RIDEM's Annual Report on Recreational Saltwater Fishing ...Fishing Show TACKLE SALES UP! The 2013...

R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2013

P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816 www.RISAA.org 401-826-2121 APRIL, 2013

RIDEM's Annual Report on Recreational Saltwater Fishing Licenses

2013 New England Saltwater Fishing Show report

The Voice of Southern New England Fishermen

Fishing Show ATTENDANCE UP!Fishing Show TACKLE SALES UP!

The 2013 New England Saltwater Fishing Show opened onFriday, March 8 while the whole area around Providence wasexperiencing a large winter snowstorm. There was a small pockednear Providence thatexperienced only minorsnow amounts, butnorthern RI, MA and CThad snow up to 16inches.

The storm definitelyhurt show attendanceon Friday. But Saturdayand Sundayexperienced sunny daysin the 50's and anglersfrom all over NewEngland poured into the R.I. Convention Center. The aisleswere crowed both days, and attendance reached 14,000 people- 2,000 over last year!

Capt. Mark Malenovski of TeamDiawa discusses products with a showattendee

Where Your Fishing License Money Is GoingWhen the legislation was passed in 2010 that

created a Rhode Island saltwaterrecreational fishing license, safeguards were builtin which assured the funds would be used asintended - improving fisheries management and"enhancing recreational fishing opportunities."The law also mandated a full accounting of thenumber of licenses sold, amount of money raised,and total disclosure on how it is spent. RIDEMhas provided this accounting for the past threeyears.

Each year, a meeting is first held with the R.I.Recreational Fishing Task Force, the group thatwas formed in 2008 to examine the federalregistration mandate and helped design the RhodeIsland license legislation. The group, consisting of the leaders ofRI saltwater fishing clubs, party and charter boats, bait shops and

marine fisheries staff, is presented with the factsof the previous year's license sales and with theplanned use of the funds. DEM has welcomedinput from the members of this group.

Next a presentation is made to the public andthe R.I. Marine Fisheries Council, and finally tothe R.I. General Assembly. These steps aremandated in the law.

This year's report was made to a meeting ofthe Recreational Fishing Task Force on March 21,and everyone present was pleased with theplanned expenditures of license funds for the nextfiscal year. The best thing about the report is thatDEM Fisheries staff were able to multiply the fund,in some instances by as much as 150%, by using it

to match federal funds for large projects.(to page 13)

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There’s no question that the 2012 NewEngland Saltwater Fishing Show was asuccess and the best year yet! Everyonewas happy with the results.

That paragraph was the way I beganwriting this column last year after the 2012show, but here I am again, needing to saythe same thing. The 2013 Show was thebest yet!

When the Show began on Friday, allof the dealer spaces were filled and wehad a waiting list of companies hopingsomeone would cancel so they could getin.

Then, when I received a phone callfrom John McGinn at the R.I. ConventionCenter saying, "Congratulations. Youmust be very pleased this morning. You'rethe only show that had an increase inattendance this year."

And then we found out that we had anincrease of 2,000 attendees over last year.By Sunday afternoon, we knew the showwas successful, although we didn't knowby what degree.

A lot of the dealers knew it as wellbecause their cash registers hummed allweekend, and when the show ended onSunday afternoon, many of them went toour show office and signed up to reservetheir spaces for 2014!

As a RISAA member, you should beproud. After all, this show is YOURS. Itbelongs to every member who pays dues.

THANKSIt's always dangerous to try to say

thank you to the people who worked veryhard for an event because there is alwaysthe risk of missing someone important, butthose very people need to know theirefforts are noticed.

First off, thanks to ALL of the RISAAmembers who stepped up and took a shiftor two helping at the show. I have listedall of their names on page 16.

Credit goes to the 5 member FishingShow Committee that works the entire year

via hundreds of emails, making decisions,doing the web site, dealing with exhibitors,scheduling seminars, etc. They are BobBlasi, Ed Kearney, Paul Laflamme, PeteO'Biso and myself.

Julie and Bob LeBlanc takes care ofthe Kids Zone at the show, setting it up,managing the adult and junior volunteers,and keeping hundreds of kids happyduring the weekend so the parents canshop.

This year, we went from 21 seminars to60, and that wasn't an easy task tocoordinate, but Capt. Ed Kearney did it.He was helped by Paul Laflamme, GaryJohnson, Dan King, David Michel, JohnPaul, and Jack Bosch who kept the AVpresentations going smoothly.

Thanks to all the seminar speakers,especially those who are RISAA members:Jim Barr, John Fulweiler, David Giuliano,Bob Oberg, David Porreca, Kevin Scott,Julio Silva, Don Smith, Jerry Sparks,and Peter Vican.

The show office is located on the 4thfloor, and it goes through periods of superbusy (mornings) to super boring. This yearthe office was staffed the entire weekendby Jane Kearney and Lynn Medeiros.They started at 5:30 AM on Friday andwent to 7:00 PM on Sunday.

RISAA had a new booth at the showthis year and was run by the Fund-RaisingCommittee. The sold raffle tickets on anumber of terrific prizes (donated by PeterVican) to raise funds for our Foundation.That booth was managed all weekend byKevin Robishaw.

David Pollack wears two hats eachyear running back and forth between theFly Fishing and Kayak booths at the show,and like others, spends the entire weekendthere.

And thanks to Bill & Ginny Sosnickiwho also spent the entire weekend withinthe confines of the Merchandise booth.

(to page 34)

April 2 • 8:30 - 4:00Southern New EnglandRecreational Fishing Symposium

April 23 • 6:30 PMRISAA Board of Directors

April 29 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar

May 14 • 6:30 PMRISAA Board of Directors

May 20 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar

June 7-9 • Spring Surf FishingClub Challenge

June 8 • 5th Annual RISAATrip to Fenway Park

June 15 • 16th AnnualTake-A-Kid Fishing Day

June 24 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar

July 29 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar

August 26 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar

Sept 7-8 Galilee FishingTournament & Seafood Festival

Sept 21 • RISAA 3rd AnnualOld Fashioned Pig Roast

Sept 30 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar &Quarterly Meeting

Oct 28 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar

Nov 25 • 7:00 PMRISAA Monthly Seminar

It was worth it!

After the Fishing Show

You’ve all read about the military (Predator) drones thathave been very successfully employed in Afghanistan and otherplaces to take out the bad guys. Well now drones also servemore peaceful uses in the marine environment. Specifically, asreported by the National Atmospheric and OceanographicService (NOAA) Fish News, (March 2013) small drones havebeen designed to monitor, in a non-evasive and safe manner,the health and physiology of large whales.

There’s a lot to be learned about a whale by looking at astraight down aerial photo provided by a relatively quiet andnon-threatening drone equipped with high power lenses.Scientists can estimate age and weight, how well it’s eating,whether it’s had run ins with ships or fishing gear, and in thecase of females, whether they’re pregnant.

In March, 2013,marine biologistsaboard a NOAAresearch vesseloperating off thecoast of NewZealand, launcheda smaller boat ands u b s e q u e n t l ylaunched theirdrone when inclose proximity to asperm whale.

Mike Perryman,

a marine biologist from NOAA, reported, “Launching workedout fine, even in large swells, but catching the bird from anactive deck was a bit like trying to catch a knuckleball barehanded.”

According to Mike Perryman the next step will be to positionthe drone above a whale and, when it comes up for air, swoop inclose enough to the blowhole to sample the breath plume. Bysampling the plume, scientists can analyze DNA, measurehormone levels, and get other indications of the whale’s healthand physiology.

It seemslike thefuture useof small,q u i e td r o n e scould havev a l u a b l eapplicationsin fisheriesm a n a g e -ment andmight be ag o o dsubject for aR I S A AFoundationGrant to assess the potential for this expanding technology.

Aerial drones to study sperm whales up close

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The RISAA Legislative Committee’s mission is to provide, in partnership with the Affiliated Clubs, a forum for improving the knowledge andunderstanding of fishery related issues that affect recreational anglers. An informed membership encourages involvement and advocacy. TheLegislative Committee will strive to advocate responsible fishery decision.

The Chairman of the Committee is George Allen and Vice Chairman is Rich Hittinger. Membership is comprised of RISAA Members anddelegates from the Affiliated Clubs. The Committee meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of fishery and/or legislative issuesthat develop.

Wayne Perryman, a marine biologist withNOAA Fisheries, launches an unmannedaircraft into the sky above the SouthPacific.

A photograph of a sperm whale taken from closerange by an aerial drone. Scientists havedeveloped statistical techniques to estimate awhale’s age and weight from straight-downphotos such as this.

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The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new members, welcome them to the Association and answer any questionsthey may have about RISAA and its activities.

Welcome to the 57 NEW MEMBERS who joined last monthMichael Adams

Canterbury, CT

Kelly AnthonyLisbon, CT

John AvatoSouth Grafton, MA

Steve BeauregardNorth Smithfield, RI

Fred BrownJamestown, RI

Robert CanavanLincoln, RI

Ralph ChiavoneProvidence, RI

Mark CifelliNorth Scituate, RI

Steve DaignaultCharlestown, RI

Holly Jo DalbyThompson, CT

Brian DalbyThompson, CT

Wayne DavidsonDanielson, CT

Nicholas DeRosaBarrington, RI

Sarah DeRosaBarrington, RI

Sophie DeRosaBarrington, RI

Jeffrey DeSilvaWarwick, RI

Leigh EllicottWantage, NJ

James FerryCumberland, RI

Michael FerryWakefield, RI

Michael FlynnMoodus, CT

Alan FoisyWakefield, RI

Olivia FoisyWakefield, RI

Scott GerrardLincoln, RI

Jay GreenwoodWarwick, RI

Valarie GregoryWarwick, RI

Thomas HollisLincoln, RI

Michael JuchnikNarragansett, RI

Steven JuchnikNarragansett, RI

Kaleb KecklerAshburnham, MA

Kris KecklerAshburnham, MA

Ron LewisNoank, CT

Ken MichinWarwick, RI

Michael MonaghanEast Greenwich, RI

Joshua MossmanProvidence, RI

Nicholas MurphyNorth Scituate, RI

Paul NovickiHamden, CT

Robert OuelletteNorfolk, MA

Jessica PerryCranston, RI

John PerryLeominster, MA

Mason PerryLeominster, MA

Roslyn PerryLeominster, MA

Warren PrellBarrington, RI

Rick QuattromaniWesterly, RI

Gary RenchanKingston, RI

Wayne SargoBridgewater, MA

Gerald SawyerFitchburg, MA

Ronald ShurillaBrooklyn, CT

Michael SmithHolden, MA

Carl TiskaNewport, RI

Connor TuckerWarren, RI

Liam TuckerWarren, RI

Sean TuckerWarren, RI

Stephen VierlingHope Valley, RI

Michael ViterittoWesterly, RI

Natalie WestE. Bridgewater, MA

Ray WestE. Bridgewater, MA

Dale WilcoxKillingworth, CT

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Four free trips to be won at April 29 meetingFree Charter Trips Continue This Month

There will be four trips given away this month as follows:The first trip is a new addition to the Charter Trips program, a

kayak trip for two (no experience necessary) anglers with Capt.Jerry Sparks of Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters. Each anglerwill be provided a kayak and equipment for use on this trip and astarting lesson prior to fishing with light tackle in Pt. Judith Pondareas. This trip will sail at 6 AM from the Galilee State Ramp in Pt.Judith, RI on Monday, May 13, 2013.

The second trip will be an evening trip for 3 anglers forweakfish (squetaegue) inNarragansett Bay with Capt.Jim White on White GhostFishing Charters. This trip sailson Wednesday, May 22, 2013from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM fromthe Town Dock in EastGreenwich, RI.

The third trip will be aBlock Island striped bass tripfor 3 anglers with Capt. Andre’Ledoux of Sea DonkeyCharters on his 25’ Parker. Thistrip will leave at 6:00 AM fromStove Cove Marina, Wakefield,RI on Saturday, June 1, 2012.

The fourth trip will be aBlock Island light tackle, flyfishing (or spinning tackle) tripfor 2 anglers with Capt. Rene Letourneau of On The RocksCharters. This trip will sail at 4:30 AM on Wednesday, June 12,2013 from the Galilee State Ramp in Point Judith, RI.

HOW DO YOU GET A CHANCE AT A TRIP?Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter Trip

Table at the back of the room. We will give you a form with thatnight’s trips listed on it. The form will list the available trips, theboat and the Captain, the type and location of the trip, and thetime and date. Fill out the form listing your preference for eachtrip.

During the seminar we will draw the winners (and a list of

alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting. If youare a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip membersand more details of the trip.

We will also ask you for a $50 deposit (check or credit cardonly - no cash) to insure that each winner makes every effort tomake the trip. If you go on the trip, we won’t use your deposit.

The only cost to you will be the customary tip to the captainor mate of 15-20% of what the trip would normally cost if you hadchartered the trip privately.

One member of each tripwill be designated as the“group leader”, and they willbe responsible to keep incontact with the captain andbe the liaison between himand the other groupmembers. The group leaderwill also be responsible totake some pictures and writea story for the RISAANewsletter about the trip.

So before you come to themeeting, check yourcalendars for your availabilityon the dates listed below, andbring a check or a credit cardto the monthly meeting.

IMPORTANT!To win one of these trips you must be a RISAA member

in good standing (dues must be paid up to date), and youhave to be present at the end of the meeting.

So, if you haven’t joined yet, there is an applicationform in this newsletter, or just come to the monthly meetingand sign up for a membership and then for the free chartertrip drawing.

You can also join online at www.risaa.org.

TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE APRIL 29 MEETING

May 13May 22June 1June 12

Northeast Boat & KayakWhite Ghost ChartersSea Donkey ChartersOn The Rocks Charters

Capt. Jerry SparksCapt. Jim WhiteCapt. Andre LedouxCapt. Rene Letournezu

Galilee, Pt. JudithEast GreenwichWakefield, RIGalilee, Pt. Judith

Date Company Captain Departs2332

# Anglers

(continued on page 37)

Member John Listin with a nice bass that he landing during his 2012trip with On The Rocks Charters

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Help Us - Purchase A Ticket!

RISAA has obtained a Rhode Island raffle permit so we canconduct this new fund-raising program. $1,720 is prize moneywill be given away.

If you’re not familiar with 20-Week Raffles, here’s how itworks:• Tickets sell for $20 each (no limit)• Anyone may purchase tickets and there is no per-person limit• There will be a drawing for each of the 20 weeks with a cashprize associated with each• The actual drawings will be conducted at the RISAA monthlymeetings, and numbers will be drawn for the proceedings weeks• Winners will be notified by mail and paid by check followingeach drawing• Winners’ names will be posted in the RISAA monthly newsletter• Profits to benefit the Rhode Island Saltwater AnglersFoundation

YES! I want tickets to for the RISAA 20-WEEK CLUB

Name:_________________________________________________ Evening phone: _____________________Address: ________________________________________________________ Cell: ____________________City: ___________________________________________________ State:________ Zip: _________________Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________Payment must accompany order. Ticket receipt will be mailed to you.I wish to purchase ____ tickets ($20 each). Total: $__________

Enclosed is my check Charge to my credit card ( ) Discover MasterCard Visa Amount : $_____ Exp Date (mo/yr): _________

Name on card (print): ________________________________________________________________________Card Number: _____________________________________________________________________________CVV # _________ (3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)

Mail to: R.I.S.A.A., P. O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816

20-Week RaffleDATE*June 10June 17June 24July 1July 8July 15July 22July 29Aug 5Aug 12

WEEK11121314151617182920

PRIZE$40$100$35$35$35$100$35$100$250$500

WEEK12345678910

PRIZE$35$35$40$100$35$35$40$100$35$35

DATE*April 1April 8April 15April 22April 29May 6May 13May 20May 27June 3

* Date of drawings in bold print• Weeks 29/30 drawn at Aug. 26 meeting

Following is the weekly breakdown and prize amounts.

Spring is here! We have had a busy winter with the Boat Show and the Fishing Show.Now it’s time to fish!

We would like to thank everyone who continues to support our RI Saltwater Anglers Foundation. We had a booth at the FishingShow and raised over $2,000 for the Foundation. See the next page for the winners list.

The April meeting raffle will, as usual, have many great prizes to help you get ready for the fishing season, so attend the meetingand be sure to buy a few tickets!

Our 20-Week Raffle is due to being at the April meeting, but we still need to sell about 50 tickets.We plan to donate all of the profit from this raffle to the Foundation, but we need your help.Please cut our the form below and purchase a raffle ticket. You can also call the RISAA office and buyone over the phone. We would appreciate your support.

About the raffle

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Fishing Show Raffle Winners Announced

Captain Rick Cataldi

401-458-1503661 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889

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The RISAA Fund-Raising Committee had a booth at the NewEngland Saltwater Fishing Show, and we held a raffle to raisefunds for the Foundation.

Thanks to member Peter Vican who donated the prizes,the raffle was a success.

