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THE
Hudson River
Fishermen’s Association
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12th
Meeting starts at 7:30 PM
Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge
21 Cedar St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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TOPIC: Musky Fishing in the Garden State
SPEAKER: Captain Dave Vollenweider
BIO: Biology teacher (high school level for 25 years) newly retired. Interested in all fishing, fisheries related topics. Multi-species angler but specializes in musky fishing. Freelance writer with articles appearing in The Fisherman, Esox Angler, On the Water, Mid-Atlantic Game and Fish magazines.
Chartered trips focus on foot (stream trout) to many of NJ's major lakes (Hopatcong, Greenwood, Round Valley, etc.) More info at Live to Fish Guide Service, LLC
862-684-5145
muskynut2002@yahoo.com
Facebook: Dave Vollenweider
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Meeting ID: 839 8857 7222
Passcode: 568950
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All are invited to join the meeting
& share their fishing stories.
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Want to write an article for this newsletter?
If so, contact: editorriverviews@thehrfa.org.
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Why Donate?
- The HRFA was arguably the first and most successful group to find polluters of the Hudson River and hold them accountable. We continue our 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.
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- 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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Greetings Gates,
NUCLEAR CHICKEN
A group of HRFA Citizen Scientists went fishing aboard the Mi-Jo out of Atlantic Highlands on the American Littoral Society's annual fluke tagging trip. During the outing I went back to my tackle bag for another Gulp! to tip my jig. Jerry Crean offered me to try a six-inch Gulp! grub in the Nuclear Chicken color. Soon after, with that offering, I caught a 22-inch fluke. Jerry tried to tell me that half of that fish rightfully belonged to him. Although I was grateful, I wasn't buying it. :) (Later on, I offered him a keeper fluke, but he wouldn't take it.)
Anyway, I caught several more fluke on that Gulp! and jig combo. By the end of the day all that remained was a little bit of the fat part of the body and its long curly tail. I saved it anyway. In Berkley's magic broth, of course. The following day, I thought I would try it again; curious to see if it would still catch fish.
I started at sunrise on the beach where I had caught my PB fluke (See photo. 23-inches / 4.55 Lbs.) just a day before this boat trip; hoping that lightning would strike the same spot a second time for me. At the peak of high tide, as I began jigging my cast back to shore, I felt a tap, tap. Whatever it was stole my Gulp! It had served me well.
I walked/fished my way down the beach for about a mile. By the time I made my way back to where I started the tide had gone out. Now it was dead low tide. Lying there, high, and dry, was that little stubby piece of Nuclear Chicken grub. I couldn't believe it! I thought, "This is a very positive omen - a sign from God, kismet, or something." So, rather than leave (which I was planning to do) I decided to try and fish with it a little while longer. What a fairytale it would be if I caught a new PB with that bait!
I tipped my jig with that chewed-up, ripped-up piece and, lo and behold, I caught another fluke with it. It was only a 14-inch short, but it still caught a fish. I tossed that fish back and a few casts later my jig was whacked by something and the Gulp! was gone for good.
Or is it . . .
PS. I hope good karma follows Jerry whenever he goes fishing.
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That last little fluke, the 9th for the day, was hooked deep. Yet, the hook popped right out with my new unHOOKem tool. Easy-peasy. No blood shed. Swam away strong. |
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I love you, Nuclear Chicken. |
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SPEAKING OF THINGS NUCLEAR
If there is one thing that I remember from Toxicology 101 it is this – It’s the dose that makes the poison. Or words to that effect. That tidbit of ancient wisdom from Paracelsus still is true today. Don’t let anyone tell you different. It’s wise to stay hydrated but if you drink a gallon of dihydrogen monoxide fast enough, it will kill you. Plain and simple.
Rightfully so, the closure of the nuclear power plant at Indian Point has many persons concerned about Holtec International’s proposed plan to dump radioactive wastewater directly into the Hudson River. We first covered this important news in the May 2023 issue of River Views:
In the News
Decommissioning Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
At face value that sure seems like a horrible plan. However, Holtec has 65 years to complete the decommissioning. Calling to mind Paracelsus' dictum, trickled into the river over that extent of time water contaminated with low levels of tritium could possibly be acceptable. Maybe. But why risk it? There must be a better way.
That is why the HRFA applauds NY Governor Kathy Hochul’s August 18 decision to sign Legislation (S.6893/A.7208) to protect the Hudson River by restricting discharges in connection with decommissioning NY’s nuclear power plants; including Nine Mile Point located on Lake Ontario in Scriba.
