Buzzards Bay - fall

[fishbones]

Jim, you should still consider putting it on the trailer. If we get our boat off the mooring and onto the trailer in the next couple of weeks, I'll get you out to the spots I mentioned to you yesterday. That may help you make up your mind.

[zacs]

Yeah Jimmy, its been a while... We should get out on my boat soon... will PM.

I personally hate trailering.

I took my boat off the slip in wickford two years ago. Last summer was a wash because I had a 1 year old at home, so I didn't get to do much. Mainly, this was because I was tired. The thought of trailering down, possibly waiting in line, rushing the boat off the trailer, dealing with morons, getting the boat settled, truck parked, and then off to fish, then when done fishing, do all in reverse, sucked. It was an extra 1/2 hour on either side of fishing that limited my trips. Add to that you are almost always looking for someone to go with you to lend a hand, not always a complete necessity, but it helps bigtime. Also, once you have the trailer on the truck , you have the trailer on the truck. You aren't going to go anywhere but home after you fish...

Now this season I started off the same, trailering to wickford, dealing with the BS, making excuses not to go. I had been going to the beach with the fam in the PJ area, and so I started looking for a slip down there. I made a trip in June to block, and realized how close it was (although we got socked in with fog) and really made the push to get a slip down there. Now that I am down there and on a slip, I have been going out 2+ times per week. Easy, just park car, throw some gear & ice on boat and head out. I am still learning a lot, but have started to have some good success. I will take you out down there.. it is a lot of fun.

Obviously, main downfall is that you are somewhat "stuck" in the area around your slip, but the fishing is only getting better down there from now through Oct.....

[Sea Dangles]

Been out of Green Harbor, Ryder's Cove,Pamet,Sandwich Marina,Point Judith just to name a few.Not sure my suburban is happy but I haven't felt this is much of a problem.If Buzzards Bay had been more generous this would not have been necessary but it sure beats NOT fishing.I can't imagine getting a slip next year unless my dream of a beach house is realized.The ramp thing is entertainment but if you have your own act together it really is not an issue.Back down, dismount, park vehicle and fish.Bunker trailer is easier than roller for me.