Monday August 4th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather ..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast :
Today SW winds around 5 kt…becoming SE this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Areas of fog this morning. A slight chance of showers with isolated tstms this afternoon. Some tstms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Vsby 1 nm or less this morning.
Tonight S winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Pod Cast Weather :http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4813619

Hourly Forecast :

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3:50AM 8/4/14 Still Water and Thick Of Fog At Captain Joe and Sons Gloucester MA Harbor

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Harbor Was Like A Sheet Of Glass This Morning.  Air Thick With Fog

Better For Offloading The Truck Than The 10 Degrees Of January Though

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GloucesterCast 08/03/14 With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

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GloucesterCast 08/03/14 With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

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Topics Include:

Podcast, GloucesterCast,Joey Ciaramitaro, Bluefin Blowout, Steve Corbett, Chum Cutter, Sidewalk Bazaar, Summer Vortex, Drew Hale, Mile Marker one, Miss Fern, Tuna.Com, Wicked Tuna,
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Stevie Corbett Proving That His Product The Chum Cutter Is Tournament Tested! -A Fish Rodeo

Posted on by Nichole S.

This is how you do it! Congratulations again,Stevie Corbett and the crew of the Osprey!

You see that smile?  that’s the smile of a guy that knows he created a brilliant piece of equipment that helped catch him a nice bluefin.

Tournament tested, The CHUM CUTTER!!!!

Here’s Steves brilliant Chum Cutting device-

Our buddy Stevie Corbett designed something so simple, so efficient so time saving for ANYONE that does ANY amount of fishing.  Unless of course you’d rather spend your time chopping up bait for hours instead of getting your lines in the water.

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Can’t catch fish when your  lines are dry.

Check it out at http://chumcutter.com/

Filmed at Beacon Marine-

   Just $169.00   * 100% FREE SHIPPING *  for a limited time

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  • Cuts a 5 gallon bucket of bait in 3 minutes
  • Comes with 10″ Dexter Serrated Knife
  • Made out of Marine Grade Starboard Plastic
  • Stainless Steel Fasteners
  • Portable, fits on any size boat
  • Made to last for years
  • US./EU.patent pend.

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Captain Tom Ellis of the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

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Captain Tom Ellis Schooner Lannon ©Kim Smith 2014Captain Tom Ellis, skipper of the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon, hanging the ensign and drying out the sails after a rainstorm.

Captain Tom explains that in days gone by this would be a common sight in Gloucester Harbor, to see crews opening their sails to dry. Although it’s not necessary today because sails are constructed of synthetic fiber rather than cotton, on the Lannon, they dry their sails so that when the schooner departs with guests on board, the passengers don’t get doused when the sails are unfurled.

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Captain Tom Ellis Schooner Lannon whirlygig ©Kim Smith 2014

In his spare time, Captain Elllis hand carves beautiful whirlygigs. 

To learn more about the gorgeous Schooner Thomas E. Lannon and to book a charter or public sail visit their website at Schooner Sails.

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Clamtributors and Clamrespondents at Eastern Point Lit House Clam Night Event!

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Gloucester Clam ©Kim Smith 2014

Front row, from left: Stevens Brosnihan, Amanda Cook, KT Toomey; back row: Adam Kuhlmann, Jeremy McKeen, James Dowd, Len Pallazola, and Brooke Welty

The Clam ~ Filter Feeding on All Things Gloucester

Ruth Mordecai Exhibit at Trident Gallery

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Ruth Mordecai Trident Gallery exhibit

Don’t miss this exciting solo exhibit of Ruth’s work at Trident Gallery.

Nights on the Neck and Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Sneak Peak

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Two great events you don’t want to miss on Thursday, August 7 on Rocky Neck.
Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Contemplation: Fine Ceramics from Cape Ann and Beyond, featuring world and local talent Opening Reception to be held on Saturday August 9, 4-6. First Peek at Nights on the Neck, Thursday, August 7, 5-9. Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester.

2014 Bluefin Blowout Day Two

Posted on by Nichole S.

In similar fashion to the tournament’s opening day, Day #2 of this year’s Bluefin Blowout also ended with two large Bluefin Tuna being landed.  The Osprey and the Tonno (Italian for tuna) both brought fish to the dock.

This year’s event was fantastic and it is safe to say, with such enthusiasm from organizers, participants, vendors, and spectators, it is only going to get better. I’m already looking forward to next year.  This tournament provides a new take on the already rich summer schedule that Cape Ann offers and I hope it continues for years to come!

In all, 53 boats were entered and four scored some pretty phenomenal bluefin tuna!

The Miss Fern’s fish weighed in at 805 pounds

Tuna.com tipped the charts with a 913 pounder

The Osprey’s fish showed 497 on the scale

and a 588 pound fish was brought in by The Tonno

 

Check out the event’s website for updated information.

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Uhmm About The Miss Fern, The First Boat To Land A Tuna In The 2014 Bluefin Blowout? It Was Up On The Rocks Off Eastern Point September 27, 2011

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here are some panoramas and video I took that fateful evening

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Better days-

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No Fishing from Bridge, circa 1940

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
The Railroad Bridge, which crosses the Annisquam River in Gloucester, was a crucial link to the mainland, carrying visitors, goods. The Eastern Railroad built the Gloucester line in 1847, and it was extended to Rockport in 1861. These fishermen seem to be onto the fish, but even today, it's not a safe place to fish from.
The Railroad Bridge, which crosses the Annisquam River in Gloucester, was a crucial link to the mainland, carrying visitors and goods. The Eastern Railroad built the Gloucester line in 1847, and it was extended to Rockport in 1861. These fishermen seem to be onto the fish, but even today, it’s not a safe place to fish from.