Capt. Barry Gibson will be presenting Boston Harbor Slam at our April 2012 club meeting.  During his presentation, Capt. Gibson will pass along tips and tricks that he learned while fishing for flounder, cod, and striped bass. He will also bring some of the specialized tackle employed by top anglers.  All attendees are welcome to ask questions after the presentation.

If you are a striper fishermen in the North shore Area of Massachusetts you know about Joppa flats. Even if you reside outside the area you probably read about Joppa in one of the local or national fishing magazines. As for me I have lived near Newburyport, Massachusetts for many years and have fished Joppa Flats off and on during the early years and consistently every season after I purchased my first boat in 1986.

We would like to say THANK YOU to the 2012 Club & Junior Program Fundraiser Fishing Show Sponsors:

Presidents Message

I hope this issue of the Plum Line finds you and your family in good health and spirits. We have some exciting things happening with our newsletter, junior's program, and tournaments.

The Club has reserved five shacks for the night to give club members a chance at experiencing a Down East tradition....Winter Smelting in Maine.  If the smelts are running, it's not unheard of a shack catching 2 - 300 of these tasty morsels in just 1 tide!  Each shack is heated and has electricity. ;-). 

Joe Brotz will be presenting a comprehensive overview of ice fishing at our January 2012 club meeting. 

In addition to sharing his tips and tricks that he learned from years on the ice, he will also share with us:

Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson (a.k.a "Canal Man") is the founder of Surfasylum Lures.  His innovative and fish-catching plugs have earned the respect of surfcasters from Maine to Delware, and California. Dave is also a prolific writer with articles published in The Fisherman and Surfcasters Journal.

Dave's seminar will teach you how to properly present several types of plugs; how to tune and modify plugs; how to go beyond "white by day and black by night"; and how to develop confidence in your plugs.

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM

Jimmy Fee
Jimmy Fee is a contributing writer for On The Water. He fishes 250+ days a year for bluegills to bluefin tuna. But, his passion is catching stripped bass from Massachusetts' North Shore to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Jimmy's casts has proven that "Elephants eat peanuts".  In his seminar, he will teach you where, when, and how to present small plugs, jigs, and lures to seduce BIG fish.  

Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM

The Plum Island Surfcasters 2011 Fall Banquet is open to all members and their families.

DATE: Saturday, 12-NOV-2011
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Newbury Fireman's Hall

The main course is Turkey and Ham. YUM!  Soda will be provided.   A side dish or dessert is requested to be brought by each attending family.  Bring your appetite!