Dates for the Rhody Fling - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Patrick82 · 08-30-2001, 11:02 PM

Any dates set up for the Rhody fling?

Where would we be fishing exactly? What conditions can we expect? Prevalent baits? Preferred way to fish? Eels? Lures? How far do ya have to cast?

Just getting my game plan set.

JCXX · 08-31-2001, 07:02 AM

can we be on the same team

Fishpart · 08-31-2001, 07:54 AM

Patrick, Early evening you may want to cast plugs to passing schools. After dark eels, needlefish, swimmers depending on where you are. As far as casting to passing schools sometimes they are in close other times you'll need a boat.... Otherwise you don't need to cast too far. You could be anywhere from a sandy beach to cobble to slippery bare slate ledge.

take a look at:http://ortho.edc.uri.edu/seamless6.c...00&pheight=600
and you can see the varied terrain.

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Where would we be fishing exactly? What conditions can we expect? Prevalent baits? Preferred way to fish? Eels? Lures? How far do ya have to cast?

Saltheart · 08-31-2001, 08:54 AM

We call then tourneys here or gatherings. Flings is a Jersey term that they use on SOL. Its a fine term but people may get confused about just who's "Fling" it is if everyone uses the same name. When I organized the first of these things a few years ago with the WMI bunch I called them extravaganzas (tongue in cheek) . Remember the "May New Moon Extravaganza"? Anyway , extravaganza didn't catch on well.

I wonder why?

patrickswoman · 08-31-2001, 09:13 AM

Well I'm excited but I'm also NERVOUS... leave it to patrick to give me a list of things to think about...lol....Now patrick will tell you I'm not wimpy when it comes to weather, bugs, rats, dirt, etc... but impaling eels on a hook.... gotta say I'll have to leave that to him lol...

mindi

STEVE IN MASS · 08-31-2001, 09:16 AM

How bout skinning one?

Used to do it all the time, fry em up and yummy, yummy.

patrickswoman · 08-31-2001, 09:18 AM

that I could do...I'm not squeamish if it's already dead.

STEVE IN MASS · 08-31-2001, 09:25 AM

Okay...good....but how do you deal with lobsters or blue claw crabs (man, I'm getting hungry!)

patrickswoman · 08-31-2001, 09:28 AM

I don't eat or cook lobster...maybe once or twice a year...just a personal thing...

JohnR · 08-31-2001, 10:12 AM

That's OK - I'll show Patrick to put an eel on a hook

(just couldn't resist

) While eels truly are the choice from shore, plugas and chunked bait do score their fair share of fish...

patrickswoman · 08-31-2001, 10:27 AM

I'll use them if they'll help me catch a bigger fish...lol...I'm just not putting anything on the hook myself unless it's dead

Slipknot · 08-31-2001, 11:55 AM

This thread is wierd, there is no mention of the date for the Rhody leg yet and there's like 9 or 10 replies.

So is it Oct. 12-14 or what? Can I fish just on Friday night? Would anyone be able to fish Friday night with me? I can't make it on the Sat. night, if I blow off the thing I have to attend, my fishing gear would likely end up in some dumpster somewhere

I'm already pushing it with the night of the Mass leg.

TheSpecialist · 08-31-2001, 12:03 PM

Bruce I'm pretty flexible, you bring that new scale of yours and I'll bring a tape. By the way I got my whiplash last night, but the heaviest sb's I could find were only 1oz. I got some white 2oz that have a head like a pancake. I think I am going to the Canal on Sunday night instead and maybe more next week as I am off all next week.

JohnR · 08-31-2001, 12:09 PM

Yes - the 14th & 15th of October with the 14th being a "Scouting Night" that still accounts towards the whole shebang... And yes, anyone that wants to fish Friday night as well or instead are welcome to do so!!!

Slipknot · 08-31-2001, 12:46 PM

Ummm, if my calendar is right, the 14th & 15th are a Sunday and Monday John. You do mean Fri and Sat in the middle of October for the Rhody leg correct.

Specialist, great! If you want heavier jigs hit Red Top od even Buds' has the canal specials white jigs. If you head down give me a call or email with enough notice. My phone # is listed on my web page that Mr. Redmond has so graciously provided a spot to list it in my profile even though it has nothing to do with fishing

Ya, I'm getting alot of work done today

It's FRIDAY

Saltheart · 08-31-2001, 01:52 PM

Ok so its the 12th to 14th of October. Friday night to Sunday morning. In RI waters. Should be good. You can fish with me and Smokey Friday night if you like Slipknot.

Oh yeah , meeting place is Weekapaug Bait and Tackle , just like last time. How about 3 PM?

Patrick82 · 08-31-2001, 02:56 PM

Sounds good to me. The only problem I have is I only have one bigwater set up. I have nothing for Mindi to use. I guess we can share my set up.

