleet...... 401-783-4988 Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI) e-mail: [email protected] Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) Plastic poppers, skimmers, Silver Streak Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373 www.francesfleet.com/ Androd Custom Rods...... 508-399-7837 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) Recreational & Captains license classes www.androd.com - 39 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _ Sea Tow of Rhode Island...... 401-294-2360 REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _ Land-Tek Maintainence...... 508-252-3795 Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) Lawrence A. Rainey...... 401-439-9083 Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) www.seatow.com Certified commercial & residental supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment TowBoatUS/New Bedford...... 508-990-3997 RISAA discount LASER ENGRAVING______Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) RESTAURANTS _ Kell-Strom Tool Company...... 800-851-6851 www.boatus.com Luigi’s Restaurant...... 401-861-3850 Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) MASSAGE THERAPY _ Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) General machine and laser marking Seaside Massage Therapy...... 401-573-1911 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food. LAWN CARE______Member: Karen Lucas, LMT (Wickford, RI) Slice Of Heaven...... ,...... 401-423-9866 Ocean State Lawn Service...... 401-732-8182 www.SeasideMassageTherapy.com Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _ 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount First Home Mortgage...401-751-0800x5309 ROD & REEL REPAIR _ St. Germain Lawn Care...... 401-647-2028 Member: Paul Kennedy (Providence, RI) Beavertail Rod And Reel...... 401-215-5062 Member: David St. Germain (Foster, RI) Email: [email protected] Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) [email protected] P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 www.beavertailrodandreel.com MACHINING______Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI) SELF DEFENSE __ Hartwell Mfg. Co...... 401-567-7720 Pawtucket Credit Union...... 401-541-7003 Oceanside Martial Arts...... 401-294-3035 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345 RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.com MARINE ELECTRONICS______PAINTING CONTRACTORS______SCUBA _ Seaport Communications...... 401-783-4778 Certa Pro Painters...... 401-921-6655 Scuba Made Easy...... 401-742-4898 Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) Member: Will Donnell (All of RI) Member: Deb Greenhalgh Sales - Service - Installation Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount www.scubamadeeasy.org MARINE FABRICATION______PAINT & SUPPLIES _ SOLAR CONSULTANT _ BJK Aluminum Creations...... 401-624-1422 ICI Paints...... 401-751-7300 Alteris/Solarwrights...... 401-315-2529 Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI) Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience We sell interior and exterior paint Free solar site evaluation [email protected] Essex Marine Fabrication...... 860-554-0044 PEST CONTROL _ SPORTFISH PRINTS _ Member: Harry Angier (Haddam, CT) Best Pest Control...... 401-437-1274 Kecheneny Fish Prints.....860-535-9987 T-tops -hardtops -arches www.essexmarine.com Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI) Member: Jack Brown (N.Stonington, CT) Seaward Boatworks...... 401-739-5286 Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount www.kechenenyfishprints.com Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) PICTURE FRAMING _ SUPPLIES______Aluminum fabrication and canvas work Crestar...... 401-885-0300 Hershel Poe...... 401-624-6064 MARINE ENGINES _ Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) Member: Hershel Poe (Tiverton, RI) Marine Engines, Inc...... 800-786-7639 www.crestarmfg.com Janitorial, industrial paper,textile toweling,rags Member: Jone Keane (Holliston, MA) PRINTING _ TAXIDERMIST______www.1800runsnew.com M2 Design...... 401-484-5120 Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 MARINE HOSE AND FITTINGS______Member: Mark Mingain (Pascoag, RI) Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA) The Hose Connection Inc...... 401-624-2921 www.m2cd.com Printing & web design TROPHIES/PLAQUES______Member: Art Marshall (Fall River, MA) Tiffany Printing Co...... 401-828-5514 Crown Trophy...... 401-231-0070 Any & all, 1/4” thru 8”. RISAA discount. Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) MARINE REPAIR______www.tiffanyprinting.com www.crowntrophy.com Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr....401-789-7680 PROPELLER RECONDITIONING______Eagle Enterprises...... 516-319-0779 Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Ocean Props...... 888-430-7767 Member: Ken Begelman (Oceanside, NY) Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI) www.keneagle.com -hand painted fish/trophies MARINE SURVEYING______New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/ VETERINARIANS _ Dockside Marine Survey...... 401-942-1006 REAL ESTATE______Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683 Member: Mark Sepe (Cranston, RI) Randall Realtors...... 401-932-2315 Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) [email protected] Members: Mari Ann & Rod Raso (Wakefield,RI) Practice for small animals Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 [email protected] WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _ Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) RE/MAX Flagship...... 401-935-9612 WasteXpress, LLC...... 401-464-6400 Master Marine Surveyor Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI) Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) MARINE TOWING SERVICES______e-mail: [email protected] res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com BaywatchRI...... 401-398-0388 RE/MAX Centeral...... 401-465-0263 Member: Capt. Gina Lynch (Wawick, RI) Member: David Tatangelo (Coventry, RI) RISAA Members: www.baywatchri.com www.tatangelogroup.com Safe/Sea...... 401-295-8711 World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Have your business or service Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) listed by calling 401-826-2121 www.safesea.com [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.com

