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Astute readers are going to notice that the advice I give you now directly contradicts that which I gave in one of the better threads of the summer on the forum. It can't be helped, as the season advances, my tactics change. When we get into this part of the fall, the fishing can be really hit or miss. If the fish are at a given spot and feeding, it's generally pretty apparent in a short period of time. If they aren't, that becomes obvious quickly as well. You're course of action in case #1 is clear, and if you need me to explain it to you, you're reading the wrong column. Case #2 is a little murkier. Mike Tolivan with a nice fall striper Basically, you've got two choices: move on or stay and hope things change. There are any number of reasons that the situation could change, perhaps the fish are lurking nearby waiting for a change of tide or current that will turn them on, or perhaps they are waiting for the sun to get lower in the horizon. In some cases, at some spots, waiting for conditions to get better, such as a rip to build, would be a sound decision. My choice at this time of year would be to move. I cover a lot of ground and I think it pays off for me. I find the fish at this time of year are as likely to be on the move, turning up in a less likely spot as they are to turn up at my tried and true summer haunts. You'll frequently find them attacking bait off the side of Browns Bank or off Nantasket Beach. If it's not happening where you are, move. The fall is too short and the fishing is too good to press a bad hand. Update - Feds Will Revoke $4.7 in Funds if MA Moves Earmarked F&W Funds Read this story from the Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise The federal government has put Massachusetts on notice that they will revoke $4.7 million dollars in federal fish and wildlife (the money we all pay in taxes on lures, etc.) if the state does not restore the earmarked funds from fishing and hunting licenses. If you haven't contacted your reps and the governor yet, here is the link. Do not wait, do it today, before they have shut down the Sandwich and Montague Hatcheries. This is an investment in the future, both yours and that which we will pass down to our children. Don't forget to send me your own reports, and until next week...
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| It's that time again. You're either going to find epic blitzes or old fashion skunkings. We've had reports all week of blitzes from Plum Island down to Plymouth. Any of the coastal areas could be hot at any given time. Best bets for the week are Plum Island, Cape Ann/Salem, Boston Harbor, and my personal favorite at this time of year, Plymouth. |
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Boston Harbor
Capt. Wayne Frieden of Reel Dream Charters reports: Weds. Sept. 24, 2003: The harbor is loaded with bait and we're seeing lots of blues and bass. Now's the time to get out and fish! I have the following dates open for fall fishing: Oct. 4 & Oct. 6; Oct. 11; Oct. 12; Oct. 13. I also have some afternoons available for "half-day" trips. Until next time,we'll see you out there... Capt. Wayne Capt. Wayne Frieden Johnny P. had this:
To underscore the "here today and gone tomorrow" quality of this time of year, here's a report from the same spot the following day, by Ray Avitable:
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South Shore
Manomet had this: Sat. SBFT in CCB
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North Shore
Tie-Dye-Flyguy emailed this with pics...(including the one in the intro) Tom Johnson with a striper from last week.
Fred Jennings prepares to release one... sometimes miss up here. We fish Marblehead to rockport and we keep together during the large runs of fall. Hope your into some nice fish where you are, and hope this gives you a n idea of the power of reel time. Sincerely TW Johnson Bimini had this from Tuesday:
Kayaker had this from Wednesday...
NormM had this:
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The Merrimack River
Capt. Charlie Crue reports: Merrimack River Report #18 October 1, 2003 Well, here we are, close to the end of another season. It has been terrific. We enjoyed catching schoolies and big stripers. We caught and released more keeper sized fish than last year. I am pleased to say that, in my boat, well over 90 percent of the fish that were caught, were released. I expect that most survived since I bend down barbs and on the hooks and don’t bait fish. Large stripers were revived prior to release. Flies and light spinning is what my clients and I use for our, mostly sport, fishing with emphasis on catch and release. I have no problem with an angler taking a legal size striper for an enjoyable meal, but my personal preference is catch and release. So, how has September been? This season it has been less predictable than last year. There have been good catches of stripers and bluefish but weather conditions with near-miss hurricanes have precluded some good fishing. Last Saturday I enjoyed some very good striper and bluefish action close into Salisbury beach. There has been very good fishing in the Parker River area. This morning, without a charter, I enjoyed some great schoolie action on the Merrimack. The stripers were chasing baby bunkers to the surface between buoy # 15 and buoy #13. I caught them on soft baits and gurglers. Reports are that some football tuna have returned offshore. Many anglers are saying that they have been enjoying great blue fishing near the river mouth. This is my last report for this season! Lord willing I will be at again next year. I hope that all of you have had as good a season as I did. Captain Charles Crue |