A.J. Avila, MALarry Bird framed photo

A.J. Avila, MAPaul Pierce framed photo

Wendy Bowles, Hyannis, MATedy Bruschi autographed football

Scott Brazil, North Truro, MATom Brady jersey

Darren Burley, Warwick, RIBabe Ruth framed fishing photo

Cam, MAFin-Nor Sportfishing reel

Mike Carroll, Hyannis, MATed Williams replica jersey

Ben Davidson, CTBabe Ruth framed fishing photo

Ben Davidson, CTReggie Jackson framed photo

Rosemary Dufton, Natick, MAOkuma Makaira Reel

Brian Everett, Mashpee, MACarlton Fisk replica jersey

Eric Hoff, Warren, NJVan Staal pliers

Carl Kaliszewski, Webster, MAAaron Hernandez framed autographed

photo

Kris Kimbro, Jewett City, CTJohn Lester framed autographed photo

Rick Mandeville, Greenville, RIMilan Lucic framed photo

Doreen Matthews, Cranston, RIFenway Park 100 Years framed photo

Following is the list of winners and prizes.Pete Mosley, N. Kingstown, RI

Sports Illustrated Decade ofChampions

Aron Sarno, Warwick, RICarl Yastrzemski replica jersey

Joseph Scrofani, Wakefield, RITitanic framed photo

Brian Scott, E. Bridgewater, MARob Gronkowski framed

autographed photo

Roger Tellier, N. Kingstown, RIFly Rod & Reel combo

Mike Valino, RIBabe Ruth framed fishing photo

Chris Willi, Block Island, RITed Williams framed photo

Mike Zschan, Brockton, MABoston Celtics Champions

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INGREDIENTS

Tandoori Cod

• 1/3 cup vinegar• 4 cloves garlic• 1 tbsp chopped fresh giner• 1/2 tsp salt• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tbsp ground coriander• 1 tbsp ground cumin• 1/2 cup vegetable oil• 2 pounds cod (or any white fishfillets), cut into large chunks

DIRECTIONS1.

2.

3.

Blend the vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, cayenne, coriander,cumin, and oil in a blender until you have a thick paste. Brushthe fish chunks with the mixture to coat evenly and place in ashallow dish; pour the remaining marinade over the fish. Allowto marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours.Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the marinated fish in abroiler-safe dish, reserving the marinade.Broil the fish under the preheated broiler on the oven's centerrack for 10 minutes; turn the fish and brush with reservedmarinade. Continue cooking until the fish flakes easily with afork, about 7 minutes more. Serve hot.

Got a recipe to share or request for a certain recipe?Contact Sandie at [email protected]

Spring time is contest time. Many Rhode Island fishingcontests start in April and May. Here is some information onsome of them.

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) hasa Yearlong Tournament which began January 1 and endsDecember 31. This tournament has minimum weights forindividual species.

RISAA also hosts seven Special Tournaments targetingindividual species over two week periods. There are no minimumweights, however Rhode Island recreational limits apply. Thesetournaments start at 5:00 p.m. Fridays and end 7:00 p.m. Sundays.

You may not enter the same fish in both contests.

The Fisherman Dream Boat contest contest starts April 15and ends November 30. It's a subscription based event so ifyou are a paid subscriber, you are automatically eligible. Thereare eight species eligible with tough minimum weights.

On The Water Striper Cup starts May 1 running throughSeptember 15. (see page 17 in this issue) The entry fee is $35 forOTW subscribers and $45 for non-subscribers. There areindividual as well as team participation and monthly winners.There are shore as well as boat divisions.

For contest rules check out the fine print for starting andending times, minimum weights, etc.

Many local tackle shops have fishing contests, some withentry fees, some without. Check with your local tackle shops.

There are two surf fishing club tournaments both benefitingthe National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The RISAA Surf Fishing Challenge runs from June 7 toJune 9. The Fall Surf Fishing Club Challenge is held October18 to October 20. Minimum length for striped bass is 32". Thereare individual prizes for the heaviest striped bass and bluefish.Team winner is determined by the combined weight of the threeheaviest striped bass and bluefish. Bob Moeller runs the Springevent while Jim McGeough runs the Fall event. Check the RISAAsite for rules and any change in dates because of inclementweather.

Keep in mind that one fish can be entered in more than onecontest. Trick is knowing the official weigh station for eachcontest. I keep a chart listing contests, weigh stations withtheir hours and which contests they cover. Also, it is a goodidea to carry all contest entry forms in your vehicle ready to befilled out.

Google: RISAA, ON THE WATER, THE FISHERMAN andyour local tackle shops for further details as well as standingsso you don't kill fish needlessly.

CONTEST TIME

The striped bass bite is on. Many anglers catch their two fishlimit early during their fishing outing. Other anglers catch smallschool bass that must be released as they work their way to theirtwo fish limit (28" minimum size). So it is important to plan yourcatch and release efforts carefully to insure the fish you are nottaking are released unharmed and have the best possible chanceof surviving. This is particularly important with larger fish toprotect the striped bass fishery.

One way to enhance the chance that your released fish willsurvive is to use circle hooks. Circle hooks can be used veryeffectively when fishing with eels, chucking or live lining withmenhaden (three very popular striped bass fishing methods).

Circle hooks have been used by commercial fisherman formany years. When long-line fishermen using circle hooks wouldreturn to check their hooks the fish would be still alive (hooked inthe jaw or mouth and not in the stomach or gut). Circle hooks arehighly efficient at catching fish with little or no angler effort aswell as keeping the fish alive.

Here’s how circle hooks work. After the hook (and bait) areswallowed by the fish and it starts to run, the hook is pulled out ofthe stomach and slides toward the point of resistance on thefish’s jaw or lip and embeds itself in the corner of the fish’s mouth.

Circle hooks successfully hook bass in themouth 95% of the time.

The trick is not to jerk the rod to set the hook because youcould pull the hook out of the fish’s mouth. Let the fish run. Asit does, it will pull the hook out of its stomach and hook itself onthe lip. Once this happens the fish is hooked so all you have to dois start fighting the fish and reeling it in.

Circle hooks are becoming more and more available for a varietyof species.

To release undersized or large egg bearing striped bass (andother species) unharmed and/or to practice “catch and release”consider these techniques (most of them are courtesy of the RhodeIsland Department of Environmental Management, Division ofFish and Wildlife).

1. Use circle hooks, they successfully hook bass in the mouth(not the gut) 95% of the time without hurting the fish.

2. Land fish quickly to minimize stress.3. Avoid putting fish on deck and letting it flop around, keep it

in the water as much as possible when removing hook.4. Wet your hand before handling the fish, dry hands remove

the fish’s protective slime layer and leave it open to infection5. Handle fish carefully. Do not use excessive force when

grasping the fish. Do not put fingers into gill cavities or eyesockets.

6. Gently remove the hook to minimize damage.7. Use lures with single hook, barbless hooks (I snap them

off), or circle hooks (as noted above)8. Return fish to water quickly. Place fish gently in water in

upright horizontal position. Move it back and forth in the water toforce water across its gills. Once the fish revives, allow it to swimaway.

Captain Dave Monti has been fishing and shell fishing onNarragansett Bay for over 40 years. He holds a captain’s master licenseand a charter fishing license. He is a RISAA board member, a member ofthe RI Party & Charter Boat Association and a member of the RI MarineFisheries Council. Visit Captain Dave’s No Fluke website atwww.noflukefishing.com; his blog at www.noflukefishing.blogspot.comor e-mail him at [email protected] .

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Don Villani of East Greenwich, RI with a striped bass hecaught and released north of Conimicut Light, Warwick.-Dave Monti photo

trolled live bait around it, andI figured now was a good timeto give it a try.

Arriving a the one-acreisland I noticed anotherfisherman drift fishing on thesouth side. A bass fishermanwhom I recognized as aflamboyant entertainer, hewas also a part tim pin-hookerI ran into on occasion a theshipping dock. H wasunaware of me when I pulledup about a hundred yardsaway; he was too busyfighting two fish on separaterods, which really got my

attention! He landed two thumper bass, glanced at me, andthen rn up to make another short drift. I maintained a respectabledistance, just watching and not really knowing what to do. Iwas fighting every neuron in my brain to keep from runningover there and getting in the fray. His next drift produced thesame results of two big bass. He was putting on a clinic and hispupil was happy to be learning, counting his success andwondering what to do next. Instead of running up for his nextdrift he came blasting over, thus solving the problem for me.

He yelled, “You ever fished here before?” I replied, “No.”“You got live bait?”“Yep.”“Then follow me and do what I tell you.”I set in up tide of him, giving him plenty of room. My heart

was racing in anticipation of what was going to happen next.We only drifted for a minute or two before he reeled in whatlooked to be about a one-pound menhaden and lobbed it towardsa large boil that gave away the location of a big boulder, andthe bait was inhaled instantly. He set the hook, then put the rodin a rod holder, grabbed another rod, and lobbed the secondbait, also setting that rod in the rod holder. He then proceededto land the first fish. This guy was good. It reminded me of aNASCAR crew doing a thirteen-second pit stop with no movewasted.

I drifted past the boil - nothing, not even a scare. To say Iwas disappointed would be a monumental understatement. Onthe next drift it was the same thing. He lobbed his menhadenand hooked up, and he was still fighting his bass when he lookedup and yelled, “Throw the f#@!*ing bunker!”

I was fishing with my seven-foot boat rod, which had the 3-waying rig still on it with a 3/0 Penn reel filled with fifty-poundmono. I reeled in as fast as I could to make an attempt at castingthe large menhaden. (to page 27)

“Live lining” meansdrifting or flat lining (i.e.trolling without weight) free-swimming live bait overknown or suspected bass-holding structure. Success isbest achieved in less thantwenty feet of water. Whenfishing deeper water, you’ll bemore effective using wire orlead core line to troll, or atechnique like 3-waying, drop-drailing or yo-yoing to get thebait down into the erogenouszone.

Live lining is by far myfavorite way of fooling trophybass and one of the few ways that will occasionally allow youto actually see a bass take the bait. The only other way is withartificial lures, which rarely bring Moby stripers to the surfacein deeper water; it’s a distant second.

Something I’ve never seen in print, and that’s only talkedabout by a few bass men, is that when a big bass gets excitedabout a bait it lights up golden yellow - not unlike some offshorespecies, albiet not as flamboyant.

The exhibition of four to six gigantic bass that are lit up andexploding on a one-pound mackerel or menhaden is anelectrifying show that’s impossible to fully express in words.The bass charge the bait from below, seeming to change directionat the last second, as they turn, their tails will knock the bait outof the water. Any bass fisherman who has not yet experiencedthis spectacle would really be blown away at the sight of thelarge baitfish being hurled six feet or more in the air and waterbeing splashed in a 20 foot circle, leaving a whole in the waterbig enough to fit a Volkswagen Beetle. This sight lasts only afew seconds, but the memory of this demonstration will staywith you forever. Whatever possesses a bass to exhibit thisperformance is a mystery to me; I can only venture to guess thatit’s just not hungry. The behavior most likely will kill your baitor render it useless all day.

I vividly remember the first time I was introduced to livelining. It was July of 1978 and I was 3-waying menhaden in theSluiceway. The bite was off, so I was just going through themotions, wearing the scales off the bait. It was so flat you couldsee dust on the water. I had the world at my disposal as I triedto figure out what to do next. Barely visible five miles southwestof me were the Ruins, the remnants of an old fort built on asmall island to the north of Gardiners Island. I had no clue howto fish it; some of the more experienced bass men told me they

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Live Lining

Illustration of live-lining

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Get Well

Member BOB MARCO is at homerecuiperating from gall bladder surgery lastmonth. He may have to put off the start ofhis spring fishing for a few weeks.

SYMPATHIESOur deepest sympathies are extended to members JUNE

MASTERSON and MARION (June’s sister) and WAYNETSO who lost lost their father last month.

Our sympathies are also extended to the family of DANAWEEKS. Dana was a RISAA member who died suddenly whileon vacation last month. He owned and operated Marine EngineService in Narragansett. A memorial service was held on March9.

We send our sympathies to member ORLANDOSAVASTANO and family who lost his son-in-law, NORMANSALEM, last month. Norman was also the father of Junior Member,LUCAS SALEM.

Sympathies are extended to member MARK CEPRANOand family at the loss of Mark’s mother, GLORIA, last month.

A RIDEM public hearing was held at the URI Bay Campuson Tuesday, March 13. The meeting took public comment on avariety of amendments to RI Marine Fisheries Regulations notedbelow. The next step is that the R.I. Marine Fisheries Councilwill vote on amendments at its April 1, 2013 meeting (publicmeeting), then their decisions, along with recommendations fromDEM’s Marine Fisheries staff, will go to Director Janet Coit forconsideration. The hope is that most recreational regulationswill be approved and in place shortly after the April 1 meeting.Summer flounder: We are likely to see some liberalization inminimum size, from 18.5" in 2012 to 18" in 2013. Catch limit willlikely stay the same at eight fish/angler /day with a season fromMay 1 to December 31.

Tautog: The only change will likely be an earlier spring seasonof March 1 (2012 start was April 15). Other than this date changeregulations will likely stay the same; 16" fish with split season.Three fish/angler/day March 1 to May 31, closed season fromJune 1 to July 31, three fish/angler/day August 1 to Oct. 19, andsix fish/angler/day from Oct. 20 to Dec. 15. There is a ten fishboat limit in all seasons (does not apply to charter/party boats).Scup: regulations will be liberalized as scup biomass is plentiful.General fishery: 10" fish / 30 fish bag limit – May 1 throughDecember 31; Party and Charter: 10.5" fish / 30 fish bag limit -May 1 through August 31, 45 fish bag limit - Sept 1 throughOctober 31, 30 fish bag limit - November 1 through December31. Additionally, an experimental 9" fish from select non-boatramp shore locations such as Rocky Point, Fox Point, etc. isbeing considered.Black sea bass: Regulations are up in the air as we recentlyreceived clarification on regional quotas (RI must take a 32%cut in 2013). As it looks now, a 13" fish or one slightly larger willlikely be approved with a bag limit of five fish/angler/day with aseason starting June 15 and running to November. We willhave to watch this one closely as user groups weigh in on someof the new options.Atlantic menhaden: The recreational and commercial regulationswill likely stay the same for 2013.

Watch RISAA’s website for updates on regulations. DEMis expected to announce approved regulations something inearly/mid April.

Latest on RI saltwater fishing regulationsby Capt. Dave Monti

Now you can findRISAA on

1. Go to www.facebook.com2. Seach for Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association3. When it comes up, click

• Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly• Salt marsh restoration• Sea Grant research programs• Striped Bass Myco Research• Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation• Ten Mile River fish ladders• Woonasquatucket River fish laddersRISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation

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Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________

Enclosed is cash or check for: $5 $10 $25 $50 $100 other______

Mail to: RISA Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes

Please print:

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum forrecreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management offisheries resources.

Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution to�

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________no. street city state zip

PREVIOUS AND CONTINUALLY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS• Blackstone River fish ladders construction• College Scholarships in Marine Sciences• Eel grass planting• Fishway construction/restoration• Fishing The Ocean State TV program• Fish Tag & Release programs• JASON Expedition teacher training• Kickemuit River fish ladder construction• Mercury in local fish study

• Narragansett Bay Journal publication• Newport fishermen’s ladder repairs• Ninigret Park Fishing Access• Pawtuxet River fish passage• Plum Beach Lighthouse restoration• Public access adoption programs• Public education programs and seminars• Recreational Fishing Symposium 2013• Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation

Herb AdamsJoseph BehlJerry BernardiniJoseph BurnsDavid CarrRichard FerrisRobert GraapDale HartmanHarold HembergerNancy JohnstonBenjamin LendaBetty/Doug MacPhersonLarry MouradjianJohn TrainorDaniel Watson

COPPER (up to $49) PLATINUM ($500+)SILVER ($100+)BRONZE ($50+)

Robert BlasiRobert ChewGisele & Rich GolembeskiPeter HendricksDouglas HindleyJane & Ed KearneyRev. Jan KnostLynn & Stephen MedeirosRobert MurgoRonald NalbandianRobert OliveiraMark PaparelliR.I. Mobile SportfishermenCapt. Stephen SegersonSteven ShohanHarry TempletonPatrick Watson

Buster CostelloNancy & Bruce GetchellJanette GreenwoodF. Charles HaighRobert HawthorneRichard HittingerDouglas JostCapt. Sandy KaneDavid MichelRobert MorelMichael RubinRobert SangsterJoseph ScrofaniMichael TestaCapt. Michael WarnerEric WaybrantWilliam Zanks

2013 DONORS TO DATE

It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name Donation made in the name of: _____________________

Charles Bradbury, Memory ofJoseph HerbertLeo Orsi, Jr.Mari Ann & Rod RasoBob Rubino, Memory ofSnug Harbor Marina

Rhode Island may not sell as many licenses as other states,but it still has the least expensive license in New England ($7) orthe federal registry ($15), and has reciprocity with Connecticut,Maine, Massachusetts and New York.

By law, all moneys generated from license fees, other thanany commissions retained by the licensing vendor and licensingagents, shall be deposited in a restricted receipt account, knownas the Recreational Saltwater Fishing License RestrictedReceipt Account, and are to be used only for the followingspecific purposes:

(1) Administering and enforcing the recreational saltwaterfishing license program established by this chapter;

(2) Managing Rhode Island's marine recreational fisheries,with particular reference to improving state-based recreationalfishery catch and effort statistics and stock assessments; and

(3) Enhancing recreational fishing opportunities in the state.

CURRENT BUDGET USES OFRECREATIONAL FISHING LICENSE FUNDS

Following is the proposed uses of the current year fundswhich have been divided into 7 ongoing categories.

1. Enhanced Data CollectionThe federal government conducts in-person surveys at

fishing locations in each state (via a private contractor), butstates can can pay for additional MRIP intercept surveys whichincreases the accuracy of the state’s recreational catch andeffort estimates, resulting in better accouting for the anglers ofthat state. Proposed:

$82,500 RI Rec License funds$247.500 Federal sport fishing funds match$330,000 Total for enhancing data collection

2. Boating/Fishing Access 1 (special projects)A total rebuilt is being done of the public boat launch at

Galilee, including new ramps, dock and parking lot. Work willbegin this year and end in the spring of 2014. The cost isexpensive and funds from 2012 and 2013 will be used.

