Who's fishing the MV derby?

[Fish On]

Of course. Arriving 9/10 and departing on 10/16. I hope to do some things this year that I don't get to do during a regular week long vacation. Hopefully I'll fish squibby from the beach. I also plan to try the Elizabeth's which I've never done before. Will also be volunteering at the filet table for at least a few nights.

I'll be checking PM's when I have internet access. If anyone from the board wants to team up for a surf or boat trip that would be great. I hope to see you at the weigh station again this year Jim, if not share a night of fishing.

I hope someone from the board takes down a grand prize! Good luck to all!

[Dr. Lickman]

The good doctor will be there from the 14th thru the 18th

[Squid kids Dad]

ScottM, We fish there every morning also..will be there 29th till the 9th...Will have a black ford ranger with a cap and racks on top and on the front bumper..stop by and say hello..

[Swimmer]

What my brother, Squid Kid's Dad, said about anyone here on this site. Have black ford ranger Mass. plate 94M. Stop and say hello. Will be on island till the 9th of October. It seems Sandman that everyone in the Bill and Jul's entourage met you but me.

[Marc Z]

Squid,

In June the light was passable at lower stages of the tide, just be careful at high tide. It got washed out bigtime this winter with the Noreasters. It probably filled in a bit since then. Sandman will know for sure.

[lurch]

My anny is on Oct 11 and I plan on spending time over there for a weekend or two. I might have to sleep in the truck for one of the trips but I want to fish it this year! My wife said that she would fish with me when we head over....WAY COOL!

Been there twice this year and the place is Striped Bass Mecca!

[Mr. Sandman]

So far it looks like around 9/30 (or perhaps 9/17) would be a good time for some kind of get-together. I have a calender with a line for the period of each of your stays, the date with the most lines will probaby be the best date.

If anyone else is going please post the dates you plan to be there.

[Squid kids Dad]

Thanks Marc Z....Looking forward to it Mr.Sandman ..If we are there at that time when you have it

[lurch]

hell if there is going to be a "get to gether" I will make it down!

[Mr. Sandman]

Guys,

As I mentioned I would like to host a small afternoon family style BBQ at my home for some of the folks from sb.com that plan to fish the derby. Perhaps some of us can hook up for surf fishing that evening? (Sorry, I will not take you to my secret spots…this is a contest after all but we can fish some pretty decent water.) I will provide food, beverages and a place, (you can even park in my driveway ) You can bring your wife if you like. All I ask is that everyone is reasonably well mannered as my wife, kids and dog (energetic golden ret) will be there. (Caveats: I don’t have a waterfront estate and live in a modest home and quiet neighborhood. I can’t house anyone nor can you camp out in my yard. Beside me, there will be no celebrities at this event. ) However, I might also invite a few island friends who fish as well. We just need to keep it civil and I don't want my house trashed. Judging from the folks that I have met that have fished past derby’s that should not be a problem, as you all seem quite nice. You might pick up a few local tips…who knows?

So as for a date.... I was thinking Saturday, Sept 17th 2:00-5:00pm. I picked this time as to not cramp anyone’s fishing style for that evening. (And that date is good for me.) I would like to know about how many would be here so I can have enough eats so please PM me if you plan on attending. I will reply with my phone number and directions (I don’t care to post it openly).

If you are not here to fish the derby at that time it is really not worth making the trip just for this. If you are here fishing, and recuperating from the previous day/nights fishing, then stop by and have a burger, beverage and BS with fellow fishermen. I just thought it would be interesting to gather since many are here anyway just hanging out at that time of day.

If you are coming over on a different date...I am sure our paths will cross.

Anyway, I hope you can attend and best of luck in the 60th derby, I hope you create some great fishing memories while you’re here. That is really what this is all about.

Catchem up!

Jim

[vineyardblues]

Very nice of you to offer your place for a quick GT for the members
As for the fishing spots just tell them to turn around and walk straight . lol
I hope to hit a few weekends but will be over Oct 2 until the 12th
I hope to catch up with the Sandman and maybe have a cold one
Anyone else who is over can join in And good luck to all ><> ><> ><>

VB

[nightprowler]

for those of you interested in fishing chappy, nortons is now open and east beach is open all the way to the rip. the road under the light is passable as long as there isn't a large moontide with winds from the nor'east. a lot of beach was lost over the winter, but it has flattend out so the area is passable. if anyone is spending time out there, i have been a ranger for the last several years, unfortunately this year i am only working on sundays. im the younger ranger most likely with a fishing rod in the back of the truck looking for fish, im new to this board, obviously with the one post, will be on-island most every night of the derby ...super excited and cant wait to get out and fish, tight lines!

[Squid kids Dad]

nightprowler..Thanks for the heads up on the beaches..will bo over there sept 29 till oct 10th..will keep an eye out for you