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THE
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Fishermen’s Association
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING
JANUARY 12th
ZOOM teleconference starting at 7:00 PM.
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TITLE: Ice Fishing
GUEST SPEAKERS: Scott Havner with special guests Wayne Geider, Jeff Christie ...
BIOGRAPHY: These guys KNOW ice fishing.
SUMMARY: Join in to learn a few secrets from the "pros" in a discussion led by Scott Havner.
All are invited to join the meeting
& share their fishing stories.
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ABOUT THE PHOTO: The Kingfisher makes a perfect dive at 100 km/hr into the little frozen hole in Germany to catch fish for food. This Amazing moment captured by photographer Gisela Delpho. |
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Next General Meeting
7:00 PM JANUARY 12
Guest Speaker
Scott Havner and Friends
Executive Meeting
Date TBD
Under normal times we always meet the 1st Tuesday of every month Ridgefield Park Elks at 7:30 pm
HRFA Officers
President
Aram Setian
Vice President
Joseph Albanese
Treasurer
Frank Wisniewski
Secretary
John Malool
Membership Secretary
Arnold Ulrich
Directors
Scholarship
Board Members
Chairman Youth Anglers
Wayne Geider
Hooked on the Hudson
Pete Musse
Environmental
Gil Hawkins
Publicity
Miguel Sardinas
Fishing Contests
Aram Setian
Scott Havner
Outdoors Shows
Dave Mercer
Janice Soto
Outreach
Dan Harrison
Director Emeritus
Tony Evangelista
Trustees
Antony Carbone (2020)
Ivan Garcia (2021)
Marius Bahr (2022)
Nominating Committee:
John Golon
Gil Hawkins
Aram Setian
Social Media Committee:
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.
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Click HERE to become a member of the HRFA or to renew your membership today.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
We finally had the drawing for the Mad River Canoe donated to the HRFA by Chris Letts. The lucky winner was Mr. Tony Dorans who purchased his ticket at the Rockland show way back at the being of a year that most everyone would prefer to forget.
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When we called Tony with the news we learned that the canoe would be going to a person who is elated and appreciative of his good fortune. Tony's words "Really, you're kidding right?! I never win anything." cannot be honestly uttered by him again. (The Editor of this newsletter used to say the same thing. Then the wins began to rack up and he was accused of swallowing a "lucky horseshoe".) So, this may be a harbinger that signals many more good things are coming Tony's way.
Tony is looking forward to putting the canoe on the water in his usual fishing spots - Round Valley Reservoir, the Delaware River and most often the Newark Watershed. (Tony, give the Hudson River a try too.) It's great to know the canoe has found a good home. Tony, we hope you get many years of enjoyment paddling around in your canoe.
To all members and friends of the HRFA who supported our mission to "Fight for the Hudson", the Youth Angling Program and other community-minded activities with the purchase a $10 raffle ticket(s):
THANK YOU!!!
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Did you know that back issues (2019 & 2020 only) of River Views, the monthly newsletter of the HRFA, are available for all to enjoy on our website? Click here, or the River Views banner, to go directly there and catch up on your reading.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR Members and Friends,
I hope that as of this writing, we find you all well and safe.
As the COVID-19 situation continues and the Elks lodge is still closed, we are conducting the HRFA General
meeting using video teleconferencing.
I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to those that participated in the last video conference. We
had good attendance and I know that there was valuable information for all.
Currently, we were able to resume our E-Board meetings at the Elks Lodge. However, we didn’t conduct our December E-board meeting for safety consideration. We will be conducting the January E-Board meeting to review the last year and set our 2021 objectives.
December has been a rewarding fishing month. Striped Bass and Black fish are in season and reports show very favorable catches. The cold weather has not deferred the shoreline, surf and boat fishermen. We have also heard challenging first Ice Fishing attempts, on little as on 4” ice, with moderate success.
At this time, still, many of the HRFA activities continue to be suspended or postponed. As we are closely following the current safety and health recommendations on the COVID-19 and reassessing our planned activities.
