Ok here is the last list of Cuttyhunk bound S-b members I had before I had to shut it off do to the fact that the island would sink if we had any more at one time on the island. The dates are the 15th and the 16th of June. The ferry goes over at 9:00 am and gets to the island at 10:00 or so. Then on Sunday it will leave at 3:00 and get back to N.B. at around 4:00. So I think we should have the derby start at 12:00 noon on Sat. and end at 12:00 noon on Sun. how does that sound to everyone? Please let me know if you can or can not make it as I will need to be sure we get enought food and drinks for all and also get some tents to put up for all that may want to get some sleep Sat. night!:eek:

John R, Tattoo, Bloocrab, JHABS, Sandman, Salthart, Smokey, Clamdigger, Milo, Canalratt1, Crafty, Specialist, Slipknot, Got Stripers, Red Crbbr, jenty, Chris L, Goose, Saltydog, Anthonyn, BM, Nightfighter, Seawolf, Dave S, quint? FISH EYE? Me
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GB;

I'll give up my spot. I close on my new house right around that time, so I'm really not sure if I'll be able to pull it off. Thanks you so much for the invite though, and hopefully later in the season we'll be able to hook up. Have a great time guys!

johnny

Gonna be a trip that gets written about for 100 years do to all the big fish we 're gonna catch!! :) Smokey and I are in.

Specialist is in.

Could someone post a list of what they think the best baits, or artificials will be for the Hunk.

Im not sure at this point.... May have a fling to do :smash:

"76 days ta go " Count me in !!!

I have found that pencil poppers, particularly Cordell ones are a prime lure. Also, last Fall a white 1oz Habs popper was dynamite!

Small and medium Danny's have also been a good plug to have in your bag.

One tip....get your legs in shape!!! Start walking a mile or so a few times a week.

Jigs,Parachutes,5-1/2"Rebel Wincheter Poper, or any poper that FLOATS, J-Plug & oh ya and EELS.

I'm in!

Used to be that weekend (father's day and US Open) was a golf blow out for me and 19 other nuts I used to run with up at Killington. So now I'm looking forward to a fishing blow out, minus all the killing of brain cells.

I'll be heading down from Marblehead if anyone wants to hook up for a ride. Will be totin' a new Saltheart Allstar that I'm ordering today!

Does anyone know where I can procur a few rigged eels between now and the Cuttyhunk Classic?

nightfighter

Stars and Stripers forever!

I'm in baby!

me too!!!!!

:( Looks like I'm out but can you put me on next years trip?;)

Im there for sure no matter what ! Im off Friday June 14 and Monday the 17 . If you need help on Friday Let me know and Ill show up Friday Morning on the 9am ferry .

ooops... sorry, thought this was the four leg thing..... :blush:

I Won't miss it !!! Still In and looking foward to it!

If I'm not dead for taking a vacation fishing by myself by then, I'm in. :happy:

I'm still in as far as I know.

I AM STILL GOING!

See ya's on the Island! I'm still in.

Hi John....

I may want to tag along on this one....pencil me in for a definite maybe!.....

BYW, you cleared with permission, etc. on tent pitching and all that goes with it?

Great to see you at the show. The closest we've been has been a holler from the Canal road to the beach at Pip's.


Harrible

Harrible, I hate to be the bearer of bad news here when it comes to fishin' that mystical island, we had a signup just beofe Christmas that booked the place up. GB offered us space at his platz on the island to have a S-B trip and we filled it quickly ( :D ). So it would really be up to him if space is available when/if others drop out and can't make it. I know that GB and I don't want to exclude anyone it's just that we (I'm saying "we" - like I have own the house ;) - well, I can dream) have limited space.

There were already some others expressing interest if enough spots from the original list open up (like Swimmer & one other that I can't think of right now). The trip is a little overbooked at the moment but if enough spots open...

We'll see how it goes and GB and I can meet up soon and go over things alittle more (GB - how is next week sometime?)

