Want to be a member?  See a Vice President or the Grand Poobah and show cash.

Scoot catches his first keeper of the year at 31 inches. Proud mother Christine, of Anita Marie's fame, was showing everyone who came in the door Scoot's picture. The smile says it all!

"I am going to be Fisherman of the Year!" said Scoot.

May 13, 2010

Some of our bass people are checking in from around the country!

www.reelbassfishing.webs.com

Emerson Keith, grandson of Paul Keith, cousin of Elmer, caught this largemouth in Aubrey Texas

Closer to home, one of BMBC's kayak fleet,  Nick Roberts lands a 6 pound 1 ounce Lunker from his home pond on the North Shore of Massachusetts.

 

Rockland Fishing Derby

June 12, 2010

Satori Trophy Winner

Ryan Spano with 16 oz. Bass

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Abington Police Fishing Derby

Abington Police Chief Dave Majenski receives an

Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Bite Me Bait Co.

Thrilled to the marrow, the Chief is flanked by Rock Bottom and Elmer Mudguaard

"I don't know what I did to deserve this!" laughed the Chief.

See more pictures here.

For a complete list of winners go to www.abingtonpolice.org

AC is our trout master!

                 

March 21, 2010

Elmer risks all to save stranded large mouth! Daring rescue a success with a bonus for the rescuer. Jimdogg and I went kayaking down a local bog pond and for the last few hours of winter. The cold weather and rain were soon forgotten in the bright sun. We didn't get a bite all morning so we put the gear down and went exploring. I found a nice new bobber with flashing lights and rattle sounds and said wow. Then I saw another one just like it deep in the bushes along the bank. Fearlessly I forced my way in to the bobber and lo and behold it came with a fish attached. One happy fish swam away from certain death and I came away with some new tech bobbers.

Cabin fever cured for another week. Warming water temperature means increased fishing. And cod season approaches. More pictures.

Bite Me Bait Co Photog Jimdogg on the receiving end.

 

Winter storms reek havoc on New England beaches!

The winter of 2009-2010 has seen some of the worst beach erosion in years. Severe storm after severe storm have taken their toll on dunes and marshes alike. Homes all along the coast line from Maine to Long Island have been putting up with salt water flooding their streets and homes all winter. And it isn't getting any better. Today March 13, we are bracing for another Nor'easter promising gale force winds with gusts approaching hurricane strength and 5 inches of rain. This will only exacerbate the problems with restoration that will have to come in the spring. Some barrier beaches on the South Shore and Cape Cod maybe in danger of breaching tonight and tomorrow and that could spell disaster to the people that live in the area.

What will the beaches look like this year? p

The storms also do a number on the ocean life too. Clams , lobsters, crabs and other shellfish living near shore are uprooted and washed in to die on the beach. Many local residents will scour the tidal flats after each storm and collect what is available and put it to good use. Lobster traps litter the beaches along with driftwood and enormous beams the could spell disaster for anyone hitting them in a small boat.

Be careful if you go down to the sea's edge during Nor'easters. Every year someone gets swept away by the waves. Don't be that person. Stay off breakwaters and sea walls if the tide is up. These will be some of the most dangerous areas. Also do not attempt to drive through water running across the road. A modest current in two feet of water can sweep you off the street and into trouble.

The flag still flies here, but for how much longer?

Duxbury and Saquish beaches under siege. Relentless storm driven waves tear dunes asunder. The front beach dune and the washed over road way testify to the harsh weather conditions battering the area. Parts of the Gurnet Road have been washed out and there is no going out to Saquish within two hours of the high tide.

See the story

Saquish Photos

Day 2  See the story

Day 3 See the story

And Here it comes again!

French's Stream Flooded end to end.

"Bite Me bait Co" 2009 in Review
All in all the 2009 season was one of the best for members of our club! Tuna was on the menu all year as we boated 4 with Billy Bob catching three and G-No one. We lost a few along the way with Rock Bottom and Jimdogg on the rods. These were fish well above the 72 inch limit set for private boats.
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Our striper season wasn't the best, but we still boated some nice fish. Ground fishing was great this year with plenty of cod, haddock, flounder, fluke, scup, black sea bass and even some nice tautog.



