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100_2781The big news today is that the Bonita have arrived, swimming off of Nantucket property. There have been two confirmed reports from the “Bonito Bar” in Madaket this morning.

Local boat fisherman and those coming from their Nantucket vacation homes have also been doing well off Great Point, fishing on the bottom for Fluke and Sea Bass.

Great Point is now open again to Beach drivers, where there has been some good Bluefishing as well as along the South Shore.

Be sure to check with your  favorite Tackle Store for the latest hot spot or with your local Charter Captain for a trip to the “Bonito Bar”.

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The good news is that fishing for Bluefish by boat off the South Shore and elsewhere around Nantucket property has been pretty good. The bad news is that they have not been close enough for beach anglers to reach them with any consistent frequency. For Nantucket beach house fishermen, in fact, the summer doldrums appear to have arrived a few weeks earlier than normal. The water has really warmed up which has made catching Bass off the beach during the day a difficult endeavor. Normally the Bluefish invasion would take up the slack but this has not been the case so far. To make matters worse, a large portion of Great Point has been closed off again to Beach traffic.

As the water warms up, Nantucket fishermen begin to think about the arrival of Bonita and False Albacore. We will probably have to wait at least three or four weeks for the Bonita although there has been a report of Spanish Mackerel being caught in Long Island Sound.

Bottom fishing for Black Sea Bass and Fluke by Boat continues to be very good and the wire liners are scoring off Sankaty and the east end of the Island.

As we have said before, the Charter Boat Captains and local fishing tackle shops know where the fish are and will take you there or tell you where to go so be sure to check with them.

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quint stock photos 018July 4th falls on a Sunday this year so Nantucket will host most of their activities on July 3rd.  Be sure to come to Main Street for pie and watermelon eating contests, face painting, a  dunk tank to cool you off and of course the annual water fight at high noon-this is a water fight like none other and is not to be missed!

The fireworks will be launched from a barge off of Jetties Beach at 9 pm on Sunday the 4th-weather permitting. This is the perfect way to end your holiday weekend.  Be sure to tear yourself from your Nantucket vacation rental early to go to Jetties to stake your claim on a good spot on the beach for watching the fireworks.  Happy Fourth!

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When on Nantucket Island and trying to figure out what the day’s activities are going to be, Ack Weather is a wonderful resource to utilize. This new site is brought to you by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

Anyone who spends time here knows the weather can be different from what is reported on the Cape and often times very different from what is reported in Boston.

This site provides the viewer with information regarding the tides, wave heights, wind speed and direction and barometric pressure. So while vacationing at your Nantucket summer house, the five-day forecasts can tell you  that today may be a movie day and that tomorrow is a great time  to hit the beach.

Coming by car? You can see live webcam shots of the bridges over the Cape Cod Canal. Two if by sea? The Hy- Line and Steamship Authority ferry schedules will tell you what boat you need to catch. If by air, Cape Air and Island Air schedules are also available.

Enjoy the  new Nantucket weather site! You can customize the page to those sources that most meet your needs, and most of all enjoy your stay on our magical island of Nantucket.

~Mark Burlingham

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“Where are all the Bluefish”? At the moment this question is the one most Nantucket anglers seem to be asking each other. Although a 9-pounder won a recent local  Nantucket fishing tournament, Bluefish have been hard to find. The Charter Boats have been finding some off Sankaty and the Eastern end of the Island. There was also a gaggle of boats concentrated in a traditional early season Bluefish spot off Madequecham last weekend. Another clue that Bluefish are around is the increasing frequency with which Bass fisherman are pulling in plastic baits that have been neatly bitten off right behind the hook. This situation gets expensive and is locally referred to as a “Cigar Butt”!

Bass fishermen continue to report good results all around the Island. A charter boat has been trolling for Bass in Nantucket Harbor and they are doing well off Sankaty and in other spots off the Eastern end of the Island. Fly fishermen are having success in Nantucket Harbor and in calm water fishing from  leeward shores. The Striped Bass are still feeding in close to the Island with best results now being reported during periods of low light. We have not heard much about the fishing at Great Point. Fishermen seem to be going elsewhere because so many of the good spots at the Point and Coatue are closed at the present time.

