www.RISAA.org
401-826-2121
“Striped bass deserve all of our attention,” said Steve
Medeiros, president of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
Association. Recreational fishing has a $208 million annual economic impact on Rhode Island and striped bass plays a major role in this equation.
The species is threatened by declining spawning stock (the big fish egg bearers) as well as consistently low numbers of new striped bass being born. This is a crisis not waiting to happen, but a crisis that is happening and it is up to us to do something about it.
The 2013 striped bass stock assessment released earlier this year indicates the resource in not overfished or experiencing overfishing. However, the female spawning stock biomass (SSB) has continued to decline since 2004 and is estimated at 128 million pounds, this is below the SSB target of 159 million pounds.
Additionally, total fishing mortality is estimated at 0.20, a value that is between the new fishing mortality threshold (0.219) and fishing mortality target
(0.18).
The Atlantic Striped
Bass Management Board of the Atlantic
States Marine Fisheries Commission
(ASMFC) approved the benchmark stock assessment for management use earlier this year. And in August the ASMFC approved more conservative regulations for public comment to the Interstate Fishery
Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass. (to page 3)
The 2013 Atlantic striped bass benchmark assessment indicates the resource is not overfished or experiencing overfishing relative to the proposed new reference points.
Although the stock is not overfished, Female Spawning Stock
Biomass (SSB), the weight of the portion of the stock that is capable of reproducing, has continued to decline since 2004.
(to page 23)
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

Oct 8 • 8:00 AM
Fly Fishing Committee fishing at
Narrow River, Narragansett
Oct 13 • 6:00 PM
Fly Fishing Commttee fishing at
Brenton Reef, Newport
Oct 17-19 MS Surf Fishing Club
Challenge. Fish on TEAM RISAA!
Open to all members.
Oct 20 • 6:00 PM
Fly Fishing Committee fishing at
Napatree Point
Oct 21 • 6:30 PM
RISAA Board of Directors
Oct 27 • 7:00 PM
RISAA Monthly Seminar
Oct 29 • 6:30 Charities Committee
Annual Meeting
Nov 3 • 8:00 AM
Fly Fishing Committee fishing at
Narrow River
Nov 3 • 6:30 PM
Kayak Committee Annual Meeting,
Gregg’s, N. Kingstown
Nov 10 • 6:30 PM
Fly Fishing Committee Annual
Meeting, Gregg’s, N. Kingstown
Nov 18 • 6:30 PM
RISAA Board of Directors
Nov 18-20 • N.E. Fisheries Mgmt
Council, Newport, RI
The Official Newsletter of the
Rhode Island
Saltwater Anglers Association
Published Monthly
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers
Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
It would seem that since RISAA is
“only” a fishing club, there wouldn’t be much going on other than fishing, especially in September. But that wasn’t the case at all last month. Three times I had to request members to get involved, and thankfully, many of them did.
The month started off with the Galilee
Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival.
Not only was RISAA a participant, we were also one of the three “partner” organizations that ran the event along with RIDEM and the Narragansett Parks Dept. We had three locations that weekend that required member volunteers, the tournament weighin station, the actual RISAA booth, and the kids fishing area.
Thank you to all of the members who stepped up to help out. Their names are all printed on page 13.
Then there was the Eastern States
Exposition, The Big E, in West Springfield,
MA. CommerceRI asked us to participate and have two displays in the
Rhode Island building. The thought of a 17 day event with 1.4 million attendees was daunting, but as usual, we said yes.
Deciding how to set up two displays somewhere that most of us had never been before was hard to imagine. The measurements of the areas we had to set up in did not match our usual pre-made booths. This job was accomplished by our resident carpenters, Bob Murray and
Mike Warner. They went to Springfield and constructed the two displays from scratch - and they looked great!
One of the displays was a wall of especially made photographs of members and kids fishing. The other was a traditional booth with fish mounts and
RISAA information.
CommerceRI agreed that we would only have to staff our booth on the weekends and on Rhode Island Day. This made the volunteer job a little easier, but still required
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many volunteers. The names, as expected, have been printed in similar lists, as we can always count on certain people to help
RISAA when we ask. I want to thank them all here (listed alphabetically).
Travis Barao, Tom Conklin, Ed Cook,
Robert Ferioli, Jeff Hall, Rich Hittinger,
Ed Kearney, Jane Kearney, Paul Kennedy,
Bruce Lawing, Mike Lawing, Gary
McGuire, Tom Meade, Lynn Medeiros,
Dave Monti, Robert Murray, Peter O’Biso,
Tom O’Donnell, David Raymond, Mona
Rodrigues, Fred Ruhlemann, Victor
Sottile, Roger Tellier, Michael Ullmeyer,
Mike Warner and myself.
Also, since working at the Big E was a much bigger commitment than most volunteer opportunities because of distances traveled and time, such as 12 hour shifts, and some stayed overnight to work multiple days, many of the nonmember wives went along and spent time in the RISAA booth. They need to be thanked as well:
Kayla Barao, Jennifer Lawing, Laura
Lee Lawing, Judy O’Biso, Vickie
Hittinger, Rita Tellier, and Christine
Warner.
Also during September we had to deal with the ASMFC’s Addendum 4 to the
Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan.
A special meeting of the Legislative
Committee was held on September 4, and all members were invited. After a presentation by DEM biologists, the committee came up with a recommendation to the RISAA board.
Then we urged members to attend the
ASMFC Public Hearing on the Addendum which was held on September 24. Many
RISAA members were in the audience and voiced their opinions on future management options for striped bass.
Add in a September 23 Board meeting and the September 29 RISAA monthly seminar and quarterly meeting, and
September easily falls into the category of
“a very busy month.”
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

The RISAA Legislative Committee’s mission is to provide, in partnership with the Affiliated Clubs, a forum for improving the knowledge and understanding of fishery related issues that affect recreational anglers. An informed membership encourages involvement and advocacy. The
Legislative Committee will strive to advocate responsible fishery decision.
The Committee is comprised of RISAA Members and delegates from the Affiliated Clubs. The Committee meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of fishery and/or legislative issues that develop.
Draft Addendum IV to the Atlantic Striped Bass Fishery
Management Plan proposes new fishing mortality (F) reference points, as recommended by the 2013 benchmark stock assessment, and associated management measures to reduce fishing mortality to a level at or below the proposed target within one or three years.
With the approval of one of these options striped bass regulations will become more conservative. How conservative regulations become will be decided at the ASMFC Annual
Meeting on October 27 - 30, in Mystic, CT. During this meeting, the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board will convene on October 29 from 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Board will review and consider final approval of Addendum IV.
Specific options to be considered include bag, size, slot and trophy size limits for the recreational fishery and quota reductions for the commercial fishery.
that indicates this option may not provide the appropriate percent reduction as indicated in the ASMFC document. The Board also considered requests by members that we seek more restrictive proposals.
The Addendum’s one-fish options ranged from 28", 30" and
32", and while 32 inches was desirable, the Board had to consider the bay and shore anglers who would be severely penalized with the largest minimum size. Therefore, the RISAA Board has unanimously voted (and will resubmit to the ASMFC) the following:
• That proposed ma nagement options, to take place on
January, 1, 2015, shall obtain the maximum reductions within a
ONE YEAR TIME FRAME, and
• That the Coastal Recreational Fishery be reduced to ONE
FISH with a MINIMUM SIZE OF 30 INCHES (option B3) which would achieve a reduction of 31% (or greater).”
Since the ASMFC put new striped bass regulation options out for public hearing there has been a great deal of input for ASMFC members representing Rhode
Island and other coastal states. The Commission took public comment under advisement until
September 30 and will review comments to help inform their decision at the October meeting.
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) revised its position the week prior to the September 30 deadline to a more conservative position.
In a September 24 th news advisory to members RISAA President Steve
Medeiros said, “The RISAA Board of
Directors has voted to change the
RISAA “preferred options” for the proposed Draft Addendum IV to
Amendment 6 of the Atlantic Striped
Bass Fisheries Management Plan and to resubmit this proposal to the Atlantic
Medeiros
States Marine Fisheries Commission
(ASMFC).”
Medeiros continued, “The RISAA Board had previously voted to support option B7 which would have provided for two fish with a slot limit, but new information has been obtained
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CHARTER CAPTAINS AND OTHER COMMENTS
Most of the recreational anglers that attended the September
17 ASMFC public hearing in Rhode Island advocated for the more conservative one fish options. Many of them testified they wanted one fish at 32" or 30" minimum size. Many RISAA members also have advocated for a one fish option.
Peter Vican, RI striped bass record holder said “I like the one fish option. It will allow anglers to target trophy or tournament fish. Yet, it will take the heat off the spawning stock.” Vican
Capt. Rick Bellavance, president of the RI Party and Charter
Boat Association (RIPCBA) said, “We originally submitted a two fish option with a three year rebuild, however, after hearing the RI Saltwater Angler
Association’s position, we added their original two fish, one year proposal to our recommendation. So we were very sorry to hear RISAA changed to a one year option as the science is telling us that we can get this
Bellavance done with two fish and achieve essentially the same results (an overall 25% reduction in one year with a two fish option or extending it out three years).” Capt. Bellavance said, “A one fish option will be devastating to our industry, boats will lose charters and sit at the docks.” (to page 7)
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
*Please do not bring
- nothing with nuts
- nothing crewy or hard
- no lifesavers
- no dry fruit, coconut
FOOD ITEMS*
• Hershey bars (melt easily in the mouth)
• Hershey kisses, plain
• Pepperment Patties
• Junior mints
• Graham crackers
• Keebler Cookies (or similar) small pkgs
• Peanut butter crackers
• 3 Musketeers miniature bars
• Peanut butter cups
PERSONAL ITEMS
• Men’s flannel pajamas, all sizes
• Women’s night gowns, sizes: m, L, XL, 2X
• Suspenders, large sizes
WISH LIST ITEMS
• Art supplies, acrylic paint/brushes
• Wall clocks
• Fans
• Any new clothing (all sizes) - shirts, sweaters • Forever stamps
(button down), underwear, t-shirts w/front • Playing cards, large faced pockets
• Slippers
• Electric razors
• Dove soap
• Foxodent
• Shampoo
• Reading glasses, all strengths
• Trivia, word search, etc. books
• Batteries, all sizes
• Pens, color markers
• Scrabble game
• Audio books on CD
• CD players, headphones
• Bags for walkers & wheelchairs
• Backpacks
• Models (cars, trucks, etc)
• Tickets to sporting events, plays, etc
• GIFT CARDS: Dunkin Donuts,
Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, D’Angelo’s,
McDonald’s, Domino’s, etc.
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Now that the 2014 northeast saltwater fishing season is jsut about over don't be so quick to put away your equipment for the winter months in "as is" condition. Off-season maintenance of fishing equipment you use in saltwater requires careful cleaning so there are no ugly surprises come spring.
What's critical:
1. Reel & Spools: Use a line winder and remove all the fly line from your reels and spare spools (or carefully coil the fly line by hand). Anglers
Image makes a simple, low cost line winder.
Preferably use a high speed line winder with an electric drill to remove the fly line and the backing. A product called "Smart Spooler" is particularly good.
Once the lines (and backing) are removed, thoroughly clean the reel and spools using hot water, mild soap, a spare tooth brush (mark it) and a clean rag. The following YouTube video by Captain Bruce Chard may assist in the steps for both a short and longer term cleaning regimen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FqTtN8P4lk .
2. Lines & Backing: Rewind the backing onto your reel and spare spools. Clean the fly lines with warm soapy water and apply a line dressing. Coil the lines in large coils and secure the coils using pipe cleaner ties. Label large plastic resealable food bags with the specifics of each line (line typefloating, intermediate etc, and weight) and store the lines in a cool, dry location. Keep these lines stored until spring when you will load them back onto the reel and spools using your line winder or by hand. Storing lines in large coils will mitigate line memory so that you are not dealing with "slinky toy" coiled lines come spring.
3. Rods: Use a toothbrush and with hot soapy water clean the reel seat, the metal rings that secure the fly reel to the reel seat and the screw threads of the reel seat. Clean around all of the stripping and snake guides and the tip top. If the grip is discolored, or slick with an oily residue- use a very fine grit sandpaper or 0000 steel wool and carefully rub down the grip to restore it's color and smooth surface. Use masking tape to cover the rod blank and the reel seat immediately adjacent the cork grip to guard against scratching.
If there are cracks in the cork or sections where the cork filler dislodged, mix cork dust (sand a wine bottle cork and collect the fine dust) with waterproof glue (Elmer's), and using a flat wooden stick or coffee stirrer, push the paste into the cracks and pits. Wait 24 hrs to allow the cork/glue slurry to cure and then carefully sand the grip to return it to near new condition.
Wipe down your rod sections with a clean cloth soaked in hot soapy water (use a mild soap). I like to then polish each rod section with a furniture spray wax like Pledge. Spray the wax onto a clean dry cloth and polish each rod section. Apply beeswax (or paraffin wax at a minimum) to each male ferrule of the rod sections. (The wax keeps the rod sections from coming loose after repeated casting).
Store the rod sections in a rod sock and secure everything into the appropriate rod tube. If your rod tubes have a description of the rod on the exterior make sure you've got the right rod in the right tube, otherwise you might be in for a surprise when you are assembling your rod on-board or at your car and you now have a 6 weight to fish the salt. Pay attention to the details.
Store the tube in a cool and dry environment.
4. Zippers: Take particular care with any clothing items and gear bags that have zippers. Zippers that have been exposed directly to salt water and salt air can get encrusted and lock up and when you force them because you're in a hurry, the zipper head will break. The following link will take you to a blog on my website that offers tips on how to remove salt, clean and maintain zippers exposed to the salt environment: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com/SWC-Blog.html?entry=zip-it-up
Capt. Jim Barr is a Pro Guide with Far Bank Enterprises (the manufacturer of Sage and Redington fly rods & RIO fly lines), and is on the Bass Pro Shops (Foxboro) Pro Staff and Mercury
Marine Pro Team. He is also Rhode Island’s only International
Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) Certified Fly Casting
Instructor and Registered Guide.
Visit www.skinnywaterchartersri.com to find out much more
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Luis G. Anziani, 37, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of
Tautog; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Hermes P. Araujo, 63, Central Falls, RI, arrested for: Possession of
Tautog during Closed Season; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Maurizio Sal Arcuri, 50, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for
Recreational Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish
Massimo S. Arcuri, 50, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for
Recreational Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish
Christopher J. Ball, 31, Tiverton, RI: Exceeding Limit of Striped
Bass
Joshua D. Betts, 39, Newport, RI: Possession of Undersized Black
Sea Bass; Exceeding Daily Limit of Black Sea Bass; Possession of
Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Fluke
Ling Chen, 25, Middleton, NY: Possession of Horseshoe Crabs without Permit; Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs (3 Counts)
Scott D. Christopher, 49, South Kingstown, RI: Exceeding
Possession Limits for Fluke Exemption and/or Aggregate Permits
Hector M. Cruz, 62, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of
Tautog; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Lac Duy Dao, 48, Feeding Hills, MA: Taking/Selling Shellfish from
Polluted Area
Ramon A. Diaz, 35, Providence, RI: Striped Bass Size/Possession
Limit
Edward F. Fay, 67, Newport, RI: Non-Complying Escape Vents;
Violation of Lobster Trap Tag Regulations; Failure to Mark Traps;
Non-Complying/No Ghost Panel
Christopher L. Ferrazza, 43, West Warwick, RI: Possession of
Undersized Shellfish
Matthew T. Glidden, 42, Tolland, CT: Exceeding Daily Limit of
Black Sea Bass
Emanuel Gomes-DaCruz, 28, New Bedford, MA: Possession of
Tautog during closed Season; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Hector L. Gonzalez, 44, Worcester, MA: Striped Bass Size/
Possession Limit
Dominic Phaulla Hay, 47, Lowell, MA: Exceeding Daily Limit of
Bluefish
Jose Hernandez, 32, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of
Tautog; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Andrew T. King, 36, Georgetown, ME: Possession of Undersized
American Eel
Yong Lin, 27, Quincy, MA: Possession of Horseshoe Crabs without a Permit; Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs
Wei Dong Lu, 33, Fall River, MA: Non-Resident Shellfish License required; Possession of Undersized Shellfish
Do Mai, 57, Worcester, MA: Taking/Selling Shellfish from Polluted
Area
Donald P. Mandella, 60, Aurubrn, MA: Operating Watercraft
Intoxicated; Chemical Test for Intoxication
Joseph Marques, 48, Middletown, RI: Shellfishing at Night
Tracy McCall, 56, South Glastonbury, CT: Possession of Tautog during Closed Season; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Antonio M. Moreira, 55, Warren, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish from
Polluted Area
Ira Pinkham, 41, Georgetown, ME: Possession of Undersized
American Eel
Alfredo Chacon Rene, 37, Central Falls, RI: Taking/Selling Shellfish from Polluted Area
Biagio Romeo, 58, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for
Recreational Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish
Elio Romeo, 53, Worcester, MA: Use of Illegal Net for Recreational
Harvesting of Fish; Exceeding Daily Limit of Bluefish
Jhonny R. Sarmiento, 30, Rockville, MD: Exceeding Size/
Possession Limit of Striped Bass; Exceeding Daily Limit of Tautog
Juan C. Gallegos, 40, Brooklyn, NY, arrested for: Possession of
Undersized Tautog
Pheuarxang Saythideth, 34, Providence, RI: Possession of
Undersized Fluke; Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass;
Possession of Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of
Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Kaeo Sisavat, 42, Providence, RI: Possession of Undersized Fluke;
Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass; Possession of
Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of Undersized Scup;
Possession of Undersized Tautog
Manuel F. Sousa, 67, Portsmouth, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of
Bluefish
Warner Raymond Sweet, 52, South Kingstown, RI: Prohibited
Operation/Docking where Prohibited
Sela Thempanivong, 58, Providence, RI: Exceeding Daily Limit of
Black Sea Bass; Possession of Undersized Black Sea Bass;
Possession of Undersized Tautog
Somphong Vongkanya, 35, Providence, RI: Possession of
Undersized Fluke; Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass;
Possession of Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of
Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Tautog (to page 7)
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(from page 6)
Homsombath Voravong, 43, Providence, RI: Possession of
Undersized Fluke; Possession of Undersized Black Sea bass;
Possession of Undersized Winter Flounder; Possession of
Undersized Scup; Possession of Undersized Tautog
Dong Ling Wu, 26, Quincy, MA: Possession of Horseshoe Crabs without Permit; Restrictions for Taking Blue Crabs (3 Counts)
Fuxin Wu, 51, East Greenwich, RI: Restrictions for Taking Blue
Crabs—Non-Residents/Methods/Times; Possession of
Undersized/Egg-Bearing Blue Crab; Taking/Possession of Egg-
Bearing Blue Crabs
Tianhua Yang, 41, East Greenwich, RI: Restrictions for Taking
Blue Crabs—Non-Residents/Methods/Times; Possession of
Undersized/Egg-Bearing Blue Crab; Taking/Possession of Egg-
Bearing Blue Crabs
Ren Mei Zhu, 37, East Greenwich, RI: Restrictions for Taking
Blue Crabs—Non-Residents/Methods/Times; Possession of
Undersized/Egg-Bearing Blue Crab; Taking/Possession of Egg-
Bearing Blue Crabs
Violation
Boating Violations
Freshwater Fishing Violations
ATV Violations
Citations Issued
39
23
6
Violation
SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE
State Property Violations
Motor Vehicle Violations
Citations Issued
34
23
154
Some charter captains support the one fish option. Capt. Charles Donilon, owner of Snappa Charters, supported a one fish option at the ASMFC public hearing in RI.
Angler Don Smith said, “You know, many charter captains support one fish. Like the charter captains we know on Block Donilon
Island who have come out publicly all supporting a one fish option to rebuild striped bass. Many do not believe it will devastate their businesses. Some went to
Smith one fish this year on their own. And, they often target other species (like fluke) once limiting out on bass. So they are fine with one fish.”
Smith then read two letters of support for the one-fish option from two Block Island charter captains.
Nicole Lengyel, ASMFC striped bass technical committee member (and RI DEM marine biologist) said that the party and charter boat industry represents less than 5% of all landed recreational striped bass. Party and charter boat anglers generally fish for bass once a year when they hire a charter boat.
They do not have an opportunity to catch more
Lengyel than one or two fish a year whereas private recreation anglers often get to fish for striped bass many times a year. We might want to start thinking about these groups differently when making fishing regulations, just as we have started to think about shore anglers and boat anglers differently and as we
(from page 3) have broken out commercial ground fishermen, commercial rod and reel fishermen, shell fishermen and lobstermen differently in the past.
The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA), a national recreational fishing advocacy group, announced their support of new striped bass option of one fish at 28 inches. RFA executive director Jim Donofrio said, “According to the science, there’s a better than 85% chance that striped bass will be considered an overfished species within the next three years, and that’s not an option for RFA or our members,” Donofrio said.
“We’ve talked to a lot of individuals and business owners up and down the coast, and it would seem one option in particular, one fish at 28 inches, is perhaps the fairest, most efficient, and most productive option of all in terms of sustaining this fishery through to the next stock assessment.”
Once all is said we have scientific proof that striped bass are on the decline. All user groups recognize this. More conservative striped bass regulations have to occur to protect this valuable resource.
I always fall back to the position of what is good for the fish should be considered first
, and second consider the needs of user groups.
What is good for the fish will be a one fish regulation that works best to rebuild the spawning stock and keep the fishing mortality rate close to the 0.18 target… and at the beginning… robust year of the young classes that grow to join the spawning stock.
(to page 10)
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The purpose of the Membership Committee is to contact new members, welcome them to the Association and answer any questions they may have about RISAA and its activities.
East Greenwich, RI
East Greenwich, RI
East Greenwich, RI
East Greenwich, RI
East Greenwich, RI
West Warwick, RI
Auburn, MA
San Pablo, CA
Warwick, RI
East Greenwich, RI
East Greenwich, RI
Narragansett, RI
Westbrook, CT
Westbrook, CT
Warwick, RI
Providence, RI
Warwick, RI
Putnam, CT
Thousands of fishing traps are lost or abandoned each year in U.S. waters and become what are known as derelict traps, which continue to catch fish, crabs, and other species such as turtles. These traps result in losses to habitat, fisheries, and the watermen who depend on the resources - losses that are largely preventable, according to a newly published NOAA study.
The report, published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin, is the first of its kind to examine the derelict fish trap problem, and so-called “ghost fishing,” nationally, and recommends actions to better manage and prevent it.
“Before this report, the marine debris community lacked comparable data on derelict traps,” said Courtney Arthur, r e s e a r c h specialist for
NOAA’s Marine
Debris Program and lead author of the study. “We had different pieces of information, but not a whole picture. This paper connects those pieces and identifies areas where we need to focus our
Different traps are used in different fisheries. Here, a derelict blue crab trap from the Chesapeake Bay still contains crabs.
(Credit: NOAA) efforts.”
The report looks at the results of seven NOAA-funded studies in different fisheries across the U.S., and compares the severity of the problem, and common management challenges across the regions. It also reports certain findings from the studies for the first time in peer-reviewed literature, such as estimates of derelict trap numbers and how long they remain in the environment. (to page 38)
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ALUMINUM & STAINLESS FABRICATION
T-TOPS • RADAR ARCHES • HARD TOPS • TOWERS
RAILINGS • SWIM PLATFORMS
ROCKET LAUNCHERS • LEANING POSTS
CANVAS REPAIR • CUSHIONS
Member
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

