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Report from Bill's Fishing Shack by Bill Johnson
Overall, Bay fishing this past year wasn't bad, with nice catches of trout, hardhead, spot, small rockfish and only a few flounder.
But it was a real problem this year finding a day with winds less than 10-15 knots. It was one of the windiest years that I can
remember.
Then we went straight from a summer fishery to a winter rockfish fishery with the Bay water temperatures dropping into the lower
40s by mid-November. Air temperatures went from the 90s into the 40s virtually overnight. There just wasn't any fall. But I can't
complain, with rockfish up to 48" caught on my boat. It's my belief that the trout, on the other hand, took a non-stop flight
from the rivers south without schooling up for a snack on the way out of the Bay. Even if you could find some trout to jig on,
they would most likely be gone by the next day.
With the holidays behind us, it's time to start getting rods and reels, baits and tackle ready for Spring, with a little over
three months to the opening of the 2003 season.
Word from the Bay is that the gas dock will be closed to fishing from now on, with the Coast Guard enforcing the regulations.
This new legislative year coming up may be a challenge in that we have not only a new state governor, but a new DNR to work with.
If you have any concerns or questions or would like to attend any of the public hearings, feel free to call me at 301-663-4802.
We need your support.
Hope everyone had a great start to the New Year. Looking forward to seeing you at the dinner meeting in January.
On February 7-9, the MSSA Ocean City Convention will be held at the Princess Royal. We have a number of Frederick Chapter members
attending, including myself. There's plenty of food, fellowship and activities to be enjoyed by all. The MSSA Annual Membership
Meeting will be held on Saturday morning, when helpful information is shared about upcoming MSSA activities and legislative issues.
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Chincoteague Island, VA
Fishing Report by Charlie Koski
The Frederick Chapter
has two 2003 events planned:
Tuna Fishing Trip
July 12-13
Overnight/Offshore Trip
September 06-08.
Don't forget the:
12th Annual MSSA Offshore & Flounder Tournament
August 15 - 17.
Membership News
by Ken Wheeler
Despite the 2002 fishing season nearing it's end, we had approximately 15 in attendance at the December meeting. Please check beside
your name on the member roster each meeting. This attendance information is useful for planning future meetings and activities.
Please update your demographic information and E-mail addresses. Thanks, Ken
Upcoming Events
Legislative Reception:
January 16th - Annapolis
Annual MSSA Convention in OC
Feb 7-9, 2003 13th
Boat Shows:
New York National Boat Show
December 28 - January 5th
Jacob Javits Convention Center
Timonium Fishing Expo Fairgrounds January 9-12
Chesapeake Bay Boat Show January 18-26 - Baltimore Convention Center
Atlantic City International Power Boat Show
February 5-9 - Atlantic City, NJ
Next Meetings
February 12th at 6:30 pm at D&D. March 12th at 6:30pm at D&D.
Calendar of Events:
The 2003 Frederick Chapter Calendar of Events will be available at the monthly meetings.
Frederick Chapter #22
Maryland Saltwater
Sportfishermen's Association
5430 Mt. Zion Road
Frederick, MD. 21701 |
Raffle Ticket Winners:
The following people have won $50 each and the winners will keep coming all the way to the Superbowl. Just so you are aware we mail
the checks out to the winners automatically. They do not need to contact us. Also, as you can see, we have chapter members winning
every week.
Week 13:
William T Mead, Frank
Angleberger, Richard Burke
Week 14:
Leroy Flemming, Mike Godhard, Stephanie Lear, Sam Parks
Week 15:
Claude Droneburg, Gordan Jernigan, Steve O'Neil, Tara McEroy
Week 16:
Wayne Johnson, Jim Lowry ,Bryan May, Richard Thompson
Gun Raffle:
We still have some tickets left but they are going fast. They are $5 each and you do not need to be present to win. The raffle will
happen the night of our dinner meeting. It's a new Marlin Slug Master 12g shot gun, bolt action with detachable box magazine and
scope mounts. Dave has tickets or you can send your check into Maureen along with your dinner reservation.
We should have a few tickets left and they will be available for purchase at the dinner.
Dinner Raffle:
We will be doing our normal 50/50 and prize raffle at the dinner. This year we will give away your choice of a Ray Marine Handheld
VHF or a Penn 330 GTI Reel and Mariner Rod Combo. Don't miss this one.
MSSA Convention in OC:
Prime rooms are still available so don't delay any longer. The entry form is in the January Issue of Tidelines and we already have
a few couples signed up from the chapter. It's only $290 per couple for the entire weekend, including a room, dinner/dance and all
taxes along with a hospitality room filled with food and drink at the Princess Royale Hotel.
It's a nice getaway during the winter months so make plans to attend. Children welcome. |