SUPPORT THE COMPANIES ON THESE PAGES They are all RISAA Members! - 40 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The 2011 College Scholarship Program By this time of year, most high school seniors have decided where they want to attend college. With this decision comes a huge financial burden. To help offset the high cost of college the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association will again award up to 9 scholarships in 2011 to eligible seniors. RISAA members with children or grandchildren going to college next year should encourage them to apply. Member Awards and Marine Science Awards There are two types of scholarship awards given each year. One is open to RISAA family members only and the other is open to anyone going into the marine sciences field.

Member Scholarships Marine Fisheries Scholarships

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation Member Award Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award Any RISAA member in good standing or their immediate These scholarships are paid for by the RISAA family, specifically, their children or stepchildren, Foundation, and three $500 scholarships are awarded. The grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister, recipient does NOT have to be connected with RISAA in who is currently a high school senior and will attend ANY any way, but DOES have to enroll in a marine sciences college or university within one year, may apply for the Rhode program. Island Saltwater Anglers Association Member Award. Called the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation The student does NOT have to pursue a marine sciences. Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award, it is awarded to any Any degree program is acceptable. Rhode Island resident high school senior who will be $500 scholarships are awarded. attending either the University of Rhode Island or Roger Williams University, in a fisheries management or marine sciences program, within one year. How to apply If you have a child who is a high school senior, or know someone who is eligible to apply, let them know about our scholarship programs. Applications and information is available: • At the March seminar. See Curt Caserta at the Membership Table. • E-mail to [email protected] • RISAA web site. Go to www.risaa.org and click on the “Scholarships” button. • Call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 • School's Guidance Office. Every Rhode Island high school guidance office has been sent a copy of our Fisheries & Marine Sciences Award application.

Note: Only current high school seniors who will attend college in the Fall of 2011 are eligible.

HURRY! The deadline for scholarship applications is April 15, 2010.

- 41 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The mission of the Public Access Committee of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is to preserve, protect, develop, and restore public access to the tidal waters of Rhode Island for this and succeeding generations. Particular attention is given to those public access areas important to recreational fishing. Plan to attend RISAA’s Annual Shore Clean-up Day Saturday, April 16 9:00 a.m. (rain or shine)

The 2010 volunteer groups

We will meet at these Greenwich Bay Locations

Chepiwanoxet Point Park-Warwick Follow Post Road (between Cowesett and Division) to the light at Chepiwanoxet. Follow Chepiwanoxet to Oak Grove. Right on Oak Grove to Alger. Left on Alger to the Park parking lot at the end of Alger. Paul Karcz will lead this group. Email Paul at [email protected] Goddard State Park Fishing Area & Boat Launch-Potowomut Located on the West Side of the State Park along Greenwich Cove. Follow Ives Road to the First Park Entrance just after the Equestrian area. Turn in, stay to the left, and follow the Park road down to the Fishing Area parking Lot. David Pollack will lead this group. Email Dave at [email protected] with questions.

