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THE
Hudson River
Fishermen’s Association
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING
August 13th
Meeting starts at 7:30 PM
Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge
21 Cedar St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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THE RIVER
To those who know it, the Hudson River is the most beautiful, messed up, productive, ignored, and surprising piece of water on the face of the earth. There is no other river quite like it, and for some persons, myself included, no other river will do. The Hudson is the river.
Boyle, Robert H., The HUDSON RIVER - A natural and unnatural history, WW Norton & Company Inc. NY, 1969.
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SPEAKER: Capt. Kris Lechman
BIO: Kris Lechman is a licensed Captain that has fished his whole life. He targets largemouth and smallmouth bass with Bergen Bassmasters for 25 years. He is the owner of Kris Fish which runs freshwater charters in the Summer and striper Charters from Fall till Spring. He also guides at the Candlewood Fishing Camp on Candlewood Lake in Connecticut as well as Lake Champlain in New York. That's Kris in the photo with his 2nd place finish on the Hudson out of Charles Rider Park in Kingston.
TITLE: Freshwater Bass Fishing in the Hudson River
SUMMARY: Kris' seminar will be about catching Largemouth and Smallmouth bass on the Hudson River.
Kris Lechman
Kris Fish LLC
973-979-4228
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Meeting ID: 861 5793 9371
Passcode: 282117
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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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Did you know that if you are 70 1/2 or older, you may
reduce your required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs or pretax 401(k)s? Making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from your account to a charity is a tactic to avoid being taxed on the withdrawal. For those 73 or older, the QCD will count towards your RMD. However, you will not be able to claim a tax deduction for your donation. SOURCE: AARP Bulletin MARCH 2024
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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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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
Volunteer Needed
Secretary
Pete Musse
Membership
Arnold Ulrich
Directors
Scholarship & Fund Raising
Chair Jerry Crean
Youth Angler Program
Volunteer Needed
Hooked on the Hudson
Chair Pete Musse
Environmental
Chair Gil Hawkins
Publicity
Chair Miguel Sardinas
Annual Fishing Contest
Chair Alex Spindelman
Co-Chair Scott Havner
Outdoors Shows
Chair Dave Mercer
Chair Janice Soto
Outreach
Chair Dan Harrison
Director Emeritus
Tony Evangelista
Trustees
Janice Soto (2024)
Dave Mercer (2025)
Volunteer Needed (2026)
Nominating Committee:
Volunteer Needed
Gil Hawkins
Aram Setian
Social Media
Chair Alex Spindelman
Editor River Views:
Joseph Albanese
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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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Why Donate?
The HRFA is a 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization. We are an all volunteer organization. No member earns an income. Every penny donated goes to support our programs. Our Youth Angler Program continues to give people a chance to go fishing. We give scholarships to worthy college-bound high schoolers. The HRFA was the first group to find polluters of the Hudson River and hold them accountable. We continue our core mission to "Fight for the Hudson!" and promote sportfishing in the New York Bight to this very day.
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Greetings Gate,
USE EVERYTHING BUT THE SQUEAL
Okay maybe fish don't squeal like a hog going to butcher but if one is going to harvest a fluke, to get it certified at a local tackle shop for a tournament entry, I'd rather no part of it went to waste. That is why, after filleting it, I decided to make fish stock with the skeletal remains of my personal best fluke caught on July 5th.
I found a very simple recipe in my copy of "Cooking the Catch Vol. II" by Dave "Pops" Masch. I ad-libbed a bit (don't recall exactly how) but followed its basic instructions. Because Danny Harrison recently lamented the disappearance of Pete Musse's "From Fish to Dish" column from this newsletter I will share that recipe here:
Fish Stock. Ingredients - Head & bones, 1 celery stalk, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 6 sprigs of parsley, 2 bay leaves, 1 Tbsp. salt to taste, 1 tsp. crushed black pepper, 1 tsp. thyme, water to cover. Preparation - Put all ingredients in a large pot with water barely to cover, bring to a simmer and cook gently for half an hour, no more. Strain, saving the skeleton. Taste the broth. If you want a stronger flavor of fish, boil it down until you are happy with the taste. If you are going to make fish chowder, remove all the meat you can from the cooled head and bones, and don't forget the cheeks.
From other recipes I learned it is important to remove the gills and to simmer, not boil, the stock. It will become bitter and cloudy if overcooked. Also, the experience taught me to trim off all the fin rays from the fluke, and use just the main frame and head. I used a sieve to strain out all those small bones, but along with them went desirable flakes of fish flesh. Scale the fish too, but leave the skin on. If you don't scale the fish a cheesecloth will remove them from the stock.
Although it was a lot of extra work, the results were rewarding. I suspect, with practice, it will get easier. The fish stock tasted great by itself and, with some diced potatoes and shrimp added, provided an excellent base for a New England style chowder. Heck, Half & Half makes anything better. To make it even better we topped it with Soup & Oyster Crackers baked with a coating of butter, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt & pepper prepared by my Sous Chef, Mona. My next use for the remaining fish stock will be to make a seafood risotto.
Maybe others would go to a taxidermist with a memorable catch like this, but I chose to eat it. I choose to continue sharing photos and stories about it, ad nauseam perhaps, until none of my hats fit. Until then, I will prattle on, with apologies, under the Entertainment section (where else?) of this month's newsletter.
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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
On July 17th HRFA member William Greene emailed me that on July 9th he reported what he believes are new stone structures on the banks of the Hudson River, up around Beacon & Ossining, to the NYDEC. It is his suspicion that "poachers & crooks are hard at work" and these "fish corrals" were up & running during the spring striped bass spawn. In turn, I forwarded Bill's email to others. Including, the HRFA EBoard, Hudson River Estuary Fisheries Biologist Jessica Best, Habitat Restoration Director George Jackman of the Hudson River Riverkeeper, and Naturalist Tom Lake.
