John! - The Hunk

[Slipknot]

The Hunk, the Hunk, The Hunk.....

Reading thru the article in this weeks Fisherman I can't help but dream of taking the ferry over this year one day and stay overnight surfcasting the shoreline all night.
I have managed to make it to the island once a year for the last 3 and this year I am going to do it right. Backpack, tackle and 2 rods and I'll be set. Maybe I can manage some eels too but probably just go with skins instead. I don't want to be pulling a wagon around that island, have to pack light.

Isn't that what winter is for? Dreaming.

[milo]

That does sound good AAAAHHHH WINTER

[JohnS]

I love that place, I felt like a billygoat when I fished it for the first time last year. Baahhh ahhhhhbahhhhh, got rock?

JohnS

[Swimmer]

Just a thought I had about traipsing around Cuttyhunk toting two rods, a backpack, and bait. Why not use a canal bike outfitted with the usual baskets and rod holders. Could also throw on a sleeping bag and stretch it into a two day trip. Could also customize as many canal guys do with their own trailer to add even more good stuff. bgi:





I mean what would you have to lose. The island isn't that big and a bike would get you fairly close if not right on the beach. Not exactly like having the old 4 x 4 but it better than walking.




It is better to have fished and lost than never to have fished at all.

[JohnR]

Slip! I know I know!! We're gonna go once or twenty times ... Nice article and I'm looking to fish it from boat and from shore


Does the ferry allow you to bring bikes over to the Island?

[chris L]

so let me know when we are going ! Bruce we can tote some eels over in mesh bags as long as they get a little dip now and again in water they will survive .

[GBOUTDOORS]

Ok lets set a date to this dream and make it a reality.I will bring the eels over and they charge .75 to bring a bike over. You can get near the beach with a bike and to the top of the cliffs along the south shore but would have to walk down. Since John was the first to meet me I will take him and his gear over but the rest will have to take the ferry. Ok sign up now or cry later.

[JohnR]

YEEEEHAAWWWWW!!!

GB - thanks for the offer to allow some of us to experience our dreams of fishin' Cuttyhunk - Big Thums Up

And I will be more than happy to bring some fresh eels & a bike over (I really don't mind the ferry either) plus some eelskins. Now I do need to make a little disclaimer here that I will need to run things by TheBetterHalf first but I'm not anticipating a problem

When would be a good date/time of year to be there? Obviously the best times are probably early June and OCTOBAH but Cutty can be one of those summer long sweet spots... Not too mention, what's convenient for you?

Thanks,

John

[GBOUTDOORS]

John I say lets go early June I can go any time and if you would like to check it out from the boat before that lets set it up anynight or day my time is free when I want it to be. You could help me carry those baskets of plugs up fro the cellar to the porch and hang somemore up.

[Mr. Sandman]

A bike?...try a donkey! you could bike around a little but my bet is it would be not worth the effort. An ATV maybe better. I doubt any of you could peddle up the hill anyway on a canel bike.

There is an old lady out there who drives around in a John Deer "aligator" it looks like this baby could run in the water as well as land. I walked. Some people have golf carts but you have to stay on the roads and that does not do much for you. Also, half of the island is private. There is a chain across the road so walking is your only bet.

Anyway, this is not a place where you are going to run around from spot to spot all night. getting from place to place is not easy. Your legs will ache and you could really hurt yourself if you try to hurry. A good pair of boots and a backpack are the way to go.

I went for 4 nights and took 1 surf rod, 2 reels and an ultralight set-up. (which was a joke for most of my time out there cause it was blowing 40+) You can rent places over there if you look around a bit. (go to the ferry website)

A backpack is a good idea. Walk to the spot, change into your waders when you get to the spot. Unless you have one of those breathable waders from orvis....I hear stories of guys walking 10 miles in them without sweating.

I picked out a couple spots each night and worked them over good. Let me tell you your legs are gonna hurt. If you have any difficulty getting around like to sit in the buggy all night or have heart problems..don't go.

Be prepared. In the late fall there are less then 50 people on the island and no resturants. the store is open a couple hours now and then.

bring some saftey gear...a hurricane whistle, space blanket, cell phone, water bottle. You could hurt yourself and not be found for a while.

One more thing...Get a fresh set of spikes for your korkers. Don't even think of trying to work that place without them.

If you go this is the kind of walking surface you can expect..there is very little sand on this island:
( took over 100 digital photos of the place)

[GBOUTDOORS]

Sandman I have a house on the island and a lot at the top of the hill near the water tower that I can put a tent on. Why don't you come over with John and the rest of the gang that wants to come.I am sure I can also get Asa the harbor master to give us some rides around the island in his truck. Lets make this happen I would love to see this gang all on the island at one time!!!! The old lady you are talking about is Donna Veeder and I bet I could get her to let me take it for fishing as we go way back as feinds and family.

[JohnR]

Hey Sandman!!! You can't move now can ya????

Glad to hear you enjoyed your holidays sorry to hear that you may need to pack & move. Nantucket is nice but it's more bassy in the boats - plus you've got all those vacationing New Yorkers & CT'ers with the Bill Pew honey Lamis Backwinding Penn 6500SS reels - he's a nice guy and builds nice sticks but I've seen a lot of the tourists doing evil things there - enough to make you snap or just go plain bonkers. It was tough for me to see in the total of 15 days or so I've spent there. Schoolie Monster, who's averages a couple weeks a year there, is already showing permanent signs of backwinderphobitis - pretty nasty. It could be tough to be a true surfcaster for long on Nantucket . Tell whoever is pulling the strings that you'll be able to manage better on MV.... Uh, you'll have better bandwidth capabilities...

GB - how many people would be a reasonable number? I can hear everyone panting and drooling over their keyboards. Obviously, we want to make it as painless for you too.

[GBOUTDOORS]

John I figure anywhere from 5 to 8 would be no problem. You would have to bring your own food and gear. If anyone would want to sleep at the house they would have to bring a bag and I am sure we can find a few tents to but up in the yard. If every one was not at the house at the same time 10 or more would be no problem.

[Mr. Sandman]

This sounds like something I could go for! I am serious. I plan on making at least 2 fall trips already to cuttyhunk (late sept and mid oct). A spring trip would round out the season nicely.
I would not mind renting a house/cottage for few days either. I (petes place ? I think is the name of the place I stayed last year...was fine) There is something about a hot shower and a bed that appeals to me. I can't impose on GB... but his offer sounds genuine. If the dates work out I would seriously consider a cuttyhunk rendezvous.

Perhaps we can also set up a Charter trip with one of the locals to fish Pigs and Sows in style?...... I bet the resturant is open in June too! Hey, This is sounding better and better the more I think about it.

I bet the spring fishing is decent too. June sounds about right.

re: move...I plan on fishing no matter where I end up, thatsagiven.

I will have to catch-up on all this when I return mid-next week (Ski trip in VT with the kids)

till then......

[GBOUTDOORS]

Sandman your in and as far as the shower goes thats not a problem and staying at the house would not be a problem we just will not have enough beds.

[Fish_Eye]

Captain Bruce Borges just completed a nice loft apartment where several people could bunk down for a night or two. Now is the time to make arrangements...once my video comes out there will be no room at the inn for sure.

Sandman, I hope that move is to Nantucket not NH. I know it's nice to "Live free, or die!" BUT with only 14 miles of shoreline (something you could work in a weekend) you'll be doing a lot of driving. Good luck. I hope everything works out for the best.

[GBOUTDOORS]

When is it coming out ?? I want to be first on the list and we would need to get off the island before the madd rush!!!!