100_2781By the time you read this, the Bluefish may have arrived in force. So, if you have some luck out in front of your Nantucket vacation rental home or in one of your other favorite Nantucket hot spots, please be sure to let us know.

To find a Nantucket summer rental in your favorite fishing spot, use our Rental Search Tool and select the boxes next to the Nantucket areas you’re interested in vacationing near.

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E_NantucketrestaurantweekMonday, June 7, 2010, signals the beginning of Restaurant week on Nantucket Island. This is the week that Nantucket property owners, along with fellow islanders eagerly await the  enjoyment of the gastronomic feats of over 30 fine Nantucket restaurants. This is a great chance to take advantage of your Nantucket beach house or Nantucket summer rental, and make your way down for a great weekend.

Three course dinners are offered between $25 and $45  dollars.  Click here for more details.

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The pirate119th Annual Nantucket Pirate and Mermaid Parade is taking place on Saturday, June 5, 2010,  from 9-10 a.m.  Children and adults of Nantucket are welcome and encouraged to dress as pirates or mermaids…or both!  Gather at The Toy Boat, located on Straight Wharf, and get ready to parade around the wharf with your fellow sea-faring friends.  Admission is free!

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The Wine Festival revelers have now left Nantucket and the migratory Striped Bass have arrived. From all reports, the Stripers are now all around the Island and are being caught from Madaket to Quidnet. When the surf conditions allow, Beach fisherman have had good luck from the South Shore. Anglers on the North Shore are beginning to report respectable catches as well. It is still not necessary to fish at night to hook up but lower light conditions in the morning and the evening seem to be the most productive. As is often the case at this time of year, smaller size swimmers and plastics are the lures of choice. The Bass are already starting to get bigger with most catches ranging from 27 inches to 33 inches.

For Boat fisherman, Nantucket Harbor seems to be the place. There are definitely Bass in the harbor but the fishing is not yet as consistent as it will be in a few weeks. There are also a few Bluefish starting to arrive.

Speaking of Bluefish, they are also being caught in the Dionis area. Smith’s Point, which is now open to Beach driving further out, is another productive early season spot for Bluefish.

For those anglers interested in bottom fishing, Scup (Porgies) and Sea Bass are reportedly being caught out by the Jetties.

Check in with any one of the local Tackle Shops Bill Fisher Tackle , Cross Rip Outfitters, or Nantucket Tackle Center or ask one of the Charter Boat Captains for more details….

Get out there and take advantage of one of the best times in the year to fish on Nantucket!  Use our Rental Search Tool to find a Nantucket summer rental near some of the best fishing areas.  Simply check the box next the the ‘Madaket’ or ‘Quidnet’ areas to browse available listings.

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 Bobby FrazierOn Saturday, May 29th, 2010, The Artist’s Association of Nantucket is having their first of the 2010 season all day ”sidewalk” art sales in the garden at the Nantucket Atheneum. Don’t miss this chance to see what your favorite artists have been up to over the winter and spring.

Follow this link for more information on the Artist’s Association of Nantucket

Nantucket has events like this year-round!  Let Windwalker help you schedule your Nantucket Vacation around events and places you want to see; Contact Windwalker today to speak with one of our knowledgeable agents!

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Figawi

What is Figawi?  If I did not know, my best guess would be a type of exotic fruit.  Nevertheless, Figawi has become regarded as one of the premier sailboat races on the East Coast.  The race from Hyannis to Nantucket:  Serious fun, camaraderie, and sailing – that’s what this weekend is all about.  Over 240 boats and a thousand plus sailors will convene for this annual regatta to kick off the summer.  Whether you are searching for a Figawi rental or planning a Nantucket summer vacation, Windwalker Real Estate has a great selection of Nantucket rentals.

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