Plugs and Eggs

 In addition to tying up about a dozen bucktails this winter, I have also been busy building several casting eggs and wooden lure kits from Salty's Wooden Lures.  I even made some small poppers for spring schoolies out of some downed treelimbs in my back yard.

I can't wait for the fish to get here so that I can test out some of these winter creations.

See you in the surf - jc.

2012 - The Year of the Bucktail

I have decided that this year I will learn to fish bucktail jigs.  As with any new skill that I attempt to learn, my first step is to do extensive research.  I have read some great books including "Doc" Muller's book on fishing bucktails and John Skinner's article in Zeno Hromin's book - "The Hunt for Big Stripers."  I am hoping to get my hands on a copy of John Skinner's new book on bucktail fishing as well. 

In addition I have been watching some of the online seminars available by surfcasters journal and John Skinner himself.  These videos in conjunction with my reading research have got me excited about learning (and hopefully mastering with time) this time tested method for catching fish from the surf.

Two important factors have also influenced my decision to learn to bucktail.  First is the cost of bucktails.  They are way cheaper than most other lures that you will use from the surf.  With custom metal lips selling for upwards of $30 a pop, bucktails seem like a wise investment.  Second these things are small - which reduces the size of the plug bag that I need to carry in order to fish by about 10 lbs.

I look forward to reporting on my progress in the art of bucktailing as the season progresses.  I'll see you in the surf.  - JC

Great End to the Season

Mid-November was an exciting time here in South County, RI.  There was a ton of bait along the shore and the fish showed up in droves to feast.  It was great to see so many fishermen out enjoying the beautiful weather and the ferocious bite of monster Bluefish and schoolie Bass.  As long as that bait continues to hug the shore and the weather holds, RI fishermen should be in for a treat all along the south shore beaches and breachways in the coming days.  I'll see you in the surf - JC.