Another surf spot closed. - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

likwid · 08-22-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow

I do this because the walks are long and even dangerous towing a fish.

There are ways to build carry harnesses with 1" tubular webbing that put the fish on your back and keep your hands free. Same as dragging deer out of the woods.

JFigliuolo · 08-22-2008, 10:23 AM

This thread makes me HAPPY!!!!

Well, not really, but sort of. I never did fish frenchmans. So I have NO IDEA what I will be missing.

SUCKS! for the guys that did though.

If It was one of my pet spots I'd be bummin for sure. Sorry guys. I really mean that.

shadow · 08-22-2008, 10:28 AM

as always you have all the answers.likwid knows more then most.I figured you would of known that I have a bad back and have so for a while just had surgery just over a month ago to try and help things out.other wise I think I could of figured out how to carry a fish without the help of likwid.This is now getting silly so just pm me with anymore of your knowledge.

Joe · 08-22-2008, 11:02 AM

The way I understood it was that the road that was gated was a historical right-of-way. The spot is not private - the road leading up to it is. They essentially stole the access from the public when they established an association and built the homes.

JFigliuolo · 08-22-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe

The way I understood it was that the road that was gated was a historical right-of-way. The spot is not private - the road leading up to it is. They essentially stole the access from the public when they established an association and built the homes.

Go figure... $$$ talks. Who would 'a thunk it.

likwid · 08-22-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow

I figured you would of known that I have a bad back and have so for a while just had surgery just over a month ago to try and help things out.

Less bitching and fishing and more PT.

Carry on.

Grapenuts · 08-22-2008, 12:52 PM

was a time when there were only a few fisherman with lots of open space to fish in..now it's reversed...to many fisherman with very little open space...smart ones already switched over to anything that will float.dingy..yak..tin..tubes....in a few years most good fishing holes will be closed do to many people period....we lost a great spring place down a long dirt road that lead to a small lighthouse..well someone went and broke all the windows in the lighthouse...that was it..road closed...worst thing to come along were those things called suv's.

Flaptail · 08-22-2008, 12:53 PM

Loose lips sink ships (spots in this case)

numbskull · 08-22-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Flaptail

Loose lips sink ships (spots in this case)

Hmmmmmmm..........now where did I hear that lately?

Back Beach · 08-22-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Flaptail

Loose lips sink ships (spots in this case)

Most average fishers avoid the place due to the amount of walking effort required to reach the water. Secret spot? No.
Its was about as big a secret as Race Point. Lots of lazy fishermen know the place but don't use it. Kind of like what you mentioned last week with your buddies walking a mile plus to a sandy udl on the cape. Only the hearty souls need apply.

NIB · 08-22-2008, 05:18 PM

I walked it once I didn't think it was that long...
here in NJ..We are having a grand ole time here in regards to access.One town recently posted both sides of the street "No Parking" due to scup type fisherman dumping bass racks in a homeowners garbage can after it was cut up on his front lawn..Can you imagine..The homeowner pulled in the driveway as the second fish was getting cleaned..For years this very popular location was one of the main locals in the spring run..The whole thing is out of control anymore..

Another spot was a retreat for religous folks.A beautiful overlook with a big lot complete with religous statues an the whole nine yards that was steps from the ocean..I used to barely idle thru there.Well some joker decides he has to take a dump and goes inside the retreat..When confronted by the priest he starts cursing him out..

U can't make this stuff up..

Karl F · 08-22-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Grapenuts

was a time when there were only a few fisherman with lots of open space to fish in..now it's reversed...to many fisherman with very little open space...smart ones already switched over to anything that will float.dingy..yak..tin..tubes....in a few years most good fishing holes will be closed do to many people period....we lost a great spring place down a long dirt road that lead to a small lighthouse..well someone went and broke all the windows in the lighthouse...that was it..road closed...worst thing to come along were those things called suv's.

I have said for years (others too) that 4 wheel drive has ruined beach access... remember, it was the diehards that went out there in 2 wheel drive first.. ( and i've seen horse and buggy pics, from prior to model T and model A days)... so yeah that, on the suv's..

but.. walk on access is definately in peril now too......few bad apples, always seem to spoil the whole barrel...