On July 23 Bill let me know that "Jessica Best, just got back from a trip, and has now forwarded our information to ENFORCEMENT!!" Then, on July 28th, I heard back from Tom Lake. To read these emails go to the "Letters to the President" section of this issue.
Hopefully, the NYDEC will consider they have sufficient evidence to warrant an investigation. If it turns out to be illegal activity, one hopes they will dismantle the sites, find, penalize and put the operators out of business. If you are aware of these structures up in the Beacon/Ossining area, please report any suspicious activity around them that you might observe. Click HERE to report evidence of poaching, illegal sale of endangered species, environmental or other violations to NYDEC's Environmental Conservation Police Officers. |
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TWENTY-SIX DOWN, THREE MORE TO GO
Our Youth Angler Program volunteers continue to work hard, bringing the joy of fishing to others. That's not to say that we don't find the "work" rewarding and have a great time together doing it. The club thanks everyone who has given up some of their precious personal time to participate. This issue is chock-full of photographs from those events. Do you see yourself in any?
FREE FISHING CLINICS - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Come fish with us at one or more these last 3 events for 2024. If any HRFA member is available to help please call (908) 456-2968 or email president@thehrfa.org.
- September 7, Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM "Hudson River Day" at the Croton Yacht Club, Croton, NY
- September 14, Saturday 11:00AM-3:00PM the City of Yonkers Riverfest at the Science Barge
- November 16, Saturday 11:00AM-2:30PM with the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission in Ridgefield Park
Also, we have an opportunity for one more Urban Education Watershed Program event with the Hackensack Riverkeeper. It will be 9am - 1pm on August 9th at Laurel Hill Park. This will be with a group of 12-14 year olds from Englewood Recreation. We will only need a couple of volunteers this time. Let me know if you would like to volunteer.
In addition to our volunteers, we wish to also thank the following organizations for their generous donations to our Youth Angler Program: Hackensack Riverkeeper (Urban Watershed Education Program), Hudson River Foundation (City of Water Day), Riverside Park Conservancy (Summer on the Hudson), Jersey Shore Surfcasters, the City of Yonkers (Riverfest), Ramsey Outdoors and Art's Tackle & Fly Shop. Without financial support we cannot continue to serve those in need of a recreational outlet that otherwise would not be available to them.
Click HERE if you would like to make a one time
donation to support our Youth Angler Program.
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OUR RIVERKEEPER PROJECT
Recently I met with fellow EBoard member and this year's winner of our prestigious Pete Barrett Award, Ivan Garcia, and Hackensack Riverkeeper's Jodi Jamieson at Liberty Landing Marina to check up on the HRFA's Riverkeeper, the world's first patrol boat with a mission to find polluters of a river. The marina is graciously looking to provide us with a new canopy and a legitimate trailer (to replace the former camper chassis) so that it may be transported safely to a new home. While there we also met with author Gail Zavian and her sister. Gail will cover the history of the vessel in the forthcoming new edition of her book Liberty State Park, Arcadia Publishing. |
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OUR FISHING PIER PROJECT
We learned that Veolia Water Company engineers requested a minor alteration to the plans submitted for the Spectrum for Living fishing pier. Once it gets approved the PR campaign and fundraising for the project will begin in earnest and monies will come pouring in. Fingers crossed.
Meanwhile, registering for the one-day August 17th Catfish Chaos Derby is a great way to donate to the special project while getting a shot at winning a cash prize. Oh, and by the way, Westerly Marina just donated a 2.5HP Mercury outboard motor to the cause. This will be the GRAND PRIZE. The best news is, everyone who enters the Derby will be eligible to win it! Click HERE to register for the Catfish Chaos Derby!
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GAMES OF CHANCE
We now have the "green light" to conduct raffles and 50:50's by the NJ Gaming and Gambling commission. We will soon be selling 50:50 tickets. We are asking for donations for a raffle that will commence in 2025. If you are a tackle shop, boat Captain, business owner or anyone wanting to donate services, gift cards, fishing charters, tackle or gear please contact president@thehrfa.org. Also consider that raffle tickets are a way to advertise your business. These "games of chance" will help us raise the money to do more. Stay tuned for more news on this soon.
Best regards,
Joseph Albanese
Joe
HRFA 2024 President
Phone: 908-456-2968
Fight for the Hudson
PS. DISCLAIMER: Unless otherwise stated, the opinions in my monthly letter to members are mine. Feel free to agree or disagree.
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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
The HRFA meets the first and second Tuesday of every month at the Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge. The first Tuesday is our open Board Meeting. We invite all interested members to join us. The second Tuesday is our General Meeting.
- August 9: YAP fishing clinic. With Hackensack Riverkeeper at Laurel Hill Park
- August 13: General Meeting. Capt. Kris Lechman. Open to the public.
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August 17: The HRFA Catfish Chaos. A fishing derby on the Hudson. Open to the public. Volunteers needed for weigh stations. Contact Dan Harrison to volunteer.
- August 31: American Littoral Society's Annual Fluke Tagging Trip
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September 7: YAP fishing clinic. Part of Hudson River Day at the Croton Yacht Club
- September 10: General Meeting. Save the East Coast's Rose Willis & Greg Cunik. Open to the public.
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September 14: YAP fishing clinic. Part of Yonker's Riverfest. Near the Science Barge.
- November 16: YAP fishing clinic. With Ridgefield Park Environmental Dept.
