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Fishermen’s Association
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING
March 14th
Meeting starts at 7:30 PM
Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge
21 Cedar St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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GUEST SPEAKER: Bayside Dave Etelman
BRIEF BIO: Dave is an LBI resident. He runs a surf fishing Facebook group, gives seminars, makes guest appearances on live YouTube shows and the Rack N Fin Show on ESPN Talk Radio. Dave also makes instructional videos for his YouTube channel.
TITLE OF TALK: Targeting Blackfish off the Jetty.
SUMMARY: Dave will give his recommendations for rods, reels and tackle as well as baits and tactics used to catch blackfish off jetties.
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CONTACT INFO:
- Facebook page "Bayside Dave"
- Facebook group "Surf Fishing LBI with Bayside Dave"
- YouTube channel "Surf Fishing with Bayside Dave"
- Instagram "Bayside Dave"
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email: bayside425@gmail.com
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Topic: HRFA March 14 Meeting
Guest: Bayside Dave
Time: Mar 14, 2023 07:30 PM
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All are invited to join the meeting
& share their fishing stories.
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Want to write an article for this newsletter?
If so, contact: editorriverviews@thehrfa.org.
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Why Donate?
- The HRFA was arguably the first and most successful group to find polluters of the Hudson River and hold them accountable. We continue our mission to "Fight for the Hudson" to this very day.
- The HRFA is a 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization. You need another charitable tax deduction don't you?
- All of our members are volunteers. No member of the Elected Board of Directors earns an income for all their hard work. Every penny donated goes to support our programs.
- Our Youth Angler Program continues to get kids "Hooked on fishing, not on drugs." Help support us so that we can give America's veterans opportunities to go fishing too.
- Let us continue to offer scholarships for worthy college-bound high schoolers.
- Support the restoration of the world's first Riverkeeper vessel so it may take its rightful place in history. Perhaps, in a museum on the Hudson River; the river it protected for decades before its decommissioning.
- Help us realize our dream of having our own museum and meeting place in the Palisades Interstate Park. A beautiful historic place, one that can be shared with the public to enjoy as well.
- Shall we continue?
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Executive Meeting
1st Tuesday of every month Ridgefield Park Elks at 7:30 pm
21 Cedar St, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Executive Board Officers
President
Joseph Albanese
Vice President
Michael Sardinas
Treasurer
Aram Setian
Assistant Treasurer
TBD
Secretary
TBD
Membership
Arnold Ulrich
Directors
Scholarship & Fund Raising
Chair Jerry Crean
Youth Angler Program
Chair Wayne Geider
Hooked on the Hudson
Chair Pete Musse
Environmental
Chair Gil Hawkins
Publicity
Chair Miguel Sardinas
Fishing Contests
Chair Aram Setian
Chair Scott Havner
Outdoors Shows
Chair Dave Mercer
Chair Janice Soto
Outreach
Chair Dan Harrison
Director Emeritus
Tony Evangelista
Trustees
Ivan Garcia (2023)
Janice Soto (2024)
Dave Mercer (2025)
Nominating Committee:
John Golon
Gil Hawkins
Aram Setian
Social Media
Chair Alex Spindelman
Editor River Views:
Joseph Albanese
Send Comments to: editorriverviews@thehrfa.org
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The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association is a group of recreational fishermen who make active use of the N.Y. Bight and the surrounding water system and are concerned with the present and future state of these fisheries. Our objectives are to encourage the responsible use of aquatic resources and protection of habitat. We assist where possible in efforts to abate pollution and promote sportfishing and the management of that recreation. We are a IRS recognized nonprofit 501c3 organization . All donations are welcome and maybe tax deductable. |
Click HERE to become a member or renew your membership today.
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Why join the HRFA?
- Fellowship with other anglers.
- Learn valuable fishing tips from experts.
- We are a conservation minded club - fighting for the Hudson and public access - with a shared passion for fishing and doing good for others.
- Discounts at select sporting goods stores.
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Greetings Gates,
EST ARRIVÉ !
I'm not talking about "Le Beaujolais nouveau" either. March 1st marks the opening day for targeting stripers in the bays and rivers of New Jersey. Try your luck with fellow HRFA members on Saturday March 4th on the pier at the Chart House. FREE for members. Donations accepted. Details below.
New York has two season openers for striped bass. It's April 1 for the Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge (slot size 18"-28") and April 15 for marine waters (slot size 28"-35") defined as south of the George Washington Bridge.
BTW, did you know that the demarcation line for the Hackensack River is the Cedar Lane bridge in Teaneck? The Cedar Lane bridge is just south of FDU. Even though it is still a tidal river at that point, fishing the river north of that bridge requires a valid NJ freshwater fishing license. Don't get a summons from state rangers. They're checking.