REFRESHMENTS AND TRASH BAGS WILL BE PROVIDED! Bring gloves and dress appropriately for the conditions. We have scheduled our Clean-up at low tide so we can get to more debris. It might be muddy! Show That You Care About Our Shoreline. We Need Your Help! Questions? Contact Bob Moeller at [email protected] or call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121 - 42 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 President...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 1st Vice President...... Capt. Richard Hittinger...... [email protected]...... 401-739-1875 2nd Vice President...... Capt. Bruce Getchell...... [email protected]...... 401-742-1129 Secretary...... Curt Caserta...... [email protected]...... 401-667-0123 Treasurer...... Capt. Edwin Cook...... [email protected]...... 401-885-0679 Sergeant-At-Arms...... Mark Paparelli...... [email protected]...... 401-884-6724 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...... Lynn Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-996-3308 Fly Fishing...... David Porreca...... [email protected]...... 401-392-1919 Foundation...... Capt. Michael Warner...... [email protected]...... 401-364-0027 Fund-Raising...... Linton Wilder...... [email protected] ...... 401-828-7795 Historian...... Position open...... Junior Activities...... Robert LeBlanc...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0503 Kayak...... David Pollack...... [email protected]...... 401-749-5379 Legislative...... George Allen...... [email protected]...... 401-849-4896 Membership...... Capt. Edward Kearney...... [email protected]...... 401-397-4513 Menhaden...... Capt. Ed Cook...... [email protected].. 401-885-0679 Merchandise...... William Sosnicki...... [email protected]...... 401-822-2979 Political Action PAC...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Newsletter...... Stephen Medeiros...... [email protected]...... 401-826-2121 Public Access...... Robert Moeller...... [email protected]...... 401-884-0117 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. / March, 2011 - 44 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The New England Saltwater Fishing Show March 11 - 13, 2011 SEMINARS

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 MAIN SEMINAR AREA 1:30 PM • Ron Poirier • Jig ‘n Pop For Tuna 2:30 PM • D. J. Muller • Surfcasting the Islands: Cuttyhunk, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island 3:30 PM • Capt. Jim White • Advanced Tactics For Striped Bass Fishing 4:30 PM • Lee Sampson • Fishing The Surf 5:30 PM • Capt Mike Neto • Block Island Stripers 6:30 PM • David Giuliano • Kayaking Block Island 7:30 PM • Capt Dave Monti • Tautog Fishing

FLY FISHING AREA 6:00 PM • Capt. David Porreca • How to Chose A Saltwater Fly Rod: Simplify Your Choice

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 MAIN SEMINAR AREA 10:30 AM • Bob Oberg • Wiring Up - Increase Your Kayak Fishing Productivity, Safety & Enjoyment With Good Electronics 11:30 AM • Capt. Bruce Macomber • Light Tackle Sharks 12:30 PM • Curt Caserta • Hunting For Stripers 1:30 PM • David Giuliano • Kayaking Block Island 2:30 PM • Lee Sampson • Fishing The Surf 3:30 PM • Capt. Jim White • Advanced Tactics For Striped Bass Fishing 4:30 PM • Capt. Mike Neto • Block Island Stripers 5:30 PM • Ron Poirier • Jig ‘N Pop For Tuna

FLY FISHING AREA 1:00 PM • Sheila Hassan • Fly Fishing Demonstration 3:00 PM • Capt. Bob Hines • Intro to Saltwater Fly Fishing 5:00 PM • Capt. David Porreca • How to Chose A Saltwater Fly Rod: Simplify Your Choice

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 MAIN SEMINAR AREA 10:30 PM • D. J. Muller • Surfcasting the Islands: Cuttyhunk, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island 11:30 AM • Capt. Bruce Macomber • Light Tackle Sharks 12:30 PM • Curt Caserta • Hunting For Stripers 1:30 AM • Bob Oberg • Wiring Up - Increase Your Kayak Fishing Productivity, Safety & Enjoyment With Good Electronics 2:30 PM • Capt Dave Monti • Tautog Fishing

FLY FISHING AREA 1:00 PM • Sheila Hassan • Fly Fishing Demonstration 3:00 PM • Capt. Bob Hines • Intro to Saltwater Fly Fishing - 45 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The New England Saltwater Fishing Show March 11 - 13, 2011

