Rhode Island Fishing
Reports
This is the Rhode Island
Fishing Reports section
of my site, providing you with regular fishing reports for the area.
Last updated September 26 2009
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Saturday
September 26 2009
Newport RI
Fishing on Saturday with Linda Murray and Tom Murray her dad. We
meet at the dock at 6:00am and the air temp greeted us with a chill
around 50 Deg . The wind was out of the North East 10-15 as
predicted. It was hat and mittens weather. Fall is surely
upon us. As we headed to the Newport area the tide was at the low
and soon would start to fill in on the structure.
Fishing was tough, as Linda and her dad were new to the light tackle
game. Tom was trying out the Fly rod while Linda worked the
spin rod. Linda landed a few small Bluefish while Tom got by the
learning curve. The bait fish was small and plentiful. you would
think we should have fish plenty. But there were few fish the cold
front change things as usual. We headed back into the
bay as the conditions worsened, and found what we were looking for.
The Bluefish were feeding on three inch Silversides and it was
a sight for my eyes. Bluefish are a captains best friend. Soon Linda
was fighting a toothy 7-8 lb Fish and she knew it. Tom hooked
up on a fish of the same size and soon parted the
leader. In his excitement he held on for dear life. After a
few more instructions Tom landed his first Bluefish it was his first
Fly rod fish . I loved it, the day was beautiful and the fishing was
tough but my sports were happy. I will be out again soon look
for my report Until Then Tight Lines.
Sunday
September 20 2009
Newport RI
Rich Milnor and Mike Hunter form Virginia fished
today ,both men have fished with me before. Leaving the dock at 5:30
with the air temp around 50 deg. the feeling of fall was in the air.
Soon after we reached our first reef Rich landed his
first Striper of the day. Several fish came along the boat in
the first hour. Both men landed more than a handful before the sun
was above the horizon. We moved along the many reefs in the Newport
area. Most produced a few fish. The charter was scheduled for
a Four hour sunrise trip. It worked out that we caught fish earl. We
headed back to the dock before 10:00am and the both men
enjoyed the morning along the Newport shore line. I will be
out again soon Look for my report Until Then Tight Lines
Thursday
September 17 2009
Newport RI
Wind North east 15-20 Gust 30
My charter today with Bill Gatley and Ed Gesiler and there friend
Bob. We meet at the boat ramp before 6:ooam Bill and Ed have
fished with me early in the season it was a first for Bob in
RI. The wind was blowing from the North east more
than 15 as predicted. We decide to give it a try . With the tide
full around 7:00am the ride out was against a steady 3-4 sea. As we
turned the corner I knew it would be difficult to work the
structure. we did fish for several hours but all we could
find was small Bluefish. The structure was void of bait and
Stripers. We managed a handful of small Bluefish and decided
to call it early. The guys gave a great effort but it just
didn't happen. I will be out again soon look for my report
Until Then Tight Ines
Sunday
September 13 2009
Newport RI
On Sunday morning the rain was
still in the area but it would let up early into the morning. The
water temp and cool morning air gave the feeling of fall. The
surf laid down a bit and the action would take me to the
Newport area. Charles Lawrence fished with me today and he had
a field day. The white water action was as good
as it gets. Today the fish of the year came to the boat it
wasn't the biggest fish but it put on the best show I have
ever seen . We were catching Stripers tight to the structure and I
mean tight you needed to put it on the rocks and slowly
move it into the white water. Chip caught several nice fish and we
had several legal fish. The best fish came when Chip said to me I
just got hit and then nothing again a near miss . As the
bait was retrieved with my attention away from the action,
there was the sound of a thunderous splash and Chip was tight
to a very angry 31 inch Striper. This fish came right-out of the
water it was the best hit I witnessed. Now when fishing top water
plugs you expect huge commotion on the surface ,but with a swim
bait, right at the boat. This fish wanted the bait and after
missing it twice there would only be one outcome. Chip fought the
fish with great patience and soon we landed the beauty. It wasn't
the biggest ever caught but it was one to remember. The whitewater
action has been very good with the cool nights and strong surf the
structure is alive. I will be out again soon look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines
Saturday
September 12 2009
Saturday morning I was greeted by steady rain and wind from
the North East. the wind had been up all week and the surf was 4-5
ft at the entrance to the bay. I put the boat in and decided
to fish the Narragansett Bay area. The bait around the boat
ramp was plentiful. The water temp had dropped to a cool 67
deg. I knew I would find fish that had seemed to leave the bay
in the weeks before. The Tide was rising and soon I would find
several fish among the rocks they were aggressive and willing
to take the offering. The Stripers were holding in the drop off at
there edge of the structure. The bait of choice today
was soft plastic swim bait fish very slow. The Bluefish were
more aggressive and just destroyed the bait with there viscous runs.
It was great to have the action in the bay the fall will be hear
soon and the fishing will get better in the bay. I will be out again
soon look for my report. Until Then Tight Lines
Captains Day
September 5 2009
Newport RI
North east 10
My
fishing charter today with Brad Evans
was canceled at the last minute due to health reasons. With the open
day I decided to invite the neighborhood boys. Dan and Phil have
fished with me many times in the past, but Phil spent the
summer in St Martin visiting family the poor kid. They are both
great kids and very skilled fishermen. We were to meet at my home at
4:15 and they know to be on time. When 4:30 came and past I
pulled out of my driveway to do a drive by Dan's home no sign
of the boys.
Oh
well, I put the boat in the water and headed for Newport for a
Captains day on the water. One thing about fishing alone extra care
must be paid to boat handling. I know where to cast and I can
make the presentation. Let me say it was one of the best days of
fishing I have had. I wish someone was there to experience it
with me. On almost every cast I had another schoolie Striper on the
line, all the fish were between 24-31 inches . The fish were
tight to the structure and the presentation had to be right on the
rocks. I did manage a few with the fly rod but most on light tackle.
Other boats were around me and they just were not getting it
done. As I tell all my clients when fishing this structure pin
point accuracy is very critical. Some days it is the
difference between catching a few fish and catching dozens of fish.
The swell was very large and positioning the boat in these
conditions takes knowledge of the area and a watchful
eye on the water. It can be tricky when fishing alone. I caught more
than 30 Stripers today all in the rocks and three fish of legal
size, all released to fight again. After all you can only catch them
once if you take them home. I headed back to the dock before
9:00am. Great day on the water. It will only get better. I will be
out again soon look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines
September 4 2009
Newport RI
North East 10-15
Charter today with Charles (Chip) Lawrence. As we left the dock
around 5:15 the full moon lead the way. Crossing under the Newport
Bridge you would think it was sunrise the moon was
spectacular. Chip readied his fly rod as I motored up to the
reef under the moon. He made his first pass but no joy on the the
third cast to the white water he came tight. Its a beautiful thing
to catch fish under these conditions. Size does not matter its
the take that counts. Chip caught fish at every spot we hit at least
one. There were a few Bluefish in the mix but over 20 Stripers were
caught today and we never saw breaking fish or birds
working over bait. Chip made many cast today and went to the spin
rod as the conditions changed. It was a great day on the water
fall we will be upon us soon. The fishing is heating up and I
will be out again Look for my report Until Then Tight Lines
September 3 2009
Newport RI
East Wind 5
High tide 7:00am
Charter today with Dave Sims from New Jersey, Dave is visiting the
Newport area and decided to try light tackle fishing. We left
the dock around 5:30 and the tide was above the normal height the
reefs were swollen and there was no way we could fish them
safely. Plan B we moved along the coast line and worked the white
water. Dave hit all the right spots and he steadily put
fish in the boat all the Stripers were around 25-27 inches . Great
fight considering the location we were fishing. I like to call
this is combat fishing. More than a dozen stripers were caught
today. Dave also landed a False Albacore from the Structure. He
completed the RI Slam with a few Bluefish,
There was no bait around today and no birds working anywhere,
what a difference a day makes. Dave managed to put a good number of
fish in the boat today with precision casting and patience. Great
job Dave
I will be out again soon Look for my report Until
Then Tight Lines
September 2 2009
Newport RI
North East 5
Charter today with Gerry Coffey and John Dufresnse. We left the dock
around 5 am and headed in the Newport area. We arrived on the reef
well before sunrise and John soon had the first fish along
side the boat. John continued to hook up and had 5 nice Stripers
before the sun was up a great start to the day. Gerry was a little
slow getting started but soon got into the action. Both Gerry
and John caught over a dozen Stripers each ranging in size from
24-27 inches. We lost the bite after the a few hours and
decided to look for the Bonito and False Albacore. We found the fish
feeding in the Narragansett area Gerry hooked up first
but the fish thru the hook after a few minutes . John managed to
hook into a False Albacore and landed the fish after
three very long runs. John also managed to land Several
Stripers and a few Bluefish. The fishing is great now and I will be
out again tomorrow Look for my report Until Then Tight Lines
August 28 2009
Newport RI
North Wind
Low Tide 8:30 am
Charter today with Mike Topp and Tim Casewell.
