Plugs for Cutty in the fall - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

eelman · 09-03-2006, 08:00 AM

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Oh yeah, on the full moon fish dusk till the rise and then go back to the clubhouse and imbibe in a few snorts of whatever libation you brought with you and hit the suds again in the wee hours before sun up. Full moons suck there.

As for Cuttyhunk itself, I would rate it at third place in Elizabeth Island fishing spots and a distant 3rd at that.

wow, thats encouraging! next weekend there will be a bright moon and everyone will be on a "3rd place" Island.

DaveS · 09-03-2006, 08:14 AM

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wow, thats encouraging! next weekend there will be a bright moon and everyone will be on a "3rd place" Island.

Can always swim across to Nashawena

eelman · 09-03-2006, 08:16 AM

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Can always swim across to Nashawena

If I go, thats where I am fishing

DaveS · 09-03-2006, 08:17 AM

Gonna swim it Bill?

tlapinski · 09-03-2006, 08:20 AM

Bill, I was only listing my plugs for Cutty. Steve took 2 30's that night on the slug go, to 5 taken on plugs. I love the slug go now, but it is still lower on my list than many plugs. I am still building the confidence in it out there. It's hard for me to toss a slug go when I have taken so many good fish on other stuff there. Same deal with eels. I've taken some big fish on them out there, but I still have a soft spot in my heart for a hunk of wood and metal snaking sexily across the surface...

NIB · 09-03-2006, 08:26 AM

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Bill, I was only listing my plugs for Cutty. Steve took 2 30's that night on the slug go, to 5 taken on plugs. I love the slug go now, but it is still lower on my list than many plugs. I am still building the confidence in it out there. It's hard for me to toss a slug go when I have taken so many good fish on other stuff there. Same deal with eels. I've taken some big fish on them out there, but I still have a soft spot in my heart for a hunk of wood and metal snaking sexily across the surface...

I'm the same way.I know sluggo's an eels catch but i like plugs so much better.
It's a long time goal of mine to prove all the eel tosser's wrong.
There's craft in both art's.
I just think u can do as well with the right presentation an the right plug.
Tough to beat that slimey creature with the heartbeat though.

eelman · 09-03-2006, 08:43 AM

Not trying to yank your chain there Tlap, Whatever it was it was, maybe they were not all 30lbs maybe 26lbs to 28lbs but either way he told me in the spot he was at he had 30 fish all good size and then was nice enoght to leave you all a note telling you where he caught them. I agree you use what your comfortable with, however that sluggo is a fish slayer....For me there is no need to switch from the rigged and live eels because they do work on occasion

Redsoxticket · 09-03-2006, 08:46 AM

tlab, Do you throw that 3 oz. Habs which is a fast sinker into shallow water ? If you do you probably have to retrieve with a high speed to have it ride high in the column but that would defeat the optimum speed which is slow, no

NIB · 09-03-2006, 08:56 AM

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tlab, Do you throw that 3 oz. Habs which is a fast sinker into shallow water ? If you do you probably have to retrieve with a high speed to have it ride high in the column but that would defeat the optimum speed which is slow, no

Sometimes I use the big boy to reach out an touch someone. With a big stick. In other words fishin the outer edge''s of rock points.not sure they actually cast much further than the 2oz. Fish it for a bit an git it in.sometimes the fish will drop out on ya and if u can't get a shot at em ur not catchin.Them smaller ones he's been makin are good for that also.

eelman · 09-03-2006, 08:48 AM

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I'm the same way.I know sluggo's an eels catch but i like plugs so much better.
It's a long time goal of mine to prove all the eel tosser's wrong.
There's craft in both art's.
I just think u can do as well with the right presentation an the right plug.
Tough to beat that slimey creature with the heartbeat though.

All I can say is this past spring There were plenty of fisherman on cutty and I am sure there were a few of them who new
what ere doing with plugs....I will just say this, there were more than a few of them willing to pay me good money for a snake and kicked themselves for not bringing some out there......A smart fisherman covers all bases.........

NIB · 09-03-2006, 08:58 AM

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......A smart fisherman covers all bases.........

I agree how do ya Transport an keep em alive out here.Resources being limited an all.

eelman · 09-03-2006, 09:09 AM

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I agree how do ya Transport an keep em alive out here.Resources being limited an all.

its very easy, I have a system I use with a cooler, ice dripping down on them and draining away from them etc ... I also have them on a bed of seaweed like what you get in a flat of seaworms, once at my Island bed and breakfes, they get transfered to the bathtub, and a do not disturb sign goes on the door

Flaptail · 09-03-2006, 02:54 PM

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wow, thats encouraging! next weekend there will be a bright moon and everyone will be on a "3rd place" Island.

Tis true unfortunately and with all the gabbing on this site about it, it will only get more crowded. Talk about spot burning

oke:

eelman · 09-03-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Flaptail

Tis true unfortunately and with all the gabbing on this site about it, it will only get more crowded. Talk about spot burning

oke:

who cares....

tattoobob · 09-03-2006, 05:39 PM

Maybe it's me but a 20 pound fish is a nice fish for me any night

JHABS · 09-03-2006, 07:40 PM

Fact is EEL'S work but THERE are those times when them plugs just WORK Also, Can you Cast a Sluggo or a EEL 100 YARDS or More because sometimes you need to..............You can fish the HABS in shallow water, Cast out reel in fast till line is tight then with rod held at 11 O' clock reel so slow you are bored Plug will stay on or just below surface, I never lose them in the shallows doing that...................Give it a try or do What Works for You. Go get em

Squid kids Dad · 09-03-2006, 08:35 PM

You cant teach an old eel new tricks...

tlapinski · 09-04-2006, 09:07 AM

This thread was never meant as a debate of eels vs plugs. It was started as a question of what you use on the island in the fall as opposed to other times of the year. It is a matter of personal opinion, and should not be a source of argument. Sure we all have preferences of what works where/when based on our personal experiences and what we are confident in, but nothing is written in stone. I think some of us, myslef included at times, need to realize that none of our words are gospel. Every aspect of surf fishing from plugging to eeling to chunking comes with different levels of skill. The basic idea of each type of fishing is easy and basic, but the nuances of each is what separates the average fishermen from the consistantly successful ones. If you limit yourself to only one method of fishing, you are possibly losing out on some memorable experiences and catches. If there was one single way to to catch large every time, there would not be so many options available to us in the surf and the challenge many of us hold so dear would not exist.