Proposed:$50,000 RI Rec License funds$150,000 Federal sportfishing funds match$200,000 Total for Galilee ramp project ($400k - two years)

3. Boating/Fishing Access 2 (maintenance projects)Upgrade and improvements on other boat ramps and public

access sites, including repairs, replacement/removal of floatingdocks, portable sanitation facilities, etc.

$25,000 RI Rec License funds$75,000 Federal sportfishing funds match$100,000 Total for 2013

4. Recreational Fisheries Management SupportRIDEM Fisheries staff member dedicated solely to R.I.’s

marine recreational fisheries, currently Kevin Smith, who nowattends RISAA meetings, works on rec projects, etc.

$23,000 RI Rec License funds$70,500 Federal sportfishing funds match$94,000 Total

Rhode Island Saltwater Recreational Fishing License Program

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Current Rhode Island License Fees• Resident, full year• Non-Resident, full year• 7-Day Temporary (resident and non)• Resident, Over 65• Resident, Active Military Duty

$7.00 yr$10.00 yr$5.00FreeFree

A recreational license is not required for those who are underthe age of 16, fishing on a licensed party/charter vessel,residents that are blind or permanently disabled, or residentson leave from active military duty.

$70,903 $187,680$173,002

License Type

Resident, full yrNon-Resident, full yrResident 7-dayNon-Resident 7-dayResident Over 65Active Military Duty

2010 2012

$41,107$26,841

$114$2,841

$0$0

2011

$112,093$54,142

$358$6,409

$0$0

$123,526$56,983

$303$6,868

$0$0

Deposited Into Restricted Receipt Account

Totals

License Type


2010 2012

$58,450$34,280

$195$5,115

$0$0

2011

$166,551$70,330

$625$12,240

$0$0

$184,632$74,550

$530$13,435

$0$0

R.I. Recreational License Fee Revenues

Note: Above is gross revenue. Service fee paid to tackle shopsthat sell licenses or to www.ri.gov if purchased via internet

Totals $98,040 $249,746 $273,147

R.I. Recreational Licenses IssuedLicense Type


2010 2011 20128,3503,428

391,0232,462395

23,7937,033125

2,4483,914911

26,3767,455106

2,6874,6721,010

Totals 15,697 38,224 42,306

ACCOUNTING OF LICENSE AND REVENUE

The number of licenses issued each year continues to rise, andwill steadily continue over the next few years. (to page 35)

• Display cases & organizers

• Angler’s bags

• Patagonia apparel

• Waders

• Gloves

• Knives

• Stripping baskets

• Reel winders

• Hook and knife sharpeners

• Hatchets

• Fishing themed tee and aloha shirts

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HUGE FISHING SALE!You’ll never see anything like this! For sale are the entire contents of a fly tackle

shop, plus fishing collectibles new and old!

A FISH

ING-ONLY

YARD SALE

ON STERO

IDS!

WHERE: 11 Jorie Lane, Walpole, MA 02081

WHEN: Saturdays, April 27th and May 4th

TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (no early birds please)

TENDER: Cash or checks only

Too much to list, but here’s a sampleFLY TYING COMPONENTS & TOOLS

• Materials: hackle, fibers, wire, hooks,

thread, dubbing, tinsel, eyes, etc.

• Tools: scissors, clamps, bobbins, vices,

etc.

• Reference books

• Fly tying bench accessories

FLY REELS – COLLECTIBLE, NEW & USED

• Hardy, TFO, Old Florida, Steel Fin,

Okuma, Loop, etc.

RODS - COLLECTIBLE, NEW & USED

• Fly, Spinning, Spey, Surfcasting

• Rod building components

•Bamboo rod collectibles: Serious

interested buyers only – by appointment

FLIES & LURES

• Thousands!! Both fresh- and saltwater

ACCESSORIES / MISCELLANEOUS

• Polarized sunglasses

• Nets

• Fly boxes

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This month’s donation, the Star Kids Scholarship Program,was suggested by RISAA member Mark Pacheco.

Star Kids wasfounded in 2000 byTimothy Flanigan, MD,an AIDS specialist andhead of InfectiousDiseases Department atMiriam Hospital, RhodeIsland Hospital andBrown University.

The mission of theStar Kids ScholarshipProgram is to providee d u c a t i o n a lopportunities for thesechildren in the form oftuition assistance toattend private andparochial schools. Thedonations received alsohelp with costs ofuniforms, after schooland summer programs,field trips, tutoring andmentoring. These children come from low income families ofthe Newport/Fall River area and have a parent with a history ofincarceration and/or substance abuse.

Star Kids’ goal is for each child to graduate high school.By completing high school and hopefully going on to highereducation, these children will have a greater chance of breakingthe intergenerational cycle of poverty, drug use, disease,

depression and violence.Star Kids students are also involved in after school programs

including musiclessons, dance andart lessons, sportsand extended dayprograms. Eachinterested Star Kidis given anopportunity toattend at least twoweeks at summercamp.

At this time inthe Star KidsProgram there are 88students enrolled inNewport/Fall Riverarea and six aregraduating highschool this springand on their way tob e c o m i n gi n d e p e n d e n t ,productive citizens.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation it can besent to:

Star Kids Scholarship ProgramP.O. Box 6214Middletown, RI 02842Or you can contact: Kathleen Burke, Executive Director at

401-848-4187 or e-mail [email protected]

Star Kids Scholarship ProgramTHIS MONTH’S

CONTRIBUTIONReport by Kevin Miller

The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.

WE’RE HERE TO HELPRISAA's support of charities in the community is a wayfor all of us to give something back to society. But inthe end our members come first.

DO YOU KNOW A MEMBER WHO NEEDSHELP?

If you know of a member, or a family member or evenyourself who may be going through a difficult timeand could use a little help, please contact usconfidentially by e-mail at [email protected] or 401-826-2121. Please know that all requests will be keptconfidential to ensure your privacy. Don’t beembarrassed or hesitant to ask.

THANK YOU TO THE 121 MEMBERS WHOVOLUNTEERED TO HELP AT THE SHOW

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The

New England Saltwater Fishing Show

March 8 - 10, 2013

George AllenAlfred AmaralRobert BaileyBen BardoCapt. James BarrGeorge BarussoBrian BeltramiSteven BetancourtMel BlakeAlan BlottMatthew BoliverJack BoschTerrence Boylan, IIITerrence Boylan, Jr.Terrence Boylan, Sr.Philip CapaldiCapt. David CarterDennis CarusoeMichael CliniThomas ConklinCapt. J. Edwin CookFrank Cordeiro, JrHenry CugnoThomas DeLottoTony DiasWade DiehlJames DieterlyLisa DiRaimoCharles DoreChase DoreLogan FergusonDavid FergusonRobert FerioliDavid FewsterGeorge FotiadesMichael FotiadesGeorge FotiadesJeff GendronHal GibsonDavid GiulianoDonald GoebelGisele GolembeskiRichard GolembeskiAlexander Grande

Jeffrey HallKevin HarringtonHarold HembergerJared HenryCapt. Rich HittingerPeter JenkinsThomas JewettDavid JohnsonJohn JohnsonRick JohnsonGary JohnsonPaul KarczJane KearneyCapt. EdwardKearneyChristian KillamDaniel KingRobert KonopkaJoseph KuyothPaul LaflammeRichard LaurieJulie LeBlancJamesLeBlancJillian LeBlancRobert LeBlancRoger LemaSusan LemaCapt. ReneLetourneauHarry LivingstonDoug MacPhersonRonald MarafiotiEdward MardoGary McGuireLynn MedeirosStephen MedeirosDavid MichelKevin MillerDeanna MorettiNormand MorrissetteRobert MurrayMichael Muzzy, Jr.Ted NatalyRobert Oberg

Peter O’BisoJ. George O’KeefeRalph OrleckRichard PastoreJohn PaulAgostino PetrucciDavid PollackGlen QuattrucciRod RasoRichard ReichDomenic RicciElton RickerKevin RobishawMona RodriguezVictor RudowskiFrederick RuhlemannKraig RuthOrlando SavastanoPaul ShulverDonald SmithThomasSmothermanWilliam SokolowskiWilliam SosnickiGinny SosnickiJohn SousaBradford SpeckLeo SwiderRoger TellierCharles UnderhillMichael VallettaCapt. Michael WarnerLinton WilderGarett WilliamsDawn WoodThomas Wood

Exhibitors were happy with plenty of sales, and attendees were happy when they found everything they were looking for inpreparation for the 2013 fishing season.

Show report (from page 1)

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The

New England Saltwater Fishing Show

March 8 - 10, 2013

A last minute addition to the show was the appearance offour members of the National Geographic TV Show, WickedTuna. Capt. Ralph Wilkins of the Odysea, Capt. KevinLeonowert of the Christina, and Capt. Bill Monte and his wifeDonna of the Bounty Hunter spent Saturday and Sunday at theshow, signing autographs, talking to attendees and posing forpictures with them. They also sold t-shirts. A lot of t-shirts, somuch so that Capt. Monte had to drive back to Gloucester onSaturday night because they sold out.

New this year was expaned seminar programs featuring sixtyseminars and workshops in four areas during the three dayshow. The seminars touched on fishing from shore, boats,kayaks and even jet skis, and topics covered all local spies offish, inshore and offshore.

It was a really great show this year. I learnedlots and saw stuff I want to spend money on.Lots of people on Saturday, and that has tobe good for business. Thanks to Steve andeveryone else for all your hard work.Kevin Harrington

I thought the show was exceptional. Congrats to Steve foreverything, to Ed for organizing all the educational content,and to all the volunteers for helping to make it happen. Ithink the thing that I appreciated most, on top of all thegreat educational content and all the products and all thecharter captains present, was the sense of community thatthe event had. It is hard enough to run an event as well atthis was run, to improve upon something that was alreadyvery, very good. Add to this the tone of the event -- friendly,open, inclusive, homey. This show is really somethingspecial! Hard to imagine a better fishing show anywhere.Absolutely first rate. Congrats again and thank you.Bob Oberg

Went to the RISSA New England

Saltwater Fishing Show today, it

was better than ever. I only wish

they did it more often. Great deals,

great seminars, great products and

great people. Love that show. Now

I really want to go fishing.

Dave Gordon

Wow, the show this year is awesome!! Tons of tackle

and other great stuff to choose from and seeing

some of the "Wicked Tuna" gang in person was

very cool!!! Seminar lineup is great and the Kids

Area was hopping. If you haven't been yet, you're

missing a great show.Gisele Golembeski

This is the second year for us at Beavertail Rod And Reel to have a booth atthe show. Last year I was amazed at how many people came by to say hi andto learn more about our services, but this year has been just incredible!! Iwould like to say THANK YOU to ALL that worked so hard to make thisshow what it is today. Great Job Guys!David Morton

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The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible toparticipate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Onlyauthorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip.

There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE.

BLACK SEA BASS

SHORE DIVISIONADULT (minimum 1 lb)1. none yet2. none yet3. none yet

JUNIOR (no minimum)1. none yet2. none yet3. none yet

BOAT DIVISIONADULT (minimum 1 lb)1. none yet2. none yet3. none yet


BLUEFISH





BONITO





FALSE ALBACORE





COD

BOAT DIVISIONADULT (minimum 8 lbs)1. none yet2. none yet3. none yet


HADDOCK



MAHI MAHI



SCUP





STRIPED BASS





Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), YellowfinFederal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species

TUNA

BOAT DIVISION ONLYADULT (minimum 1 lb)1. none yet2. none yet3. none yet


POLLOCK

BOAT DIVISIONADULT (minimum 8 lbs)1. Joseph Bleczinski -7.362. none yet3. none yet


FLUKE





Standings as of 3/26/13

TAUTOG





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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.

Black Sea BassBluefishBonito

CodFalse Albacore

FlukeHaddock

Mahi MahiPollockScupShad

SqueteagueStriped Bass

TautogTuna -Albacore

Tuna -Bluefin

Tuna -YellowfinWinter Flounder

7.2017.3412.2049.1016.2015.657.85

37.8027.703.353.80

10.5077.4016.3055.00

193.88112.00

4.40

Raymond MorroccoSkip StritzingerMichael NetoRobert Morel

Charles BradburyKyle Blount

Nicholas BlountJack Sprengel, Jr.Harry TempletonRobert SangsterKyle Paparelli

Robert RoyPeter Vican

Brian DroneyHarley Benton

Jack Sprengel, Jr.Randy Pereschino

Michael Lanni

201219992004200120042006200420102001201220092006201120081999200920011998

Location Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply (Harmony)........•Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor)......................... Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)....................•Bucko’s Tackle Service (Fall River, MA).................•Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...............................•Erickson Bros. Bait & Tackle (Warwick).....................•Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee).....................................•Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee).................................... Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly)..........................................•Lucky Bait & Tackle (Warren)..................................... Maridee Bait & Tackle...................................................•Pete’s Bait & Tackle (Woonsocket)..............................•Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle (N. Kingstown)...............•Quonny Bait & Tackle (Charlestown).......................... Riverside Marine (Tiverton)......................................... Sam's Bait & Tackle (Middletown)...............................•Snug Harbor Marina (Wakefield)................................. Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT)..........................•Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................ Twin Maples (Block Island).........................................•Watch Hill Outfitters.................................................... Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown)..........................

Maximum30 lbs100 lbs50 lbs60 lbs100 lbs200 lbs50 lbs400 lbs99 lbs330 lbs50 lbs165 lbs60 lbs60 lbs75 lbs400 lbs200 lbs100 lbs200 lbs100 lbs400 lbs30 lbs

• indicates RISAA member

SHORE DIVISIONBOAT DIVISIONWEIGHT ANGLER YEARSPECIES SPECIES ANGLER YEARWEIGHT

3.8515.189.99

12.225.442.601.75

16.5448.6211.204.40

Black Sea BassBluefishBonito

False AlbacoreFlukeScupShad

SqueteagueStriped Bass

TautogWinter Flounder

Joseph PearsonDavid Pickering

Jack Sprengel, Jr.Jack Sprengel, Jr.

Jonathan PickeringCharles Underhill

Jonathan PickeringRobert Moeller

Brendan RichardsRichard Gallipeau

Dick Geldard

20092007200720072003201220082007200620092009

APRIL SEMINAR

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Monday, April 29 at 7:00 PM

Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy: $6.95

Italian “Wedding Soup” w/bread: $3.95

* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by theWest Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30

TONIGHT'S MENU

Seminar is held at the West Vally InnBlossom Street, West Warwick, RI

Non-Members WelcomeNON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation

to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)

Directions on page 28

TWO TOPICS!Fishing The Worm Hatch

A Special Panel Discussion

with meteorologist

FredCampagnaFred Campagna has made a

career out of trying his hardest tobe right all of the time. Of course,with New England’s fickle weather,that’s impossible, but Fred enjoysthe challenge of striving for perfection. Fred’s television careerat WLNE-TV ABC6 in Providence spanned nearly 14 years,beginning in 1998. He worked his way up from low man on thetotem pole, to the chief meteorologist by January of 2008. Alongthe way, Fred earned his American Meteorological Society(AMS) Television Seal of Approval, and he became the first inSouthern New England to earn the Certified BroadcastMeteorologist distinction from the AMS. In his final year atABC6, he led the way to being certified most accurate forecastin the Providence-New Bedford television market by Weatherate– an independent forecast verification service.

When he left ABC6, he started his own weather service, RightWeather, which offers REAL in-depth weather coverage on hisown web site or through multiple wireless media outlets.

Whether you're looking for a quick 15 second forecast, hourlyplanner or 7-day forecast, it's all just a mouse click away in hisweb site.....and it's all absolutely free!

The WeatherFor Boaters And Fishermen

withRoger & Sue

Lema

EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'SFREE DOOR PRIZE:

A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop(see page 22)

Dave, a licensed guide& owner of River & RiptideAnglers, has been fly fish-ing the cinder worm hatchfor over 15 years.

"During this panel dis-cussion we hope to take out some of the guesswork increasingyour odds of success," said Dave. "For those who haven'texperienced "sipping" striped bass in a pond environment, thisis an event not to be missed."

andCapt. Dave

Porreca

This couple hasover 50 years of fish-ing experience be-tween them, and arewell known as two of the top angers in RI's South County. Whilethey fish hard for every species, they're known around RISAAfor their expertise' in fishin the annual worm hatches. Susan isproud to say they celebrate their May 20 wedding anniversaryeach year by fising the worm hatch together!

MAY SEMINAR

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Monday, May 20 at 7:00 PM

Tossed salad w/roll: $2.25Penne with meatballs, sausage & peppers: $6.95

Penne only w/roll: $3.50Hamburger/cheeseburger w/fries: $6.95

* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by theWest Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.

FOOD WILL BE SERVED* BETWEEN 5:30 - 6:30

TONIGHT'S MENU

Seminar is held at the West Vally InnBlossom Street, West Warwick, RI

Non-Members WelcomeNON-MEMBER ADMISSION: $10 donation

to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)

Directions on page 28

Special Panel Presentation

Fluke Fishing Tips

EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS IS ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NIGHT'SFREE DOOR PRIZE:

A $200 Gift Certificate To Any Member Tackle Shop(see page 22)

RISAA Member Capt. Dave Monti hasbeen fishing and shell fishing onNarragansett Bay for over 40 years. Heholds a captain’s master license and isthe author of “No Fluke” a respectedweekly fishing column. He is also oneof the recreational representatives on theR.I. Marine Fisheries Council.Dave not only fishes often, as a fishingcolumnist, he is always gaininginformation on where the bite is by areafishing guides, charter captains, bait andtackle shop owners that are featured inhis column.

with

Capt. Dave MontiNo Fluke Charters

Capt. B. J. SilviaFlippin Out Charters

Greg Vespe

RISAA Member Capt. B.J. Silvia has beenfishing the waters around AquicneckIsland and Newport for 30 years, and inthat time he has learned all the ins andouts of of catching doormat fluke. Heactually started when he was 18 years agoworking as a mate on many boats. Hisknowledge of fishing our waters and desireto share his knowledge and enjoyment offishing, helped make the decision to starthis own charter business, Flippin OutCharters, for the past five years.