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November 23: Bass and Blues Derby at Sandy Hook. Open to the public. See Michael Sardinas.
- January 24-26, 2025: The Fly Fishing Show, Edison, NJ
- March 14-16, 2025: Saltwater Fishing Expo, Edison, NJ
Other Upcoming Events
- Palisades Interstate Park Commission's Calendar
- August 4 - October 6: Harrington Park Farmers Market
- August 13 - Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders Swap & Flea Market
- October 17-19: Mr. Poseidon's Montauk Striper Challenge
THE HRFA's Youth Angler Program
The complete schedule is posted to our website. Click HERE to see. Save the dates and please give of your time to help others. Volunteers needed! Better call Joe! 908-456-2968
- August 9: Hackensack Riverkeeper at Laurel Hill Park
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September 7: Hudson River Day at Croton Yacht Club
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September 14: City of Yonkers Riverfest
- November 16: Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission
Past Events
- July 25: The HRFA Invitational vs. SWABC
- July 14: The HRFA's Fluke Fest at IBSP
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July 13: City of Water Day, Castle Point T-Pier, Hoboken
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July 9: General Meeting. John Tait, Harbor Light Software. www.harborlightsoftware.com
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Carl's Corner
"What's the Deal When You Are a Guest on a Friend's Boat?" another enjoyable article by Carl Bruger
In the News
- Two articles from the most recent issue of TIDELINES the newsletter of the Hackensack Riverkeeper - "Res Challenge, Lake DeForest and Earthfest" and "Fishing with Friends". Both acknowledge the HRFA Youth Angler Program's collaboration with them to provide education and fishing opportunities to the public.
- "Feds shut down Vineyard Wind project following turbine blade failure" by Bruce Beaubouef. Incident not first time a GE Vernova wind turbine has failed, reports say"
- Just a photo snapshot from a weekly fishing forecast video that includes a report on the Vineyard Wind turbine failure. The Fishermen's NJ Editor, Jim Hutchinson, is doing a great job educating subscribers to the folly of offshore industrialization with wind turbines.
Letters to the President
HRFA member William Greene alerted us of suspicious looking stone structures he observed on the banks of the Hudson River up around Ossining. He had also informed NYDEC Fisheries Biologist Jesica Best. We share the email correspondences, including a detailed and informative response from Tom Lake.
Ocean Industrialization
- "Business or Pleasure" an Op-Ed by Jim Hutchinson. Jim opines on why there is a plan to compensate commercial fishermen for lost revenue due to offshore wind exploration & development activity but no consideration for businesses supporting the recreational sector. Recommended reading.
- "Professor Makes Stunning Discovery: ‘Absolutely, 100 percent, Offshore Wind Kills Whales’" by Donna Andersen
Calls for Action
- NYDEC's Shark & Sturgeon Salvage Program
- Take the NJDEP's Liberty State Park Revitalization Program Survey. JUST DO IT, if you care at all for riverfront access for fishing from shore and small boat marina.
- Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
- NJ's Operation Game Thief Tip Line. Help stop poaching. If you see something, say something.
- Notice to prevent spread of invasive baitfish
- NJ's Lake Access Bill
- Contacts of NJ Legislature
From our Membership Chair
Arnie Ulrich updates the monthly calendar and more.
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 photos to editorriverviews@thehrfa.org.
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.
Environmental.
- "Single and Happy" - The rational for swapping out trebles in favor of single hooks or a hookless "flag" on your lures.
- A great read about the history of the HRFA and its founder Robert H Boyle. From the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
That's Entertainment
- "Sunglasses and Your Eyes" from columbiadoctors.org
- "Sunscreen for the Eyes?" by Joseph Albanese, COSMETISCOPE, November 2019
- "The Guide Post Podcast" - A community hub podcast where anglers, guides, scientists and policymakers connect to discuss our fisheries, their history, ecological outlooks and the importance of effective management.
- USE EVERYTHING BUT THE SQUEAL - continued from Presidents Letter to Members
Special Projects
The start of three (3) somethings BIG:
- Building the Spectrum for Living Fishing Pier,
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Saving the HRFA's patrol boat Riverkeeper,
- The dream of creating a permanent meeting place and museum for the HRFA.
The HRFA Lending Library
A complete listing of books available in our library, maintained by Michael Sardinas.
2024 HRFA Annual Fishing Contest
What are you waiting for? Submit your catch.
Friends & Supporters of the HRFA
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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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Urban Watershed Education Program Fishing Clinic
Laurel Hill Park, Secaucus
August 9, 2024
The last UWEP fishing clinic with the Hackensack Riverkeeper for 2024. Volunteers needed.
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General Meeting
August 13, 2024
Capt. Kris Lechman. Kris' seminar will be about catching Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass on the Hudson River. Open to the public.
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Kris Fish | Striped Bass Fishing
Book a Striped Bass fishing trip in Northeast New Jersey with Kris Fish. Fish close to home in local water from the Hackensack River to New York Harbor. Catch schoolies to cows on lures from Fall through Spring.
Read more
www.kris-fish.com
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The HRFA Catfish Chaos Derby
August 17, 2024
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Cost to register is only $25 for Adult and $10 for youth under the age of 16. An additional $10 donation will sponsor a youth angler.
Registration opens: July 1st
Registration ends: August 16th
Fishing starts at 12:01AM and ends 3:00PM AUGUST 19th
Dan Harrison - Derby Chairman
Phone: 551-265-346o
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All proceeds to benefit the Spectrum for Living fishing pier.
