2015 RIPCBA MAg

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2015 RIPCBA MAg

Rhode Island Fishing
2015 RHODE ISLAND FISHING
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Welcome to the Rhode Island
Party & Charter Boat Association
The R.I. Party and Charter Boat
Association is charted under the laws
and requirements of the State of Rhode
Island. It was chartered in 1962 by a
group of charter boat fishermen who are
still members of the Association today.
Its prime purpose is to promote the vast
sportfishing and bottom fishing potential in R.I.. It is a well known fact that
there is no other area on this coast that
offers such an abundance and variety of
fish as do these waters.
We also felt that it was necessary
when visiting sportsmen, vacationers
and clubs wanted to honor us with their
patronage, a list of highly qualified Captains and boats should be available for
their consideration.
We are bonded together in a spirit
of cooperation to exchange ideas and
information in a manner that will
benefit our members and result in your
having a great day on the water while
getting the most out of the supply of fish
available while abiding by all
fishing regulations.
Every RIPCBA captain holds a
U.S. Coast Guard license and all captains and crew are in a mandatory
random drug program. All State and
Federal Safety requirements of
passenger carrying vessels are met by
the RIPCBA vessels. It will certainly
pay you, in peace of mind and results,
to be aboard one of our more than 65
vessels when you sail from any Rhode
Island port.
Your PLEASURE and SAFETY
are our prime concern. Make sure
the vessel you sail on displays
the R.I. Party & Charter Boat
Association Logo and either
the USCG COI or UPV decal.
We have more than 65 vessels for you to choose from
SAFETY &
SATISFACTION
FISH OUR LOGO
Cruising
Diving
Sightseeing
Fishing
Call the captain of your choice
COI decal
from the list of our vessels found on pages 2 & 3
or visit:
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Table of Contents
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Association. RIPCBA will not be held responsible for the
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List of Our Charter Boats
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A Unique Gift for that Special Occasion
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Why Come to RI
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A Great Fishing Trip
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The President’s Message
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Future Fishermen
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Family Fishing is Fun
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Fish You Might Catch
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A New Trend is Coming
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Targeting Tuna - 101
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Recovery Event for Military Veterans
34
Grandma’s Knack
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Do you only do fishing charters?
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Man in a Purple Suit
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Fish You Can Catch
49
No Bait - Long Wait
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Don’t Nix November
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Look for the Decal
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List of Advertisers
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Recipes
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R.I. Party & Charter Boat Association
Magazine Committee:
Fish on boats that
display our Logo
Nick Butziger & John Rainone
RIPCBA OFFICERS
Rick Bellavance
President
Steve Anderson
Vice President
Andrew Dangelo
Treasurer
Paul Johnson Sr.
Secretary
Nick Butziger
Drug Program
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Don’t forget to bring the
following items when
you go out on the water:
Sun Tan Lotion
Sun Glasses & Hat
Soft Sole Shoes
Rain Gear (if needed)
Camera
Coke, Juice, Water
Crackers & Pretzels
Bags to take your fish
home in!
To Boston, Mass.
JERUSALEM
FULLY INVOLVED - 23’
Capt. Jeff Hall
1685 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
401-215-0214
401-885-1150
DRIFTER TOO – 35’
Capt. Richard Chatowsky Sr.
P.O. Box 494
Hope Valley, RI 02832
401-539-6097
Providence
Warwick
Bristol
ANDREW & STEVEN - 41’
Capt. Steven Follett
145 Thoreau Lane
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-7173
To Mass.
To
Norwich CT
Upper Bay
WATCH HILL
BILLFISH - 25’
Capt. Bill Brown
192 Weymouth Rd.
Enfield, CT 06082
860-559-5726
URI
Jamestown
Newport
Narragansett
Wakefield
Westerly
Snug Harbor
Jerusalm
Galilee
Point Judith
Watch Hill
JAMESTOWN
ISLAND ESCAPE - 33’
Capt. Christopher von Hohenleiten
75 Intrepid Lane
Jamestown RI 02835
401-423-2513
NEWPORT
NASHA III - 34’
Capt. Charles Jenison
3 Level Acres Rd
South. Attleboro, MA 02703
857-998-1337
Block
Island
WAKEFIELD
LILY ANN - 24’
Capt. Ryan Lawhorn
10 Pawcatuck View Rd
Carolina, RI 02818
401-269-1970
HOOK - EM - 27’
Capt. Mike Lawing
165 Dover Lane
Richmond, RI 02818
401-595-6970
CHILL TIME - 38’
Capt. Russell Anderson
23 Nutmeg Rd.
E. Granby, CT 06026
860-658-5905
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UPPER BAY
FIN DEEP - 23’
Capt. Brian Patterson
12 Juniper Ct.
Bristol, RI 02809
401-396-9464
VIRGINIA - JOAN - 26’
Capt. David Monti
399 Greenwood Ave.
Warwick, RI 02886
UPPER
BAY
401-480-3444
ISLAND GIRL - 31’
Capt. Rick Cataldi
269 Paine St.
Warwick, RI 02889
401-458-1503
CHIC-A-DEEJAY - 36’
Capt. Benny Peters
111 Taft Hill Lane
Uxbridge, MA 01569
508-735-8609
DORADO II - 46’
Capt. Skip Pettis
360 Park Side Dr.
Warwick, RI 02888
401-941-8025
JUST FISH - 29’
Capt. Kip Jenkins
514 Buff Cap Road
Tolland, CT 06084
860-872-2381
FISH TRAP - 36’
Capt. Tom Logan
1655 North Ave.
Stratford, CT 06614
203-375-0828
BLOCK ISLAND
G. WILLIE MAKIT - 28’
Capt. Bill Gould
13 Riverside Lane
Madison, CT 06443
401-466-5151
203-245-7831
ALLIE MARIE – 29’
Capt. David Chieffo
PO Box 1587
585 Beach Ave.
Block Island RI 02807
401-466-9966
Galilee
BUSY LINE - 23’
Capt. Norman Bardell
P.O. Box 2041
Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-378-2422
STUFF IT - 23’
Capt. Joe Pagano
55 Angell Lane
N. Scituate, RI 02857
401-764-5141
401-808-0452
LIL’ DEVIL II - 24’
Capt. Lynn Smith
331 Burdickville Rd.
Charlestown, RI 02813
401-364-9774
401-374-1439
MILLER TIME- 31’
Capt. Fred Miller
784 Middlebridge Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-782-6321
MARIDEE II - 36’
Capt. Andrew Dangelo
1035 Liberty Lane
West Kingston, RI 02892
401-783-3927
OLD SALT - 31’
Capt. Bill Della Valle
10 Amancio St.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-783-4805
PRIORITY TOO - 36’
Capt. Rick Bellavance Jr.
70 Gladys Dr.
N. Kingston, RI 02852
401-741-5648
SAKARAK - 31’
Capt. Mitch Chagnon
140 Winter Berry Rd.
Saunderstown, RI 02874
401-486-3476
BARE BONES - 32’
Capt. Steven Anderson
33 Grand View Dr.
Warwick, RI 02886
401-255-0128
MARLIN III - 25’
Capt. John Goolgasian
25 Hillview Dr.
C-DEVIL II - 32’
No. Providence, RI 02904
Capt. Kelly Smith
401-726-8501
MISSION - 25’
401-364-9774
Capt. John Mc Cann
401-374-1439
A to Z - 35’
401-213-3508
Capt. Scott Capwell
520 Perry Hill Rd.
AVENGER - 26’
Coventry, RI 02816
Capt. Al Caletri
401-487-7274
8 Eire Rd.
Narragansett,RI 02882
ADVENTURE - 35’
401-783-0222
Capt. Chris Bell
PO Box H
GAIL-ANN - 27’
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Capt. Chuck Boranian
401-359-1785
401-692-9058
FISH ON - 29’
Capt. John Sheriff
81 Hardig Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
401-450-2549
HIZ & HERZ – 30’
Capt. Chris Herz
22 Hillsdale Rd.
Richmond, RI 02892
401-474-1325
CAROL J - 31’
Capt. Paul Johnson Sr.