RISAA Member Greg Vespe grew upfluke fishing on the Jersey shore, andhas caught not only our nothern varietyof fluke from Massachusetts to NorthCarolina, and also has experiencecatching southern and Gulf flounder.He has logged hundreds of fishing tripsin Rhode Island waters. Always willingto share his fishing knowlege, Greggladly accepted the invitation to be apart of this panel.

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The Assistant Administrator forFisheries appointed nine new members toits Recreational Fisheries WorkingGroup. Representing marine recreationalfishing interest across the nation,including the U.S. territories, theseappointees provide advice to the agency'sMarine Fisheries Advisory Committee, also known asMAFAC. Over the next year, the working group will help guideupdates to the NOAA Regional Recreational Fisheries ActionAgendas, assist in planning for a second National SaltwaterRecreational Fisheries Summit, and provide advice andguidance to the agency on other recreational fisheries issuesand activities identified by MAFAC.

The appointees include:• Steven James, MA

Boston Big Game Fishing Club &Stellwagen Charter Boat Assoc.

• Capt. Dave Monti, RIRhode Island Saltwater Anglers

Association & Rhode Island Partyand Charter Boat Association

• Troy Frady, ALOrange Beach Fishing Association

• Chris Horton, DCCongressional Sportsmen's Foundation

• Carl Liederman, FL Captain Harry's Fishing Supply

• Thomas Marking, CA;Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers

• Kevin Lanier, WAPuget Sound Anglers• Richard Yamada, AK

Shelter Lodge• Jesse Rosario, GuamUniversity of Guam

MAFAC was established in 1971 to advise the Secretaryof Commerce on living marine resource matters. Through thisadvice and at the request of the Secretary, the Committee helpsensure the Nation's living marine resource policies meet theneeds of commercial and recreational fishermen, and ofenvironmental, tribal, academic, consumer, and other nationalinterests. In 2010, MAFAC established a Recreational FisheriesWorking Group to support its work on issues of importance tothe recreational fisheries community.

NOAA Announced Appointments tothe MFAC Recreational Group

Member Dave Monti appointed

Capt. Dave Monti

Affiliate Club News..

The Narragansett Salt Water Fishing Club is sponsoring a

Tackle SwapJune 8, 2013 • 8am to 3pm

at our clubhouse1030 Matunuck Beach Road

South Kingstown, RI

Featuring Salt and fresh water fishing, hunting, camping,boating; and outdoor sporting equipment.

Vendors of all types are encouraged to attend.Set up fees are $30 per table.

A $10 discount is available to RISSA members.

Contact George at [email protected] orcall 401-447-3199

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The 2013 College Scholarship ProgramThe Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is committed to securing the future of our fisheries through our Marine Fisheries

and Marine Sciences Scholarship and to the higher education of the children, grandchildren, and siblings of our members throughour Members Scholarships. We hope to help offset the significant financial burden of college tuition and expenses by awarding thesescholarships to up to eleven eligible students.

We hope that every RISAA member with a child, grandchild, or sibling who plans to go to college in the Fall 2013 will encouragetheir college-bound senior to apply for the Member Scholarship. If you know any Rhode Island resident who plans to attend eitherRoger Williams University or the University of Rhode Island and to major in fisheries management or in the marine sciences, pleasemake them aware of this important scholarship opportunity.

Member Awards • Marine Science Awards • Marine Science Continuing Education AwardsThere are three types of scholarship awards given each year. One is open to RISAA family members only and the others are open

to those going into (or continuing with) studies in marine sciences.

How to applyIf you have a child who is a high school senior, or know someone who is eligible to apply, let them know about ourscholarship programs. Applications and information is available:

• At the February or March seminar. See David Michel at the Scholarships Committee table.• E-mail to [email protected]• RISAA web site. Go to www.risaa.org and click on the “Scholarships” button.• Call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121• School's Guidance Office. Every Rhode Island high school guidance office has been sent a copy of our Fisheries & Marine Sciences Award application.

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association

Member Award• Any RISAA member in good standing or their immediate family, specifically, their children or stepchildren,grandchildren, brother or sister, or stepbrother or stepsister, who is currently a high school senior and willattend ANY college or university within one year, may apply for the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers AssociationMember Award.• The student does NOT have to pursue a marine science. Any degree program is acceptable.• $500 scholarships are awarded.

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation Scholarships

Paid by the RISAA Foundation, and three $500scholarships are awarded. The recipient does NOThave to be connected with RISAA in any way, butDOES have to enroll in a marine sciences program.

Awarded to any Rhode Island resident high schoolsenior who will be attending either the University ofRhode Island or Roger Williams University, in afisheries management or marine sciences program,within one year.

Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award

Awarded to any to any student currently enrolledat either the University of Rhode Island or RogerWilliams University, and entering his/her second yearin a marine sciences program.

$500 Scholarships are awarded, to one studentat each University.

Fisheries and Marine SciencesContinuing Education Scholarship

HURRY! The deadline for scholarship applications is April 15, 2013

5) Enclosed is cash or check for: $10 $25 $50 $100 other____ (make payble to: RISAA PAC)

7) From time to time we will acknowledge the names of contributors in our newsletter, but you can remain anonymous, if you prefer. It is OK to print my name Do NOT print my name

6) Donations can ONLY be accepted from individuals. No company or organization check can be accepted. (R.I. law)

Mail to: RISAA PAC, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816

Please print:

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Joseph Herbert

One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns ofthe recreational community on regulatory and legislative issues.That means that we have to deal with elected officials.

Fortunately, there are a number of legislators who have workedhard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. Weneed to be sure those officials remain in office.

It is also important that legislators understand who we are. Ifwe don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us.

By law, our Association can not contribute funds to anycandidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporatedand registered Political Action Committee which CAN makecontributions on our behalf.

Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can beused. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money- or any other contribution made to the Association - be used forthe PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for anymoney from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.

Also, all money received by the PAC must come fromindividual donors. No contribution can be accepted from anyorganization or business interest.

The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bankaccount.

The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests forcontributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it isthen forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which ismade up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29affiliated clubs. The Legislative Committee then reviews therecommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve apolitical contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to theRISAA Board of Directors which has the final vote on all PACdonations. Every PAC expenditure must pass this 3-step process.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.To be effective, we must participate in the system.

It's time for recreational anglers to stand up and be counted!Enclosed is my contribution to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.

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1) Name: ______________________________________________________ 2) Phone: __________________3) Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

no. street city state zip4) Place of employment: ________________________________________________________ (required by law)

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________no. street city state zip

With your help we can continue to work within the political system tosafeguard the rights and traditions of recreational fishing

Capt Charles CostaRobert Hawthorne

Peter JenkinsDouglas Jost

Leo BoliverCapt. David Monti

Robert OliveiraHarry Templeton

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Capt. Sandy Kane

It felt like I had boxing gloves on. I was picking out abacklash as fast as possible when a bass nearly ripped the rodfrom my hands; as the fifty-pound mono parted, it sounded likethe crack of a bullwhip! I was coming unglued and I had toconsciously stop to catch my breath and regain my composure.

Throughout the tide I caught a few, despite being so excitedthat I either pulled the bait away from the bass too soon or setthe hook much too hard, snapping the fish off. Even withterminal buck fever, it didn’t stop me from having a fair day withone hefty that was just over the fifty-one pound mark. Thiswas nothing compared to what my new best friend had. Whenthe blitz ended he came over and introduced himself to me,saying he was a professional bass man and I needed to keepmy f#@%ing mouth shut. I assured him that it wouldn’t be aproblem and thanked himprofusely.

Sleep that night wastough. My anticipation fora chance to even the scoreand have a great daywould override what littlesleep I tried to get. Thealarm never had a chanceto ring when I got up.

Getting bait was easy;as a consequence I wasflying across GardinersBay at the first crack ofdawn, daydreaming aboutanother fifty-pounder. Thefish weren’t as fierce as theprevious day, though I didmanage to put two in theboat before my new friendshowed up late. When hesaw me he stopped short. I think he was surprised, not onlythat I was there, but that I beat him to the spot. He beganfishing the other side of the island.

I put another fish in the boat. Feeling a bit guilty, I wentover to tell him that I thought the bite was imminent and heshouldn’t wait any longer to join me. He started yelling andcarrying on, plainly mad as hell. This abrupt turnaround ofbehavior puzzled me; his face was beet red while he called meevery name in the book. I actually had no idea what I did orwhy he was so mad. I backed off, going about the business ofcatching bass for the next hour or so, while he was clearlyvisible and clearly not catching anything. Again my guilt kickedin, and I decided to try to get him to join me to share the bounty,but as I approached he proceeded to yell again - and this timehe picked up what looked like a revolver, shaking it over hishead threateningly. Once again I carefully backed off and wentabout my business while keeping one eye on him for the rest ofthe day. After that incident I carried my shotgun for a couple ofdays for self-defense, but he never showed up again. I did mything until the blitz was over.

Two weeks later, while I was inside the building at the fishloading dock, my nefarious friend pulled up. I instantly went

into fight-or-flight mode as I anticipated what might happennext. When he walked in the door he spied me immediately,walked right over, and said, “You’re a pretty good fisherman;why don’t we team up?” My response was, “I think you’ref@#*ing crazy and I want no part of you.” He had nothing tosay and left.

Most of the linesiders residing near inshore structure aresusceptible to live lining. Start the drift up current of a knownstriper spot, letting the bait swim away from the boat, and thendrift over the suspected spot. If you have trouble with the livebait hiding under the boat, start putting the bait out before theboat stops. If you aren’t aware of any shallow inshore spots totry, then flat-line troll your live bait along the shoreline in about

ten to twenty feet ofwater. Remember, flatlining is letting the baitswim without anyweights, trolling as slowlyas possible. I have foundseveral nice spots usingthis procedure. Fish in theherring family andmackerel seem to workbest because they don’tswim to the bottom andhide like bottom fish. Itsounds straightforward,but like with all bassfishing, the pros know afew tricks.

Most newbies make acouple of passes over aknown bass spot and then

leave if there’s no action, but sometimes it takes a few drifts forthe bass to smell or recognize the easy meal in the area. Thisaspect of bass fishing requires a little practice.

PRO TIP: Lob the bait high so it makes a loud slap on thewater.

If the bass are in the area, the splash will trigger them toinvestigate, and you may even notice several bass followingyour hooked bass to the boat. Their instinct is to steal and easymeal from another bass whenever possible. That’s why popperswork; when is the last time you saw a baitfish skipping acrossthe surface without a bigger fish chasing it? You can actuallyget the bass worked up and start your own blitz, which I canattest to doing scores of times. Lobbing is stressful on the bait,and you can only cast it a couple of times before it’s so weak itneeds to be put back in the tank to hopefully regain somestrength to be reused.

As stated before, a full bass will sometimes chase and killyour bait, by knocking it out of the water repeatedly or crushingit and spitting it out so quickly you don’t have time to set thehook.


LIVE LINING (from page 10)

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Sherwood Lincoln and Tom Boyles with a load of “Jo’s”caught live-living

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Your Boating Home

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Four free trips to be won at April 29 meetingFree Charter Trips Continue This Month

There will be four trips given away this month as follows:The first trip is a new addition to the Charter Trips program, a

kayak trip for two (no experience necessary) anglers with Capt.Jerry Sparks of Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters. Each anglerwill be provided a kayak and equipment for use on this trip and astarting lesson prior to fishing with light tackle in Pt. Judith Pondareas. This trip will sail at 6 AM from the Galilee State Ramp in Pt.Judith, RI on Monday, May 13, 2013.

The second trip will be an evening trip for 3 anglers forweakfish (squetaegue) inNarragansett Bay with Capt.Jim White on White GhostFishing Charters. This trip sailson Wednesday, May 22, 2013from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM fromthe Town Dock in EastGreenwich, RI.

The third trip will be aBlock Island striped bass tripfor 3 anglers with Capt. Andre’Ledoux of Sea DonkeyCharters on his 25’ Parker. Thistrip will leave at 6:00 AM fromStove Cove Marina, Wakefield,RI on Saturday, June 1, 2012.

The fourth trip will be aBlock Island light tackle, flyfishing (or spinning tackle) tripfor 2 anglers with Capt. Rene Letourneau of On The RocksCharters. This trip will sail at 4:30 AM on Wednesday, June 12,2013 from the Galilee State Ramp in Point Judith, RI.

HOW DO YOU GET A CHANCE AT A TRIP?Come to our monthly meetings and sign up at the Charter Trip

Table at the back of the room. We will give you a form with thatnight’s trips listed on it. The form will list the available trips, theboat and the Captain, the type and location of the trip, and thetime and date. Fill out the form listing your preference for eachtrip.

During the seminar we will draw the winners (and a list of

alternates) and announce them at the end of the meeting. If youare a winner, we will give you a list of your fellow trip membersand more details of the trip.

We will also ask you for a $50 deposit (check or credit cardonly - no cash) to insure that each winner makes every effort tomake the trip. If you go on the trip, we won’t use your deposit.

The only cost to you will be the customary tip to the captainor mate of 15-20% of what the trip would normally cost if you hadchartered the trip privately.

One member of each tripwill be designated as the“group leader”, and they willbe responsible to keep incontact with the captain andbe the liaison between himand the other groupmembers. The group leaderwill also be responsible totake some pictures and writea story for the RISAANewsletter about the trip.

So before you come to themeeting, check yourcalendars for your availabilityon the dates listed below, andbring a check or a credit cardto the monthly meeting.

IMPORTANT!To win one of these trips you must be a RISAA member

in good standing (dues must be paid up to date), and youhave to be present at the end of the meeting.

So, if you haven’t joined yet, there is an applicationform in this newsletter, or just come to the monthly meetingand sign up for a membership and then for the free chartertrip drawing.

You can also join online at www.risaa.org.

TRIPS RAFFLED AT THE APRIL 29 MEETING

May 13May 22June 1June 12

Northeast Boat & KayakWhite Ghost ChartersSea Donkey ChartersOn The Rocks Charters

Capt. Jerry SparksCapt. Jim WhiteCapt. Andre LedouxCapt. Rene Letournezu

Galilee, Pt. JudithEast GreenwichWakefield, RIGalilee, Pt. Judith

Date Company Captain Departs2332

# Anglers


Member John Listin with a nice bass that he landing during his 2012trip with On The Rocks Charters

All members are urged toparticipate

It doesn't matter if your boat can carry onlyone child and a chaperone, or if you canhandle 4 or 5 youngsters, we still need you’rehelp!

WE NEED MEMBERSWITHOUT BOATS TOO!

Each boat will need at least one personto act as a "mate" to watch the children,

help with bait, takingfish off hooks, etc., sothis means thatmembers who don'thave a boat will alsobe needed.

We are alsoseeking members tohelp with the cookingback at the marinaafter the fishing is done.

All the children will be inthe 7-13 year old age group,and will have signedpermission slips.

The organizationsinvolved will providetransportation to and from themarina.

Everything is taken careof! All we need is for you tosign up and promise to help!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

SIGN UP!

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Name: ____________________________________________________ Evening Phone: ____________________ Cell______________________

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: __________________________

I will bring my own mate. Mate's name:____________________________ I need someone to mate on my boat. I don't have a boat to use, but would like to help in one of the boats I will help ashore at the marina (cooking, serving, etc.) I can't participate but here’s a donation to help with expenses

Sign me up for the TAKE-A-CITY-KID FISHING DAY!

Mail form to: R.I.S.A.A., P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816

TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY

Last year we had 85 BOATS and200 volunteers! We took over250 kids out fishing! Help us tomake 2013 even better!

With YOUR HELP, we will hope to againaccommodate over 200 children. This year,we have invited various Boys & Girls Clubs,Boys and Girl Scouts, Adoption RhodeIsland, the Providence RecreationDepartment, and severalagencies that deal withorphaned or abusedchildren.

With YOUR help, thesekids will get to experiencea morning of fishing on thebay, followed by a greatcookout of hot dogs andburgers.

The number of kidsthat get to participate willbe determined by thenumber of members whosign up.

Some of these kidshave never visited 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 Marina will again hostthe event at their facilities on Masthead Drive in Warwick.

All members, boats and kids will arrive at the marina by 8:00a.m and fishing in Greenwich Bay will be from 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.Then everyone returns to the marina for a cookout at noon!

If possible, we prefer you toSIGN UP ONLINE at

www.surveymonkey.com/s/TAK2013

The 15th AnnualRhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association’s

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AnnouncingRhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association

2nd Bi-Annual - Member’s Only

Photo Contest

Okuma Cedros CJ55S

Fin-Nor Ahab 12

Penn Power Graph V4000 graphite

“Prized Catch”

4 Winners In Each Category• One Grand Prize• 3 Honorable Mention

THREE CATEGORIES“Scenic New England” “Rhode Island Fishing”

Photos of the angler and the catch. Thepeople need not be, but preferencegiven to RISAA members.

Photos of New England sunrises orsunsets, ocean views, light houses,etc. The marine environment shouldbe part of the image.

Photos of R.I. fishing locations, withor without anglers, unposed, etc.

Grand Prize “Prized Catch”

Grand Prize “Scenic New England”

Grand Prize “Rhode Island Fishing”

The contest is open only to “Regular” adultmembers in good standing of the Rhode IslandSaltwater Anglers Association.