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PRIZES
$500 First Place
$250 Second Place
$125 Third Place
Kids' Prizes to 3rd Place
(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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Registering for the one-day August 17th Catfish Chaos Derby is a great way to donate to the Spectrum for Living fishing pier project while getting a shot at winning valuable prizes. Oh, and by the way, Westerly Marina in Ossining just donated a 2.5HP Mercury outboard motor to the cause. This will be the GRAND PRIZE. The best news is, everyone who enters the Derby will be eligible to win it! Drawing for the GRAND PRIZE will be at the HRFA's monthly meeting on September 10th. While it would be nice to see everyone at the meeting, it is not required to attend in order to win.
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2024 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 text photo of fish to Dan Harrison at 551-265-3460 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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Amer. Lit. Soc. Annual Fluke Tagging Trip
Mi-Jo Charters, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
August 31, 2024
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Fluke Tagging Trip
Saturday, August 31 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet at: The Mi-Jo Charters 2 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 $110 for members $130 for non-members Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging...
Read more
www.littoralsociety.org
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“Hudson River Day”
Saturday, September 7th, from 11 AM - 4 PM
Croton Yacht Club
6 Elliott Way
Croton-on-Hudson
The HRFA's YAP fishing clinic is always a big part of Hudson River Day at the Croton Yacht Club.
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The mission of the Croton Yacht Club's annual “Hudson River Day” celebration 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.
Best regards,
Dennis
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General Meeting
September 10, 2024
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YAP Fishing Clinic
Yonkers' Riverfest
September 11, 2024
YAP fishing clinic. Part of Yonker's Riverfest. Near the Science Barge.
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YAP Fishing Clinic
November 16, 2024
YAP fishing clinic. With Ridgefield Park Environmental Dept.
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Bass & Blues Derby, Sandy Hook
November 23, 2024
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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Okuma Fishing Tackle USA
Okuma Fishing Tackle is the manufacturer of top end fishing product. We build the product that puts you in connection with the fish of a lifetime.
Read more
okumafishingusa.com
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The Fly Fishing Show
January 24-26, 2025
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The HRFA will have a table at the show. Volunteers needed! Contact Vice President Michael Sardinas.
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Edison NJ | The Fly Fishing Show
The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center 97 Sunfield AveEdison, NJ 08837 At the Exposition Center: Shuttle Service from parking lot at NJ Convention Center*Map to park on Friday: Click here *Map to park on Saturday/Sunday: Click here...
Read more
flyfishingshow.com
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Saltwater Fishing Expo
March 14-16, 2025
Edison, NJ
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We met the July 15 deadline for the 2025 Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison, NJ. We reserved Booth 113 again for the event - March 14, 15 & 16. It would be great to see our regulars, and some new faces, volunteer to staff our booth on one or more days. The show raises awareness of our club, hopefully generates donations, and recruits new members. |
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HRFA Youth Angler Program |
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Want to volunteer?
Just contact our Interim Youth Angler Program Chair
Joe Albanese (908) 456-2968
(Please note the emphasis on Interim!)
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We need to increase participation in our Youth Angler Program! The retirement of Wayne Geider as Chair and aging of our core group of volunteers puts our entire program at risk. We have so much we can do for others IF we only have people available and willing to pitch in whenever they can. If we are to succeed, we must make strengthening our team a key objective of 2024.
Since I believe our Youth Angler Program is critical to our growth and success as an organization I want to recognize those volunteers who have dedicated the most of their personal time and talents to bring fishing opportunities to the public and some added revenue to keep us afloat. A tip of the ol' hat to these special people with 3 or more events to date:
- Joe Albanese (20),
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Arnie Ulrich & Wayne Geider (each with 11),
- Al White (10),
- Jeff Christie & Ed DeLapp (each with 8),
- Tony Stellato & Dan Blackley (each with 7),
- Dan Harrison (5)
- Dan Marfino & Linda Havner (each with 4),
- Marius Behr, Janelle Miller, Dennis Kuntz & Scott Havner (each with 3)
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REMAINING DATES
- August 9, Friday 9:30AM-1:00PM Urban Watershed Education Program with Hackensack Riverkeeper at Laurel Hill Park, Secaucus
- September 7, Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM "Hudson River Day" at the Croton Yacht Club, Croton, NY
- September 14, Saturday 11:00AM-3:00PM the City of Yonkers Riverfest at the Science Barge
- November 16, Saturday 11:00AM-2:30PM with the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission in Ridgefield Park
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Want to volunteer?
Just contact Joe Albanese
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Palisades Interstate Park Calendar |
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Park Programs + Calendar | Palisades Interstate Park in...
Information about public programs in the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey, including a calendar of events
Read more
www.njpalisades.org
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Harrington Park Farmers Market
Every Sunday
August 4 - October 6, 2024
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Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders
Swap & Flea Market
7:30PM August 13, 2024
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We are having our annual Swap Meet meeting on 13 Aug, 7pm at the Tri-Boro first aid in Seaside. There is no charge (however if you sell a lot and want to do a small donation....). Please get this word out also, bring extra unwanted gear and buy some more. Any questions please let me know.
Paul Novello - njstripernut@yahoo.com
Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders
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Mr. Poseidon's Montauk Striper Challenge
October 17-19, 2024
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Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders
Annual Great Falls Classic
November 1-3, 2024
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We would love for HRFA members to join us at our annual Great Falls Classic, 1-3 Nov at the Island Beach Motor Lodge. We have a hospitality room, we provide food and soft drinks (adult beverages are byob and encouraged). We tie flies, and fish throughout. Please get this invite to your members. - Paul Novello |
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The HRFA Invitational vs. SWABC
July 25, 2024
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VICTORY AT SEA
Congratulations Arnie Ulrich!
