[JohnR]

Matt, welcome aboard... I've fished Nantucket the last few falls now and the fishing has been fair to good but inconsistant. There are several web resources you can look up to find guides and places to stay, Nantucket.net for example. I usually stay with some friends and they handle the house rental bit... Have you fished there before? We've done fairly well from shore at Smith Point, Great Point, and Brant point - bass on eels and blues on just about whatever you threw...even caught an albie on a 3oz Habs Needlefish while casting at bluefish!!! That was a big supprise. But overall, my friend Greg ("Schoolie Monster" from the board here) has had better luck than me out there.

Are you focused on Nantucket as more of a family trip or for a dedicated fishing trip? For just fishing, I'd recommend the Vineyard at that time of year. More fish, bigger fish, more places to fish and you can also catch "The Derby" at that time of year on MV... Better fishing on MV IMO...