“The Hudson River is one of New York’s landmark natural treasures, and it’s critical we stand together to protect it for generations to come,” Governor Hochul said. “My administration remains committed to protecting the economic vitality of the region and working closely with local communities who have advocated so passionately for this cause.”
Gil Hawkins continues to follow this and other environmental issues concerning the welfare of the Hudson and surrounding communities closely. He also just shared breaking news about the recent EPA removal of some federal protections of the country's wetlands. Some of which feed directly into the Hudson River. Read his updates on the pages below.
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THE HRFA'S ANNUAL FISHING CONTEST
At our Annual Awards Dinner gift certificates to local tackle shops and "diplomas" (for lack of a better word right now) are presented to winners of our fishing contest. There are so few entries this year that I am beginning to wonder if many even know we run a separate contest for club members only. Maybe that's because one must scroll all the way to the bottom of this rather lengthy newsletter to find the current Leader Board.
Or maybe it’s too much bother to log onto our Fishing Contest page. (I’m guilty of this myself.) Once there you will also find the most up to date Leader Board, rules & entry form. You will see that are many species of saltwater and freshwater fish that do not have a single entry. Others with very beatable entries. The contest has Adult and Youth Divisions. Coming very soon there will be a Fly-Fishing Division too. Come on, it's fun to compete amongst friends for bragging rights and it's easy to enter.
Don’t have a computer? Let us know if that’s what’s holding you back and we will print a hard paper entry form just for you. (But then again you wouldn’t be reading this would you?) We will make copies available at our monthly meetings.
We are a fishing club. Let's act like one and have some fun. There I said it!
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Fishing Contest | Hudson River Fishermen's Association
2.Released, Kept and Boat or Shoreline. 3.If released, yourStriped Bassneeds to be recorded in inches. 4.If youyour fish it needs to be recorded in Pounds and Ounces. 5.And finally we need to know if you caught your fish from a boat or the shoreline?
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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. Tentatively tags will cost $15 and the needles will cost $25. Details coming soon.
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WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH?
Two more dead whales last week. One was in Long Branch, NJ. It is time to slow down the rush to replace fossil fuels with solar panels and the industrialization of our coast for harnessing wind energy. If the driving force is truly to save the planet from climate change rather than greedy profiteering then small nuclear reactors are the way forward.
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THE HRFA CALENDAR
I know it seems early, but we need to start thinking ahead to next year. Already we are registered for the 2024 Saltwater Fishing Expo, March 15-17 in Edison NJ. We hope to have some bigger and better event(s). So, we want to avoid conflicting dates, etc. For example, we hope to get to different county parks on the Hudson River. To start Dan Harrison and I visited both Croton Point and Georges Island. These are fantastic locations to have a special first-time event at a park on "the other side" of the river. Possibly a fishing clinic for the public and/or a one-day striped bass kayak derby in the spring of 2024. We are working with the Westchester County Park Commission to make this a reality. Who knows. Stay tuned.
Tell an HRFA EBoard member what event(s) you would like to have. Please recommend guest speakers and topics for our monthly meetings too. Get involved.
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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THANK YOU!
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Aboard a 44' Henriques 6-pack with a large fishing cockpit powered by twin 550 HP diesel engines.
If you would like to be added to the contact list for upcoming charters please contact Dirk at:
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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
2023
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September 9: Croton River Day. Youth Angler Program volunteers needed - better call Wayne (201) 384-8046
- September 12: General Meeting. David Vollenweider, Live to Fish Guide Service, will cover musky fishing in NJ
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September 23: Yonkers Riverfest. Youth Angler Program volunteers needed - better call Wayne (201) 384-8046
- September 30: Saltwater Fly Fishing Derby at Sandy Hook. Includes primer on the proper technique by event organizer our VP Michael Sardinas
- October 10: General Meeting. Speaker TBD.
- November 11: Bass and Blues Derby at Sandy Hook
- November 14: HRFA General Meeting. Speaker TBD
- December 12: HRFA Green Marketplace - sell/buy new/used fishing gear.
2024
- January 9: General Meeting. Speaker TBD
- February 13: General Meeting. Speaker TBD
- March 12: General Meeting. Speaker TBD
- March 15-17: Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison, NJ
Past Events
- August 5: The HRFA's Fluke Fest at IBSP. A recap of the event. We also add tips on bleeding and storing fresh fluke and recipes for fish tacos.
- August 8: General Meeting. Guest speakers were the American Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Interns
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August 19: HRFA's Catfish Chaos Derby along the entire length of the Hudson River. (Includes Tom Lake's NYDEC's Hudson River Almanac record of the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle netted at Croton Yacht Club.)