Current reports indicate 2021 will continue to be a challenging, COVID-19 year. We have early information that the Sportsmen, Outdoors, and Fishing shows, are suspended. At this point, we are postponing our activities, the Annual Award Dinner, and the Auction, that we eagerly look forward to every year. As you are aware of, these functions are also used for raising funds. We will be looking for alternatives for generating funds to enable us to successfully conduct the HRFA very worthwhile programs. We thank you for your help and appreciate your donations.
Be well, stay safe and have a Healthy and Prosperous New Year,
Capt. Aram Setian
HRFA 2021 President
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 $50 donation and we will publish your business card, with a link to your company website, for 12 full months of River Views.
We will use your donation to support the mission of the HRFA to “Fight for the Hudson”, our Youth Angler Program, College Scholarship Fund, etc.
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Well, if you've read this far you know we opened this issue announcing this month's ZOOM meeting on Ice Fishing and the winner of the canoe raffle, followed by President Setian's letter to members & friends of the HRFA. Next is our new Want Ads section, available for all. Then we go to those sections that are for members only.
We bump up Carl's Corner to lead us into the new year. Then its From the Internet (for sharing articles found online), Upcoming Events, Past Events, That's Entertainment, From our Membership Chair, H.R.F.A. Photo Gallery, From Fish to Dish, etc.
As always we hope you enjoy this month's issue. Please email comments, photos, articles, news and other things of interest to members to care of The Editor.
The Editor
River Views
editorriverviews@thehrfa.org
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HRFA members are welcome to place a WANT AD in River Views. Simply Email editorriverviews@thehrfa.org a brief description of your item(s) along with your asking price etc. You may include photo(s) too. Be sure to provide your contact information.
Advertising in the WANT ADS section of River Views is FREE to all members! All we ask is that you donate a minimum of 10% of any money exchanged to the HRFA after each transaction is completed.* If it was a simple swap or trade, please contribute your best possible donation as a way to say, "thank you" and support our good works.
Click HERE to make your donation using PayPal. You may also mail a check made out to "HRFA WANT ADS" to either address: 1.) HRFA, PO Box 421, Cresskill, NJ 07626 - OR - 2.) HRFA, PO Box 421, Piermont, NY 10968
This is a new benefit of HRFA membership which is still just $25.00 a year. Click HERE to become a member of the HRFA or to renew your membership today.
*NOTE: All transactions will be handled directly by the parties involved. The HRFA will not play a role in making those arrangements. Regarding the suggested 10% charitable donations to the HRFA - the "honor system" will be in full force. We trust you to do the right thing.
Click HERE to make your donation using PayPal.
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The Croton Yacht Club has many items available for sale like this brand new Daiwa Saltiga Surf Spinning Reel. CONTACT: Dennis Kooney for complete list and asking prices. Phone: 914-907-3622. Email: dennis@kooney.net
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Tsunami Shield TSSHD4000 surf reel. Used one season. Good condition. Loaded with 20# braid. (Pairs well with the 9' Tsunami Airwave surf rod below) Asking $50. CONTACT: Joe Albanese Phone: 908-456-2968 Email: joealbanese2@gmail.com |
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PENN 706Z surf reel. Brand new. Asking $125. CONTACT: Pete Musse Phone: 201-233-3119 Email: petemusse@gmail.com |
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Tsunami Airwave 9' 2-piece surf rod, 1-3.25 oz. Used once. (Pairs well with the Tsunami Shield reel above) Asking $75. CONTACT: Scott Havner Phone: 845-300-1562 Email: fishon7231@verizon.net |
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Fly fishing basket with belt.
Brand new. Asking $35 picked up or meet up. CONTACT: Michael Sardinas Phone: 201 232 5988. Email: Masardinas@yahoo.com
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Propellers: asking $85 for one or $150 for both. CONTACT: Alex Spindelman, Phone: 845-548-0003 Email: a.spindelman@gmail.com |
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Red rod, CTS blank, 11', 7 guides +tip, Low rider guides, 1-4oz Asking: $325
Black rod, 12', Century Sp blank , t/c s/u , 5 guides +tip, metal reel seat, casting design, 1-3oz, Asking: $350
CONTACT: Alex Spindelman, Phone: 845-548-0003 Email: a.spindelman@gmail.com
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Like new 10 wt salt water fly rod. Built with corrosion resistant hardware. Comes with storage/shipping tube. Asking $80. CONTACT: Michael Sardinas Phone: 201 232 5988. Email: Masardinas@yahoo.com
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The full version of River Views is for members only. HRFA Members, if your emailed copy of River Views ends abruptly look for this quote "[Message clipped] "View entire message" at the bottom of the page. Clicking there will open up the full issue.