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The challenge was made and John Toth, President of the Saltwater Anglers of Bergen County (SWABC), picked up the gauntlet. Telling Joe Albanese that the HRFA should bring its "crying towels", John booked the trip with Captain Ralph Lehrer aboard the Last Lady out of Neptune. A good Captain and crew!
Each club's team had seven members. Going into the fray for the HRFA was Dirk VanEverdingen, Arnie Ulrich, Richie Wheeler, Jerry Crean, Paul Tinghino, Walter Lypowy and Joe Albanese. The SWABC team included their President John Toth, Barry Paull, Harry Vogt, Don Lohse, Rich Melton, Tom Tyls and Jim Galanaugh. Both club Presidents encouraged their respective teams with threats to win at all costs, "or else".
The ocean was calm that day my friends with hardly any wind and this fluke season's lackluster fishing continued with some undersized fish and only 4 keepers netted by 14 experienced anglers giving it their best effort. The by-catch of non-targeted fish included some keeper sea bass & ling. Sharks, skates, sea robins and a couple of chub mackerel were also caught. A whale was seen breaching nearby. They that go down to the sea in ships truly do see the works of the Lord and his wonders of the deep.
In the true spirit of competition and poor sportsmanship, when he saw John’s rod bent fighting an obviously big fish Joe's thought “I hope he loses that fish.” inadvertently slipped out of his mouth as “Hey John! I hope you lose that fish.” This unfortunate comment was heard and blamed as the reason why that big fish turned out to be a shark instead of a flukeasaurus. The protest was dismissed after dispelling the ridiculous notion that Joe had any such power, and the HRFA emerged victorious. It was Arnie Ulrich's 20.5" fluke that took home the win. It narrowly beat out a 19.5" fluke caught by SWABC's Harry Vogt a short while earlier. Now, we wait to see how John will punish his team for losing.
Not to rub salt in the still raw wounds of defeat BUT . . . The SWABC should remember that the first time we met in 2022 Dirk's 19.5" fluke won the Invitational for the HRFA. Plans to meet to compete again in 2025 are in motion. Will Team HRFA "three-peat"? Probably.
Wait, there's more . . .
Years ago, the two clubs met on the Fins on Feathers Charter out of Leonardo State Marina and HRFA member Linda Havner, as seasick as she was, beat them! |
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Fluke Fest
Island Beach State Park
July 14, 2024
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Registration at IBSP's Fishermen's Walkway parking lot was from 7-8AM. Fishing started as soon as particpants registered and ended at noon. A BBQ and Awards Ceremony wrapped up the day.
Twenty-four people registered for the event but not everyone fished. The cold water upwelling, caused by the days of prevailing south winds, resulted in lackluster fluking. Nonetheless, two keeper fluke were caught. Winners were determined by photos submitted to the Derby Organizer, Pete Musse. Both fluke were then measured on the same ruler when the anglers returned to "home base".
There were trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. However, only 2 entries met the 16" minimum size limit for IBSP - Tom Kennedy's 17.5" fluke and Jae Yoon's taped out at exactly 17.0". So, the 3rd place prize of a $25 gift card from Grumpy's was raffled off and went to Danny Harrison. Congratulations guys!
In the group photo above is Ivan Garcia and family. Ivan fished hard, I do not think anyone else in his group did. Just a great family day at the beach.
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Our 2nd Place winner Jae Yoon with trophy and $50 gift card to The Reel Seat in Brielle |
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Tom Kennedy receiving his 1st Place trophy and Jigging World Onyx Surfcasting fluke rod donated by Tackle World
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Derby Organizer and Master Chef Pete Musse flanked by our Fluke Fest winners with their catch |
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The Gleason twins, Jimmy & Jerry |
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Dmitri Loginov heard about the event on The Fishermen's weekly video fishing forecast with Jim Hutchinson. Dmitri is obviously tickled pink to meet the man on the cover of that digital issue. Who wouldn't be? |
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Dan & Eileen Harrison. Past HRFA President and his First Lady |
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Chris Hoops on his lunch break |
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Don Marantz with his grandson Gavin (center) and his friend Reed |
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A hearty "thank you!" to Sous Chef Glenn Williams; always ready to lend a helping hand when we hit the beach. |
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The young lads got a kick out of their Participation Medals |
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Gavin Marantz with his bud, Reed Huggins trudging back to the group from their fluke hunting exhibition |
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Arnie Ulrich getting jiggy with "it". By "it" we mean the Bucktail and teaser rig everyone got. Charlies' Bait & Tackle donated several bags of GULP! |
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Dan Harrison won the drawing for the 3rd Place prize - a $25 gift card to Grumpy's Tackle. |
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Host & Hostess
Mr. & Mrs. Musse
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City of Water Day
Fishing Clinic / Hoboken, NJ
July 13, 2024
9:00AM-1:00PM
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The HRFA collaborated with Fund for a Better Waterfront to provide another fishing clinic at the Castle Point T Pier on Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, as part of the river-long City of Water Day . This is a big and important event for the river put on by The Waterfront Alliance. Great exposure for our club and for a great cause - promote fishing in the Hudson River. Despite the weather forecast we had a bunch of dedicated volunteers show up to introduce fishing to newbies, share news about our club and how we fight alongside other organizations to protect and provide public access to the river and its shores. It rained HARD for hours and yet people showed up and wanted to fish. Naturally, the sun burst through the clouds as we started to close up shop.
Thank you Ed DeLapp, Arnie Ulrich, Wayne Geider, Al White, Jerry Crean, Michael Sardinas, Noah Sardinas, Joey Yazell, William Higgins, Ivan Garcia, Mona Mak & Joe Albanese for giving up the better (albeit wetter) part of your Saturday to be there!