- August 27: The American Littoral Society's Annual Fluke Tagging Trip
Other Happenings
- September 2: Sandy Hook Bridge Walk to protest OSW. Say "NO!" to offshore wind.
- September 18: Rutger's free seminars on NJ's renewable energy plans
- September 29: NJPIP's Harvest Moon Beach Fire
Carl's Corner
"September Starts Super Stream Salmon Fishing" by Carl Bruger.
In the News
- Long time HRFA member Marvin Oresky joined our August EBoard meeting to make us aware of an article he read in the NY Times. The article was about how offshore wind farms may directly impact ocean currents.
- EPA removes some federal protections of America's wetlands. Shared by Gil Hawkins.
- A clip from Jim Hutchinson's August 17th weekly video forecast for NJ, discussing OSW development and recent deaths of 2 more whales. The clip starts around 21st minute.
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Jim's article "Myth or Matter: Is Offshore Wind Blowing in Too Fast" published in The Fisherman magazine back in 2019.
Calls for Action
- Petition from change.org demanding an independent investigation of whale deaths
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An article from COA's July 2023 newsletter, Clean Ocean Advocate, "A Devastating Blow to the Ocean from Offshore Wind Projects: Take Action Now to Defend the Ocean".
- 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
Arnie Ulrich updates the monthly calendar and more.
From our Environmental Chair
Gil Hawkins updates us on issues he is monitoring.
That's Entertainment
Three from the archives of Bill Dance
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
"Atlantic Fisheries under threat from offshore wind" from Stop These Things
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 calendar for the month, courtesy of the HRFA's 'Friend of The Hudson River' recipient Jeanie Ross.
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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“Hudson River Day” at the Croton Yacht Club
September 9, 2023
11AM - 4PM
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Youth Angler Program Event - Volunteers needed!
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
Volunteers 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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THE HRFA's Saltwater Fly-Fishing Derby
Sandy Hook
September 30, 2023
7 AM - 11:30 AM
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Tossing flies in the salt is an exciting and rewarding experience, and with the fall run right around the corner and The HRFA's fly fishing event is the perfect time to prepare for a whole new angling adventure.
Everyone is invited to join the HRFA's Saltwater Fly-Fishing Event. The intent of the event is
to inspire the interest and growth of saltwater fly fishing.
This event is FREE for all HRFA members. We only ask that you RSVP if you intend to join us so that we can plan on how much food to purchase. Entry Fee $25.00 donation for non-members. Pay in person at the beach or CLICK HERE to signup online with PayPal.
Meet up: Sandy Hook NJ – Lot C – 6:30 AM for a quick rundown of rules and answers to
questions if you have any. And last minutes sign ups. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd plus BBQ to follow when fishing concludes.
The Categories
- Striped Bass,
- Bluefish
- Weakfish,
- False Albacore,
- Sea robin
The Rules
- Largest fish in length wins
- A photograph of your catch is to be submitted by text to 201-232-5988
- Please include your first and last name in text
- Time of entry will break any ties.
- Shore/wade fly fishing only. No boats.
- The boundaries are anywhere on Sandy Hook
If you have any questions contact Michael Sardinas:
Email: Masardinas@yahoo.com Phone: +1 (201) 232-5988
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A Beginner's Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing
A shore way to catch more fish.
By M. Sardinas
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It was late in the season, and I took advantage of a day off from work and drove down to one of Ocean County's beaches. When I arrived, the parking lot was empty, and so was the beach, "Perfect, just the way I like it", I thought as I walked towards the water; I scanned its surface for
activity and immediately saw baitfish breaking on the surface. The bait was peanut bunker. I tied on a white deceiver size 2/0 using a non-slip loop knot, stripped some line off the reel, and made a 50 ft. cast. I stripped the line back in with a stop-and-go retrieve, and it wasn't long before I was tight to a fish. Love it!
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This scenario went on for some time and died down around noon. To say I was happy is an understatement; nothing
enhances my mood more than wading along the water's edge, feeding flies to hungry bass in the surf.
There will be times when casting the right fly will outperform other angling methods, especially when striped bass are keyed in on small baits. When this type of situation materializes, you must be ready to match the hatch.
Read on for a simple guide on gearing up and casting flies to hungry predators in the wash.