30 Gooseberry Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-207-6947
C. J. - 31’
Capt. Barry Cherms
244 Pond St.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-8684
ADVENTURE II - 35’
Capt. Earl Bell
90 Glen Rock Rd.
Exeter RI 02822
401-749-1199
L’IL TOOT - 35’
Capt. John Rainone
35 Ocean View Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-783-0883
401-497-6683
PATTY J - 35’
Capt. John Parente
34 Whitehall Dr.
Warwick, RI 02886
401-738-7674
SEA HAWK - 37’
Capt. Nick Butziger
44 Bowen Briggs Ave.
Warwick, RI 02886
401-739-6028
401-578-9381
MAKO II – 43’ (Cap. 14)
Capt. David Tyrrell
25 Columbine Ct.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-3756
Snug Harbor
GANNET - 21’
Capt. Mark Sherer
1059 Frenchtown Rd.
401-595-5050
JACKHAMMER – 24’
Capt. John Carpenter
64 Apple Rd.
Brimfield, MA 01010
401-744-2804
KNOTTY DOG - 25’
Capt. Bill Kelley
21 Mockingbird Lane
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-741-9829
401-792-3371
STRIKER - 30’
Capt. Russell Blank
E 1 Krzak Rd.
N. Kingstown, RI 02852
401-884-1753
MISTY - 43’
Capt. Mark Ambrosia
53 Karison St. #1
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-6057
401-316-0668
VYCORE – 31’
Capt. Karl Schmaling
RR # 1 Box 338
Passaic, NY 12592
845-677-0204
PERSUADER - 44’
Capt. Dennis Dillon
110 Avice Street
401-783-5644
CHERRY PEPPER - 32’
Capt. Linwood Safford
84 Lady Slipper Dr.
401-364-6297
SNAPPA - 46’ (Cap.21)
Capt. Charles Donilon
2 Congdon Dr.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-782-4040
401-487-9044
SEVEN B’S V - 80’ (Cap.120)
Capt. Russ Benn
11 Riptide Rd.
401-789-9250
FRANCES FLEET- 105’ (Cap.150)
Capt. Frank Blount
P. O. Box 3724
Peace Dale RI 02883
401-783-4988
REEL TO REEL - 35’
Capt. Scott Lundberg
PO Box 637
Slatersville RI 02876
508-450-1112
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LUCKY LADY - 32’
Capt. Steven Palmer
32 Spruce Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-284-2869
860-573-3751
HOT PURSUIT- 37’
Capt. Charlie Johnson
40 Melbourne Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
401-738-2427
RESTLESS - 37’
Capt. Rich Templeton
20 Grafton St.
Lincoln, RI 02865
401-728-2081
LADY K - 43’
Capt. Stephen Babigian
661 Chestnut Hill Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02979
401-284-2656
239-565-2949
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A Unique Gift for that Special Occasion
How often have you been in a situation of trying to come up with a new and unique gift idea
for that special occasion? Perhaps you have had difficulty finding something for someone who
seems to have everything and have racked your brain trying to find something that this individual does not have. Well folks, I just might have the solution to thiss very common dilemma.
Why not consider giving that individual a charter fishing trip.
We have had charters to celebrate birthdays, graduations, Father’s
Day, anniversaries, vacations, bachelor parties, family reunions and
honeymoon packages. In the past few years people have called to
purchase a gift certificate for a fishing charter, and have either given it away as a gift, or donated it as a raffle prize for a fund raiser.
Some of the gift certificates were for a half or full day
charter, or sometimes they were for a certain monetary
amount. Now the person that received the gift certificate might have a $100.00 or $200.00 gift credit that
they could apply towards the charter of their choice.
Some captains have even had secretaries call to reserve
a fishing trip for their boss as a present from them for
a special occasion. A mortgage broker booked a few
charters for some of his real estate agents and lawyers
that were his business associates. He said he couldn’t
believe the business he generated by taking them out on those fishing trips.
These types of trips combine the excitement of fishing along with the fellowship of friends or
family sharing the fun and experience together. I can’t tell you how many times people have
told me what a great idea and super gift this type of trip makes. I know from experience that
some of the greatest moments of my life involve being around my family and friends on
special occasions. What better way to share
and remember these moments than with a
fishing trip with the people that mean the
most to you. “The excitement lasts all day and
the memories last a lifetime”
Arranging one of these trips is easy. Just
call any of the RIPCBA Captains and we can
start putting your plans in motion. Oh, by the
way, just in case you hear one of your friends
say “I don’t know what to get them for his or
her birthday “. You might just have the answer.
Cruise or Fish
aboard boats that
display one of these
USCG decals
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Why Come to R.I.
Now is the time to make some
plans for the family to enjoy the
many activities R.I. has to offer. We
have many miles of sandy beaches
that you can surf, scuba, sail, or
fish in. Also there are many campgrounds to enjoy a relaxing vacation
back in time with nature. Newport
has its Mansions and Cliff Walk, as
well as a busy yachting community,
museums, and plenty of shops to
visit. Summertime fun and activities can be had by all in the many
State Parks and beaches. Many
rivers, streams, brooks, and ponds
will satisfy the fresh water enthusiasts, while the vast ocean front and
rivers that flow into the sea provide
action for the surf fisherman. The
salt ponds, coves, ocean, and Narragansett Bay, can keep the boaters
and clam diggers happy. There are
many very skilled Party and Charter
Boat captains with excellent boats of
every size, docked at various ports
throughout the state. These captains
are ready to take you fishing, cruising, or diving for a few hours, a half
day, a full day or more. If you have
a boat, and would like to learn how
to fish or handle your own boat, our
professional captains can teach you
how.
See our listing of Vessels
on pages 2 & 3
Whale watching and sightseeing
cruises are also available if you so
desire. A ferry boat ride to beautiful Block Island, the “Bermuda of
the North”, for a day might interest
you. There are many, many reasons
to come to Rhode Island for a visit.
Historic places of interest, churches,
theater, music, festivals, jewelry
and shopping, are all here for you to
enjoy.
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A GREAT FISHING TRIP
If you have ever gone on a deep sea fishing trip, or are a long time fisher person, I am sure
you have been asked “Did you have a great fishing trip?” Well there are many variables to
answering that question, both past and present time. Years ago the oceans were full of fish
from just about every species you could imagine, and
when people went fishing they would load their coolers
with as much fish as they could carry. The purpose
was to fill their freezers at home so they would have
plenty of fish for the winter. That mentality has
almost disappeared from the present fishermen’s
mind set. One reason is that most of the people that
crammed their freezers with all that fish still had fish
in the freezer when they went fishing the following
year. Some of those anglers ended up throwing the old
fish away in the trash or tried to pawn it off on their
cats and dogs. Reason why? The fish did not taste
fresh and good anymore…It tasted like old cardboard, and smelled like dirty socks.
Lately most anglers have changed their attitude towards how much fish they want to take
home, because they have found out that fresh, not frozen fish tastes so much better. It is ok
to freeze your fish, but do so properly. Get a vacuum seal machine to get all the air out of
the fish before freezing, and don’t keep it in the freezer for more than a few months. You can
really taste the difference from fresh not frozen fish, to fish that has been frozen for a short
time, compared to fish that has been frozen for a long time or not properly frozen. Everyone
is starting to be more health conscious nowadays, and they have included more fish into their
diets, so why not eat great tasting, fresh or slightly frozen fish.
Now many of my charter boat clients don’t worry about catching a limit of every species of
fish we fish for. They go out on their fishing trips with the intention of enjoying themselves
with their friends and family first, eating, drinking, having a little friendly competition
between themselves, and enjoying a day on the water fishing on a good boat. Of course
they also want to take home some fresh fish, but the goal is not to limit out on every species
on every trip anymore. They know they can always come back out on another charter and
catch some more fresh fish for the table. For several years now this new mentality amongst
charter customers has surfaced, and it is taking the pressure off of the captain, themselves
and the fish stocks. We are all subjected to
strict fisheries management to protect the stocks
from overfishing and collapse, so most anglers
know ahead of time what the size and bag limits
of the species of fish they want to catch are.
Fishermen know that the captain and mate will
do everything possible to put them on fish, and to
give them a successful trip, but now, they too are
well informed and knowledgeable on conservation
and regulations to protect the fish for us now
and in the future. A day on the ocean, riding on
a nice boat, having fun with friends and family,
and catching some fresh fish for dinner, results in
having a Great Fishing Trip.
Fish aboard Boats that display our Logo
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Uninspected Passenger Vessel
Decal
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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
On behalf of the entire membership of the Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association,
I would like to thank you for picking up a copy of our yearly publication. Formed in 1962, the
RIPCBA has been the voice of the Party and Charter Fishing Industry in Rhode Island for 53
years. Over the years our members have seen changes in climate, technology, clientele, and the
way we manage our marine resources. Through all this, what remains unchanged is our love
for our work and our commitment to our customers and our community.
2014 was a busy year for the RI Party and Charter Boat Association. RIPCBA Captains
and Crew donated their time and boats to support wounded veterans by bringing 80 Veterans
and their caregivers out fishing on a beautiful July morning. We were all impressed by the
resiliency displayed by these amazing men and women who have given so much to our country.
