Block Island - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

DaveS · 10-28-2002, 05:22 PM

Thinking about gettin over there this weekend, trouble is I dont know too many spots or the ferry schedule. I dont need to know secret spots or nuthin', just a few decent spots that aint too hard to locate. Also, do they flip out if ya sleep in your truck or are they leniant with visiting anglers? Ok spill your guts!

Scotch Bonnet · 10-28-2002, 06:14 PM

Dave, get the ferry schedule at www.blockislandferry.com. And this is a really good spot to fish....................

Joe · 10-29-2002, 05:33 AM

The longest month I ever spent on BI was the November night it blew northwest.
Sleeping in your truck will get you a big-ass fine, and the fact that you have posted your intent to do so will not help. (They have internet access on BI.)
Daignault's Striper Hot Spots details enough fishy locations to keep you busy for twenty trips.

JohnR · 10-29-2002, 08:03 AM

Dave - if you're DEFINITELY going, say so and let me talk to the misses about a day off this weekend and I'll go over with ya, I know a spot or 4 tooo. Only 1 is harder than Naps

DaveS · 10-29-2002, 01:28 PM

I'm thinking about going Saturday John, coming back on sunday Afternoon. Gotta check the weather first, but if it looks good I'm there.

Krispy · 10-29-2002, 02:14 PM

Let me know if you need a caddy, was thinking of walking the course, too.

DaveS · 10-29-2002, 05:00 PM

Hmmm, getting interesting now.............. Can you say BI FLing? HEHEHEHEHE. Man, we should get a bunch to go over, could bring like maybe,3 vehicles, would save alot on the ferry that way. Who else is game for a BI trip?

JohnR · 10-29-2002, 06:59 PM

If I wiggle out a "Get out of Jail Card", I'm in... weather is looking kinda crappy at this point though - wind...

DaveS · 10-29-2002, 08:48 PM

It's an Island John, we can always goto the side with no wind lol.

JohnR · 10-29-2002, 08:58 PM

Hehehe - I realize that bubba, but it might be tight on one of the good spots with that wind

So, who would be interested in putting a couple vehicles on the Island ??

Clammer · 10-29-2002, 09:10 PM

Right now I can make It , But you guys are hard core & better shape /////I,d probably just fish the Coast Guard channel /////
Letme know before the pager changes things////////////////

Cutty sounds good too

Steve K · 10-30-2002, 09:28 AM

Hello All,

I have not posted here in a long time. I fished BI the weekend of Oct 19th and it was dead. There was no bait anywhere but if I were to pick a weekend to try again, this would be it. Definitely bring your own eels because Twin Maples only had shoestrings.

Steve

bloocrab · 10-30-2002, 10:54 AM

If I wasn't "ON" this weekend.....I'd definately go!!!

WORK SUX!!

JohnR · 10-31-2002, 10:46 AM

OK Dave, I'm in, details please

Clammer?

Anyone else?

DaveS · 10-31-2002, 12:20 PM

I'm thinking we could go over Saturday AM John, just gotta get a reservation for that big boat if possible??? Anyways, I'll be in Weekapaug Friday night after 11:00 regardless of a BI trip or not. Hows the weather looking? Anybody else wanna take a boat ride?

Clammer · 10-31-2002, 12:23 PM

Windy
I might have a closing changed from fri to sat don,t know yet

Mr. Sandman · 10-31-2002, 04:05 PM

Halloween is always a great night on BI. The locals have a few costume parties that can get pretty wild. I was there fishing one year and some fellow crossed the street in a wet suit at 2:00am and he had a limb missing and a huge bite mark with lots of blood oozing out. I stopped the truck and this was his costume. (looked real as heck). Rebecca is always TP'ed and usually there is a 20-30 knot breeze.

My brother still calls a 30 knot gale ....a BlockIsland 10 to15. Many nights we had difficulty opening the door of the truck this time of year while the wind howled 30+ and at the exact time the weather man was broadcasting "a slight breeze this evening at 10-15." You get out and it is a friggin sandstorm on the beach. (I hear him off in the distance as he is leaning into the gale..."10 to 15 my ass")

With the weather forecast being what it is this weekend....it sounds like a another BI 10-15++.
http://www.weather.com/weather/hourb...=16&begDay=305

I think you will find them this weekend on Block. Good luck guys. For what its worth, here is where I would try in a stiff north west blow. SW point may be blow-out to fish...work the bolder fields at old harbor point and under the cliffs at black rock(2 hours befor high) and snake hole (high) and also head to sandy point in the peak of the blow (any tide) and cast east north east. (be careful don't wade out but walk to the tip) For some easy fishin, try behind ballards all along the beach to the #^&#^&#^&#^&-shoot. This old outflow is also good if it is fishable and you like jetty style.

JohnR · 10-31-2002, 08:33 PM

Hey Sandman - thanks... I'm sending you a PM...

I have not fished it this late in the year, usually when everyone is complaining that there are no fish on the mainland in July

OK, anyone else going? It will probably be windy, it will be F R E A K I N cold, but the places can be PHENOMINAL this time of year - lotsa big fish "CAN" be there...

DaveS - pm me your number and best time to call you...

DaveS · 11-01-2002, 03:43 AM

PM sent John. I think there are gonna be some monster bass around hehehehehe.

DZ · 11-01-2002, 07:43 AM

I'll be on the 11 am boat Saturday - if it sails. Blue Explorer.

Fish_Eye · 11-01-2002, 08:26 AM

You guys are my kind of anglers:

Never say die!

Don't let the weather stop you.

Go to the most difficult to get to spots.

Do it with fellow die-hard fishermen.

Plan for the worst and always hope for the best.

Fish at night when it's even more challenging.

YOU GUYS DESERVE LARGE! WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST!

It's funny how the harder you work the luckier you get! Good luck!

WE'RE GOING TO HAVE SOME FISH STORIES FOR THE BLUEBERRY SOCIAL -- FOR SURE!

Mr. Sandman · 11-01-2002, 09:48 AM

A few pics to wet your line....

Mr. Sandman · 11-01-2002, 09:50 AM

I can't figure out how to do multiple pics...

Mr. Sandman · 11-01-2002, 09:51 AM

pic3 (of 5)

Mr. Sandman · 11-01-2002, 09:53 AM

pic 4 of 5

Mr. Sandman · 11-01-2002, 10:01 AM

this is one of my all time favorites.....(I could not concieve how it was not listed in FD's Striper hotspots)

JohnR · 11-01-2002, 12:10 PM

The worst part is about half the pics are instantly recognizeable to me. I've only been over the once with plenty of daylight to check things out... But a few times at night

DaveS · 11-01-2002, 12:26 PM

John, only ferry reservations available for Saturday is 7 AM, come back Sunday at 9:00 Am. Whadda ya think? Give me a ring.

DZ · 11-01-2002, 01:41 PM

Just got an update on island action from someone there. Despite perfect conditions the past two nights fishing remains very slow. No fish over 15 pounds and all nighters produce only single digit numbers. I've seen things change in a tide cycle. I'm going because I have money invested in a place to stay. But just wanted to save anyone thinking about going over some time and money.

JohnR · 11-01-2002, 02:04 PM

Hey Dennis, yer killing me, I mean, thanks for the heads-up, I mean, yer killin' me

What to do, what to do....