EXHIBITOR LIST (as of 2/27/11) Company Location Company Location Company Location 9ER’s Lures 933-935 Cortland Line Company 403-404 Honest Bycatch 526 A & A Innovative Products 211 Costa Del Mar Sunglasses 828 Howlin’ Wolf Charters 728 A & S Tackle Corp. 1005 Crimson Tide Charters 927 Hughey Lures 326 A.O.K. Tackle Co. 405 D.J. Muller Surfcasting 302 Inland Marine, Inc. B-06 Accurate Fishing Products 727 DC’s Custom Plugs 627 Island Current Fleet 811 Adrianna Charters 1024 Dockside Marine Survey 622 Island Jewelers 421 Afterhours Custom Plugs 710-711 Don Coffey Co. 501-505 J & B Tackle Company 703-706 Al Gag Custom Lures 223 Duke Marine 1103-1105 J & K Sunglass Creations 827-828 Alliance Sports Group 603-605 Eagle Enterprises 824-825 Jay Jigs Custom Rod & 624 Amanda Lee Sportfishing 414 East Coast Charters, LLC 1001 Tackle American Boatschool, LLC 712 Edgemaker Pro 1006 Jigs, Rigs & Stuff 924-925 Antique Lures 531-533 Elizabeth Marie Charters 208 JigNPop 415 AquaSkinz Corp. 802-803 Escape Studio 810 Karen Lynn Charters 815 Arrigoni Design, Ltd. 609-610 Essex Marine Fabrication 229 Kettlebottom Productions 1123 Atlantic Offshore Lures 408 Eunbi Corporation 1007-1008 Kid’s Casting Area B-13 Atlantic States Marine 310 Eunbi Corportation #2 1025-1026 Kid’s Life, Inc. 1210 Fisheries Commission E-Z Outrodder, LLC 709 Kilsong’s Jigging World 415 Atomic Tape 608 EZEaire 212 Lady Ann Candies 901-902 AVET Reels 822-823 Falmouth Bait & Tackle 906-908 Larry’s Tackle Shop 304-305 B & D Enterprises 1125 Fin-Nor Reels 327 LatLon Plaques 1113 Bass Pro Shops 834 FINS Situational Braids 1109 Laura Jay Charters 801 BaywatchRI Marine Towing 109-110 Fish The Surf 611 LTD Distributing 606 Big Game Sportfishing 922-923 FishBelly International, Inc. 730 Lemire’s Plugworks 808 Bill Hurley Lures 225 Fishbone Knives 506 Line Stretcher Tackle Co. 833 Bimini Bay Outfitters 729-730 FishDoc Custom Plugs 626 Lonely Angler 401-402 BIOMES Marine Center B-13 Fishermen, Inc. 804 Lowrance-Navico 301 Boatwise Marine Training 821 Fishing The Ocean State 814 Lunker City Fishing 507-508 Boomerang Fishing, Inc. 113 Flippin Out Charters 1029 Specialties Brewer Greenwich Bay 628 Fluke Till Ya Puke 923 M & M Fishing Lures 621 Marina Tournament MAK Surfcasting, Inc. 732 Buckeye Brook Coalition 525 Formula X2 606 Mariners Learning System 207 Bucko’s Tackle Service 226-228 Frank’s Classic Tackle 1101-1102 Maritime Solutions, Inc. 909-910 Burford Books, Inc. 926 Frank’s Live Bait & Tackle 1030 Market By The Sea 702 C. L. Marine 932 Freedom Boat Club 910 Mass. Div. Of Marine Canyon Reels 101 Friends of the Hunt River 422 Fisheries 311-312 Capt. Bruce Sportfishing 515 Watershed Massachusetts Beach 625 Capt. John Boats 1022 G & B Fishing Systems 822-0823 Buggy Association Capt. Sheriff’s Fishing 911 G. Loomis 503 Maui Jim Sunglasses 827 Charters Gag’s Grabbers 224 Megrew’s Boats Inc. 316-317 Carl’s Warehouse, LLC 809 Gibbs Lures, Inc. 601-0602 MMJ Promotions 431 Casting For Recovery 1206 Gloucester Fleet 203 Mud Dog Saltwater Flies 1205 C-Devil II Sportfishing, Inc. 1031 Goose Hummock Shop 321-323 Murski-Breeding Sales, Inc. 327-328 Chasin Tail Charters 214 Got Stryper Charters 303 Narragansett Bay Estuary 332 Clean The Bay 607 Grandt Industries, Inc. 829-832 Program Coastal Resources Mgmt 331 Grim Reaper Charters B-08 Narragansett Brewing Co. 106 Council Guy Cotten, Inc. 708 Narrow River Kayaks 734-735 Cobra Bait 513-514 Hab’s Custom Plugs 1009-1010 National Marine Life Center 432 Cohen & Associates 329-330 Hat Trick Embroidery 921 Nature In Metal 111-112 Confident Capt/Ocean Pros 204 Heidi Jo’s Jerky 423 NBS Sportfishing 524 Copper Fish Sculpters 1122 Hogy Lure Co., LLC 805-807 NJ Tackle Co. 229-230 - 46 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 The New England Saltwater Fishing Show March 11 - 13, 2011 EXHIBITOR LIST Company Location Company Location Company Location No Fluke Charters 522 RISAA Fly Fishing 1226 Temple Fork Outfitters 1204 NOAA Northeast Region 313 RISAA Foundation 1233 The Fisherman Magazine 904 Nor’east Media Gate RISAA Kayak Committee 1227 The Fisherman’s Line 812-813 Northeast Maritime Institute 826 RISAA Membership 1221-1222 The Fishing Academy, Inc. 530 Northeast Tackle 629-631 RISAA Merchandise 1223-1225 The Hook-Up! 913-915 Ocean House Marina B-04 RISAA Public Access 1203 The Kayak Centre 1129-1131 Ocean Marine Insurance 413 RISAA Surfcasters 1202 The Surfcaster 406 Ocean Props, L.L.C. 1021 River & Riptide Anglers 1126-1128 The Tackle Box, Inc. 409 Ocean Scout Marine, LLC B-01 Roberts Lures, Inc. 426 Titone Custom Metalworks 713-715 Ocean State Synthetics 912 Roger Williams University 315 T-Man Custom Tackle 707 Offshore Innovations 929-931 Ronz Engineered Soft Baits 324 Tony Maja Bunker Spoons 709 Offshore Sport Fishing, Inc. 1207-1208 Run Off Charters 1106-1108 TowBoat US 1015 Okuma Fishing Tackle 603-605 Safe/Sea 928 Tri-State Tournament of New 425 Old Colony Amphibians 1124 Safe/Sea Boating Simulator 903 England On The Water 102-105 Salt Shaker Sportfishing 631 Trophy Rod & Lure #1 1121 Oozzie Lure Co. 427 & 509 Salty’s Wooden Lures 612-615 Trophy Rod & Lure #2 1201 Otter Lures 515 Save The Bay 905 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 1211 Outdoor Etc. 1028 Sea Tow Kid’s Game 1232 U.S. Sportswear 521 P.T. Custom Plugs 733 Sea Tow R.I. 201-202 Ultra Balm 333 PanaPesca Frozen Baits 931 Seaport Communications Co.1114-1115 United Fly Tyers of RI 1228 Pat & Jay’s Used Tackle 1013-1014 SeaSucker 528 Used Tackle For Multiple 1202 Pawtuxet River Authority 334 Seaward Boatworks 116-118 Sclerosis People’s Prison 1023 Sebile USA 505 Van Staal 325 Phenix Rods & Accessories 1027 Seeker Rods 823 Veteran Angler Charters 527 Piseas, LLC 701-702 Shanka Lures 208 Virtually Hooked 427-428 Point Jude Lures 1011-1012 Shimano USA 501-502 Entertainment Poon Harpoons 930 Shu-Fly Fishing Lures, Inc. 1229-1231 White Ghost Fishing 835 PowerPro 504 Smash’em Fishing Tackle 335 Charters PrecisionPak 307-308 Snug Harbor Marina 1132-1135 Woonasquatucket River 1112 Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle 1002-1004 Snug Harbor Marina #2 1212-1215 Watershed Council Quantum Fishing 328 South Shore Dry Dock 107-108 Worm Bar 220-221 R.I. Army National Guard TBA Sportsman’s Outfitter, Inc. 534-535 WPRI-12 & WNAC Fox TV B-05 R.I. Marine Trades Assn. 523 St. Croix Rods 725-727 Yeti Coolers 605 R.I. Party & Charter Boat 623 Stan Gibbs Cape Cod Canal 306 ZeeBaas, LLC 724 Association Fisherman’s Classic Tourney Zing Products, Inc. 433 Red Gill USA 723 Stingray Fishing Outfitters 205-206 Redemption Center B-12 Stormline Apparel 329 New England Reel Deals 533 Strike King Charters/Lodge 213 Saltwater Fishing RH Custom Rods 721-722 Strike Pro America 329 Rhode Island Boating & 412 Stingray Fishing Outfitters 205-206 Show Fishing Striped Bass Academy 529 Rhode Island Lottery 731 Striped-Bass.com 410-411 Rhode Island Poppers 407-408 Striper Maine-iac Tackle 424 Rhode Island Sea Grant 314 