Tried the library, didn't have a single one of those books. Got a couple books but not very good ones, mostly almanac-like. Going to see if we can get them on the SAILS network from another library.

Did the google thing too, not very fruitful yet, it is a swamp of too much information and with work, kids, and garden season hot, I haven't had the time to roll up my sleeves and dig in there yet.

Think I am going to leave the canal and go back to the Agawam River again. Not that I've had luck there either but it is closer, more private, and a beautiful spot. If it was ALL about getting fish it would be called CATCHING and not FISHING. :)

On the Water publishes a cheap guide book for the cape that I think includes the Wareham area. Called "Fishing NE-Cape Cod Guide". I'm pretty sure Red Top has it. The information in it is very good.

Thanks, I'll check it out. None of those books are in SAILS either. I'll wait for one of the libraries to have their book sales and see if I can pick up some good reads cheap.

And another great ending to a day to find another S-B member's generosity. Son is giddy poking at lures and guessing what they will catch. Gotta get out there tomorrow night and Thursday morning I think.

A kind soul also pm'd me some great advice that I will try as well. I'll get one of these stripers yet!

Keep it at, it's a numbers game.

Back 40+ years ago when I started chasing Stripers there was no internet and almost no books or magazines on fishing for Stripers. The "sharpies" all kept their mouths shut and you only learned by doing. Trial and error.

You are really fortunate to have guys who are willing to share the info but as Numby said: "it's a numbers game". The saying the old timers had when I was a young pup was "you got to put your time in". It holds true today. You can get all the advice you want but nothing is better than doing. Just go and make the mistakes we all made and eventually you will get the idea.

Another outing, this time southside of Falmouth on the beach. If the rain holds out, hitting a river tonight and/or tomorrow morning since I have two days off.

Bleh, changed plans and went to the ditch. Nada.

keep at it...also do searches on this site...LOTS of info right here if you look around....
there is a How - to section as well

I would get at least a nine foot rod so that you can fish a variety of different places and lures. even if you do hook up with a fish you're going to have a lot of trouble landing it ,using a seven foot rod in the canal. i also agree with numbskull that the canal is not the best place to learn. try any of the southside beaches all the way up to chatham until early june. look for s structure(rocks, sandbars, jetties) or moving water. fish dawn or dusk. poppers and metal, pink and pearl bombers. also agree with what others have said. there are a lot of books on the subject as well as tons of info right here on the site using the search function.

ps. eels at night retrieved extremely slow take big fish...

I've got three rods 10' plus. Not high quality stuff, rods I got at yardsales cheap but workable.

I'm contemplating a trip in the morning. Haven't decided yet the canal or the Agawam River.

Went learning on the Agawam today. Got a couple chases but not hits. Pretty darn low tide this morning.

Really set now. Boy was VERY surprised today when a package arrived in his name. Now he not only has some cool lures, he has a nice box of his own to keep them in. Amazing people here on this board. Now we just gotta get a bass...

Holy high tide tonight Batman! Nothing but a bunch of bug bites. Here fish fish fish, here fish fish fish.

So the question for tonight is "fish the ditch or try some Scup or what have you at the Narrows"?

Looks like a non-fishing Memorial Day weekend for me. Just too much going on. Maybe get some time in this week.

Well, it looks like my season is mostly done. I have been diagnosed with colon cancer. I go under the knife the 22nd. How quickly I recover will dictate whether I will be looking forward to next season or getting in a bit more this season. Thanks to all the kind people helping me with tips and tackle this year. I'll get a striper someday!

Oh boy, what horrible news. I checked in to see if you and your son had gotten their first bass and .........ugh. As a young father with a young family this has to be a very tense, almost unbearable, time for you and your wife. So much at stake. Good luck with your surgery and I hope this is early stage disease. We all will be pulling for you.

Holy crap Two If....thats horrible. My best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.

Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery! Keep the positive thoughts and be ready for the fall run!

wow I just saw this thread for the first time. thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!

I also want to say that thread is a real testament to how great this site is, I mean here's a dude that shows up without a clue and you guys are all sending him stuff and offering all kinds of great advice. Kudos to all of you.

Thoughts and prayers for a speed recovery. Hope you get back out there in the fall.

Wow, I was just checking in on this thread to see how you made out and saw that news. I wish you the best with your surgery and hope you have a full recovery!

I unfortunately, have to replace my tired old truck. It was an extended cab so I had kept a couple rods and my tackle box in it at all times for a last minute fishing trip. It looks like I may not be able to afford an extended cab (thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program that destroyed the used vehicle market for buyers, but that's another story), so I have a question for y'all.

What ways are there to store fishing rods safely and securely? No cap, the smaller rod can probably fit inside a tool box in back but not the 11 footer, no toneau cover.

I was thinking some sort of wood box under the rails and over the wheel wells. Or large diameter pvc pipe mounted to a rack system. I figured maybe someone out there has a more clever solution.

TIA

I don't have any ideas for rod storage in a truck, but I'm glad to see you posting again. Does this mean things are going well with your recovery and you'll be back fishing sooner than you thought?

two if by sea
 

what did you replace your truck with?

have you sent JOHNR (our fearless leader)
a letter for an S-B sticker
so that other S-B ers will see you and make conversation on site.

Hope your feeling better these days and sorry about the prognosis.

I've seen many rack systems rigged up on trucks so that the rod/reel can be locked up (ie. bike chain).

hope all is well health wise, and if ever have any questions PM me (a field I'm familiar with).

Well if this helps any my Dad 70 had a portion of his colon removed 2 years ago christmas they got all the cancer and he doesn't need a bag
he goes to the VA every 3 to 6 months and is doing great meaning no signs of more cancer. I hope for the best for you and your Family

are you storing 1 or 2 piece rods?

wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

A lot of guys have rocket launcher type rod holders coming out the bed of their pick-up (5/0 made a nice one for me).

Thanks guys. Not up for fishing yet. Hemicolectomy was done (partial colon removal), no idea on chemotherapy and/or radiation followup, hope to know that one soon. I'll be fishing by another month hopefully.

I expect I'll be through this again, my genetics show me to have a predisposition for colon cancer like my father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, and many cousins. The good news is very old age runs in the family too.

I've got it down to two trucks right now, an '07 Silverado V6 2WD, and an '09 F150 V8 2WD. Both regular cabs. I'm leaving a Ranger extended cab that I could store tackle box and two rods in with no problem.

Storing 2 piece rods a 7 footer and an 11 footer usually but I have a few others and a 1 piece 6 footer. But I don't mind tossing that in the back when I'm going fishing, this is for two rods with me at all times so I can fish on a whim.

Looks like it will be the '09 F150. Fit the budget and is just broken in. Some room behind the seat, may not need to worry about the storage now, we'll see if I get to bring it home. It will be nice not risking my life driving my current truck to work or fish....