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HRFA volunteers with participants & local anglers for this group shot. |
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Seeking shelter from the storm: Michael Sardinas, Ed DeLapp, Jerry Crean, Bill Higgins and Joey Yazell |
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The most cooperative fish of the day. Several oyster cracker toadfish were caught. This being the smallest. |
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Ivan giving Rowen a fishing lesson. |
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Joey Yazell & Joe Albanese hoping for a bite |
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Jerry Crean gettin' some fishin' in before the mid-afternoon rush |
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Ivan & Micael found some special Time Tested Hudson River Rigs tied by HRFA members in our tackle box. Collectors item! |
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Mona Mak, Joe Albanese & Michael Sardinas with Heather Gibbons of Hoboken's Fund for a Better Waterfront. Several years ago Heather and Michael started the HRFA's participation in City of Water Day. |
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Bill Higgins & Wayne Geider |
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Climate Resilience - Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
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General Meeting
July 9, 2024
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Home - AnglerCatch
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Mr. John Tait traveled from Rhode Island to be with us. He did an excellent job presenting software developed to help anglers record their catch (all marine species) for their own personal log and also share it with fisheries management, most notably with NOAA.
With John's one-on-one help some of us successfully downloaded and logged into the AnglerCatch app using cellular data. Unfortunately, we had some issues logging into the Elks Wi-Fi. So, some of us could't download the app. Anyway, if you have any questions, issues downloading, or using the AnglerCatch app John asks us to call him directly on his mobile phone (401) 919-6277.
PS. The app is FREE FREE FREE
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Sarah Sardinas presenting her drawing of the three of us. Sarah also brought some lures etc. for our free raffle. |
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Our Environmental Chair, Gil Hawkins, with our guest speaker. |
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Jerry Crean takes the podium to introduce the winners of this year's scholarships. |
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The 2024 Peter Rudolph Scholarship Winners |
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Thanks to the generous donations received, through the diligent fund-raising campaign of our Scholarship Chair, Jerry Crean, we were able to increase the total dollars we could give to graduating high schoolers looking to further their educations, by attending college or trade school.
This year our Scholarship Committee reviewed the credentials of 13 worthy applicants. That's the most we received in some time. The committee selected 6 winners. Congratulations to Jafet Cruz, Morgan Backhaus, Nicholas Franco, Kyle Collucci, Charlie Sariti & Michael Ciongoli. It was not an easy decision to say "yes" to some and "no" to others. We wish all 13 applicants much success in their future endeavors.
Jerry dedicates his time and talents in his position of Scholarship Chair as his personal way to honor the memory of his lifelong friend Peter Rudolph who passed away all too young. That is Peter seen in the photo holding the impressive cow striped bass.
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Student Scholarship awardees. From L to R: Jafet Cruz, Morgan Backhaus, Nicholas Franco, Kyle Collucci and Charlie Sariti. Michael Ciongoli will receive his scholarship check at our August Monthly Meeting. |
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The HRFA Scholarship Chairman, Jerry Crean, handing out $500 checks. |
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That's Jafet Cruz, his dad Jonathan and our VP Michael Sardinas |
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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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What's the Deal When You Are a
Guest on a Friend's Boat?
By Carl Bruger
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Probably every member of the HRFA and all of their friends has had opportunities to be aboard the craft owned by an angling buddy. This article will attempt to cover the items you might need, the etiquettes appropriate to the adventure, and the things you might want to do to get invited again. Key to success is good communication between the captain and his invitees. Exact times and meeting places should be agreed upon and cell phone calls up to the last minute should be in the plans if weather or other negative extenuating factors unfortunately derail the outing.
As you ready yourself for the experience here are a few musts to bring along so you maximize the outing in every way. Before you lug along every item in your fishing shed be sure to understand how much room and need the captain has for all your “stuff”. A couple of the appropriate rods in your arsenal should be enough unless your trip might be a dual foray for bottom fish then blues for example. It might even be in the hosts’ prerogative to supply all the gear needed since he or she has everything required for all those aboard. Your tackle box choice obviously should reflect the target species you pursue.
My frequent flyer checklist always includes these items, no matter what the days angling might entail: A cooler with cold water, beverage, cut apple, snacks, sandwiches, chips etc. with the idea that any of the above might be shared with captain and crew.
Recent trips with Captains Al White aboard his Parker and Scott Havner enjoying his Lund, made this writer truly appreciate the boating skills these great friends have
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accumulated over many years. Folks who have joined me lately on my pontoon boat have been treated to copious catches of catfish, yellow and white perch with the end result of a fish fry at several happy homes. It’s a great idea to reciprocate hot spots where fish are often caught in your vicinity. Just like Al put me over my dinner fluke on our Hudson foray, I can show buddies plenty of places where the salmon will stage and accumulate in droves during their spawning runs.
Be sure to pack your own medications for a long day, sun tan lotion (higher # the better to avoid all the skin cancers this old man of the sea has developed), bug repellant, sun glasses, long billed hat and neck cover, license or permits, cell phone/camera secreted in a sealable zip lock, Know where the boat PFDs are stored, Bring a mini first aid kit in your vest along with a set of needle nosed pliers, nail clippers, and a pocket knife. Despite this list effort I bet I forgot some key elements.
