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.
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.
Saturday, May 22rd, 8:00 PM to Sunday, May 23rd, 8:00 AM
PISC members can register in person at the Plum Island Airport from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 22nd.
Free registration for Plum Island Surfcasters members, $5.00 registration for non-members (members of another fishing club, pre-registration required)
Visit plumislandsurfcasters.org for access to Registration and Tournament Rules documents.
This is a team competition with new club members paired with veterans. There is no better way to learn from our pros.
Registration at 6 pm on May 22, 2021. Fishing from 8 pm to 7 am.
The Invitational Tournament is a team competition. If you don’t have a team, we will find one for you! For new members, this is a great way to meet other fishermen and learn their secret spots and techniques. Fish as long as you want all night. Next morning, everyone meets for a delicious breakfast and the announcement of winners.
We’ve made a few changes to tournament effective in 2018.
MORE POINTS FOR BIG FISH
40 inch or larger fish counts for 20 points,
34 up to 40 inch fish counts for 15 points
28 up to 34 inch fish counts for 10 points,
under 28 inch fish counts for 1 point
All fish must be released to count towards your team’s score!
LARGER GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO FISH
This tournament is for club members and selected invitees only. If you’d like to participate, you must join the club.
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.
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.