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January 2012 and the extended Autumn continues!

Warm weather raises havoc with New England Ice Fishermen

The cold air remains locked up in James Bay, Canada and northward. Weathermen predict colder weather will filter in, but no deep freeze is looming on the doorstep. From Maine to Cape Cod the ice is scarce or non-existent. Elmer's headed north to check out the Neal Pond, in Lunenburg, Vermont. Brown trout is the target!

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January 7, 2012

Jimdogg Voted Fisherman of the Year for 2011

Claims Trophy

Winter Meeting Just Perfect!

Past winners were there to join in the crowning.

Rock Bottom, Jimdogg, Billy Bob, Elmer and Mar-e round out the current and formers winners!

Looking East toward the Gurnet Light From the Front Deck

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New associate photographer picked up by Bite Me Bait Co.

Maureen Duffy from Abington, owner of "At Your Place" Photography, joins team at winter meeting.

Captures Duxbury Beach, Snowy Owl on way to Meeting to seal the deal!!

You can expect to see more of her wild life photos displayed here.

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Bite Me Bait Co's Senior member and father of our Grand Poobah, Rock Bottom passes away.

If you ever wanted to see and talk to a real man, you went right to Hank!

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November 16, 2011

Captain Rich Antonino of the Black Rose puts Ken on big pollock!

"It ain't over till it's over." laughed Captain Rich. "The fish are down there and today down there was 400feet. It was well worth the sore arms as Ken and I hauled plenty over the side."

   Captain Rich was beside himself fishing like two people while Ken of the DUO did himself proud too!

                                                         It was non-stop all day and we didn't get in till after dark.                                             

There were plenty of fillets to have fresh, and plenty to store away for the long winter ahead.

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November 5&6,  2011

The winter winds have begun to blow here in the North East and most of the small boats have been hauled and stored for the winter. The commercial guys fish most of the year and there is always bad weather for them contend with. The charter boats along the southern cape and Rhode Island, still have spots available as cod fishing is open there.  Captain G-No hopes to get grab space on one this week, if the wind drops to a reasonable level.

Back safely in the harbor again, as a seal keeps an eye on things.

The Eider Ducks are back from their breeding grounds in the north to feed on the many types of crustaceans and other foods to be found in the waters of Massachusetts. The Buffleheads, mergansers and golden eyes are right behind them and will soon appear. The seals cruise the shoals looking for an easy meal in the strong currents, while trying to dodge the Great White sharks hunting them. Even with a strong wind working against us, Mar-e and I enjoyed a two hour hike out along the beach. This is the time of year to explore these outer beaches of the Cape. There are no crowds and plenty of things to see.

Eider Ducks by the thousands can be found wintering in Massachusetts waters.

Oldsquaw or Long Tailed Ducks also come down from the Arctic to winter here.

At this time of year the Bite Me Bait Co clam team meets more often as the salt water fishing slows. 2011 was a banner year for the team with Jimdogg, Elmer & Mar-e, and the DUO taking 12 quarts a week each.

No light weights in this group!

Clamming can be a great way to spend an autumn day with friends and family. Charlotte, the DUO's new clam dog, surveys the flats for a prime spot while Jimdogg rakes up a nice cherrystone. Cookouts, and now football games, are a great way to share your haul and make strong friendships.

Jimdogg and Ken show what you get for 12 quarts.

Just one 12 quart bucket holds 15-20 pounds of clams. At $5.00 a pound..... If you dig a bucket of clams a week You get $3,900.00 - $5,200 worth of clams in a year!! People will flock to your house just to get a few of the sweet clams steamed and dipped in butter, or baked stuffed in the shell, raw on the half shell, or hot in a chowder. You pay $110.00 for a family license in the Town of Duxbury. How can you beat that! Plus the exercise and being outdoors in the fresh ocean air, makes each day more enjoyable.

Lucy trains Charlotte on the fine points of being a small dog in tall grass.

October 22, 2011

Jimdogg and Rock Bottom make a day of it.

Jimdogg scores a nice 32 inch 10 pound bluefish while the Rock shows one of the inshore cod that are also chasing the mackerel. There were plenty of mackerel to be caught but the striped bass we were looking for never materialized.

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October 13, 2011

AC finds Major Award floating on Barrier Beach

"I was just minding my own business walking down the beach when I saw something floating along the eel grass." said AC. "I couldn't believe my eyes! Something made me walk this way today, and there it was. Jimdogg was with me and he was astounded!"

"I wasn't sure what AC found till he held it up. It sure looked like the Major Award but I'll wait for the results of the carbon dating before I believe it!" exclaimed Jimdogg. "Phonies have been slipped in before!"

BMBC Board Members are to investigate the incident to determine whether or not foul play was involved. Grand Poobah, Rock Bottom, has commissioned a panel of experts to determine if this is the real "Major Award" or a duplicate. "It's been tried before and it almost got by. But not anymore. We are on it!" declared Rock. "And I put our ace detectives RG and the Earle on the case to determine if there has been any wrong doing. In the meantime I have asked board members to pull up Applicant Crovo's paperwork and reconsider his application to the Board."

This is a fake that was detected at the last minute a couple of years ago after it was swapped for the authentic "Major Award" sometime during the night time event. Rumors are it has resurfaced and that it's been altered to make it even closer to the "REEL" thing. Fears are an attempt may be made to exchange them again..

World record holder Greg Myerson called Rock Bottom asking if he had been duped! Rock assured him he would get to the bottom of this.

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October 9,2011

Captain Dave Patry gets Rocky Mountain "Tuna"

Circle E Outfitters' owner Randy Congratulates Dave on his fine Utah Elk!