I’m going to lend you a hand...
Save your money, don’t go to law school and don’t worry about getting fifteen years of admiralty practice under your lifebelt. Just read on, and my money says if you spot one of these issues and work with your admiralty attorney, you’ll steer clear of shoal waters.
Don’t just let your defense of some claim sit with the attorney your insurer nominated, engage him or her and ask questions about the direction of the defense and the overall strategy.
Whether you’re prosecuting a claim or defending against a claim, great outcomes occur as a result of teamwork and a client that drops a maritime personal injury claim on their admiralty attorneys’ desk and checks back months later may be disappointed. Separately, consider having your go-to admiralty attorney occasionally review and report on the progress being made by your insurance appointed attorney.
First, keep a lookout for deadlines. If you’re served with a legal document, get your attorney on the horn and don’t let the document idle on your desk. Remember too, that claims are almost always governed by statutes of limitation requiring a lawsuit be brought within a specific period of time. For instance, in most circumstances, federal maritime law imposes a two year statute of limitations on salvage claims. Similarly, in some instances where maritime liens are not diligently prosecuted, they may be subject to dismissal even if there is no applicable statute of limitations. The takeaway is that missed deadlines can result in all kinds of bad outcomes.
Fourth, perform preventative maintenance. Preventative maintenance shouldn’t be limited to changing fuel filters and should also include having your admiralty attorney review your boating documents like your insurance policy, marina contract and the like.
Second, don’t blindly sign contracts. Just because you’re contracting with the 800 pound gorilla shouldn’t mean your legal rights are lost in a jungle of contract terms. Always take a beat and make certain you understand your contractual rights and obligations. When the contract comes over on your email, get your admiralty attorney on the horn to review and comment on the contract. (As I’m often heard to say: “Any attorney worth their salt should be able to clear time to quickly review your contract.”)
Fifth, confirm your understanding. If you’re breaking ground without having confirmed an understanding in writing, you might be sailing into bad water. Whether it’s the harbormaster telling you “it’s not a problem” or the marina telling you to “leave her on the fuel dock,” you may be able to save downstream monies (and headaches) by confirming these sorts of representations in writing.
Underway and making way.
Third, get in a “dust-up” with your admiralty attorney.
Lawyering is about applying the law to a set of facts and you, as the client, always know the facts better. In this way, don’t forget to contribute to the prosecution or defense of a claim.
John K. Fulweiler, Esq. is a Proctor-in-Admiralty representing individuals and small businesses in maritime matters including personal injury claims throughout the East and Gulf Coasts and with his office in Newport, Rhode Island.
He can be reached at 1-800-383-MAYDAY (6293) or visit his website at www.saltwaterlaw.com.
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(from page 10)
401-295-4400
Member
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

• Blackstone River fish ladders construction
• College Scholarships in Marine Sciences
• 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 Research Grant
• 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
• Salmon-In-The-Classroom, Westerly
• Sea Grant research programs
• Special Shore Fishing Scup signs funded
for RIDEM
• Striped Bass Myco Research
• Tag-A-Giant Tuna Foundation
• Ten Mile River fish ladders
• Woonasquatucket River fish ladders
RISAA Take-A-Kid Fishing Days
(up to $49)
($50+)
($100+)
($500+)
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created to provide an educational and public service forum for recreational saltwater anglers and the general community; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources.
Please print:
Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ no. street city state zip
Enclosed is cash or check for: $5 $10 $25 $50 $100 other______
Any donation over $10 will be sent a receipt that proves your contribution for tax purposes
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The RISAA Charities Committee exists to lend a helping hand to others in need,and is a way of giving back to our community.
THIS MONTH’S
CONTRIBUTION
In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special
Olympics based on her conviction that competitive sports could provide a gateway to empowerment, acceptance, and joy for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. She believed that the lessons of training, setting and striving toward goals, and testing one’s skills would translate into greater success in school, the workplace, and the community. Above all, she believed that the athletes had the power to create a better world, transforming the lives of all those who witnessed their achievements and rejoiced in their victories.
The Special Olympics Rhode Island program is one of the world’s most dynamic, providing over 1,600 yearround sports training and athletic competitions for more than 2,800 athletes and hosting over 40 local, regional, and statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 25 official and demonstration sports.
Today, Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More than 3.5
million Special Olympics athletes in the United States and in 170 countries take part in year-round training and competition in 30 individual and team sports. They are trained, coached, and cheered on by over half a million
Charities Committee member Joan Bradbury presents
RISAA check to Dennis DeJesus, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Rhode Island volunteers worldwide, who support every aspect of Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Rhode
Island’s innovative programs also include the Unified Sports
Program for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities, the Motor Activities Training
Program for athletes with profound disabilities, Young
Athletes Program, Healthy
Athletes Program and the Global
Messenger Program for athletes who serve as spokespeople for
Special Olympics.
For more information or to make your personal donation to
Special Olympics Rhode Island, visit their web site at www.specialolympicsri.org or call 401-349-4900.
Their offices are located at
370 George Washington
Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917.
Please support Special
Olympics Rhode Island whenever you can.
- 12 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

There were a bunch of RISAA members who donated their time and talents to help during the Galilee Tournament & Festival weekend.
Members staffed the tourney weigh-in station, helped with the kids fishing on the dock and served in the RISAA information booth as part of the festival. We send our thanks to (alphabetical):
Bill Boyes
Joan Bradbury
Bruce Bruni
Norman Cabana
Louis Cahill
Tom Conklin
Pat Connelly
Ed Cook
David Cowen
Raymond DeRosa
Tim Farrell
Robert Ferioli
George Fotiades
Mike Fotiades
Jeff Gendron
Tim Gilchrist
Jeff Hall
Fred Jarosz
Tom Jewett
John Johnson
Paul Kavanagh
Ed Kearney
June Masterson
Gary McGuire
Tom Meade
Lynn Medeiros
Steve Medeiros
Normand Morrissette
Peter O’Biso
Gary Perschau
Rod Raso
Mona Rodrigues
Roseann Rudowski
Victor Rudowski
Fred Ruhlemann
Orlando Savastano
Roger Tellier
One hundred percent of the proceeds were donated to charity as follows:
$4,000 Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation
$4,000 Special Olympics Rhode Island
$4,000 Narragansett Parks Dept. Family Assistance Fund
$2,500 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit
$ 500 Pt. Judith Fishermen’s Memorial Scholarship Fund
Gloria and Joan Gemma accepted check from Larry
Mouradjian, of RIDEM
Dennis DeJesus, CEO, accepted check for Special Olympics
Rhode Island
Steve Wright, Narragansett
Director of Parks & Recreation accepted check for their Family
Assistance Fund.
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Much of the fish brought in to be weighed at the tournament was donated by the i n d i v i d u a l anglers. The fish was all stored and filleted, courtesy of the Town Dock.
Peter O’Biso brought all of the fish, 50 lbs of fillets, and turned them over to Neborah Nigrelli,
RICAN’s Executive Director and distributed that same day.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

