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Updates From Rob
Upcoming Events:
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.
Offshore Fishermen:
Don't forget to get your HMS Permit (Highly Migratory Species) formally the Tuna Permit before heading offshore. It's $22 and you can do it yourself online at nmfspermits.com or call 888-872-8862. It's good from June 1,
2005 to May 31, 2006.
Fishing Regulations:
Maryland - Flounder
15.5" & 4 fish on the Coast
15.0" & 2 fish in Chesapeake Bay
Virginia - Flounder
16.5" & 6 fish.
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Chapter Tunament
Results
July 16 & 17 - 9 boats participated
Dolphin
Bach Vu $101.25 18.5 lbs
Tuna
1st Tony Tolbard $405.00 68.9 lbs
2ed Ken Wheeler $303.75 67.0 lbs
3rd Tom Musser $202.50 64.8 lbs
Chincoteague Island, VA
Fishing Report by Charlie Koski
Well summer is drawing towards an end here on the island and things are beginning to slow down a bit. Where did the time go? We definitely survived a very HOT and HUMID few months, not that it is quite over yet. As far as offshore action,
it is still a hit or miss fishery. Flounder, seabass, triggerfish and spadefish are still being caught at the inshore wrecks. Try Blackfish Banks(aka Bouy 8A) near the shipping channel. This is a good spot to try when not being able to make it to the Tuna Grounds and it only
8 miles from the tip of Assateague Island. I have heard of several anglers limiting out on flounder there in only a few hours.
Farther offshore the Tuna Bite is still good to excellent. The Bluefin are medium to large and some small Yellowfin are showing in numbers now at the 30 - 50 Fathom lines. Small Dolphin were are also abundant as I heard several Captains reporting limiting out (10 PP).
Inshore action is slowing as the Croaker are starting to move on out. Some flounder are being caught at the inlet. As soon as the water cools a bit the flounder and blues should start to make their return. Summer doesn't officially end until September 21 and if the water temps
hold the fish will stick around. So come on down.
Tight lines!
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Last Month's Raffle Winners
Bob Lowry - Penn Reel
Bach Vu - Lure
Rick Thompson - Lure
Steve O'Neil - Knife Sharpner
Bud Wildman - Hat and Shirt
John Sivinski - Book
Tony Tolbard 50/50 - $72
Crabby's Fishin' Fever
If interested in fishing anywhere, anytime or anyplace, call Crabby for details at 301-253-9806
Frederick Chapter Yearbook
Jerry Leuters, 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 Jerry Leuters. Forms available at meetings & the website.
The Scholarship Foundation needs a volunteer so if you are interested call the office for details at 410-255-5535.
Scholarship Applications:
Call the MSSA office at 410-255-5535 for applications. They are due back by April 30th.
Terrafin Offshore Temperature Services: at terrafin.com or 800-993-0939 has a deal for $99 providing a 1 year unlimited subscription. They also donated
free services that we will give away at the meeting In addition they will be providing a 2 week trial period from July 7-21 with the following:
Alltackle.Com:
The online resource for fishing gear at alltackle.com has agreed to give Frederick Chapter Members discounts on their already low prices. Call them at 888-810-7283 from 9am-9pm and tell them you are with Frederick MSSA
to get special pricing, no shipping or sales tax.
HMS Permit
Highly Migratory Species Permit
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.
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