Oars
I finally replaced the oars the other day… They were my fathers and were made of solid one piece ash. They lasted 48 years. “Six inches too short” my Dad would always say. I made sure the new ones were … Continue reading →
Grouse & Woodcock in New England
Guided Grouse and Woodcock over your own dogs in northern New England, three hours north of Boston. Old time covers right out of Burton Spiller’s Grouse Feathers. I have been hunting birds for 50 years. Would love to have the … Continue reading →
Quick Trip with my son
Ran to an incoming tide spot to check on fish this evening. They were there. Also found fish (topwater!) just outside the harbor before sunset. August & September are booked solid and my vacation is just about over. Wach for … Continue reading →
Baymen Fly Patterns
If you fly fish with me, these are some of the patterns we will typically fish for striped bass on the MA coast: Baymen Universal Flatwing The original Baymen Universal. Note the long neck “tarpon style” that lets you get … Continue reading →
Guides day off
What do guides do when they have a rare two hours to themselves, with nothing to do? Fish, of course :o) Capt. David Bitters, BAYMEN, www.baymenlife.com Let’s Fish! *BOOKING 2021 & 2022 STRIPED BASS, Fly or Light Tackle*
Continue reading →Spring Blitz 2021 & 2022
Spring Blitz 2021 & 2022: Booking guided striped bass fishing on fly or light tackle gear. Spring and fall dates book 1-2 years in advance. E-mail now for open dates. Capt. David Bitters, BAYMEN, www.baymenlife.com baymencharters@gmail.com
Continue reading →2 Fish – NE kiss of death
On board today, I had new client, Jeffrey Ryan from NYC for fly fishing striped bass. We had high hopes at first light with dead-calm conditions. We found a handful of fish chasing a tiny school of bait and chased … Continue reading →
Pea Soup Fog
20 Fish
Wonderful morning with Lt. Col. Comstock and his son-in-law, Michael, and grandson, Harrison. This seven-year-old reeled in and released twenty striped bass on light tackle! Great job, Harrison! Tight Lines! Capt. David Bitters, BAYMEN, www.baymenlife.com Booking 2020, 2021, 2022 Fly … Continue reading →
43 Fish
43 striped bass landed and released on LT today with Adrian & Adam King. Great morning on the bay with a couple of great fishermen. All fish on light tackle gear. Capt. David Bitters, BAYMEN, www.baymenlife.com COVID-19 Protocol observed on … Continue reading →