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Carl's Column for January |
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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 his latest gem. Perfectly timed to get you through these trying times of "social distancing" necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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CARL'S CORNER
Happy New Year for the coming 2021!
By Carl Bruger
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It sure won’t be
hard to have a better year in 21 after the myriad
nightmares many Americans faced in 2020. Covid 19, a record number of hurricanes, family separation and loss, political turmoil, economic unbalance, social unrest, and more, upset almost every apple cart of American society. It was so bad that this old scribe simply escaped into the North Country Nirvana of awesome angling where the virus was virtually non-existent. There were no fatalities until late fall when Jefferson County, NY so far has lost six souls to the plague.
I focused on fishing with fantastic results. 35 legal Chinooks were landed in October, beating last year’s total of 28. Heavy steady rains filled streams with spawners and enabled anglers like me to catch limit after limit, (eight consecutive days!) I hickory smoked a crock full for my church and friends, gave away many to fish-less fellow anglers, and released some gorgeous trophies that normally would have found a home in my old but now recycled freezer. The highlight of giving
away over 100 rods and reels this year was the seven folks I gave salmon outfits to. These fly and spinning rigs ended up making soldiers, first responders, Amish
folk and kids happy salmon catchers, some for the very first time.
So now we have the advent of the ice fishing season to enjoy for those of us chosen frozen who don’t mind frost bitten extremities traded for fresh fish. I gladly bartered a big toe tip for a batch of beautiful steelhead on a Niagara trip a couple years back. WORTH IT!
The ponds and lakes of local NJ and NY should sport walkable ice in January as you peruse this and take advantage of Scott Havner’s January HRFA club ZOOM talk on ice fishing. He and his mom, Linda, Marius Behr, Wayne Geider, and I will have our augers, sleds and gear loaded into our vehicles ready to go out and drill a bunch of holes! I am definitely in the mood for some deep fried golden brown Bruger batter dipped fresh perch fillets.
As we all start getting our anti-Covid shots or acquire herd immunity and the pandemic begins to die down I’m
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optimistic the HRFA will be able to get back to a semblance of business as usual. By that I mean having in person meetings, our cherished awards dinner, more organized trips, youth activities, and a plethora of other pre-Covid functions that we just took for granted.
We should and probably all made some
resolutions for the New Year and I’m willing to make mine public so I can be held accountable by all for the fulfillment of said promises. (I was good for 8 of 10 last year and I get a Mulligan for not taking Pat to France on a river cruise because you know why). Here they are:
1) In 2021 I aim to continue my practice of giving away a minimum of 100 rods and reels to primarily kid groups or individuals, plus groups like wounded warriors, Fort Drum soldiers, Amish farmers, first responders, and special needs individuals.
2) I plan to team up with an angling interest group at Fort Drum abetted by my upstate neighbor and dear friend, Fred Lamon, to take soldiers fishing on my pontoon fishing boat and supply them with gear that they can keep.
3) Donate certain proceeds of sales of my surplus and antique gear to HRFA youth angler and scholarship programs.
4) Write at least one article a month for the River Views Newsletter with a primary focus of Great Lakes reporting since we live there half the year and so much fantastic fresh water fishing comes from Lake Ontario.
5) Get a new rescue dog for Pat and I. For the first time in 48 years we had an empty house in terms of no canine company. Both our beloved Odin, (pit bull 13) and
Bernie, (lab 16) crossed over the rainbow bridge in 2020.
6) Have more time with the grandkids.
7) Do more FISHING, BOATING, BIRDING, HIKING.
8) Drink more good wine at more nice wineries.
9) Take kids fishing that you do not even know.
10) Stay healthy, lose 10 more pounds and get regular checkups.
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Why Do Rivers Need Riverkeepers?
How well do you know your closest river? Even if you aren't sure where it is or what it's like, you're probably in a much closer relationship than you realize. Most people rely on rivers for a variety of valuable ecosystem services, and not just...