We look forward to more laughs and great memories on next year’s trip. During September
2014, RIPCBA members participated in the third annual Galilee Seafood Festival, working
with the Town of Narragansett, the RI Dept. of Environmental Management and the RI
Saltwater Anglers Association. The event raised money for RI Charities, and several Captains
donated charter trips as prizes for the fishing tournament portion of the festival and all
members were available to charter for the weekend event.
Our members continued exploring the world of technology by working with Harbor Light
Software LLC, RI Division of Fish and Wildlife, and The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative
Statistics Program (ACCSP) to develop trip reporting software solutions for use on handheld
tablets. We often hear about the lack of data or poor data used to characterize the recreational
fishing industry. Our progressive initiatives are aimed at filling critical data gaps which will
lead to a better understanding of how our industry works. Catch, effort, temporal, and spatial
data can now be collected in real time with improved precision, leading to better fishery
management decisions by those who depend on this data. Improving accountability through
better reporting is one way our members are working to provide our clients with regulations
that work for them.
Striped Bass Management was in the news in 2014. Managers implemented new
management measures that reduce the bag limit to 1 fish per person per day. As I write this
we are working with regulators to develop a way for the party/charter fishermen to maintain a
2 fish bag limit while achieving the necessary reduction in catch needed to assure Striped Bass
stocks are healthy in the future. A great success story for 2014 is the recovery of the Atlantic
Bluefin Tuna. The latest stock assessment indicates increased abundance and regulators
have increased our annual catch limits for 2015. Daily trip limits are on the rise and we are
catching these majestic tuna fish in good numbers once again. By actively participating in
our Local, Regional, and Federal Fisheries Management processes we are able to advocate for
the needs and concerns of you….Our customers. Today’s complex rules and regulations are
frequently changing, and as such, require our constant attention. The RIPCBA is committed
to maintaining sustainable stock levels through responsible fishing practices and increased
accountability of what we harvest. We also understand that our clients need to find value in
their charter trips, and many want to bring home a reasonable catch of fresh fish to eat.
Collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard resulted in the development of a UPV Examination
and decal program for passenger carrying vessels that carry six or less passengers. RIPCBA
members were the first in the region to receive this decal. Our clients can now easily recognize
vessels that have been examined and found to be in compliance with all safety regulations
currently required for our vessels and crew. Prior to this program, only vessels carrying more
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than 6 passengers were inspected and displayed any sort of US Coast Guard issued decal.
RIPCBA boats are required to show proof that each vessel has a valid UPV Decal on or before
August 15, 2013. Safety is on the minds of everyone and we are leaders in our industry when
supporting safe practices.
After years of planning, the construction of the first offshore wind farm in the United
States is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2015. The farm will consist of 5 wind turbines
located 3 miles southeast of Block Island, and will include a buried electrical cable connecting
Block Island to the mainland. While there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the affects
that construction and operation of this wind farm will have on fishing, it will certainly be
interesting watching the construction take place.
Rhode Island is geographically located to offer some of the country’s best opportunities for
fishing, diving, cruising and sightseeing activities. The RIPCBA members are all licensed
professionals ready to help create your next memorable experience on the water. Rhode Island
is called “the Ocean State” for a reason, and to experience the very best activities our bay and
ocean has to offer, be sure to FISH OUR LOGO.
Capt. Rick Bellavance Jr.
Capt. Rick Bellavance, President
Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association
Whale Watching
Cruising
Fishing
Choose From Over 65 Vessels
Reasons For Coming to Rhode Island
Nearest port to the famous Block Island and
Cox’s Ledge Fishing Grounds
* Restaurants right at the docks * Plenty of Free Parking *
* Home of Tuna, Big Gamefish, Billfish, Bass, Bluefish, Tournaments *
R.I.’s inshore fishing grounds are
everyone else’s offshore grounds
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Our Future
Fishermen
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Teach them to Fish
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Family Fishing Is Fun
I had the privilege of taking two youngsters and their dad fishing this weekend. It was a
learn how to fish charter, so no high seas, no complex rigging, and no fishing pressure … just
a lot of family fishing fun. As a fisherman, I have
adopted the saying… “It’s not always about the
fish”. Just as important are the lessons we learn
from fishing… discipline, patience, creativity,
self reliance, environmental awareness and
how to have an adventure. However, the most
important fishing lessons are obtained through
the conversations and relationships we develop
with fishing companions. To this day, some of my
fondest fishing memories include fishing with my
father, son, wife, brothers, brothers-in-law, nieces,
nephews, and friends. Everyone who catches a fish
is happy. I have an office filled with photographs of
people (young and old) who have caught fish on my boat and every one of them has a smile on
their face. Fishing feeds our sense of self worth, makes us feel successful and gives us a sense
of accomplishment. A sense of accomplishment and enhanced self image that is particularly
important to young people. So I thank that family for fishing with me that weekend…their
fishing trip was my pleasure. Their spirit reminded me of what is important about fishing…
the relationships we build with family and friends. And of course the youngsters parting
comment made my day too… “Captain Dave we like going out with you… you took us to the
A to Z
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Charters
35 ft. Duffy Express
Diesel powererd
Inshore and Offshore Trips
Half and Full Day Trips
Block Island and Beyond
All Bait & Tackle provided
Bass to Giant Tuna
6-Person Maximum
Capt. Scott Capwell
(401) 487-7274
Tunajunky194@verizon.
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fish.” This is what fishing with Family is all
about. On another trip there were 2 mothers
and their 4 children. The husbands had wanted
to play golf instead of fishing. Well after talking
to the moms, and finding out that they had
never gone fishing at all except from the shore
of the pond catching bluegills, we decided to
fish on the south shore for some bottom fish. I
sometimes refer to these fish as suicidal fish….
guaranteed to jump on your hooks, no real skill
needed. These are scup (porgies), and black sea
bass. I consider them a great choice for children
or novice fishermen, so they are perfect for the
family type trips. Fluke is the other bottom
fish available in our waters at that time, but these fish do take a little skill and patience to
catch. So once we arrived, the mate had all the rods baited up, and he showed everyone what
to do. How to release the line and not get a birds nest as it was going down and how to stop
it and hold the rod to feel a bite. Immediately as soon as his bait hit the bottom there was
a fish tugging on the line, and he handed it over to one of the kids. After a few minutes of
struggling, a nice 2 lb sea bass came out of the water and the smile on that little girls face
was priceless. Now all the rest of the kids and moms grabbed their fishing rods and the fun
began. For the next hour or so, they were all screaming, smiling, and tugging on their lines to
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Blues
Fluke
Bonito
Porgies
Point Judith to Block Island
Sea Bass
Striped Bass
LIGHT TACKLE FISHING
ABOARD CAPT. NORM’S FULLY
Call or Write
EQUIPPED 23 CC SEACRAFT
Captain Norm Bardell
FOR 1 TO 3 PEOPLE
AFFORDABLE RATES
HALF OR FULL DAY TRIPS
OR CUSTOMIZED CHARTERS
BY THE HOUR
P.O. Box 2041
Woonsocket, R.I. 02895
401-378-2422
e-mail: busyline2@gmail.com
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Rhode Island fish you might catch
BLUEFISH: A real strong fighting fish found in
our bays, along the shore and out in deep water. Strikes at a host of artificial lures, feather
jigs, eel-skins, whole eels. One of the very few
fish that will bite at a man’s hand with its steel
like jaws. World record 24 pounds. Roams the
oceans and is coming back strong.
ATLANTIC COD: An excellent white meat
fish. Caught 12 months of the year by bottom fishing methods near shore to deep-water
wrecks. Feeds on clams, crabs, and jigs. Sizes
3 pounds to record 98 pounds.
SUMMER FLOUNDER: Also
known as fluke, is greatly sought
after along ocean fronts. Has
sharp teeth and although a bottom fish will drive baitfish to the
surface. Caught during warm
weather. Feeds on all kinds of
small fish and squids. Weighs
from a pound to ten and above.
STRIPED BASS : One of our greatest salt
water game fish. Found all along Rhode Island
shores, particularly in rocky areas and in
estuaries, salt ponds and rivers. Largest local
fish, 78 pounds, came from Block Island area.
Takes artificial lures, shrimp, sea worms,
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TAUTOG: A bottom fish by most concepts,
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in bays and rivers. Found all along shore but
favors rocky areas and piers. Feeds on all mollusks, shrimp, worms, crabs. Season April
through December. Average size three to seven
pounds. Local record is 21 pounds from Seal
Rock Ledge.
SCUP: A silvery bottom fish,
weighing from a few ounces up to
four pounds. In recent years it
has moved into bay and brackish
waters in warm weather in great
numbers. Larger specimens frequent deep-water ledges and bars
offshore. Feeds on all mollusks,
squids, shrimp, worms, and bites
freely.
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as well as in deep water wrecks
and rock piles. Feeds on all mollusks, squid, clams, worms, butterfish, and shrimp. Weighs from
a 1/2 lb.to eight lbs. Average
sizes are two to five pounds.
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Continued from page 13
get their fish into the boat. After
a while the tide changed and the
bite slowed down, so I had the
mate filet up a scup and a sea bass.
They were all watching and asking
questions as he filleted those fish,
until all of a sudden the fish started
feeding again. I went down below
with the filets and cooked them up
in the microwave and brought them
out for them all to try. Right away
the moms tried the fish and were
amazed how fresh and tasty the
fish was, and they couldn’t believe
it was cooked in a microwave. They
figured microwaves were only good
for popcorn and reheating stuff
up. Wrong! Anyways with a little
prodding the kids finally started to try the fish and really enjoyed it. In fact after a little more
fishing time went on, one of the girls asked if we could make some more fish to eat, because
it was so good and it was all gone. Of course we obliged and prepared some more fish and
everyone had a great lunch.
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At the end of the trip, one of the mothers said that
today ended up being an eye opener for her and one
of her daughters. She told me that the little girl that
asked us to cook more fish never eats fish at home,
and she was amazed that she really loved the fish on
the boat, especially being done in the microwave. She
was now going to try cooking their fish at home that
way since it was a winning combination. Well both of
those moms ended up coming back fishing again with
their husbands and children. Of course the moms
couldn’t wait to drop their lines in the water and
catch fish before their husbands since they were now
expert bottom fisherwoman. The main idea is that
the whole family is now fishing together and having
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A NEW TREND IS COMING
A new trend is coming in fisheries management up and down the coast and possibly
nationwide. During the past two decades, fisheries
managers have assigned different size and bag limits on
certain species of fish to the For-Hire (Party & Charter
Boats) Industry. They have realized that for different
species of fish, the For-Hire Industry needed a different bag
limit from the recreational fishermen in order to attract and/
or maintain their businesses. In order to justify this change,
fisheries managers said the For-Hire Industry would have to
abide by a bigger size limit, different season lengths, and
report catch data to NMFS, and the DEM on the amount of
fish caught, released, where they fished, how many anglers,
how long they fished, and their measured size lengths. This
data then had to be sent off electronically or by paper VTR’s
daily. This would give the fishery managers much needed
accurate data, since recreational data collection over the
years has been very suspect if not downright wrong. A few
fish that regulations for the For Hire Fleet, and the
recreational community differed in were, Blue Fin Tuna,
Scup (Porgies), Cod, and Tautog (Blackfish). Over the past 2
years, RI DEM has allowed an experimental Fluke Project for 10 For Hire vessels. This
endeavor proved to be a very successful project for all involved, especially the DEM scientists.
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A grant was given to the RI Party & Charter Boat
Association so that they could purchase their quota of fish
from the Research Set Aside, instead of from the
recreational or commercial quota. This is an amount of
fish that is taken off the top of the allotted quota of fish
before it is divided the government into the recreational
and commercial quotas. It is then offered up to be
purchased in an auction. The vessels involved had to
measure the sizes and report the numbers of fish caught,
and released. This was done on tablets that were provided
with part of the grant funding. At the end of the day the
captains had to send off their results of the trip via the
internet to RI DEM and NMFS. The group of captains had
decided to fish on a smaller size fluke of 16”. This was a
compromise between the recreational size limit of 18” and
commercial size of 14”, that the fisheries scientists agreed
would not cause a problem to the fish stocks. This
provided the charter anglers with more fish to take home
because of the smaller size limit. At the conclusion of the project it was determined that there
were far less discards (short fluke), which was one reason for doing the project. In fact 10 % of
the discards were deducted off the total amount of fish allotted to each vessel, and counted as
dead. Many of the captains were surprised at the end of the project because the amount of
fish caught per angler was lower than expected, but the feelings and perception of having a
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successful fluke trip was 100% from the anglers
involved. In previous years the size limit for Fluke for
the recreational and party and charter boats was very
high which caused many fish to be discarded, and a
large number of those fish did not survive. Many trips
you could catch 50-75 fluke and only retain 3 or 4
keepers. This caused many charter boats to stop fishing
for fluke because the captains did not want to continue
catching and releasing all those fish knowing that many
of the released fish were going to die. They ended up
fishing for something else like scup and sea bass. This
project proved that there were less discards and the
amount of fish kept did not hurt the fluke biomass, but the happy anglers amounted to more
charter trips for the captains instead of suffering a loss of business. Now we are faced with a
reduction of Striped Bass. The majority of the recreational community wants to reduce the
bass quota from 2 to 1 fish per person, and the majority of the Party & Charter Boats wants to
retain the 2 fish per person bag limit in order to maintain their businesses. Even though many
charter boats do not keep or catch 2 bass per person, the perception that they can have 2 fish
for those people that want or need 2 fish is the difference of maintaining or losing their fishing
trips. Also if the for hire industry is cut to only 1 bass per person, then they are going to target
fluke, blues, sea bass or scup to give their customers some fish to take home. This means there
will be a tremendous added pressure on all of those other fish stocks due to the bass reduction
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for recreational and for hire fishermen. As it is the
regulations are prohibiting all the different fish
species one way or another and this is only going to
add to the mix. There is talk of shutting down the Sea
Bass fishery in part because the scientists are not
quite sure when sea bass change from females to
males as well as the range the fish live in at certain
times of the year. Meanwhile there are so many sea
bass in our waters, that you cannot help catching them
whether from shore or on a boat, if you have a hook
with a piece of bait on it. They are in lobster pots and
all other fish pots. They are caught by the thousands
in nets, and the stock is not overfished, but we might
not be allowed to fish for them. As it is the bag limit used to be 25 fish per person which most
people didn’t even target. They were happy with 10 -15 fish per person, but the bag limit was
cut from 25 to 3 fish per person in RI. It was later on in the fall that the season opened to 7
fish per person. Wow...what a deal. The crazy thing was trying to explain to fishermen that
the sea bass were not over fished, and the stocks were healthy, but we all had to keep releasing
them because of the scientist’s uncertainty. Let me get back on track with the striped bass
and the trend of fisheries managers to separate the For-Hire Industry from the Recreational
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survive as a business, the fish is for recreation (fun, sport),
and a food source. Many recreational fishermen have spent a
lot of money on their boats and fishing gear, but it is still a
luxury not a necessity, and they can go fishing any time they
want. We see many of the same recreational fishermen out in
their boats 2-4 times a week, and yes there are many that
only go fishing 2-4 times a month. Shore fishermen can
pretty much go fishing any time the weather or their time
allows. The typical recreational fisherman that goes fishing
on the For- Hire Vessels has to save up his money and only
goes fishing 1-2 times a year. Yes there are some fishermen
that fish more regularly on the party boats because it is less
costly than a charter boat, and he can also go by himself
rather than getting a few of his friends together to make up a
charter. The fact is, most of these fishermen do not have a
boat of their own, and they rely on the For-Hire fleet to take
them fishing. The quota of fish so far has been divided
between commercial and recreational fishermen. For all these years the recreational
fishermen have been fishing on the same piece of pie as the For Hire Industry. So I don’t
understand why the recreational fishermen want the For-Hire Industry to now take fish from
the Commercial quota if we are allowed to have our own piece of the pie. I say this because if
more and more regulations keep changing seasons, and size and bag limits, it makes it harder
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and harder for the For Hire Industry to
advertise and run their businesses. This is
why they have been trying to separate
themselves for years from the recreational
fishermen. Just like the commercial
fishermen. He needs the fish to make a
living, and so does the For-Hire Captain. We
are different from the recreational fisherman.
Both the commercial and for hire captains
make money from the fish that they catch.
Commercials sell their catch to dealers, and
Party & Charter Boats sell their fish to
anglers that pay to go fishing on their vessels.
Recreational fishermen are not allowed to sell
their fish legally, unless they have a
commercial license. If they do, then they are not really recreational fishermen after all are
they? If a For-Hire captain sells his own catch commercially those fish are reported and taken
out of the commercial quota because he has a commercial license. Not many For-Hire captains
have a commercial license and there has been a moratorium on licenses for many years, so you
cannot get one from the state without purchasing an entire commercial business.