"Even the most dedicated captains love a walk in the mountains." said Captain Dave. "I love to hunt as well as fish and this trip to Utah was too much to pass up. Randy always has plenty of Elk and Mule deer on the ranch to hunt and it's tough to get one of his tags. The food was out of this world and all the staff was top notch! We were in some wild country and the scenery was outstanding! We went to get elk and I had a cow tag to fill. Randy put us in a good spot and I was fortunate to get a good shot off. The cow went down some 50 yards or more from where it was first hit and weighed in at 500 pounds. That just put the icing on a great trip!"

The entertainment had the crowd roaring for more!

Thanks Guys for a Great Time!

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September 24, 2011

Rock Bottom wins "Major Award"

Fall Classic a Success!

32inch 12 pound striped bass makes Rock Bottom's night!

The Grand Poobah, Rock Bottom, becomes the first Bite Me Bait Co member to hold the "Major Award" and the "Fisherman of the Year Trophy" simultaneously. "I thought it was a rat at first, then it put on a burst and I knew I had a keeper. It's been rough to hold this tournament in recent years as we always seem to have a brisk wind in our faces. This year it wasn't too bad and as is usually the case we caught the fish right after high tide." said Rock. "I'm sure glad we made the trip." Defending champion Eb Tide was unable to attend due to some medical issues but was thrilled to learn he was passing the "Major Award"  on to Rock. "Rock Bottom started this tournament some years ago and it's great to see him win it." exclaimed Eb. "I wish I could have been there last night but I'll be ready to win it back in the "Spring Classic".

It's a team effort as the "Boys" throw a little light on the subject!

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Fall Cod Fishing 2011

Captain Dave Patry of the Cathy Ann out of Green Harbor puts Romano family on some nice fish!

Gino hits the jackpot with a 47 pound Atlantic Cod! 27 pound fish no slouch either.

Mike Romano was glad to make the trip up from New York to where the big cod are. "We love to come up to fish with Captain Dave." he said.  "If you are are going to haul fish up from 350 feet, you want it to be worth it. It sure was today! The trip home will seem short with all the good memories of this day. The boys will be talking about this voyage for quite a while." Gino was thrilled! "Hey Dave want to live line this baby?" as he beamed that big smile. "Sometimes you just get lucky." winked Captain Dave. "It's called being in the right place at the right time. It just helps when you know some of the right places."

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Q: What do you do with a kid from North Dakota?

A: Why make him a tuna fisherman of course!

Jacob Snider hugs his first blue fin tuna.

"I may live a long way from the ocean but I have it in my blood now!" said Jake. "The thrill of hooking and landing my first tuna is something I will always remember!"  The Vermont "boys" headed by Grandpa Don went out full of high hopes this July morning knowing this would be "their day" Captain Dave Patry and the "Cathy Ann" didn't disappoint. It wasn't long before  "Fish On" was the cry from Twig, and soon Jacob was in the chair and strapped to the fishing rod. After battling the fish to the edge of the boat, Twig took over and soon had the fish on the deck. The smile says it all.  "Whew! That was great! Look how beautiful it looks and I can't wait until we get home and have some fresh steaks. I'm coming back to do this again next year too!!!   Eh....Right Grandpa Don?"

"First rule son is don't bother the man with a fish on. I'll let you know after I land this one!"

How do you keep them "Down on the farm" after they have seen the sea!

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Tuna disappear from area surrounding P-Town!

Sea Temps having a tough time stabilizing due to offshore tropical storms.

Water temperatures are down an average ten degrees since Irene blew through.  Captains all along the coast hope the temps will rebound after this recent inclement weather stops. Cod like it as it mixes up the bait and swirls it down to their level. Now is the time to try those secret spots as boat traffic will be dropping off with fewer spies watching your every move. The bluefish bite is on with fish schooling in the 50 foot deep range all along the outer cape beaches. Mung can be a problem in some areas. Bass are to be found in the Chatham rips and in the drop offs around Monomoy Island.  The canal is surrendering some fish and keep an eye on the "Canal Rats" as they go, so do the bass.

Billy Bob has the Blues.

Plenty of big fish along the outer cape beaches!

Tuna was slow today with only one fish caught amongst all the boats in the area, so we adjusted and had some fun catching bluefish. The fish averaged 8-12 pounds and there was no end to them.

Tuna Time

Cathy Ann continues assault on the bluefin!

River Captain, Parcel Post gets a beautiful fish for his first!

Captain Dave Patry says "We are catching quality slotted fish on every trip out!"

August is tuna time on Stellwagon bank with slotted fish being caught on a regular basis. Boats may take one fish under 59 inches and one under 47 inches all others are released. Today Captain Dave took his favorite cook Vivian, the "Angel", owner of Anita Marie's restaurant in downtown Rockland, and her husband Mike aboard the Cathy Ann to Stellwagon Bank. The gear wasn't even all set out when the cry "Fish on!" was heard. Then, after a lengthy battle, Mike landed his fish. When he saw it fit neatly into the proper slot it made his euphoria complete. "Tuna steaks and eggs anyway you like them. That's the special tomorrow. with tuna omelets #2." laughed the "Angel" "What a day! Tuna, blue sharks and cod!"  "We have been boating fish in the right slots for a while now." said Captain Dave. "This bad weather will just get the fish feeding more than ever."

Vivian is all smiles as her blue shark comes to the boat!

Big Mike gets nervous as Twig says just let me connect you!

Twig says, "If you want to catch tuna, come see us. The bite is hot and constant right now, so cash in while you can."

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