Friendly advice: Make sure you always know & follow local fishing regulations. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
BTW, we just got approval from the town of Piermont, NY to have a special one-day fishing event on the pier. This will be a FREE event for members held on Saturday April 15th to kick-off our annual Fred Rung Memorial Striped Bass Derby. Keep scrolling to find details about the event, the Derby and registration for same
YOUTH ANGLER PROGRAM
Nowadays, what many people most readily recognize and associate with the HRFA is our Youth Angler Program (YAP). It certainly seems to motivate a lot of people to make a charitable donation to our club during outdoors shows. Communities and organizations reach out to us to provide fishing opportunities for special needs children, America's veterans and everyday people. These events, especially our annual Hooked on the Hudson, are a big part of fulfilling our mission to educate the public about the river so that they can appreciate how important and vital it is to "Fight for the Hudson!"
Providing these opportunities takes a reliable core of volunteers who enjoy helping others. Wayne Geider would like nothing better than to run the YAP forever. He truly loves it that much. Reality is, none of us can do all the things we love forever. Regardless, this is not a one person job. It takes true teamwork. If you have some time please reach out to Wayne and see how you can participate. You won't be sorry. It is very rewarding work and makes you feel great knowing that you contributed to making a better day for someone else who might not otherwise have an opportunity to experience the fun of fishing.
For it is in giving that we receive.
- Saint Francis of Assisi
YOUR DUES AT WORK
We hope that during the course of the coming years that you will see improvements and more FREE events and giveaways. Rest assured annual dues will not be applied to our three special projects requiring mega dollars to become reality. We will raise the money needed for them separately. And that money will remain in separate bank accounts. No doubt many of you may wish to donate to one or more of those projects in addition to your general membership.
Just a reminder, if you haven't paid your dues for 2023 yet please do so ASAP. Click HERE to renew or become a new member today using PayPal. Make Membership Chair Arnie Ulrich's job a little bit easier.
SPEAKING OF ARNIE
At our Annual Awards Dinner on April 23rd, Membership Chair Arnie Ulrich will receive the HRFA's first ever Robert H. Boyle Lifetime Achievement Award. If you want to find out who will be honored with the club's most prestigious Pete Barrett Achievement Award and our Friend of the Hudson River Award you'll just have to attend the dinner. Please come out to congratulate all the winners! You can buy your tickets from Dan Harrison, Pete Musse, Arnie Ulrich or Scott Havner. Or, wait for on-line registration using PayPal which will open soon.
THE FRED RUNG MEMORIAL STRIPED BASS DERBY
Last month I spent a lot of time talking about me, myself and I. More importantly, also about my relationship with the Hudson River and the HRFA. One of the things I mentioned was a pamphlet of fishing the Hudson put together by Pete Barrett, who started the NJ Chapter, which directed me over to Croton Point to try my luck there.
Anyway, if you register for the Derby, we will email you the pamphlet in its entirety. Along with a 3 hand drawn maps of places along the river to try your luck. Although they are dated, I am sure there is much that is still true today. I am curious to know if anyone who knows the river well enough would like to update it. If so, we will print it and share it with HRFA members only. Or, possibly bring copies to outdoors shows to give as a gift for persons making a charitable donation to the club. Just an idea. Any takers? Let me know.
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SURVEY SAYS
This is a test and only a test to see how many people will take a moment to answer 5 simple multiple choice questions. There are no wrong answers.
If you want to participate please click on the blue box (the illegible dark letters say "Take My Survey"). It was created using SurveyMonkey. Take the survey and we will treat you to a couple of hot dogs at the March General Meeting! How's that for motivation?
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HRFA Monthly Membership Meeting Proposal
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The results of the survey will be shared with everyone. (Not the entire world. Just members and Friends of the HRFA that get our email blasts.) It should be interesting. Maybe even funny. |
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We need a people to:
- Join the HRFA and/or renew their membership at the start of each year.
- Recruit new members
- Just show up at meetings and events to show your support. Attendance will be its own reward.
- Fill the open Secretary position on the Board. All you have to dod is attend once-a-month Board meetings and take notes. Type them up and present them at the next month’s meeting. Easy-peasy. A great way to learn all that the club is doing
- Become a sponsor or ask for donations for our events
- Sell advertising space for the newsletter
- Accept an apprenticeship for our Youth Angler Program. Wayne Geider is ready, willing and able to train a newbie.
- Do Public Relations to let local newspapers know what we are doing, announce scholarship winners, upcoming events, etc.
- Many more opportunities to help. Just look around and pitch-in when you see an unmet need.
Best regards,
Joseph Albanese
Joe
HRFA 2023 President
Email: president@thehrfa.org
Fight for the Hudson!
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In this month's issue of River Views
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Please consider promoting your business in River Views. Click here to make a $60 donation and we will publish your business card, with a link to your company website, for 12 full months of River Views.
Your donation will support the mission of the HRFA to “Fight for the Hudson”, our Youth Angler Program, College Scholarship Fund, etc.
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We wish to welcome a new advertiser in River Views. Please check out Rainy's Rigs on Facebook. Rainy's is also a sponsor of our Nov. 5th Bass & Blues Derby.
THANK YOU!
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Aboard a 44' Henriques 6-pack with a large fishing cockpit powered by twin 550 HP diesel engines.
