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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Well needless to say we have been having an absolute blast on the Albacore this past week. They have showed up regularly and have been great fun for the fly rodder and light tackle spin fisherman.  Stripers have been in the mix, blues are plentiful and tautog season is on the run.  The fall is one of my favorite times and don't forget about the all might Blue Fin Tuna! This photo was courtesy of Andy Anderson, professional photographer who joined us on one our recent albacore trips.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Fly or Spin, Albies are on Fire!!




I think the title says it all! If you want Albacore and Bonito, they are RED HOT right now in Rhode Island and the Cape. I had a chance to take some guys from Simrad and Lowrance out prior to the boat show this past weekend and got our fill in only 2 hours each morning! This season won't last long so get out and join the topwater fly and spin club (especially since the Blue Fin are mostly caught trolling right now).

Monday, September 10, 2012

I love the Fall!

I know it has been a while since my last post and for that I apologize. Charters have been taken over my computer time and now I finally have a chance to jot down some reports.

Albacore have made there way into the Newport area and we had a great time chasing them. We found a pile of them crashing bait into the cliffs (literally) and they took our flies readily. All of the albies were in the 8-10 lb range, the biggest we have seen in a while inshore. This is just the start so hopefully the weather holds up and we can chase them for the entire month.

Stripers are still going strong at Block Island with most fish from 25 to 30 lbs, and the occasional larger ones working around the schools.

Bluefish continue to swarm the inshore area in aggressive schools. Most of the fish are in the 2-5 lb mark but sure make for a consistent rod bend when you want to fish for a short time.

Blackfish/tautog has also been a popular fishery now that we are working into the fall. It is a great way to spend a half day on the water with some of the best fish for the table.

For those tuna lovers out there, now is the time to get in on the books! From now to November the fish start to feed on larger baits so throwing plugs and jigs produce some great topwater action.  These fish can be finicky and are typically not for the beginner fisherman. You really do want to practice throwing 2-3 oz plugs with heavy weight rods over and over again with accuracy. Then you need the stamina to fight a 150-200 lb fish for 20-30 minutes.  If you think you have what it takes, then call and book the day! My trips are about 12 hours long because there is really no telling when and where these guys will show up. When they do... be ready! It is a sight you will never forget.  Time is limited for them so if you are at all interested, give me a call with some dates.

Sincerely,
Capt. Brian