overnight assault raid on an island - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

ThrowingTimber · 06-14-2005, 07:05 PM

What do you pack and why?

I tend to carry more than what I need

afterhours · 06-14-2005, 07:40 PM

i always bring way too much. my old friend used to say - why not it does'nt cost anything.

"uffah!!" · 06-14-2005, 08:23 PM

Remember, its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!

eelman · 06-14-2005, 08:25 PM

I used to have a Ford bronco out on the Block at the airport, Inside I had everything! Extra clothes, reels, line, first aid kit, sleeping bags, you name it. The thing about the island is that if you need something, you aint gettin it unless you have it! Steve campo's wagon used to have virtually every part needed to completly rebuild a dozen penn 704's. Funny thing is I never used everything I had, it was just like fishing a night on the mainland. I also bring lots of eels, and most importantly we always bring plenty of drinks and food! and an igloo 151 loaded with ice from south pier fish!

When your fishing the Snake hole at 2am you better have what you need with you!

I cant wait heading out there for the new moon in july the 6th to be exact! a 3 night stay....

spence · 06-14-2005, 08:26 PM

Good first aid kit...speaking from experience here

-spence

Goose · 06-14-2005, 08:49 PM

I luv doin over nights on any island, this is what I bring.

eels
*water
two lights(head/neck)
box nutragrain bars
korkers ect...
three or four plugs
*(2) berlap/green pad to brab snakes
scale
belt/pleirs
Toilet Paper in zip lock

When you decide what shore line your going to consintrate on,,, you want to set your gear somewhere in the middle of that stretch. Some places its alot more work finding how to get there but doing your home work will save you in the long run. I have an alice pack which is nice for all nighters.

A small cooler with just ice is worth taking to restock your eels,,you never know if there will be sand out there to grab them in the middle of the night when your rags are all slimmed up and you can't get that snake on a hook ....it plan sucks and raises stress levels and blood pressure. Carry as little as possible making you very mobil on and off rocks with ease.

Nebe · 06-14-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spence

Good first aid kit...speaking from experience here

-spence

i think i have busted on you enough this week, so i will keep quiet.

Vic, if your going on foot, bring what will fit in a backpack... extra reel, leaders, extra plugs, and of course food.. energy bars, water..lots of water, and a spare change of clothes

spence · 06-14-2005, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Eben

i think i have busted on you enough this week, so i will keep quiet.

Eben, why would you need a first aid kit?

You couldn't have cut yourself cleaning a fish because YOU DIDN'T CATCH ANY KEEPERS

-spence

Nebe · 06-14-2005, 09:28 PM

true, however, oh never mind.. I dont want to pour salt in your wounds

Notaro · 06-14-2005, 09:50 PM

i tried to do my best to put what i need in my corolla, victor. u should have seen Mac's truck last year. He had a sleeping bag and a small mattress in his truck. Also other stuffs in the back. I would like to have that if I'm living in a doghouse when I'm in a relationship.

ThrowingTimber · 06-15-2005, 06:04 AM

Unfortunately, for this trip I will not be taking my vehicle so.. its basically what I can carry without overburdening myself. Run n Gun

F00d: I figure power bars, gatorade, water, 2 slices of frozen strip pizza, jolt gum

Plugs: 2 swimmers white mac danny/ Bernzy Bernster pogie color, 1 popper Fixter WooonDabahhhh, One of steve's bunker surfsters, 1 needle Andrew/Jigman/Lithos, 1 4oz hopkins No=Eql, 6 large storm shad.

Eels: 2 dozen eels live, with sufficient leaders and materials to tie more if necessary. half dozen rigged

leader wallet: app. teasers, pre-tied leaders.

1st aid: small pack kit, with soucher kit and small pliers to cut hooks if necs. (gawd I hope not) Korkers, roll of duct tape

Light: neck light, head lamp, spare batteries (in pack in ziplock)

oh yeah.. I'll need to pack a rod as well

camera and a scale

Tide Chart and cell phone. both sealed in plastic.

Thanks for the heads up about storing gear half way, never thought of that one

The Dad Fisherman · 06-15-2005, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by uffah!!

Remember, its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!

wow....I just used that same line in another post 2 minutes ago

vineyardblues · 06-15-2005, 07:34 AM

geek

vb

DZ · 06-15-2005, 07:54 AM

Vic,
If you're going to where I think you're going you should have more than ONE needlefish. Also bring extra spool of line, extra tip top for rod with ferrule cement. PM me for more.

DZ

eelman · 06-15-2005, 07:56 AM

Great tip DZ, Yes the rod tip is always overlooked! I am always busting mine. Bring a couple of those.

Nebe · 06-15-2005, 09:33 AM

bringing only one needle to 'the island' is like bringing only one dollar bill to the foxy lady

Adam R · 06-15-2005, 10:06 AM

"bringing only one needle to 'the island' is like bringing only one dollar bill to the foxy lady"
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I like that analogy

Joe · 06-15-2005, 10:57 AM

"bringing only one needle to 'the island' is like bringing only one dollar bill to the foxy lady"

True.....But if you can balance a folded dollar on your nose while leaning backwards so your torso is above the catwalk and if you can hold that pose while the dollar is snatched from your nose......Well then, a single dollar may suffice!

