Who's planning on fishing the MV derby this year?

[Mr. Sandman]

If so what dates do you expect to be here....

[Flaptail]

Everyone I hope, keeps them all off of the Outer Cape beaches!

[BasicPatrick]

Mr. sandman,

There are a lot of us from the MSBA Crew coming. I will help Fisherwoman & Baitcaster open up what has come to be known as the "Fishin shack" on 9-19.

Some of the crew from the board are:

BasicPatrick......21 days (plus maybe more with Island friends)
Fisherwoman....21days
Baitcaster........21 days
Topwater.........on and off for a total of at least 14 days
Beetle..............10days
Swimmer..........10 days
Squid Kids dad....10 days
John R & Schoolie Monster....at least 3 days

There is another house full also...

Casper is coming

Do I smell a S-b Mv get together

[goosefish]

I'II be out there from the 12th to the 17th. It's our honeymoon trip, so I don't know if I'II be pulling all-nighters throwing dannys of the north shore.

more likely:

I'II be the guy sitting on a jetty wall with a pretty women, bonito rod in hand.

[Mr. Sandman]

Originally posted by BasicPatrick


Do I smell a S-b Mv get together

Indeed!

Perhaps I can talk the wife into a inpromptu BBQ thing at my place.


Let me add that derby fever is already here. Most guys are looking forward to the event...Lots of chatter in the shops and local papers about the event (normal)...Huge supplies of eels being delivered, all kinds of gear being preped.

I have been out scoping the beaches from shore and boat...I think I put 10 engine hours on just driving around yesterday.
It is a little slow right now but it is picking up steam fast. Bones and Albies are here and there were two very large schools of albies around this past week. (big schools) There is plenty of bait around and that should bode well for the beach fisherman...But...there is a lot of weed in the sound and wasque has been difficult to fish lately. But there have been blitzes of blues and a few reports of some decent bass action now. Its starting to come together....a couple more weeks and she should be full tilt. I plan to give it a go tonight with a dozen of my slimy friends and check one or two of my less-well-known places out. Its a little early and the water is a tad warm (still pushin 70 in many places) but its getting dark much earlier now and I am itch'in to fish.


Here is the latest buzzz...

http://www.mvtimes.com/News/gonefishin.htm

I look forward to meeting/seeing some of you guys again and hope to see your name on the leaderboard!! (right behind mine of course! )

Fish safe....

[ThrowingTimber]

supposed to be there the week of the 20th but my buddy's wife called it a no go for him

[kippy]

I was planning on going with Drumcorpfan in early October. I hope them tasty bonito are around..

[BigFish]

I am with Flaptail.....stay on the Vineyard as long as you all can!

[Casper]

I'll be there from Oct 2 till Oct 9 with other MSBA members, hope the weather is still nice. Leave some fish for me. Will be looking for another pin for my hat!

[BEETLE]

Hi Sandman, Just can't wait to get there --- just got two more Vac. days OK'd and changed ferry reservations - will arrive 19th and leave the 28th.
I'll PM you so we can exchange numbers.

Beetle

[BEETLE]

originnally posted by Goosefish...
I'II be the guy sitting on a jetty wall with a pretty women, bonito rod in hand.

Nuthin wrong with that

[Mr. Sandman]

Beetle
Sounds good. Why are you making ferry reservations? You have a kick ass boat!...I think I could hook you up with a slip or at worse a mooring

[BEETLE]

next year - when finances are better - and gas (hopefully) is cheaper

[JohnR]

Sandman - beginning of October

[DRUMCORPFAN]

on-line reg. is closed for the derby, can i still get in the derby after it starts??????????

[Mr. Sandman]

yes. You can join anytime thru any tackle shop on the island.

[DRUMCORPFAN]

thanks jim, ferry is booked leaving sat. 9/25 til 9/27

[Squid kids Dad]

I will be there from sept 30th till oct 10th along with swimmer..Cant wait..