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Thank You Rapala, Brian Anderson and Kelly Brockpahler For Your Support

RFA  Rally in Washington Had A Great Turnout - United We FishCheck out the picture of Capt Al on the homepage of the website.Join The Recreational Fishing Alliance _RFA. Write a letter to your Senators.  Here is one to send to Florida  Sen. Bill Nelson....Click  to download, sign and send For more information on The Recreational Fishing Alliance click here http://www.joinrfa.org/

We Would like To Thank February's Treasure Coast Sponsors Again John Rhodes Davis Trust, and Oculina Bank in Ft Pierce.  Thank you for your support!

Thank You to Our Florida's Treasure Coast  March Sponsor, West Marine of Ft Pierce The Ft Pierce West Marine donated 2 rods and reels for 1st Place Middle and High School. Thank you Ft Pierce West Marine and Damon Wilson.

 Missouri Teen Anglers Welcome John Sims The Missouri Teen Anglers welcome a new helper.  John Sims comes to us with 35 years of bass tournament experience.  He retired from the Air Force after 25 years.  The last few years of the Air Force he was with the United States Air Force World Fishing Team.  He will be our featured speaker for March.  We are looking forward to getting out on the water with John.

New.....On the Homepage of the Teen Anglers Website is a link to our monthly Calendar.  It also has the links to all of the Chapter schedules and result pages plus contact information.

Monthly Contest 
Congratulations to Corbin Smith of Florida February's question was to name 3 different species of fish you can catch off of Long Island, New York.  Some of them are: Summer Flounder and Winter Flounder (Fluke), Blackfish, Bluefish, Weakfish, Striped Bass, Porgy's and Eels.

All correct answers are put into a "bait bucket" and at the end of the contest 1 name is drawn and the winner will get a prize mailed to them.  Good Luck everyone!

Many Thanks to all Our Sponsor's, Supporter's, Teen Leaders, Mentors and Volunteers    Click on Links and Supporters  to see who these terrific people, businesses and organizations are!

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World Fishing and Outdoors Exposition in Suffrin New York March 4th - 7th

SUNY Rockland Community College

 

Saltwater Fishing Expo in Somerset NJ Sent in by David Sylvester 

Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, Somerset NJ

 

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife Free Annual Pequest Open House and Flea Market will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 & 28. The dates within the 2010 Freshwater Fishing DIGEST are not correct. We apologize for any confusion. The Open House is a free event usually held the weekend before the opening of the spring trout season (April 10 in 2010); this year it will be a week earlier to avoid conflicts with Easter weekend activities. The event features exhibits, displays and demonstration as well as the popular Fishing Flea Market. Youngsters have the opportunity to fish in the Fishing Education Pond or Kiddie Fishing Tank depending on their age. More information on the Open House will be available on the division's website in February at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/peqoh.htm .

 

Most NJ Saltwater Fishermen Need To Register with NOAA

With the annual spawning runs of popular recreational species such as striped bass, shad and river herring just weeks away, the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding anglers that under a new federal law, most New Jersey saltwater recreational fishermen are now required to register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry before they go fishing. The Saltwater Angler Registry is part of an improved data program to help protect the long-term sustainability of recreational fishing. As of January 1, 2010, New Jersey fishermen must be registered if they: * Fish for or catch anadromous species in tidal and salt waters; these are fish like river herring, shad or striped bass that live in the oceans but spawn in fresh water, OR * Fish in the Federal waters more than three miles from the ocean shore or from the mouths of rivers or bays, OR * Don't meet any of the exceptions in the law. Those exceptions include anglers who* * ...are under the age of 16. * ...have a currently valid saltwater license from another state whose license meets the criteria of the Angler Registry. * ...already registered with NOAA in 2010 to fish saltwater in another state. * ...only fish on vessels that are holders of for-hire (or charter boat and party boat) permits issued by NOAA Fisheries. * ...hold a Highly Migratory Species Angling permit. * ...are fishing commercially under a valid license. Registration is quick and easy and is free in 2010. Anglers simply need to log on to http://www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov/ and click on the Angler Registry link, or call the toll-free registration line at 1-888-MRIP411 (1-888-674-7411). Anglers will need to provide their name, date of birth, address and telephone number, and will receive a registration number that will allow them to begin fishing immediately. After approximately 30 days, registrants will receive a registration card in the mail. Registration is valid for one year from the date of registration and anglers who do not meet any of the exceptions in the law must register annually. The registry is an important tool that will help fishermen and policy makers work together to better account for the contributions and impacts of saltwater anglers on ocean ecosystems and coastal economies. It is part of a national overhaul of the way NOAA collects and reports recreational fishing data. The goal of the initiative - known as the Marine Recreational Information Program, or MRIP - is to provide the most accurate information possible that can be used to determine the health of fish stocks. Reliable, universally trusted data will in turn aid anglers, fisheries managers and other stakeholders in their combined efforts to effectively and fairly set the rules that will ensure the long-term sustainability of recreational fishing. For more information, visit http://www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov/ .

 

INFORMATION ON STARTING A CHAPTER IN YOUR AREA

 DO YOU NEED INFORMATION TO GET SOMEONE INTERESTED IN STARTING A TEEN ANGLER CHAPTER - SOMEONE LIKE A TEACHER OR COACH? Or if you have a question about sponsoring an event

Contact The President and Founder of the Teen Angler Organization CAPT Al BERNETTI AT 772-519-0482   or 

e-mail

ALB@TEENANGLERS.ORG or  ALTEENANGLERS@AOL.COM

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Happy Birthday Space Coast Teen Angler Nathan Brown Happy 14th Birthday Nathan from your family and friends. 

Happy Birthday Thomas Parramore  Happy 2nd Birthday Thomas Love Grandma and Grandpa Ward

A Speedy Recovery For Florida Teen Angler Mentor Bob Bergen We are all hoping you get well soon Bob!

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MARCH  BIRTHDAYS

13 NATHAN BROWN

17 JAKE COUNCILLOR

28 THOMAS PARRAMORE

29 RYAN WILLIAMS

29 TANNER HICKEY