So back to the mentality of making the commercial fishermen give up a piece of their pie to the
For-Hire Industry. No, because all those fish caught on the For Hire Boats go to recreational
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fishermen, so therefore they have to be
reported and taken out of the recreational
quota. Right now all the fish that were caught
by recreational and For-Hire vessel fishermen
has been taken out of the recreational quota,
so why should there be any difference now?
We are not asking for more fish, but just to be
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fishermen. Commercial fishermen are shut
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dealers that have to send off reports to the DEM. The same would be true of the For Hire
Industry. We send out data of what we are catching daily, and when we hit the limit we would
be shut down from that fishery. Recreational fishermen have no restrictions other than a bag
limit. There is no accountability of effort, or worries of reaching a quota other than to fish to
the bag limit that they are allowed, and maybe answer some questions from a dock side survey
taker if they feel like it. Here is where the faulty data comes from. Some fishermen like to
brag and say they caught more fish than they actually did, and others refuse to answer at all,
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or say they caught nothing. This is
true for some anglers that fish on the
For Hire Fleet too, but they forget that
all the captains report what is caught
to the NMFS. It’s a requirement.
These are just a few reasons why there
has been a trend to separate the For
Hire Industry from the Recreational
and Commercial fishermen up and
down the coast. Some states including
RI and MA, have already started to
adjust size, bag limits and seasons
on certain species of fish. They see
the differences and understand the
reasoning of the For Hire Fleet. The
For-Hire Industry provides many
tourism dollars to the States with
hotels, restaurants, gas stations, liquor and food stores, as well as tackle shops. We also
represent well over 10,000 recreational anglers that fish on our vessels and have no way to
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TARGETING TUNA - 101
In the world of Northeast big game fishing, where tuna are the main attraction during the
latter part of the summer season, most non-fishermen are unaware of the time, effort, and cost
that it takes to capture the various species of this finned quarry. Mid- to late summer is the
prime time for the offshore scene as baitfish and
proper water temperature parameters fall into place.
And, it’s the time that offshore anglers live for, especially those seeking out the ever elusive ‘Charlie
Tuna.’ This is the period of the year when the blood
of those afflicted by the siren song of the offshore
fishery begins to boil in anticipation of what the deep
blue waters that lie to the south of Block Island and
Montauk Point holds for those who seek out the various members of the tuna clan. Over the many years,
school bluefin tuna have made their presence known
just outside of Block Island through bent rods and the
sound of screaming drags. While rigged dead or alive, bait is a mainstay for those fishing in
more southerly locations. In our area during the period of the ‘trolling bite’, artificial lures
take more than their share of these streamlined game fish each year. To the uneducated,
trolling for tuna seems over simplified, as well as rather hopeless. After all, you simply drag a
handful of trolling lures behind the boat, cover as much of the vast ocean surface as you possibly can in a day’s time and hope to stumble upon a fish or two.
However, the secret to successful tuna fishing lies in both the careful positioning as well as the
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color selection of the lures being employed. By
applying those two aspects of trolling you can not
only cover many of the angles involved in this fishery,
but stack the deck in your favor, as well. In our
regional waters, it’s typical for boats to troll anywhere from five to eleven lures behind a boat. The
typical lure spread for a boat trolling for tuna in the
Block Island/Montauk Point waters would be as
follows: four from the outriggers, one from the center
trigger, and up to five from ‘flat lines’ placed right off
of the transom. The correct placement of the lures is
one of the most critical parts of the equation that’s
needed for catching tuna. Through experience, anglers learn to position their lures in locations where
the tuna can best see them and from where they are most likely to attack them. To maximize
your chances of hooking tuna, you can dissect the area behind the boat into distinct zones and
individual waves. Paying attention to such factors as bow-wave turbulence and propeller wash
is crucial to ensuring that an oncoming tuna gets a good look at the artificial meal you are
offering. The average angler never tends to notice the wave pattern behind the boat, thereby
putting themselves at a distinct disadvantage. It’s imperative that you must use the different
wake waves behind any boat to position your lures. The best way to identify a wave is to run
your boat on plane and pull the power back slowly. As the boat begins to settle, you’ll see a
wave roll out from under the transom. This is wave No.1 and about 20 feet behind it, you will
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see wave No.2. It’s critical to identify
the position of waves behind the boat
when positioning lures. Each and every
boat will have a distinct pattern of
waves, but 20 feet is a good estimate of
the distance between the peaks of the
waves at a typical trolling speed of 6 to 9
knots, which is a good rate of speed for
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Each boat has a ‘preferred’ trolling
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the face of the wave to offer the widest spread to increase the visibility of the lures in the
water column behind the boat. The cockpit corner flat lines, which are the closest to the boat,
are generally placed on the face of wave No. 2 or 3. The other flat lines are placed on the face
of wave No.5. The middle flat line is run on wave No. 6. The ‘inside rigger’ lures are trolled
upon wave No. 5, while the opposite outrigger line sits on wave No. 6. The ‘outside rigger’
lures, the longest lines, are positioned along well back (around 150-ft. or more behind the
boat). While there’s no simple formula, I’ve found that you should have both long and short
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flat lines, as well as a long and short outrigger lines.
This system works much better than just running
lines haphazardly behind a vessel, and tends to be
much more productive over the course of a day
spent trolling for tuna. The long-range lures (way
backs) are the ones that the tuna tend to hit when
they are reluctant to come closer to the boat and
grab the other lures. Some boats generate a highfrequency noise pattern that radiates through the
water behind the boat and can be detected by the
tuna. There can be several factors for this such as
squeaky cutlass bearings on the prop shaft or a
loose baffle inside the mufflers. Many times, tuna
will approach the boat and target a specific lure.
However, the random noises being made by the
engine or by the boat’s passage through the water
will sometimes keep them from coming close to the
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practical way for a boat operator to measure the vibration pattern generated by a boat. However, knowledgeable anglers should be very aware that it can play a role in causing game fish
to spook as they come from astern towards the transom. Pay attention to a trend where the
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farther back away from the boat. Another consideration in trolling is to make
sure that the lures can best be seen from
considerable distances. While many of
those trolling like to put their lures in the
‘white water’ of the prop wash, these
turbulent areas of prop wash often hide a
plastic bait. For that reason, it’s important to position your lures in areas of
clean water (also known as blue holes)
where there is no white water. Trolling
lures in the clean water is just another
little approach that increases the chance
of success. Placing the lure behind a
‘bird’ will offer not only another facet of
visual attraction, but an auditory one, as
well. Lure color is more important than many offshore anglers believe. Many blue water
enthusiasts are more than happy to follow the old adage of using brightly colored lures on
bright days and dark-colored lures on dark days since these fish are looking at contrast, rather
than color. Regardless of the available light (dawn, dusk, high sun) conditions - whether it be
overcast or a brightly lit sky – tuna are always faced with looking up at a lighter background
because of their physiological makeup. Many times they won’t be able to see a light-colored
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lure because it blends into that light background. However, a dark lure, especially a black
and purple lure, often provides a silhouette that fish can see from amazing distances. Generally, darker colored lures will often out catch other shades because the tuna can see them from
deeper in the water column. Conversely, as important as it is to match the coloration of a
typical tuna entrée in regards to the available bait species, light-color combinations can easily
be seen by fish found swimming closer to the surface. ‘Bar’ or ‘Squid’ rigs have become highly
favored by those who spend a lot of time out at the ‘canyons’ or even closer to the beach. These
lures feature a series of hookless teasers with a trailing hooked lure that mimics a school of
baitfish/squid. I always like to run a single lure just behind these rigs to entice those fish that
are looking for an easy meal. While pricey, there’s no doubt that these setups put fish on the
deck. Simply stated, pay close attention to what’s working. Stack the lure pattern with the
style or color lure that’s taking the hits, but don’t neglect to put a ‘rogue’ lure back in the pattern since it’s often the odd colored lure that often takes the strike. While it requires owning
a considerable array of big game trolling baits, this investment will pay off. Studies show that
the sun’s ultraviolet light permits certain colors to be seen more easily at certain times of the
day than other colors. Once again, if a specific lure color is taking the majority of the hits, it’s
time to put more lures of that color into your pattern. Finally, while tuna roam the ocean in
search of both comfortable water temperatures, parameters and, more importantly, forage, it
would seem unlikely that the magnificent creatures would ever grow spooky as they patrol
their domain. However, it’s more common to find that blue water big game anglers are running into situations where the background noise from heavy boat traffic sends these fish fleeing
from an area. For that reason, it’s important to look around weed lines or any other floating
debris that sets up an ecosystem in the vastness of the open ocean as that’s where these fish
can find some food as well as cover. This is where the ‘way-back’ lures come into play. It
places the lures in an excellent position to attract the spooked fish that may be either hiding
underneath or patrolling along the weed lines. By that time, the shorter lines will have passed
by the weed-line, while the long lines are just beginning to approach the area where the tuna
are either hiding or seeking out prey. In order to be successful upon the offshore scene when
looking for tuna, anglers have to become aware of many factors, other than the environmental
influences of bait, structure, and bait availability. Knowledge of what makes tuna tick while
employing a well-executed game plan and attention to detail will maximize the opportunity of
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Recovery Event for Military Veterans
On July 24, 2014 the RI Party & Charter Boat Association hosted a day of fishing for Wounded Veterans
and their guests. Captain Rick Bellavance and Captain Scott Capwell organized the event, and a total
of 12 captains and mates volunteered their time and
vessels to take out these heroes. Jenny McLaughlin
and her staff at VA Boston Healthcare organized
the event, scheduled the veterans’ transportation,
and provided boxed lunches for everyone on the
trip. The weather cooperated with calm seas and
no rain, allowing for a day of fun and fishing.