Mike is from Kentucky and Tim is from Mass. They have fished
with me in the past and were looking for a day of light
tackle fishing. As we left the dock in the morning with the forecast
of Hurricane Danny arriving over the weekend I knew we would
have building seas. But I Thought we could have good fishing. The
bait yesterday was everywhere and I hoped we would find the
bait again today
As we crossed under the Newport bridge the Terns
were already working with a few splashes to make it
interesting. I wanted to be on the structure and couldn't get
there fast enough. I pulled the boat up to the first rock pile
and the surf was very active just enough to discourage other
boaters. I stayed on the helm and positioned the boat as Tim
made his first cast and came tight, Mike followed with another fish.
It was the same all morning fish after fish the hits just keep
on coming. Most fish where in the 25-30 in range. On light
tackle in the big surf there is nothing better. The fisherman has to
make a good presentation while the Capt keeps the boat in position.
The fish were holding tight in the White water. Mike and Tim did a
great job and landed more than a dozen fish each.. It was a great
morning and the bite slowed at the bottom of the tide. I believe the
conditions today were affected by many things the cooler air
temp along with pre storm conditions turned them on. Either
way it was a thing of beauty and we were the only boat working the
reefs. I will be out again soon look for my report
Until then Tight Lines
Aug 27 2009
Newport RI
North East 10-15
The fishing in the last two weeks of
August has brought many challenges for the fly and light tackle
fisherman. The week before Hurricane Bill arrived Aug 16-21
Was very HOT with the air temp in the 90 and the humidity also
in the 90% range the bite was over early in the morning. Catch
them quick. Most Captains were on the water early and back in
early also. The bite would turn off like a light switch,
Hurricane Bill arrived with big surf and loads of debrie
in the water. No fishing weekend Aug 22-23
Thursday Aug 27 A cold front moved into the area
and the fall like conditions feel great. But you can't have your
cake and eat it to. The conditions will change again and the bait is
scattered along the coast of R.I. Charles Lawrence and I
headed out of Portsmouth with the tide heading out of the
Bay and the wind pushing it out, fishing should be good along
the Narragansett shore.
As I settled on the structure to start our
day, on the first cast Charles reel was screaming as the fish
made a great first run. A beautiful 30 In Striper came in the boat,
great start to the day. The birds were working on a school of harbor
blues just off shore. We settled in on the small 2-3 Bluefish for a
short time. Deciding to seek out larger fish we headed into Newport
for the Structure fishing. The trip finished with more than a
Dozen Stripers and 20 Bluefish. The bait was everywhere and theTerns
were very active. It looked very fishy.
I will be be out again Look for my
report. Until then Tight Lines
Saturday Aug 15 2009
Newport RI
Haze and Fog
Today I fished with Chip Lawrence we left the dock around 5:00am and
we decided on the Newport area. Chip and I fished together
before and we hoped for some hard tail action. There was bait
in the area the birds were all over. The splashing fish with there
broad tails told me the Stripers action would not last to long.
Catch them quick and we did. Many nice Stripers and
several Bluefish were landed today. Most fish were of the mid 20
inch range in size but we did have at least three fish
over 30 inches. The reefs gave up several nice fish in the white
water and the action was steady.. The heave fog rolled
in around 9:00am and the action was slowed . This could be a
break out time the bait is in the area the water temp is
still ok. I will be looking for some serious
action in the next 2 weeks. I will be out again soon. Until Then
Tight Lines
August 12
Block Island
Wind East North East
Wednesday I fished today with a fellow Capt Ray
Stachelek, Cast a Fly Charters. We sailed on Rays boat and left the dock before 5:00am in hope of
finding big Stripers. The deep water fishing today was a different
game. The Bluefish have moved in and they are ready to pounce
on the offering. Bluefish every where, we moved into the
shallows after the tide turned and worked the structure close
to the shore in hope of finding Stripers. Soft plastics took
most of the fish today with a few on the Fly rod. Most fish we in
the 30 inch range very nice Stripers on light tackle. Top
water plugs were ignored today as the Stripers were holding
tight to the rocks. The bait in the area is scattered but
there are plenty of Sand eels to make it interesting.
Thanks Ray for the day as usual it was a
pleasure.
I will be out again soon look for my
report. Until Then Tight Lines
August 8 2009
Block Island report
Saturday August 8 fishing around Block Island
continues to be good. Although the water temp in increasing
daily, the fish have started to move into deeper water. The tactics
need to change to catch the big one. Vertical jigging water in
the 50 ft range has proven to take some very nice fish.
There is a time when you need to give the fish what they want
and where they want it. Fly fishing can still work early in
the day but as the sun rises the bite move s to deeper water. All
the fish today were taken in the deep water. Stripers above 30
lbs came aboard today it was a very successful day
Aug 4 2009
On the Rocks Charters Fishing Report
It has been a while since my last report. This
is not due to the fishing or the fishing conditions. The conditions
could not be better. The water temp and amount of bait make for
outstanding fishing opportunities for the Fly-fishing and light
tackle enthusiast.
During the past month my obligations have left
me with little time on the computer, and it's time to get back on
track. I have fished over the last month in the Newport area as well
as the South County areas from Point Judith to Block Island.
The bait of choice is Sand eels the Block
Island area is loaded with small sand eels and the Stripers and
Bluefish are feeding heavily. Soft plastics and top water bait will
do the trick.
Big fish can be found on the South side of the
Island with the favorable tides the fishing is hot for those who can
navigate in the morning fog.
The Newport area has slowed a bit with the
baitfish scattered along the coast. The reefs early in the month
were busting with big Stripers feeding in the first few hours of the
day. The bite died off after the sun rose above the horizon. The
fishing in the South County beaches has proven to be far more
consistent.
There have been reports of the Bonito in the
Block Island area, I have not caught them but I have seen several on
ice at the dock and I do know the fish were taken in the Block
Island area.
On my charter yesterday I found Bluefish in the
3-5 lb range along the south county beaches. The baitfish in the
area today, loads of small Peanut Bunker. There were birds working
the small bait along the beach. Things will only get better, I will
be out again soon And I will post a report.
Until Then Tight Lines
August 3 2009
Point Judith RI
Morning FOG
Today I fished with Ted Damgard and his son John.
They are experienced fishermen with light tackle. John
is 10 years old but has the fishing savvy of years beyond his
time. We left the dock around 6:00am and the fog was settled in
heavy. I motored out of the harbor and headed West
along the beach. The sound of the Terns working over bait led me
right to the fish in the morning fog. John knew exactly
what to do when his line came tight. He worked his way around the
boat like a seasoned angler. John and Ted managed to land many
Bluefish in the 3-5 lb range. All fish were landed on Top water and
swimming plugs. Double hook ups were the order of the day. Ted
and John kept me very busy today.
John did also land his personal best Striped
bass a very nice 28 inch fish that he proudly released. After all l
you can only catch them once if you take them home. I am sure John
will remember his visit to RI and I hope he never loses the
passion for fishing. He and his Dad will have a never ending bond.
