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Fishermen’s Association
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING
August 8th
Meeting starts at 7:30 PM
Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge
21 Cedar St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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This month we will have two young people speak to us about their recent studies completed at the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST), the vocational high school located on Sandy Hook, NJ. While there they interned for the American Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Program under the tutelage of Director Emily McGuckin. |
Graduation Day
Ashley Pape & Jimmy Treshock
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Speaker: Ashley Pape
Bio: Ashley Pape feels that the internship was a very informative and exciting experience that will follow her into her career and will have a lasting impact on her. Ashley will be attending SUNY Binghamton this fall to pursue a degree in environmental science. She looks forward to using the experience she gained as a Fish Tagging Program intern to further her environmental and marine science education.
Title: "The Reproductive and Migratory changes in Dogfish as a result of Climate Change"
Summary: Species such as salmon have been found to exhibit changes in migratory patterns due to temperature preferences. As water temperature changes due to climate change, it changes what location is tolerable for the species. Other species exhibit a change in sexual behavior as well
along with size of sex cell and overall size. My goal was to see if dogfish (Squalus acanthias) exhibit a similar behavior as a result of climate change.
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Speaker: Jimmy Treshock
Bio: Jimmy Treshock is a recent graduate from the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, the vocational high school located on Sandy Hook, NJ. He spent the past year as an intern for the American Littoral Society Tagging Program. He will be attending The University of Texas this upcoming fall. He presented this project at the Atlantic Estuarine Research Society conference in March 2023 and won best undergraduate oral presentation. His experience with the Fish Tagging Program at the American Littoral Society was an incredibly rewarding and gave him a realistic view into the world of working behind the scenes with tagging programs. While it’s always fun to get out into the field and catch and tag fish, his internship with the Society allowed him to see the other side of the coin and all the work that goes on after the tagging of the fish. He’s learned that without the people who work behind tagging programs, the numbers would mean nothing. Moving forward, he will absolutely take the lessons that he has learned from this internship into his professional career.
Title: "Assessing the Relationship between Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) and urbanization along the Hudson River"
Summary: Striped Bass, (Morone saxatilis) are anadromous fish that are ecologically and economically
important with complex migratory patterns, such as NY Bay/Hudson River area. To determine the relationship between urbanization and fish number/size, American Littoral Society Fish Tagging data was analyzed along with US Census data. Initial findings indicate a weak negative
correlation (r=0.638. p<0.05) between population density/number of tagged fish. Differences in tagged fish size were seen between locations, throughout areas, but there was no significance between size and population density. Findings may be useful when determining areas to study further and inform policymakers.
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Meeting ID: 874 4216 8071
Passcode: 319522
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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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We still have a limited number (3) of
Gray FishTag Research bumper stickers left.
Your $25 donation supports the HRFA and FishTag's northeast striped bass tagging study. |
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 core 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,
IN THE PHOTO
The HRFA 2023 Bass Derby is over. This is the only largemouth I caught in the couple of days fishing with Wayne Geider in his rowboat, complete with electric trolling motor, in Harriman State Park. It measured a whopping 12" - not my PB! Just wish my time wasn't divided between our event and fluking down the Joisey Shore. But at least I entered something. There was a lot of good-humored trash texting between competitors. Always fun - until someone gets hurt. LOL Scroll down to see the complete results of our freshwater bass derby below. Special thanks to Derby organizer Alex Spindelman for his efforts.
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SURVEY RESPONSE
Two members took the time to share their thoughts about offshore windmills:
"When all is said and done Offshore Windmills will ruin our fisheries. Jobs lost will be more than jobs gained. We will be paying for Offshore Wind far beyond the useful life of the Windmills. In short, bad for the environment, and bad for your pocketbook." - Arnie Ulrich, HRFA Membership Director
"For many reasons, I am not in favor of ocean windmills. I believe they will become obsolete far ahead of their life expectancy of 25 years and that they are a catastrophe waiting to happen. Electric and mechanical devices don’t go together well with saltwater. The induction field around the undersea power lines has a negative effect on ground fish and maybe other species. We will probably be prohibited from getting near them due to dangers of turbulence behind the arms. I’ve heard sometimes they just fall over and are an impediment to navigation including boats that make a living fishing on or near wreck and reef sites.
