The New ZeeBaaS website!

If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check out the brand new ZeeBaaS website!  It's a huge step up from the old site and worth a look.   I was especially thrilled to be asked to provide some content for their page dedicated to skishing, which you can see here:  http://www.zeebaas.com/skisher.html . 

Rocky Point Foundation

I got a chance to stop by the Rocky Point Foundation booth at the Saltwater Fishing Show in Providence, RI last weekend. Good stuff and I'd recommend that you all check out their website at http://rockypointfoundation.org/ .

Remember the Rocky Point Amusement Park on Warwick Neck in RI? Closed in 1995 and has been vacant since that time. In 2008 the city of Warwick acquired title to 41 acres of the property's 1 mile shoreline, with plans to develope permanent public access to that waterfront property for fishing and recreation. However, not having control of the remaining 83 acres of the property is preventing that goal from becoming a reality.

The Foundation believes that the best long-term solution for Rocky Point is acquisition of the entire property by the City of Warwick and/or the State of Rhode Island, for use as a public park. To that end, DEM Director Michael Sullivan and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian are exploring possibilities for acquiring for public use part of all of the rest of the property. Their vision is to create a sustainable public park with appropriate facilities to take advantage of this superb resource, provide for vehicular access, and make sure the property is forever accessible to and enjoyed by the Rhode Island public. However, making this vision a reality will require the cooperation and support of city, state and federal authorities and charitable foundations, as well as the enthusiastic support of the public.

Check these photos of the shoreline we could all have access to, if this becomes a reality...

Not bad, huh? Go to http://rockypointfoundation.org/ today and sign up as a friend or make a tax deductible donation.

 
http://www.skishingnewengland.com/

New England Saltwater Fishing Show

Went to the NE Saltwater Fishing Show put on by RISAA today.  Good show again, as usual, and busy.
Sophia and Ben had a blast!

Skishers in Training

My kids, Sophia & Ben.  Next generation skishers in training.

A group swim off Scusset Beach, MA.

Sophia and Ben checking out a cool piece of seaweed.

Ben looking cool after a swim.

Washdown after a swim at Gooseberry Island, Westport, MA

Skishing Gear and Safety

Skishing can be a thrilling and rewarding method of surfcasting for striped bass.  However, it is important that anyone looking to get into skishing for the first time do their homework and make sure that they are properly equipped and prepared.  Safety is paramount. 

The article I wrote on Skishing Gear and Safety is a great place to start.

I would also recommend to, as much as possible, use the buddy system.  Learn the currents in the area you intend to skish, before getting in the water, and go with an experienced skisher whenever possible.

If you have any questions about Skishing Gear and Safety, don't hesitate to ask questions and learn the answers.

http://www.skishingnewengland.com/

A photo to whet your whistle:

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry

Keep in mind, that before fishing for striped bass this year you'll need to purchase your state's Saltwater Fishing License, or if your state (like Massachusetts) has not yet implemented their own registry, you'll need register with the NOAA directly.  Registering with the NOAA is free in 2010 and covers you in any state that does not have its own Saltwater Fishing License in place.

To register, go here https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/

I took care of mine today...

http://www.skishingnewengland.com/