Take a kid fishing soon. Maybe take your Dad
I will be out again soon Until Then Tight
Lines
July 31 2009
Artie Loomis
Block Island
Today I fished with Artie Loomis is a college
student at SUNY Cortland in Utica NY Artie is a senior and
loves to fly fish.We fished last year and he was looking for
bigger and better fishing. Artie fishes for all species in fresh
water Trout mostly.
Well, within a half hour of departing, Artie was
hooked-up with a 29'' Striped Bass! I'll never forget the look on
his face. That hook-up at first light, facing the sun, a solid
strip-strike, and then the sweet sound of screaming drag! After that
we were into fish for the next couple hours. Artie landed many
more stripers in the same area, with a couple follows as well. All
of the fish were mirror images of each other 28 '' to 30" and fat!
After the tide washed out the good fishing we had, we decided to
work the shoreline looking for birds and fish on top. Fog limited us
for a while, so we stopped at an area that was one of my favorites
at this stage of the tide and sure enough Artie landed another
Striper. The weather changed for the worst and we fished
into some heavy rain but it was early and we had more
work ahead of us. Artie landed several Bluefish with his
best at 7 lbs, he was impressed with the fight of this toothy
critter.
Artie is one of the purest fly casters I
have fished with. Great job and hope we can do it again. I
will be out again soon Look for my report Until Then Tight
Lines
Tuesday July 7 2009
Trout Fishing
Deerfield River Float trip
Harrison Anglers
If you logged in and went to the 2009
Pictures you could wonder what gives, funny looking
Stripers. Well today I fished for Trout on the Deerfield River with
Dan Harrison of Harrison Anglers. I have client's who guide on
the Big horn in Montana and I have tried to get out
to hook up with them. The timing with our season is
prohibitive. Guess what there is a trophy Trout river in
Western Mass where you do a float trip with a First class operation.
Dan Harrison and his brother Tom are top notch guides and know the
river like the back of there hand.
I was excited and nervous at the same time. I
have not fish trout like this before and never from a boat. What a
thrill. This is a big river white water rafting type. And the
boat was as comfortable as you could imagine. The fishing is
more difficult than I thought, these guys work hard to put
the client's on fish. To maintain the perfect drift with
minimal drag on the fly in Gin clear water takes an effort from
the boat handler and the fisherman.
To watch Dan maneuver the boat in the fast moving
water is a task in itself, and he made it seem effortlessly.
And to watch the Trout come from below only to reject the fly why? I
want to thank Dan for his patience as I only stuck one fly in
a tree. Oh and I wrapped the leader a few times, its not
easy tossing 2 files under branches. I caught Bookies
that are wild and Brown Trout also Rainbow's these fish were thick,
and in the fast water they put up a good fight. This is not a
wade able river no access points which keeps the fishing pressure
down. I can tell you this I will be going back in the
fall. The view of the mountains surrounding the river is
nothing short of spectacular. That alone is worth the ride.
Check it out.
So if this something you would like to do
you can't go wrong with Dan or his brother Tom with Harrison Anglers.
www.harrisonanglers.com
I enjoyed my day off and soon I will be
back on the water fishing for the Stripers. Look for my
report Until Then Tight Lines
Newport Area
Fishing Report
Monday July 6 2009
Fishing the Newport reefs are worth the
look right now the fish are feeding on small bait in the white
water. The flood tide on Monday brought some of the best
top water action I have seen in a while. The fish were a
little spooky and the sound of the boat did send them deep. If
you sat in the area they continued to feed. the fly fishing
guys had a little more trouble coming tight but they were rewarded
for there efforts. The top water plug work today
Needlefish in White did the trick. Soft plastic also
white Slug go. Now is he time to be on the water the rain has
done one thing it helped to keep the water cool. I will
be out again soon look for my report Until Then Tight Lines
Independence Day weekend
I would like to take a moment to thank all the men and women who are
serving our great country. And hope they are safe and can return to
there loved ones soon.
Now let me apologize for the lack of fishing reports, things should
get back to normal soon. Technical difficulties and the bad weather
has set me back a bit .
The fishing over the weekend was as could be expected
considering the amount of rain we have seen in the Month of June it
rained 20 or more day's in June with well over 7 inches
accumulated . So the condition of Narragansett Bay is off colored or
stained you could say. The Bluefish are every where with most
being in the small size. There are schools of 4-6 lb Bluefish
around. The Striper's are still in the Bay but you have to seek them
out of the rocks.
Fishing out side in the Newport area is hot now and the Block Island
is going strong. I fished the bay over the weekend and
Bluefish were every where. Today I fished the Newport area and found
lager school's of Stripers feeding on the surface. The fish ranged
in size with most in the legal size some very nice fish were taken
today in 20lb class. So it looks like the Newport area will be
fishing well at least for a while. Tomorrow full moon will help the
water quality in the bay and things will get back to normal. If the
weather will stabilize we can get on with summer and hope for tight
lines.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until
Then Tight Lines
Fathers Day Weekend
Saturday June 20 2009
Narragansett Bay
Tide high 6:20am
Wind North East 10-15
Happy fathers day to Tom Goyette who celebrated
the day on the water with his 12 year old son Ryan. Tom
has done some saltwater fishing but Ryan has only fish in the
ponds and streams in the area. Tom's hope was to
let Ryan experience the pull of the bigger fish, today that
happened. We left the dock around 5:15 and the fog was
thick the visibility was lest than a 1 /4 mile and we
were motoring with the aid of electronics. I settled into the
area I liked at this time of the tide. Tom started the day off
with a nice striper on the surface pug as we explored in the fog.
Ryan soon followed with a fish of his own a very nice Bluefish
on10lb tackle Ryan played it nicely but the lack off wire
allowed the fish to swim away with the plug as I tried boat
the toothy fish. The fog would not give way so we worked the
areas close to shore the structure was at flood tide and we found
fish holding in the rocks. Ryan hooked and landed 4 fish
today up to 29 inches and had a good day but .Tom more than doubled
the performance after all it is fathers day. Ryan would say he
wanted it that way. Both father and son had a great day.
I am glad I could be part of it. Thanks
I have already canceled the charters for
Sunday and Monday due to the predicted weather forecast. The rain
will stop soon, I HOPE. I will be out again soon look for my report.
Until Then Tight Lines
Wed June 17 2009
Narragansett Bay
Tide Low 8:20 AM
I left the dock around 5:00am looking for the
early morning bite. As I worked the structure I could not believe
the change in the weather. For weeks we have had nothing but rain,
today it was blue bird sky's. The bite started slow and the
fishing would pick up as the tide turned. I turned a few fish over
early but they refused the fly I finally landed two 25in
fish on structure. The tide just about low and I needed to
look beyond the bridges to see if the fish were moving out. The
water in the bay is stained form all the rain. Upon leaving
the Bay I found birds working over small Bluefish 1-3 lb.
Loads of action but not what I was looking for. Covered the
water from Newport to Narragansett and loads of Bluefish. At
the end of the trip I found Stripers working the surface on a
popular flat and landed 15 very nice fish on the fly. It was a good
way to end the trip.
I will be out again soon look for my
report. Until Then Tight Lines
June 16 2009
location Block Island
Outgoing tide
Fished the evening tide with fellow Capt and
good friend Capt Ray Stachelek aboard his new 23 ft
Everglades. We have talked about going out and fish the boat
but the opportunity has not worked out. Well last eve we departed
for the evening tide on Block Island. First let me say this is
a sweet ride and we put it through its paces. The seas were
rough and the fishing was fast. Ray's son Scott joined in on the
action and we put some serious fish in the boat. Ray and I
worked the fly rods while Scott chose to toss live eels. The
flies out fished live eels in a big way. All the fish that came to
the boat were in the same range most if not all were above the
28 inch legal size. There were a few fish in the 20 lb class. After
2 hours on constant action on the fly rod we had to switch to
top water plugs as the surf was out of control. Capt Ray was at the
helm while Scott and I landed one striper after another. We
caught fish from 3:30 pm until we called it after 8:00pm. Capt Ray
did a great job keeping us on the fish and the boat was more than up
to the task. It is truly a fishing machine. Ray good luck with the
Everglades.