After listening to Cindy Zipf of Clean Ocean Action and I learned the undersea power lines contain thousands of gallons of oil and there is no remediation for the massive turbine blades etc. after their life expectancy. Most shocking is that they (the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, aka BOEM) leased hundreds of thousands of square miles to oil and gas interests in the Gulf of Mexico. The sale of oil and gas rights to the very same companies building offshore windmills sounds like "bait and switch" to me.
I think we would be far better off building small nuclear reactors or investing in research for nuclear fusion." - Dirk VanEverdingen
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DART TAGS
The American Littoral Society will offer more fish friendly dart-type tagging kits for us. Kits will still be 10 tags and 10 cards and will cost $15 and the needles will cost $23. Details coming soon.
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WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS
July 25th Danny Harrison and I had a meeting with the recreation commission's representatives to discuss a potential derby or other event(s) at county parks on the Hudson River. We visited both Croton Point and Georges Island. These are fantastic locations to have a special first time event on "the other side" of the river. Possibly a one-day striped bass kayak derby spring of 2024. Who knows. Stay tuned.
On our way home we "discovered" another tackle shop serving anglers. "Buy & Fishing" is located at 238 North Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562. Contact (914) 432-8880 or buyandfishing123@gmail.com.
We also stopped by to say "hello" to Joe DeMarchis at Westerly Marina who BTW will donate a prize for our Catfish Chaos Derby coming up on August 19th. |
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MAY THIS BE OUR CODE OF ETHICS
" . . . this is a community, in some ways an ideal community in microcosm, whose individuals recognize without ever saying so that they must serve each other before themselves, and always in the interests of the Hudson River."
The words "Hudson River" substituted for "River Bank" by me in this excerpt pulled from William Horwood's introduction to Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. It is a classic which I only recently read from cover to cover. I must confess, I don't get what all the fuss is about.
Best regards,
Joseph Albanese
Joe
HRFA 2023 President
Email: president@theHRFA.org
Fight for the Hudson
PS. DISCLAIMER: Unless otherwise stated, the opinions in my monthly letter to members are mine. Although, others may agree to disagree.
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In this month's issue of River Views
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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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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
- August 5: The HRFA's Fluke Fest at IBSP with your host Pete Musse
- August 8: General Meeting. Guest speakers will be the American Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Interns
- August 19: HRFA's Catfish Chaos Derby runs the entire length of the Hudson River and with Wounded Warriors participating at the Croton Yacht Club
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August 20: Ridgefield Park Elk's Annual Fishing Day. Youth Angler Program Volunteers needed.
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September 9: Croton River Day. Youth Angler Program volunteers needed
- September 12: General Meeting David Vollenweider, Live to Fish Guide Service, on musky fishing
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September 23: Yonkers Riverfest. Youth Angler Program volunteers needed
- October 10: General Meeting. Speaker TBD.
- November 11: Fly Fishing Derby at Sandy Hook
- November 14: HRFA General Meeting. Speaker TBD
- December 12: HRFA Green Marketplace - sell/buy new/used fishing gear.
Other Happenings
- August 3 - 6: JCAA's Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament
- August 27: American Littoral Society's Annual Fluke Tagging Trip
Past Events
- July 8: The Kiddie Rod Challenge Tournament
- July 8 to July 29: Freshwater Bass Tournament
- July 11: General Monthly Meeting & Open EBoard Meeting
- July 15: Fund for a Better Waterfront, HRFA Booth and Youth Angler Fishing Program on the Castle Point T-Pier in Hoboken.
Carl's Corner
"Where and How to Gather Angling Wisdom" by Carl Bruger .
In the News
Calls for Action
- Petition demanding an independent investigation of whale deaths
- NJ's Operation Game Thief Tip Line. Help stop poaching. If you see something, say something.
- Notice to prevent spread of invasive baitfish
- Lake Access Bill
- Contacts of NJ Legislature
From our Membership Chair
The monthly calendar and more.
That's Entertainment
- A great surf fishing seminar by Billy The Greek
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A great surf fishing for summer flounder tutorial by Bayside Dave provided by Jersey Boys Outdoors.