If you would like to be added to the contact list for upcoming charters please contact Dirk at:
dirkvan@optimum.net
or (201) 983-2402
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Here's what is in the rest of this month's River Views. You will find details on everything listed here by scrolling down through this newsletter.
Upcoming HRFA Events
- March 2-5, 2023 - CANCELED The World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition is moving from Suffern, NY to Edison, NJ. The Expo will be held January 2024.
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NEW! March 4, 2023 - Chart House Fishing Trip. Members only please.
- March 14, 2023 - General Meeting. Guest speaker Bayside Dave
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March 17-19, 2023 - Saltwater Fishing Expo. Volunteers needed.
- April 11, 2023 - General Meeting. Guest speakers Jim Hutchinson, Prof. John Tiedemann, Emily McGuckin, Jessica Best, John Kravchak & Steve Perna. Presentations & round table discussion of striped bass tagging methods with panelists. Steve Liesman of CNBC financial news will moderate the session.
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NEW! April 15, 2023 - FREE for members only fishing event on the pier in Piermont, NY.
- April 15 to May 13 - The HRFA's Fred Rung Memorial Catch, Tag & Release Striped Bass Derby. Plus, Best Practices for Striped Bass Catch & Release
- April 22, 2023- Hooked on the Hudson (HOH) at Ross Dock
- April 23, 2023 - The HRFA Annual Awards Dinner at Cornetta's restaurant in Piermont, NY
- May 6, 2023 - Surf Fly Fishing Derby. Sandy Hook, NJ
- May 9, 2023 - General Meeting. Guest Speaker George Jackman, Riverkeeper's Sr. Habitat Restoration Manager
- May 18, 2023 - Striped Bass Derby Awards Ceremony at the Croton Yacht Club.
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May 20, 2023 - Ridgefield Park Earth Day. Youth Angler Program volunteers needed.
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June 24, 2023 - Summer on the Hudson NYC. Youth Angler Program volunteers needed.
- July 8, 2023 - The Kid Rod Challenge Tournament
- July 8 - July 29, 2023 - Freshwater Bass Tournament
- August 19, 2023 - HRFA's Catfish Chaos entire Hudson River and Wounded Warriors at Croton Yacht Club
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September 9, 2023 - Croton River Day. Youth Angler Program volunteers needed
Other Happenings
- March 26, 2023 - NJOA Wild Game Dinner. Black Forest Inn, Stanhope, NJ.
- April 21-23, 2023 - Scroll down to signup for HOFNOD Team Leader Training in Waretown, NJ.
- May 14, 2023 - Berkely Striper Club Fishermen's Flea Market. Seaside Park, NJ
- May 20, 2023 - Liberty Landing Marina's Annual Vendor Spotlight & Swap Meet
- July 17-19 and July 20-22, 2023 - NJDEP Student Summer Programs at Sedge Island
Past Events
- February 4, 2023 - The Brainerd Jaycees' virtual ice fishing tournament raised money for their local charities. Several HRFA members fished in this one-day derby. Read the report below.
- February 5, 2023 - Salt Water Anglers of Bergen County Fishing Flea Market.
- February 14, 2023 - General Meeting. Guest speaker was Capt. Scott of XTC Sportfishing. More than a few members brought their date to our special Valentine's Day meeting.
Carl's Corner
Two excellent reads from Mr. Bruger. "Fishing in Paradise" about fishing in Aruba and "Fouling Up Fishing Friendships". The later is the sequel to his article last month about his greatest of all time fishing buddies. If you didn't make that list, reading this article might reveal why you fell short.
In the News
- Dead Whale number 9 washes up on Manasquan beach.
- The decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear power plant.
- Friends for a Better Waterfront reports on a court victory for public access rights to the river under the Public Trust Doctrine. This is about closing the gaps in the Hudson River Walkway. BTW, the HRFA helped plan the Hudson River Walkway that starts in Bayonne and goes north to Fort Lee.
Calls for Action
- NJ's Operation Game Thief Tip Line. Help stop poaching. If you see something, say something.
From our Membership Chair
Arnie Ulrich is back on the job updating our monthly calendar and more.
Stop these things!
The ugly side of wind and solar energy that not enough people realize.
Special Projects
The start of something BIG - the Spectrum for Living fishing pier.
Social Media
We share a recent Instagram post and invitation to send photos etc. to our Social Media Chair Alex Spindelman: a.spindelman@gmail.com.
From the Internet
Different types of surveys for offshore wind - Orsted Marine Affairs Spotlight
The HRFA Lending Library
A complete listing of books available at our fledgling library.
NJ Palisades Interstate Park's Calendar of Events
The PIP's 2022 calendar for the month of February, courtesy of the HRFA's 'Friend of The Hudson River' recipient Jeanie Ross.
2022 HRFA Fishing Contest
What are you waiting for? Submit your catch. Let's go!
Friends & Supporters of the HRFA
Please email comments, photos, articles, news and other things of interest to members to care of The Editor. We could use the material!
