Winter Means Surf Day
Don’t let the calendar fool ‘ya, meteorlogical winter is a full on time to fish, hunt, hike and tie a few flies with your feet on a cooler and steak on a plate. Read Fish Wrap to find out how you can get outdoors or hang inside this month to make the most of our newest season. And as always, thanks for reading.
2021 Fish Wrap Holiday Gift Guide
Our 2021 Fish Wrap Writer Holiday Gift Guide will help you choose some fun, handy, thoughtful and maybe even perfect gifts for any outdoorsman or womann on your shopping list. We are very fortunate to meet lots of wonderful people and many of them create great products we can share with you. Happy Holidays!
RISAA Needs Your Help, Potter Pond Gets Some
Rhode Island’s CRMC subcommittee has recommended that Perry Raso’s application to expand his shellfish business into a salt pond with a long history of various recreational uses, be denied. The RI Saltwater Anglers are looking for some help with their own subcommittees. RIDEM wants to help you learn to tie flies and our good friend Tom Adams help us understand the benefits of tree saddles for deer hunting .
RICAC & Treonze Emerge
The RI Coastal Advocacy Coalition has delivered a letter to CRMC looking for regulatory change in the way it considers approving and siting shellfish businesses in public trust waters. With summer a wrap, Todd Treonze has been awarded the OSKAA Angler of the Year. Dennis Zambrotta has some sage advice for surfcasting Block Island and RISAA’s Greg Vespe pulled a bomber bonito out of chilly November waters.
Vespe Takes RISAA’s Helm
Greg Vespe, experienced fisherman, talented boat handler, patient teacher and solid human, will lead the RI Saltwater Anglers Association as its new President. His skills on the water and background participating in the fisheries management process make Mr. Vespe the perfect choice to represent some 7500 members and affiliated groups.
Fishing & Exhaling In Maine
As Fall takes over before the inevitable, there remains time to fish the backwaters of Maine for largemouth or a peaceful nap under a low sun. The North Maine Woods is calling.
Frank & Joyce Daignault: Outdoorsman’s Writers & Teachers
Frank Daignault has published eight books and hundreds of articles about saltwater fishing. But all of his achievements were earned in the company of his wife Joyce. Together they raised a family while fishing and hunting for sport and food. It was an honor to speak with them and learn more of thier story.
Fall In Rhode Island Means Lizard Fish, Albies & Trout
Fall in Rhode Island means lizard fish, albies and trout on the move. Lizard fish are little but they’re all teeth and have been caught in Quonochontaug Pond and Narragansett Bay. They’re fast but a few fishermen are faster with epoxy jigs and shiny tins to land...
Thank You Steve Medeiros
When Steve Medeiros passed, many anglers never knew how how passionately he worked to protect their sport and that was fine with him. The founder and President of the RI Saltwater Anglers Association, he ws considerate, determined, steadfast and a friend so this week, we give thanks for his legacy.