Block Island is on fire now and should stay
that way for a few more weeks to come. I know I will try to fish the
Island when possible. I will be out again soon look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines.
June 8 2009
High tide 9:00am
North East 10-15
Today's charter with Charlie Gendron and
Tim Sheehan both men are from Massachusetts and Charlie has fished
with me before. Tim has done some saltwater fishing. The morning
started off a little slow with the weather in the cold front mode we
searched for signs of fish. I covered all the spots that have
given up fish this week and there was nothing. After several
hours we finally hooked up. and Charlie landed a small striper. Tim
was still looking his first hook up. Charlie dropped another
fish and we continued the search. It was close to quitting time and
I decided to make a run and try one more spot. When we arrived
the fish swirled on the soft plastic still no joy. I put on a
top water plug and then it happened the fished just
slammed it. The game was on. we extended the trip to a full day and
landed fish for the next 2 and half hours. YES!!! I lost count
but 2 fish over 28 inches stripers came to the boat and
several Bluefish in the7 Lb range. Both men landed many fish
both Stripers and blues. It was a great way to end the day.
Out again soon look for my report
Until then Tight Lines
June 6 2009
High tide 8:05 am
North Wind 10
Today's charter was with Bill Fibiger and his
daughter Dorothy who is a Brown graduate student. Bill is from
Albany NY. While visiting his daughter they would take in some fly
fishing on Narragansett Bay. They both fish a great deal
together and this area is new to them. The wind was
blowing North 10 and gusting when we left the dock and the tide was
coming in. Conditions were less than favorable for the long
rod. Both can cast the fly rod but the wind was a bit much for
Dorothy and she started to work the top water plugs on a spin rod.
Bill started the action off with with a nice fish and followed
with a several more. Before it was over Dorothy finished the morning
with several nice fish. A dozen fish were caught today with two fish
just at the legal size. It was a good day considering the conditions
facing us. Bill and Dorothy worked hard today for the
fish they caught. Thanks for the effort nice job
I will be out again tomorrow look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines
May 31 2009
Sunday
Wind SW 10
Low Tide 8:03
Fished today with Bill and Nancy Hession
from North Carolina. The are retuning to RI for a visit
to Newport where they meet 19 years ago while in the Navy. We
started out today with acres of splashing Stripers that
were feeding heavily on a very solid Worm hatch. Cinder
worm's emerge from the muddy bottom of back bays and estuaries.
During this time the fish are so focused on the hatch it
can be a challenge to hook up. Today it was not going to happen the
worms were in the 3/4-1 inch in size and the were darting around
in all directions. We worked over the fish for more than an
hour as Bill did manage one hook up. The tide was dropping
fast and we just had to move on. Several fish bent the rod today
and Nancy got in on the action with spin gear. The big fish of the
day threw the hook just before we could leader the fish. Both Bill
and and Nancy had a great day and enjoyed the return to
the Newport area.
I will be out again tomorrow Look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines
May 30 2009
Saturday
wind calm
Tide low 7:20 am
Today's charter was with Barry Digman from New Mexico
and his son Chris. They brought the good weather with them. It was
the first day this year I felt comfortable on the
water. It would reach 70 Deg today.
Barry
has fished with me before but it was a first charter for Chris. The
tide was dropping, and would start to turn around 7:20
am. We left the dock around 5:30 and started to work the
structure close to the boat ramp. Barry was fly fishing and
Chris was on a spin rod. That is the best combo you
could have to cover the water and search for fish. The first
few spots we hit have produced many fish for me in the past,
but not today. We moved on to a spot that fishes good on a
flood tide. As we were passing right by what the heck.
The low light and out going tide paid off today.
The
plug hit the water and the fish swirled on it but no contact,
and then the fish just sucked the plug in. No big splash
just a good solid take. At first I underestimated the
size of the fish. Chris was not working the fish to hard
with 10 lb test line. We got lucky as the fish headed for open
water. So many times a fish of this size will take you
to the rocks and end the fight quickly, especially in shallow
water.
Chris
did a great job and soon we had this 40 inch fish along
side the boat It weighted in at just over 20 lbs. and was
released to fight again. We had double digit fish today
with another legal size fish that was released also.
Things could be starting to heat up. I will be out again
tomorrow look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines
May 25 2009
Wind North 10
High 9:33 am
First I cant believe its Memorial Day already.
Before you know it , it will be the 4th of July.
Today's charter with Georg Koukkos and Andera
Chong found us leaving the dock at 5:30 AM and the wind was
from the North around 10 MPH. The temp would reach 75 but the
question WHEN. The fishing was the same as it has been all
spring very tough. George and Andrea caught fish today but worked
for all they caught. After the tide flooded the bite
improved , we found fish on structure.
All the fish were in the 24-27inch range no big
fish came to the boat today. The weather pattern will chnage this is
New England after all. Wait it will change it always does. The
fishing will improve. The fish are starting to show on the rocks
plies and drop off's. They are looking for food. And the
experienced fisherman will catch fish like always. I will be out
again soon look for my report Until Then Tight Lines
Sunday May 24
Wind S 10
FOG
Today charter with Dave Brightman and
his girlfriend Omaira. They live in NY City and are in Newport
to get away from the busy life of the city. Neither Dave or his
girlfriend have ever caught a fish before.
The fishing in the Ocean state has
been in a WORD unpredictable. After working the Structure yesterday
with only a few strikes I thought it was time to change things
ups. The fish are sticking with the big bait in the Bay, find
the bait and you find fish. Easy said than done. So
today I went after them with a different approach. Go
deep my friend, and we found fish right away. Both Dave
and Omaira caught there first fis today .
This was a rained shortened trip with the
weather and the cool morning from the fog we were back on the
trailer early. Both enjoyed the day and caught several fish
each.
I will be out again tomorrow look for my
report. Until Then Tight Lines
May 20 2009
low Tide 10:30 am
Wind South West 10-15
Today charters with John Scelfo from
Washington State. John has fished with me for years. He
has had the good fortune of excellent fishing conditions
every time he is in town. John and I had
planed to fish on Monday and Wednesday this week . Monday was
a day to stay inside. North wind 15 with the air temp of 48 deg. Add
a steady rain and I decided to call the day off. John
and I fished today with improved conditions. John brought
7 fish to the boat today and lost two more. That is
considerably better than yesterday. What a difference a day makes.
John's big fish was 34 inch in the 15 -18 lb range. His
biggest striper on a fly. John and I will make up for Monday
with a charter on Thursday if the weather holds, this is New England
. I still have a few open dates in the last week of May
don't miss out. Hope to be out tomorrow look for my report
Until Then Tight lines.
May 19 2009
Tide Low 9:20 am
NE wind 10-15
Charter today with David Speicher
from Michigan. Dave has fished me for several years he
is the early season type of guy. He and his wife enjoy
Newport area with fewer people in early May. Sometimes the fishing
can be great early and not so good at times. Yesterday it was
not so good. The cold front changed the fishing conditions,
and David paid the price. We covered many miles of area that has
worked for me in the past but the fishing Gods were not on board
today. Dave was a gracious sport and will return in the fall.
The weather system is making a move
and things should heat up. I will be out again tomorrow Until
then Tight Line
Sunday May 17
Tide Low 8:33
Wind S.E. 15
The 2009 season is under way and the fishing is
weather dependant. The weather system will settle out the fishing
will improve. I set out this morning with out an going tide and
before I hit open water I had a solid worm hatch
around the boat. Most of the time this can be a kiss of death. The
worm hatch can be difficult to connect. I found a fly they
liked and put 6 nice fish in the boat before the hatch ended.
The big fish was 27inch around 7lbs. all others were 20-24
inch fish.
I did manage to put a few more fish
in the boat and they were in the same size range. When the tide
changed so did the weather system Cold front moving in and the
wind turned to the North with gust in the 25-30 range. Not the
weather I was hoping for but this is New England.
I will be out this week with charters
into mid week look for my reports. On the Rocks Charters
2009 season is under way and it looks to be a good year. Still
have a few open dates before the end of May and June is filling in.
Don't miss out Lets hook up. Until Then Tight Lines
May 12 2009
Narragansett Bay
Tide High 11:30 am
Check 2009 Pictures for today
results
My Charter's start the week of the 16th
The 2009 season is under way with surface feeds
in most locations. Small bait scattering for there life as the
Stripers settle in for the summer. Soon the big bait will appear
Bunker and the fish will really turn on. The Squid run is in good
shape with loads of Squid to be had. They make great table fair as
well as forage for hungry Stripers. I have a few dates open in May
with June starting to fill in.
Book now don't be left out.
Until Then Tight Lines
October 12 2008
Sunday
wind Calm
Fished today with Chip Lawrence, we
had an early start and the action was fast . Today we had a mix bag
of Stripers and Bluefish up to 10 Lb. The bait was stacked up
and the fish were slashing into the bait balls. The action
covered miles of the South Shore. At times the bait was abundant
the fish had no interest in our offerings. The fall run is truly
under way. The weather was outstand the last two days and
looks good for the coming week. Look for my reports Until Then
Tight Lines.
October 5,2008
Sunday
Wind Calm Light Rain
Today's charter with Ron Boehm and Andy DiPaolo,. When I arrived at
the dock I noticed the wind had finally laid down. My
thought was it would be a good day. As my sports arrived the light
rain started to fall and as we headed South under the
Jamestown Bridge the rain became more intense. We reached the area
where I have had success and the birds were high in the air
things would happen soon. Within a short time we were into
fish and the rain and the fish stayed with us for the next 3-4
hours. Both Ron and Andy had many fish in the 4-6 lb range . With
both Ron and Andy hooked up at the same time more than a few times.
What a difference a Day makes. Yesterday I had birds and bait
all day with only five strikes, that's fishing. All the pieces
are in place for a great fall and still time to get out and wet a
line. I know I will . Look for my report. Until Then
Tight Lines.
October 4 2008
Saturday
46 Degrees
Wind WNW 15-20
Charter Today with Dave Howe and his son Dave Jr.
We left the ramp around 8:00am as the tide flooded Narragansett Bay.
Soon we were into diving birds. The bait was thick but there
were no fish with them. We moved on and found the same every where
we looked. More bait with very few signs of fish. We covered
miles today and only had a handful of strikes. The fish
should be pounding the surface with the amount of bait in the water.
The fish have to be somewhere. Usually you
find the bait you find the fish. Dave and his son had a
good day on the water. Quality time spent enjoying the moment.
I will keep looking, out again tomorrow Look for my report.
October 2 2008
Thursday
Wind West 15-20 Gusting
My charter today with Marion Quina and Teeto
Graham from Mobile Alabama. They are in Newport area for a
conference and wanted to fish RI. The weather at the ramp in
the morning was less than desirable. Thunder and lightning lit the
sky as I drove to the ramp, and we left in a steady rain. But
we headed out to give it a try. We headed into the wind out the West
passage of the Bay. My thought looking for protection from the big
wind. Marion started us off with a nice Bluefish from the rocks. We
worked structure as the tide flooded the bay. The fish just
kept on coming. Soon we had working fish within our reach and
both men scored again and again. 8-10 lb Bluefish was the average
today and they were feeding heavily on small bait. Both men were
well into the double digit fish in both numbers and weight. Many
6lb-8lb fish were caught with several 10lb fish. Anchovy in the
1-2inch range was the bait of the day. The top water action was non
stop .Out again soon Look for my report Until Then Tight
Lines.
September 24 2008
Wednesday
Wind East North East 10-15
Charter today with Rich Milnor and his fishing partner Mike
Hunter. Both men are from Virginia. Rich has fished with me before,
this is Mike's first time in RI. With the wind from the ENE I
decided to run out toward the West lying beach front. Hoping that
the push of wind and tide in that direction. I would find bait
and fish along that stretch of shore line. I knew it would be
short trip with the predicted storm front and forecast of big wind.
Upon arriving I spotted the sign of life and we were in the
game. Mike started us off with a nice 5 lb bluefish. the action
continued for the next 2 hours we had a few double hook up,
and several quick release. The birds were on the bait and the fish
were feeding, things could be looking up. The storm this
coming weekend will set the stage for the fishing in the next week.
I will be out again on Friday Look for my report Until Then Tight
Lines.
September 21 2008
Weekend report
Charter on Saturday with Randy Lueth from
Wisconsin. Randy has fished for many saltwater species, but
never caught Striped Bass or a Bluefish. We took care of that on
Saturday. Randy fly fishes for pike and Musky along with other fresh
water game. He can throw the fly as good as most. He came
tight to his first Striper in the rocks along Jamestown. We covered
the water from Newport to Narragansett. The amount of bait was
incredible. With the amount of Bait balls we found we should have
hit a home run. Large schools or bait with little or no fish around.
We found one fish hear and one there. Mixed bag of Stripers
and Bluefish
Jill,Randys wife joined us on Sunday and
again the bait was thick in Narragansett Bay we caught Bluefish
today one fish would splash and we hooked up. Another splash
and another Bluefish. Not the carnage you would expect with this
much bait in the water. The bait is hear the fish should
be also. when the fish find the bait it will be epic. I will
be there when it happens. Look for my report. Until Then
Tight Lines.
Sept 17 2008
North 10
Point Judith
Charter today with Pat Gates and his nephews Bill
Pacheco and Scott. We started the day off early with a few quick
strikes with quick releases at the boat school
stripers fought until they tossed the hook . Several Bluefish and
Stripers landed today. But the good news signs of bait fish in
the area along the beach front. PEANUT BUNKER. for the first time I
had balls of bait around the boat. Soon the small Bluefish
could be replaced with Albacore. That is what we are waiting
for, the weather pattern looks good for the coming week. I will be
on the water look for my report. Until Then Tight lines
Sept 8 2008
Update
It has been a while since last report not
because I have not fished just busy with the
holiday and all the family functions. So labor day has come
and gone with the hurricanes season upon us. The fishing trips
have been a mixed bag with a split between Stripers and
Bluefish the RI coats line has held little or no bait. The
fish are scattered around Structure in deep water. The fishing
has been slow for the fly fishing guy but the spin fisher who
goes deeper will be rewarded. The storm of the weekend which brought
heave rain and strong wind, could be a blessing the bait
started to fill in and there are reports of Albacore along the
beaches. things could heat as the seas calm down. I will be out soon
look for my report. Until Then Tight Lines.
Aug 24 2008
South east 5-10
Block Island
My charter today with Don Erwin and his son
Brian, we would be fishing the Block Island area. My past
several charters are out on the Island. I have searched the
beach front for activity and fond the Block Island area
to be the only consistent fishing at this time. Brian and Don were
on the boat early and we had the lines in the water before dawn.
Brain started us off before the sun was up. and we never looked back
it was non stop for three hours. Brian is like a machine
when he was tight he wasted no time getting the fish to the
boat and down for another. Don did his share of damage also,
slow and steady wins the race. 10 stripers came along side today
with 2 legal fish, more bluefish than I could count all in the 5-6
lb range. It was epic, we left the honey hole before 9:00am
to curse the beach in hopes of finding some other action. Don
had the big fish today but Brian put the numbers on the boat
in a big way. Great job by both angler's today.
I will be out again tomorrow.
Until Then Tight Lines
Aug 19 2008
Wind West South West 15-20
High tide 9:20 am
Tom and Kerri Laviano
Today charter was to be a fly fishing trip with Tom Laviano at
the last minute he decides to bring his wife Kerri. No problem
I have tackle on board and can adjust easily. The meeting this
morning brought with it the wind that I didn't expect. Fly fishing
would be a challenge, and with Kerri on board the trip to the
Block Island could be sloppy. We headed out for the Island and
the seas were not to bad the speed was slower than I would
like but we were dry. Kerri was rock solid on the trip out
despite the conditions. As we started our drifts the conditions were
very fishable.
