Bass from the Beach, Volume II

Posted on March 23, 2019March 24, 2019 by Julio Silva

Tim Coleman (1947 – 2012) fished from early spring to late fall. I have read many of his articles published in The Fisherman. I delight reading his books. His passion for surfcasting is inspiring. I recently read Bass from the Beach, Volume II.

Fish360 Tim Coleman Bass From The Beach Volume II

Bass from the Beach, Volume II is full of practical advise that is as useful today as it was back then:

How to select a rod based on your experience level.
How to fish eels and eel alternatives.
How to surfcast without breaking the back or yourself.
What to look for when scouting spots.

In addition to his priceless parking advice, his insights on needle fish plugs alone justify the cost of the book:

A needle fish plug fished with short jerks of the rod mimics the movement of a squid.

Tim Coleman landed a 51.5 lb striped bass and a 67 lb striped bass from the surf on needle fish plugs. I will be fishing needle fish plugs in a whole new way this upcoming season. Bass beware! (Evil Laugh)

Bass from the Beach, Volume II is unfortunately out of print. Fortunately, there are many used copied for sale on the Internet. This book has a permanent spot on my book shelf. Get a copy while you still can! 😉

Knipex Mini Bolt Cutter

Posted on March 17, 2019March 24, 2019 by Julio Silva

My fishing first aid kit has the essentials: small, medium, and large Band-Aid‘s; gauge pads; water proof tape; antibiotic cream; Aleve; and a pair of Knipex mini bolt cutters. Why? Because in the unfortunate event of a self hooking, the fastest way separate the lure or jig from the hook is to cut the hardware!

Fish360 Knipex

The Knipex mini bolt cutter is the right tool for this job. The Knipex mini bolt cutters are made in Germany with high quality standards. At only 8.3 inches length and only weighs 13.6 ounces, these cutters have some serious cutting power. Although I take all the precautions, I never go on a fishing trip without my Knipex mini bolt cutters!

MSBA Fishing Show 2019

Posted on March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 by Julio Silva

I will be presenting Freshwater Surfcasting at the Massachusetts Stripped Bass Association’s annual fishing show (31-MAR-2019 10:00 AM). In this seminar, I will cover the fresh water species that you can target from terra firma via surfcasting knowledge and techniques. When you are waiting for the tide to turn, why not fish the near by pond, lake, or river? The strikes by freshwater fish can be absolutely explosive! You will learn species specific techniques and spots that will catch you more fish in less time.

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All attendees of my seminar can enter to win a free DIY Dropper Loop Jig. With this jig, you can easily tie small, medium, or large dropper loops in 3 simple steps in just a few minutes.

Fish360 DIY Dropper Loop Jig

I will also be presenting Surfcasting the Water Column at the Massachusetts Stripped Bass Association’s annual fishing show (31-MAR-2019 12:00 PM). In this seminar, I will explain how to fish the entire water column: from spooks to jigs and everything in between. I will also explain how to select the proper gear for what you are casting and when and where you should be casting it. And lastly, I will share lessons learned from years of experience on the surf so you can take your surfcasting to the next level. This is the only time I am presenting this seminar this year!

Fish360 Striped Bass

All attendees of my seminar can enter to win a free AquaSkinz bucktail pouch with 5 custom tied chartreuse / white bucktails (1.0 oz, 1.5 oz, 2.0 oz, 2.5 oz, and 3.0 oz). This is a $75+ value!

Fish360 Bucktails

The Massachusetts Stripped Bass Association’s annual fishing show is from March 30 to March 31 at the WolvesDen Sports Complex in Pembroke, Massachusetts. This show has many other fishy seminars and no shortage of freshwater and saltwater exhibitors. Looking forward to seeing you at the show.

New Hampshire Outdoor Expo 2019

Posted on March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 by Julio Silva

I will be presenting Freshwater Surfcasting with BIG Baits at the New Hampshire Outdoor Expo (10-MAR-2019 2:00 PM). In this seminar, I will cover the fresh water species that you can target from terra firma via surfcasting knowledge and techniques. When you are waiting for the tide to turn, why not fish the near by pond, lake, or river? The strikes by freshwater fish can be absolutely explosive! You will learn species specific techniques and spots that will catch you more fish in less time.

All attendees of my seminar can enter to win a free Piscifun line spooler. This handy tool lets you load your baitcasting reels and your spinning reels with new line.

Fish360 New Hampshire Outdoor Expo 2019

(Line spool not included.)

The New Hampshire Outdoor Expo is from March 8 to March 10 at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. This show has many other seminars and no shortage of fishing, hunting, and outdoors exhibitors. Looking forward to seeing you at the show!

Pete’s Place Rentals

Posted on March 3, 2019March 10, 2019 by Julio Silva

I have been fishing Cuttyhunk for the past 9 years. I have fished with small groups (2 – 4 surfcasters) and large groups (12+ surfcasters). Large group trips are logically challenging to coordinate. I prefer small groups because you can pair up with surfcasters of similar skill and divide and conquer the island over a two-night commando trip. Small groups are also quieter during the day when you are trying to sleep after a sunset-to-sunrise bass hunt. Pete’s Place Rentals can easily accommodate small, medium, and large groups (across their 10 cottages).

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Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, beds with linens, and a bathroom stocked with towels and toilet paper. After being neck deep in the surf for several hours, there is nothing like peeling off your wetsuit, taking a hot shower, and eating a hot meal. After a power nap, you feel rejuvenated and ready another sunset-to-sunrise bass hunt.

Lexi Lynch manages Pete’s Place Rentals. She has lived on the island year round since she was a teenager. She has traveled every road and path on the island. She knows everyone and everything thing on Cuttyhunk. If you are thinking of visiting Cutthunk to fish, hike, swim, sail, and just un-plug, drop Lexi a line. She will set y’all up real nice! 😉