Newport Ri 2010 Squid Season

[cirodimegliophd]

Are we going to fill the freezer this year? I am finding generators on craigslist, coming up with catching technologies and thinking about getting that t-shirt idea off the ground (finally) Looking forward to the cherry blossoms to tell us it's time. Cheers!

[glen]

Please post your 2010 Newport squid fishing reports here.



I am closing the 2009 thread.



Cheers, Glen

[evil401]

cant wait till spring got my gear ready to rock and squid..

[Acslata]

Its 12 degrees out, with a feel like of -3.



CMON MAY!



Stock up the jigs boys & girls. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ink' />

[KingSquidWithTheBiggest...]

so saltwater fishing licenses are now required in RI.... 10 bucks for the year.... don't be that guy to have the DEM or Ev. police take your bucket.....



think squid!!

[Acslata]

Whats up dude ^, cabin fever like a mofo over here lol



Yep. Already registered.



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[greg ct]

What's the hot jig gonna be this year? Anything new stand out last year?

[Tatonka]

Anyone else getting the squid fishing jitters? <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



KingSquid...I thought the govenor vetod the license bill last year??? Was it snuck in and I didnt hear about it?





Anyway...Hoping 2010 will bring as all squid fortune! Couple more months 2 go.

[KingSquidWithTheBiggest...]

[quote name='Mr. Brian' post='17560' date='Feb 13 2010, 11:25 AM']Whats up dude ^, cabin fever like a mofo over here lol



Yep. Already registered.



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i',m pretty much doen with winter. ready to go here. new boat added to the fleet too.



[quote name='Tatonka' post='17574' date='Feb 15 2010, 05:00 PM']Anyone else getting the squid fishing jitters? <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



KingSquid...I thought the govenor vetod the license bill last year??? Was it snuck in and I didnt hear about it?





Anyway...Hoping 2010 will bring as all squid fortune! Couple more months 2 go.[/quote]



the state GA overturned the veto...

[squidjigdotcom]

[quote name='greg ct' post='17561' date='Feb 14 2010, 06:42 AM']What's the hot jig gonna be this year? Anything new stand out last year?[/quote]



As far as I know, reports from the shops that we sell to, as well as the MA, RI, NY, NJ fishermen that we sell to. I believe we sell the hottest jig available.



Jon

[Acslata]

[quote name='squidjigdotcom' post='17587' date='Feb 19 2010, 02:44 AM']As far as I know, reports from the shops that we sell to, as well as the MA, RI, NY, NJ fishermen that we sell to. I believe we sell the hottest jig available.



Jon[/quote]



This past fall fall, some guys were slaying the smaller squid on your jigs.



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[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='Mr. Brian' post='17612' date='Feb 22 2010, 12:18 PM']This past fall fall, some guys were slaying the smaller squid on your jigs.



<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' /> <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ink' />[/quote]



in on one.



Going stir crazy and need to go fishing SOON!

[1tym]

another month..



but.. just to throw it out there and get a few heads turning.. the first squid i've seen caught for the 2010 season was caught 1/6/2010..



I was gonna make a report but it isn't fair..



The squid came just east of block island.. we left point judith for the cod grounds and oddly enough a squid came up on a cod jig. sorry no picture for you non believers.



Won't be long soon!

[haduch]

[quote name='KingSquidWithTheBiggest...' post='17581' date='Feb 17 2010, 04:39 PM']i',m pretty much doen with winter. ready to go here. new boat added to the fleet too.







the state GA overturned the veto...[/quote]



Great to see the 2010 site open! First sign of spring (that and the equipment truck leaving Fenway Park!)



Just to help keep things clear, saltwater fishing licenses will be $7 for RI residents and $10 for non-residents this year. However, it looks like this year the state will also accept federal registration which is FREE for this year. Go to [url="https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/"]https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/[/url] to sign up. They send you a registration card in the mail.

I checked the RI DEM web site and didn't see an option for a saltwater license yet. I'm not sure they will get their act together in time for squid season, but you never know. The RI license will give you reciprocity in other states and the money goes to improving RI marine recreational fisheries. Ten bucks well spent.



Here's the part about licenses:



20-2.2-4. License required.



(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fish recreationally in the marine waters of Rhode Island without:



(1) A recreational fishing license issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; or



(2) A recreational fishing license or registration issued by any other exempted state that affords reciprocity to Rhode Island residents who hold recreational fishing licenses issued pursuant to this chapter; or



(3) A federal saltwater angler registration issued by the national marine fisheries service.



And just so you know:



20-2.2-8. Violations.



(a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil violation and subject to a fine as follows:

(1) For a first offense, a fine of ten dollars ($10.00);



(2) For a second offense, a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00); and



(3) For a third or subseqent offense, a fine of one hundred dollars ($100).







January 5, 2010 [center][color="#ff0000"][b]Saltwater License becomes law

[size=5]R.I. House and Senate Overrides Governor's Veto

[color="#000099"]In 2010, R.I. anglers have the choice of using EITHER the

Federal Angler Registry or the R.I. saltwater license.

Both will be accepted.

[size=2][url="http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/pr1.asp?prid=6042"]Press release here[/url][/color][/size][/size][/color][/center][center][color="#000099"]Full text of legislation here:[/color][/center][center][color="#ff0000"][size=2][color="#000099"][size=2][url="http://www.risaa.org/rec_license09.html"]http://www.risaa.org/rec_license09.html[/url]

[/center][/color][/size][/size][/color][/b]

[greg ct]

And, it's free in 2010 from the feds. It counts in RI this year. You can get registered here:



[url="https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/"]https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/[/url]

[Tatonka]

Thanks for the info guys, I just registered through the feds.



IMO, I still think the license is BS. Public access should be a right.

[squidcheeks]

[quote name='Tatonka' post='17690' date='Mar 1 2010, 07:53 AM']Thanks for the info guys, I just registered through the feds.



IMO, I still think the license is BS. Public access should be a right.[/quote]



Got it easy compared to the commercial guys...I'm not complaining...

[haduch]

[quote name='Tatonka' post='17690' date='Mar 1 2010, 07:53 AM']Thanks for the info guys, I just registered through the feds.



IMO, I still think the license is BS. Public access should be a right.[/quote]



Agreed, but in all fairness, we can't blame the state this time. Registration/licensing is a federal mandate, so you have to take it up with Reed/Whitehouse/Langevin/Kennedy. We're trying to make the best of a no-win situation. As it is, we've got pretty much the cheapest saltwater license program there is at $7.00. Next year the federal registry is NOT free, so we'd be looking at $20 or more with the money going into the federal treasury and the state still being responsible for enforcement. Just ridiculous!



One final polint. The state law was banged out with a lot of hard work from the good people at RISAA. It's a great organization that's looking out for the best interests of all saltwater fishermen in RI and well worth supporting. Nuff said. Waiting to see the fluke regs for 2010 next. Squid on!



"This used to be a hell of a good country. I can't understand what's gone wrong with it." - Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider

[flukeprodigy]

place your bets place your bets!



When will the first VERIFIED catch happen this season @ GI????





I'm predicting first squid at GI will be caught on 4/14/10

[Acslata]

[quote name='flukeprodigy' post='17760' date='Mar 9 2010, 10:37 AM']place your bets place your bets!



When will the first VERIFIED catch happen this season @ GI????

I'm predicting first squid at GI will be caught on 4/14/10[/quote]



First verified catch would mean a picture(s), posted here in this thread. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Going with Apr 24. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />