Block Island Fall Surf Tourney - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

piemma · 06-23-2016, 04:28 AM

I'm thinking of starting a Fall Surf Tourney on the Block. There is a new moon on Halloween so the following week would be good.

I'd like ideas on whether to have it weekend, weekdays, how many days if during the week. A simple entry fee that gets split 50/50 with the biggest fish and the SB site.

Everyone gets their own accommodations. No boat fish, strictly in the surf. DZ has a condo so I look to Dennis for more ideas. Island Manor, which is where I usually stay has small efficiencies that are clean and comfortable and cheap at about $80/nt at that time of year. If we grab 4 or 5 rooms we can probably get a better rate.

OK, IDEAS

Clammer · 06-23-2016, 07:13 AM

fishing has to be wheel chair accessable

piemma · 06-23-2016, 09:31 AM

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fishing has to be wheel chair accessable

Mike, Dories, Gracies, "The Dump" Ballards the Mansion Beach and the State Beach are all sandy beaches. Easy access and easy walking.

Clammer · 06-23-2016, 10:02 AM

DZ I have a time there also ............got it once in July when it was so hot the locals were looking for AC ><>

DZ · 06-23-2016, 10:27 AM

Mike - you can always spend your time down at the Old Harbor docks squidding with all the locals. I think you'd fit in fine

Clammer · 06-23-2016, 10:52 AM

THAT,S FINE ,BETTER THAN BEING EITHER WITH THE ISLAND WANNA BEEES OR THE YUPPIES THAT BOUGHT IN ><><>

Rob Rockcrawler · 06-23-2016, 07:30 AM

I will likely be out there at that time. If so i am in. Sounds like a good time.

DZ · 06-23-2016, 07:54 AM

Island Manor and Neptune House (which is where I stay) are now under the same time share umbrella company. They are perhaps some of the more reasonable accomodations. Other options are a large private home with lots of beds but that would take a lot of preplanning and solid financial commitments by participants.

stripermaineiac · 06-23-2016, 12:50 PM

As long as it's after the Derby I'm in.Im normally in Rhody a load that time of yr.

rphud · 06-23-2016, 12:57 PM

The return of the infamous "Block Leg"!

Hardcore · 06-23-2016, 01:22 PM

I'd be interested
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stripermaineiac · 06-23-2016, 06:52 PM

This has the look of something fun.

Justfishin' · 06-23-2016, 07:17 PM

I'll commit to it if we aren't going to get the trip on the cutty forum rolling- Sounds like good times.

Ryan560 · 06-23-2016, 07:52 PM

I'd be interested in this for sure

Clammer · 06-23-2016, 08:45 PM

I,ll have my kid check & see if anytime sure is available in October ><

rphud · 06-23-2016, 09:53 PM

Likely to be one and the same me thinks. As long as you are OK with going later than albie time.

bassballer · 06-24-2016, 09:02 AM

if the date end s up working out im in on this. Im overdue or sleepless nights in the surf.

DZ · 06-24-2016, 09:16 AM

Island Manor Resort: http://www.8664myvacation.com/rentRe...heast&prop=imr

Neptune House: http://www.8664myvacation.com/rentRe...regn=&prop=nth

bassballer · 06-24-2016, 10:27 AM

Ill convince a couple fishing partners to attend as well. We could use some young blood to mix it up a bit!!

DZ · 06-24-2016, 11:29 AM

Just some observations about the state of the fall fishery on Block. I've been going there in late October/early November since 1985. For the past 6-8 seasons the late fall bite has been a crapshoot at best - and the past few years have been absolute crap unless you want to spend time filling your freezer with squid. The bite in late Sept or early to mid October hasn't been gangbusters but at least you have some resident bass and the possibility of very good FA action from shore. It may be a little more expensive to go earlier but you'll have more options. Just something to think about.

piemma · 06-25-2016, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DZ

Just some observations about the state of the fall fishery on Block. I've been going there in late October/early November since 1985. For the past 6-8 seasons the late fall bite has been a crapshoot at best - and the past few years have been absolute crap unless you want to spend time filling your freezer with squid. The bite in late Sept or early to mid October hasn't been gangbusters but at least you have some resident bass and the possibility of very good FA action from shore. It may be a little more expensive to go earlier but you'll have more options. Just something to think about.

I think I said almost the same thing in my first post regarding the fishing. I'll stand down on the Block idea since DZ has chimed in on the state of the fishing.
As an aside, I will state that I go in Nov not so much for the possibility of killing a 50 but more for the magic of the Island at that time of year.

Please ring in with other ideas. I was just trying to:
1. Generate some new found enthusiasm.
2. Get some of the younger site members involved as a group
3. Generate some money for John.

rphud · 06-25-2016, 07:11 AM

Let's keep it going. There is definitely some interest on this.

My question would be how many folks are on island the end of September versus first week of November. I assume it would be less, but likely not too many folks other than fisherman end of Sept.

Justfishin' · 06-25-2016, 07:22 AM

Maybe a little earlier? (As DZ has mentioned)-
While kicking around ideas about a group trip to Block, I mentioned the latter part of September- early October to get a shot at albies/bones/blues/bass, but this does coincide with the Derby, which many people want to fish in. Trick is finding affordable accommodations.
I typically don't fish in tourneys anymore-(brings out a little snarkiness in people IMO) but I will here because of a common goal.

Headhunter · 09-14-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DZ

Just some observations about the state of the fall fishery on Block. I've been going there in late October/early November since 1985. For the past 6-8 seasons the late fall bite has been a crapshoot at best - and the past few years have been absolute crap unless you want to spend time filling your freezer with squid. The bite in late Sept or early to mid October hasn't been gangbusters but at least you have some resident bass and the possibility of very good FA action from shore. It may be a little more expensive to go earlier but you'll have more options. Just something to think about.

DZ you are rite on the money with that info. If you want to catch some fish the first week of October would be the key depending on surf and water quality of course. No way of telling what that will be, but it is the best shot on keeping your interest up for an allnighter. I am in if it is around that time. Last week of sept would be better I think?

Nebe · 06-24-2016, 12:12 PM

I use block island reservations for housing
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DZ · 06-24-2016, 12:35 PM

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I use block island reservations for housing
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Last time I saw Eben on Block he was living here

Nebe · 06-24-2016, 01:18 PM

Yes!!!!!
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bart · 06-24-2016, 07:35 PM

I could do mainland, but probably not the Block. Cool idea, though

stripermaineiac · 06-25-2016, 07:30 AM

Well whenever its scheduled still sounds like fun. Cutty was a ball,The Vineyard is a great time,Rhody in the fall is fun.The fishin has been up n down everywhere. don't mean don't fish there. sounds like a good time an maybe we'll find some fish. Maybe not but it will still be a good time. Keep it goin and if it gets big well so what. Have fun and enjoy. no place is private anymore .

DZ · 06-25-2016, 08:21 AM

I'll be there the first week of November. Crowds are generally non existent. I enjoy the island for what it is, to me the fishing is always great, the catching is a bonus. I'm also not into the tourney aspect but really enjoy the camaraderie of friends getting together. If members decide on Halloween weekend into November, I'll be there to share a few casts and have a beer or two.