Photo by Captain Craig Cantelmo
Janet Messineo of Vineyard Surfcaster Charters and Taxidermy reports that the fishing has remained consistent. While conventional wisdom says surf fishing would die off after the 4th, anglers spent another good week landing 15 to 20lb striped bass until the sun came up.
Not even shark reports affected the fishing. On July 9th it was reported that a very large great white shark was spotted, and many of the Vineyard beaches were closed to swimmers. Fortunately one of the reports was found to be a malicious tale and others were never really confirmed.
The waters all around the Vineyard are keeping shore and boat anglers very happy. Janet spent a day aboard the Femme Fatale with Capt's Jen Clark and Hollis Smith last week. They had a great morning and came home with 6 beautiful Striped Bass, many bluefish, scup, fluke and black sea bass. Being a taxidermist, Janet, was thrilled to come home with a 6 1/2 lb Black Sea Bass and 2 17" Scup. What a day!
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By the end of the month fisherman will be looking for the elusive Atlantic Bonito. Armed with light tackle gear and lures that imitate peanut bunker, sandeels and silversides the beaches and jetties will become lined up just before day break with hopes of hooking up to a bonito.
Check back for a new report every Thursday. –Tee Clarkson
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