Rhode Island Fishing Report
This is the Rhode Island Fishing Reports section of my site, providing you with regular fishing reports for the area.
Last Updated March 17, 2023
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Fly Fishing ,false albacore on the rocks
June 9,2023 Stripers on the fly
Fishing report On The Rocks Charter's
March 17,2024
Spring is upon us and soon the season will be underway. I will be fishing before the end of April and testing all the systems on the Mako. My season starts Last week of April first week of May. Look for my reports. Until the Tight Lines
October 18,2023
I regret to say that my season is over. As I returned home for todays fishing. I had a major mechanical failure to my trailer. Fortunately I made it home safely.The part to make the repair are not readily available. I have made arrangements with other Captain to finish out my charters.
I will be back again in the Spring , Until then tight lines.
October 18,2023
High tide 10:30 am
light wind
Today fishing with Paula Smalic and John Kim, They are Members of the Rhode Island saltwater Anglers. I as a member I donate a trip every year to the group. They were the lucky ones to go on a free fishing trip. We rescheduled this outing five times due to weather. We hit it right this time. I would say they had a great outing. Way to many fish to count for the pair. Both Paula and John landed fish that were 20-25 pound and countless other over 28 in. The fish were active for 2-3 hours feeding on the surface, Small Anchovies was on the menu, and the stripers were Happy.. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 14,2023
High Tide 8:03
New Moon
West 5-10
Bob Voltaggio and John Ellis fished with me last month ,back hoping to have another great day on the water. We left the dock before sunrise, and made a 10 mile run to a location with reported false Albacore. As we know reports are form a previous day, and every day is different. The air was cold while we were under way and as the Sun came up over the horizon. The anticipation was high. We found feeding fish in small groups and they were brief. Birds were everywhere and the fish were on the move. We never really could get into the mix, Bob and John both had a few shots at close feeds but no love on the Albies. Bob connected on a few stripers. As the tide turned the bite faded, and few areas were showing any signs life. The cold front that moved in and New moon could have been the factor. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 12,2023
High tide 6:18 am
Wind light
Tom Stevenson and his long time fishing friend Ken Williams back again. They had a great trip earlier decided to return for more fly fishing .Stripers and False Albacore would be the target. The weather was great the seas were calm, but the fishing was slow to get started. We found some areas with no life and others spots had quick feeds. The fish were up and down quickly, putting a fly in the mix was a challenge. The guys decided to try light tackle which could mean longer cast and a quicker delivery. The fish were either very small pods or the boat movement spooked them. Both men took a handful of quality fish today . We worked hard the few we caught. Tom had the best of the day a 30 pound striper taken for heavy structure. It was a solid fish and returned to fight again. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
October 11,2023
High Tide 6:18
wind light
Today fishing with Laura Studen and Jim Morrison along with Dave Kantor. Its Laura’s birthday and the guys are taking her fishing. Happy birthday Laura. She took her first striper and the first fish today. They all got there first striper today. Dave was fishing with the fly rod and Jim and Laura using light tackle. Each had there struggles today but managed to get fish over the rail. At times the fish were not very corporative. Dave managed to take his first fly rod striper and a handful more .It was a fun day and the weather was spectacular . Calm seas and light winds. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 10,2023
High Tide 5:34
Wind South 10-20
Picked up Jamie Zartler On Jamestown Island. We headed out with a very light wind from the West. Soon after the tide turned the conditions changed. We found heavy seas and steady South wind. Then the rain joined in on the day. We found no sign of life and were unable to put fish in the boat. The weather has been off all weekend and it will take time to settle out. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
October 5,2023
low Tide 5:48
Heavy fog
Wind ESE 5-10
Leaving the dock this morning with zero visibility . The early morning fog made for slow navigation. Dick Beoning ad Ed Long joining me today for some stripers on the fly. They have been fishing together for years. Today was about getting on the water with a group of friends 10 fisherman a handful of guides. The fishing was tough today not like the last several days. Sightings were few and far between, and they were brief. Ed connected first with a school striper 26-27 inch. Dick also put a couple in the boat. The fog lifted around 8:30 .it was a beautiful day on the water. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 4,2023
High Tide 12:16
Wind light
Its a bluebird day and the fishing was hot today. Mark Cahill and his friend Gerard didn’t get name. We found fish early and stayed with them for few hours. I searched and soon found a pretty good feed. We took a couple fish and they were gone. We headed out along the coast and found some great action to finish out the trip. Mark had 16-20 on fly and Gerard easily doubled that amount on light tackle. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October2,2023
High Tide 9;31
Wind North 10-15
Jeff Kimbell and Ken Hodge in town with a business meeting. Fly fishing for stripers, we had no false albacore sighting today. But we had plenty of stripers. Jeff and Ken connected with many fish today . Some bluefish took our fly after a short encounter. The stripers were from 26-35 inch. Jeff had the big fish, but I think Ken was high hook. Six lost flies 25 stripers. good day. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
October 1,2023
High Tide 8:30
Full Moon
North wind 15 gusting
Steve Wang coming form Boston, has fished with me before. Today was a tough day for fly fishing. i really didn’t see a lot of fish caught today. Steve connected on a fly early and had trouble keeping the fish tight. The swell the tide the wind odds were against us. Steve landed a 27-28 in striper and then lost another. The wind pushed us up on the fly and couldn’t get good hook set. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
September 29,2023
High tide 7;35
Full moon
wind East North East 10-15
Raining
Today fishing with Dennis Biernacki, Visiting Newport. Avid fly fisherman but first time saltwater fly fishing. Hope to connect with his first striper. The rain was steady ,the birds were out early looking for their next meal. We were also looking the tide was still coming in and the swell was 3-4 feet inshore. We found some working fish, Dennis connected on a school striper, but was unable to stay connected. A little coaching and he was connected to another striper. The rain continued and wind increased, it became very hard to keep Dennis in the game. We lost the bite at 8:30 and looked for more action. We were back at dock before 10:00am. He managed to land three stripers. Dennis did great with the conditions we were dealing with. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
September 28,2023
High Tide 6:38
Wind NNE 10-15
The Storm along the coast has again kept me off the water. Today fishing with Tom Stevenson and Ken Williams. They have been in town all week and working the beaches. Today we were looking f0r stripers on the fly rod. Albies would be nice but for the first outing in a week. Finding fish was job one. We found schools of stripers in most places we looked. Tom and Ken kept me busy today. Ken took his first striper on the fly. They both landed several very nice fish 33-36 inch striper on fly is the best. I will be out again soon, look for my report. Until then tight lines
September 22,2023
High Tide 1:10 Pm
ESE 10
John Cushing finally get his day on the water. We had to cancel the last scheduled trip. The weather was a factor today, it just didn’t feel right. We found very little activity early, we worked some structure and John lost a fish to the unknow object, this fish took him to the bottom and wrapped him up. A little give and take until the leader gave way. Shortly after John put A striper in the boat. We found birds as we moved ,with at times a brief hint of life. We finally found a reel feed and a blue fish took his offering. The day was tough going for us. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 21,2023
High Tide 12:14
NNW 6
Back today with Ron Roberts and his son tucker. We left the dock before sunrise. looking for Stripers and False albacore. we covered a lot of water finding no activity. I connected with another Captain, and headed his way. Tucker was connected to his first Bonito on fly. yesterday ay was his first time ocean fly fishing. Ron also connected with his first bonito. We took several Bonito and chub mackerel. The bite slowed and we decided to run and look for the albie. Soon Tucker was on his first False albacore. Not a bad way to start Saltwater fly fishing. Stripers, Bonito, False Albacore. Ron took his share of fish over the rail. Father and son bonding , was the star of the trip. I will be out again soon look for my report, Until then Tight Lines
September 20,2023
High tide 11:45
Wind West 10
Today is my second day on the water after the storm. This time of the year when a storm of that magnitude comes within 200 miles ,of RI coastline. it leaves us with large ocean swell and at times dirty water. But what I believe, the storm shuffles the deck to say. If you had bait with fish before ,that could change If you have no bait that could change also. Just keep looking. I fished today with Ron Roberts and his son Tucker. We covered lot of water today and found load of bait but no feeding fish. We managed to connect with a school of stripers. Both men connected with fish over 30 inch. We will be out gain tomorrow look for my report Until then tight lines.
September 19,2023
High Tide 11:00
wind West 15-20
The seas are still angry from the storm off the coast. Went out with a client and it was to be a scouting mission. I had hopes of finding fish in the bay. The activity was slow and little signs of life throuo9ut the bay. I believe we will se improvement in the next few days. I will be out gain soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 15,2023
High tide 8:30 am
NNW 15-20
Huracan Lee off the coast
Unfortunately I have canceled a few this week and Monday and Tuesday look iffy.
I will be back as soon as conditions allow. Look for my report Until then tight lines.
I have dates open early October.
September 11.2023
High tide 6:21
Wind light ESE
As I launched the boat today before sunrise, I took a moment to reflect on the events 22 years ago. Everyone knows where they were on that day. Please lets never forget. Today i am fishing with John Ellis and his friend Bob Voltaggio . Both new clients, but have fished RI water before. We were in the water at 5:35 before sunrise . Looking for activity, birds feeding, fish splashing. No not right now. Bait it looked promising. Rain bait everywhere. But no feeding fish, they don know what they are missing. I couldn’t hang wait for the bite. Decided to head out looking for albie ( false Albacore) . I covered a lot of water and found Zero, Its now 7:15 and the tide has turned. Go back to the bait. But captain dint we just leave here. Yes we did. We finished out the day with bass and blues the blues were around 12 pounds and more stripers, so nice fish. It was a very good ,we were in f0g most of the morning. the air was wet and heavy , Perfect fishing weather. I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then tight lines
September 8,2023
Low tide 8:30
Wind South 7-15
Today fishing with Ryan Price from Vermont with his college friend Steve Coppola. I know Steve ‘s father well, but first time meeting with Steve. I meet Ryan when in Vermont on the Orvis meeting. Ryan showed me the local trout streams. Thanks to Joe Coppola for making the connection. Ryan is an avid fly fisherman. And yes I did manage to take a few local brook trout while in Vermont. This trip has been a long time coming and I was hoping for a solid bite. We found fish early, with Ryan connecting with a decent fish. Unfortunately he brook off. Within minutes Steve was tight and was playing his fish, it was give an take for longer than I like. I just said you know the longer this goes likely to pull the hook. It was like I wished it gone. I believe in taking the fish as quick as possible. So far we are zero for two but it looks promising. Steve connected again we took a quick picture and realized to fight again. that bite seemed to fade away quickly. We moved around looking for False Albacore. We ran into several pods of Albies but the were up and down quickly and very small pods. We finished catching a few small bluefish it was tough today. but that has been the way of the last week. I( will be out again soon look for my report. Until then tight lines
September 7,2023
Low tide 7:19
LIGH WIND
Fishing today with Sarah Carter and her friend Robin Boss. Both local and new to fly fishing. The live along the water and want to fish from kayak along the coast. They have been practicing and find being on a boat is much different. Fly casting requires using both hands. The rod hand and the line hand must work together to load a fly rod. The ladies need to work more getting the line hand into the action. It was a great day on the water with beautiful weather. Robin did manage to catch her first fish, it was a small bluefish, but she is on the board. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 5,2023
Low tide 5:37 am
Wind SW 5-10
I have several booked days this week. After the holiday I headed out on a scouting mission. The seas were calm and the tide was very low. It had very little movement today. I headed out looking for any signs of life, the bait has been scarce this week. Reports of slow fishing over the weekend. Today was no much different , I found a small pod of False albacore at the end of the morning. It was a brief encounter and i made no contact. Things will improve soon. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
September 1 ,2023
High tide 915AM
Wind North East 10-15
Full moon
Unsettled weather the last week has kept on land. The hurricane along the Atlantic left the area with heavy surf and dirty water.
The good news is the false albacore have arrived. I fished on Friday with long time fly fisherman and client Elias Vock. Elias drives up for western CT the morning of the trip. So to shorten his drive we decided to meet in Galilee, fishing along the South county beaches. That was the only reported sighting of our target false albacore. I thought it was a long shot but we decided to give it a try. We left the dark before sunrise and started to look around . We found the area void of any life, no birds flying, no bait. The water quality was poor to say the least. The Albies don’t like dirty water. They are in the area and I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 22,2023
Low tide 6:00 am
Wind NNE 15-20
Steve Drucker, arrived in town yesterday with clear skies and light winds. Today fishing with his son Matt and two grandchildren, Sophie and her younger brother Hunter. They weather was less than desirable with a gale force wind from the North East. The direction of the wind left us with some water we could explore. The day was about the kids catching fish., and they did. Hunter connected first with a 3-4 bluefish. Both the children managed to cast and catch the fish without help. Sophie also conected with a bluefish. The weather got the best of us early but it was a sucess. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 21,2023
Low Tide 5:00 am
Wind WSW 10
Pat Vetere fishing with me today. Pat has fished with me before. The weather today was not kind to us. With a low tide to start the day and the wind against the ride the sea conditions were a problem for Pat. Two bad knees make for a difficult time for him to get comfortable. It caused a problem for him to effectively present the fly. The fishing was slow to compound the situation. The water was void of birds and bait, we searched from Newport to Narragansett and never found any thing fishey. Fishing the structure was a problem with the big swell. Pat is a seasoned angler and understands the nature of the weather and its impact . I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 17,2023
high tide 9:11
New Moon
wind ENE 10
Andy and Tap Stephenson, traveled from Maine and Massachusetts today. They have fished with me before and looking for a repeat of last years epic adventure. We headed right out front along the Ocean, with a incoming tide I hoped for some quality fishing. I was concerned with the presence of heavy cloud and dark skies. The fishing started off very slow and my concerns grew with the first hour approaching. We continued to hunt heavy structure. Andy connected first and he continued to connect. He had a handful before His brother Tap could get a fish along side. We worked the rocks most of the morning, and took a few along the way. Tap leveled the field quickly. Both Andy and Tap were close to double digit numbers. Its was a good day with loads of laughs and high fives. Some quality fish taken today, many in the 32-36 inch range. Andy also took a 12-14 pound bluefish. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
August 16,2023
High Tide 8:34
New Moon
wind ENE 10-15
Today fishing with Sarah Carter and Robin Boss. Both ladies and new to fly fishing and are excited to improve there skills. They both completed a course in Vermont at the Orvis site. Now to work on the skills needed to connect with saltwater species. we talked about the stripe and the stripe strike. Worked on the casting also. The weather was less than desirable today. with the wind from the East the low clouds kept the rain on us most of the morning. we looked for fish and decided to end early and return in another week or two. Giving the ladies a chance to practice they casting. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
August 14,2023
High tide 7;14
WNW 10-15
Today Jamal Mahdavian and Jessie from NY, visiting RI and looking for a couple days of striper fishing. They fished with me in the past but its been a long time. This morning we left the dock before sunrise. Both would be fly fishing today. Jamal hooked the first fish and had trouble keep the fish tight. We lost as many fish as we boated today. Jessie only landed one and had several fish tight for a short period. the blue fish took a few flies today. Jamal landed a handful and lost several . The sea conditions got to Jamal and we were back at the dock early. They will be out with me again tomorrow. Look for my report Until then tight lines
August 10,2023
Low tide 9:07
WNW 10-15
Short trip today with Justin Barrett, we go back to his teenage years. Today was a day to get out together and look for some stripers on the fly. We found some fish early but they were very shy. Worked hard to get a solid bite, they didn’t want to commit to the baits he offered. In the first hour he had 4 school stripers. We went outside to check around the heavy structure. No signs of life and limited amount of bait. We had to return early so he could make a pick up a friend at the train station. Finished with a handful of stripers today. We need some bait to release from the rivers and salt ponds. Until that happens the fishing will remain slow for the fly fisherman. Things will improve soon, I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 7,2023
Low tide 6:17 am
WSW10-15
We left the dock at 5:30 and the tide was dead low. Ted Damgard and his son John looking for some fly and light tackle action. I headed to some protected water with heavy structure. John was on the fly rod and Ted using light tackle. Ted made his first cast where the current formed a little rip. Top water plug hit the water and 2 cranks, the water erupted with a huge hit. Ted was on and the reel was screaming. This was a big fish, Ted couldn’t stop the fish. The fish headed for the bottom and the fight was on. Several minutes went by seemed like forever. Give and take, I followed to gain some line now right over the fish in 30-40 feet of water. Still no gain, finally the line went slack. The 30 pound braid and leader parted and we never saw the fish, everything but a picture. The rest of the morning found us taking school size stripers on fly and light tackle. We found some structure holing fish ,no signs of life today. There was no bait fish and no birds showing us the way. We took 8-10 stripers and one blue fish. John had a handful and Ted did also on light tackle. I will be out agin soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
August 2,2023
High Tide 8:15
West Northwest 10-15
Full Moon
Fly Fishing today with Jim Hetrick, and his friend Dick.. Both men have been fly fishing a long time. We had tough conditions and the fishing was a little disappointing. We started out with several hook ups and never got them to the boat. Then a blue fish took Dick fly after a short fight. Dick landed a few stripers on fly and lost a better fish with a failed Knot. MY BAD, I guess I rushed to get him back into the action, and made the cardnel sin. I cut the tag end to close. Jim had several shots at fish I was teezing to the boat and connected on a school striper. the bigger fish turned away. We had several chances at bluefish but couldn’t land them taking the wire set up when they turned away. Its fishing just one of the days it could have been better. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 1,2023
High 7:45 am
North wind 10-15 increasing
Full Moon
Bill Ferdinand and his brother Ben, fihsing RI for the first time. Bill an avid fly fisherman and Ben hasen’t fish in many years. The wind was strong out of the North to start the morning. Both men started with light tackle. Ben connected quickly and we had our first 12-15 pound bluefish. They were feeding and it was non stop for the first hour. Stripers and blues in the mix. Bill landed the best striper of the day around 12 pound and a quick release to fight again. The bite slowed as the tide stopped. We moved along and found some activity with feeding on the surface. Both men hooked up and they were gone that quick. Bill took an handful of stripers on the fly and several blues on LT. Ben took one striper and a handful on big blues. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 31,2023
High tide 6:39
North wind 7
Today fishing with John Hagan, he lives in RI . Out for the first time this year. We found fish shortly into the trip and John connected on some school size stripers. Several large blues came to the boat also. John had many oppertunities today about at times they were just fussy. More than a handful of stripers and a few very large Blues 10-12 pounds today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 27,2023
Low tide 8:38
SW wind 10-15 increasing 25
Brian Dick back again today. We decided to head out early to beat the weather. The wind is predicted to increase to gale force today. My thought when the tide changes around 8:30 the seas would be angry. Catch them quick was the plan. That is usually easier said than done. I headed to a place holding fish last several days. They were there again today but holding deep. Brian only picked up three stripers in the first hour, we were on the board. The wind was holding around 12 MPH now and we headed out front along the reefs, The conditions were manageable. But no signs of life. I headed out further to another location and found stripers and bluefish on another reef area. We were now into double digit stripers ,nothing big all 22-27 inch. The tide turned and the conditions were now hazardous. I headed to some protected water to get another hour in. We found some quality striper holding in heavy structure. Brian took anther 7-8 stripers to finish of the day. He had 2o—24 stripers and a handful of Bluefish today. al on top water plugs. Back at the dock before the wind reached gale force. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 26,2023
Low tide 9:00 am
West wind 5-10
Today fishing with long time client who has become a good friend. Brian Dick is an accomplished fisherman, and likes to fish top water plugs , he also handles his own fish. Less work for me, now I am not superstitious person. I would never bring bananas on the boat, but clients have had them. We still catch fish most of the time. But I do believe in the First cast curse, Catching a fish on the first cast has left me disappointed before. Brian did just that first cast striper in the boat. Second or third cast another fish on, Brian snicker’s at the curse. As he was about to land the fish I said be careful of the hooks. I always pinch down the barbs on my Top water plugs. And its a good thing, the school striper had Brain hung up, the in line hook was burred into his ring finger and the treble hook in the striper’s mouth. I stepped in and secured the fish, so not to do more damage to his finger. With the barbs down the hook in the finger went in one side and out the other. After cutting the barb and removing the hook, a little first aide and back to fishing. So there might be a first cast curse after all. We continued on with the day and Brian connected with many more fish during the 5 hour trip. A hand full of stripers and same amount of Bluefish. He also dropped a handful of fish today just couldn’t keep them buttoned. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 25,2023
Low Tide 6:45
West 7-10
Steve Drucker with a 6:30 Pick at the Yacht club we headed to an area that has had some early morning feeds. Today I think we missed the bite. The sun was over the horizon already and the was going to be a hot one. Its best to connect early on day like this the bite can be over quickly. We searched several places with no signs of life. I found a few Terns working in some shallow water. They were gone that quickly. We took a few cast and found some interest. Bluefish were in the area and we stayed with the bite Steve landed 5 -6 blues and quick release on a few others. He had only one striper today it was a slow day with a tough tide. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
July 24,2023
High tide 12:22
Low tide 6:50
Wind Light West 5-10
Jim Coleman and his fishing partner Joe. First time visiting RI and looking for their first stripers. Jim would hope to connect on the fly and Joe using light tackle. We left the dock at 5:30 and found good marks on the Hummingbird sonar. They were deep but in good numbers. We waited it out a little and they then showed us the. way. Joe connected first on top water plug. Jim had several good shots , but Buck fever got the best of him. Still looking for his first , finally the moment came he connected to a health fish in 10-15 feet of water. A quick picture and we were back on the hunt. Jim finished with three and joe hooked 5 with a couple released at the boat. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 22,2023
High tide 11:30
Wind NE 10-15
Saturday morning, leaving the dock around 5:30 . Jeff Kimbell for Utah and his local friend Jennifer joined me today. The wind was out of the North East around 10 knots. Tide was just starting to flood in. The bite was slow this morning. It was wind against the tide and not good drifts for the fly fisherman today. We were lucky enough to find an area with some bass and bluefish. Jeff was able to get the fly into the zone. He was rewarded with more than a handful of stripers around 25-27 inch. We lost a 6-8 pound bluefish as he turned at the boat. Jenn struggled with the wind today. They both enjoy the Newport area Jeff will be back some day. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 21,2023
High tide 10:19
Wind NE shift to SE
Fishing with Elias Vock , he has fished with me many time. He makes a 2 hour drive for CT so we agreed to meet as close to 5:30 as he could. I had the boat in the water waiting when he arrived. We hit a few spots on the way out nothing to show for our effort. We headed out to the reefs and connected on a nice fish shortly after. We found an area with heavy structure and worked the bait and switch. I would toss a large hook less plug to bring fish to the boat. Elias layed out the fly perfect and the fish ate his offering. Its very exciting when it works. He took double digit fish today with abog sweel and sloppy conditions. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 20,2023
High tide 9:21
NE 10
Robert Vernon fly fishing for the first time in RI. He fly fishing mostly for small mouth bass. in VA . We left the dock early with clear skies and pleasant morning temp . I started Bob out in an area with little wave activity to let him get accustomed to casting the sinking line. Bob was doing great and casting enough line to be successful. We moved out to the ocean front, the conditions were a little more of a challenge. Unfortunately , Bob couldn’t adjust to the conditions. He struggled and the seas got to him, he was sick and never recovered. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
July 19,2023
High tide 9:21
SW 5-10
Heavy FOG New moon
Today another foggy start, Fishing with Dave Collier and his son Harry. Harry is 13 and is a avid fly fisherman. Both can throw the fly. We started off in an area out of the way to allow the fog to lift a little. Dave picked up a couple fish early and harry got on the board. We moved outside to the ocean front. The bite was slow today not like the last several days. We moved along the rocky shoreline and found some fish in heavy structure. Boat positioning was the key today. the fish we stacked tight to haevy structure. Dave and Harry took many fish with a a handful of double hook ups. It was a good day father and son bonding, it doesn’t get better than that. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 17,2023
High tide 8:19 am
SW wind 5-10
New Moon Heavy Fog
Leaving the dock with Bill Bauling and his daughter Eliot and son Riker. The fog was heavy and the air was still. Not a breath of a breese. The fog would be with us for a while. I found a safe area to fish while waiting for the visibility to improve. By 7:30 I had the freedom to head to the reefs. The seas were angry with 3-5 foot swell. Bill and the kids fished with me last year. The sea conditions were more than they were accustomed to. Eliot was the star of the day, she had no issue with the sloppy conditions. She caught the most fish and the biggest of the day. Riker had a little trouble with the conditions. He spent some of the morning resting , Bill managed to connect with several fish and allowed Riker to land the fish. All fish were school size 22-28 inch. Bill landed a striper on the fly but most were taken on light tackle. Over a dozen fish over the rail today, under very tough conditions. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
Wednesday July 12,2023
High tide 5:21
Wind West 5-10
I had an open day today with several charters coming up in the coming days A scouting mission was necessary. If you don’t go you don’t know. I left the dock before sunrise and had the line in the water before the sun was over the horizon. I don’t get to fish often , I never fish with my clients. And If I am fishing the fly rod is my weapon of choice. I connected on a handful of fish in the first 30 minutes. It was a good start, and it continued to improve. Nothing big today a mixed bag of stripers 23-27 inch. I did manage to land one bluefish. I was back at the dock and boat on the trailer before 8:30 am, beat the heat. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Saturday July 8,2023
Low tide 6:40 am
Heavy fog
Matt Cairns and his daughter Elisabeth ,and her friend Mike Haynes. The two have never fished before, hope to connect with their first fish . Stripers were the target, Matt has fished with me many times and today was about spending time with his daughter , and hope they enjoy the day. The fog was a hindrance today traveling across open water to get to Jamestown was an issue. We arrived along Jamestown where there would be less boat traffic. The fish were splashing on the surface and staying with them was a problem, visibility was very minimal. Mike connected with his first striper and was ready for more. The fish were very picky and Elisabeth had casting issues. She did pick up her first fish while vertical jigging. It was a good morning and fog lifted around 8:00 am. We moved out to the ocean front and picked up several more fish. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Friday July 7,2023
Low tide 5:30 am
Wind SE light
I took the week off to work on my trailer, The holiday was a good time to get some maintenance done. New wheel bearings and brake pads. The trailer is 2 years old and over 10K miles it was time. I decided to run out to Newport to make sure the trailer was good to go. With a scheduled trip tomorrow scouting was the plan. I found some bait early and took a couple on the fly rod. The bait was I believe sand eels and holding deep. I found a few fish in other places and was back at the dock around nine. It was very hot and humid today. More of the same is expected for tomorrow. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 1,2023
High tide 6:21
Light wind SE
Gastavo Gonzales and his father-in-law Mike along with his 12 year old Nephew Alejandro. We agreed to pick up in Jamestown, I left the dock before sunrise for the 5:30 pick. Its a holiday weekend and with the activity at the ramp early. This told me it would be busy on the water. We found some fish early and Gastavo started us off. The idea was to get Alejandro his first striper, he has little experience and his casting needed work. Mike is an avid fisherman he connected on several fish. It was tough we found fish but they were extremely picky. This is what I have found the last two weeks. It has been a challenge to get the bite. Alejandro did manage to land his first striper, and Gastavo was high hook. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 30,2023
