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We have a 6 1/2 or 7 foot Tsunami graphite rod with a Daiwa Kastor Reel with 5 ball bearings and unlimited anti-reverse and spooled with 14# test line. That's not all, we also include a spare spool loaded with line, ball bearing snap swivel(65# test), fish finder, mackerel tree and a package of striper hooks. This complete fishing system is a sell-out at $159.99 but we have the complete fishing system for $99.99. This is an outstanding system for schoolie stripers and mackerel. Shad fishermen also rave about this system. Supplies are limited and this special will not be repeated. Get in to the shop and score this fantastic deal!
After a solid week of rain, the weatherman has given us a glimmer of hope for the holiday weekend. Predictions are little or no showers and some sun with higher temperatures. We might actually reach or surpass the 70 degree mark. I hope everyone is ready as there are plenty of fish just waiting to be caught.
Striper fishermen have remained frustrated throughout the past week as they have been forced to retreat from what they love so much and try to pacify themselves in other ways. Some found comfort in watching fishing showa, others built rigs and still others baited and rigged terminal tackle to be frozen in plastic hags for future nocturnal use. Some striper fishermen searched the shoreline for a spot to cast a line. They enjoyed little success,
Schools of mackerel and herring have remained and will remain out of reach until the seas quiet down. Schools of herring have been hanging around the mouth of the Charles River. Fishermen report waters boiling with herring at the Charles River Locks.
The Cod and Haddock fishing Grounds of Jefferies. Tillies and Stellwagon were declared to be closed by Mother Nature. Party Boats stayed remained at the docks with extra lines securing them against an angry seas and gale force winds. Boat Captains kept a close eye on their vessels making sure that they remained secure. Many party boat fishermen took advantage of the down time to do some mid-season maintenance on their fishing gear. Everyone is waiting to get "back in the saddle".
Most flounder fishermen spent the week locked up in their houses dreaming about getting out and scoring on flats. Some flounder lovers refused to be a prisoner of Mother Nature and tried to score on flounder by casting a worm into the nasty ocean from the Willows Pier or along Manchester Harbor. Driving rains, bitter cold, nasty winds and angry seas quickly drove "gutsy" fishermen back into the protection of warm houses.
This was an extremely difficult for the area's youngest fishermen. Most kids were restricted to local ponds and lakes and were forced to stay inside during numerous downpours. When the heavy rains let up a little, kids headed out with a can of worms and high hopes for catching a few fish. Most species were tight lipped during the period following a downpour. Panfish seemed to be receptive to the kids offerings of worms and yellow perch liked offerings of small shiners and spinners.
As the rains from the current N'oreaster came down, the waters of the Merrimack rose to near flood levels. With the rise in water levels, the currents of the river became angry and kept fishermen away. Many anglers felt that the river is hard enough to fish when the river is tame and stepped back as the river rose and the currents became angry.
American Shad numbers that have been returning to the Merrimack River have been good but the numbers of fishermen that have been there to enjoy them have been way off. Most angles have stayed under cover to protect them from constant rains. Good numbers of shad have been caught from Rocks Village all the way upriver to the dam in Lawrence. Once the rains came at the beginning of the week, the fishermen left.
Trout continue to tease early morning fishermen working local trout ponds and the Ipswich River. With all the rain drop dimples occurring on the still waters of early morning, fly fishermen have been fooled into thinking that schools of trout were rising to their offerings. Although there were good numbers of success stories revealed, most trout were attracted to offerings of bait fished in the lower sections of the water column. Trout worms, dillies and c crawlers were the most common baits that proved to be successful. With the run off from the constant rains, many worms were washed from the banks into the water providing plenty of bait for trout to feed on. It was like a natural chum slick.
Despite the constant rain of the past week, many fishermen managed to wet a line at local lakes and ponds between downpours. Those anglers that ignored the rain and presented live shiners, swimming plugs and poppers were rewarded with good numbers of bass. Many of these bass weighed in between three and four pounds. No records by any means but good catches that showed great spirit by engaging in a long and challenging battles. The smaller bass ponds seemed to provide anglers with the most action. Larger ponds and lakes gave better numbers of larger bass once these cautious fish were located. Some of the better bodies of water turned out to be Pillings Pond, Field's Pond and Foster's Dam.
We have a 6 1/2 or 7 foot Tsunami graphite rod with a Daiwa Kastor Reel with 5 ball bearings and unlimited anti-reverse and spooled with 14# test line. That's not all, we also include a spare spool loaded with line, ball bearing snap swivel(65# test), fish finder, mackerel tree and a package of striper hooks. This complete fishing system is a sell-out at $159.99 but we have the complete fishing system for $99.99. This is an outstanding system for schoolie stripers and mackerel. Shad fishermen also rave about this system. Supplies are limited and this special will not be repeated. Get in to the shop and score this fantastic deal!