Some night next week would be fine just let me know so I won't go fishing that night;) Harrible if all goes well this time I would like to do at least one more for those that did not get to go this time.

If there is still room, I would like to attend.

Bazza:)

Ok--I understand perfectly how a trip like that could get booked quickly. That's for the consideration and best of luck .....

I have fished those islands many times, albeit from small boats, often casting to the shore instead of from it. You guys should have a ball and some great fishing.

_H

You guys should have a ball....I know I did last year and look forward to this year! Good luck....and everybody stay away from my favorite rock garden.

JohnS

...GB......I ran into Milo and he asked me to let you know that he's still going.......he's in the process of moving, and his computer is back in the box.....:eek:

..he should be back online in a week or two......so count him in


...thanks

John S, I hope to be leaving my footprints all over your rock garden. :D hopefully some fish slime as well:laughs: :happy:

Slip don't forget about that secret mark you leave on those rocks. ;)

Thanks for the info Bloo I had not see a post from milo since back in late feb. and was wandering what had happened. So far I have

John R, Bloo, Saltheart, Smokey, Milo, Specialist, Slipknot, Got Stripers, Red Crbbr, Chris l, Goose, Anthonyn, Nightfighter,and Dave S.

Still need to hear from Tattoo? Jhabs? Sandman? Clamdigger? Crafty? Saltydog? BM? Seawolf? quint? Fish Eye?

Also would like to know if anyone has a tent they could bring?

Leave your Smileys home and don't forget your korkers, and wood is good.

JohnS

...GB, about the tent thing.....;) I'm not too sure about anyone else....but if I'm spending just one night on that island......I "AIN'T" sleeping!!!...:D ..not when theres fish to be caught and a derby to be won!!!..if I happen to get tired, I'll just play dead on the rocks some where....so don't try and give me mouth to mouth if you see me laying down... :happy:

...But I am curious about how this is going to be set up...as far as teams, or is it an individual thing or a do whatever you want kinda thing....and how the "food" is going to work out....is it going to be a "bring your own grub" thing...or are we gonna have a little cookout to kick this thing off...and everyone say what they plan on bringing...and ...and ...and...:D..just thought I'd open the door to some ideas. June 15th is gonna seem like two days away before ya know it and we should have all these things discussed beforehand

...I pictured something like a little cookout, and you could always bring your own finger sandwhiches in case you get hungry thru out the night...to give ya some extra needed fuel...:) ...I don't think we should go overboard with stuff though....we're there to fish, not work or give others work....

....I just thought maybe others are thinking about these things but not posting questions yet...I've got no problem either way (cookout vs. BYOF) ~ I just wanted to know, cuz I'd like to help out in any way I can. Opportunities like this don't knock on your door everyday!!:cool: ...and I'm a team player, so.... GO-O-O-O - Team!!!


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I like your thinking Bloo.

Your right Bloo I will be fishing all night but I don't know about every one else and seeing as we have about 20+ that are going if some did want to go back to the house for the night it would be nice to have a place for as many as possible. I will bring my grill and I thought we could kick it off with a cookout from 10:30 to 11:30 on Sat. at the house that would give everyone a half hour to get to the beach by 12:00 for the start.:D Then on Sunday we can all meet back at the house for lunch at say 12:30 or so and have another cook out and for John to give me the prize for the biggest fish;) I will take all the food and goodies over before the 15th that way we will be ready to go on Sat. to fish fish fish.

What about bikes ? Is it easyer to access spots on wheels or is better to hoof it ?....GB I do have a 6 man tent in case the weather gets nasty....you know to keep our gear dry.