Upon arrival Tom started us of with the spin rods and I
worked on Kerri's technique in no time we had double fish on
it lasted for three hours. Both Tom and Kerri caught a
mix of Stripers and Bluefish . The big Striper by Kerri was just
under the legal size 27 inches. 30 -40 good size Bluefish came
in also the big one weighed 9-10 lbs. We headed back to the dock as
the tide changed. Great fishing in less than 4 hours. out
again soon look for my report/ Until Then Tight Lines
Aug 18 2008
wind calm
Fished today with Phil Steriti and
Sharon Rexford on a recreational fishing trip. I decided to try
something different other than my normal structure fishing. Sharon
and Phil caught many nice Bluefish with the big fish around 8
lbs. Sharon also caught her first Striper. The action was very
solid until the tide change and we lost the bite it was a early
day ,back on the trailer around 10 am With around 20- 25 Bluefish
landed.
Out again tomorrow look for my report
Until Then Tight lines/
Aug 17 2008
Block Island
Wind West 10-15
Tide high 8:21
Fished today with Jerry Yuen and Todd Maitland. they are in Rhode
Island working as part of the crew for the TV Show
Brotherhood. The series is shooting in Providence and near by
locations. Jerry and Todd are form NY and decide to fish
while on there off weekend. We left Point Judith in
search for Stripers. We headed for Block Island early
and the ride out was better than I expected with the
Westerly wind. Upon arrival Todd got the action going
and we fished hard for the next 2 hours. The big fish measured 32
inches and several were caught in the same size . When the tide
filled in the bite slowed. Top water plugs did the trick
today. Jerry and Todd landed many very nice fish and did a
good job with the conditions. Block Island is still
fishing strong the key is get them early. I will be out again
tomorrow Look for my report Until Then Tight Lines
Aug 16 2008
Saturday
Newport
Wind Calm
Steve Gewirz and his boys Malcolm 9 and Jack 11
fished with On The rocks today. With the full moon and heavy
tides we were in for a challenge. But it was a beautiful day
and Steve and the boys were have fun. Malcolm started us off with a
nice fish from the rocks, these boys can fish. the water was calm
and the drift were slow. We worked the structure from top to bottom.
The fishing has been off this month and it should change soon. There
is little sign of bait fish and if there is no bait the fishing will
be slow. I will be out looking all week . thanks to Steven
Jack and Malcolm for there effort. Until then Tight lines.
Aug 13 2008
Wednesday
South West 10
high 7:45
Newport Monday Aug 11
charter I decided to reschedule, due to the weather . With a
local client filling a open day was a good thing. The 2
young boys deserve a better day. Malcolm and Jack Gewirz and
there father Steven
Point Judith Tuesday I took a
day of recreational fishing with the three boys from the hood.
The wind and conditions were not the best but I wanted
to do some scouting for my next charter. Some Bluefish and One
very nice Striper was released before we could get a picture.
Point Judith Aug 13 charter
today with Dave Dziemian and his good friend Jason Kenyon.
Both are very good fly fisherman and presenting the fly would not be
a problem. now all I had to do is find the fish. We started
out working a few holes along the beach and were not having much
success. I discussed the options with Dave and Jay and we
decided to change the plan. As we were moving out Jason
caught the sign of activity and we were into fish for the next 2
hours. We had double fish on every attempt. The Bluefish were
in the 3-5 lb range and they were feeding on small bait. This was a
good sign of things to come. The Bonito will be hear soon. With
report of the Bonito along the CT. coast soon they will be in
our yard.
We finished out the trip with some reef
fishing as we searched for Bonito along the Narragansett shore
line. Jason landed a Striper along the rocks.
I have very few open dates left in August Lets
hook up. I will be out again soon Look for my report until
then Tight Lines
Saturday Aug 9 2008
North Wind Again
The cold front is starting to show sign of
weakening. Soon the fish will be on the feed making up for
lost time. The fishing has been a challenge to say the least. Today
trip found few fish on the structure and no working
birds to lead the way. My client Jim Chanko worked for
everything he got today. It will get better there will be bait again
the signs are there in the Boat ramp area many small baits
holding tight. I will be out again look for my report.
The Fluke fishing is going strong and the Sea
bass are in good numbers.
Thursday July 31 2008
South East 10
High 7:21 Block Island
Today's charter with Tom Drongoski and Tom Hunkele came together at the last minute. We arranged to meet in
Point Judith around 4:45 am they were on time and ready to go.
Leaving early with fog coming in under low light conditions
calls for every pair of eyes on the boat looking out.
Safety is a concern I headed to Block Island with around 1/4
mile visibility. As we approached New harbor the sky turned black. I
stop the boat and we broke out the rain gear. The sky opened up just
as we continued on our way. ten minutes of driving rain and I
eased back on the throttle. The rain gave way to
clear skies before we started fishing. Soon it was fish on, the
feisty Bluefish came to the boat on the first cast. The hits just
kept coming and the Stripers were getting bigger. Tom H. landed a
nice 34 in 15 lb striper and a few others. while Tom D worked on
fish of his own, Both men caught Stripers and Bluefish today. 3
Stripers over 30 inches came in the boat with several big fish
lost before they were on the leader. 12-15 fish were landed today. A
good day of fishing and the men were thrilled to fish the Block. Out
again tomorrow look for my report. Until Then Tight Lines.
Tuesday July 29
North West 6-10
High 5:30 am
Fished today with Kevin Varley from New York and
his Brother in laws Brian and Rob. They are spending a week
visiting the beaches of Rhode Island. we decided to hit one of
my spots along the beach front, after a few short moments I realized
there would be little action . So I decided to make the run to Block
Island with its cooler water and more bait fish. My clients
have not been in RI and to fish a premiere location like the Block
they were excited. When arriving on the West side of the Island
info from a fellow Capt put us into fish. Kevin hooked up with his
first Striper on a Fly rod nice job. All three men caught and
released fish today both Stripers and Bluefish. Out
again soon Look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines
Sunday July 20 2008
Wind South 10-15
High Tide 10;10 am
Charter today with Larry Hrbek and his
fishing partner Mark Malina from New York. They were looking
to finish a fishing weekend in RI . They started in Conn. on
Friday and Fished the Cape on Saturday and book with On
The Rocks for Sunday. They had good fishing all weekend
and I need to find some fish. The weather man said it would
blow from the South 20. The swell was 3-4 when we started and
the interval was evenly spaced. Larry started us off with a
nice 28 in Striper and soon after Mark was tight to a good
fish. The drag was screaming and the fish cleared the rocks. Soon we
were in to a lobster pot but the fish and lost the battle by
then. We cleared the pot and I hoisted a nice 32 inch Striper
15-17 lb . The safety of the client's became a factor and we
needed to abandon our plan. The south lying reefs were now
pounded with a 5-7 foot swell and the interval had tightened
up. we headed back into the bay in hope for some action we
found nothing and called a day .out again soon look for
my report Until Then Tight Lines.
Saturday July 19
Wind South west 10-15
High Tide 9:15
I had an open day today and the boys from the
Neighbor hood are always ready to fish. The game plan was to
start early and beat the heat. we left the dock around 4:30 and
arrived in Newport around 5:00am. The reefs were loaded with
weed this was more of a nuisance than a big problem. The weed
collected on the line. after a few hours we decided to fish
for dinner. The target species Sea Bass. good eating. The boys
know how to fish and soon had the hang of it. we caught Fluke Sea
bass and Tautog. The boys well eat well tonight. 5 nice sea
bass and one legal Fluke. Many sub legal fish were released
today. Out again tomorrow. Look for my report
Until Then Tight Lines.