Special Projects
The start of three (3) somethings BIG - the Spectrum Fishing Pier, saving the original HRFA patrol boat Riverkeeper, creating a permanent 'home' and museum for the HRFA.
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
- How tides work
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Important and 'need-to-know' info on using circle hooks when fishing for striped bass, from On the Water. Shared with the Editor by member Sandy Federico.
- Links to the NJDEP's Public Access Rights pages.
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Link to the American Littoral Society's Public Access pages. The Society fights to defend the public's rights to the littoral zone.
The HRFA Lending Library
A complete listing of books available in our library, maintained by Michael Sardinas.
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.
A Blast from the Past
My God, did that thing come from the Hudson River?, written by John Vargo. Published in Boating on the Hudson May 1994 before John took over the magazine and made it the glossy publication enjoyed by so many persons along the river. RIP John. You are missed by many.
HRFA Members' Photo Gallery
Do you have a fishing story to tell? But no time to write it? Well, wasn't it Confucius who said, "A photo is worth a thousand words." Submit your photo to editorriverviews@thehrfa.org.
2023 HRFA Annual Fishing Contest
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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Fluke Fest
August 5, 2023
7:00 AM - 3:00PM
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The event will held in Island Beach State Park. Fishing starts at 7AM and Ends at 12PM with a BBQ and Awards Ceremony at 2PM. The largest fluke in length wins. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place.
Governor Murphy has made entry to NJ's state parks free of charge. Stop at the gate then meet up on the beach at Fishermen's Walkway. Click HERE to open the park map. Entry fee of $25 will cover cost of food & prizes. Plus support the HRFA.
Click HERE or on the PayPal logo below to register online. Or pay Pete directly.
Got questions? Contact the Derby organizer Pete Musse.
petemusse@gmail.com
201-233-3119
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Fluke Fest organizer, HRFA Director Pete Musse, recently presented Mr. Yong Yan, the owner of Tackle World, a plaque thanking him for his support over many years. |
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HRFA members always get a 10% discount on everything they buy at Tackle World. This year the shop donated a Jigging World HYBRID spinning rod with nano carbon technology. This series of rods have a retail value of $180.00. |
New sponsor. Thank you Ben Vuolo!
Affordable Quality Fishing Tackle Manufactured & Assembled in the U.S.A. Custom-made Jigs, Hooks, & Rigs. Yonkers, NY Est. 2021
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General Meeting
August 8, 2023
7:30 - 9:00 PM
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We were delighted to learn from Emily McGuckin, Fish Tagging Program Director for the American Littoral Society, that both of her tagging interns can present their work at our August meeting before they head back to college in the Fall.
Jimmy Treshock will present "Assessing the Relationship Between Striped Bass and Morone Saxatilis Yield and Urbanization Along the Hudson River". Ashley Pape will present "The effects of climate change on Spiny Dogfish".
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Littoral Society Interns Take Part in AERS Spring Meeting
Congratulations to the Littoral Society's 2023 fish tagging interns, who attended the Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AERS) spring meeting from March 23-25 at Monmouth University in Long Branch,...
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Catfish Chaos
August 19, 2023
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Cost to register is only $20 for Adult and $10 for youth under the age of 16. An additional $10 donation will sponsor a youth angler.
Registration opens: June 15th
Registration ends: August 18th
Fishing starts at 12:01AM and ends 3:00PM AUGUST 19th
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GRAND PRIZES
$500 First Place
$250 Second Place
$125 Third Place
Kids' Prizes to 3rd Place
(Youth Under 16-years old)
Rod & Reel Combos, fishing gear, etc.
Additional prizes awarded at each
weigh station the day of the Derby.
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All proceeds to benefit the Spectrum for Living fishing pier. |
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2023 HRFA CATFISH CHAOS DERBY RULES
1. Fishing in the Hudson River and tributaries only.
2. Event will be held rain or shine.
3. Only channel catfish, white catfish, and bullheads will be counted.
4. Fish can only be caught using a rod and reel.
5. Fish will be checked-in by length.
6. Fishing from shore and boat allowed.
7. Fish must be alive at check-in. The HRFA promotes catch and release therefore dead fish count at half the length.
8. One entry per angler. Largest fish checked-in counts.
9. Fishing starts at 12:01AM and ends at 3:00PM. You must be at weigh station by 3:15PM.
10. Ties are determined by time of catch. Early fish wins.
11. Check-in starts at 8:00AM. Fish caught prior to 8:00AM send photo of fish to
845-300-1562 for time stamp of catch. You must still check fish in to count.
