Fishin w/ Danny

The next "Blue Steel"???

Quinnipiac River Report

September 30, 2010 - Out early today so I thought I'd fish. Huge front is moving up the coast and it is windy as hell, so I figured I'd fish a nice sheltered local area. Wish I were striper fishing the front side of the system, but oh well. A quick stop to a local hole is all I'll get. Goal was to fish for the cycle (4 species) on one lure on the Quinnipiac. Check out the nice rainbow.

2010 Hybrid Anglers Bluefish Bash

This year's BFB was another success. Special thanks to Meatloaf for all his work. Thanks to the captain and crew of the Sunbeam V for putting us on the fish and bringing us ALL back!

Niantic Fishing Report 9/18

Nice but choppy day out today. The water temp is down to about 67 throughout most of the Niantic shore areas. Was hoping to see the albies today, but they weren't this far west on the shores yet. Some reports to Hillyers of a few schools in Plum Gut. Caught some stripers early on tube and worm. Only 1 keeper at 28". However, I did see a kayaker catch a 40"+ on Goshen beach, so the bigger fish are starting to more back closer to shore to feed. Mixed bag today with stripers, porgies, blues and a whopping 7" black seas bass. He struck a tin almost as big as he/she was.

Take a Vet Fishing Report from 9/11

More to come!

Quick Report from Stonington/Fishers Island 9/6/10

Just a quick report. No vids. Fishe Stonington/Fisher's Island Sound Monday, Labor Day from 5:30am-noon. Lots of snapper blues, some reports of a few stripers, mostly schooolies. I did not see any bones or albies anywhere inside Watch Hill/Fishers Island, and I didn't get first hand claims of catching any on Watch Hill or Sugar reefs. May go again Thursday.

"Hurricane" Earl

Well, Earl didn't really pan out up here. I was hoping for a good blow to turn things over in the LIS, but it looks like all that Earl did was scare away tourists from the Cape beaches. Heading to Watch Hill in the morning, hoping the albies will show. Be reporting tomorrow evening.

Take a Vet Fishing

On September 9th, I will be going to down Branford to help out with the TAVF program. The program works with the VA to help veterans enjoy an activity that many would otherwise not have an opportunity to, or in many cases, would not have thought themselves able to. This will be my first time helping out, and the program has grown from a dozen a few summers ago to over 80 participating now. There are only 7-8 other guys who help with the actual fishing. Many of the vets need assistance due to injuries suffered while serving our country. I got involved through an appeal from Pat at Rivers End, who has been generous in supporting the group with gear and hands on assistance. Trout Unlimited has come on board, and hopefully some major support from Cabelas and other groups will be forthcoming, as the desire to participate is outstripping the resources available. If anyone is interestedin helping or donating gear, lmk or check out the link below.

Take A Vet Fishing Article

TAVF Website

Volunteers don't have to be members of the First Congregational Church of Branford. There are lots of guys like me who just want to give something back to the vets by sharing something we love to do.

Dates remaining this year: 9/11, 10/9

See you at the BfB!!!!! :D

Niantic Report 8/19 and a new outboard on the Gemma Rose

Decent day, but really a chance to run the new engine for the first time. Also caught my first blues on a fly rod (I'm pretty much a newb), and not sure what I think. My initial impression of using the fly rod is kind of like fishing with a rubber band. I'm not sure I'm that thrilled about it, but it does have a place in the arsenal, so becoming more proficient is a goal. I imagine it would be cool on some monsters, but I felt as though I was missing some of the contact with the fish and thus the fight. Not sold, but certainly not ready to abandon this aspect of fishing. Anyway, watch the report!

Better than a skunk

Quick Report - 8/6/10 out of Niantic. Incoming tide to 7:30am.
Water temp 71-72 degrees
80 @ outflow
Blues after dawn on tube and worm and Deadly Dicks. No big schools, just picking up strays at the outflow, Black Point and Wigwam Rock.
Legit report of solid schoolie fly action on Barlets.