Approximately 20 veterans from different States,
and their family members/caregivers participated in
the event. One of the veterans came from as far as
CA to be a part of this great adventure. Fishermen
were divided into teams tasked with catching the
largest and the most fish.
Vets coming down the dock
Teams Hawk and Team Wolves were awarded
ribbons at the end of the day. All who participated
in the event praised it as the best event of the
year! The RIPCBA Captains have already begun
to volunteer and sign up for this summer’s event
on July 24, 2015. We plan to do this as an annual
fishing trip to honor and give back to our brave
and dedicated Wounded Veterans. The captains
that volunteered for this first fishing trip were;
Capt. Steve Anderson – Bare Bones, Capt. Steve
Babigian – Lady K, Capt. Rick Bellavance –
Priority Too, Capt. Rus Blank – Striker, Capt.
Scott Capwell – AtoZ, Capt. Denny Dillon Persuader, Capt. Jeff Hall - Fully Involved, Capt.
Paul Johnson – Carol J, Capt. Tom Logan – Fish
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John Rainone – L’il Toot, and Capt. Len Safford –
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SPAIN’S SANGRIA RECIPE
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In a med. sized flat pan or pot, put chopped onions and garlic and sauté them with olive oil. Add bell pepper, parsley,
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pepper can be added now to taste. Garnish paella with green peas and or Spanish pimentos. Fresh parsley stem can
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GRANDMA’S KNACK
When I answered the phone, the voice on the other end asked if I had a certain date in July open for
a charter. I said I did and I asked what kind of fishing they were interested in. The man said they
weren’t really interested in fishing because they weren’t sure it was appropriate. Puzzled, I asked.
“What do you mean, this is a charter fishing boat captain you’re
speaking with and I do run fishing charters.” Apologizing,
the man proceeded to tell me his name was Mark Jones. He
said that Grandma Jones had died, that she loved the ocean,
and wanted her ashes to be spread out to sea. Mark wanted
to know if we did that sort of thing. I said, “Yes, we most
certainly did.” and with that he booked the boat. The day
came and as the Jones family boarded our boat, my son Steve
and I welcomed them. We sensed the somber mood they were
all in at that time. Nevertheless, I gathered them around
me in the cockpit and I unrolled a nautical chart and explained to them exactly where we were going
to spread Grandma’s ashes. I had circled the exact spot by the number four buoy on the southwest
corner of Block Island as the burial site. They could always look at a chart of Block Island and know
immediately where Grandma was buried. I also mentioned to them that this was a very good spot
for stripers. As we were slowly cruising out of Point Judith Harbor, I invited them to come up to the
bridge and enjoy the view. They were all settled and after a few minutes, I asked them to tell me about
Grandma Jones. They told me she was a true free spirit, a leftover hippie who loved life and loved
each of them. She was kind; she was caring and had a great sense of humor. Their conversation was
lively and some of the somberness seemed to have left them as we picked up speed and cruised across
Block Island Sound all the while reminiscing about Grandma Jones. They told me that she always
rented a cottage by the sea on the Block and that they frequently spent a better part of the summer
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vacationing with her at the beach cottage. She was an avid surf fisherman. By herself, she would bait
up a sliding sinker rig with a clam worm, “the kind with pincers,” they exclaimed almost in unison,
and would fling this rig attached to a long surf rod out into the surf, walk backwards up the beach, set
the rod in a sand rod holder, sit by the rod in her beach chair, and watch for the rod tip to bend while
enjoying the view of the ocean by the southwest corner. Mark said, “We always wondered what she
was thinking.” It was quite the sight to see Grandma gritting her teeth and fighting a good-size fish
with this 10-foot long surf rod with people cheering her on. She was in her nineties when she passed
quietly in her sleep. Grandpa Jones had long since passed. She had male friends, but never remarried.
She would say “Grandpa is saving a seat for me.” She always had this knack of creating something
that was truly memorable, like her spaghetti and meatballs, her spectacular flower gardens, and her
birthday cards with handwritten messages of encouragement and love. As I approached the number
four buoy by the southwest corner of Block Island, I announced that we were here and we should
start the ceremony. I put the boat in neutral and started to drift. “Dad, this spot looks familiar. I
think Grandma used to fish around here.” Everyone looked around and then hushed into a solemn
state of mind as Mark brought Grandma Jones out from inside the cabin. Mark, grandma’s son, took
the shoebox and began to sprinkle her ashes into the sea. There were tears. Steve and I stood there
in the cockpit with our hats in our hands and our heads bowed as Mark said a prayer. We all said
“Amen.” After the ceremony, we were all standing in the cockpit still in a solemn sort of way when I
said “Don’t you think Grandma would want you to go fishing to celebrate her burial at sea?” Initially,
the Jones family was reluctant to enjoy themselves on Grandma’s burial day. I eventually talked them
into giving it a try. I said to them, “I couldn’t imagine the Grandma you all have been talking about
would not feel it okay for you to celebrate her life by doing something she loved to do.” It felt almost
like I had to give them permission to go fishing on this day. They finally said okay. We hadn’t drifted
too far from the buoy as I slowly began to troll and Steve started to let the first wire rod out with an
umbrella rig on it and, believe it or not, he never got the rig all the way out when the rod doubled
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DO YOU ONLY DO FISHING CHARTERS?
This is a question that many captains are asked frequently, and the answer is varied. Predominantly, I would say that most of the Party & Charter Boat Captains take people out
fishing as their main focus, but there are some captains that specialize in cruising and harbor
tours instead of fishing. Many captains do a little of both, and are always willing to do whatever the customer requests. I will list some of the requests we have had to give you a sense
of some of the different types of charters available. Remember, we are captains of boats on
the water, just like the taxi cab driver on the street. We can take you by water wherever you
would like to go, and you can plan with your captain exactly what you would like to do. I am
sure you can find one of our RIPCBA vessels that would gladly make your wish come true.
Cruising; You can take a harbor cruise in and around the many harbors that are available in
our State. Harbors like Bristol, Barrington, East Greenwich, Warwick, Wickford, Providence,
Portsmouth, Sakonnet, Narragansett, Newport, Jamestown, Watch Hill, Block Island, and
Galilee. You can just cruise around taking in the sights, or you can stop at a dock and get off
for lunch, shopping or sightseeing. There is a lot of history about the Forts adjacent to the
water in our little State, and what better way to see where it happened than by water? You
can discuss with your captain how long you want to cruise for and where you want to cruise.
