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Oh we are getting close… Trophy time is almost here! As we’ve done in years past the family went (slightly) north to Lake Winni for several days during their school vacation. Surprise – a little blue boat followed us! Blustery weather and so-so conditions reduced our fishing outings (and results) compared to recent years, but I’m happy to report that all systems checked out fine, and this lake trout was bested by an 8 yr old who happily wore a winter jacket over her fleece pj’s when Capt Dad roused her at 05:30. The smallies went back to their nests – at least for now. Facebook here we come! Folks are starting to book slots, and seemingly understand our modest rate increase this year attributable to gas and fee increases. ‘Nough said, let’s go fishing! C’mon down…. Capt. Bob Happy 2011 all! While dreary outside, the receding snowdrifts and sparkling ocean signal that the season is almost upon us. Can’t wait… We will be using both the Mako and Starcraft this season. The Mako, while older, really proved its worth with its huge live bait capacity late last season. It will also be the platform of choice for our tuna safaris. Inquiries are increasing, and I look forward to seeing the fine folks I value as my clients. Yes, we will be including the ‘lobster pot lottery’ on most trips. You wouldn’t let me do otherwise! I have made the difficult decision to retire The Guarantee. While always willing to stand behind our services, ’nuff said that several disappointing incidents last season have forced that choice. Hear me clearly, if you are not satisfied, let’s talk. Hope you will enjoy our Tag for Tomorrow program! C’mon down… Capt. Bob We closed out the season on Wednesday evening. Heads held high! In truth, there are still a few fish moving through, very close to the beach and legit surf casting targets if you get it right. Watch the terns – they are the pros at this game. Will be posting a wrap-up soon. Until then, My Best, Capt. Bob
Moon’s waxing, time’s wasting, and winter’s surely coming. Soooooooo C’mon down….. Capt. Bob We logged several trips in recent days, enjoying a respite from the storm/wind/swell recent past. Fall fishing is in full swing, although with a touch of reality. After two evenings with multi-mulithookups and mega action, we barely scraped out a fish and a trip today. Reality happens… We are likely to have another week or so of good evening fishing, and the birds are marking feeding migrants by day. Sooooooo C’mon down before it’s all gone! My Best, Capt Bob Another frustrating weekend of canceling charters due to high wind and swell. Thanks, Nicole… My read is that this blow could well be the pattern changer that gets the fall migration going. With all the fish to the north, and bait inshore, it could be a fun stretch in front of us. Hope to be back on ‘em in a few days… My Best, Capt. Bob
It had to happen. After a season of nearly universal good fishing, we got blanked. With a great group of hard working folks on a reward trip from work, we suffered through a morning of half hearted bass swirls, bluefish biteoffs, and more. Oh well… Sandwiched around this bummer trip we’ve been fishing hard, and doing well. It’s an evening bite, and a fun one. Getting on the water with enough daylight to bag our mackerel, then set up shop by twilight. Macks below lighted bobbers anyone? The bass sure think so! And of course, eelin’ alongside. Still a nice showing of fish, but the calendar turns to October this week. Let’s go out in style! C’mon down… Capt. Bob We certainly have had our fall weather adventures. This week’s version is the surge from still faraway Igor. Down boy… The storm surge has kept us out of many of our favorite haunts, and made it downright scary after dark. Plan B has resulted in some good action however, including first ever stripers for a young fellow who outfished his Dad by a margin of 6 to 4! Sept full moon is coming, and we can get on the water in early evening and still get a night’s rest. I have several openings for the waning moon during the week of Sept 26. We’re stacked with bait right now, but it can all change fast. Soooooo…. C’mon down. Capt Bob We are seeing the fall bite, in full force the last several days. We’ve been using live mackerel, and mixing in eels after dark. Both have been producing well, inlcuding a momentary triple hookup and it’s ensuing “Over” “Under” dancin’ in the dark on Friday! Bluefish have been absent the last few days, but with water temps still in the mid sixties I suspect we’ll have them with us again shortly. For the first time in my memory, we also have a large amount of sand eels in the Harbor. When all of this empties out early next month, it’s going to be topwater city. Until then, I’m content to conduct the “Over” “Under” dance whenever we can. The bite is on, and fall’s nip is in the air. Sooooooo C’mon Down. Capt Bob Windbag Earl stirred things up along the coast; lots of weeds to clear out now that the swell has moderated. No danger of hooking a Quebec surfer on a long cast, at least this week… Bluefish are still with us, and we’ll be reconnecting with stripers as soon as conditions permit. Last check we had spike mackerel at the Shoals, so I envision mixed species trips wherein we start with a bluefish warmup, then transition inshore for stripers as the sun sets. School’s back in session, and fall is coming quickly, soooooooo C’mon down. Capt. Bob |
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