2010 SALTWATER FISHING EXPO
The SALTWATER FISHING EXPO will be held on Saturday Feb. 27th from 8 AM to 3 PM at the Annapolis Elks Lodge. This event has grown into one of the most popular Winter Fishing Shows in this area featuring expert Seminar Speakers, Top Quality Tackle Dealers and local Charter Captains and Guides. Here is this year's Speaker Schedule:
9AM Capt. Walleye Pete Dahlberg: Early Season Stripers on the Flats
10AM Lenny Rudow: Ultra Big Fish on Ultra Light Tackle
11AM Capt. Chris Dollar: Kayak Fishing
12 PM Capt. Wayne Morgan: Spring Trolling for Trophy Stripers
The Fisherman Magazine is our Major Sponsor and the event is organized and staffed by Annapolis Chapter Members. A detailed flyer is posted on the Downloads/Articles Page of our Website. Please share this flyer with your fishing buddies and make plans to attend this popular event. The Website for the Expo can be found at
www.saltwaterfishingexpo.com
Please contact Pete Abbott or Kevin McMenamin if you have any questions.
NEXT CHAPTER MEETING FEB 17th.
Speaker John Turner - USCG Auxilary
The Annapolis Chapter of the MSSA is very pleased that Mr. John Turner of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-3 will speak at the February 17th, chapter meeting at American Legion Post #7 at Rt. 450 and Crownsville Road. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Mr. Turner will share information and background on the Coast Guard Auxiliary, general safety tips, and information about Coast Guard Auxiliary Courtesy Inspections. Most importantly, however, Mr. Turner will discuss the implications of the extended fishing seasons which, for many Chesapeake Bay anglers, includes early spring catch and release fishing and late winter excursions as well. These early spring and winter trips are the most dangerous, when there are fewer boaters on the water, and the Bay is very cold. John will share information about being prepared for cold water incidents and emergencies and how to prepare yourself and your boat for cold weather fishing.
UNITED WE FISH
FISHERMEN TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON
In a historic show of solidarity, recreational and commercial fishermen will gather together on the steps of the Capitol on February 24, 2010 from noon until 3 p.m. in an organized demonstration against the unintended negative impacts of the Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA), the federal fisheries law which was revised in January of 2007. Coordinating the march under the flag of United We Fish, rally organizers are hoping to see a large show of force in defense of coastal communities.
“The closures keep coming and it’s good to see the collective fishing communities and industries, both recreational and commercial, calling for scientific based Magnuson reform,” said Jim Donofrio, Executive Director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). “We are all in this together.” Donofrio cited recent closures of amberjack, black sea bass and red snapper fisheries as examples of what he calls a “broken” federal fisheries law. The groups organized through United We Fish are hoping to prove to legislators just how many American anglers and business owners are truly being impacted by the overly restrictive management requirements created by MSA based on non scientific arbitrary deadlines. This effort is being coordinated by many organizations and individuals including but not limited to the RFA, CCGF, United Boatmen of New York, United Boatmen of New Jersey, New York Sportfishing Federation, Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association and the Fishing Rights Alliance.
The United We Fish rally is set for 2/24/10 at noon at the Capitol. For details as they become available, sign up for the RFA’s email newsletter on the homepage at www.joinrfa.org.
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!
John Thibodeau
ANNAPOLIS CHAPTER PRESIDENT