C
Field Markings: Grayish-blue on back with silvery sides and belly and numerous irregular dark spots.
Size: 6 to 9 inches long, weighs less than half a pound
Habitat: Sheltered bays and estuaries, sandy bottoms along the continental shelf; prefer areas of high salinity
Seasonal Appearance: Late April to August
The butterfish is a small, round fish distinguishable by its thin, deep body and lack of pelvic or ventral fins. The butterfish has a soft-rayed dorsal fin running along the length of its back and an anal fin almost as long. Its tail is deeply forked, and the pectoral fins are long and pointed.
The butterfish has a small mough with a single row of weak teeth and a concealed uper lip. Its snout is heavy and rounded, and the large eyes are rimmed with fatty tissue.
Butterfish scales are quite small and will easily slough off when touched.
Butterfish travel in large schools, preying on small pelagic fish, shrimp, squid and sometimes jellyfish and comb jellies. Young butterfish are often seen taking shelter among the tentacles of sea nettles and other jellyfish, apparently immune to the toxins in the stinging tentacles.
The butterfish matures after the first year but rarely lives past the age of three. The young fish stays close to the shore during the first year of its life and prefers areas of high salinity to the freshwater estuaring waters. Butterfish found in Narragansett
Bay are part of a larger population of butterfish that migrate along the Atlantic coastline from southern New England to Cape
Hatteras. They migrate out of the Bay to deeper waters in late fall as water temperatures cool. When in the Bay, the butterfish swims near the surface, particularly over sandy-bottom habitats.
Butterfish are an important food fish and have been harvested commercially since the
1800s. In the early 1900s they were used primarly as fertilizer, but were then discovered to be suitable for eating as well.
Often used as bait in recreational fishing, butterfish are a favorite food source for large game fish such as tuna. They are considered
Management Plan that limits the amount of fish that can be harvested each year in an effort to prevent overexploitation of the species.
underexploited as a fish resource, and are currently under a mid-Atlantic Fishery
HOW TO GET YOUR OWN COPY
RISAA members can purchase their own copy of The
Uncommon Guide To Common Life on Narragansett Bay for $15 from the RISAA Merchandise Committee. Stop by the committee table at any monthly RISAA meeting.
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The campus at historic Slater Mill museum is buzzing these days with workmen razing and rebuilding thick stonewalls that line the west side of the Blackstone River.
The 1,400-foot, or two-tenths of a mile, section that is being repaired starts 300 feet downstream from the mill at the Main
Street dam and goes upstream to the Exchange Street Bridge.
The wall defines the curve of the river in front of the former industrial giant at 67 Roosevelt
Ave. It was undercut and toppled in some sections by the flood of 2010. The work started in May and was expected to be completed by September.
building of a fish ladder to get fish over the 7- to 10-foot-high dam. The dam at Main Street would also require a fish ladder for its nearly 25-foot drop.
The falls at historic Slater Mill in Pawtucket.A study by the
Army Corps of Engineers is looking at the feasibility of those two projects, as well as what to do upstream at the Elizabeth
Webbing dam and the
Valley Falls dam, according to state
Department of
E n v i r o n m e n t a l
Management (DEM) supervising engineer
James McGinn.
Another study was done on a part of the
Funds administered by the city totaling $2.7
million are paying for the repairs. The money project in December 2011, but the state received one bid and it was above the amount of money consists of a HUD disaster recovery grant
The historic falls at Slater Mill on the Blackstone River of $1.82 million and
$908,000 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service budgeted. One of the sticking points, and possibly the costliest portion of the project, is controlling the water that flows over
(NRCS).
The historic park and museum, which borders the river, is owned by the Old Slater Mill Association, but the city is in charge of the project. It’s executive director, Lori Urso, said the museum has given the city easements to perform the work.
“We are an important cultural site for the city, which is working to help the mill. We’re partners,” she said.
The mill is a major tourism draw for the city and it also the Main Street dam.
According to Urso, the large flow wouldn’t allow it to be dewatered so crews could work in dry conditions. She said one possibility she heard talked about is building a fish ladder offsite and lifting it into position.
McGinn said those kind of details are what is expected to be addressed in the Army Corps report, which is expected in a few months. The report would also address in which order the work beautifies downtown, Urso said. The park is expected to host an annual art show in September.
According to the project’s chief of development, Andrew
Silvia, $200,000 was spent on design and study before the work began. Some of the wall toppled near Main Street and in some sections the wall was leaning out toward the river. In some places the work requires building new footings for the wall, while some sections in front of Slater Mill will only require rebuilding the masonry wall halfway to the water. Some of these walls were once part of the foundations of old mills that crowded the river bank, vying for access to water power.
FISH LADDERS
There also is the potential for another series of projects on this section of the river — an effort that goes as far back as the early 1700s. That project is the restoration of fish passage. In this case, it would only be a small portion of the 48-mile-long river that once saw runs of salmon, shad, herring and eels.
Urso has been following the efforts to either build fish ladders or remove four dams. The Slater Mill dam, built circa
1793, is historic and can’t be removed. It would require the on the four dams would progress.
“I’ve been told there is a remnant of a fish run at the Main
Street dam,” McGinn said.
Concern about the dams and the fish run date to 1713, when the Little River that ran through what is now the Slater Mill site was narrowed. Fill brought in for the construction of the Main
Street Bridge and dam in that year narrowed the river and blocked the Little River.
People upstream from the dam, as far away as
Massachusetts, petitioned to reopen a channel to allow the passage of fish. The annual runs of fish were a commerce that provided work and food to many people.
William Sargent dug a trench in 1718 and reopened Little
River so that fish could bypass the dam and the falls. This fish pathway came to be known as Sargent’s Trench. But its success is open to debate, according to historical accounts.
Many years later, problems began anew. In 1741 a dam was built across the trench, and then another in 1761. Petitions before the Legislature saw other attempts to open fish passage, but by the early 1800s mill owners won out.
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- 15 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

In accordance with the RISAA By-Laws:
Article XI
Section 1. Election of Officers and Directors will take place during the Annual Meeting
C. The Secretary shall announce in the Association monthly newsletter for August and September that the date of the Close of Nominations for the election of Officers and Directors shall be October 15.
Therefore, all members are hereby notified that election of officers will take place at the Annual
at the West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom Street, West
Warwick, RI.
Per the RISAA By-Laws, “By September 1 of each year, the
President shall appoint an Election Committee Chairman, who shall organize an Election Committee consisting of no less than three Association Members. No member of the
Election Committee may be a current Officer or Director or a candidate for office.”
The President has appointed
to serve as the 2014 Election Committee Chairman. Gary will now select a committee.
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The 2014 Election Committee is being formed. Any member who is interested in being on the committee should contact me as soon as possible.
Any member who is considering running for office as an officer or board member, can find out more online. The RISAA
By-Laws explains the duties of officers and directors and also sets forth how the election process works. You can view the
By-laws at the RISAA web site by going to: www.risaa.org/members_only/bylaws_index.html
Any member who wants to declare his/her desire to run for office at the December elections should contact me immediately.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

September was a great month for fishing. Weather and temperatures could not have been better, but the forcast for colder than normal temperatures for this time of year could cut the fishing season short. Don’t wait. Get out there and put a line in the water.
There were two Special Tournaments during September,
Bluefish and Fall Striped Bass.
The Fall Striped Bass Tournament runs though October 5, so the results will be posted in the November newsletter, but they can also be found in the Tournament section at the
RISAA.org web site.
BLUEFISH SPECIAL TOURNAMENT • Sept. 19-28
Boat Division
ADULT
1st...Greg Vespe - 9.60
2nd..Lawrence Audino - 8.72
3rd...
JUNIOR
1st...no entries
2nd...
3rd...
Shore Division
ADULT
1st...Gil Bell - 10.30
2nd..Lary Norin - 8.94
3rd...
JUNIOR
1st...Sophia Garzoli - 2.48
2nd...
3rd...
Interesting facts. Tautog are distributed along the Northeast
Atlantic coast, from Nova Scotia to Georgia, with the greatest abundances occurring in the United
States between Cape Cod,
Massachusetts, and Chesapeake Bay.
North of Cape Cod, the species generally remains close to shore in waters less than 60 feet. South of Cape Cod they inhabit waters
40 miles offshore at depths up to 120 feet.
During spring, as water temperatures approach 48 degrees
F, tautog migrate inshore to spawn in estuaries and near shore.
They remain inshore throughout the summer, then move to deeper
(80 to 150 feet) offshore wintering areas as fall approaches and water temperatures drop below 52 degrees. Toward the southern end of their range, some adults may remain offshore throughout the year.
(Interesting facts provided by: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission)
The October Special Tournaments are open to all RISAA
members and you do NOT have to register ahead of time like the “team” tournaments. Just go out and fish; weigh your catch at an official RISAA weigh station and then call in the results to the RISAA office within 24 hours (Don’t forget to make the call: 401-826-2121 ). A complete list of tournament rules are printed on the back of all Entry Forms.
October is your last chance to get your name on the Special
Tournaments winners’ list for 2014. The last two tournaments scheduled are:
Interesting facts. Black sea bass inhabit Atlantic coastal waters from the Gulf of Maine to the
Florida Keys, concentrating in areas from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Cape
Canaveral, Florida. Two distinct stocks of black sea bass exist along the Atlantic coast with overlapping ranges. The northern stock migrates seasonally and spawns of
New England in the late summer.
A temperate reef fish, black sea bass commonly inhabit rock bottoms near pilings, wrecks, and jetties. They rely on their large mouth and swift ocean currents to catch prey, which include fish, crabs, mussels, and razor clams. Black sea bass summer in northern inshore waters at depths of less than 120 feet and winter in southern offshore waters at depths of 240 to 540 feet.
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Our Yearlong Tournament continues to December 31 and still has a lot of opportunities for everyone, especially our Junior
RISAA members. The Junior Boat and Shore Divisions are wide open. Don’t let t he stress of going back to school get you down.
Get on the water this weekend, have some fun and add your name to the list. For the most up to date Year Long Tournament results go to: http://www.risaa.org/tournaments
If you’re not familiar with tournament rules, you can find them on the RISAA web site at: http://www.risaa.org/tournaments/rules.html
Remember to send in your tournament pictures and share a few words about your trip. Email: mcguire@risaa.net
The days and nights are starting to get colder, so get out there and fish, we still have a lot of fish to catch.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

The Yearlong Tournament is a continuing tournament that runs from January to December each year. All RISAA members are eligible to participate, and there are no fees. Official Weight Slips are available at each monthly meeting and at all sanctioned bait shops. Only authorized weigh-in stations with certified digital scales may be used. A complete list of rules is printed on the back of every weight slip.
There are two categories: ADULT and JUNIOR member. There are also two divisions within each category: BOAT and SHORE.
BLACK SEA BASS BLUEFISH B O N I T O
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 1 lb )
1. Robert Murray: 5.62
2. Eric Duda: 5.00
3. Donald Smith: 4.76
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 4.28
2. Reid Beland: 2.52
3. Sophia Garzoli: 1.05
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 1 lb )
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
C O D
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 8 lbs )
1. Matt Davidson: 13.76
2. Donald Smith: 12.52
3. William Hubert: 11.92
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 8 lbs )
1. Ted Davidson: 12.15
2. Thomas McGuire: 12.06
3. Gil Bell: 10.00
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 13.28
2. Kathryn Hardy: 7.80
3. Reid Beland: 5.68
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Sophia Garzoli: .24
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 3 lbs )
1. Tom Smotherman: 7.80
2. Roger Lema: 6.80
3. Robert Matteson: 6.74
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 3 lbs )
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Kyle Paparelli: 5.95
2. Joey Scrofani: 3.90
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
FALSE ALBACORE FLU K E
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 8 lbs)
1. David Garzoli: 15.60
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 5 lbs )
1. Robert Matteson: 7.30
2. Lary Norin: 7.09
3. Mark Paparelli: 6.40
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 5 lbs )
1. David Garzoli: 5.91
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Kyle Paparelli: 10.65
2. Joey Scrofani: 7.90
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Sophia Garzoli: 6.06
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 2.5 lbs )
1. Lary Norin: 12.07
2. Robert Sangster: 11.98
3. Diane Valerien: 10.50
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 2 lb )
1. Lary Norin: 4.40
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 4.32
2. Cameron Crosby:4.15
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
H A D D O C K MAHI MAHI POLLOCK S C U P
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 3 lbs)
1. Lary Norin: 5.30
2. David Garzoli: 3.30
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Sophia Garzoli: 3.15
2. none yet
3. none yet
STRIPED BASS
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 6 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 3.56
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT (minimum 5 lbs)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
TAU T O G
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 15 lbs )
1. Peter Vican: 59.48
2. Michael Lanni: 51.10
3. Jonathan Lewie: 50.80
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 15 lbs )
1. Thomas McGuire: 29.80
2. Richard Reich: 28.40
3. Gil Bell: 28.15
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 40.58
2. Morgan Lawing: 38.31
3. Fredy Norin: 18.50
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 7.86
2. none yet
3. none yet
BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 3 lbs )
1. Robert Matteson: 8.50
2. William Hubert: 5.90
3. Robert Fournier: 4.58
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 3 lbs)
1. Normand Morrissette: 7.25
2. Lary Norin: 3.60
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yet
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BOAT DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 1 lb )
1. Jack Sprengel: 3.74
2. Richard Hittinger: 3.34
3. William Hubert: 2.72
SHORE DIVISION
ADULT ( minimum 1 lb )
1. Greg Vespe: 2.56
2. Philip Duckett: 2.20
3. David Garzoli: 1.20
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. Joey Scrofani: 2.62
2. Ed Jackson Jr: 1.94
3. Fredy Norin: 1.90
JUNIOR (no minimum)
1. George Fotiades: 2.22
2. Sophia Garzoli: 1.23
3. none yet
T U N A
Albacore, Bluefin (no giants), Yellowfin
Federal minimums apply • 1st, 2nd, 3rd each species
BOAT DIVISION ONLY
ADULT ( federal min.
)
1. Charles Underhill: 25.00 (Yellowfin)
2. none yet
3. none yet
JUNIOR (federal min.)
1. none yet
2. none yet
3. none yett
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

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
.
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
SPECIES
WEIGHT
ANGLER
YEAR
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• indicates RISAA member
Location
•Block Island Fishworks (New Harbor).........................
Maximum
100 lbs
•Breachway Bait & Tackle (Charlestown)..................
•Bucko’s Tackle Service (Fall River, MA).................
50 lbs
60 lbs
•Cardinal Bait & Tackle (Westerly)...............................
•Frances Fleet (Port of Galilee).....................................
•Galilee Bait & Tackle (Galilee)....................................
Gray’s Boat Yard (Westerly).........................................
100 lbs
50 lbs
400 lbs
99 lbs
•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).................................
330 lbs
50 lbs
165 lbs
60 lbs
60 lbs
75 lbs
400 lbs
250 lbs
Stonington Marina (Stonington, CT)..........................
•Tackle Box, Inc. (Warwick)............................................
•Watch Hill Outfitters....................................................
Zeek's Creek Bait Shop (Jamestown)..........................
100 lbs
200 lbs
400 lbs
30 lbs
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

There's no question, fish and fishing has changed a lot over the years. Three members who have fished during the good and bad times will share stories and memories about what it was like to fish back in the 50s and 60s and how fishing has evolved over the decades.
Totay Al is best known as the owner of Snug Harbor Marina in
Wakefield, RI, but he has been working in the fishing industry for a long time. In the days when giant tuna could be caught off
Matunuck and Galilee, he worked as a mate on the Mako II, landing many giant tuna.
Ed started fishing when he was about 5 years old. As a teenager he worked on both comercial and charter boats out of Point Judith. He will share some stories as to what it was like when Galilee was dubbed "The Tuna Capital of the world"
Rod has fishing for 65 years, starting very young when his mom would take him with the proverbial cane pole.
Rod we tell about the old timers that were instrumental in making him the fisherman he is today. He will also explain how is view on fishing have change as he gets older.
FREE
(see page 22)
Lary Norin loves to fish, and he fishes a lot, averaging over
100 fishing days a year in the past few years. He's also very good at fishing and he is RISAA's reigning Angler Of The Year.
Lary also loves to EAT fish all kinds of fish. He especially likes bottom fish. Maybe it's because he knows how to cook his catch. You see, Lary is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in culinary arts.
"Bottom fish taste great and are easy to catch," said Lary.
He plans to share not only things you can do to catch more fish, but what you should do after they are caught to make them better to eat.
Lary also plans to share some of his recipes, especially one of his favorite dishes, Mediterranean Scup
Crudo.
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

with
Julio Silva is the President of the Plum Island Surfcasters, a member of RISAA, and the owner of Fish360.net, which provides a FREE internet fishing journal and fishy blog articles.
He fishes for anything that swims via shore, boat, kayak, and skishing.
His seminar this night will discus skishing, an extreme form of surfcasting where the angler combines "ski" and
"fishing" wearing a wet suit and fins, and is able to swim and float in the water, with an ability to fish areas out of reach of most shorebound anglers.
Proper clothing, gear and knowledge is important for safety, especially when fishing at night.
Julio is willing to share his knowledge, having experimented and tested equipment to assure safety and success.
FREE
(see page 22)
with
Michael Tougias is an awardwinning author and co-author of 23 books. He has spoken multiple times at RISAA meetings and has been called one of the best speakers we have had.
His seminars are actually storytelling adventures of each of his books, with photos that document and bring to life everything he says.
Tougias will give a dramatic presentation of his latest book, Rescue of the Bounty . The tall ship Bounty, featured in the Marlon Brando movie
"Mutiny on the Bounty," sank during Superstorm
Sandy in 2012. The captain and a crew member perished in the accident, but the Coast Guard performed harrowing helicopter rescues to save the other fourteen sailors.
Tougias will use slides of the storm, the survivors, and the rescue to make this an "edge of your seat" visual presentation.
The story begins on October 25, 2012 when Capt. Robin
Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New London, CT to Florida. Walbridge was well aware that a hurricane was forecast to come up the Eastern Seaboard, but thought that he would sail around the hurricane. Four days into the voyage Superstorm Sandy made a direct hit on the Bounty.
* Food is NOT included in admission and is provided by the
West Valley Inn. Pay separately at the bar.
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donation to RISAA's Scholarship Fund (RISAA members attend free)
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