12. Registration ends at 8:00PM Friday August 18th .
13. Prize structure is subject to change.
14. All New York and New Jersey rules and regulations apply depending on state fished.
15. The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association and all sponsors are released from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or resulting from any participation in this derby.
16. All decisions of the derby committee are final.
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Ridgefield Park Elk's Annual Fishing Day |
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The Youth Angler Program will be there to support the Elk's Lodge. Volunteers needed!
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“Hudson River Day” at the Croton Yacht Club
Youth Angler Program Event
September 9, 2023
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Volunteers needed!
Call Wayne Geider (201) 384-8046 to be part of the crew.
The Croton Yacht Club is happy to announce its annual “Hudson River Day” celebration will be held on Saturday, September 9th, from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Croton Yacht Club located at 6 Elliott Way in Croton-on-Hudson. The mission of the event is to promote interest in the history and ecology of the river, to cultivate future local environmental leaders and to promote, enhance and protect river related recreational resources.
There will be events and exhibits throughout the day targeting both children and
adults, focusing on the history and ecology of the river. Events and exhibits will include: a seining exhibition where local marine life will be captured, displayed and later released; viewing tanks where local marine life can be identified and observed; hands-on exhibits for children such as toy sailboat making, fossil making; sail boat rides, and local artist displays and sales.
Free sailboat rides, will be offered by Ferry Sloops aboard their 22’ sloop-rigged Catboat the “Whimbrel” on a first come first served basis. The sails will depart at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM. Guests can sign up at the Ferry Sloops table in the tent beginning at 10:00AM for any of the day's scheduled sail times. Limit of 4 passengers per sail. Passenger age requirement: must be at least 12 years old, under 18 years old must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
There will also be a youth fishing clinic and contest sponsored by the Hudson River
Fisherman’s Association and the Yacht Club. Volunteers will be present during the hours of
11:30 AM and 3:30 PM and provide the use of fishing equipment and bait, free of charge.
Fishing rod and reel combinations will also be awarded as prizes. All youths wishing to fish
at the Yacht Club must be accompanied by an adult.
The Croton Yacht Club looks forward to coordinating this event because it provides
the membership and local exhibitors the opportunity to share their river related knowledge
and expertise with the community, especially the children. The organization realizes that only
through this transfer of knowledge can it safeguard the future of this great resource, the
Hudson River.
Food and beverages will be available including the best fish chowder on the Hudson.
Admission is free so please come and join us in a fun filled, educational and family focused
event you will surely enjoy. Environmental organizations, local craft vendors and artists are
welcome.
For additional information please contact Dennis Kooney at dennis@kooney.net or
call 914-271-6384.
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September 23, 2023
Volumters needed!!
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The HRFA will host a fishing clinic at the Yonkers Science Barge. Want to volunteer? Contact Wayne Geider. |
Riverfest, presented by the Yonkers Downtown BID, the largest one-day festival in Westchester County, takes place on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The promoter of Riverfest, Yonkers Downtown BID is an agent for businesses within its specific geographic bounds encompassing the areas known in downtown Yonkers as Getty Square, Larkin Plaza, Chicken Island and the Downtown/Waterfront areas. It serves to formulate, promote and implement the economic revitalization and general welfare of the District and the City of Yonkers.
This local festival brings together more than 15, 000 people with its broad appeal as it celebrates community. The festival, held just as summer turns into autumn, is a great time to gather with friends and family to listen to music from every era and to sample delicious foods. Enjoy inspired performances from jazz and soul to hip-hop, rock and more.
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Fluke Tagging Trip
Sunday, August 27 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet at: The Mi-Jo Charters 2 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 $105 for members $115 for non-members Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging...
