Category Archives: Club Meetings & Seminars

Club Meeting: May 18, 2021: Ultra-Light Fly Fishing on the North Shore by Geoff Klane

  • Flies
  • Tackle
  • Techniques
  • Experiences

Growing up in Massachusetts, Geoff Klane had never really spent too much time outside exploring the grandness of all Massachusetts and New England has to offer, and even less time fishing. It wasn’t until 2014, after moving back to Massachusetts after college that he discovered the Lowell Canal system and thought, “Well, I should probably try fishing in there…”

Geoff and his clients travel the state in search of new waters, gorgeous sights, and hungry fish, and relish the opportunity for another adventure. This incredible pastime connects and binds him to nature and the natural beauty which surrounds us in Massachusetts.Geoff considers it his honor and pleasure to share ever-expanding knowledge and passion for this sport, this region, and the preservation of its fisheries.

Fred Jennings, a north-shore native, has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a fishing pole. Through the years, Fred refined his approach and now (with Geoff co-operating) he offers the most singular striped bass fly trip in the north east. Moving by canoe, “mother brings us out, and mother brings us home,” he travels the historic and beautiful estuaries of the north shore, searching for signs of life, and targeting striped bass on the fly. Unlike other trips, He uses ultra-light fly tackle, 2-4wts. Now, don’t let that shock you (too much), be sure to tune in and learn all about the gear, the techniques, and these amazing trips!

All of the regular proceeds from Fred’s guided flyfishing trips goes toward the work of his “Center for Ecological Economic and Ethical Education” as well. One of the major concerns of CEEEE (“CE4”) is the proper management of fisheries resources.

Prior to the main talk by Geoff Klane, we will have a short presentation by Kimberly Fine from the Division of Marine Fisheries.  You can help Marine Fisheries study the health of various fish stocks by collecting a few scales and some basic data on the fish you catch.  More information is here.

Our club meetings have moved online to Zoom for the duration of the Covid Emergency. The club business meeting will start at 7 pm and the fishing seminar will begin around 7:45.

These meetings are open to club members only. You can find membership information here.

This fishing seminar (and all club meeting talks) are recorded and posted to the website. Those recordings are available to club members only. You can join the club for access to seminars from past years.

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Club Meeting: April 20, 2012: Busting Boulder Fields by Jerry Audet

Busting Boulder Fields: Beyond the Basics

by Jerry Audet

Boulder fields are found throughout the entire Striper Coast, but are particularly prevalent in New England. They are some of the “fishiest” locations along our coast, and tend to be very consistent producers of large fish all season long. They are also some of the most challenging places to fish and require dedication, knowledge, and skill to access completely. Boulder fields are Jerry’s favorite place to fish- especially at night. He will be discussing why he fishes them, how he chooses and dissects the best locations, and some of his tactics for catching, landing, and releasing fish in the heavy structure.

Jerry Audet is a dedicated surf fisherman, who fishes both flies and plugs. He regularly fishes a huge swath of the coast from Long Island Sound to Acadia. Jerry loves trying to unlock the secrets of an area or particular spot; he is far less concerned with reeling the fish in or the “fight”. As such, he has become particularly known for his in-depth discussions of fishing philosophy, structure analysis, and fly/plug presentation. Jerry is a writer and photographer with regular contributions to magazines like Surfcasters Journal, The Fisherman, and On the Water.

Our club meetings have moved online to Zoom for the duration of the Covid Emergency. The club business meeting will start at 7 pm and the fishing seminar will begin around 7:45.

These meetings are open to club members only. You can find membership information here.

This fishing seminar (and all club meeting talks) are recorded and posted to the website. Those recordings are available to club members only. You can join the club for access to seminars from past years.

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Club Meeting: March 16, 2021: Surfcasting Cape Cod in 2021 by Ryan Collins

Surfcasting Cape Cod in 2021

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Ryan Collins

Join Ryan Collins of My Fishing Cape Cod for an action-packed evening of fishing the Cape for stripers (and other species) from the beach, boat and kayak. Those in attendance will get a unique look at fish behavior, with drone and underwater videos from Ryan’s own surfcasting and boat fishing adventures. Learn about targeting stripers, bluefin tuna, fluke and other species in a variety of different environments using an array of different methods. This will be a great presentation for anyone interested in learning more about Cape Cod and its’ diverse fishing opportunities.

Our club meetings have moved online to Zoom for the duration of the Covid Emergency. The club business meeting will start at 7 pm and the fishing seminar will begin around 7:45.

These meetings are open to club members only. You can find membership information here.

This fishing seminar (and all club meeting talks) are recorded and posted to the website. Those recordings are available to club members only. You can join the club for access to seminars from past years.

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Club Meeting: February 16, 2021: Plugging the Water Column by Julio Silva

Plugging the Water Column
by
Julio Silva

In this seminar you will learn:

  • How to fish the entire water column: from spooks to jigs and everything in between.
  • How to select the proper gear for what you are casting and when and where you should be casting it.
  • How to select a plug based on tide, structure, current, time-of-year (TOY), and time-of-day (TOD).
  • How to store and manage your gear without breaking the bank.
  • How to manage your time on and off the water.
  • How to create your own spots database.  

I will share lessons learned from years of experience on the surf so you can safely take your surfcasting to the next level.

Julio Silva is an all species, all methods angler. During the hours that he should be sleeping, he fishes for anything that swims via shore, boat, kayak, and skishing. He has been blogging for 11 years.  His blog overflows with DIY projects ranging from a multi-functional fishing bucket to a custom Gloucester Light Dory that he built from marine plywood and blueprints.  He has been delivering fishy seminars for 9 years. He was the President of the Plum Island Surfcasters for 4 years.  He has rods like his wife has shoes. Fishing is indeed his mistress. During his seminars, he answers all questions without secrecy.

Our club meetings have moved online to Zoom for the duration of the Covid Emergency. The club business meeting will start at 7 pm and the fishing seminar will begin around 7:45.

These meetings are open to club members only. You can find membership information here.

This fishing seminar (and all club meeting talks) are recorded and posted to the website. Those recordings are available to club members only. You can join the club for access to seminars from past years.

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