Recently, in Fly Fishing In Saltwaters Magazine, striper fly rod expert Lou Tabory expresses his thoughts on the state of the striper, and expresses his fear that it will take another crash like the 1980s to pass the best possible solution, which is game fish designation. A copy of the article is attached.
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New! John Rice artwork for auction
| Stripers Forever members – we have an exciting auction of two original John Rice watercolors. John is a fisherman, and his work is always popular because he captures scenes that go right to the heart of what we love about this sport. The quality of John’s work represents one of the best art values available. Our last auction of his paintings saw some of the best bidding of this auction season.Both of the paintings are 111/4 X141/4 watercolors of surfcasting for striped bass. One is inspired by the rocky shores of Northern New England, and the other is under the cliffs at Gay Head on Martha’s Vineyard. We think you’ll agree that these are really terrific. Check them out. |
Nantucket Island and Merrimack River Guided Trip Auctions!
Stripers Forever members – we have a Massachusetts striper fishing double-header to offer at auction! Captain Hal Herrick of Nantucket and Captain Dave Rimmer of Plum Island are both very experienced captains in their respective areas, and both of these fishing locations are absolutely top notch!
The waters surrounding Nantucket are filled with surging tide rips and extensive sand flats that are a pivotal part of the striper migration in early summer. Nantucket is also one of the prettiest places on earth to go fishing.
The Merrimack River, home of the famous Joppa Flats, and the Plum Island beach complex including the Parker River, comprise what may be the most important estuarial area for striped bass in New England. Fishing there has continued to be terrific even as the number of striped bass has thinned in most places during recent years.
Each trip is for auction separately, and you’ll be able to get good dates and perhaps even book some other days if you are coming in from out of town.
All the proceeds go to benefit the game fish and conservation efforts of Stripers Forever.
Thank you. Brad Burns
Maine Striped Bass Double Header
Stripers Forever members – we have a Maine striper fishing double-header to offer at auction! Captain Dave Guerard fishes out of York, Maine, in the estuaries and off the beaches of both southern Maine and New, Hampshire. It has been a long time since we’ve offered a trip down in this very popular area, where striper fishing has held up particularly well. Captain George Harris is out of the Kennebec region, and if you check out the reports on his website, you’ll see some very excellent ones from last season. Both these men are very experienced guides, among Maine’s finest, and you will surely enjoy your trip. Each trip is for auction separately, and I’m sure you’ll be able to get good dates and perhaps even book some other days if you are coming in from out of town. If you bought them both you could make a great Maine striper fishing tour out of it! All the proceeds go to benefit the game fish and conservation efforts of Stripers Forever.
Thank you,
Brad Burns
*bids are not automatically updated, and there may be a lag time between bidding and posting to the website. There may be a higher bid in than is reflected here.
To bid send SF an e-mail stripers@stripersforever.org with your bid. You will be notified right away if your bid is not the high bid, and what the high bid currently is. The winning bidder can pay by PayPal or check to SF. Note – all new bids must be at least $20 greater than the previous bid.
Capt. George Harris
Native Mainer, Captain George Harris grew up fishing the Casco Bay and Kennebec Region, and uses this broad knowledge of mid-coast Maine to show his sports the best in Maine striped bass fishing. Check out the Captains Bio and other great info by clicking the link above to the Super Fly Charters website.
You’ll get a full day on the water aboard the Super Fly 21 Parker below with your choice of fly or conventional tackle including the best of lures all provided at no additional charge. Prime dates are available. Check out the reports from October 2012 on the Super Fly website!
2/25/13 The current bid is $360 for the trip and book
Bidding ends 9:00 pm Wed. 2/27/2013.
Capt. Dave Guerard
Capt. Dave Guerard fishes the inshore waters of southern coast of Maine and New Hampshire. Remember our coast is almost as large as the rest of New England combined! Striper fishing in Capt. Dave’s York home area has held up exceptionally well in recent seasons. You’ll get five hours on the water – 6:30 to 11:30 AM – aboard the Capt Dave’s 20’ Lund Alaskan. Fish your choice of fly or conventional, light tackle. Prime dates are available during the week, when fishing pressure is the least. Check out Capt. Dave’s web site www.MaineStriperFishing.com for fishing reports.
2/14/13 The current bid is $350 for the trip and book
Bidding ends 9:00 pm Wed. 2/27/2013.
Federation of Fly Fishers- Mycobacteria Research Grant
click to view the press release: PDF
The Federation of Fly Fishers has made a significant donation to mycobacteria research at the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences. We have attached their press release above. We appreciate their support of the VIMS myco research.
John Rice Artwork Auction
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John Rice- Under Gay Headlight
All three of the paintings attached above are difficult subjects to find a artwork of. The first is a false albacore feeding under terns, the second is Cuttyhunk Bass boat working Martha’s Vineyard’s Devil’s Bridge at night under the beacon Gay Head light. The last is a tired surfcaster resting his butt on a big rock at Squibnocket Beach, Martha’s Vineyard. I’ve sat on that rock myself many times in between sessions at the famed bass stand, muscle bar, and herring run cove. Where will you find such a painting, and without breaking the bank?
Note each painting is being auctioned separately.