Got Stripers · 08-31-2001, 03:52 PM

If Patrick is coming, I've got to hit this fling, if for no other reason than to see if he shows up. Between all the Patrick and now Mindi posts on this "FISHING BOARD", I think it's high time he put his money where his mouth has been for sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long. Does that give you a clue how old some of that stuff is getting. I'd like to fish with this young teenage expert, on everything from Tuna Fishing in the Canal, to breaking down and repairing any 2 stroke you can put in front of him. Maybe I'll bring some reels down for him to take a look at, should be a snap for a "Jack-of-all-trades" like him.

Actually, I'm coming for the strawberry shortcake

, Saltheart your coming right? I'm also curious about this little state called Rhode Island and the fact John tells me it's got lots of structure I'd like. If that's so, forget the eels....I don't need no friggen eels...can you say plastic? I'm hoping to join you guys for this one, is this a waders/korkers thing or will just waders/felt boots get me by? I hate to invest of something for a few night a year, if needed does anyone have a spare pair I could borrow for the night? I'm a size 9-1/2 shoe, probably a 10 on the boots.

I'm getting hungry thinking about that shortcake, got to go eat

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patrickswoman · 08-31-2001, 04:01 PM

anyone got a rod I can use? I promise I won't break it. I don't want patrick stealing any of my fish...lol
Oh, and we'll DEFINITELY be there..even if I gotta drag him kicking and screaming...looking forward to catching my first striper (Please God!!!!!)
Anyway, I'll plan on getting to ct. sometime thursday night or friday, will let you know. then chris can swing by and pick patrick up then scoop me at the bus station in bridgeport. sound like a plan?

strawberry shortcake....mmmmmm......

Patrick82 · 08-31-2001, 04:08 PM

GS,

Sure bring some reels down. You better bring a screwdriver set and some newspaper to lay it out on the ground. Make sure you can get the parts. I realize you are being facetious and you're just trying to poke some fun at me but honestly, I'll give it a whirl. Spinning reels only. Conventionals are a blur to me.

Hey, I'm not so bad with a fourstroke either

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Patrick82 · 08-31-2001, 05:07 PM

GS brings up a good point. Are Korkers necessary? I have felt lined waders that work well on sand but no korkers as of yet.

Mindi, korkers are hard plastic sandals that strap to your feet with titanium carbided studs in the bottom that help you grip slippery terrain. Not trying to make you feel stupid, just defining them so you don't have to ask.

TheSpecialist · 08-31-2001, 05:17 PM

Slip nice website , you do nice work. Wait till I buy my house, you will be hired. I got your number and will give you a call as soon as I know for sure. If you want to hook up on sunday night shoot me an email, otherwise maybe later in the week.

JohnR · 08-31-2001, 08:39 PM

Korkers are prefferable but not neccessary for all spots. The nice thing about Rhody is that you run from pure structure to structure mixed with beach. Especially down South County (SW end of Rhody)

Places which really require Korkers are Naps, Watch Hill, the Breachways, and some of the rock piles dotting the shoreline. Places like Hazard Ave and Newton Ave aren't necessarily safe even WITH Korkers but we'll be avoiding that area...

Felts soles are not as good as Korkers I'm told. I have not used them myself but that is the opinion that others that have used both...

Slipknot · 08-31-2001, 09:08 PM

Saltheart, Yes I would like that if I can tag along Friday night. Thanks

Specialist, Thanks. I don't think Sunday night is good for me, another night though.

Patrick82 · 08-31-2001, 10:07 PM

Felt soles grip sand, pebbles, and gravel just fine but once you start getting into rocks the size of say, footballs, it's hard to grip them. You're better off jamming your feet inbetween rocks then stepping on them directly.

How do korkers do on dry rocks? I heard they are magnets on the wet stuff but very slippery on the dry stuff. Can anyone comment?

JohnR · 09-01-2001, 09:26 AM

I have no significant problem with them on any rocks, wet or dry. One thing to keep in mind, wearing Korkers does not give you care free mobility on any/every surface. They DO increase your traction and significantly increase your safety but you still need to be carefull...

redcrbbr · 09-02-2001, 10:11 AM

I see the date for the RI leg is pretty much set..Oct 12-14, but where is it going to be??? beavertail?? also have the same question for the Mass leg..Where???

Slipknot · 09-02-2001, 10:48 AM

I'd love it to be at Beavertail! Maybe I can talk Saltheart and Smokey into fishing there Friday night to scout for fish.

Jenn · 09-02-2001, 09:45 PM

Things are looking about 85% good for me that weekend!

Not sure the actual days (most likely Fri-Sun...Mon??!?maybe?? heehee) Any way it IS a Anniversary weekend for the hubby and I......if we just "leisurely" (sp?) fish are we still welcome to join in the fun????

Just think....less competition!!!! (yeah...like you had to fear us anywayLOL!!!)

JCXX · 09-03-2001, 08:09 AM

Hey Patrick,

All that advice you gave on tackle and only one big water gera, hmmm. Not to worry, I'll lend you my 1208 with VS 200 spooled with 65 #whiplash. Oh and I almost forget, I'll be bringing the eels, too

if you want to show Mindi plugging I will have plugs for you,too. If you want to try your hand on flyfishing, I can set you up to. Let me know, I want this to be as realistic as possible for you

Nanoo, Nanoo!