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06-27-2001, 12:02 PM
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Block Island Report
I returned from BI on Saturday after a week and a half of fishing and relaxing. There were a lot of fish around but most of them were small. One night I was into fish for 3 hours straight with a fish on every other cast and I had to stop because my back was killing me. My biggest fish of the week was 29lbs, 43". After that I caught a few 12 lb fish and rest were smaller. Compared to years past I caught more fish but they were much smaller. The island was much more crowded this year than in year's past and I saw many more people fishing but mostly in the highly accessible areas.
As far as closing the SW point, I saw no reason for that. Yes, there was more erosion but it would not warrant closing any areas. One of the highlights of the week was fishing with a bald eagle about 15' from me. It was truly an awesome sight. I will be back for another week in July.
Steve K
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06-27-2001, 12:07 PM
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Sounds like a good trip Steve. Too bad you caught so many your back got sore...  |
Saltheart
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06-27-2001, 12:25 PM
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White at Night is Right
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: CT
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I wish I could get a sore back this year!
Nice report Steve. One of these days I am going to go to the island and hit it right. Seems the summer time is the right time perhaps.
JohnS
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06-27-2001, 12:42 PM
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JohnS,
June is my most productive month on the Block. I can almost guarantee you fish.
It is nice to have sore back from catching fish.
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06-27-2001, 12:50 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Nice trip Steve - and from summer to winter - it's da place to be...
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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06-27-2001, 01:47 PM
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Location: Lindenhurst, NY
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Sounds like a good trip.
Thanks for the access info too!
What did you use to take your fish? Any particular bait/lure seem to be better?
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06-27-2001, 02:50 PM
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Two of the biggest fish were caught on eels. I caught most of the rest on poppers and redgills. Some mornings and evenings they only took the poppers and others just the redgills. I am a sucker for watching fish hit top water lures that I could not pull myself away from using them. A needlefish with a teaser was effective also.
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06-28-2001, 01:44 PM
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White at Night is Right
Join Date: Nov 2000
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Steve, a few people I know agree with you June would be the best time of putting some fish on the Rocks there. Maybe next year I can get a trip together with some of my Block Island cronies.
I am with you, it's hard to switch over when you see fish on top! Good report.
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06-28-2001, 02:41 PM
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John,
If you set something up for a 3 or 4 day weekend next June please let me know too.
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06-29-2001, 09:01 AM
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White at Night is Right
Join Date: Nov 2000
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Will do Jaiem, I already miss catching the squid there!!!
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06-29-2001, 09:26 AM
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(in Homer Simpon's best donut voice)
hmmmm, Block EYEland...
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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