by Todd Corayer | Nov 14, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Fishery Policy & Rules, Recreation Public Access, Rhode Island Waterways
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.
by Todd Corayer | Nov 7, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Black Sea Bass Fishing, Block Island, New England Fishing Clubs, Recreation Public Access, Rhode Island Fishermen, Rhode Island Waterways, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, surfcasting, Tautog fishing
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.
by Todd Corayer | Oct 25, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Fish Wrap Ponderings, Fresh Water Fishing, Largemouth Bass Fishing
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.
by Todd Corayer | Oct 21, 2021 | Block Island, Deer Hunting, Firearms, Fly Fishing - Fresh Water, Fly Fishing - Saltwater, Fly Tying, Hunting in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Fishermen, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, surfcasting
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.
by Todd Corayer | Oct 7, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Albie Fishing, Bonito Fishing, False Albacore Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Native Brook Trout, Rhode Island Fishermen, Rhode Island Trout Fishing, Rhode Island Waterways, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing
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...
by Todd Corayer | Sep 30, 2021 | Fish Wrap Ponderings, Fishery Policy & Rules, New England Fishing Clubs, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, surfcasting
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.
by Todd Corayer | Sep 28, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Albie Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Largemouth Bass Fishing, New England Fishing Clubs, Rhode Island Fishermen, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing
Total character Brain Hall find sailfish from his kayak, Aaron Flynn is on the largemouth, Alex Ridgway can find fish anywhere, and we mean anywhere, and then Steve Medeiros, the generous and patient President of the RI Saltwater Anglers Association passed away, quite unexpectedly. It’s a good week tempered with his loss but we’ll offer Steve a fine send off next week. So let’s find some fish….
by Todd Corayer | Sep 24, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Block Island, Fly Fishing - Fresh Water, Fly Fishing - Saltwater, New England Fishing Clubs, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, surfcasting
Rhode Island’s chapter of Trout Unlimited and the South Kingstown Land Trust have organized a free Introductory Fly Fishing Clinic for Women on October 2. A few weeks later, the RI Saltwater Anglers Association is calling all surf fishing clubs to their annual...
by Todd Corayer | Sep 19, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, recipes, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, Tautog fishing
May gardens, once diligently pruned, managed and defined, are now September gardens: thick, vine heavy affairs where tanned cucumber and zucchini leaves have overtaken peppers and lettuce. Tautog, stripers, bluefish and a late shot of fluke are in close,signalling a...
by Todd Corayer | Sep 8, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Albie Fishing, Bonito Fishing, False Albacore Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Largemouth Bass Fishing, New England Tackle Shops, Rhode Island Fishermen, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, Tautog fishing
Clouds on the horizon and a few big ones in the mirror mean fishing can be fickle but a few aces know where they feed. Ralph Craft has a few spots open for his Tog Tourney and CRMC wants to send you some mail to keep aware of how they are, we hope, protecting our shorelines.
