Fishing Partner

[Sweetieface]

sigh, is it June yet?

Help. I can no longer go fishing with my fishing buddy. I don't think his wife is a big fan of us going without her -- she apparently does not understand the idea of FISHING with someone of the opposite sex and how it is nothing to worry about..... whatever.

Anyway. I was hoping for some ideas from you all on how to find a non-murderer, non-freak, non-psycho to go fishing with this year......

Any ways to find a new buddy???

[Saltheart]

Come to one of our gatherings , there is one in February in RI ,and meet people face to face. You'll find some people who live near or fish near you. From there , you decide who seems like someone you would enjoy fishing with and just make plans to fish together. I would advise against just posting something like "hey who wants to meet me at a remote , dark place to fish? I'll be there alone from 9 to midnight!"

If you can't make the gathering in February , come to the one we have in June near the canal or one of the other things planned like the rod making meet at Mike T's or the plug making thing that was at Slipknots.

You could even try going to some meetings of a local fishing club.

I suggest you REPOST THE AREA WHERE YOU FISH and maybe someone will tell you about a club in that area , etc. Again , don't be making arrangements to meet someone you just meet on the internet at some remote fishing spot. Too many nuts out there.

Over the last few years , I have met dozens of new people to fish with in all areas around New England. I'm sure you will do the same.

As I remember , you are from around Cape Ann? Ypu should plan to attend the Mass Bass Show in March. Its in Plymouth which is not too far and you will meet lots of people from this site and from around the area there. Its on a Sat and Sunday and Plymouth is not that far from you.

[Sweetieface]

Thank you for the response. Unfortunately, the website will not let me post a reply to your posting....

I was looking for just what you said. A place to go and look for a new fishing partner. Not looking to meet someone online or in a dark place!! Scary enough!

Do you know of websites I can go to find groups, classes, seminars, etc? I am in the Gloucester, MA area....

[JohnR]

Welcome back ...

Well, this is the website , as for local clubs, there is the Plum Island Surfcasters and Marblehead Surfcasters in your local area. The Mass Striped Bass Association - the largest in the state and of which many here are members - meets in Braintree, Ma. Tomorrow night is a meeting too. There are probably a few different clubs right in Glouscter/Rockport.

Some clubs have booths at the Worscter show in early Feb too.

Those are probably the best local starts. Like Saltheart said, other ideas would be to catch some of our events. And definitely hit the MSBA show in Plymouth this March. About as big a find of saltwater fishing stuff in the Northeast plus plenty of seminars to stoke the coals for a new season.

Hope to meet you at one of the S-B events or at the 4 Leg Catch & Release Tourney!

We also have a few Northshore members - Nightfighter - you out there?


(Be warry of Internet Wackos )

[TheSpecialist]

Hi Sweetieface, I was beginning to think you lost interest in fishing. You could try the PlumIsland Surfcasters Assoc. There are closer to you than some other things are. Mass Striped Bass Assoc meets tomorrow night in Braintree Mass, a few of us here attend that. There are some here that fish Boston south to the Cape, and only 1 or 2 that fish up north. Like Saltheart said if you could attend one of the gatherings, you would meet some great people, and forge some new friendships. The one in Febuary is at the top of the page. There will be some gatherings later in the spring and summer, as well as the fall. We post about those a little later on.

[bassmaster]

ask Jenn

[Got Stripers]

You can't beat this bunch and I doubt you will find it hard to find someone to fish with, assuming you want to do some traveling. If your looking for someone to specifically fish up your way, then the guys have already posted on some clubs you could try. I'm always looking for fishing partners and post open invites all the time, but you would be looking at some travel time. I'd definately sign up for the Feb. get together, you will be able to meet close to 100 hard core fishers and have some fun to boot.

[Billybob]

Hi Sweetieface -
The absolute BEST way to find fishing partners is to buy a boat, they'll be crawling out of the woodwork!
Seriously, follow the guys advice.
Bill

[mikecc]

You guys keep mentioning the Mass Bass Show in Plymouth.

It has moved to the Kingston Mall.

[BEETLE]

You began your first post with "is it June yet ? " more like "April" with this bunch of hardcores !! (you want Stripers sooner than later - don't you ???)
Follow the advice already posted - join a club - any of them - get involved - meet new friends - come to sponsored gatherings - shows ect. ect. you won't be disapointed.

[Christian]

the mass bass meeting is tommorow? whos going, i still havent met anyone from the site. i might be there.

[TheSpecialist]

Christian I will be there. I will be wearing a red Patriots hat and a brown Carhart jacket that says Local 2222 on it.

[Christian]

k browning shot gun hat w/ blue sweat shirt.

[Got Stripers]

Christian I may be there, but only if my damn meds finally kick in, been hacking up bits of lungs since Thursday with Bronchitis. Ironic since it's been 2 years since I gave up a 2 pack a day smoking habit. Still I need to renew and get out of the house, but I'll see how I feel tomorrow. John you going and have you got anything solid to report on the booths?

[TheSpecialist]

Bob something good hit me tonight. Bring me some cards if you come. I will put them up on the bulletin board at my gun club. There are plenty of fishermen there.