The Editor
River Views
editorriverviews@thehrfa.org
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Be sure to also check out the H.R.F.A. Events Calendar below for this month's member birthday notices, holidays and events.
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Chart House Fishing Trip
March 4, 2023
7am – 11am
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A FREE EVENT FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE HRFA
Let’s kick off NJ's striper season together at the Chart House in Weehawken NJ.
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The Chart House is an excellent location to wet a line, and every year this area produces outstanding-sized striped bass.
Kids love fishing! So bring them along too. The HRFA will have some extra rods and reels, bait and terminal tackle to help newbies get started.
The law in NJ requires anglers to use non-offset circle hooks when fishing with bait for striped bass. This is mostly the time and place on the Hudson River to fish with blood worms. So, if you can bring your own - great! Also, we will have a pier net. Gaffing a striper in NJ is illegal.
Prizes
Adults: There will be a mystery prize for the largest striper landed in length.
Kids: There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for kids.
The HRFA will also have hot dogs and soft drinks at 11:30 when the winners are announced.
The Chart House
1700 Harbor Blvd,
Weehawken, NJ 07086.
Ample parking is available.
While everyone is invited to participate, we kindly ask non-members to donate $20 to help defray expenses. Not a member yet? There will be someone there to sign you up. Why not just click HERE to renew your membership or become a new member today.
If you have any questions about gear and or bait, please get in touch with Michael Sardinas. He can be reached at VicePresident@TheHRFA.org or 201-232-5988
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HRFA General Meeting
March 14, 2023
We are happy to say that Bayside Dave accepted our invitation to come speak to us about fishing for tog from shore. Specifically from the Barnegat Inlet jetty in LBI. We expect some lively discussion of techniques and some expert advice.
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Edison, NJ
March 17-19, 2023
Volunteers needed! Spend a few hours volunteering at the HRFA booth and get FREE entry.
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HRFA General Meeting
April 11, 2023
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Do you know the pros & cons of satellite, spaghetti and acoustic telemetry tags? |
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Jim Hutchinson
The Fisherman
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Emily McGuckin
Tagging Director
American Littoral Society
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John Kravchak
President Berkely Striper Club
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John Tiedemann
Professor Monmouth University
Stripers for the Future
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Jessica Best
Fisheries Biologist
NY DEC
(tentative)
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Steve Perna
Vice President
Berkeley Striper Club
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Piermont Pier Fishing Event
April 15, 2023
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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This event was added just as this issue of River Views was being completed. Details about the event will be available in the April issue. Stay tuned. - The Editor |
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Piermont Pier
Access Location Piermont Pier Piermont, N.Y. Take Piermont road (state highway 340), to the center of town & follow signs. This is the most popular shoreline fishing spots on the Hudson during the spring striper run. The Pier extends a mile into...
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The Fred Rung Memorial
Catch, Tag & Release Striped Bass Derby
April 15 - May 13, 2023
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The cash prizes are higher than before. The Entry Fee remains unchanged at $40.00. However, annual membership dues for HRFA have increased. Therefore, the total cost for new or renewing members is now $80.00. The cost to join the Derby as a non-member will be $20 additional. The cost to compete in the Calcutta for largest fish is $30. There is no 50:50 raffle. Everyone who enters the Derby, whether they entered a fish or not, is eligible to win Grand prizes with participants' names drawn at the conclusion of the contest. |
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The Fred Rung Memorial Catch, Tag & Release Striped Bass ...
April 15, 2023 to May 13, 2023 by Joseph Albanese President HRFA 2023 At the December 2022 Hudson River Fishermen's Association Fishing Gear Green Marketplace, I discovered Hudson River Stripers - The Guide by John H. Vargo published in 1995 and...
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www.boatingonthehudson.com
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Show your support for the HRFA and Gray FishTag Research. This beautiful decal measures 4" x 11" and can be yours for a $25 extra donation. ($20 to Gray FishTag & $5 to HRFA) |
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Best Practices for Striped Bass Catch & Release |
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Hooked on the Hudson
Ross Dock 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
April 22, 2023
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The Palisades Interstate Park New Jersey and the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association invite you to experience the Hudson River at the Annual Hooked on the Hudson event.
Food and Refreshments.
FREE Fishing Contest from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The HRFA will supply all equipment and bait free for your children to use! Fishing information and assistance will be available. Prizes awarded.
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FREE Children’s Casting Contest from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Prizes awarded.
FREE exhibits provided by leading environmental conservation and sportsmen’s organizations in our area from 9:00am to 3:00pm
FREE Awards Ceremony at 3:00pm
There are no entry fees. There are no registration forms. Just come down to the park, throw your line in the water and enjoy yourself.
For more information contact: Peter Musse (201) 233-3119 or petemusse@gmail.com
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The HRFA's Annual Awards Dinner
April 23, 2023
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The HRFA's 3rd Annual
Saltwater Fly Fishing Derby
Sandy Hook, NJ
May 6, 2023
9 AM - 1 PM
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All members & their guests are invited to join the HRFA's Fly Fishing Derby. The intent of the Derby is to inspire the interest and growth of saltwater fly fishing.
