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Blake Webster tautog – Photo B Kenny Nevens of Bourne caught this 41 inch striped bass on a green Fish Lab Mac Attack at first light on a Cape Cod Canal west rising tide. Photo courtesy of East End Eddie Doherty.
Roger Williams University partnership to benefit estuaries, fish and fishers
Last week a partnership was foraged that will leverage university expertise and research for estuaries, habitat, fish and fishers while fostering environmental and blue economy careers. Roger … more
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Tautog bite improving: Paul Phillips of North Kingstown with tautog he caught earlier this year. He fished Monday off Newport and caught 42 tautog several were keepers 16” to 20”.
Have questions about recreational catch estimates? NOAA’s got the answers
NOAA Fisheries’ Maine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) now has a website that answers angler questions about producing recreational fishing catch and effort estimates which are used in … more
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Dick Geldard of Warwick and South Kingstown with a 25 pound striped bass he caught from the shore of Narragansett this week with a small white Yo-Zuri plug. Photo by David Pickering.Stephen J. Medeiros, founder, president and executive direction of the RI Saltwater Anglers Association passed away Monday, September 13.
Steve Medeiros, Saltwater Anglers Association founder passes
In an announcement about his passing RISAA said, “It is with heavy heart that the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association announces to you the passing of our founder, leader and friend, … more
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Nathan Simas of Bristol with friend Nathan Dieterich. Simas built five fishing line receptacles as part of his Eagle Scout journey.
Eagle Scout project helps clean up fishing spots
“I will always be prepared for anything that may come my way now and I can thank Troop 2, Bristol, Rhode Island,” said Nathan Simas, who worked on a fishing line receptacle project as … more
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Bluefin bite: Arthur Coia with the 67” bluefin tuna he caught off Rhode Island last week.
NOAA initiatives improving fisheries at home and internationally
This month NOAA Fisheries announced two climate change initiatives that have direct impact on fish and habitat for anglers and released a report on international fisheries.On Aug. 12, NOAA Fisheries … more
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East End Eddie Doherty with the 21 pound striped bass he caught this week on the Cape Cod Canal.
Striped bass reductions working so far
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s review of the performance of the 2020 striped bass fishery yielded positive news. Coastal states reduced total striped bass removals by 28 … more
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Kevin Fetzer with a chub mackerel he caught off Beavertail Light, Jamestown last year. These speedsters are fun to catch and eat, and this year they are larger, in the 20 inch range.
Chub mackerel fun to catch and eat
Chub mackerel have appeared in local waters. If you want to be ready to target these fast movers your saltwater bait & tackle shop can help.Peter Jenkins, owner of the Saltwater Edge in … more
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Gator Bluefish:  John O’Keefe of Jamestown caught this 35” bluefish when fishing this weekend in the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament. The fish took first place in the bluefish category.
Block Island Inshore Tournament big success
The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament made a powerful return this weekend. Capt. Chris Willi of Block Island Fish Works, Tournament host, said, “We are proud to bring this tournament … more
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Bluefin magic: In 2016 Jude (nine) and Rowan (six) with father Jimmy Monti of Warwick with summer flounder. This weekend, five years later, the trio landed bluefin tuna. Rowan (now eleven) said, “I only want to fish for bluefin tuna for the rest of my life.”
Where’s the bite?
The bluefin tuna bite remains strong with Mahi, bonito and mackerel being caught too. Mike Wade of Watch Hill Outfitters said, “The bluefin tuna bite is outstanding. With the front that moved … more
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Fishing guide Ed Lombardo with the keeper striped bass he caught this week while fly fishing on Narrow River.
Janet Coit a collaborative leader
It was nine years ago when I had my first opportunity to speak in depth with Janet Coit, former director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM).We spoke about a variety of … more
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