Gooseberry Neck

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by GonnaCatchABig1

will you consider a trade?

HaHa - sadly not at this time - I hardly get enough time to fish for me these days. But where are you out of?

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by GonnaCatchABig1

will you consider a trade?

I would...

[eelskimmer]

Just checked the overnight mail and spot burning is still a hot
topic. To Smokefish and LeCounts, I was only kidding--tongue
in cheek. To all the others who offered valuable advise both in
open and by PM many thanks. Sad to hear that walking the path
at night is hazardous due to needles and glass. But I would only
fish there in Spring and Fall (if I do) and avoid the Yahoos.

Will be on beach about 9:30AM Tomorrow scouting for an hour.
If youse are in neighborhood say hello and I would be delighted to
buy coffee and donuts at nearest Dunkee.

Again, many thanks.

[BassDawg]

JOHNR, SAY it ain't SO!!!

"Never, never, never, never, give up!"

Fogeddah bout SEXY, as sexy fades, is fleeting, and is on the outside.

WISDOM, however, is internal, is everlasting, and only gets better with time.

Keep things reel and earned, rather than bought and sold.

These lazy schlubs will get much more satisfaction out of finding their own spots ~but how will they ever "get there" if we are constantly feeding them with stand here/cast there stuff? No worries about offering techniques, methods, gear advice, and how-to's.................just doan go removing the discovery part from the equation.

i think it was TimS who said,
"Teach a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime,
Show him where to fish and he'll be a loose lipped
spot burner and frantic reports chaser for ever!!"

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by stripermagnet

i think everyone should stop complaining about "spot specific" posts. honestly i doubt theres any spots left where only a handful of people could figure out that its a good idea to fish there. most people arent stupid. rocks + white water or sandbars or holes all = fish. its common sense if you have a honey hole where you stand on a specific rock or whatever thats different, but theres no secret beaches. and second, if anyone here can show up at a spot they've never fished in their lives and magically know the right tide, time of day, moon phase, weather, lure/bait, and presentation to use then congratulations youre the best fisherman in the world. and third, we all need to stop bad mouthing other peoples posts, its always the same crew and its annoying. if you dont like a post leave it alone

Sorry pal but maybe you should list all your spots, times, tides, and lures to use. I think it is very strange for a new comer to this site to come on and start changing the rules here, there was never spot talk here and there never should be. I find it very strange how you stand on this topic and you won't even list where you are from or your age.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by LeCounts1099

Oh, OK: now I understand... Fishaholic is the (self- proclaimed) "chief pot stirrer" here!

We all gotta be good at something...

[Swimmer]

How many of you guys caught a 40 plus pound bass last year, 69 year old eelskimmer did. From shore too.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

How many of you guys caught a 40 plus pound bass last year, 69 year old eelskimmer did. From shore too.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by leptar

Local police couldn't help ya there...
You would need to call the gate keeper... same people who operate the trailer park for the summer at horseneck...

Parking, 20-25 cars max if people park nice... get a few arseholes... and parking is down to 12/15 cars...

Don't park there if you don't want scratches or dents...
Don't leave things in sight in your vehicle if you want them when you return.
Bring a buddy... and travel the shoreline... don't do the path especially at night... keep an open eye out for needles and glass...
The causeway gate is closed from sunset to sunrise... if your inside when they lock the gate, don't snap an attitude with the guy who unlocks it.. just tell him some bullchit nice excuse like you were at the point on some nice fish and lost track of time... He might come down and let you out... if you say you going to cut the lock and rip the fence down... MA state police and Westport police will be there to greet you...

Parking outside the island requires a MA Westport resident sticker. So from Reed Rds, Beach Rds and Horseneck rd there is no parking unless you are a resident of Westport and have the resident sticker.
The beach houses on Beach road are all known so if you try and get funny and park at one chances are your car will get towed. Get caught without a resident sticker an it's a $25 or $30 fine... Chances of getting caught are about 80%... Residency checks are done by volunteer residents year round and by police bike patrol during the summer months...