Friday July 18 2008
South Wind 10
High 8:30
Rich Milnor and his son Guy along with his friend
Jack fished the Newport area . The fishing is off this
week not sure if the heat or the storms off shore, but the
amount if bait is a factor. Rich and the boys caught fish and they
worked for each and every one. The stripers were in the 20-214
inch range. The fishing will pick up again soon as we approach
the time when the baby bunker make there appearance. I will be out
again soon Look for my report Until Then Tight lines.
Weekend report
Whales in Cape Cod Bay
Check out the Pictures.
Sunday
July 13, 2008
Weekend Report Friday/ Saturday /Sunday
Friday July 11 had open day and decided to check out Cape Cod Bay
the report of Big Tuna and the prediction of favorable wind
direction. I put together a crew that like to fish for the Tuna
Dave and Ron are alway's up for the task.. We left Plymouth Harbor
Early and headed across the bay to Providence Town. We found
the most Whales I have seen at one time the show was spectacular.
The Whales were feeding on sand Eels and they were thick. This is a
great recipe for Tuna but not on this day. We saw no fish today
and enjoyed the wonder of mother nature. The whales are something
to see. Check out the pictures
Saturday
July 12 put me back in Rhode Island fishing the
structure in Newport the bait was scarce and the weather was
beautifull. The Stripers were holding tight to the rocks and the
boys from the neighbor hood Dan Nick and Phil each caught fish. Nick
lost the fish of the day we never put eyes on it, but the pull
told me it was a special fish.
Sunday
July13 was a blow out wind from the South West in the 20 plus range
forced us back to the dock around 8:30am. Tony and his children
will be back for sure. Jenna and Mike will get there day.. I
will be out again tomorrow look for the report Until Then Tight
Lines
July 8 2008
SW 10
Low Tide 6:00am
Eric Nicolaisen and his 9 year old son Branden fished with me
today. Eric lives in Chester NH and meeting at the boat ramp
at 5:00am is asking alot. When we launched the boat at
5:00 the tide was low and the water was calm. The water temp
was 74deg. with the tide low I headed to one of my best spots and we
found nothing. I headed the boat deeper into the bay and
quickly realized that it would be a tough day. I decided
to head South beyond the bridge to the Newport area with
its cooler water. The Bait and the fish had the same idea. We
never made it to Newport I would rather be lucky than good. We found
the fish and the game was on. Both Eric and Branden caught
fish today they had countless double hook ups at times. The fish
were on bait in the 4 inch range and eating anything in its
path. Top water Acton today was spectacular. The incoming tide
brought cooler water into the bay and the fish were active
into the rising tide. I will be out again this week look for
my report Until Then Tight Lines
July 3 2008
Thursday SW 10-15
John Spada and his 8 year old
son Paul fished with me today. John and family
are visiting friends in the Ocean State. We left the dock around
5:00am looking for Stripers on the structure. The fishing started
off slow with only one small Striper caught from the rocks.
The bay is loaded with bait of all sizes, from 2 inches to
12-14 inch Menhaden. As we were traveling from one spot to
another as usually happens we encountered working birds
over feeding fish. The game was on. Both John and Paul put a good
number of fish in the boat. With the Bluefish splashing the surface
Paul was very excited. Paul landed his first Bluefish , He made the
cast and set the hook and finished the job . Its
great to get a young child hooked on fishing.
I will be out again over the weekend look for my report. Until Then
Tight lines.
Weekend report
Saturday / Sunday
June 28and 29
Saturday June 28 Closed out the
month with charter's on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday
fished with Nick Maimoni .His father in-law Joe Donahue and a friend
Sully .The fishing started out with fish on the surface
and Stripers on the feed. The bite continued with the Bluefish
attacking the bait as they hit the water. We finished
the morning fishing on working Bluefish feeding on 3
Inch bait. The blues were feeding most of the outgoing
tide.
On Sunday June 29 I fished with John
Small and his dad Tom. Tom is a fresh water fly fisherman and
today he caught his first Striper and Bluefish on the fly. The
fishing ended with the Bluefish making a short
appearance on the surface. John added his share of Bluefish
with the spin rod.
Sorry for the hasty report, I will be back
out again soon Look for my report Until Then Tight lines
Monday June 23 2008
Low tide 5:03 AM
Charles Warren
Charlie was at the ramp around 5:00
am and we headed into the thick fog. The bay was quiet and
the fog moved in quickly. I set up on some rocks piles
and the fishing started, Charlie came tight to nice schollie Striper. The skunk was out of the boat and we were
off. A short run around the Island and soon we were taking a few
more fish the big fish of the day was only 26 inch Striper but he fought
like a giant. We settled on a area that had fish working
the surface. Charlie came tight to a few fish . I change flies
many times looking for the right combination, I believe they were
feeding on small Crabs, Yes I do believe the crab hatch might be under
way. Charlie had a more than a handful of Stripers and a few
Bluefish and about 4-5 Flies lost to the Blues. I will be
out again soon Look for my report Until Then Tight Lines.
Saturday June 21
Low tide 3:45 am
Artie Loomis
I fished today with Artie and his
dad Art, they are from New York and the drive to fish has been
in the planning for months. Artie is a fly fishing enthusiast who
has worked hard on his casting. I planed on leaving early
to try to put him into a nice fish. The fish had other
plans , I covered the entire Bay for a handful of fish and there
were no large fish taken today. Artie gave great
effort and I did all I could do. Artie said it best the fish
make the rules. The fishing has change in the last few days.
Out again tomorrow Look for my report. Until Then Tight Lines
Monday June 16
Wayne Collins
and son Wade
Today's charter with Wayne and his son Wade
Collins, a college student from U mass./
Wade plays hockey for the University and is
spending time with his dad for fathers day and Wayne's birthday. The
fishing started with Wayne hooking up to nice school Striper. Wade
followed with his own and another Wade continued to
catch more than his dad. Until the switch Wayne came to
the back of the boat and the day ended with both men catching
15 fish A mixed bag of striper and Bluefish. The fish were slashing
and splashing the action was steady. It was a good day.
Out again soon Look for my report Until
Then Tight lines.
Happy Father's Day
Mike Nucero and Nick
Wind ESE 10 Rain
Charter today was shortened by the rain and the
fact that Nick , Mike's 9 Year old son wanted to head
back he was cold .The weather was raw but the bite was fair.
In the short time Mike and Nick landed some very nice fish. A
beautiful 7Lb Weakfish measure 31 inches. Mike also landed a
nice fat 31 inch striper. Nic got into the act also landing
several fish. We released all the fish to fight again. and a
good time for Mike and his son on Father's Day.
We caught all the fish on rocks and
flats around the bay, I will be out again tomorrow look for my
report. Until Then Tight Lines.
June 14 2008
Saturday
High tide 5:32am
Open date today fished with the kids from
the neighborhood, they are always ready willing and able to spend
the day on the water. Dan Nick and Phil are 16 year's old soon to
Juniors in High School. They love to fish and I enjoy fishing with
them. Although I never get to fish. Any way today we
left the dock about 5:10am and had the first fish by 5:30. Nick put
the first 5 fish in the boat, and Phil was working the fly rod.
The action pick up with all the boys
scouring double digit fish. Dan had the big one 34 inch about
15-17 lbs very nice fish from the rocks. Nick also had a 31 inch
fish . Phil was on the fly rod most of the morning and did switch to
the Sluggo to score himself.
It was a great morning and we were
back cleaning the boat before 11:00am. NICE. Out again tomorrow.
Hey Take A kid fishing.. Better yet take your Dad fishing
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL>
Until Then Tight Lines
June13 2008
High Tide 4:40 am
Charter with Dave Young from Tennessee the
last two days. On Thursday we encountered very difficult
conditions. The weather has been hot for a week and the water
temp was climbing. The fish were sluggish and it was tough. Dave
managed a few fish but the fishing was off. I had told him we
were going beyond the bridges on Friday.
