Sport Fishing Forums - New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/ Saltwater fishing in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York. Connecticut Charter Boats Maine Charter Boats Massachusetts Charter Boats New Hampshire Charter Boats New York Charter Boats Rhode Island Charter Boats en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/images/misc/rss.jpg Sport Fishing Forums - New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/ Green crabs - Falmouth? http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/green-crabs-falmouth-375681.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:03:31 GMT anyone know if the local shops still have green crab's or am I driving back up to the Bay to get some for tomorrow? ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI backman http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/green-crabs-falmouth-375681.html Surf set up for an 11 year old http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/surf-set-up-11-year-old-374804.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:57 GMT Guys,

My 11 year old asked for a surf rod for his birthday to play with when Dad is earning a living and the boat isn't going out. Here are my boundaries:

1. I don't like buying crap. But he is 11 and I see this set up getting beat up and abused.

2. My budget is under $250 combined (rod/reel)

3. This is for fishing in the Falmouth Ma area.

4. I think I live 2 piece rods since I envision him lugging this set up on his bike.

What you the experts suggest?

Mike ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI Parapapam http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/surf-set-up-11-year-old-374804.html Are they still here? http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/they-still-here-372544.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:06:18 GMT Awfully quiet...anyone have anything to report from the Bank/PHB today? Awfully quiet...anyone have anything to report from the Bank/PHB today? ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI Col. Kurtz http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/they-still-here-372544.html Anyone know anything about Northcoast boats (formally LEMA)? http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/anyone-know-anything-about-northcoast-boats-formally-lema-371673.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:30 GMT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NORTH...item1c0e0fea64

I just saw this 2006 23' Hardtop 225 Zuki 4-stroke for sale on eBay. I am not actually in the market to buy, but I am always looking. Actually, at the right price I might be in the market.......

I have seen a 21' version at the ramp at Ryders Cove, seemed like a pretty solid boat.

Any opinions about quality or ride?

Thanks,

Ed:D:D ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI GreenPondEd http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/anyone-know-anything-about-northcoast-boats-formally-lema-371673.html Girls and Fishing...? http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/girls-fishing-369393.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:03:35 GMT I am not sure that I reeeaaally have to explain this one. Yes, No, Maybe So? Do you guys bring out your old ladies? Do you get them involved? Are they bad luck? Do they understand...hahaha?

What is the general consensus?

I know personally, one day it's , "Why don't you bring me? I want to catch a tuna!." and the next it's, "I hate fishing..blah blah blah..I hope your boat sinks..we are done, back together, we are done, punch, kick, slap... I swear to god that if tuna fish put out you wouldn't like girls!!!" ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI Massbaytuna3 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/girls-fishing-369393.html Big Thanks to Greg Sears http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/big-thanks-greg-sears-369392.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:57:56 GMT Two weeks ago we drove from Portsmouth Harbor to Scituate, MA to finish out the season fishing SWC, planned on leaving the boat in Scituate for a few weeks but our starboard engine had some issues cripling the boat. It could not be driven and was stuck 230 miles away from the Iveco mechanic. We... Two weeks ago we drove from Portsmouth Harbor to Scituate, MA to finish out the season fishing SWC, planned on leaving the boat in Scituate for a few weeks but our starboard engine had some issues cripling the boat. It could not be driven and was stuck 230 miles away from the Iveco mechanic. We were stuck in a harbor with little knowledge of the area.

We wanted to thank Greg Sears from Mass Bay Guides and his guys for helping us out so much.

Greg provided us with a tow to the marina where the boat was being pulled and even helped us take apart the tower and controls.

I owe you big time and hope one day I may be able to return the favor.

Thanks again!
Jeremy & Shannon ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI Mainepriority http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/big-thanks-greg-sears-369392.html Still some fish.... http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/still-some-fish-369307.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:03:37 GMT But not for me:mad: The numbers of fish are getting thinner, much thinner, but definitely still around. Heard of several fish caught today, one on the troll with some bars, a jigged fish, and one or two on bait.....I was rotten from the start, and thats how we finished. had a few taunting me... But not for me:mad:

The numbers of fish are getting thinner, much thinner, but definitely still around. Heard of several fish caught today, one on the troll with some bars, a jigged fish, and one or two on bait.....I was rotten from the start, and thats how we finished. had a few taunting me as I crossed the bank headed west in the late afternoon, boiled right under the bow or showed me a caudal fin here and there. FAC all day long, a very nice day to be out on the water. Water temps a steady 50 degrees or so, and gin clear. TONS of dogfish everywhere we went, did my best to cull the herd:rolleyes:

One more shot tommorrow, but for me I hear a distant opera playing in the background, and getting louder by the minute.:D ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI captdom http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/still-some-fish-369307.html Thursday, SWC, SEC, PH? http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/thursday-swc-sec-ph-368481.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:17 GMT Anyone going out there tomorrow, Thursday, November 18, 2009? Jenny Lee, Ch 69 Probably launching out of Green Harbor. I called the harbormaster and he said is will be clear tomorrow, but may be clogged up at low tide for a few hours later in the week - due to the dredging. Wish me luck. ... Anyone going out there tomorrow, Thursday, November 18, 2009?

