OK We need to start getting some dates for the fall fishing S-B Tourney Legs!

We do have "The Surf Fishing Club Challenge" Friday , October 17,2003 at 6:00 PM. and end Sunday, October 19,2003 at 9:00 AM that we need to defend the title of VICTOR. If you recall, the efforts of Tattoo, The Habs Guy, & The Gas Hose Man to vaulted S-B from the pack into the lead to emerge victorious!
There is a Possible Tourney @ Block Island: Sept. 26, 27 & 28, 2003 for Shore & Boat Benefiting the National Children’s Cancer Society .

There is a closed trip to an island some time in September & October :D

So let's have it - whaddya think for dates?

Mass===Sept 27
RI===== October 25

Almost impossible to avoid everybodies tournaments

I'll be doing a surfcasting weekend at the Old Town Inn on Block Island. It's the same weekend as the tournament (9/26, 9/27, 9/28).
Participants will get 2 shore trips with me (and a special guest) as guides. I'll be surfcasting from dusk to dawn, both days. I'll be staggering the trips into groups of not more than 3 people - each guided trip will be 3 hours long. Of course, you can fish all you want on your own too - but the guided trips should provide you with strong starting points and take a lot of the guesswork out of learning the island.

Innkeepers Dave & Lucinda Morrison will provide, coffee, breakfast and early dinners of island cusine.
It should be a good time - the Old Town Inn is a very nice place (for those who might like to bring non fishing wives) and that time of year is considered by many to be the most beautiful season.
http://surfcasting-rhodeisland.com/StoreImages/newyorktimesimage.jpg
Contact the Old Town Inn (401-466-5958) for price and availability.
info@oldtowninnbi.com

John , Im available for a cape leg. But i need to know the date If you want to put one together

joe nice website by the way .:bl: :bl:
http://surfcasting-rhodeisland.com

oops !!!
Im game for any trip to anywhere anytime after Sep 15 or so . just let me know when the legs are . any dates will work for me or not .

Originally posted by Joe
the Old Town Inn is a very nice place (for those who might like to bring non fishing wives) and that time of year is considered by many to be the most beautiful season.
http://surfcasting-rhodeisland.com/StoreImages/newyorktimesimage.jpg
Contact the Old Town Inn (401-466-5958) for price and availability.
info@oldtowninnbi.com

I'll vouch for the Old Town Inn. Stayed there for several nights last November. The proprietors are super nice, the accommodations clean and spacious (first rate), and the breakfast was AWESOME. Definitely a place where you could take your spouse!!!

My stay coincided with last November's Noreaster - I was the only guest there - and I was praying that I would be stranded so that I could fish a little more. Unfortunately, the weather let up enough so that the ferries ran on Sunday night. :(

I second SH's motion.

why not combine the SURF FISHGING CLUB TOURNEY with a S-B leg

Originally posted by Krispy
why not combine the SURF FISHGING CLUB TOURNEY with a S-B leg Primarily because we want the legs to be C&R but I'm open. We'd also have even MORE people in South County but then we'd win again I think, eh? :D

No we wouldnt . remember we dont catch too many fish during the legs or flings or get togethers .

john, as always, there are several tournaments in ri in october. the dates you posted for "The Surf Fishing Club Challenge" were for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) tournament - oct 17-19. i'm sure you meant one in the same. i also have confirmed those dates. on october 24-26, the MSBA tri-state tournament rhode island leg will be going on. so far, those are theonly 2 major tournament i am aware of in ri. those are the usual 2 and most popular anyhow.

as far as adding your name to that trophy again this year, well, we'll see...don't sing it, bring it! :D

BUMP

WHAT'S THE DATE

Originally posted by mikecc
BUMP

WHAT'S THE DATE That's what we're trying to figure out!

is this for club members only? if i am not affiliated with any club, then i can't partipicate?

I need a good beating by a long night of surf ....I'm with Mr. L

the 27th sounds good to me CC

Glad to have ya Goose!
If you have never fished the Block you are in for a treat. Just do yourself a favor and get some Korkers and try to get some walking in before the date.
New moon in Sept with Bonito and Albacore to round out the nocturnal stuff.

