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4 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 FISH OUR LOGO Cruising Fishing SAFETY & SATISFACTION Diving Sightseeing COI decal Call the captain of your choice from the list of our vessels found on pages 2 & 3 or visit: UPV decal

All rights reserved to the Rhode Island Party & Charter Boat Association. RIPCBA will not be held responsible for the content of any advertisements. Website QR code R.I. Party & Charter Boat Association Magazine Committee: Nick Butziger & John Rainone RIPCBA OFFICERS Rick Bellavance Steve Anderson Andrew Dangelo Paul Johnson Sr. Nick Butziger President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Drug Program Table of Contents List of Our Charter Boats 2 The President s Message 4 Book a Charter as a Special Gift 6 Why Come to RI 7 Beware 8 Our Future Fishermen 10 Common Questions on Charter Boats 12 Fish You Might Catch 14 Helpful Fishing Tips 20 Book A Charter Boat! 26 Fishing Techniques for BI North Rip 28 Easy Microwave on the Boat 34 Champagne Bluefish Recipe 35 Family Fishing 36 Fish You Can Catch 49 2 nd Wounded Vets Fishing Adventure 52 A Ladies only Fishing Charter 56 Something for Everyone 58 List of Advertisers 61 Fish on boats that display our Logo 1

2 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! Providence To Boston, Mass. UPPER BAY FIN DEEP - 23 Capt. Brian Patterson 75 Ballou Blvd. Bristol, RI 02809 401-396-9464 RIVER REBEL - 26 Capt. Randell Bagwell 90 Butterworth Ave. Bristol, RI 02809 401-699-1974 VIRGINIA - JOAN - 26 Capt. David Monti 399 Greenwood Ave. Warwick, RI 02886 401-480-3444 To Norwich CT URI Warwick Upper Bay Jamestown Bristol ISLAND GIRL - 31 Capt. Rick Cataldi To Mass. 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 Newport Watch Hill Westerly WATCH HILL BILLFISH - 25 Capt. Bill Brown 192 Weymouth Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 860-559-5726 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 Narragansett Wakefield Snug Harbor Jerusalm Galilee Point Judith Block Island 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 NEWPORT NASHA III - 34 Capt. Charles Jenison 857-998-1337 UPPER BAY 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 JERUSALEM PAMELA MAY - 18 Capt. Jason Howell 116 Westmoreland St. Narragansett, RI 02882 401-742-2383 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 ANDREW & STEVEN - 41 Capt. Steven Follett 145 Thoreau Lane Wakefield, RI 02879 401-789-7173

3 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 3595 Post Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 401-374-4232 MARLIN III - 25 Capt. John Goolgasian 25 Hillview Dr. No. Providence, RI 02904 401-749-9331 401-726-8501 MISSION - 25 Capt. John Mc Cann 4810 South County Trail Charlestown, RI 02813 401-213-3508 AVENGER - 26 Capt. Al Caletri 8 Eire Rd. Narragansett,RI 02882 401-783-0222 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 401-742-5285 MILLER TIME - 31 Capt. Fred Miller 784 Middlebridge Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-782-6321 OLD SALT - 31 Capt. Bill Della Valle 10 Amancio St. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-783-4805 SAKARAK - 31 Capt. Mitch Chagnon 140 Winter Berry Rd. Saunderstown, RI 02874 401-486-3476 C-DEVIL II - 32 Capt. Kelly Smith 331 Burdickville Rd. Charlestown, RI 02813 401-364-9774 401-374-1439 A to Z - 35 Capt. Scott Capwell 520 Perry Hill Rd. Coventry, RI 02816 401-487-7274 ADVENTURE - 35 Capt. Chris Bell PO Box H Pawtucket, RI 02861 401-359-1785 ACES WILD - 35 Capt. Earl Bell 90 Glen Rock Rd. Exeter RI 02822 401-749-1199 GAIL-ANN - 35 Capt. Chuck Boranian 401-692-9058 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 REEL TO REEL - 35 Capt. Scott Lundberg PO Box 637 Slatersville RI 02876 508-450-1112 MARIDEE II - 36 Capt. Andrew Dangelo 1035 Liberty Lane West Kingston, RI 02892 401-783-3927 PRIORITY TOO - 36 Capt. Rick Bellavance 140 Jerry Lane N. Kingston, RI 02852 401-741-5648 DRIFTER - 37 Capt. Richard Chatowsky Jr. 58 Tamanaco Dr. Charlestown, RI 02813 401-364-8835 SEA HAWK - 37 Capt. Nick Butziger 44 Bowen Briggs Ave. Warwick, RI 02886 401-739-6028 401-578-9381 BARE BONES - 38 Capt. Steven Anderson 33 Grand View Dr. Warwick, RI 02886 401-255-0128 MAKO II - 43 (Cap. 14) Capt. David Tyrrell 25 Columbine Ct. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-789-3756 MISTY - 43 Capt. Mark Ambrosia 53 Karison St. #1 Wakefield, RI 02879 401-789-6057 401-316-0668 PERSUADER - 44 Capt. Dennis Dillon 110 Avice Street Narragansett, RI 02882 401-783-5644 SNAPPA - 46 (Cap.21) Capt. Charles Donilon 2 Congdon Dr. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-487-9044 SEVEN B S V - 80 (Cap.120) Capt. Russ Benn 11 Riptide Rd. Narragansett, RI 02882 401-789-9250 FRANCES FLEET - 105 (Cap.150) Capt. Frank Blount P. O. Box 3724 Peace Dale RI 02883 401-783-4988 Snug Harbor GANNET - 21 Capt. Mark Sherer 1059 Frenchtown Rd. East Greenwich, RI 02818 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 516 South County Trail N. Kingstown, RI 02852 401-884-1753 VYCORE - 31 Capt. Karl Schmaling RR # 1 Box 338 Passaic, NY 12592 845-677-0204 CHERRY PEPPER - 32 Capt. Linwood Safford 84 Lady Slipper Dr. Charlestown, RI 02813 401-364-6297 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 521 Post Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-728-2081 LADY K - 43 Capt. Stephen Babigian 661 Chestnut Hill Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 401-284-2656 239-565-2949

4 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 RIP- CBA has been the voice of the Party and Charter Fishing Industry in Rhode Island for 54 years. Over those years our members have seen changes in clientele, changes in technology, changes to the way we manage our marine resources, and changes to our climates. Through all this, what remains unchanged is our love for our work and our commitment to our customers and our community. 2015 began with uncertainty for Rhode Island s charter fishing captains and the passengers we carry. Technology, alternative energy, and regulations all shaped a year filled with new challenges and experiences. Once the lines were tied to the dock for the last time in 2015, we could look back and gauge how progress affects our ability to provide our clients with a great experience on the water. Fishing regulations finalized for 2015 were significantly different from those we fished under in 2014. Striped Bass, a particularly important species to those who fish aboard RI s charter fishing boats, required a reduction in bag limits, and it was lowered to one fish per person. The 50 percent reduction in bag limit was required as the stock size was thought to be approaching a critical number. Good recruitment and a pattern of underestimating the number of spawning fish are a good sign for the future and hopefully we will return to a two fish per person limit soon. Black Sea Bass regulations were also reduced in 2015, even though there seems to be an unlimited supply of these tasty fish. A positive note is the significant increase in the amount of Cod found in the waters off Rhode Island. Many Captains reported catches of Cod in 2015 that they had not seen in many years. Construction on the first offshore wind farm in the United States began in July 2015 off the southeast coast of Block Island. The construction activities were a bit of a nuisance to those fishing in the area and it seemed some days the fish were really affected by the work, but the pile driving is finished and next year we will only have to deal with the underwater cable work and the final installation of the actual wind turbines. Fish have begun to gather around the structures and it may be interesting to some people to see them operate. We will have vessels that can take you to see them when they finish next fall. Your charter captain can now report the numbers of fish that are caught and released by using a handheld tablet. Previously, the reports were submitted by paper and there was typically a delay in getting the catch data to the State and to the NOAA Fisheries. The RIPCBA spent years helping to develop the software, and now the program is finally available for us to use in place of paper. We are hopeful to capture more accurate data which will help to make better regulations. On July 23rd 2015, RIPCBA Captains and Crew donated their time and boats to support wounded veterans by bringing 70 Veterans and their caregivers out fishing on a beautiful morning. This was the second trip RIPCBA captains donated to the Veterans. We were all impressed by the resilience 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 this year s trip. Following our annual Captains banquet, we collected and delivered several hundred pounds of non-perishable food items to the Jonny Cake Food Bank in Narragansett, RI. I have always been impressed with our member s commitment to the local communities that support their businesses and 2015 was no exception. Collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard resulted in the development of a UPV examination 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

5 been examined and found to be in compliance with all regulations currently required for our vessels and crew. Prior to this program, only vessels carrying more than 6 passengers were inspected by the USCG and displayed an US Coast Guard issued COI decal. We require all RIPCBA boats to show proof that each has passed a vessel UPV Examination and display a current UPV Decal at all times simce August 15, 2013. Safety is on the minds of everyone and we are leaders in our industry when supporting safe practices. As we approach the 2016 season, I am encouraged by the condition of many of the fish stocks we catch. An improving economy will provide more people with the resources to take advantage of a beautiful day on the water. 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. To experience the very best of our ocean activities be sure to FISH OUR LOGO Capt. Rick Bellavance Jr. Capt. Rick Bellavance, President Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association Whale Watching Fishing Cruising Reasons For Coming to Rhode Island You can choose From Over 65 Vessels 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

6 BOOK A CHARTER TRIP AS A SPECIAL GIFT 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 this 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 ### for his or her birthday You might just have the answer. Cruise or Fish aboard boats that display one of these USCG decals