As far as what to bring to the island on an overnight trip - I would only add that you bring an extra flashlight, a fish rope, and DZ or #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& if they are available. Dress into your waders and fully gear-up on the boat over - saves a lot of fishing time.

Redsoxticket · 06-15-2005, 12:44 PM

Since were on the subject of BI, how do you travel around to the spots ?

Is there a taxi service that will bring you to were you want to go ?

If so are they just going to drop you off were the asphalt stops and your forced to walk down the dirt road ?

Does the taxi service allow 10' rods in the cars?

Know that I think about it BI is short enough to walk but it get tiring, warm and cut into fishing time.

Nebe · 06-15-2005, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe

"bringing only one needle to 'the island' is like bringing only one dollar bill to the foxy lady"

True.....But if you can balance a folded dollar on your nose while leaning backwards so your torso is above the catwalk and if you can hold that pose while the dollar is snatched from your nose......Well then, a single dollar may suffice!

True, but if she farts on the way down, you have a problem

The Dad Fisherman · 06-15-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam R

"bringing only one needle to 'the island' is like bringing only one dollar bill to the foxy lady"
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I like that analogy

I'm waiting to see the analogy for bringing a Spare "Tip"

ThrowingTimber · 06-15-2005, 02:10 PM

I prefer to fold the bills in half left to right, I then fold the bill, top to bottom. Take the top right-hand-corner and carefully tear a half circle. Unfold the bill. When they come over to you, tell them to get creative

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propellers always get two thumbs up from me... then there's that one Brazilian gal, who does a headstand in your seat while your in it, and her *happy* place is directly in front of your eyelashes... thats always good for a laugh....

Thanks for the suggestions guys, Yeah wtf was I thinking 1 needlefish, I'll stuff 3 of those clear zip up pencil crayon envelope holder thinggies with em and toss them in the bag... didnt think about the tip top Thanks DZ.

Just wanted to thank everyone you guys all truly rock!

vineyardblues · 06-15-2005, 02:23 PM

Vic, do not forget your girl friends and a few cases of beer!
They can carry all your stuff

And remember "HAVE FUN"

VB

likwid · 06-15-2005, 02:29 PM

beer don't belong on that island at night.

beleive you me.

chris L · 06-15-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Eben

bringing only one needle to 'the island' is like bringing only one dollar bill to the foxy lady

just glom a look on your neighbors dollar . can still leave with a dollar in the pocket .

Joe · 06-15-2005, 02:49 PM

Forget the taxi services and forget walking to the spots.
I was quoted 30 bucks one way for me and my gear to get from the ferry landing to the south or west side and down a dirt road.
You need a vehicle.
Get a buddy and go on standby - you'll get on.

It will cost you though. An suv with a rod rack will cost $158 round trip. Passenger tickets will cost you $25 per person (an overnight trip is not considered sameday roundtrip).
So figure a $100 a head if you split between two guys - you won't be running into many Swamp Yankees or scuppers from Lowell.

Redsoxticket · 06-15-2005, 03:27 PM

THX Joe
I agree w/ you.

Would I encounter any problems that I may need to consider if were to bring a bike over equipped with a carrying basket and rod holder.
I may be limited to traveling but since it is for only a nite (or two if catching quality) it may be a consideration. If course I will not go alone but the frreedom to go at anytime with a bike could be a consideration.

piemma · 06-15-2005, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

Unfortunately, for this trip I will not be taking my vehicle so.. its basically what I can carry without overburdening myself. Run n Gun

F00d: I figure power bars, gatorade, water, 2 slices of frozen strip pizza, jolt gum

Plugs: 2 swimmers white mac danny/ Bernzy Bernster pogie color, 1 popper Fixter WooonDabahhhh, One of steve's bunker surfsters, 1 needle Andrew/Jigman/Lithos, 1 4oz hopkins No=Eql, 6 large storm shad.

Eels: 2 dozen eels live, with sufficient leaders and materials to tie more if necessary. half dozen rigged

leader wallet: app. teasers, pre-tied leaders.

1st aid: small pack kit, with soucher kit and small pliers to cut hooks if necs. (gawd I hope not) Korkers, roll of duct tape

Light: neck light, head lamp, spare batteries (in pack in ziplock)

oh yeah.. I'll need to pack a rod as well

camera and a scale

Tide Chart and cell phone. both sealed in plastic.

Thanks for the heads up about storing gear half way, never thought of that one

Hey Vic!! What the hell do you need the Tide Chart for? You had better know the tide before you head over. When you goin?

The Iceman 6 · 06-15-2005, 03:38 PM

Ahh the Lady -

Is it eggs and leggs? or keggs and eggs? leggs and keggs? i forget, it's been a while, sunday am used to be a good time there....

Joe · 06-15-2005, 04:00 PM

You can do it with a bike - if you are in above average shape. This is one of those things where the idea is much easier than the act. Back in the day, I did some fishing daytrips on the bike - they were tough.

The fishing is very physical and if you get to a spot and get dressed, go down a big cliff, hike out to the spot, and then find that it is weeded in, moving to new spot at night and re-dressing and packing becomes a huge event. But if you pick your days that problem should not arise....

The island is bigger tha you think and there are some nasty hills and ungraded dirt roads that will jar your a## and knock out your fillings.

I'm too old now - I take the truck and get a room. What the heck, its not like I go the Foxy or Foxwoods...Man's gotta have some fun in life.