I'll give a blue fish mouth to mouth before giving it to a bloocrab;)

Thanks Goose we can take your ten over some day in late May or early June. Could take us a weekend to set it up so maybe we should plan on a Sat. Sun. stay just to figure where to put the ten no fishing ;) That would not be fair. As far as the bike goes I use to ride to the west end with a bike but I have been told that the owners have put up a gate and do not want people riding down the road. Also the roads on the island all go up hill both ways if you know what I mean. We may have to go over another time to check this out also?:) Looks like I may need to make many trips over before June 15th it will be hard work but someone has to do it:p

Ps the only good Bloocrab is one that has been boiled in a pot of water.:laughs:

GB
If you need any help let me know as Im heading out that way on Friday . What the law on the island in reguards to sleeping where you fall ?

Geee......I feel soooooo LOVED!!!....:as:

.....what do you call a bloocrab in a pot of boiling water???.......






.....Jaccuzzzi~bloozed.....:D:confused: :confused: ...ok, so I ain't so funny.....:)

:( sorry OUT if your talking APRIL 15, also heard that PETES place BURNT :af: to the ground, sorry to hear, looks like ther be LESS places to stay in the fall, might have to make DAY TRIPS. IF I can SNEEK out Ill come over an toss a BANGGER around an say HI.
"GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN":(

Salty Dog , its June 15.

it's looking like i cannot make it. so, my spot is available. thanks for the opportunity thought!

Sorry to hear that Seawolf maybe next time???;)

We still need to hear from Tattoo? JHABS? Sandman? Clamdigger? Crafty? Saltydog in June? BM? quint? FISH EYE?
How many would like to fish live eels? I can get them for all and bring them over just need to know how many we think we need? I am thinking of getting a cart while there and only fishing from the boat part of the time that way I could run around and see that every one was set for bait and food all night? Can every one bring a cell phone or hook up with some one else that has one that way we can all be in touch?

GB, I got Cell phone.....:D......sounds like a great idea.....and so does the eeel proposal...no sense in everyone bringing over extra containers....if your willing to do the legwork for us....:)

...You da man!!...

:( SALTHEART, I ahave to learn to read!!!!!!! yes,yes,yes, Im in,
I thik you said you were heading over early, if so Ill run over w/you if you need help setting up an so on, just remind me later Ill mark it down, Ill be on the VINYARD the weekend befor fishing the dreby, THANKS foir setting me STRIGHT.
"GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN":happy:

g/b I/m in///////////////

let me know how I can help thanks,Mike:happy: :happy:

...GB, I think the guys who aren't talkin.....should start walkin'...:D:D.....;)


....after all, the sooner you get this thing sealed up...the sooner the plans can get more detailed....:)



.....c'mon guys, speak up.....don't be shy now...:eek: :happy:

unfortunately, it doesn't look like i'll be able to go. you guys will have to "keep it honest" for me. maybe next time.

:crying: :crying: :crying:

Update for Cutty!

Again - trying to get a handle on the Guest List at the GB B&B :btu:

GB (of course), John R, Bloo, Saltheart, Smokey, Milo, Specialist, Slipknot, Got Stripers, Red Crbbr, Chris l, Goose, Anthony, Nightfighter,and Dave S, Clamdigger, Saltydog, BM

Still need to hear from: Tattoo, Jhabs, Sandman, Crafty, BM & Fish Eye (you and Yanni (Habs) on the other Island that weekend?)

Less than 2 months to go so we want to figure out who can go and what to bring....

Thanks

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I have to pass :( But I will be there in the fall! NO DOUBT.

Yes , eels is good. Smokey and I will fish some. Maybe a dozen and a half between us.

I have a cell phone I can bring over.

Ok Saltheart doz. and half for you doz. for me and John doz. for Goose and I thats 3 1/2 doz. so far anyone else going to use eels? What about food I will have a grill and some dogs and burgers. Drinks none alcoholic coke? Sprite? If you guys want anything else to eat or drink speak now or be happy with dogs and burgers!!! :crying:

Eels yes I will be using eels a dozen would be cool. I will bring some venison burger. Need any thing else?

I am only gonna need ONE eel :D

I can chip in with some food.

