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09-25-2008, 02:43 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Vineyard "2008"
You guys on the Vineyard are quiet, both visitors and residents. Too tired to post huh.  |
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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09-25-2008, 03:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Martha's Vineyard, MA
Posts: 185
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so far it has been a very slow fall.... few fish caught and all very small..... hopefully it will pick up soon
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09-25-2008, 05:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Vineyard Haven
Posts: 413
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I will be honest I have had a lousy fall so far. On the water by 4 and fishing 3-4 hours before work every morning for a couple tiny bluefish. One thing I have noticed is the fish are "one hit wonders". One hit and they are gone never to be seen again or heard from again.
I made the mistake of going to one of the bridges the other night to change things up. I will avoid that place like the plague now, what a frigging circus. The wife thinks I have a little somethin' on the side now b/c I have yet to bring home a single fillet.
Things have been real quiet for me.
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09-26-2008, 05:02 AM
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What was that!?!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Kingston, NH
Posts: 3,108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smac
I will be honest I have had a lousy fall so far. On the water by 4 and fishing 3-4 hours before work every morning for a couple tiny bluefish. One thing I have noticed is the fish are "one hit wonders". One hit and they are gone never to be seen again or heard from again.
I made the mistake of going to one of the bridges the other night to change things up. I will avoid that place like the plague now, what a frigging circus. The wife thinks I have a little somethin' on the side now b/c I have yet to bring home a single fillet.
Things have been real quiet for me.
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though I'm only here a week, I'm experienceing more or less the same. And viewing others, there is not much catching going on.
The northeast wind for pretty much the entire stay has been a real bummer too. I'm happy we got at least one albie on the trip though. Guess next year will have to be a two week stay  |
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09-26-2008, 08:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Boston, PRofMA
Posts: 276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smac
On the water by 4 and fishing 3-4 hours before work every morning for a couple tiny bluefish. One thing I have noticed is the fish are "one hit wonders". One hit and they are gone never to be seen again or heard from again.
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FWIW, it was the same across the bay (near Falmouth/Cotuit) last weekend. Mostly tiny snapper blues (6" or so) that would come over and nip the tails off your 6" sluggos (just enough so they don't wiggle any more) and then disappear. Tiny schools of them (5-6?). No big bait balls anywhere. Weird to see it so barren from a boat where you can cover more water than shore... |
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09-26-2008, 10:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,574
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Left the island early yesterday because of this storm. My first time there and I went through the learning curve but was able to find fish the three nights I fished. Most were on the small side but the last night I had three decent fish in the teens to low 20 lb class. MV is big and a lot to cover. I was impressed on how many guys chase the albies and bonito - they were all over the place. It was a tough transition for me because I'm so used to fishing darkness and slow. Hard for me to fish daylight and fast. Lots of very friendly fishermen. Got to see Matt Malowsky hand feed albie fillets to a seal at the derby dock - thing was huge. Highlight was having dinner with Mr Sandman and wife and swapping stories. Thanks for a nice evening Jim. The rip at Chappy is one of the most impressive moving water experiences I've witnessed.
DZ
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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09-26-2008, 04:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Vineyard Haven
Posts: 413
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I have had the pleasure of sharing the sand with Mr. Sandman too. He's one of the good guys.
I found a S-ton of bait last night! No fish on the them. Unbelievable. I used eels , bucktails, storms, tins and wood, Ugh  |
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09-28-2008, 03:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Oak Bluffs
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DZ
Left the island early yesterday because of this storm. My first time there and I went through the learning curve but was able to find fish the three nights I fished. Most were on the small side but the last night I had three decent fish in the teens to low 20 lb class. MV is big and a lot to cover. I was impressed on how many guys chase the albies and bonito - they were all over the place. It was a tough transition for me because I'm so used to fishing darkness and slow. Hard for me to fish daylight and fast. Lots of very friendly fishermen. Got to see Matt Malowsky hand feed albie fillets to a seal at the derby dock - thing was huge. Highlight was having dinner with Mr Sandman and wife and swapping stories. Thanks for a nice evening Jim. The rip at Chappy is one of the most impressive moving water experiences I've witnessed.
DZ
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I still have both my arms too:  : Wished I could have gotten a chance to fish with you Dennis, but it was very nice meeting you. Give me a call next time and I'll go fishing with you at 12 am. What are we gonna do with Sandman?  |
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09-27-2008, 10:30 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Ross you made my day.  I got something different for you next. Highlight of my year last year was the one I got with Numbskull. My first and I was hooked. Never felt a fish do what that thing did. Why i never tried before is beyond me . Sounds like you had a great time. |
"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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09-27-2008, 10:50 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Heading over to the Vineyard the 5th-12th, hoping this blow will generate some steam!
I love albies in the morning after fishing the night, that first run wakes me up better than any Starbucks crapachino..
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09-27-2008, 12:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Whitman,Ma.
Posts: 4,263
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Chris..Hope to see you over there  |
I'm going where I'm going... 
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09-27-2008, 12:38 PM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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You know you will
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09-27-2008, 12:46 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Wasque
We'll be sleeping in the truck overnight to be out there for first bite.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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09-27-2008, 03:43 PM
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What was that!?!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Kingston, NH
Posts: 3,108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swimmer
We'll be sleeping in the truck overnight to be out there for first bite.
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was out there two days ago for a few casts. seemed like the only place on the island that you could cast from. |
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09-27-2008, 04:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Whitman,Ma.
Posts: 4,263
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Fishing will pick up Oct 8th...  |
I'm going where I'm going...
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09-27-2008, 05:54 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Squid kids Dad
Fishing will pick up Oct 8th... |
Hmmmmm, my son has a soccer game at MV on Oct 11th... Maybe I crash and ride with you guys for a day or two... |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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09-27-2008, 08:10 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
Posts: 4,519
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Ross, lol you got bit! Already looking for more.
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09-29-2008, 12:13 AM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Hey fellas,
Figured I'd pop on for a second or two...
Weather has been HORRIBLE.
Albies sporatic but I got 4 so far (weighed 1 just under 10 for a potential slam I hope).
I agree with Sandman about the Bass...certain places have lit up butit has been crowded. I have chosen to target mommies only and pass on the 20's so far.
Nio shore Bonito
Blues all over but sizes are up[ and down.
Time for bed...Drumcorpsfan and Scotty have arrived.
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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09-30-2008, 04:50 PM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,911
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i spent a week on the island earlier in the month ... look, guys, the fish are there, they're not exactly huge but you have some good numbers. think stubby needles cuz they're chowing on sand eels!
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10-01-2008, 12:55 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
Posts: 4,519
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Ben, you sure there on sand eels? 2 of ours had.
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10-01-2008, 01:24 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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They had crabs? |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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10-01-2008, 03:11 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
Posts: 4,519
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You got it. They must have been getting around, right Rick?
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10-03-2008, 07:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 10,295
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tynan19
You got it. They must have been getting around, right Rick?
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Should have tried crab lures the following night. |
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10-02-2008, 09:51 AM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Overall fishing is still slow...shore albies have been gone for two days but that coule be weather related...Bass fishiing is picking up by the tide...bluefishign is steady...two shore bonito says it all on that one...hope remains and the weather is coolin off
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
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