Offshore Outlaws Fishing Club in May. The tournament was organized to ben- efit Hospice with anglers vying for prizes and bragging rights for weigh- ing in the biggest kingfish. The tourna- ment was a lot of fun and we enjoyed working with the Offshore Outlaws for a good cause. Much thanks go to CCA Richmond Chapter President Jon Sea- graves and his team for putting on a great event.
Meanwhile, the Skidaway Island Chapter held its annual kid’s fishing derby at one of the Landings’ fresh water lagoons also in May. This event has become a tradition for the Skid- away Island Chapter, which always has
grabs. The 17th Statewide Tournament and Anglers’ Rodeo (S.T.A.R.) is seeing plenty of action and there are plenty tagged redfish still swimming. All kids 17 and under participate for
free courtesy of Cabela’s. All they need is a current CCA membership and to register for the tournament. Their entry into the tournament is free. For the fifth straight year, the first 10
about 50 CCA volunteers present to help the kids learn to catch fish. The chapter stocks many of the lagoons, including the “kid’s fishing lagoon.” As always, more than 100 children entered and had a great time learning how to fish and enjoying the great outdoors. Thanks to Chapter President Tom Rood, Robert Hale, Chuck Smith, and all the volunteers for another great day. The CCA Georgia State Board orga- nized a tripletail tournament to be held in June at St. Simons Island. Proceeds from this catch-and-release event will go to support CCA Georgia’s habitat and conservation programs. Finally, on July 9, the Golden Isles Chapter is holding what is optimisti- cally being called the “World's Largest Kids' Fishing Rodeo.” In the days fol- lowing the Fourth of July, it is only fit- ting that the event is a red, white, and blue derby with a special prize for any entrant who catches a red drum, a whiting and a bluefish. Special thanks to Brooks Schoen and Chapter President Billy Bice for organizing this event.
LOUISIANA
Plenty of time left in 17th annual S.T.A.R.
The CCA Louisiana/Mercury Out-
boards S.T.A.R. Tournament continues through Monday, September 5 and there are still plenty prizes up for
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tagged redfish turned in will win some incredible prizes including the first fish which wins a brand new Chevy Sil- verado pickup truck worth approxi- mately $30,000. “We gave away a truck last year to one lucky angler,” said Rad Trascher, STAR Director. “All it takes is one cast that could change your life. And this year, it is so easy to enter STAR before going on the water.” Signing up for STAR is simple. Dial 1-877-4CCASTAR (1-877-422-2782), any- time from anywhere. Whether it hap- pens on the way down to the coast, on the dock or days in advance of a fishing trip, operators are standing by to take your call. But all must enter before fishing.
For more information about STAR, contact Rad Trascher at 225-952-9200 or visit
CCASTAR.com.
MARYLAND
New laws impose strict penalties for poaching
Ten bills creating stiffer penalties for
poachers were signed into law by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley in May, and all were strongly support- ed by CCA Maryland’s Government Relations Committee.
Among actions the bills could take
are: revoking an individual’s commer- cial license within 60 days if found guilty of oyster poaching; revoking an individual’s commercial license if found guilty of an egregious or repeat violation against striped bass or blue crabs; and imposing up to a $25,000 fine and one year imprisonment for a commercial angler fishing with a sus- pended license. “Through this legislation, we are sending a strong message in the fight to protect some of our most valued natur- al resources,” said Gov. O’Malley. “By expanding aquaculture opportunities we are taking an innovative approach towards reviving our native oyster pop- ulation, while at the same time, pro- tecting oysters and our other fragile resources by punishing those who
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The discovery of several illegal gill nets in Chesapeake Bay back in February, as described in an article in the May/June 2011 issue of TIDE, prompted a huge public outcry as well as a temporary closure of the season. Following on the heels of those inci- dents, another illegal net was discov- ered in early May.
“The damage to the striped bass fishery and the cost of managing the gill net fishery are major concerns to recreational anglers, fisheries man- agers and all citizens in Maryland,” said Tony Friedrich, CCA Maryland executive director. “As long as this ille- gal activity continues, the fishery faces severe damage.” The new net, which was 1,400 yards
long and apparently in the water for an extended period of time, contained
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would wantonly disregard the law.” CCA Maryland Executive Director
Tony Friedrich cited this legislation and the recent action the Association has taken to communicate the impact of illegal gill net fishing as prime rea- sons why recreational anglers should join the organization. “Our efforts to communicate the extent of gill net poaching through our electronic newsletter as well as articles, photos and video on our website all demonstrated why steps needed to be taken against illegal commercial activi- ty,” he said. “Additionally, our volun- teers on the government relations com- mittee devoted many hours to educat- ing legislators on the need for these bills. This is exactly the type of action that CCA must take and has been tak- ing to support our fisheries.” CCAMaryland’s efforts were recog-
nized with an invitation to attend the signing ceremony. Ed Liccione, state chapter chairman; Trent Zivkovich, chairman of the government relations committee, and GRC committee mem- bers Larry Jennings and Ken Lewis proudly represented CCA Maryland.
Illegal netting continues to plague Chesapeake
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