Striper Marina, Inc. B-03 Rhody Fly Rodders 1209 Stripers Forever 1111 RI Div. Of Fish & Wildlife 115 Stone Silo Foods 531 Richardson’s Maptech 309 Stur-Dee Boat Co. B-07 .00 RIDEM Div of Law 114 Suburban Sports, Inc. B9-B11 $1 OFF Enforcement Sun Court Enterprises 1006 regular adult admission RIHunts.com 1110 Sunglass Connection 222 with this coupon Rip Lips Fishing 209-210 Tarbox Toyota B-02 may not be combined with any other coupon or offer - 47 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Finally, a trophy bass… and then SNAP! Your to ask questions. That is what they are there for, and they want line breaks your business. By the way, do not grease the drag, It is not meant to be greased, if you do, it will not work. No one wants to lose a big fish. Not me, yet time and time again I lose fish because the gear is not right for the job, the Rods tackle is faulty or because I wasn’t ready. Examine the rods for cracks and stress marks. Closely Last year I lost a monster fluke (summer flounder) under examine the eyes for chips or cuts that could cause line to snag, the Jamestown Bridge. I was fishing for that doormat-sized rub or break. Do not place hooks on the eyes or they will fluke, yet the rig I was using just didn’t have enough muscle. I eventually create cracks that will cut line as it passes through. keep telling myself “You have to be ready, prepare before you drop your hook, before your fishing trip and before the season Tackle starts.” I get tackle ready in chronological order when certain species So this article focuses on getting your gear ready for the are fished… starting with tautog, striped bass, blue fish, fluke, fishing season now so you don’t lose that big fish. Here’s a tuna, etc. I then go through tautog rigs first, then the striped guide on what to do to prepare for the season. bass, etc. Make sure you have enough rigs to fish the species. Hooks Line should be clean and sharp (no rust), and strong enough for the Each year, replace most used line. This is a judgment call size fish you are going after. Often hooks that come with lures as to what is meant by “used.” For example, I have reels spooled are not quality hooks so I replace them with stronger hooks. with 40 lb. test monofilament line for fishing live bait. I used them infrequently last year. So I checked the line, it looked Leaders/Circle Hooks good… no nicks, snags or apparent stress so I did not change it. Use wire leaders for bluefish and monofilament or However, I changed just about every other rig with new fluorocarbon for striped bass. Blues won’t bite though the wire monofilament, braid, lead or wire. Spool tight enough and then and striped bass will find it harder to see the monofilament or stretch the line, the first 100 feet (of monofilament line) to relax fluorocarbon leaders. its memory to avoid bird’s nest tangles. Make sure leaders have no nicks or stress marks from fish pulling. If they do, replace them. Reels I switched most of my leader hooks to circle hooks. I did Give your reels a good cleaning, particularly when the line this so I can safely catch and release undersized or unwanted is off. Grease where directed by manufacturer, often times, the fish (particularly striped bass). Circle hooks are designed to reel is marked where to do this. hook the fish at the corner of the mouth and not down in the If instructions are long gone do not hesitate to stop by your belly. local bait or tackle shop to ask where to grease. Don’t be afraid

