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.
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