Entry Fee $25.00
Payment options: in person at the beach or online at Thehrfa.org.
Online registration opens April 1st
Meet up: Sandy Hook, NJ – Lot C – 8:00 AM for a quick rundown of rules and answers to questions if you have any. And last minutes sign ups.
The Categories
- Striped Bass
- Bluefish
- Fluke
- Weakfish
- Sea robin
The Rules
- Largest fish in length wins
- A photograph of your catch is to be submitted by text to 201-232-5988
- Please include your first and last name in text
- Time of entry will break any ties.
- Shore/wade fly fishing only. No boats.
- The boundaries are anywhere on Sandy Hook
Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes
BBQ To follow!
If you have any questions or need help with
selecting the right gear for the derby, contact
Michael Sardinas:
Email: Masardinas@yahoo.com
Phone: +1 (201) 232-5988
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NEW JERSEY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE
Event: NJOA's Wild Game Dinner Fundraiser Where: The Black Forest Inn 249 Hwy 206 Stanhope, N.J. When: Sunday March 26,2023 Starts 4 PM -- Contact: Order right here on line or call 1 800 508 2687 On Sunday, March 26th, NJOA is teaming up with the ...
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NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs
New Jersey's Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program provides a great opportunity to get kids involved in positive recreational activities. Growing up in a big city, my parents saw value in having me spend my summers outdoors enjoying nature.
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BSC Fishermen's Flea Market
Seaside Park, NJ
May 14, 2023
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Student Summer Programs at Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center |
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NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Student Summer Programs at...
NJDEP's Fish and Wildlife and its partners offer teenage students exciting summer programs based at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center located within NJ's first Marine Conservation Zone. The facility is located just off Island...
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America's Ice Fishing Tournament
February 4, 2023
as reported by the Editor
Pre-pandemic a few HRFA Members traveled up to Minnesota on two occasions to fish in the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza; the largest ice fishing contest in North America. Once Covid hit, travel restrictions significantly impacted participation in a negative way.
The first year, on only his second day ice fishing, Joe Albanese caught a 1.9 lb. tullibee that landed him in 52nd Place, winning a $400 Rapala gift card. (Caught on tackle and bait loaned by Scott Havner BTW.) Beginner's luck! For the full story see the April 2019 issue of River Views.
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Two years ago, thanks to Covid, the Brainerd Jaycees expanded their fund raising efforts by creating a second annual tournament using an App called FishDonkey. (The same App Alex Spindelman introduced to us.) This is a virtual version of their ice fishing tournament. Both raise money for their local charities. You can fish this one-day virtual derby on any lake in the country. It pays out up to $20,000 in cash and prizes.
Two years ago a smaller group of HRFA compadres fished together in the first virtual version on a frozen lake in upstate NY. Joe Albanese caught and entered a small yellow perch. Scott Havner caught bigger ones but did not enter them. Because his fish were not nearly as big as the ones showing on the leader board he thought he had no chance of winning. Well, needless to say, Joe won back his entry fee + $10 and Scott (who was not in it to win it) did not.
This year Scott Haver, Stephanie Hess, Linda Havner, Joe Albanese and Mona Mak entered the virtual derby and returned to the same lake in NY state. Now Scott, having learned from his mistake last year, entered a fish. So he, at least was on the board. So was his mom, Linda, and Joe. Stephanie caught a pickerel but that species was not allowable in this contest.
Pete Musse and Wayne Geider also fished there that day but were not entered into the tourney. Pete caught a 20" pickerel which he proved by texting us a photo of him holding it. (Without which why would we trust him? LOL) We congratulated Pete on his catch and he replied "Ty did you win anything Scottie!!!" (Ty - that's thank you)
Before Scott could answer Pete's text, Joe looked up and shared the standings with Pete & Scott. For the overall standing Scott was in 162 Place with 48 total points for an 8.5" sunfish and Joe Albanese was in 275 Place with only 36 total points for a 7.75" sunfish landed in the final hour. Linda's was an even smaller sunfish, somewhere further down in the standings. Joe's sunny was caught in the final 30 minutes on a tip-up using waxy worms that Scott gave him. Ironic, is it not?
You can follow the conversation from here (expletives deleted):
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Joe with his winning bluegill! |
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At some point in time the Brainerd Jaycees must have added Joe Albanese's name to their list of charities. |
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The look on Scott's face when he saw that Joe won again. He keeps using that word, but I don't think he knows what it means.
- The Editor
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Finish in 275th Place and win a $250 gift card. Inconceivable! |
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Salt Water Anglers of Bergen County Fishing Flea Market
February 5, 2023
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As it does every year this event draws a crowd. Luckily we had a few volunteers working our small table in the corner of the hall. We got a membership renewal, a few dollars donations and some good exposure for the club. Michael Sardinas gave a talk When he fished three potential members flocked to our table to learn about our club. |
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President Joe Albanese speaking with the President and members of a small surf fishing club on Long Island. Or was it Rhode Island? |
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A few good men - Pete Musse, Joe Albanese & Michael Sardinas, two great children - Noah & Sarah, plus one pretty woman - Michael's wife Lydia. |
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HRFA General Membership Meeting
February 14, 2023
Capt. Scott returned to share a fishing porn video covering a bunch of offshore fishing excursions from aboard XTC Sportfishing.
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Sarah Sardinas serving up heart shaped cookies with a smile. |
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Sarah is the hostess with the mostest. |
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Dirk & Agnes VanEverdingen |
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Dave Mercer & Janice Soto |
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Thanks Lydia for putting together a little something special for the ladies. |
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I think I will pick this one, and this . . . |
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Jeff Grabowski's wife Donna |
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Lydia Sardinas and children Sarah & Noah. |
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We showed a short romantic comedy (7:00 minutes). He was an Oscar winning animated Disney film called "Paperman". We did not show "Love at First Sight" (12:00 minutes) staring Sir John Hurt in an Oscar winning short film about true love. After all, we are a fishing club. :) They can be viewed here by clicking on the images below. |
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Carl Bruger has been a writer for this newsletter educating and entertaining us who read River Views for a long time. Here is (are) his latest gem(s). |
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Fishing in Paradise
By Carl Bruger
300,000 people are citizens of a tiny 21 by 14 mile paradise called Barbados including Super Bowl halftime performer Rihanna. This scribe believes that he was at least fishing in Nirvana as I casted between giant pod filled flamboyant trees and amidst a complete pallet of full-flowering hibiscus plants. It was in a small tidal salt water creek located between two Sandals resorts where all the action exploded.
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I had caught fish here three years before Covid put everything on hiatus so I showed up rigged and ready with a light tackle telescopic spinning rod and reel. Knowing that dough-balls were the “special” food of choice for the resident population of large tilapia, it was easy to procure bread from the cook at the nearest surfside restaurant. He also gave me a bucket to hold my catch as you can see in the accompanying photos.
The feeding frenzy was immediate! No sooner had the bread, squeezed tightly onto a 1/0 Gamagatsu Octopus hook, sunk to the bottom, a foot long glutton latched on and gave my six pound test mono a good yank and stretch. After a couple of spirited runs I lifted the catch over the bank and deposited the first of a dozen tilapia into the five gallon bucket.
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In less than an hour my luck had resulted in several pounds of potential fillets that the cook, Rufus, would gladly take home to his family. To make him happier yet, the rod & reel that I used were part of my gift to him for letting me fish on the Sandals property. The other picture shows him and a buddy with one tilapia still on the line.
The next day, while we were waiting for the airport ride that would take us home, I ran into a Texan named Jason who was a bass expert recently in the news for landing a huge 17 pound bucket mouth ranked 8th all-time in the Lone Star annals! He was equipped with a quality light tackle spinning rig and was pitch casting a three inch soft plastic silver paddle tail that was quickly engulfed by a magnificent tarpon maybe four feet in length! Of course the trophy snapped his thin six pound test line on the first water clearing leap, but the excitement would never be forgotten just like the multiple subsequent hook-ups that Jason enticed during the time I observed.
To steal a famous quote from General Douglas MacArthur, I shall return!
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Fouling Up Fishing Friendships
By Carl Bruger
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As promised this article is the follow-up to last month’s River Views column on what makes a best fishing buddy. While there are numerous traits and behaviors that are positive actions on the water there is obviously a direct opposite listing that we all know exists as elements we don’t seek to find in our best buddies on the water.
Here in brief is a dirty dozen plus one ways to lose your fishing friends fast!
1) Be late or drop out at the last minute of a big trip. (Illness, deaths in the family is of course understood unless your Aunt Bea has died for the fourth time in six years!)
2) When you get to the hot spot, hog the center of the pool, grab the corner rail each trip, or even wedge into the aisle seat on the plane. In essence what is meant here--- share the best of what you are doing equally.
3) Waiting to shower until you get home next week. It is one thing to stink of fish because the catching was great and the chum flew everywhere, but if hot showers are available or even a cool lake beckons, a little bit of soap will keep fellow anglers/campers very appreciative. My Mom always said, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”.
4) Being a Sir Snag-a lot, or Teddy Tangles, will piss off both friends and strangers faster than a saboteur at the test area of a slinky factory. Needless Gordian knots that waste time and screw with angling minutes raises the ire of any angler.
5) From beginner to expert not putting into practice all the skills you have mastered for any specific angling method. If you don’t want to give 100% of your effort and skills to catch fish, friends who are giving their all will lose respect for an indifferent or lazy fisherman/woman.
6) Don’t be a Scrooge! Be willing to share snacks, beers, sun-tan lotion, hot lures or flies, etc. True friends will reciprocate with those who are generous. Split those tolls, gas bills etc.
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7) Be super stubborn and irately inflexible. Demanding that a drift boat risk capsizing over stop-gap shore choices when gales guarantee danger, or refusing to take cover in a thunder storm to fish with a “graphite lightning rod” puts the whole group at risk.