I,m still in////////
may not fish,but I,ll have my knife//////////:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :smash:

Clammer, bring ya camera too :)

I'll bring some food as well just let me know what you need. I'll also make some home made stuffies Fresh from narraganset bay :) I'll dig em a few days b4 muight bring some clams too but my spot is pretty cleared out and picked over so i have to scout for a new clamming area.

I'll also like 1 doz eels as well.


I guess the hardest part of the trip will be packing light... ]



Just keep us updated on what we need to bring GB we have plenty of time to figure things out )

put my order in for a dozen eels please. i'll have the wife make up a large load of her famous potato salad and will bring some chourico. will be bringing a bunch of frozen herring to chunk with too. if anyone else would like some, just say so:D

so :D

SAY SO

lOOKS LIKE 7DZ EELS AND ONE FOR SLIP?

..GB, I'll take two half dozens..... or three sets of four....or four sets of three or six couples (married if possible)..or even twelve singles.....which ever is easier for you....:D

...and just what were you doing on "MY JETTY" the other day??!!!...;)


...didn't you see the Private ~Bloo~ Property sign???......:af:


....stick to your twinkies, you can't catch hogs....:laughs: :bshake: :jump1: :beat: :hf1:

..ummm.....by the way, if I were to bring a pot of Octupus stew...will you have something to heat it up on???......;)

I should put my hand in for a half dozen eels. Only fished with them once, and will be lookin' to the massas for some guidance!

Besides, I'd probably kill them by the time I get down from Marblehead!

How many days left????

Ross

Ok night you got um. Have not done eels myself but will give it a good try this year.

Don't you guys worry there are some real eel masters here. I learned alot last year from Saltheart, Smokey, Chris L, and John. There are others that have the talent also.

Hey Bloo how about some stuffed quahogs now your talking good food!!!!;)

Now wait just a minute...I wasn't sure if my schedule would allow me to attend...BUT when I saw that Bloo was thinking of bringing octopus stew http://fisheye.striped-bass.com/images/gif/diverunderpus.gif that changes everything http://fisheye.striped-bass.com/images/gif/diversmiley.gif I just might have to show up for some photo opportunities. Actually, a few of my friends are planning a boat-based tourney that weekend...you just might see http://fisheye.striped-bass.com/images/gif/diverflag.gif me there!

Mike

..GB, does that mean.....I should forget the Octopus stew!!!...:confused: :confused:



....and do some quahogs instead???.....your wish is my command


....just say the word..;)

I'm back and I'm in GB,THANX AGAIN ,seems like an eternity since I've been on line.#$%$%^^ computers.GB will ya be fishin,I mean scoutin fri nite also might just need a long w/end

try bassin specialties there in abington ma the number is 781 982 7157 ask for steve he's the owner or during the week days ask for marty thats me and i'll see what we have for rigged eel's

ummmmm......fellas




ITS MAY 5TH ALREADY!!!


...GB seems to be missing in action ???...maybe we should take this to the scuppers forum, once its sealed...so we can decide who's what...and what's who??...

GB, we're waiting on your word.

....I don't think it should stay on the main board, its gonna kill those guys who can't make it...;):D...I know I'd hate to keep seeing it if I couldn't go!!...:p

hows about adding a husband and wife team to your derby?
as a new member of sb.com i would also like to let you know that i work in a bait shop and if you need a large amount of bait EEL'S i think you were asking if people needed bait i can get as much as you need at very good price to i mite add so let me know on both the chance of being in the derby and if i can help with bait.

MAR T

Hi guys sorry but I was real busy this past week Bloo the stuffies sound great to me but I see that Anthonyn is bringing some so mayby the stew would be good? That way we can get Fish Eye to show;) mar t sorry but do to the number of people that wanted to go I had to limit the number and there are a few that have asked to go if anyone drops out but if enought can't go I will keep you on the list.:( TODAY IS MAY FIFTH and just over a month to go:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

:happy: :happy: :happy:

Right you are GB - my favorite Brotha from a different Motha ( :eek: OK - that was pretty bad :rolleyes:)... Just over one month from now! I remember when this first came up I wondered if it every would arrive :D ...

