38 Fish
On board today, I had Fly Rodder Jack McGuinness from California, and his Dad, Brian on LT. Last night, NOAA called for East winds 15-20 and building, with higher gusts. I e-mailed Jack and said it is going to be … Continue reading →
BAYMEN
14 Flushes
Another wonderful day in the woods and mountains of northern New England, hunting grouse and woodcock with Dr. Damian Folchs, and his dogs Aggie and Belle. We moved a total of 13 grouse and woodcock for the day and I … Continue reading →
29 Flushes
I had the pleasure of guiding Dr. Damian Folchs with his two pups, Belle and Aggie. We flushed 19 birds on Saturday and walked 8 miles through the mountain covers. I will post a full report soon… I scouted on … Continue reading →
Fall Run Slowing Down
The last three trips for BAYMEN have yielded 22 fish caught and released. All very fat and healthy striped bass. Prior dates and the entire season since May, have yielded incredible numbers fish all season long, with few exceptions. So … Continue reading →
64 Fish
On board today, I had regular, Dick Bowman, for Fly Fishing striped bass. At first light, not a breath of wind on the high tide dropping, under clear skies. Water tempts 58 degrees. We found fish right off and stayed … Continue reading →
34 Fish
On board today, I had repeat clients, Dr. Brenda Chapman and Dick Watson, for light tackle striped bass. At first light, a strong west wind and minor storm surge, under clear skies. Water temps 54-56 degrees. High tide dropping. The … Continue reading →
44 Fish
A ton of small fish from shore, all on the fly. Floating line, Jack Gartside Gurggler in white. NE winds continue to howl and it is just too windy and rough to get a boat in. Capt. Dave, BAYMEN, www.baymenlife.com … Continue reading →
40 Fish
Crazy shoreline blitz this evening along the bay! Lt. Col. Comstock and I tried to get on the water this am for fly fishing, but the NE winds were just too much. We tried a shoreline spot instead and winds … Continue reading →
The National Anthem, United States of America
O say can you see by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming, And … Continue reading →
65 Fish
On board today, I had regulars, Gary Condon and Greg Powers, who have been fishing with me for many years. Gary brought me hot coffee and blueberry muffin, as is his custom, always wanting to make sure the Captain is … Continue reading →