Why Come to R.I. Now is the time to make some plans for the family to enjoy the many activities RI has to offer. We have many miles of sandy beaches that you can surf, snorkel, scuba, sail, kayak, 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 fishermen. The Salt ponds, coves, ocean and Narragansett Bay, can keep the boaters, kayaks and clam differs happy. There are many very skilled Party ad Charter boat captains with excellent boats of every size, docked at various ports throughout the state. Theses captains are ready to take you fishing, cruising, sightseeing, or cruising for a few hours, a half, three quarter or full day or more. You might want to venture off Block Island to check out the first Wind Farm in the USA. We also have many Lighthouses throughout RI, and some of the boats do provide Lighthouse Tours, as well as Harbor Tours. Whale watching trips also provide a chance to see porpoises as well as turtles, sharks, and other sea life. We can take you out to view the many sail boat races that leave out of Newport, or you could anchor up and enjoy the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals. 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. Just give one of our captains a call to set it up. 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. 7

8 BEWARE Beware is a strong word, but what does it really mean in the world of boating and fishing though? Well, it can mean a lot of things. Some are life threatening, and others might only hurt you financially. Let s take a look at a few of the new scenarios that should come with the hidden feeling or after-thought of BEWARE. First there is a big difference between a recreational vessel and a commercial vessel. Charter boats are commercial vessels regulated by the USCG. They require additional equipment and documents to be aboard and the captain is required to be licensed. The captain and the crew are required to be in a random drug testing program. All of this is because, by regulation, when you go aboard a commercial vessel, it is the crew s responsibility to keep their passengers safe from harm. When you go aboard a recreational vessel, you are accepting a lot of the responsibility for your safety. It is like going to a restaurant and you get hurt when the chair you are sitting in breaks as compared to going to a friend s home and the same thing happens. What constitutes a charter boat? When a passenger, in order to be aboard the vessel, must contribute consideration (money, goods or services), this makes he/she a passenger-for-hire and the vessel is a commercial vessel engaged in the Coastwise trade (passenger carrying vessel) which is governed by the USCG. Lately there has been an influx of new charter boats and charter boat captains popping up everywhere. Sounds like a good thing for people looking to go fishing, because now you have more boats to choose from. Most times I would agree, but now that dockage and insurance prices are skyrocketing, cost of fuel (some boat burn 20 to 50 gal/hr) and maintenance costs are high, the average boater is having trouble justifying leaving the dock and spending a small fortune each year to keep their own boat. Many boat owners are either limiting their time using them or trying to sell their boats. There are others that have decided their solution is to be a Charter Boat Captain to defray the expenses of ownership. If they use any expenses for their boat as a business expense, that makes the vessel a charter boat. Some boat owners are trying to get people to go fishing on their boat and charging the passengers a fee (requiring them to contribute consideration to be aboard) to offset their annual boat expenses. This is illegal unless they meet all the regulations required of charter vessels. Some of these boat owners even advertise on the internet chat rooms etc. 5 people needed to go fishing this Saturday at $85. per person to cover the costs. This is no different from a charter boat operator who is in full compliance with all the federal regulations, advertising in his brochure or internet, Charter boat available Saturday for five people maximum $425. I don t have a problem with boat owners taking friends out fishing, but when you advertise it and ask for money, you are crossing the line. The only consideration (money, goods or services), a recreational boat owner can legally accept (and it must be voluntary) from his passengers, is the amount you get when you divide equally among all the passengers on that one trip, only those costs that actually occurred for that one trip. How do you know if the boat is safe and the captain really knows how to navigate the water and get you back safely? What happens if there is an accident? The boat owner could be sued and lose his boat and his home? You, the passenger, assume that the captain is a professional engaged in a business and is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, and he has the experience and training to handle his vessel on the waters on which he is navigating. Actually you have no clue as to the experience of the average charter boat operator, is he acting professionally? He might be a very experienced boater, but he may not be compliant with all regulations required of a charter boat. Continued on page 42

9 Uninspected Passenger Vessel Decal

10 Our Future Fishermen

11 Teach them to Enjoy Fishing

12 COMMON QUESTIONS ON CHARTER BOATS Here are some questions and answers that many people ask when trying to book a RIPCBA vessel. (Q) Do we have to bring food and drinks or do you have them on the boats? (A) If you are going a party boat, they do provide food, snacks and drinks onboard, but you are always welcome to bring your own food. Check with them to see what is on the menu, and don t expect a prime rib or lobster dinner. Some boats sell and allow alcohol onboard, and others do not, so check first. As for charter boats, most do not have food or drinks onboard so everyone brings their own, but you can always ask the captain if food or drinks could be provided. Some charter groups check in advance and order muffins, coffee or breakfast sandwiches, or sandwiches and drinks for lunch. You would then pay the captain the expense of providing you with your food and drinks. (Q) Is alcohol allowed on charter boats? (A) Some charter boats allow people to drink beer or wine and not hard stuff, while other boats allow anything you want to drink, but I believe the common answer amongst all charter boats is that if anyone gets drunk or out of hand, the trip is over and the boat returns to the dock and you still pay for the full trip. (Q) How many people are allowed on the boats and do children count? (A) First off, children no matter how young do count towards your total people allowed, as well as people who say they only want to watch and not fish. You are considered a passenger on a licensed A to Z Charters * Inshore and Offshore Trips * Half and Full Day Trips * Block Island and Beyond * All Bait & Tackle provided * Bass to Giant Tuna * 6-Person Maximum 35 ft. Duffy Express Diesel powererd Capt. Scott Capwell (401) 487-7274 Tunajunky194@verizon.net

13 passenger carrying vessel and we have strict laws set by the U.S. Coast Guard that we have to abide by. Party boats are Inspected Vessels, meaning they can carry more than 6 passengers up to the capacity of their vessel, and so they are just like going to the movies. You can call ahead and reserve a spot or just show up and if there is room you get a ticket and climb aboard. Charter boats by Coast Guard rules are only allowed to take up to 6 people. The only exception is the Inspected Charter boats that are allowed over 6 passengers. Sometimes we get people that want to take more than 6 but don t want to go on a party boat with other people. You can ask the captain if he has other charter boats that he works with and you can put your charter together with as many boats as needed. This also brings out the competitive edge of all the anglers, fishing next to each other during the day on the water. This is great for businesses taking out clients or workers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or family reunions. Of course you can also do this on a party boat and reserve the whole boat to yourselves. Just call and ask the price and see if they can do it. (Q) Do I have to give you a deposit to reserve my trip? (A) Yes. A deposit is our way to reserve your date in our schedule. You will not lose your deposit as long as you show up and go on the boat. If the weather is bad, the captain will Continued on page 16 Have a seat and enjoy Sails from Newport Harbor other ports by arrangement NASHA III Beautifully appointed 34 Mainship Pilot Personalized Tours Contact us and we will make all the arrangements Sightseeing Tours of: Newport Harbor Lighthouses Narragansett Bay Block Island Sunset Cruises Ash Burials Scatter your loved one s cremated remains at sea Capt. Charles Jenison (857) 998-1337 Office: 3 Level Acres Rd S. Attleboro, MA 02703 www.newportyachtcharters.net Capt@NewportYachtCharters.net

14 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. 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, bloodworms, crabs, eels, and menhaden. June through November. 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. TAUTOG: A bottom fish by most concepts, but also taken with very light tackle and chum 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. 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. 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. BLACK SEA BASS: A very feisty bottom fish. They are caught along the shores in rocky areas around pilings and docks, 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.

Ponaug Marina, Inc P: (401) 884-1976 F: (401) 736-0324 285 Arnolds Neck Drive, Warwick, RI 02886 www.ponaugmarina.com ponaug@cox.net 285 Arnold s Neck Rd. Warwick, R.I. 02886 401-732-6575 CROW S NEST RESTAURANT Great Food * Great View * Great Prices 15 Flukin Sportfishing Charters All Bait & Tackle included Striped Bass, Fluke, Bluefish Sea Bass, Tautog 35 ft Viking Sportfisherman www.flukin.com Capt. Chuck Boranian (401) 692-9058 info@flukin.com Sails from the Port of Galilee, RI

16 Continued from page 13 decide on the dock if he will sail or not. If he cancels the trip, most likely he will offer you another date to go, and if that doesn t work then you should get your deposit back. Every captain has his own policy so don t be afraid to ask, but if you don t show up, your deposit is not refundable. You have reserved a boat, captain, mate/mates for the day. They probably could have filled that date up with someone else and not lost the day s pay, but at the last minute it s almost impossible. (Q) What is the policy on the fish we catch? (A) First off, we all have to abide by the State and Federal fisheries regulations pertaining to bag limits and size limits for all fish. We have to throw back any fish that are not the right size, and we can t keep more than our limit of fish per person on the boat. You can still catch more fish, but you have to release them. Most charter boats all have State and Federal permits to even be allowed to fish for these species, and we have to report on every trip as to what we kept and threw back. Most boats give all the fish to the anglers. There are exceptions though with Giant Blue Fin Tuna, and other offshore species. You have to check that out with the captain before you go fishing. If you have watched Wicked Tuna you can see how much money is involved in Giant Tuna, but you should also have noticed that the money always went to the boat, captain and crew. If they had a charter onboard, they might have gotten the trip free or had a credit towards another trip. This is due to the licensing and permitting involved in even Sportfishing aboard Hot Pursuit Sails from Snug Harbor INSHORE & OFFSHORE All tackle provided Twin Diesel - Fast & Safe Over 40 years tuna fishing 37 ft. Topaz - Speed & Comfort (401) 738-2427 www.hotpursuitfishing.com Bass ~ Blues ~ Fluke Tuna ~ Shark Capt. Charlie Johnson 40 Melbourne Road Warwick, RI 02886 Cell: (401) 225-4699

