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Originally posted by The Iceman 6
Sandman would prob. reply if he weren't fishing.....
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LOL! (true statement!!)
WeeWee , John et al pretty much summed it up.
At this moment, the surf scene is pretty slow. This WILL change quickly, don't worry. (sun is setting much earlier already!) The boat scene has pretty steady.
The bonito are here with some Spanish and a couple king mackerel (yes that right I said king) but the bonito fishing is not that great compared to past seasons. The bonito blast weekend at Edgartown Outfitters only weighed in 28 fish. Many went fishless. The best spot IMO for bonito is the hooter. (Hedge fence is a 15 minute early morning event at the moment), tashmoo I hear is good in the morning via boat. (Just out of range from shore) Have not heard much about albies yet. Sharking has been good all summer (but I have not gone this year ) Small blues and occasional chopper are everywhere (surf/boat). Bass fishing is slow from the beach right now. Quite good up island from the boats all summer. Tuna really have not been that great this year. Some days guys got them, most days it was a slow pick and long runs. Lots of small Mahi around offshore...cast around anything floating and you can expect a hit. Fluke and seabass have been nothing short of outstanding this year...and it seems to be actually getting better!
There are more then just a few guys out here who are really dedicated to fishing. Many are really obsessed with fishing like us. Surfishing and boat fishing. If you plan on visiting the place to surf fish, it is a big island and it is difficult to work the entire place in a short period. I would focus on a few spots at one end of the island and keep your ears to the ground. If you hear it’s hot at the other end pack up and give it a go then next day/night. If you try to fish the entire island (like I do at Block) you will get exhausted and it will not be that productive. Some walks/drives here are lengthy and you just can't shoot up to gay head from cape poge for a few casts...you have to stay somewhat regional on each outing.
All the BT shops here are very good (IMO) and each seems to have a slightly different array of fishing goods. I frequent #^&#^&#^&#^&s (in OB) the most but visit Larry's and Coops on a pretty regular basis as well. If you are a big fly fisherman...Larry's and Coops (in Edgartown) should be your place of choice.
This is a great island to surf fish from. It is big enough to accommodate thousands of anglers and you could still find a quiet spot by yourself. There *are* going to be derby days when it is shoulder to shoulder at the easy to access "hot-spots". For example wasque or Edgartown light at dusk/dawn can get busy on a Fri/Sat but it is much less busy late weeknights. I generally fish alone and do what I have to avoid seeing other fisherman. I try to keep a "low profile" and enjoy the outdoors. This generally means late nights and long walks at difficult access spots. Last year during the derby I rarely saw many fisherman where I fished. You always run into a few guys at squibnocket at 2:00am no matter what...I think they live amongst the rocks out there.
If you are going to MV for your first time. Visit Larry’s tackle shop website... he has several pages of well known spots discussed...be sure to click on the "more spots" link at the bottom of the page.
http://www.larrystackle.com/spots.html
I like living here because just about everyone talks fishing....I mean nearly everyone seems to have a fishing connection of some kind out here. The derby will bring big groups of guys out here for a month of fun doing what they like to do best. Please show respect to your fellow fisherman. It’s a big place with a lot of fishable water, keep that in mind.
I hope to meet up with some of you guys while you are out here. Probably at the weigh in station or the bar