The member must either be the photographeror the main subject of the photo

The member wins the prize Submissions must be either:

• Digital: no less than 72 dpi and submitted in either JPG, PDF, or TIFF format• Prints: minimum size of 4” x 5”• Scanned from a photograph

Must have been taken AFTER Jan. 1, 2012 Members may submit a maximum of three (3)

photos per category during this contest. Images will be judged on originality, technical

excellence, composition, overall impact andartistic merit.

Deadline: October 31, 2013

Every image submitted must be accompaniedby the following information:

• Member/photographer’s name, address and phone• Names of person(s) in photo• Date and location where taken• Category of submission• Other information to describe the scene Submission of an entry constitutes

agreement to allow photographs to bereproduced, published and/or exhibited by theRhode Island Saltwater Anglers Associationwith the right to publish your name, city andstate in print or other media in connectionwith the photo contest.

Submissions shall be sent as an e-mailattachment to: [email protected] or by mail to:RISAA, P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816

Winning photos will bepublished in the RISAAnewsletter and web site

PHOTO CONTEST RULES

Submission Deadline:October 31, 2013

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PRO TIP: If this is the scenario, as a last resort put freshbait on, chop its tail off, and quickly lob the bleeding bait to thelast spot you saw a fish. If there’s no response with the wiggling,slowly sinking, bleeding fish, then you’re in for a very longday.

Life eels are traditionally cast and retrieved slowly, which isnot technically live lining, but it is a super way to fish them,especially along the shoreline at night. What I’m talking aboutis live lining them the same way as baitfish, casting out andthen just drifting the bait over structure. This always worksbest in slow current and shallow water. I’ve had some successdoing this in locations where the bottom is not too rocky, likeLong Sand Shoal; on harder bottom my eels swam to the bottomand under rocks, and I ended up spending most of the timeretrieving them.

Pro champion Skip Stritzinger (RISAA member) had thistechnique down pat. As I mentioned before, Skip is a two-timenational winner of the American Striper Association (ASA)annual contest. He uses light line and, for lack of a better word,he hovers over the myriad rock piles in at least 45 to 65 feet ofwater on the south side of Block Island, investigating severalbefore choosing therock pile where sonaris marking a lot of fish.He then stems inreverse to hold hisposition in the currentand wind, letting theeel swim to the bottom- in broad daylight -without casting,holding it just off thebottom and waiting forthe whopper to strike.When asked how heknew where the eel wasin relation to thebottom, he justlaughed. The methodis so efficient that there are now a few guides in Rhode Islandspecializing in this type of live lining. You can purchase color-marked braided line, allowing you to count the colors to

determine how much line you have out. Use your sonar to markthe fish and give you the depth, and use color-marked line tocontrol the depth of the bait.

I’ve never tried this method, but I can see the pros andcons, and there could be problems. The Block Island area isknown for its wolf packs of spiny dogfish, which can be astupendous pain, reducing $50 worth of eels into a memory. Idoubt this method would hold up against a pro yo-yoing ordrop-drailing in the daylight once the smell of menhaden orhickory shad is in the water; my money is on the oily fish. If youhad the rock piles to yourself at night, with no doggies, thatwould be a different story. The south side of Block Island is anarea that holds huge bass, and in fact, I predict the next worldrecord will come from that area. I can see someone getting areputation for being a ginormous bass slayer. Ah, to be youngagain!

The only other fish I’ve tried to live line were scup, andwhile I have caught a few bass with them the results were lessthan stellar; they just swim to the bottom and hide in the rocksand kelp. Of course, if they happen to swim through a school ofjumbos, it’s curtains for thebait. I’ve seen guys useballoons like bobbers to tryto correct the problem of theirbait seeking cover, but I havenot seen them catch yet.Scup work better with 3-waying.

My buddy Al Golinskyfishes scup just like SkipStritzinger fishes eels; hestems, letting them swimalmost to the bottom, and justholds them there. He tells meit works well and if Al says itworks well, then it does. Iwould stake my reputation onit.

On June 11, 2011, after Iwrote this chapter, Peter Vican (RISAA member) from RhodeIsland caught his second seventy-pounder south of BlockIsland. (to page 38)


Skip Stritzinter (left) and friendChuck Masso

Peter Vican with his 77.4 lbstriper caught at Block Island

R.I.S.A.A.

DVD LIBRARY

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RISAA maintains a library of fishing and boating DVD's thatMEMBERS 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 MarineAdvanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James MarshArt of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren WheelerAtlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis BraidAtlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3)Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett MarineBack To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett MarineBack To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett MarineBasic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie DickinsonBetter Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102)Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) BennettBottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James MarshBottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James MarshCast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al LorenzettiCatch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett MarineChallenge Of The Giant Tarpon - (87)Chunking For Stripers & Blues -Capt. John Alberda (6)Coast Guard License: Advanced Piloting (59)Dolphin- Yellow & Green Fighting Machine (51)Fiberglass Repair: Part 1 - The basics(76)Fiberglass Repair: Part 2 - Transom repair (77)Fiberglass Repair: Part 3 - Add foam, gelcoat repair (78)Fiberglass Repair: Part 4 - Restoring a 20' Runabout (79)Fiberglass Repair Made Easy - Two vol set (37)Fishing For Bluefish (7) Capt. Al LorenzettiFishing For Sharks (27) The Fisherman Video LibraryFishing For Striped Bass: Live Bait- (9) A. LorenzettiFishing For Trophy Striped Bass (96) Capt. Al LorenzettiFishing Knots (55) James MarshFluke Fishing (10) Capt. Al LorenzettiFluke Fishing: Improving Your Catch (11) D.KamienskiFly Fishing Success: Dry Fly Strategy (82) Joe HumphriesFly Fishing Success: Nymphing Strategy (83) Joe HumphriesFly Rodding For Tarpon - Leisure Time Products (84)GPS Navigation (13) Bennett MarineHandling Your Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (14)Haul Out (64) Stuart RiddellHeavy Weather Powerboat Handling (36)How To Cast With A Saltwater Fly Rod (35) Dr. Jim WrightHow To Catch Bait Fish (53) J. MarshHow To Catch Bluefish (15) Dr. Jim WrightHow to Catch Flounder (33) Dr Jim WrightHow to Catch Sharks (52) Dr. Jim WrightHow To Catch Striped Bass (16) Dr. Jim WrightHow To Catch Striped Bass: Tube & Worm (99) Jon TolleyHow To Catch Tautog (17) -Dr. Jim WrightHow To Catch Tuna (34) -Dr Jim WrightHow To Filet Saltwater Fish (45) Dr. Jim Wright

How To Get The Hook Out Without Pain - (47) Dr. J.Goldey

How To Paint Your Fiberglass Boat (65)How To Rig Your Boat For Fishing (56)How To Troll The Way The Pros Do (18) Dr. Jim WrightHow To Wire Line Troll (31) Dr. Jim WrightIce Fishing: The Cure For Cabin Fever (28) Babe WinkelmanInterfacing Marine Electronics - (68) John OwenKayak Capsize Recovery & Rescue (101)Let's Go Saltwater Fishing - Beginner's Guide (19)Lures & Sinkers: Do It Yourself (29) VanSant ProductionsMarine Diesel Engine Maintenance (43) Bennett MarineMarine Gas Engine Maintenance (20) Bennett MarineMarine Plumbing, Do-It-Yourself (50)Nothing But Bass (69) 3-DVD set. Northeast AnglingNothing But Blackfish (57) 2-DVD set. Northeast AnglingNothing But Fluke (58) 2-DVD set. Northeast AnglingNothing But Sharks (70) Northeast AnglingOn The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (93)On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (94)Outboard Marine Engine Maintenance (63) BennettPop Fleyes: Saltwater Patterns (85) Bob PopovicsPowerboat Navigation (67) 1988, John RousmaniereReef & Wreck Fishing (21) Capt. Al LorenzettiRigging Baits For Giant Bluefin (66) Capt. G. MetcalfRod Building Basics (02 DVD) Steve PetriSaltwater Flycasting: 10 Steps To Distance & Power (86) G. RobertsSecrets of the Party Boat Captains (71) Capt. Neil DelanoySpring Commissioning & Winterizing Your Boat (22)Stand Up To A Giant Bluefin (12) Dennis BraidStripers Gone Wild (42) Mike LaptewStripers In Paradise (23) Mike LaptewStriper Magic (24) Mike LaptewStriper Strategies: Freshwater Hybrid Stripers (95) In-FishermanSurf Fishing & Distance Casting (81) Ron ArraSurf Fishing with T.J. & Joe (44)Top 60 Tips Saltwater - Southern Waters (100)Trailering Your Boat - John Owens (80)Trolling For Bass and Blues (41) Capt. Al LorenzettiTrophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie NappiTuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James MarshTwin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett MarineUnderstanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/KreghUsing Downriggers To Catch Saltwater Fish (32)U.S. Power Squadron Boating Course (60)Varnishing Made Easy (54)When Fish Won't Bite (91)Winterizing Your Boat (26) see also Spring Commissioning

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management offisheries 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 ofrecreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have thesame goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future genera-tions of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations.

AFFILIATEDORGANIZATIONS

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COALITION PARTNERSHIPSIn 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:

MassachusettsBeach Buggy Assoc.

Blue WaterAnglers

Blue Water

Anglers

Bowling GreenFishing Club

Bristol CountyStriper Club

CT/RI CoastalFly Fishers

ConnecticutSurfcasters Assoc.

Buzzards BayFishing Club

Buckeye BrookCoalition

Buckeye BrookCoalition

East GreenwichYacht Club

East BayAnglers

GalileeTuna Club

Galilee

Tuna Club

JamestownStriper Club

MassachusettsStriped Bass Assoc.

Narragansett PierSportfishing Assoc.

NarragansettSurfcasters

Newport Cty SaltWater Fishing Club

Old ColonyAmphibians

Pioneer ValleyBoat & Surf Club

PrincetonFishing Team

R. I. MarineTrades Assoc.

R. I. MobileSportfishermen

R. I. Party &Charter Boat Assoc.

Slater MillFishing Club

St. John’sFishing Club

United Fly Tyers ofRhode Island

WeekapaugSurfcasters

StripercoastSurfcasters

There isPOWER

inNUMBERS

RhodyFly Rodders

RhodyAmerica’s Oldest Sal twater F ly F i sh ing Club

FLY RODDERS

NarragansettSalt Water

Fishing Club

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (from page 2)

George AllenAl AmaralBen BardoBrian BeltramiMel BlakeMatt BoliverEd CookFrank Cordeiro Jr.

Henry CugnoJames DieterlyGisele GolembeskiRich GolembeskiLisa DiRaimoHal GibsonJeff HallPaul Karcz

Finally, there was a group of members who worked the entire show at a variety of assigments, and I want to thank them all:

Chris KillamRobert KonopkaRick JohnsonDan KingRoger LemaSusan LemaHarry LivingstonRon Marafiioti

Ed MardoGary McGuireDavid MichelTed NatalyGlen QuattrucciRichard ReichFred RuhlemannOrlando Savastano

Paul ShulverJohn SousaLeo SwiderRoger TellierCapt. Mike WarnerDawn WoodTom Wood

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GetHookedUpWithOnTheWater’sFISHINGFORECAST the most accurate and extensive local reports on the web, updated every friday

FRESHWATERSALTWATEROFFSHORE

New Jersey to

Maine

www.OnTheWater.com

Fishing License Report (from page 13)

5. Stock Assessment SupportThis will help to support the Rhode

Island-specific stock assessments thatare conducted including trawl surveysin Narragansett Bay, Juvenile FinfishCoastal Pond Survey, and a new fishpot survey which will help assessbottom dwelling, structure-orientedfish species (tautog, scup, black seabass)

$37,400 RI Rec License funds$112,300 Federal sport fishing funds match$149.600 Total

6. Artificial ReefsA 5-year study between RIDEM and the

Nature Conservancy which will examine theeffectiveness of artificial reefs in NarragansettBay.

$9,350 RI Rec License funds$28,050 Federal sport fishing funds match$37,400 Total

7. Public Education, Information and OutreachDEM has created signage for access sites and

local vendors to advertise license requirement. In

2012, signs placed on RIPTA buses($15,000). Currently working on “R.I.Recreational Fishing Guide” magazinefor public distribution.

$16,428 RI Rec License funds$49,284 Federal sport fishing funds

match$65,712 Total

ISSUES AND INITIATIVESRIDEM is attempting to streamline the online license renewal

process, such as:• True license renewals, instead of purchasing

a new license every year (current). Shooting fora May, 2013 launch.

• Looking into combination licenses in thefuture, such as combo freshwater/saltwater,hunting, etc.

• Increasing the number of local licensevendors

A planned meeting between RIDEM and theR.I. Saltwater Recreational Fishing Task Force isplanned for June or July to review the progresson programs and get a jump on preparing for the2014 fiscal report.

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEEpresents our 5th Annual

R.I.S.A.A.P. O. Box 1465Coventry, RI 02816

Mail to:

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SIGN ME UP FOR THE RISAA TRIP TO FENWAY PARK ON SATURDAY, JUNE 8Name:_________________________________________________ Evening phone: ______________________

Address: _______________________________________________ Cell: ______________________________

City: ___________________________________________________ State:________ Zip: __________________

I want _______ tickets. Others attending beside myself (name):______________________________________

Payment must accompany registration Enclosed is my check for $__________ ($73 per ticket) Charge to my credit card (check) Discover MasterCard Visa

Amount Authorized: $_________ Exp Date (mo/yr): _________CVV # _________ (3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)

Name on card (print): ___________________________________Card Number: _________________________________________

$73 per personincludes deluxe coach bus transportationand admission* to the game (*Section 29)

Trip to Fenway Park

• 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 50 PERSONS!Members and guests are welcome

NOTES:• Alcoholic beverages not permitted on bus• No refunds after May 31, 2013• Bus departs promptly at times advertised

Saturday, June 8(Game time TBA by MLB)

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

BOSTON RED SOXVS

Los Angeles Angels

SOLD OUT

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Full Service Propeller FacilityREPAIRS ~ RECONDITIONING ~ WELDING

Middletown, RI

888-430-7767Bring your prop in for a

FREE computer analysis

10% RISAA member discount on inboard recons

Ask for Mike

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2013 CHARTER TRIPS RULES (from page 5)

• Only adult members of RISAA in good standing are eligible.“Good standing” means dues are paid in full and not in arrears.

• Junior members (under 18 years old) are not eligible.

• A $50 deposit is required to confirm your spot, but it will bereturned if you follow all rules listed.

• The $50 deposit must be paid by check or charge card. Besure to bring a check or credit card to the meeting with you.

• You must be present at the meeting to register and atthe end of the meeting when announcements are madeto winners.

• A seven (7) day notice is required if you must cancel. Winnermust first call Gary Perschau 401-828-3464 to cancel, or second,Peter O’Biso 401-783-2364. If unable to reach either Perschauor O’Biso, then call the RISAA office at 401-826-2121. Failure toprovide this notice forfeits your deposit.

• The Group Leader may not designate an Alternateif someone on the trip cancels. Only the Charter Trips Committeecan designate alternates.

• If you can not attend the trip, you must notify the CharterTrips Committee immediately. No one is allowed to bring a

friend, relative, etc. of your own choosing if there is acancellation by another group member.

• Upon confirmationthat the winner hasattended the chartertrip, the check orcredit card slip willbe destroyed andnot charged.

• Only ladies areeligible for the“Lady’s Only Trip”.

• A member mayonly win onetrip per year.

• All disagreementsor disputes will behandled by theCharter Trips Committee and all decisions are final.

• RISAA and its Charter Trip Committee will not be responsibleif a trip is not completed, either by fault of the winning crew, thecharter captain, or inclement weather.

Member Peter Newbauer with asqueteague that he landed last yearwhile fishing with White Ghost Charers

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The first was a whopping 75.4 pounds caught in 2009 andthe second weighed in a 77.4, just shy of the world record.Both were caught with eels at night. I’m sure Peter is a skilledfisherman; much of the skill comes from knowing when, whereand how to put those eels in a position to hook jumbo bass. Ihave not heard of anyone else catching two seventy-pounders.One thing I do know is that Peter deserves a lot of credit. Idon’t mind saying I am a little envious!

PRO TIPS1. Keep a rod with a dead bait or chunk ready to go. Whensomeone hooks up, cast the bait near where the hook-upoccurred. This will result in double hook-ups a lot of the time.2. If you troll looking for new spots along the shore, go with thecurrent and your bait will last a long longer.3. If you’re having trouble with the bait swimming too deep, cutthe top of the tail off with scissors; if it’s swimming shallow, cutthe bottom of the tail and the pectoral fin off.4. Trouble with the bait hiding under the boat? Hook them onthe bottom between the anus and tail. They will naturally try toswim away from the light pressure.5. If you’re free swimming live eels in deep water and havingtrouble getting them down quickly, try loading them with a 1/2or 3/4 ounce rubber core sinker, discarding the rubber core.

We have been looking for a few more members to add to theEntertainment Committee, and I am pleased to welcome thefollowing new committee members:

Bob LeBlancSue and Roger Lema

Gary McGuire

RED SOX SOLD OUTThe Annual Trip To Fenway Park to seethe Red Sox has once again sold out.Sorry to those who thought about signingup, but delayed. Remember to buy yourtickets early next year.

TAKE-A-KID FISHING DAY HELPPlease remember to sign up for the Take-A-Kid Fishing Day

event on June 15. Without your help, we would not be able togive the kids such a great day. Our committee handles all of thefood prep and cooking, and we need a lot of help.