17 being allowed to fish or retain these big fish. (Q) Can we bring our own fishing tackle, rods, reels, or bait? (A) Yes you can, but on party boats they have rods, reels and tackle to rent for a nominal fee, and the bait is provided for you to use, but if you prefer to bring your own, go right ahead. Charter boats are somewhat the same, except most all provide the rods, reels, and tackle needed, but if you would like to bring your own that would be fine, as long as the equipment is in good shape and correct for what you are fishing for. You shouldn t show up to go tuna fishing with a fresh water spinning rod and 6 lb. test on it, and then wonder why the captain tells you to leave it in the car. Bait is usually provided by all charter boats, but if you want to bring along your own or extra I am sure it would be fine. The one bait that is usually an extra expense is eels. Some charter boats charge for eels if you would like to use them during the day to fish for bass. (Q) What happens to the fish I catch? (A) On party boats they keep your fish in a large fish box on a stringer and give you the number of your stringer. On the way home they will ask you if you want your fish cleaned and filleted or gutted or whole. Some people keep their fish in their own coolers. Don t forget to tip the mates at the end of the day for helping you get your gear ready to fish if you needed help, netting and gaffing your fish, as well as cleaning and filleting. On charter boats most fish are put in a fish well or cooler, but you could put them in your own cooler if you prefer. On the way home the mates Continued on page 18 Fully Involved Charters 4 hour trips Max: 3 people for Fluke, Scup Sea Bass Bluefish Striped Bass Narraganset Bay South Shore Block Island Bait & Tackle provided Tours, Sight seeing, Light House tours 23 ft. Parker Capt. Jeff Hall 1685 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818 (401) 215-0214 * something new* Shellfishing Charters Email: egcluck@aol.com

18 Continued from page 17 will ask the same questions as to how you want your fish. Most groups split up the catch at the end of the day because they all know each other, but you can always keep your own fish if you prefer. Also tell the mate if you want your fish done a certain way. Some people want skinned and boned filets, while others want the skin left on for smoking, or they just want them gutted. Mates will do whatever you want as long as you ask them, and they usually get between 15-20% and more of the charter fee as a tip. This tip is from the whole group not individually. It is also not necessary to tip the captains, but if you feel they have gone out of their way to make your trip enjoyable, I am sure they will appreciate it. (Q) Should I bring along some foul weather gear or does the boat have raincoats if it starts raining? (A) If the weather forecast is for showers or rain, it is best that you bring along a rain coat or foul weather gear and boots. There is always room on the boats to store your gear till you need it. Better to have it with you then in your vehicle. Party & charter boats do not provide foul weather gear. The same applies to hot and cold weather changes. Sometimes in the morning it is very cold and you need a sweatshirt or coat, but later on it warms up and you could fish in your tee shirt. Bring whatever clothes you think you will need to be comfortable. (Q) What should I bring on a charter? (A) You should bring food and drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, clothes for the weather, camera or phone to take pictures. If your food is in a cooler with ice, that is great because now you can put your fish in the cooler to go home. Affordable/Personalized Sport Fishing R ESTLESS Fast - Comfortable - 37 Topaz www.restless-sportfishing.com _ ALL TYPES OF FISHING FULL DAY HALF DAY TWILIGHT EXTENDED DAY FLY FISHING Twin Diesel Powered Fully Insured All Tackle Supplied for FREE brochure contact Capt. Rich Templeton 401-728-2081 521 Post Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879 65 lb. Bluefin Tuna Sailing from Snug Harbor 45 lb. Striped Bass CaptRicht1@AOL.com

Don t bring along empty big coolers for your fish, especially if there is not enough room on the boat to store it. Leave those big coolers in your vehicle till you get back. Then you can bring it down to the boat and load it up if you need to. Many people use 1 or 2 coolers for everyone, and stow all their drinks and food together. This gives you more room on the boat to move around. (Q) Do I have to wear boots on a boat? (A) No, but if you have them and the weather or the boat is going to be wet then definitely take them. Ladies, do not show up on the boat wearing high heels. Wear sneakers or something comfortable hopefully with soft soles. Men do not need to wear cowboy boots or combat boots either. Soft soled sneakers or shoes and boots work fine. (Q) Will the boat turn around and take me back if I get sea sick? (A) Most likely NO, especially if you are on a Party Boat. They will not end a trip and go back to the dock if you get sea sick. There are usually 25-80 people on board, and it would not be fair to everyone to cancel their trip for you. If you are prone to sea sickness, plan your trip according to the weather forecast. If they are calling for large seas and strong winds then you should pick another day. If it s going to be a typical weather day but you re afraid to get sick then take some Dramamine, Bonine, or other motion sickness medication. It is best that you take it the night before to get it into your system and then take one on the morning of the trip and you should be fine. (Q) If we get tired of fishing what are our options? (A) Party boats are out for a certain amount of time to catch you fish. If you are tired, take a break inside the cabin or just sit out on the deck somewhere and enjoy the view. Charter boats can be a little more flexible due to only your group of friends or relatives have chartered the boat, and you can ask the captain if there are any other options. On some trips you might catch your limit of fish, and you can now go home, or practice catch and release. You could also ask the captain if there are any other species that you could fish for. Another possibility is that you could ask the captain to take you into Block Island or into a harbor for lunch or shopping. This could all be planned ahead of time too. If people become sea sick and the weather is getting worse, the captain might suggest that he find some calmer water or tie up in the Island and wait for the weather to pass. All of these possibilities and more can be had with a charter boat if you just ask the captain. I have had some anglers that caught plenty of fish and then asked me if I would take them for a sightseeing trip around Block Island to see the lighthouses, cliffs, etc. before we went home. Depending on the size of the boat and what the captains are willing to do, you can be creative as to what your charter could be. Although most of our trips are for fishing, we also do sightseeing, harbor cruises, sunset cruises, lighthouse tours, ash burials, viewing yacht races and tall ships, anchoring up to enjoy air shows, jazz and folk festivals. Check out our list of vessels on pg. 2-3, and don t be afraid to ask the captains all your questions. We strive to make your day on the water an enjoyable, and memorable event so that you will come back and visit us again and tell all your friends of the great time you had Fishing in RI. with the RIPCBA. 19

20 HELPFUL FISHING TIPS Many people go fishing on our charter and party boats during the season, and inevitably some of them run into problems while they are bottom fishing. Some of the problems stem from their lack of experience, or that they are fishing for the first time. Captains and mates don t mind that at all, because they can show the new anglers the correct way to use the equipment and some helpful hints too. We find that they really pay attention to what we show and tell them and they try their best to fish properly so they can catch some fish and be proud. The one crazy thing mates and captains scratch their heads on are the anglers that say they have fished for many years or have their own boats and fishing rods. It always seems that a few of the experienced anglers have more trouble with their equipment than the newbie s. I will try to explain a few of the many common problems anglers, and mates run into while fishing with conventional reels. 1. The backlash This happens when people take their fingers off the spool while they are letting line out. We always tell people to put your thumb on the spool, and with your other hand pull the lever back to put the reel into free spool. Then loosen up your thumb pressure on the spool so that the line can go out. When the sinker hits the bottom, the line will stop for a quick second, and you can push the lever back. Sounds simple right? Some people get it right away and others through trial and error figure out exactly how much pressure they have to use with their thumb on the spool to let the line go out smoothly. Still some forget and just let the line fly off the reel till it gets all Hiz and Herz Fishing Charters Offshore Shark 30 ft. single diesel Sail out of Galilee, RI Have Fun ~ Go Fishing! Captain Christopher Herz 401-474-1325 www.hizandherzfishing.com Inshore Fluke, Sea Bass, Scup Blackfish and/or Striped Bass and Blues Specializing in 4 person charter All bait and tackle included

tangled up in a huge backlash. 2. Reeling We always tell anglers to pay attention as you are reeling to move the line from side to side with your thumb as it goes on the reel. This will keep your line from bunching up on one side and then causing a backlash. If you have a level wind reel you do not have to worry about anything. 3. Reeling thru the tip Many anglers get so excited reeling in a fish that they don t pay attention. They are in a trance looking at the reel trying to keep the line going on the spool from side to side so it doesn t bunch up. Meanwhile the fish is already out of the water and the fish and sinker are trying to get through the eye at the tip of the rod. Not good! This can easily break the tip of the rod, and makes captains and mates go crazy trying to stretch out to grab the fish before it falls off the hook. Basically what to do is reel the fish in until you see the fish or sinker just on top of the water. Now stop reeling and just lift the rod and pull it towards you. This will bring the fish and your sinker close to the boat so that the mate can grab the line and take your fish off the hook. Don t try to swing the fish into the boat. This could cause the sinker to bounce off either the boat or someone s head. 4. Don t touch anything on the reel. That means the drag or any other things on the reel Continued on page 22 Carol - J 21 All equipment and bait is provided sharks ~ bonito striped bass ~ bluefish fluke ~ sea bass scup ~ blackfish home: 401-783-5572 cell: 401-207-6947 31 ft. Casco Bay Diesel Sportfisherman Captain Paul B. Johnson Sr. 30 Gooseberry Rd Wakefield, RI 02879 www.caroljcharters.com Email: pbjfishing@yahoo.com