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The Rod
Fly rods are rated by weight from 1wt to 14wt. Think of a 1wt rod for small fish like bluegills and a 14wt rod for offshore big game like sailfish. The northeast has beautiful back bays, salt ponds and we also have the surf, that are excellent areas to fly fish, If you were to have one rod to fish both conditions, I would recommend a Fast Action 9' - 10wt rod. Some anglers might think a 10wt rod is overkill, but I think they forget that striped bass can grow long and weigh more than 50lbs. (You are thinking of catching big fish, right?)
The Reel
Fly reels are designed for a specific range of line weights, so it's pretty simple to match the reel to the rod. For example, if you have a 10wt rod, match it with a 9/10wt reel. If you purchase a reel from a reputable company, you can't go wrong. Purchase the best you can afford. I believe it's a better idea to spend a little extra on a reel than the rod.
Fly Lines
This is where things can get confusing. Manufacturers make a line for every day of the
week and a line for every species and condition that exists; that's what makes picking a fly line
complicated. I can appreciate the variety, but for a newbie, it might be a bit too much.
The average length of a fly line is 100ft. Line setup on the reel goes like this:
- Backing - minimum 150 yards, Rio 30lb
- Fly line - Rio Coastal Quick shooter XP intermediate 10wt. Fly lines come in floating, intermediate, and sinking densities. The intermediate line will be your workhorse. But as you progress, you will learn that there are situations that will require other density
- Leader - Straight shot of 9ft 20lb test (I replace the leader when its length reaches 6ft. The leader gets shorter from cutting back when changing flies and other factors).
- Fly - Tie one on using a non-slip loop knot. (Using a loop knot gives the fly a more lifelike action.)
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The Fly
After selecting the right gear, you also have to make a decision on which fly to use. Sounds complicated? - The answer is to match the hatch. Fly patterns exist to imitate all marine organisms that gamefish feed on, like worms, shrimp, sand fleas, crabs, and even baby lobsters. Making lifelike presentations with these patterns is where the advantage lies for the fly fisherman.
Make sure to carry an array of different patterns. Below is a list of flies in my fly box.
- Deceivers
- Clouser
- Bob's Banger
- Gurgler's
- Crab patterns
- Shrimp pattern
This list of flies will cover most but not all situations. Arm yourself with a good book on saltwater fly patterns like Saltwater Flies of the Northeast by Angelo Peluso. This book will make a great guide on fly selection for years to come.
What else?
Below is a list of a few items that I feel are necessary to have:
- Crush barbs on hooks for your safety,
- Sunglasses for your safety
- Stripping basket to help manage the line.
- Slingback to carry flies and other items
- Boot-foot breathable waders
Good luck and tight lines!
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Saltwater Fly Casting
By M. Sardinas
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On September 30th, the HRFA is going fly fishing in Sandy Hook. And I know many of you have never cast a fly in the salt. And that’s OK because this trip is for you. Need help, ask. (Michael – Masardinas@yahoo.com)
Below are two videos to help you get ready for that first fish on the fly rod.
Casting is the most challenging part of saltwater fly fishing. Take the time to practice off the water. Find an open field; get yourself a target like a hula hoop. And then learn the “Basic Fly Cast”. Use a fly with no hook for practice. (Use a bolt cutter to cut the hook off.)
After practicing and getting comfortable with the “Basic Cast,” you can move on to the “Double Haul.” This cast will help you cut through the wind and achieve distance.
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Have fun, and keep the practice sessions short. I recommend 30 minutes a few times a week until you have a 50’ – 60’ cast. |
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HRFA members practicing their fly casting at last month's general meeting . . . |
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Fall 2023 Webinars - "ReNew Jersey: Renewable Energies in the Garden State" - Starting Monday, September 18
Douglas Zemeckis
Wed, Aug 30, 12:21 PM
Hello Everyone,
All webinars will start at 6:30 PM on the following dates:
- September 18 - Historical Energy Use and Future Sources, Mr. Dave Specca (Rutgers University)
- September 25 - Solar Energy, Dr. Dunbar Birnie (Rutgers University)
- October 23 - Offshore Wind Energy, Drs. Josh Kohut and Doug Zemeckis (Rutgers University)
- October 30 - Bioenergy, Dr. Serpil Guran (Rutgers University)
Thank You,
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Harvest Moon Beach Fire
Friday, September 29⋅7:00 – 9:00pm
Location:
Alpine Boat Basin, Alpine, NJ 07624, USA
Description:
7 to 9 PM at the beach at Alpine Picnic Area. Free and open to all, NO reservations required! Blanket or chair recommended. To confirm if weather is questionable on the day of the event: 201-768-1360 ext. 6108.
event organizer:
njpalisades@gmail.com
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August 5: THE HRFA's Fluke Fest at IBSP |
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The event was held in Island Beach State Park. Fishing started at 7AM and ended at 12PM. Followed by a great BBQ and Awards Ceremony. Since there were no legal entries, everyone entered in the derby had a chance to win the prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Plus a bunch of other goodies generously donated by shops that support our mission.