Rules:
• Must be an adult/regular member in good standing • Must be present to win • RISAA Board members not eligible
• Certificates must be redeemed within 90 days • Limited to one win per calendar year
• May not be exchanged for cash. Entire amount must be redeemed at tackle shop
Winner of the REGULAR MEMBER door prize was
who selected his $200 certificate to the Saltwater Edge
Winner of the JUNIOR MEMBER door prize was
who won a rod and reel combo
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(from page 1)
According to the ASMFC, the female SSB has continued to decline since 2004 and is estimated at 128 million pounds just above the SSB threshold of 127 million pounds, and below the
SSB target of 159 million pounds. Additionally, total fishing mortality is estimated at 0.20, a value that is between the proposed new fishing mortality threshold (0.219) and fishing mortality target
(0.18). (See graph on page 1)
Atlantic striped bass experienced a period of strong recruitment (number of age-1 fish entering the population) from
1993-2003, followed by a period of lower recruitment from 2004-
2009 (although not as low as the early 1980s, when the stock was overfished). The 2011 year-class was strong (i.e., abundant), but early observations from several states’ juvenile indices indicate the 2012 year class was very weak (i.e., low abundance).
Projections of female SSB and fishing mortality suggest if the current fishing mortality rate (0.20) is maintained during 2013-
2017, the probability of the stock being overfished is high and
increases until 2015-2016, but declines thereafter. This trend is driven by the lack of strong year classes currently in the fishery, and the emergence of the strong 2011 year class that matures into the spawning stock in three to four years. Despite recent declines in SSB, the stock is still well above the SSB during the moratorium that was in place in the mid-1980s.
Interesting to note: Recreational havest increased from 163,242 fish in 1990 to 2.78 million fish in 20016, but since then harvest has declined through 2012 to 1.5 million fish. Total recreational striped bass removals (harvest and dead discards) in 2011 and
2012 were 2.76 million fish and 1.96 million fish respectively.
(from page 15)
Mill owners made the case that the need for water power was more important than “a trifling shad and alewife fishery [that] does not pay for the grog expended in taking the fish” and that
“leaving dams open for migratory fish would only accommodate a few individuals with an opportunity of spending time in fruitless pursuit after a few scattered
Herring.”
There are currently 18 dams on the Blackstone
River, which is split equally between Massachusetts and
Rhode Island — 24 miles in each state.
The river was named for William
Blackstone and was once said to be plentiful with salmon and eels up to Colonial time. It starts in Worcester, Mass., from the confluence of Middle River and Mill Brook. In Rhode Island, it cuts through Woonsocket, Cumberland, Lincoln, Central Falls and Pawtucket. After Pawtucket Falls it becomes tidal and the name changes to Seekonk River.
Money for the dam projects would come from a variety of sources, including the NRCS, the Coastal Resources Management
Council, the state and the Army Corps of Engineers, according to McGinn.
FROM WESTERLY AND POINTS SOUTH:
I-95 North to exit 11 onto I-295 North. Take Exit 1 to Rt 113
West towards West Warwick
(follow directions below)
FROM PROVIDENCE AND POINTS NORTH:
I-95 South to exit 12B to Rt 113 West
(follow directions below)
FROM NARRAGANSETT AND SOUTH COUNTY:
Route 1 North, becomes Route 4 North to end and merges onto I-95 North, then take exit 11 onto I-295 North.
Take Exit 1 to Rt 113 West.
(follow directions below)
Follow 113 west through 3 lights, and cross Route 2 onto East Avenue.
East Ave becomes River St (one way).
Go to light and turn left onto Rt 33/Providence St.
Go 8/10 mile to
West Valley Inn (entrance on right).
- 23 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

Ralph is Executive Chef and owner of Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet Express in Johnston, and has 38 years experience in a professional kitchen. When he's not cooking at Luigi's, Ralph - a RISAA member since 2003 - likes to spend time on the water fishing aboard his boat
HOOK'N & COOK'N. At the May 19 RISAA seminar, he gave a seminar on seafood cooking, and so many members asked for his recipes that he agreed to share them in the RISAA newsletter each month.
• 1 lbs fluke filets cut into ¾ inch cubes
• 1 lbs cooked calamari
• 3 oz lime juice
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• ½ cup squid stock
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• Sea salt to taste
• 1 small red onion sliced thinly
• ½ cup ½ inch cubed sweet potato boiled al dente
• ½ cup fresh corn
1. "Cook" the fluke in the lime joice for about ten minutes
2. Add the lime zest, garlic, chili paste, squid stock, evaporated milk and cilantro. Stir gently.
3. Remove the
"cooked" fish to a separated bowl with a slotted spoon
4. Add the onions, corn and sweet potato to the marinade for about ten minutes
5. Move the vegetables from the marinade to the fish.
Add sea salt to taste and some of the marinate if needed.
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Member
went through a surgery in mid-September. Although she expected to miss fishing time, as it turns out all went well, and she even spent two days volunteering for RISAA booth at the Big E last month. Thanks Mona and glad all went well.
We extend our deepest condolences to Board member
, his wife
, children Megan and Aiden, and the rest of their family at the loss of Mike’s father, JOHN “BUD” WARNER of West
Warwick, RI, who passed away on September
13 at the age of 85.
John Warner
We extend our sympathies to the famly of
of Watertown, CT who passed away on August 16.
Charlotte and her husband Daniel spent their summers fishing for stripers off the coast of Charlestown and Watch Hill. She was proud of the 60 pound striped bass she landed, the largest on their boat.
We also extend our sincere thank you to Daniel who requested that Charlotte’s family and friends make memorial contributions to the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Foundation, in lieu of flowers.
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RISAA member Matthew McCabe poses with the 36.2 lb cobia he caught on August 19. The fish breaks the R.I. state record of 35 lbs that had been set in 1995! Matt landed it while fishing off Ft.
Adams, Newport with his brother-in-law, Todd Taylor who was visiting from Florida (left in photo). They were fluke fishing, using high-low rigs tipped with squid and fluke belly.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

Please order by video number and please give at least THREE DAYS NOTICE .
100 Saltwater Fishing Mistakes (98) Bennett Marine
Advanced Trolling For Saltwater Fish (49) James Marsh
Art of Castnet Throwing (103) Warren Wheeler
Atlantic Giants: The Ultimate Bluefin (75) Dennis Braid
Atlantic Speedsters: Atlantic Bonito/Little Tunny (3)
Back To Basics: Finding The Spot (92) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Nearshore Fishing (90) Bennett Marine
Back To Basics: Offshore Fishing (89) Bennett Marine
Basic Saltwater Fly Tying (46) Jamie Dickinson
Better Half of Fishing: How-To Fish For Women (102)
Boating Basics For First Time Boaters (4) Bennett
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 1 - (61) James Marsh
Bottom Fishing Techniques Vol 2 - (62) James Marsh
Cast Netting For Live Bait (5) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Catch Big Fish from Small Boats (97) Bennett Marine
Challenge 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 Lorenzetti
Fishing For Sharks (27) The Fisherman Video Library
Fishing For Striped Bass: Live Bait- (9) A. Lorenzetti
Fishing For Trophy Striped Bass (96) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fishing Knots (55) James Marsh
Fluke Fishing (10) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Fluke Fishing: Improving Your Catch (11) D.Kamienski
Fly Fishing Success: Dry Fly Strategy (82) Joe Humphries
Fly Fishing Success: Nymphing Strategy (83) Joe Humphries
Fly Rodding For Tarpon - Leisure Time Products (84)
GPS Navigation (13) Bennett Marine
Handling Your Single Engine Inboard/Outboard (14)
Haul Out (64) Stuart Riddell
Heavy Weather Powerboat Handling (36)
How To Cast With A Saltwater Fly Rod (35) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Bait Fish (53) J. Marsh
How To Catch Bluefish (15) Dr. Jim Wright
How to Catch Flounder (33) Dr Jim Wright
How to Catch Sharks (52) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass (16) Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Striped Bass: Tube & Worm (99) Jon Tolley
How To Catch Tautog (17) -Dr. Jim Wright
How To Catch Tuna (34) -Dr Jim Wright
How 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 Wright
How To Wire Line Troll (31) Dr. Jim Wright
Ice Fishing: The Cure For Cabin Fever (28) Babe Winkelman
Interfacing Marine Electronics - (68) John Owen
Kayak Capsize Recovery & Rescue (101)
Let's Go Saltwater Fishing - Beginner's Guide (19)
Lures & Sinkers: Do It Yourself (29) VanSant Productions
Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance (43) Bennett Marine
Marine Gas Engine Maintenance (20) Bennett Marine
Marine Plumbing, Do-It-Yourself (50)
Nothing But Bass (69) 3-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Blackfish (57) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Fluke (58) 2-DVD set. Northeast Angling
Nothing But Sharks (70) Northeast Angling
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (93)
On The Water's Fishing New England: Season 1 (94)
Outboard Marine Engine Maintenance (63) Bennett
Pop Fleyes: Saltwater Patterns (85) Bob Popovics
Powerboat Navigation (67) 1988, John Rousmaniere
Reef & Wreck Fishing (21) Capt. Al Lorenzetti
Rigging Baits For Giant Bluefin (66) Capt. G. Metcalf
Rod Building Basics (02 DVD) Steve Petri
Saltwater Flycasting: 10 Steps To Distance & Power (86) G. Roberts
Secrets of the Party Boat Captains (71) Capt. Neil Delanoy
Spring Commissioning & Winterizing Your Boat (22)
Stand Up To A Giant Bluefin (12) Dennis Braid
Stripers Gone Wild (42) Mike Laptew
Stripers In Paradise (23) Mike Laptew
Striper Magic (24) Mike Laptew
Striper Strategies: Freshwater Hybrid Stripers (95) In-Fisherman
Surf Fishing & Distance Casting
(81) Ron Arra
Surf 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 Lorenzetti
Trophy Fluke Fishing (25) Capt. Charlie Nappi
Tuna, Tuna, Tuna (48) James Marsh
Twin Engine Powerboat Handling (40) Bennett Marine
Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them (74) Laptew/Kregh
Using 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
- 26 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

One of the missions of RISAA is to represent the concerns of the 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 worked hard on our behalf and others who support RISAA principles. We need to be sure those officials remain in office.
It is also important that legislators understand who we are. If we don’t advance our own causes, no one will do it for us.
By law, our Association can not contribute funds to any candidate, therefore we have established a legal, incorporated
and registered Political Action Committee which CAN make contributions on our behalf.
Only donations specifically made to the RISAA PAC can be used. Under no circumstances can any membership dues money
- or any other contribution made to the Association - be used for the PAC. It would be a violation of state election laws for any money from RISAA to be used for PAC purposes.
Also, all money received by the PAC must come from
individual donors. No contribution can be accepted from any
organization or business interest.
The PAC has an independent treasurer and its own bank account.
The RISAA PAC Committee first receives requests for contributions. If the PAC Committee approves a request, it is then forwarded to the full RISAA Legislative Committee, which is made up of RISAA members and delegates from all of the 29 affiliated clubs. The Legislative Committee then reviews the recommendations, and if the full Committee votes to approve a political contribution, that recommendation is forwarded to the
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27 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

At the June monthly meeting Ed Kearney, Bob Lee and myself (Lary Norin) all won a shark fishing trip with Captain
Bruce Weinstein on his boat, the Fin Reaper . I was SO excited! I never tried to catch a shark before.
On the morning of August
12, the three of us met Captain was all harnessed up and ready for the battle. Bob was much stronger than this shark and after a ten minute fight, he brougth the fish close to the side of the boat. Everyone was happy to see that it was a prized mako, but when we stuck it with the
Bruce and his mate, Mike, at 6:00
AM. It was a beautiful day with temperatures in the 70s, light winds and flat seas.
Captain Bruce explained his plan for the day, gave us a safety talk, and we soon left the dock.
We were heading for an area harpoon the mako got mad and took off. After another good fight we finally tail-roped it and prepared it to take home.
We set the lines back out hoping that there were more sharks in the area. I sat waiting anxiously with my harness on, over 20 miles southeast of Block
Island. The Fin Reaper, a 26 foot Glacier Bay Canyon Runner catamaran, loaded with but nothing else was interested in messing with us that day.
After a beautiful ride home we took some pictures and cut up some shark steaks. The mako was about 60 inches long and electronics, handled the trip with ease.
On the way Captain Bruce saw birds crashing so he
Members (l-r) Ed Kearney, Lary Norin and Bob Lee stopped and we quickly caught some bluefish to use as fresh bait over 100 pounds.
Thanks to RISAA for this most unique experience. I've never done anything like this before and it has whet my appetite for more.
and chum for the sharks.
Once we arrived at our destination, Captain Bruce checked the drift we put three lines in. It was interesting to see how things get rigged up for a potential 500 pound monster.
After an hour or so the wind changed directions and pushed us off course so the captain made a move and readjusted us. We set back up and reestablished our chum slick.
Capt. Bruce Weinstein
After a few hours of drifting and chumming with nothing whatsoever happening, other than lots of interesting conversations between us, one of the ballon's started moving and faster and faster.
Captain Bruce set the hook he handed the rod off to Bob who
- 28 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

The day was beautiful and sunny and we were excited to get going out to
Block Island with Captain
Rick Bellevance of Priority
Fishing Charters on the
Priority Too. The RISAA members on this “Ladies
Us girls chatted nonstop about fishing and life and frankly got to know each other very well during the four hours we were on the boat.
Just before 8:00 PM,
Rick came out of the bridge
Charter” were Barbara
Audino, Jane Kearney, Dawn
Wood, Sue Lema, Diane
Valerien and I (Sheila and said that it was time to head back and that it looked like we were gonna get skunked.
Gustafson) . Rick’s son,
Cody, was the Priority’s first mate for the day.
As we headed to the
Block, Cody set up the poles and the umbrella rigs for
Members (l-r) Diane Valerien, Dawn Wood, Sheila Gustafson,
Susan Lema, Barbara Audino and Jane Kearney trolling.
We went to the southwest corner of the island and Cody and
Cody started reeling in the starboard side rigging when suddenly the port side pole bent over with a bite!
Yay! We couldn’t believe it!
Finally, a fish!
Jane Kearney was sitting in the port side chair and we told her to go for it and reel that baby in! It took her 5 minutes or so to get
Sue let out the umbrella rigs for trolling. Back and forth the Priority
Too went, but no fish were to be had. So we headed to the North
Rip and let out the umbrella rigs again.
Captain Rick was on his phone and also using his fish finder to locate the illusive stripers. Another fisherman caught a striper using diamond jigs so we hauled in the trolling rigs and all got out poles for jigging. Rick showed us how to let the jig hit bottom them reel them up super fast for 10 to
15 feet them let it drop again. We had
4 poles out, but could not catch any fish! The fish were wiley that day!
So up came the the fish up to the side of the boat and Cody netted it! It was a 35" striper! A beauty! Jane proudly held it up for us to admire and take pictures.
Cody bled and filleted the fish as we cruised back to port and three of us shared the bounty. I took the rack home and my fiancee, Bob Lee, cleaned the rest of the meat off then threw the rack to the gulls!
(to page 35)
Jane Kearney with 35 inch striper poles and we went back to trolling using the umbrellas. Back and forth over the rip we went. Rick said he could see the schools underneath us on his fish finder, but they would not bite.
- 29 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

