by Todd Corayer | Feb 18, 2020 | American Saltwater Guides Association, Block Island, Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
It was heartening to see 80 people on a rainy February night at URI’s Corless Auditorium offering comments on the state’s proposed 2020 fisheries regulations but equally disappointing to hear so many fishermen advocate for killing smaller striped bass and more...
by Todd Corayer | Feb 11, 2020 | Block Island, Deer Hunting, Hunting in Rhode Island, Striped Bass Fishing
Block Island’s empty roads and fields full of deer attracts a few hunters each year. Everyone says it’s so easy to get your deer over there but the “off season,” so called, which isn’t actually a thing anymore, can be tough because the place is a mad house of...
by Todd Corayer | Feb 6, 2020 | Black Sea Bass Fishing, Fishing Clubs, Fluke Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing
In preparation for a return of striped bass and regulations to protect them, RIDEM held a pre-hearing workshop to discuss potential changes. In an era of social media fueled easy complaining, these workshops are a direct action of the state listening to people say...
by Todd Corayer | Oct 16, 2019 | American Saltwater Guides Association, Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
Max Appleman shook my hand pretty hard. We hadn’t met previously but both recalled a Fish Wrap piece from last year in which readers were encouraged to contact him regarding a potential change in striper regulations. A similar Fish Wrap piece with his contact...
by Todd Corayer | Sep 21, 2019 | Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
The world of competitive freshwater fishing is exciting to say the least and the Ocean State is lucky to have several groups who take advantage of our many freshwater resources and in many cases, relatively low fishing pressure. Most groups have semi-regular...