SALTWATER SPORSTMAN SEMINAR SERIES SAT FEB 4TH ANNAPOLIS DOUBLETREE
Join George Poveromo, the host of World Of Saltwater Fishing on Versus, plus Saltwater Sportsman Editors and the leading national and local angling authorities. The Seminar Series "no holds barred" format requires these pros to reveal their prime fishing spots, the best times to fish them, and the best baits and lures to use. www.nationalseminarseries.com
2012 SALTWATER FISHING EXPO
The SALTWATER FISHING EXPO will be held on Saturday Feb. 25th 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. Prop Talk Magazine and the Boatyard Bar & Grill are our Major Sponsors and the event is organized and staffed by Annapolis Chapter Members. This is the major yearly fund raiser for the chapter and every additional attendee increases our ability to fund Chapter Events. Please share the Expo Flyer with your fishing buddies and make plans to attend this popular event. Please support the numerous Small Business Owners who will be exhibiting their high quality Products and Services at the Expo. The Website for the Expo can be found at www.saltwaterfishingexpo.com
CHAPTER MEETING FEB 15th
The Annapolis Chapter of the MSSA will meet at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February 15th at American Legion Post #7 at Route 450 and Crownsville Road in Annapolis. Dave Smith, MSSA’s Executive Director will be the guest speaker and will cover key topics of importance to the organization including upcoming tournaments, legislative update, fisheries issues, and other matters. We will also spend time at the February meeting preparing for the upcoming Saltwater Expo sponsored by the Annapolis chapter. Please join us. Everyone is welcome.
About Us
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 events during the year. Here is a brief summary of our major events from 2010.
Annapolis Chapter 2010 In Review:
Saltwater Fishing Expo - We had 600+ adults and scores of junior anglers attend the 2010 Expo.Opening Day - Started with the Boatyard Bar and Grill tournament, in which a lot of Annapolis chapter members participated and collected winners checks.
"Rock On Warriors" - As the rockfish season got underway, 50 Annapolis MSSA chapter members welcomed dozens of injured warriors from Walter Reed Army Hospital to the Annapolis City Dock for the first Rock On Warriors event. More than a dozen boats pulled alongside the Fleet Reserve Club as the warriors, their caregivers and accompanying family members came aboard for a great day of fishing. Upon our return, the veterans were the guests of honor at an awards ceremony at the Fleet Reserve Club where each received a plaque for their participation, a "Rock On Warriors" t-shirt, a boxed American flag and other mementos commemorating the day.
Chapter Fishing Trip - Our July 21st fishing trip was a total success. We had 33 men, children and grandchildren on three boats.
Crab Feast - The Annapolis Chapter Crab Feast, held on September 15th at Cantler's, was an unqualified success enjoyed by 35 members and guests.
Chapter Christmas Party - Was held at American Legion Post 7 on December 15th at 7:00 P.M.
JUST WIN BABY!
Annapolis Chapter Members Win Big In MSSA Tournaments
The 27th Annual Championship on the Chesapeake was held April 30 - May 2, 2010. Congratulations to Annapolis Chapter member Kevin Howell on his winning 52.55-pounder.
The 37th Annual White Marlin Open concluded on August 6, 2010. Congratulations to Annapolis Chapter member Brian Roberts for catching the winning fish, a huge 97.5 lb. White Marlin aboard the Shelly II.
The 18th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Tournament was held on November 20-21, 2010. Bud Cratty and son Mitch of Severn, Maryland took first place with a 47.9 lb. rockfish.