Needed, MV basics

[rphud]

Looks like the wife and I will be headed to the Vinyard for the week after next. I have never been before, but I have read up a little bit. I anyone would be so gracious as to send me some very basic information on access and any other tips I would greatly appreciate the help. You can PM or email me direct if preferred at rphud@comcast.net.

Thanks in advance, Bob Huddy

[tynan19]

This time of year access is generally not much of a problem. As the residence restrictions tend to lax. The problem is that a lot of spots are not marked very well. Best bet would be to get a Road Atlas for the Cape and the Islands. That way you can see all the roads. Try finding a copy of "Reading The Water" by Post. With that book and an atlas you will do fine.

[fishpoopoo]

ditto on "reading the water" by dr. post.

as far as specific spots, consult "striper hot spots" by frank daignault.

my suggestion: pick a venue that looks interesting to you, and focus on it through various tide stages.

also, keep plugged into what the folks at the tackle shops are saying. a stop into larry's, coop's, and #^&#^&#^&#^&'s b&t are MUSTS if conditions are tough. thankfully, the fall is a good time to be on the island.

mv has everything. sand. rocks. sand and rocks. rocks and sand. sound & open ocean. inlets. salt ponds. jetties. piers.

if you don't focus, it will quickly overwhelm you.

focus, and be sure to match your equipment to the locale.

[rphud]

Got the book and read it over the winter, so it will go along for the ferry ride along with a new atlas so it seems. Thanks for help. See you on Cutty B'turbed.

[Joe Dalton]

Stop in to visit Cooper Gilkes at Coops Bait and tackle in Edgartown...I'm sure you read about him in the book...he is a great guy and will set you up with a few good spots that will be easy to get to. tell him Joe Dalton from Nextel sent you.
Good luck !!

[Gunpowder]

and if coops cant help ya, im sure larrys will! hes only two mins away fomr there. both are good guys.