CCA Catch and Release Kent Narrows Fly and light tackle Tournament

The purpose of the meeting is to obtain potential feedback on ideas for 2013 menhaden regulations that Maryland must implement to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.  The deadline for public comment on regulatory ideas has been extended to Wednesday May 1, 2013.  The scoping presentation can be found on the DNR website at www.dnr.maryland.gov/regulations  Click on the scoping link on the right side of the page.

Our next meeting is Thursday April 25th at the VFW at 815 Turkey Point Rd North East MD 21901 at 7:00 pm. Thursday is seafood night some come early for dinner.

Our guest speaker is Captain “Walleye” Pete Dalhberg. I am sure many of you know or have heard of Capt. Pete, he has been guiding on the bay from one end to the other now for years. He has a great new boat with some amazing state of the art electronics on board and I am sure he will share the details. He has been fishing the flats this month and as many of you know there have been no fish. There were a couple of good days in the start of April but it was brief and the fish were mostly small for flats standards.

With opening day this Saturday it will be interesting to see how the Boat Yard Bar & Grill Catch & Release Tournament will do. If we are all lucky and they catch fish, it may just be a bad year on the flats. If not it may be a harbinger of things to come. I fished Virginia Beach this December with Captain Pete and although we caught 30 fish, we were the exception, nobody else did as well. The “Shoot Out” in VA had one fish caught in their tournament and OC had a dismal tournament this year. No fish on the flats fits the pattern and last year’s spawn was bad as well.

Hope to see you at the meeting, we would like to hear what you think and see what Capt. Pete has on his mind.

Tight Lines,

Steve

Join us on May 11 at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center for the annual Kent Narrows Banquet. We will be have Giolitti’s Deli this year as the caterer. We are also proud to serve Chesapeake Gold Oysters. Chesapeake Gold Oysers are one of the Chesapeake Bay’s premier aquaculture oysters. Beer and wine are also included so get ready to eat, drink, and be merry. There will be incredible live and silent auction items as well as fun raffles, virtual offshore fishing, and so much more. Click the link below to buy your ticket today or increase your savings and purchase a table.

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The third annual CCA Maryland Skeet shoot is scheduled for Saturday, May 18. Hosted at the Talbot Rod and Gun Club, 9226 Chapel Road, Easton. See how your shooting skills match up against members from chapters across the state.  Shells, food, and targets are all included. Click the link below to register yourself or an entire team. Space is limited and this event sells out every year.

NOAA smart buoys highlight fishing meeting

            How the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System can aid anglers will highlight the April 15 meeting of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland’s (CCA MD) Patuxent River Chapter. The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Stoney’s Kingfisher in Solomons, is free and open to the public. Attendees can order from Stoney’s menu at 6 p.m.

The buoy system is throughout the Chesapeake Bay and provides real time data on wind speed and direction, water temperature, and turbidity among many other items. NOAA personnel will explain how to access key data online that anglers can use in planning trips. More information about the system can be found at www.buoybay.noaa.gov.

Next in our series of speakers for the Mid-Shore Chapter of CCA Maryland is Jim Uphoff, fisheries biologist with DNR. Jim will give us an update on fisheries management.

This event takes place on April 25th at 6pm. It will be held in the 2nd floor board room of the Waterfowl Building (Armory) in Easton.

Appetizers & beverages will be served.
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A Family Fishing Event for Future Nature Enthusiasts

What better way to get kids “hooked” on nature than by teaching them how to fish? This April, the Family & Youth Casting Call will once again help “set the hook” for children to learn about nature and fishing in the Washington, DC area. A wiggling fish on the end of the taut line can be one of the most tangible connections between having fun outside and learning about conserving our natural resources.

On this action-packed day, partners will provide all the tools and training necessary for families to catch fish in the C&O Canal. Volunteer instructors will teach safety and basic fishing techniques and our sponsors will supply the bait and tackle for the day’s event. For this event, a portion of the C&O Canal will be stocked with native fish and all children will have the opportunity to catch fish.

Fish artWhen not fishing on the canal, children will complete a series of hands-on activities to earn their National Park Service Junior Ranger Badge. Learning stations set up around the facility will teach fly-tying, water quality testing, bug identification and more. There will also be plenty to do for the little ones including fish art, touch tanks and scavenger hunts.

If you are looking for opportunities to get your kids outside to appreciate nature and provide wholesome family fun, then make sure you visit Fletcher’s Cove in the C&O Canal National Historical Park on May 3 and 4. We can help you and your kids get hooked on fishing!

Interested anglers should keep checking our website, FYCC blog,Facebook, Twitter and You Tube page for the most up-to-date information. Register to Volunteer

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Captain “Walleye” Pete Dahlberg will headline the Monday, March 18 meeting of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland’s (CCA MD) Patuxent River Chapter, speaking on keys to successful fishing at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP). The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Stoney’s Kingfisher in Solomons, is free and open to the public. Attendees can order from Stoney’s menu at 6 p.m.

Dahlberg is a fulltime guide who operates Four Seasons Guide Service and Light Tackle Charters. He has been guiding on the Chesapeake for more than 12 years and runs a 27-foot Judge with an enclosed cabin. More information about Dahlberg can be found at www.WalleyePete.com.

“This is one of the most productive times to catch large striped bass at the CCNPP as they move north toward the spawning grounds at the Upper Bay,” says Joey Sikorski, chapter president.