North Shore Leg - S-B Get Together:

We started talking about this for early August, let's get the ball rolling.

Times? Date? Tide?

I'm gonna try this yet again...... :rolleyes:

How about Saturday August 7th for the North Shore Leg....Same location as last year....good tides that weekend too.....

3:00 PM....see ya there.

all done now let's talk food......

See - that was easy.

:easy:


Tough to have a casting contest there? :devil2:

Tough to have a casting contest there? :devil2:

Actually its not....make it for accuracy instead of distance....put a bucket at 1 end of the lot and see who can pop a plug into it

I'm in if the schedule is clear

maybe the professor catch hitch a ride up with me

where would this location be if one was interested in going?

AUG 7th sounds good for me, had a BLAST last year!!!

i'm IN and will bring lamb/stk tips from J Pace's, grilled chx carribe from my house,
and an assortment of brews from around the world.

a camp grill, some plates, plastic cutlery, chairs, and H2O.
could someone please bring tables, like last year? that made cooking and serving much easier.

prolly score sum eeeeels from Kay before we hit tha surf,
it's impossible for me to be THAT close to Surfland and not p/up sumthin'~~~
:grins: :grins: :grins:

where would this location be if one was interested in going?



August 7 BBQ in Newbury,at the bridge to Plum Island, in the parking lot. I believe we are meeting around 3pm for BBQ. Then split up to fish the many areas the North Shore offers.

I will show what I know of local access here in Marblehead to those that want to fish here, after we hit Plum Island. I hope we can fish the new sandbar, as we did last year. Marblehead is about a 40 minute ride south from Plum Island.( By the time we got to Mhead, the surf had blown up and we got blown off the best spots....)

So, time to put up. Who is coming? What area are you interested in fishing? (Look at a map, find those areas you have heard of yet haven't fished...) What locals would be willing to guide some folks round their haunts, be it Plum Island, Manchester, Gloucester or wherever? Some folks went north to Maine as I recall.

I'm gonna try and make it, always wanted to hit the North shore.

is that on a saturday? i've said i wanted to go for the past 2 years, but never do. i work on saturdays, but trying to arrange for a few long weekends for august. trying to get that day off.

I'm gonna try and make it, always wanted to hit the North shore.

brang Luccini with you and i'll take ya BOTH

to MY little slice of Striperin' Nirvana, if they're there yet!
might be a little early,,,,,,,,,,but ya never know~~~
:fishin: :fishin: :fishin:

I hope we can fish the new sandbar, as we did last year.

That's a Negatory....Sandbar is not connected to the beach this year....was out there last night.

August 7 BBQ in Newbury,at the bridge to Plum Island, in the parking lot. I believe we are meeting around 3pm for BBQ. Then split up to fish the many areas the North Shore offers.

I will show what I know of local access here in Marblehead to those that want to fish here, after we hit Plum Island. I hope we can fish the new sandbar, as we did last year. Marblehead is about a 40 minute ride south from Plum Island.( By the time we got to Mhead, the surf had blown up and we got blown off the best spots....)

So, time to put up. Who is coming? What area are you interested in fishing? (Look at a map, find those areas you have heard of yet haven't fished...) What locals would be willing to guide some folks round their haunts, be it Plum Island, Manchester, Gloucester or wherever? Some folks went north to Maine as I recall.

shouldn't we start a sticky for who's bringing what?

and if Tony and BB don't show, i'll share some RKPT/MGNLA spots with those interested.
be sure yer Korkers are loaded with fresh spikes, it can get steep and weedy at some spots~~

is that on a saturday? i've said i wanted to go for the past 2 years, but never do. i work on saturdays, but trying to arrange for a few long weekends for august. trying to get that day off.

BBQ isn't until 3pm. You could even get in a half day and make it if you had to.....

I will try to make this one.

I'm in. Thanks ahead for those willing to guide us out of town folks that are not familiar with the area.
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Id like to attend this one. The timing sounds good so far.

