Got Stripers Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 where the majority of the membership is from and what the prefered method of catching stripers is. I haven't had the time to go back and read much of the threads, but it looks like most are from NJ (won't hold that against you, lol) or NY, with the majority being shore fisherman. Any guys on the board from up my way, Massachusetts or as I like to call it Taxachusetts, lol? Years ago, before getting a boat, I used to surfcast exclusively. I'm getting old and lazy and like going to the fish, rather than the reverse. Striped my old 1987 Basstracker Tournament V17 down to a bare hull about 3 years ago and spent the winter under cover converting it into a center console, just to make it even easier on myself. Of course the rotting and water soaked decks had something to do with it. Came out pretty good, pic on my bragging board www.rgsiroisco.com/braggingboard.htm if your curious. Love to get into a bigger Lund or something, but keep missing the damn lotery numbers, lol. Anyway still trying to get a feel for the board and curious where everyone is from. For me, I'm a plastic jerk bait nut, pour all my own baits and of my own (actually my brother-in-laws) design. Also a custom rod builder and if I could figure out a way to build my own reel, I'd do that too, lol. Tight lines. [This message has been edited by Got Stripers (edited 07-26-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Stripers Posted July 26, 2000 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 I tried to edit the link to the bragging board but it didn't seem to take? The link is http://www.rgsiroisco.com/braggingboard.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Mass Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 As you can see, I'm from up your way, though I was raised in NJ. Now live in Foxboro. I either go with my friend Dave on his boat in Boston Harbor (that only happens 3-4 times a year) or else I spend time at Powder Point in Duxbury. Will occasionally go to the canal, usually Scusset Beach. And, I try to make two trips to Jersey, one in May and another in November. And of course, an annual 2 week vaca on Hatteras Island. For stripers, I mostly chunk, but will throw metal and jigs most everytime I go as well. And if the beach at Powder Point doesn't cooperate (bad tide, etc.) I will do the bridge. When I do that, I always bring the light tackle for sea worms as well, just in case there are any flounder, tautog or eels (yum!) around. "You know the Bill of Rights is serving its purpose when it protects things you wish it didn't." "You can no longer be oppressed if you are not afraid anymore - Unknown" SOL Member #174 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Powell Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 I'm from the eastern shore of Maryland, I like a guy who LOL's alot, even if you are a boat fishermen. lol. SOL #18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Powers Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Yo, Got - I'm from the Great state of Mass. I fish the canal, mostly, and the wild beaches of Wellfleet thru P-Town in the Fall. Couldn't get me out in a boat though, just never developed a hankering for it after many,many , too many trips. I might rethink this attitude in August when the exotics show up off Nantucket. This is a great site. Tim and Dubs are the best. Maybe you could inform them of the license requirements for lobstering in Mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboandy Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Welcome Got Stripers,see you're a salesman,what are you selling ? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Thomas Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Got Stripers - Welcome! Yup...I'm from Bassachusetts as well. Live in Shrewsbury (Just outside Worcester) Fish Race Point mostly & the back beaches. Trying to learn the Canal....very difficult. I'll take the nice, sandy beaches anyday over those da*n rocks In fact, headed down to the Race on Friday. Been a long time. Working too much and my fishing partner just started the Police Academy so it's back to fishin' alone ------------------ Bob Thomas RThomas61@aol.com Bob ThomasSOL#162 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Welcome to the site Got Stripers, we have many fine fisherman reporting and contributing from Mass, you'll find our little home here quite informative. I myself am from Joisey, yous got a problem wit dat , just kidding, but you will often find Tim and I up in your neck of the woods harrassing your fish, especially in the Ditch. Welcome aboard, and JP ssshhhhhh on the Lobstah thingy. ------------------ ----------------------- Dubs a.k.a., Charlie dubs@stripersonline.com Dubs AKA: Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Got Stripers, I'm from the (now) jetty-less state of NJ, about midway between Island Beach State Park and Sandy Hook...1 mile to the suds. There is actually a very good mix of folks, we have regulars from Maine to Virginia...and North Carolina...and every where in between. And also a good mix of talents, some fly guys, some boat guys, some bait guys, some lure guys...and some guys that just refuse to pick one! Me, I try to do it all different ways with my heart being mostly in the fly rod...but a close second would be throwing artificials and rigged eels. You caught me as a "new thing" has recently caught my interest, capture/care/fishing of calico crabs....be patient, I'll be back to my non-bait fishing ways shortly Welcome, I'm sure you'll fit right in! TimS (PS: And I'm aware, JP, that there are some silly permits required to harvest yer lobstahs! ) Show someone how to catch striped bass and they'll be ready to fish anywhere. Show someone where to go striped bass fishing and you'll have a desperate report chaser with loose lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper Sniper Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 You guys seem really anxious to catch and keep some of those lobsters at the Ditch. I think you guys should just get the damn permit and then you can have bass AND lobster for dinner ....or you could....poach them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Southern Dela-Where? Jetties are my favorite digs. And as you might have guessed by my handle I fish almost exclusively with clams and fish heads! 'Do not tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.' Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler #1 Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Got Stipers,Mass and R.I have been my stomping ground for fishing for over 60 years.We have managed to fish and catch from shore about any species that at one time that were abundant from the coastline. I have tried to share these experieces with other as was shared by others to me. If you have any questions and If I can help you pleese feel free to ask away. I will say that I still am learning how to fish as each day is different. The saltwater angler needs to adjust there thinking process to continue to catch fish in todays declining resource. Be open in your approach and try something new to remain succesful. For now my time is mainly spent in the big ditch and even with over 50 years fishing the canal,I learn something different every day. When it comes to fishing the canal,in my opinion,because of the many changes that occur,we really do not have any experts,just those that think they are. Angler Life member M.B.B.A #509 Life member Izaak Walton Fishing Association Life member Cape Cod Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Powers Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Angler, I fish the canal almost every day. What are you driving ? It's time we ran into each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch Jigger Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 I'm currently living in Lawn Guyland (known to da rest of da woild as Long Island) by way of Rhody and South Plymouth, Mass. I've been fishing the Canal for about half as long as Angler #1, hence the "Ditch Jigger" handle. I still try to get up there as often as possible, which isn't often enough with job and family responsibilities. I'll fish any method there is over the course of a season, but throwing jigs into current is absolutely my favorite way to fish. Fortunately, we have some inlets hereabouts that remind me enough of the Canal to give me the fix I need. Oh yeah, I've been known to toss an eel, too "…if catching fish is your only objective, you are either new to the game or too narrowly focused on measurable results.” - D. Stuver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick7 Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Got Stripers. I live in between the Barnegat and Manasquan inlets,in a normally sleepy town of Lavallette.In the summer the population grows by 1000%,and is made up mostly of flashlight addects,overzelous rentacops,and bad drivers(with some serious eye candy,to make it bareable)I prefer to castplugs and teasers,but will dunk bait a few times a year.Fall is cast net season,I enjoy netting almost as much as fishing.Seems everything eats live mullett& bunker, it isn't really bait fishing Most of my fishing is local,with an annual trip to the outer banks. Welcome aboard,we got a good crew here ------------------ Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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