[Jenn]

ask Jenn

BM beat me to it!!!!

you need but ask!!! and I mean that! (just please tell me you really arent some dirty old man posing as a female as a way to lure me into a sick and twisted murder or something.... )

[bloocrab]

Jenn..

....please tell me you really arent some dirty old man posing as a female as a way to lure me into a sick .... something....

That would LURE you???

[Striper SniperX]

Hi sweetie.
Well, i'm open to fish and i'm not a murderer..........<i'm only 16> LOL.

I suggest you join RISAA or a similar group.

RISAA have over 3,000 members and have monthly seminars with always over 500 people showing up... this is a perfect way to meet fishing buddys, and alot of them know there stuff to!

S-B.com *this place* is another great place to meet people!

i don't think i can make it to the Feb Meeting, is there any schedualed for the spring or summer?

I only met 2 people from here an they were both great people- i don't think any of the people here are murderers

where are you from?? join RISAA it's great, i'm a new member myself and already met some old time members of the club!

only person i think you have to worry about is bloocrab, he gets CRAYYYZEEE if you talk about useing crabs for bait or eating bluecrabs <just kidding> he seems like a cool dude!

I wanna meet some of yas this summer!

when is the next meeting a kid like me would be allowed at? i can't travel to far so is there on in RI happening??

P.S. "the best way to make buds is too buy a boat"
I gotta boat, not the biggest boat- but it's bayworthy.......and i know how to drive it very well *passed a bunch of boating corses!* theres no people crawling onto everytime i take it out

Maybe this summer i'll take 2 or 3 of yas out on it



thanks
Mike

[JohnR]

Hey Jenn - SF seems legit

Bloo - you are a crusty old fart

"RISAA have over 3,000 members and have monthly seminars with always over 500 people showing up" RISSA has several hundred members. With their affiliated clubs, including those in other states like MSBA, they tangentially represent 3000 anglers but they don't "HAVE" 3000 members. Funny thing is, I'm a member of 3 clubs (although I limit myself to 1-2 meetings per month) and 2 of these clubs are affiliated with RISAA. That means I'm counted twice in that 3000 number and I'm not even a member of RISAA... Not saying there is something wrong with the club or not, just that you shouldn't always believe verbatim what you read.

SF - definitely check out the MSBA show (OK. it's not in Plymouth but right up the road in Kingston - off RT 3)

[Striper SniperX]

ok but I'm betting more in the low thousands have joined RISAA, counting only RISAA people :cofused:

5 members or 3005 members it's still a great way to meet fishing buddys, that's all i'm saying.


I think the final number was around 497 anglers showed to the show monday night, more the enuff fishing buds

Mike

[Sweetieface]

Lose interest in fishing?:?? Who said that?!?! I've been busy, trying not to think about how many months left till I get back out there!

As for the April thing....too cold!!! I think April is cold on a good day, though I'm sure this year it will be 10 below like it is now!!! High of 18 today! heat wave!!!

I missed this site! Thanks for the welcoming. I am going to read all of your suggestions and get on it! I don't want to let any fishing time pass my by, and I refuse to go alone. I also need a mentor, a teacher.....

I will read your replies and most likely get back to you with more questions!!!

Thanks for the response.

PS - Ew, dirty old man trying to lure you into a murder? LOL. I would say the same thing!!! hahahahahaha!! (I still love this giant dancing marshmallow!!!!!)

[bloocrab]

Originally posted by Sweetieface
(I still love this giant dancing marshmallow!!!!!)

I heard all the S-B members are dressing in pillow covers and stuffing them with cotton for the Feb. Get-together, why not attend with a friend???...and join the "dancing marshmellows"....???


It will be a memorable occasion, I promise.....and you don't have to worry, I won't be there

[Sweetieface]

I think I would be rolling on the floor laughing if I saw that! I might go JUST to see it!

Why aren't you going, and why would I worry if you were?

[bassmaster]

Originally posted by Jenn
BM beat me to it!!!!

you need but ask!!! and I mean that! (just please tell me you really arent some dirty old man posing as a female as a way to lure me into a sick and twisted murder or something.... )

So I take it You didnt like the fishing with Me

[JohnR]

Hey BM - you a backwinder?

[bassmaster]

[Christian]

cant go to mass bass metting, ive got to study for my exams, or thats what my dad says.

[nightfighter]

Sweetie Face,
There's a good crew up here on the North Shore, and most are real people, (as opposed to the Brahmins who just want to impress you with themselves the whole time you're fishing with them)
Plum Island and the Merrimack seem to have been the early spots to hit in the springtime. If you are as anxious as most of us, the spring temps won't keep you from casting for the schoolies. I even went down to the West Wall early last April!
I'm in Marblehead, and mostly surfcast VERY locally. Haven't fished off Gloucester, 'cept from the boat last June after the eel boat dumped it's bilge out a mile off Eastern Point. Hope they do that again, was getting big blues, big bass, and footballs for three weeks!!! Was like Christmas in June!
PM or email me to hook up, and I'll get you known to some quality anglers who share this passion of ours. I'll let you make the call, and let the S-B members give their two cents as to whether I'm safe enough to call for some fishin'..........

Ross

[JohnR]

He's Harmless

[Sweetieface]

He's Harmless


....said the accomplice...

Just kidding!