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June 13, 2023
General Meeting
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Here is the ZOOM meeting recording of the extremely informative talk on offshore industrialization, including windmills, presented by Cindy Zipf (with special introduction by Jim Hutchinson.) Special thanks to VP Michael Sardinas for editing the video recording! |
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Clean Ocean Action - HRFA General Meeting |
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July 8, 2023
Kiddie Rod Challenge
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The most fun one-day derby ever created returned to Harriman State Park. This slightly unhinged fishing contest is the brainchild of Scott Havner. All contestants had to fish with a push-button spin-cast reel and pole no longer than 40", for largemouth and smallmouth bass only.
"A really fun day at Lake Sebago. 10 anglers went out for our kiddie rod derby. Luckily an early bite was still "on" when we started at 8am and a few bass were caught. However, conditions were tough as early clouds and high humidity before an afternoon storm had the bite turn "off" by 10-11am. Thank you to everyone who came out and special thanks to Lloyd Castillo for bringing a couple of mouthwatering watermelons." - Alex Spindelman
Special thanks to this year's Derby Organizer, Social Media Director Alex Spindelman. The event raised $150 for our Youth Angler Program.
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The Winner's Circle:
1st Place Charlie Spindelman, 2nd Place Alex Spindelman, 3rd Place Eric Goldstein
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"No one leaves without eating some refreshing watermelon" - Lloyd Castillo |
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Albanese, Geider & Setian |
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Shoving off. Lloyd Castillo's flagship of the kayak fleet (L) and Wayne Geider (R) |
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Nice bass Charlie. 17.75" won 1st Place trophy plus the $40 Lunker Pool |
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Eric Goldstein finished third |
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All aboard. Kayak Capt. Albanese giving instruction to 1st Mate Geider |
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Mr. Geider's unique style: "Fishing from the Prone Position" |
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Abandon ship!
Get me outta this tub.
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Freshwater Bass Tournament
July 8 - July 30, 2023
Report by Derby Organizer HRFA Social Media Director Alex Spindelman
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The freshwater bass derby, using the Fishing Chaos app, allowed fishing within New York, New Jersey, Connecticut & Pennsylvania. The winner of the both the Lunker and Biggest 5 bass stringer was Joseph Duemmer. Congratulations Joe! New comer Kyle Eighmie took second place and Scott Havner miraculously managed to hang onto third place.
Twenty-three anglers participated entering 173 bass with 6 of those being over 20 inches.
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Open EBoard Meeting
July 11, 2023 7:30PM-9:00PM
In lieu of a speaker, the EBoard covered various topics including reports from our Treasurer and Membership Directors as well as updates on coming Events from various committee chairs. Yet, we hardly scratched the surface of everything the board is doing on behalf of our members. A board meeting once a month is simply not enough time to get everything done. So, frequently there are daily conversations and meetings. We are working hard for you. PS. We could do so much more IF we had more volunteers. Just saying.
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Fund for a Better Waterfront Event
July 15, 2023
Report by Michael Sardinas Vice President HRFA
We joined Fund for a Better Waterfront and other organizations at the Hudson River Foundation's "City of Water " Day event. City of Water Day is a celebration that unites communities, ensuring access to our impressive waterfronts. Now in its 16th year, the City of Water Day is a region-wide event held in NY & NJ.
The New Jersey celebration was held along the banks of Hoboken. The day was full of activities, hands-on environmental science with Resilience Adventures, tours of the Hoboken waterfront, kayaking, or stand-up paddle-boarding with the Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse.
The HRFA helped celebrate the day with its booth and free fishing clinic at the Castle Point Pier. (Just south of the Union Dry Dock site). Dozens of Hoboken residents showed up to fish.
HRFA members were busy teaching, baiting hooks, and unhooking fish from early in the
morning until the very end of the event at 2 pm.
I am sure that those that attended are now "hooked on the Hudson". Ultimately, it was a
fantastic event, a great time along the river, and looking forward to next year.
Thank you to all our volunteers: Arnie Ulrich, Ed Delapp, Joe Albanese, Mona Mak, Noah
Sardinas, and Wayne Geider. Your dedication as a volunteer is an inspiration to others.