Aboard Captain Jim White’s spotless 23 foot, 2004 Triton
Center Console, the White Ghost, members Tom Porier, Paul
Harrison and myself (Todd Corayer) left the dock on May 30 with sunlight starting to light Greenwich Cove. The cove, with a hundred moored boats of all powers pointed south, was greasy flat while small dark fins and boils speckled the surface.
We idled along with eyes on the full Lowrance electronic package, seeing several schools of schoolie stripers sipping shrimp in front of McKinley’s Waterfront Pub. We passed up the small fish. The plan was to head north to the Providence River to snag fresh pogies for bigger bass.
Under clear skies and fair winds, Captain Jim swept through several favorite locations, searching for circling birds or oil marks, telling signs of menhaden. Once settled in around the number 22 red nun, Captain Jim took over and snagged up a few dozen while we got to know each other, exchanging notes on who had caught what and where we heard fish might be holding. Jim is an expert in the fine art of snagging, muscling several pogies, hooked sideways, to the boat and into the live well.
It was time to start fishing.
Our first stop was the northeast side of Prudence
Island and while a beautiful place to prospect cast white
Sluggos and green/white pogey imitations, the spot was empty.
We quickly moved to the west in a wide cove strewn with boulders where Tom
A spring schoolie striper takes the bait on this cool May morning and Todd each landed a nice schoolie bass in the 20-inch range, using Jim’s suggestion of white finesse baits tied directly to the snap and without swivels. This style gave the baits a more realistic movement and when bounced along the bony bottom, they were irresistible, but once they were in clear water, the bass backed off.
South of the cove, we worked a rock pile with 1/4 and 1/2 ounce white jig heads tailed with Berkely Gulp minnows, a strongly recommended favorite from Captain Jim.
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His advice was spot on as the baits seemed to work as well as, if not better than fresh. All fish came on a northward drift when bumping the jig heads on the bottom. The fish were huddled tight to the rocks and once off the pile, the bite stopped.
We landed my dinner, a 13 ½” scup on an orange speckled Gulp, and also caught and released two fat black sea bass at 13 inches and a few short fluke.
In between fish, we talked of decreasing striped bass stocks, listening to Captain Jim’s
Captain Jim about to release the early spring fluke lifetime of fishing local waters and how he has seen some dramatic changes in fecundity and cycles of bass migration.
The water was still cold so we didn’t get a chance at those big stripers we hoped to find, but Captain Jim was an ace putting us on bottom fish and a few nice small bass as well.
This was a great trip in a sweet boat on a perfect May day. We would recommend White Ghost Charters to anyone looking to fish in Narragansett Bay.
Our thanks to RISAA and Captain Jim White.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

At the April 28 RISAA meeting John
Meserve and I (David Eikeland) were the lucky winners of a charter fishing trip with
Captain Rene Letourneau, of On The Rocks
Charters out of Newport.
The original plan was to target stripers using fly fishing gear and light tackle near
Newport. However, due to the cold water temperature the larger fish had not yet moved out of the Providence River and into the bay. Captain Rene gave us a choice to stick with the original plan and fish in
Newport and most likely only catch schoolies, or we could fish the Providence river where the larger fish were currently being caught.
The main advantage of a chartered trip, such as On The Rocks Charters, is that the captain fishes almost daily and knows where the fish are at any time. Chartering a trip
John Messerve (left) and David Eikeland with a few keeper stripers from their trip with On The Rocks takes the guess work out of the fishing that many of us ‘amateurs’ with On The Rocks Charters would otherwise have to do and the chances of catching fish in any condition is very good. We agreed that we would target the
Both of us agree that we learned a lot larger stripers by live-lining menhaden using light tackle.
We met up with Captain Rene at Haines Memorial Park in from Captain Rene
Letourneau in just a few hours and we would definitely
Riverside, RI, at 5:00 AM on the morning of June 10, who was already waiting at the dock and ready to go.
His boat, a 21 foot Mako
Marine 21 center console, was nicely set up for fishing and there was plenty of space for 2-3 guys recommend On The
Rocks Charters for your own light tackle and fly fishing trip if you are looking for a great day of fishing in Rhode Island!
to fish.
It was a calm morning and it didn’t take Captain Letourneau long before he spotted schools of menhaden that we would use for bait. John had snagged menhaden before, but this was my first time. I was a little concerned if I would catch any at all, but there was such an abundance of menhaden that a fish was snagged at almost every cast.
I even caught the first striper of the day, a nice 37" fish, on a snagging hook while I was reeling in the bait I just caught! We quickly caught enough bait for the rest of the day and moved to another favorite spot of captain Letourneau.
I had never live-lined menhaden before, but thanks to Captain Letourneau’s instructions I was able to get a handle on that pretty quickly.
I landed two more nice size keepers in the morning, and there were also some bluefish around that kept hitting our bait.
John brought a nice eight pound bluefish to the boat as well, but it got away just as we were going to lift it into the boat.
At least he got a good fight out of the fish before it got away.
By late morning we headed back to the dock with our catch and some great memories of a great day of fishing.
- 31 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

At the RISAA May monthly meeting Jeff Richard and I (Mike
Warner) were the lucky winners of a charter trip with Capt. Mike
Duclos of Tiderunner Charters.
The trip was scheduled for June 25, but Capt. Mike was honest about how slow the fishing was and asked if we could wait until it was better. He was extremely flexible and waited until our schedules allowed us both to make it.
Flash forward to Friday August 29 and we were in for a great trip with a great captain. We scheduled the trip to start at
6:00 AM out of Pine Island Marina, Groton,
Connecticut.
Upon arriving at 5:30 AM I saw that
Capt. Mike was already on the boat, a solid
22’ Angler center console with a dependable Yamaha four stroke, prepping
Capt. Mike Duclos all the gear for the day. Jeff arrived shortly after and we headed down the dock to meet Capt. Mike and stow our gear on board.
After a good familiarization with the boat we headed out of Pine
Island Channel onto Long
Island Sound.
Our first stop was at
Bartlett Reef, south of New
London. It was slack, low tide and we did some casting while waiting for a rip to start on the rising tide.
The rip never really formed so we headed south to the area around Great Gull and
Little Gull Islands. We saw some working birds and got
Jeff Richard with a nice bluefish into some sporadic blues on the surface, thus getting the skunk off the boat.
Captain Mike worked us around the area, east toward Valiant
Rock, southwest of The Race, hitting more blues here and there, and definitely keeping it interesting. He was congenial and a great conversationalist the entire time.
We ended up working back to the Gull Islands area where we got into non-stop action on top water blues to seven pounds. It was great fun on light spinning gear; which handled the fish well.
Jeff had switched to poppers which had the fish doing acrobatic shows to our total enjoyment.
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Captain Mike was well versed in conservation and the health of the fisheries, as we spoke of changes coming to the striped bass regulations. I told him of RISAA’s upcoming special
Legislative meeting on the subject. The captain even provided us with some great sandwiches, coke and water for a very nice lunch on the water. I have never been out with a more a c c o m m o d a t i n g captain. After
Mike Warner landed schoolie bass at
Bartlett Reef and several bluefish wrapping up lunch and catching quite a few more blues we headed back to
Bartlett Reef for the end of the tide.
Upon arriving at Bartlett
Captain Mike saw some birds working and knew right away that striped bass were in the area. I quickly hooked up with a nice schoolie bass, followed by Jeff with one just under keeper size, and then me with another. (to page 35)
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

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1st Vice President............
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Secretary..............................
Stephen Medeiros...............
Capt. Richard Hittinger.......
Capt. David Monti.............
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William Sosnicki..................
Travis Barao........................
Capt. J. Edwin Cook............
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Michael Lawing...................
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Kevin Miller..........................
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Gary Perschau.....................
Lynn Medeiros...................
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lawing@risaa.org ..............
401-826-2121
401-749-5379
401-364-0027
401-255-7866 historian@risaa.org..........
pollack@risaa.org..............
401-724-5651
401-749-5379 monti@risaa.org..................
401-480-3444 cook@risaa.org.................
kearney@risaa.org.............
gary@risaa.org..................
steve@risaa.org.................
401-885-0679
401-397-4513
401-787-5981
401-826-2121 editor@risaa.org...................
401-826-2121 steve@risaa.org.................
michel@risaa.org...............
reich@risaa.org..................
mcguire@risaa.org.............
401-826-2121
401-952-8697
401-742-2020
401-274-2054
Legal Counsel to Board of Directors.....
Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq
Liason to Recreational Fishing Alliance.......
Douglas MacPherson
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18’ Sylvan CC, aluminum, 1989, w/large fwd dry storage compartment, live well w/new pump,
2 bilge pumps, bench seat w/storage, 6 rod holders, dual battery sys w/ switch, all new wiring
& fuse panel
2014, new
VHF & ant.
20 gal. fuel, oil-injected
90 HP 6 cyl. Merc w/new prop. Incl EZ Loader trailer, exc cond. NO LEAKS Handles rough water very well. New Sunbrella custom console cover. $4,000. Optional Humminbird 997C GPS
Fishing system w/side imaging, transom transducer. Call Pat at 401-596-4089
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19’ Starcraft with 90 HP outboard, 1986.
I n c l u d e s trailer and many extras.
Very clean.
A s k i n g
$ 1 , 8 0 0 . 0 0 .
Call Bob at
401-477-9205
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20’ Aquasport, 1976 completely updated, w/
2007 Mercury OPTI-Max. 115 HP, fuel inj, oil inj and fuel efficient. $15,000 in upgrades 2011-
2012, including 2007 O/B, life jackets, anchor s y s t e m , compass, c o l o r depth/fish finder, SS radio and antenna, s t e e r i n g cable w/NFB system, Teleflex single lever engine control, bimini top, 500 GPH bilge pump,
50 gal built-in gas tank, spray foamed in, cockpit floor 2 coats Algrip, transom rebuilt, 2 coats sprayed Algrip on hull. E-Z Loader trailer.
BOAT IN WATER READY TO GO. Asking
$9,500 or best offer. Call 401-295-0255
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21’7” Bayliner Trophy 2052, 2000. 8'1" beam,
Mercruiser 4.3L 190HP I/O, 85 gal fuel. Incl w/
2 0 0 0
E s c o r t tandem t r a i l e r w/surge brakes,
Garmin
GPSMAP 541S FF/chartplotter, VHF, AM/FM,
2 fishwells, aerated bait well, rod stowage, hydraulic trim tabs, rw washdown, porta-potti, stern boarding ladder w/platform, dual batteries w/switch, bimini top, v-berth w/removable table, sleeps two. In water ready to go. One owner/ exc cond. $11,000. Call Frank at 401-218-2702.
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21’ Midland, 1988, good condition. Great fishing boat w/self bailing cockpit, GPS, depth sounder,
V H F , p i l o t h o u s e .
Lots of s t o r a g e for rods and gear.
2007 Suzuki 90 HP four stroke, 700 hrs, and
2007 Loadrite trailer. Clean title for boat, motor
& trailer. Turn-key condition. Ready to go.
Asking $6,995. Call John at 401-286-3212
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23’ Parker Walkaround, 2000, 8’ 6” beam, w/ two 150
Yamaha
O B s
( 3 0 0
H P ) ,
2 0 0 0 , low hrs.
150 gal fuel capacity. In water and ready for sea trial in N. Kingstown, RI. $25,000. Call
401-225-4602
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24' Dusky CC, 1989, new paint in and out. 2004
225HP Mercury Optimax, incl SS prop, controls a n d s m a r t gauge.
2 0 0 6 a l u m i n u m trailer.
Also has a new Armstrong bracket. $14,500.
Please call 401-868-0838
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27’ Hunter Sailboat, 1973. Problem w/inboard outdrive. Has 5 HP Nissan outboard. Nice condition. In water w/slip for rest of season.
Asking $5,000. Call Ron at 401-738 0783.
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27’ Sportcraft 270 Coastal Sportfisherman,
1987, fiberglass, 340 hp inboard engine. It has b e e n out of t h e w a t e r f o r a l m o s t
7 years– a good project boat. Asking $3,000 and buyer to haul boat away.
Call 401-647-5305
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14’ Freedom Hawk fishing kayak. ideal for sale or fresh water fishing. Very stable, allows for stand up casting. Incl Stohlquist kayak fishing life best. Asking $1,100. Contact Jim at 401-
491-9124 or indigop1@verizon.net
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(from page 29)
Even though we only caught one fish on our trip we all had a great time and appreciate all the effort Captain
Rick and his first mate Cody took in trying to find us stripers.
Thank you Priority Fishing
Charters, Rick Bellevance, Cody, and the Priority Too for showing us ladies a great afternoon/evening of fishing!
Trailstar tandem axle boat trailer, 2008, model KV21-TA.
Fits 22 ft bay boat.
New tires
(ST215x75x14) and rims, working lights, two speed winch.
$1,100. Also,
Trailer Wheels, set of four, galvanized steel,
14”x 6”, 5 on 4 1/
2” bolt pattern
( c a r r i e d
S T 2 1 5 x 7 5 x 1 4 tires). $140 for the set. Call Capt. Jim Barr at
401-465-8751 or JamesBarrRI@gmail.com
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Boat Trailer Wanted to carry a lightweight 11 foot platic boat. Must have good tires and bearings. Reasonable. Call Bob at 401-480-4492.
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Tackle-making equipment - molds, hooks, skirting, paint, eyes, line, beads and more. Call
Ron at 401-480-1716.
Mate wanted. Pt. Judith RI Charter boat 1st
Mate, motivated, reliable, energetic person who cherishes fast paced, outdoor work, and loves interacting w/clients. Job tasks include prepping boat for daily trips, stowing clients gear, filleting fish, cleaning boat, running all fishing gear, and interacting w/clients and potential clients. Must be available on short notice, weekdays and weekends. This is a top-end charter boat w/ long standing good reputation and substantial client base. Hrs will be long, but pay worth it.
Must take a pre employment drug test and enroll in the random drug testing program. Send inquires to cdevilii@cox.net or call 401-364-
9774.
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(from page 32)
We continued catching a few more school-sized bass followed by Jeff hooking into what would be the first keeper-size bass, except that after a good fight the fish straightened the hook on his soft plastic shad.
Another nice “fish that got away”.
We caught and released a couple more bass as the tide slackened, before heading in taking some casts around rocks by Ocean
Beach, New London. We arrived back at the dock a satisfying seven hours after having headed out.
Captain Mike Duclos was a great fishing companion for Jeff and me and we both agreed on his exceptional knowledge, friendliness and total competency on the water.
For a great fishing experience I highly recomm end Captain Mike Duclos of
Tiderunner Charters. Contact him at 413-
427-1198 or www.tiderunnercharters.com .
He specializes in fly and light spin fishing out of Pine Island Marina, Gro ton CT.
Manufacturer of Fine
Terminal Tackle for the
Saltwater Fisherman
Snelled Hooks, Top and
Bottom Rigs, Lures, Tubes,
Leadheads, Umbrella Rigs and more....
P.O. Box 763
Londonderry, NH 03053
Tel: 603-434-4689
Fax: 603-432-3902
E-mail: seawolfe2000@hotmail.com
Check out our web site at www.seawolfetackle.com
Owned and operated by
Richard and Judy Wolfe
- 35 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

Junior Member
with a 36.7 pound striper that he landed on August 25 while fishing with his dad, Ralph at the Southwest Ledge off Block
Island.
with a 34” red snapper that he landed in May. Norman migrates to Florida each winter , and was fishing on a trip that was set up by fellow member Gary Zera who also spends his winters in the south. “Great connections through the club,” said Norman.
Great eating fish!
with a 42 pound striper he landed off Block
Island on August 5.
displays a fluke that he caught on July 11. The doormat weighed 11.98
pounds Bob was using a home made lure and squid strips. The fish currently holds second place in the Yearlong
Tournament.
with a 25 pound striper that he landed on June 5 while fishing in the rips off Monomoy Island, south of Chatham, MA. He was fishing on his boat, Wild Onion, a 26' Century and casting a silver
Yozuri crystal minnow into the rip line.
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with a doormat fluke he caught while fishing aboard the Seven Bs V fishing in
June. He was fishing off
Sakonnet Point in 65 feet of water, using squid and silver sides with an 8 oz sinker.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

10 year old Alex Theodosiou attended the Galilee Festival in
September with his grandmother Carol and she brought him to the kids fishing area where RISAA members were teaching kids how to fish. As it turned out, Alex caught a fish that no one recognized.
Marine biologists from
DEM who were also at the festival also examined the fish, and required looking up samples on the internet.
As best everyone could determine, the fish was in the scad family, another tropical fish that ventured into northern waters this summer.
Congratulations to Alex on his special catch of the day!
The fish, when first caught, was greenish-blue on back, with a light yellow belly and bright yellow/ orange fins.
Alex posed for a photo with DEM staff (l-r)
Kimberly
Sullvan,
Caitlin
Satchwill,
Alex, and
Kevin Smith.
- 37 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