Guys - I think the 27th will need to be open for Block - personally I think I'm fishing this too :D

I'll be there the Thursday before to scout out out spots....maybe get a fish or two on my own....who knows.

Can I play TOOOO

Huh???

Who??? What??? When???

Is there going to be another Rhody leg??? :D

Note to self:
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Don't go fishin' with Nils the night before the leg! :eek:

Those BI fish love Hab's needles.

Originally posted by Steve K
Those BI fish love Hab's needles. 'Specially PINK


YES there will be a Rhody Leg & a Mass Leg for the Fall but we have a couple other events to slip in too - like Block , MV for the Derby, and another island too

Just need to work out the dates...

Saturday September 20 - high tide on the Cape & Mass South Shore @ 7pm, 3:30 Buzzards Bay

Rhody? Mix it with the MDA / Surf Club Challenge? or October 11th?

OK
:happy:

Sept 20 is good for fishing. October 11 is bad unless bad weather (too bright) . October 18 would be better.

I think we want to pick the best fishing weekends. Its nice to plan around everyone but then we get sucky weekends. Anyway , I'm a little grumpy right now and say the heck with them , lets fish the new moons!! :)

one thing you need to consider again john, and you did mention this, but i think some didn't notice it, is that the MDA is not a catch-and-release tournament like many of yours are. in the MDA, the 3 largest blues and 3 largest bass are totaled by weight and then added together to get the eventual club champion. there is also prizes for the largest single bass and blue weighed. just another thing to consider for others who may want to join to combine your tournament w/ the MDA on that weekend.

traditonally, the tri-state is only allowed to fish from the naps to the thrid parking lot at weekapaug. anglers need to be able to walk to fishing spots and not have to drive. i don't have the official rules in front of me for this year though. so, i don't think you'd have much of a problem that weekend as you would during the MDA weekend.

the moon is full on the 10th and new on the 25th. quarter moons mean low water around sunset. another couple things to consider.

Bumping this up again.

So, Is Sept 20 the date for Mass?

For the Rhody leg, do we really want to defend our title after eating veni burgers, 18 pounds of potato salad and of course strawberry short cake. We don't always fish as hard as could after these gatherings. Just another twist. For what it is worth, I think we should do it on different weekends.

JohnR, why don't you create a poll with all the open dates. Then we can poll on the dates and the date with the most votes win, that will create the largest group and I bet some of the people who voted for another date will still make it to the tourney.

Nils:cool:

OK - Dates: Near Final for S-B C&R Shore Tourney

September 20th - Mass Leg

20 Sat H 7:28 L 1:12 Sunset 6:41 (Truro)

October 4th - Rhody Leg

4 Sat H 4:02 L 11:05 Sun Set 6:23 (Newport)

What's happening So Far?

Sept 20 - S-B Mass Leg

Sept 27 - BIFishWorks - Block Island

Oct 4 - S-B Rhody Leg

Oct 11 - Open (full moon :( ) cutty?

Oct 18 - MDA / Surf Club Challenge

Oct 25 - Tri State (S-B is not fielding a team, I'd be divorced quickly)

Can fish the 19th the Friday night before the Mass leg but can't make the Barbecue the 20th. October 4 looks good.

Oct 4 is my wifes birfday . so Im OUT !

9/20 for mass is ok by me!!

cutty

I'm good with both of the dates so Count me IN!!!




Russ

I'm in.

Originally posted by JohnR
OK - Dates: Near Final for S-B C&R Shore Tourney

September 20th - Mass Leg

20 Sat H 7:28 L 1:12 Sunset 6:41 (Truro)

October 4th - Rhody Leg

4 Sat H 4:02 L 11:05 Sun Set 6:23 (Newport)

What's happening So Far?

Sept 20 - S-B Mass Leg

Sept 27 - BIFishWorks - Block Island

Oct 4 - S-B Rhody Leg

Oct 11 - Open (full moon :( ) cutty?