Welcome New Committee Members

DISTINGUISHING FEATURESAND BEHAVIORS

The short-spined brittle star is an echinoderm, usuallygreen or brown in color. Its spine lies flat against its arms,with seven short spines on either side of each arm joint. Thediameter of the central disc is about half an inch, with an armlength of one and a half to two and a half inches long; however,their size is dependent on their predation.

The word “brittle” means “easily breakable.” These creaturesare so named because they have the ability to shed a limb in aninstant to avoid predation. Like their echinoderm relatives, theyare also able to regenerate body parts.

Brittle stars do not rely on their tube feet for movement.Rather, they use their five long, whiplike arms, which are capableof fast, snakelike motions. These inverts are very flexible, highlymobile and easily camouflaged among plants. They can be seenat night in large groups crawling along the sea floor.

Brittle stars feed mostly on decaying material and plankton.They have no eyespots like other sea stars, but are able to sensesome light through their body.

There are over 2,000 species of brittle stars found throughoutthe world. They are often found in tide pools, hiding in algae

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and under rocks or shells or, sometimes, disguised in dark, heavyalgal mats from Cape Cod south.

RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLEScientists have found brittle stars to be sensitive to polarized

light and the species may be used as an indicator of harmfullevels of ultraviolet radiation.

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Snelled Hooks, Top andBottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes,Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs

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Check out our web site atwww.seawolfetackle.com

Owned and operated byRichard and Judy Wolfe

HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY RISAA members can purchase their own copy of TheUncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bayfor $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop bythe committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.

Field Markings: Green or brown in colorSize: Diameter of the central disc is about half an inch,with an arm length reaching 2.5 inchesHabitat: Tide pools, under rocks or shellsSeasonal Appearance: Year-round

Short-spinedbrittle star

Scientific Name: Ophioderma brevispina

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Casting Without Fishingby John Wolf

The tide is pushing through the narrow breachway at mid-tideand the sun is setting. As the Boston Whaler crosses the

boundary from the pond into the confines of the breachway, theforce of the flow increases. Small baitfish splash along the westernedge which has a small section ofshadow growing over the eddiesand swirls along the seaweed-lacedgranite “rip-rap”.

Mixed in with the small splashesof tiny fish are bigger swirls andloud splashes and schools of fleeingbait of bigger size. The rocky bankhas no visitors other than thesnowy egrets and little greenherons waiting like sentinels forpreoccupied silversides beingswept into the pond.

We edge closer to the action andthe rocks. There are pockets of baitsbeing swept in and corralled intoan indent in the wall and the actionand our hopes quicken in unison.Under the boat, thousands of twoto four inch fish are swept alongwith the tide and around themmillions of tinier other fish thatdimple the surface like a steadydrizzle. Seaward, three terns dip intothe schools and wheel away toreturn dinner to their mates on thebeach across the dune. The riprapped shore is thick with MontaukDaisy and beach plum and the airsmells like low tide and bayberry.

As my partner holds the boat steady in the current, I pull theline from the reel in 12 movements. The yellow line coils at myfeet and I’m careful to look for “catchpoints” on the deck beforeI cast. In four metronomic sweeps, I drive the Clowser minnow toits full length. I let it drop at the rock’s edge and begin pullingback in short, quick strokes through the disappearing swirls of

feeding stripers. I’m anticipating the bump and heavy resistancethat a hit will produce, but it doesn’t come.

The feeding becomes more frenzied and now some mid-20inch fish begin cartwheeling through the pods, large square

tails briefly pointing skyward – asight that the most seasonedangler would be hard pressed notto be thrilled by.

My casts are strong anddownstream at 45 degrees with noresult. I turn the rod over to mypartner and take the wheel. Hebegins the same drill, but hooksup after several attempts. The bassis small, but healthy and strong,and we lift the 20-incher andadmire it for a second beforesending it back.

I continue as the feeding buildsin pace. He takes another smallerfish with a Kastmaster and wedecide to drift back into the pond.

We anchor on the flats in fourfeet of water as the sun nears thehorizon. Four paddle boarderscross the channel and severalsmall bass actively feed on bothsides of the boat as the lightcontinues to drop and the baitcontinues to flood in. I finallyhook up with a small fish and werelease it as the sun sets.

He continues to cast and talkdrifts to the failing health of my dad and the loss of his motherand father in the past year. We talk about medical issues ofaging, which, as a physician, he is learned in. We move on totalk about quality of life as we age, mortality and the emotionsthat men usually avoid discussing or reserve talk of for momentsof quiet beauty and casting a line without fishing.

F

This was how John Wolf spent his first Father’s Day -fishing at Quonnie and posing with two trophies

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Owner: Michael J. Bucko

Open 7 Days

Abu-Garcia • DaiwaMitchell • Penn • Quantum

Shimano • Zebco

Quality FishingTackle

Saltwater &Freshwater Bait

Eels & sandworms

Phone: (508) 674-7900Fax: (508) 674-8021E-mail: [email protected]

WWW.BuckosParts.comMember

Junior Member

LUCAS SALEMwith the 85 lb yellowfin tun that hecaught on August 18 while fishingaboard the Canyon Runner. Hewas trolling a green parachuteballyhoo rig in 600 feet of water.

KEVINROBISHAW

pauses for a quickphoto with this falsealbacore that helanded on September13 while fishing withJared Henry off PtJudith.

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Boles-Built Humarock boat, 1933, wanted.Call Elton at 401-397-5113------------------------------------------------------

23’ Wellcraft 230 Fish CC, 1987, fullyrenovated over past 6 yrs. 35kts WOT burn 14GPH, range 300 mi w/128 gal tank. Cruise 26-28 kts/8 G P H .H u l l ,d e c k s ,t r a n s o m ,w i r i n g ,fuel tankr e b u i l t2 0 0 5 -2007, custom leaning post w/rod holders, t-stand, new canvas, Rupp OR, center rigger,antennas & deck floods. ProBlaster washdown.Yamaha 200 HP ETXH, new pwrhead fall 2011w/less than 40 hrs since installed. Gamin GPSMay 238, Lowrance LCX 19 color, 50/200triducer, VHF, FloScan. Tandem trailer axlebunk. Email for photos or check for listing onnoreast.com. $10,000 OBO. Call Tom at 401-646-2150 or Tdelotto@aol.com-------------------------------------------------------

23' Wellcraft Sportsman 1984 with fwc 305Mercury complete droped in, installed by localm e c h a n i c ,approx 20 hrson motor.I n c l u d e sFurino radar& depth, andtrailor. Needsc o s m e t i c s ,roof ripped bygulls. $4,200. Call Justin at 401-932-3624 orfkeller5@verizon.net--------------------------------------------------------

22’ Aquasport Explorer 22.5 w/Johnson 2002S OB (no ficht) under 500 hrs, & roller bunktrailer. All model year 2000. Incl 2009Lowrance 3G radar and HDS 10 display (radar,s o n a r ,c h a r t -i n g ) ,elect ratecompass,V H F ,T a c oG r a n dS l a m2 7 0outrigger bases w/15’ telescoping poles. All ingreat condition. Dealer winterization. Boughtnew boat so must sell. Will remove shrink wrapApril 1. Can demo in RI or Mass. $20,000. CallTom at 207-242-7612 or tomj@mainetalk.com--------------------------------------------------------

28 Henriques Express Sportfish, 1998.Meticulously maintained. Exc condition inside/out. Volvo diesels, AirSep engine filtration, 23knt cruise, 12.5 gal/hr. Raymarine 120, AirMar1 KWf l u s htransducer,F u r u n oradar, 3A G Mbatteries,all LED lights, underwater lights, Ruppoutriggers & center rigger, new isinglass, Simradautopilot, windlass, kit for auto-level of trimtabs, stereo/CD player. Incl 6 person Revereemergency life raft. Located in Wickford, RI.$79,500 Call Chuck at 401-623-1344--------------------------------------------------------

Pettit Hydrocoat Blue Paint,more than 1/2 gallon ofablative bottom paint. Newboat is different color. [email protected]

21’ Seaswirl Striper 2101 Walkaround w/hardtop, 2005. 150 HP Johnson, 2005, 312 hrs.2006 Shorelander tandem axle trailer w/newKodiak disc brakes. Furuno 821 radar, Garmin188C GPS/fishfinder, Icom VHF, full eisenglasse n c -losure,transoml i v ewell,rww a s hd o w n ,o/b hydraulic steering, o/b power tilt trim, trimindicator, trim tabs, l.e.d deck light, newerbatteries, new engine starter, new rebuilt carbs,porta potti, safety gear, well maintained, turn keyw/extras. $27,500. Call Brian at 401-741-9823.---------------------------------------------------------

Ocean Kayak Trident 15' with 55 ft/lbMinkoto Trolling motor set up with variablespeed control andsafety kill switch and125 Amp hour AGMTrojan Battery, Anchorline setup, Wernerpaddle, Hummingbird767 Fish finder, Surf toSummit seat with gelpad, 2 Bazooka RoadHolders 4 rod leashes,MTI Adventure LifeJacket, Sea anchor, and16 foot EZ Loadertrailer with rollers, newwiring and axelbuddies. Rig used once. Back problem forcessale. Reduced to $2,250 or Best Offer. CallGerry at 401-952-5935

20’ Sea Pro 20’ Center Console, 2005, w/150HP Yamaha 4-stroke, low hrs, dealer maintained,have all receipts, fresh water flushed after everyuse. Incl t-top w/enclosure, Furuno radar & colorf i s hfinder,G a r -m i nchartplot-t e r ,ICom marine radio w/manuals for all electronics,raw water wash down, 2 live wells, two marinebatteries, forward dasher, swing back cooler seat.Plenty of storage. Good sea boat, fast,economical. Incl 2005 Shore Lander dual axletrailer. Asking $18,000. Title in hand. Call Edat 401-397-4513--------------------------------------------------------

NEWSLETTER DEADLINESArticles and submissions for the RISAA

newsletter must be

received by the 15thfor the next month's publication.

Items received after this date will be helduntil the following month.

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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS401-739-1875401-364-0027401-527-5157401-497-6794401-783-2364401-315-2529401-397-4513401-826-2121401-996-3308401-826-2121401-392-1919401-364-0027401-439-7999401-724-5651401-749-5379401-849-4896401-829-8215401-885-0679401-397-4513401-822-2979401-826-2121401-826-2121401-826-2121401-952-8697401-295-4205401-884-0117401-952-8697401-295-4205

Stephen Medeiros...............Capt. Richard Hittinger.......George Allen........................Roger Tellier.........................Peter O'Biso.........................Capt. David Monti.............Robert Blasi..........................Capt. J. Edwin Cook............Capt. Edward Kearney........Kevin Robishaw..................William Sosnicki..................Michael Warner...................

R.I.S.A.A. / April, 2013

Capt. Richard Hittinger......Capt. Mike Warner.............Robert Blasi........................Kevin Miller........................Peter O'Biso.........................Gilbert Bell...........................Capt. Ed Kearney...............(chair apptd in August).....Lynn Medeiros...................(chair apptd in Feb)............David Porreca.....................Capt. Michael Warner........Kevin Robishaw.................Robert Ferioli......................David Pollack......................George Allen.......................CJ Rice.................................Capt. Ed Cook.....................Capt. Edward Kearney......Virginia Sosnicki.................Stephen Medeiros.............Stephen Medeiros.............Stephen Medeiros..............David Michel......................Donald Smith......................Robert Moeller....................Donald Smith......................

[email protected]@risaa.org...............blasi@[email protected] [email protected]@risaa.org.....................ejk@[email protected]@risaa.org.....................finance@[email protected]@[email protected] [email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@risaa.org......................ginny@[email protected]@risaa.org...................michel@[email protected]@[email protected]@risaa.org....................

401-826-2121401-739-1875401-849-4896401-398-2670401-783-2364401-480-3444401-527-5157401-885-0679401-397-4513401-439-7999401-822-2979401-364-0027

[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@risaa.org..................ejk@risaa.org......................kevin@[email protected]@risaa.org...............

RISAA Office: (401) 826-2121 • FAX: (401) 826-3546Mail Address: P.O. Box 1465, Coventry, RI 02816

Internet: WWW.RISAA.ORGNew England Saltwater Fishing Show: www.nesaltwatershow.com

President..............................1st Vice President............2nd Vice President...........Secretary..............................Treasurer..............................Sergeant-At-Arms.............Board Member.................Board Member....................Board Member....................Board Member.....................Board Member....................Board Member....................

Artificial Reefs.............................Boat & Fishing Shows................By-Laws..........................................Charities........................................Charter Trips................................Dealer Discount Coordinator.....Education........................................Elections.........................................Entertainment...............................Financial Review..........................Fly Fishing....................................Foundation.....................................Fund-Raising.................................Historian........................................Kayak..............................................Legislative..................................... Menhaden Subcommittee........ Public Access Subcommittee..Membership...................................Merchandise..................................Political Action PAC....................Newsletter......................................Saltwater Fishing Show..............Scholarship...................................Striper Cup....................................Surfcasters....................................Tournaments.................................

Legal Counsel to Board of Directors.....Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance.......

Mitchell Riffkin, EsqDouglas MacPherson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORStephen [email protected]

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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 _Massasoit Tool Company.........800-648-6050 Member: Jim Jaques (East Greenwich, RI) Stock/distribute 3M coated abrasivesACCOUNTING _Disanto, Priest & Co................401-921-2035 Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI) www.disantopriest.comMedical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200 Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RIRoger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848 Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RIATTORNEYS _Henry M. Clinton, Esq.............215-851-8536 Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Philadelphia, PA [email protected] R. DeLuca, Esq...........401-274-6644 Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P. 1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903Raymond E. Gallison, Esq........508-677-4235 427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...........401-732-6500 631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq.......401-769-3447 Justice of the Peace 1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895Sammartino & Berg..............401-274-0113 Member: Andrew Berg, Esq. (Providence, RI)AUTOMOTIVE _Moore’s Motor Service......401-821-4050 Member: Clarence Moore (Coventry, RI) 487 Washington St, Coventry, RIRC Auto Repair..........................401-615-9924 Member: Raymond Vincent, Jr. (Coventry, RI) General auto repair. 10% off labor to members.Star Service Auto/Marine.........401-821-9887 Member: Jay Starziano (Coventry, RI) 10% discount parts/labor to RISAA membersBAIT & TACKLE _Block Island Fishworks......401-466-5392 Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI) 10% off bait/tackle to RISAA membersBucko’s Parts + Tackle..............508-674-7900 Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA) Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repairCardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297 Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI) www.cardinalbaitandtackle.comErickson’s Bait & Tackle...........401-739-7437 Member: Craig Castro (Warwick, RI) 1257 Greenwich Avenue, WarwickGalilee Bait & Tackle.........401-651-783-1719 Member: Howard Reed (Galilee, RI) 2 State Street, Narragansett, RILucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223 Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI) www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA membersPete’s Bait & Tackle..................401-651-6178 Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI) 341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RIQuaker Lane Bait & Tackle.....401-294-9642 Member: Mike Bestwick (North Kingstown, RI) 4019 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown

Quonny Bait & Tackle..............401-315-2330 Member: Robin Nash (Charlestown, RI) 5223B Old Post Road, Charlestown, RIRiver & Riptide Anglers............401-392-1919 Member: David Porreca (Coventry, RI) 2435 Nooseneck Hill Rd #4A, Coventry, RIRivers End Tackle.......................860-388-2283 Member: Pat Abate (Old Saybrook, CT) www.riversendtackle.comSnug Harbor Marina.................401-783-7766 Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI) www.snugharbormarina.comSportsman’s Outfitter..............508-823-0412 Member: Richard Gunter (Berkley, MA)The Tackle Box..........................401-736-0605 Member: Greg Bruning (Warwick,RI) 443 West Shore Rd, Warwick, RIWatch Hill Outfitters...............401-596-7217 Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI) 10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.comBOATING NEWS _BoatingLocal.com.....................508-789-6708 Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA) www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing websiteBOAT SALES _Cataumet Boats.........................401-245-5222 Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI) Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris CraftConanicut Marine.....................401-423-7158 Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI) Wellcraft Boats - www.conanicutmarina.comInland Marine, Inc.....................401-568-0995 Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI) Boat sales, service and repairsOcean House Marina................401-364-6040 Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI) Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime SkiffOcean Scout Marine................401-886-3054 Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI) www.OceanScoutMarine.comSouth Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790 Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA) www.southshoredrydock.comStriper Marina...........................401-245-6121 Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI www.stripermarina.comCARPENTRY _Leigh Betts Carpentry.............401-213-6452 Member: Leigh Betts (Bradford, RI) Everything from framing to finish workCARPET CLEANING _Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning ...401-788-0932 Member: Rod Raso (Wakefield, RI) Carpet/upholstery, residential/comm/yachtsCHARTS - DECORATIVE _Harbour Lights.........................860-933-2810 Member: Carl Welshman (Danielson, CT) www.lightedcharts.com - RISAA discountCHIROPRACTOR _Pruitt Chiropractic...................401-847-8889Member: Dr. Craig Pruitt (Middletown, RI)www.pruittchiropractic.com

COFFEE - WHOLESALE _Coffee Pause..............................800-444-1488 Member: David Fuller (RI/MA) www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cupsCOMPUTERS _Computer & Network Services..401-921-4288 Member: Bob LeBlanc (Warwick, RI) 10% off all labor; $25 off complete custom sys.CONSTRUCTION______________________Bryan Couture Construction...401-792-3672 Member: Bryan Couture (Narragansett, RI) Concrete flatwork, patios, driveways, floorsD & M Concrete Forms............401-884-8778 Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI) All types of concrete form workCOOKING____________________________Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...........401-364-3457 Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI) www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20CUSTOM RODS _CMS Enterprise........................508-995-2372 Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford) 637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MADENTISTRY___________________________Exquisite Smiles.......................508-761-5320 Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA) www.exquisite-smile.comJoel Picard, D.D.S......................401-769-0047 52 Hamblet Ave, Woonsocket, RI General, cosmetic and implant dental servicesDIESEL INJECTION SERVICE _Boston Fuel Injection................401-231-0210 Member: Pedro Monteiro (Smithfield, RI) Agricultural, automotive, marine & truckingELECTRICAL CONTRACTING____________Freelance Electrical Services....401-623-1231 Member: Doug Lacombe (Coventry, RI) Electrical wiring • 10% RISAA discountELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL__________Cottrell Enterprises, Inc............401-632-8093 Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI) www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removalENGINEERING _RP Engineering, Inc.................401-885-7255 Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI) Environmental, structural, civil and marineENGRAVING & ETCHING _Ron Nalbandian........................401-377-4688 Westerly, RI 401-932-3890 Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metalENTERTAINMENT _A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517 Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI) www.bluegrassinvitation.comThe Sleepster.............................401-351-3518 Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI) Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisersENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600 Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI) Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcsFARM FOODS _Goose Pond Farm.......................401-783-4946 Member: George Barusso (West Kingston, RI)www.goosepondfarm.net Dessert breads, eggs, CSA

FINANCIAL SERVICES _Ameriprise Financial...............508-497-8931 Garth Fondo (Hopkinton, MA) Certified Financial PlannerTM

Ameriprise Financial................401-921-6121 George Hadfield (Warwick, RI) Investments. All financial services.Barnum Financial Group..........401-243-8855 Christian Grundel (Warwick, RI) email: [email protected] SCHOOLS _American Firearms School 508-695-5869 Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro) www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.FISHING APPAREL _Linesider Marine Specialties..401-439-5386 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island,RI) Angling apparel. 10% off to RISAA members.FISHING CHARTERS _Angler Management Charters...413-822-2289 Capt. Ron Duda (Pt. Judith, RI) All species. Find us on Facebook.Bottom Line Charters..............401-783-6815 Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI) bottomlinesportfishing.comCape Cod Fishing School........781-826-4915 Capt. George Doucette (Cape Cod) Charters, On the water classes for fishermenCapt. Bruce Sportfishing........860-235-6095 Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT) www.captainbrucesportfishing.comCapt Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI) www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549C-Devil II Sportfishing............401-364-9774 Capt. Kelly Smith (Charlestown, RI) www.cdevilsportfishing.com. Sails from Pt JudithEd Cook Charters.....................401-524-5294 Capt. Ed Cook (North Kingstown, RI) 10% RISAA discount. [email protected] Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630 Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor) B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.comFishtales II Charters................401-732-1376 Capt. Bob Masse (Warwick, RI) www.fishtalesiicharters.comFlippin Out Charters................401-529-2267 Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI) www.flippinoutcharters.comFlukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058 Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI) www.flukin.com or email: [email protected] Fleet..............................401-783-4988 Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI) www.francesfleet.com/Heffernan Charters, LLC.........401-364-9592 Capt. Bill Heffernan (Charlestown,RI) Live bait or trolling. 10% off to RISAAIrish Jig Charters......................401-499-9182 Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI) www.IrishJigCharters.comIsland Current Fleet..................917-417-7557 Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor) www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discountLady K Charters....................... 239-565-2949 Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI) www.ladykcharters.com

Linesider Fishing Charters....401-2439-5386 Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI) www.linesiderfishing.comMaverick Charters..................401-640-0865 Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI) www.maverickchartersltd.comNortheast Boat & Kayak Charters.. Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455 www.sparksfish.com • 15% RISAA DiscountOcean Sportfishing Ltd...........401-728-2081 Capt. Rich Templeton Email: [email protected] The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625 Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI) www.ontherockscharters.comOgofishing Charters...............860-774-6924 Capt. John Ogozalek (Danielson, CT) www.ogofishing.comProwler Charters.....................401-783-8487 Capt Al Anderson (Ram Point Marina, RI) www.ProwlerChartersRI.comRazin Kane Charters...................401-295-0642 Capt. Sandy Kane (Jamestown, RI) www.kanesguns.comSeadog Inshore Charters.........401-218-3074 Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI) Fluke our specialty - [email protected] Charters.........1-877-6-GO-FISH Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI) www.seascapecharter.comSnappa Charters...................401-782-4040 Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI) www.snappacharters.comStuffIt Charters.....................401-764-5141 Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI) www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount.ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424 Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI) www.thomcatcharters.comWhite Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465 Capt. James White (Coventry, RI) www.whiteghostcharters.comFISHING NEWS _Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635 Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount [email protected] PRODUCTS _9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650 Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA) www.9erslures.comA & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122 Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA) www.astackle.comAfterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981 Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington) Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.comAnco Lures, Inc....................401-438-5860 Member: John Anterni (Riverside, RI) Plastic poppers, swimmers, dartersAndrod Custom Rods............508-399-7837 Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA) www.androd.comAquaSkinz Corp...................877-379-8677 Member: Kadir Akturk (Lindenhurst, NY) www.aquaskinz.comDC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338 Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI) Email: [email protected]

East Coast Fishing Wire......860-466-0825 Member: Bryan Hitchcock (E.Killingly, CT) Stainless/monel www.eastcoastfishingwire.comFishdoc Custom Plugs........401-829-2967 Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI) Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.comLine Stretcher Tackle Co....617-666-FISH Member: Ray Jussaume (Somerville,MA) Surface Tension lure & Squid Chow squid jigLittle Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023 Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI) Hand-made fishing rigs and jigsLonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921 Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA) Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.comMillard Wire Company........401-737-9330 Member: Dan LaCroix (Exeter) Inconel Wireline for trolling “The Real Deal”Phase II Lures..........................203-226-7252 Member: Dick Fincher (Westport, CT) Hand-carved lures that catch fish. www.phaseiilures.comPoint Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808 Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI) www.pointjudelures.comRhode Island Poppers..............401-762-1884 Member: Armand Tetreault (Woonsocket, RI) Hand made wooden poppers. 10% RISAA disc.SurfHog Lure Co....................401-864-6069 Member: Bob Neilson (North Kingstown, RI) www.surfhoglureco.comTerminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005 Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY) www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalogT-Man Custom Tackle............860-668-1302 Member: Capt. Pat “T-Man” Renna www.tmancustomtackle.com - Striper tubesGENERATOR CONSULTANT _Alteris/Solarwrights..............401-315-2529 Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI) Free generator estimate [email protected] IMPROVEMENT __Got Wood?..........................401-749-9990 Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI) Free wood pickupHome Repair/Remodeling....401-295-4205 Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI) No job too small. References providedMiller’s Interiors.................401-497-6794 Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI) All types of remodelingQuality Tile..........................401-826-9700 Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI) Granite counter tops - 69 Aster StreetQuik-Fix Handyman............401-374-8281 Member: Frank Joyal (Cranston, RI) Home repairs/remodeling. 10% RISAA disc.ICE CREAM _Frosty Freez......401-846-1697 Member: Mark Pachico (Middletown,RI) 496 Main Rd, Middletown -10% RISAA discINSTRUCTION _American Boatschool.........860-295-9634 Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT) e-mail: [email protected] Marine Training..800-698-7373 Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH) Recreational & Captains license classes

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JANITORIAL SERVICES _Floor-Shine, Inc...................401-725-2811 Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI) Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/resJANITORIAL SUPPLIES _Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795 Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA) supplies, paper products, cleaning equipmentJEWELRY - SEA GLASS _A Day At The Beach..............401-487-5302 Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI) seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA discLAND SURVEYING _ _ Thomas D. Drury, Jr.............401-333-4777 805 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI Professional land surveyor - RI/MA/CTLASER ENGRAVING__________________Kell-Strom Tool Company......800-851-6851 Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT) General machine and laser markingLAWN CARE________________________Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182 Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI) Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discountMACHINING________________________Hartwell Mfg. Co....................401-567-7720 Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI) Custom machining small parts, plastics/metalMARINE ELECTRONICS______________Seaport Communications.......401-783-4778 Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI) Sales - Service - InstallationMARINE FABRICATION_______ _______BJK Aluminum Creations......401-624-1422 Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI) T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experienceSeaward Boatworks.................401-739-5286 Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI) Aluminum fabrication and canvas workMARINE REPAIR__________ _________Marine Engine Services..........401-783-9900 Member: Dana Weeks (Narragansett, RI) www.marineengineservices.com RISAA discountSnug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr....401-789-7680 Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI) Authorized Penn reel warranty repair centerMARINE SURVEYING____ ___________Dockside Marine Survey.......401-942-1006 Member: Mark Sepe (Cranston, RI) [email protected] River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400 Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI) Master Marine SurveyorMARINE TOWING SERVICES__ _______BaywatchRI...............................401-398-0388 Member: Capt. Gina Lynch (Wawick, RI) www.baywatchri.comSafe/Sea...................................401-295-8711 Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI) www.safesea.comSea Tow of Rhode Island.......401-294-2360 Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown) www.seatow.comTowBoatUS/New Bedford.......508-990-3997 Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA) www.boatus.com

MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _First Home Mortgage...401-751-0800x5309 Member: Paul Kennedy (Providence, RI) Email: [email protected]. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488 Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003 Member: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI Purchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655 Member: Will Donnell (All of RI) Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discountPAINT & SUPPLIES _ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300 Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI) We sell interior and exterior paintPEST CONTROL _Best Pest Control..................401-437-1274 Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI) Certified & insured. 10% RISAA DiscountPHYSICIANS _Anthony V. Rocha, M.D.........401-438-2780 387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914 Family and internal medicinePICTURE FRAMING _Crestar...................................401-885-0300 Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI) www.crestarmfg.comPLUMBING & HEATING _Riley Plumbing & Heating ..401-738-1688 Member: Mike Muzzy (Warwick, RI) RISAA members get $25 offPRINTING _Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514 Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI) www.tiffanyprinting.comPROPELLER RECONDITIONING________Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767 Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI) New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/REAL ESTATE_____________ __________Lila Delman Real Estate.......401-348-1999 Member: John Repoza (Newport, RI) e-mail: [email protected] Williams ............401-454-4900 x430 Member: Julie LeBlanc (Providence, RI) e-mail: [email protected]/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612 Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI) e-mail: [email protected] Real Estate Group.401-323-2424 Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI) [email protected] or www.TeamPetras.comREAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083 Certified commercial & residental RISAA discountWhite Appraisal Co., Inc........401-738-9500 Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RIRESTAURANTS _Luigi’s Restaurant..................401-861-3850 Member: Ralph Battista (Johnston, RI) 357 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Fine Italian food.Matunuck Oyster Bar............401-783-4302 Member: Perry Raso (S. Kingstown, RI) Local, fresh seafood. www.rhodyoysters.com

Slice Of Heaven...........,..........401-423-9866 Member: Steven Liebhauser (Jamestown,RI) 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RIROD & REEL REPAIR _Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062 Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI) www.beavertailrodandreel.comSELF DEFENSE __Oceanside Martial Arts.........401-294-3035 Member: Justin Keller (Exeter, RI) RISAA discount www.OceansideMA.comSCUBA _Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898 Member: Deb Greenhalgh www.scubamadeeasy.orgTAXIDERMIST_________________________Larry’s Licensed Taxidermist..508-883-8190 Member: Larry Hayward (Blackstone, MA)TROPHIES/PLAQUES___ ______________Crown Trophy..........................401-231-0070 Member: John Kubaska (Smithfield, RI) www.crowntrophy.comWorld Trophies Co.......401-272-5846 Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI) www.worldtrophies.comVETERINARIANS _Richmond Veterinary Clinic ..401-539-2683 Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI) Practice for small animalsVIDEO PRODUCTIONS _On The Outs Productions......401-300-7258 Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI) www.fishingtheoceanstate.comWASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400 Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI) res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.comWOODTURNING _Village Woodturning..............401-647-3091 Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI) www.villagewoodturning.com

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Brandywine - Jim MugaveroBreakaway - Jack HagopianBuckaneer - Bob SanturriBuck Tail - Dick GeldardBuzzard - Don MarceauBye George - George KatesCals Cutta - Calvin FerraressoCalypso - Jessica PerryCancellation - David CunninghamCapable - Charley SoaresCapt Hook - Paul DaukCapt Quint - Clarence MooreCapt's Daughter-Dave FewsterCashmere - Don FoxCastor Oil - Charles MazzellaCat Nap - Robert RaillCayo Hueso - Gary ZeraC-C-Rider - Frank CordeiroC-Devil - Capt. Kelly SmthC-Dory - Tony DiasCeltic Belle-Capt Roe LabossiereCetacea - Dennis St. GermainChannel Fever - Thomas PeltoCharlotte Eve - Mark CifelliChebami - Barry CaitoChic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny PetersChill Time - Russell AndersonChris's Craft - Christian KillamCindy Sea - John ChabotClamin Time - John VivariCoaster - Greg SpierCold Fusion - Ron MenconiCompound Interest -Peter AndromalosCool Hand Fluke-Matthew DavidsonCopycat - Peter NewbauerDa Bac Breaka - Frank VessellaDads Pride - David MortonD'Amato Bros. - Ron TaddeiDanny Boy - Daniel DeGruttolaDawn III - Walter ShayerDeadly Dick - Robert DariganD'fishin'sea - Ron DiggettDiane H - Donald ForestDie Hard - Peter LewisDilly Dally - Ron PorterDirt Cheap - Steve BeauregardDixie - Andreas AnusaviceDoctor's Orders- Brian SweeneyDolce Vita - John RepozaDollar Bill - Bill GraugardDot "C" - John CarneyDreamcatcher - Ed PreczewskiDrill-1 - David JensonDr-Poo - Mark CamaDuck Buster - Harold AudetteDuklypps - Peter DiasDuranatic - Ron NagelEarly Bird - Capt Dave PrebleEasterday - Eric EasterdayElephant's Butt - David LeonardElissa Ray - Frank MarchettiEl Pesce - Paul GarlascoEmily Ann - Gary GeoffroyEmpty Pockets - Thomas JewettEncore - Joe CrockerEndorfin - Alexander Peck

3 Bs. - Andy Berg3B'S - Bob Matteson3 D's II - Warren Diclemente3 R's - Richard Rainone3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow33 Innings - William George4 My Girls - John BrennanAbsurdity - Greg RoodyAcida - Ed ChoiniereAdrianna - Capt. Mike NetoAdventurer - John StanfordAhab - Rod RasoAlaskan - Patrick WatsonAlbatross - Brian DroneyAlf II - Richard PastoreAlibi - Dickson BoenningAllegro - Richard TerekAll Fired Up - Michael CardinalAlliance - Charles ReppucciAlmost Ready - Ted NatalyAlmost Ready - Arthur StentifordAly Ann - Augustine ComellaAmazing Grayce- Louis MiduraAmalye - Raymond DugganAmnimax - Ralph BattistaAmy Anne - Tom SmothermanAngler - Brad SudolAngler Management - David GordonAnne K - Capt. Paul RussellApril II - Leonard DuffyAqua Gem - James KaczynskiAque'ne - David HoweAt Last - Bob CavanaghA.W.O.L. - Mike LanniAzzura - Carl PeruzzottiBad Bait - Ray MaxwellBad Influence - Joshua MossmanBaiter Blocker - Larry FredricksonBait & Wait - Al TorresBakki Boat - Garth DudleyBarefoot - Jack LintonBass Boat - Robert KelleyBay Bee - Mike WarnerBay Buggy - David GervaisBella Fortuna -Vincent PetruccilloBella Mama - David DiSantisBellatrix - John TroianoBetsea - Stephen TetznerBetsy B - David MarcotteBig Blue 2 - Matthew MesnickBillfish - Capt. Bill BrownBird's Nest - Capt. John VolpeBitter Sweet - Duke DucloseBlackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilvaBlue Eyes - Orlando SavastanoBlue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr.Blue Max - John MaxwellBlue Moon - John BlazeBlue Moon - Bill DzilenskiBlues Bros - Walt McCormickBoat-Of-Us - Brian BeltramiBoat Time - Joann KingBoat Time - Paul ShulverBobbyZ - Bob ZolloBoom Boom - Dave PotterBottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman

Endor Fin - Kelly AnthonyErin Rose - Capt Bill HeffernanEscape - Philip WnekESP II - Stephen ParenteEventide - Beth FallonEveready II - Nick PicchioneExtra Propper - John O'BrienFalcon - Thomas PoirierFaracher - Steve AbdowFarmers Daughter - Alan SharafFast Forward - Michael ValentineFestivus - Al DiOrioFear Knot - John MeyerFinatic - John BrierleyFinatix - Steven CharronFin Chaser - Robert OliveiraFin And Tonic - Lisa DanforthFin Deep - Capt. Brian PattersonFine Line - Roger/Susan LemaFinesse - Capt. R. DeMelloFinish Line - Alan StewartFin-ness - Don GuimelliFin Reaper - Capt. Bruce WeinsteinFins - Tom GrennanFish-Aholic - Alfred RicciFishbones - John VolpeFish Fibs - Charles AppletonFishionardo - Bernie DiNobileFish N Trip - Steven LiebhauserFish On - Steve BrehioFish On - Capt. John SheriffFishtales - John PaquetteFish Tales - Ron HartmanFishtales 2 - Capt. Robert MasseFive Gees - Robert GondolaFlippin Out - Capt BJ SilviaFlo B II - Harley BentonFour Play - Bob FournierFour Stars - Jay StarzianoFrantastic - Brian BullockFull House - John StavrakasGadzooks - Robert SilvaGail-Ann - Charles BoranianGail Frances - Capt. Frank BlountGail Frances - David CarterGail Leigh - Luca RazzaGenny Time - Steve DabkowskiGet Reel - William AllenGettin' Schooled - Keith TurnerGinsea - Ken AndersonGoose Rocks - Frank DizoglioGreat Escape - Roland GrenierGreat Escape - Jeff SidelingerGreen Bean - Ronnie GreeneGreta Kay - Michael WelchGusto - Bob DabkowskiGypSea - David NardolilloHail Mari - Michael UllmeyerHappy Executive - Peter VicanHappy Hooker-Charlie BradburyHappy Hooker - William GravinaHeather Too - Don BognerHelen D - Paul JutrasHelen D 101 - Ernie TheetgeHelm III - Capt. Ed CookHobbes - Cal Gudmunson