Friday morning we left the dock early and
I had to hit a few of my favorite spots before we headed South. We
had a couple hook ups early and I received a call from another
Boat Capt. There was bait and he was take fish. The water temp
dropped 8 deg. and the air temp settled down. I tried another
spot and hooked up there. We were on to something. The fish were
active again and willing to play. Every where we fished we
landed at least one fish. Dave landed two very nice fish today
one 32inch- 13lb and the other just under 30inches about 9-10
lbs. The excitement of the day came when the line was screaming off
the reel and we were tight to a bigger fish. Not today
soon we were parted but it was a great ride. I wonder how big. Dave
had a double digit day today
I will be out again tomorrow look for my
report Until Then Tight Lines
June 7 2008
low tide 5:20am
This was and open day today so I planed to
fish with the three kids from the neighborhood. as it turned out
it was just Phil at my door this morning. The other two boys were
not able to go. These kids are 15-16 years old and love to fish.
Phil was born in ST Martin can you imagine, he has
fished most of his life and he can fish. He has talked of
catching Tarpon on a fly and Bone fish. I never caught a Tarpon. So
all the times fishing with me he has spin fished, with only he and I
I figured why not I put him to the test.
When I offered him the 9 wt, there was a slight
hesitation. But he grabbed the rod and went to the bow of the boat.
Holy Molly this kid can do it all. He handled the rod like he fly
fishes every day. He landed his first Striper on the fly and many
more. Phil will be fishing the fly rod from now on when with me.
He also caught several Striper on a
spin rod Ultra light. The kids are all good fishermen and a pleasure
to be with. When I have a open day they are welcome to join me. I
will be out on a charter tomorrow look for my report Until Then
Tight Lines.
June 6 20008
light wind South East
Low tide 5:00am
Today I fished with Mark Lynch from
Florida. Mark is in town for a class reunion. We left the dock
before 5:00 am and started to work structure close to the boat
ramp. The tide was low and the fishing would be slow for the first
hour. we hit a few spots and decided to run to the area I caught
fish yesterday..
When we arrived the sky opened
up and we put on the rain gear which we never were able to shed ,it
rained all morning. Mark hooked up on a solid fish just after
we arrived and took several more before the bite fell off.
We work structure all morning in different areas. when we finished
Mark landed 9 Stripers the big one was 29 inches and 3-4
Bluefish. We did not see any bait or birds working . The big fish
eluded us today maybe tomorrow.
I will be out again tomorrow Until
Then Tight lines.
June 5 2008
light rain
Wind North North East
15 gust 0f 20
Charter today with Jim Hund and his daughter Lauren. Jim is from Texas
and Lauren is a college student at Harvard. Jim has fished with me
before and it was the first time for Lauren. The weather was less
than perfect windy and light rain. The tide was low at 4:00 am and
the conditions were typical for the way the season has been. We hit a
few spots and both Jim and Lauren landed fish but we
were exposed to the weather. Jim was throwing the Fly rod
and Lauren the Spin rod. I moved to an area I thought we could catch
some Stripers with a little protection. We did find Stripers and stayed
on them for most of the morning it was good enough to keep me
there.
Lauren
had the big fish of the day with a nice 28in fish and Jim had the most
with about 10-12 landed and Lauren landed 7-8 . But the story of the day
was when Jim could not stop a fish in the rocks and we never saw it.
The fish grabbed the fly and never hesitated right into the
rocks Jim did all he could do> I wonder just how big.! Oh well
that's the way it goes. out again tomorrow Until then Tight Lines
May 31 2008
wind South West 15-20 with gust of 20
High @ 5:18
A LITTLE WIND DON'T SCARE ME!! The
forecast almost made me miss today but to many
times I decide to sleep in and when I wake I release I could
have fished for a few hours. Today I was at the ramp at 4:30
with the three kids from the neighborhood. Dan Phil and Nick
they sometimes fish with me when I have open dates and
they are always on time. And did I say the can catch well they
can. It was blowing 15 when we put the boat in the water
and the tide was full . I thought we could get
a few hours in and we did. We had a very good day considering the
conditions. There were many fish lost at the boat or long release
let say but 15-20 fish came in the boat and 2 beautiful 30
inch Stripers they were fat. check out the pictures.
The boys are a pleasure to have
on the boat and they enjoy the time we spend we talk fishing and we
both Win, They do a great job of cleaning my boat after fishing.
Thanks for the effort Phil. Dan and Nick they are great
kids. Take a kid fishing. Out again tomorrow Until Then Tight
Lines
May 30 2008
High 4:45
North Wind 10-15 AGAIN
My charter today was with Barry Digman from New
Mexico. Oh and did I say today was May 30th for the end of
May we should be in a more settled weather pattern. I have
fished 10-15 days this May and to tell it like it is ,the weather
has been less than stellar. May is supposed to be a break out
month, the signs are there and there are fish around with
large bait. But I have not one time this season came across
working birds or schools of fish. I have heard of surface feed's
going on , should have been hear yesterday.
Well today Barry work for every fish that
came to the boat and he did hit the double digit mark with the
big fish of 25 inches. Also the first Bluefish of the year
came to the boat today. It seems early for them to be around. Any
way I will be out again over the weekend and
things will turn around soon. Barry had a good day and
he enjoyed the time on the Bay. He has visited RI many times and
this was his first time fishing the Ocean State. He is good
fisherman and tried his hand with the fly rod something
to work on in the future.
I will be out again soon Look for my
report Until Then Tight Lines
Saturday May 24 2008
Low 4:50 Am
Wind North 15-20
The forecast was for light and variable winds
today > Not today.
good
day today with Barney Keezell and his good friend Danna Wilson.
Light tackle trip in Narragansett Bay the conditions were very
tough today. But having good clients can make the day. My two
sports today were up for the task. we left the dock early with a
low tide. We turned a few fish over early. It seemed like a
long distance release was the order of the day. The wind picked up
early and the fishing got tougher. Barney and Danna are very good
fishermen and they made loads cast today. I pulled a few trick out
of the hat that made the day. The problem was we were drifting way
to fast to be in contact with the lures we were tossing. I
needed to keep the boat in the zone long enough but still
cover the water. The top water action was as good as it
gets and the conditions never let up the wind continued to
blow all morning Gust of 20 at times.
I
would guess 25-30 fish with 2 legal Stripers, boated and many more
fish were on but never made it to the leader. Thanks for the effort
today. Out again tomorrow Look fro my report Until Then Tight
lines
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Sunday May 18,2008
Tide 7:42 High
Wind 10-15 WNW
Sunday was a scouting day and I started
early, Hit one of my favorite rock piles and the fly line was tight
on the first cast. Sweet some say this is a kiss of death I don't
believe it. I fished the rock pile's in the Bay looking for
Bait and signs of life. By the top of the tide I caught
and released a dozen nice fish but nothing to write home
about. all fish were in the 25" range.
The talk is of big fish on big bait
and I knew that was old info they would be far from the report
I heard. set out find the action, Find the flotilla of
boats and most time they are hanging Big bait. I decide
to get in the general area and dredge the bottom with the fly
line. The water was 25-30 feet deep and my 500grain line would get
me in the zone. The approach is to let the fly sink and
start a nice retrieve. I started with 30 count and
adjusted to about a 45-50 second count. I came tight
after about 5 or 6 passes and at the depth all
fish feel strong. I did manage 3 nice fish the big one
around 30" but no really big fish. The wind increased and
ended my chance's with the fly rod. The method works but
you need to be patient, it can be rewarding. I will be out again
soon look for my report Until Then Tight Lines
Thursday May 15 2008
Wind light SE
Wed And Thursday Fished with
David Spechier form Michigan . Dave has fished with me
for a few years and seemed to always catch bad weather.
Oct has not been good to Dave and this year he
wanted to change it up. The weather was very nice the last two
days and the fishing was good. It could have been better but
there were plenty of fish around. We saw no breaking
schools of fish and no diving birds. Still Dave
caught and released many nice fish over the last two days and
had a great time in RI. He will be back again. I will be
out over the weekend Look for my report Until Then
Tight Lines.