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Please consider promoting your business in River Views. Click here to make a $50 donation and we will publish your business card, with a link to your company website, for 12 full months of River Views.
We will use your donation to support the mission of the HRFA to “Fight for the Hudson”, our Youth Angler Program, College Scholarship Fund, etc.
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The Fishing Line - December 11th Edition
What Do Fisheries Staff Work on in the Winter? Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Ice Anglers Did You Know? So what do DEC Fisheries staff do now that the field season has wound down and the boats and boots have been put away for the winter? Well...
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New York City East River Fish Species Inventory and Emergence of a Unique Fish Community Science Network
Peter J. Park1,*, Christopher D. Girgenti2, Isa G. Del Bello3, Christina M. Tobitsch3, Devin M. Gorsen4, Kellan C. Stanner5, Doug Van Horn6, Kasey C. Wilding7, Luis F. Gonzalez8, Jacqueline R. Wu2, Jennifer J. Adams4, Elizabeth J. Reeve2, Marieke E. Bender6, Chris Bowser9, Margie K. Turrin10, and Tom Lake11
1Biology Department, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA. 2Randall’s Island Park Alliance, New York, NY 10035 USA. 3Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA. 4New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, New York, NY 10027 USA. 5Lower East Side Ecology Center, New York, NY 10002 USA. 6Battery Park City Authority, New York, NY 10281 USA. 7Alley Pond Environmental Center, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 USA. 8City Parks Foundation, New York, NY 10065 USA. 9Cornell University Water Resource Institute and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Staatsburg, NY 12580 USA. 10Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, NY 10964 USA. 11Hudson River Estuary Program with New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New Paltz, NY 12561 USA. *Corresponding author.
Urban Naturalist, No. 38 (2020)
Abstract
In 2019, a network of environmental education organizations formed the East River Ichthyological Alliance (ERIA) to study fish diversity in New York City’s East River strait. Between 1 April and 1 December 2019, total of 47 fish species comprising 9,279 individual fish were recorded from seining, angling, trapping, castnetting, dipnetting, and field observation. For analytical convenience, the strait was partitioned into 11 geographic zones. Species richness by zone was positively associated with number of sampling “sessions”, a simplistic proxy for effort. Independent of number of “sessions”, abundance of individuals caught was positively associated with total number of species caught. A second-order curvilinear relationship explained species richness and number of individuals caught in the strait. Diversity indices and rank abundance curves revealed that zones varied substantially in richness, abundance, and evenness. Inclusion of archived data from 2009 to 2018 raised the fish species inventory total to 58 species, of which 9 were tropical strays. Recommendations to improve data accuracy and ecological analysis are provided.
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Hi Joe!
I hope this email finds you well. I just wanted to share that colleagues and I recently published a paper on the 2019 East River Fish Project work.
Thank you to the Hudson River Fishermen's Association for your overwhelming support of our work, especially for inviting me to share a bit about this project two winters ago, and we made sure to include your organization in our Acknowledgements section. I hope everyone is doing well. :)
I hope one day we can fish together!
All the Best,
Peter
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Urban Naturalist, Number 38 (2020)
New York City East River Fish Species Inventory and Emergence of a Unique Fish Community Science Network
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Snap Jigging Live Webinar: January 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM -...
John Paduano is a New York licensed charter captain, seminar speaker and outdoor writer specializing in light tackle fishing for a wide variety of saltwater gamefish and has developed a highly effective fishing technique known as "snap jigging"....
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January 12, 7:00 PM Next General Meeting
Join Scott Havner and his special guests Wayne Geider and Jeff Christie who will share a few Ice Fishing secrets. Learn from the "pros".
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To join the Zoom Meeting click the following link:
https://fdu.zoom.us/j/97952537847
Meeting ID: 979 5253 7847
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Introductory Fisheries Science
for Stakeholders (IFISSH)
(February 16 - April 20, 2021)
Hello Everyone,
Registration is now open for the 2021 Introductory Fisheries Science for Stakeholders (IFISSH) course offered through Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE).
The objective of this course is to educate stakeholders of New Jersey's commercial and recreational marine fisheries so that they will better understand and make progress on issues impacting their industries, including the science, management, and responsible stewardship of fishery resources.