Hombre - Gary PaoloHooked Up - James FilardiHook-em - Mike LawingHook-em&Cook-em-Cherie LapierreHooker II - Jon MaguireHula Girl - Capt. Matt KingIdle Time - F. Charles HaighI'm Gonna Miss Her - Bill PlaceI'm-On - Robert CelicoIndian Summer - Dana WeeksIn Faith - Anthony RochaIrish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormickIrish Mist - Stephen GrennanIsabella - Anthony TavaresIslander - Bruce JohnsonIsland Girl - Capt Rick CataldiIsurus - Alan BlottItsy - Bob DonaldJackline - John WalshJacy - Howard FelderJahab - Jay AdelmanJamie Lynne-Lawrence AudinoJanie M - Michael McHenryJay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch RiffkinJD7 - Jack DanielsJenny Lee - Terrence BoylanJig N' Reel - Chris JalbertJofish - Joe DandeneauJovi Charme - John RabeJoyce M - Richard LaurieJubilee - Michael CaseyJus Looking II - Tim KnightJust Bassin Time - Ed KearneyJust Chum'N - Steven ClowJust Ducky - Douglas RicciJust R Luc - Justin KellerJust Tubin - Robert DeGaetanoKattie - Lawrence RaineyKeep On Truckin' - Daniel RubinoKembe - David TravisKingfisher - H. Richard HeilmanKinsale - Bob ChewKiwi - Bob BeresfordKnot Dusty - Mike/Erica VickersKnow Rush - Mark SerioKnucklehead - Michael DeLucaKristian Lee - Michael AdamsKristina Marie - Capt. Jack SprentelKyle & Nicole - Tom ToolisLady Andrea - Craig PincinsLady K - Capt. Steve BabigianLady Linda-Capt.George DoucetteLady Linda - David St. GermainLara Rachel - Russell LayfieldLast Shot - John KramerLaura Elizabeth - Henry ClintonLaura Marie - David WestfallLaura's Competition-Bruce LawingLauren Michele - Capt. Lou MazzaLawn Boy - Paul KarczLeen - Willard DonnellLegacy - Capt. Keith SullivanLeisure 9 - Mark CepranoLemon Shark - Steve SabettaLetter of Marque-Charles Forsaith

Letter of Marque-David WarburtonLibertine - Peter GingasLil' Jayden - Horatio PevideLily Rose - Joseph RoukousLinda B - Robert BongiiolattiLinx - Ron LewisLiquid Therapy - Angelo MejiasLit-L-Joy - Roger TellierLit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-EssexLittle Blue - Richard CaldonLorri-B - Joseph BurnsLow Tide - Jim LowLucky Lily - Sy KhamsyvoravongLucky Strike - Anthony MiloneLucky's Charms - John KelleyLunasea - John RekemeyerLunch Legs - William SmithLu Sea Jay - Edward JaworskiMaddy - Michael SenecalMarava - John KubaskaMaribeth II - Art BentleyMarlin - Dick FincherMaverick - Capt. Jack RileyMcDu II - William McEvoyMeant 2 Be - Fred MedeiroMegabite - Allan PetersMegabyte - Bruce CollemerMichelle Lee III - Joseph LathamMid Day Chop - David MintoMidnight - Robert MazzeoMike Hull 2 - Michael BallbackMiss Darcy - Geoge HaduchMiss Gina - Tony/June JarretMiss Haley 2 - Michael ClukeyMissile Aweigh - Jerry ShepherdMissing Penny - Guy LatourMiss Kim - Mark PachicoMiss Nick - Rick PenningtonMistress - Gregory HoudeMisty Lady - Ed & Mary OuelletteMox-Nix - Bob BachandMox Nix - Clint LovellMrs. G - Robert GaudetMrs/Z - William ZanksMusic - Larry HaywardMy Backyard - Richard FerlandMy Cat - Leo GrenierMy Surprise - Richard MandevilleMy 3 Ladies - Robert AndradeMy Two Ladies - Raymond AllardNaumachia - Capt Don LeBlancNelli - David BerardinelliNeNe Kat - Steve McDermottNew Baby - Steven JuchnikNew Beginnings-Capt Terry TehanNew Too - Tim GilchristNimia - Henry CugnoNo Problem - Jeff CreightonOff N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurtoOgofishing - Capt. John OgozalekOld School - Michael FlynnOl Yella - Joseph PratasOmega - Guy DufresneOn-Line - Skip StritzingerOscar J - John McCurryOsprey - Al AmaralOsprey - Paul KennedyOur Nest - Capt. Bob MurgoOutcast - Leigh BettsOutcast3 - Spencer IngramOutrage - Stephen JordanPanmara - Paul Novicki

Passeggiata - Matthew BoliverPat Sea II - Capt. Pat RennaPearl Fisher - Mel EpsteinPearl Man - Earle PeacockPescador - Stephen CarllPez Grande - Dan LacroixPhoenix - Joseph JachemPilar - Daniel MurphyPiper - Capt. Gene KellyPlaying Hookey - John SoutoPlug Along II - Robert AndersonPoga - Jim MalleyPokerfish - George BergesonPolark - Bill/Ginny SosnickiPole-Kat - Capt. Thad GruczkaPomatomus - Al DayshPopcorn - Bob BrodeurPopeye - Bob BartolomeoPrime Time - Bob LeBlancPriority Too- Capt.Rick BellavancePromises Kept II - Curt CasertaProtocol - Steve SecordProvision - Tom DeLottoProwler - Capt Al AndersonQuercus - Mel DeCarvalhoQuinn Sea - Mike QuinnRanger - Bob & Andrew NymanRare Coynes - Don CoyneRaven - Conrad ChickinskiRazin Kane - Capt. Sandy KaneReaction - Thomas SchultzRed - Sam BlandoRedemption- Richard BrakenwagenRed Sok's - William SokolowskiReel Action - John Harrison, Jr.Reelax'n Too - Edward FolgoReelaxation - Paul CapuzzielloReelaxation - Joseph MedeirosReel Deal - Anthony RenziReel Delight - Steve WestReel Drama - Eric LundgrenReel Dreamer - Raymond AndroReel Escape - Richard SilvaReel Lucky - Michael WestReel Magic - Donald MasseReel Reflections - Michael BourgaultReel Smooth - Chuck BerlingerReel Therapy - John DuponteReel Time - Sameh SaidRelentless - Jeff JohnsonRemora - Kenneth RockefellerResHess - Dennis CarusoeRespite - Peter IasconeRestless -Capt Richard TempletonRhode Island Popper-Armand TetreaultRipple - Gerry BerardRipple - William KrautRiver Rat - Glen DeCeccoRoberta II - Clarence GdowskiRobin Hood - Charles FisherRocky Sees - Bob BlasiRodeo - Steve SikorskyRod Holda - Charles CostaRo Leena - David CarterRooster - Capt.Eric GustafsonRubber Duckie - John BrunoRuby - Gabriel MatthiasRuse II - Jim PhelanRutroe - Joseph MarinelloSadie - Matthew GendronSafari - Capt. John SilbermanSafe/Sea - Capt. Phil LeBlanc

Saint G - Roger St. GermainSal's Dream 5 - Sal SalmoiraghiSaltheart - Ken RobinsonSalt Shaker - Dan HannonSaltShaker - William TeixeiraSalty IV - Warren WrightSalty Dog - Chris HobeSalty Rose - Tim BeronSammy-Lou - Bart WagnerSand Dollar - Paul BrousseauSarah Jane - Chet BoucherSarcastic - Don BetournayScootah Board - Russell FondaScout - Walter JachnaScow II - Kevin CaisseSeaalice - Kevin MoreiraSeabat - George AllenSea Beagle - Steven SabellaSea Bird - Bob VergnaniSea Buggy - Brian/Holly Jo DalbySeadog - Steve TravisonoSea Gail - Michael DeCesareSeagar - John TurchettiSeagust - John GustafsonSea Jem - Mark GriffinSea Minor - Fred BoyntonSea Mulligan - Frank DeFioreSea Pony - Jill VilbigSeaquester II - Gerald WhiteSeaquinn 2 - Richard QuinnSea Rigg - William RiggsSea-Treat - John TreatSea Venture 2 - John PachecoSea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda2nd Page - Joe MarianiSaremm - Russell MorganSegsun - Capt Steve SegersonSerenity - John PannoneSergeant - Robert FerioliShad Jac - Michael ColbyShady - John AngeliniShark Bait - James GrundySharon C - Richard PineaultShernyrpyrner - David SweetSherri Lynne - Bruce FournierShip of Fools - Richard EngelmanSilverback - Peter HendricksSilver Sage II - George JacquesSilverside - Charles BenjaminSimplicity - Michael JohnsonSin-Bin - Jeffrey TkacsSir Reel - Alton SmithSkipjack - Rich HittingerSkipjack - Robert MurraySkip-Jack - Frank TavarozziSlainte - Mark DrywaSmart Alec - Alex SinelSnappa - Capt Charlie DonilonSnoopy - Ben BardoSnug Harbor Express - Al ContiSolace - Alfred TrombleySonny's Toy - John ListonSon Of A Bait Man - Ray MicletteSouthern Roots - Edward PionSpindrift - Craig PicardSquid - Dave FewsterStacey Ann - Jason ConsidineStars & Stripers - John TatroSteeler - Edgar LemoiStella - Capt. Robb RoachStewie - Richard SustelloStinger - Robert Young

Striper - Charles SantosStripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark SilveiraStriper Swiper - Rene BlanchetteStrip Strike - Jim BarrStuff It - Capt. Joe PaganoSturg - Doug SturgisSummer Blues-Tom HessneySummer Recess - Dennis GoderreSummer Salt - Earl BuckmanSummertime - Robert SangsterSummer Wind - Bob WalshSweet Meggs - Robert KonopkaSweet Pee - Howard SweetSweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers3 B'S - Robert MattesonTalia - Robert SheldonTalon - Brian HoganTamerlane II-Joseph RoszkowskiTania II - Tony LombardoTaylor Marie - Armando SimaoTeacher's Pet - Paul StroupTepas Toy - Harold RedlichTGIF - Chuck DoreThe Big Tuna II - Michael PaolinoThe Fly - John GutherzThe Gift - Robert PaulThe Happy Executive-Peter VicanThe Lady D - Brian CampbellThe Office - Richard ReichTheresa Ann - Ronald DuVallThirty Something - Mark StevensThom Cat - Thom PelletierThree Phase - Dan OrfanTiderunner - John SchweminTiderunner II - John SousaTiderunn'R - Eric BaggesonTight Lines - Michael MiozzaTin Can - Bruce BruniTitan - David PetersonTitle Wave - John McCloskeyTLC - Bob MorelTom's Toy - Tom FerreiraTonic - Lee DuckworthTopper - Steve DaignaultTriple J's - Joe ScrofaniTriple Play - Capt. Rick KilbornTriumph - Timothy MoranTrophy Hunter - John RoseTupelo - Elton RickerValhalla - Richard SwansonWaitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom WoodWater Dog - Vincent D'AlessandroWaterfront Property - Peter BergWaugh's Up! - Brad WaughWhaler - Andrew SmileyWhat About Me - Geoffrey LaliberteWhite Ghost II - Capt. Jim WhiteWhite Water Witch - Bill LevinWho Cares - Bob CoupeWhy Knot - Michael BeresfordWhynot? - Christine BlountWild Onion - David MichelXT Sea - Capt.Bryant PalaziniYankee - Bruce DemoranvilleYella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.Zane Grey - Tom Richardson

BOATER'S LIST (from previous page)

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REPORT VIOLATIONS!RIDEM Enforcement

401-222-2284After Hours: 401-222-3070

AdjustmentsLOW

East Greenwich+0:03 +0:13

Block IslandGreat Salt Pond+0:07 -0:02

Castle Hill+0:12 -0:05

HIGH

Wickford+0:02 +0:09

Watch Hill Point+1:16 +0:41

Point Judith+0:17 -0:10

Warren-0:01 +0:18

ProvidenceState Pier No. 1-0:01 +0:11

Sakonnet-0:01 -0:13

NEWPORT TIDE TABLES

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DATEHIGH LOW SUN

AM PM AM PMhgt hgt hgt hgt setrise

APRIL

Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors

April 10APRIL

April 18April 25April 2

28" minimum • 2 fishno closed season

SCUPPorgy

STRIPEDBASS

HADDOCK

POLLOCK

FLUKESummer Flounder

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See a violation? Report it!

Connecticut

6” minimum • 50 fishno closed season

AMERICANEEL

RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION401-222-2284 • 402-222-3070 (24 hrs)

MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION781-740-1163

CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE860-424-3333

RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING REGULATIONS

19" or 22" minimumSee MADMF for varied bag

limitsSpec regs for north or south

of Cape Cod

Massachusetts

14” minimumMay 11 - June 24 • 10 fishJune 25 - Oct 31 • 20 fish

16.5" minimum • 5 fishMay 22 - Sept 30

18" minimum • no limitno closed season

no min size • no limitno closed season

10.5" min • 20 fish/personor 100/vessel w/6+ anglers

May 1 - Dec 31(charter rules differ)


North of Cape Cod12" minimum • 8 fish

no closed season

Rhode Island

*All of Narragansett Bay,Potter Pond, Point JudithPond and the Harbor of

Refuge is closedto winter flounder fishing

16" minimumApril 15 to May 31 • 3 fishJune 1 to July 31 • closed

Aug 1 to Oct 19 • 3 fishOct 20 to Dec 31 • 6 fishmax of 10 fish per boat

12" minimum • 2 fishSpring: April 27 to May 27

Fall: Sept 28 to Oct 28

License Required?YES YES



BLACK SEABASS

13” minimum • 15 fishJune 15 - Dec 31

no min size • 15 fishno closed seasonBLUEFISH

no min size • 10 fishno closed season

no min size • 10 fishno closed season

COD


10.5" minimum • 20 fishMay 1 to Dec 31



TAUTOG

WEAKFISHSqueteague

16" minimumJan 1 to April 30 • 2 fishMay 1 to June 30 closedJuly 1 to Aug 31 • 2 fishSept 1 to Oct 9 closedOct 10 to Dec 6 • 4 fish




WINTERFLOUNDER

12" minimum • 2 fishApril 1 to May 30 South of Cape Cod

12" minimum • 2 fishApril 27 - May 26Sept 28 - Oct 27

YES

10" minimum • 30 fishMay 1 to Dec 31

(charter rules differ)


13” minimum • 15 fishJune 15 - Dec 31

(charter rules differ)9" at certain shore sites

22" minimum* • 10 fishno closed season 22" minimum • 10 fish

no closed season

18" minimum • 5 fishMay 15 - Oct 31


18" minimum • 8 fishMay 1 - Dec 31


*14" minimum fillet lengthwith 2 sq inches of skin

16" at certain shore sites

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP

Junior Member: Free (Up to 17 years. Requires member sponsor)

CHECK TYPE

R.I.S.A.A.P.O. Box 1465Coventry, RI 02816

Mail to:

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________RISAA Sponsor (if parent not a member): _____________________ Relationship: _____________ Date: _________

Address: _____________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ____ Zip:_________

Occupation: _____________________________ Employed At: ________________________________________

PRINT

Regular Adult: $50/year (additional members, immediate family, same household: 2nd = $45, 3rd = $40)

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education tomembers concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the soundmanagement of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing.

Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick, RI at 7:00pm. (attendance not required). Membership benefits include monthly seminars • fishing tournaments •monthly newsletter • discounts at tackle shops and marine dealers • social events • college scholarships •video library • adds your voice to fisheries management and conservation issues.

Payment must accompany application. Enclosed is my check for $__________ (payable to R.I.S.A.A.) Charge to my credit card: Card type (check) Discover MasterCard Visa AmEx Amount Authorized: $_________

Expiration Date: _____________ CVV # _________ (3-digit number in reverse italics on back of card)Name on card (print): ___________________________________ Card Number: __________________________________

Prefer to fish from ( check all that apply):

Own Boat: Length:___ ft Maker/Type:_____________ Boat Name:_______________ Docked at:__________ Rocks & Piers Charter Boats Party Boats Fly Fishing Surfcasting Other _________________

LastMiddle InitialFirstName: __________________________________________________ Age: _____ Spouse Name: _________________

Home Phone: _____________ Cell Phone: ____________ E-mail:_______________________Put me on RISAA e-mail list: yes no thanks

Children (under 18 yrs):___________________________________________You can register them as Junior Members (free)

no thanks yes (complete below)

INFORMATION

Friend Tackle Shop Facebook News article RISAA Newsletter Fishing Show Web site Saw Advertisement at - Internet Magazine Newspaper TV Other_________________________

How did you hear about RISAA?

Junior's Name: (print)_______________________________________ Age:_____ Date of Birth: ________________/ /

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Multiple Years: $45 X ____ years = $______ Total Enclosed (save $5 per year)

/ /

Life Member: $500 (one time, single payment)

Student: $25/year - requires copy of current student ID card

Senior (Age 65+): $25/year - requires date of birth: ___________

P.O. Box 1465Coventry, RI 02816

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage Paid

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APRIL 2013

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