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Can you provide a real definition of a googen? I googled it and came up with this:
An Adjective describing a male, who has the abillity to light his maleness on fire at any given moment.
Sure I can! First off, the word is spelled G-O-O-G-A-N, not googen. Now...
For those of you who don’t know, the moniker of Googan, (Goog for short) is a particular epigram which may be attributed to our local Montaukett dialect. You can be confident that this euphemism is not one of the more distinguished forms of compliment. The designation “Goog” is often associated with the lack of coordination and experience that it takes to be an accomplished surfcaster or “sharpie”. I have been told, under certain circumstances, that this handle should be considered as a term of endearment. Let’s put it this way. In my opinion, by even the most liberal of interpretations, a “Goog” may be considered as a “sorry sort of a sod”
If you could only fish one plug for the remainder of the season (at night) what would it be?
I would use a Musso Darter-Burple.
Second choice, Larry Welcome's bottle darter, loaded with 10ml's of mineral oil..
Fluorocarbon or mono...why, when, what pound test, how long?
Floro is all hype. Do you honestly think a bass can see a leader? They hear and feel, There eye can not focus like yours. Use mono, 50#...26"...
Anonymous said...
Paul,
To raise bigger fish when all you get are 6 lbs bass on every cast you:
1. Walk away and try different spots until you find bigger fish?
2. Stay on the same spot and use different techniques? If yes what would you use at night
It is all about size... If all I was hooking were fleas, I would move. Fleas mean small bait. The odds say the biggest fish will be a teen fish in that school. At night, use a freakin D-A-R-T-E-R... (Dough!)
Anonymous said...
Dr. Melnyk is what we should call you and thanks for the correction. You must admit the definition of a googEn is pretty damn funny :) It goes to show you that me as a mere mortal angler can't even spell. I will also empty all my plugs and go straight to my Musso Burple Darter, which I thought was "Blurple", but I stand corrected again and I am cool with that.
So my next question for "Ask the Extreme Angler": Can you define a Sharpie? Here is what I came up with again on GOOGle. I am sure those top dog surf rats cannot fall into this definition: Sharpie is a brand of disposable marking pens and tools manufactured by Sanford. I here they have a Chartreuse color now :)
I hate the word "SHARPIE" as much as I hate the word Googan. I think Jack Yee coined this term, along with WABBITS. A sharpie is the "IT" boy (girl?) of surfcasters. Sharpies are conceated ass holes... They think their crap don't stink and all they gotta to do is walk onto the beach to hook a big fish. I prefer the term "good fisherman" myself. Mike Capolla is a good fisherman. Mike Milano is a good fisherman. Freddie the eel man is a good fisherman. Crazy Alberto is a good fisherman, though he tends to edge towards "sharpie"...;) There are plenty of good fishermen in Montauk, and a few "sharpies" who will remain nameless. Some say I am a "sharpie", I prefer the term "Hasbeen" when refering to myself...
Anonymous said...
What is the longest trek you ever made at Montauk?...
The longest trek I have made in Montauk was from Ditch Plains to King's, and back (about 6 miles round trip) one afternoon with Vito Orlando (Vito is a great fisherman) We stopped every 100 yards to take a few casts. I think he was tryin' to kill me, just 'cause he still could...
Hey Paul
There are plenty of generalization about tide, wind, and location that seem to work when fishing around the Point. Incoming, fish the southside; outgoing, fish the northside. Enhance the affect of the wind when the tide is moving in the same direction as the wind. Fish the down wind side of structure. Etc. But these are generalizations and that is the extent of my knowledge.
I have noticed through the years many times when the generalization do not work at all. I have fished enough NE's on the incoming on the northside to later learn that the fish were on the southside.
So... what are your thoughts on these matters!
Thanks
Frank
Frank, There is no use waitin' for a bus at a corner where a bus don't stop. First choice is to go to a location with structure. Next, you gotta find fish-sign. Swirls, birds, smell, whitewater, bait, these are all clues to fish on the beach. Most importantly, you gotta be a lucky SOB...
John said...
Paul that is a sick tat you have "Fish or die"
Did you come up with that design?
The concept has been mine from the getgo. Bill Graf (one of my minions...)created the origional "fish or die" logo from my concept. Mike Holt of "Tatto Frenzy" created the tat by tweakin' the logo. These guys are incredible artists and they deserve the credit.
Dear Dr.
What lure will land the next world record from the surf or will it be bait such as chunk or live eel? As a side question...do you ever chunk?
A Hurricane landed the present rod and reel "World Record", a net or dragger will take the next... Bait has its merits, but more tournament winners are taken on bucktails out in Montauk, than anything else...
The bigest fish I ever Palm Beach released was on a fresh bunker chunk when I was fishing with Crazy Al... I had it on the sand 3 times, each time the surf dragged it back...
Anonymous said...
what is the one daytime lure you would use. If you were only allowed to use one? Bucktail, jig, danny plug, or popper? think normal conditions, not storm surge.
The wise old fishin' Grouch "Georgie Wade" once related this information to me;
"Paulie, you only need three lures in your bag in Montauk... A bucktail, a bucktail and just for good measure, a BUCKTAIL!"
