The Samuel Tisdale Society

I'm alive!

feeds@kickapps.com (Flytackle) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:30:36 PST

Greetings brothers of the angle! It's been too long since I've been here at the Pond - I've just finished the most grueling work period of my life - absolutely straight out since Christmas - very little time for anything other than work and trying to keep things well at home - this heavy work schedule has taken it's toll on me - but I am not ungrateful for the work - I know that too many are without work in these trying times. Thanks be to God that I have had plenty of it. I just hope I can now get a little rest and wet a line!!
I did have an opportunity to fish one Saturday up in Maine - it was a white perch slaughter! Big whities up to 1.5 lbs - almost all taken on the red and white spinner and fly combo I sent to the Bass Pond swap in '09 - they couldn't resist it! It was a real delight and I even saw a couple deer and a moose. They are a hard fighting fish and just a heap of fun.
Hopefully I will get out some more and have some tales and pics...

Bass Pond & Sam Tisdale's June outing - Nickerson Park...12 Jun 2010

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:15:18 PST

Gang,
Thanks DTrader, Shakeyfly, Chefcheez, RG924, DTaylor and friends, Jeffsod, Brian and Trico22 (hope I didn't forget anyone) for another great annual Bass Pond outing, altho weather was less than favorable for our June get together, (most of us were soaked by Sunday morning), the fresh warm and cold water fishing was fair, salt water fishing was pretty good; the BBQ and food was fabulous and Bass Pond camaraderie spirit was again outstanding... Not many pictures of fish due heavy rains Saturday afternoon and Sunday....but this beautiful state park made you think your were in the piney woods of the Carolina's, within a short drive of beaches, sand dunes and salt marshes usually associated with Cape Cod. Nickerson is surrounded by woods that slope down to the banks of eight crystal clear fresh water ponds, some of the most heavily stocked fish ponds in the state. Nickerson offers a wide variety of fishing...

Good luck, stay safe, have fun!

feeds@kickapps.com (spinzo) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:03:49 PST

Hey, guys... I'm jealous that you'll all be out enjoying fishing and fellowship tomorrow and I'll be home doing some yardwork (though I do intend to sneak away in the afternoon for some local action). Have fun on the water, catch a bunch of 'em, and take many pictures so you can rub it in!

Mike

Open Invite

feeds@kickapps.com (spinzo) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:17:33 PST

Anyone who might be passing through my neck of the woods and looking for a fishing partner, give me a shout. There are a few nice pieces of water out here that, depending on conditions, can be counted on for some action without a lot of company. I work from home and, with adequate planning and a good excuse, can often find time to get away. White's Pond is loaded with big pickerel and some bass; Heald Pond usually gives up some good sized bluegill and calicoes (but I've never caught a big bass in that place); Grove Pond can be hard work, but there are some big bass in that pond. There are a few others (the aforementioned Vinton Pond) with various things that make them attractive destinations.

As a point of reference, I'm in North Central Mass east of Fitchburg (the nearest/biggest city on the map) on the NH line. Just a hair north of Route 2.

There are a few places I'm itching to try, too, if you are willing to go along for the...

Thanks to all that served

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sun, 30 May 2010 14:43:49 PST

Remember Memorial Day,....reflect on the sacrifices and services of the American soldiers and veterans and the U.S. military men and women...God Bless them...

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty".

-John F. Kennedy

Auction of Samuael Tisdale Rods., Reels & Flies

feeds@kickapps.com (flyingforbass) — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:13:22 PST

On May 23, 2010, Thomaston Place Auction Gallery of Thomaston, Maine will be auctioning Vintage Fly rods, reels and flies from the estate of Samuel Tisdale, Taunton Mass. Included will be rods by H.L. Leonard, Orvis, F. E. Thomas, Thomas & Thomas, Sewell N, Dunton & Sons & more. Reels by Hardy Bros., Holton, Pflueger and a German silver over brass, barrel form fishing reel with ebony handle, J Conroy maker. Presentation reads 'Samuel F. Tisdale New York 1845 from his friend John Bridge'. a large collection of flies, including a ca 1910 advertising display of 'Superior Quality Trout Flies'. Visit the website www.thomastonauction.com or call Bob Grant at (207) 354-8141 for additional details

Ticks!

feeds@kickapps.com (spinzo) — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:26:01 PST

One thing has become apparent so far this year: ticks are pretty bad here in the northeast. I've talked to a few people who have had them, I just found one on myself today (crawling, not feasting), and given the conditions (a lot of nuts last year meaning happy rodents over the winter, and an early spring), it's no surprise. Keep vigil while you are out and check yourself when you return. Don't need any members of the STS coming down with lyme disease.

Mike

STS Hail Call - Bass Pond Salt Water Rodeo

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:46:34 PST

Interested Bass Pond Salt Water Anglers:

For all you salty dogs, it's time to get your feet wet in the surf.....Looking to start the Salt-Water season off for Striped Bass Fly fishing enthusiasts; reports that fish are officially being sighted around Cape Cod...so, we are looking at the weekend of May 22-23 for our annual Bass Pond Saltwater Rodeo. Looking at Barnstable Harbor like last year, we had some luck there the last couple of years. This year, High tide is 8:00 am on Saturday the 22nd of May and Sunday, the 23rd at 9:00 am. We have done this for several years and had a blast. looking to fish around 3 hours before high tide on either or both days. This is prime time of the year before summer parking rules are enforced with...

