Interested in hooking up with locals in Boston Harbor/ and n/s shore area

[Mr. Pink]

Hi there,

Most of my days at work I am thinking about fishing (proabably a few of you out there). At the same time, I am thinking about where I should be fishing in the Boston and North/ South Shore Area, as I have vitrually no first-hand experience of this area.

This is my third year of fishing saltwater and first year fly fishing. Most of my fishing has been on the Cape, but the gracious friend that brought me into the sport just left for a stint in the Peace Corps :confused: so I must admit I am a bit lost....


My primary concern is not where all the fish are hitting but where are the spots where I can safely expereince TOW.

I live and work just west of Boston but close to 95 and 93 so I am willing to travel most places to fish. I'd love to hook up and fish with some of locals who know these waters...or if possible, get a better sense of some safe spots to wade.


I fished Deer Island for the first time two weeks ago and saw a bunch of FF guys chatting by there cars. I didn't get a hit but I had a blast being out there...I'd like to get out there a couple times each week so if you don't mind an extra guy on the shore with you please give me a holler....
Thanks in advance-Ed :D

One more thing: I have it in my head that spending money at the local tackle shops will bring good karma in the form of get some fish to hit my flies....this hasn't worked yet, BUT, i am not giving up hope...please share knowledge of shops with great patterns.....

[fishinbill]

Welcome aboard. You're taking a good approach in my view--asking to team up with knowledgeable locals rather than posting a note (like so many others) just asking everyone to tell you where all the hot spots are. This sport is a life-long education and discovery is half the fun.

You might want to post a similar note on the main board the next time that you available to head out.

As far as local shops go, there are four that I know of: West of Boston are Concord Outfitters in West Concord and Natick Outdoors in Natick. North of the city is First Light Anglers in Manchester. I haven't been there personally, but others on the board say great things about them. Downtown, there is the Orvis store and Firefly. Patronizing the local shops definitely brings positive karma.

[Mr. Pink]

Thanks Fishinbill---
Good point regarding the re-post and I appreicate the headsup on the tackle locals.