Martha's Vineyard report 5-16 Capawock Charters

[jackdaniels]

Martha’s Vineyard Fishing Report … May 16, 2010
An early start full of high expectations!

The 2010 fishing season got underway earlier than normal. Stripers made their usual showing around the third week in April and herring runs were thick with fish. Water temperatures were slightly higher than normal and bait (squid, mackerel, sandeels, anchovie, etc.) were plentiful. Everything was shaping up nicely. The big surprise was the early arrival of bluefish. We normally start looking for them around Mothers Day but they made their entrance almost two weeks ahead of schedule. The shore guys have been doing fairly well on bass but the few boats that have been out on the water have found spotty luck at best chasing linesiders. Keeping that in mind my main quarry during the last week has been bluefish.



For those who have been out with me during the first few weeks of the season they know I love to put anglers on what I call the “blue tarpon”. When you can find bluefish in skinny water they are great fighters. Yeah, I know that most everyone wants the thrill of bringing a keeper bass to the boat but how can you pass up a day wrestling with 5 to 9 pound bluefish with light spinning gear or the flypole. They make hard runs and occasionally leap out of the water like the silver king himself. It is down right fun fighting lots of bluefish in 3 feet of water.





With all the bait that was showing around the west side of the island I really expect the bass fishing to bust wide open in the next couple of weeks. Last year we started to target them around the 3rd week in May so next report should have more bass information. Let’s hope this season is as good bass fishing as last years. I can’t quite figure out why but when you hear of all those migrating schools of bass travelling down Buzzards Bay, it usually takes a couple of weeks before we get decent action around the Vineyard.

As the 2010 season gets underway I wish you all some wonderful angling. Remember, fishing is supposed to be fun. Be considerate of others; seize every opportunity to learn something new; don’t shy away from teaching others especially kids; and when you’re out on the water always think safety first.

Tight Lines and Singing Drags,



Capawock Charters of Martha’s Vineyard
Captain Phil Cronin
Cell: 617-448-2030
www.capawock.com