Jenny Lee, Ch 69

Probably launching out of Green Harbor. I called the harbormaster and he said is will be clear tomorrow, but may be clogged up at low tide for a few hours later in the week - due to the dredging.

Wish me luck. This will be Jenny's last tuna trip for the year. It's been a good year so far.

- ATG ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI AT Grimaldi http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/thursday-swc-sec-ph-368481.html Pirates Again! http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/pirates-again-368214.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:08:59 GMT Pirates again attack US-flagged Maersk Alabama
(AP) – 31 minutes ago
NAIROBI, Kenya — The EU's anti-piracy force says that Somali pirates have again attacked the Maersk Alabama, the U.S.-flagged ship hijacked last spring.
The EU Naval Force says pirates fired automatic weapons at the ship, but that guards on board the craft fired back and thwarted Tuesday's attack.
The vessel was previously hijacked in April. Pirates took American ship captain Richard Phillips hostage and held him at gunpoint in a lifeboat for five days.
Navy SEAL sharpshooters freed Phillips while killing three pirates in a daring nighttime attack.
Cmdr. John Harbour, a spokesman for the EU Naval Force, says it's pure chance the Maersk Alabama was attacked a second time. He says every ship sailing off East Africa is at risk from pirates. ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI Captain Greg Sears http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/pirates-again-368214.html email Friday http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/email-friday-366477.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:06:25 GMT I use my stepson's names when I reel in a fish he wasn't onboard that day. Cape Rover and MCZ as well as my friends's son Brian (first trip in the ocean)


Mr. Danny Whiting and Captain Richard Betts-



A 45 pound bluefin you tagged on October 14, 2006 off of Georges Bank was recaptured in Cape Cod Bay on August 23, 2009. At the time of recapture the fish was 65 inches, with a girth of 44 inches. Congratulations to both of you for tagging a fish which was recaptured. I have sent certificates of congratulations to you both and will send you t-shirts as well. Can you please provide me with you t-shirt size, so that I may send the correct size? Recapture data helps fisheries conservation and biological science. We appreciate your support and your involvement in the Tag A Tiny Program.



I have copied Ms. Becca Toppin of the Large Pelagics Research Lab at the University of New Hampshire. Becca works wit the Tag A Tiny Program and can provide you with additional information about the program and the ways in which it benefits the ocean.



Best Regards,



Elliott Stark

Science and Policy Specialist

The Billfish Foundation

Elliott_Stark@billfish.org
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]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI striper swiper http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/email-friday-366477.html Green sticks http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/green-sticks-365809.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:09:24 GMT Does anyone have any experience with Green sticks? They are pricey.Take up a lot of room. Are they worth it? Does anyone have any experience with Green sticks?

They are pricey.Take up a lot of room. Are they worth it? ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI amarshall http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/green-sticks-365809.html Montauk Sportfishing Report 11/16/09 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/montauk-sportfishing-report-11-16-09-a-365136.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:24 GMT 11/16/09 It feels like the end is near. The docks are emptying, while the yards are slowly filling up. Most of the charterboats are still in the water trying to scratch out a couple more trips. But it’s kind of tough when we get weather like we’ve had for the past five days. . Before the... 11/16/09

It feels like the end is near. The docks are emptying, while the yards are slowly filling up. Most of the charterboats are
still in the water trying to scratch out a couple more trips. But it’s kind of tough when we get weather like we’ve had for
the past five days. .

Before the blow there were plenty of fish, mostly blues, but if you kept looking you could find a pocket with half bass
and half blues. Most of the bass were in the six to eight pound range, with an occasional ten pounder. Some of the blues
were a lot bigger than the bass. All of the fishing was in the deep waters, out where the pirates sail.

Finally on Sunday a number of the charterboats sailed, but most came right back, thanks to big swells, filthy water and
no fish. One boat who shall remain nameless went out further to the east and found a newer body of fish, all in the
fifteen to twenty pound range, and no bluefish.

The guys fishing for blackfish have been doing well when the conditions are OK. Easy tides and light winds are pretty
essential, especially over at Southwest Ledge. They have also been catching the occasional codfish, which is good
news, because after last winters fishing there are going to be a lot of boats chasing them. The ROSIE from up-island has
already gotten here and there are rumors of another four or five party boats planning to spend the winter here along with
some charters that will probably stay in the water..