A lot of what I shared above is obvious to the veteran angler but we all forget stuff on the kitchen table that we meant to bring and left it behind because we never made a checklist to be certain all the items got to the boat. Once the day ends and you are ready to dock be sure to offer fair recompense for all the fuel, bait, and lure costs incurred by your host. If possible help with wash downs and/or pull out and make sure you say sincere thanks for a day of angling and maybe even great catching. These special days are often the most treasured and memorable angling adventures of our lives! I hope your angling future contains many of these exciting adventures.
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Hackensack TIDELINES
Summer 2024, Volume XXVII, Issue 2
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Two articles covering our partnership with the Hackensack Riverkeeper to provide fishing clinics and assist in educating people about the Hackensack watershed, a major tributary to the Hudson River. |
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From: Tom Lake
Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 10:38 AM
To: joe albanese , "Higgs Amanda L (DEC)"
Subject: Re: Massive Illegal Stone Fish Trap Structures - East Bank Hudson River - Beacon & Ossining
Such stone structures along tidewater that seem to mimic fish traps, corals, or enclosures, go back thousands of years.
In recent times, a Columbia County fisherman had something similar where he constructed a low stone enclosure/barrier at the mouth of tidemarshes where the river flowed in-and-out under the railroad tracks. On the up tide, the marsh would fill with fish; on the ebb, the water ran out, but the fish were trapped, easy pickings for him in his johnboat and a long handled scoop net.
As for deep time, archaeologists have looked at what appears to be ancient fish weirs of all sorts, used to steer fish into areas where they could be captured. Many date back hundreds, even thousands of years during eras when fish conservation was unknown. Their original dimensions and composition have often been ravaged by storms, tides, and winter ice.
In the 19th century, New York State made an enormous effort to "reestablish" Atlantic salmon to the Hudson River via multiple stocking (there is much question as to the extent of salmon in the river as much more than occasional visits). The limiting factor has always been the scarcity of suitable spawning substrate/habitat.
However, at one point in the 1890s, a fledgling population sprouted with female salmon returning from the sea to spawn. Atlantic salmon were totally protected from harvesting by law. Still, commercial fishermen gave no heed to that small point, and proceeded over several years of illegal poaching of the brood stock, to cause a collapse of the population.
We had such a small enclosure on the river in the Town of Poughkeepsie that many people saw as some sort of illegal fish trap. It turned out to be a stone-lined safe haven for someone's small boat, who lived along the river. It did look fishy, but looks can fool you. We estimated that it was likely built in the 1950s based on sketchy evidence. But it was not a fish weir.
True (as far as we can tell) stone fish weirs are not rare in the watershed above tidewater. You can still find the remnants of such structures built by the indigenous Munsee in the Mohawk River watershed, as well as the Mohicans in the Hoosic and Battenkill.
As far as contemporary poachers for striped bass using such weirs, it seems unlikely. Illegal poaching for striped bass has been part of river lore for centuries. Almost all have been conducted with unmarked gill nets under the cover of darkness. I have had several friends, most of whom no longer participate, that made it part of their life in springtime.
Inshore stone structures would also seem to be very inefficient and nearly impossible to keep from the public's eye. Have you investigated the areas around the structures to see if you could find fish scales or other evidence of recent use? Perhaps even more to the point, migrating striped bass, of a size, are not terribly likely to favor inshore shallows to any degree worth the efort to poach.
This question is a broad-reaching issue that spans time and place, with many suppositions and little hard evidence.
- Tom Lake
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Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:05 PM
To: "president@thehrfa.org"
Cc: WILLIAM GREENE
Subject: Fw: Massive Illegal Stone Fish Trap Structures - East Bank Hudson River - Beacon & Ossining
Hi there,
The Poachers and Crooks are hard at work - unfortunately.
I reported it to DEC - District 3 -- and gave an earlier "heads up" sketch to Jessica Best - one of the HRFA recent guest speakers.
Looks like these structures were up and running during the Striped Bass Spawn -- and probably continue full speed ahead with later season fish.
Wonder where they got all that stone, and where they sell the fish??
Best,
Bill Greene
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Wgr6633931
To: fwfish3@dec.ny.gov
Cc: WILLIAM GREENE
Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 06:29:13 PM EDT
Subject: Massive Illegal Stone Fish Trap Structures - East Bank Hudson River - Beacon & Ossining
7/9/24
To: Regional Fisheries Manager - NYSDEC
Dear Sir:
I am one of the participants in the Hudson River Diary Program -- Striped Bass.
Please let me offer more detail about the this illegal fish trapping enterprise which I originally sketched out in a 6/25 message to Ms. Jessica Best.
- Write- Up ----re-written with added details (following NYSDEC enforcement guidelines) concerning the message to Jessica 6/25
- Photo --- structure at Beacon
- Photo --- structure at Ossining - taken from southbound moving train (Video also available - maybe too long to send?)
Thank you for your attention.
William J Greene
6/24/24 - ILLEGAL STONE FISH TRAPS/CORRALS - Hudson River - Beacon & Ossining!!
Re-Copy (portions) of 6/25/24 Smart-phone message (mobile #) to Jessica Best (NYDEC) re: Illegal Beacon Fish Trap 6/24/24 - and includes status information - same date - of another similar structure between Ossining and Croton. No suspect was at either location 6/24.
BEACON:
This illegal Stone Fish Trap/Corral was photoed by me 6/24 at Beacon - East Bank of Hudson River - at approximately 5:00 PM at a low point of the outgoing tide.
Location: Shoreline (Klara Sauer Trail) and about equi-distant between Denning Point (south)
and Long Dock Fishing pier (north)
Description: Visible only at lower stage of tide - It consists of a large stone enclosure constructed (likely by grown men - at night) followed by process which would be:
1. first baited to attract fish to come in at a higher tide over the stones and through a passageway in the upper-right- hand corner,
2. then members of a crew of poachers wade ni and drive the fish toward the passageway/ opening where other crew members are waiting with nets, spears, gaffs, etc. - and probably their BOAT (which might also have been the vessel used to earlier transport rocks to build the structure).