High tide 5:27
clear skies light wind
Pick up My client at 6:00 am ,this morning. Steve Drucker and Ed Vinson were ready to go when I arrived at the yacht club. Steve fishes with me several time search season. He travels form NY and docks at the Newport Yacht club. We were catching fish within 15 minutes. Ed started us off taking the first one and fly and Steve soon to follow. We had a steady pick of school stripers sipping on the surface. They were very pecky like they have been for the last 2 weeks. The bait is small and the stripers are really keyed into the abundant bait. Steve connected into several quality fish but couldn’t close the deal. Both men took more than a handful of stripers. Ed had three on the fly rod and several more on light tackle. It was a beautiful day with clear skies and light winds. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 26,2023
Low tide 7:51
Heavy Fog
South wind 5-10
Kurt Ransohoff back again today, seems like we just cant acatch a break. Rain on Saturday and disabeling fog on Sunday and today. Today we worked our way out beyond the Newport reefs and found fish in deeper water. Kurt work a sinking line on his 9 weight rod. We had slow pick of stripers 22-28 inch .Today we put 8 fish over the rail and had several long release. With the weather forecast for tomorrow we decided to cancel his fourth day. Its always fun fishing with Kurt. I will be out agin soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 25, 2023
Low tide 7:04
Heavy Fog v
SW wind 10
Today back with Kurt Ransohoff, the fog was disabling today. I had less than 100 yards visibility all morning. Made the fishing very difficult, find the bait find the fish. This will be a brief report , we found bait only for a moment and Kurt managed to connect on the only striper today. He also had a bluefish early in the outing. We fished heavy structure , prime water the tide and the wind was no help. The birds were not flying and no signs of life. I will be out gain tomorrow with Kurt and hope for a better day. Look for my report Until then tight lines
June 24,2023
Low tide 6:21
Rain and Fog
light SE wind
Fishing today and the next three days with Kurt Ransohoff. He is from California and visits family in the area. He has been fishing with me for years, he loves to fly fish. Today we left the dock with steady rain and fog, We found very few fish and worked hard for the handful of Stripers and one bluefish. The sea conditions were not that bad and the drifts allowed us to stay in contact with the fly. Kurt will be back again tomorrow. Hoping for a better day. I will be out again look for my report Until then tight lines
Wednesday June 21 ,2023
Low tide 4:30 am
Wind ENE 10-15
seas conditions big swell
i had a cancelation for Tuesday, and needed to do a scouting trip. With charters coming up and the weather conditions changing. I left the dock before sunrise and found birds working. Taking only a few minutes to put a few fish on fluy into the boat. The action was short lived and the swell around the reef was to heavy to fish affectively. Some birds were high flying looking for there next meal. The fish made a brief appearance in several sots but getting to them before the sounded was more than a challenge. I fished the incoming tide with a handful of fish for the effort. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 19,2023
High Tide 9:24
Wind SE 5-10
New moon
Fish today with 2 local anglers Leo and Ryan. They are very experienced anglers. Using light tackle today . The bite was off with fish in the area but getting a bite was a challenge. The numbers of fish were down form my last several outing. We just didn’t find enough fish today. Both men struggled to put a handful of stripers over the rail. The sand eels bait can be difficult to match using spinning gear. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 16,2023
Light wind
Tide High 7:08
Kent Lohrey and Charlie Davis traveled from PA to catch striped bass. And they did, Kent has fished with me before and he is an avid fly fisher. Charlie was using light tackle, with not much experience on the ocean. Kent was off to a good start with 8 stripers in the boat the first hour. Charlie struggled to get the bite. Light tackle has been very slow with the sand eels as abundant as it is.At times we had fish that would not play with us. We worked hard and stayed with the bait. Charlie managed the best fish today and was into double digit fish. Kent kept me busy with well into 2 dozen stripers. and many more long release. We found fish in most areas we fished they were occasionally splashing on the surface. The electronics were a major factor to our success today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 12,2023
:ow tide 9:48 am
wind light ESE
Warren Prell and his brother George ,back again. They fished with me last week and George was not feeling well. We called the trip a little early. Today we were in fish most of the morning, but the bite was very difficult today. Warren had the fly in the zone all morning and only landed about a dozen stripers. The best was around 12-15 lbs 34-36 inches, George connected on 4 fish , two bluefish that were around 6-7 pounds each. The fish were feeding on small sand eels, and they were picky. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 9,2023
Low Tide 6:41
Wind Light West
Fishing with Scott Harrison, again today. We left the dock around 5:30 am. We found fish early and Scott connected on his first 5 cast today . Before the first hour over a dozen fish came into the boat. All were between 20-25 inch schoolie’s. The bite was a steady pick most of the morning. Scott connected on his personal best fish on fly today around 34-36 inch and around 15 lbs. we were back at the dock before 10 with over 30 stripers today. Scott was on the road to NJ, tired but satisfied. His two day catch between 50-60 stripers I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 8,2023
Low tide 5:43
wind light West wind
Today fished with Scott Harrison, in form NJ for a couple days of fly fishing. Scott first time fishing in RI he is an avid fly fisherman. We started out quickly with some fish over the slot, which is 28-31 now. The tide was not moving and the fish were feeding on the surface. Scott is a good caster and he didn’t waste any time connecting on his first. He had many more through out the morning. With a steady pick most of the morning. We called it at half day hope he has something left for tomorrow . We will be back again for round two. Look for my report Until then tight lines
June 6,2023
High tide 10:11
Wind W 8-10
Warren Prell and his brother George who is visiting RI. They fished with me last sesason and George is back for more striper fishing. We left the dock around 5:30 and started to work structure, the fish were deep and we couldn’t get a bite. Moving on we found birds working over a large area. The fish were deep but in good numbers at times . Using my electronics played a majoy role today. Warren on the fly rod connected first. George finally got his first one. The fish were healthy school fish 22-26 inch. we had a slow but steady pick, until George wasn’t liking the sea conditions. We were back early but not before Warren took his best fish on fly. around 33 inch and 12-15 pounds. Warren took close to a dozen and George added a handful. They will be back again next Monday. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 5,2023
High tide 9:19
Full Moon
North 15-20
Doinac Mondillo, visiting for New Zealand and his friend Ron from Vermont. Dominac booked a few weeks ago looking to catch a striper on fly. He is an avid fly fisherman and a pretty good caster. with tough conditions . he managed to take around a dozen school stripers . All fish to day were 22-26 inch. Ron first striper today using light tackle. The full moon and heavy wind made approaching the fish a challenge. The birds were working the surface ,and the bait was squid. the fish were feeding in 60-80 feet of water. we lost the bite as the tide was in the last hour . We were back at the dock as the rain started to increase. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
June 2,2023
High tide 6:53
Light SW wind
Today I fished with Jim George and Jeff Clark form ComMar Sales in Tiverton RI. I meet Jim at the Rhode Salt Water Anglers fishing show in March. They are distributors for everything electronic in the boating industry. While looking at the new Hummingbird units and talking with Jim. He asked if I updated my soft ware. I haven’t and Jim suggested we connect to do an update. They meet me in Newport and in short time my 6 year old Helix 10 was running like new. I couldn’t be happier with the results. While we did some adjusting and instruction of the units settings they were catching some stripers. They had there way with stripers up to 27 inches. Jim landed the best of the day around 32 inch. We headed back to the dock before 9:00 it was a work day for them. I want to thank them they gave me some instruction on the operations of the Unit. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 1,2023
High tide 6:05
Wind WSW,5-10
Steve Drucker and his Captain Steve joined me today. We had a 6:30 pick up at the Newport Yacht club. The tide was slack when we hit the water . Soon after the tide turned we were in the game .A steady pick of stripers from 22-27 inch. They were fussy at times and the bluefish were feeding along with the stripers. We donated some tackle today 6-8 pound bluefish. Both men had more than 10 fish. Steve had the biggest a 32 in striper. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 27,2023
Low tide 7:01
Wind SW 5
Air Temp 53*
Preston Cheung and his brother Chester drove from Massachusetts to fish for Stripers. Both have fished with me before, last season catching false albacore. We left the dock before 6:00 and it didn’t take long to get started. It was a decent bite for the first hour after the tide stopped the party was over. we continued to look and hit prime areas only connecting with 3 or 4 addition fish. Chester was high hook with the most fish and his personal best on fly. Both had more than a handful of decent stripers 22-27 inch. I am sure they will be back in the fall to chase false albacore . The fishing will only get better and we get into more stable weather. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 26,2023
Low Tide 5:16 am
Wind NW 5-10
Air Temp 45 * water temp 57
Elias Vock has fished with me many times. We left the dock today for Fort Adams in Newport. the tide was low and didn’t turn yet. We found a few fish deep using my electronics, but they were not interested in our offering. Elias is a good fly caster and we worked structure. Hoping to find the feeds on the surface. Not today we caught a lof the stripes in the white water around heavy structure. More than a handful of stripers today most were 22-26 inch. He also caught several tautog along the reefs, they are starting to spawn and are very aggressive. The conditions were good and water temp was 57 degrees. It will get better every day. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 24,2023
Low Tide 5:17
Light wind
Gary Van and his daughter Shana, returning for the second year. Gary has fished me a few time and Shana back for the second time. We left the dock around 5:30, with calm winds and clear skies. It was a beautiful day, it was the best day of the last 2 weeks. We have had very unsettled weather cold and raw for May. The fishing has been very inconsistent. Today Shana started off catching the first fish, it was a Fluke the fish took a paddle tail jig with a slow retrieve. We look throughout the bay and found no live anywhere. The tide was slow to get moving and the water flat calm. Water temp was around 58* should be perfect for the stripers. The Bay at this time seems to be void of life. The large bait is deep into the Providence river not suitable for fly and light tackle fishing. Stating on Friday I will be heading out to Newport fishing along the rocky shore. Hope for better results. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 23,2023
Low Tide 3:48 am
ENE WIND 10
Dave Hyde and his dad Mike fished with me today. Dave would be fly fishing and his dad on light tackle.AS we left the dock, the area which was loaded with bait and fish all week was dead today. We started out looking for bait throughout the area. We found a small pod of bait with no fish around. That’s how the day went for us. Dave did connect on a fish which was a bluefish and separated the leader. Dave thought the broke him off, but the loop was cut before the knot. We looked hard and wide found no life throughout the Bay. We failed to land a fish, Dave and his dad spent a beautiful day together. Nothing better than family bonding. I iwll be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 22,2023
Low tide 3:45 am
Wind 15-20
We were on the water early before the Sun was over the horizon . The weather forecast was for North North East 5-10. Boy were they wrong, it was all of 15 increasing to 20 with seas 3-4 feet. The conditions were less than desirable. Justen wanted to change things up so we did. Found some larger bait and put a dozen menhaden in the live well. As we were snagging Justen sent one over the side with a circle hook in its nose. Within minutes the first and only fish was over the rail. A 36 inch striper, a quick picture and released to fight again. The conditions were the factor today, wind and tide in opposite direction. we fished the incoming tide and found no action. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
May 19,2023
High tide 8:34
Wind S.W. 10-20
Today Steve Brennan is back with his Grandson, Owen has never been saltwater fishing and no fly rod experience. I set Owen up with an 8 Weight rod and a few instructions. He had a decent technique just need to tighten up a few things. Steve started us off with the first striper and Owen did manage to take two on fly rod and one on spin rod. He enjoyed fishing saltwater. It was thrill to help him with his first fly rod striper. Steve put a handful of stripers in the boat boat on fly. We lost a few flies to bluefish. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
May 18,2023
High Tide 7:48*
Leaving the dock this morning with light wind and clear skies. It was still cold to start the sun was just peaking up over the horizon., First time fly fisher Owen Merrow. had never touched a fly rod, Owen is a local angler and wanted to learn to fly fish. We spent several minutes going over the basics. I believe he will be successful if he finds the time to work on the progress he made today. Owen has a boat and we explored the Bay while I pointed points of interest. Oh I forgot to mention Owen landed three school size stripers around 22 inch. The smile on his face was rewarding for me. It was a pleasure fishing with him,and we might hook up again sometime. I will be out agin soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Air temp 40
May 16,2023
High tide 5:49
Air temp 55*
Today Steve Brennan and long time friend Ron Mead. They are fishing RI for the first time. Both men are avid fly fisherman mostly fresh water. We left the dock at 5:15 and before long Steve had the first striper in the boat. A quick picture and back to fight again. Ron and Steve took some quality fish today both with fish over 30” . Steve switched to light tackle with a sore shoulder. Ron stayed with the fly rod and took well in 20 fish. Steve had about the same with the biggest fish of the day. Steve will be back on Friday with his grandson Owen. Looking for his first saltwater fish on fly. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 15,2023
High tide 4:49
Temp 44 degrees Cold Front
Fishing today with Joe Coppola, back for his second trip this season. We looked long and hard to find sings of life. Having been out of touch for the last week ,I had to go on the hunt. We were not able to put a fish in the boat the weather might have put them down, I heard the afternoon tide was a major improvement. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 9,2023
Manchester Vermont
I will be in Vermont this week for the Orvis Adventures meeting.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
April 28,2023
Low tide 7:14 am
Temp 45 degrees, Fog
Fishing today with Joe Coppola, we left the dock around 8:00 am . allowing the tide to turn and the fog to lift. It was just starting to clear as we motored out. Joe is an avid fly fisherman. He has fished with me many times, this is his salt water trip of the season. It didn’t take long before we found some birds working the water. A few fish were showing on the surface. Not enough to keep me interested, moving on we found what were were looking for. Joe connected on his first striper of the season ,and continued to have his way with stripers up to 30 inch. It was a short trip ,the wind shifted directions and the place became void of any activity. Back at the ramp early. Joe will be back again Ii am sure, I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Fishing Report
April26,2023
Low tide 5:21 am
Cold
I just returned from a week in the Bahamas. I had the boat ready ready to go before I left. With the warm weather I knew the season would be early. Several reports of small bait with birds feeding. I figured the fish would soon be here. I was right, fished today with a long time friend Justen Barrett ( Phil) I have kn0w him since his teenage years. We found fish and stayed with them most of the morning. They were mixed with fish from 22-27 inch and many over 30 inch. Phil took several fish in the 28-35 slot inch. The reason for the outing was to make sure the boat was ready for the charter season ahead, all systems are go, and the fishing is pretty good right now. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
April 6,2023
Spring is in the air, the Osprey have returned to their nest. And the herring runs are showing signs of life. Soon the striper migration will be upon us. The boat cover is off and the prep work has begun, to be ready for the May 1 start. Book now to get your dates secured. I will be out soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 20,2022
wind SW 15-20
Temp 36 *
It was cold today, Susan Estabrook and John Genovesi put up wind and cold temps. They were rewarded with stripers feeding all around the boat. The fish were very fussy they were feeding on 3-4 peanut bunker.The was calm to start the morning, but within a short time it was building up and predicted to be over 20. I knew we had to catch early as the wind would drive us off the water. John landed up with a handful of nice stripers with the best of the day, around 34 in fish. Susan too a good one today also over 30 inch all fish were released to fight again. The water temp was down below 60 the bait will be moving out soon. I will b eout again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 17,2022
Wind WSW 10-20
Low tide 9:30
So it been a while since my last report, I went out on a scouting mission on Monday. 10/17/2022 I wanted to check areas North of Newport. I fished for a few hours and found happy stripers feeding on peanut bunker.The weather wasn’t great and I was home in time for breakfast . I found what I needed for my upcoming trips. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 11,2022
Wind North 5-10
Full Moon High Tide
8:20
The tide today was very high, the sunrise was minutes away and all the major structure where flooded. Usually the rock will show its self. Not this week, I believe the extreme tide with the harvest moon. changed the bite. Today Keven Stevens and his son Teague. Struggled to get a bite, I found fish along the coast but nothing you could target. One here and one albie there. late in the morning the reefs were still flooded at 11:00 am. Extremes tide and full moon. We only found 2 stripers on the fly, and a few odd species. Keven and Teague fished with me many years. They have had great days but today was a new experience for them I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 10,2022
Wind North light
Hight tide 6:51
Full Moon
Tom Stevenson fished with me last year and back again for more fly fishing. Tom is an avid fisherman and spent the last several traveling to the Martha’s Vineyard and around RI. This is his first time in the Newport area. We left the dock before the Sun was over the horizon. The water was flat calm, and the birds were not to be found. I searched several prime areas with no activity. I suggested we stay in an area I knew we would find a bite. Patience was the key today, the bite was different stripers were in small pods and feeding tight to heavy structure. Several boats in the area using light tackle were have no success. Tom on the fly rod landed more than a dozen school stripers. The bait was small and the fly is a good imitation of the natural bait. The bite slowed as the out going tide was dumping due to the full moon. We searched along the ocean front and found small pods of false albacore with no success. Tom connected with more than 12 and lost as many to quick release. At times he was a little shy with the hook set. I will be out again soon look form y report Until then tight lines
October 8,2022c
Wind North 10-15
High tide 6 10
Cold front Rain 45 *
Today fishing with Susan Estabrook and John Genovesi local fly anglers. AS we left the dock we the rain was light but steady, this continued for the majority of the morning. The temp and rain made things a little more challenging. The first time fishing with me, we found some surface feeding false albacore. We had the fly in the game on many occasions, but no love . They had lock jaw today. John caught a small Bonito and we also took several mackerel. The rain and conditions were a major factor. The bait was thick and the feeds were brief at times. It fishing, I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 7,2022
Wind SW 10
High tide 5:10
Its been a while since my last report, Storm off the coast Fion and Ian have keep most boating to a minimal.\
Today Andy and Tap Stephenson form Mass and Maine, made the drive to fish for Stripers and hope to find some false albacore. Both men are avid fisherman with little experience fishing with a fly rod. Andy has more experience casting but need some tips on fighting and technique. Tap needed some help with line management. Both men had there best fly fishing experience today. They put 30 Stripers in the boat and had more that managed to get off the line. Andy connected with the best fish of the day, and he took several fish over 28 inch .His best measuring around 35 inch. It was a fun day with two brothers. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 26,2022
Wind South 15-20
High tide 8:30am
Sam Footlik and his dad Mark, in town for a wedding and wanted to get out to fly fish. The seas are still angry and the going was tough. They both were fly casting to start the day. But Mark worked to hard and finally connected on a striper on fly. He decided to switch to spin gear. Sam stayed with the fly rod for most of the morning. Until his dad had put the third fish in the boat. Mark caught all the fish today with a nice 34’ fish weighing around 12 pounds. The seas conditions never improved and we found fish in only one area today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 25,2022
Wind SSW 10-15
High tide 7:35
Tim Trop traveling across the country , wanted to fish RI for stripers. We decided to fish North of Newport today due to the surf advisory and conditions form the storm off the coast. We covered the area from Mid bay into the reaches of the Providence river. We found stripers feeding on small bait. In many areas ,Tim is a good fly fisherman and had the fly in the mix through out the day. We could not get a fish to eat. We were with other anglers with the same results. The fish were focused on the forage bait in the area. This could be the result of the storm surge the last week. The conditions will improve when the winds calm down. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 24,2022
Wind North West 20-30
No fishing last several days due to Hurricane off the coast. Strong winds and Small craft warnings.
Not sure when conditions will change. Look for my report, Until then tight lines
September 20,2022
Wind West North west 10
High tide6:00
Fishing today with Dave Perkins and his wife Nancy. They are visiting friends in RI and wanted to get a line in the water. Both Nancy and Dave are seasoned fly anglers. This should have been an easy trip. The cold front upon us and the storm heading up the coast has put the fish down. Yesterday and today were difficult to find any signs of life. We found no birds working or bait in the areas we checked. Working some beautiful structure produced nothing. Nancy did connect with a small Bonito on fly. It was the only fish over the rail today. The rest of week looks like a blow out with strong winds and heavy seas conditions. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 17,2022
Wind North 5-10
Low tide 6:20
Leaving the dock around 6:00 am with Preston and Chester Cheung. Brothers who spend time fishing together as much as possible. They have never targeted Albies on the fly today that was the mission. The tide had just stopped when we left so I decided to look for a few stripers and let the tide start coming in. Both Preston and Chester connected on a school striper while fishing heavy structure. As the the tide started to move I wanted to stay away for the fleet it is Saturday and the boat ramp was full before 6:00am . I went looking away from other boats. We spent the morning catching false Albacore with no other boats in sight. I did call in another Guide to join the action. My guys had a great day each with a handful on hook ups before we lost the bite. Chester had the most and the biggest today. we boated 7 today and missed several others to a long release. There were no birds working or fish splashing for long periods. My electronics were the difference. I followed the bait and we had a steady bite. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 16,2022
Wind NW 10
low Tide 5:30 am
South County
Fishing today with Elias Vock and his friend Steve. Elias fished last week and connected on a few albies, wanted to go again/When Albie fishing you need a few things to come together. Especially when fly fishing. Today the weather change with a 20* droop in air temp and heavy rain this week with wind over 20 the last 2 days. The cards were against us. We found fish but the lack of bait made them finicky. the sightings were brief and few a far between. Elias and Steve connected on Sea bass feeding on the surface and Mackerel, but no albies were boated today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
September 15 ,2022
Wind North 20-25
Low tide 5;15am
Leaving the dock today with Jim Godehart, the wind was howling form the North. I knew we could work the ocean front with areas of protection. The conditions made fly fishing tough even for avid fly guy. Jim can lay out the line but today was a bit much. we looked for the birds to show the way. Finding several areas with False albacore feeding. With the spin rod it was still difficult to get on the fast moving schools. Jim did manage to connect with a nice albie and had one blow up on the hogy jig at the boat. We got only one today but we were able to fish safely today . I will be out again soon look for my repot Until the tight lines
September 14,2022
Wind West 15 +
Low Tide 4:30 am
Today fishing with Steven Wang, traveling form Boston. RI had 4 inches of rain in the last 2 days. That did not help our cause today. We found fish Albies and stripers feeding on small pods of bait. We had the fly in the mix more than a dozen times no love, they were very fussy and not feeding for any length of time. The wind was a major factor and Steve was casting nicely in tough conditions. Sometimes it just doesn’t happen. Steve deserved better, it fishing. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 9,2022
Wind NE 15
High Tide 7:30
My client today was driving form Southern Ct, Elias and I agreed to meet in Galilee for 5:30with a 2 hour drive ahead of him he was ready to stretch his legs. We got started early before the sun was over the horizon. Elias is a good fisherman and avid fly fisherman. Today using an 8 eight rod he was shooting line form the front of the boat. A school of False albacore exploded in front of him. He dropped the fly in front of the fast moving fish. He was tight to the first of the day. Shortly after a quick picture he was on again, number 2 in the boat before 6:30. the next fish was a mackerel. things slowed, at the tide change and the so did the action. Elias connected with another but dropped off after a short run. We finished with two out of three albies on fly. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 8,2022
Wind NE 15
High Tide 6:35
Warren Prell and his brother George who is visiting from Indiana. Warren has fished with me on several occasions. Today the object was to get George a quality Striper. We started out with a gusty wind, finding fish in a secluded area to get George accustomed to fishing form the boat. As he says he is a flat lander, Warren connected on a nice school striper around 25 inch. George swung and missed several opportunities, but finally got on the board. Warren had a good day boating many quality stripers and the first False Albacore for On the Rocks charters. We found some good feeds and George connected on his best striper 32-33 inch and around 12 pounds. He also, landed his best bluefish weighing around 10 pounds. It was a good day with tough conditions. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
September 7,2022
Wind NE 10-15
High Tide 4:53 am
Today fishing with Jeffery and Lee Farrell from NY. Lee is is a custom fly tier and avid fly fisher woman. The weather today was less than favorable with strong wind from the North East. With over 4-6 inches of rain in the last 2 days I didn’t expect to see as many fish as we did. We found fish in several places and getting to them was a challenge. Both Lee and Jeff connected with Stripers and Jeffery took the only bluefish caught today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 2,2022
North wind 10-15
air temp.60*
low tide 5:30
Fishing with Steve D and his son Matt with 2 Grandchildren. Sophie and Hunter, today we were hoping to get the children on fish. The seas were a little rough 1-3 foot. The wind was a factor, good networking with other Captain>put us on fish. Sophie connected first and a beautiful striper . Hunter scored a 6-8 pound bluefish. He needed help, We found no more action as the morning progressed. The family was back on there boat before 10:00 am. The kids enjoyed the morning and Steve was a happy Grand dad. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 1,2022
Wind West 10-15
low tide 5:00 am
Tom Mcginley visiting RI and enjoying a day on the water. He is a n Avid fisherman and is prepared to cast a fly. Today we fished prime heavy structure sea were 2 ft and conditions were slightly rough but manageable. Tom was able to get the fly in the zone constantly. Nobody home we fished loads of water that will produce . But you cant catch them if they are not there. We looked off shore with flying birds and 3-4 seas. Tom deserved better ,it is fishing. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
AUGUST 31,202
High tide 11:15
Wind West North West 10+
Matt Cairns and his long time friend Andy Bjork, Fishing today. Matt fished with me in July and wanted to share a day with his friend. We left the dock later than usual. waiting out a Thunder storm to pass. We started out and by 6:30 Andy put the first one in the boat. Top Water action. Matt connected on his only fish today. Fly fishing was tough. We found a few fish but the front change the bite today. They enjoyed the day on the water. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August30,2022
high tide 10:30
Wind South 10
Paul Wecker and his friend Matt Brosius on vacation in RI. We left the dock before sunrise to make a run to my first stop. They had lines in the water before sunrise. Paul wasted no time hooking up to healthy 24 inch striper. Matt swung and missed on the first pass but got on the board early also. Both guys could cast with accuracy which made it easy for the first hour. They boated over double digit fish count with two fish for dinner. I wll beout again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 29,2022
Wind light South
High Tide 9:48
Wes and Kelly Sobczak traveling New England. The quest to catch a fish and enjoy the state your in. today striper on fly, mission accomplished. We left the ramp area in the dark and found fish quickly. The both can shoot the line and within 5 minutes we were doubled up. Both fish were i think over 27 to 30 inch. Their first striper and quality fish at that. The fishing was slow today we never found action long enough. But Wes landed up to double digit on fly and Kelly missed a few and landed a few. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
AUGUST 28,2022
Wind North East/10
High tide 9:10 am
Father and Son, Chad and Doug back for day three. The guys can fish, today was different with the cold front and wind more East than North it was a challenge. We worked heavy structure and found a few fish. There was no signs of life no birds no bait. We found three stripers and had a few fish do drive by. The mackerel are every where eating up small bait. They caught so many we had to leave ,they pull hard but not on 8 and 9 weight rods. Still fun to catch. They were great anglers and good people, it was a fun three days. I will be out again tomorrow Until then tight lines.