22 Continued from page 21 that you can turn or move. The drags are set by the mates or captains ahead of time and if the drag is slipping and you need more drag, tell the mate if he hasn t already shown up on your side to help you. Drag is there for a reason. The reels are not supposed to be cranks that you just wind up. You are fishing with a rod and reel. That means to use the rod and the reel together. Lift the rod to get the fish to start coming off the bottom, and just turn the reel as you lower the rod down in the same motion. Then lift the rod again and reel it right back down again. If the fish puts up a fight and drag starts to slip and lets the line out, just hold on and enjoy the fight. The drag is doing its job. Once the fish stops pulling, lift the rod and reel down again. As for other things on the reel that turn. There is a bearing on the left side of the reel that adjusts the spool. Leave it alone. If you play with it, you could loosen it up too much and it will fall overboard and mess up the reel. On jigmasters there is a little locking screw that some people turn by accident thinking they are adjusting the drag. This screw is what holds the whole side of the reel on. If you play with that screw, the reel could fall apart at any time. I had this happen once when an angler loosened up that screw thinking he was adjusting the drag and JACKHAMMER CHARTERS Inshore Offshore Tournaments Sport, Recreational Family Fishing State of the art electronics for finding fish and transporting you safely to & from the fishing grounds Trips with children are always given special consideration Sails from Snug Harbor Capt. Jack Carpenter (401) 744-2804 email: CaptJackHammer@aol.com Cod, Sharks, Striped Bass Sea Bass, Scup, Fluke We set the trip times to accommodate your groups needs

a few minutes later the whole side of the reel fell off into the water, and the spool fell out too. Now that reel has become spare parts. 5. Stuck on the bottom If you get stuck on the bottom while anchored up fishing, don t panic and start tugging and yanking the rod back and forth and trying to reel up the rock. Let the mate know you are stuck, and he will probably tell you to let some line out and wait a while. Many times while you are stuck a fish will come along and eat your bait and get hooked. Then he will swim out of the rocks and free you from the hang. Sometimes the mate has to bounce the rod around a little a try to feel if there is any slack or he might wrap your line around the reel and gently pull your gear free. Many times it is not rocks but kelp or sea week that you are hung up in, and a little pressure will free you. Don t grab the rod near the tip and try to pull or yank your line out, because many times all you do is snap your rod or break your gear off. Also there is a good chance you can hurt yourself by getting a line cut in your hand or fingers, especially if you have braid line. 6. Letting too much line out You want to use just enough weight to hold bottom. If your line is constantly moving away and you keep letting line out, you are going to be fishing off the bottom or too far away to really feel any fish bites. Mates will constantly check your lines as you are fishing and if they see your line is way out, they will tell Continued on page 24 Sport Fishing on the CATCH THE EXCITEMENT OF R.I. SPORTFISHING 23 31 CUSTOM BUILT SPORT-FISHERMAN SAFE, DEPENDABLE DIESEL POWER CAPACITY - 6 PASSENGERS STATE OF THE ART ELECTRONICS CUSTOM OUTFITTED FOR ALL TYPES OF FISHING INSHORE, OFFSHORE, CANYON FISHING OVERNIGHT TRIPS AVAILABLE EVENING CHARTERS AVAILABLE ALL GEAR PROVIDED LIGHT TACKLE A SPECIALITY! Sailing from Point Judith Rhode Island Email: FishSakarak@aol.com www.sakarakcharters.com For information & reservations: CAPT. MITCH CHAGNON 140 Winter Berry Rd Saunderstown, R. I. 02882 (401) 486-3476

24 you to reel up and put a heavier sinker on. Sometimes while drifting you can keep letting line out to stay on the bottom, but once it gets out too far you have to reel it back in and start over again. 7. Don t cast You are in a boat not on shore. There really is no need to cast your lines out. You can lose your grip on the rod and it could go sailing away into the water, or your line could get hung up and the sinker could fly back and hit someone else on the boat or the boat itself. You really want to fish right in front of yourself and straight down. Not over someone else s gear. If you have no luck in that spot then move to another spot on the boat. Well these are just a few helpful hints on bottom fishing. The more you go fishing the better you will become. Don t become one of those anglers that complain that the reel is broken because you can t winch the fish in. Use your rod and a proper drag setting and enjoy the fight. Fish aboard Boats that display our Logo Cod & Pollock April & May Over 50 years of fishing experience Misty Stripers & Fluke May thru September Capt. Mark Ambrosia Capt. Andy Ambrosia 81 Bayfield Dr. Wakefield, RI 02879 Stripers, Sea Bass & Scup August thru November www.mistycharters.com Sailing from Gailiee 43 ft. of comfort & safety (401) 789-6057 Call for Rates, times and availability Your enjoyment is our first concern - Full Time Business - April thru December - Combination Trips Daily - Full, Half & Twilight Trips available - All Equipment Furnished - Family & Pros Welcomed Blackfish & Sea Bass October thru December Email: MistyBoat@ verizon.net

25 Report a Violation RI DEM Enforcement Division (402) 222-3070 For the latest in RI Fishing Regulations go to: www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/mfsizes.htm Tuna - Sharks - Mahi Mahi Striped Bass - Blues Cod - Scup - Fluke Tautog - Sea Bass E MAIL: CaptainSteve@LadyKcharters.com Sails from Snug Harbor Marina 410 Gooseberry Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 Lady K 43 ft custom sportfisherman Harbor Tours Family Outings Island Cruises Ash Burials at Sea One of RI s newest, fastest, cleanest, most comfortable Charter Vessels. Full complement of Safety, Navigation & Fishing Gear, Galley, Private Head, Huge Cockpit (14+ ft. wide), Fully Enclosed Seating, Twin 600HP Diesels Ask about our mid-week Specials Capt. Steve Babigian H: (401) 284-2656 C: (239) 565-2949 www.ladykcharters.com

26 BOOK A CHARTER BOAT! Seems pretty easy to do, and most people believe if you charter a boat, you must be going fishing. Well just like the world we live in, times have changed and so have the uses of CHAR- TER BOATS. Most people used to believe that charter boats were only a means to go out on the ocean and catch fish. Some people were happy if they caught enough fresh fish for dinner, meanwhile others wanted to catch enough fish to fill up their freezers for the winter. Then there are the people that think charter boats are available to take them cruising or to a vacation destination. Another popular usage is viewing Lighthouses, Harbors, Islands, Yacht Races, or Sunset and Dinner Cruises. Weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as college booze parties have now become a new adventure. Another very popular attraction available on Charter and Party Boats, is whale watching and nature tours. Diving and snorkeling adventures have always been a great business for some charter boats, and that has spread now from diving on wrecks and reefs, to diving in cages to interact with sharks and various marine life, as well as spear fishing for game fish and sport. Lately another new venue for charter boats has arisen. Ash Capt. Sheriff s Fish ON 5, 6 and 8 hour trips Inshore, Block Island & Offshore Charters for Morning, Afternoon and Evening Charters 29 Sea Vee Center Console Sails from Galilee & Newport RI Specializing in light tackle for: Striped Bass, Blues, Fluke, Tautog, Sea Bass and Scup www.fishingchartersri.com Email: Sheriff61@msn.com Captain John Sheriff 81 Hardig Rd Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 450-2549

27 Burials, has become a new trend as a final resting place for our loved ones. Some folk s last requests were to have their ashes scattered by their loved ones into a body of water that they used to swim or fish in, or enjoyed viewing from the shore. There are many different types and sizes of charter boats. There are the small center console boats that are fast, but can only carry 2-4 people comfortably. Then there are the larger charter boats that are allowed to carry up to 6 anglers. These come with all different types of accommodations and amenities. Some of these boats are just larger open boats that can carry 6 people, or they have an open cabin and plenty of space to fish in. While others tend to have less fishing room and more seating either outside or in a cabin or flying bridge. Some have enclosed cabins, towers, flying bridges, stand up heads, galleys, showers, and berths to sleep in. Then there are other charter boats that are allowed to carry more than 6 people. They are what refer to as an Inspected Vessel. These vary in sizes too. They could be as little as 30+ feet and up to 150 feet and more. Basically you have to do your homework and ask questions when you are looking for a charter boat. If you have a large party of people you most likely would want to contact a Party or Head Boat. If you have older people or someone that doesn t want to be out in the sun all Continued on page 32 Point Judith to Block Island LIGHT TACKLE FISHING ABOARD CAPT. NORM S FULLY EQUIPPED 23 CC SEACRAFT FOR 1 TO 3 PEOPLE AFFORDABLE RATES HALF OR FULL DAY TRIPS OR CUSTOMIZED CHARTERS BY THE HOUR Blues Fluke Bonito Porgies Sea Bass Striped Bass Call or Write Captain Norm Bardell P.O. Box 2041 Woonsocket, R.I. 02895 401-378-2422 e-mail: busyline2@gmail.com

28 Fishing Techniques for Block Island s North Rip The North Rip at Block Island can be a very productive fishing ground if you understand the bottom contour and tidal flow and how both baitfish and game fish relate to it. Having fished Block Island for several years, I have found this area to be very productive for several species of fish. The tides at the North Rip flow either in a southwesterly direction or northeast based on the outgoing or incoming tide. Block Island is a vast land mass located about 9 miles from Rhode Island s coastal shoreline at Point Judith, Rhode Island. The funneling effect of water from Block Island Sound in conjunction with dramatic bottom structure and depth changes provides powerful currents which create the North Rip. The North Rip sand bar extends out from the Block Island shoreline in a northeasterly direction out 1.6 miles until reaching a depth of 65feet. The bottom contour on the east side of the sandbar and the shoreline of the north end of the island extending out to the green lighted buoy has areas of dramatic bottom contour and depth variation. Just east of the buoy, approximately

29 at.5 miles is an area where the bottom rises up quickly from 100 feet in depth to approximately 54 feet. The GPS coordinates of this position is (41.15.543 N 71.33.924 W) From this position and taking a compass heading anywhere from 86 157 degrees for another.5 mile is a very productive spot for Bass, Blues and Fluke before the bottom drops off to depths in excess of 100 feet. There are several types of baitfish that frequent the Block Island North rip. The most common, especially this year, have been sand eels. Sand eels, squid, silversides, and bunker are just some of the other baits that may be found in the rip as well. Early in the year, the most common and productive pattern is fishing various methods along the natural rip that follows the sand bar from the shore out to approximately 60 feet of water. It is also common for seabirds to be feeding on baitfish in the rip. This is a sure sign that larger fish are actively feeding. Trolling umbrella rigs with artificial sand eel patterns is very effective for Bass and Bluefish. Wire line jigging parachute rigs if squid are around is effective as well. Trolling against the current will keep your baits in the strike zone longer as you maneuver your vessel accordingly working the length of the productive rip versus going right over it. Put out differ- Continued on page 30 Fish Trap Sport Fishing * Fishing Both Block Island & Montauk Point Waters * Full Day, 1/2 Day, Over-night-Canyon * Equipped With Modern Electronics 36 ft Wayne Beal Custom Sportfisherman www.fish-ri.com Email: TL454C@gmail.com SHARK BLUES TUNA BASS Capt. Tom Logan 1655 North Ave. Stratford, CT. 06614 (203) 375-0828