You could stop at a dock and find a close restaurant for some food and drinks, or you could
bring your own food on the boat. Some captains will even provide food and drinks for you
and your guests if you make arrangements prior to your trip. Some people just like to cruise
on the boat and take pictures of the scenery and Historical Forts and the many Lighthouses
in RI waters. You could cruise around Block Island for the day and make a stop at either or
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both (New & Old) Harbor. There is much to do on the Island. Swim in the pristine waters,
enjoy beautiful beaches, stroll around the town, get a bite to eat or shop, take a cab, moped
or bicycle around the Island and view the 2 lighthouses. The same holds true for Newport,
Watch Hill, Jamestown and Wickford. Many times people will come down the docks at Galilee
looking for a charter boat to take them to Block Island because they missed the ferry. There
are many captains that will gladly take you over to the Island. All you have to do is ask, or
make a few phone calls to the captains listed on pages 2 & 3. It is not something that charter
boats advertise, since there are many ferries leaving Point Judith at various times to handle
the load. Charter Boats can also take you out in the water to view the Fireworks on the 4th of
July, from the many different areas that celebrate. In fact from the water you can sometimes
see fireworks going off in 2 or 3 different directions at the same time. You could also hire a
charter boat to take you to the Newport Jazz or Folk Festivals for the day, or watch the many
big yacht races like the Volvo and Newport to Bermuda races. If the Tall Ships come into our
State, you can charter a boat to take you out to view them without the lines of people pushing
and shoving. A sunset cruise is a great way to relax with friends and family, You can tell the
captain if you wish to have wine and cheese or food as you enjoy the view. Narragansett Bay is
usually a very calm and protected waterway. Even more calm is Point Judith Pond and Little
Narragansett Bay. Depending on the weather and the direction of the wind and seas, your
captain will tell you exactly what is in store for you weather wise and suggest the best route
for your charter experience. Other charter types in the past include, bachelor and bachelorette
parties as well as business team building. If the group is more than 6 people we can arrange
for more boats, or you can hire one of the boats that can take more than 6 people at a time. We
have some boats that have the capacity for 14 to 150 people.
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Dive Charters are another type of charter that you can do. There are a some vessels that
will take you scuba diving, free diving, or snorkeling. There are many wrecks in our RI waters
to dive on and explore, including sunken ships, airplanes, submarines, and reefs. A unique
diving experience available for you cage diving. You are in the water, in a cage, feeding and
watching sharks swim around you during the summer months.
Ash Burials is another charter that is available for you and your family, if cremation was a
wish of your loved ones. There are some boats that will take you out on the water so you can
scatter flowers and the ashes of your loved ones. Most boats will provide you with a certificate
bearing the deceased name, date and location of the ash burial site. You can make arrangements with your captain about the location of the ash burial and whether or not you want
music, prayers, food and drinks for the ceremony, Our wish is to make this solemn occasion
exactly the way you or your loved one desire.
As you can see, Party and Charter
Boats can and do provide many different types of charters besides just
fishing. All you have to do is call one of
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the type of charter that you require.
The Captains of the RI Party and Charter Boat Association want you to come to
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over, taking Steve and all of us by complete
surprise. Molly, the teenage grand-daughter
who happened to be closest to the rod, sat in the
fighting chair as Steve directed, and he handed
her the bent rod with the fish taking out line.
After struggling with a lot of huffing and puffing
and coaching from Steve to “pull up and reel
down” Molly finally was able to reel the fish to the
transom. Soon a glistening, beautiful 35-pound
striper came over the side and onto the floor of
the cockpit. Amidst the hooting, hollering, and
sheer awesomeness of the moment, I couldn’t stop
myself from saying to the family, “Do you think
Grandma might have had a hand in this? I think
her spirit is right here with us and she was hooting and hollering along with all of us”. In unison, the
Jones family hollered, “Thanks grandma,” and proceeded to have a great day of fishing. Before the day
would end, they would boat several stripers that ranged from 25 to 45 pounds! I cannot explain why I
chose to bury grandma by this particular buoy. I had no idea that Grandma fished off the beach at the
southwest corner of Block Island. Grandma must still have the knack!
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THE MAN IN THE PURPLE SUIT
While August offers a variety of both inshore and offshore opportunities, there is one fishery
that continues to hold my interest because of the thrill that is generated by its potentialsearching out mako sharks. The coastal waters that lie to the south of Cape Cod and the
Elizabeth Islands, Block Island, and
Montauk Point, play host to a wide
variety of shark species. Although the
number of sharks have been severely
impacted by several factors (mostly
the effect of long line fishing), many
shark species including the blue,
brown (sandbars), threshers, tigers,
duskys, great whites, and even a few
hammerheads can be found swimming
in the regional waters. However,
when the water reaches the preferred
temperature parameters, it’s the
mako shark that captures most blue
water anglers’ attention and gets their
adrenaline flowing. When I began shark fishing in the early seventies, it was a time when it
wasn’t all that difficult to find all the sharks you ever wanted, even makos, on a daily basis.
However, even then it was apparent that there was a vast difference between shark fishing
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and catching sharks, particularly short fin makos. As most sages of salt water angling know
only too well, there’s an easy way and a hard way to do almost everything and that includes
sharking.
With the mako shark, it almost
becomes an addiction for those who
want to catch them. Almost every offshore
fanatic comes to the stage where all
they want to do is catch these mean,
lean, fighting machines. However,
they’ll soon discover that a mako
shark, like the great white shark
in “JAWS,” is indeed an almost
mythical entity. Unless some
serious
homework
is
done, very few of these toothy
critters will be seen,
and even fewer will be caught
The mako, like
the great white shark and
porbeagle,
to
which it is closely related,
swims with short,
stiff, powerful strokes of
its tail. It has been
known to unleash all of
its massive stores of
energy when hooked,
and
they’ve
been
reported to have leaped
as high as 25-ft. out of the
water. In addition, makos
have
occasionally
been
known to leap into the cockpit
of a boat, wreaking havoc
and causing severe injuries to the
indivduals who thought that
they were winning the battle. The mako,
along with its relatives listed
above, differ from most sharks in that they
are “warm-blooded.”
As their
blood circulates, the heat is trapped and retained,
allowing the shark to maintain a
higher body temperature than the surrounding water,
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that leaves many a shark angler’s mouth ajar. Its body is sculpted for performance, and the
beauty of its appearance starts with a an extremely streamlined body that is highlighted by a
brilliant blue-gray or cobalt blue back that fades
to light blue sides and a snowy white belly and
lower jaw area. It can readily be distinguished
from other sharks by its dagger like teeth, which
are curved back in rows without any cusps or
serrations. You can be assured that this beast
has a bite that is definitely worse than its bark!
Simply put, the short finned mako is one of the
fiercest predators found swimming in the ocean.
While the great white can be likened to the male
lion that leisurely prowls the Serengeti Plains,
the mako has the blazing speed of the cheetah,
combined with the power and the slashing,
attacking ability of a Bengal tiger.
Today, most shark anglers who fish southern
New England’s coastal waters will invariably
inform you that all of their sharking forays are
aimed specifically at capturing a mako. While
their hearts and minds are in the right place, their desires are more than likely not going to
be realized without putting in a lot of time on the water, and paying close attention to putting
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the odds of seeing their “fish wishes”
realized. In an era of ever declining
stocks, many sharks are in short
supply, and this is especially true of
the mako. While blue sharks are
still fairly abundant in our waters,
makos are being decimated by
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bit of knowledge combined with a
good dose of luck in order to hook
and land one of these “purple people
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as with any shark, the triad of water
temperature, bait, and structure are
the key elements of success in this fishery. Makos prefer water temperature in the 63- 68
degree Fahrenheit range. However, larger specimens can be taken in the much cooler waters
above the Cape and into the Gulf of Maine, and they have been caught in water as warm as
78-degrees at the ‘canyons.’ Although the first makos of the season are usually taken early
in June to the S.W. of Montauk Point, my logbook indicates that your chances are increased
once the end of June arrives, and the weeks following the Fourth of July, well into the fall, will
often feature a little more than just fireworks upon the bounding blue.
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or a bluefish fillet are always on the
day’s menu board, although mackerel,
squid, and bunker will do as appetizers,
as well. Placing a purple, 13” Mario’s
Squid Strip next to a strip bait definitely
adds a few percentage points to this
physics equation, as the added action
and color of the tentacles on this
lure seems to sing a siren song that
many makos can’t resist. Structure
can be either subsurface, such as the
20, 30, or 40 fathom curves, or where
two temperature gradients abut one
another. However, areas like the Star,
Gordon’s Gulley, the Claw, the Banana Buoy, the Fingers, the Dump, the Mud Hole and the
Gulley off of Block Island, and the Horns, and both sides of Butterfish Hole off of Montauk
Point are known hotspots to try for these fish. Once you’ve decided to try an area, the next
part of the puzzle is, How can I get them to come into the baits? Drifting and chumming is
the preferred method of attraction in this part of the country, although fishing on the anchor
or slow trolling, according to others, will also produce at times. Upon arrival at the chosen
spot, the chum bucket is swung over the side and a setup of 3 to 4 stand-up style rods and
reels such as 50-lb. PENN Internationals spooled with 80-lb test are placed in a predetermined
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pattern to cover various depths of the water column. A live, free swimming bluefish is
allowed to wander freely about on a ‘stinger-rig’ in order to maximize the chances of success.