August 27,2022
wind North 5-10
High tide 8:34
New moon.
Chad and his dad Doug are back today. We are following the path of yesterday. We found no signs of life and continued our search. Doug connected first with a healthy school striper. It was a slow pick ,we were fishing tight to the structure. Doug had the fly in the zone and took another. Chad started up and took two in row. And we were dry for a while. Chad connected with a very nice fish. Around 14-18 pounds. We continued and found a brief flurry . They were doubled up and they were gone after releasing the fish. Both men took four on a fly and the conditions were tough.. They made me look good. I will be out again tomorrow Until then tight lines
August 26,2022
Wind South 10 -15
High Tide 7:58
Doug Schiel and his son Chad both traveling to RI for some fly fishing and Father and Son bonding. Every day is different and today the conditions were tough. Doug and Chad have not caught stripers , both men are avid fly fishermen. Chad connected first and aloud the fish to play him. A long release was the result. Doug missed his first attempt, but soon connected with a very nice striper. His first and a good one at that. 12-15 pound 32-34 inch. A picture and the fish was returned to fight again. We found a few more but not as many as I hoped. They are with me again for the next 2 days. Hopping for some steady action. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 25,2022
Wind West North West 5
High tide 7:20 am
Brian Dick back for second day of his search for striped bass. Brain brought his A game today, he had me working all morning. Taking fish up to 30 inch in open water. We continued to search the Ocean front with a slow pick of school stripers. We found fish feed on peanut bunker in heavy structure. casting was critical today. The fish were holding tight to areas that were hard to reach. Brian did a great job today he made me look good. taking well over 20 stripers with several in the slot. The best fish weighed about 15 pounds measuring around 34 inch. I will be out again soon loo for my report Until then tight lines
August 24,2022
Wind South 5 SHIFTING TO West North West 10-15
High tide 4:57 am
This morning long time client ,Brian Dick is fishing for 2 days. Brian and I have become good friends over the last 15 years. We talk regularly during the off season . Brian is a good angler, using light tackle, some day I will get him on the long rod. Today we found fish early in an area with heavy weed, just like yesterday it was tough. Brian was able to take 8 fish over the rail in the first hour. We lost the bite and the search was on. We found a slow pick ,along the ocean front all fish were school stripers, 22-24 inch no big fish today Brian boated well into double digits toady. Tomorrow we will be back looking to catch few more stripers. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 23,2022
wind Light
High Tide 4:57 am
Pat Vetere with me today , he is an avid fly fisherman. He primary fishes for trout . And has done some bone fishing. We started out early leaving the dock around 5:30. The sun was coming up over the horizon and were searching for some action. We found fish feeding but had trouble getting the fly in the zone. At times they were tight to heavy structure. Some areas had good numbers of fish feeding along the shore but the area was impacted with heavy weed. We finished off the trip with a solid feed at the bottom of the tide. Pat landed the best fish of the day and dropped a couple more. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 19,2022
Wind Light
Tide Low 7:00 am
Neil and Chris Thomas back for a second day of fly fishing for stripers. We were on the water before sunrise, and headed to the area where we found good numbers of fish yesterday. They were active today with more boats and less fish. But they were just as picky. Neil had several great opportunities to connect, they just weren’t interested .I hated to leave fish to find fish but this would not happen for us today. After a conversation with another captain, I had to go. Thanks Captain Eric Thomas we were finally over fish that would play with us. Neil landed a Chub mackerel ,not what were looking for but it was something. Chris connect on a good fish and she played it beautifully. A picture and the 33 inch fish was back to fight again. Neil connected on a good fish and a quick release as he tried to get the fish under control. As the morning progressed the bite slowed and Neil connected to a bluefish that bit him off. Neil had no luck today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 18,2022
Wind West 15-20
Low tide 6:00 am
Leaving the dock at 5:45 with Neil an Chris Thomas. They are in for two days of fly fishing, today the wind and weather were against us. We found plenty of fish ,they were moving fast and didn’t like us approaching . We had many great shots at stripers feeding close to the boat. Neil had the fly in the zone more times than I can mention. I change the fly several times. The bait was small and they were eating on the surface. We just couldn’t break the code, it was frustrating to say the least. Neil and Chris will be back with me tomorrow. Every day is different, I sure hope so. I will be out tomorrow, look for my report Until then tight lines
August 16,2022
Wind NNE 15-20
Low tide 5:00
Leaving today with Steve Drucker and Ed Vinson, in from out of state for a day of fly fishing and light tackle. They have fished with me on other occasions, Ed likes the fly fishing. That would not work today with the heavy winds expected. The weather man is usually off to some degree, today he was spot on. The wind was blowing over 15 when we left the dock. we searched the ocean front casting swim baits on some prime structure. The area was void of life. As the tide flooded in we found some activity, Both Steve and Ed caught several fish today. Stripers and bluefish , we connected on some mackerel also. We work hard and stayed dry despite the active seas. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 15,2022
High Tide 11:08
wind WNW 5
Coach William Hunt form Texas. Took a day to relax and spend some time to recharge . He traveled from Texas with his son , who is in the hospital for a critical surgery. I hope all goes well for Chris. Coach has never fished on the open ocean. And this is his first time fly fishing. He had issues at first and the fish were ready to play, coach just couldn’t get it done. He did manage to connect on a few Chub mackerel, and had a few more hits that never came tight. Coach William Hunt is a kind and caring man, it was my pleasure to fish with him today. I hope all goes well for his family. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 12,2022
High Tide 8:36
Wind North North West 10-15
Today Bill Bauling and his children Riker and Eliot fishing along Newport rocky shore line. Bill is a avid fly fisherman, and wants his kids to enjoy the sport he loves. Eliot has fished with him before but only bottom fishing. Her brother Riker 11 has only fish on the salt ponds. This will be a different experience for both kids. The conditions were tough and the fishing also. We found loads of bait, but stripers were not interested in our offering. The mackerel were every where. We finally found some 10 pound blue fish that were eager to play. The kids needed help from Bill to handle the rod. They loved it, both the children landed blues up to 10 pounds. It was a slow day but we made it work. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 11,2022
High tide 7:45
Wind SE 10
Newport
Chris and Annabelle Hellekeson, visiting from Montana. We are fishing the ocean front looking for Stripers. Yesterday was the first time fishing in open water. They connected with many stripers yesterday. What a difference a day makes. Today the conditions were just tough enough to make fly fishing difficult. Chris took a very nice fish over 10 pounds early. We found lots of bait with the fish very picky. line controol was a big problem, drifting up on the fly makes it diffucult.Chris and Annabelle were a pleasure to spend two days with. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 10,2022
High Tide 8:22
wind North East 15
Newport
Today fishing with Chris and Annabelle Hellekson leaving the dock at 5:30 this morning from Fort Adams Newport both first time fly-casting on ocean waters hoping to connect with striped bass The wind was blowing 15 miles an hour and I knew it was going to be a challenge today after a few instructions on how to land bigger fish and the strip strike we are off and running . Annabelle had perfect form it was able to cast 50 feet into the wind Chris was on the back cast most of the day. And he brought his a game with him
I was impressed with how quickly they managed to handle the conditions in the casting. Both caught fish over 10 pounds and took over 10 fish each . Chris was high hooked today with a fish around 15 pounds to finish off the day the day. I will be out with them again tomorrow it was a joyful experience fishing with this couple. I’ll be out again tomorrow what’s my report Until then tight lines.
August 8,2022
High tide 4:42
Wind WNW10-20
Narragansett Bay
Writer Temp 76
Today I am fishing with Jim Cassady, Jim has been fishing with me since the beginning, doing several stripes a year. He has caught big stripers and big bluefish and love to catch false albacore. An avid fly fisherman, we have had a series of reschedule due to weather this season. As Jim gets older he prefers to fish calmer water. Today we decided to fish North of Newport in the Bay. The water temperature was high 76 and the bait fish is abundant. The bait was holding deep and at times thick. We found bait throughout the Bay. The condition were not very good for fly fishing today. Casting into the wind was a challenge and cast with the wind on your back drifting up on the fly was a problem. Jim didn’t catch a fish today, it bothered me more than him its fishing. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 7,2022
I have had some mechanical issue with my tow vehicle. Back on the road and will be out again this week.
Look for my report Until then tight lines
August 2,2022
Low tide 5:00 am
Wind SW 1o
Fishing today with Gary Van and his daughter Shanina. Gary fished with me a few weeks ago and couldn’t wait to get his daughter into the action. When we meet at the ramp Gary told me she always out fishes him. Truer words were never spoken. Shanina caught all the fish today within the first hour of the trip. She worked the top water plug and kept me very busy. Unfortunately the bite was over after the tide started to flood in and the wind increase made for slow going. Gary had several fish follow to the boat but the wouldn’t commit. i will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 1,2022
Low tide 3:50 am high 10:20
Wind SW 10
Greg Case and his son Nick joined me today in hopes of Stripers on the fly. Both were good casters, the fishing was slow. Greg connected on a school striper at our first location. We continued to search along the many reefs and rocky shoreline. The bite was slow for us today, we had trouble finding the fish. The birds were no help and no signs of life. Greg connect with a quality fish and the fight was on. The fish headed right for the heavy structure. Greg did a great job with the beautiful fish. I didn’t measure or weigh this fish but she was well over 43 inch and I would guess close to 30 pounds could be more. A quick picture and we spent a good amount of time reviving this one. She kicked her tail and went away with a splash in my face. They took three fish on fly and a handfull of stripers and Bluefish around 6 pounds on ligh tackle. Nick took a few school stripers today, but didnt take any on the long rod. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 29,2022
Narragansett Bay
High tide 9:30 am
Water Temp 76*
Short trip today, fly fishing with joe Coppolla. Joe had appointment in town and we agreed to return to the dock before 10:00. We found schools of small bait with birds but few fish feeding. The fish we found were moving fast and didnt stay around long. Joe did manage to connect but we could have had a few more. The stripers were feeding along the boat but Joe couldnt close the deal. The water temp was 76* and the fish were finicky. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 28,2022
New moon, Light wind
Tide high 8:22
Today was my first day back after 2 weeks off the water. The Covid bug took its tool on me, with the sever heat last week I needed more time to regain my energy. I left the dock with Leo and Jim today both seasoned fisherman. We decided to make this a short trip> we left the dock before sunrise and Leo had the first fish to leader before the sun was up. Jim and Leo caught a hand full of fish each, all the fish were slot fish 30-33 in. most were 10-14 pounds. We were back at the dock around 8:30 after the tide stopped. It was good to get back,a short trip was a good way to get my legs back. I will be out again tomorrow Look for my report Until then tight lines
July 22,2022
This is day 12 of Covid . I tested positive on July 10,2022. I have had minor symptoms, but more than enough to keep me sidelined. I have had a slow recovery trying to regain my energy. I have made improvement in the last several days. And plan on being back on the water next week some time. My endurance is improving daily . I did inform those who were in contact with me the weeks before. No reports of others infected. I have no idea when or where I became infected. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 15,2022
Full Moon
No fishing this week
Covid Positive, I went the entire time with no infection. I will be back on the water this week
Look for my report Until then tight lines
July 9,2022
Low tide 9:41
West North West 10-15
Matt Cairns party of four. Today is day two of the Matt and company fishing. Matt is from RI and is joined by his good friends. Today John Kuppens and Matt fished with me, while Scott and Chuck fished with Captain Jim Barr. John caught a school striper on the first cast, and I have mixed feeling about that. We caught nothing for thirty minutes ,I had to find fish early. The weather was not great for my clients to fly fish. So light tackle was the order of the day. John connected on a quality fish, I would guess around 20 ponds or more. Quick picture and back to fight again. We finished the day with 12-15 pound bluefish. It was a successful 2 day with a great crew and the help of Captain Jim.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 8,2022
Low tide 8:42
Light wind NE
Matt Cairns and Scott Smith and 2 other friends are bo0oked for a 2 boat and 2 day of fly fishing. Matt reached out back in May to secure myself and another Captain. Jim Barr ,Skinny water Charters, will be fishing with the party. Scott and Matt were new to saltwater fly fishing, hoping to connect on stripers and bluefish. They succeeded in catching stripers and bluefish on fly today. Scott landed several very nice stripers and we smashed big bluefish on top water plugs. It was a very god morning with plenty of activity . I will be out again tomorrow with Matt and one of his friends. Look for my report Until then tight lines
July 7,202
low tide 7:44
NE 5
I took the week of the fourth of July off to spend time with family. This is my first trip in July and it was pretty good day for fly fishing. John Hagan is a local fly fisherman and now spend most of his time in North Carolina. We in RI John love stiper fishing. We left the dock before sunrise to calm seas and clear skies. John connected within minutes of making his first cast. And the hits just kept on comming. John caught fish in almost all the areas we fished.The fish were not feeding on the surface ,we saw no signs of live. But we fished near or around structure. we had good weather and good conversation. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 30,2022
High Tide 9:45
West 10
New Moon
Jim Pelis and his son Gus light tackle fishing .They have been with me for 4-5 years every summer spending a day bonding and catching stripers. Today we started off a little slow but things worked out in the end. We worked the heavy structure and had a few in every spot. Jim had the high hook with most and biggest. Gus had around a dozen to keep me busy. Its always fun fishing with them, they always get their share. I will be out again soon look for my report, Until then tight lines
June 29,2022
High tide 9:05
SW5
New moon
Jim Jim Jaques and Paul Pezza fishing with me both have fished with me in the past. Both men are good fly fishermen. We are on the water at sunrise and saw very little action. I had expectations of a good morning. With a incoming tide and a New Moon. We work for every fish today all fish were taken for heavy cover. They were feisty and fought beyond there size. The weather was the best I have seen so far. I am looking forward to constant weather and improving bite. I will be ouy again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 28,2022
High tide 8:15
West 10-15
New Moon.
James Coyle first time striper fishing in RI. Leaving the dock before sunrise, we found a few random splashing. That never worked out to little action with no sign of life. We fished for the first hour in what is prime water .With only one fish to show for it. The storm yesterday and sea conditions were a factor today. James was a good fisherman and fly caster, it was tough. All fish were caught in heavy structure today . The white water was in play and it was exciting. James worked hard for the handful of school stripers. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
June23,2022
Low tide 9:30 am
Wind East 10-15
The weather was predicted to be unsettled from the East. It was and made conditions challenging Cliff Court back again looking for more opportunity to fish different water. The conditions were tough and things were different. The birds usually helpful were not helping today. No signs of live and they were not very aggressive. We had many fish follow his offering and turn away. They were not jumping in the boat. We worked the prime areas the sea conditions allowed. Cliff will be out again, but I will be out soon. Look for my report Until then tight lines
June 22,2022
Low tide 8:37
Wind East 5-10
Troy and his son Ryan joined me today hoping to catch their first striper. Troy has done plenty of fishing around Florida, but never had the opportunity to catch striped bass. Ryan was less experienced but he was quick to pick it up. Troy connected on 2 quality fish and lost both after some heavy give and take.Thats fishing it was a slow pick all morning.Both Troy and Ryan had easly over 15 stripers each and several blues along. I believe Troy was high hook today, it was fun day. I will be out again soon Until then tight lines
June 21,2022
Low tide 7:30
Wind ENE 5-10
Newport
Sean Healy fishing with me today. We first hooked up last year. This year Sean wants to begin to fly fish.We went over some basics and headed out . Finding fish swriling and splashing was a great sign. They were sperad out and not everywhere. We had to hit them almost on the head. It was tough Sean connected early and did everything right. Sean took 8 on fly rod today and several more on light tackle.The 8 weight gets heavey after awhile if you are not acostumed to it. Sean did a great job and he will work on his casting. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 18,2022
High Tide 12;00
WNW 10-15 gust 25
Narraganset bay
Ken Williams and his friend Drew from Massachusetts . With and opportunity to fish RI for the first time. Both fly fisherman and good casters. The forecast was was spot on, I hoped to catch early before the wind controlled the day. Drew connected on a a few fish today it was tough today. We planned on fishing Newport but that was off the table. Ken didn’t connect and they deserved a better day. Its fishing, I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 16,2022
High tide 10:15
Full Moon
East 10-15
Fishing Mike Warner and Gary Van, we are members of a fishing club. RI.S.A.A. Rhode Island Saltwater anglers. Mike and Gary won the trip today. Captains donate a charter for 2 lucky members. Both men have experence,and we were looking for feeding fish. The weather would turn on us early today. Fourtunitally I have found these fish all week and conected again today.Mike hooked up on his firsst cast and a quick release. Soon both men were tight.They caught fish quickly and it was a good thing we did. The conditions worsened and we strugled for the last 2 hours with only a hand full more. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 15,2022
high tide 9:20 am
Full moon
ENE 10-15
Newport today ,pick up Charile at his marina. Charlie has fished with me once a week, learning the basic of fishing. Charlie wants to learn the proper way to handle fish and catch to release. Today we found fish early and stayed on the fish for an hour. Then the bite change. Charlie had 2 fish the were 28 -30 inch and several 23-25 inch schoolie’s. Charlie caught several fish working heavy structure. I will be out again tomorrow, look for my report Until then tight lines
June 14,2022
Hight tide 8:29
Full Moon
ENE 10-15
Cliff Court and Paul Montie, they are good friends and new to Rhode Island waters. Cliff moved to RI recently and wanted to figure out the Newport area. We left the ramp before 5:30 and shortly we were into fish. The action never slowed until the tide turned. Both men connected with many stripers this morning. All nice healthy and around 24-28 in. Light tackle casting swim baits and plastic worked. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 11,2022
High tide 8:41
North Light
Frank Beliveau along with John Crow and Valliere . They are long time friends and all want to try there hand at fly fishing. I want to say they were very excited to be on the water. I let each angler take the rod so I could see where we could go to get fish and practice at the same time. John started off early with a nice fish 25-26 inch. Soon Frank had his first. Valliere had issues today and fought through that sick feeling all morning. She hung in and landed the best fish of the day on light tackle.15 pounds over 33 inch. The fly guy landed 6 stripers and on Tatoug, and light tackle Valliere landed 4. It was a fun day we joked around and laughed all mornig. it was fun very down to earth people. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June10,2022
Newport
High tide 4:45 am
West 10-15
Seas 3-4 ft.
Chris Koch and Partner Jeff on a fly fishing charter. Chris has experience while Jeff is new to fly fishing. The seas were up and conditions were tough . Jeff was having trouble with the sea conditions. Chris took three stripers before the seas got to him. We moved to calmer water to work on Jeffs casting. By the end of the morning Jeff was improving to 40-45 ft. The fish were active but they were hard to get to today. i iwll be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 7,2022
Low tide 8:00 am
ENE5-10
Newport
Charlie Curtis is back again , Charlie is looking to improve his skill level. We are booked weekly and we discuss tactics and tackle and when to fish different lures or plugs.We look at this a learnig oppertunity. Charlie can fish good enough to catch fish on his own. And wiil start to handle his own fish. We took almost 10 fish all 22-24 inch.The bite was over as the tide stoped. We never found another fish. The water was dirty with floating weed. Charlie will be out agin next week. The fishing is improving daily. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 6,2022
Low tide 6:20 am
N light
Narragansett Bay
Jim Cassady, has fished with me for more than a decade3-4 trips a year.. He is my most senior client. Jim is an avid fly fisherman. He is with me today first time since 2019, Covid restrictions and playing it safe. Keep Jim close to home.I am very glad to fish with Jim again. We talked it over and Jim liked to fish in bay. Wanting to get his legs under him again. Jim has fished the bay many times and loves the hunt along the rocky shore line. Jim connected on the first fish of the day early. I was tossing a hook less plug to search for signs of live. Jim connected on a nice bait and switch, fish chasing the hookless plug and eats a well position fly. Things were slow with only three stripers today. Two of the three were caught while chasing the hook less plug. Jim will be out again next Monday and we hope for a better bite.It appears all the fish in the bay are chasing adult Menhaden. makeing more diffucult to find fish on structure.I will be out again tomorrow look form y report Until then Tight lines
June 5,2022
ENE 5
Low tide 5:30 am
Newport
Jack Coyne fishing today looking to connect with some stripers. We left the dock at 5:30 , with a dead low tide. We quickly found a few fish swirling on the surface . The fish were around and we needed to connect. Jack is new to saltwater fly fishing and had litle time to warm up. They were ready to play. Jack made some good attempts. The cursed trout set, showed its head. Jack came tight on a fish and had a long distance reliease. The cast improved and Jack connected with several nice schoolie’s. The best of the day was around 24-26 inch. More than a hand full of stripers and a few other spieces. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 4,2022`
ENE 5 shifting to East
High tide 11.09
Newport
Ernie Pagliarini and his brother Jim enjoying RI . Jim is a beginner fisherman, and a very quick study. He caught his first fish today 2-4 pound bluefish. Ernie is a fly fisherman, and mostly fresh water. He has fished salt water several times. We starrted out early with both landing one fish. Ernie contiued to connect with stripers in every spot we fished. Jim took only one bleufish today .Ernie was high hook with double diget schoolie’s. Also few tataug . I will be out again soon Until then tight lines.
June 1,2022
ENE 5-10
High Tide 10:12
Newport
Today fishing with Charlie Curtis, this is the first outing for On the Rocks Leaving form Newport. I picked up Charlie on Goat Island around 5:30 am. Today the object was to see if fishing is started up in Newport. I usually fish in Narragansett Bay through most of June. The fishing in the Bay has been very inconsistent with the weather and lack of small bait. Newport showed signs of life today with stripers sipping on the surface. Charlie landed a handful of fish and missed a couple more. Stripers were school size between 15 and 22 inch. The water was stil a little cool and things will get better soon. I will be out again soon,look for my report Until the Tight lines
May 26,2022
High tide 5:48
North light
Air Temp 47 *
Today Gil Valentine looking to fish for Stripers and Bluefish in Narragansett Bay. We left the dock early and found Bluefish up to 10 pounds. They were tailing on the surface. I have seen this a few times but not a common experence. The tide was high and they were picky at first.They would chase and wack at his offering but hooking up was rare. As the tide started to move out they were very aggressive. Blues up to 10 pound with most around 8 lbs. We also managed to take 2 nice Weakfish before the trip was over. Around a dozen blues today all on top water plugs.I wil be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 25,2022
High tide 4:50
ENE 5-10
air temp 48
Today fishing with Joe Coppolla, a local fly fisherman. Joe has fished with for a few years now. And has improved on his casting and loves to throw the fly .We started out at 5:30 and Joe connected on the first Blue fish of the season. The skies were clear and the water was calm. The birds were somewhere elese. We didn’t see any bird activity today. The fishing was very slow most of the morning. We found no feeds today and caught all of the fish in the last hour of the trip. Joe landed a nice school striper around 26 inch he connected with a few Weakfish but the hook pulled before we could get the net. They have very soft mouth and pulling the hook happens frequently. The fishing is off due to the inconsistent weather. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lInes
May 20,2022
Tide low 5:30
Wind Light North
Temp 55 *
Fishing today with Bobby Lockwood, visiting RI and looking to connect with stripers on the fly. We left the dock at 5:30 with clear skies and temp on the cool side. We encountered school stripers sipping on a worm hatch in a shallow water cove. We were not prepared for this kind of activity. (my bad)The sinking line and wrong fly were no match for the real deal. Searching the far reaches of The bay and into other Bays. The water was void of life. The fog rolled in quickly and like a blanket we were socked in.After many miles and several hours. We found fish willing to play. Booby went to work he is an avid Fly fisherman and soon had his way with school stripers all were 24-26 in. The tide flooded in and the fish were sipping on the surface. It was a slow start and perservance paid off today. I wil be out again soon Look for my report Until then tight lines
May 18,2022
Charter reschedule.