Will check it out with the boss (this married life B.S is gettin old). I hope to be able to make it this year. Been a while since we have actually had a leg and had more than the same 10 people show up........

I'm 95% in. Looking forward to meeting some of you

Will check it out with the boss (this married life B.S is gettin old). I hope to be able to make it this year. Been a while since we have actually had a leg and had more than the same 10 people show up........

:rotf2:

Depends - My cousin's daughter is getting married the following weekend and I offered my services to help his family get things in order ... so hopefully things can get squared away early enough ... BTW, Sydney's mom no longer lives on the island - so that parking space, facility access is no longer viable.

cant make it

Surfland Fishing Report (http://www.surflandbt.com/reports/)

Don't forget to bring your kayak, if you have one. Parker River and Joppa Flats are local gems to fish from a yak.
Last time I was at Surfland, there was also activity for flounder fishing in the afternoon.
Though others know it better, I would hope all attendees do a little research about Plum Island, parking, overnight fees, etc. I'm hoping Tattoobob and PlumCrazy chime in and can make it!

Just as an FYI.....9:47 High that night.

Seeing as this is my playground, I ought to show up for this one....I've got room for two in my boat if someone wants to put up with a cantakerous little reef rat....

Seeing as this is my playground, I ought to show up for this one....I've got room for two in my boat if someone wants to put up with a cantakerous little reef rat....

This offer is very tempting as I have always wanted to meet you and a chance to fish with you, but I'm not sure if I would be comfortable on a boat wearing my wetsuit.

but I'm not sure if I would be comfortable on a boat wearing my wetsuit.

You'd be better off than the mistake I made by showing up in shorts....the damn bugs Tore...Me....Up. I was scratching for days :hee:

and there's nothing Cantankerous about Joe.....it was one of the most enjoyable nights of fishing I ever had....once I bug Sprayed up :hihi:

Damn it. I'll be up in the Mountains on vaca that week/weekend. Bummed out that I can't put some faces/voices to the rants.

Enjoy. P.S. there are not fish on the N.S.

Seeing as this is my playground, I ought to show up for this one....I've got room for two in my boat if someone wants to put up with a cantakerous little reef rat....

count me in if I can, maybe Paul too
or we can do it some other time if you can

I will try to come, I will most likely take my son and we will probably take the kayaks, Ross I haven't fished Plum Island this year that's my fall fishing local but I did hear of tons of stripers and flounder from the beach Lot 1 of the refuge.

This offer is very tempting as I have always wanted to meet you and a chance to fish with you, but I'm not sure if I would be comfortable on a boat wearing my wetsuit.

once we get where we'll be fishing.. you wont be in water over your knees....

count me in if I can, maybe Paul too
or we can do it some other time if you can

we'll figure something out...

I'm in... Can bring some brews, seafood, etc etc. I just moved up here and haven't had much time to get out with work and all, but spinn's been nice enough to give me a brief tour of the 'other' cape.

Down to meet some new people and try some new territory :buds:

once we get where we'll be fishing.. you wont be in water over your knees....


Good, you can drop us off and pick us back up :love:

and the plot thickens~~~~

Crazy Chuck and redlite,,,,,,FINALLY linesider hits the NShore!!
it would be a BLAST to share my home rocks with ya, if you don't already have a full game plan, gents.

shore hope the big gurls have showed up by then, and High is a little early for THAT night,,,,,,,,but it is always worth a shot, THERE.

wet suiting spot with islands within wadeable/swimable distances, and a promentory that could easily support between 6-8 anglers in waders. can get sketchy if there's a big blow, we'll sea what the surf has to offer.

besides the fishin', it'd be good to sea ya again, Chuck. are ya bringin' CJ and longshot?? the food was very good last year and the comraderie, too! combine that with the casting accuracy contest and we got us a real, LIVE, shindig ~waiting to happen.
:cool: :cool: :cool:

who's bringing the BOOM box??

I'm in.