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City of Water 2023 Day Interviews with WCBS |
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HRFA Fishing Clinic - FBW Waterday |
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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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Where and How to Gather Angling Wisdom
By Carl Bruger
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Let’s be honest! Most of what we have learned and retained about catching fish is due to our own mistakes, foibles and negative experiences. Over many years however, each angler refines and perfects what were original beginner botches. Our casting improves with shear practice as does proper lure selection based on past success. We surpass nimrod class by learning to read the waters to find fish haunts. We can often pat ourselves on the back for a personal innovation that resulted in more fish caught or that mounted trophy you admire on your wall. With that out of the way here are a dozen more factors to include in your “resource bag of better future angling”.
1) OTHER SAVVY LOCAL ANGLERS WHO ARE WILLING TO SHARE TIPS. This can be
a gold mine of information for the fisherman who befriends and cultivates a bond and trust beyond the typical “Catch anything banality’.
2) PROFESSIONAL GUIDES. I have always absorbed knowledge and useful tips from the
many fishing guides that I was blessed with teaming up to catch focus fish salmon, steelhead
trout, bass and other desired targets. From the late Captain Chuck Kreller to active pros like
the Cinelli family, Jim “Big Greek” Rores, and Peter Goretti, this angler has fished with the
best with catches to prove it!
3) LOCAL TACKLE SHOPS. B&J Bait Shop in my Dexter NY home on Lake Ontario is run by
a dear friend named Judy Kirsch. She has a blackboard outside with all key info. The well
stocked store also has what is working to catch your selected aim. If Judy isn’t around Alice
Ferguson is a local expert who can share information on everything from bass to salmon. I owe many a trophy salmon and pike to the great advice and friendship with these women.
4) INTERNET WEB SITES. For those anglers with computer savvy you can let your fingers do
the walking into a plethora of information with sites targeting species from Albacore to Zander.
5) BUDDY SHARING. This is the best reason to join an association like the Hudson River
Fishermen’s Association. The hundreds of acquaintances that I’ve met over thirty plus years have evolved into deep friendships and unforgettable angling experiences. I’m a better shad fisherman thanks to the late Tom Bromilow. The same goes for bass angling and the legendary Darren Cardinal. My hard water catches have doubled thanks to Scott Havner’s sharing and there would have been less cod in the cooler without the wisdom of Arnie Ulrich!
Wayne Geider, Al White and Gil Hawkins have fished with me for hundreds of hours nailing everything from blackfish to trout and never did these men begrudge sharing all they knew about the target fish.
6) BOOKS. Local libraries are packed full of free reading on every angling target. You may be far smarter than”Fishing for Dummies” type works but who doesn’t want to learn the latest
techniques and methods to land a lunker!
7) MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS. This scribe has been a subscriber to The Fisherman
Magazine from the early 1970s. Pete Barrett, an HRFA original, was editor and now HRFA
member Jim Hutchinson Jr. is the head honcho. Articles and reports on everything applicable in salt and fresh water are outstandingly revealed.
8) LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. If you want up-to- date angling information there is little better than local fishing columns written by expert anglers who know the area and fish personally. For a couple bucks the written word might just lead you to the catch of a lifetime.
9) LOCAL MAPS & PAMPHLETS / STATE PUBLICATIONS. Often available free or for
nominal cost you just might learn a technique, pick up a local fly or master a new knot with
information gleaned from such a publication.
10) TELEVISION SHOWS / INFORMATION DISCS. I remember as a kid watching Gadabout Gaddis, a veteran angler who shared his destinations, catches and techniques back in the 1960s. Bass Tournaments are televised events with much to learn by watching. Now I can peruse the places I want to fish from Alaska to Abaco on discs.
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EGEB: The US's first offshore wind farm is currently...
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Irony Alert: Why Offshore Wind Power Increases Carbon...
Wind power is delivered chaotically, it's costly and critically depends on the weather. So, the only purported justification is said to be a reduction of carbon dioxide gas emissions in the electricity generation sector. Putting aside whether...
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Sign the Petition
A healthy ocean is our most valuable natural resource-it is life sustaining, economically vital, and helps combat climate change. The ocean realm off New Jersey/New York is one of the most diverse in the world for marine mammals and sea turtles...
