Calm after the storm

Written by Leon Sylvester Jr.
Monday, 16 November 2009 18:11

Strong northeast winds and high seas from a slow moving nor’easter made fishing in Long Island Sound nearly impossible for most of last week.

When the storm finally passed, anglers were greeted with mild temperatures and calm seas on Sunday; and those who made it out found the fish hungry and ready to feed.

Big bluefish over 15 pounds have been slamming diamond jigs in 40 to 70 feet of water to the south of Middle Ground Lighthouse, and quite a few keeper striped bass have been mixed in among the blues.

Bluefish, blackfish still hot with some bass along the way

Written by Leon Sylvester Jr.
Monday, 09 November 2009 18:22

Bluefishing was fantastic last week despite water temperatures dipping into the low 50s.

Anglers had a blast landing bluefish up to 16 pounds on diamond jigs, swimmer plugs and live hickory shad.

Blackfishing continues to be hot, with tautog weighing more than 10 pounds being landed at the New Haven and Housatonic break walls; and from various rock piles in the vicinity of Middle Ground and Penfield lighthouses.

Salmon and trout stockings, carp tourney, noodling, company fishing trip

Written by Leon Sylvester Jr.
Monday, 26 October 2009 15:02

Fall salmon and trout stockings took place last week in numerous rivers, lakes and ponds throughout the state.

Locally, the Naugatuck River received 1,100 Atlantic salmon, in the 2-to-5-pound range, making this fishery the hot spot of the week.

The Farmington and Housatonic rivers have had excellent fall action with trout; and with the falling water temperatures, the northern pike action in the upper Housatonic is also heating up.

Autumn fishing, tournament results and annual fall stocking of salmon

Written by Leon Sylvester Jr.
Monday, 12 October 2009 14:39

Autumn on the New England coast is considered to be one of the most famous seasonal fisheries in the world. It offers saltwater fishermen a wide variety of species to pursue and a last chance for that trophy catch before winter comes.

The inshore action for striped bass, bluefish, tuna, blackfish and sea bass all come alive during the fall months; and only Mother Nature knows how long it will last and how quickly it will come to an end.