November 2017 President's Message
November 2017 President's Message
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE! CHANGE OF MEETING DATE!!
Our meeting in November will be on Friday, Nov. 17, due to holiday conflicts. The December meeting will also be on a Friday, Dec. 15.
On Friday, we have a lot of business to take care of – nomination of officers, by-law changes, and an update on the Bass River Reef Project. The Board of Directors, realizing there might be smaller numbers at the November and December meetings, thought that this would be a good time for reorganizational talks. We will also have Brad Chase ---- Senior Marine Fisheries Biologist -- who will speak and add to our reef information.
If you or anyone you know is interested in taking a position, whether vice-president, secretary, Board of Directors, or chairman of the merchandise, send me an email before Friday to let me know and we will put the name in.
For planning purposes, on March 10, 2018, at the Doubletree in Hyannis, we will have our big fundraiser and annual banquet. We will hope to have our biggest crowd ever! Mark your calendars now! If you want to donate any new or clean merchandise for the raffles, you can do that at any time. I know at least ten of you have gift certificates from either restaurants or tackle shops that you have not used over the years. If you turn them in, we can use them for raffles.
At last month’s fish supper, along with Lou MacKeil and his kitchen crew doing their usual fabulous job, Bob and Mary Davies surprised the 70 in attendance with a big bowl of their homemade clam chowder. Beware, Capt. Parker!!
On an environmental note, regardless of how much effort we seem to put in, the people responsible for monitoring the fisheries had a tied vote on the menhaden issue, which will result in more fish being allocated for commercial fishermen. Therefore, instead of staying in the ecosystem and feeding other fish, the menhaden will end up being used as fertilizer and cat food. Those of you who follow this issue know that fertilizer and its run-off have a major impact on water quality. Menhaden is only the most important fish in the sea to people who can’t protect it. We have to work harder this year to protect forage fish.
Any of you that belong to Coastal Conversation -- please send me an email letting me know, so we can count you in the numbers as we apply for the grants for the reef.
Saltie #1: How did your fishing go this year?
Saltie #2: Gee, I think across the board, this is the best fishing we’ve had as a club in years.
I guess that sums up the Salties’ fishing report for 2017!
Thanks, and hold tight!
Jack (jecreighton45@gmail.com, 508 394-2983
Our meeting in November will be on Friday, Nov. 17, due to holiday conflicts. The December meeting will also be on a Friday, Dec. 15.
On Friday, we have a lot of business to take care of – nomination of officers, by-law changes, and an update on the Bass River Reef Project. The Board of Directors, realizing there might be smaller numbers at the November and December meetings, thought that this would be a good time for reorganizational talks. We will also have Brad Chase ---- Senior Marine Fisheries Biologist -- who will speak and add to our reef information.
If you or anyone you know is interested in taking a position, whether vice-president, secretary, Board of Directors, or chairman of the merchandise, send me an email before Friday to let me know and we will put the name in.
For planning purposes, on March 10, 2018, at the Doubletree in Hyannis, we will have our big fundraiser and annual banquet. We will hope to have our biggest crowd ever! Mark your calendars now! If you want to donate any new or clean merchandise for the raffles, you can do that at any time. I know at least ten of you have gift certificates from either restaurants or tackle shops that you have not used over the years. If you turn them in, we can use them for raffles.
At last month’s fish supper, along with Lou MacKeil and his kitchen crew doing their usual fabulous job, Bob and Mary Davies surprised the 70 in attendance with a big bowl of their homemade clam chowder. Beware, Capt. Parker!!
On an environmental note, regardless of how much effort we seem to put in, the people responsible for monitoring the fisheries had a tied vote on the menhaden issue, which will result in more fish being allocated for commercial fishermen. Therefore, instead of staying in the ecosystem and feeding other fish, the menhaden will end up being used as fertilizer and cat food. Those of you who follow this issue know that fertilizer and its run-off have a major impact on water quality. Menhaden is only the most important fish in the sea to people who can’t protect it. We have to work harder this year to protect forage fish.
Any of you that belong to Coastal Conversation -- please send me an email letting me know, so we can count you in the numbers as we apply for the grants for the reef.
Saltie #1: How did your fishing go this year?
Saltie #2: Gee, I think across the board, this is the best fishing we’ve had as a club in years.
I guess that sums up the Salties’ fishing report for 2017!
Thanks, and hold tight!
Jack (jecreighton45@gmail.com, 508 394-2983
Club News and Information
November Meeting Speaker
November 17 - Brad Chase - Yarmouth Reef and Fisheries
Reminder - December Elections
The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the following positions, Director for 3 year Term, Vice President, and Secretary. Any member interested in getting involved is encouraged to contact a BOD member or Nominating Committee Member. Candidates to be announced at the November Meeting with elections to be held in December.
October 25 Annual Fish Dinner Enjoyed by Salties, Family, and Friends 
Seventy dinners were prepared by Executive Chefs Lou MacKeil and Randall Sherman; and served by our Cape Cod Salties kitchen staff this year with a special treat of Clam Chowder cooked by our Sous Chefs Bob and Mary Davies. The dinner consisting of bread, salad, chowder, cod, potatoes, vegetables. and dessert brought rave reviews from the attendees. President Creighton thanked the kitchen staff, servers, and clean-up crew for their help and claimed ownership of the Chowder recipe before announcing the winners of the 50/50 raffle by Paul and Mary McIntire. The event proved to be a memorable evening for all.Thank yous to all that participated.
Many thanks to Howard Mulhern for photographing our event. More photos here. 
Bob and Mary Davies serving their home made clam chowder
Member Ed Janiunas Begins Oyster Farming 
After researching the aquaculture of petite oysters, which are now legal in Massachusetts, Ed acquired a three acre shellfish grant in Yarmouth's Lewis Bay in order to pursue his new business. Petite Oysters are 2 1/2 inches in length instead of the normal 3 inch size and are particularly popular with gourmets.In addition, since they are smaller, they can be harvested sooner on the farm. Ed has worked since July to get his oysters established and intends to begin harvesting in 2019. His goal is to make available a premier petite oyster that diners will seek out in restaurants nationwide. Ed will also sell the larger oysters that are currently popular on Cape Cod..After seeing the picture and article in a recent Catch of the Day write-up submitted by the Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Association to the Cape Cod Times, I contacted Ed via email and he told me that after working 27 years on Wall St in New York City, he never made the Business Section of a newspaper until now. Best of luck Ed and have fun!
Fluke Woodcarving 
Master woodcarver, Ken Whiting completed this artwork commissioned by the Helen H and modeled after Ken's personal record fluke caught on the Helen H last summer.This piece was hand carved and hand painted.
October Meeting Speaker
No Speaker - October Fish Dinner
Club Fishing Events
Annual In House Derby 2017
Information and entry forms for the In House Derby can be found on our website.
Remember, every entry is entered in a prize drawing.
Click here for 2017 In House Derby Information
Click here for 2017 In Hose Derby Entry Form 2017 Annual In House Derby Leaderboard
Salties Fish Tales
Jack managed to out fish Bruce and Ken, catching 10 of the 16 legal size tautog that were boated in two days of fishing aboard the Silver Hake (Ken's new boat). Jacks biggest was 21"l w/ a 15" girth. Approximately 6.5 lbs. Below are the results from day one.
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