8) Lies and brags like George Santos. Every angler alive gets a Mulligan for a few tall tales, but sharing many sacks of bull fecal matter will cost fibbers friends.
9) Fishing drunk or drugged. It’s tough enough to fish and catch with all your faculties under control, but folks who think a fishing trip is the escape time to get bombed are ruining it for others.
10) Showing up with nothing or way too much. Planning ahead with the group to know what will be needed and showing up with just that will make for a successful expedition. My own greatest fault was showing up with ten rods, five tackle boxes, plus the kitchen sink, for a simple day trip. A NO-NO.
11) Mooching without asking. We already covered sharing but taking gear, food or drink without asking is lame etiquette.
12) Sleep the whole trip each way. That’s fine on a plane ride, but a jaunt of hundreds of miles by car should have driver time split in agreed upon time segments.
13) Ignore or hog photo ops. Sometimes the most cherished part of a great trip is the mutual sharing of videos, photos and souvenirs gathered over the course of the adventure. Try to include the whole group in shots for posterity.
Many readers will glean useful advice from this article and with spring approaching we should all be eager to wet a line in the brine or freshwater too. Hang with your best buddies and try to make some new fishing friends along the way.
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Critical Public Health & Safety Impacts of Indian Point Decommissioning
Here are some helpful links:
Thank you so much for your interest and participation in these critical issues around Indian Point Decommissioning.
Sincerely,
Public Health and Safety Forum Series Planning Committee
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Court rules that Edgewater condo association must open...
FBW | January 27, 2023 "The courts have yet again upheld the rights of the public to access New Jersey's waterfronts under the Public Trust Doctrine," exclaimed Don Stitzenberg, the president of the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy. "The...
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From our Membership Chair |
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HRFA Members stuff
Arnie Ulrich Membership Chair
New Members this month are Mark / Valerie Dzindzio, Clayton, NJ
Fight For the Hudson
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What is HRFA Free Money? Are you a paid member.?
At every HRFA in person meeting, half of the HRFA portion of the 50/50 money goes into a virtual jar. At the end of the meeting, a paid HRFA members name is picked (from a jar of all paid HRFA members) to receive the money. The name is announced three times. If the HRFA paid member is not present, the money goes back into the jar for the next months meeting. The process continues and is repeated at the next HRFA meeting.
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HRFA Membership Information. If you dont have a 2022 or lifetime member card you are losing out on great HRFA member benifits.
Pay your dues. Get your 2023 membership card.
The generous grace period ended for renewals on March 31st. Those not renewed are on the stale list and are removed from the membership rolls. Note , If you do not have a 2023 or life time membership card , you are not a HRFA member.
For those people who join(ed) the HRFA in October (or later) of a given year, their new or renewal membership also is covered for the following new year. There is also a generous grace period (3 months) for those who are unable to update their membership in January, however paying your dues late puts a strain on the records maintenance and consequently the ability of the executive board’s planning of activities and events.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or want to help (time, skills, or financially) on any particular club projects or events, feel free to email me, Arnie Ulrich (kavester@aol.com) or call me at 1-201-304-4691.
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Calendar | Hudson River Fishermen's Association
Our calendar system is currently being developed. Please check out the most recent River Views newsletter for for our upcoming events.
Read more
thehrfa.org
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Fishing Licenses and Saltwater Registry for NJ & NY, Hudson River Regulations, etc.
Click on the buttons below for the:
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NOTE: To order your NY State Fishing License by phone call 866-933-2257 |
NOTE: To get the New York Saltwater Registry you must first register for a free Citizen Access account, then log in and Buy Sporting License(s) (the Saltwater license is free) |
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Become a committee member for one our more our Special Projects. We now have three (3) big ticket ($$$) projects. The first two have been discussed for years already and we hope to make some headway on each in the coming years. To offer your time and talents contact Dan Harrison at dharrison@cdtresources.com. Here are the BIG three: |
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Save our Historical Heritage |
Due to the restrictions imposed on our lives by the COVID 19 pandemic our plans are on hold. We hope and pray that one day volunteers may start working to refurbish Riverkeeper to her former days of glory when she was the world's first and only riverkeeper vessel.
To offer your time and talents contact Dan Harrison at dharrison@cdtresources.com.
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To build a permanent home and museum in the Palisades Interstate Park at Bloomers Beach.
To offer your time and talents contact Dan Harrison at dharrison@cdtresources.com.
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Spectrum for Living Fishing Dock
If we build it they will come!
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Dan Harrison proposed, and the Board approved, a $2,500 contribution to kick-start a special project to build a fishing dock in the Oradell Reservoir across the street from “Spectrum for Living” located in Closter, NJ. The long-term benefits will include support for outdoor activities, including fishing, for the residents and local community. To learn more about this wonderful organization click on their logo.
To offer your time and talents contact Dan Harrison at dharrison@cdtresources.com.
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Artist's rendition for promotional fund-raising purposes. Obviously, the actual dock will be built to meet existing codes. |
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Various sites for entry of machinery etc. needed to build the dock were examined by Board members and contractors back in November. The ray of sunshine hints that God must be smiling on this location and approves of the project to do good for others. |
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Follow the HRFA on Social Media |
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Submit fishing photos & news of interest to Alex Spindelman.
a.spindelman@gmail.com
You can also tag us in your posts @thehrfa.org
Click on the logos below to visit our FaceBook and Instagram pages.
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Different Types of Surveys For Offshore Wind |
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Ørsted Marine Affairs Spotlight
Corporate Fisheries Liaison Ørsted Offshore North America RODAV@orsted.com (857) 332 4479 Julia Prince New York & Connecticut Ørsted Offshore North America JULPR@orsted.com (857) 348 3263 Chris Sarro Massachusetts & Rhode Island Ørsted Offshore...
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Please make your selection from the list below and make a reservation by emailing Michael Sardinas at Vicepresident@thehrfa.org
If the title is available, you will receive a confirmation and book will be ready for pickup at the following General Meeting. We have 2 new books (donated by Tim Burden). They are:
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Secrets of Surf Fishing at Night by William A. Muller
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The Trophy Striper by Frank Daignault
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TITLES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
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Croton Point Park by Scott Craven & Caroline Curvan
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The Riverkeepers by John Cronin
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Striper Surf by Frank Daignault
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20 years on the Cape by Frank Daignault
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On the Run by David Dibenedetto
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The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger
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101 Fish - Fly Fisher's Life List by Lefy Kreh
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Fly Fishing in Saltwater by Lefy Kreh
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Longer Fly Casting by Lefty Kreh
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Incredible Fishing Stories by Shaun Morey
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Fifty Favorite Fly-Fishing Tales by Chris Santella
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Sport Fishing - Aquatic Resources Handbook by Bob Schmidt
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Max's Magic Fly by Peter Nilsen
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HRFA Youth Angler Program |
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Youth Angler Program
By Wayne Geider
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Want to volunteer?
Just call our Youth Angler Program Chair Wayne Geider at
(201) 384-8046.
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HELP CREATE GREAT MEMORIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN ON THESE SCHEDULED DATES
- April 25
- May 1
- May 22
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H.R.F.A. Merchandise
Newly redesigned HRFA baseball caps are now available. Pick one up at the next monthly meeting. Or, click on the photo to order yours today. Wear it proudly!
Other apparel with our logo are also available. Like this handsomely designed and practical UPF shirt. Wear it proudly when fishing and save a little on the sunscreen too. For members only. Ask Ivan Garcia for one.
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2022 Fishing Contest Leader Boards
as of June 27th
(only listing 1st, 2nd & 3rd place)
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The HRFA hosts an annual fishing contest which runs from January through December and is open to all HRFA members. You have 30 days from the day you catch a fish to send in your entries. So, the deadline for submissions is January. As a member of the HRFA you and your immediate family are eligible to enter fish in any of our categories. Various divisions are available for prizes presented at our Annual Awards Dinner in March of the following year. Website updated daily. River Views newsletter updates below are done around the first the month. * indicates a new club record.
To be posted on Instagram, photos of your catch should be emailed or texted to Alex Spindelman: (845) 548-0003, a.spindelman@gmail.com
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The 2022 HRFA Fishing Contest Winners
(now accepting entries for 2023)
Prizes for winning entries will be given out at our Annual Awards Dinner at Cornetta's Restaurant in Piermont, NY on Sunday April 23, 2023.
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Striped Bass Released
Caught From Boat
(leaders determined by length)
Jerry Crean 52”
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Striped Bass Kept
Caught From Boat
(leaders determined by weight)
Roger J Muller 21 Lbs. 8 oz.
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Striped Bass Released
Caught From Shoreline
(leaders determined by length)
Carl Hartmann 52"
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Striped Bass Kept
Caught From Shoreline
(leaders determined by weight)
Tim Burden 23lbs. 10 oz,
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Bluefish
Carl Hartmann 3.2 Lbs.
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Flounder
Bill Fish 2 Lbs. 6 oz.
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Fluke
Roger J Muller 7 Lbs. 2 oz.
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Blackfish
Dan Harrison 2 Lbs. 13 oz.
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Black Sea Bass
Alex Spindelman 4 Lbs. 6 oz.
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Scup (Porgy)
Dan Harrison 1.0 Lbs
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Open Category
Salt Water
No Entries
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Catfish
Carl Bruger 22 lbs.
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Carp
Carl Bruger 24lbs. 8oz.
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Trout - Great Lakes
Stephanie Hess 13 lbs 8 oz.
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Smallmouth Bass
Carl Bruger 5 lbs 8 oz.
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Largemouth Bass
Aram Setian 6 Lbs. 3 oz.
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Salmon
Carl Bruger 24 Lbs 13 oz.
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YOUTH ANGLER DIVISION
Noah Sardinas - Striped Bass 33” Released
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Open Category
Fresh Water
Mona Mak - Sheepshead 14 lbs. 8 oz.
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Partial list of Friends & Supporters of the HRFA
(Click on any image below to visit their website.)
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