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April 24, 2012 By

 

Upcoming events

May 2                          Board of Directors meeting

May 4                         Kent Narrows Chapter Banquet sign up today

June 2             Kent Narrows Fly & Light Tackle Tournament sign up today

 

Find out details about these and other events on the CCA Maryland website, www.ccamd.org.

 

 

Morse captures top prize in CCA Division of Boatyard tourney

Randy Morse (left) celebrates his victory with Dick Franyo (center), owner of the Boatyard Bar & Grill, and Charlie Ebersberger of Angler’s Sport Center.

 

Longtime CCA Member Randy Morse won the top prize in the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA MD) division of the Boatyard Bar & Grill’s Opening Day Rockfish Tournament. His 45-inch fish won the $1,000 CCA MD prize, and was third overall in the tourney.
Peter McChesney, Annapolis, was second in the CCA MD division with a 42 1/4-inch striper, and Steve Schad, Edgewater, captured third with a 41 1/2- inch fish.

 

Website calendar can keep you current

 

You can find the latest information in the revised calendar on the CCA MD website. The “Upcoming Events” section, which appears in the upper right corner of the homepage, announces current happenings and has a link to the full calendar. It includes state and chapter meetings and events. Check frequently to discover what has been added. AND if you know of an event that should be communicated through the calendar, please send the information to Tony Friedrich, executive director, at tony@ccamd.org.

 

 

CCA volunteers help hundreds of kids learn fishing skills

Almost 500 young people learned fishing and conservation skills during the Family & Youth Casting Call Friday and Saturday with the support of a number of CCA MD volunteers. The annual event is held on the C&O Canal in Washington and young people have the chance to catch planted fish under the supervision of adults.

 

“We put rods in the hands of 160 kids Friday, most for the first time,” said Brad Gentner, CCA member and lead organizer of the event. “On Saturday we had more than 300 kids fish along with more than 300 parents, again many of whom were fishing for the first time. And these are just the attendees that checked into the fishing safety station. It was truly a great experience for the kids, their parents, and all the volunteers who had the chance to see young people experience the joy of fishing.”

 

In addition to Gentner, other CCA MD volunteers were Heather Bowen, co-organizer; Jim Greene, who conducted a class on trout; Larry Jennings, who handled food; Friedrich, who worked with the young anglers baiting hooks and teaching casting; and Eric Whisenhunt, who ran the safety booth.

Eric Whisenhunt, CCA Life Member, Great Washington Chapter, gets ready for hundreds of kids at the fishing saftey station

 

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Too Many Menhaden Being Taken

April 20, 2012 By

An international group of marine scientists is calling for cuts in commercial fishing for sardines, herring and other so-called forage fish whose use as food for fish farms is soaring. The catch should be cut in half for some fisheries, the scientists say, to protect populations of both the fish and the natural predators that depend on them.

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April 20, 2012 By

CCA Maryland membership jumps in March

CCA membership in Maryland increased by 20 percent from March 2011 to March 2012, according to figures that will be released at the CCA National Board of Directors meeting.

“This significant increase clearly demonstrates that recreational anglers in Maryland see the value of belonging to our organization even in tough economic times,” said Executive Director Tony Friedrich. “In Maryland we are taking strong advocacy positions and calling attention to problems that negatively impact our natural resources. This action is making a difference, and Marylanders are responding by joining CCA.

“A number of individuals deserve credit for this increase, including Trent Zivkovich and his government relations team; Gary Reich, Jim Flannery and others who coordinated an outstanding first banquet for our revitalized Annapolis chapter; David Sikorski who managed the first CCA MD Pickerel Tidal Fishing Championship; and those who supported other events that resulted in new members.

“The challenge for all of us now is to continue the progress we have been making to establish CCA Maryland as an even more powerful voice for recreational anglers.”

Menhaden Special on MPT Tonight

Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay

Monday, April 16 at 10pm; also Tuesday, April 17 at 2am

Explore the far-reaching impact of menhaden through the eyes of the men who love this stinky, oily fish for what it contributes to their livelihood, to their heritage, and to the health of Chesapeake Bay. Spend time on the Bay with charter boat captain Billy Pipkin, and meet pound netter Walter Rogers, crabber James Eskridge and conservationist Bill Goldsborough who provide their perspectives on the sustainability of this vulnerable fish and its connection to the future of Chesapeake Bay.

Kent Narrows Tourney set for June 2

The popular Kent Narrows Light Tackle and Fly Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, June 2, again featuring a catch and release format. The tourney, based at The Jetty Restaurant at Kent Narrows, will feature three divisions—fly, light tackle, and kayak. Tournament boundaries are the Sassafras River to the north and Cedar Point to the south.

Lines may go in at 5:30 a.m., and the deadline for photo weigh-in is 3:30 p.m. at The Jetty Restaurant at Kent Narrows. While anglers will be able to keep legal fish, judging will be done based on photos.

Following the tournament, a barbeque will be held at The Jetty with beer, wine, a roasted pig, and all the trimmings. Under Armour will again provide tournament t-shirts. Other sponsors include Shore Tackle & Custom Rods, Kent Island Kayaks, Annapolis Boat Sales & Dvorak Electrical Contractors.

There’s a new twist to the registration cost this year. Participants will be able to both register for the tournament and the Kent Narrows banquet (see below) for $75. Otherwise, register for the tourney is $40, which includes a one-year CCA membership.

Registration can be completed online so sign up today

Banquet & Auction for Kent Narrows Chapter moves to May 4

The Kent Narrows Chapter is making two changes in its annual Banquet & Auction. It will be held Friday, May 4, at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center in Grasonville. The Center, which is on 510 acres, is devoted to environmental education, research, and restoration. It offers hiking, birding, and photography opportunities. Cocktail hour begins at 6pm with dinner being served at 7pm.

Tickets for the banquet are $65 for an individual (unless purchased in conjunction with registration for the Kent Narrows Tournament). Tickets for a couple are $120, and a table of eight can be purchased for $455. Buy you combo banquet/ tournament tickets online today

Annual Boatyard B&G tourney coming soon

The annual Boatyard Bar & Grill Rockfish Tournament, with a CCA division, will be held on opening day Saturday, April 21. Registration deadline is April 18. Cost for the CCA Division is $25 per boat with $1000 going to the longest rockfish. It also includes a year membership to CCA Maryland. Register today at http://www.boatyardbarandgrill.com/fishing_tournament.shtml.


Volunteers still needed for Casting Call

CCA members can help prepare a new generation for fishing and conservation by volunteering at the annual Family & Youth Casting Call Saturday, April 21. Volunteers will provide instruction on safety and basic fishing skills during the one-day event on the C&O Canal. More information can be found at Casting Call website. http://www.familyandyouthcastingcall.com/registration/registration

Join CCA today, www.ccamd.org

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