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President's Message
by Dave Griffin
Bill Royer, a long time Frederick MSSA member passed away Friday, Feb 21st at the age of 81. Bill was active
in the chapter, participating in the Flounder & Spring tournaments as well as the trip to North Carolina. He was an avid hunter
& fisherman. He will be missed by many Chapter members, including his son, Danny. We would like to share our condolences with
his wife and the family.
Just a few more weeks 'til Spring finally, and many of us are getting our tackle ready for the season. Our first fishing trip of
the year is our annual flounder trip & tournament at the end of April & to help us get started, Matt Abel, from Seahawk
Tackle near Pocomoke, will be here at the March meeting to talk about Chincoteague flounder fishing. He will also have some flounder
tackle so be sure to attend. Also, at our meeting, we will make plans for the shakedown cruise. This will take place on Sunday,
April 6. We plan to go to Annie's at Kent Island for brunch. Hopefully the weather will break so that everyone can get their
boats ready. That's also the first day of daylight savings time.
Some of you may already have been fishing for Rockfish on the Susquehana Flats by then, but April 20 will be the beginning of trophy
Rockfish season on the
bay. After that, there should be plenty of fishing for everyone. I'll be glad to get this snow and cold behind us and get back out
on the water. Hope to see you all at the March meeting!
Newsletter Items: for April are due March 23, 2003 Send to:
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Next Meeting
March 12, 2003
Food will be available starting at 6:30pm, so come early.
Speaker
Matt Abel from Seahawk Sports Center will be our guest speaker. Matt owns the tackle shop
& is an avid bay & offshore fisherman. His shop is located a few miles north of the Virginia Line on Route 13; you pass
it on your way to Chincoteague. It's fully stocked for flounder, rockfish & offshore. Matt will be speaking on spring flounder
fishing. This will be a great opportunity to get info for our upcoming April Flounder Tournament. He will have flounder rigs &
tackle for sale. He carries stainless steel rigs that are great & do not rust. Matt has donated a Rod & Reel Combo for
the tournament. View at meeting.
Note: The May Meeting will be held the 1st Wednesday, May 7th, due to MSSA Captian's Meeting
in Annapolis the following week.
Directions To Meeting
From RT 15:
take 340W. for 2 miles to Mt Zion Rd. exit. Turn right at end of ramp. D&D is ¼ mi. on right
From 270S. of Frederick:
Take 270N to 70W Take 1st exit onto 340W Go 2 mi. to Mt Zion Rd
From 70E. of Frederick:
Take 70W to 340W. Go 2 mi. to Mt Zion Rd. D&D is ¼ mi. on right
Frederick Chapter #22
Maryland Saltwater
Sportfishermen's Association
5430 Mt. Zion Road
Frederick, MD. 21701
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Chapter Officer's
MSSA Frederick
President: Dave Griffin
Work: 301-473-7133
Fax: 301-473-7136
Vice President: Rob Pellicot
Home: 301-662-5360
Secretary: Maureen Appleby
Home: 301-253-0539
Treasurer: Bob Pellicot
Home: 301-473-8506
Membership: Ken Wheeler
Home: 301-898-1034
Legislative Rep: Bill Johnson
Phone: 301-663-4802 or
410-326-1891
Last Month's Raffle Winners
Kenny Becraft:
won the 50/50 valued at $103
Michael Horn:
Offshore rod & reel
Joe Walsh:
Shimano plyers
Brain Leuters:
Waterproof Gear Bag
Charlie Appleby,Sr.
Fighting Belt
Shakedown Cruise
The chapter shakedown cruise is scheduled for Sunday April 6th. There will be a sign-up at the
March meeting. We will leave D&D at 9am or you can meet us at Sandy Point State Park. We will leave at 11am & head to Kent
Narrows & have brunch at Annie's. As a bonus you can pay $10/ boat & at the brunch we will draw Poker Hand's, the winner
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