I am glad I found you guys

[mako19]

I was on the web doing research about Rhode Island Fishing and I found this site. Great site, I have spent the last few nights reading anything I could (stuck in a hotel room in the middle of no where).

I have learned alot but I have a few specific questions. I have to go to the Newport area for work at the end of September or begining of October. I hate my job (actively searching for a new one), to help me keep my mind from going insane I bring alone fishing gear.

I hear parking can be a pain. Any advice on where to park and not get a ticket day or night? I plan on fishing both.

Any General places to start looking for fish (by fish I mean blues or bass)? I don't want your rock just a starting point, the hunt is part of the fun.

I like to lure fish, not realy into baiting. I have an assortment of bucktails, plugs and tins, anything I should definitly have? (color, size, pattern)

I am not looking for a world record just some fun. I have the store already in my GPS ready to go so if I do need anything I am ready.

Sorry, I know its a long post but I have nothing but time in this hotel. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP

Tight lines
mako19

[cchobot]

Make sure to stop by the shop when you come into town. With that said you sound like a pretty smart guy who enjoys the learning and discovery process. I'd recommend you use google earth & windows live local (GREAT resource in the newport area) to explore the coast before you get here. I know you'll find this to be as much fun as I do. Once you find a "fishy" looking feature it's all about access. As you noted it can be a pain but you'll find public access just by driving along the roads that front the water.

[mako19]

I will stop by thats for sure. I have some movement in when I can come down. Is late September better or is begining to middle October.

Another Question. Work allows me to spend about 150 bucks on a hotel room, any ideas. I would like to be close to fishing but we can't have everything if it doesn't work out.

Thanks again for the help

[bassballer]

150 bucks in newprt could be tough. you might have to stay outside a little. but hotels.com is your best bet. good luck on catchin some fish and having some fun. shouldnt be to hard to get into some blues. THEY ARE EVERYWHERE around dusk, blasting everything you throw at them.

[Teezer]

Mako19,
You should be able to find a room for under 150 a night. The Pineapple Inn and Motel 6 should be a shot.

Have fun!

[Righty]

Both run 65 a night during the week, 95 on weekends in the summer... should be down to 49 by october, ask me how i know ;-)

[Salty]

Is that 49 per hour.