Fishing Photos Members are encouraged to send in their digital or print photos 2010 was a good fishing year for the Wolf family! Junior members Jackson and Carter (at left with dad) are already avid anglers and John (dad) couldn’t be happier. These fish were all taken around Quonochontaug Pond in September on plugs and live bait.

- 48 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 - 49 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 SPECIAL FOUNDATION RAFFLE TO BE HELD AT MARCH 28 MEETING

The 3rd Annual Peter Vican and Don Smith BLOCK ISLAND NIGHT STRIPED BASS FISHING TRIP Winner guaranteed to catch a minimum 30 pound striper! Our resident striped bass fishing champs, Peter Vican and • Tickets will be Don Smith, have once again sold at $1 each, offered a fishing trip to help raise funds for our Foundation. but with a minimum of Peter and Don fish the waters 10. off Block Island nearly every • Only RISAA members night and know how to produce eligible striped bass. Neither is a • Tickets will be sold professional charter captain and ONLY at the monthly fish just for pleasure. They often seminars from enjoy sharing the experience with December to March others. They were together two • Drawing will take summers ago when Peter landed place after the second Vican & Smith the record 76 lb, 14 oz. Rhode speaker at the March 29 Island State Record Striper! meeting. So, ever-generous Peter came up with the raffle idea. He • You need not be present to win. and Don would take a lucky member out fishing with them, and Mike Moore landed 5 stripers, • Proceeds to the R.I. guarantee that person would catch a 30 pound striper. If four of which were over 30 Saltwater Anglers that person didn’t catch a striper on that night (unlikely) they pounds! would take him out fishing again...until he did. Foundation. The 2009 winner, Jack Bosch, said “I lost track after 15 fish,” and at least a dozen fish over 30 pounds were caught on that night! The 2010 winner, Mike Moore, landed four bass over 30 Just think how much you spend to go fishing, trying to pounds during his August trip with Don and Peter! catch a large striper. This opportunity is for RISAA members only. Just think, you can go out and KNOW you will be catching a This is a small investment for a chance at a 30 pound striper! Here’s the information: GUARANTEED 30 POUND STRIPER!

- 50 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS • Blackstone River fish ladders construction • Ninigret Park Fishing Access • Woonasquatucket River fish ladders • College Scholarships in Marine Sciences • Pawtuxet River Authority fish passage • Eel grass planting • Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration • Fishway construction/restoration • Public access adoption programs and the • Fishing The Ocean State TV program • Public education programs and seminars RISAA • Fish Tag & Release programs • Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation • JASON Expedition teacher training • Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly Schools Take-A-Kid • Kickemuit River fish ladder construction • Salt marsh restoration Fishing Days • Narragansett Bay Journal publication • Sea Grant cooperative research programs • National Environthon- Coventry HS team • Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation

THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE DONATIONS IN 2010 COPPER (up to $49) 2 Anonymous Members Robert Ballou Capt. Bob Murgo Capt. Stephen Segerson John Vivari Daniel Watson

BRONZE ($50+) SILVER ($100+) GOLD ($250+) Michael Fotiades Anonymous member Robert Donaldson Peter Hendricks East Bay Anglers Capt. Ed Kearney Robert Hawthorne Steve Medeiros Capt. Sandy Kane Robert Oliveira The Saltwater Edge PLATINUM ($500+) William Zanks Robert Fournier Joseph Herbert The Rhode Island Foundation 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, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes - 51 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Do you enjoy fly fishing? Want to try it? Join our committee! The RISAA Fly Fishing Committee was established to create an open forum for anglers to enjoy fly fishing in saltwater. During the winter we meet the 2nd Tuesday every month at River & Riptide Anglers in Coventry, RI. From May through October our monthly meetings are actual fly fishing excursions throughout Rhode Island's saltwater's. For example, in May and June we will meet to fish the worm hatches at Ninigret Pond. Other trips include fishing the Narrow River in Narragansett and “ride the tide” where we move from location to location as the tide changes. The Fly Fishing Committee is here to promote the art of fly fishing for saltwater game-fish. The committee is open to all RISAA members of all age groups. For anyone who may have been intrigued by fly fishing for saltwater game fish, this is a great group to get started.

If you wish to join our group and are a current RISAA member please send an e-mail request to committee Chair David Porreca at [email protected]. Be sure to look for us at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show.

- 52 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 LUCAS SALEM LUCAS AND ADAM BERG

Lucas landed this 30 inch, 20 pound striped bass while fishing the reef off Rye Playland in the Long Island Sound. Lucas was using a red Junior Members, Adam (15) and Lucas (17) were tube and fishing with Andy, their dad, in November near worm. Breton Reef when they landed several keeper tautog, including this pair in the 6-7 pound range.