I think I'll add some of my wife's dishes to the food list (I don't think she'd mind) but she makes a Kick Butt Shepards Pie so I may bring one regular and one Teradactyl, I mean Teriaki :btu:
Plus I'll even cook up some bagels and some fruit ;) ....

Can't wait...

John the Shepards pie sounds great it is one of my favorites but I have never tried the KICK BUTT brand:p I met up with Scotch B tonight in Westport. He picked up my old GPS for his boat and we watched two boats pick up a few keepers on herring in front of the landing. Should have brought the boat:smash: :smash: :smash: Are there any runs that will still have herring in them come June 14th. I would like to take some live over to the island if possable along with the eels???

GB Those Herring will not work over there!

We tried for years but it has something to do with the salienity of the water,
the color of the sand,
the lack of a local Herring run to get them thinking Herring,
the depth of the water,
the way the current runs;
all these things are against the Bass liking Herring over there!

Eels don't work very well either but do catch 'a few' fish with eels.

Big "Hunk" Bass like wood, big wood and deer tails, plenty deer tails.

Sometimes Silver lead Kast from shore works

BUT NEVER HERRING....NEVER WORKS......;)

How are you all going over? Private Boats? Airplane? BM Navy?:D

"How are you all going over? Private Boats? Airplane? BM Navy?"

I thought you were taking us all over Chet???? ;)

big wood huh? hmmmmm

Chet I will be going over on my boat and I think GS maybe taking his over? But for the most part everyone will be going over on the Cuttyhunk boat on Sat. unless you are offering a ride over for some fellow S-B members:eek: The boat leaves N.B. at 9:00 on Sat. and gets to the Hunk at around 10:00. We will have a cook out at say 11:00 to 12:00 and then let the fishing begin. I will post how to get to the boat soon and were to park. The cost oneway is $12.50 and you get your ticket at the dock just before the boat leaves. I have allready orderd 7dz eels for the weekend and will bring them over with me. Mar T I had already asked my local shop to get the eels for me but thank you very much for the offer to get them for us, maybe next time??:)

What were the dates of this adventure again? Sorry but my mind has been in the gutter......

Tattoo its Sat the 15th to Sun the 16th an all night fishing derby remember:smash: :smash: Somewere off the coast of Mass.

Big wood, huh? I get, well, I'm not going to go there :hs: :hee: :humpty:

"BM Navy" WTH is that? ;)

GB - are you shore fishing or boat fishing while over there? Reason is that I've screwed up my remaining good knee and won't know for a few days if I'm getting scoped or not. I'm still going even if it means I have to dunk a work off a pier - my butt is THERE!

BM Navy = Ferry Boat (f***y Boat);) :p :D

Last time I checked there is No Parking Over Night on the City Pier, and no security; which means the Parking Garage on Elm Street which is a fee of $7.00 for 2 days.


John, I can carry a cripple like you on the Nor-Easter. I am trying to find a place to park that would be safe, easy, closeby and low price!

I will be taking passengers out of the "City Public Landing" which is the Pier at the Boat Ramp off East Rodney French Boulevard, just beyond the end of the Hurricane Barrier, near Davy's Locker and Billy Woods Pier. I am trying to get info on parking there.

Will post more later.

GB call me if you like....in the phone book!

John I will be fishing out of the boat and you are welcome to join me if you would like but I feel any fish we get in the boat should not count! Chet I will call you soon.

HI guy's,
I'm new to the area. what is this cuttyhunk thing all about and where is it?:confused:

GB - sounds good & I agree ;)

bebo - Welcome aboard!

Cuttyhunk is an island between Westport and Martha's Vineyard. Perhaps one of the best Striper Hot Spot's period. It is also one of the most storied for the few that have had the chance to fish it. It is a small Island probably 1/50th the size of MV but just it's just a phenominal array of bassy structure that you'll ever see.