30 Continued from page 29 ent lengths of wire line to find the depth of the strike zone since the strong current will naturally bring your baits up towards the surface even though your vessel is not making much forward progress. Casting artificial lures or small metal jigs into the rip is another effective technique. Top water is also effective in low light conditions and when the tide and wind are not opposing each other and creating rough seas. With certain vessels like center consoles, anglers can troll and cast lures into the rip at the same time maximizing their time and efficiency on the water. The most recent consistent pattern taking place on the North Rip is the sand eels stacking up on the deeper water structure that exists in this area from approximately 54-100 feet. (41.15.543 N 71.33.924 W) where Bass and Blues gorge themselves on the sand eels all summer. The better bite for Bass is early morning, late afternoon and night during the stronger portion of the tides. As long as there was strong current congregating the bait, Bluefish are active throughout the entire day and night. A very popular and productive technique for Bass and Bluefish is vertical jigging heavy metal jigs, deadly dicks or similar lures. The most effective size of jig due to the depth and current was 3 5 ounces. It is very important to utilize heavy leader as Bluefish can easily cut Drifter Too Come fish the beautiful RI waters in a safe & relaxing fashion Charters Full Day Half Day Evenings Bass, Blues Cod, Tuna Sharks, Fluke, Sea Bass, Scup,Tautog Capt. Dick Chatowsky PO Box 494 Hope Valley, RI 02832 Info@DrifterTooCharters. 36 ft Custom Sportfisherman sails from Jim s Dock All Tackle provided sails from Jim s Dock 1175 Succotash Rd. Wakerfield, RI 02879 (cell) (401) 480-2539 (home) (401) 539-6097 www.driftertoocharters.com

off the jigs. At slack tide, the bait and fish scatter. When the current slows and or goes slack, trolling is the preferred method because you can cover more area quickly and efficiently to locate the scattered fish. Drifting eels at night is also productive for Bass although be prepared to sacrifice a lot of eels to Bluefish as well. In the later portion of the summer and early fall, False Albacore and Bonito show up in the rip. Fly fishing, casting or trolling smaller metal jigs for these speedsters is very effective. For Fluke anglers, the North Rip can also be very productive as well in the deeper waters. Fluke fishing is also good just south and east of the rip at Clay Head throughout the summer. The North Rip is a productive fishing ground that should not be overlooked. Check for strong tidal current, look for seabirds diving on bait and take a quick scan of the bottom with your graph before moving on to other fishing grounds. You may find that you will not have to go any further. Fish aboard Boats that display our Logo 31 Rods bending Reels screaming Big fish landing on the deck with a THUD!!! This is sportfishing aboard the Miller Time Families Welcome MillerTime www.millertimecharters.com Capt. Fred Miller 784 Middlebridge Rd. Wakefield, R.I. 02879 Sportfishing Charters Sails from Galilee Fluke to Tuna Beginners to Tournament Anglers Call Miller Time (401) 782-6321 (401) 741-6437 Email: MillertimeSportfishing@cox.net

32 book a charter cont Continued from page 27 day you definitely don t want to go out on an open boat. You want to make sure there is some type of roof or cabin to get out of the sun. As I said before times are changing. Some people now like to mix their trips up a little. Maybe do a little fishing and then head into shore or an Island for some lunch or shopping and sightseeing. Others might just want to take a boat into a shallow cove and go swimming and relax and have a quiet lunch, or go clamming. A new addition to RI this year is the Wind Farm just a few miles south of Block Island. We are the first state in the union to have 5 wind turbines installed in the ocean to provide clean energy to Block Island and the mainland. Many people already have inquired about being able to go out and view and take pictures of the wind farm. Here is another adventure that you can plan to do on a charter boat. You could go out and observe the wind turbines and take a cruise around the Island, or stop in for lunch etc. All you have to do is explain to the captain when you call what you would like to do, and if he cannot fulfill your request, he might be able to help you find another boat that will do what you are asking. Lucky Lady II Striped Bass Blues Sharks Full day / Half day Fluke Sea Bass Scup Families Welcome Capt. Steven Palmer 32 Spruce Road Wakefield, R.I. 02879 32 ft. Luhrs Sportfisherman Fish Beautiful Block Island Waters Gift Certificates Phone: (401) 284-2869 (860) 573-3751 cell www.luckyladycharters.net Slip 11 ~ Channel Marina Snug Harbor, R.I.

Narragansett NY Syle PIZZA by the slice Deli Sandwiches Calzones open for lunch & dinner We deliver to the docks (401) 783-2459 www.casapizzanarragansett.com 33 NY Style PIZZA Homemade pasta Calzones open for lunch & dinner beer & wine available (401) 401-6374575 www.casadellaluce.net Westerly Tournament Captain Instructional Charters Boat Transport Fishing for: bass, blues, fluke, scup, black sea bass, bonito, shark Captain Bill Brown (860) 559-5726 CaptBillB@aol.com Sails from Viking Marina - Westerly, RI 25 Ft. Dusky-center console 1 to 4 passengers Watch Hill Reefs - Block Island Waters Lighthouse & Sunset Sightseeing Cruises www.billfishcharter.com Transport to Block Island, Montauk Point & Fishers Island

34 EASY MICROWAVE ON THE BOAT Rinse your fillets in clean salt water. Put them on a microwave safe dish or paper plate. If you have butter, and lemon, put that on the fillets first. Usually I only have salt, pepper, and parsley on the boat, so that is all I put on the fillets. Cover the fish with a paper towel and put it in the microwave on High for 2 1/2 minutes. Check to see if it is done. If the fillets are small like scup or fluke, they might be done, if not put them back in for another 2 minutes. Thicker fish like Tautog needs probably 3 minutes to cook, check and then cook another 3 minutes. The fillets should be pure white and flake with a fork. If they look pink or translucent they are not done. You don t want to overcook the fish, but you also don t want to eat it raw. The fish will be moist and delicious. ENJOY!

35 For SPANISH CUISINE... OR A DELECTABLE MEAL IN A UNIQUE AND COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE, YOU ARE SURE TO ENJOY AN EVENING AT SPAIN. -The Rhode Island Gourmet Guide Summer 94 BEST AUTHENTIC RESTAURANT -The Narragansett Times Times 1996-97 BEST RESTAURANT -1997 Rhode Island Monthly Readers Poll 401 783 9770 Tuesday -Thur. 4-10 PM Fri. & Sat. 4-11 PM Sundays 1-9 PM Closed Mondays Champagne Bluefish Looking for a recipe that takes away that fishy taste of blues? This is it. Ingredients: 2 bluefish fillets 1 lemon for juice & zest ¾ Cup plus one glass of champagne ½ orange for slices & zest 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 Tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Directions: Rinse fillets and pat dry. Cut out any dark meat from the fillet. Melt butter in fry pan. Add bluefish filets dark meat side up. Squeeze ½ of lemon over fish. Add ½ the salt & pepper and sauté for 2 min. Sip from the glass of champagne. Turn fillets over and squeeze ½ of lemon over fish. Cut cross sections of an orange and sauté in pan with the fish. Pour Champagne over filets and the orange slices. Add the rest of the salt & pepper and add lemon & orange zest over the fish. Sauté for 5 min or until the fish has just turned white and it flakes. (timing will depend on the thickness of filets) Sip more champagne. Baste the fish with the juice in the pan while it is cooking. Serve on platter with orange slices on top. Enjoy!

36 FAMILY FISHING When was the first time you went fishing? Was it with a bunch of your friends on a little pond or stream, or did you fish off the beach while others were swimming and building sand castles? My first time fishing was off the rocks at the Charlestown Breachway when I was around 8 yrs. old. I was a cub scout and my father took me and some fellow scouts down to the ocean to try and catch tautog. Boy that was a lot of fun, even though we didn t all catch a tautog. Some of us caught choggies, and some caught crabs, but I was hooked. All I ever knew about fishing growing up was from the shore, but in college my friends and I found out that we could rent boats and go fishing in Narragansett Bay and in Quincy MA. for flounder. After I got married and started to raise a family, the urge to go fishing and expose my wife and daughters to fishing hit hard. I bought a 19 boat with a cuddy cabin and after a few fishing trips the family was hooked just like I was when I was a kid. What a great way to spend a day out on the water with the whole family trying to catch a few fish for dinner and having a great time together. Whether we caught a lot of fish or none at all, it really Marlin III 25ft. Parker Fisherman 24 Knot Cruise Enclosed Head Inshore-Offshore USCG Examined Vessel GPS Location: - 33 State St. Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 749-9331(cell) (401) 726-8501(home) Familes Welcome Half Day Extended Half Day Full Day All Tackle Supplied Sails from Galilee Capt. John Goolgasian 25 Hillview Drive No. Providence, RI 02904 WEB: www.rifishingcharters.net Email: Marlin_2a@verizon.net

