Football Game Books
The 2004 books are in the works. If you would like to advertise in the book please contact Maureen Appleby.
Rob's World
Shakedown Cruise: We will have a sign up sheet at the March meeting for the shakedown cruise. We'll have a $10/ boat winner take all pool for those who want to participate. It'll be a random drawing. Sign up so we can make reservations
at the restaurant. Questions call Rob: 301-606-0392
King Mackerel Trip: Oct 3-10 We'll have a sign up sheet at the March meeting. This is by far the best trip the club does all year. You can catch flounder, king & Spanish mackerel, red drum, false
albacore, small sharks, barracuda, cobia, houndfish, sailfish & amberjacks from within sight of the beach, therefore small boats are welcome. Tackle is simple. We'll will have a rigging night prior to the trip. No money is required, only a credit card to hold the room. They
have a 3 week policy for cancellations. There are a limited number of efficiencies, 1 apartment & regular & single rooms. We'll be faxing the initial list after the March meeting It's on a first come basis & the rates are very reasonable, including the boat slip. Make
sure to get your reservation slip filled out at the meeting. If you cannot make the meeting or have any questions call Rob @301-606-0392 so he can get all the information & fill out a slip for you.
Flounder Tournament:
Rick will provide details, including dinner 7pm on 4/24 & a deposit of $5 per person. Gordon will have a $50 Calcutta & winner take all for the longest flounder.
Spring Tournament: Sign up for our tournament at the next meeting or bring your completed entry form to the next meeting as the deadline is approaching for the early entry discount. It's only $50 per boat by April 14th then $75 per boat from April 14th to May5th. The chapter
will be in Solomons Island this year at Comfort Inn & Beacon Marina. We have discounted rooms for $70 per night (410-326-6303) & slips at $1/ft (410-394-1472). Tell them that you are with the Frederick MSSA. The chapter will host a free cookout Friday night for chapter members
at 6:30pm behind the Comfort Inn. All others a $5.00 donation. If you only fish the chapter tournament you must bring your fish to the Comfor Inn, Beacon Marina by the specified time in the rules. See copy at the meeting. If you fish the main MSSA's Tournament then only the yellow
copy is required to be turned in by May 22nd. For only $150 entry fee you have a chance to win many different ways including a guaranteed $10,000 first place prize. Last year's winner walked away with over $35,000. This should be another fun event for the chapter. Any questions
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Chincoteague Island, VA
Fishing Report by Charlie Koski
The flounder regs. are out & ASMFC has approved these 3 options for VA. These will go to final vote on 3/24/04 in Newport News, VA.
17-1/2", 8 fish, no closure
17", 5-8 fish, no closure (Ernie, ASFMC REP wasn't sure about bag)
16-1/2", 4-5 fish, 1 week closure during pony penning (not sure of bag or dates)
If you want to voice your opinions or support of the smaller size limits, which the statistics support, for the seaside please email to
or call 757-247-2200 or post your comments on the website www.mrc.state.va.us by March 20th. Please help us support the smaller size limits so the tackle shops & charter businesses can stay in business here on Chincoteague
& in Wachapreague. Flounder fishing is our livelyhood. This captain is readying his boat, painting, fixing wiring, installing new gadgets, re-spooling reels, etc. as most of us do this time of year to prepare for the start of the season. I am also looking forward to seeing
my friends of the Frederick MSSA & other chapters who visit the island.
The 2004 Chapter Flounder Tournament will take place this year on April 23, 24 and 25th, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Chincoteague, Virginia. Entry fee is $40 per boat
and closing date is April 14th, 2004. This year will be a three day event allowing the total weight of up to six 6 fish only. At this writing the Va. Flounder Regulations have not been determined. Those interested may obtain an entry form at one of the meetings.
Again this year Capt. Bob's Marina will host our tournament & Donna has reduced her slip fee & ramp fee for the event. She also graciously donates prizes for the tournament. Sea Hawk Motel on Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague will be the chapter motel & has offered reduced
room rates & also donates a cash prize for the tournament.
On Saturday April 24 at 7 pm for those that are interested we have arranged an evening of fellowship at THE VILLAGE RESTAURANT located on Maddox Blvd. A fee of $5 will be collected for each person interested along with the entry form & fees & will be returned to those that
attend the evening of the dinner. We need to advise the restaurant of a number that are planning to attend. Any questions contact Rick Etzler, Mike Bean or Pete Castle.
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Fishing Partner Program
Jay Betts: No boat, retired, fish any time anywhere 301-831-9736
Kenny Becraft: Interested in a fill in for tuna 410-489-7498
John Sivinski: No boat, retired.
Can fish anytime, 310-620-0993
Bruce Boyde: Have boat.
Can fish anytime. 301-774-0495
Upcoming Events
March 6-7: Salisbury Sportfishing Show
March 12-14: Atlantic City Boat Show
March 13: Annapolis Offshore Rigging Seminar & Flea Market NEW LOCATION at American Legion
March 21: Essex Flea Market
March 27-28: Southern Maryland Flea Market
April 10th: Frederick Shakedown Cruise - Sandy Point to restaurant at Kent Island for family lunch
April 17th: Rockfish Season Opens
Tournaments
21st Annual MSSA Spring Tournament May 14-16
Crabby's Winter Fishin' Fever
Crabby, Jim Stephens, Marty Russell, Ed, PG and Rick Thompson fished off Islamorada Key in Florida for sailfish 2/9 - 2/23. The weather was gorgous, 82 - 86 degrees every day with only one rainy day. They fished off the Key approximately 5 to
6 miles out. First thing in the morning they caught ballyhoo with hook, line and net, catching 3 dozen. While fishing for bait fish they also caught yellow tail and bluerunners. While reeling in a bluerunner a 25# grouper hit the bluerunner cutting it in half just like a shark.
The water is so clear down there one could see at least 50' down. With 3 dozen bait fish in the live well they proceeded to the edge of the reef in 120-150' of water to slow troll with the live ballyhoo. The catch was impressive: 10 sailfish, the biggest approx. 80# with some double
hitters; 6-8 barracuddas 25-30#; 1 shark about 3' long. They had one ruff day with 6' seas and had 7 hits and landed 3 sailfish. Sailfish bite better in rough water.
If interested in tuna at Oregon Inlet in late March, call Crabby for details at 301-253-9806
Frederick Chapter Yearbook
Wayne Smith, our photographer, requests photos of member's boats. His email is:
or bring to next meeting. A book of all of the chapter rigs will be on display at the meetings. This way we can put a name with a boat.
For fish pictures, complete a Fishing Album Submittal Form & attach picture of fish
& submit to Wayne Smith. Forms available at meetings & the website.
MSSA Lifetime Memberships
are available for $500, payable in four installments; and, you will receive an MSSA Captain's jacket, MSSA license plate and a print suitable for framing. |