Oct 18 - MDA / Surf Club Challenge

Oct 25 - Tri State (S-B is not fielding a team, I'd be divorced quickly)

DAMN, DAMN, DAMN - my wife informs me that I have a wedding to go to on October 4th. If I miss another family wedding this year we will be ostricized & evicted from the family - suggestions? When is it a clear sky on the full moon in October anyway :D ???

suggestion if its her family GO if its yours send a card with cash . They will understand and the right amount you might get a thank you card . LOl

the moon is full on the 10th and new on the 25th. quarter moons mean low water around sunset. another couple things to consider.

there you go. sept has the same full date and 1 day later on the new.

Just that timing sucks - which is why I'm looking for input from people.

October 11th for the Rhody Leg?

Ok Folks:
Prices to stay at the Old Town Inn - which is nice enough to bring your wife if you want - is 300 for 2 nights based upon double occupancy. This means couples, or pairs of anglers who share a room, can stay 2 nights for three hundred.

Guided Trips while on-island:
My guide rate for two trips is 160 per person and this includes eels, which I'll provide. I'll also bring gear if I know in advance you need it.

For Example:
A guy who fishes and his wife who wants to come would pay 460+ tax for two nights. 300 for the inn, 160 for me. Two fishing buddies who share a room will pay the Old Town Inn 300 between them and 160 each to me.

In addition to the guided trips you get a great breakfast both days and afternoon hor devores which are very good. Each room has a private bath. I'll ask them about leaving a coffee urn out so bleary surfcasters can have coffee at crazy hours.

This is my first year doing the guided weekend so I'd like it if everyone was on good behavior. My aunt was a Sister of Mercy, but I'm not. It is ok to have a couple of beers, but don’t lose sight of the fact that it’s a fishing weekend - not a lost weekend.
Contact Info:
info@oldtowninnbi.com (401-466-5958)
joe@surfcasting-rhodeisland.com (401.826.2446)

Ok its time to set a date , at least for the first one.

What is the date for the MA leg???

We need an executive decision. Any date is better than no date. What's it gonna be?

I thought the mass leg was the 20th :confused: :confused:

MA leg @ M&DS??

yuppie.

This flippin bites! Not looking good for me for the 20th...maybe a 5% chance of making it.......guess I will see you all in oct if all goes well......:(

Hi Salty!

September 20th - mass leg

October 11th - Rhody Leg....

OK , so that's official , Sept 20 and October 11.
Good!

If this date holds up--I might finally be able to meet someone from this site.:happy: :happy: :happy:

May have already posted this, but the Knuckleheadz will be in full force for the 20th.
Name the time @ Mike's and we'll be there.
Tell me what to bring as far as food goes. Like to pay you guys back big for what you've done for me.
Later,
King K

Originally posted by RickBomba
Like to pay you guys back big for what you've done for me.
Later,
King K Oh Boy, might be loaded meatballs... :eek5:

Bomba - too early to tell for sure but probably 2:30-3 pm start time... Get everyone fed and out to the beaches by sunset...

hey all sept. 20th.. thought it was already settled 2 weeks ago... now i'm back and we'll still figuring it out!! well the 20th or not i'll still be at MIKE'S, I know he has a grill !!!! plus i need some plugs!! can't wait to to meet those i haven't. wait all year for these get togethers/fishing tourney and meet good people from this S.B.site. had some great times and even met better acquaintances. can't call ya friends but wouldn't mind being one!! see ya in the surf all. bassmaster may be the crazy one but i have as much insanability as he does if there is such a word!
another words i love to fish, can ya say mental,,,,, don't know ya bassmaster, but from what i've seen here i'll be callin' ya" all. :happy:

but I don't no how to fish :confused: what am I ghoing to do :confused:

don't give me a bull and MALARCHY story! joe did i spell that right? come on, i like to have fun and goof on some, but you're a commercial fisherman. so don't give me that bunker buddy!!! how's the fishing your way? love to hook up with ya and just fish for what's around.don't want no big deal, and like i said earlier will split or pay for fuel,bait,etc.!!! oh and P.S. i won't take your catch home!!!!!!!