(from page 8)
“People may not realize that derelict traps can catch not just the target species of the fishery, but also other animals including threatened and endangered species where populations are already very low. Derelict traps can also harm ecosystems healthy” said Holly Bamford, Ph.D., assistant NOAA administrator for the National Ocean Service and a co-author of the report.
sensitive habitats like coral reefs and salt marsh so they have a bigger impact than might be anticipated,” said Ariana Sutton-Grier, Ph.D.,
NOAA’s National Ocean Service ecosystem
Fisheries in the study include the Dungeness crab fisheries in Alaska and Puget Sound; the blue crab fisheries in Maryland, Virginia, and
North Carolina; the spiny lobster fishery in science adviser and co-author of the study.
Researchers concluded that derelict traps have a cumulative, measurable impact which should be considered in fishery management decisions. They identified several key gaps in research and suggested a management strategy that emphasizes a collaborative approach, including:
Traps degrade the longer they are in the water. A derelict blue crab trap is fouled after five months in the Chesapeake
• studying how derelict traps and ghost fishing affect fishery stocks and the fishing
Bay.
economy
• involving the fishing industry in collaborative projects to find solutions to ghost fishing
• examining the regional challenges to derelict traps to find effective policy solutions to manage, reduce, and prevent gear loss
“Marine debris is a continued threat to resilient ecosystems and navigation safety, and by working together we can find
Florida; and the coral reef fish fishery in the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
All seven fisheries contained derelict traps.
Further, between five and 40 percent of all the derelict traps examined showed evidence of ghost fishing. The length of time a trap continued to ghost fish depended on the environmental conditions and trap design, but in every fishery, ghost fishing occurred longer than anticipated based on assumptions about gear degradation.
Since 2005, the NOAA Marine Debris Program has worked with partners, including fishing communities and researchers, to better understand derelict fishing traps and their impacts in important fisheries across the nation. Many of these investigations were conducted by NOAA staff from the NOAA
Chesapeake Bay Office, the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and NCCOS’s Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment, and represent an effort to enhance NOAA’s marine debris knowledge and capabilities.
better solutions to keep coastal communities, economies and
CAPTAIN OUPV SIX-PACK MASTER 100GT
MASTER 200GT RADAR SAIL TOWING
Inland Near Coastal Oceans
FALL RIVER - JAMESTOWN - PLYMOUTH - MYSTIC - BOSTON
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1-800-321-2977
M e m b e r
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) believes in the sensible management of fisheries and the conservation and restoration of all marine resources. RISAA has accepted a leadership role in order to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and future of recreational angling. In order to achieve these goals, it is important for organizations who have the same goals to join together, uniting their voices and votes for the good of present and future generations of anglers. Therefore, the RISAA is proud to be AFFILIATED with these respected organizations.
Blue Water
Anglers
Blue Water
Anglers
Bowling Green
Fishing Club
Bristol County
Striper Club
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Buckeye Brook
Coalition
Buzzards Bay
Fishing Club
Cape Cod Salties
Sportfishing Club
Galilee
CT/RI Coastal
Fly Fishers
Connecticut
Surfcasters Assoc.
East Greenwich
Yacht Club
East Bay
Anglers
Tuna Club
Galilee
Tuna Club
Jamestown
Striper Club
Massachusetts
Beach Buggy Assoc.
Massachusetts
Striped Bass Assoc.
Narragansett Pier
Sportfishing Assoc.
Narragansett
Salt Water
Fishing Club
Narragansett
Surfcasters
Newport Cty Salt
Water Fishing Club
Old Colony
Amphibians
Pioneer Valley
Boat & Surf Club
Plum Island
Surfcasters
Princeton
Fishing Team
R. I. Marine
Trades Assoc.
R. I. Mobile
Sportfishermen
R. I. Party &
Charter Boat Assoc.
Rhody
Fly Rodders
Slater Mill
Fishing Club
St. John’s
Fishing Club
United Fly Tyers of
Rhode Island
Weekapaug
Surfcasters
- 39 R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

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 abrasives
ACCOUNTING _
Disanto, Priest & Co................401-921-2035
Member: Raymond Marchak (Warwick, RI)
www.disantopriest.com
Medical-Dental Consultants...401-943-2200
Member: Ryan J. Holzinger, CPA, MSA, MST
www.meddentconsultants.com • Cranston, RI
Roger H. St. Germain, CPA.....401-334-1848
Member: Roger H. St. Germain, CPA, MST
www.stgermaincpa.com • Lincoln, RI
ATTORNEYS _
Henry M. Clinton, Esq.............215-851-8536
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Philadelphia, PA hclinton@eckertseamans.com
Michael R. DeLuca, Esq...........401-274-6644
Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, L.L.P.
1 Turks Head Pl, Ste 900,Providence,RI 02903
Raymond E. Gallison, Esq........508-677-4235
427 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721
Paul James Garlasco, Esq........860-350-4409
83 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
attygarla@aol.com
James T. Marasco, Esq.....www.jmarascolaw.com
617 Smith St., Providence 401-421-7500
118 Pt. Judith Rd, Narragansett 401-789-1800
Mitchell S. Riffkin, Esq...........401-732-6500
631 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886
Joseph J. Roszkowski, Esq.......401-769-3447
Justice of the Peace
1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Sammartino & 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, RI
RC 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 members
BAIT & TACKLE _
Block Island Fishworks............401-466-5392
Member: Chris Willi (Block Island, RI)
10% off bait/tackle to RISAA members
Breachway Bait & Tackle..........401-364-6407
Member: Ronald Mouchon (Charlestown,RI)
166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
Bucko’s Tackle Service.............508-674-7900
Member: Michael Bucko (Fall River, MA)
Saltwater rods, reels, tackle, reel & rod repair
Cardinal Bait & Tackle.............401-322-7297
Member: Michael Cardinal (Westerly, RI)
www.cardinalbaitandtackle.com
Galilee Bait & Tackle................401-783-1719
Member: Howard Reed (Galilee, RI)
2 State Street, Narragansett, RI
Lucky Bait & Tackle..................401-247-2223
Member: Lorraine Danti (Warren, RI)
www.luckybait.com discount to RISAA members
Pete’s Bait & Tackle..................401-651-6178
Member: Raymond Miclette (Woonsocket, RI)
341 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI
Quaker 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, RI
Rivers End Tackle.......................860-388-2283
Member: Pat Abate (Old Saybrook, CT)
www.riversendtackle.com
Saltwater Edge...........................401-842-0062
Member: Peter Jenkins (Middletown, RI)
76 Valley Rd, Middletown,RI saltwateredge.com
Snug Harbor Marina.................401-783-7766
Member: Al Conti (Wakefield, RI)
www.snugharbormarina.com
Sportsman’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, RI
Watch Hill Outfitters...............401-596-7217
Member: Mike Wade (Westerly, RI)
10% RISAA disc. • www.watchhilloutfitters.com
BOAT CANVAS _
Jackpot Enterprises..................401-596-4089
Member: Cathy Muli (Westerly, RI)
zippers, windows, repairs
BOATING NEWS _
BoatingLocal.com.....................508-789-6708
Member: Tom Richardson (Mattapoisett, MA)
www.boatinglocal.com Boating/fishing website
BOAT SALES _
Cataumet Boats.........................401-245-5222
Member: Jack McMath (Barrington, RI)
Grady White, Carolina Skiff, Chris Craft
Inland Marine, Inc.....................401-568-0995
Member: Ross Lemieux (Chepachet, RI)
Boat sales, service and repairs
Ocean House Marina................401-364-6040
Member: Rob Lyons (Charlestown, RI)
Hydra-Sports, Steiger Craft, Maritime Skiff
Ocean Scout Marine................401-886-3054
Member: Greg Vandersip (Bristol, RI)
www.OceanScoutMarine.com
South Shore Dry Dock Marine.508-636-9790
Member: Capt. Jason Powell (Westport, MA)
www.southshoredrydock.com
Striper Marina...........................401-245-6121
Member: Capt. Alfred Elson (Barrington, RI
www.stripermarina.com
COFFEE - WHOLESALE _
Coffee Pause..............................800-444-1488
Member: David Fuller (RI/MA)
www.coffeepause.com - Big selection of K-cups
COMPUTERS _
Computer & Network Services..
401921-4288
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, floors
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D & M Concrete Forms............401-884-8778
Member: David Peterson (N. Kingstown, RI)
All types of concrete form work
CUSTOM RODS _
CMS Enterprise........................508-995-2372
Member: Charles & Susan Ponte (New Bedford)
637 Tarkiln Hill Rd, 2nd flr, New Bedford, MA
DENTISTRY___________________________
Exquisite Smiles.......................508-761-5320
Member: Dr. James Phelan (S. Attleboro, MA)
www.exquisite-smile.com
Joel Picard, D.D.S......................401-769-0047
52 Hamblet Ave, Woonsocket, RI
General, cosmetic and implant dental services
ELECTRICAL WASTE REMOVAL__________
Cottrell Enterprises, Inc............401-632-8093
Member: James Cottrell (North Kingstown,RI)
www.ewastesolutionsnow.com • Free removal
ELECTRICIANS _
Ocean State Electric..................401-230-5050
Member: Domenic Cordeiro (West Warwick, RI)
residential and commercial
ENGINEERING _
RP Engineering, Inc.................401-885-7255
Member: Richard Pastore (N. Kingstown, RI)
Environmental, structural, civil and marine
ENGRAVING & ETCHING _
Ron Nalbandian........................401-377-4688
Westerly, RI 401-932-3890
Shop/mobile ser. - glass, wood, stone, metal
ENTERTAINMENT _
A Bluegrass Invitation Band....401-624-9517
Member: Charlie Santos (Tiverton, RI)
www.bluegrassinvitation.com
The Sleepster.............................401-351-3518
Member: Harold J. Hemberger (Johnston, RI)
Stage hypnotist, parties, events, fund-raisers
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES _
Alliance Environmental Group 401-732-7600
Member: Richard C. Hittinger (Warwick, RI)
Envir assessment, compliance, clean-up svcs
FARM 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 Planner TM
Ameriprise Financial................401-921-6121
George Hadfield (Warwick, RI)
Investments. All financial services.
Barnum Financial Group..........401-243-8855
Christian Grundel (Warwick, RI)
email: cgrundel@metlife.com
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.......401-848-9949
James Tollefson, CFP®, VP-Investment Officer
james.tollefson@wfadvisors.com
FIREARMS SCHOOLS _
American Firearms School 508-695-5869
Member: Matthew Medeiros (N.Attleboro)
www.AmericanFirearmsSchool.com RISAA disc.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

