The fishing was much better this time of the year than earlier as we'd done the last few years so I feel We will continue to schedule the trip later. There will only be one trip annually until the chapter can increase income since funding is limited and we have so many recreation events to fund. I have an exciting Development to report, someone other than a Ross family member won the fish pool this year  NEPVA Congratulates Raymond Dupuis of Fitchburg, uncle of member Gary Dupuis, who won the pool with a 10 lb. Codfish. I must mention Paul Ross and sons missed this year due to an injury, we missed him; yet, it was great for someone else to win finally! NEPVA wishes Paul a speedy recovery and hope to see him next year. Although most fish were smaller, with the new increased size limit of 21 inches minimum, keepers were less numerous. I think everyone caught at least one fish and I know I had to release 7 before finally boating an 8 lb. Keeper. I believe the limit is a great idea to manage our fisheries; look at how the increased striped bass limit has led to improved numbers of large stripers being caught in New England waters since it's inception. I'd like to thank all who attended for making this trip the best ever and look forward to seeing you all next year. Have a great winter and keep your eyes out for Bass Tournament dates. If you've never attended one I'd suggest you check it out, this event has proven to be one of our most successful and a great way to get the whole family out for a great day with NEPVA friends.