by There was bad news Tuesday on Facebook as word of Capt. Barry Gibson’s death after a long illness was posted by George Poveromo. Barry was with Salt Water Sportsman magazine for 27 years, working his way up to editor and eventually to vice president. He started as a charter skipper out of Boothbay Harbor, in 1971, and continued that labor of love even as he worked in Boston — becoming a pioneer of sportfishing for sharks off the Maine coast. Barry was also a fine angler, but the first thing that came to mind was that he was best described as a great guy. He was a pleasure to work with as an editor, and great company to be with the water. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone, and was universally respected for both his expertise and desire to help others become skilled fishermen. I can’t think of a better way to be remembered.
Barry Gibson (right} with George Poveromo.
Chuck Many reports from his Tyman out of Highlands that Michael Greene and Mark Joseph Polakovic joined him to release over 30 stripers to 52 pounds in just four hours of a crazy bite. Unfortunately, the new photos didn’t eliminate those from the day before which follow.
Capt. Michael Ardolino reported almost a boat limit of yellowfins on an overnighter with the Helen H. from Hyannis as up to nine tuna were being fought at a time day and night.
The forecast continues fine with north winds at 10-15 knots, but Saturday doesn’t look good.
The Golden Eagle from Belmar reports as follows:
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“We looked on the beach this morning for the STRIPERS and just managed some small BLUES so we opted to bottom fish for SEA BASS. It was good action at times on shorts along with KEEPERS. Some anglers had their limit of SEA BASS along with a few PORGIES. We also had KEEPER BLACKFISH and some FALSE ALBIES.
A COUPLE STRIPERS WERE CAUGHT AT THE END OF THE DAY ON THE BEACH so we will try for them again tomorrow.“
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