If you have always wanted to fish at Tropic Star Lodge in Panama but were never able to plan ahead the year in advance
that is usually required to book a winter trip there, now is the time to act. They have been coming up with occasional
cancellations, including one in mid January. If you are interested, give me a call, ASAP.

If you would like to get these reports sent to you directly, drop me a line at captaingene@montauksportfishing.com and
I’ll put you on the list.

Capt Gene Kelly - Montauk Sportfishing ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI captgenekelly http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/montauk-sportfishing-report-11-16-09-a-365136.html Off season Tackle Maint. http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/off-season-tackle-maint-363596.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:44:25 GMT What should i be doing to my rods and reels in the off season to get them in shape for next summer. i bought the rods brand new last winter so they've only seen the water a dozen times and the reels i bought used but 4 out of the 5, maybe even 5 out of 5 got new drags and lube or oil or whatever and brand new line. everytime i used them this summer i washed them with soapy water then rinsed good and towards the end of the summer i bought that salt away stuff and sprayed the rods and reels down with that also. what do i need to do now? oh yeah by the way none of my set-ups saw ANY fish this summer :sad: ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI Tyke http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/off-season-tackle-maint-363596.html 2010 Mass Bay Guides Saltwater Fishing Seminar. http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/2010-mass-bay-guides-saltwater-fishing-seminar-362705.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:38:09 GMT Info About our Saltwater Fishing Seminar March 6th 2010. *2010 Mass Bay Guides Saltwater Fishing Seminar* *March 6th 2010 at Holiday Inn Rockland Mass 9am to 5pm* Info About our Saltwater Fishing Seminar March 6th 2010.



2010 Mass Bay Guides Saltwater Fishing Seminar



March 6th 2010 at Holiday Inn Rockland Mass 9am to 5pm


Call 781-545-6516 for Tickets free Captains Bag for the first 50 reservations.


Sponsored by: Mass Bay Guides, Boston Big Game F/C, Belsan Bait and Tackle, Old Harbor Outfitters, Squid Bars Co. Shankas Co. New England Sharks.com, Sportfishermen.com, Newell Marine and more.


Guest Speakers: Have Over 100 years of combined experience.



Captain Greg Sears : Mass Bay Guides


Tuna Spotting and Tactics to Trolling, Striped Bass fishing in Mass Bay,


Basic Navigation and Safety tips.



Captain Tom King: New England Sharks.com


Identification of Sharks and many methods of catching Sharks



Captain Ed Newell: Mass Bay Guides


The Best Bottom Fishing Techniques and how to fish the Hot Spots on Stellwagen Bank.



Captain Rob Green: Shankas Co.


The art of trolling “Shankas” and other rubber stick baits for Bass and Tuna.



Captain Taylor Sears: Squid Bars Co. and MBG Productions.


The art of making Squid Bars and how to troll them properly.


How to make great fishing video.



Captain Bryan Sears: Mass Bay Guides


How to Rig, Rods, Reels and Leaders, Techniques for Rigging Baits for Tuna and Stripers.



1st Mate Kerry Miller: Mass Bay Guides


How to properly Filet a Tuna with some comic relief.



Captain Don “Soup” Campbell: The “Labrador” Fishing Charters.


Stories of Fishing for Giant Bluefin Tuna.



Captain Dave Newell and 1st Mate Cam Newell: Newell Marine


Proper Maintenance Techniques and Tools for Basic Marine Mechanics.



Captain Steve James: Boston Big Game Fishing Club


Master of Ceremony and Comic Relief Raffle.



Vendors and Booths:


Old Harbor Outfitters, Belsan Bait and Tackle, Squid Bars Co., Shankas Co.,


Boston Big Game F/C, New England Sharks.com, Sportfishermen.com, Newell Marine



Price : Reserved Tickets $75 first 50 get a free Captains Bag of goodies.


Tickets w/Bag $100

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]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI Captain Greg Sears http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/2010-mass-bay-guides-saltwater-fishing-seminar-362705.html 130-class rods for BFT http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/130-class-rods-bft-362501.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:29 GMT What are you using for rods? Blanks? How long? What size ferrules (#6s I presume)? Guides? Butts? Favorite lucky colors? :D Pics might be cool, if you got some. What are you using for rods? Blanks? How long? What size ferrules (#6s I presume)? Guides? Butts? Favorite lucky colors? :D Pics might be cool, if you got some. ]]> New England Fishing / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI chumtini http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f186/130-class-rods-bft-362501.html