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Special Thanks To These GREAT Sponsors |
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Special thanks to another new sponsor. Owner Ray Kerico donated a large selection of special tackle for prizes. |
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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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Did you know that ROS now has their own line of fishing rods? They donated one for our derby. Thank you Manager "Andrew". |
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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. |
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Fish Taco Origins - On The Water
The fish taco - a product of Asian traders introducing Mexican natives to the art of deep-frying - has a history as rich as its flavor.
Read more
www.onthewater.com
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August 8: General Meeting.
Guest speakers the American Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Interns
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We were delighted to be joined by Emily McGuckin, Fish Tagging Program Director for the American Littoral Society. She introduced her tagging interns, who shared the results of their independent studies of tagging data collected by the Society before they headed to college. |
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Jimmy Treshock presented his findings "Assessing the Relationship Between Striped Bass and Morone Saxatilis Yield and Urbanization Along the Hudson River".
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Ashley Pape presented her findings "The effects of climate change on Spiny Dogfish".
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August 19: THE HRFA's Catfish Chaos Derby |
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The Derby did not cost the HRFA anything to run. Prize monies were given by anonymous donors. All other prizes donated by our generous sponsors. Please shop with these businesses that support our club! All proceeds will benefit the Spectrum for Living fishing pier. Over $2,000.00 was raised!
Thanks again for everyone who participated. Special thank you to Roy Vida, our 3rd Place winner, for donating his $125 prize money to the Spectrum Fishing Pier Project!
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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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THE HRFA's Catfish Chaos Derby was a ton of fun for our anglers. Catfish caught all over the Hudson. Here are the results:
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Final Standings
1. Matt Rice 27.5" . . . $500 cash prize
2. Matt Matice 26" . . . $250 cash prize
3. Roy Vida 26" . . . $125 cash prize
4. Josh Rand 25.25"
5. Sam Mulson 24.75"
6. Matt Reilly 24.5"
7. George Mentiply 24"
8. Carter Saunders 24"
9. Austin Gatus 23.75"
10. James Montegue 23.5"
Top 3 Youth
1. Isabella Taliaferro 22"
2. Logan Dinis 21.5"
3. Liam Robinson 21"
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A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was netted at Croton Yacht Club by Logan Dinis who is 9 years old. His grandfather Dennis Kooney took this photo. Tom Lake reported that this is "a pretty rare occurrence" in the Hudson. Scroll down just a little bit more to read Tom's full write-up in the NYDEC's "Hudson River Almanac".
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The picture of the day has to be this one of cute little May Conrad
in her almost as cute catfish slippers.
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Measuring the catch on the official HRFA ruler, under the watchful eyes of the judges. |
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Matthew Rice and Matthew Matice approaching the Catskill check-in station. |
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1st Place Youth angler Isabella Taliaferro and family on the docks in Haverstraw Marina. |
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Youth Kris Carlson received a tackle box donated by Ramsey Outdoors from Joe Albanese. |
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Stephanie Hess is on the board. |
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3rd Place finisher Roy Vida hugging his favorite catfish. |
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Chris Saunders, Josh Rand and Carter Saunders fishing out of Vermont! |
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Josh Rand - 4th Place and Carter Saunders - 8th Place |
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The HRFA was there when the Leo Lasher Catfish Derby was the premier fishing event in Catskill, NY. In the photo taken from the September - October 2018 issue of Boating on the Hudson are from L to R: Tony DiModugno, Aram Setian, Wayne Geider, Kevin Morgan, Al White and Mike Cargill. Scott Havner based our derby on that now defunct predecessor. Click the photo to read the full article on the 2018 event. |
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8/20 – Croton-on-Hudson, HRM 35: During today’s Hudson River Fishermen’s Association Catfish Chaos Derby at the Croton Yacht Club, my nine-year-old grandson, Logan Dinis, was fishing for catfish with cut Atlantic silverside (“spearing”) as bait. He felt a pickup on his line and when he began to retrieve it, he accidentally hooked a large turtle’s flipper. As Logan slowly retrieved his line, he thought it might be a big catfish, a challenger for a prize. However, as the turtle came slowly to within three feet of the bulkhead, we were able to measure with our eyes the thirteen-inch turtle’s diagnostic color pattern and carapace
design; these traits allowed us to identify it as a rare juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle. The hook came free as I attempted to net it. - Dennis Kooney
[Turtle measurements (size) are calculated in millimeters (mm), end-to-end, fore to aft, along their carapace. Tom Lake]
8/20 – Croton-on-Hudson, HRM 35: My two grandson’s, Logan and Matteo Dinis, landed multiple different fish species during today’s Catfish Chaos Derby including, three white perch, three young-of-year bluefish (snappers), two blue crabs, one white catfish, two channel catfish, and three American eels. Various baits were used including fresh Atlantic silverside, night crawlers, menhaden (bunker), blood worms, and chicken livers. Logan, who accidentally hooked a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle at the program, came in second place in the youth division with a 21.5-inch channel catfish. - Dennis Kooney
8/21 – Hudson River Estuary: In lieu of our usual *** FISH-OF-THE-WEEK *** this week we will present our first “Turtle-of-the-Week” — the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle.