Wind WNW 15-20
This week the windy conditions, caused me to reschedule a few dates . With fly anglers, I try to give them the most enjoyable experience . Sometimes it not possible with the clients schedule or my booked days. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
May 13,2022
Wind ENE 5-10
High Tide 6:12
Haines Park
Leaving the dock this morning with light wind and Disableing fog. Andy Boylan fishing with me for the first time.Andy is a excelent fisherman.Useing light tackle today. We travled slowly today with less than 150 feet of visiability .The birds were no help today we found no working fish. It was a struggle, we finally got some info of a few fish close by. We did manage a handfull of school stripers, no big fish today most in the mid 20 inch range.It is early in the season still and the weather was a factor today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
May 12,2022
North North East wind 10-15
High tide 5:15 am
This week with heavy Gail winds from the North 20-30 all week the fishing reports are nonexistent. I have not been on the water all week. The weather system will move away this weekend and things will be more seasonal next week. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
May 5,2022
wind North East 10-15
High Tide 12:00 PM
Today I fished with James Callahan visiting Rhode Island. While in the state he wanted to fly fish for stripers. This would be the first time out with boat this season. All systems were in good working order. James is a very capable fly caster and has been fly fishing for many years. But looking for his first salt water fly fishing experence. When James contacted me, I told him he might be a week early. To my surprise the fish arrived on May 1, with a New Moon. Bringing a push of bait and stripers on there tail. The fishing was hot for several days, James and I picked the best weather day. The wind was from the North east and change the conditions. Cold front conditions are expected for the next several days. We saw few signs of life early and covered miles of water. No birds working like earlier this week. James deserved better as we found bait with few fish feeding. We were skunked today and saw few fish caught on light tackle. tough day for fly fishing. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines.
may 4,2022
The fish have arrived Game ON
I will be out this week look for my report,Until then tight lnes
April 25,2022
Spring has arrived the weather is still very seasonal, a little below normal.
The Osprey are settled in for the summer and the herring had entered the rivers. Small bait will be releasing from the ponds, soon the stripers will follow.
I will be out early May and post reports. Until then Tight lines
January 10,2022
Booking for 2022 Season
Happy New year and may 2022 be better for all.
Thursday October 21,2021
Full moon
High tide 8:15
wind light SW
Tom Stevenson travels to RI often to fish for stripers. We left the dock today before the sun was up. We will be fishing the Point Judith area. Tom started out slow, dropping the first four fish. Tom would connect and mid fight the fish was gone. He recovered and never looked back. Tom had none stop action most of the morning. Stripers 24-28 inch perfect fly rod fish.The albies were close enough to present the fly but couldn’t close the deal. The migration is starting and the bait is plentyful.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Sunday 17,2021
Wind WNW 10-15 increasing
Hight Tide 6:15 am
Let me start by saying its not nice to fool Mother nature. So the weather man is never exact, but today the timing was off. Leaving the dock around 7:00 am with David Hyde and his friend Bryan, Fly fishing was the plan but the weather was prohibitive. We headed out and the chop in the Bay was 2-3 feet. Soon we found birds high flying looking for bait. Using light tackle , Brain hooked up to a 6 lb bluefish. He managed to put a few in the boat before David took his first. The bite was short lived and vefy spread out. We continued to hunt for action as the conditions worsened. We had no choice but to call the trip around 10:00 am. half a dozen bluefish today. They both did a good job in tough conditions. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
Thursday October 14,2021
Light wind
Low tide 7:45
Joe Coppolla fished with me in the spring. Joe does fish a lot but not from a boat. The early start with flat calm water and no wind. A fly casters dream. We found a few fish early but turned out to be small bluefish. Moving on and soon we found life, birds search . Joe was connected early and often. School size stripers 22-27 in fish. They were spread out and moving fast. Joe also took a decent size bluefish 5-7 pounds. It always a pleasure fishing with Joe, we will be at it again some time soon. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 12,2021
North 10
Tide Low at 6;45
Today fishing with Keven Stevens and his son Teague. They have fished with me for years and always seem to get fish over the rail. Today we are in new direction the fish have to be somewhere. Find the bait you will find the fish. Heavy fog was going to slow us down. We spent the first hour casting to points and structure. The fog was not going anywhere soon. I had to move to open water and hope to find some action. i slowed my speed to see if I could hear the birds working. I t does pay to listen, found them. Stripers and bluefish. Keven on fly and Teague on light tackle. Top water plugs drew strikes for 6-8 blues . Keven connected with all stripers today, fish up to 30 inch. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines.
Friday October 9,2021
wind North East 10
High tide 9:30 am
leaving from Newport today with Mimi Thurston. Mimi went to school in the Newport area and back for a reconnection of friends. Mimi is an avid sports euthenist. Biking, skiing, swimming, but she love fishing. Fly fishing preferably. She has a great deal of fishing experience in the rivers in Colorado. But saltwater fly fishing is much different. The 8 and 9 weight rods are heavier than a 5 weight she is accustomed to. The conditions were manageable but the lack of fish made for lots of Practice casting. We should be seeing fish feeding in every direction. I believe the season is off a week or so. Every day is different .Mimi didn’t connect today but she is determined to catch a fish in RI> I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 7,2021
High Tide 8:45
Wind calm.
Point Judith RI
Today fishing with Patrick Horan and his father Richard. i haven’t fished in a week due to truck maintenance. Turned out to be more extensive than thought . The supply chain and lack of parts made the wait longer. Patrick has fish with me before and we were looking for Albies. We found pods of fish that were not very playful. The bite was non existent today, it has been difficult to connect with the albies.
Patrick managed to make a great cast to a pod close to the boat. He was on and the drag was singing.The fish made a few solid runs before coming to the boat. As I was about to leader the fish the fly pulled out. Everything but the pictrue.We managed a few stripers and chub mackerel.It was a beautiful day . I iwll be out gain soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Friday October 1,2021
I have been off the water for the last week. Due to client reschedule and Client under the weather. A good time for some needed Truck maintenance. I will be back after the weekend, look for my report Until then tight lines
Sunday September,26,2021
Low Tide 5:30
Wind WNW 10-15
Gil Valentine back again looking to catch some big bluefish and stripers. Today we are fishing North of Newport. The bay is loaded with bait and the feeding can go on anywhere. Leaving the dock before sunrise, Gil connected with his first fish before the sun was up. School stripers on structure fish 18-22 inch mostly. We continued to move around until the tide really started to move. The drag on the reel was screaming . The fish was taking line and headed for the shoreline. Gil got the fish turned around and a healthy 37 inch , around 20 pounds was in the net. A quick picture and she swam away, nicely. The tide was moving and it was time to look for live action. We found birds diving on bait and the splashing told me stripers. Gil hooked up immediately and again and again. Stripers and bluefish around 13 pounds. All on light tackle today. I wll be out again soon look for my report Until then tigh tlines.
September 25,2021
High Tide 11:00 am
Heavy rain and wind has had me juggle my schedule a little. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Wednesday September 22,2021
Full Moon
High Tide 9:20
Wind ESE 10-20
Roger and Wilson, back today .We are heading to the North hopping to find signs of life. The area was looking good yesterday but the fish were hard to connect with. The wind could help us approach the fish without putting them down .We found fish early and connected with stripers and bluefish up to 14 pounds on fly. The bite was steady until the tide change, and so did the wind. The gusty wind had us heading back to the ramp early. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Tuesday September 21,2021
Full moon North wind
8:39 high tide
Fishing again with Roger and Wilson, with a report of a bite North we changed the game plan. With lots of bird activity and fish working the surface. It should have been a field day. We had trouble, setting up on the fish. They would just not keep a sustained feed. The fly fishing today was difficult. Big bluefish and stripers eating small bait. They were spread out and not up long. They were everywhere but nothing you could set up on. It was frustrating to say the least. Hope things will improve , the bait is thick and the fish are feeding. Best action I have found in a week. We will be out again tomorrow, look for my report Until then tight lines.
Monday September 20,2021
Light wind North
High tide 7:50 am
Leaving form Allen’s Harbor today, heading out to Narragansett and points South. Roger Lasich and his friend Wilson will be with me all week looking for some false albacore and striper fishing. It September and should be prime time, not the case. Fishing is way off, no signs of hard tails in weeks. And if you do see them they wont be there long. We covered many miles along South county and all of Narragansett. We did catch quite a few fish, Sea bass, bluefish and mackerel,with one striper.Something has to change, the albie fishing could have passed us by. I am still hopefull they will appear, with loads of bait along the Ocean State. I iwll b eout again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Friday September 17,2021
Wind ENE 10-15 seas 3-5
High tide 5:30
Dave Brooks back for another chance to catch his first false albacore. Dave has caught a lot of fish om fly but the albie just has eluded him. I though t for sure the season would make it happen. Not in the cards Dave will have to try again. No albie sightings again today, no Bass to be seen or caught today. Dave did catch a handful of Chub Mackerel, they would be great fun on a 4 weight but a nine weight wasn’t quite what we were looking for. Its saltwater fly fishing some days a re better than others. The weather has been a factor. The lack of fish even with the amount of small bait,is a concern. Things will change soon, I will be out look for my report Until then tight lines
Thursday September 16,2021
Thunder and lightning
Dave and I meet at the ramp for our 6:15 departure. Mother nature had other plans. The skies were dark and the thunder and lightning lite up the area. we waited for well over and hour and decided to call it. With eth rain expected to continue until late morning. We will try again in the morning. Look for my report Until then tight lines.
Wednesday September 15,2021
SW, 10-15 seas 3-5
Low tide 9:40
Fishing today from Point Judith RI, with Dave Brooks. Dave is in town for three days hoping for his first False albacore. With a report that the speedsters showed yesterday along South County. We launched at 6:30 and covered all the usual place with a good network of captains I though we would find what we were looking for. Today it just didn’t happen, the albie fishing has been way off so far. Loads of bait around but the fish are not consistently feeding. Every day is different, and tomorrow is another day. I will be out again soon look for my report Until, then tight lines
Tuesday September 14,2021
North West 10
Low tide 10:09
Andy Padawer and Peter Odell, back again today. Today a few quality fish came over the rail, but the fishing was not as good as yesterday. We lost the bite as the tide was in the last hour. Both men took a handfull of stripers today. We serched for signs of life but found empty water. A few bluefish found kept our intrest, It was slow after the tide turned.With out albies around the bite can be over quickly. Evewry day is different and things can change quickly.I will be out again soon look formy report Until then tigh tlines.
Monday September 13,2021
SW10-12 Ses 3-5 fee
Low tide 8:14
Fishing today with Peter Odell and Andy Padawer. Both fly fisherman and form the Western part of the country. first time in the Northeast fishing hopping for false albacore. The wind was up and the seas were still active from the off shore storms. The weather was a factor early. I was limited to the area I could fish with 2 fly casters. I managed to find some protected area, this turned out to hold a few fish. We stayed in the protected area until the tide turned. As the tide changed the wind direction changed slightly and opened up some new water. We found feed bass in the new area and both men were cconnected to fat Stripers. Most were 24-30 in and willl to take the fly. Several mnice bluefish came aborad also. Andy and Peter will be back aagin today still looking for the hard tails. the bait is abundant nad the conditions are looking good. Soon, I will be out again today look for my report Until then Tight lines.
Wednesday September 8,2021
Sw 10-15 gusting
New Moon
Today Steve Drucker and his good friend Ed Vinson. We had a 6:30 pick up and the wind was already gusting. The forecast was for the ocean swell to increase. We found a few bluefish to bend the rods. But this was a very short trip. Mother nature had other plans today. Steve and Ed had a good season with several quailty fish. We will be back at it next seasaon. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
Tuesday September 7,2021
SW 10 increasing
High tide 8;30
John Hagan back again to chase false albacore. The albie sighting shave been scarce. The fish are spread out along the Ocean state , loads of bait in the area. With large schools of Stripers and blues on the surface. Today John landed more than a handful of Striper with 2 in the slot size.(28-35”) we lost the bite after the tide change and never found another bite. I wil be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
September 3,2021
WNW 10-15
High tide 5:35
We had heavy rain on Thursday 4-5 inches of rain fell over night. this along with wind 15-20 left me with no choice but cancel my charter for today. The water will be dirty and all the rain will leave the area void of life. Finding fish will be a challenge. It could take a day or more to bring things back to normal. A Saturday trip is in doubt at this time. I will decide on the weekend later today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 1,2021
North wind 5
high tide 3:36
Point Judith RI
I decided to head West and look for more life. Every day is different, its fishing not catching. Today fishing with Gil Valentine he is a light tackle guy who can catch fish. We left the dock around sunrise and started looking for signs of life. We traveled more than a few miles and found fish working small bait, the weeds were a problem . Dirty water is not usually good for catching fish. Gill connected with the First False albacor of the year, and we were in the game. If the weeds weren’t so heavy we coud have had a field day. The albies and stripers were active. We had to leave to find cleaner water , we did but the area produced loads of Hickory Shad. Fun but not or target for today. We found bait jumping out of the water, running for thier life. Gil started to cast in the area and was tight the first Bonito of the day. The action was fast and lasted for over hour. 10 Bonito over the rail today, they are good eating but all were relieased to fight again. Gill had false Albacore , Bonito and Hickory Shad today. One striper was caught also. Every day is differnet, September is off and running. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then thight lines.
Monday August 31,2021
Wind SW 5
Tide low 8:02
John hagan joining me today, we left the dock at 6:00 am from fort Adams Newport . With the dropping tide looking for signs of live out front, on the many reefs along the coastline. The water temp is right at 70 degrees. False Albacore have started to show. Today we looked long and hard and found absolutely no signs of life. We traveled along the coast form Newport ,along Narragansett and to Point Judith. John deserved better , the birds were not flying, and casting to structure provided nothing.The month of August has not been very productive for me this year. Lets bring on September with hopefully more feeding fish.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then thight lines.
Friday August 27,2021
Light wind
Low tide 5:28
Point Judith RI
Leaving he dock today with Elias Vock, he made the drive form Ct . We were on the way before 6:00 am. Elias is for Colorado where he spends his days guiding on the river, fishing with clients for trout. He has caught stripers before but hasn’t seen a surface feed. Today was off to a great start we found fish on the surface for the first 2 hours. They were picky and he managed to land over a dozen school stripers. He was very excited when the first false albacore of the season appeared in the area. We spent the rest of the morning trying to connect to his first hard tail. We found them in many places but the pods were small and up and down quickly. We had no luck today with the albies. But my season ahead will be filled with excitement. It is a thrill to connect with theese fast moving fish. Catching them on a fly can be a chalange but usually it will be sucessful. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Thursday August 26,2021
WNW -5-10
low tide 4:40
Sean Healy and his friend Sam they are on vacation in Rhode Island. today we managed to find fish in several places. But not all were willing to play. Sam caught several small bluefish and and a Chub mackerel. Sean connected with several stripers on our last stop . We got a callof a bite and made a long run. It saved our day. Sean had most of the action in the last hour. Several stripers and a few bluefish. The bait is plentiful, we just need fish to find the bait. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Monday August 23,2021
SE 10
Full moon
High tide 9:08
Yesterday Rhode Island was in the direct path of hurricane Henri. The storm passed directly over Block Island and headed for the main land. By mid day the South lynig beaches were battered with high winds and huge ocean swell. The area along the Southern part of the state lost power with many still without. The seas will be active for a few day to come. I will be fishing again hopefully mid week. Look for my report Until then tight lines
Friday August 20,2021
WNW 10
High tide 6:40
Fishing today with Jim Nash, on vacation in Rhode Island. Jim arrived at ramp a few minutes early for our 5:30 departure. Shortly after meeting Jim , I could tell he was under the weather discussed. We discussed his condition and he assured me he would be fine. We settled in on the reef out front and the conditions were to much for him. Finding calmer water was the best option. Jim was very tired ,he had been sick all week and should have called to reschedule . He sat most of the time while we were on the water.Finally he sugested we call the trip. I returned him back to the ramp.It was still very early and I decieded to run out again to find some fish. The swell was building with the strom heading our way. The tide was slack and the birds were active, I picked up a handful of school stripers quickly. The bite ended as the tide turned, I looked along the coastline but the areas seemed void of life.I wil be out again soon look for my reprt Until then tight lines.
Monday August 16,2021
North wind 10
Low tide 7:37 am
Don and Betty Anderson back today fly fishing along the Rhode Island coastline. I have been guiding for 20 years , I have to say this is most challenging 2 weeks I have seen. The fishing is as tough as I have experienced. We have a ton of small bait, if you find the bait you find the fish. We find bait always and see plenty of fish. They just wont cooperate, they can not be approached most of the time. The bait is so abundant the fish are keyed in on them and only them. Don and Betty were in casting range of fish most of the morning, it is exciting and frustrating at the same time. They sound quickly and have no interest in our offerings. Don landed one striper on fly today. This has been the scenario ,with the heat last several days has not helped. Things will change soon, the bite will improve. And I will be there when it does. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Sunday August 15,2021
North wind 10-15
Low tide 6:35 am
Jennifer You and her husband Justin , first time saltwater fishing. Justin new to fly fishing for stripers and saltwater. He was dealt tough conditions. His casting was good enough on most days. But not today, the wind had us drifting on the fly and the fish were tough to approach. Both landed stripers and a few bluefish were released. The conditions limited our progress. Loads of bait and things are looking up. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Saturday august 14,2021
Wind West 5-10
Low tide 5:45 am
Day 4 of the extreme heat.
Adham and hid dad Abid fishing with me. Adham will be saltwater fly fishing for the first time. We were greeted with some fog and light rain. It was welcome with the heat wave upon the Ocean State. Adham had some difficulty adjusting to the heavier rod. It takes practice to convert from fresh water to saltwater fly fishing. His dad managed to jig up a few seas bass, but they were undersize. Adham tried early and we headed back with tough fishing conditions and the heat. He will be back to fish in late September or October, after a few practice sessions. His casting should improve. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Friday August 13,2021
Light wind
Low tide 5;02 am
Heat wave 95 degrees
Fishing today and with Don and Betty Anderson. Don was stationed in Rhode Island in the 70s and wanted to return to fish the area. The fishing has been off for a wek or so with plenty of fish that just havent been feeding well. Today the second day of extreem temps with th e low tide made things sticky to say the least. The air was heavy and very warn. We found a few fish will in to play buty it was short lived. With a few Bluefish to show for the effort. Don and Betty will b eback on Monday hoping for a improving day. I will be out again soon lok for my report Until then tight lines
Tuesday August 10,2021
NNW 10
High tide 9:45
New moon
Today we were greeted with light wind and calm seas. Fishing with Richard Suter, and Chuck Wither. Both looking to fish around Newport beautiful ocean front. Richard and avid fly fisherman and Chuck has caught stripers on light tackle. The fishing has been tough with plenty of fish around but they are finicky. Feeding on small bait they are not easy to catch. Today the Newport are was quite, no signs of life, I decided to run to another area that has plenty of life. And today was no different, we found fish. They were difficult, approaching caused them to stop the feed and move away. Catching today on fly was a challenge and spin gear just couldn’t get it done. Richard had the fly in the zone many times, only to take one striper today. Very frustrating but amazing to see so many fish on the surface. The amount of bait and size compounds the issue. Things will only get better, soon I hope. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
Monday August 9,2021
ENE 10
High tide 8:40
New Moon
Narragansett Bay I decieded to fish in the Bay today with heavy seas and a soild bite to the. North Max Persico and his long time friend Jack fishing today. They have no experience fishing with light tackle. Jack today was his first time fishing. Max has done a few charters fishing for Shark and bottom fishing. Today the fishing was tough but the guys done all they could to connect. Both got their first striper using toip water plugs. We found fish in many areas but they were up and down quickly. Today we had school stripers and blue fish up to 8 pounds. The weather had some infulence on the bite today. Loads of bait scattered through the bay.Things will improve after this cold front moves out. I will be out again tomorrow, look for my report Until then tight lines
Wednesday August 4,2021
Wind light North East
High tide 5:30
Today Sam Cox and his dad Warren , were right on time for our 5:30 departure. We hit a few spots with the tide high, it was a perfect tide. Soon we had fish looking at Sam’s top water plug. Then it happened, the line was tight and the rod bent. Drag going singing my song. Soon a beauty was along side of the boat. She was heavy and still had some kick. As I tried to grab her, but a swing and miss. One swipe of the tail and she was gone. Shameful, my bad it doesn’t happen often, i cant remember the last time that happened. I carry a net but this girl was to large for my net. We got every thing but the picture. Warren connected on a decent school striper, but the witching hour had passed. The bite was gone and we were on the hunt. I headed out to the area with good numbers of fish the last few days. But they have been tough to connect to. We struggled the rest of the day. loads of fish around the boat with a handful to show for our effort. Sam took a few fish on the fly rod. They were non committal today and the last several days. Small bait balls in lots of places. Soon we will have hard tails cashing the bait. Better days are coming. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
August 3,2021
Wind NW 10
Low tide 9:47
Steve Drucker and Ed Vinson retuning for another day fishing Newport. The were here in late June on a windy day. Today Ed is looking to catch his first fly rod striper. Steve back again hoping for a day like his last outing. Every day is different, yesterday is gone and today is yet to be seen. Today we started off slow. We headed to an area where the fish were abundant yesterday, but they were finicky. Today was much of the same as good number of fish feeding around the boat . Ed did manage to get his first striper on fly and a few more. Landing a hickory shad also. Steve using light tackle had no luck at all ,these fish were on micro bait. making hard to fool them. Steve finally found some fish willing to take his offering. We found fish in many places with the same results. Only a hand full of fish today ,very tough day. Its fishing not catching. Steve and Ed will be back next month hoping to land a few false albacore. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
August 2,2021
Wind WNW 10
low tide 8:48 am
Forrest Fauth and his brother Cam fishing today leaving from Newport. Forrest fished with me last month and wanted a return trip. We left the dock early looking for stripers on the fly. Both Cam and Forrest can throw the fly more than any guide could ask for. The first hour was not what I hoped for. We were still looking for a bite. In the distance birds were tight to the shore, Investigation found us in 5-8 feet of water tight to heavy structure. Sketchy to say the least boat controol is critical.We were in the game, Cam and Forrest hooked up quickly, both with a long relaeases . We managed to dial it in, the best fly fishing I have experecnecd in 20 years. They had fish up to 25 pounds on fly and put 12-15 fish in the boat over 36 inch . With many around 40 inch it was double hook up and dancining around the deck. Fighting fish in shallow wtaer with sturcture is a chalange. We broke off a few that could not be stioped. I dont know what they were eating but they liked my flies. We lost the bite as the tide droped, we did some exploring and found striper feeding on the surface, but they were were tough to hook up. It was an awesome day with two brothers that can get it done. I wil be out again soon look for my report Until then tigh tlines
Thursday July 29,2021
Low tide 5:30
South 10-15
Fishing today with Gil Valentine. Gil usually fishes with me a few times a year. This year his work schedule and my busy schedule it has been tough to secure a date. Today we left the dock around 5:30 and found fishing slow. With a dead low tide I thought we would find a decent bite when the tide started to move in. Gil had several solid hooked fish but for some reason today he had trouble getting them to the boat. He dropped 3-out of 4 of the first fish hooked. More fished dropped today than landed. Gil had some quality fish a nice 6-8 pound bluefish and a very healthy school size striper. it was tough the wind increased as the tide startes to flood in. We were back at the dock around 10:00 and had the best of the day. Gil wil lbe back later in the month hoping for some funny fish.I wil be out agin soon look for my report Until then tight lines
MONDAY July 10:18
High Tide 10:18
Full moon WIND SW 10
Today Sam Veneziale, and his 15 year son Gabe looking to fish along Rhode Island coastline. They were hoping to fly fish but conditions were more than they could handle. We found fish early Sam connected first on a 22-25 in school striper. While Gabe was using top water plug still hoping for his first striper. Soon Gabe was tight to fish that was taking drag at a steady pace. The first fish he connects to was over the slot limit we had to release. Gabe did a great job with rod and the had his hands full. A quick picture and watch the fish swim away to fight again.