Class sessions will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings (6:30 - 9:00 PM) from February 16 through April 20. All classes will meet via Zoom webinar during the COVID-19 pandemic and will include a mixture of presentations with Q&A and open discussion periods. Additionally, as circumstances surrounding the pandemic allow, there will be two optional field trips during the summer of 2021.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details including a list of topics and invited speakers.
There is a $25 program fee for this course and registration is open to all who are interested. Please feel free to share this email and flyer with anyone who you think might be interested.
If you have any questions, then please contact me via email or phone (732-349-1152), or contact Kelly Jurgensen (Administrative Assistant, RCE of Ocean County: kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us | 732-349-1152).
Hopefully we'll see many of you on the webinar in February!
Happy holidays and best wishes to you and your family.
Cheers,
Doug
Douglas Zemeckis, Ph.D. | County Agent III (Assistant Professor)
Marine Extension Agent for Ocean, Atlantic, and Monmouth Counties
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December 8th General Meeting |
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George Browne is a longtime member of the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, Berkely Striper Club and NJ Beach Buggy Association. For years George fought to maintain beach access for the Surfrider Foundation. He continues to be a staunch advocate for public access. George shared his knowledge of how to address access issues through the proper local authorities. He updated us on the situation at Sandy Hook (see the letter from George and John Toth of the JCAA below), efforts to create new shoreline access for anglers within the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in NJ and more. |
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PUBLIC ACCESS
George Browne
publicaccess@jcaa.org
I remember seeing a sign, years ago, on a bulletin board that said, “WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY AND HE IS US!”. That message came back to me, recently, as I was speaking with an attorney for a Raritan Bayshore community about public access and fishing in that town. The lawyer was telling me that fishing access was restricted because of all the things fishermen did at the public beach and why the town felt it necessary to prohibit fishing. It seems that some of our fellow anglers were drinking, loud late at night, obnoxious to the locals, trashing the area, and urinating and defecating in the parking lot and on the beach. The nearby property owners complained and felt the solution was to prohibit fishing. The town agreed. This is a common theme I hear when I approach town officials to improve fishing access. It is an inaccurate picture of us, but one many local residents believe. As anglers we are visible when and where we fish, and others know we are fishing. After we leave, we get blamed for the trash and other problems in the “fishing” area. I went on to explain to the town attorney, that as anglers we respect the environment, most clean up after ourselves, and many take other people’s trash out with them, but we get the blame for the problems because we are easy to identify.
Now, we also know, that there are some anglers among us that do cause all kinds of problems but let’s talk about how we need to respond to the residents’ criticisms and keep fishing access open.
First, if you find access restricted, call or email the business administrator or mayor to ask about the issue. You might just get a conversation started that takes care of the problem. Once told about the access issue, I have seen the towns take the lead and get the issue resolved. You can also contact me and give me accurate information including photos and any other information you have. I am willing to talk to business administrators and mayors. It has been fairly effective so far.
Second, if the problem is littering, I always ask the town three questions. Are there trash cans on site? Does the town empty the trash cans on a regular basis? Are more trash cans needed in the area? We are not the only people generating trash. Others use the area including beach goers, surfers, people eating by the water, dog walkers and more. They all produce trash. So, improving trash collection can solve that problem.
Third, are there public restrooms in the area? Other beach users need restrooms too, including small children.
Fourth, the town already has ordinances for littering, public drinking, public urination and defecation, noise, and most of the other problems the residents are complaining about. What is the town doing to enforce the existing ordinances? Go after the troublemakers causing the problem instead of those of us who are simply trying to fish and maybe put food on the table. What is interesting about the public urination problem is that in many oceanfront towns there are probably more summonses issued near the local bars and night clubs (that have restrooms) than at the fishing areas. Unless the problem near the bar is totally out of control, I do not see anyone trying to prohibit drinking in the bars and clubs. Why are we treated differently?
Fifth, when an area is closed to fishing, it has an impact locally. If you are a local, you need to make sure that the elected officials know they are shutting you out. If you belong to a local fishing club, make sure the politicians know about your club. Numbers matter and not all of us are from out of town. There are also local businesses that are affected by
prohibiting fishing. It is not just the local bait and tackle store, who depends on us for business. There are also hotels, house rentals, restaurants, bars and more that benefit from anglers visiting the area both in-season and off-season. Ban fishing access and that revenue
goes away.