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.
Bare Bones Charters................401-255-0128
Capt. Steve Anderson (Galilee, RI)
www.barebonescharters.com
Big Game Sportfishing.............401-243-7046
Capt. Brian Bacon (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.biggamefishingri.com
Bottom Line Charters..............401-783-6815
Capt. Fred Bowman (Wakefield, RI)
bottomlinesportfishing.com
Capt. Bruce Sportfishing........860-235-6095
Capt. Bruce Millar (Groton, CT)
www.captainbrucesportfishing.com
Capt. John Boats...................508-746-2643
Capt. Bob Avila (Plymouth, MA)
www.captjohn.com Fishing at Stellwagen Bank
Capt. Sheriff ’s FishingChartersRI.com
Capt. John Sheriff (Charlestown, RI)
www.FishingChartersRI.com - 401-450-2549
Carol J Charters......................401-783-5572
Capt. Paul Johnson, Sr. (Wakefield, RI)
www.caroljcharters.com
C-Devil II Sportfishing............401-364-9774
Capt. Kelly Smith (Charlestown, RI)
www.cdevilsportfishing.com. Sails from Pt Judith
East Coast Charters..................401-338-1752
Capt. Jack Sprengel
www.eastcoastchartersri.com
Fin Reaper Charters.................401-255-9630
Capt. Bruce Weinstein (Snug Harbor)
B.I.stripers tuna-shark-cod finreapercharters.com
Fishnet Charters......................508-951-9991
Capt. Mel True (Freetown, MA)
www.MelTrue.com
Flippin Out Charters................401-529-2267
Capt. B.J. Silvia (Portsmouth, RI)
www.flippinoutcharters.com
Flukin Sportfishing Charters...401-692-9058
Capt. Chuck Boranian (Galilee, RI)
www.flukin.com or email: info@flukin.com
Frances Fleet..............................401-783-4988
Capt. Frank Blount (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.francesfleet.com/
Here We Go Again Charters....401-965-0445
Capt. Al Passarelli (Jerusalem, RI)
apassarelli@verizon.net
Irish Jig Charters......................401-499-9182
Capt. Dave McCormick (Narragansett,RI)
www.IrishJigCharters.com
Island Current Fleet..................917-417-7557
Capt. Chris Cullen (Sailing from Snug Harbor)
www.islandcurrent.com • $10 RISAA discount
Lady K Charters....................... 239-565-2949
Capt. Steve Babigian (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.ladykcharters.com
Linesider Fishing Charters..401-439-5386
Capt. Eric Gustafson (Block Island, RI)
www.linesiderfishing.com
Maverick Charters..................401-640-0865
Capt. Jack Riley (Snug Harbor, RI)
www.maverickchartersltd.com
No Fluke Charters................401-480-3444
Capt. David Monti (Warwick, RI)
www.NoFlukeFishing.com
Northeast Boat & Kayak Charters..
Capt. Jerry Sparks (CT/RI) 413-219-8455
www.sparksfish.com • 15% RISAA Discount
Ocean Sportfishing Ltd........401-728-2081
Capt. Rich Templeton
Email: captricht1@aol.com
On The Rocks Charters..........401-359-3625
Capt. Rene Letourneau (Pawtucket, RI)
www.ontherockscharters.com
Patterson Guide Service.......401-396-9464
Capt. Brian Patterson (Bristol, RI)
www.pattersonguideservice.com
Priority Fishing Charters.....401-741-5648
Capt. Rick Bellavance (Galilee, RI)
www.PriorityFishingCharters.com
Seadog Inshore Charters.....401-218-3074
Capt. Steve Travisono (Charlestown RI)
Fluke our specialty - seadogcharters@cox.net
Sea Donkey Charters...........413-441-1617
Capt. Andre’ Ledoux
fishing all Rhode Island waters
Seascape Charters.........1-877-6-GO-FISH
Capt. Donald LeBlanc (Newport, RI)
www.seascapecharter.com
Seven B’s V............................401-789-9250
Capt. Russ Benn (Pt. Judith, RI)
www.sevenbs.com
Skinny Water Charters........401-465-8751
Capt. Jim Barr (Newport, RI)
www.skinnywaterchartersri.com
Snappa Charters...................401-782-4040
Capt. Charlie Donilon (Wakefield, RI)
www.snappacharters.com
StuffIt Charters.....................401-764-5141
Capt. Joe Pagano (Scituate, RI)
www.stuffitcharters.com - RISAA discount
Teezer77 Charters................401-524-7239
Capt. Eric Thomas (Portsmouth, RI)
www.teezer77.com
ThomCat Charters................401-828-9424
Capt. Thom Pelletier (Coventry, RI)
www.thomcatcharters.com
Tiderunner Charters.............413-427-1198
Capt. Michael Duclos (Groton, CT)
www.tiderunnercharter.com
White Ghost Charters..........401-828-9465
Capt. James White (Coventry, RI)
www.whiteghostcharters.com
FISHING NEWS _
Coastal Angler MagazineRI..203-321-7635
Lisa Danforth • 25% RISAA discount
lisad@coastalanglermag.com
FISHING PRODUCTS _
9er’s Lures...........................508-822-9650
Member: Eric Ferreira (Taunton, MA)
www.9erslures.com
A & S Tackle.........................508-679-8122
Member: Steve Abdow (Swansea, MA)
www.astackle.com
Afterhours Custom Plugs...401-523-5981
Member: Don/Michael Guimelli (Barrington)
Handmade custom plugs. afterhoursplugs.com
Androd Custom Rods............508-399-7837
Member: Robert Andrade (Seekonk, MA)
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www.androd.com
DC’s Custom Wood Plugs....401-465-5338
Member: Dick Cournoyer (Woonsocket, RI)
Email: dcs-customplugs@cox.net
East Coast Fishing Wire......860-466-0825
Member: Bryan Hitchcock (E.Killingly, CT)
Stainless/monel www.eastcoastfishingwire.com
Fishdoc Custom Plugs........401-829-2967
Member:Richard Mandeville (Greenville, RI)
Built for the fish! www.customstriperlures.com
Jackpot Digger Jigs..............401-596-4089
Member: Pat Muli (Westerly, RI)
www.jackpotdiggerjigs.com for stripers & more
Little Rhody Tackle..............401-826-1023
Member: Bart Wagner (Coventry, RI)
Hand-made fishing rigs and jigs
Lonely Angler Lures............781-572-0921
Member: John Wilson (Lexington, MA)
Custom wood lures - www.lonelyangler.com
Millard 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.com
Point Jude Lures.....................401-846-1808
Member: Joseph Martins (Newport, RI)
www.pointjudelures.com
Rhode 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.com
Terminal Tackle Co................631-269-6005
Member: John Richy (Kings Park, NY)
www.terminaltackleco.com or call for catalog
GENERATOR CONSULTANT _
Alteris/Solarwrights..............401-315-2529
Member: Gil Bell (Charlestown, RI)
Free generator estimate gannetgil@cox.net
GRILLING__________________________
Gilchrist’s GreatGrates...........401-932-7397
Member: Tim Gilchrist (Charlestown, RI)
www.greatgrate.com 15% RISAA disc over $20
HOME IMPROVEMENT __
Got Wood?..........................401-749-9990
Member: Pete Giegerich (Exeter, RI)
Free wood pickup
Home Repair/Remodeling....401-295-4205
Member: Donald Smith (N. Kingstown,RI)
No job too small. References provided
Miller’s Interiors.................401-497-6794
Member: Kevin Miller (Cranston, RI)
All types of remodeling
Quality Tile..........................401-826-9700
Member: Bill Place (West Warwick, RI)
Granite counter tops - 69 Aster Street
Quik-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 disc
INSTRUCTION _
American Boatschool.........860-295-9634
Member: Capt. Max Fentress (Mystic, CT)
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e-mail: mfentress@yahoo.com
Boatwise Marine Training..800-698-7373
Member: Capt.Rick Kilborn (S.Hampton,NH)
Recreational & Captains license classes
JANITORIAL SERVICES _
Floor-Shine, Inc...................401-725-2811
Member: Joe Jachem (Cumberland, RI)
Furniture, carpet shampooing, comm/res
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES _
Land-Tek Maintainence......508-252-3795
Member: Ken Anderson (Rehoboth, MA)
supplies, paper products, cleaning equipment
JEWELRY - SEA GLASS _
A Day At The Beach..............401-487-5302
Member: Michael McHenry (Tiverton, RI)
seaglassjewelrybyjane.com 10% RISAA disc
LASER ENGRAVING__________________
Kell-Strom Tool Company......800-851-6851
Member: Robert Kelly (Wethersfield, CT)
General machine and laser marking
LAWN CARE________________________
Ocean State Lawn Service.....401-732-8182
Member: Paul Karcz (Warwick, RI)
Fertilization programs. 10% RISAA discount
MACHINING________________________
Hartwell Mfg. Co....................401-567-7720
Member: Jerry Finkle (Chepachet, RI)
Custom machining small parts, plastics/metal
MAILBOX INSTALLATIONS _
Todd Lewis Mailbox Co.........401-749-1073
Member: Todd Lewis (Gloucester, RI)
Mailbox installation and repairs
MARINE ELECTRONICS______________
Seaport Communications.......401-783-4778
Member: Manuel Medeiros (Narragansett, RI)
Sales - Service - Installation
MARINE FABRICATION _
BJK Aluminum Creations....401-624-1422
Member: David Potter (Tiverton, RI)
T-tops, radar arches, towers. 20yrs experience
Seaward Boatworks.................401-739-5286
Member: Rick Cataldi (Warwick, RI)
Aluminum fabrication and canvas work
MARINE REPAIR__________ _________
Conanicut Marine.....................401-423-7158
Member: Bull Munger (Jamestown, RI)
www.conanicutmarina.com
Snug Harbor Marine Serv Ctr ....401-789-7680
Member: Joe Mollica (Wakefield,RI)
Authorized Penn reel warranty repair center
MARINE SURVEYING____ ___________
Down River Marine Surveyor..401-364-6400
Member: Roe LaBossiere (Charlestown, RI)
Master Marine Surveyor
MARINE TOWING SERVICES__ _______
Safe/Sea...................................401-295-8711
Member:Capt. Phil LeBlanc (Wickford, RI)
www.safesea.com
Sea Tow of Rhode Island.......401-294-2360
Member: Kevin Scott (N.Kingstown)
www.seatow.com
TowBoatUS/New Bedford.......508-990-3997
Member:Capt. Clint Allen (Dartmouth,MA)
www.boatus.com
MORTGAGE/HOME LOANS _
P.D.H. Mortgage Company..401-529-4488
Member: Paul Harrison (Lincoln, RI)
Pawtucket Credit Union.......401-541-7003
ember: Brad Sudol (East Greenwich, RI
urchase/finance great rates. c:401-465-7345
Seacoast Mortgage.................401-487-2322
Member: Paul Kennedy (Narragansett, RI)
Email: pkennedy@seacoastmortgage.com
ORTHODONTICS _
Ferry Orthodontics.................401-781-2900
Member: Dr. Mike Ferry (Cranston/Wakefield)
www.ferryortho.com
OUTBOARD MOTORS _
Conanicut Marine..................401-423-7158
Member: Gene Steger (Jamestown, RI)
Sales, service, parts. www.conanicutmarina.com
PAINTING CONTRACTORS____________
Certa Pro Painters................401-921-6655
Member: Will Donnell (All of RI)
Resident/comm painting. 10% RISAA discount
PAINT & SUPPLIES _
ICI Paints...............................401-751-7300
Member: Bob Marco (Pawtucket, RI)
We sell interior and exterior paint
PEST CONTROL _
Best Pest Control..................401-437-1274
Member: Dick Hess (Riverside, RI)
Certified & insured. 10% RISAA Discount
PHYSICIANS _
Anthony V. Rocha, M.D.........401-438-2780
387 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI 02914
Family and internal medicine
PICTURE FRAMING _
Crestar...................................401-885-0300
Member: Jason Dittleman (E. Greenwich, RI)
www.crestarmfg.com
PRINTING _
Tiffany Printing Co...............401-828-5514
Member: Christopher Couture (Coventry,RI)
www.tiffanyprinting.com
PROPELLER RECONDITIONING________
Ocean Props.............................888-430-7767
Member: Michael McMillin (Middletown, RI)
New propeller sales. www.props.com.au/
REAL ESTATE_____________ __________
Keller Williams............401-454-4900 x430
Member: Julie LeBlanc (Providence, RI)
e-mail: cns21@verizon.net
Keller Williams Realty.........401-578-9809
Member: Al Iacobbo (East Greenwich, RI)
e-mail: aliacobbo@gmail.com
RE/MAX Flagship....................401-935-9612
Member: Will Litvin (S. Kingstown, RI)
e-mail: will@rihomesearch.com
World.net Real Estate Group.401-323-2424
Member: Charles Petras (Cumberland, RI)
captainp@cox.net or www.TeamPetras.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS _
Lawrence A. Rainey.................401-439-9083
Certified commercial & residental
RISAA discount
White Appraisal Co., Inc........401-738-9500
Member: S. Keith White, Jr, SRA,SRPA
Certified commercial/residential - Warwick,RI
RESTAURANTS _
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, RI
ROD & REEL REPAIR _
Beavertail Rod And Reel........401-215-5062
Member: David Morton (N. Kingstown, RI)
www.beavertailrodandreel.com
SCUBA _
Scuba Made Easy.....................401-742-4898
Member: Deb Greenhalgh
www.scubamadeeasy.org
TAXIDERMIST_________________________
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.com
World Trophies Co.......401-272-5846
Member: Peter Evangelista (Providence, RI)
www.worldtrophies.com
VETERINARIANS _
Richmond Veterinary Clinic..401-539-2683
Member: Robert Bolton (Wyoming, RI)
Practice for small animals
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS _
On The Outs Productions......401-300-7258
Member: Don Coyne (Saunderstown, RI)
www.fishingtheoceanstate.com
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE _
WasteXpress, LLC...................401-464-6400
Member: John Souto (Cranston, RI)
res/comm containers www.wastexpressri.com
WOODTURNING _
Steve Sabella Furniture Maker.401-439-0564
Member: Steven Sabella (Jamestown, RI)
Custom furniture, www.stevensabella.com
Village Woodturning..............401-647-3091
Member: Matt Davidson (North Scituate, RI)
www.villagewoodturning.com
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014 - 42 -

3 Bs. - Andy Berg
3B'S - Bob Matteson
3 D's II - Warren Diclemente
3-For-2 - Kevin Bristow
33 Innings - William George
4 My Girls - John Brennan
Absurdity - Greg Roody
Acida - Ed Choiniere
Adrianna - Capt. Mike Neto
Adventurer - John Stanford
Ahab - Rod Raso
Alaskan - Patrick Watson
Albatross - Brian Droney
Alf II - Richard Pastore
Alibi - Dickson Boenning
Allegro - Richard Terek
All Fired Up - Michael Cardinal
Almost Ready - Ted Nataly
Almost Ready - Arthur Stentiford
Aly Ann - Augustine Comella
Amazing Grayce- Louis Midura
Amalye - Raymond Duggan
Amanda C - David Aubin
Amelia J - Kevin Caisse
Amnimax - Ralph Battista
Angler - Brad Sudol
Angler Management - David Gordon
Anne K - Capt. Paul Russell
April II - Leonard Duffy
Aquacutioner - Scott Simone
Aqua Gem - James Kaczynski
Aque'ne - David Howe
At Last - Bob Cavanagh
A.W.O.L. - Mike Lanni
Bad Bait - Ray Maxwell
Baiter Blocker - Larry Fredrickson
Bait & Wait - Al Torres
Bakki Boat - Garth Dudley
Barefoot - Jack Linton
Bare Bones - Capt. Steve Anderson
Bass Boat - Robert Kelley
Bay Bee - Mike Warner
Bay Buggy - David Gervais
Beach Break - Hollis McKee
Becasse - James Tollefson
Bella 1 - David Lopes
Bella Fortuna -Vincent Petruccillo
Bella Mama - David DiSantis
Bellatrix - John Troiano
Betsea - Stephen Tetzner
Betsy B - David Marcotte
Big Blue 2 - Matthew Mesnick
Big Game - Capt. Brian Bacon
Billfish - Capt. Bill Brown
Bird's Nest - Capt. John Volpe
Bitter Sweet - Duke Duclose
Blackjack - Capt.Tony DaSilva
Blue Eyes - Orlando Savastano
Blue Heron - Ernest Heon, Jr.
Blue Max - John Maxwell
Blue Moon - John Blaze
Blue Moon - Bill Dzilenski
Blues Bros - Walt McCormick
Boat Time - Paul Shulver
BobbyZ - Bob Zollo
Bottom Line -Capt Fred Bowman
Brandywine - Jim Mugavero
Breakaway - Jack Hagopian
Brenda Lee - Leroy Wood
Buckaneer - Bob Santurri
Buck Tail - Dick Geldard
Buzzard - Don Marceau
Bye George - George Kates
Calamity - Riley Lamson
Cals Cutta - Calvin Ferraresso
Calypso - Jessica Perry
Cancellation - David Cunningham
Cannonball - Arthur Cannon
Capable - Charley Soares
Capatad - Peter Blanpied
Capt Hook - Paul Dauk
Capt Quint - Clarence Moore
Capt's Daughter-Dave Fewster
Cashmere - Don Fox
Castor Oil - Charles Mazzella
Cat Nap - Robert Raill
Cayo Hueso - Gary Zera
C-Devil - Capt. Kelly Smth
C-Dory - Tony Dias
Celtic Belle-Capt Roe Labossiere
Cetacea - Dennis St. Germain
Channel Fever - Thomas Pelto
Chaos - James Marasco
Charlotte Eve - Mark Cifelli
Chebami - Barry Caito
Chic-A-Dee Jay -Capt.Benny Peters
Chief - Jim Zagrodny
Chill Time - Russell Anderson
Chris's Craft - Christian Killam
Cindy Sea - John Chabot
Clamin Time - John Vivari
Coaster - Greg Spier
Codfather - Joseph Ciabattoni
Cold Fusion - Ron Menconi
Compound Interest -Peter Andromalos
Cool Hand Fluke-Matthew Davidson
Copycat - Peter Newbauer
Courtney Rose - Paul Saccoccia
Da Bac Breaka - Frank Vessella
Dads Pride - David Morton
D'Amato Bros. - Ron Taddei
Danny Boy - Daniel DeGruttola
Dawn III - Walter Shayer
Deadly Dick - Robert Darigan
D'fishin'sea - Ron Diggett
Diane H - Donald Forest
Die Hard - Peter Lewis
Dilly Dally - Ron Porter
Dixie - Andreas Anusavice
Doctor's Orders- Brian Sweeney
Donna Marie - Ken Whiting
Dot "C" - John Carney
Down Under - Spencer Ingram
Dreamcatcher - Ed Preczewski
Drill-1 - David Jenson
Dr-Poo - Mark Cama
Duck Buster - Harold Audette
Duranatic - Ron Nagel
Early Bird - Capt Dave Preble
Easterday - Eric Easterday
Elephant's Butt - David Leonard
Elissa Ray - Frank Marchetti
El Pesce - Paul Garlasco
Emily Ann - Gary Geoffroy
Empty Pockets - Thomas Jewett
Encore - Joe Crocker
Endorfin - Alexander Peck
Endor Fin - Kelly Anthony
Erin Rose - Capt Bill Heffernan
Escape - Philip Wnek
ESP II - Stephen Parente
Eventide - Beth Fallon
Eveready II - Nick Picchione
Extra Propper - John O'Brien
Falcon - Thomas Poirier
Faracher - Steve Abdow
Farmers Daughter - Alan Sharaf
Fast Forward - Michael Valentine
Festivus - Al DiOrio
Fear Knot - John Meyer
Finatic - John Brierley
Finatix - Steven Charron
Fin Chaser - Robert Oliveira
Fin And Tonic - Lisa Danforth
Fine Line - Roger/Susan Lema
Finesse - Capt. R. DeMello
Finish Line - Alan Stewart
Fin-ness - Don Guimelli
Fin Reaper - Capt. Bruce Weinstein
Fins - Tom Grennan
First Light - Michael Beland
Fish-Aholic - Alfred Ricci
Fishbones - John Volpe
Fish Fibs - Charles Appleton
Fish Head - Fred Jarosz
Fishionardo - Bernie DiNobile
Fish N Trip - Steven Liebhauser
Fish On - Steve Brehio
Fish On - Capt. John Sheriff
Fishtales - John Paquette
Fish Tales - Ron Hartman
Fishtales 2 - Capt. Robert Masse
Five & Dime - Richard Woolworth
Five Gees - Robert Gondola
Flippin Out - Capt BJ Silvia
Flo B II - Harley Benton
Flying Cloud II - Arthur Frazier
Four-Me
Four Play - Bob Fournier
Four Stars - Jay Starziano
Frantastic - Brian Bullock
Free Wheeling - James O'Day
Full House - John Stavrakas
Gadzooks - Robert Silva
Gail-Ann - Charles Boranian
Gail Frances - Capt. Frank Blount
Gail Frances - David Carter
Gail Leigh - Luca Razza
Galewins - Philip Whaley
Gansett Ranger - Brian Beltrami
Genny Time - Steve Dabkowski
Get Out - Donald Goebel
Get Reel - William Allen
Get Reel - Samuel Watson
Ginsea - Ken Anderson
Goose Rocks - Frank Dizoglio
Great Escape - Jeffrey Folan
Great Escape - Roland Grenier
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Great Escape - Jeff Sidelinger
Greta Kay - Michael Welch
Gusto - Bob Dabkowski
GypSea - David Nardolillo
Hail Mari - Michael Ullmeyer
Happy Executive - Peter Vican
Happy Hooker-Charlie Bradbury
Happy Hooker - William Gravina
Heather Too - Don Bogner
Helen D 101 - Ernie Theetge
Helm III - Capt. Ed Cook
Here We Go Again - Al Passarelli
High Hooks - Charles Fisher
High Tide - Pierre Michaud
Hobbes - Cal Gudmunson
Hombre - Gary Paolo
Hooked Up - James Filardi
Hook-em - Mike Lawing
Hook-em&Cook-emCherie Lapierre
Hooker II - Jon Maguire
Idle Time - F. Charles Haigh
I'm Gonna Miss Her - Bill Place
I'm-On - Robert Celico
Indian Summer - Dana Weeks
In Faith - Anthony Rocha
Irish Jig - Capt. Dave McCormick
Irish Mist - Stephen Grennan
Isabella - Anthony Tavares
Islander - Bruce Johnson
Island Girl - Capt Rick Cataldi
Isurus - Alan Blott
Itsy - Bob Donald
Jackie C - Raymond Chamberland
Jackline - John Walsh
Jackpot III - Cathy/Patrick Muli
Jahab - Jay Adelman
Jamie Lynne-Lawrence Audino
Jay Mar 2 - Capt. Mitch Riffkin
JD7 - Jack Daniels
Jennifer Ann - Dale Caouette
Jenny Lee - Terrence Boylan
Jessica Kate - Capt. Chris Willi
Joan J - Paul Jutras
Jofish - Joe Dandeneau
Joyce M - Richard Laurie
Jubilee - Michael Casey
Jus Looking II - Tim Knight
Just Bassin Time - Ed Kearney
Just Chum'N - Steven Clow
Just Ducky - Douglas Ricci
Just Tubin - Robert DeGaetano
Kalx Rose - Roland Moulin
Kattie - Lawrence Rainey
Keep On Truckin' - Daniel Rubino
Kembe - David Travis
Kinsale - Bob Chew
Kiwi - Bob Beresford
Knot Dusty - Mike/Erica Vickers
Knucklehead - Michael DeLuca
Kristian Lee - Michael Adams
Kristina Marie - Capt. Jack Sprentel
Kyle & Nicole - Tom Toolis
Lady Andrea - Craig Pincins
Lady K - Capt. Steve Babigian
Lady Linda - David St. Germain
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

