CHAPTER MEETING WED June 18th @ 7:30 PM
Our speaker for the June 18, 2008 meeting will be Bill O’Brien of Shore Tackle and Custom Rods. Bill specializes in custom built rods and tackle specific to the Chesapeake Bay region. He has fished throughout the eastern United States, and has made his residence on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for the last 30 years. His presentation will cover light tackle and fly fishing the Chesapeake Bay during the summer months. If you’re tired of searching for a rod you like to fish with, you can talk to Bill about having a rod built exactly the way you want. If you miss this month’s meeting, check out their website: www.shoretackleandcustomrods.com
19th ANNUAL MSSA TUNAMENT JUNE 20-22
The MSSA Tuna-Ment will be held later this month with Weigh Stations in Ocean City MD, Chincoteague, and Wachapreague VA. This is a small but exciting tournament that offers both the beginner and experienced Offshore Angler numerous ways to win cash and prizes. The Annapolis Chapter almost always has one or more members in the Winner’s Circle and we invite you to join us and claim a spot for you and you’re Crew.
This year’s tournament will be held on June 20, 21 and 22, 2008 at Captain Bob’s Marina in Chincoteague, Virginia - the Wachapreague Marina in Wachapreague, Virginia and Sunset Marine in West Ocean City, Maryland. Tournament Rules and an entry form can be found at the MSSA Main Website (www.mssa.net), in the 2008 Tournament Brochure or by contacting a Chapter Officer. Please remember you will be required to obtain a “Tuna Angling Permit”. Tuna permits can be acquired by calling 1-888-USA-Tuna.
OFFSHORE ANGLERS WANTED
Have you ever dreamed about Fishing Offshore but don't have the boat or gear to run to the canyon's? If so, then our Chapter President Pete Abbott is recruiting anglers to join him for two seperate periods this summer for Offshore Fishing out of Wachapreague VA. For detailed information, please see his detailed message under the Downloads/Articles page to the left of your screen.
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 2005.
Annapolis Chapter 2005 In Review
March - The Annapolis Chapter of MSSA sponsored an Offshore Fishing Swap Meet as part of the Bluewater Partner Program. This event was created for recreational anglers who want to learn more about Bluewater Fishing off the Maryland & Virginia Coasts and for those who want to buy, sell or trade used and new offshore & bay fishing tackle. The 2006 Swap Meet will be held on Sunday March 12th and will move to a much larger facility at the Annapolis Elks Lodge 622. Special Thanks to our Swap Meet Chairman Rick Nadolny and the 400+ Attendees and Vendors at this year's event.
April - Annapolis Chapter members staff the Spring Tournament Captain's Meeting at Boater's World in Annapolis. This is the most popular of all the Captain's Meetings as the excitement builds for this major tournament that begins just 2 days later. This is followed by dozens of our chapter members fishing the Spring Tournament while sharing information amongst our captains on locations and lures that are catching the Trophy Rockfish. Special Thanks to our Tournament Committee Rep. Perry Masden.
Apr/May - Our Spring Intra-Chapter Tournament is yet another reason to fish often during the Spring Trophy Rockfish Season. This year, 28 chapter members signed up to fish for prize money, plaques and bragging rights. Top Prize was $490 of the $700 pool along with 5 plaques that were presented. Special Thanks to Coordinator: Bob Thompson.
June - The MSSA Tuna-Ment kicks off the offshore fishing season with a bang. Tunament Headquarters is based at Wachapreague Marina in VA. Once again, the Annapolis Chapter served as host of the festivities by holding a Cook Out while Boater's World supplied a magnificent set of door prizes for the contestants. And of course we had several of our top Offshore Crews fishing in this 3 day event. Special Thanks to Coordinator: Dale Dirks.
Jul/Aug - No meetings are scheduled for these mid-summer months so that our members can enjoy summer vacations and/or bay fishing and crabbing with their family & friends. However, this is when the Bluewater Offshore Fishing kicks into high gear. The MSSA Mar-Va Tournament is the most popular of many Offshore Events that are held each summer. And our Bluewater Captains are occasionally looking for an aspiring offshore angler to join them and fill out the crew while learning from some of the best recreational anglers in the Mid-Atlantic.
Sep - Our Annual Crab Feast was held on Sept. 18th at Sandy Point State Park. What a beautiful day by the Bay for a get together and 150+ members, families, and friends took advantage of the best deal in town to eat their fill of #1 crabs, corn, burgers, dogs and salads. Special Thanks to Coordinators: Pete Abbott, Bob Sheehan and Earl Macey.
October – Our Annual Inter-Chapter Tournament with Broadneck/Magothy River Chapter was held on Oct 22nd. Greg Bivens (Annapolis Chapter) won this year’s contest and thus the Annapolis Chapter retains friendly bragging rights once again. Greg retains a beautiful award along with a nice cash prize.
Dec – Our Annual Holiday Party was held on Dec 21st in lieu of our regular Chapter Meeting. Many of our members and their family attended and enjoyed the home cooked dishes and open bar at this great event. Santa made a surprise visit and to the delight of our membership, left behind a large sack of memorable “Gifts” for our Raffle Table. Special Thanks to Coordinators: Pete Abbott, Bob Sheehan and Scott Yeager.