Sixth, if all else fails, be prepared to file a complaint with NJDEP. You can call 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337). Make sure you get a case number. JCAA can also contact DEP with the complaint or to follow up on your complaint if we have the case number. You can email JCAA at publicaccess@JCAA.ORG.
If we win and protect or improve existing fishing access, be prepared to show it was the right decision. Participate in beach cleanups or other local projects that improve the beach for everyone. If you belong to a local fishing club, have the club show their appreciation by doing something that shows the community anglers care about the beach. Many clubs already participate in beach sweeps, run kids’ fishing clinics and more. When you participate in beach projects, make sure the locals know you are an angler, you fish that beach, and taking caring for the beach is just as important to you as it is to them.
We must not become our own worst enemy. Do not let the few people who cause the problems ruin it for us. We should not suffer loss of access because of the failings of a few people, who may not even be fishing.
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Be sure to check out the H.R.F.A. Events Calendar below for this month's member birthday notices, holidays and events.
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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
Click on the logo to visit our Instagram pages.
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Scott Havner and Joe Albanese (that's me) hit the beaches again to try for some late season stripers. (Dec. 20 on IBSP) Scott caught the first one and I texted the photo to Alex Spindelman to post on our Instagram page.
Follow the sequential text messages that ensued, back-and-forth between Alex and myself. (Just sharing a little good natured repartee between fishing buddies.)
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1. Scott's first bass and my text (green background) to Alex. |
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2. Alex's response. I whole-heartily agreed. |
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3. Scott's second bass caught a mere 5 minutes after the first. It was the last one for the day. Final score: 2-0. I'll get him next time! |
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4. The final exchanges of rapier wit between Alex and myself. |
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Watch as Scott Havner wins his battle with a 37" striper in the surf somewhere in New Jersey this past Friday December 4th. Fish released as soon as its video debut ended. |
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The Fishermen magazine's Jim Hutchinson gives his weekly fishing forecast for early December. The video gets really good around the 6:30 minute mark. Check it out. :) |
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From our Membership Chair |
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HRFA Membership
New Regulations for New Jersey .. regarding Striped Bass fishing
You now need to use non-offset circle hooks when striped Bass fishing with bait. Click here for the complete low down on this new regulation.
Effective January 1, 2021, non-offset (inline) circle hooks must be used when fishing for striped bass with natural bait in all waters.
Don't forget There are plenty of school Stripers back in our local Hackensack and Passaic Rivers. The go to lure is the Storm Wild Eye.
Arnie Ulrich
Membership Chair
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Happy Renewal Year
2021 Membership Dues are due
Thanks to those HRFA members who have already renewed their membership for 2021. This helps tremendously.
You need a current 2021 card (or life time membership card) in order to take advantage of the great local area discounts at local tackle shops and stores that are HRFA members themselves.
Membership dues are renewed annually (at the beginning of each year). 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.
The membership list and the information you fill out on the membership form is completely private. The HRFA does not make its membership list available to anyone
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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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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Have a photograph and/or fishing story you would like to share with the club? If so, we'd love to hear from you. After all, no one wants to see the same members over and over again. Email it to editorriverviews@thehrfa.org and we will do our very best to squeeze it into an upcoming issue of River Views.
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Scott Havner with a #!@$%* nice 37" striper that went back into the surf from whence it came. See the video above. |
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Joe Albanese with a 25" striper. He just couldn't bring himself to use his NJ Bonus Tag. So, back it went into the sea. |
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Pete Orenzo fishing the "Hacky" in Teaneck. Another catch & release job. |
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On Wednesday December 23rd Jeff Christie, Wayne Geider and Pete Musse went ice fishing. Jeff caught lots of fish. Not sure what the other two were doing. |
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Jeff Christie with the start of what turned out to be a stringer of 17 yellow perch by the end of the day. Out of compassion and a generous heart, Jeff gave them ALL to the birthday boy & Pete; both of whom got skunked. Hey, its okay boys. It happens to even the very best fishermen. I know because it has even happened to me. Jeff, my birthday is January 5th. Just saying. |
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Wayne Geider, with cupcake in hand, celebrates his birthday ice fishing with friends.
