Catch the Fishing Show this
weekend: The New England Saltwater Fishing Show, the largest
of its type in the Northeast, will have over three-hundred fishing related exhibitors.
Captains from the National Geographic Network program Wicked Tuna will be there Saturday and Sunday.
“Wicked Tuna” captains at Saltwater Fishing Show this weekend
Captains from the National
Geographic Channel program Wicked Tuna
will be at the 10th Annual New England Saltwater Fishing Show this
weekend at the RI Convention Center, Providence, RI. The New England
Saltwater Fishing Show runs March 8-10 and is the largest saltwater fishing show
in the Northeast. Sponsored by the Rhode
Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA), the 10th Annual Fishing Show will
have over 300 exhibitors.
You'll
find everything at the show, including rods, reels, all types of lures, boats,
kayaks, clothing and a wide assortment of marine related services. Many retailers will be offering low-priced
show specials. Continual free seminars will be held every hour throughout the
show. "Many of the top fishing experts in New England have offered their
services," notes Ed Kearney, seminar chairman. “The topics include
everything from inshore fishing to offshore fishing, as well as many seminars
for the surf and shore angler.” said Kearney. Wicked Tuna captains from the fishing vessels Odysea, Christina and
Bounty Hunter will be at the show from 1 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Show
hours are Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the show is $10 for
adults and children 12 and under are admitted free. Sunday is "Family Day"… all women
and children are admitted free. For the youngsters, the show features a large
“Kids Zone” with casting lessons and a number of games to keep them
interested. There will also be a
Scavenger Hunt on Sunday when all kids that enter will receive a Treasure Map
in which they will receive small gifts at certain exhibitor booths throughout
the show.
Visit
the show website for more information and admission discount at www.nesaltwatershow.com .
East Bay Anglers to hold used tackle sale
The East Bay Anglers fishing club will run a used
fishing tackle sale on Saturday, March 30 at the Riverside Sportsman’s Club on
Mohawk Drive – just off the Wampanoag Trail in East Providence. According to
Matt Newell, Club president, “Last year’s pioneering event was so well
received, we’re expected to repeat it this year.”
The
sale starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs untill 2:00 p.m., according to Newell. Buyers
gain entry to the sale with a $2 donation. Sellers must purchase tables from
the club at $25 each, and should start setting up at 8:00 a.m. Cutoff date for
buying tables is March 20. Sellers should call event chairman Dave Fewster for information
at 401 230-8201.
The
East Bay Anglers is a 40 year old fishing organization which has promoted
sportsmanship and conservation through the years and has participated in many
marine conservation initiatives. Proceeds from the sale are used for
educational purposes by funding speakers during the year.
Checks
for tables can be paid by mail to: East Bay Anglers Tackle Sale, Box 293,
Barrington, RI 02806.
Alabama man catches a 70 pound land locked
striped bass
Striped bass tolerate both salt and fresh water. They live in
the ocean but spawn up rivers and many are landed lock, meaning they live in
lakes. They are generally smaller in
lakes, perhaps because their food supply is limited. Howeerver, a Dora, Alabama man, James R.
Bramlett, 65 years old, landed a 70 pound striped bass from the Black Warrior
River on February 28, 2013.
Al.com reports the fish was weighed on certified scales with officials
from the Alabama Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources at Bramlett's
home. The fish was 45.5 inches long and
had a 37.75 inch girth.
DEM
awarded $2.9-million EDA grant for work at Galilee
The Department of
Environmental Management (DEM) was awarded a $2.9 million grant today from the
US Economic Development Administration (EDA) for infrastructure improvements at
the Port of Galilee. The federal grant
will support reconstruction of the 925-foot south bulkhead from Salty Brine
State Beach to State Pier 3 and rehabilitation of 3,200 square feet of heavy
duty work pier HH.
The Port of Galilee is operated by
DEM and is one of the largest working commercial fishing ports on the East
Coast, providing fish, squid and lobster to both national and international
markets. Home to over 240 commercial
vessels, the Port includes 38 docks and piers and supports hundreds of small
and medium-sized businesses, hundreds of jobs, and attracts thousands of
tourists. Commerce includes fishing and
related businesses, recreational charter and sightseeing
boats, ferry service, restaurants, and a hotel.
March 13 public hearing on key recreational fishing issues
Recreational and commercial
fishermen are urged to attend and express their thoughts on proposed amendments
to a variety of management plans that regulate the length, catch limit and
season of a variety of species.
The Marine Fisheries Division of
the Rhode Island Department of Environment Management (DEM) will hold a public
hearing on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 6:00 p.m. in the URI Graduate School of
Oceanography, Corless Auditorium, South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI. Important changes to recreational and
commercial fishing management plans will be on the agenda including plan
amendments for recreational summer flounder; recreational and commercial
tautog; recreational scup; recreational black sea bass; Narragansett Bay
Atlantic Menhaden; and amendments to statutes and regulations pertaining to
fish/shellfish dealer regulations in regard to the reporting of research set
aside (RSA) landings.
Visit DEM’s web site at www.dem.ri.gov
for additional information.
Where’s the bite
Captain Andy Dangelo of the Seven
B’s reported that the storm and rough seas over the past couple of weeks has
kept the cod away and boats from sailing.
However, Capt. Dangelo said Sunday, “The bite was slow all day, we went
south of Block Island, to Cox’s Ledge and nothing. Then we stopped back close to the Island and
the fish finder was showing a lot of bait, likely herring. We ended up landing some nice cod right at
the end of the day.” Overall cod fishing
has been spotty. The hope is that the
seas and fishing stabilize a bit now and the season closes with a rally.
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