Burning the Midnight Oil - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

bcaron · 06-01-2005, 12:49 AM

I find myself getting down to fish late at night, which is a good thing. Work and other obligations keep me from leaving for a night on the water until after usual business hours. It' a good schedule for fishing but there's a dilemma: where to get eels? A 24 hour bait shop in So. Co. or east of the canal would be great... I'll keep dreaming

In the meantime, who is open the latest in So Co/Narragansett area? I might have to try a little harder to get there in time. Also, I know it's a long shot, but is there anyone north of Providence that carries eels? Some of you guys up here in Central Ma., what’s your game plan for last minute snakes?

Striperhound · 06-01-2005, 05:32 AM

Best thing to do is not rely on the bait shops. Set up a livewell and keep your own. Anytime you need them they are there. Works well for me. You can make a very cheap livewell for snakes with a walmart rubbermaid tub and cheap fish tank bubbler.

Chris in Mass · 06-01-2005, 05:51 AM

Captain Don's corner of Rt1 and Rt 216 in Charlestown is pretty good about working out off hour arrangements. When the season is in full swing he is sometimes open till 9PM. Great guy. Good place to fondle and purchase gear.

Gotofish · 06-01-2005, 06:28 AM

And I think Quaker Lane is open until 8 in case you're not heading all the way down by Capt Don's. There was also talk of Wildwood outfitters starting a delivery service to the late night haunts. Kind of like an ice cream truck but with coffee and fishing goodies!

What about buying them the day beforeand keeping them on ice?

partsjay · 06-01-2005, 06:42 AM

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Set up a livewell and keep your own. Anytime you need them they are there. Works well for me. You can make a very cheap livewell for snakes with a walmart rubbermaid tub and cheap fish tank bubbler

Do you think I could use a 10 gallon fish tank set up...got an old one I can use?

fishaholic18 · 06-01-2005, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by partsjay

Do you think I could use a 10 gallon fish tank set up...got an old one I can use?

You could but it would be a PIA changing the water. You have to change the water often to keep them alive. I do it every other day. You're better off making a 2 bucket setup like MacoJoe explains in the "How To" forum.
http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ead.php?t=9001

likwid · 06-02-2005, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by partsjay

Do you think I could use a 10 gallon fish tank set up...got an old one I can use?

I use a 20 tall but I have a filtration unit for it along with the bubbler, also modified a screen top from keeping reptiles that keeps them from doing the great escape.

They keep the dog amused.

kayaman · 06-01-2005, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris in Mass

Captain Don's corner of Rt1 and Rt 216 in Charlestown is pretty good about working out off hour arrangements. When the season is in full swing he is sometimes open till 9PM. Great guy. Good place to fondle and purchase gear.

is this the same CAPT. DON's that was used during the tri-state in years past? if so, I second what you say.... he would keep the place open around the clock during the tournement and provided a hearty carribou stew to boot.

MartinD18 · 06-01-2005, 07:18 AM

If you do make your own eel tank BE SURE to make some kind of framed screen cover for it with NO OPENINGS ANYWHERE or the slimy devils will make an escape, crawl into some unknown corner of your basement or garage, die, fester and eventually EXPLODE and the smell is something you will never forget.

Chris in Mass · 06-01-2005, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kayaman

is this the same CAPT. DON's that was used during the tri-state in years past? if so, I second what you say.... he would keep the place open around the clock during the tournement and provided a hearty carribou stew to boot.

Not sure, but this sounds like something he would do - he goes out of his way to take care of folks. It's like he feels guilty if he is not open or providing a means to those who need access to gear and bait off-hours. Also, watch out for the killer poultry that wanders around outside - you could lose a leg!

bcaron · 06-02-2005, 12:50 AM

Thanks for the suggestions!

I had thought about buying extra and keeping them at home. I'll definately give it a whirl soon. Soometimes I can't go every weekend so I wonder if the bucket and ice deal would hold them two weeks? I guess a cheap air pump for a fish tank and large plastic container from Wally world would be just as cost effective and easy. I'd like to try rigging some too. Never tried it but I have heard good things about using them.

bcaron · 06-08-2005, 04:37 PM

That's great! It can't get much closer than that unless they sold them at Market Basket! I appreciate you taking the time to help me out. I got the little one this weekend, might try to get away with him to Salisbury State for a overnighter. Probally won't bother to try any serious fishing though. Tough to fish with a three year old but he loves the idea of it. Taken him "fishing" at Wachusett several times. Will definately start stocking up next week for RI and then P-Town over the Fourth.