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www.change.org
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New Jersey’s A1047 / S987 Lake Access Bill |
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New Jersey Legislature
Directory of members of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, listed by district. Includes alphabetical indices by legislators' names, party and house designation, and county composition of each district
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www.njleg.state.nj.us
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From our Membership Chair |
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HRFA Members stuff
Arnie Ulrich Membership Chair
New Members this month are Rick Babitts, from Ramsey, NJ and Douglas Fleisher, from Union City, NJ
Fight For the Hudson
DON'T Forget the FREE Annual HRFA fishing contest submit your entries and check the Leader Board below at the 2023 Leader Board
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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.
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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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A Great Tutorial by Bayside Dave |
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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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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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SUBJECT: Update for Spectrum Pier DATE: May 25, 2023
Some things never move as fast as you like. Good news here is that it may not be moving as fast as I would like BUT it is moving. By moving I mean getting the right people involved to get this project going. We are now in talks with two NJ Senators, one with a R and one with a D after their name. The hope is that they can work together for people in the state that could care less about the R And D. They are the clients at Spectrum for Living.
We now have a special bank account that was set up exclusively for this project. We can now start taking donations for this project. Please see our website to click on the donate button. Or send a check to the HRFA Spectrum pier project PO box 421 Cresskill NJ 07626.
We have some fund-raising events planned. Just to mention a few:
· A wine tasting event at make wine with us in Wallington NJ.
· Beefsteak dinner
· The Catfish Chaos on August 19.
I can not stress enough how much this project would help better the lives of the clients at Spectrum for Living.
Thanks,
Dan H
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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, or make a donation, 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, or make a donation, contact Dan Harrison at dharrison@cdtresources.com.
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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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Richie Wheeler with a keeper fluke fishing aboard the XTC. |
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Don Marantz with a fluke that
came in at over 6lbs
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The proof provided. There could be anything hanging from that scale. When was it last certified? :) |
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How Do Tides Work?
A guide to the most common questions and terms related to tides asked by anglers. Neap tide, king tide, and slack tide are all covered.
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www.sportfishingmag.com
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Circle Hook Guide for Striper Fishing - On The Water
(Note: On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.) Striped bass anglers are required to use inline circle hooks when fishing with natural baits. The goal is to reduce the release ...
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NJDEP-Public Access-NJ Public Access Rights-History and...
| | | | | Public Access Maps Public Access Listserv Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us Coastal Management Home NJ Public Access Rights>History and Legal Precedents History and Legal Precedents The public rights of access to and use of the...
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Public Access
The ancient laws of the Roman Emperor Justinian held that the sea, the shores of the sea, the air and running water was common to everyone. The seashore, later defined as waters affected by the ebb and flow of the tides, could not be...
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www.littoralsociety.org
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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.
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TITLES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE |
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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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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 Nilse
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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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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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2023 Fishing Contest Leader Boards |
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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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Striped Bass Released
Caught From Boat
(leaders determined by length)
Mike Santiago 47.5"
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Striped Bass Kept
Caught From Boat
(leaders determined by weight)
No entry.
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Striped Bass Released
Caught From Shoreline
(leaders determined by length)
Sandy Federico 42"
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Striped Bass Kept
Caught From Shoreline
(leaders determined by weight)
Carl Hartmann 12 Lbs.
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Bluefish
Mike Santiago 17.8 Lbs.
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Fluke
Carl Hartmann 4 Lbs 13 oz.
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Black Sea Bass
Carl Hartmann 2 Lbs
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Open Category
Salt Water
Dan Marfino 108 lb halibut
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Catfish
Carl Bruger 27 Lbs. 2 Oz.
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Carp
John Francesconi 24 Lbs. 3oz.
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Trout - Great Lakes
Stephanie Hess 12 lbs 13 oz.
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Smallmouth Bass
Linda Havner 5 Lbs. 12 Oz.
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Largemouth Bass
No entry.
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Salmon
Carl Bruger 24 Lbs 13 oz.
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Open Category
Fresh Water
Carl Hartman - 1 Lb. Yellow Perch
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Harry Cudlin - 9 Lbs. 8 Oz. Northern Pike with grandpa Carl Bruger |
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Noah Sardinas - 30" Striped Bass from Shore and Released |
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Sarah Sardinas - 9.5" Porgy |
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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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