"Havent seen any mackerel but there are a lot of herring around. Saturday Night Ledge has a ton of herring. Just an FYI though, Mass Div Marinne Fisheries has implemented a cod closure in that area. Check out their website for more info. Good…"
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John Carroll left a comment for Capt. Ryan Wilkins"Thanks for the offer i might take you up on that. The problem with the boat is that i have a Yamaha I/O (yes that is correct a Yamaha I/O) and i can’t find parts easily. Last year i was blowing cooling hoses because of old manifolds and…"
Capt. Ryan Wilkins left a comment for John Carroll"Hi john,
Thanks for the note. So what's going on with the boat...having issues?
From the sounds of it, Stellwagen will be new territory for you. I usually fish daily but the un-cooperative winds have kept me ashore. When do you normally fish?…"
John Carroll commented on Capt. Ryan Wilkins's blog post April Inshore/Offshore Report"Ugh... reading this just makes it harder to have to wait to get my boat in (still working on her). I had some issues last year and want them ironed out b4 making my fist treck out to Stellwagen."
Capt. Ryan Wilkins replied to scott robertson's discussion macs in the group North of Boston"Just read a report in OTW where apparently Joe Curaco (reliable source) at Fisherman's Outfitter has seen birds working Macks off the Gloucester State Pier...sounds promising!"
Capt. Ryan Wilkins posted a blog postApril Inshore/Offshore Report
April 4th, 2009:Gearing up for an outing to the bank on Sunday morning. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the run on opening day (4/1), but Sunday appears to be "All Systems Go". The game plan like usual will be jigging. I'll be sure to post upon my return.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------April 5th, 2009:There are a couple rules of boating that one must heed when preparing for a voyage...one of which is when you arrive at the dock at 6:00AM…See More
David Trifone commented on Capt. Ryan Wilkins's blog post April Inshore/Offshore Report"Good read. Your advise is more than sensible and small boat owners should heed your words wisely especially this time of year. Have fished the bank for years with a 26 foot Carver and on somedays it seemed to shrink to a 16 foot whaler and 26 miles…"
Capt. Ryan Wilkins posted a blog postApril Inshore/Offshore Report
April 4th, 2009:Gearing up for an outing to the bank on Sunday morning. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the run on opening day (4/1), but Sunday appears to be "All Systems Go". The game plan like usual will be jigging. I'll be sure to post upon my return.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------April 5th, 2009:There are a couple rules of boating that one must heed when preparing for a voyage...one of which is when you arrive at the dock at 6:00AM…See More
Capt. Ryan Wilkins replied to scott robertson's discussion looking for a good spinning rod for live linning poggies. in the group North of Boston"Scott, I updated all my rods to Shimano's Trevala line. These rods are the greatest thing to hit fishing since the introduction of the Ugly Stick - however many years ago that was. Definitely check out these rods. The 6'6" MH is rated…"
Capt. Ryan Wilkins replied to scott robertson's discussion macs in the group North of Boston"I've spent some time inshore off Salem and M-Head...all I've seen for bait are herring. Usually out here I start finding Mack's around the 1st of May. We're only 4 degree days off of last year at this time...so hopefully that…"
Capt. Ryan Wilkins replied to scott robertson's discussion commerical gillnetters in salem sound in the group North of Boston"Ok Scott...here's the "drift"...no pun intended...
The commercial poggie seiners seen in Salem Harbor a couple years ago with spotter planes hail from Ark Wholesale Bait in Fall River, MA. Ark Bait is one in a handful of commercial…"
Profile Information
- Which category are you?
- Yes
- How long have you been fishing?
- Since I was old enough to hold a rod!
- Where do you do most of your fishing?
- Near Coastal; Beverly, Marblehead / Stellwagen Bank
- What is your ideal day of fishing; what method and species to go after the most?
- Bottom Fishing on the Bank, Stripers inshore, BFT on the Jigs
Background...
License:
100GT Master/Near Coastal Waters
Commercial Assistance Tow Endorsement
Radar Observer Endorsement
Licensed Since: 1999
Former Captain of...