Captain G-No was on the top his game and put everyone in a good position to catch the targeted species. From Nomans Island off Martha's Vineyard, to Stellwagon Bank and beyond, the Capt. found us fish.
The "Irish Ayes" saw plenty of action from April till December and had no troubles getting us to and from the "fishing grounds".  "We had a good year and finding fish wasn't hard this year. We had a few slow days near the end but that is to be expected with the changing seasons. We caught plenty of fish and had even more laughs." said Capt. G-No. " The crew is finally coming around and learning the ropes." laughed the captain. "Even Billy Bob!"



2009 Saw us hooking up with Capt. Dave Patry of the "Cathy Ann" out of Green Harbor, Marshfield, Massachusetts on a regular basis and he had one of his best years with tuna, bass and cod also. Nobody went home without a nice bag of fillets in the cooler.



Fresh water fishing was big amongst the members with Jimdogg and Elmer catching some big largemouth bass from the kayaks. Carp fishing filled a big void when we couldn't get out in the boat. The "Bite Me Bait Co" Carp Cup was again a success with members of Carp Anglers Group joining in.




Billy Bob captured some nice feeding whale videos during the season along with his "Fisherman of the Year" award. Ocean wildlife along with the many different sea birds only added to the fun. "We saw lots of different whales, seals, sharks and birds'" said Billy Bob. "They usually lead us right to our favorite spots."



Mackerel were plentiful as usual and we used them to find the inshore cod during their late fall run south. Pogies were not as plentiful as 2008 but we managed to get enough to use, though some days it took a lot of work.




The kayak fleet had some nice outings on both the ocean and fresh water. Elmer lost a new Shimano reel and Ugly stik combo only to have it found and returned by the cast of our theater group. "I had a regular year with gear as I lost one rig, broke 4 poles, two reels, and I don't know how many pounds of cod jigs never made it back." laughed Elmer. "I'll be molding new ones all winter."



2009 started and ended on the ice and again we had a banner year. The "Duo" paved the way to another fun and productive season. They always put plenty of fish on the ice. Everyone had crappie pin fish as the 2lbers were plentiful at Oldham Pond. Jimdogg and new associate member Greg Budd weighed in some nice fish just over 2 pounds. We took 2 seconds and a third in the Abington Cellar Ice Fishing Derby held on Monponsett East in Halifax, Massachusetts.. Bass near four pounds and pickerel at 4.5 pounds did the trick. Mar-e had a couple of new personal bests and firsts with some nice big pickerel and northern pike. "I can't wait to get back to Lake Champlain and pike fishing through the ice! Fifteen traps each, keeps you running for flags all day. What a blast!" said Mar-e. " The best part is always meeting new friends. This year we met Ridge Hunter a young man from Swanton, Vermont. You should see him haul in pike! At 8 years old he did an outstanding job and was so cute too."

Cahill North Wedding

South Florida a good take Anytime

Justin proudly holds his Blue Fish

Elmer and Mar-e drop in on the relatives for a couple of days in the sun. "No fishing due to the high winds." said Elmer. So what to do? Keep an eye on the other guy! A tour of the jetties and piers of the Punta Gorda area seemed the thing to do. Almost everywhere there is a place to fish, someone has a pole set up. From sharks to mullet there is someone chasing them. Most everyone catches a fish of some sort, which makes it all worthwhile. Plenty of others fishing for there food too.

The birds are as beautiful as the fish! And the smiles of the fishermen beat them both.

Scott shows a "tinker" Spanish Mackerel

Stone Crab season was in underway in the local waters. Stone Crab fishermen only harvest the claws which grow back to be harvested again. Only one claw from each crab is allowed. It takes around 3 molts to grow back. Here a commercial fisherman shows a half days catch of 60 pounds.

 

Some more friends we met along the way.

 

New generation of fishermen make their mark.

Cousins Arthur and Dan show off their fish.

Winter is on the Way!

July 26, 2009

Make sure to take the gear on vacation!

Paul Caeran of Rockland shows a nice New Hampshire, largemouth bass.

First day fish starts the vacation off right.

Member SOS, (son of skitzoid) nabs a great large mouth bass from one of the many small impoundments that dot the Tri-town area of the South Shore. "I got a whole new generation of fishermen and women to teach. So it's nice to show the kids what they are fishing for. " said SOS

Great day!

