“Tarpon in the Merrimack?: Meet the King of Spring” 
Once spring arrives, the American shad reigns supreme.

Joe Welch of Olde School Charters of Newburyport

Joe Welch caught his first shad in 1985.  As the saying goes, he was hooked. Now a charter captain who started Olde School Charters of Newburyport in 2023, Joe will share his experiences along the banks of the mighty Merrimack appreciating this remarkable gamefish.  During the presentation, Joe will cover:

* recommended gear and equipment for the boat and shore angler
* terminal set-ups and options to meet varying conditions
* popular, effective techniques
* seasonal patterns and local hotspots

Our monthly meetings are held at the Salisbury, MA Hilton Senior Center, (43 Lafayette Rd., Salisbury, MA). Admission is free to members and $5.00 for non-members.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our club business meeting starts at 7:15 pm and the speaker’s presentation starts around 8:00 pm.

Find driving directions and information here. The senior center is located behind the fire station, which is visible from the street.

Hilton Senior Center
43 Lafayette Rd
Salisbury, MA 01952

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors

Martha Moulton of Surfland Bait & Tackle will be demonstrating reel maintenance.  Bring your own reel to work on and follow along.  Other skills will also be demonstrated by various club members.

• Martha Moulton: Reel Cleaning
• Julio Silva:  Smart Teasers
• Clay Patles:  Surf Gear and Belt
• Steve Robichaud:  3 D Printing
• John Liss: Lure Repair
• Paul  Sarkisian:  Lure Assembly
• Kevin Henrich:  Rod Repair and Wrapping

Our monthly meetings are held at the Salisbury, MA Hilton Senior Center, (43 Lafayette Rd., Salisbury, MA). Admission is free to members and $5.00 for non-members.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our club business meeting starts at 7:15 pm and the speaker’s presentation starts around 8:00 pm.

Find driving directions and information here. The senior center is located behind the fire station, which is visible from the street.

Hilton Senior Center
43 Lafayette Rd
Salisbury, MA 01952

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors

This was originally scheduled for January 16, 2024. Cancelled and rescheduled on account of snowy weather.

Making and Fishing Big Plugs for Bigger Fish

presented by Gary Soldati 

• “Size matters” when it comes to plugs!
• “Big Bait, Big Fish”!!
• Best Time for fishing “Big” plugs!
• Up-size your tackle when fishing big plugs!

Hi, Gary Soldati here…
 
For over 35 years, I’ve loved the thrill of the chase. Pounding surf. A moonlit night. The sudden strike of a strong fish.

Even better, I love catching quality keepers.

From Maine to Cape Cod, on Block Island and at Montauk… I’ve caught my share. And I’m always on the lookout for a plug that can consistently catch big fish.

https://bigwaterpikes.com

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Our monthly meetings are held at the Salisbury, MA Hilton Senior Center, (43 Lafayette Rd., Salisbury, MA). Admission is free to members and $5.00 for non-members.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our club business meeting starts at 7:15 pm and the speaker’s presentation starts around 8:00 pm.

Find driving directions and information here. The senior center is located behind the fire station, which is visible from the street.

Hilton Senior Center
43 Lafayette Rd
Salisbury, MA 01952

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors