Plum Island beach Clean Up - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

tattoobob · 03-16-2008, 03:05 PM

Beach Clean Up
Saturday March 29th 2008
9am -3pm

If you fish at PI you should come and help, show our numbers
and fill a few trash bags show the radical bird watchers we also care

I will be there in my Pick up filling it and taking trash off the beach
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gone fishin · 03-16-2008, 10:01 PM

See you there Bob! Remember NO FISH ON PI..

The Dad Fisherman · 03-17-2008, 09:01 AM

Unfortunately I have to bring my son up to Nashua NH in the Morning for a Merit Badge College....he's in the home stretch and still fired up so I'm gonna ride it out with him.

Then Saturday Afternoon the PI Surfcasters are having there kids club meeting and I get to be the featured entertainment....gonna show them some basic plug-building stuff, see if we can get the next generation of Plug-Builders going.

Finaddict · 03-17-2008, 11:52 AM

I will have Sydney that weekend. If the weather is okay, I will bring her, otherwise, we will be pursuing other ventures that are more appropriate for a 3-year-old. Let's hope for warm, dry and sunny weather.

Squibby17 · 03-17-2008, 03:53 PM

My girlfriend and I have wanted to dedicate a day to charity and this would be perfect! I'll check in with her and make sure that date works. Bob I might Pm you for some details.

tattoobob · 03-17-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gone fishin

See you there Bob! Remember NO FISH ON PI..

I haven't been on the beach in a long time Don.

They are letting 5 trucks on and thats it, Everyone else will need to park at a lot 1-7 and walk on.

Make sure when you talk to the people in charge you tell them your a fisherman, and your representing MBBA

I will be picking up bags and larger trash and hauling it off to the dumpster

Bring gloves leather is best, they are suppling the rest.

Squibby17 I will put you on my Buddy list so you can pm me

This is a great way to find Plugs, I usually find 5 or 6

Finaddict · 03-17-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tattoobob

I haven't been on the beach in a long time Don.

They are letting 5 trucks on and thats it, Everyone else will need to park at a lot 1-7 and walk on.

Make sure when you talk to the people in charge you tell them your a fisherman, and your representing MBBA

I will be picking up bags and larger trash and hauling it off to the dumpster

Bring gloves leather is best, they are suppling the rest.

Squibby17 I will put you on my Buddy list so you can pm me

This is a great way to find Plugs, I usually find 5 or 6

Nice try Bob, I'm not falling for that trick again ...

The Dad Fisherman · 03-18-2008, 07:17 AM

Bob, can you give me the specifics on this or a link to a website about it. We have a meeting tonight and I can put it out to the membership so they are aware of it.

american spirit · 03-18-2008, 12:59 PM

fox 25 showed a special on how the beach is erroding. i wasn't sure how much of an issue it actually is. isn't it just a matter of time before all beachfront homes in the world are under water.

Plum Crazy · 03-18-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Bob, can you give me the specifics on this or a link to a website about it. We have a meeting tonight and I can put it out to the membership so they are aware of it.

There is no link. This is the Refuge we're talking about.

Kevin is aware of the clean up.
I believe he is on the list to drive a truck out.

plankton · 03-18-2008, 02:44 PM

Unfortunately I'm working Saturdays, sounds like a good time for a good cause, hope the weather cooperates.

Squibby17, nice avatar, I think I recognize that place.

tattoobob · 03-18-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finaddict

Nice try Bob, I'm not falling for that trick again ...

Andy, I said I had everything you didn't need to bring soup while you carried Sidney. to bad there was no fish

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Bob, can you give me the specifics on this or a link to a website about it. We have a meeting tonight and I can put it out to the membership so they are aware of it.

Kevin I have a link Kevin Moore knows about it to
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/parkerr...hcleanup08.htm

The Dad Fisherman · 03-19-2008, 07:17 AM

We put it out at the meeting last night so hopefully you'll get a few of the club members there to help out.

tattoobob · 03-19-2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks Kevin,

tattoobob · 03-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Look for a Red Ford F-350 that will be me and my wife

Everyone usually meets in lot 1

I wish we could get a few more people to step up.

saltydog · 03-22-2008, 12:50 PM

SORRY my weekend to work maby next year, I always pick stuff up as I walk in an out during the season, outhers should also .
GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN

togue · 03-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Will do my best to get there for at least part of it, provided I can clear the slate of some family obligations.

tattoobob · 03-27-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tattoobob

Look for a Red Ford F-350 that will be me and my wife

Everyone usually meets in lot 1

I wish we could get a few more people to step up.

I hope to see some of you there on Saturday I plan on being there at 8am

gone fishin · 03-27-2008, 10:17 PM

To all the MBBA members - be sure to stop by my Jeep and say hello. We want a good showing for those of us who fish this beach regularly. See you there!

Plum Crazy · 03-28-2008, 03:35 PM

I am extremely disappointed in the interest in this.
This is the first time in many, many years they have even allowed us to do this.
When I was told we could only have 5 trucks on the beach I thought we would have to say 'sorry' to many people.
We now have 2 pick up trucks.
Mine and Tattoo's.
We have a re-evaluation coming up in less than 2 years.
That decides weather we have continued access or not.
Every little bit helps. We need to show them we care and we need to do that in numbers.
I just can't believe we fought for 5 trucks and can only get 2

Please people if you can spare even a half an hour to fill bags we will pick them up.
No need to drag them out as in the last few years.
Anything and everything you can do to ensure the safety of our access to the Refuge will be greatly appreciated.
They need to know we care. PLEASE?
Our access is always in trouble.
Step up and help us now.
We need a show of good faith.
20 minutes, an hour or all day.
We need your help.

LeCounts1099 · 03-28-2008, 04:37 PM

If I wasn't stuck in Yuppie Manhattan Bob & P.C... I'd be there to help in a heartbeat!

For N.Y.ers reading here (i.e., you dumb know- nothings like me!)... the BAG "Bass Beach" clean- up in Bayside Queens is 3 weeks from now!-- that's where you can do YOUR part!

(Though I wonder who these cretins are exactly... who leave trash behind after fishing in a beautiful area?

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tattoobob · 03-28-2008, 05:31 PM

Most trash on this beach is wash up from boaters and there is a river north of PI and the current sweeps around the Island and all sorts crap washes up. of corse there are a few doosh bags that leave there trash.

Plum Crazy · 03-28-2008, 05:53 PM

In all reality you can't place the blame on fishermen or beach goers.
The stuff comes in twice a day with the tides.
I'd say most of it comes from anywhere but the beach.
My guess is allot comes from big boats and most of it is just washed down the river and ends up here.
That is not to say that we do not have our share of slobs enjoying their day at the beach, but in general this is just everything the cat dragged in during the winter storms.
I tend to get a little over emotional about slobs on the beach.
I have no qualms confronting them.
But we really only can do what we can and that is show up for these things and get in thier face.
The general public is unbelievable!
I have found that the fishermen care more and will do more.
Not in this case.
I have had about a 2% response to this clean up. It's killing me.
Let me tell you this story and you can decide for yourself how far I will go to ensure our access.
I was just walking on Salisbury with a few empty bags, picking up trash. The dumpster was only a few yards from me.
This man and woman were walking their dog, they were heading off the beach.
I had a long way to go.
The man walks up to me and says "nice job you are doing here, while you are at it take this" he hands me his bag of dog poop!
I think I was slack jawed for 10 minutes!.
He was only a few yards from the dumpster.Going off the beach!
If I wasn't with my respected organization I think I would have had a mental breakdown.
But nope. I was cool. I offered him one of my trash bags and invited him to help us.
He turned me down flat. He had other things to do.
I wonder how he will feel in a few years when his dog can't crap on the beach anymore.
One other time I was fishing a stiff east wind in spotty rain.
I was there since 4 AM.
I was in heaven because I figured there will be no beach goers on a day like this.
STOOOPID ME. 10 AM and here they come.
With their silly umbrellas.
One family of about 5 comes down bringing everything but the kitchen sink.
They lasted about 15 minutes. Their umbrella turned inside out about 3 seconds after they tried putting it up.
They packed up and left.
They left the broken umbrella too.
I trudged over picked up their broken umbrella and followed them to the parking lot.
I got to their car and said "hey you forgot your umbrella"
He said "ya, it's trashed"
I said " "well if it's trash why did you leave it here on the beach? Do you always leave trash on our beach?"
He had no answer for me. He stood there dumbfounded.
I told him I would be more than happy to take HIS trash home and dispose of it myself.
He snatched the broken umbrella from me threw it in his car and slammed the door.
Hmmm I said to myself, these are the rich yuppies trying to stop ME from fishing my beaches. Hmmmm.

Plum Crazy · 03-28-2008, 05:55 PM

Man that was a long tirade. I don't even want to read it.
Sorry

LeCounts1099 · 03-28-2008, 06:03 PM

PC... I know exactly the type of which you write about above...

And it's the most infuriating thing you'll ever see! Nature is indeed many idiots' waste disposal dump!

We feel your pain!

C'mon N. Bostonians / N. Shore guys-- get down there & help out please!

Plum Crazy · 03-28-2008, 06:17 PM

Thanks Le Counts.
I have moved beyond the infuriation and focus only on what I can do.
I'll tell ya one thing though, I sleep very well after a day of beach cleaning.
It is food for my soul.
It gives me a chance to give back to something I love so much and get so much from.
I don't get so angry at the crap on the beach anymore. I just pick it up.
I have cleaned many beaches from Plum to Race in the last 10 years and I have heard every excuse known to man as to why people can't do it.
Hell I even worked every clean up one year in a leg cast.
I paid dearly each night, but it was worth it.
I have lost many hours of payable work time and sacrificed family and friends.
All to save our access. For me and for the future.
All I know is that when they close the beach for good it will not be because I didn't try.

GooGoo Man · 03-28-2008, 09:20 PM

I just saw this thread for the first time, I will be there with my son (7 yrs. old) & my wife, I also have a red ford f-350, if it is needed I would be happy to be the 3rd truck.

gone fishin · 03-28-2008, 09:39 PM

Glad to have you aboard - sent PM.

tattoobob · 03-29-2008, 02:46 PM

It was a great day we took a lot of junk off the beach, I filled my truck many times. I did have a small problem and basically limped home, thanks to everyone who showed up.

Plum Crazy · 03-30-2008, 06:49 AM

Thank YOU Bob.
It was a great day and we made a huge dent.
The trucks took a beating. I hope you can easily fix yours.
I think you and Jules made more trips up and down than any of us.
We stopped picking up traps so we could fit more junk in.
It would take 20 trucks a week of working all day everyday to get all those traps in.
I couldn't believe how many were between 5 and 7.
Lots of them in perfect shape too.
There was Girl Scout troop and a church group helping out and I was very happy to see many of the regular fishermen.
Kudos to all!