FISHING REPORT ---- August 27, 2010
STRIPED BASS ---- Its been a lackluster week mainly due to
weather, but when it settled down we found bunker hovering along both RI
and Connecticut shores. Mostly blues were on them but a few striped
guys manage to sneak in. Watch Hill saw some action mid week. Schoolies
were back at Bartletts and Plum Island with some more grey seals around
the Island. The earlier blow didn't do any damage to the small bait that
has been unusually thick this summer, if anything it's improved.
We haven't heard from the night shift since the blow but I suspect that
the faster moon tides should hold for some better nights on the reefs.
BLUEFISH ---- It's a dangerous weekend for blues with several
thousand anglers targeting the $25,000 fish and taking a lot of lesser
suspects. From the reports we've been hearing for the last month there
should be some bigger blues weighed in. Great reports were coming from
the Race and Gut with medium sized fish. Southwest and Six Mile Reefs
plus Long Sand Shoal have a lesser amount of larger fish. The best size
reports we've been getting are a lot closer to home. The mouth of the
Connecticut River and adjacent waters and reefs have been giving up a
few teen sized blues. Most of the schools seen working are small, but
some anglers are tangling with an occasional school of biggies. The best
tactic though is to wait it out with fresh bait.
SNAPPER BLUES --- The excellent run continues at most spots in
the Connecticut River and tributaries where there is some break in the
current. Most any dock or pier with current flow is good. The Causeway
and DEP Piers are as good as most spots.
FLUKE ---- Its over for Connecticut, the season ended last Wednesday.
NY is open until 9/6 and RI is open for the rest of the year.
Block Island is still doing well.
Our Flat Out Fluke Contest is over and the winners are;
1st - Steve Strzepek --- 11.75 lbs.
2nd- Bob Ventres --- 11.10
3rd - Hank Lomas --- 9.60
Congratulations to the winners. All of these fish were earned, luck
didn't play any part in their catches. Thanks to all the participants,
it was fun.
PORGIES ---- Another good run this season on both size and
numbers. Hatchetts and Bartletts are the most popular spots, Block is
excellent but far. Cranes and Hens and Chickens are the the most
relaxing spots to try.
BONITO, FALSE ALBACORE ---- We had several confirmed bonito
catches this week, even a photo. Oddly most of the action was to the
west. Six Mile Reef had several catches last weekend. The last few days
we had reports from Fishers Island, Watch Hill and Block. No reports of
local albies, even the Vineyard run has gone down a notch. I'm
optimistic that all the small bait in our area is going to lend itself
to good tunoid fishing.
BLUE CRABS ---- In future years we'll talk about this season.
We're coming up on the final molt of the run and crabs are approaching
their maximum size. There almost isn't a bad spot in the lower River,
just some are better than others. North and South Coves are very good as
is Lords Cove and behind Great Island. The DEP Piers and the Causeway
are good but crowded. If you have a boat you can stay right in most
marinas and do well.
TAKE VET FISHING ----The First Congregational Church
of Branford needs some help with its program to take blind Vets fishing.
They can use some saltwater rods but mostly they need volunteers to
help out on fishing trips. If you have some tackle laying around or some
free time, lend a hand. Ed Ochman is the coordinator, you can contact
him at 203-804-0969 or fatalbertandernie@yahoo.com. There aren't enough
opportunities to thank our Vets, here's one we can all do.
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Pat Abate
Rivers End Tackle
440 Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-2283
info@riversendtackle.com
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