First named Thalassochelys kempii by Samuel Garman in 1880, the Kemp’s Ridley was named after Richard M. Kemp, a fisherman from Key West, Florida, who first submitted the species for identification in 1906. The species was later renamed Lepidochelys kempii.
As a member of the Cheloniidae family of typically large marine turtles, Kemp’s Ridley is the smallest sea turtle in the world. They’re also the rarest. Adult Kemp's Ridley turtles reach a maximum of 30-inches in carapace length and weigh a maximum of 110 lb. They feed on mollusks, crustaceans, fish, jellyfish, and sea urchins.
Adult Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are rarely found outside of the Gulf of Mexico with no more than four-percent of all adults found in the Atlantic Ocean. Juveniles, in contrast, regularly migrate into the Atlantic and occupy the coastal waters of the continental shelf of North America from southern Florida to Cape Cod (MA), and occasionally northward. Ninety-five percent of worldwide Kemp’s Ridley nesting occurs on a single beach, Rancho Nuevo, in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
In Archie Carr’s classic, The Windward Road (1967), he speaks of the ephemeral nature of these sea turtles: “Where the Florida Current picks up its supply of [Kemp's] Ridley's is not known, for reasons that I shall reveal presently; but there can be little doubt that it is the northward sweep of this current just off the eastern shore that accounts for the occurrence in North Carolina and New York Harbor and Martha's Vineyard. Little as we know about Ridleys, we can be sure that they are not born in those places. They are carried there” (p.15).
From our Hudson River Almanac records, that was only the third Kemp’s Ridley we’ve documented in the estuary in the last 25 years.
- 1995 Yonkers (river mile 18); succumbed to a cracked carapace from a boat strike (see photo).
- 2010 Verplanck (river mile 40.5); succumbed to a cracked carapace from a boat strike.
2023 Croton-on-Hudson (river mile 35); this was the only Kemp’s Ridley to survive for a live release. While juvenile Kemp's Ridley turtles have been documented using Long Island Sound as an intermediate habitat as 2-3-year-olds, until 1995 there was no indication that they, or any other sea turtles, ventured into the lower Hudson estuary (Sam Sadove, OKENOS).
The Kemp’s Ridley was first listed under the Endangered Species Conservation Act in 1970, and subsequently under the Endangered Species Act in 1970. In the U.S., the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have joint responsibility. Human activity, including but not limited to habitat destruction, climate change, and oil spills, threaten their populations. - Tom Lake
[If you come upon a sea turtle, whether you think it's alive or dead, immediately call the New York State Stranding Hotline at (631) 369-9829. If you have photos or videos, please send them to sightings@amseas.org. Learn more information at: https://go.usa.gov/xeWTs
- Kim Durham, Co-New York State Sea Turtle Coordinator for the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
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August 27: The American Littoral Society's Annual Fluke Tagging Trip |
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Beautiful weather - clear skies, calm seas and a good drift produced some nice catches for many on board. Prizes were awarded for biggest fluke kept, most and biggest tagged fluke. Everyone also got a goodie bag with a couple of books, decals, etc. There was a 50:50 drawing too. Here are some more details from the Society's Tagging Director, Emily McGuckin:
From: Emily McGuckin <Emily.McGuckin@littoralsociety.org>
Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 7:41:53 AM
To: Joe Albanese <joealbanese2@gmail.com>
Subject: Tagging trip stats
Hi Joe,
Here are the stats:
- 31 anglers (not including me and my intern)
- 52 fluke tagged
- Largest: 22.5” (tagged and released)
- Tagged and released an additional 5 keepers (over 17”)
- Most tagged fish by 1 angler: 8 fluke (3 keeper size)
- 2 other anglers had 5 tagged fish a piece
- 15 returning tagging trip participants and 16 first-timers
- 50/50 winner won $155
In addition, anglers also caught:
- Black sea bass
- Bluefish
- Sea robin
- Dogfish
- Clearnose skate
- Porgies
And cow nose rays were swimming around the boat.
