CAPT. DAVE’S BAYMEN UNIVERSAL FLY If you are a fly fisherman, chances are you have fished my Baymen Universal fly pattern. I designed this fly over twenty years ago, to catch striped bass on Duxbury, Kingston and Plymouth bay, Massachusetts. … Continue reading →
Fishing, Hunting, and Basketball are three of my favorite things, but nothing tops family. My son, Luke Bitters, loves to fish but his drive and passions in life are basketball and academics. #1 Luke Bitters, South Kent School Prep, Class … Continue reading →
I hope everyone had a great New Year’s and you are enjoying this wonderful, mild winter in BAYMEN Land. Feels like early spring every day so far. But Feb/Mar could and should bring some snow and colder temps before the … Continue reading →
Here is an essay I wrote for a little magazine in Vermont called, VERMONT Magazine. I hope you enjoy it! VERMONT JOURNAL Turkey Time By Capt. David Bitters MAY It’s turkey season here in Vermont and I am in spring … Continue reading →
GROUSE & WOODCOCK COVERS – Master List 2020. I have just updated my grouse and woodcock covers that I hunt in northern/central New England. I have 92 covers on my Master List and it took me five years of scouting … Continue reading →
2019 In Review: 27 Years Guiding On The Bay! by Capt. David Bitters, F/V BAYMEN, baymenlife.com Looking over my fishing logs for 2019, I am stunned to see we had six days of fishing with over one-hundred striped bass caught … Continue reading →
Always very exciting to see this coming down the channel on a rising tide and foggy day! This photo is from a past season, but boy does it get the heart pumping! “CAST! CAST! STRIP! STRIP!” yells the Captain. You … Continue reading →
BAYMEN Gift Certificates are always available for Striped Bass Fishing Charters on the bay! Gift Certificates are for half-day charters for 1-4 people, fly fishing or light tackle. Shoot me an e-mail for additional information at baymencharters@gmail.com – Capt. Dave, … Continue reading →
A lovely sunrise clamming trip today for hardshells with Ashley, Ethan and Paul. Morning temps were a balmy 27 degrees but it was very comfortable raking the flats for little necks, cherry stones and quahogs. Who wants to go clamming? … Continue reading →
Here are photos from BAYMEN Deer Camp 2019, Vermont. We would love to have you join us next season. E-mail for details. Capt. Dave, BAYMEN, www.baymenlife.com , baymencharters@gmail.com , Instagram @baymencharters
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