In addition to the frozen commercial bunker chum that is ladled out, bluefish racks from the
filleted bluefish are hung over the side to leach out, as well. Mustad has also put out a new
product, STIMULANT, which is a powerful synthetic pheromone that induces fish to strike,
which I’ve found to help provide a tremendous increase in the number of mako bites. These
elixirs stimulate the primary sensory system of all sharks, the olfactory receptors found in the
nasal passages of these underwater terrors, to get them headed in the right direction. Shark
leaders consisting of 9 ft. of 600 lb. test mono, with a six foot section of #15- to #19. single
strand S.S. wire are attached by a double-crimped offshore connector loop and barrel swivel,
or a 12 -ft. length of the same weight wire with a barrel swivel at the connecting end are used
to prevent the makos razor sharp teeth from severing the line running to the reel. Uni-knots
or Fisherman’s Knots are employed at all connections. A super sharp 10/0 Mustad #7699 or
#3407 hook is employed, while the live bluefish is attached with a “Stinger Rig,” consisting of
two hooks joined by a 12- to 15” inch length of wire, as makos frequently like to grab their prey
by the tail. When a balloon float or a screaming drag indicates a pick-up, the fish is allowed
to run for 15- to 20-seconds before the drag is pushed up to strike and the hook is driven home
at least two or three times. It’s at this point that things tend to get very interesting. Some
makos, especially the male of the species, will seem to be docile, making only a few strong
runs or even swimming at the boat. However, the term, “All hell breaks loose,” is more often
a better description of what actually occurs. Acrobatic 360-degree leaps will be followed by
‘Greyhound Bounds,’ across the sea’s surface with some occurring right next to, or even above
the boat. Sometimes, a mako will wait until the gaff or harpoon dart is sunk before they
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NO BAIT – LONG WAIT
When we are bottom fishing you will hear me say that over and over. If you think you had a
bite- check your bait. If you have not had a bite for a while and everyone else is catching fish,
well maybe you had better CHECK your bait. All that is involved is turn the handle on the
reel until the terminal tackle comes out of the water.
It is very simple! There is no fishery that follows this
rule like Tautog (Blackfish) fishing. This is probably
the most frustrating fishery there is when it comes
to fish stealing the bait. I always tell my clients that
they have to set the hook before you feel the bite, and I
always get “how do you know when you have a bite” or
“that is impossible to know”. The thing is, if you wait
too long after the bite, your bait is gone and you have
an empty hook. We use green crabs for bait to catch
Tautog. You take the crab, break off the claws and legs and then pull the back shell off. You
take your hook and insert it into one of the holes where the legs were and then lower it to the
bottom. There are all kinds of rigs that are used to catch tautog. There is the double hook rig,
which are two hooks at the same level as the sinker. The single hook rig is when the snell of
the hook is attached just above the sinker and the hook dangles 8-10 inches below the sinker.
There are many variations of the two rigs mentioned and over the past few years we are
now seeing the blackfish jigs. These are just the old uppermen jigs painted green and yellow
without any bucktail hair on the hook, and a crab is put on the hook. The jigs can be fished by
themselves in shallow water or they can be fished off of a three way swivel with jig attached
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to the sinker line, and a hook is attached to the other arm of the swivel. What is the trick to
catching Tautog? Pay attention! All your focus should be on feeling your sinker bounce on the
bottom, not drinking a beer or eating a sandwich. When we are fishing for Tautog, it seems
like nobody ever leaves the rail to eat or do anything
unless the bite slows down. The competition between
you and the fish can get real fierce, and you don’t
want to miss the great fight they give once they are
hooked. If you get a bite, sometimes it is just a subtle
tap, other times an abrupt yank on the line. You lift
quickly on the rod hopefully setting the hook. Do
not reel right away on the bite. You will only pull the
bait out of the fish’s mouth. You have to set the hook
good and then start reeling. That is one of the hardest
things to master in tog fishing. If you miss the fish, leave the line on the bottom and wait
another half a minute or so and then CHECK the bait! Sometimes the fish misses the bait
and comes back for another taste. Tautog hang around rock piles, wrecks, and hard bottom.
They seem to work around a piece of bottom as a group so when one or two of you have a fish
on make sure all the rods are baited and in the water. The best time to catch fish is when they
are feeding, so when the bite is on make sure your baited hook is on the bottom. Some times
the bite does not last very long so make the most of it. You can take pictures or admire your
catch when things slow down, but make sure that all lines are down and tight when things are
happening. Here is another important tip. You are fishing on a rock pile and your sinker will
get caught in the rocks sometimes. If this happens do not keep yanking hard on the rod. It
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only makes the sinker get wedged in more. Try gently bouncing
the sinker and sometimes you can get it out. A lot of times a fish
may grab the bait while you are stuck trying to get the sinker out
and it will help you get free. A trick to that is to let out some line
and have a little patience. The fish feels no pressure and he will
swim out of that rock thinking he is free. Then there are times
when you can never get it out and you will have to break it off
and put on a whole new setup. When you hook a fish, try and get
it off the bottom a few feet so it does not get you back in the rocks
and break off. This is done by setting the hook and holding your
rod up high till you feel the fish tugging on the line. Once you
have it up a few feet off the rocks now you can reel and work it
up without worrying about the rocks. Enjoy the fight. Pound for
pound these fish can really fight and pull out your drag. I think
that is the best part of fishing for Tautog, other than enjoying
eating them for dinner. They are a nice white fillet, which can
be cooked almost any way possible. You can steam, bake, fry, stuff, make chowder, or eat
tautog like sushi. We fish for Tautog usually in the fall months, but you can fish for them in
the spring and summer too. You have to check out the regulations to find out when the closed
seasons are, and what the size and bag limits are at the time you want to fish. Most charter
boats prefer the fall season, because that is when you have the best bag limit. Don’t be afraid
to book a tautog trip in the fall thinking that the weather is horrible. Many days in November
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we have some super days when the water is flat,
and the wind is calm and the sun is warming up
everything... We also have those days when the
wind is howling and it is cold and damp, but that
is the reality of hunting for blackfish. So now we
have covered the basics for Tautog Fishing 101.
There are many other things that you will learn
the more you fish for them, and after many trips
of them making a fool out of you, you will finally
get the upper hand as long as you are paying
attention and always remember NO BAIT
LONG WAIT!!!!!
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DON’T NIX NOVEMBER
For most people the fishing season is in full swing from May through October. During these
months, striped bass, bluefish, fluke, sea bass, and scup are regular visitors on our boats. As
the water cools these spring and summer species are on the move to deeper waters where the
temperature is more to their liking. Beautiful
days with calm seas, light winds, moderate
temperatures actually happen in November!
Don’t nix November because there is still
excellent fishing after the summer species
have departed the area. The fish that usually
hang around in our waters from mid October
thru December are scup (porgies), sea bass,
and tautog (blackfish). Codfish just start to
show up in November as the other fish start to
migrate out to deeper waters.
If you have some time in November, why
not make a phone call and book a fishing
trip. Many RI Party & Charter Boat Association boats fish right up through Thanksgiving
and beyond for black sea bass, tautog (blackfish), and codfish. The party boats and a few
charter boats still run fishing trips right thru the winter months and into the spring, mainly
for codfish. Always call to make a reservation or find out if the boats are sailing due to the
weather etc.
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Obliging fin fish get a pass if you and your fishing buddies are not there to catch them. We
know that winter is on the horizon, we also know “cabin fever” will strike shortly after the
holidays, so a November fishing trip might just be the vaccination you need to prevent this.
Don’t miss out on a fishing fever preventative trip on Rhode Island Waters in beautiful
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start these ballistic ballets. Interesting
things are often heard to be said on these
occasions by all hands on board! From
experience, all that I can say is that
Thorozine would be a very useful additive
to sunscreen, when a mako with an
attitude starts engaging in their typical
antics. Smaller makos, and almost every
other species of shark that are strictly
regulated, are tagged and released as part
of the National Marine Fisheries Service
Apex Predator Tagging Program. If this
article has spurred a little interest in
fishing for sharks, you can easily enter
the realm of one of the most magnificent
piscatorial adversaries that inhabits our
regional waters by contacting one of the
many licensed charter captains of the RIPCBA. Vessels that sail from any Rhode Island port
are fully capable of fishing the regional offshore waters where the various species of sharks are
known to be found and can put you into the arena where the fish of a lifetime can be caught.
“The Mako Shark.”
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Our captains care about your safety first and then
making sure you have a wonderful experience on the water.
To demonstrate this to you, all of our captains are
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This is for your piece of mind that all our vessels are in compliance
with all the regulations for passenger carrying vessels.
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