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Fishing show gearing up

Posted 1/25/22

By CAPT. DAVE MONTI Let the New England Saltwater Fishing Show, being held March 11-13 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, help you gear-up for the fishing season. The Show is back as the …

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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI Let the New England Saltwater Fishing Show, being held March 11-13 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, help you gear-up for the fishing season. The Show is back as the largest saltwater fishing show of its type in the Northeast  with tackle, rods, reels, lures, electronics, charter guides, boats, motors, accessories, clothes and much more.

Greg Vespe, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (show sponsor), said, “We are about two months out and have sold 260 booths. Our twelve large spaces for boats and large displays against the back wall of the exhibition hall are all taken. However, we still have booths available. Many of our exhibitors are offering exclusive Show Specials so anglers should take advance of these specials.”

“Our seminar committee has refocused on “How to” seminars keying on strategies and tactics to target species we as anglers love to catch, eat or release … striped bass, summer flounder, tautog and a host of others. We have a special focus on species that are in abundance in our area due to warming water. Species like black sea bass and we hope to key on new abundant species like false albacore and bluefin tuna as they are closer to shore than ever before and anglers who have not targeted them before are starting to fish for them,” said Vespe.

Seminar topics will include everything from offshore Canyon tactics to inshore tips and tricks for black sea bass. Speakers will cover locations from Boston Harbor to the Connecticut River and everything in between. Accomplished charter captains, authors and local sharpies all pitching in to cover topics of interest. 

Visit RISAA’s Facebook page for updates on seminar topics and speakers as the schedule gets fleshed out. By taking a little time to plan your show visit you can make sure you are at the show for the presentations you want to see and visit the booths that have products you want to check out and buy.

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is being held at the Rhode Island Convention Center Friday, March 11, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 12, 9-7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  

Children under 12 admitted free and on Sunday, March 12, Family Day, all women are admitted free. Visit the Kids Casting Area on Saturday and Sunday. 

All adults who enter the show can register to win a Free Fishing Charter Trip with Capt. B.J. Silvia of Flippin’ Out Charters. Additionally, you can purchase a limited entry ticket to win a second fishing charter with Booked Off Charters as well as a custom Crafty One fishing rod (one rod for each show day).

Tickets at the door are $12. Friday is Military Appreciation Day. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the first 250 Veterans and Active Duty personnel that arrive on Friday will be admitted free.

 

Fishing licenses online

Anglers are reminded to renew their fresh and saltwater fishing licenses. In Massachusetts to purchased licenses online visit MassFishHunt: Buy Fishing or Hunting Licenses | Mass.gov. In Rhode Island the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds anglers that the freshwater fishing season runs from March 1 through February 28. Regardless of when they were purchased. To purchased licenses online in Rhode Island visit Fishing Licenses- Rhode Island -Department of Environmental Management (www.ri.gov).

50 years of ocean and coastal conservation

Fifty years ago, Congress took action to protect the nation’s oceans and coasts, when it passed a set of powerful laws that helped form the foundation for the nation’s coastal and marine stewardship.  These important laws include the Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.  

In a press advisory this week NOAA said, “These historic laws make a tremendous difference in the lives of Americans … But, even greater challenges lie ahead as we face the challenges of climate change and its impacts on the ocean, coasts and wildlife.”

NOAA is asking all to browse their 50 Years of Ocean and Coastal Conservation website  to view 50 Ways to Love Your Coast and Ocean, a new video,  that summaries all the  four acts, and resources for NOAA partners.

Where’s the bite?

Cod.

 Capt. Frank Blount of the Frances Fleet party boat, Pt. Judith, RI, said, “The weather has been working against us and we have not been out for cod since December. A few boats have tried and have caught very few fish.”  Party boats fishing for cod south of Cape Cod and off Rhode Island weather permitting  include the Frances Fleet at www.francesfleet.com, the Seven B’s at www.sevenbs.com, and the Island Current at www.islandcurrent.com .   

Freshwater. 

As temperatures rise and fall this week check safe ice conditions with cities and towns.

Dave Monti holds a captain’s master license and charter fishing license. He serves on a variety of boards and commissions and has a consulting business focusing on clean oceans, habitat preservation, conservation, renewable energy, and fisheries related issues and clients. Forward fishing news and photos to dmontifish@verison.net or visit www.noflukefishing.com.

                                                          

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