I am still tweaking my schedule but will likely be there. While not hoping for a repeat hurricane like last year I am hoping there is at least some white-water to mix things up a bit as the fishing has been slow up here from shore from my spots. Way too many FAC conditions. Will add to the food list once I can confirm and looking forward to what seems to be shaping up to be a bigger/better event.

spin

I'm in. You guys have those big horse flies up there right?
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I'm in. You guys have those big horse flies up there right?
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Green heads Yes they should be just dying off by then, but some places have deer flies which are much faster and harder to kill

I'm in. You guys have those big horse flies up there right?
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they havent been bad this year... the big problem is midgies and those ravenous marsh mosquitos...

I would love to make it but my wife is due August 4th with our second child so unless things go really well, her mother is still around and she is sick of seeing me then I am out. Have fun guys!

I want to fish with joe, please
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ME TO, I want to fish w/ Joe,an Paul (in the same boat) that would be a first:love:
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN:uhuh:

and the plot thickens~~~~

Crazy Chuck and redlite,,,,,,FINALLY linesider hits the NShore!!
it would be a BLAST to share my home rocks with ya, if you don't already have a full game plan, gents.

shore hope the big gurls have showed up by then, and High is a little early for THAT night,,,,,,,,but it is always worth a shot, THERE.

wet suiting spot with islands within wadeable/swimable distances, and a promentory that could easily support between 6-8 anglers in waders. can get sketchy if there's a big blow, we'll sea what the surf has to offer.

besides the fishin', it'd be good to sea ya again, Chuck. are ya bringin' CJ and longshot?? the food was very good last year and the comraderie, too! combine that with the casting accuracy contest and we got us a real, LIVE, shindig ~waiting to happen.
:cool: :cool: :cool:

who's bringing the BOOM box??



If I am able to make it I will bring C.J. and I think I can get stewie to show up!

If I am able to make it I will bring C.J. and I think I can get stewie to show up!

YUP! he came with Vic and his girl last year, then headed to Maine.
it was great to sea them both and to meet Vic's better 1/2,,,,,,,,,,,,

wherever we go,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i'm standing next to CJ, yer son is a striper magnet :uhuh: :uhuh: :uhuh:

Count me in. Old newbie here, no boat or kayak so what will I need for plugs/rods? Can PM me if no-one wants to location/technique/gear burn.

I would love to make it but my wife is due August 4th with our second child so unless things go really well, her mother is still around and she is sick of seeing me then I am out. Have fun guys!

If anything, just come by and say hi and grab a burger.....bring the family just to get out of the house for a bit.

Ross & all,

I'm in--what can I bring?? Ross got me in to S-B...and I look forward to meeting more of the S-B folks....

sounds great!

I'm in--what can I bring??

Hey Peter, here is a thread for food...if it ain't on the list feel free to bring it....:hee:

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/stripertalk/65171-north-shore-leg-food-thread.html

Surfland Fishing Report (http://www.surflandbt.com/reports/)

Don't forget to bring your kayak, if you have one. Parker River and Joppa Flats are local gems to fish from a yak.
Last time I was at Surfland, there was also activity for flounder fishing in the afternoon.
Though others know it better, I would hope all attendees do a little research about Plum Island, parking, overnight fees, etc. I'm hoping Tattoobob and PlumCrazy chime in and can make it!


We have been kicking ass on the beachfront on outgoing tides. (at night). Let me see what is going on. We WILL be there, just don't know about the tourney.

Its lookin like I should be there. I reminded the wife again last nite that I got a tourney the 8th, she gave little more than the eye rollin good grief, so Should be good to go. Fired up to finally experience fishin up there and seein every one.
Hopefully we have a good turn out..........And don't have to go to "Plan B"......

I prob won't fish but I may be able to sneak away to shoot the chit with you guys for a little bit.

Any cheap places to stay in the area? Might get something for a few hours (or sleep in the truck, again). Problem with the energy drinks is that after fishing all night, driving on powershot to stay awake, can't sleep when I get home :buds:

Oh - anyone bring a grille?