Fish action has been exploding all along the shorelines and providing superior action for local anglers. Fresh baits have been very productive with good sized and great numbers the reward.
Stripers are everywhere! Larger bass have started to mix in with the schoolies. Even beginning striper fishermen find it hard to miss a bass. Fishermen have caught stripers on mackerel, herring sea clams and squid. Stripers have bee caught along the harbor islands, the rocky shores of Marblehead Neck And Winter Island. Stripers in good numbers have been caught throughout the Danvers River by anglers trolling sea worms and drifting chunks of mackerel and herring. Fishermen have lined the White Fuel Bridge and successfully reeled in good numbers of schoolies with an ocassional keeper mixed in the catch. Based on the catches of the past week, striper should go with chunks and stripes of mackerel and herring. Domn't overlook the rivers and small pockets and points that dot the shores of local harbors.
Cod fishermen enjoyed a great week of fishing with some very impressive cod hauled over the rails of popular party boats. Offshore fishermen scored when they slowly worked jigs over most structure. Some of these captured cod were large enough to fillet and feed the neighborhood. Inshore fishermen scored heavily on generous offerings of sea clams presented along hills, bumps and ledges. Limited numbers of cod were also caught within the harbor limits. A few cod have been caught from the shore with fish caught at Plum Island, Red Rock and the pier if the outside harbor of Boston. The Long Island Pier has been very popular. Look for the action to continue. Rock cod are starting to show up along Baker's Island.
Flounder fishermen have enjoyed filling their catch limits on many trips this past week. Anglers drifting sea worms along the Mouth of Manchester Harbor. House Island also proved to be very productive. Fishermen also scored along the entrance to Marblehead Harbor. Good sized flats were tallied at all these spots and fair to good numbers of three pound flats were counted.
Large schools of herring have invaded inshore waters during the early morning hours. Schools of herring have been marked along the Middleground of Salem Harbor as well as at the mouth of Marblehead Harbor. Huge numbers of mackerel have been observed along the mouth od the Charles and around the Charles River Locks.
During the past week, mackerel have entered local harbors with anglers scoring in harbors all along the North Shore. Herring rigs slowly worked just outside the islands drew mackerel. Fishermen were most always successful when they worked the channel between Misery Island and Baker's Island. Finally, fishermen were scoring mackerel in the hundreds. Many are enjoyed as tablefare while the lion's share seem to be frozen for later as bait. Limited reports have filtered into the shop about anglers catching a limited number of mackerel from the Salem Willows Pier, especially during the morning hours. Tanden rigged mackerel jigs have worked along with mackerel trees. The mylar trees hold an edge over the multi colored variety.
Although anglers caught good numbers of trout during the past week, many anglers were frustrated by the picky feeding habits they have shown. One day hungry trout will quickly devour offerings of trout worms only to turn away from them the next time you try to present them. Some days trout will turn away from all offerings only to show interest in some sort of "weird" offering. One angler actually told of limited success when he presented an assortment of homemade baits. Early morning continues to be best but more fish have been caught during the dusk period. Fly fishermen appeared to enjoy the highest leve3ls of success.
Bass have been observed cruising the shallows of local ponds and lakes searching for suitable spawning areas. At some ponds, bass can be seen clearing spawning beds. Soon eggs will be deposited into these freshly fanned beds and bass will become very aggressive protecting their nests. During the past week, bass have been hungry and have been feeding on live shiners. Some bass have gone after plugs that have been presented along the top third of the water column. Spinnerbaits have been effective when allowed to break the surface during the evening hours. Jig fishermen have succeeded when working the contour lines when they take the trouble to sweeten the jig with a strip of bait or a shiner, Working the existing structure is mandatory when looking for bass. Try fishing Foster's Dam, Leggs Hill Pond and Field's Pond.
American Shad fishermen have scored nicely all along the Merrimack River from the mouth of the river right up to the Essex Dam. Good numbers of hefty shad have been caught by anglers fishing along Rocks Village up to the old Spero's restaurant and throughout the turning water below the dam. Successful anglers hook up at the edges of the current and enjoy a terrific fight as the shead works his way in and out of the current in his fight for freedom. Good numbers of the shad that have been landed have weighed out at around three pounds with some individuals approaching five pounds. Tandem rigged darts attract the greatest numbers of shad.
Winter starved pickerel continue to prowl the weedlines in local warm water ponds and lakes waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey. Fishermen work these areas with spoons, plugs and live bait. Although pickerel will strike out at spoons and plugs. Live bait stands little chance of survival when positioned close to a weedbed. Pickerel activity has been good throughout the day at Chebacco Lake, Johnson Pond and Brown's Pond in Peabody. Most of the action has occurred in the bottom of the water column.
