By dbalon on
7/26/2016 7:23 PM
Chappy Brown Shark Tournament
Also see EVENT log section of MVSA homepage for further details. Just click on the Chappy Brown Shark Tournament event.
Some additional details re: the upcoming members only shark catch & release
Dates: 12:01 AM Aug 2nd – 11:59 PM Aug 6th
Place: East Beach – Dike Bridge south the Wasque cross-over
Entry: Free to club members. Contact Don Scarpone to enter – Donaldscarpone@yahoo.com
Prize: Biggest shark wins a $50 gift certificate to the tackle shop of their choice and a plaque
Optional pool: $10/angler, winner take all, must be in the pool to win the pool
Rules:
Catch& release only
Circle hooks only
Gaffs are prohibited
Other anglers may help land and measure fish
Cookout:Fri Aug 5, 6:00 PM, East Beach
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By dbalon on
7/17/2016 1:55 PM
The July newsletter is now available with all kinds of great info! Topics in the July Newsletter include the latest Fishing Report, In-House Derby, Pin Winners, Fish Weight Calculator, Trustees Report, Calendar Events, and more.
There is also an update on the Statewide Piping Plover Habitat Conservation Plan.
Check out the full report enclosed here. Just click on the link below.
2016 July MVSA July Newsletter (2).docx
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By dbalon on
7/6/2016 9:29 AM
Norton Point and Chappy Beach Update
July 2, 2016
Chris Kennedy, Superintendent, TTOR
Beach Access Update
We are now mid-way through the shorebird season and the beaches at Norton Point and Leland Beach are pretty well saturated with terns, plovers, oyster catchers and black skimmers at Norton Point and plovers on Leland. Cape Poge is open from the Dike Bridge to the Windmill House at the Cape Poge Elbow.
At Norton Point we have approximately 4/10 of a mile of drivable ocean beach at the Katama end. On Leland we found a single plover chick that appeared to be 3 weeks old (they normally fledge in four weeks). This older chick that had crossed over from the ocean beach to the bay side on the Wasque Point end of the beach which forced the closure of vehicle access along the Leland bay side trails. We also have several plover families on the outside of Leland beach which prevented us from opening that up for access. Of course,Murphy’s Law dictates that we won’t catch a break. We learned Wednesday evening that another plover nest had unexpectedly hatched on Leland’s bay side beaches close to Wasque Point. At this point I would say it is safe to say that vehicle access to Wasque Point is unlikely for the next several weeks. Finally, we have been able to open a small section of beach opposite the Dike Bridge for ocean beach access. We monitor the status of the chicks on all of our beaches several times a day and will immediately reopen driving access as we are legally able to.
To fish the new moon tides at Wasque fishermen are advised to park at the Wasque Swimming Beach parking lot. I know, I can hear the groaning but for those who make the trip to the Point it can be very productive. Staff are trying to get the aluminum stairs back in place adjacent to the Osprey pole at Wasque, which would shave off some of the beach walking, but the beach at the base of the cliff is extremely narrow. We will do the best we can to get these stairs in but I don’t want to oversell the idea that we can get these stairs back in place. We typically need 5 to 6 feet of beach at the base of the cliff to get these stairs secured at the top of the cliff and the base of the cliff. We have also received positive news from the Conservation Commission. They have approved our application to replace the stairs at Wasque Point. The aluminum beach stairs are currently being built in Maine and we are awaiting an expected completion date from the manufacturer of these custom stairs.
We will be sure to pass along updates as things change. Trust us…things will get better from this point.
Chris
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By dbalon on
7/5/2016 1:10 PM
Because the weather forecast is not ideal, the Saturday, July 9th cookout has been canceled (new date Saturday, July 16th), includes open beach lightning risk, and members may wish now to change their weekend plans. Rescheduled date is Saturday, July 16th...see below:
ANNUAL MVSA BEACH PICNIC
Saturday, July 16 at 5:00p.m.
Bend in the Road Beach
(rain date: Sunday July 17th same time and place)
Hotdogs, hamburgs, rolls, condiments,chips, water, soda will be provided
Have fun with the Casting contests, fishing contests,and great company
Please bring a dish (salad or a dessert) to share
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