Updates From Rob

Upcoming Events:

Chapter Tuna Tournament :
Remember that the last day to sign up for Frederick's own Tuna Tournament scheduled for July 16-17 will be at the July meeting. Capt. Bob's is the official weigh stations at Chincoteague, VA. For more details contact Ken Wheeler.

Chapter Overnight:
The Chapter Chesapeake Bay Family Fishing Outing / Overnight Fishing Trip - Solomons, is scheduled for July 23-24. For more details contact Bill Johnson. Remember to reserve your spot at the July meeting.

MSSA Jackets :
MSSA Wind breakers are still available. Cost is $31.00 which includes your name on one side. Additional lines of print (boat name, etc.) are just $2.50 each. Applications are available at the meeting.

Highly Migratory Species Permit:
Don't forget to get your HMS Permit (Highly Migratory Species) formally the Tuna Permit before heading offshore. This is required if you fish offshore. It's $22 for the boat and you can print it online at nmfspermits.com or call at 888-872-8862.

July 23-24 :
Chesapeake Bay Family Fishing Outing / Overnight Fishing Trip - Solomons (Bill Johnson)

King Mackerel Trip
Oct 8-15, 2005:
The sign up forms will be available at the meeting and have already booked a block of rooms at the Oceana for the event.

The rooms are $66/ night which includes all taxes and there are no restrictions on your dates to book, meaning you can book Friday to Saturday or Sunday to Saturday. We need a valid credit card to book the rooms but they have a liberel cancellation policy - 48hrs. Our tournament will run Oct 10-14th (M-F). Anchorage Marina is right across the street (walking distance) and this is on the form as well.

Opening for 2-3 people aboard a 28' Carolina Classic for Atlantic Beach Trip Oct 8-15. Accommodations already made call Gordon Jernigan at 301-898-9304 or see Fred Keene at the meeting.

Chincoteague Fisherman:
Secure boat storage is available on Rt 175 next to Ray's Shrimp Shanty. Tell them you are Frederick MSSA to get the discounted rate of $30/ month. Call Colleen at 757-990-2404.

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Chapter Flounder
Tournament Results

Largest fish: Chuck King
$100 5.1 lbs

1st Prize: Chuck King
$360 17.3 lbs

2nd, Prize: John Rippeon
$225 16.6 lbs

3rd Prize: Jack Long
$135 16.1 lbs

4th Prize: Paul Warren
$108 15.3 lbs

5th Prize: James Stewart
$72 15.1 lbs

6th Prize: Paul Rippeon
Rod and Reel

7th Prize: Rob Pellicot
$100 giftcert.

Calcutta: James Sewart
$400 4.8 lbs

Youth Champ: Kelly Rippeon
$100 Savings Bond 2.6 lbs

Chincoteague Island, VA
Fishing Report by Charlie Koski
 
Tuna season is in full swing and the bigger ones have started to finally move to the inshore lumps like the Lumpy Bottom and Parking Lot. Check the Tuna Regs before heading out since they do change! If chunking, Bluefish will show up and you will loose tackle. Dolphin are also available along with a few King Mackeral.

The Flounder bite has slowed a bit but if you get in deeper water you can still pick up a keeper here and there. We also have had a decent showing of Kingfish occasionally. The Croaker have showed up in various places around the island. These are very hard fighting fish and are loads of fun to catch. They make pretty good table fare if eaten fresh. July is here and it is time to hit the water and get some fishing done.

Tight lines!