Striper Cup

Went to the Striper Cup again this year and had a fun time. Didn't win the boat, shucks! On the Water did a fabulous job as always. It was nice to have it so close to home and the food and drink were very good. Black Dog made some pretty nice lobster rolls which I got two for one towards the end of the event. I have to admit, Narragansett is a fine beer and is really trying to reinvent themselves. Should be tough, but their beer is a lot better than what I hear from the old timers. Tastes a lot like Budweiser to me.

Angler of the year had a 40lb. average from the shore and from the boat a 50lb. average. Crazy!! This is from their top 5 fish weighed in throughout the tourney.

Wind.... Go Away!!

I am getting really tired of all this wind. The wind speeds have looked more like residential speed limits over the past few days and forecasted for the next few. Might have to venture out in a strong SE which, in theory will not have Buzzards Bay too wavy. If that doesn't work then I may just have to head to the shore. Mashnee Island or some Falmouth outflows. Going to try the canal here and there maybe too, but i generally hate that crazy place. Plus, people are always having thieves try and break into their car. Not fun!!

I'm a Famous Fisherman..........Not Really, but.......

This week marks the second time from this fishing season that I made the Falmouth Enterprise for my fishing exploits. The first time was actually because of the fish that I caught earlier this year when I got the 35#, 31# and 26# fish. Gene passed along this information to Dave Peros who writes for multiple fishing publications. The latest entry in the Enterprise was more about Gene's fish that he caught last weekend. Fishing has been slow and Capt. Peros wanted to point out that it still was possible to get some good fish. So, obviously I am not famous, but it is still really cool to get into the fishing section for some good reasons.

So Much Fun I Forgot to Catch

Yesterday morning I went out with Gene with a very specific plan. First, start out by fishing for bass and then after the sun came up, head to the Heights where the Albies have been lurking. The plan was well executed, mostly. Got to the hot spot from this season around the Elizabeth Islands and even though there were a couple boats already there Gene pulled in a nice 24 lb. bass on a 14" bone Hogy. Fished a little more and I missed one fish, but the sun came up and we headed to the Heights.

As soon as we got to Falmouth Harbor we started seeing the Albies crashing peanut bunker. We both had multiple shots at these fish and I did manage to hook up for about a half second before being bitten off. I went with the no leader approach. Argh!!! The only one we saw hook up was a kayaker. I was happy for him. Pretty cool.

Made the journey at full throttle from Falmouth Heights to Fiddler's Cove in a little over a half an hour. Awesome time. Got home took a shower and took the kids to church. It wasn't until a few hours after church that I realized I did not even catch a fish. I am not quite sure why, but I had an absolute blast chasing those fish around and it is an interesting feeling that when you are captaining a boat you feel at least a little responsible for other peoples' fish.

Here is a picture of Gene's fish which does not do it justice.

Good Night

The other night we were able to take a couple hours as a family and get out on the boat and head off to Marc Anthony's for dinner. Flat calm seas and a gorgeous sunset were the highlights. I brought along the Albie stuff just in case they showed on top, but no action. Hoping to make a trip Sunday morning if the wind and weather cooperate. Here are a couple pics I shot of the sunset.

Summer is Ending

Big Bummer.

Last two days of summer are going to be rainy and gross. Went fishing yesterday morning and caught two bass and missed a few other fish. Fun time and back home a little after 8. I love fishing early in the morning and getting back in time to have a full day with the family.

I am hoping that I can get out one more time to Stellwagen and at least try for tuna again. It could be tough now that school has started, but maybe Labor Day weekend or another weekend in September will work.

A Lot Can Happen in a Week

I went out twice for tuna while in Marshfield and although i did not bring one to the boat I was able to hook up once. It was exciting to feel such a large fish on the other end of the line and I will always wonder what would happen if I didn't have a knot break on me.

I did it!! I ran the Falmouth Road Race and finished it in a little bit over a 10 minute mile pace. Pretty happy considering how crowded it was and how hilly the beginning is. Pretty incredible and an experience that I will never forget. Thinking I might keep going and try to conquer a half marathon. Maybe a bit crazy, but I need to keep this going.