Providence Journal

BY TOM MEADE
Journal Sports Writer

When scup are biting in the Bay, Ken Ferrara of Ray's Bait & Tackle often recommends
General Rock as a good spot to catch them.

The most frequent question we receive through the Fishing Report is "Where, exactly, is General Rock?"

It's off North Kingstown, about halfway between Quonset Point and Fox Island, and it is clearly marked in bold type on a new edition of
Waterproof Charts (waterproofcharts.com) covering Narragansett Bay and Block Island Sound.

The publisher has also released a fisherman's chart of Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sound.

They are keepers. Those of us who are map addicts can stare at two-dimensional representations of our world for hours.

Captain Seagull's Sportfishing Charts always have provided a tremendous amount of information for chart-loving anglers, but the stiff, laminated maps are difficult to stow in a typical fishing boat.

Waterproof Charts, on the other hand, fold into seven-inch-by-14-inch envelopes that will fit in most center consoles and tackle boxes.

The chart of Narragansett Bay is a beauty. The publisher acknowledged the contributions of Edwards Fishing Tackle and Steve Cook of The Saltwater Edge.

Printed on virtually indestructible synthetic paper, one side of the chart covers the waters from Providence to Block Island Sound, and the flip side charts the waters from Point Judith to Block Island and west as far as Gardiners Island. It includes the locations of reefs off South County beaches that hold bass, scup, and other reef fish through the summer. All of the reefs are marked with GPS coordinates.

"Steve Cook, with The Saltwater Edge, has been a huge contributor in working with us to make [the Rhode Island] chart a success," said Rob Cuddihy, sales manager for Waterproof Charts.

Other fishing guides and tackle shops, including Edwards Fishing Tackle, also participated in compiling the chart.

Public boat ramps and private marinas are clearly marked. Submerged rock piles and wrecks include GPS coordinates, and fishing hot spots are coded to indicate the fish an angler is likely to find there.

The publisher is selling its charts online for $26.95 at waterproofcharts.com. The charts are also available at some tackle shops.

The publisher also offers fishing charts for other parts of the country so traveling anglers can prepare for a trip.

tmeade@projo.com

Motor Boating and Sailing 
"With Waterproof Charts dryness is not so great a concern... [They're] decoratively executed, suitable for framing."

Boating 
"As tough and waterproof as the company claims....you'll appreciate the durability."

Tampa Tribune 
"Waterproof Charts give boaters the ultimate in water going maps."

Saltwater Sportsman
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Trailer Boats
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Lakeland Boating
"A cheaper easier alternative...you get the whole (Hudson) river on one chart."

Sarasota Sun Herald
"A welcome addition to any tackle box....the best waterproof charts I've seen."

Boating
"Our conclusions? If they're available for your area, buy them."

Field and Stream
"...Wont be ruined by bad weather, spray or rough handling."




Lynn, I've ordered a fair number of holiday gifts this season due to a hectic work/life schedule.  I recently placed my second order with Waterproof charts and wanted to say thank you for the exceptional turn around time.  I crossed my fingers wondering if my "last minute" gifts would arrive in time for my husband to open on Christmas morning.  I can't believe that they arrived days earlier than I dreamed.  My hats off to you and to UPS (my husband's employer).  I will certainly spread the word to our "fishing buddies" of your great products and customer service.  Happy Holidays. Lynn Titus

Les, Gulf Harbor Marina - Ft. Myers, Florida
"During my morning tour of the marina, I was out on the little barrier island. As I walked out to one of the small “beaches,” I saw the corner of a chart sticking out from under a log in the sand & water.   
I carefully removed the log and dug the sand away to find one of your Waterproof and almost bullet-proof Charts. The little beach faces South / Down River, so it must have had quite a ride up and down stream.
P.S.: X marks the spot."

Dave Porter, Orlando, Florida
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Sharon J. Nations, Seattle Washington
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Joe Froenhoefer, President, Seatow International, Southold, New York
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Bob Marks, Naples, Florida
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