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Jim Here aka Whiplash. I've been around this board for 3-4 years and i'm on a few others, but this is the old go to board .
I live in Mattapoisett and have been fishing Cape Cod to Rockport to Napatree fro the past 45 years. Now that makes me feel old! Right now it's mainly the canal and Cape Ann with about 6 trips a year to Montauk . I recently bought a cottage in Sag Harbor / Noyack NY so I've been down there alot only 25 miles to Montauk. Finally put a bike together for the canal - what took me so long ?So I'm set for the fall migration. You'll see me around the canal day ( I work about 5 mins from it) and night. I drive a black suburban so say hi.
Originally from God Dam Waltham, then the Irish Riviera ( Green Harbor/ Marsh Vegas) and now Sandwich... I work in the communications - managing cell towers...
I got 2 kids ( boys--THANK GOD) , an understanding first wife and a few bad habits - Fishing and Hunting..drinking use to be another but life has changed and I only get out a few times a year...
Found this site about six years back but joined in 2005....been mostly a lurker but I have learned many things about fishing and people from this site as well as another bad habit........PlugBuilding..thanks.
I want to thank John for this site and the many cast of characters that over the past few years have entertained me and enlightened me.... I am sure that I have fished next to and talked to a few members on this site while fishing the Ditch and I hope to meet many more out there away from our monitors and key boards....
As Summer winds down and the Fall season begins , may everyone be safe, catch large and enjoy....
My name is Dan, I live in the fabulous Hamptons busting my butt making the landscapes beautiful
I found this site searching for info, and I keep coming back because you guys are a wicked pissah and every once in while you sell off some nice gear. I like reading how its going up north and seeing #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& nailing back to back monsters etc. I fish from Shinnecock Inlet east to Montauk, where I'm scratching a hole in some rocks ...
You got cool sponsors and members here. I hope to make it to Block I. in September and Rhody too. Everybody go Laaahhgge. dancowski
Hi, I'm josh. I'm a structural engineer, mostly bridge inspection, rating, design and rehab work. I'm a surf guy and really don't have much interest in anything else - though I really want to get out and do some plugging for SBFT. I've learned a ton from this site in the last few years, especially after hanging around long enough to figure out who to listen to and who to dismiss. I'm a long way from being where I want to be as a surf fisherman but I'm alot closer than I would be if I was just figureing things out on my own. I feel that I owe alot to guys like DZ, Bassmaster (hey, that's his needle in my avatar) and #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& for the information that they've provide here and wish those guys came around more often - tons on information and experience there, not to mention entertainment in the winter.
Met alot of great people though this site on the cuttyhunk trips and other events and look forward to meeting more. I'm pissed that I have to miss the fall cutty trip this year - though I usually feel like my chances for fish are better in my home waters, the company will be missed. ok, i'm really just pissed that I'm missing JohnR's wife's shepards pie.
"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
My name is John and I reside in Marshfield. Before I got on this site a few years ago I knew very little about surfcasting and fishing in general. I still feel that way at times with all the experience on this site. I'm thankful to have met some nice people through here and I have gained so much knowledge through picking the many brains on this site. Thanks again John for an AWESOME site and I look forward to the future.
My name is Kevin, I'm an IT/Network Admin...(also known as a handy excuse for why somebody didn't get there work done) for a company in Salem MA. I have two Rugra...er Kids 1 Boy and 1 Girl. I am a product of the Lynn Public School System (explains a lot) but have since escaped.
I've been fishing since i was a kid but only got into chasing the striped ones about 5 years ago....been on the board for about 4 years now. Not only have I picked up the Striper addiction but I also picked up the plug making addiction. I have learned a TON from the people on this board and have also met a lot of great guys through it. There were 2 peices of advice given me here that are probably the most important....Get Involved in a Club and come to the Events, I've done both and you would be amazed at the great people you meet.
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
My name is Don, I grew up in Waltham but was l#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g enough to escape to Littleton back in 1991. Married, 3 boys, 4, 7 and 11 ( counting my lucky stars! ). I am head of engineering for a company that makes precision tooling used to assemble printed circuit boards. I have been passionate about all types of fishing and hunting since I can remember which I now enjoy sharing with my boys. I keep a boat in Fairhaven and fish mainly around the Vineyard and Nomans. Hi to all this is a great site.
By the way -- boat fish do count !
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day ...
show him where to fish and ... you'll be sorry
My name's Tom, grew up and live in Weymouth. Married with children. I maintain telephone cables in manholes in Boston. Just bought my first boat this spring, a 23' 1972 Chris Craft Lancer w/ a 350cc inboard. I live about an 8 iron away from the ramp in Weymouth, so thats where I launch from, until I get a mooring put in, that is.
Now that I own a boat, I hope to frequent this place more often. What a resource! Thanks!