Panfish action has been good and most fishermen cut their fishing teeth on this rematkable group of fish. There are a number of species of fish grouped into the category of pan fish and each has their challenges and rewards. Fishing for panfish is great fun when fishermen use light line. The rewards are a day of fun and a great meal. In this group of fish there are white perch, yellow perch, crappie and sunnies. All of which are great tablefare. Yellow perch have bee actively feeding on worms and small shiners in most of the small local ponds. Crappie are enjoying offerings of small shiners and small jigs, Sunnies devour offerings of bits of worms. White perch feast on night crawlers and sea worms. Only a few reports have come into the shop about limited catches of white perch in the Parker and Merrimack Rivers. The prevailing question has been "Where are the white perch?".
The season is off to an explosive start with plenty of fish to get excited about. Stripers are active, cod are hungry and even a whale entered Boston Harbor to gorge on huge schoolos of herring. Are you ready for the action?
The arrival of the stripers in local waters has created quite a stir along local waters. Fishermen have been making their way to the beaches, jetties and docks hoping to be one of the first anglers to tally a good sized striper. Anglers have scored along the Danvers River paying special attention to the points, cridges anf floats akibf the river. Bait fishermen have done best with increased activity beingnotice by fishermen casting plastic shads to the edges of the currents. Working the bridges and clam flats along the river has been a productive technique. Trolling spinners "sweetened" with a sea worm has also proved effective.
Cod fishermen have scored in both inshore and offshore waters. Small boat anglers have scored at Tinker's Ledge, Cole Ridge, Newcomb Ledge and the numerous hills and bumps just outside the harbor. Jig fishermen did well along these locations but generous offerings of sea clams seemed to hold the edge. A few small cod have been caught within the harbor limits. The best cod catches have been caught at the offshore ledges. Along with the cod, impressive numbers of haddock have been made. Cod in the thirty to forty pound class have been made. Haddock to twelve pounds have pleased many fishermen.
Flounder fishermen do well along Manchester and Magnolia as long as the use aggressive techniques. The days of dropping a handline and waiting for the flounder to come to you are over. Successful anglers cast seaworms in a circle form around the boat covering a full 360 degrees around the boat imparting a slow and erratic retrieve. This technique allows anglers to cover a lot of ground searching out the flounder. The waters just off Manchester and Magnolia have given up decent numbers of heavy flounder to anglers using this technique.
Stripers arrived in local waters a little over a week ago, They showed up hungry and have been searching for food since they arrived. For the most part the most consistent catches have been in the rivers. Larger bass, those making the legal length limit have been caught in Boston Harbor, along the rocks of Marblehead Neck and in Boston Harbor. One of the best techniques for attracting larger bass is to troll large seaworms and strips of mackerel. Surf fishermen have scored by drifting chunks of mackerel and herring with herring holding the edge. Fishermen have scored on bass up to 32 inches. Schoolies have been caught in good numbers in the Merrimack along with the shad, The beach and jetties at the mouth of the Merrimack have seen good numbers of stripers and a sharp increase of anglers looking for them.
Pickerel fishermen have been scoring nicely on offerings of live shiners. A shiner's life span is drastically reduced when it is presented along any distribution of weeds. Although spinners and spoons are generally good at attracting pickerel, shiners have proven unbeatable during the past couple of weeks. Good pickerel locations have included Brown's Pond, Chebacco Lake and Lake Attitash in Amesbury.
Kids love to fish and catch fish. The best way for kids to hold an interest in fishing is to make sure they catch fish. The best way to do this is to take the kids out panfishing. For kids to catch numbers of yellow perch and crappie will surely cement the love of fishing in their systems. A bunch on worms, some sinkers, floats and hooks will surely create memories and a love for fishing among any kid. As panfish start to cruise local ponds in search of food, now is the time to take the kids fishing. Panfish bites have been good at Putnamville Reservoir, Brown's Pond andSpring Pond.
As water temperatures in local bass holes rise, bass activity has risen also. Generally, bass action starts to increase about mid morning and seems to peak during the late afternoon. By the time dusk arrives many fishermen report an increase in surface activity with poppers catching the attention of cruising bass. Anglers can observe good sized bass cruising the shorelines and shallows in search of a suitable spawning area. In these areas, spinnerbaits and swimming plugs seem to work best. Along the edge of the shallows, just at the drop off, jigs and plastics deserve consideration. Live shiners always work well when presented along most submerged and emergent structure including weedbeds. Plastic worms and shads generally initiate strikes along weedlines and submerged weedbeds. As you enter the afternoon and evening hours do not be afraid of fishing aggressively.