Hey,
If it makes you guys feel better, just watch what me and Mikey eat (usually just breakfast sandwiches from Nelson's:D ).
John, I have to bow out tomorrow, I'm obsessed with the aquaskinz thing and am going to brave Newport traffic on Sunday to try to get one.
Then to RP with RM for RNR.
Later,
Sleepy Rick

SM, I am not kiding I do not know how to fish from Shore. Boat ok!!
If you want to go out pm me I am kind of messed up till thursday this week but after that I should be all right.
We can go to the Vinyard get some Fluke, scup, Black sea bass, Maybe a striper What ever is out there.

Maco, I'm sure I'll be messed up far past Thursday, if that makes you feel any better.
Later,
Rick

well it does look like i will be there, deciided to take that week off for vacation. i will bring some of the mrs. crabbers (bassfishinwidow) famous spud salad.

Hey Rick I should be there and I have a spoon that misses you very much and wants to go home soon. :soon: :walk:

I will Be doing charters that week so not sure if I can make it :(

So we are meeting at M&D's like the last time?? Ok

:( ...not sure I'll be in the country...good luck to all, and play safe.

Yep - going to M&D's Figure 2 pm sound good to everyone?

Bloo - whaddya mean not in the country?

I'm being deported on drug charges.

I knew it ! He on a slow boat to the golden triangle .

I'm being deported for indecent exposure. ;) :p

20th of September not looking good for me...house repairs. :(

-FlasherWeeWee

Can't make this one hopefully I can do the last one. :(

Looks like will all be fishing the Canal!! The surf is going to a bit high!!

SSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!:D

bud8 i just looked at the car picture under your name and there is that exact car at a local bodyshop ( for show ) right near to my house.

I just finished a new rod for heavier jigs & plugs but I think 50 "Flingers" might be at the Ditch tomorrow too....

what are flingers????? :D :D :D aerodynamic boogies????

i'm going on a journey to make this!! bus to sagamore to meet my fishin' buddy steve, and plan on fishin the morn.but since i lost my gear earlier in the summer with my 9" megajerks and leadheads. all i got is some poppers and swimmers but don't have a clue for the ditch. think i'll just wing it and maybe fling it and hope for the best.see ya all there!!! :happy: best of luck and good fishin'to all.....

I am going to get there on time i hope?? My wife had her surgry to day and is doing fine. She is going to be released in the am I hope?? I told her that she needs to tell them she has to go by noon or stay another day!! For Real!! I said I have been planing this trip and I am going!! My daugter (15) will be here till 2:30 and My son gets home from work at 2:15 so she will have some one here with her. So I will see you all there

ya know joe we have another tourney in oct. in rhody!!!!!!

joe, sorry to hear that the mrs. had surgery! but glad your'e going to mikes.. looking forward to meeting you!!!! where you fishin'? weeds and high surf on the outers but pretty nice in the harbor and so much bait ya can walk on water.. and biggins waiting to be reeled in.

Have not got a clue?? I am not a shore fisherman and I was guessing that Canal with all this urf would be were I had to go?? I only have one set up (rod reel) so I better decide quick!!

there keeping her another day so I am free to go!!

Originally posted by macojoe
I am not a shore fisherman

neather am i lol i have no spots... i fish the mma sum times but now since i have a boat ... well you know. i have sum surf setups.

hope ya had better luck than I. missing link it was great meeting you, your son and the mrs. thanks for manning the grill. no fish here but tomorrow's another day!!!

thanks... me and my dad hit the ditch for about 2 hours and nothing not even a bump, it was nice metting you.

Well nice meeting everyone!! Thanks MikeCC and family for letting us bug yous for a while!!
After we left we went all over the place around the Canal!! My budy nausetblue took me to places that Inever been to and will never go again!! Scary sliding down rocks and wading thur the canal at night !!
Well we got one nice run , broke off, one small fish released, and tons and tons and tons of small bass breaking right in front of us maybe 30 feet would not touch a eel for nothing?? Tons of bait in the water! just did not want to eat are bait.
O well we had a great night and great day !! It is now 1 :26 am I have been home for about 1/2 hour. I put the eels away and I am now having a sandwhich, And off to bed I go.
See you guys later!!

where is the RI leg held? i wana go :D