Best regards,
Emily
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HRFA Citizen Scientists from L to R:
Chris Palmer, Jerry Crean, Dirk VanEverdingen, Richie Wheeler, Joe Albanese and Mona Mak.
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Emily McGuckin, Amer. Lit. Soc. Fish Tagging Director, thanks all for participating. |
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Jerry at the tagging table. |
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Mona with Amer. Lit. Soc. tagging intern "Tyler" displaying her tagged fluke. |
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Mona with her 19" keeper held by "Dee" of the Mi-Jo. |
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Some information on fluke age, length and weight: |
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Doesn't science already know all there is to know about fluke migrations? They migrate seasonally east and west. Is there more? Apparently, yes. See these recent social media posts from the American Littoral Society. |
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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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September Starts Super Stream Salmon Fishing
By Carl Bruger
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September starts the serious stream salmon season. Shoulder to shoulder anglers will be your predicament if you choose to go weekend fishing on the
notorious Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. The Mongol hordes suffering from acute fish fever will descend from all over the North East and Canada to crowd, curse and
maybe catch and carry off a prized limit of king salmon. With a three fish limit that could weigh between 60 and 90 pounds you’re talking about a year’s supply of
salmon sushi, steaks and smoked meat! This tends to bring out the crazy in folks
An expensive but alluring alternative is to book your own spot on the DSR (Douglaston Salmon Run), which is a two mile plus long stretch of the best part of
the lower river. While this scribe fished there thirty years ago for free and then ten bucks a day, peak season day passes will now run you 85 to 115 dollars for awesome
angling. You will never feel pressured among at most 250 sportsmen spread along over two miles of river, who adhere to angling etiquette better than any other place you can fish. All trout and Atlantic salmon must be released and even kings and Cohoes are released by many of the anglers. The DSR has seven places along
the river that fishermen can rent. Local DSR game wardens often patrol and offer advice just like years ago when my Leonia high school kids loved the salmon fishing fun that left them with forever memories.
Hundreds of thousands of Chinook and Coho salmon will spawn this fall into scads of other tributaries flowing into Lake Ontario. My advice is to follow the fishing reports copiously offered on the internet. Note heavy rain forecasts that mean new runs of fresh fish will ascend the creeks, brooks, inlets, streams, and rivers. Try to set aside several consecutive days to devote to seeking success. Bad weather is a part of the North Country and one day the fish are plentiful while others produce minimal activity. You are bound to get your trophy if
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you invest enough time and effort.
This angler is now a half year resident of Dexter, New York. I have discovered a dozen local hot spots for salmon that all have produced fish for me over the past
three decades. Water levels are key for many small streams. Some rainy years yield 3 limit fish hauls in mere minutes! Other locations have salmon present every autumn at some point. From the bottom of the ESLO (East Side of Lake Ontario), you might try Sterling creek, Catfish creek, Little Salmon River, Grindstone creek, Oswego River, North and South Sandy creeks, Little and Big Stony creeks, Mill Creek, Perch river (my waterfront) and the Black River. Kings and Cohoes will spawn all the way through November with the later part of the fall run followed by steelhead and brown trout feeding on the millions of eggs the gravid females drop.
A limber seven to nine weight fly rod of 9 feet in length is the ticket to the most hookups. Spinning rods from 71/2 to 12 foot noodle rods are very popular with
super quality drags essential on high end brand name reels balanced to the complimentary rod. Fish rarely strike any offering but sometimes you can anger a
spawner to attack your lure. The use of a glow Cleo ¾ ounce spoon at night and dragged over a redd (salmon nest for eggs in gravel) will generate mouth hooked
males and females that try to carry an invader away from their eggs. Squirt milt on your lure if you want females to hit and toss milt balls of snow into the waters to draw salmonids interest! They’ll circle like a wagon train!