Trout fishermen continued to scour local trout waters for newly stocked trout. For the most part, early morning anglers scored on good sized trout when they presented power bait, small spoons, small shiners and worms. It appeared that presenting small worms on a sliding sinker rig attracted hungry trout. This presentation appeared to be preferred by most fishermen. The best trout action took place before breakfast with the time period between five and seven seemingly the most productive. Trout activity has picked up nicely in the Ipswich River with plenty of action reported along North Heading and Middleton. Fishermen do best when they get away from the easily accessible locations like bridges and beaches. Overhanging brush and trees keep anglers busy fighting feisty trout. Working the edges of the swift moving currents also proved to be productive.
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With ocean waters rising to 46 degrees this week, we saw the arrival of stripers and herring. Squid started to be caught and anglers have been flocking to the seashore armed with bait and tackle.
Springtime hours are as follows; Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sunday and holidays. 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. Shop hours are subject to change based on sales and customer counts.
Starting this week we have a full compliment of baits for your fishing needs. We have Sea worms to sea clams and frozen herring to frozen mackerel.
This week, the first stripers showed up in the Merrimack, Saugus and Danvers Rivers. Good numbers of bass appear to be hungry and willing to cooperate with local anglers. Hungry bass arrived fresh from their migration covered in sea lice and searching for a meal. Anglers scored on numerous frozen and artificial baits. Soft plastic shads appeared to be the most sought after followed by fresh cut bait. For some anglers medium sized plugs ruled. Look for plenty of action.
Limited numbers of mackerel have started to show up in anglers catches from Halfway Rock to the Middlebank. Although the numbers of mackerel that we can expect to catch have not been calculated the first fish have made their presence known. These initial mackerel were caught on herring rigs and tandem mackerel jigs. Drifting while jigging generally produces the best action and this was the case of these first catches.
Cod fishermen have realized better ca5tches with increased numbers of larger fish mixed in their catches. The numbers of twenty pound fish have increased in local catches. Fishermen have continued to present the baits that have consistently worked. These baits have been jigs and sea clams. The clams seem to attract greater numbers of smaller cod with the possibility of a few haddock. It appears that the larger cod go for generous offerings of sea clams rigged with a Norwegian jig. A slow jigging technique outfishes a faster action by a wide margin. Look for the best action to take place along hills, bumps and ledges. Cod to forty plus pounds have been caught along the offshore ledges.
ersistent anglers have succeeded in filling their limits when they are willing to drift over fertile flounder waters. Sometimes it will take a series of drifts in order to make catches, but the effort is worth it. The flounder that has been caught has been of good size and girth with some catches reaching weights in excess of three pounds. One of the most productive areas has been along the Manchester shore. Flounder have also been caught at the mouth of Marblehead Harbor and just off Winter Island. Drifting has been the most productive technique used by successful anglers.
Trout fishermen have scored nicely on morning trout as aggressive trout rule the waters. Armed with trout baits, worms and small artificial lures, it has been a fairly rregular experience for anglers to fill their limits. It appears that trout have preferred offerings of trout worms and dillies. Some anglers score with trout bait with hungry trout showing no preference for any specific color. Most fishermen use a sliding sinker rig with great success. River and brook fishermen have done well when they cast a small worm just above a pool and allow the worm to gently drift along the edges of the pool. West Peabody, Middleton and the North Reading sections of the Ipswich River have been productive.
Afternoon bass fishermen have been kept busy baiting hooks and fighting hungry bass. Local bass fishermen have noticed a marked difference in the levels of activity. Hungry bass have started to respond positively to many surface lures and spinnerbaits. Soft plastic baits have remained consistently able to attract bass when presented along areas that will support weed growth. For the most part, artificial lures do much better when a slow to moderate retrieve is used. Most ponds have been giving up decent sized bass with some individual fish tipping the scales at better than four pounds. Fishermen have started to notice bass working the shallows in search for potential spawning areas. Ponds that have been active include Pillings Pond, Chebacco Lake and Putnamville Reservoir. The outlook for the spring season for bass activity is very good.
ACTON Nashoba Brook, Fort Pond Brook
ASHLAND Sudbury River
BELLINGHAM Peters River, Stall Brook
BOXBORO Guggins Brook
BOXFORD Stiles Pond, Baldpate Pond
CARLISLE River Meadow Brook
CHELMSFORD River Meadow Brook, Stony Brook, Crooked Spring Brook
CONCORD Walden Pond, White Pond
DRACUT Richardson Brook, Beaver Brook
DUNSTABLE Unkety Brook, Salmon Brook
FOXBORO Wading River
FRANKLIN Uncas Pond, Dix Brook, Miscoe Brook
GROTON Cow Pond Brook, Unkety Brook
HAVERHILL Saltonstall (Plug) Lake, Lake Pentucket
HOPKINTON Sudbury River
MEDWAY Hopping Brook, Charles River
MILLIS Charles River
NORFOLK Charles River
PEPPERELL Sucker Brook, Unkety Brook
PLAINVILLE Ten Mile River
WESTFORD Stony Brook
WRENTHAM Eagle Brook
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