The Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen, or RIMS, fishing club was founded in 1958 by a group of fisherman that frequented East Beach and the Charlestown, Rhode Island areas. As a family oriented club, RIMS was organized with a mission dedicated to the preservation and conservation of our coastal resources, as well as maintaining public beach access. Today, RIMS continues its stance on public beach access, preservation & conservation, and the protection of our fisheries. Visit our Mission page for a more thorough and detailed explanation of our history and mission.

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Attention All Members:

CCA NC and the Coastal Fisheries Reform Group have continued working on HB 353, a bill in the NC legislature to make striped bass, redfish and speckled trout game fish in NC waters. Last June the bill was referred to a Study Committee, and game fish supporters have continued to push for the bill to be approved and sent to the floor for a vote. The passage of striped bass game fish in NC would have profound positive implications for the rest of the East Coast. Click here to learn how YOU can help.

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SURF FISHING CLUB CHALLENGE -2011

The winner this year was "The Connecticut Surfcasters". Their first time winning the Trophy. See results below:

RIMS fish caught and entered: Rich Taylor with a 14.8 lb striper and Doug Ford with a 8.5 lb bluefish(Team Expedition). Thank you all for a great time. The weekends weather made for extreme fishing conditions. Testing our dedication and limits. Special thanks for all the behind the scenes work:

• Rich Taylor for his enthusiasm, guidance, getting the cabin ready, then putting it back together, also putting on a delicious breakfast on Saturday
• Doug Ford and his wife, Carrie, for the homemade venison stew, corn bread & cookies
• My wife, Lisa, for the homemade barbecued pulled chicken and assistance on the computer
• Deano for Saturday's homemade clam chowder, guidance, fishing reports, organizing fishing teams, & standing by the cabin when needed
• Jim Milardo for his guidance and help
• Ken Blanchard for forwarding e-mails
• Tom Ursin for info on the web
• Everyone for their camaraderie, great conversation and fish stories at the cabin and for whatever I forgot to mention.

Bob Kardys #680

1. CHAMPION -- CONNECTICUT SURFCASTERS | 73.73 LBS.
2. PIONEER VALLEY BOAT & SURF | 44.14 LBS.
3. WEEKAPAUG SURFCASTERS | 31.97 LBS.
4. STRIPED BASS.COM | 24.9 LBS.
5. RHODE ISLAND MOBILE SPORTFISHERMEN | 23.3 LBS.
6. R.I. SALTWATER ANGLERS ASSOC.| 17.2 LBS.
7. HARTFORD SURF FISHING CLUB | 13.62 LBS.
8. MASS STRIPED BASS | 12.8 LBS.
9. NARRAGANSETT SURFCASTERS | 0

LARGEST STRIPED BASS | JOHN HANECAK | 22.52 LBS. | CONNECTICUT SURFCASTERS

LARGEST BLUEFISH | DAN SCHIAPPA | 11.1 LBS. | STRIPED BASS.COM

AVERAGE WEIGHT OF STRIPED BASS | 16.7 LBS. BASED ON 11 FISH

AVERAGE WEIGHT OF BLUEFISH | 8.56 LBS. BASED ON 11 FISH

RAFFLE DONATIONS

• PIONEER VALLEY BOAT & SURF
• GRUMPY’S BAIT & TACKLE
• R.I. MOBLE SPORTFISHERMEN
• CONN. SURFCASTERS
• DCS CUSTOM LURES

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SHOPS FOR BEING WEIGH STATIONS

• CARDINAL BAIT& TACKLE
• QUONNY BAIT & TACKLE
• SNUG HARBOUR MARINA

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Hi Everyone,
At the June 10th 2011 RIMS Board of Directors meeting Fishing Cabin Committee Chairman Rich Taylor gave his committee report on the new RIMS Fishing Cabin. Because of all of the work from the members over the past two weekends he announced that THE FISHING CABIN IS READY TO RENT OUT. This is incredible news. Imagine waking up and going out onto the beach to fish anytime you'd like to. No driving (at $4.00 for a gallon of gas). Just open the door and walk out 30 or 40 yards and "START CASTING". Whoo Hoo. What an incredible benefit to our members.

Go to the 'RIMS CABIN' under 'Memberships' on how to rent it and look at the wonderful work that was done.

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Message from the President

Hi Everyone,
Did you know that you get Rec-Pro points when you attend a monthly meeting? Points can be used in the RIMS Store and Towards Yearly membership, but the benefits of attending are:

• You learn about the activities of the club, the beach front properties, the native bird activities
• You meet the new members
• Get fishing tips, share some of your experiences,etc…

This is the easiest way to get involved with the club and the activities. In addition to getting your voice heard on the subjects that come up the Board of Directors want to know how you feel on decisions that they make every month. This is where you can share. See you there!!!!

Membership Renewals are DUE NOW

• Don’t forget, Membership Dues paid after 01/01/2012 are LATE! All members including LIFE are required to send in the form on the back of this page.
• Trailer Storage Renewals are also due NOW! Don’t forget, Trailer Storage Renewals paid after 01/01/2012 are LATE.
• All members storing trailers, boats, or whatever else that is allowed must send the form on page four of this newsletter to keep your spot.

Jim Milardo,
President RIMS

Please Note:

• A reminder to all members parking vehicles and trailers on RIMS Property, that you are required by the Town of Westerly and the Clubs insurance company to be registered, insured and inspected with current plates and stickers.
•  Members please see newsletter for current month news and updates.
• We now have a phone number and message system that can be instantly changed and updated when the situation on the beach changes whether it be, piping plovers, fishing contest, fishing reports or whatever is appropriate at the time. Now you can call ahead before you leave your house or on the way and get the latest sand trail info, fishing reports or who knows?
  The number is 401-256-5020 so write it down, put it in your phone, and keep it!!!

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Newsletter
Do you have anything you want to put into the next Newsletter? If so, please contact Ken. It can be anything from used tackle, items for sale, recipes, write-ups, or whatever!

Pictures
If anyone has any photographs that they would like to have uploaded to one of the sites galleries, please feel free to send them to Nicole and she will be sure to get them up for you.

Website
If you have any questions concerning the website please click here to email.

Piping Plovers
the piping plover season is upon us please read the rules on plovers in your RIMS directory and by-laws book that you receive each year. Remember, there is “Zero Tolerance” for breaking a plover rule.