| They have been getting them in the surf off Plum Island in tha
Merrimack and at the mouth near the Jettys. The best time has been
early morning or early evening about two hours before and after low
tide. However, you never really know when they will be there. When I
used to fish there it was always 'you should have been here yesterday'.
There are also many stripers both schoolies and keepers (36" min).
The bluefish have been small 3-10 lbs and acme kastmasters, white
bucktails (better with pork rind), hopkins, and popper plugs. Every
time I go through the river the banks are lined with surf casters.
Also cut mackeral at night works well.
Places to fish.
The jettys at the mouth
The ocean side (look around for other fisherman)
Near the end of the old coast guard station by the captians fishing
parties. Especially at low tide on the sand bar. (watch out here the
current flows fast and if you fall in your chances aren't all that
good)
A good place for information is Surfland bait and tackle. They have
everything you can imagine for salt water fishing including bait.
Note: as with any other shop the information is usually better if you
buy something. Listen to the conversation while in there, one can pick
up some useful info from the casual conversation.
Gordon
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| Buzzards bay area is a hot spot, I cant give you exact location but
right around the bridge you should find at least 3 to 4 spots to fish.
Popper, plugs, crabs, squid, are some of my faverites to use. The
current is strong aroud this area also so be carefull! While yu are
fishing for blues look out for stripers they are in this are also and
they can get pretty big (Cows - up to 50 lb).
Dont forget for bass (36" min) and for blues only 10 per person per
day. Good luck and fill us in when you get back.
Frank
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