Freedom Hawk 14 Kayak

feeds@kickapps.com (flyingforbass) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:44:06 PST

I am thinking of purchasing a Freedom Hawk 14 Kayak for fly fishing....anyone have any experience with this? It seems to be a great idea, however, there srre seems to be a lot of things the line may get snagged upon.

Bear's Den Show

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:06:13 PST

It was great to see everyone at the show today... It was a one of the best fly show I have been to yet...Larrry Dahlberg was outstanding... Bears Den did an outstanding show again, as ususal

Can't wait to wet a line

Gillbuster

Red Brook conservation easement

feeds@kickapps.com (cyrusmoulton) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:24:02 PST

Hello.

I am the editor of Wareham Week, a new weekly in Wareham, and I was wondering if I could talk to somebody about the new conservation easement protecting Century Bog. I was planning on following up on this story for our print edition, and I would love to learn more information about salters and the impact that this might have on that fishery.

If anybody would like to chat, I can be reached at cyrus@warehamweek.com and 508-728-2210. I'd love to get to know a little more about this!

best,

Cyrus

Cyrus Moulton

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/20465

2010 Bass Pond Calendar is available

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:39:14 PST
Knights of the STS Roundtable,
Since it was a big hit last year, put together another "2010 BassPond Calendar " (12 months, Jan 2010 - Dec 2010) with 24 scenic pictures (2 per month) from The Bass Pond website over the past year. You should see some familiar faces and memorable pictures from the BassPond. It costs $10.00 per calendar to print and offering them to all members for $12.50. The extra $2.50 for each calendar will be put in the Bass Pond community contribution chest; this will aid in keeping the operational costs down for the The Bass Pond website. I will have many copies printed and brought to the Bears Den show. If you would like to get a copy please PM me with your address. Send a check to me or make a contribution to the Bass Pond Communiity Chest on the Main Page. Enjoy...

Front Cover Page

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Nickerson State Park - 12 June 2010 - Don't miss it

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:38:09 PST

Knights of the Bass Pond Round Table;
Mark your calendar for June's Sam Tisdale Fly Fishing/Camping/BBQ Gala, .... June 12, 2010 Bass Pond outing will be at Nickerson State Park, Brewster MA. We have 4 fertile ponds to fly fish, 3 cold water ponds, (Fax, Cliff & Higgins pond) that are stock with trout (brook, rainbow & brown) spring and fall and also has good population of Smallmouth Bass.. Also Little Cliff pond (warm-water) has Largemouth and healthy Bluegills. These ponds have a smorgabord of fish, are easily wadable around most of their shorelines, and are accessible by float tube, canoe, kayaks, & small boats with electric motors. I would bring Sinking Fly line and Sink tip as well as floating line...these ponds are clear...Additionally for this outing for salt water purist, we are accessible to some great Cape Cod salt water striper fishing at night at nearby Orleans and Brewster beaches, so bring your salt water fly tackle..... Also, top...

Sad news

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:55:17 PST
Received word that Jack Gartside passed away last night. No word on funeral arrangements

Just posted

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:55:45 PST
12th Annual Bears Den Show is February 20, Saturday, 2010 with Larry Dalhberg

Sad News

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:08:04 PST
Sad News. Jack Gartside is back in the hospital, sad news. Last month they did a bone scan and found a tumor on his spine. He has been loosing weight. A few days ago he lost his ability to walk. Since ebing admitted they have found cancer elsewhere in his body. Please keep him in your prayers. You can send a card to

John C. (Clarence) Gartside
VA Hospital
Building 2 Room 120 Bed B
West Roxbury, MA

Veteran's Day tribute - Soldiers

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:52:52 PST
It is the Soldier,
Not the poet
Who gives us the Freedom of Speech

It is the Soldier,
Not the President,
Who give us Democracy,

It is the Soldier
Not Congress,
Who takes care of us

It is the Soldier
Not the Campus Organizer
Who gives the Freedom to Demonstrate,

Its the Soldier,
Who salutes the Flag,
Serves underneath the the Flag
Has their coffins draped with the Flag
Allow protester to burn the Flag...

God Bless USA

Next June's (2010 outing) Suggestion

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:52:05 PST

Local Knights of the "STS" Round Table,
Want to make a early suggestion to get some feedback for next June's Sam Tisdale outing. Since the June camping/fishing is been a big hit over the past few years, I would like to point out Nickerson State Park in Brewster, MA for an outing...It has plenty of warm-water/cold-water fish possibilities, plus 4 fertile ponds, plenty of camp sites. There is ample wading areas for shore fishermen and canoe, kayaks are fine also The camping sites would be able to be reserve after Jan 1 2010, much like Myles Standish. In addition there might even be some night time salt water striper fishing possibilities at some nearby Cape Cod beaches or night fish for some big browns trout... Here is some attachments to look over

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwflax.pdf

Glen Charlie Pond - 9/19/2009

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:06:28 PST

The Bass Pond elite celebrated Sam Tisdale's home water location in grand style. Even thou the weather was less than favorable; these hardy warm water fly fishing group faced high northwest winds head on in the early part of the day, it made fishing difficult especially from the wad-able shore line... fishing was turned off by cold front that came thru this morning, catching fishing was sparse but some members caught schooling bass, yellow perch, pickerel and crappie. We made Sam Tisdale proud from the today's gathering ... WOW! great event, making new acquaintances and meeting old friends again, the food, fellowship, laughter and scenery were absolutely outstanding....Thanks to all for attending and contributing to a great & fun day of memories...The laughter was plentiful....

The wind was brisk and strong, it was hard to find any calm water for fly casting...