Stripers inn in Salisbury might be reasonable... I've had guy's that came from afar to fish with me stay there, and alot of the people that use the clipper fleet party boats stay there as well ( the marina is right behind the inn) you can then grab breakfast at the fish tale diner by simply walking across the parking lot..

I've got two "tail gate" grills I can bring...

Ditto on a cheap place to crash. fly spin or conventional? Wetsuit?
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Im going to miss this one. Just found the date of our yearly CACAtoga marathon codfishing trip.

Im going to miss this one. Just found the date of our yearly CACAtoga marathon codfishing trip.

Weak!

Heck everyone seems to be going I might even try to hitch a ride.

Since BassDawg Charters is unavailable, who's takin me fishin'?

I have never been up there. Hopefully I can figure out how to get where we're meetin' up usin' my map book................

Directions :

plum island turnpike newburyport ma - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=plum+island+turnpike+newburyport+ma&sll=42.7984,-70.8437&sspn=0.0222,0.047293&g=plum+island+turnpike+newburyport+ma&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Plum+Island+Turnpike,+Newburyport,+Essex,+Ma ssachusetts&ll=42.79729,-70.823812&spn=0.001388,0.002956&t=h&z=19)

Everyone should have an idea, or preference of where they would like to fish, so we can have locals guide or give directions/input. The options are varied and not all that close to one another. Plum Island is a great take, and you are right there. There is Gloucester and Cape Ann, Maine to the north, and then closer to Boston, Nahant, Marblehead, and Manchester. Marblehead is a 45 minute ride from Plum Island, as a reference of distances. I would be happy to show you my neck of the woods, just want to get a feel of numbers so we can spread some locals with out of towners... I hope Luds and others can help me out here....If local guys could chime in with where they would be willing to take some folks, that would be helpful.

Last year we fished Plum Island out front on the then connected sand bar, and then drove a group down to Marblehead, where we got blown out by high surf conditions. JohnR has been up here a few times, so I would value his input as an out of towner who has been here, as there are some "challenging" spots we like to access.....

And Bob Huddy already has the guest bedroom, and will be traveling with me.

I can lead a few folks to some fishy spots in my neighborhood. After the feast, a 30 minute drive to Rockport and then the back shore of Glosta (Aptly named Bass Rocks) and perhaps the boulder fields of Magnolia.

I am no professional guide (or fisherman for that manner) but the fishing has been improving in the last few days and the weather forecast/tides are favorable so there will be fish to be had. Be forewarned if you are a bluefish hater (or lover?) as they have been abundant and absolutely crushing the plethora of spike macs that are still surrounding Cape Ann.

:soon:

Hey, I can't make it. However, since we've never met, you won't exactly miss me! I was hoping to show up, being a new member I was looking forward to meeting you guys. I still may be able to stop by @3 for the bbq, but I have to keep going up to Maine by 5 or so. Hopefully, when there is a get-together closer to my area(RI) I can attend! have fun and tie one on for Ol' Deadly #^&#^&#^&#^&!!!

As far as I know, Slip and the Professer are fishing with me...

So far this week , the last hour of the incoming tide has been much better than the top and the out going ( late stage)in the river, lots of small bluefish making life miserable if you want bass...still a mix of medium bass to be had, lots of fussy fish at the top...with an occasional bruiser...

I havent been out on the beach since last thursday, hoping to give it a try tonight (if the wind drops off after sunset)so maybe I can give a little insight on what to expect there...

Low tide is at 5:59 Sunday morning... running off to a -0.2... the mouth/jetty will be the place to be... small and medium spooks will do big buisness if things are as they should be..I'll explain a litte more at the get together..

i'm in Joe, thanks
I'll be there

If anyone headed north would like to at least be shown some local areas in Marblehead, I could do that if you were to be here by noon on Saturday. That would give us enough time to scout some areas in daylight and then get to PI by 3pm. Just let me know.

If anyone headed north would like to at least be shown some local areas in Marblehead, I could do that if you were to be here by noon on Saturday. That would give us enough time to scout some areas in daylight and then get to PI by 3pm. Just let me know.