37 didn t matter. We were all together as a family, and my daughters were learning how to bait hooks, catch fish, and enjoy the sport of salt water fishing. Now my daughters are married and we are in the process of teaching the grandchildren how to fish and enjoy boating. It s a big family affair when it s time to go fishing. The moms make a lot of food and the dads carry the coolers to the boat and get it ready to go fishing. Once we are at the fishing spot, everyone grabs a fishing pole, the hooks get baited and the fun begins. When one of the kids feels a bite and sets the hook, the look on his face is priceless. Then the struggle begins and mom tries to help, only to hear I can do it myself mom. Either his dad or I keep a close watch on him during the battle with the fish, and when it comes to the surface we help him get the fish into the boat. Then all the high fives and congratulations begin, but the grandkids only want to get baited up and back into the water again as quickly as they can so they can catch another fish. Lately there has been an enormous increase in the charter industry for Family Fishing Adventures, whether they have been just fathers and sons or daughters, or even the moms and the children. It is great to see the new breed of fishermen/fisherwomen getting involved in the excitement of fishing with their parents or grandparents. Many of my charter trips that used Continued on page 38 PATTY - J 35 Bertram Twin Diesel Sportfisherman Sails from Galilee Full or Half Days 50 Years of Experience Full Electronics Tackle & Bait Provided Captain John A. Parente 34 Whitehall Drive Warwick, R.I. 02886 (401) 738-7674 (Home) (401) 451-5654 (Cell) E-Mail: FishPattyJ@cox.net

38 Continued from page 37 to be just the good old boys have changed. Some of the trips that were made up of guys that worked together or were just fishing buddies have taken a different turn. Some of those guys would come fishing 3-4 times a year, but as time went on and families grew, they would start to ask Hey Capt. When can I start taking my kids fishing? What is a good age for them to come on the boat, and what kind of trip or fish can we catch to introduce them to saltwater fishing? My kids are constantly asking me to take them fishing, like I do with my fishing buddies. Some of my clients asked that question many years ago, and now it s the norm for them to take the kids fishing at least one trip every year. It is fun for me and my mates to see these kids grow and change over the years and develop good fishing skills and conservation practices. When the kids first start going fishing we take them for a half day fishing trip so they re not out on the water too long, and most of the time we are fishing just off the beach so that they can see land and feel comfortable. There are usually plenty of bottom fish just ready to eat any bait you put down and the tackle that the kids use to catch the fish is small and light so that they can handle the rods by themselves. We still have to keep a close watch on them and the equipment, and encourage them to pull when the line shows that a fish is biting the bait. It River Rebel 260 Hp Diesel 35 Kts all electronics Capt Randy Bagwell 90 Butterworth Ave. Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 699-1974 (Cell) (401) 253-9639 (Home) 26 ft Albin Express www.riverrebelcharters.com Enclosed Head Narragansett Bay BI & RI sounds Inshore & Offshore We welcome families with children and beginners. Children are always encouraged to try their skills at catching Bass, Scup, Fluke and the almighty fighter of the bay, the Bluefish. We take a maximum of 4 anglers All bait & tackle is provided

39 doesn t take much coaching for them to quickly pick up that skill, and soon they are yanking and cranking in fish just like their moms and dads. One good thing is teaching them about conservation of fish and letting them put back most of the fish except for the ones they are going to take home to eat. They kids really have a ball putting back all the short fish and even some of the legal ones if there is a good bite going on. This is also a great time to take lots of pictures. Capturing the emotions on their faces as they do battle with their fish and finally getting it into the boat is priceless. Some of the kids are real brave as they hold up their fish or even give it a kiss before putting it in the live well or back into the water. Now is the time that we try to instill in the kids and parents that they do not have to keep every fish that they catch, and to conserve and put fish back into the water so that we can catch them another day is a great thing. I find that the kids love to put the fish back, even more that the adults. Sometimes we put the fish or a crab in a bucket of fresh saltwater and they watch it swim around for a while. When they ve finished watching the fish doing its thing they ask if they can let the fish go, and we help them empty the bucket back into the ocean. Some of the kids have a ball just playing with a crab on the deck. It is something new and Continued on page 40 2nd Generation Family Owned & Operated DRIFTER Year round operation Over 25 years of service Capt. Richard Chatowsky 58 Tamanaco Dr. Charlestown, RI 02813 Fishing aboard our 38 ft. Custom Sportfisherman Fishing R.I. Inshore & Offshore waters 460 hp Cat Diesel Large Fishing area with dual fighting chairs 401-364-8835 www.drifterchartersri.com

40 Continued from page 39 interesting for them to play with other than watching TV or playing video games. These are live creatures that they can hold, watch and play with. Once the kids have mastered the bottom fishing, then you can take them out for bass and blues or other fish that are offshore. Now they can tolerate a longer day with stronger fish and bigger fishing tackle. One thing we have all learned in life is that kids can get bored quickly and they need something going on all the time to keep them interested and having a great time. This is not true of all kids, but the norm for most of them. I had a father once that wanted to take his 11 yr. old son fishing offshore for sharks or tuna. I asked him if they had ever gone fishing before and his answer was no. We had only seen movies and read articles about fishing for shark and tuna and really wanted to try it. I told him that I thought they would be better off for their first experience of fishing in saltwater to try for some bass and bluefish first. This way they could get a feel for how they would both fare on a boat for an 8 hour trip, and to feel the power of a bass or bluefish which is much smaller than the tuna and sharks that they wanted to catch. A shark/tuna trip would last for at least 10 hrs. and sometimes the action is fast and furious, while sometimes you might only

have a little bit of action or none at all. That is offshore fishing. Well they decided to ignore my recommendations so off we went. We decided to go shark fishing because it was too early in the season to go tuna fishing. Well the first thing we do before going shark fishing is to go blue fishing to get some live and dead bluefish for bait. After watching the father and son struggle while catching the blues I reminded them that this was only the bait, and the sharks are going to pull a lot stronger and longer. After catching about a dozen blues we headed off to the shark grounds 30 miles offshore. You could hear the father and son complaining about sore muscles that they never knew existed, but they were still eager and game for the sharks. Once we arrived at the spot, the mate put out the chum bucket and took out the rods we use for sharking. I was getting the live bluefish hooked up on the leader and we put him into the water and set it out the distance that we wanted. The son was amazed that a shark could eat such a large bluefish. Then we prepared the other 2 rods and baited them up with fillets and put them out in the chum slick. I told the group that now we are in a waiting game, and it usually takes about an hour for the sharks to find the chum slick so relax and look around for fins. Usually once the sharks find us we ll have some great action, but there is always the possibility that it could be hours before they find our slick, and sometimes for some strange reason they might never show up. This didn t sit too well with the father and son. They were used to watching Chic-A-DeeJay Enjoy Cruising, Excursions or Fishing in the calm Bay waters 36 ft Luhrs Alura Cruiser 41 Continued on page 54 email: BMS-LLC@charter.net www.baymaritimeservices.com Sails from Bay Marina in Warwick Cove We make all arrangements to customize your special adventure on the Water Capt. Benny Peters 111 Taft Hill Lane Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-735-8609 cell 508-779-0518 home

42 Continued from page 8 Nowadays there are Captain classes and computer programs allowing anyone to get a captain s license and become an instant charter boat captain. If you have the money to pay for these quick cram courses, and have the brains to pass the tests, you can instantly become a captain by taking an exam at the school instead of testing at a U. S. Coast Guard Testing Center. Many years ago if you wanted to become a licensed captain, you had to learn thru firsthand experience working on the water. You would be mentored by a captain as to navigation and boat handling, but you had to study the books on your own, schools and quick study classes did not exist. Once you had acquired the proper amount of sea time and felt confident to take the test you would then go to the Coast Guard Examination Center to take the test. You have to take multiple exams on rules of the road, navigation, knots, first aid, weather, etc. You have to certify that you had the required hours of experience on the water, and pass a physical, eye test, hearing test Rhode Island Sportfishing at it s Finest Reel to Reel -Sportfishing- Fluke to Tuna Sailing from Galilee Custom 35 ft. Maximum 6 passengers Familes & Children Welcome Fast - Safe - Comfortable All equipment furnished Fish cleaned & packaged www.reeltoreelsportfishing.com Email: ReelSportfishing@aol.com Downeast Sportfisherman Capt. Scott Lundberg 508-234-5944 Cell: (508) 450-1112

43 and color blind test. If you were skillful enough to pass the test, you were given a license to carry passengers for hire in a certain body of water that you had experience in and on a vessel of the same size that you had put in all of your sea time on. Things have changed a little now, and here is another reason for you to beware of a scary feeling about what is floating around now. There are many reputable schools for captains and they are well aware that you need to add extensive time on the water to the theory they teach. Other Captain Schools seem to care more about taking your money and pumping out new captains than they do about making sure that their applicant really has the experience and knowledge needed to charter and that they understand all the items a charter boat operator must know to be in compliance with all the regulations. If the applicant has it in writing from a boat owner, that he has gained experience and put in the required hours to obtain or maintain a license that is good enough for the Coast Guard. People have to realize, captain schools teach just theory. They do not give you any hands on experience at all! Passing the course and then running out to charter would be like a neophyte reading a book on sailing, jumping aboard a sailboat and heading for England. The schools have made it easy to obtain your license in a matter of weeks, whereas years ago all potential captains took years to gain experience and skills required to charter. I know of a few new captains that only operated a 16 skiff on a small bay for a year or so, but came out of the captain school with a license to run a 50 ton vessel up to 100 miles offshore. There is a big difference in the experience of running a vessel on the open ocean with seas of 5 to 8 ft compared to being in a small bay with a slight chop of one to two feet. The differences and experience required with handling a big boat from a small outboard are unbelievable. This is not to say that some of the new captains have not truly put their time on the bay or ocean and are Continued on page 44

