NH

[jigmup]

as previous posts, Eastman's in NH and also Newburyport, Ma has some PB as there used to be good operation on New Englander

[vikesdad]

Wound up driving up to fish yday on the Eastman Fleet. Called ahead and made reservation. Couldnt have been easier, got up there at 4:30a, checked in at the ticket office, put rods on the boat and had breakfast right there. Nice boat (Lady Marilee Ann ) , very good mates and good crowd. Although they said it was "sold out", the boat didnt feel packed. Fishing was excellent, keeping not so much so. I probably had 20 pollack ( 1 keeper and 19 shorts), 30 haddock ( 7 keepers and 23 shorts ) and 5 redfish. There were piles of small fish to keep the rod bent. Only issue I had was that he dropped on a motherload of redfish where the action was hot, only to pull off the piece after 15 mins because guys were getting hung up. Would have been nice to fill the cooler up a bit more. I will definitely be back, next time I would try one of the "marathon" trips just to stretch the day out a bit more. It seems like the Spring/Fall are the times to hit the fleet, many of the regulars complain that they cater too much to the tourist crowd in the Summer. Think next time I would try to find a hotel up there and try one of the many Lobster shacks I saw on the way to the boat

[vikesdad]

BTW - grabbed 1/2 bushel on NJ clams to bring up. There was no difference in production. Clams that were provided were very good.

Left dock at 6:59a was back to dock around 3:30 - 3:45p..decent trip for $63

[MrAC1980]

I'm supposed to be going this Friday, but it looks like a blow out. I too am considering doing a Monday marathon trip. I'll PM you a non sponsor charter that I recommend too.

[chenju]

fishing on eastman 6 pack on Sunday. limited haddock and 40 red. good day

[tautog]

Up there, they will pull away from redfish and pollack if there is a haddock bite. They are also not as used to loosing gear as we are as they mostly fish open bottom.

[stevelikes2fish]

Originally Posted by MrAC1980

I'm supposed to be going this Friday, but it looks like a blow out. I too am considering doing a Monday marathon trip. I'll PM you a non sponsor charter that I recommend too.

Call me

[MohawkJD]

Originally Posted by MrAC1980

I'm supposed to be going this Friday, but it looks like a blow out. I too am considering doing a Monday marathon trip. I'll PM you a non sponsor charter that I recommend too.

Friday's trip is cancelled.

[MrAC1980]

Wait 6 months only to get blown out!

I'm on for Monday with a non-sponsor. Hope we load up on Haddock and also make a few drops for reds!

[Madcrab]

Originally Posted by vikesdad

Wound up driving up to fish yday on the Eastman Fleet. Called ahead and made reservation. Couldnt have been easier, got up there at 4:30a, checked in at the ticket office, put rods on the boat and had breakfast right there. Nice boat (Lady Marilee Ann ) , very good mates and good crowd. Although they said it was "sold out", the boat didnt feel packed. Fishing was excellent, keeping not so much so. I probably had 20 pollack ( 1 keeper and 19 shorts), 30 haddock ( 7 keepers and 23 shorts ) and 5 redfish. There were piles of small fish to keep the rod bent. Only issue I had was that he dropped on a motherload of redfish where the action was hot, only to pull off the piece after 15 mins because guys were getting hung up. Would have been nice to fill the cooler up a bit more. I will definitely be back, next time I would try one of the "marathon" trips just to stretch the day out a bit more. It seems like the Spring/Fall are the times to hit the fleet, many of the regulars complain that they cater too much to the tourist crowd in the Summer. Think next time I would try to find a hotel up there and try one of the many Lobster shacks I saw on the way to the boat

I'm planning on going on the marathon trip. Can you tell me how deep was the drop? Thanks!