Captain's Fishing Parties; "Captain's Lady I" & "Capt. George"; Newburyport, MA
F/V Erica Lee; Newburyport, MA
Smith & Gilmore Deep Sea Fishing; "Sea Farer" & "Sea Star"; Hampton, NH
Currently...
Fishing mostly recreational with the exception of Commercial Bass
Vessel:
2006 Parker 1801
Vessel Name: "Irish Jig"
Radio: Channel 65
Home Port: Danvers, MA
Fishing Season: March 15 - December 1
100GT Master/Near Coastal Waters
Commercial Assistance Tow Endorsement
Radar Observer Endorsement
Licensed Since: 1999
Former Captain of...
Captain's Fishing Parties; "Captain's Lady I" & "Capt. George"; Newburyport, MA
F/V Erica Lee; Newburyport, MA
Smith & Gilmore Deep Sea Fishing; "Sea Farer" & "Sea Star"; Hampton, NH
Currently...
Fishing mostly recreational with the exception of Commercial Bass
Vessel:
2006 Parker 1801
Vessel Name: "Irish Jig"
Radio: Channel 65
Home Port: Danvers, MA
Fishing Season: March 15 - December 1
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April Inshore/Offshore Report
Posted on April 15, 2009 at 2:28pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
April 4th, 2009:
Gearing up for an outing to the bank on Sunday morning. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the run on opening day (4/1), but Sunday appears to be "All Systems Go". The game plan like usual will be jigging. I'll be sure to post upon my return.
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April 5th, 2009:
There are a couple rules of boating that one must heed when preparing for a voyage...one of which is… Continue
Gearing up for an outing to the bank on Sunday morning. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the run on opening day (4/1), but Sunday appears to be "All Systems Go". The game plan like usual will be jigging. I'll be sure to post upon my return.
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April 5th, 2009:
There are a couple rules of boating that one must heed when preparing for a voyage...one of which is… Continue
March Inshore Report
Posted on March 30, 2009 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
What a cold, blustery, tough month to fish. It's truly amazing that there are actually others like me that will brave the elements in March in search of a couple cod fish.
Needless to say, the month of March seems to be nothing more than a boat ride. I made four (4) trips inshore the latter part of the month. The weather on those days was cooperative - unfortunately the bite was not.
Working the bottom a short distance from Salem Harbor I worked south to Halfway and the… Continue
Needless to say, the month of March seems to be nothing more than a boat ride. I made four (4) trips inshore the latter part of the month. The weather on those days was cooperative - unfortunately the bite was not.
Working the bottom a short distance from Salem Harbor I worked south to Halfway and the… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:23am on April 22, 2009, John Carroll said…
- Thanks for the offer i might take you up on that. The problem with the boat is that i have a Yamaha I/O (yes that is correct a Yamaha I/O) and i can’t find parts easily. Last year i was blowing cooling hoses because of old manifolds and risers. I'm trying to fit merc manifolds and risers on but not as easy as i had hoped.
- At 5:48pm on April 4, 2009, David Trifone said…
- thx for the shout...you r right I..I fish mostly with live bait pogies when I can hunt them down and live eels early morning and dusk in close .
Last season was great but just couldn't break that 40 lb all 30 to 40 .. just wanna one close if not at the 50 lb mark. But can't complain fished thru the real lean years 80's and never thought they would come back.
Good luck tomorrow will be lookin for you udate.
- At 8:31am on April 4, 2009, David Trifone said…
- Hi Ryan my first friend here lol thanx for the add. I fish out of the Pines River and Winthrop now. During the late 70's had a boat at the Salem Willows and fished that area and Stellwagon..Thatchers. Now that the big bass are back been fishing Boston north looking for my 50 lb for the wall. Great site gets the excitement flowin....thx again Dave
- At 4:47pm on February 7, 2009,
erin averyt said… - okay i will if you go into inter net explore and then type in www.facebook.com then enter erin olivia averyt you'll find me there thanks for the comment!
- At 4:45pm on February 7, 2009, erin averyt said…
- thanks i will let me figure out how and then i'll send some pictures of my blue fish
- At 5:20pm on January 28, 2009,
BERTO said… - want to go cod fishing so bad...
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