44 Continued from page 43 capable of handling their vessels properly, it is just easier and quicker, for some people to take and retake their tests to become a captain now with the available schools out there. There have always been mates and people that have been around boats their whole lives just waiting till they had enough money to buy a boat. They put in their time on the water learning and studied for years to get their license to become a charter boat captain. Many people that already have their own boats, have figured out that if they get a license and turn their boat into a business, they can write off all their expenses, and it won t be so hard to afford their boat anymore. What they are really doing is turning their hobby into a business, and that is legal, provided they are compliant with all the federal UPV regulations. Are you and your family going to be 100% safe if you take a fishing trip with them? Maybe. Maybe not. If someone gets hurt, the boat owner s insurance could be void if they are not compliant with all Federal regulations. You, the passenger, may have to sue the boat owner to recover your medical expenses. When you are choosing which boat to charter, there are several factors to consider. Choose the size boat to fit your needs. The prices for charter boats vary. Why? Some of the smaller charter boats have smaller engines which mean less expenses for them to run their vessels, and they cost perhaps $200 to $300 less, and can get you to the fishing grounds faster. If you are looking for a less bumpy ride, a boat that can take rough water better and is sheltered from the weather, with the comfort of an enclosed cabin and head, maybe the cost of larger vessel with higher operating expenses is your choice. Inshore Fishing at its Best All Bait & Tackle Provided Clean-Safe-Fast 1/2 or 3/4 or full Day Trips Night Trips Flyfishing or Light Tackle Family or Corporate Groups Sightseeing Cruises Sailing from State Docks 401-255-0128 Narragansett, R.I. Capt. Steve Anderson www.barebonescharters.com Sportfishing in protected waters around Block Island or Offshore or Sailing from Ponaug Marina Warwick, R.I. E Mail: Steve@BareBonesCharters.com

45 Some feel that if they charge less money for a charter, more people will charter them and they will start to have a lucrative business. Some new captains only want to do a few trips a year, and they don t care if you catch fish or not, or if you become a repeat customer. Professional Captains want your repeat business and they will go that extra mile to ensure your safety and they are compliant with all the federal regulations. The Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association has made it mandatory for all their vessels to demonstrate to you the customer and to the Association that they are compliant with all the federal regulations by making it mandatory for each vessel to always have either a USCG Certificate of Inspection or a USCG UPV Examination. If the boat you want to charter does not have (display) a current UPV Examination, do they meet all the federal requirements? Why do they not want to offer you the peace of mind by displaying a current UPV Examination Decal that indicates they are compliant with all the Federal regs.? The USCG Examination is free, and all the captain has to do is ask the USCG for the examination. BE- WARE of the boat you are going to charter if you do Continued on page 46 36 Sportfisherman Specializing in Catching Fish & Customer Satisfaction 36 ft. new Twin Diesel 330 h.p. All Tackle Included - Full Electronics MARIDEE II www.marideecharters.com SPRING -FALL SPECIALS TRIPS: Half Day Full Day Evening Overnight April - December FAST EFFICIENT Cell: 401-788-6012 COD POLLOCK BLUES BASS TUNA WEAKFISH MARLIN BONITO SHARKS FLUKE TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) - Night Bass Trips - RI Chart Boat As RI State Record - 718 lb. Mako Shark FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL CAPT. ANDY DANGELO 1035 Liberty Lane West Kingston, RI 02892 Email: Maridee2@gmail.com

46 Continued from page 45 not see a US Coast Guard DECAL. What required items may he not have, to be compliant with all the Federal regulations? My Grandfather told me long ago that you get what you pay for. He was right and very smart. You might pay less to go fishing with a fly-by-night captain, but does he have a safe and sound vessel? Is his safety equipment up to date? Does he have the electronics, compass, VHF radio, GPS, Radar, Chart Plotter, Depth Finder, up to date charts and approved life jackets with water lights, coast pilot, light list, LNM, a random drug testing program in place, flares, etc.? Does he have enough insurance to cover your medical expenses as well as his boat? If he isn t compliant with all the regulations, the insurance company may not pay any claims. Does he have all the necessary licenses and permits needed to go fishing, never mind if he has good fishing tackle and gear. These are just some of the thoughts that should be going around in your brain before you book a charter to take you and your family out fishing or cruising. Yes, some boats might have all the whistles and bells onboard, but if the captain doesn t have the proper training and experience to handle what Mother Nature has in store for him, or if there is an emergency situation and your captain or mate are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are in for a nerve wracking experience. Legitimate captains and mates have to be in a random drug testing program and carry alcohol testing kits aboard. That is the law, but this type of information is not generally taught or stressed in most captain schools. www.blockislandfishingguides,com Capt. David Chieffo USCG Licensed Master Fully Insured (401) 466-9966 * Inshore & Offshore * Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, tuna, shark & more * Specializing in night-time trophy bass trips * Fast, Quiet, Clean 30 Triton Center Concole Trips depart from scenic Old Harbor, on Block Island Fishing packages with island accommodations available

There are many things that a federally compliant charter boat captain has to know and have to be legal. You must have a valid U.S. Coast Guard license, and you can only operate where your license states, and for the size of the vessel. Every charter boat captain must have their current USCG License (not a copy of it) onboard. You have to have Federal and State permits and licenses to operate a charter fishing boat and to fish for certain species of fish. You have to maintain log books for the government and fill them out daily for your state and federal permits. You have to maintain a safe and sound vessel with working running lights, Coast Guard approved flares, sound signaling devices, Type I personal floatation jackets and throwables, fire extinguishers, properly installed heads and sanitation holding tanks with locking Y valves, they must display an Emergency Check Off Sheet, life jacket donning instruction plaque, trash and oil plaques, navigation equipment, electronics, etc.. Do you think that someone trying to make a few bucks will spend all that money, effort and time to have a lot of this extra equipment, required plaques safety sheets and follow all these rules? Maybe you should feel a little uneasy and ask a lot of questions before you book that trip. This is all about your safety and survival. All of the captains and vessels in the RIPCBA are taking this concern for your safety seriously and making sure their vessel meets all federal regulations and demonstrates this to you by earning a USCG Decal. We are now all required to have a UPV Examination from the Coast Guard that coverers all of the vessel s equipment, paperwork and placards, captains licenses and required programs. Continued on page 50 Persuader Charters Fish Block Island, Rhode Island Waters 47 Capt. Denny Dillon Capt. Jim McWilliams 110 Avice Street Narragansett, R.I. 02882 Home: (401) 783-5644 Persuader II Inshore, offshore and overnight canyon fishing aboard the 44 twin diesel Sportfisherman Boat: (401) 837-2578 Web page: www.persuaderboat.com E-Mail: captjim@persuaderboat.com captdenny@persuaderboat.com

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50 Continued from page 47 If they pass the examination, they receive a decal from the USCG. This decal issued by the USCG can be either a UPV decal (Uninspected Passenger Vessel program) or a Certificate Of Inspection (COI). The UPV vessels are restricted to a maximum of 6 passengers, while vessels with a COI are licensed to carry more than 6 passengers. All the boats in the RI Party and Charter Boat Association are run by professional legitimate valid Coast Guard licensed captains. All of the captains and mates are in a random drug program, and they are federally and state permitted to fish for the species of fish in our waters. We are professionals and proud of it, and we work together and help each other out. Look for our LOGO and either a UPV or COI DECAL when you are looking to charter a boat, and you won t have to undergo that feeling of BEWARE.. If you would like more information you can go the USCG UPV Website www.d1upv.org Be Safe, choose a charter boat that is willing to demonstrate to you that he cares about being compliant with all federal regulations and is willing to demonstrate it to you Look for the Decals C-DEVIL II Sportfishing Inc Pt. Judith, RI Est 1993 Full Time Captains ~ 1st Class Fishing Service C-Devil II - 32 Topaz Like us on Facebook Scan for timely photos from all our trips Bring Friends, Family, Business Associates FOR A MEMORABLE DAY OF FISHING Call: (401) 364-9774 Boat (401) 374-1439 www.cdevilsportfishing.com

Look for the Decals Our captains care about your safety first and then making sure you have a wonderful experience on the water. 51 To demonstrate this to you, all of our captains are required to display one of the current decals you see below. This is for your piece of mind that all our vessels are in compliance with all the regulations for passenger carrying vessels. COI decal for inspected vessels For your safety, and piece of mind, make sure the vessels you sail on display one of these decals UPV decal for charter boats Over 45 Years Charter Fishing Experience SEA HAWK Enjoy Fishing or Cruising in Comfort! Air Conditioned * Galley * Shower * Satellite TV 18 kts * Twin Diesel Engines * 37 ft. Fiberglass All types of fishing All Equipment Furnished Inshore & Offshore Corporate or Family groups Point Judith, Galilee - Charter Boat Docks 40 State Street, Narragansett, RI We can make all arrangements for you - simply call and We begin planning your special day on the water. Captains Nick & David Butziger 44 Bowen Briggs Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886 401-739-6028 Office 401-578-9381 cell Web Address: www.seahawkcharter.com

52 Second Annual Wounded Veterans Fishing Adventure The Providence and Boston Veterans Administration is helping wounded veterans and veterans with disabilities learn how far they can go enjoying outdoor activities. Activities they might think they can no longer do like kayaking, flying kites. and fishing. The Rhode Island Party & Charter Boat Association members donated their time and fuel to take out 50 veterans, many of them with disabilities, family. friends and care givers out on twelve charter boats. Capt Rick Bellavance President of the RIPCBA said, Ths is the second year we ve taken wounded veterans fishing and we had a great time. It was good to introduce or reintroduce these vets to fishing. We fished for a half day and caught striped bass, blues, scup, sea bass and fluke. It was a great day for fishing. Fish aboard Boats that display our Logo