July 12, 2009

Mud Flat Stripers

We started out at the canal but high winds and racing current made for bad fishing. So off we went on a scouting trip. AC said he KNEW where we could catch some low tide schoolies and small keepers. I was skeptical but having no where to go.... we gave it a shot. Well wasn't I surprised when Jimdogg hooked into a nice sized schoolie in only 3 -4 feet of water. Chunk mackerel and a circle hook took the honors.

Meanwhile 1500 miles to the south and west we have Elmer III (Sean Ryan) carrying the Bite Me Bait Co banner in Matagorda on the Gulf of Mexico. A couple of decent snappers helped round out a great day.

July 5, 2009

Jimdogg and Elmer hit the water, Kayak style.

The winds were too brisk to hit the ocean so we hit one of the many small ponds that dot SE Massachusetts. This one is in Tinkertown. This small pond has both smelt and alewives runs that help to support some big large mouth bass. The action was a little slow but we boated 4 fish and lost a few to the heavy milfoil presence. The largest was about 6 pounds and put up quite a fight before Elmer could claim him. A large rubber worm did the job. Make sure to use a weed less rig and fish the weed edges.

 Don't overlook the small ponds near home. Many contain decent fish in the 3-7 pound range.

As always we meet new friends where ever we go. Here we have Vieira fishing team.  Harper (Lt) and Karen make up the shore support team. Here they ham it up with Elmer, while Deegan, Collin, and Mike do the heavy fishing.  Our buddy the turtle wasn't about to leave his spot in the sun for anything, "I went out on a limb renting this space." he said. Another dad and his charges turned the sunny day into a science lesson. Dad was catching turtles and frogs, explaining the local ecology to his "students" as they went along. What a great way to spend a Sunday morning!

July 14, 2009

Tuesday Afternoon as the song starts out, was just right for some local pond fishing. Elmer takes advantage of a great dog walking place to catch some Burridge Pond pickerel. Then takes to the kayak in Jacobs Pond, Norwell to land a couple of  nice bass. 10 inch rubber eel does the trick. Fish on the left is about 3.5 pounds.

Herring Runs are here on the South Shore.

Grab the kids or grand kids and get down to Middleboro and watch the alewives swim upstream. There is a park on Rte 44, the site of the "Old Grist Mill", or take a left off Rte 105 south in the center of town to reach the other "Herring Run" park. it's about 1/4 mile down on the left, near the highway barn.

File Photo

This is a great place to inspire most fishermen and women. Even though we can't use them for bait anymore, we know the striped bass will be right behind them. The "Grist Mill" park on Rte 44 is a good take for the kids. A lot to see and do, as many channels, stone walls, and bridges, cry out for closer inspection. A Great trip for an early spring day.

Mar-e and the grandkids taking in the annual spectacle.

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Hello from Texas

Like grandmother, like granddaughter

Mar-e's legacy passes on! Granddaughter takes up the slack to land quality cats in neighborhood ponds. "Fishing is a great time to be with my dad." quipped Mar-e Jr. "My Grandmother has caught some nice fish and I intend to do the same."

Sick of winter?

Think warm! Moose checks in with a plan to ease winters passing!

Nothing beats the winter blues better than a cruise to the Bahamas and a little Bone fishing. Warmth and sunshine abound in the Bahamas. The cruise ship docks and off you go on an exhilarating journey chasing the very tough to catch, "Ghost" of the flats. Oh yeah and on the way south stop by Weldon, North Carolina where the Hickory shad run is going on. On light gear they are fun and then off to the coast and hook them up to catch the big boys.

A little slice of fishing heaven!     with      "Moose"

RIP Moose

 

Bite Me Bait Co, Fall Classic

Ebb Tide unseats Dave as Major Award winner.

37 inch, 18.5 pound fish fish does the job. Ebb had his fish in the first 5 minutes of the evening. No sooner had he cast out his bait then the fish hit. Elmer and  Rock Bottom assist with netting and landing as reel breaks. Dave, who has held the trophy since the spring of 2005, was on hand to turn over the "Major Award" .  "This is my best fish from this spot in a long time." said Ebb  "I'm a happy fisherman tonight!"

Not only did Ebb win the Fall Classic but scores the biggest shore fish from the "secret spot" in 2008.

Some of striped bass caught from shore in 2008

 

Family Vacation Fishing

Take your kids fishing and have a great time.

