Maybe I should consider launching in Gloucester. The thing is, I'm semi-familiar with the Merrimac... I can study a chart but I still find it a bit daunting to try a new area. I'd love to get used to an area and spend time honing my fishing skills and getting comfortable. It would be a huge accomplishment to get to the point where I have some confidence.
Maybe I should consider launching in Gloucester. The thing is, I'm semi-familiar with the Merrimac... I can study a chart but I still find it a bit daunting to try a new area. I'd love to get used to an area and spend time honing my fishing skills and getting comfortable. It would be a huge accomplishment to get to the point where I have some confidence.
That's a tough situation, I've been there many times in the past. (when the kids were kids)..
I don't know that area, but if you can just fish open water, or anchor up near some structure and relax it will be more pleasant for both of you.
I had my 75 Y.O. father in law out the other day, almost the same senario as you have
At least I put him on some fish so he was happy.....
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Maybe I should consider launching in Gloucester. The thing is, I'm semi-familiar with the Merrimac... I can study a chart but I still find it a bit daunting to try a new area. I'd love to get used to an area and spend time honing my fishing skills and getting comfortable. It would be a huge accomplishment to get to the point where I have some confidence.
Where is the best place to launch in Gloucester?
i know what you mean. i like to head up the parker and essex rivers but don't know them very well. have had more of my fair share of prop polishing.
if you feel like making the trip i go most weekends. you and your lil buddy are more than welcome to tag along some weekend.
Be very careful of the Merrimac, it shows no mercy.
If you are going to Gloucester go early on the week end.
Also you could launch in Rockport at Granite Pier. Both places charge you to park.
There are plenty of good places up inside to fish when you have your son with you.
i know what you mean. i like to head up the parker and essex rivers but don't know them very well. have had more of my fair share of prop polishing.
if you feel like making the trip i go most weekends. you and your lil buddy are more than welcome to tag along some weekend.
Thank you for the offer! I do most of my boating on week days since we're usually at our camp up north on weekends. On a weekend that I'm home I would love to take you up on that offer.
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Be very careful of the Merrimac, it shows no mercy.
If you are going to Gloucester go early on the week end.
Also you could launch in Rockport at Granite Pier. Both places charge you to park.
There are plenty of good places up inside to fish when you have your son with you.
Fly Rod, thank you for the reply. You know, on nice days I'd much rather be out front even with my son. There's a lot more room out there . My problem is that all the guys that are catching fish are in the river! Plus it would be nice to learn the river and get comfortable for the days when I can't go out front.
. My problem is that all the guys that are catching fish are in the river! Plus it would be nice to learn the river and get comfortable for the days when I can't go out front.
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