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54 Continued from page 41 TV shows where in that short 30 minute show the anglers had fought many, many sharks. What is this waiting and hoping deal, or as we like to call it Drifting and Dreaming. Well little did they know that most of those shows take hours and hours of video to edit down to only a 30 minute show. Well as it turned out we were waiting for an hour and a half, and the son was getting fidgety. He had already climbed up and down the tower at least 10 times looking for fins while his father was trying to read a book and finding out that this was not a good thing for him to do. The father was turning a little green and wanted to be transported back to land in a flash, but he also didn t want to disappoint his son. Well in a few minutes the father was over the side praying to the fish gods and Mother Nature to stop making him feel so bad, when all of a sudden a shark fin was ten feet away from dad headed to the chum bucket. The mate told the son to hurry down the ladder because we were about to fight our first shark. He panicked and didn t want to come down the ladder, and the father wanted nothing to do with the shark, fishing, or anything else at the time. All he wanted to do was start the boat and head for shore. The mate had hooked the shark up on the closest rod and was waiting while I tried to get the boy to try and fight the shark even if it was only for a few minutes. He decided that he was happy to just see a big shark, and we better listen to his fathers wishes and go back. The mate then reeled in the shark till it was close enough for me to cut the leader and set it free, Cruising Personalized & Affordable Bait & Tackle Provided 6 Person maximun Sportfishing Aboard Priority Too Fishing Block Island Sound Cox s Ledge RI s South Shore (401) 741-5648 36 Harris Sportfish -Fiberglass-Diesel Capt. Rick Bellavance 140 Jerry Lane N. Kingstown, RI 02852 www.priorityfishingcharters.com

55 then I started up the boat and headed back to land. On the ride back the father started to change colors back to normal and felt like eating, which was a good thing. The son was still talking about how huge the shark was, but still wanted nothing to do with reeling one in. As we got closer to shore the father asked me if there was a possibility of doing any other fishing before we went in since we had plenty of time left. I told him that we were coming up on some good bottom fishing grounds and we could try to catch some fluke, sea bass, and porgies there. They both looked excited and as soon as we started to drift, they were both hooked up to some nice sea bass. You could see the excitement in the father and sons eyes that this was just what the doctor ordered. They were happy and could easily handle the equipment and the fish that were biting. Once we docked the boat at the slip, the father came over to me and said thank you for salvaging the day for him and his son, and that the next time they go fishing they are going to listen to what the captain suggests. All in all though the father and son did have a great Family Fishing day and learning experience The RIPCBA is made up of many fishing vessels that can handle a family of 2 to 6 people in it, or a large family or group of families that want to fish together can hire a Party Boat. Just check our listings and give one of our captains a call to set up your great Family Fishing Adventure. FOR THE THRILL AND EXCITEMENT OF SALT WATER FISHING AT ITS BEST L IL TOOT 46 All Bait & Tackle Provided Large Cockpit * Heated Cabin 35 ft. J.C. Sport Fisherman CAPT. JOHN RAINONE 35 Ocean View Drive Narragansett, R.I. 02882 SAILS FROM GALILEE 401-783-0883 401-497-6683 cell Email: LilTootCharter@gmail.com www.liltootcharter.com Combination Fishing Trips Half * 3/4 day * Full Day Twilight & Night Bass Trips Family & Corporate Charters

56 A LADIES ONLY FISHING CHARTER Last August, 6 lucky ladies were picked for a 3/4 day fishing charter on one of the charter boats in the RIPCBA. If you had to describe our experience in one word, it would be hard to pick a word great enough to do it justice. Words like Awesome, Excellent, Fantastic, Fun, Enjoyable, Entertaining, Educational, and best of all LOTS OF FISH (that s one word, isn t it?) would be perfect adjectives to describe this great half day charter. The captain and mate, both named Tom, made the trip a most enjoyable and productive one. At 6 am, the six of us met at the Stop & Shop in Narragansett and proceeded on to the marina where the boat was docked at. We shoved off at 6:00 sharp and traveled approximately 16 miles offshore to the SW ledge off of Block Island. Captain Tom had already informed us that we would be fishing for striped bass and blues using wire line, and we were all eagerly awaiting those wonderful words of FISH ON. Upon arriving at the desired spot, mate Tom took over the helm while the captain pulled out a flat of nice big, fat sea worms to rig up the tube and worm setups that we would be using. He showed us how to tie the tube onto the line and then explained the best way to put the worm on the hook to keep the worm active to attract the fish. The captain then Repeat Business is our goal Mako II Charters Full & Half Day USCG Inspected for 14 Passengers Specializing in: Bass Blues Fluke Cod Sea Bass Porgies Blackfish Capt. David Tyrrell 25 Columbine Court Wakefield, RI 02879 (401) 789-3756 43 of Sportfishing Comfort Family and Corporate Charters Sailing from Galilee www.makoii.com Specializing in Great Memories Repeat Business is our Goal email: MakoDave@Makoii.com

57 took over the helm and the mate expertly released enough wire to get us down to the 40 water depth we were fishing in. Donna and I were selected to go first. It didn t take long for the captain to put us on fish, and the action began. First Donna s rod went down, and as we were cheering her on, my rod went down with that wonderful sound of zzzziiinnnnggggg. Donna pulled in a blue around 8-9 lbs. and I pulled in a bass about 15 lbs. Little did we know it, but this was just the warm up!!! Captain Tom trolled around for about 10 minutes with no additional bites, however the mate started his secret chant here fishy fishy, here fishy fishy, and the reels started singing again. This time it was Jane and June s turn. They each grabbed a pole and started reeling. At one point, we thought Jane might go over the side as her fish just wouldn t give up. Eventually though, Jane and June were able to wrestle both fish to the boat, where they were netted by the mate. Wow! These bass were bigger than the cooler. Each measured approximately 41 inches. Next up was Julie and June J. Not to be outdone, they each promptly and expertly reeled a couple of bass in the 35 lb. range. What a blast!! We each took a couple more turns, and each time the captain put us on good sized fish. We then headed back to the marina. We kept a total of six nice fat striped bass from 30 to 35 lbs. and one bluefish. On the trip back we enjoyed some of the snacks we had brought along and discussed the great morning we all had. Upon returning to the dock, we took lots of pictures, and the mate expertly filleted, cleaned, and gave each of us a bag of fish to take home. They also shared some of their favorite recipes for grilling, frying, and baking striped bass. They all sounded delicious. This was an OUTSTANDING charter trip. I am sure I can speak for all of the Lucky Ladies that enjoyed this charter when I say that we would highly recommend a LADIES ONLY FISHING CHARTER, for any of you ladies looking for a great experience on the water. Sail the 80 ft. NOW Fishing Year Round COD ~ TUNA Seven B s V THE WHITE AND GREEN FISHING MACHINE Ocean Marine NIGHT BASS Insurance ~ NIGHT BLUES Agency, INC. BLACKFISH & SEA BASS We Do All Lines of Marine Insurance Serving the Eastern Seaboard Sunset FLUKE Trips PORGIE (SCUP) REMEMBER...THINK FISH!!! 800-767-6687 www.omiainc.com 1-800-371-FISH * 401-789-9250 ~Email:RB02882@aol.com * www.sevenbs.com Full day FLUKE Trips Cap. 120 Originator of the 1/2 Day Trips HALF-DAY TRIPS July thru August (Fluke - Scup - Sea Bass)

58 Something for Everyone Summer vacation in Newport with the family. We had done the mansions, the shops, the dinner train and the Fort Adams tour, but the kids had been looking at the ocean for days and wanted to go out on the water, and I wanted to try my hand at catching a fish. One of my buddies had told me Pt. Judith was closer to the fishing grounds, so I called a captain of a boat from there. Early the next morning we all drove over the bridge and down to the little village of Galilee where the boats were getting underway. Our vessel was down the dock and we could see the captain turning on various pieces of electronic equipment on the bridge. The mate helped us stow our gear below and went through the obligatory safety briefing. Then he hopped up, undid the lines, and we were on our way. Our son, Stephen, was fascinated by the radar and the captain pointed out the land masses and other boats as we crossed the sound, but Sarah, our preteen daughter, was frustrated at being up too early to call friends on her cell phone. Soon we were marking fish and the mate was introducing the rigs to the water to troll the area. In a short while one of the poles was bending and jerking and Sarah, phone forgotten, was being ushered into a trolling chair and handed a pole. Bring it up like this and reel like crazy as you lower it, instructed the mate. Her eyes wide with excitement, she obeyed. It s hard! she exclaimed but kept at it until we suddenly saw it jump out of the water. Look! Look! she yelled, and renewed her efforts until in minutes the mate grabbed the gaff and pulled aboard her trophy. My turn! my son announced, and old dad took the other chair. My wife, Janet, preferred her role to be taking pictures with her phone and sending them to various grandparents, aunts and uncles. After a bit the initial rush of fish was waning. I think the bite is over for now, the captain said. Let s try some bottom fishing. He slowed the boat while the mate switched over to other poles and baited the hooks with pieces of squid and a sinker. He showed us how to let it down to the bottom and what to feel for. Even my wife tried this and in fact reeled up the first one, and made me take pictures to send to her girlfriends. Then she passed out sodas and pastries as Stephen and I persevered and both of us were rewarded with two small ones. These we released while Janet passed out beverages and pastries. The wind had picked up a little and we were rolling quite a bit. I want to do something else, whined Sarah. The captain called me up on the bridge. Your family looks like they need a break. What about going in to Block Island for an hour or so, grab a snack, maybe take a quick dip at the beach? That sounded like just what we needed. Spirits perked up as he turned into the harbor. We had never been to Block Island and as the old Victorian houses came into view we couldn t wait to explore. Our first stop was the old ice cream shop plastered with postcards of days gone by. Then we strolled through unique shops with local crafts. A little farmers market was in full swing

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62 DISCOVER Why Rhode Island is called THE OCEAN STATE CHARTER A BOAT from the R.I. PARTY & CHARTER BOAT ASSN. Cruising Narragansett Bay, Block Island, Long Island & Buzzards Bay Fishing Our in-shore grounds are every one else s offshore Sightseeing Newport, Sailboat Races, Bristol, Wickford & Westerly Diving Submarines, airplanes, wrecks Fish our Logo over 65 boats Website: R.I. Party and Charter Boat Association P.O. Box 171 Wakefield, Rhode Island 02880 We have more than 65 vessels for you to choose from Fish or Cruise aboard boats that display one of these For your piece of mind, all our captains must have a USCG inspection or a USCG examination of their vessels to ensure they are compliant with all Federal & State regulations.