Plugs are another question, you need to match the bait.
Anonymous said...
Paul, would you say the new moon coming would be a good time to come out and get a donut at the bakeshop and some coffee at Paulies?
Tim Brennan
Tim, I would buy a gross of dounuts at the bakeshop on the upcomming new moon... I would stuff myself all night long....
What about the full moon. Do you believe it really has a negative effect on surf casting success. I have personally done very well on the full moon period from the surf...how about you?
Catching fish is not the problem. Catching big fish is... I have seldom had fish over 25lbs during a full moon. The cows seem to be spooky.
Anonymous said...
Paul, I always hear of hunters spraying deer piss on them to attract big bucks. Do you pee in your wetsuit to attract big cows?
You see, Anonymous, wetsuiters don't urinate in there wetsuites, immature sissy boys looking for attention from their mommies pee in there jammies, just like you did when you posted this blurb...
Zing to the last questioner!
Anonymous said...
Will it be a November to Remember, or should I start drinking now ...
I have seen too many slobs taken in November to loose faith. I believe that the early seasons have been a cycle, not a trend.
Anonymous said...
Don't mess with the DR!! Paul, thanks for the full moon info and I too have never caught a bass over 25lbs on a full moon! How about eels in the day time... Is it a missing link to a giant bass or true that they are strictly a night bait?
Eels always work if the fish are around. I have taken thirties on eels in the middle of the afternoon.
Dear Dr. My fishing addiction crosses both the surf and my boat. Do you consider boat fishing cheating? Do boat bass count? Do you ever fish from a boat? Three questions for the price of one :)
Boat fishing is not cheating, it is just different. There are those who say I am "boat Fishing" everytime I go skishing... Detractors...
Yes, boat fish count. A world record is a world record whether it is in a boat, shot with a speargun, caught in a net or taken from the surf. Those who would say otherwise are jaded...
I had fished for many years in the Canyon from a 35 ft. Topaz. These were some of my most memorable fishin' expeditions. I fished from Trevelli's boat this September for stripers. It was fun, except they killed everything. THAT was a bummer. I took to cutting my line at the boat and saying the fish spit the hook...
Anonymous said...
Paul,
Do you modify your darters?
J-
J, I oftem modify darters "Musso and Welcome" by loading them with mineral oil. The trick is to just add enough for them to be neutrally boyant, meaning they will stay anywhere in a ten foot depth that you put them (2ft down,4ft down, 10 ft down) and not sink or rise. You will get a farther and better cast this way. This is another reason I keep Yozuri Mag-Darters in my bag. For a small plug, they cast very well as the steel balls shift the CG to the back of the lure when casted.
Coupla questions from a weekend warrior:
Can't seem to give up my Penn 704's; am I the only one still using 'em?
My go to lures at night: pencil (blurple...it's a habit) darters (cause the experts say so) and bucktails....And I always end up with a bucktail.
Is it bad form to ask Jack Yee for a pic? The man is an icon! Sheesh, what a tourist I am!
Pitching into the rocks at night; what's etiquette for finding if you rock swimmers are out & about? Reluctant to shine a light!
Coffee and cheeseburger in the wee hours...where to?
Loved the melnyk piece. For the record, you had to be insane to try that the first time!
Great site.
Mick2360
Yes, You are the only one still using a 704...NOT... Penn says they will be making parts for them soon, but we'll see...
Not Jack wants you to ask for a picture. He also wants you to PAY FOR IT...
The ediquette is to shine your freekin' light on the rock to see if anyone is on it. One shot won't hurt, and it makes the guy on the rock feel like a pro ('cause you want that rock too...)
Home, or the Dock, O' Murphies- bar & grill in the summer...
Anonymous said...
Paul Melnyk, Paulie or what ever they call you, tatoos, knife in your mouth, skisher. Let me guess you probably never spent a day in the military.I am I right? Your one of those wanna be Marines/Seals who think they are a tough guy. Let me explain something to you just because you have a tatoos and swim beyond the shore doesnt make you a bad ass. Your just another one of those guys wishing he would have signed up for the Marines but didnt have the balls. But instead stayed home with his mommy you sissy boy. Boo Who
Boy Anonymous, I musta picked you with the dirty, diper baby line.
Yes, You are correct, I never was in the service. I was in a motorcycle wreck in 1975 and broke my back-3 weeks in hospital. The war was over after and I was damaged.
Nah- the only Seal I wanna be is a black whiskered one...
Yes, I am a bad ass. I got three busted knuckles to prove it. Why don't you introduce yourself to me on the beach, alone, in the dark and I'll give you some dancing lessons, you Faggot Bastard Wannabee POS. You can find me, anytime, under the light, incomming tide, poopy pants...
PS, My Mommy is dead...
Saw your piece on Hooks the other night. Great piece of fishing. Showed it to my daughters boyfriend the kid I intoduced you to out in front of Paulies when you explained to him what Extreme Surfcasting with Paul Melnyk is.
What do you think the difference would be in catching fish with the SS darter if they got rid of the skinny version and came out with a plastic version of the 3 oz. darter?
In my opinion, the Musso darter is the best plug ever made. I don't see how or why you would try to improve on the perfect machine...
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