Unfortunately we were heading back to the dock at 7:00am. Sam was not feeling well. The seas were a little bumpy and got the best of him.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
Friday July 23,2021
High tide 8:00 AM
Winds NW 10-12
Full Moon
Brian Dick back for another day, we found fish breaking early . Taking a striper and a 4 pound bluefish. The bite faded fast and we continued to move around. Fishing was slow with bird activity in many locations. The fish were up an down quickly. Most times when we approached they would disappear. Only to show again in another location. The fish were feeding on I assume some sort of krill. Swimming on the surface with their mouth wide open. This has been the situation all week. Really for the last 2 weeks. It has been frustrating, although it is something to see. We had enough of the ghost fishing and worked on fishing major structure. Brian connected with double digit stripers and a couple bluefish. Not a great day , but the weather was fantastic. The good thing we have laods of small bait, and soon we will have things back to normal. I will be out agin soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
July 22,2021
Wind WNW 10-15
High tide 6:52 am
Today fishing with Brian Dick. Brian has been fishing with me for 17 seasons. My longest client, we have become good friends. laughing and just having fun. He can catch fish which makes my job easy. Today was no different we had fish around the boat most of the morning, at times they were frustating. That seems to be the trend this week. Loads of stripers swiming on the surface with the mouth wide open .Brain connected with stripers and blues today. His favirote saying is Live action, he caught fish on top water and swim baits. Most were 20-25 inch nothing big today.We are out agin tomorrow, Brian will be rested and ready for some live action. Look for my report Until then tight lines
July 21,2021
Wind WNW 10
high tide 5:45
Fishing today with Jim Cassidy, one of my oldest clients and a avid fly fisherman. We left the dock at 5:30 and the tide was still. We found happy fish early and they were sipping on something small. We had many shots but no love. I changed the fly to something about 1” long. we connected with our first school striper. I am thinking we are now in the game. Not quite, we had fish around the boat most of the morning. with a hand full of stripers to show for our effort. They had lock jaw, also schools of mackerel erupting on bait in most places. It was tough for other captains I spoke with. we should have had dozens today, but 6 was all we could connect with. It was nice to see such an abundance of life. It a good sign of things to come. I will be out again tomorrow,look for my repot Until then tight lines
Tuesday July20,2021
light wind clear skies
Low tide 10:13
Today Steve Drucker with his son David and Grandson Harrison. Harrison is 8 Steve is hoping to get him his first striper. I picke d up the guys at 6:30 ,at Dock where their boat ws docked.Harrison assisted in landing the first fish today, it was a challenge for the boy. All fish were released today. We had blue fish up to 8 pounds, and some quality stripers. Like all youg children you need to listen to them, he was ready to go back before 8:30 am. We were back at Steves marina befroe 9:30 with very happy fisherman. I wil be out again tomorrow look for my report Until then tight lines
Monday July 19,2021
Wind SSW 10-15
Low tide 9:10 am
Today fishing with Andrew Scheeringa he is a 15 year old fly fisher. His mother Lori booked this trip last month and both Andrew and I were excited. I have fished with many young anglers, but Andrew is the first fishing with the fly rod. Andrew was able to present the fly well enough to catch fish, and he did. He took his first striper within the first hour. A school striper, he was spot on with his fighting and landing skills. The weather was against us today the wind took away most of my favorite spots. Drifting upon the fly makes for difficult conditions. Andrew worked hard and connected with a handful of stripers, and a bluefish we never go to the boat. He was a excellent fly caster and deserved better conditions. I will be out again tomorrow, look for my report Until then tight lines.
Friday July16,2021
Fog Zero visibility
WSW 10-15
Low tide 6:14 am
Kurt Ransohoff, and his daughter Amy back for another day on the water. It has been fun fishing with them, good people and good fisherman. Today was extremely tough. We were unable to approach the open water, due to wind and tide conditions. The seas were not suitable for fly fishing today. Wind against the tide makes it difficult to maintain contact with the fly. So we fished in a more protected area. We had fish around the boat most of the morning. They were fixated on some kind of krill what I believe to be a crab hatch. The stripers were literally swimming on the surface with their mouths wide open. I have seen this before an they can be hard to get a take. Amy did manage to land 3 with her improved casting and Kurt picked up a couple more. Were had fun and they were excited to soo so many fish. At times bumping into the boat. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
July 15,2021
Heavy fog Zero fisability
light wind
Low tide 6:00 am
Today fishing with Kent Lohrey, first time fishing in Rhode Island. Kent doesn’t get to cast the fly rod that often, and he managed to cast well enough to connect to some quality fish. The fog was very disabling, 50 -100 feet fisability . Motoring form spot to spot was very slow. When I left the dock I fished and area where would be safe from other boats. Kent connect to a nice school striper that acted like it much larger. Testing Kent ‘s skills immediately. Taking the rod down and almost under the boat. Kent managed to maintain control and we landed a nice 26 in fish. It was slow after that ,casting to empty water for the next 2-3 hours. when the fog lifted the game changed to our favor. The terns were activley showing the way.We managed to land several very nice fish today. Kent fish fighting was spot on and his casting was good enough most of the time to be sucessful. I am out again in the morning,look for my report Until then tight lines
July 14,2021
East South East 5-10
Low tide 5:00 am
Heavy Fog Visibility 50-100 feet
Kurt Ransohoff back for another fly fishing adventure. His daughter Amy slept in today. The fog was a factor ,I motored to a location where I didn’t have to be concerned with lots of boat traffic. Unfortunately its always an unknown, will there be fish. I would rather be lucky than good, today I got lucky. We found stripers sipping on the surface, that was a good sign. The tide was just starting to turn. The stripers were not thick and difficult to connect . Kurt worked hard and was rewarded with a few school stripers up to 26-27 inch. We started to work some heavy structure and picked up another 22 in fish.Kurt spotted a large disturbance and sure enough, it was a massive bait ball . We approached and the water erupted. Spanish mackerel were slashing through the tiny bait. We found them in many locations. Kurt had a much better day today than yesterday, we continued to have a slow pick on school size fish. Then finally a better fish took the fly,Kurt landed a 13-16 pound striper in shallow water loaded with the heavy strucure. Kurt also landed an Spanish mackerel. The fog never lifted today.Soon we might see some Bonito with the quanity of bait in the area. Kurt and Amy wil lbe back again on Friday.I will me out again tomorrow look for my report Until then tight lines
Tuesday July 13,2021
Wind East North East
Low tide 4:25 am
Kurt Ransohoff and his daughter Amy, she is a first time salt water fly fisher. What a difference a day makes, weather was a factor today. The bite was off and the conditions for a beginner were very difficult to say the lest. i did my best to keep the wind on her back but that left us very limited area to fish. Kurt has fished with me many times and is very accomplished Fly fisherman. Today was not a great day on the water, overcast skies and Easterly wind. Amy did catch her first striper on the fly and 2 Spanish Mackerel. Kurt struggled with a few missed fish and a Bluefish that took the fly. Both managed to take a striper but it was very tough today. We will be out again tomorrow, Kurt ,Amy and I looking for a better day. I will be out again , look for my report Until then Tight lines
Monday July 12,2021
Heavy Fog
High tide 9:48 am
Today again I wake up to pouring rain, I mean heavy rain. I checked the radar and no lightning in the forecast. The fish are wet already. Todd Brokaw with me today, Todd is a seasoned fly fishier and was prepared for the weather. Upon arriving to the ramp the rain was not a factor. But heavy fog was here to stay, the low lying clouds caused us to get the rain gear out. Todd got his first striper on the fly today with many more, taking 2 fish over in the slot limit which is 28-35 inch. And a nice 6-8 pound bluefish. The fishing was steady until the tide turned and we got the best out of the morning. We called the action at a half day. Todd was a good client and very appreciative with the effort. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Thursday July 8,2021
East wind 10-12
high tide 7:31
I woke today to a major thunder and light show. My sport Forrest Fauth and his son Oliver 8 years old were to meet with me in Newport for 5:30. I made a call to Forrest early to discuss and decided to push the start to 6:00 am. We were on the water and both Forrest and Oliver were on fish early. We conected with some school size fish before the tide turned. Forrest hooked a quality fish on fly and pulled the hook after a decent run. Soon he was on another nice fish and after a quick picture the fish was returned to fight again.The fish measured about 29-30 inch and fought down deep.The weather change and so did the bite for us.We were off the water at 10:30 before the wind increased. I will be out agin soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Monday July 5 ,2021
High tide 5:13 am
E.S.E wind light
Marcel Derosier and son Max were scheduled to fish with me on Friday. The weather was a factor and thought we would be unable to get out. Marcel and Max have fished with me before. With a flight out early today we decided to make a quick trip in the Bay closeer to departure. We left the dock at 5:00 am,and had slow fishing. Max picked up the first fish, the fish pulled the hook as I held the leader.Marcel missed a few and landed 2 very nice fish one measureing 35'“ and the second one over 32. Both fish caught on stick bait. It was slow with a just over a handful of fish . The heavy rain last few days could have been a factor. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Sunday July 4,2021
Happy Holiday.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. I have no fishing scheduled until the 7 of July. Family time and truck and boat maintenance, will keep me busy. I will be out agin soon Look for my report Until then tight lines
Wednesday June 30,2021
Low tide 6:30 am
Wind South West 10
6:00am temp 80* 90% humidity
Jim Cassidy and I left the dock at 6:00 am. Clear skies and hot and humid the breeze felt refreshing. The bite was slow for the first hour. As the tide started to move fishing conditions were diminishing . We were drifting on the fly to quickly. We found a spot with a good drift and we connected with several school size stripers. Jim is my most senior client, he has fished with more than 10 years. Its always great to be on the water with him. i will be out again soon, look for my report Until then tight lines
Tuesday June 29,2021
Wind South West 10-15
Low tide 5:47
Air temp 78* 5;30 am
water temp at high tide 66 *
The weather is sticky with very high humidity, and extreme heat. Thankful to have a steady breeze today. Jack Tatelman and his good friend Tim Burke are with me today. Jack has been with me and Tim is new to fishing Rhode Island. Jack is an avid fly fisherman. Tim is more comfortable with light tackle. Tim using a combination of Top water and swim baits to connect to well over a dozen schoool size stripers. It has been tough for the fly guys with wind and tide being a factor. Jack had more than a handfull of stripers . I believe the heat was a factor today,look like more of the same the next day or so. I will be out again soon look for my report,Until then tight lines
Monday June 28,2021
Wind South West 10 increasing
Low tide 5:00 am
Narragansett Bay , leaving the dock at 5:30 with Jim Pellis and his son Gus. They fish with me last season and had a good day in Newport. We decided to fish in the Bay with the Small Craft warnings up. Gus put on a clinic today with top water plugs. Jim told me to make sure Gus connected, Oh he did . We searched areas early , when the wind had less impact. The school size strripes were agressively today.Fish in the 20-24 inch range ,banging top water plugs. jim had many hook ups with several being dropped at the boat. It was a fun day with plenty of action. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Saturday June 26,2021
fog Wind SE 10
Full moon, High tide 8:47
Fishing today with Mason Yeh, we left the dock early with wet conditions. Fog with 100% humidity. Mason is a avid fly fisherman, and has fished with me in the past. The wind was shifting around today, it finally settled in on the South East around 10 knots. We took fish in several spots with nothing over 25 inch today. The conditions today weren’t ideal for the fly rod. Mason did all the right things and landed a handful of stripers. Lack of bait and the full moon had some infulance today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Thursday June 24,2021
light wind
Full Moon
high tide 8:00 am
Dave Brooks back again, The conditions look beautiful. As we left the dock we both anticipated a great daylight wind calm seas a fly fisherman dream. We stopped along a stretch of water that is loaded with shore line structure. We spooked a few as we slowly approached. Dave went right to work, making nice cast and covering the water. I was tossing a hook less teezer. And had the attention of more than quality fish. Dave couldn’t connect althogh we could see fish. The story was the same in other places also. Maybe it was the full moon, we had a tough day. 4 strpers and no bluefish. Dave is back again in the morning his last vacation day. Lets hope for a good one. I will be out agin soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Wednesday June23,2021
Wind NNW 15
High tide 6:45 am
Air Temp 55*
Dave Brooks and I are back on the water again. Leaving the dock at 5:00 am with fall like conditions and a stiff breeze from the North. As we headed out I was about to approach my first location, I gave way to an oncoming vessel . As I slowed to approach his wake, my electronics lite up. Fish feeding in 25 feet of water and looks like a good feed.
Dave garbed the 9 weight with a 350 grain line and made a long cast . letting drop and long strip . First cast nothing and on the third cast as we were drifting with the school. Dave was tight to a good fish , and the boat traffic was increasing. We landed a fish just over the legal limit. Still marking fish deep and again, Dave is on this time a much better fish. The fish made some long runs and finally came to the side of the boat. Both fish were released after a quick picture. He took another fish but could not measure up . The boat traffic increase and the fish were gone. It was a great 30 minutes. We looked in other places, but the wind was a factor. We will be out again tomorrow, Look for my report Until then tight lines
Tuesday June22,2021
Heavy fog
Wind E.S.E. 10
High tide 5:15 am
Dave Brooks back again, with what I believe to be a very good tide. Today we decided to put a few fish in the boat early and then try for bigger fish. The conditions were perfect ,but we were missing on element. Fish and bait we searched far and wide running though the fog .Blindly casting to the structure in prime areas I have said it many times ,it only takes an hour to save a trip. And we needed saving today. We finally got the skunk out of the boat. Dave connected with a school striper, and we were on our way. By now the tide was dropping quickly. I wanted to try one more spot before heading to the ramp. With the tide near its end, someone turned on the light and we were catching fish. Dave took the best fish of the day in heavy structure. ( See Pictures ) It goods to see fish moving on the structure. Dave finished with close to 10 fish today, hope for better days ahaed. Things can change from day to day. Dave and I will be back at it tomorrow. look for my report Until then tight lines
Monday June 21, 2021
FOG
High tide 5:00am
Wind South East 15
Today and the rest of the week I am fishing with Dave Brooks. His vacation was canceled last season due to travel restrictions. Dave has fished me several times. This week he is looking for his personal best on fly. Dave has had several fish on that would have filled the request over the few years with me. We just seem to fail to close the deal. Sometimes the area is heavy structure, loaded with hazards. The fish know them all, and will end the game quickly. We left the dock at 5:00 with heavy fog. Dave connected with a handful of school stripers uip to 22 in. After he connected with the 5 striper , we decieded to go on the hunt for the Big fish. knowing we might not catch another fish today. The weather was detariting quickly. Dave threw the big fly most of the mornig, no love today. We have the rest of the week. I finished off the morning searching for a weakfish. Dave hoooked up to a nice weakfish. Good way to end the day, we will be back again tomorrow. Look for my report Until then tight lines
This is Rhode Island coastal fishing report
June 20,2021
High tide 5:07 am
WSW light
Today is Fathers day. Fishing with Taylor Eighmy and Jerry Mancebo happy fathers day to all. This is Taylor’s third day with me.We left the dock at 5:00 am.The fishing has been slow for my fly fisherman. With the expected boat traffic due to all the fathers fishing. We left the Newport area to fish a different area today. The tide was high and just starting to go out. We found a few fish early and Taylor connected with anice fish.Reel was singing my favirote tune.”“The then the music died.’ Just like that line was slack. The fly was in tact so back in the water. Taylor connected with a few fish in the area and Jerry got his first fish of the day. We lost the bite near th ebottom of the tidde. We covered lots of water with little signs of life .We found fish in one area the made our day.The bite was slow but steady. Taylor had a fun day with 15 on fly and Jerrey connected with a handfull more. Its encouraging to find fish in different areas. Altho they were small but they bent the rod. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 18,2021
Light wind
Low tide 8:00 am
Newport
Taylor Eighmy while on vacation in Rhode Island, fishing again today. We fished on Monday is terrible weather. Wind and rain with building seas. The fishing was not good, today hoping for better results. I was hopping it was the weather conditions .Taylor is an avid fly fisherman and did every thing I asked of him. The weather was not an issue. The lack of small bait has become a problem. Today Taylor did have a little better day. With a handful of stripers, and a few Tautog caught while fishing on heavy structure..We covered miles of water fishing structure and open water drop offs and edges.We caught fish on the out going tide but we strugled to get tight as the tide flooded in.Taylor and I will be out again on Sunday with his long time fishing friend.We are going to change locations and hope for more productive fishing.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 17,2021
WNW light
Low tide 7:00 am
Today John Fietkiewicz. We fished on Tuesday and did not have a fish, can you say skunk.John back with me today and looking for better day. So John while out last evening haveing dinner. Watching fish splashing every where. we already agreed on a location to launch. He called me to tell me his findings. We discussed the options I gave him location of the nearest boat ramp in that area. I knew what we were in for. Snagging bait and looking for large fish. This is not a gaureente . I dont do this very often,my choice. I arrived at the ramp at 5:10 and John was waiting for me. I don’t usually deaiveat from my game plan. When we left the dock, I fired up the live well.We weren’t out long as the sun was just over the horrizon. John was putting bait in the well. Using circle hooks ,as per regulations. We lost the first 2 baits to blue fish. Then the drag was singing our song. John connected to the first quality fish of the day. I didnt meassure it or weigh it,my guess 25-30 lbs.We had a nother fish that was over 30 lbs on the boga grip max out at 30. Both fish were hooked in the corner of the mouth. After a careful revival they both swam away nice. We couldnt keep them ,they were both over the slot limit. Several bluefish enjoyed our offfering. And we landed a 7 lb blue hooked in the corner of the mouth.. I will be out agin tomorrow, look form my report, Until then tight lines
6/16,2021
NW 10-15
Low tide 6;15 am
Leaving form Newport to pick up Steve Drucker and his friend Ed. The marina in Newport Harbor is about a mile into the no wake zone. The 6:30 pick up meant we would start at the turn of the tide. It was slow the first hour. No signs of life along the shore line. Following the rocky structure the electronics came to life. Soon we were connected to the first bluefish of the day. Steve was using top water and took the first fish. The conditions were tough today. Ed and Steve are good fisherman, and enjoyed the light tackle fight. Six bluefish and one striper today. Better than the last two days. We had many fish following the swim bait and top water plug to the boat. Weather had us back for a 10:00 drop off.As the conditions improve so will the action. I will be out again tomorrow look for my report Until then tight lines
Jun 15 ,2021
SE 10 Rain
Low tide 5:15
Fishing in Newport today with John Fietkiewicz. John has fished with me many times and he is a excellent fisherman. We covered a lot of water today. John was throwing plugs, plastic, and swim baits noting. The weather system with rain and easterly wind has made finding fish difficult. Today the no signs of life, no bait no fish. I hope things will turn around soon. I will be out again look for my report Until then tight lines
June 14,2021
ESE 10-15
Low tide 4:43
Fishing Newport today with Taylor Eighmy. Fly fisherman hoping to enjoy the Ocean State and catch some stripers. We left early and the conditions were ok , but expected to change. Soon the wind and ocean swell made fly fishing difficult . It not the casting its unable to maintain contact with the fly. We fished many areas all void of life ,no bait no birds. I believe the approaching storm dealt the hand we played. Rain was upon us early and as we headed to the ramp. Taylor deserved a better day. He connected with his only fish early. Unfortunately we covered a lot of water and he made many cast. On heavy structure is all the right spots. He will be out again on Friday with a better weather forcast. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
June 11,2021
Light wind ESE
High tide 8:33 am
Today fishing with Steve Matsko and his father Steve. Steve wanted to fish with his dad . But also he newly moved into the area along the Bay. The mission today was to get familiar with the bay and fishing for stripers. The bay has slowed down for fly and light tackle fishing. We worked all the prime areas today. With a handful of fish to show for it. The day was successfull, Father son bonding . Fishing is something they have always done and will continue to do. i introduced them to all the navagitonal hazzards of Narragansett bay. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 8,2021
High tide 7:45 c
wind SW 10
Today Jim Cassidy back for another day on the water. It was beautiful this morning, the steady breeze made the tempature comfortable .Jim is an excellent fisherman, capable of casting both left and right hand. We started out spooking a fish fish early but couldn’t close the deal. This was the story of the day. I have never seen fishing in the Bay this slow. The small bait has scattered and the fish are in transition, chasing big bait. I good friend once told me you have to give them what they want. Seems like the are looking for the big bait now . Soon the school stripers and larger fish will move around the bay conserving energy and holding on the structure . The water temp is climbing above 55 and things will only get better. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 7,2021
SW 10-15
High tide 6:41
I have been fishing several time since last report I will say I usually would be fishing in Narraganset bay. This year I have had to move around more to find numbers of fish. Today fishing from Newport with Tom Ayer and his wife Julia. We started off with some instruction for Julia. Tom used the time wisely. Hooking up with the first bluefish of the day. We found fish in most of the places we looked today. Tom caught fish when they were there to catch. Tom was shooting out line and getting tight. Both Bluefish and Stripers were relieased today.The wind picked up and we were back a little early. It was fun with Tom and Julia. I will be out again soon Untilthen tight lines
June 1 ,2021
Low tide 7:40 am
West wind 10
Today fishing with long time client Jim Cassidy. Jim was not able to fish at all last year due to Covid. Like most of us he was ready to get out enjoy the day on the water. Jim is a avid fly fisherman and deserved a better fishing. We covered a lot of water to find less than a handful of fish. The weekend heavy rain and cold front, changed the conditions in the Bay. The bait is scattered and finding fish was a challenge. The next few days could be more of the same. I decided to move some clients scheduled to fish this week . Hoping for tings to improve quickly. The large bait is still present and Big stripers are will to take a trolled bait. The action for fly and light tackle fishing could be better. Things will improve soon,Look for my report Until then Tight lines
May 29,2021
Rain
NNE 20
The is rain predicted to last until Monday morning, leaving clear skies and light winds. We need the rain not all at oonce.The fishing this week has remained tough for the fly fisherman. Full moon and increasing winds. lookimg forward to a solid week of fishing ahead. i will be out agin soon loo for my report Until then tight lines
May 26,2021
High tide 8:18
Full Moon
Wind SW 10-15
Leaving the dock with a full moon and a flood tide. The wind was out of the South West, strong enough to make fly fish all the more chalenging. The best chace we had was in open water,the shore line and structure not produceing at this time. The lack of bait in our area presented a big problem. Joe Copolla back again hopeing for tight lines. Joe hooked up early but a quick reliease followed. We searched areas with wind pushing us quickly. We headed in an area that has had a few weak fish. Joe managed to get his first ever,and on flyrod. it was a chalenging day but nice to enjoy being on the water. I will be out again soon,look fo rmy report.Until then tight lines
May24,2021
High tide 6:31
wind North East 5-10
Air Temp 51* Cold Front
Jack Joseph joined me today for a morning charter. The bite was off today we found no working birds or feeding fish. We covered a lot of water today and jack connected with his first striper of the year. The cold front had something to do with conditions today. Better days are coming. I will be out again soon look for my reprort Until then tight lines
May 21,2021
Wind North 10
Low tide 9:35 am
Leaving form providence today with the early morning low tide. Hoping to find bait fish leaving the river with the out gioing tide. Fishing today with John and Ellena. Both have little boating and fishing experence.Today my urgency to find feeding fish had me moving frequently. This past week the fish were feeding agressively,not so much today. We did manage to find some activity, but we were always late for the party. John managed to connnect and land his besst fish a nice 6-7 lb blue fish. We covered a lot of water today but nevere got on a solid bite. Both John and Ellena enjoyed the day and greatly improved on the fishing skills required to be suscessful . I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then tight lines.
May 20,2021
Light wind shifting to East
Low tide 8:45 am
Fishing alone today due to last minute cancelation. This is a situation i am very accustom to fishing alone. I have always enjoyed fly fishing and never fish with my clients. Today using an 8 weight with sinking line. The bait is very small,and fish can be selective. The draw back to fishing alone is getting the picture of that quality fish. Today was the day I wish I had someone to talk a picture. I connected with a quality fish that had me deep in my backing. After a few runs the fish was ready for the net. I guess it was about 35 inch my guess around 15 lbs. No picture a nice reliease and watch her swim away to fight again.Things are starting to improve evry day. I will be out again soon look for my report,Until then tight lines
May 19,2021
North 5-15
Tide low 6:35
Water temp 56 degrees
Fishing today with Joe Copolla. Joe has a couple years experience with a fly rod. Today he managed to connect with his best fish on fly. we found fish early with a call from one of my good friends and soon Joe was tight to a 30 inch striper that took him into the backing.Joe landed and relieased many more today with another fish over the slot limt . The tide changeed and so did the bite. Joe put dozen fish in the boat today. with his best 2 fish so far. The season is early and will only get better. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 14, 2021
Wind WNW light
Tide incoming
Air temp 45 @ 6:00 am
Water temp 50 degrees
Today was the first day the weather was promising.Today looking for fish with Gil valentine, a good friend and fisherman. Leaving the dock with an incoming tide and the water temp was 50 degrees. The air was jsut about the same. We found fish working on small bait ,and took many on fly and light tackle. Most fish were fresh arivals. The bite wil improve as the days go by. The bunker are spreed out along the Bay and seem to be ummolested. Things will imporve in the comimg days.i will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tigh tlines
April 27, 2021
Water tempture in Rhode Island hit the 50 degree mark this week. School size stripers will be moving into the bays and rivers. look for warmer water to find hold over fish. I will be out next week in hope to find a fresh slug of fish. Reports of stripers are coming in but mostly smaller fish. The river herring can be found in most warmer areas the strpers will soon follow. Look for my report s. Until then tight lines
April 5.2021
Spring has arrived in Rhode Island. The weather still needs to improve but i believe we will be fishing soon. The river herring have returned and they are begining the spawn. The Osprey are also moving in, several pairs have moved onto their nest. Hold over stripers can be fount in the wramer waters. The lager fish will follow the bait, so find the bait and find the fish.
The boat is still covered and soon the preperation will begin. I will be on the water before the end of April weather permitting. I have openings for prime fishing in May and June. . Look for my reports,Until then Tight Lines
March 13,2021
Spring is in the air. Soon the weather will warm and the fish will return. Hopefully we can start to get back to some normalcy. I am booking charters for the 2021 season. contact me for the best dates.
Look for my reports , I will be on the water early May. Until then tight lines
December 24.2020
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
October 22,2020
FOGGY
Low tide 5:54 am
SE 10
Fishing with Warren Prell, a local fly fisher.We left the dock around 6:30 am and the fog was disabeling. Motoring out was slow. On the water the seas were a gentel swell and the sun was trying to peak out. Warren caugh the first fish around sunrise. The bite was slow until the tide started to move in. The fish today were small most between 15-20 inch. Warren connected with sever mackerel that have been tearing through the tiny baitfish. The gentel sweel got the best of Warren and we tried to let him settle out. Moving to a more protected water.We caugh double diget fish and Warren caught his 200 striper of the year. Nice going, mostly form kayak and occasionally from a friends boat. I will be out again soon look for my report Utntil then tight lines
October 20,2020
point Judith RI
High tide 11:00 am
Rian
Wind ESE 10-15
Cats and Dogs , stripers and mackerel
Today as I launched the boat the rain started. I will say I didn’t expect this type of weather today, light rain early . Well the rain was seldo0m light and never stopped. David Hyde avid fly fisherman, is a trooper. We caught enough fish to keep it interesting. The fish were around the boat , but the conditions were tough. Today Dave caught his first Chub Mackerel and lande 4 total. The stipers were small today with the best just under 24 in. Dave had double digit strpers today. We headed back to the dock as the tide slowed and the bite was gone. Dave did a great job under very tough conditions. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 19,2020
Point Judith RI
High Tide 10:15
ENE 10
Paul Peza and Jim Jaques fished with me during the summer. We would hope for hard tails today . Weather pushed this date twice. Today we would be bending the fly rod,laods of stripers feeding on small bait. The number of fish was beyond my counting.The feeds were obsein. Small bait running for their lives. Paul managed to catch Bluuefish striper and Chub mackerel today. Jim and Paul had a great mornig with a steady bite. Days like this are a fly fisherman dream. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 15,2020
High tide 7:00 am
Wind South 15
The last week has been tough with weather and heavy seas. Trying to reschedule clients looking for a better day. Some days are just not that good for fly fishing. I always when possible discuss other options with sports, when the conditions are to sporty. The local anglers are easy most time just pick another day. That has been the way this season has played out.
Today I fished with Jon Stark Good fly fisherman .We were scheduled to fish on Tuesday,was a wash out . We got today in,finding the stripers feeding on small bait. We found fish early and enjoyed a constant feed for over 2 hours. Jon kept very busy this morning. We had a fly they liked and it was fun watching them eat. At times right at the boat. It was fun and Jon enjoyed the morning. We might try to get out again before he hangs up the saltwater rod. Jon likes to fish for Trout like most of us.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
October 4,2020
High tide9:20 am
North 10
Thadious Reycroft has been fly fishing for over a year, mostly shore fishing. Today would be the first time from a boat .Hoping for the excitement that comes form the tug on the end of the fly line. They take it right out of your hand. We left just as the sun was about to peak out. And connected to several school stripers tight to structure. Most fish today were 20-26 inch. we found acres of feeding striper with several albie chances.The rod was bent often and many stripers were relieased. But Thad just didnt get any love today from the false albacore. i wil be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines.
October 3,2020
High tide 8:30
North wind 5-10
Full moon
Saturday morning off to early start, try to beat the crowd. Fishing with Nathan and Tom friends and fishing partners. Lots of salt water fly fishing. today Nathan had the first hook up before the sun was over the horrizon. We had the first one and skunk out of the boat. We found a bite early on stripers. The guys were looking for albies. I turned the key and motored along the coast. It was a good move we found lots of life. More stripers, I knew we would see some hard tails needed to be patient. We found albies spread out and finicky. Tom hooked up to his first today,a beautiful fish 7-10 lbs. A bigger speciman on the 8 weight was fun to watch.Tom was dancing around the deck. Quick picture,off to fight again. Fish were in the area and kept us in the game. Just one today, it was a beautiful day and enough to make it enjoyable.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 2.2020
High tide 7:45
North 10
Light North wind meant clear skies, briefly. The heavy cloud cover moved in quickly. Alex Cannon fly fishing salt water for the first time. I usuly start out let my sport get the feel for the fly rod. Finding a spot with less wave and boat traffic. Alex picked up the 9 weight and casting prctice helped. We were on the hunt looking for any sign of life.Today the bite was not happening where we were. I motored several miles and found the fish we were seeking. Alex managed to hook up and play the fish masterfully. A quick picture and relieased to fight again. Alex had another great shot but couldnt get the eat. Thats fishing, I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 28,2020
High tide 7:00 am
Foggy\
The morning fog was not as bad as last few days, to start. It rolled in heavy before 7:00 am. the seas were 3-4 in some areas of structure. The air was wet from the South East wind. Ken Swanson a local fly fisherman, finally able to hook up with me. The weather was a factor today ,Ken has a bad knee . So we tried to avoide heavy water. We found stripers and blues today . The fog never lifted and we never got any rain. It was good to hook up with Ken. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 27,2020
High tide 5:45
Heavy FOG
I meet my sports at the dock before 6:00am It was dark and visibility was a zero. I had hope to make a run to an area that had good feeds early. The fog changed that plan quickly. The good thing, it was early which meant fewer boat moving around in the fog. It allowed me to slowly arrive to an area I felt we could fish and be safe. Bill McIvor and his son Matt both good fly fishermen, looking to bend the rod. False albicore would be nice but not today.We were fishing as the sun should have appeared over the horrizon. Bill got into the action early and the 8 weight rod was chalanged,line sliding off the spool as he pqalmed the reel. He needed to stop and turn this fish. It was a good fight ended quickly,with apicture and a nice release.It was the best fish today, with Matt takeing a fish just under the slot size.The fog slowed us down but didnt stop us. i will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 26 ,2020
High tide 5:12 am
Wind SSW 5
Talon Packer and his dad Danna,booked today in hope of finding albies. No sighting this week. They might have left the area. We started today of with Danna connecting first with a small blue fish . And follwed up shoirtly after with astriper. Some good networking put us in an area with birds and happy fish. Both men were tight steadly for 2 hours. The fog rolled in around nine , and as usually the fishing got tougher. you could hear birds working but unless you ran into them,it would take luck. Both men had more than 10 stripers and a few bluefish. Disapointed no hard tail action,but there is alway next season. I will be out agin soon look fore my report Until then tight lines
September 25,2016
light wind
Low tide 3:02 am
Point Judith RI
Today was the first day out in a week, due to Heavy winds and angry seas. A cancelations and a reschedule or to. Fishing today with Chris and Ryan staying in the South County area. Leaving from Point Judith just around sunrise. We goit off to a slow start witrh some finicky fish. It was tough to break the code. They satrted to eat better as we approached the flood tide. Both men had a good day with mnay stripers and each caught a Mackerel speices.Ryan who admitedly doesnt fly fish much, did a great job. He improved on all aspects of fly fishing today. It was a good day with 2 guys who have been friends for a life time. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 17,2020
New Moon
High tide 8:12am
Small Craft advisory.
Leaving the dock today with the forecast of strong wind from the South West . Small craft advisory is posted. When planning a day on the water the weather, can and is always a factor. I am one whos likes to error on the side of caution. Today the man was wrong so wrong. flat calm seas put the bite 40 mile in the wrong direction. Location is everything.My sport Bruce C. deserved better. We looked any where I found fish yesterday and beyond. zero no signs of life. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tigh tlines
September 16,2020
New Moon
High tide 7:30 am
Over the last several days the wind and surf have been up.The fish have moved a round a lot in small groups.Finding them and staying with them is a challenge. I decided to change things up and fish a new location. John was a good fly guy but in this condition casting was not really going be as effective.John had many shots in the mix of a solid feed. No love time and again same. change lures and presentation same no contact. It is nice finding them , just what I expected. I will be out gain soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 13,2020
Low tide 10:17 am
Wind North 10 shifting to the East
Today fishing with Tina and Jing new to saltwater fly fishing.They are part of an albie school sponsored by Orvis/ Students attend a day of class room instruction. And a guide trip in RI> They deserve a better ay . The albies weer very finicky this morning. Tina and Jing enjoyed the day and the casting was improving
11:00 -3:00 pm
The afternoon trip with John and Zak was about the same few fish and to many boat chasing them. The wind shifted to the South East again the fishing was very tought. Both men were good casters, and should have been rewarded for the effort. Its fishing. I iwll be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
Saturday September 12,2020
Low tide 10:17 am
Wind NNE 10
Kurtis Schuttler and his son Riker fly fishing in RI for the first time. Hoping for stripers and bluefish, a species that is not plentiful to them. False albacore would be a treat,the catch them in FL on occasion. Today we took stripers and false albacore, Kurtis connected with the first albie of the day . But unfortunately it came off the hook after a long run. That was the last one that got off. We landed 4 withing the next few hours. We never got on a feed , most were caught by having the fly in the water. They fished the day with a handful of stripers . And 4 false albacore. Riker was high hook, going 3/3 on albies 9 weight Recon. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Friday September 11,2020
Low tide 8:00 am
Wind NNE 15 building
Leaving the dock with less than perfect conditions just before sunrise.I knew the forecast, would put us back at the dock early. But expected a few good hours of fishing.We found nothing in the areas around the ocean front. Heading to an area where reported good bite yesterday . We found increasing winds and no life. Circle back to search out front, showed nothing. Blind casting in many promising areas with, one striper and a bluefish cut off.The bite was gone for the day , at least in the 30 miles we covered. Every day is different. You don’t know if you don’t go. back at the docks early with a 25 mile per hr wind. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Wednesday September 9,2020
Low tide 6:00 am
Light wind
Fishing this morning with Scott Wilson and RI resident and avid fly fisherman.Scott fishes mostly shore so being on a boat is a treat for him. Scott is a shore fishing guide and very good at finding fish along the coastline. Look him up if you are interested in walking the shore looking for feeding fish.We checked a few places early and found no life. As we moved out open water we found a few fish jumping out of the water. The shots were long range and light tackle was the best option. I connected on the first fish and released a large false albacore. This was a scouting day for the upcoming charters. I don’t get to fish much,its nice to hook up on occasions. Scott followed up with a 8-10 pound albie . Screaming drag and tight line.The pods were small and up and down quickly. Scot had several chances with the fly rod, no love. We found a few fish in a lot of places today. It will get better, I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Saturday September 5,2020
COVID Pandemic strikes again
Holiday weekend charters canceled. Josh Rollins and his son JR, 19 year old College freshman.Driving down from Atlanta hauling all of JR college items. Planing on fishing with On the Rocks for 2 days . When arriving in RI on the campus, JR failed his quick test, They were refused admittance to the college grounds. Calling me for lodging suggestions, and hoping I would still be fishing with them. Not happening I cant chance it and the rules need to be followed. It has been a very tough season with the restrictions, people are not traveling as much. This is hurts everyone. Be safe i will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
Friday September 4,2020
Full moon
High tide 9:59
Light wind for the North
Clear skies today , what a difference a day makes.Fishing today with john Hoder and Phil Michaelson. They are both excellent fly caster and looking to spend a day around Newport catch fish, and enjoying the day on the water. Let me say they were good clients easy to please and willing to be patient.We found a few fish early but fishing was off, the fish were in small schools and small pods of bait. They would appear and then they were gone. We picked of few and waited for a better bite. I covered the water not married to any spot,always looking for better. We did see the first False albacore of the year . We one good shot and John laid the fly in the area but no love. I received a call from another Captain about some action 20 miles away, False albacore were feeding. With the tide close to full things could change quickly.Will the area we are in turn on with the new tide? Will the bite continue after we make the run 20 miles away? Decisions are the most difficult part of my day. We did discuss and they were willing to go. I put the throttle down and we arrived to feeding fish. It was a good call to run. The tide was stopped and the feed were all 4-5 pound bluefish. I hoped the albies bite would pick up again with the tide turn. We did see a few but they were spreed out. John and Phil landed many blues in next hour and 30 minutes its was good. We lost several flies but they landed 20 or so. When heading back toward the ramp the water was void of life. I decide to find an area that has been doing well on the dropping tide. We hit pay dirt, finding feeding stripers ,Phil and John put another dozen fish in the boat with a few double hook ups. It was very good day. with a slow start and ending on a high note. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
September 3,2020
Full moon
High tide 9:20 am
Heavy fog
Fishing to day with avid fly fisher John Hagan, when we arrived at the ramp I knew we were in for a difficult trip.This was a day like very few others, the fog was very thick and traveling would be a challenge. With light wind heavy cloud cover and high humidity,the fog was going to be with us all morning. The chance of looking for hard tails was not an option. False albacore and Bonita should be on the seen any time now. John was hopping for the pull of the fast moving fish. We work in areas with heavy structure, looking for any signs of live. we did run into a school of feed bluefish. Caught one and when we landed the 4-5 pound bluefish they were gone never to be seen again. Today you had to run into the fish the visual game was not happening. we did manage to run into a school of stipers that held close to structure for us. John manged to put more than a handful in the boat to safe the day. It was disappointing for both John and I, some things you just cant control. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 31,2020
Wind NNE 10
High Tide 7:30
Joe Coppola Avid fisherman who is really just getting the hang of fly fishing. Today he would be using a sinking line and fishing from a boat, some what new to him. He has fished with me in the past but it been a few months. With fish splashing around the boat he got a little out of sync. Not able to connect with fish within his wheel house. It happens to the best of us. I moved away form fish to give him some words of encouragement. We made a few adjustments and things fell into place. Joe connected with 9 or 10 fish today with the best about 25 inch. Good fish for and 8 weight, Joe was back in the game, and we had a good outing. Birds on feeding, fish splashing its a great time of the year. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
August 28, 2020
Wind WNW 10
Low tide 9:30
Brian Dick back again today for some light tackle fishing. Leaving the dock around sunrise, it was a lot warmer than the last few days. We found fish early and had a very steady bite for the first 2 hours.Brian caught stripers and a few bluefish. Several stripers were larger than 26 in and at least one,more than 30 inch. As the tide slowed so did the action.We deiced to look for hard tail action. Sorry to say again today or search came up empty. We covered a lot of water today. And as Brian said someone will be the first to find the fast moving hard tails. It just wasn’t in the cards today. We finished the day off with a few more bass. It was a good day under any standards, we just caught them quick. and had several hours of not catching. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 27,2020
Wind NNW 10
Low tide 8:54
Another day of the cold front passing through our area. With the wind from the North the air temp was in the low 60 when we left the dock. Fishing today with Brian Dick ,he fishes in RI several time’s a year.He is hoping for a chance for Bonito or False albacore.We found fish feeding early a mix of bass and small blues fish. The bite continued until the tide slowed. We headed to the East in hope for the fast moving fish he was seeking.We found nothing but empty water as we moved along the coastline. We made our way back to the area of the morning bite. Now the tide was moving up to high.We found fish and stayed with them for an hour Brian boated many nice stripers on top water plugs. The best fish of the day took the plug only feet in front of the boat . What a site, the explosion and screaming drag. We boated and released a fish that measured over 30 inch. Sending her off to fight again. I will be out again tomorrow with Brian Look for my report Until then tight lines
August 26,2020
Wind NW15-20
Low tide 7:15
Dana Brome, and good friend Bob Radocy fishing today from Newport. We left the dock around 5:45 with a very strong wind from the North West. It was blowing at least 15 when we turned the corner. Find fish immediately , but heavy weed cover made it impossible to connect. I hated to leave the area but it was futile . It was a only a short run when we found birds working tight to the shore line. This action lasted until the tide stooped to turn .Bob had a slight disadvantage,his left hand is a prosthetic. Designed and manufactured by himself. He owns and engineers the company that supply most of the high tech Prosthetic. It was quite and inspiring day for me to learn and witness first hand. The conditions were tough the cold front has affected the bait. All the fish found today were in small pods and moving quickly.Bob had the best fish of the day a healthy 26 inch school striper. Dana connected with the most fish today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
August 21,2020
high tide 10:12
Wind SW !0-15
Today I fished with Steven Drucker , Picking him up at the Newport yachting center. We were heading out early just before the sun was over the horizon. Steven has fished in Rhode Island but it has been many years . He is an avid fisherman both fly and light tackle fishing. We found fish early and often, taking the top water plug. Steven landed many stripers today with a few bluefish to add top the count. The best fish was just around 28-29 inch which we released to fight again. Steven was ready to end the trip early so he could be back on his boat, heading to his home port. It was a great day and hope to hook up again. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
August 20,2020
High Tide 9:23
North wind 10-15
New Moon
Another day with clear skies,and cool temps. Leaving the dock it felt like late September.Air temp was 58 degrees. Jack Tatelman back with On the Rocks Charter ,looking for big blue fish . On fly rod they are great game fish. We found fish this morning early but . They were selective early and as the sun came over the horizon the temps warmed and the fishing got much better. Feeding bass and blues crashing schools of peanut bunker. At time’s pinning the bait to the shore line,small bait jumping out of the water to escape. Jack caught fish on different ways bass and blues taking top water poppers and with sinking line he was tight often. Jack did not get the big blue fish he was looking for the was about 5-6 pounds We did not so and bonito or albies today soon. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 19,2020
High Tide 8:35 am
NW light
New moon
Today was a beautiful,clear skies and light wind. A fly fishers dream. Fishing with two long time fly fishers. We started off slowly and had many opportunities. Signs of fish around us most of the day. We did catch several nice bass and more than a hand full of Blues. Some blues were 5-6 pound most were 3-5. Today the fish were very picky, ignoring the flies presented. We change flies but not much improvement. I have never encountered some many fish with so few take. They had the do not approach sign up. When moved to the fish they sounded only to appear 50-100 yards away. The bait is small peanut bunker and scattered not in tight pods. Which makes for reaching them with a fly most difficult. Light tackle anglers were moving quickly to the pods . Putting them down, This type of action is seen when the false albacore are feeding. But not with bluefish so much. Hope for things to improve . I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 18,2020
High tide 7:45
South wind 10-15
Jim Piles and his son Gus finally found a day to hit the water. We have moved this charter 3 times due to weather, today was the day. We headed out from the dock around 6:15 , waiting out the thunder and lightning . It finally cleared to a beautiful morning. We checked a few location and found bait but not enough fish. Then the signs of life and we found fish in most places today.Gus was high hook today with a striper around 12 pounds most were nice healthy fish 22-25 inch. Several nice 5-6 pound blues were caught also. The bait is small peanut bunker and appeared to be plenty. Soon we should see Bonito or false albacore.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 14,2020
North Wind 10 increasing
Low tide 9:00 am
Leaving the dock with clear skies and a cool breeze, refreshing . The bite was on early with strpers and bluefish. Finding a bluefish on the first cast donating a fly at the boat.The striper bite was good for the first 2 hours as the tide slowed so did the bite. moving along the coastline produce a slow bite with mostly small blues 3-5 pounds.
i will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 10.2020
WSW, 10
Low tide 6:00 am
The bluefish are in town, We started the morning off with a very steady pick of school stripers. 20-25 in stripers were popping every where early as the tide started to turn. John Hagan put of a clinic with the fly rod today. For the first few hours we had fish around the boat. John managed to connect regularly, When the bite was off we moved with the tide and back in the game. We ended with the best feed I have seen the season. Hungry bluefish feeding in and area the size of a football field. Nice 6-8 pound fish, a great time on a fly rod. The bait was small and running for there life. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 8,2020
NNE 10-15
Low tide 5:00 am
Although its been 5 days day since the storm passed along the coast. It never came close enough to really impact the area. Tree damage and wind with little rain. The seas were angry all week with a full moon and 4-6 seas. It kept most boats and myself off the water. The water was clean and calm today, Hoping to find activity around the ocean front. Leaving the dock early we found fish feeding on very small bait. The peanut bunker are being chased by small blue fish and school size stripers. Soon we will be chasing the faster moving fish. Bonito and false albacore. I found a steady pick of stripers with incoming tide, top water bait would get the attention of finicky stripers. But they were were not willing to commit.Fly and swim bait were producing much better today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.
July 31,2020
High tide 5:49
Steady rain
Scott Powell first time saltwater fly fishing. Scott has caught trout and fresh water bass on fly. Today wanted to give the ocean front a shot. He had no experience with a sinking line,my method of choice while fishing structure.Scott adjusted nicely to the heavier rod and the sinking line. He managed to land his first striper within the first hour.The rain was steady all morning.After receiving some Intel from another Captain we were in the game. Scott put and handful of school stripers over the rail today. Most were in the 20-24 inch size.It was a successful outing for a beginner saltwater fly caster. Scott is well on his way to a life time of enjoyment. He did a great job today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 30,2020
high tide 4:40 am
Heavy FOG
Today I am back on the water with good friend. Justen Barrett, nick name Phil. We have fished together since Phil was a young man. I like to think I was some sort Mentor for him and his 2 friends. As they grew up spending many days fishing with me. Nick Dan and Phil, the three amigos. Today we left the dock with the heaviest fog I have encountered this season. We found some safe water to try to wait out the fog. After an hour and a handful of school stripers in the boat. Motoring out the ocean front was a slow process.We arrived in a prime location and the bite was a slow pick. The heavy structure was holding fish tight, unfortunately it was difficult to maintain position. The fog never lifted for us and we deiced to head in as the tide was about to turn. Phil managed to connect with double digit fish today with nothing bigger than 24 inch. It was tough today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
July 29,2020
Low tide 8:20 am
Wind light
Fishing today with a very good friend, I first meet Justen around 15 years ago. We have fished together ever since. He was a young boy of 15 with lots of fishing skills. He is now 30 and he can catch fish. Phil as I know him was born in St martin and and moved to RI to go to school. He and I have a connection that has withstood the test of time. Today he absolutely put on a clinic, every spot I set him up on he got tight loads of fish around 22-24 inch. With some smaller ones in the mix. Landing around 25-30 stripers with a handful of bluefish also. The Ocean front had loads of bait, but we only found a few on surface feeds. Today the best fish was 33 inch that took his top water offering in some heavy structure. It was touch and go for short time. Justen (Phil) manged to get the fish away form the rocks. And soon landed the 12-15 lb striper. We will be out again tomorrow, look for my report Until then tight lines.
