Cuttyhunk

[Rocco34520]

Me and a few guys might be taking a trip to Cuttyhunk during the spring/ summer this year. We would love to go with a trip for the company and it would be alot cheaper. I would really appreciate any help. Even if it is any advice that you have on the magical place. Does anyone know any groups that are going?

[redlite]

There are no fish left at Cutty
This is what it is gonna look like over there this year

There are plenty of closer, cheaper, and easier places to fish on this side of the pond. It is a big commitment and expensive to go over there. And it is a lot of walking and tough, tough fishing. Big investment for hit or miss fishin.
Be prepared.

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by redlite

There are no fish left at Cutty
This is what it is gonna look like over there this year

There are plenty of closer, cheaper, and easier places to fish on this side of the pond. It is a big commitment and expensive to go over there. And it is a lot of walking and tough, tough fishing. Big investment for hit or miss fishin.
Be prepared.

sounds like sumbunny's trying to protect
his HoneyHole,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bro!

then again it could've been the redbull's
and the Mojo-laden visor last year,,,,,,,

[Rocco34520]

Someone needs to relax. Always worrying about over crowding. Like only you can fish Cuttyhunk since it is your "spot". It is a pretty secret place. You have no more of a right to be there then i do if i want to go.

[fishgolf]

Geez... give Redlite a break... If he says it is expensive and tough fishing for a hit or miss visit then it is...sounds like good input.
Who's the sensitive one?

[Rocco34520]

Not me! All i want to do i fish. I like going new places. I have taken the money into consideration. And i would like to try it.

[BigFish]

Easy guys...Redlite is just having a little fun! Cuttyhunk is a great place to fish but Redlite was right....its no walk in the park! Be prepared to work your butts off for fish! As he said its hit or miss so be prepared! I have been over there and stayed about 15 times and we have had some great trips and had a few so-so trips! Sometimes the fish just jump out of the water at you and others......you spend hours casting miles of shoreline with nary a hit! Thats why they call it fishing! However it was always worth the trip especially if you go with a few good folks as I do! Also the flavor and history of the island makes it all worthwhile! The great people who work and live on the island and at the Fishing Club also make for a wonderful trip! Be prepared to walk miles and miles of softball and bowling ball sized rocks.....shin splints are a guarantee as are leg cramps if you do not stay hydrated! Bring your food as there are no stores over there save for a small general store which opens 2 times a day for 2 hours a whack! Gotta pack your booze too as no liquor stores on the island.....no kidding! Bring extra tip tops for your rod in case you have an issue.....broken tip tops with no replacements can ruin a trip! I usually bring 2-3 rods and 4-5 reels. Plugs are highly recommended especially topwater plugs......spooks, pencils, needles. Swimmers are great when the rockweed allows....if you have a wetsuit you can bypass the weed and fish swimmers to your turkish delight! Many like eels and/or rubber! Bring a camera too.......its a special place and you will want pics to remember your trip!

[BOSOX]

I say give it a shot Rocco...I was over there a few years back to install some granite. We were stuck for a few hours waiting for the granite to get there on the barge (we went over on the Seahawk), I wish I brought a stick along for a few casts. The whole place looked fishy. I'm sure local knowledge would help but I'd bet you'll find some fish if you put your time in.
Good luck!

[Rocco34520]

Thanks Larry! Sounds like a special place.

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by fishgolf

Geez... give Redlite a break... If he says it is expensive and tough fishing for a hit or miss visit then it is...sounds like good input.

Redlite's right. If people realized the amount of effort/planning/input/failure involved to get the occasional success, you will appreciate his point of view. Its actually like any other place in that you will fail most of the time.
Redlite's also right in stating there's plenty of equally good fishing close to home if its strictly fish you're looking for.

As for fun and relaxation, I spent three days there last fall, fished for a couple hours, and had my most enjoyable fishing trip of the season. Next time I go, I just might leave the rods home

Its also a great place to play wiffleball...

[JohnR]

Rocco - Redlite is on target with what he says. If you are going to fish, it is a lot of work. A good group makes a memorable trip for certain, but it is a lot of work. And when it stinks, you can't hop in the truck and move 20 miles....

[slow eddie]

as john said. fishing can be very spotty st times. to be succesfull, you must be able to walk great distances. or you could get lucky and catch fish right at the club. people there are great. bring your korkers. bring extra everything.
NO KORKERS ALLOWED IN CLUBHOUSE.

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by JohnR

And when it stinks, you can't hop in the truck and move 20 miles....

Thus the booze and wiffleball..

[steve]

Rocco, it's a great place to fish and any striped bass surf fisherman should experience it before they hang'em up. As some folks have indicated it can be like the "girl with the curl" ie, either very, very good or very, very bad! And , if it is the later, your trip will be less than memorable. That's why it's a good idea to go with a group. I've had some super trips over there. Some of the best fishing I've ever had, but I've also had a couple of stinkers. My companions made said trips bearable, even fun. But , when you go out there you WANT to catch bass. So be prepared, do your home work. Yes, to do it right, you have to do ALOT of walking. A wetsuit is the best thing to fish out of. I will NEVER do Cutty again in waders.Time of year is also important but even prime times can be disappointing. Fishing anywhere is a crap shoot but you have to go out there at least once. . If you would like some specifics, give me a pm. Good Luck! PS, you have to stay at the Cutty bass club for the full experience!

[steve]

Rocco, by the way, Cutty is a small Island but it can handle alot of surf fisherman. Everytime I have gone there, there has been over 100 surf anglers on the Island. Yes , I saw people fishing but mostly right before dark and up to about 11:00pm. After that the walking took it's toll on alot of the guys as well as slow fishing and many packed it in retiring to the Club for drinks and BS sessions. This left most of the Island free to roam and most of the time we fished in peace. Most of the guys go to and fish the west end, which is a hike, or right in front of the club. Sometime the fish are in both places but they do move. If you like to move around and fish some great looking water, Cutty is the place to be. Believe me , I could not fish there last season because of medical problems but I'm OK now and plan on at least 2 trips to the Island in '09. I can't wait.

[tobias]

Can't forget about the great food and gear sabotage

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Thus the booze and wiffleball..

[Clogston29]

i just go for the chicks. i like how they all kind of look alike.

[Canalman]

All 5 of them

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Canalman

All 5 of them

5 ???? You must have been out there for Spring Break

[steve]

I saw one that was pretty good looking, once!

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by tobias

Can't forget about the great food and gear sabotage

You mean this?

[numbskull]

Redlite is right, Cuttyhunk is a dangerous place. You get all those Van Staals in one place at the same time and it is liable to flip over on ya. Be careful if you go.

[Rockport24]

I loved Cuttyhunk the one time I went, but the catching was not good at all and we went out there with some real sharpies. The fishing was really good though!
seriously though, some make it out to sound like 50's are just beaching themselves and redlite certainly made it look like that with his impressive skills this past year, but it seems to me the guys that are successful overthere (like Steve, Redlite, Afterhours) have been fishing it for years and years and have really gotton to know the place.

That said, it's a really really special place that I am dying to go back to, the entire experience is just awesome.

[tobias]

Exactly Not my bag and those aren't my hands You have to keep an eye out for those guys from CT. Next time I'm out there with those guys, I'm hiding my stuff.

Originally Posted by Back Beach

You mean this?

[BassDawg]

i was just joshing earlier,,,,,,,,,,,,,

having never been to Striper Nirvana
it is a definite MUST FISH spot, hopefully


in '09, i'd like to go for a whole week around a
particular autumn moon

walking, crowds, feesh/no feesh ~~BE DAMNED!!

[Krispy]

Originally Posted by tobias

Exactly Not my bag and those aren't my hands You have to keep an eye out for those guys from CT. Next time I'm out there with those guys, I'm hiding my stuff.

Aah, forgot about that already. I recognize those sausage hands, must plan retaliation.

I'm no Cutty regular, but its no big deal, don't make it some mystical pilgramage, its not.

[Nebe]

if next season pans out like last season, your better off getting a room at the YMCA in proidence and snag and drop pogies in the providence river.. you will catch 5 times more bass there than on cutty.

[steve]

And Providence has better looking chicks!

[whiplash]

Now I thought last year was pretty good on Cuttyhunk. Granted I wasn't blessed with any of those Fairhaven 50's but I caught my share of 20+ lb fish. Early June was best. Ya never know when the fish will show but if you put in the time you can usually drag up something.

[Crafty Angler]

Has anyone ever brought a mountain bike with rod tubes (and a good headlight) over on the boat?

It's a relatively small island - seems like it would work...

Not like there's a lot of traffic to dodge, either -