Fishing Report: Aug. 25th, 2011



Dear Fishermen,

I'm sure that you have heard but Great Point is finally open! It is the latest it has opened in years, so hopefully the saying "patience is a virtue" holds true. Also, everybody is bracing to see Hurricane Irene's path. Currently she is a level 2 over the Bahama's and many people have the storm predicted to hit between Long Island and Nantucket. Needless to say, please be very careful when on a boat or the beach this weekend. Rip currents will be very strong and there will be large and dangerous swells on the east and south sides of the Island. Please take the proper precautions. Saying this, enjoy the pure force of the storm and if you are looking to get on the water when the water is a bit dangerous, Pond Fishing has been very consistent all summer... (Follow the storm at ackweather.com )

Bonita are around the Island, but not in large numbers. You'll find these speedsters in any of the rips, off of the inside of Great Point and at the Bonita Bar. Deadly Dicks and Yo-Zuri's are doing the trick. Also, we've had positive reports of Albies being caught on the Vineyard. Further, the bait has moved around the inshore waters of Nantucket, followed by the snapper blues, this is always a sign that False Albacore are on the way. Hopefully after the waters settle next week, we'll see the characteristic pops of Albies near our inshore beaches... Speaking of exotics, Spanish Mackerel should be here now, but we have not heard of anybody catching them. Perhaps this is because Great Point just opened and 90% of all Spanish Mackerel on Nantucket are caught on the inside of the Point.

Bluefish still continue to be a staple along most of the Island's beaches. If you catch some of the small fish that are around right now, they are delicious eating. These fish have been feeding on Sandeels, butterfish, squid and crabs and their meat reflects the bait. We keep hearing of people catching Bass in the evening's and at night. Madaquecham, in particular, has produced some fish. Remember to fish these fish slow and closer to the shore, you'll be rewarded... If you are fishing for Bass at night, be careful with the storm surge. Something interesting to note, often as big storms come in, the bigger bass will swallow rocks as ballast. As a rule, whenever we kill fish, we always open up their stomachs to see what they've been eating. It is always surprising to cut open a good sized fish and see rocks in their belly, but this is why it happens. Be on the lookout for it, if you are bass fishing this weekend.

Lastly on a sales note, we've started to put some great product on sale. Stop by and you'll see Simms Gear, Shimano Boots, several 9 and 10 foot rods as well as Sustains at 25% off... Come and take advantage of opportunity while it lasts.

Many thanks and tight lines,












Capt. Corey Gammill

Capt. Cam Gammill

Capt. Nat Reeder

Dr. Mike Ruby
Bill Fisher's Tackle Shop
127 Orange Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-2261
billfishers@gmail.com
http://www.billfishertackle.com