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SIGN UP NOW!
The Spring Intra-Chapter Rockfish Tournament kicks off soon! Why wait til the last minute to signup? Be proactive this season. The tournament runs from April 17, 2010 until May 23, 2010. The entry fee is $10.00. Print out the entry form from the Download/Articles section of our web site.

NEXT CHAPTER MEETING MAR 10th.
[Note Date Change from normal 3rd Wed]
Speaker: Dick Franyo - Boatyard Bar & Grill

Please join the Annapolis Chapter of the MSSA on Wednesday, March 10th at 7:30 pm at American Legion Post 7, Rt. 450 and Crownsville Road in Annapolis. The speaker for the March 10th chapter meeting will be Dick Franyo, owner of the Boatyard Bar and Grill in Eastport. The Boatyard Bar and Grill sponsors the annual opening day catch and release rockfish tournament. The tournament has become an important ritual for Chesapeake Bay anglers, and for many, signifies the start of the Maryland trophy rockfish season. Dick has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in the Bay, and has shown that tournaments with a catch and release format can be fun, competitive, and meaningful. During his talk, Dick will cover:

-Information about the upcoming Boatyard Bar and Grill opening day rockfish tournament.
-His thoughts and views regarding bay conservation and good stewardship of our fisheries and natural resources.
-Fun and interesting stories about his experience as a Maryland fisherman, conservationist, and tournament sponsor.

2010 SALTWATER FISHING EXPO

The SALTWATER FISHING EXPO was held on Saturday Feb. 27th from 8 AM to 3 PM at the Annapolis Elks Lodge. We would like to thank all of the Chapter Members who attended or purchased Raffle Tickets, their Friends, MSSA Members from around the region, and everyone else who attended this year’s Expo. Thanks to you, the 2010 Expo was yet another big success for our Vendors, Our Speakers, and the MSSA Annapolis Chapter. See you next year at the 2011 Expo.

UPCOMING MSSA FISHING SHOWS

The Essex-Middle River Chapter Annual Fishing Flea Market is scheduled for March 20-21 @ Commodore Hall 1909 Old Eastern Ave Essex MD 21221. Hours are 9-4 on Saturday and 9-2 on Sunday and admission is $3. This event has a lot of individual anglers who are selling their under utilized tackle and gear along with plenty of quality new merchandise. Call Frank Holden at 410-686-2348 for more information.

The Southern MD Chapter will host the Annual Fishing Fair on March 27-28 @ Solomons Fire Hall. Hours are 8-3 both days and admission is $2. This is the only fishing show in the Southern Maryland region and will give all the opportunity to purchase rods, reels, baits, fishing accessories, as well as other fishing related products. Visit www.mssasmc.com or president@mssasmc.com for more info.

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2008 Calendar of Events

2008 CALENDER OF EVENTS

January

10-13 Fishing Expo & Boat Show @ MD State Fairgrounds

16 Annapolis Chapter Meeting – Guest Speaker: Brandon White from

TidalFish on Light Tackle Fishing around the Chesapeake

19-20 Chesapeake Fishing & Outdoor Expo – Upper Marlboro

www.chesapeakefishingoutdoorexpo.com

23-27 Baltimore Boat Show @ Baltimore Convention Center

February

1-3 MSSA Convention in Ocean City

9 Saltwater Fishing Expo @ Annapolis Elks Lodge

15-17 Seaside Boat Show @ Ocean City Convention Center

20 Annapolis Chapter Meeting – Guest Speaker: Capt TBD

23 Dorchester Chapter Flea Market @ AM Post #91 Cambridge

March

15-16 Essex/ Middle River Flea Market @ Commodore Hall

19 Annapolis Chapter Meeting – Guest Speaker: Capt Greg Buckner

29-30 Southern MD Fishing Fair @ Solomons Firehouse

April

13 Canyon Runner Seminar @ Annapolis Double Tree

16 Annapolis Chapter Meeting – Guest Speaker: Capt Chuck Fisher

19 Opening Day – Spring Trophy Season

19 Boatyard Bar & Grill Tournament

30 Spring Tournament Captain’s Meeting @ Annapolis Boater’s World

May

2-4 MSSA Spring Rockfish Tournament

21 Annapolis Chapter Meeting – Guest Speaker: Ken Lahr from Reel Draggin’ Tackle

15 Spring Tournament Awards @ Columbian Center Severna Park

June

18 Annapolis Chapter Meeting – Guest Speaker Bill O’Brien will present techniques for Light Tackle & Fly Fishing this Summer on the Chesapeake.

19 Tunament Captains Meeting @ Wachapreague Marina hosted by the Annapolis Chapter

20-22 MSSA Tunament – Wachapreague/Chincoteague/Ocean City

July

16 Chapter Fishing Trip on the MISS SUSIE

No Chapter Meeting this month

August

No Chapter Meeting this month

22-24 Mar-VA Offshore Tournament - Wachapreague/Chincoteague/Ocean City

 

September

17 Chapter Meeting – Guest Speaker TBD

21 Annapolis Chapter Crab Feast @ Sandy Point State Park