Any color fly in 1/0 hook size or less is liable to produce a catch if you practice “flossing”. My own purple nurple egg sucking leech pattern (also in orange,
yellow, red, and white egg), is a lethal catcher with a Gamagatsu 1/0 Octopus in red or yellow as the terminal tackle. The angler tosses the offering upstream of
sighted salmon and drags the split shot weighted line close to the creek bed and in front of the target fish. Salmon swim upstream with their mouths open and if
you are both skilled and lucky the fly will hook the king inside or just outside the jaw. Get ready for a war! If you want to land any salmonids it’s vital to let the fish make a strong first run with just a light drag
creating tension. Too tight a drag and your leader will snap, the hook will straighten or the fish will rip the hook right out. Get the fish tired, enjoy the multiple sequenced of battle and gradually bring your trophy to
hand or net. The netter must get the fish’s head in the net bag first otherwise escape is likely with last minute thrashing. Exhausted fish can be led to the shallows and picked right up by the peduncle (tail front). If you are going to release the fish get pictures and videos fast, get the tired fish back in the water ready to swim upstream.
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Offshore Wind Farms Altering Marine Ecosystems:...
The wake effects are sufficiently potent to redirect the existing currents, and thus results in shifting mean temperatures and a changed salinity distribution in the wind farm areas.
Read more
wattsupwiththat.com
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The EPA removes federal protections for most of the...
The amended EPA rule is to comply with a Supreme Court ruling this year that narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act and the agency's power to regulate waterways and wetlands.
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www.npr.org
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New Jersey/Delaware Bay Fishing Report
with Jim Hutchinson, Jr.
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Myth or Matter: Is Offshore Wind Blowing in Too Fast? -...
Is it too much to ask that more research be conducted to determine what effects these windfarms will have on critically important coastal fisheries like summer flounder?
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www.thefisherman.com
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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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A Devastating Blow to the Ocean from Offshore Wind...
The rush to develop wind energy off the nation's coast continues. Projects off NY/NJ are reaching critical review milestones while proposing...
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cleanoceanaction.blogspot.com
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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 John Ferrara, Stony Point, NY, Douglas Fleisher, Union City, Rick Babitts, Ramsey,
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 down below!!
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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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From our Environmental Chair |
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Here are updates concerning environmental issues for the Hudson:
- The Quanta Resources superfund site in Edgewater is finally moving into the Hudson River. The site has been concentrating on the upland area for years! The EPA held a public meeting in the borough presenting several remedies. One of which is recommended by the EPA and will involve dredging. I spoke in favor of that remedy for the HRFA because it is the most comprehensive and cleans up the river the best. If there are any questions about the site, please feel free to contact me on this 23 year old battle. Public comment on the issue is closing in October. Stay tuned. Quantaremediation.com
- In early August I was asked to testify on behalf of the HRFA regarding the Holtec plan to discharge one million gals. of radioactive water from the defunct Indian Point generating plant. Fortunately, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to stop the discharge.
- In the fall the Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) will continue its expansion into the lower Hudson. We are adding concerned members to augment the group’s reach and influence. This ongoing (since 2003) effort may produce pressure on GE for further remediation.
- Finally, a sea turtle was briefly entangled in a fishing line at the Croton Yacht Club during the Catfish Chaos tourney. It was surely a testament to the vitality of the river.
Gil Hawkins
Past President
Environmental Director
NOTE: Share your observations with other Hudson River lovers by e-mailing them to compiler Tom Lake (trlake7@aol.com) for a given week should be sent in by 9:00 pm on the following Monday. See something really special? Call (845) 297-8935. It may appear in the NYDEC's Hudson River Almanac. - The Editor
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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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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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Don Marantz's grandson with a nice big catfish. |
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That's a true knucklehead. The fish. Not the man. Don Marantz is the lucky angler with that impressive sea bass. |
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XTC Overnight Fishing Trip |
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The HRFA's Dirk VanEverdingen, Aram Setian, Jerry Crean & Joe Marchesi, along with Paul Tehingo (sp?), made a very success offshore trip fishing in 500-foot+ deep water for tile fish and were not disappointed. They enjoyed calm seas and perfect conditions to land the targeted species along with a big swordfish, tuna and Mahi-Mahi (aka chicken dolphin) and (WTH?!) even hooked (but did not land) a manta ray!!! See photos. |
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Atlantic Fishery Under Threat: Offshore Wind Farm...
The offshore wind industry is wiping out thousands of marine mammals and fish are its next victims. While plenty has been written about whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals being deafened by wind turbine construction activities (they don't...
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stopthesethings.com
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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
Jeffrey Grabovski, Tarpon 140 Lbs.
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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
Joseph Duemmer 6 Lbs 7oz.
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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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