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Hi Im Mike from RI 34 no kids , work as deskside computer tech in a cubicle world in Raynham, hate computers, love guitars, been lurking on this site for like 4 yrs,been striper fishing the same amount of time, fish Rhody 2-4 nights a week
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Otay I will play, My name is Chris and currently President of MSBA. I surfcast and kayak fish. I work for "a" phone company, actually I just show up everyday and surf the web. Not sure how long I have been here at S-B, but I do know I have meet some great friends because of it, just too many to list. I have had the privilege to fish with many members and each and everyone has taught me something that i apply to my fishing. S-B has made me a better surfcaster, and i am grateful to be a part of it. Someday I hope to be able to give back at least half of what I have learned.
Thanks John R...
Hi, I'm John and I retired last Friday from 37 years in the H.V.A.C field, local 28 N.Y.C. I'll tell ya, you guys have the best group of members that I've come across on the net. I check in all the time but don't post as much as I should. I just bought a new slide-on camper (Host Yellowstone) and I'll be spending more time at Montauk then at home. Life is good. 62 years old and life is just starting.
Hi my name is Bill. It has been 3 weeks since my last fix.
I live, physically, in Mansfield MA, but mentally stay sane by reading all the fishing activity others share on this board. I have a family who does not crave to fish so with balancing work and family time my fishing hours have been steadily declining for the last 10 years.
My 10 year old keeps us focussed on other non-fishing activities
I have been in IT for 30 years, currently managing QA for a global IT organization in Lexington MA.
I have a 2090 maritime with a T - Top and a Johnson 90 elp that when not on the trailer beside my garage can be seen somewhere around Westport MA.
My name is John and I have been fishing since I was 3 years old (almost 34 years). I live in Easton and am fortunate to have a wife and young son who both like to fish. Unfortunatley, my wife only likes to fish for about an hour at a time and only on boats and my son is too young to have the attention span for "real" fishing. I used to fish from shore and boat, but am now mostly shorebound after selling the boat this spring. I've been a member on this site for a long time, but was not very active until recently. It's great having a job that allows a lot of time on the net. Lots of great information and always some funny stuff here. I hope to meet some of the SB community out on the beaches during the fall run. Good luck to everyone.
Tony here in beautiful Staten Island NY. No not really. I am a Chef for a living and have been fishing since I was a kid. I fish the beach and sometimes a small boat up on the Cape. I am a single parent and just got my oldest son in college the younger brother is still home with me. I do try to get up north to the Cape twice a year and fish with my lifelong bud. Looking forward to a better fall than last and I'm ready for anything.
The name is Pat. I'm 18. Ive grown up in Western Ct, and I fish there 4-6 nights a week from March 15th to December 15th. I only fish from the surf. I plug. I belong to a small group of harcore surf andlers in my local area who are what you could call "young guns". There are very few serious pluggers where I fish, so it makes it difficult to get information, we end up putting in alot of time for our fish. This is only my third full surf season, Ive been doing fresh water since I was little. I'm the only one in the house that fishes, my father accually hates it, so I'm on my own except for a few good friends. Thats it.
Pete here
Born in Brooklyn, grew up on Lawn Guyland, transplanted to VT 35 years ago.
Fished since I was one I'd bet. Rediscovered saltwater about ten years ago due to boredom on the family vacation to Hades (AKA Wells, ME) bought a saltwater flyrod and flyfished for stripers and blues for a few years until I wanted to cast further. Realized I'd end up spending at least 500 for a twohanded rod, reel and lines and bought a fairly inexpensive surf rod and reel.
That worked for a while but now I have four setups and hundreds of plugs, oh yeah I make plugs too.
What I really want is a chopper so I can be on the rocks in a couple of hours.
I really don't want to see a saltwater license, since I usually fish ME, NH, MA, RI and NY each year.
Frasier: Niles, I’ve just had the most marvelous idea for a website! People will post their opinions, cheeky bon mots, and insights, and others will reply in kind!
Im jim . I cut my teeth on Cape Cod. I grew up in the MARINE CORPS,as their corpman. I'm currently a emergency trauma nurse in the rowdy hills of appalachia. I live in the easterm most part of Kentucky but work in West by God Virginia. My main hobby is outdoorsmanship. Im a rairity in these parts as a surfcaster. Hope to meet ya'all at" the RACE."
Have lived in Hull Massachusetts and have fished for strippers for 11 years
moved here from AZ (wife wanted to come home and I couldn’t afford the child support )
have 2 girls my pride and joy but neither one likes to fish…
have been fishing for as long as I can remember still have a lot to learn….
Am always looking for a fishing partner to learn from ……
Have a 23’ boat that sets to much.. I need to put more hours on it
But work gets in the way
Have lived in Hull Massachusetts and have fished for strippers for 11 years
I've fished for them, too. I find that singles are good bait, but you'll have even more luck if you use 5's and 10's. Unlike bass, use larger bait for smaller strippers.
Hi, my name's John.
Used to fish alot when I was younger, but hadn't gone at all for almost 15 years.
Just got a boat last year and started fishing again this year.
Caught alot of blues but only 1 Striper and that was luck - hooked it on a Rapala while trolling for blues.
Been lurking here for a while trying to learn all I can about striper fishing. Glad to have found you guys so I can learn!
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