MAY MEETING – CATCHING STRIPPED BASS on the UPPER & MIDDLE CHESAPEAKE BAY
Capt. Tom Hughes, a full time fly & light tackle guide, will be presenting ‘Catching Striped Bass on the Upper & Middle Chesapeake Bay’. This will be a PowerPoint Slide presentation covering productive areas, light tackle, lures, and techniques used to catch striped bass (rockfish). He will also explain the yearly movement of striped bass from the Chesapeake Bay, up and down the coastal waters. Please visit Capt. Tom’s website – www.capttomhughes.com to learn more about his Guide Service.
USCG BOATING SAFETY DAY MAY 30th
Captain Brian Kelley has invited our entire Membership to take part in the Kickoff Day Celebration of the Maryland Boating Season on May 30th at Sandy Point State Park. The day’s activities will begin at 10:30 and continue to 3:00 PM. All boaters are welcome to come by car or by boat. There will be a wide range of events for adults and children alike: - Free Vessel Safety Checks on land or in the water - Classes for Boaters on Handling Emergencies, First Aid, How to use a Lifejacket, VHF Radio Use, GPS Use, and Knot Tying - Rescue Swimmer Demonstration with a USCG Helicopter - Activities for the Kids: - Ride on a USCG Patrol Boat for youngsters age 7 to 13 - Visit with “Coastie”, the USCG Auxiliary’s popular teaching robot - Clowns and other Costumed Characters - Door Prizes for a dozen high quality Life Jackets Please join us at this great family event. We would love to see you there! Sincerely, Capt. Brian Kelley Captain of the Port Baltimore MD
APRIL 29 Spring Tournament Captain’s Meeting – Boaters World Annapolis
May 1-3 MSSA Spring Tournament
Welcome to the Annapolis Chapter of the MSSA.
The MSSA is working to provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational saltwater fishing in Maryland. If you are a Saltwater Fisherman, then you should be a Member of the MSSA. And if you live, work or fish in the greater Annapolis Area, we invite you to join the Annapolis Chapter.
The Annapolis Chapter is one of the largest and most active chapters in the MSSA. Our Members share a passion for Saltwater Fishing in both the Chesapeake Bay and the Bluewater found off the Delmarva Coast. In addition to fun and informative meetings, our members organize and participate in numerous tournaments and events during the year.
Please join us to expand your knowledge of Bay & Offshore Fishing and to extend your Fishing Buddy Network to know where and how the big fish are being caught.
Welcome Aboard!
PETE ABBOTT
ANNAPOLIS CHAPTER PRESIDENT