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Originally Posted by Hooper
There was an interesting article in On The Water recently about fishing Noman's Island south of the Vineyard. Got me thinking about next season as a new spot I would like to explore, I try to find one new place each year just to keep things interesting.
Seems like a place where some big swimming plugs cast along the rocks would yield good results. Does anyone have any info they care to share? The run from Bass River is a long one, but it might be fun for a change of scenery!
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Nomans is tough. The east and south sides have hitable rocks extending at least 400 yds from shore. Lots and lots of them. Coupled with significant swells and you've got to pick your day. Getting in close can be dangerous and not much fun for the guy responsible for running the boat. The southwest tip is fishable, and the west/north side has some good stretches. Most people, however, fish several small ledges around the island which often hold schools of good sized fish during commerical season. They tend to anchor and chunk (or yoyo). It gets crowded during the commerical season. There is often very good casting for big bluefish in 18 feet plus of water behind the south side (all the way out to the hooter). The bottom fishing is supposed to be great, but I haven't done much of that. If you head out there, there is a small ledge extending out from MV shore about a mile past Gay Head that is worth some casts. Squibnocket can also be plugged, though the rocks extend way out there as well (but are fewer and a bit easier to see). Good luck, but be real careful if you push in close.