Sounds like they really don't like outsiders in them parts don't it..

[Finaddict]

Uhmm .... John, what's the matter with McFish?... all worthwhile ...

[Adam_777]

spot

[redcrbbr]

Originally Posted by eelskimmer

Planning a scouting trip this Sunday AM. Anyone know if there any barrier to the parking lot at this time of year and is there a good
tackle shop in Westport??

Just to answer the guys question,
the gate is usually left open this time of year. Westport Marine sells some bait and tackle pretty sure they are NOT open

[RIJIMMY]

at least you can say one thing - we're consistent

[Adam_777]

Never been but I plan on sending the bucket brigade from my spot to this one come the first sign of scup.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

at least you can say one thing - we're consistent

Too funny.................

[Slingah]

it must be spring...even the spotburnflamewarblowup threads are losing steam..

[stripermagnet]

tatoobob dont attack me for trying to stop this thread from getting foolish, which it already has. whats the point of arguing the over whether or not eelskimmer is "spot burning" whoever knows the answer to his question just answer it and its over

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

How many of you guys caught a 40 plus pound bass last year, 69 year old eelskimmer did. From shore too.

I heard he got it off Gooseberry

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

I heard he got it off Gooseberry

I heard of a 50#er with sea lice caught there last week also..

[smokefish]

So, eelskimmer what's the report?

[fish4striper]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

How many of you guys caught a 40 plus pound bass last year, 69 year old eelskimmer did. From shore too.

I can't vouch for the bass but I saw him catch a 40 lb plus tuna

[BMEUPSCOTTY]

I believe he got a fifty a few years back, in the ditch maybe? anyone? He and his brother took me to little bridge and lobsterville my first time on MV and he makes a good breakfast and is a good guy.

oh btw, gooseberry is only scary if you're walking on the rocks, wading, walking through the drunk goog punks on the causeway or walking on the path/crossing in front of the tower when there is a satanic sacrifice going on in there. Other than that its great!

[stripermagnet]

wow i dont know if you guys will have to worry about the spot getting burned after that last post BMEUPSCOTTY...

[thortum]

It sound to me like the FISH ARE VERY CLOSE [ if not already here]!!!

[Squid kids Dad]

Originally Posted by BMEUPSCOTTY

I believe he got a fifty a few years back, in the ditch maybe? anyone? He and his brother took me to little bridge and lobsterville my first time on MV and he makes a good breakfast and is a good guy.

oh btw, gooseberry is only scary if you're walking on the rocks, wading, walking through the drunk goog punks on the causeway or walking on the path/crossing in front of the tower when there is a satanic sacrifice going on in there. Other than that its great!

You are right..John caught it at the ditch..A gentleman fisher he is

[rickhern]

Gb is one of my favorite and most fished spots. I have never, ever, seen more than 4 or 5 other fishermen out on the Island at night. If you are going to take the walk, you will be able to fish plenty of good water without getting within 100ft of anyone if you choose. Take the time to walk the shoreline and explore. Some of my most productive spots are not the typical "hotspots", just little rockpiles surrounded by deep water that always seem to hold a few fish.

The other point is, anyone that I have met out there is pretty serious about their sport and I enjoy chatting and fishing with them.

[5 String Bass]

<- Not a fan of Gooseberry. If drunk teenagers yelling and fighting and broken glass everywhere is an indication of a hot spot, go for it. No offense, Rick- I have only been 2x during the Summer months and didnt care for it. I like peace and quiet when I fish. But it brings up another question: "Is it spot burning to say a spot sucks???"

[rickhern]

No offense taken, in retrospect, I think you are right - the spot does suck! I mean with the long walk, kids partying and them freakin striped fishes makin off with my nice choopy's, I will probably never go back.

[5 String Bass]

[Adam_777]

The fire is still burning !