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Phone: (508) 674-7900 Fax: (508) 674-8021 E-mail: [email protected] Member WWW.BuckosParts.com - 53 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 My first EVER fishing trip. Thanks Dad! By Alan Stewart I couldn't sleep. I went to bed at the usual birds searching for breakfast, a beaver working time (8pm) and my eight year old mind was on his dam and the open water of a big freshwater racing all night. I was so excited that my dad lake. was going to take me fishing for the first time We stopped at the fishing area and I prepared the next morning. my Zebco with one of the plastic lippy things. I I had spent the entire day holding my Zebco chose the color green because it was my favorite rod and reel and organizing the plastic worms color back then and it just LOOKED like it would and unusual big-lipped treble hook laden plastics catch fish. (I now know were crankbaits) that he had given My first cast was nothing to write home (or me for my birthday that morning. I RISSA) about. It went about a foot. had them together by color and had Alan Stewart as a boy (above). Today he catches My second cast was no better. My dad carefully placed them in the small tuna and jumbo stripers. then took the time to show me how to tackle box. properly use the Zebco and where to It was still pitch black when he cast, and I started to get the hang of came into my room and said "Wake it. He told me that a lot of people fish up .... it's time to go fishing!" with bait, but that we were "fishing It was 4 AM. I had never even like the pros." That made me proud. seen 4 AM. The next time I saw 4 After a number of suspect casts I AM was in college after a particularly finally had a great one that landed eventful party. Ha! right next to the tree branch we were Anyway, I digress. I gathered all targeting. I reeled just like they had of my tackle and we began the hour told me and WHAM the rod was long journey to Lake Conroe just almost pulled out of my hand. I had a North of Houston, TX where we met one of my dad's friends who FISH ON. had a boat. It was an unbelievable feeling. Me tugging him and him I marveled at how cool it was. It has a HUGE engine, all of tugging me. I loved it. I got the fish next to the boat and my dad the fancy rods and tackle and compartments filled with all sorts flipped it in and it was HUGE (actually probably about a pound of exciting things. I was particularly enamored with the fish scale. and a half). I quickly named him Tanner (after my favorite Bad I kept weighing things until my dad finally told me to put it away News Bear) and then we released him. and hold on as we were heading out to do some fishing. I've evolved into fishing for big, offshore saltwater game, but It was a blast! The ride was amazing: the beautiful sunrise, that first little bass hooked me for a lifetime. Thanks Dad!

“My Grandfather” - A proud grand dad admires his grandkids By Henry Snow

I have taught all my grandchildren to swim and then to fish. his clothes, turn on the radio and have a party. That is why I They range from 5 to 12 years old. We all go to the hatchery to love my papa. trout fish and they love it. The Narragansett Surfcasters Club, of This young lady won the prize for the largest trout caught. which I am a member, puts on this event every spring with the The youngest grandson, Andan, age 5, won a prize for the cooperation of the hatchery in Carolina. youngest kid to catch a trout, and the other lady, Malinda, age My oldest granddaughter Brianna, when she was 8 years old, 8, did not win any prize, but caught the most trout. wrote this at school as a class assignment and it made me so proud. My only complaint is they grow up to fast. In addition, this The title was “MY GRANDFATHER”, and this is what she year both of my grandsons landed keeper striped bass all by wrote: themselves with no help from me or my son, and using their Do you know why I love my papa? Well he brings us dough own rods. They are Zachary, age 10, and and Ryan, age 8. I nuts. He teaches me to fish. I love it when I go on his computer. don’t know what you were looking for for your column but I He let us eat chippy's in the po-po room. We love to dress up in felt that I should send this in. HENRY SNOW

- 54 - R.I.S.A.A. / March, 2011 Entertainment News Hello Everyone: Plans are in the works for a couple of day trips. As soon as The Boston Red Sox tickets are in and ready to be information is firmed up, we will let you know where, when purchased. This year’s trip to Fenway Park and what. will be on Sunday, June 5, and the cost of admission and bus transportation will $71 per The Banquet was a great night for all those who attended. person. This trip is open to members and Charlie Bradbury and Kyle Paparelli won Angler and Junior nonmembers. Angler of the Year. Everyone was happy when it was announced We only have 50 tickets, and as of this that Gisele Golembeski was awarded Member of the Year. writing in February 24 are already sold, so send in your checks so as not to be shut out. For more information and registration form see page 23 in this issue. RISAA’s 13th Annual Banquet - Saturday, February 26

Appreciation Awards MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Gisele CHARLES Golembeski DORE

Marine Conservation Award PETER O’BISO DONALD SMITH

STEVEN TRAVISONO

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