Have had a few calls requesting an OPEN day during the week. So we are going to try Mondays for November along with the weekends. Please note that Sunday is a shorter day. Have come to realize that some of you like watching football more than coming to see us. Sad…………..but hey we get it.
DECEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS
WEEKDAYS 10 am – 5 pm SATURDAY 8 am – 5 pm SUNDAY 8 am – 2 pm
Martha and I will be here these hours for your shopping enjoyment? Who likes shopping this time of year?……not me! Sure most of you are not a fan either. But here at Surfland we try to make it a pleasant one. Always try to get some new items in to keep our customers happy. This year we decided to do a calendar, not just any calendar. Kay’s favorite calendar! Sean, a customer of Surfland and a Kay Customer gave Kay this calendar every year. She loved it, always pulling it out from the back to show people the historic pictures that are in it. So in her honor we decided to make this a special one with our own little dedication to our parents. Come pick up one soon for the fisherman in your life!
Some new clothing items have hit the shelves and a few more arriving next week. Some heavy duty full zip sweatshirts, new sun shirts in case you know someone going on vacation, expanded kids corner, new Spirit Clothing, and a few more pieces.
And if you are old school, we got our hands on a few CD copies of James Waldron’s classic documentary
Reel People: Fishermen of Plum Island
The annual Tide Log is in stock, also decided to bring in the Captain’s log:
And what would the holidays be without a new piece of Surfland Swag? Thought this neoprene toiletry/cosmetic bag would be the perfect piece this year. Can think of many uses for this besides toiletries…….throw some lures in tubes in this and it is a quick pouch to grab on the fly. And speaking of fly, a nice little bag for the fly fisherman in your life. Can also be a Man Bag, keeping all of your important stuff safe. LOL. Or just simply a toiletry/cosmetic bag. Love these!
We are full of ideas so stop by and we can help you make someone’s holiday a merry one!
And as always, complimentary holiday gift bagging to make your life less stressful!
And YES! Kay’s pins are back in stock!!! (ever read the side of the pin????)
Hope to see you over the next two weeks, even just to pop in and say hi. Will definitely be a tough holiday season, but as you did this summer, you again will help Martha and I get through it.
With much love and gratitude,
Liz
One last thing, be extra nice to your delivery person this season. It is a stressful time for them…….show them some love like Kay did with our Ricco! Here they are sharing a moment during a past holiday season.
XOXOXO
Starting January 19th we’l be open:
MONDAY: 10am – 3pm
SATURDAY: 8am – 3pm
SUNDAY: 8am – 1pm
Weather Permitting….
East End Eddie Doherty of Mattapoisett, MA is a retired Massachusetts District Court Clerk-Magistrate and, more importantly, a recognized fishing authority. He has written for On the Water, The Fisherman, Coastal Angler, the Boston Globe and Cape Cod magazine. Eddie is the author of Seven Miles After Sundown: Surfcasting for Striped Bass Along the World Famous Cape Cod Canal.
Please join us on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 for another great angling seminar. Our monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at PITA Hall on Plum Island (8 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA.) The doors open at 6:45 PM. Dinner is served at prices that will not break the bank. The club meeting starts at 7:15 PM. After the meeting, we have a seminar by a featured angler. Seminars are free for club members; there is a $5.00 charge for non-members. Membership information is available here.
To receive notification of events like this by email, please send us your email address.
This 8 week basic introductory 16 hour course is for both power and sail boaters. It is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, recognized by US Coast Guard and the state of Massachusetts as well as all other states.
Successful students receive a USPS Certificate of Completion showing they have met the educational requirements for safe boat operation in all 50 states. The boating course will meet Tuesdays 6-8 pm starting March 26, no class April 16th (April vacation week). Plan to attend all classes.
Course topics include federal and state navigation rules, required & recommended safety equipment, operating & environmental regulations, GPS, marine radio, safe boat handling, emergency procedures, PWC’s, hands-on chart work, and trailering.
Open to all adults and children over the age of 12 on a first to register basis. Cost is $60 for manual, plotting tools and exam. Families may share materials to reduce costs.
Register now to insure your space. Register at: BEVERLY-USPS.ORG Contact Ray Tilton, 978-578-1795 or abc-hamilton@beverly-usps.org with any questions.
America’s Boating Course
Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete America’s Boating Course. This beginner boating class will also give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states.
at Hope Church
11 Hale Street
Newburyport, MA
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
We will also have Clay Patles and James Jewkes presenting
Find out the details here:
April 9, 2019 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Captain Skip Montello, Licensed USCG Charter Captain, will lead a discussion and slideshow about the “How, When, and Where” of successful light tackle striper fishing. There will be discussion, photos, videos, and time for question and answers.
Captain Skip Montello founded North Coast Angler Charters and charters from Cape Ann to the Merrimack River. Skip is a passionate fly and light tackle angling professional with a lifetime of experience fishing New England waters for stripers, blues and bluefin tuna. He has also fished the Florida Keys, Bahamas, Great Lakes tributaries for salmon and steelhead, Alaska, Newfoundland, British Columbia, Patagonia Jurassic Lake, Pyramid Lake, Nevada and New Zealand. He is frequently called upon to present local angling and fly tying seminars for various fishing clubs and other organizations. Skip directs the long running and popular “Fish On” seminar series for the Memorial Hall Library in Andover MA. Since 2008, Skip has been writing an Insiders Column and Feature Stories for On the Water and The Fisherman Magazines. Skip also contributed to Pat Ford’s book, Fly-Fishing Daydreams. When not fishing , Skip is an exhibiting professional photographer and sailing instructor. Skip was the Grand Champion in the 2008 Rivers Edge Striped Bass Tournament (Catch and Release) in the Fly Fishing Division.