Lara Rachel - Russell Layfield
Last Shot - John Kramer
Laura Elizabeth - Henry Clinton
Laura Marie - David Westfall
Laura's CompetitionBruce Lawing
Lauren Michele - Capt. Lou Mazza
Lawn Boy - Paul Karcz
Leading Lady - Robert Taylor
Leen - Willard Donnell
Legacy - Capt. Keith Sullivan
Leisure 9 - Mark Ceprano
Lemon Shark - Steve Sabetta
Letter of Marque-Charles Forsaith
Lily Rose - Joseph Roukous
Lindsey - Eugene Schultz
Linx - Ron Lewis
Lit-L-Joy - Roger Tellier
Lit'l Lady - Sharon Taraksian-Essex
Little Blue - Richard Caldon
Living Room - Ted Zack
Lone Shark - Eric Belanger
Lorri-B - Joseph Burns
Low Tide - Jim Low
Lucky Lily - Sy Khamsyvoravong
Lucky Strike - Anthony Milone
Lucky's Charms - John Kelley
Lunasea - John Rekemeyer
Lunch Legs - William Smith
Lu Sea Jay - Edward Jaworski
Maddy - Michael Senecal
Magic Stik - Derek Leigh
Marava - John Kubaska
Marlin - Dick Fincher
Maverick - Capt. Jack Riley
McDu II - William McEvoy
Megabite - Allan Peters
Megabyte - Bruce Collemer
Mid Day Chop - David Minto
Midnight - Robert Mazzeo
Mike Hull 2 - Michael Ballback
Miss Darcy - Geoge Haduch
Miss Gina - Tony/June Jarret
Miss Haley 2 - Michael Clukey
Missile Aweigh - Jerry Shepherd
Missing Penny - Guy Latour
Miss Kim - Mark Pachico
Miss Nick - Rick Pennington
Mistress - Gregory Houde
Misty Lady - Ed & Mary Ouellette
Mox-Nix - Bob Bachand
Mox Nix - Clint Lovell
Mrs. G - Robert Gaudet
Mrs/Z - William Zanks
Music - Larry Hayward
My Cat - Leo Grenier
My Surprise - Richard Mandeville
My 3 Ladies - Robert Andrade
Naumachia - Capt Don LeBlanc
NeNe Kat - Steve McDermott
New BeginningsCapt Terry Tehan
New Too - Tim Gilchrist
Niffa II - John Cunniff
Nimia - Henry Cugno
No Problem - Jeff Creighton
Off N' Runnin' - Chuck LoCurto
Omega - Guy Dufresne
Oscar J - John McCurry
Osprey - Al Amaral
Our Nest - Capt. Bob Murgo
Outcast3 - Eric Duda
Outrage - Stephen Jordan
Panacea - Thomas DiBona
(from previous page)
Passeggiata - Matthew Boliver
Pat Sea II - Capt. Pat Renna
Pearl Fisher - Mel Epstein
Pearl Man - Earle Peacock
Pelagic Magic - Roger/Sue Lema
Periwinkle - Louie Reis
Permission - Robert Comerford
Pescador - Stephen Carll
Pez Grande - Dan Lacroix
Phoenix - Joseph Jachem
Playin' Hooky - Keith Turner
Playing Hookey - John Souto
Play'n Hooky - Mark Flaherty
Plug Along II - Robert Anderson
Poga - Jim Malley
Pokerfish - George Bergeson
Polark - Bill/Ginny Sosnicki
Pomatomus - Al Daysh
Popcorn - Bob Brodeur
Popeye - Bob Bartolomeo
Poppy's Express - Peter Ortleb
Prime Time - Bob LeBlanc
Priority Too- Capt.Rick Bellavance
Promises Kept II - Curt Caserta
Protocol - Steve Secord
Provision - Thomas Delotto
Prowler - Capt Al Anderson
Pugnacious - Steven Gregson
Quinn Sea - Mike Quinn
Rare Coynes - Don Coyne
Raven - Conrad Chickinski
Razin Kane - Capt. Sandy Kane
Reaction - Thomas Schultz
Redemption - Richard Brakenwagen
Red Sok's - William Sokolowski
Reel Action - John Harrison, Jr.
Reelax'n Too - Edward Folgo
Reelaxation - Paul Capuzziello
Reelaxation - Joseph Medeiros
Reel Delight - Steve West
Reel Drama - Eric Lundgren
Reel Dreamer - Raymond Andro
Reel Escape - Richard Silva
Reel Lucky - Michael West
Reel Magic - Donald Masse
Reel Reflections - Michael Bourgault
Reel Smooth - Chuck Berlinger
Reel Time - Sameh Said
Release Me - Capt. Roland Guyette
Remora - Kenneth Rockefeller
ResHess - Dennis Carusoe
Respite - Peter Iascone
Restless -Capt Richard Templeton
Rhode Island PopperArmand Tetreault
Ripple - Gerry Berard
River Rat - Glen DeCecco
Roberta II - Clarence Gdowski
Rocky Sees - Bob Blasi
Rodeo - Steve Sikorsky
Rod Holda - Charles Costa
Ro Leena - David Carter
Rubber Duckie - John Bruno
Ruby - Gabriel Matthias
Ruse II - Jim Phelan
Rutroe - Joseph Marinello
Saint G - Roger St. Germain
Sal's Dream 5 - Sal Salmoiraghi
Saltheart - Ken Robinson
Salt Shaker - Dan Hannon
SaltShaker - William Teixeira
Salty IV - Warren Wright
Salty Rose - Timothy Beron
Sammy-Lou - Bart Wagner
Sand Dollar - Paul Brousseau
Sarah Jane - Chet Boucher
Sarcastic - Don Betournay
Saremm - Russell Morgan
Scootah Board - Russell Fonda
Seabat - George Allen
Sea Beagle - Steven Sabella
Seadog - Steve Travisono
Seagar - John Turchetti
Sea Jem - Mark Griffin
Sea Minor - Fred Boynton
Sea Mulligan - Frank DeFiore
Sea Pony - Jill Vilbig
Seaquinn 2 - Richard Quinn
Sea Rigg - William Riggs
Sea-Treat - John Treat
Sea Venture 2 - John Pacheco
Sea Voyager - Benjamin Lenda
Second Love - Michael DeCesare
Second Page - Joe Mariani
Segsun - Capt Steve Segerson
Serenity - John Pannone
Sergeant - Robert Ferioli
Shad Jac - Michael Colby
Shady - John Angelini
Sharon C - Richard Pineault
Shernyrpyrner - David Sweet
Sherri Lynne - Bruce Fournier
Ship of Fools - Richard Engelman
Silverback - Peter Hendricks
Silver Sage II - George Jacques
Silverside - Charles Benjamin
Sin-Bin - Jeffrey Tkacs
Sir Reel - Alton Smith
Skipjack - Rich Hittinger
Skipjack - Robert Murray
Skip-Jack - Frank Tavarozzi
Slainte - Mark Drywa
Smart Alec - Alex Sinel
Snappa - Capt Charlie Donilon
Snoopy - Ben Bardo
Snug Harbor Express - Al Conti
Solace - Alfred Trombley
Son Of A Bait Man - Ray Miclette
Sound Advice - Earl Schofield
Southpaw - Robert Lee
Spindrift - Craig Picard
Spindrift III - Mark Adiletta
Squid - Dave Fewster
S.S. Lynn Lee -Fernando Mendonca
Stars & Stripers - John Tatro
Steeler - Edgar Lemoi
Stella - Capt. Robb Roach
Stewie - Richard Sustello
Stinger - Robert Young
Striper - Charles Santos
Stripers Nightmare-Capt.Mark Silveira
Striper Swiper - Rene Blanchette
Strip Strike - Jim Barr
Stuff It - Capt. Joe Pagano
Sturg - Doug Sturgis
Summer Blues-Tom Hessney
Summer Salt - Earl Buckman
Summertime - Robert Sangster
Summer Wind - Bob Walsh
Sweet Meggs - Robert Konopka
Sweet Pee - Howard Sweet
Sweet Spot - Richard Desrosiers
3 B'S - Robert Matteson
Talewalker - Steve Kelley
Talia - Robert Sheldon
Talon - Brian Hogan
Tamerlane II-Joseph Roszkowski
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Tania II - Tony Lombardo
Taylor Marie - Armando Simao
Teacher's Pet - Paul Stroup
Tepas Toy - Harold Redlich
TGIF - Chuck Dore
The Big Tuna II - Michael Paolino
The Fly - John Gutherz
The Happy Executive-Peter Vican
The Heat - Bryan Volpe
The Job - Richard Tremblay
The Lady D - Brian Campbell
The Office - Richard Reich
Theresa Ann - Ronald DuVall
Thirty Something - Mark Stevens
Thom Cat - Thom Pelletier
Three Phase - Dan Orfan
Tiderunner - John Schwemin
Tiderunner II - John Sousa
Tiderunn'R - Eric Baggeson
Tight Lines - Michael Miozza
Titan - David Peterson
Title Wave - John McCloskey
TLC - Bob Morel
Tom's Toy - Tom Ferreira
Tonic - Lee Duckworth
Topper - Steve Daignault
Triple J's - Joe Scrofani
Triple Play - Capt. Rick Kilborn
Triumph - Timothy Moran
Trophy Hunter - John Rose
TryNHookem - Jonathan Silva
Tupelo - Elton Ricker
Valhalla - Richard Swanson
Virginia-Joan - Capt. Dave Monti
Vitamin Sea - Darrow Hanesian
Waitin' On Dawn-Dawn & Tom Wood
Water Dog - Vincent D'Alessandro
Waterfront Property - Peter Berg
Waugh's Up! - Brad Waugh
Whaler - Andrew Smiley
White Ghost II - Capt. Jim White
White Water Witch - Bill Levin
Who Cares - Bob Coupe
Whynot? - Christine Blount
Wicked - Rick Black
Wild Onion - David Michel
Wingman - Steve Cook
XT Sea - Capt.Bryant Palazini
Yankee - Bruce Demoranville
Yella Dawg - Ray Vincent, Sr.
R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

AM
hgt PM hgt AM
hgt PM hgt
rise set
Adjustments
LOW HIGH
Block Island
Great Salt Pond
+0:07 -0:02
Castle Hill
+0:12 -0:05
East Greenwich
+0:03 +0:13
Providence
State Pier No. 1
-0:01 +0:11
Point Judith
+0:17 -0:10
Sakonnet
-0:01 -0:13
Warren
-0:01 +0:18
Watch Hill Point
+1:16 +0:41
Wickford
+0:02 +0:09
Courtesy Rhode Island Harbors
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

9” minimum • 25 fish no closed season
9” minimum • 25 fish no closed season
9” minimum • 25 fish no closed season
13” minimum
June 29 - Aug 31 - 3 fish
Sept 1 - Dec 31 - 7 fish no min size • 15 fish no closed season
13” minimum
Jun 21 - Aug 31: 3 fish
Sep 1 - Dec 31: 8 fish no min size • 10 fish no closed season
14” minimum • 8 fish
May 17 - Sep 15
(charter rules differ) no min size • 10 fish no closed season
Summer Flounder
22" minimum* • 10 fish no closed season
*14" minimum fillet length with 2 sq inches of skin
18" minimum • 8 fish
May 1 - Dec 31
19" minimum • no limit no closed season
22 " minimum • 10 fish no closed season
18" minimum • 5 fish
May 17 - Sept 21
16" at certain shore sites
18" minimum • no limit no closed season
19" minimum • no limit no closed season
South & east of Cape Cod
22" minimum • 10 fish no closed season
*North of Cape Cod see
MADMF regs
16" minimum • 5 fish
May 22 - Sept 30
South of Cape Cod
19" minimum • no limit no closed season no min size • no limit no closed season
Porgy
19" minimum • no limit no closed season
10" minimum • 30 fish
May 1 to Dec 31
9" from shore at Conimicut
Park, India Point Park, Stone
Bridge/Tiverton, East & West
Walls/Narragansett, Ft Adams,
Ft Wetherill, Rocky Point
10.5" minimum • 20 fish
May 1 to Dec 31
9" at certain shore sites
(charter rules differ)
10" minimum • 30 fish
(150 fish vessel max)
May 1 to Dec 31
(charter rules differ)
28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season
Squeteague
28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season
16" minimum
April 15 to May 31 • 3 fish
June 1 to July 31 • closed
Aug 1 to Oct 17 • 3 fish
Oct 18 to Dec 15 • 6 fish max of 10 fish per boat
16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season
12" minimum • 2 fish
March 1 to Dec 31
*All of Narragansett Bay,
Potter Pond, Point Judith
Pond and the Harbor of
Refuge is closed to winter flounder fishing
28" minimum • 2 fish no closed season
16" minimum
Open seasons:
Apr 1 - Apr 30: 2 fish
July 1 - Aug 31: 2 fish
Oct 10 - Dec 6: 4 fish
16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season
12" minimum • 2 fish
April 1 to Dec 31
16" minimum • 3 fish no closed season
16" minimum • 1 fish no closed season
North of Cape Cod
12" minimum • 8 fish no closed season
South of Cape Cod
12" minimum • 2 fish
April 26 - May 25
Sept 27 - Oct 28
CTDEP CONSERVATION POLICE
860-424-3333
RIDEM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
402-222-3070 (24 hrs)
MADEP ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
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The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit Association established to provide a forum for saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and the sound management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing.
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R.I.S.A.A. / October, 2014

P.O. Box 1465
Coventry, RI 02816
OCTOBER 2014
Nonprofit Organization
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Coventry, RI
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