Thanks for the offer. I am down for that. I finally just looked at the north shore on a map and Rockport/ Gloucester area looks even better as it sticks way out in the middle of the ocean. I fished Plum Island/ mouth of Merrimack about 10 yrs ago with small fish to show for it. Was way out on a sand bar and the fog rolled in. I was stumbling around with my waders in my hand for hours tryin to find my way back in. Was heart pumpin for sure as I wasn't familiar with the area.:smash:

I am pumped to come up there and fish.
Looking forward to this weekend.
Weather looks good with SW around 11 wind which I would imagine is good for up there. Chance of thunder boomers hopefully won't ruin the night. High tide around 9:30pm.

Bring it on.

Let's be in touch to set somethin up.

I am still up in the air about coming, I have to work on Sunday so pulling an all nighter is out for me

I'd love to be there, but I have a birthday party that day. Maybe next year. Sounds like a good time.

The best part about fishing Rockport is watching the BFT crash about 200 yds out... Bring your 130's :biglaugh:

Well, from lookin at the who bringin what, it sadly looks like not that many folks are plannin on makin it.........

It is understandable that people have other things in life, not a problem,

To all you lukers out there, don't be bashful. Come out and meet folks. I don't even know that many, and I am lookin forward to finally meetin some that are goin. And it is a LONG haul from one end of the state to the other for me.

So come on out ya'll and have some fun. Besides the Too Cold To Fish Nite, these legs are some of the best BS sessions available where you get to meet people, hear other's lies, and put a face to a name. Its how I met some of my best life long friends was at one of these things.

So come on out.

I plan on fishing PI that night anyway, but I won't be able to get there at 3pm. How long do you guys plan on being at the parking lot for ?

We're there til 5 or 6. Some will head out to fish other areas, some will be on PI. I think we'll have a good turnout. Weather looks real good!

I'll do my best to swing by!

Tough to have a casting contest there? :devil2:

Actually its not....make it for accuracy instead of distance....put a bucket at 1 end of the lot and see who can pop a plug into it

Also have open land by the end of the runway, just over a quarter mile away....

I'll be there.

Like Mike said come on out you will have a good time and meet some really great people.

Dress warm because the weather dude just said it was going to be 45-55 degrees tomorrow night.

Dress warm because the weather dude just said it was going to be 45-55 degrees tomorrow night.I'll be real happy at 45:D

I'm gonna be chasing tuna in the morning! They're busting basically inshore! Only a couple miles out! Maybe we'll have a treat!

Directions :

plum island turnpike newburyport ma - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=plum+island+turnpike+newburyport+ma&sll=42.7984,-70.8437&sspn=0.0222,0.047293&g=plum+island+turnpike+newburyport+ma&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Plum+Island+Turnpike,+Newburyport,+Essex,+Ma ssachusetts&ll=42.79729,-70.823812&spn=0.001388,0.002956&t=h&z=19)


This is my first time attending this event. Where about on the PI Turnpike?

This is my first time attending this event. Where about on the PI Turnpike?

The lot we are meeting at is on the Plum Island Turnpike, on the right, AFTER the Airport and Before the bridge to Plum Island.

Click on the map and it brings you right to the lot before the bridge to Plum Island. plum island turnpike newburyport ma - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=plum+island+turnpike+newburyport+ma&sll=42.7984,-70.8437&sspn=0.0222,0.047293&g=plum+island+turnpike+newburyport+ma&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Plum+Island+Turnpike,+Newburyport,+Essex,+Ma ssachusetts&ll=42.79729,-70.823812&spn=0.001388,0.002956&t=h&z=19)

The lot we are meeting at is on the Plum Island Turnpike, on the right, AFTER the Airport and Before the bridge to Plum Island.


Thanks JohnR. I would have gone right passed you guys.

I once went to Cape Cod through Rhode Island. True story. Now I never go anywhere without a GPS. :)

This was my first North Shore Leg. Good food. Great people. Looking forward to next year's.

Has the party crasher joined the board yet?