Complete Details: https://www.newburyportpl.org/events
New Venue:
Elk’ Lodge – 25 Low Street, Newburyport
Date: April 27th
Time: 8:00 am. to 12:00 am
The Northeast Charterboat Captains Association will be holding its 19th Annual Fishing Tackle & Boating Gear Flea Market on Saturday, April 27th New Venue: Elk’ Lodge – 25 Low Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts. Here’s your opportunity to browse among a hall full of tables loaded with new and used rods, reels, lures, accessories, boating equipment, electronics, and all sorts of nautical junk and maritime treasures. It also provides a chance for anglers to meet and chat with some of the region’s top charterboat skippers.
Don’t forget to bring money for raffle tickets.
For more information please contact Capt.Doug Hittinger doug.hittinger@gmail.com or 978-908-6160
Additional details are available at: www.northeastcharterboatcaptainsassociation.com
Hello everyone. We are hoping you could join us again this year for the 17th annual Rocks Village Cleanup. Coffee, donuts, bags & gloves will be provided. The tide will be right for American shad fishing that morning, so the plan is to meet early, knock out the cleanup (usually takes less than an hour), and do some shad fishing on the dropping tide — so be sure to bring your rods.
We will meet at Ferry Park in West Newbury. There is plenty of parking along the street.
If you have any questions, please email Eric Roach at eroach1970@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!
Speaking of the Rocks Village area, remember the upcoming volunteer cleanup this Saturday!
Hello everyone. We are hoping you could join us again this year for the 17th annual Rocks Village Cleanup. Coffee, donuts, bags & gloves will be provided. The tide will be right for American shad fishing that morning, so the plan is to meet early, knock out the cleanup (usually takes less than an hour), and do some shad fishing on the dropping tide — so be sure to bring your rods.
We will meet at Ferry Park in West Newbury. There is plenty of parking along the street.
If you have any questions, please email Eric Roach at eroach1970@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!
New Venue:
Elk’ Lodge – 25 Low Street, Newburyport
Date: April 27th
Time: 8:00 am. to 12:00 am
The Northeast Charterboat Captains Association will be holding its 19th Annual Fishing Tackle & Boating Gear Flea Market on Saturday, April 27th New Venue: Elk’ Lodge – 25 Low Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts. Here’s your opportunity to browse among a hall full of tables loaded with new and used rods, reels, lures, accessories, boating equipment, electronics, and all sorts of nautical junk and maritime treasures. It also provides a chance for anglers to meet and chat with some of the region’s top charterboat skippers.
Don’t forget to bring money for raffle tickets.
For more information please contact Capt.Doug Hittinger doug.hittinger@gmail.com or 978-908-6160
Additional details are available at: www.northeastcharterboatcaptainsassociation.com
Experiment with their stuff on Saturday May 18. Come and try out their gear in the shop and on the beach.
There will be a special, limited number of giveaway treats for the early birds.
First come, first serve. 9am to 2pm.
Check out these little beauties from Australia. The Chug Norris, maximum action for minimum effort. The Dartwing to mimic skipping baitfish. The Riptide that replicates slender bodies baitfish. And the Maverick (coming soon) that has a wiggle that would attract any fish! Come check them out soon!
Any day now the fish will be here. A lot of guys think that starting out in the mouth of the river is the way to go. But Kay used to say: “Neil always fished the beach out front of his house and always caught the first fish.” Neil, Plum Island native, past employee of surfland, creator of NTA Custom Lures, and a young man who made a big impression on Kay and I think Kay on him. They worked well together and enjoyed each other’s company (except when she had to get him to stop talking and tell him to breath, lol) So this leads me into the next part here
Neil looked out the window at his home on Plum Island and saw a mass of birds on the oceanfront. He grab a rod and his son and headed down. He told us there were commerants and seagulls floating around on the water and they were diving and coming up with something in there mouths. At first he thought sand eels, but then he said the were limp and dark, not like a sand eel. He said they looked like juvenile eels, but couldn’t tell for sure.
Let the season begin!
We had some photos sent to us this afternoon of fresh stripers that have been caught yesterday and today at different locations around the North Shore. Are few are from the PISC’s. They are here!
Also heard it was a good day of shad fishing up at Rocks Village.
Well there must be plenty of baitfish in the Parker River. Had another report sent to me last night from Tom Tetreault. No news this morning, but we have had plenty of fishermen in that are heading out to fish now. Stay tuned…
| Thanks for the info I’m the guy that came in and Martha helped me out and I showed her my homemade plugs Martha sold me some of those new Pork Rind teasers for my buck tails and they worked down at sandy point both fish were around 18-20” |
A few more people have started to venture out and try their luck getting in to a few small fish that have shown up in our area. Here are a few pictures from the past couple days.
