Merrimack River Update: Fish Migration, CSOs and Emerging Contaminants
by John Macone, Merrimack River Watershed Council
Merrimack River Update: Fish Migration, CSOs and Emerging Contaminants John Macone from Merrimack River Watershed Council will give an update on 3 issues that impact fishing on the Merrimack River — fish counts, dam removals, progress on CSO sewer discharges, and PFAS “forever chemical” contamination in the Merrimack Valley and in fish.
Our monthly meetings are held at the Salisbury, MA Hilton Senior Center, (43 Lafayette Rd., Salisbury, MA). Admission is free to members and $5.00 for non-members.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our club business meeting starts at 7:15 pm and the speaker’s presentation starts around 8:00 pm.
Hi I’m Ron McKee the maker of Striper Maine-iac custom lures. I’ve been a striper fisherman since the mid 60’s. Growing up I had the luck to meet and become a friend of Bob Pond. Bob was known for Atom Lures which he developed and started making in the 40’s. Bob also was one of the founders of Stripers Unlimited a striped bass preservation club which I was a member and supporter. I also got the chance to meet Stan Gibbs while staying with my family on the Canal in the 60’s. Both took the time to teach me and put ideas in my head. I’ve been a tournament fisherman since before 1970. I’ve placed in the Marthas Vineyard Striped Bass a Bluefish Derby many times in the over 40 years that I’ve fished it. I also fished in the R.J. Schaefer tournament, winning many awards in it as well as the Tri – State Fishing Tournament of New England since the 60s. I was eventually the President of the Tri-State Fishing club and on the executive board. I’ve had the luck to land several stripers over 50 lbs. The largest was 56 lb 7oz. Several of the big girls were released after being measured and weighed. I’ve been a plug fisherman and collector for many years which has led me to a vast treasure trove of plug history and knowledge which I freely share.
Our monthly meetings are held at the Salisbury, MA Hilton Senior Center, (43 Lafayette Rd., Salisbury, MA). Admission is free to members and $5.00 for non-members.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our club business meeting starts at 7:15 pm and the speaker’s presentation starts around 8:00 pm.
Saturday, May 20th, 8:00 PM to Sunday, May 21st 8:00 AM
The invitational tournament will be held on the weekend of May 20-21. Sign up will be on Saturday May 20 from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the Plum Island airport. The tournament fishing hours will be from 8:00 PM Saturday until 7:00 AM Sunday morning. All entries must be turned in by 7:30 AM at the Plum Island airport. Members who can not make the sign up time can sign up at the May 16 meeting. Participants in the tournament do not have to fish the entire 11 hours they can make arrangements to join their team at any time with their team leader. Complete rules for the tournament can be found on the club web page under Tournaments/Invitational.
We will be serving Hamburgers and drinks starting at 7:00 PM on Saturday till 7:30 PM. We are also planning on having a casting competition starting at 7:00 PM.
Any member interested in being a team captain for the tournament please let Mike Toole know.
PISC members can register in person at the Plum Island Airport from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 28th.
Free registration for Plum Island Surfcasters members, $5.00 registration for non-members (members of another fishing club, pre-registration required)
Visit plumislandsurfcasters.org for access to Registration and Tournament Rules documents.
This is a team competition with new club members paired with veterans. There is no better way to learn from our pros.
Registration at 6 pm on May 28, 2022. Fishing from 8 pm to 7 am.
The Invitational Tournament is a team competition. If you don’t have a team, we will find one for you! For new members, this is a great way to meet other fishermen and learn their secret spots and techniques. Fish as long as you want all night. Next morning, everyone meets for a delicious breakfast and the announcement of winners.
We’ve made a few changes to tournament effective in 2018.
MORE POINTS FOR BIG FISH
40 inch or larger fish counts for 20 points,
34 up to 40 inch fish counts for 15 points
28 up to 34 inch fish counts for 10 points,
under 28 inch fish counts for 1 point
All fish must be released to count towards your team’s score!
LARGER GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO FISH
This tournament is for club members and selected invitees only. If you’d like to participate, you must join the club.
Recreational Tuna Fishing from the Merrimack River to the Cape
presented by Mike Fallon
Tactics (Trolling, jigging, casting, live bait)
Recommended rods, reels, line, terminal gear for each method.
What to look for: marine life, temp breaks, structure.
How to handle and break down a tuna properly after its onboard.
Our monthly meetings are held at the Salisbury, MA Hilton Senior Center, (43 Lafayette Rd., Salisbury, MA). Admission is free to members and $5.00 for non-members.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our club business meeting starts at 7:15 pm and the speaker’s presentation starts around 8:00 pm.