Comment: This structure is recent - was NOT there when I first started fishing at the Beacon shoreline ni 2024 (3/31/24), BUT was certainly ni place immediately thereafter to take illegal advantage of the Spring 2024 Striped Bass Spawn.
OSSINING/CROTON:
Traveling South on the Train 6/24 (after Beacon Viewing) - Very large Stone FISH TRAP/Corral
- useful photo looking westward from moving train - blurred video also available
Location: About a quarter-mile north of the Shattemuc Yacht Club at Ossining and quarter-mile south of the Croton River Outlet/Bridge/trestle.
Description: This structure is visible only at lower stages of tide - at least as large as the one at Beacon - Please see the Description of the Beacon item above - the Ossining installation is square in shape - passageway is on the far (west) perimeter.
Comment: This looks like the work of the same Beacon Crew - now recently and greatly enhanced expansion of a much older, smaller structure - used in years past by a few miscellaneous shore fishermen who were probably chased by MetroNorth Police.
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From our Membership Chair |
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HRFA Membership
What?? We still have 36 HRFA members that haven’t paid 2024 Dues!! Do you have your 2024 membership card? Our current membership is at 156 HRFA members.
HRFA Membership Information. If you don't have a 2024 or lifetime member card you are losing out on great HRFA member benefits.
Pay your dues. Get your 2024 membership card.
The generous grace period ends 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 2024 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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USE EVERYTHING BUT THE SQUEAL
(continued from President's Letter to members)
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My fishing log tells me I caught my PB fluke on my 19th trip to the beaches of Sandy Hook & Sea Bright. On average I fished for close to 5 hours. Because my iPhone tracks my steps, I could calculate that, on average, I walked 5 miles. There were times when I was skunked and others when a caught more than a dozen fluke. In total I caught 105, but only 5 were keepers - May 21 (20”), May 29 (18.5”), June 8 (19” released), June 10 (19”), July 5 (26.75”).
On May 31 I couldn’t catch a fluke to save my life, but bluefish from 2-8 lbs. saved the day. On June 9 I managed two fluke under 16” before sunrise. Then nothing for the rest of the day. That afternoon a guy fishing down the beach from me let out a whoop and a holler, bowing to give thanks to Mother Ocean. People who stopped to admire his catch told me he caught a 28” doormat weighing 10 lbs. Next day at Giglio’s in Sea Bright they told me his 28” fluke weighed “only” 6.6 lbs. because it was so skinny. On June 27 I quickly released a beautiful healthy 14” fluke. As it descended into the trough with the receding wave, an Osprey swooped down, dove 2-feet beneath the surface, and came up with it grasped in its talons. This scene played out less than 10 feet in front of me. Poor little guy. Happy Osprey.
The July 4th fireworks ended early because of approaching thunderstorms. I hoped the storms might shake things up a bit and embolden bigger fluke to push in closer to the beach the following day. I guessed right. My PB was in spot familiar to me where fluke often lie in wait to ambush prey. The angler who took that photo of me above (autographed copies available) caught a 23” fluke himself that morning. It all goes to prove that if you can put in the time and effort eventually good things happen. I know, bad things could happen too, but we won't go there now.
I hope to get in many more days before the fluke season in New Jersey ends on September 25th. Hopefully, the south winds, being blamed for the cold-water upwelling from offshore depths, will subside and the fluking will get HOT. Tight lines everyone!
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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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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 pier 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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The Mission of Spectrum for Living is to enable individuals who have developmental and/or physical disabilities to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of skills, purpose and independence with dignity through an ongoing commitment to comprehensive quality services, advocacy and family partnership.
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Save our Historical Heritage |
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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Submit fishing photos & news of interest to Alex Spindelman.
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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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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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The Great East Coast Seafood Book by Yvonne Young Tarr
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New Jersey Coastwalks by D.W. Bennett
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Marine Gamefish of the Middle Atlantic by David K. Bulloch
- Through the Fishes Eye by Mark Sosin and John Clark
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The Complete Freshwater Fisherman, Editor Dick Sternberg
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New Jersey's Fishing Streams and the Delaware River, Editor/Publisher Marty Klapa
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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. River Views newsletter updates below are done around the first the month. Website updated daily https://thehrfa.org/fishing-contest/.
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
John Francesconi - 39"
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Striped Bass Released
Caught From Shore
Carl Hartmann - 39"
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Bluefish
Carl Hartmann - 35.5"
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Fluke
Joe Albanese - 26.75"
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Blackfish
Joe Albanese - 19"
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Striped Bass Released
Fly Rod - From Boat
No Entry
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Striped Bass Released
Fly Rod - From Shore
No Entry
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Bluefish
Fly Rod
No Entry
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False Albacore/Bonito
Fly Rod
No Entry
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Catfish
Austin Havner - 34"
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Carp
Alex Spindelman - 24.5"
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Trout - Local
Austin Havner - 21"
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Trout - Great Lakes
Anthony Carbone - 25"
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Smallmouth Bass
Charles Spindelman - 18"
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Largemouth Bass
Charles Spindelman - 19"
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Trout
Fly Rod
Scott Havner - 12.25"
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Smallmouth Bass
Fly Rod
No Entry
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Largemouth Bass
Fly Rod
Scott Havner - 15.75"
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Carp
Fly Rod
Scott Havner - 20.5"
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Partial list of Supporters of the HRFA
(Click on any image below to visit their website.)
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