Cuttyhunk

[fishgolf]

Geez... give Redlite a break... If he says it is expensive and tough fishing for a hit or miss visit then it is...sounds like good input.
Who's the sensitive one?

[Rocco34520]

Not me! All i want to do i fish. I like going new places. I have taken the money into consideration. And i would like to try it.

[BigFish]

Easy guys...Redlite is just having a little fun! Cuttyhunk is a great place to fish but Redlite was right....its no walk in the park! Be prepared to work your butts off for fish! As he said its hit or miss so be prepared! I have been over there and stayed about 15 times and we have had some great trips and had a few so-so trips! Sometimes the fish just jump out of the water at you and others......you spend hours casting miles of shoreline with nary a hit! Thats why they call it fishing! However it was always worth the trip especially if you go with a few good folks as I do! Also the flavor and history of the island makes it all worthwhile! The great people who work and live on the island and at the Fishing Club also make for a wonderful trip! Be prepared to walk miles and miles of softball and bowling ball sized rocks.....shin splints are a guarantee as are leg cramps if you do not stay hydrated! Bring your food as there are no stores over there save for a small general store which opens 2 times a day for 2 hours a whack! Gotta pack your booze too as no liquor stores on the island.....no kidding! Bring extra tip tops for your rod in case you have an issue.....broken tip tops with no replacements can ruin a trip! I usually bring 2-3 rods and 4-5 reels. Plugs are highly recommended especially topwater plugs......spooks, pencils, needles. Swimmers are great when the rockweed allows....if you have a wetsuit you can bypass the weed and fish swimmers to your turkish delight! Many like eels and/or rubber! Bring a camera too.......its a special place and you will want pics to remember your trip!

[BOSOX]

I say give it a shot Rocco...I was over there a few years back to install some granite. We were stuck for a few hours waiting for the granite to get there on the barge (we went over on the Seahawk), I wish I brought a stick along for a few casts. The whole place looked fishy. I'm sure local knowledge would help but I'd bet you'll find some fish if you put your time in.
Good luck!

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by fishgolf

Geez... give Redlite a break... If he says it is expensive and tough fishing for a hit or miss visit then it is...sounds like good input.

Redlite's right. If people realized the amount of effort/planning/input/failure involved to get the occasional success, you will appreciate his point of view. Its actually like any other place in that you will fail most of the time.
Redlite's also right in stating there's plenty of equally good fishing close to home if its strictly fish you're looking for.

As for fun and relaxation, I spent three days there last fall, fished for a couple hours, and had my most enjoyable fishing trip of the season. Next time I go, I just might leave the rods home

Its also a great place to play wiffleball...

[JohnR]

Rocco - Redlite is on target with what he says. If you are going to fish, it is a lot of work. A good group makes a memorable trip for certain, but it is a lot of work. And when it stinks, you can't hop in the truck and move 20 miles....

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by JohnR

And when it stinks, you can't hop in the truck and move 20 miles....

Thus the booze and wiffleball..

[steve]

Rocco, it's a great place to fish and any striped bass surf fisherman should experience it before they hang'em up. As some folks have indicated it can be like the "girl with the curl" ie, either very, very good or very, very bad! And , if it is the later, your trip will be less than memorable. That's why it's a good idea to go with a group. I've had some super trips over there. Some of the best fishing I've ever had, but I've also had a couple of stinkers. My companions made said trips bearable, even fun. But , when you go out there you WANT to catch bass. So be prepared, do your home work. Yes, to do it right, you have to do ALOT of walking. A wetsuit is the best thing to fish out of. I will NEVER do Cutty again in waders.Time of year is also important but even prime times can be disappointing. Fishing anywhere is a crap shoot but you have to go out there at least once. . If you would like some specifics, give me a pm. Good Luck! PS, you have to stay at the Cutty bass club for the full experience!

[steve]

Rocco, by the way, Cutty is a small Island but it can handle alot of surf fisherman. Everytime I have gone there, there has been over 100 surf anglers on the Island. Yes , I saw people fishing but mostly right before dark and up to about 11:00pm. After that the walking took it's toll on alot of the guys as well as slow fishing and many packed it in retiring to the Club for drinks and BS sessions. This left most of the Island free to roam and most of the time we fished in peace. Most of the guys go to and fish the west end, which is a hike, or right in front of the club. Sometime the fish are in both places but they do move. If you like to move around and fish some great looking water, Cutty is the place to be. Believe me , I could not fish there last season because of medical problems but I'm OK now and plan on at least 2 trips to the Island in '09. I can't wait.

[tobias]

Can't forget about the great food and gear sabotage

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Thus the booze and wiffleball..

[Clogston29]

i just go for the chicks. i like how they all kind of look alike.

[Canalman]

All 5 of them

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by tobias

Can't forget about the great food and gear sabotage

You mean this?

[numbskull]

Redlite is right, Cuttyhunk is a dangerous place. You get all those Van Staals in one place at the same time and it is liable to flip over on ya. Be careful if you go.

[tobias]

Exactly Not my bag and those aren't my hands You have to keep an eye out for those guys from CT. Next time I'm out there with those guys, I'm hiding my stuff.

Originally Posted by Back Beach

You mean this?