July 26,2020
low tide 6:00 am
WSW 10
Clear skies and a light breeze from the West. Made for a quick drift today as we fished the heavy structure. Zack Morello and his friend Tony looking for some striper action. Tony a very inexperienced angler, took a while to get the hang of casting. Zack with lots fishing ability would do most of the searching early. The fishing has been slow for me the last couple outings. The bright Sun and high temps changed the bite.Today started out looking like more of the same. Very slow start today. After the tide turned Zack caught the first fish and shortly after the second school striper. We switched over to jigging for Black Sea bass. Not something I do very often, but thought we could get a few for their dinner. The conditions were not very good for that, Tony did manage to connect on 2 Seas bass but they didn’t measure up. With about an hour left to morning trip, I headed to some prime structure , hoping some stripers would be home. All it takes is an hour to make a trip. Zack managed to put close a dozen fish measuring 22-26 inch in the last spot we fished. I felt better and Zack did also. Tony never connected with a striper today. But I will say is performance improved greatly. He is now ready to get tight next time he fishes. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 25,2020
Low tide 5:43 am
North wind 5
Today fishing with Russ Alves and his son Mitch.Both fly fishing saltwater for the first time. It was a beautiful day with light winds and clear skies. When I have new fly fishers on the boat its my job to figure out just what skill level and how they can present the fly. I start out usually in an area with less boat traffic and calm water. Today was no different, we had fish slurping around the boat for the first 2 hours. Russ managed to hook up on his first striper. Mitch was still working on his timing. Russ managed to land 2 stripers today and Mitch will have to wait until his next outing. His casting did improve as the day went on . The clears skies and bright sun put the fish down. We did find bait but with few fish actively feeding. It was a tough day extreme heat has change things. Get them early seem like the best approach. I will be out again soon look for my report .Until then Tight lines
July 22,2020
High tide 9:45
I fished today , primary to make sure I had all mechanical issue taken care with the trailer. I had no clients scheduled, the trailer is good as new. I left the dock before sunrise, and immediately started to catch fish on the fly. The bait was being chased in the harbor, and several nice fish were willing to play. I left the area when another boat started to chase them around.I headed out and was greeted by the same action out side along the ocean front. I caught fish for several hours until the rain headed my way. Back at the dock before 8:00 am with 12-15 nice stripers the best fish was lost early close to the ramp as I grabbed the leader.. Did manage a very nice 33-35 inch fish, weight 15 pounds. I took a quick picture , but the quality is not very good. Its hard to take a picture when alone, not keeping the fish out of the water. She was released to fight again. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 21,2020
wind West South West
Today as I launched the boat , I had a failure of the trailer wheel. The hub and wheel parted. I was able to put the boat back on the trailer and safely limp home on three wheels. The day was spent rebuilding all four wheel. The good thing is I made the repairs and back on the road the next day. Thankfully I was fishing alone and had no clients scheduled. I will be out again soon look for my report. Until then tight lines
July 19,2020
High Tide 7:30
New Moon
WSW 10-15
Another foggy morning in Newport> Joe and Megan Lu, fly fishing today. Its been a few years since they visited Rhode Island. While on the quest to catch fish on fly in all the states. Rhode Island was checked off in 2016. Booth are avid fly fishers. They deserved better today, only a hand full of fish for there effort. The Fog left us with little choices, for safety reasons. The conditions were not good at all for fly casters. When the fog did give some running room, the seas were very active out front. Megan was a little uncomfortable with the bumpy conditions. So we retreated to calmer water, the bite was off today. We did pick up several fish, and Joe broke off what could have been the best fish of the day. Joe and Megan have fly fished and landed fish on fly. In all 50 states, that is quite a accomplishment. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 17,2020
High tide 5:49
East South East wind 10
Leaving this morning before 5:30 with Brian Dick, greeted with a beautiful sunrise.Brian back for a second day, we expected nice weather with good conditions. Unfortunately the weather man was off the mark. We started fishing early and within 30 mins Brian had more than a handful of fish over the rail. they were holding tight to heavy structure. We fished the area for less than an hour and had close to a dozen fish. Mostly small school stripers. under 22 inch. We continued with a slow pick of fish as the tide started to move out. It was cold and raw with very ominous cloud cover, hopping the rain would miss up. A call from the home front informing of heavy rain to the North. We were on borrowed time.The wind settled down and seas looked like it was calming down. Just before the storm hit our area. Brian managed 2 very nice fish today the best was 34-35 inch and about 15-17 lbs. And another fish was just over the legal size, both returned to the water to fight again. we were sent back to the ramp early soaked and a little cold. Its was a great time fishing with Brian,as always. He will be back again hopefully in August. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
July 16,2020
High tide 4:53 am
East wind 10-15
leaving the dock around 5:30 with and East wind and clear skies. Today fishing with Brian Dick one of my oldest clients, he has fished with me probably 12-15 years. Its been a good fit for both of us. Brian is a great light tackle fisherman and can catch fish.Today I thought it would be slow, but surprising we had good bite all morning.Brian landed well over 2 dozen striper up to 26 inch. with many more fowling his offering.The bite was steady with all types of lures today. Top water plastic and swim baits all caught fish today. I will be out again in the morning , with the same guy, Brian Dick. look for my report Until then tight lines
July 9,2020
Heavy FOG
low tide 5:00 am
Joe Frigo and his brother Nick spending a day around Newport fly fishing . They did not get to see the beauty of the Newport coast line. The fog had us hand cuffed all morning, Zero visibility was the game today. But the brothers did catch a load of school size stripers. And plenty of 2-3 pound bluefish.The fog didn’t slow them down, Joe and excellent fly caster put the fish over the rail all morning.Nick fishing light tackle had them jumping around the boat. Nick also got his first fly rod striper. Well done. Both men were hooked up together Several times. They kept me busy. It was fun, easy to get along with clients. Hope to hook up with them again. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 7,2020
Full moon
Wind SSE 10-15
High tide 10:20 am
Today seemed a little cool to start, heavy cloud cover was in store. Dave Hallgren and his son Bret returning to Newport to spend a day looking for stripers. Today the fishing was a little slow but enough to keep us interested. Today the bite was on top water plugs and we saw plenty of swing and misses. Stripers and blues knocking the plug around but not getting the hook. We landed more blues today than stripers. Dave and Bret managed to put several school size stripers over the rail. With Bluefish weight 4-6 pounds. No big fish today , but the rod was bent. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 6,2020
Full moon
North wind 10
High tide 9:20 am
Leaving the dock today with John Hagan , avid fly fisherman. Today looking for stripers on the fly rod.The fog was thick to start the morning. We stay close to the shore line, picking up several school stripers along the way out. The fog gave way to about 1/2 mile visibility , enough for us to widen our search. John had a steady pick of quality fish on fly. As the tide flooded in the bite slowed for us.The wind increased and we deiced to head in early. John”s best fish was about 10 lb around 30 inch. A quick picture and returned to fight again. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
July 2,2020
South wind light
High tide 6:00 am
Today leaving they dock with Joshua Martinez and his father Ernie. Joshua is in the Navy stationed Newport, War College.Wanted to spend a day with his dad and try some fly fishing.Josh or his dad have not done a lot of fishing, Originally from Colorado. Newport and saltwater fishing is a new experience. Joshua struggled at first with the long rod and did manage to connect with a striper, but it pulled the hook boat side. Ernie managed to land a few fish and had bluefish cut him off a few times. Erie did connect with the best of the day a healthy 18-20 lbs. Striper ,a quick picture and the fish was released. It was over the slot limit . Which meant it had to be released. Both men were happy at the end of the day. Quality time for father and son. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 30,2020
NNE 10
Low tide 9:30
Today fishing from Point Judith first time this year. Jim and his Son Marty are vacationing at the beach. He wanted to stay close to the area. we agreed to pick up and fish South county area.We found fish early but the were non committal. Dance around a lot but had issues closing the deal. They had quite a few quick releases and several missed opportunity. IT was not the anglers, after the tide turned the bite improved fish got more aggressive.But it was still a slow day. The area flooded in with loads of grass, we returned to the ramp after a half day.Marty got the best fish today. I will be out again soon look for my report.Until then tight lines
June 29,2020
Low tide 8;48
Wind NNE 10
Today fishing with Frank Farraye and his friend Mark. We left the dock in heavy fog. I motored across to the shore of Jamestown. Fishing was slow , Mark started off with a bluefish and a quick release. Frank then moved to the the front of the boat and the fly rod . They were alternating fly and light tackle. Mark connected with a quality fish in shallow water and heavy structure. The reel was singing a sweet song. Soon I had my hands on a very nice fish,It was over the slot limit so we set her free to fight again.The tide was almost low and Mark now using light tackle connected with another nice fish. The action slowed and we never could get on anything solid. It was a good morning with the fog lasting most of the trip. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 25,2020
Low tide 501 am
calm
Fishing with Jack Tatelman and his good friend and fishing partner John ogers. They are hoping for a big fish on fly. They are good fisherman excellent caster. Leaving today at 5:30 am at the bottom of the tide. following intel we headed North. Big fish feeding close to structure,a fly guy dream. We search and hung around on prime structure, letting the tide start to move.We pick up our fish fish a healthy small fish. We were looking for quality not quantity. We work hard they made hundreds of cast.The water temp and lack of bait stacked the deck against us. Jack connected with the first good fish a open water on the edge of a channel.The fish was just above the legal size but a solid fish. John got into nice fish as the tide was almost flooded. The fish was a little over 30 inch . Total for the day about 6 fish . But 2 decent stripers on the fly.. Jack and John can shoot a fly. They put it all out today . I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 24,2020
Low tide 4:20 am
South wind 10
Fished today with Zack and his wife Julia and Three year old Teddy. Today was the boat introduction for Teddy. And I will say he was terrific. Enjoyed the different new things. Zack caught more than a handful of stripers. The wind picked up. We headed back to the dock after 3 hours. Some fish landed and hopefully new friends. but I will say Teddy past the test, he was excellent with less than perfect conditions. I see boat in their future. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 22,2020
New moon
High tide 9:30 am
Today the wind was not a factor, we had a beautiful day. Light wind and clear skies. We caught stripers up to 26 inch. All the fish were taken from heavy structure. Fishing 8 weight rods Paul and Jim had a steady pick through the tide and into the turn. Every spot we stopped we took another . Both are excellent fly fisherman and made it look easy. Paul took the best fish with 26 inch. We had several other species today.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 18,2020
Fog
high tide
Newport RI
Fishing today with a fellow Captain. Captain Ray Stachelek . AS I left the dock this morning the fog had settled in. This slowed me down, I found some near by shore line structure. The tide is high and almost at the top. The reefs would be flooded and no wind to give them away. On day like this I always us caution. We managed to connect to a few fish in most places the bite was a slow pick of strpiers and cocktail bluefish . We were back at the ramp a little after 10:00. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 15,2020
High tide 4:06 am
NNE 12 increasing
The air was cool with gusty wind from the North East. It was 50 degrees and its mid June, another cold front upon us. The conditions were not great for the fly rod today. I was just unable to stay in contact with fly. I missed my first 2 bites. I thought better to go for the light tackle.This allowed me to make longer cast ,while drifting into the shore line. The wind was blowing strong over our back and tide was hauling by now. I was using a plastic bait and Gil tossed a variety of top water and other bait.
I connected on a very nice fish that was having her way with me. I had to put the boot to her,or loose this fish to the rocks. It was a strong fish and took me to the bottom, I thought it was over. This fish came over the rail, taking a few quick pictures and measure. It was great to watch her swim away. Both Gil and I boated one fish.I will be out again soon look for my report.
Until then tight Lines
June 12,2020
High tide 1:45 am
Heavy fog
Cold front conditions
As I left the dock this morning, I was greeted with a very low tide and thick fog.That said I spooked several fish as I slowly stopped at my fist location. Today fishing with my friend Gil he is my go to when I need a fishing partner. He is light tackle guy and can cover the water. I fish the fly rod when I do fish. I will say today was tough the fish were there, spooking them at every location. They were not feeding like I expected. The cold front could have been the reason. I connected with a school striper and thinking we broke the ice. Lost him, still looking to get the skunk out. I pinch the barb on my flies and can cause some lost fish. I find it easier for the fish.We looked at several spots with only one fish in the boat to show for the morning. The skunk was gone and the tide was finally starting to swing around. I went to a spot that will produce at time at the turn of the tide. Success we connected on several nice fish and Gil finally got tight. They were fussy today. I put 8-9 over the rail and Gil add one to the total. The fly was much more productive today.Gil likes plastic swim baits and jigs, he tossed top water no love. I did manage a sweet fish around 15 pounds the best fish of the day others were 18-23 inch healthy schoolies. All fish were released to fight again. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines.,
June 9,2020
High tide 11:30 am
Wind light
Today was another beautiful day, light winds flat calm seas. Fishing alone as the State still has a hold on outside travel. I arrived at the ramp just before sunrise and the tide was just about to turn. As I approached my first spot I spooked several nice fish in shallow water. I manage to pick up a school striper shortly after. The bite was slow for a short time and several nice areas produce nothing. Finally I connected with a healthy 34” in striper in some very rocky water. fishing with an 8 weight rod, I had my hands full. Fortuitously the fish swam to open water. which gave me better chance to land this beautiful fish .Fishing today alone I was able to take a quick picture and send her back to fight again. That was the best fish of the day and others were between 18-23 “ I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 4,2020
High tide 7:20 am
wind light
Today fishing with Joe Coppola, we left the dock before 6:00 with clear skies. This was clearly the nicest day on the water in a long time. We started the day off dropping the first fish connected on the first cast. and lost the second fish to the teeth of a good size blue fish. The bite was slow after that for the 2 hours, checking all the prime areas with perfect conditions. Joe being new to fly fishing gave a good opportunity to work on some fly casting skills . At the turn of the tide the bite improved, as did Joe”s casting , he managed to put several nice school stripers over the rial. It was a beautiful day on the water and we never found any bait or did we see the birds feeding. Things will improve . I will be out again soon, look for my report.Until then Tight Lines
June 1,2020
High tide 4:30 am
Wind NNW 10-15
Air Temp 42
June 1 and leaving the dock around 6:00 with the air feeling like October or November. It was cold 42, with a constant breeze . Not a good day to leave the jacket at home. Fished today with a good friend and excellent fisherman. Gill fished with light tackle while I always go with the fly rod. I cant believe how few signs of life we found today, We worked hard for just into double digit fish up to 25 inch. The small bait has scattered and the fish are in transition, chasing big bait. I good friend once told me you have to give them what they want. Seems like the are looking for the big bait now North into the river. Soon the school stripers and larger fish will move around the bay conserving energy and holding on the structure . The water temp is climbing above 55 and things will only get better. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
May 26.2020
High tide 10:43
Wind NE light
Leaving the dock early the skies were clear and the seas were calm. Today was much different form the last several outings. The bass blitz that have caused some great fly fishing were non existent today. Today we were not able to put a bass in the boat. But it was a good day on the water. Bluefish and Weak fish made for a pleasant surprise. I have not seen or heard of Weak fish ( sea trout ) In Rhode Island waters in years. Gil connected with a half dozen today and missed a few more. They don’t fight hard and have very soft mouth, landing can be a problem. A net is advised to assure putting the trout over the rail. The weak fish were caught on a small jig with a plastic bait. Fishing very slow close to the bottom seemed to work best. i was tossing flies today and couldn’t connect. They just would take a fly today. I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then Tight Lines
may 22,2020
High tide 8:45
WSW 10-15
Late for the dance, today we found fish after a call form another Captain. The bite had been solid, but when I arrived it had slowed considerably. It was close to the tide change, boat’s left the area it quite down. And the bite was back on. Gil and I were doubled up and the fish were aggressive. But only one shot and they were selective at times.Small bait and the fly seems to work almost twice as good as the light tackle. The fish range from 20 -26 inch and feisty. Today I caught a few with the 7 weight rod, switched to the 8 as the wind pick up. The fish are moving with the bait, find the bait. You know what usually happens. You find the fish. I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then tight lines
May 21,2020
High tide 7:55
wind light North
Fishing today with a friend and neighbor Gil Valentine. We left the ramp around 6:30 and had a nice bright sunny day with calm seas. We found fish early but the bite was slow for the first hour. We managed to find some healthy school size fish up to 26 inch. Gil caught around a dozen with plastic bait. Not one fish would look at the top water plug. I fish a 7 weight fly rod most of the morning catching several nice 24-26 inch fish. Switching to the eight weight as the tide started to run. Sinking line made for some solid takes for aggressive stripers. Big bait can be found through the Bay. But no fish feeding on them yet. SOON.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
May 18,2020
High tide 5:51
Light wind
reports from around Rhode Island are looking up. Stripers are feeding on small bait trough out the bay. Birds are working areas with bait and stripers are surface feeding. Great opportunity for fly and light tackle fisherman. The for hire season is still on hold with travel restrictions for most out of town anglers. I would hope to be back very soon, Until then look for my reports Tight lines
May 8,2020
Full Moon
High tide 9:25
Wind NW 15-20
Today I launched the Mako for the first run of the season. Shack down cruse and every system is on line. Heavy wind and extreme cold for May with 43 Deg , made for a short run. I checked several prime spots but no signs of life. I did find a few small schools of large bait (Menhaden) but no fish in the area. The cold front is moving in for the weekend and windy conditions, will delay next outing until mid week. Look for my report Until the Tight lines
May 5,2020
Wind North East 15-20
High tide 6:49 am
Fished today with fellow Captain Ray Stachelek.
Ray purchased a new trailer end of year last season, and needed to adjust the bunks for a better fit to the boat. We launched early and made quick adjustment before hitting the water. Looking for the first fish of the year. By this time the wind was already increasing to 20 . We searched several areas with the dropping tide finding fish in the shallow water was a challenge. We both managed to connect with our first of the year on the fly. The best fish of the day was about 24 inch. Things will only get better as the weather settles down. It will be cold the rest of the week , with improving temperatures coming soon. Look for more reports. I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then tight lines.
May 1,2020
The stripers have arrived in Rhode Island, School stripers are feed in warmer parts of Narragansett Bay. Look for fish at the top of the flood tide in shallow cove and bays. the water temp is consistently warmer in these areas. I will be fishing soon , but still under the COVID restrictions. No for hire fishing until further notice. I will be out soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
April 20,2020
There is good news and bad news. The stripers are arriving in Rhode Island along with large bait. School stripers are feeding in Narragansett Bay, and the Providence River. Large Pogies are in good numbers around the bay.
The bad news the COVID 19 virus has caused a delay of the charter season. Captains / charter boats are not considered essential to the economy . I believe the restrictions will be lifted or at least adjusted to allow some fishing.I am not sure just what that will mean.My boat is ready to go and I will be fishing in the coming weeks , I will be posting reports, as I know more. To my clients who already have trips booked< I am hoping for the best but I just don’t know. Feel free to reach out to me with questions or concerns. This will be over soon, Stay safe and be healthy.
March 10,2020
The fishing season will soon be upon us. The Herring have started to appear on the local rivers. Returning to the place of there existence . Soon the stripe bass will be on the move heading into our waters. Look for my reports
December 30,2019
Happy New year.
November 4,2019
The striper bite is still going on along the ocean front. Reports of Bonito along Point Judith . Its time for the migration to start. You have to pick your days in November, the winds and rough seas can be difficult this time of year. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 26,2019
High tide 6:45 am
N.N.E. 10-15 gusting
John Knowles and his fried Hugh, fishing today . John fished with me a couple years ago. We caught albies that year late in October. John booked the day hoping to repeat the catching of fast moving albies. Today would be much different,the birds were tinned out and the fish were not as aggressive. School stripers taking top waster plugs. We started off a little slow and the tide was just flooded in. The reefs were covered and the fish were holding tight. John and Hugh caught stripers and bluefish. The tide dropped fast and the bite slowed . Moving into another area we picked up a few more fish. A good feed started a short distance away. I approached and they were gone. John made a long cast and was tight instantly. I tought we had another bluefish, BONITO. I was surprised as it came to the side of the boat. John had a RI slam today catching three species.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
October 24,2019
High tide 4:50 am
Wind NW light
Fishing today with Dave Polack and Paul Pezza. Local fly fisherman looking for a final hook up before end of season.We found striper early and often. Both men landed Blues and striper’s today. Paul was high hook into double digit numbers.It was a perfect day for fly casting light wind and lots of visual targets. Birds were working the area and fish were on the surface at times.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
October 20,2019
High tide 12:46
WIND Light ? water temp 57 deg
Kevin Stevens and his 11 year old son Teige, fishing today.Kevin has fished with me for years, the second year for Teige. We had fish early and often today. Teige hooked up on his first cast and we had a solid bite most of the morning. Kevin landed well into 30 fish on fly and the top water bite for Teige was steady. The fish are following bait and the action ids spreed out. we are close to the action and always had birds within sight.The weather was cool but the wind was down. great day for fly and light tackle. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
October 19,2019
High tide 12:04 PM
Wind WNW 10-15
Dave Stenberg and his long time friend Jim back again. They fished with me last fall and are back to enjoy another day. Jim hooked up on the first cast and we never looked back.Today the birds were flying and the sun was out, It felt good. Jim and Dave had coming to side constantly. With both men hooked up at the same time. Most fish were 20-4 inch. Dave had the best fish of the day, just about 27-28 inch. But released boat side. It was a pleasant change over the last few weeks. I think the best is yet to come. I will be out again soon look for my report Until the Tight Lines
October 16,2019
High tide 9:57 am
Wind ESE 15-20
Stan Starsky form Tennessee visiting RI to catch fish on fly. Stan has limited saltwater experience, the next fish he catches will be his first on fly. It took some practice but Stan was getting good distance with nice tight loops. I reminded him of the strike and he got it right landing his first striper on fly. The wind picked up early and forced us back to the ramp with no where to go .
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines
October 15,2019
Full moon,High tide 9:15
N.N.W.10-15
George and Janet Piskurich back again today for another day on the water. These to love to fish,and both have caught every species you can imagine.They are fishing every state and added many countries into the mix. with less than a dozen states left to fish. They still have some work to do. They can catch fish and had a good day the Sun was out today much more pleasant than yesterday. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
October 14,2019
Full moon,High tide 8:42 am
wind light
Leaving Newport today with Janet and George Piskurich .The mission is take a fish on fly in every State. This is not the first time I have run into fly caster on a mission. I cant imagine actually fly fishing in every state, let alone catching a fish. They are taking 3 or 4 states off the list today. Both fresh and saltwater count and both need to catch. Lets just say we did get it done and added a New species for both. Janet and George both landed a Black Sea Bass,in the same area. We will be out again tomorrow, look for my report Until then Tight Lines
October 13,2019
Sun is shin
Fishing today with jack Josephs, He caught his first fly rid fish with me. Looking for any signs of life, I wanted clean water and waiting for the seas to lay down. We caught Hickory shad, first time for me in this area. And stripers , the birds were working but the fish were scattered.The stripers we found early were bigger than the feeding fish as the morning tide changed. Better days are yet to come. I will be out again soon look for my report Until the Tight Lines
October 9,2019
gale warning
N.N.E. 20-30
The storm flags are up, the water is not a friendly place to be right now.The seas are angry and fishing will be on hold for next several days. I will be fishing again on the weekend Look for my report Until then Tight Lines
October 8,2019
Wind N.N.E. 15-20
Newport High tide 4:37
The small craft flag is flying again today, Bruce Carlisle looking for another albie day.Leaving the dock into a stiff cold North wind,felling the pressure looking for fish. Shooting across to some protected water. looking for signs of life the sun was just up over the horizon. We found some fast moving fish were fining on the surface and moving fast. After many attempts with flies in the mix. We were not getting it done. A quick change of flies and Bruce was hooked up. Bruce was tight to the first and only albie today. I new it would be tough but the fish were around. I will be out again soon look fro my report Until then Tight Lines
October 7,2019
Small craft warnings
Wind SSW 20-25
No fishing today today. This week looks like we are going have more of the same. High wind and rough water conditions. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
October 3,2019
Small Craft advisory
Due to windy and unsettled weather. The seas are heavy and and the tides are very high, with the New Moon.I have canceled my charters until the weekend. hope the system passes quickly. I believe the fishing will only get better. The best is yet to come.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
Monday October 1,2019
Wind SW 15>20 New Moon
High tide 10:25
This windy weather just wont let go. Mike and John fishing today , with this wind its light tackle. I tried to move to the outside but the Ocean swell was to unsettled. We headed inland and worked some very fishy water.The wind dictated or location. Mike and John landed more than a handful of fish. And raised several more, with no connection. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 30,2019
Wind N.N.E. 10-15
New Moon
Today fishing with Mason Yeh we left the dock around sunrise. And hoping for better fishing. The weather has impacted the fishing along the coast. we found little sign of life and looked in areas with heavy structure.mason a avid fly fisher looking for false albacore today. We found no fast moving hard tails. We did manage to put about a dozen stripers in the boat today. Manson landed many nice school striipers on his 8 weight. most were 22-25 inch. The weather needs to settle down in the coming days. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 29,2019
North wind 15-20
high tide 8:39 am
Jeff was right on time early, arriving @5:45 for a 6:00 am departure.We loaded up and headed out. The wind was blowing out of the North 15 and would increase as the tide turned. We discussed the plan , Jeff wanted to hunt for false albacore. So we searched all the key spots and some great looking water. The signs of life were not good. No visual sighting of birds or False albacore . We searched many miles of normally productive water. The conditions we not bad for the amount of wind ,gusting into 25 . Unfortunately Jeff didn’t get the false albacore today. He was great to spend the morning with. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 28,2019
Wind SSW 15
High tide 7:49
Tim Morrissey drove to Newport from Boston today to fly fish . Hoping to catch anything. But false albacore is on everyone mind.We left the dock to an area less than 5 miles from the ramp. We found small bluefish working with signs of life everywhere. Tim was using his own rod,and he was able to cast,enough to get it done. The rod was just to heavy and would have worn him out. I put a nine weight in his hands Orvis Helios 2. His casting came to live with the light rod he could load the rod and make a good cast. And he did just that, the fish showed I set the boat ,and he was on. Fighting this fish was very new to Tim,we danced around the boat more than once. He did a great job, after a little give and take the fish was in hand and pictures taken. But released to fight again some day soon. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 26/27,2019
Wind North 10
High tide 5:50am
For the last 2 day I have fished with Dave Brooks. We fished in an area with clean water and loads of bait and birds. The fish were picky and seemed to be very aware of the approaching traffic. You can not approach these fish. Dave missed one yesterday, but had many chances they just wouldn’t eat. Today we saw many pods of fish and caught many small bluefish the last 2 days. Today Dave started of with a striper today before we left the dock. and did mange to land a beautiful Bonito ,and broke his first chance off. It has been tough the last few day, but that is fishing. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines.
September 23,2019
Small Craft Warning
WIND w.s.w 15-20 GUSTING 25
Hope to reschedule
Sunday
I had schedule mix up today, i put a client in the book for the wrong date. I will take the rest. Iiwll be out aging soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
Saturday September 21,2019
W.N.W 10
Low tide 6:18
Fishing today with Peter Neilisen and his neighbor friend Max, 16 year old high school student.Max love to fish and Peter wanted to get him on a boat to experience some salt water fishing. We left the dock at sunrise and looking for a solid bite. Hoping to get Max a false albacore . We found plenty of life, small blues were every where.Max had a ball landing the feisty bluefish.finally Max hooked into a fast moving fish. I knew instantly it was a hard tail of some kind.After a lenghty battle I could see Max had connected with a bonito. This fish had plenty of fight left. As he neared the boat the fish made a quick move as I reached . The fish was gone, I have never felt so bad, for Max it was a fish of a life time. Iwas a clean catch,its fishing. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 20,2019
Wind N.W. 10-15
Low tide 4:47
Leaving the dock in Newport at 6:00 am. The sky was clear and seas were sloppy. Fishing with Schuyler (Skyler) visiting family, out from CA. Skyler is a good enough fly fisherman to connect with the fish he is looking for. All we have to do is find them. We started out working some heavy structure ,the seas were 2-4 at the time. I tried tossing a large hook less plug to wake up the early morning bite. It appeared no one was home, it was the same all day. The heavy enough seas and dirty water made it difficult . Skyler deserved better today, its fishing. Skyler did connect with a nice school striper 26” . It was very difficult today , but the weather was great. looking for better fishing soon. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Line
September 19,2019
Wind N.N.E 15
Low tide 3:20
Today the wind is expected to blow from the North West. The seas were angry yesterday, and my sports are local. We decided to fish another day.Good day for the Oil change and a little trailer service. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 18,2019
Wind N.N.E 10-20
High tide 11:37
Mike and Bill From N.H back today looking for the false albacore. We launched form Point Judith today. With the many salt ponds flushing bait with the dropping tide. I figured we would find life.We found fish and some good feeds. But the strong wind made it a challenge to say the least. The fun is in challenge, but can be frustrating. The fish we found today were in a spot I couldn’t get to safely. we had plenty of good shots with the fish in range, but the wind became a factor. Mike did hook up and unfortunately the reel drag was set to tight.,it happens. we worked hard today but they enjoyed the days fishing in RI> I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 17,2019
Wind NNW 15
high tide 10:20
Mike and Bill have fish with for several years now. driving down form N.H and fishing for 2 days. Looking for false albacore on fly. We left the 6:00 and heading out to the many reefs off Newport coast. I wanted to the guys casting and bend the rod on the stripers usually around structure. Bil connected on a school strper, but it was slow. We the dock looking for false albacore, we covered the State today East to West.No albie sittings, small bluefish were abundant. we settled into a nice bite to save the day. Both men had double digit stripers up to 26 in. At the end of the trip the wind was into 20 mph. We are back at it tomorrow, looking for funny fish. look for my report.Until then Tight Lines
September 16,2019
wind NW 5-10
full moon High tide 9:50
Holly Jones and her Husband ,Evian fishing with me looking for fly rod false albacore . Holly s a avid saltwater fly fishier. We started out hopping to get Evian his first fish. stopping near by t see what kind of casting skills. holly would be fine Evian need a few minutes to catch several stripers early. Holly connected but a long release.I covered a lot of water looking for the albies.
