Dave P suggested that we discuss things to bring, wear, flies, etc. Great Idea!
We will have the boat to ourselves. What we bring will not be bothered out there, there is no one else on foot on the entire island.
<b>Per angler</b>
You should make sure you have protection from the sun as well as potential rain or cool weather. Sunblock, hat, glasses, all the standard Monomoy stuff. It will be a full day from 7am to 4pm on a primitive wildlife refuge.
Many are bringing an extra rod in case one is damaged. I am bringing an extra two-hander for the surf side. There are three venues out there - westside shoals and coves, tip rip, eastside surf. For those who can make the walk, there are bigtime flats on the north / inside end of South Island. My guess is one should bring sinking lines first and foremost, intermediate lines for the west side and shoals / flats.
Big flies in the rip, small flies for the inside shoals and flats. Sand eels, silversides, crabs, squid... bring what you don't want to regret you left at home.
This is a learning experience for all, in fact Keith says we're the first on foot to go for the fishing! Audubon goes every year for the birds.
Bring water and snacks, there are no stores on the refuge. If you have medical considerations, make sure you tell someone and bring what you need to treat yourself. We are all individuals, this is not a group event - so the liability for your well-being is your own. If you are fishing with a buddy, make sure one of you has a first aid kid. I will leave one at the food station but that might not do you any good if you are 2 miles away.
We could either do BYO or a group shore dinner...
<b>Shore lunch?</b>
I suggested to Jeff Roop that if a two of us got day licenses for clams, we could legally dig 30 pounds of steamers on the beach. Just bring a little butter and some fresh water, a large pot and a stove...
A bit more conservative would be deli meats and subrolls with all the trimmings, even sliced pepperoncini's. Deli salads (potato, pasta, etc) and some chips, good solid lunch food. Even burgers would be awesome. If there are any vegetarians and we agree to do the group thing please let us know ahead of time.
Just suggestions, let's hear your views...
We will have the boat to ourselves. What we bring will not be bothered out there, there is no one else on foot on the entire island.
<b>Per angler</b>
You should make sure you have protection from the sun as well as potential rain or cool weather. Sunblock, hat, glasses, all the standard Monomoy stuff. It will be a full day from 7am to 4pm on a primitive wildlife refuge.
Many are bringing an extra rod in case one is damaged. I am bringing an extra two-hander for the surf side. There are three venues out there - westside shoals and coves, tip rip, eastside surf. For those who can make the walk, there are bigtime flats on the north / inside end of South Island. My guess is one should bring sinking lines first and foremost, intermediate lines for the west side and shoals / flats.
Big flies in the rip, small flies for the inside shoals and flats. Sand eels, silversides, crabs, squid... bring what you don't want to regret you left at home.
This is a learning experience for all, in fact Keith says we're the first on foot to go for the fishing! Audubon goes every year for the birds.
Bring water and snacks, there are no stores on the refuge. If you have medical considerations, make sure you tell someone and bring what you need to treat yourself. We are all individuals, this is not a group event - so the liability for your well-being is your own. If you are fishing with a buddy, make sure one of you has a first aid kid. I will leave one at the food station but that might not do you any good if you are 2 miles away.
We could either do BYO or a group shore dinner...
<b>Shore lunch?</b>
I suggested to Jeff Roop that if a two of us got day licenses for clams, we could legally dig 30 pounds of steamers on the beach. Just bring a little butter and some fresh water, a large pot and a stove...
A bit more conservative would be deli meats and subrolls with all the trimmings, even sliced pepperoncini's. Deli salads (potato, pasta, etc) and some chips, good solid lunch food. Even burgers would be awesome. If there are any vegetarians and we agree to do the group thing please let us know ahead of time.
Just suggestions, let's hear your views...