I guide out of a beautiful grouse camp in central Vermont, three hours north of Boston. I have lots and lots of classic New England covers for both ruffed grouse and woodcock, reminiscent of the days of Burton Spiller, Corey … Continue reading →
RECON TRIPS START SOON…! I began running pre-guide season “RECON” trips on the bay each season, to see how thebay is looking and to search for the first striped bass migrating up the coast. Many RECON trips yield no fish, … Continue reading →
Mike Dixon just landed the first keeper of the season in Baymen Land! Most likely a hold-over….? Mike landed the big fish on his fw light tackle spinning outfit and it was a BIG surprise! – Way to go, Mike. … Continue reading →
Clearly, I missed my calling… Is GQ still in business? ;o) Actually, the point here is my Filson Fly Fishing Vest, that the late David Foster of Gray’s Sporting Journal talked me into buying more than twenty years go, for … Continue reading →
With this gorgeous, warm weather, I am opening up two short-notice charter trips for freshwater fly fishing: Tuesday March 10th and Wednesday March 11th. Both sunrise trips on local waters. We can do a 3-4 hour wading trip for trout, … Continue reading →
Trout season has started in Baymen Land! All the ponds are being stocked and much of Plymouth and the Cape got their first stockings March 3rd! Here is the link to follow for stocking updates. Spring trout season is on!
Continue reading →Here is my son, Luke Bitters, and his highlight reel from this season at South Kent School, 2020. Luke shows why he is ranked #1 in Massachusetts for scoring! And you should see him fish with fly or light tackle … Continue reading →
WHALES off Duxbury beach this morning at first light. I counted numerous spouts while standing on shore. Boaters and shipping channel travel beware. A lot of whales – Capt. Dave, baymenlife.com
Continue reading →Two versions of my Baymen Universal Fly pattern that I created more than twenty years ago. The Baymen Universal has been fished by anglers around world. Fly fish with me in 2020 & 2021 for striped bass and blues on … Continue reading →
Who is getting itchy for the striped bass to start in Baymen Land! Half-day Charters for 1-4 people on MA South Shore waters. Fly Fishing or Light Tackle. We average 15 fish (or better) per trip. 2020 is Capt. Dave’s … Continue reading →