GB had put together a group (which booked very fast) of us over the winter to hit & fish the Island this June...

You're new to the area, where are you now and where are you from? Not in the WPP are you ;p ?

Hey thanks for the info
I'm from R.I. but i lived in florida for awhile and that's where I started fishing for reds. Now that I'm back up here stripers seem to be the fish to catch. And I'm trying like heck I caught 3 all around 14 lbs. besides the schoolies any ways those were real small.
what's Wpp????????

Cool...

WPP = Witness Protection Program ;) ...

I see ,
funny:laughs: :laughs:

...:D:D


...hey GB, how ya like the "annual" thing.....:eek: EEEEEEEEE....I'm gonna get a beating!!!:smash: :smash:

Is there still room for another boater ? I would like to run 90 gallons worth of live pogies over there. I am certainly amenable to picking a couple people up on the island to fish with me and the wife. I wouldn't need a place to stay as I could bop over to MV and stay with a friend.

JB

hey john,
i would like to take you up on the offer for a lift to cutty for the derby if you have the room.
mar t

Originally posted by mar t
hey john,
i would like to take you up on the offer for a lift to cutty for the derby if you have the room.
mar t thats if we both can get in you and your me and mine

I can give ya lift. One problem is that I have a good 3 and a half hr ride to get there from Plymouth. My post was to invite people on the island out fishing on the boat but I have no problem with you just hooking a ride with us. More will make the journey more fun.

JB

i like that proposial much better. getting to the island really wasn't a problem theres allways the ferry. so if things do fall in place i look forward to meeting you and you wife.
thanks for replying
mar t

Mar T & JohnB, I'm not the final say on this, GB is, but I am afraid that this trip booked up about 4 days after the invite was made back over the winter time. Just not enough room and we are over booked as it is ... We've had probably a dozen requests for people wanting spots if others drop out.

We do plan to have some get togethers this year... In fact, we have our first shore leg of the annual S-B Tourney in Rhody in June. I just bumped up the other thread and we should get the final plans underway...

As I mentioned previously, I will be staying in MV. I was just offering to take a couple people off the rock to liveline some pogies from my boat. If there is no room to pick somebody up or if nobody wants to do that type of fishing, it's no big deal. I don't see how we can overcrowd the crew if we are just doing are thing from the boat.

JB

Where on MV :hihi: ? Another "FAVORITE" spot and certainly a great time to be there.

Sorry, I misread a little. The "Official" plan of the Cuttyhunk Derby is to fish the SW end of the Island from shore with some people getting what little needed sleep at the Hotel d' Greg and some people roughing it in a tent on Island. That portion of the trip, the actual accomidations, is booked up. As far as boat fishing or a possible Bar-B-Q? That's still up in the air - Grilled Pogies, eh?

JohnB - have you fished those waters before?

Thanks,

John

I have not...that is why I am using the gathering as an excuse of sorts to make my way over there for a day. I would think the place would be as fished out as anyplace could be because of it's reputation. We'll all see for ourselves

JB

John - I'm no Cuttyhunk expert or even newbie as I've never even fished it but I've talked to some that have boat & shore. My understanding is that from shore, where you can get access things are pretty wide open other than all the rocks. But from boat I guess there are a LOT of boats (and rocks) in there at times. Like Scorton's Ledge crazy but again I haven't seen it yet...

If it's as bad as a hot fishing day at Scorton Ledge then I may be a no go. I have such a bag o tricks I want to try over there that it might make me overcome my hatred of a fleet.

JB

hey john B, if yoiur still looking to head out that way on that week end and would like some company we would love to still join you . i know we haven't meet before and if thats a problem i'll understand i'm just hoping you like fishing folks the way me and my wife do there a great bunch most anyway so let me know and if not thats fine .
thanks
mar t