Happy Birthday Wayne!!!
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Baked Fresh Whole Winter Flounder
Pete Musse
On December 28th I went flounder fishing with Arnie Ulrich, Wayne Geider and Joe Albanese. Arnie and I managed to each get a 14" keeper. (NJ state regulations are for maximum of 2 flounder of more than 12" with the season ending December 31st. Season reopens March 1, 2021.) Here is how I prepared my fish:
- Take one 1 whole winter flounder scaled, gutted and cleaned.
- Place in foil pan, lightly greased with oil
- Lightly season fish with canola oil, garlic powder, dash of salt and pepper and lemon wedges stuffed inside the body cavity
- Drizzle entire fish with white wine of your choice
- Preheat oven on bake to 400 degrees
- Bake for at least 20 minutes then check. (It may take longer) When done fish will flake with a fork. The skin should be crispy. You may have to broil or roast it for a few minutes to get skin crispy.
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Pete Musse with his keeper flounder. |
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Arnie Ulrich with his keeper flounder. |
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Arnie filleted his flounder and patted it dry with paper towel. He then dipped it first in Bisquick, then egg and lastly coated it with Panko bread crumbs for added crunch and flavor. He cooked his fish in an air fryer (convection oven) for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
He was very pleased with the results!
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Please consider promoting your business in River Views. Click here to make a $50 donation and we will publish your business card, with a link to your company website, for 12 full months of River Views.
We will use your donation to support the mission of the HRFA to “Fight for the Hudson”, our Youth Angler Program, College Scholarship Fund, etc.
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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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JOIN THE HRFA SURF FISHING TEAM
The HRFA Surf Fishing Team is now forming to compete in the ASAC tournaments anticipated to return in Spring 2021.
To get in on the fun, learn from experienced surf anglers and compete for valuable prizes contact Joe Albanese joealbanese2@gmail.com or Pete Musse petemusse@gmail.com.
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HRFA Youth Angler Program |
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Youth Angler Program
By Wayne Geider
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Ridgefield Park Earth Day 2021
Currently, due to the CV19 pandemic, there are no planned outings. However, the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission has set a tentative date of May 1st, 2021, for it’s next Earth Day celebration. If COVID is under control by then, and they have state and local approvals to proceed, the HRFA will conduct a fishing derby for kids at the event.
Want to volunteer?
Just call Youth Angler Program Chair Wayne Geider at
(201) 384-8046.
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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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Project to Save our Historical Heritage |
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Due to the restrictions imposed on our lives by the CV19 pandemic our plans are on hold. We hope and pray that in the Spring of 2021 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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2020 Fishing Contest Leader Boards
(only listing 1st 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 31st. 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.
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Striped Bass Released
Caught From Boat
(leaders determined by length)
Rick Englesbe 50.5"
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Striped Bass Kept
Caught From Boat
(leaders determined by weight)
No Entries
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Striped Bass Released
Caught From Shoreline
(leaders determined by length)
Joe Albanese 41"
Carl Hartmann 41"
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Striped Bass Kept
Caught From Shoreline
(leaders determined by weight)
Charlie Spindelman 20lbs 8oz
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Bluefish
Alex Spindelman 4lbs 5oz
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Flounder
Butch Pawson 1lb 7oz
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Fluke
Rick Englesbe 9lbs 0oz
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Blackfish
Wayne Geider 6lbs 4oz
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Black Sea Bass
Wayne Geider 4lbs 8oz
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Scup (Porgy)
Al Miller 3lbs 3oz
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Open Category
Salt Water
Halibut
Joseph Marchese 36lbs
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Catfish
Carl Hartmann 12lbs 8oz
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Trout - Local
Scott Havner 3lbs 14oz
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Trout - Great Lakes
No Entries
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Smallmouth Bass
No Entries
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Largemouth Bass
Austin Havner 6lbs 10oz
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Salmon
Todd Schmitt 21lbs 13oz
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YOUTH ANGLER DIVISION
No Entries
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Open Category
Fresh Water
Northern Pike
Capt Aram Setian 6lbs 8oz
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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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