[Surfpirate]

Last year, for the first time in memory the Mass Bass crew failed to get enough people to commit to rent a house on the Vineyard for the Derby.

I freely admit that I missed hanging out with the usual suspects and wanted to plant some seeds now that we are only 8 months away from the start of the 2012 Derby so people can try to stash some cash away.

Our host is none other than the infamous Basic Patrick and the price is usually $350.00 (american) for the week and that includes room and board, cookies and assorted goodies.

We have people who fish from the shore and boat, singles or in groups, and welcome all skill levels from beginners to experts plus we have local dignitaries who pop in from time to time.

*The fishing is not what it was 20 years ago and the weather is never guaranteed, but with that being said, there are fish to catch if you put in your time and / or get lucky.

The Derby is usually the high point of my fishing year, so start stashing $50.00 a month and join in!