Elmer shows the "kid" how to tempt. the big ones in the middle of the day. Elmer's son, Tom, is an assistant coach of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, high school's football and baseball teams. He  vacations on a great little manmade lake in New Hampshire, Locke Lake. Lunker largemouth bass and monster pickerel ,join a complete array of pan fish. Bluegills are of large size and feisty.   White perch were good size also and hit surface poppers of various types during mid-day. Yellow perch around 7-8 inches were common if you put your bait near the bottom.

There is no public access, which may account for the large sized fish we saw. Milfoil is down there and the dark and cloudy water makes weed beds difficult to discern. Overall depth is 10 ft or less. Though we had carp baits out all day we didn't hook carp or catfish.

A couple of the bigger fish caught by Tom and father-in-law, Paul Caeran of Rockland, MA

Vacation times can be a good time to get into these private lakes and ponds to chase some larger than  average fish. It also is a good time to spend with the "kids" even when they aren't kids anymore. Remember to catch and release trophy fish of all species.  And buy a license!!

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       Ya HOO!

We are a happy family!

2006

 

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New Years Day 2007

 

 

G-No receives Fisherman of the year trophy from Elmer.  Grand Poobah Rock Bottom escorts the trophy to Corporate Headquarters. Even Wally was there to congratulate the winner! There could have been one or more sore losers in the crowd, but for the most part we ignored the jeers and went with the cheers.

 

 

There was also some talk of a secret deal to steal the vote, but credible witnesses were beyond testifying.

Fisherman of the Year 2007

Mar-e wins  "Bite Me Bait Co"  Fisherman of the Year for 2007

Winter Meeting 2008

Rain and cold did not dampen the spirits at this year's winter meeting. Early arrivals Jimdogg, Elmer, and Mar-e joined Grand Poobah Rock Bottom, and Flann foraging the beach.  One slightly used lure and a number of golf balls were some of the treasures gathered from amongst the rocks. The rest of the members soon showed up and things got underway. Talk was still about the FOTY vote and Billy Bob was looking for a reversal of the vote, as his "people" were unable to attend the election. Calls of shuddup and get over it soon had peace restored. Food and drink aplenty graced the day with Mar-e's free range roasted chicken getting a lot of attention.  As the moment arrived for the transfer of the trophy, G-No took that long walk from the truck to the porch with a heavy heart. "I will get it back", he vowed. A lively discussion about the date of the official start of the 2008 fishing season was ended abruptly when the Grand Poobah himself invoked executive privilege and declared Jan. 1, 2008 the date.

2007 Champ Mar-e hopes to retain title.

It's that time of year again when big decisions are made as to who will be this year's  winner. Last year's winner Mar-e hopes her 25 pound 9 ounce fully scaled mirror carp, plus her many fish over 10 pounds will make her name the first on the plaque twice. Odds on favorite for this years award is Dave with his possible gold pin, 9 pound 6 ounce largemouth bass. The "boat owners" will get their usual votes from the butt kissers. And even Elmer may get a vote for his 39 pound 12 ounce St Lawrence Seaway common carp. Jimdogg, Billy Bob, AC and Dr. Flank make up the dark horse column, but there is an outside chance the "Wife" could steal the show. Major Award winner Eb Tide may garner a few votes too. Can you say runoff election, sure you can. Billy Bob hopes "His people" show up this year to help steal the award back. "It should have been mine in 07" "I know just how Al Gore felt when Jeb jobbed him." Billy Bob hopes his 2nd place finish in the Bite Me bait Co Carp Cup helps him score a few votes. " I have a new PB. That has to count for something."  Jimdogg says he has two PBs, mirror and common so that should get him some considerations. Voting night should be an exciting event this year with many members attending. G-No still thinks carp is spelled wrong.

Canal has it's share of fish left.

Member Tim Cahill hauls away.

Slack tide was anything but!  The wind was howling up the canal, but it was Tim blowing away the stripers. 10 fish in an hour at high noon is no small feat. Along with brother Jeff, the fish didn't stand a chance.  Nice job Tim! Tim let me have one try and all I could muster up was a large skate.

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Tuna Man

Ken, the male half of the DUO, scores a beautiful Blue fin tuna!

100+ pound fish makes the season for Ken.

I could be FOTY too!