I covered half of the state but, we did connected with three. Holly had 2 on fly. The second one for Holly on fly Evian joining the game . They did the dance around the deck a few times. managing to correct a line crossing. We landed both false albacore. I enjoyed the day. We worked for it today. I will be out again soon .look for my report.Until then Tight Lines
Sunday, September 15,2019
Wind NNE 10
Full Moon.Tide high@9:11
Today I am fishing with Fergal Jackson. He is in Newport to attend the Orvis school Introduction to False albacore. Annual event held at the Saltwater Edge,Newport. Fergal was new to fly fishing ,he attended a class introduction to fly fishing. And today fishing with me after attending a day in the class room. Peter at the SWE does a good job with the training. So I discussed the plan for the day, we would look for false albacore. After more than an hour, in protected water . We practice the basic cast. Things are different on a boat. We were ready to try to find fish. His casting was in need of a few adjustments. We found some happy fish and they were eating. Soon he was tight to a fast moving football. I guide him around the deck as the fish circled the boat. Fergal did a good job staying connected.A quick picture and off to fight again. Successful day for beginner fly fisherman. I will be out again soon look form my report. Until then Tight Lines
Saturday September 14,2019
Wind SSE 15 increasing
Full Moon,High tide 8:37
Fishing today with family, The wind was blowing today .Fishing with my son and his wife. They don’t do a lot of fishing , we get together to celebrate Chantal birthday. She wanted to catch her first false albacore. We found small bluefish in the only area we could fish. The seas were angry and the wind was gusting.The fish were every where but no where. They were on the move . In rough seas we moved to areas were fish were breaking. We got tight to double albies after landing more than a handful of small bluefish.It was good considering the weather. we finished with 3 albies landed and quick released .
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 13,2019
Wind N.N.E. 15
Full moon,High 8;02
Bruce Carlisele , First time fishing with me,from Ma. We were leaving the dock around 6:15 . The wind was up and predicted to be Small Craft Warning.we headed out to the area I connected with stripers. I tried the bait and switch today. They like the bait but not interested in the switch.We broke off a big striper and tings were not looking great.I had a plan and deiced to find some albies today where ever I had to go.Find some brid’s ,that were chasing bait It looked like the best I have seen in a few days. The wind was blowing left us not many options on the stet up.We found several fish with loads of cast. Moved to another location and pick up a few more. Bruce was on point today Back cast all worked today. Bruce had 7 false Albacore. It was a great day, we needed a bluefish for the slam.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 12 ,2019
Wind north- light
High tide 7:25
Leaving the dock this morning around 6:00 am. To what look like a beautiful sunrise. Fishing with long time client Jim Cassidy .the wind was down just enough cloud cover looked good.should be a nice one. Jim and I discussed the plane. looking for albies was the choice. The tide would turn soon, I went an area hold in stripes last several days. Jim connected with 6 stripes and the storm moved in. Thunder and lightning send us back to dock early. I will be back soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 11,2019
Wind SSW 15-20
High tide 6:45
Brian and I arrived at the dock at 6:00 am,we wouldn’t see many other boats today. My intention was to head out to the reefs.With 3-4 swell, with a short interval between the spay hit lightly. We headed back to more protected area, Brian work have to work today. We hit every shore we could picking off 16 school size fish around 22 in to 24 the biggest. The bite was slow but we were fishing. Brain caught fish on top water and plastic bait.We were dry and the weather was quite nice considering.Brian didn’t connect with the false albacore he was hunting .As always we will be in touch,over the rest of the year. I will be out soon look for my report,Until then Tight Lines
September 10,2019
Wind ENE light calm seas.
High tide 6:00 am
Fishing today with Brian Dick, He is the client who has fished with the longest. Its been 12 years since we first hooked up. Its been a good ride. We have become more than that , Friends is the best way to explain it. Even though he is a NY Giants fan.We left the dock at 6:00 am and headed to the area of yesterdays bite. You have to start somewhere, we passed loads of great water but it was max flood and the tide had yet to turn. It seemed like a good time to make the 12 mile run. We arrived to calm seas and clear skies. it was beautiful. Soon we were into splashing fish boating many bluefish.With sighting’s of the funny fish we were looking for. false Albacore, or Bonito. Small pods of fish appeared to keep us interested, but we could not get close enough to connect ,with a spin rod. This went on most of the day, we broke off to take on a school of stripers in shallow water.With several keeper bass in the boat. Back to looking for the slam, as we had countless bluefish and more than a hand full of nice bass. But still no love on the Albies. Tomorrow will be a better day, and Brian is back for another shot. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
September 5,2019
Calm before the storm
low tide 6:23 am
Canceled trips, I would like to say I have a chance to reschedule my charter for today and tomorrow. I was scheduled to fish with Roger Alan for NC the next two day’s. His family and the storm take president. The hurricane is heading his way and a fishing ,business trip will have to be put aside. I hope all those who are in the path of this storm are safe and things can get back to normal for everyone.Along RI coastline we are already seeing the storm surge for Dorian.Sea are 3-5 today and expected to lay down during the weekend. Next week things should be back to normal.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
September 3,2019
Wind North 10-15
High tide 10:45
It’s hard to believe we are into September , with Labor day come and gone. The fall weather has arrived and so have the False Albacore. Fished today with Gil Valentine, and another RI slam. Gil managed to get the first Albie for On the Rocks Charters. the morning started with a small 2 pound bluefish . Soon we were into stripers on fly and light tackle. The swell was a little heavy at first light. As the tide flooded in the seas settled down.We worked some heavy structure taking striper’s in the white water. top water baits seem to work best for Gil today. Several pods of albies showed close enough to the boat for the first albie of the season to come over the side. Things are only going to get better as the days pass. I will be out again soon look for my report Until the Tight Lines.
August 31,2019
Wind ENE light
High tide 8:45 am New moon
Sebastien Adgnot, fishing Newport this morning. Looking for his first Striper and possibility of other species.We were leaving the dock before the sun was over the horizon. It was a cool morning temp was around 55*. Fall is definitely in the air. Sebastien is a avid fly fisherman, catching Salmon and Tarpon but first chance for stripers. The weather forecast is for unsettled sea conditions. The swell was 2-3 ft as the tide was flooding in. I would say the boat traffic was mostly around one area. The boat around us were connecting with stripers using top water plugs. Sebastien using a 9 weight rod with full sink line. We connected to his first striper and Sebastien enjoyed the moment. A quick picture and release he was all smiles for the rest of the day. I will say the fishing was though today, the birds were not flying and the bait was scares. We worked the rocky shore line, hunting for the next bite. All the fish today were quality fish, taken from heavy structure.It was a slow day only putting 8 fish in the boat, Sebastien enjoyed every one. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
August 27,2019
wind Light North East
High tide 5:40
Air temp 55*
Today my sport Mason Yeh is in town for a wedding,his. Congratulations to the couple. Mason had a date booked earlier in the month but the forecast was less than desirable.We landed on this day, the weather was cool and crisp.It was a perfect fall morning. Mason has lot of knowledge of the saltwater fly fishing,but has never fished or been on a boat in the salt water.This would be a new experience. While we were motoring out we discussed the importance of strip strike. Most trout fisherman have trouble with that.Mason was a good caster and I knew we would have a good day. I all I have to do is find the fish.With help of another Captain ,thanks to Jim Barr we were soon on the fish. Mason made a cast where I suggested and refreshed him of the hook set again. Mason was on and was impressed with the power of the striper on the end of the line. His first striper on his own tied fly a lefty deceiver.The bite was a little slow when we arrived and ,the hunt was on. A few stripers in the boat and then a 5-6 lb bluefish came tight. Now Mason could feel a forceful pull. We landed a fat bluefish and released to fight again. As the first hour passed us by ,I noticed some bonito showing. I switched Mason over to a full sink line,also new to him. Mason was surely blessed today because soon he had a screaming bonito on the line. First time saltwater fly fishing and lands a RI slam. many experienced angler have not accomplished that.As the morning progressed we were fighting 3-4 lb bluefish with a steady bite. I suggested we move away and pound some structure in hope of the striper bite.Motoring to one of my favorite spots,I could see bait fish scurry along the structure. I handed mason a floating line and a gurgler fly hope for a top water bite. No love then I would try another fly and by now the fish have moved along the shore. One more cast into the area the fish have left. As we watch happy fish off to our right, the water erupted on Mason fly. He was tight to a very good fish.Neither he our I saw the take but the sound was unforgettably. The adjectives out of Mason mouth were another story. It was a good fish and was trying have his way with Mason.He applied the right amount of pressure to keep this fish from the rocky shore line.We boated a beautiful 12-15 lb striper measuring just under 33” quick picture off to swim again.We finished the trip with a few more stripers,back at the ramp before 11:00. Mason had a day to remember he might never have such a day again. I enjoyed fishing with him Hope we can hook up again. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
August 22,2019
Light wind , heavy fog
Leaving Newport this morning in a blanket of heavy fog. It was thick enough to slow us down to a crawl. I motored out the area where most activity has been going on. With zero viability it would be a tough outing. Fishing today with Jack Josephs ,who summers on Martha’s Vineyard . Jack lives in Massachusetts and we get together a few times each year.For the past several weeks the activity has been under birds working on large bait balls. That was not in the cards today. Location is a major factor.Jack managed to pick up a handful of school size stripers and on bonito on the fly. Al fish were caught while blind casting in open water near structure. As we drifted quietly, we could hear no signs of birds and saw only one other boat all day. We were several miles from our starting point. It was just a tough day. Jack fishes alone on the Island and enjoys being in the front of the boat. We had a good time although the fog never lifted. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
August 16,2019
East wind
Full Moon
Its been a few weeks since my last report. The fishing has been very consistent, school stripers feeding along Newport rocky shore line. Atlantic Bonito are popping up on large bait balls . Although they are up and down quickly enough to keep you excited. Striper bite has been very good for fly and light tackle fisherman. It wont be long we will be chasing false albacore. I have dates open rest of month . And September is filling in quickly. Bluefish are abundant mostly 3-4 lb fish. Fun and they are very aggressive . I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
August 1,2019
Light North wind
New moon High tide 8:45
Out for a quick trip this morning with Chip Lawrence. We have fished together for over 20 years. Today looking for stripers with the incoming tide.It wasn’t long before we were on a solid bite. connecting with stripers up to 26 inch . The were holding deep in 15-20 ft. I took fish on fly and light tackle for a solid hour, Chip found a way to land several also. The tide slowed and we found schools of fish on the surface. They were like the past several weeks. VERY FUSSY. We broke the code and took several more on fly. Chip also landed his best sea bass below a school stripers. The weight at the end of the trip 4.5 lbs, very nice fish. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
July 29,2019
West 5
High tide 6:00
Newport RI The month is coming to an end and the dog days of August have arrived. Stripers and bluefish are feeding early along Newport’s rocky shore line. Great opportunity to catch stripers on the fly. The bait fish is small and the fish become very selective after the sun is above the horizon. I have reduce the leader and it will improve the hook up rate.The heat wave will continue the next few days. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
July 26,2019
N.N.W. 5
Low tide 8:45 am
Fishing with Nick Rizik and his dad Peter. A little father son bonding today. What better way than fishing. Nick is fly fishing and his dad is using the spin gear. Leaving the boat ramp before 5:15, and Nick was tight on second cast. He landed 5 and Peter had a couple before the sun peaked over the horizon. School stripers were plentiful early. After the tide began to slow down so did the bite. We found fish fining on the surface and at time they were fussy. Bluefish took over the area for a short time to keep us interested. It was a good morning and back in time for lunch. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight lines.
July 22,2019
N.N.W. 5-10
Low tide 5:30 am
Today fishing with Troy Standish and his son Marshal. Leaving from Fort Adams in Newport , it was a beautiful sunrise and Troy and Marshal were excited. We found slow conditions with the slack tide at first light. Soon the bait fish were being balled up by hundreds of school size stripers. Marshal use a top water plug on spin rod and Troy fly fishing. Both men connected on our first double of the day. A quick picture and back in the water to fight again. We had fish around the boat most of the morning. catching them was quite a challenge. Troy presented his fly into the frenzy many time’s. Connecting and getting tight was not a given today.Both Marshal and his dad have never seen so many stripers. The fish have been very picky all week.It was a fun day and father and son bonding is always a good thing. I will be out again soon look for my report. Until then Tight Lines
July 17,2019
SW 10
Full Moon ,Heavy fog
Newport 5:30 am
I arrived at the boat ramp early to be ready for my client. I was the only one at the ramp,unusual for the weather prediction. Fished today with Jim Estes , local resident. Jim is interested in fly fishing. No experience and not much luck with any fishing. We covered the basic points of casting and put a rod in his hand. He picked it up quickly, and remembered the most important thing Strip Strike. Shortly after leaving the dock I stopped in Newport harbor to get a few cast under his belt. And like magic a school of small bluefish jumping on the surface. Jim made a decent cast and striped the fly and came tight. Minutes later landing his second fish. Now we go looking for stripers, his confidence is up and starting to relax casting 50 ft.The swell was up and the fog was enough to restrict our movement. We worked some heavy structure along the shore line. Jim connected on his first ever striper and landed another. missing a couple more. It was a good day , Jim enjoyed the challenge.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
July 14, 2019
Wind WSW 5-10
Fishing report for Rhode coastal waters.
From Newport to Point Judith , including Block Island. The striper bite has been solid. Fly fisherman and light tackle fisherman can find school strpers along Newport rocky shore line. Big bass have arrived and they are crushing top water lures. The conditions have been great all week. Now is the time to book your next outing.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
July 10.2019
Newport RI
High tide 3:00 am
Winds calm
Back on the water with Jim Cassidy, we get on the water several times each season.Today was a beautiful day clear skies and light winds. Perfect day for fly fishing. It dint take long for Jim to get into some deep feeding fish. The tide was dropping and the fish were on the move. We put several fish in the boat early.We found fish fining on the surface, this went on for miles. These fish were finicky, and boat shy. When I approached to set up for the fly cast, they would keep moving away.As the tide stopped the fish went deeper, when the tide turned the the bite improved. It was a great day on the water, always fun fishing with Jim. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
July 5,2019
High tide 10:51
Heavy fog
Fishing with Glen Tucker and his good friends Harry and Dick. Leaving from Newport RI
The morning started off much different today. While launching the boat at 5:00 am before my sports arrive. I lost a 200.00 pliers and sheath. When I bent to tie the rear cleat,plop. I could see them but couldn’t retrieve. I sure could have used them this morning, several bluefish were landed and released. I still have all my digits. The heavy fog that never let up slowed us down. The pick was slow, and a mix of bass and blues. We found stripers fining on the surface and connected immediately. But lost sight of the school, I was busy handling fish. Cant say what my sports we doing. Never to find them again, lesson someone should always keep an eye on the fish. Fog is always a challenge. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines.
July 1,2019
I will be back on the water after the holiday. Look for my reports.
June 28,2019
High 4:45
Nate Andrews and Ken copper, back today. Last time we were scheduled my engine failed. Thank you safe sea. Do over today. It was flat calm not a breath of air. Temps would be climbing under a bright sun. we were on the water early and had several slap at the top water Nathan was using. Ken connected with a good school striper just short of legal 28 inch.The conditions were almost to good, not a sign of life. We struggled to find a bite. Less than a handful of fish fly 3-1 . I will be out again after the holiday, look for my report. Until then Tight Lines
June 26,2019
low tide 8:00 am
Narragansett Bay
Off day today and I am fishing with good friend Gil. It been a busy start of the season. We haven’t fished together much this spring. Today I want to break in a new fly rod . Orvis Recon 9 weight. I will say it cast nicely and its officially broke in. Gil had his way with school fish and some blues. He broke off a very nice fish at the boat. I had a good day on fly 8-10 fish nice to get to wet a line.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 22 and 23
North West wind 15
Rescheduled
Both Saturday and Sunday were days that would be tough conditions for fly fishermen , And with little fly experience would be difficult. When given the chance for a better day , it would be money well spent. I will fish with Tim at a later date, looking for a better fly fishing day. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 19,2019
Full Moon
Wind/North Light
Leaving the dock this morning with Jim Cassidy 5:30 . The tide is coming in with a full moon.Narragansett Bay is still holding fish,water temp is around 64 this morning.The bait fish is scattered and so are the fish. We found a fish early and we were moving along the rocky structure. Jim connected with a quality fish ,measuring just under 28”. Jim connected with more than 10 fish today, we didn’t land them all. It was a good day and the conditions were great. Jim will be back again in a few weeks. I will be out again soon look for my report. Until then Tight Lines
June 18,2019
Full Moon
Steady rain
Back on the water today with Dave Brooks, avid fly fisher. We left the dock in Narragansett Bay.Dave looking for chance for his personal bast on fly.We hit some area that have been show some nice fish. Dave connected today with his best fish for sure. Although we never did get the fish to the boat. After a great hook up and a considerable run the hook just pulled out. Today was not meant to be Dave connected on the first 4 fish and we never landed any of them. It just happens. We worked hard with only a few stipers to the boat toady. The condition were different the tide was very big today with the incoming tide delayed with amount of water in the bay. It was good fishing with Dave and hope we can do it again. I will be out again soon look for my Report Until then Tight Lines.
June 17,2019
Light wind
Full Moon.High tide 8:00
Fishing Narragansett Bay today with David Brooks.We had an early start and got the first fish early,. Dave connected to a nice school striper to start the day. David is an avid fly fisherman and a good caster of the fly.We work some of my favorite spots. it was a slow pick with one fish per spot. The tide changed an we found some quality fish. David took a quality fish in some nice structure. We finished with double digit fish today .We will be back again tomorrow David ids looking for his personal best. Tight lines.
I will be out again soon look for my report Until Then tight lines.
June 16,2019
S.S..W. 15 >
Newport RI
Fishing Newport today with Tom and Joe . Both in town for the Orvis striper School held at The Saltwater edge Newport. Peter Jenkins ,Owner SWE was at the dock when I puled up . Quick introduction to Tom and Joe we were on our way . Both new to fly fishing .The school consisted of class work yesterday with Peter, casting and introduction to striper fishing. Along with a half day guide trip. The weather was hard against fly fisherman never mind a beginner. The wind was well into 15 and the seas were sloppy. I took some shelter with deep structure.The guys learned to cast a floating line and shortly I handed them a full sink. Only chance we would have to catch a fish. They got three fish today, both getting there first. Under the conditions they did great. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
June 15,2019
WNW 15
High tide 7:09
Today fishing with Kurt Ransohoff , we get together several time each year. Kurt is a avid fly fisherman, in town visiting family. We had good looking water and great conditions for early morning bite. The last several days have been good fishing heavy structure.The water looked very fishy today. But the lack of bait made for a slow morning. We managed a handful of school stripers on fly.We just didn’t see any bait fish today. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 14,2019
WSW 10 increasing
High tide 5:13 am
Today Barney and Dana joined me for fishing on Narragansett Bay.We have done this many times, this is a reschedule from earlier in the season. Leaving the dock at 5:30 other boats beat me to the punch. My first spot was occupied by another angler. Moving on Barney made his first cast and hooked up immediately.It was a long distance release, but was a good sign.We fished through the tide drop , Taking some shelter from the now gusting wind. A steady pick,the best fish around 12 -15 lbs. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines.
June 12,2019
Light NW wind
Low tide 9:40
Today I decided to fish the Narragansett Bay. My sports were in need to be in Warwick before noon. So we left from East Greenwich.Shortly after leaving dock we found some fish splashing no luck. We moved on worked some of my favorite places. Jack land the first 4 fish and Frank got in the game. Frank landed several on fly and many on light tackle. The top water bites were amazing. Jack caught more than his share and a quick release on the fly rod. It was a good day and I am pleased to see the action picking up. I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 10,2019
SSE light shifting to the EAST
Low tide 7:40 am
Newport
Fished today with Rory Wood, avid fly fisherman. The fishing has been slow in the Bay for fly guys and light tackle. The conditions looked good to explore Newport. I received a call about Sand eels with school bass on the feed. Rory arrived with 8 weight in hand. We were on the water at 5:30. We found feeding stripers early and the game was on. Rory took a steady pick until the tide changed . We looked along the coast but the bite was slow when the wind changed to the East. We fished along the coastline with a steady breeze.I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 8,2019
low tide 5:50 am
N.N.E. 12-15
Project Healing Waters
Stars and stripers fly fishing
It was my pleasure to fish with a great group of Veterans. Dan Ward for CT a Veteran new to fly fishing , Joined me for a day on the water. We found some cover from the brisk North wind, on some good structure. Giving Dan a chance to get a handle on the fly rod. He progressed quickly soon using the deep sink line. He did manage to hook and fight a fish but the blue fish took the fly before I could grab the leader. We had a great day on the water .Project Healing Waters organization is in need of support. I will be be back to help those who served next year. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 7,2019
Low tide 5:30 am
Wind light
Today fishing with Nathan Andrews and Ken Cooper. We left the dock around 5:30 and headed out on a very nice morning. Ken started the day with a school striper. The day was not good after an hour. My 150 Optimax took its last turn. Safe sea to the rescue , they always get you home. A little trip to my Mercury dealer and the verdict was in DEAD> CL Marine installed a new 150 four stroke before they left for the day. i fished today with my Veterans cheater. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 5,2019
SW 10-15
High tide 10:18
Narragansett Bay is producing large bass . stripers in the 30 pound class are taking chunk bait in deeper water. Live lining adult Menhaden can be very productive. Smaller bait has started to spreed out. The stripers are moving into the shallower water, perfect for the fly fisherman and light tackle angler. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
June 2,2019
East wind light
New moon high tide 7:00 am
Today fishing with Forest Hamer leaving the dock around 6:00 am, with a flood tide at 7:00.The air was cool as we ran across the bay. Fog had the visibility under a half mile. When we arrived I had a good feeling it look like there had to be fish. We managed to get the skunk out early , the following hours were slow.The lack of bait and low visibility made looking for fish difficult. We found a half dozen school stripers the best at 26” . i will be out again soon look for my report. Until then Tight Lines
May 27- 31
This report from this past week. Fishing is heating up with large bass eating Adult Menhaden. anglers using live bait are catching fish up to 30 pounds. top water action has been good also. Fly fishing has been excellent, and hard to find fish at times.The weather was manageable most of the week. With decent tides,the fish were holding on edges of channels. I find that most fish are holding deeper still. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
May 25 ,2019
Wind calm
High tide 11:55
Narragansett Bay
Fishing today with Three fly fisherman. Andrew, Brad, and Jamie. All three had some experience fly fishing with Andrew doing more saltwater fishing. Jamie started off the morning with the first striper, his first time saltwater fly fishing. We worked hard for the fish caught today. All men landed several on the fly,and we had a bluefish at the boat but couldn’t land him.The weather was a pleasant change and the bait was everywhere. Adult Menhaden in some places were thick. The stripers we caught were in areas close to deep water with a good amount of structure. The key today was small flies, small pods of silver sides were abundant. Things will improve with the good weather ahead. I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then Tight Lines
May 23,2019
SSE 10-15
High tide 11:30 am
Launching from Goddard Park ,East Greenwich RI
Today I fished with a young man who I have know for years. I meet Phil over 15 years ago. He and 2 of his friends were on the bank of a local pond. I walked my dog and they were fishing again.I would always ask any luck. Phil would always be the one to respond. Soon the conversation increased, and I offered to take them fishing for stripers. Talking to the parents to get a confirmation and approval. The boys were 13 Phil, Matt and Danny,local kids. I called them the the 3 Amigos .We fished they washed the boat, I have stayed in contact with Phil over the years. Born in St Martin raised in Rhode Island and has now made the island his home. It was great fishing with Phil today the weather was a little could for him. We did catch fish and caught up on things in general. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then Tight Lines
May 20,2019
SSW 10-15
High tide 10:20 am
This morning the weather blew up early but the conditions were manageable. Bigger fish are starting to fill and the adult Bunker are arriving just in time. The fishing will improve with the weather finally reaching normal temperatures’. I will be out again soon look for my report Until then tight lines
May 16,2019
High tide 6:28
Wind light
Today fishing brothers Ed and Richard Jacques. Ed is a new to fly fishing and wanted to cover all aspects of fly fishing.We spent 30-45 minutes at the dock. Going over different things needed to fly fish on his own. Basics like how to rig the rod,how to set a drag,changing line’s, on the reel, practice strip strike and of course casting. Richard is retired and lives close to the water and wants to fly fish. Most of the fishing he will be doing is wading the shoreline of Narragansett. At the end of the day he had a good understanding of the basics,practice is what is needed now. He can now cast a line 40-50 ft which is a big improvement for someone never touched a fly rod. We covered a lot of information and looked around the Bay in hopes of the first strike.It didn’t happen today but both men were happy with the day. They will be back in a few weeks, to catch fish on fly. I will be out again soon Look for my report Until then Tight Lines
May 15,2019
High tide 5:31
Temp 45 degrees
Today was a Captains day, Every year the first run of the season is critical to make sure all systems are a go. Captain Ray Stachelek invited me along on his shake down run. Always nice to have experienced person on board just in case . The boat ran smooth and the weather was cold with calm seas. The fishing was as expected with the weather we have had unsettled. Rain every other day we need more stable weather system to turn on the bite. The weather will change this week and I expect good reports soon. Until then tight lines.