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 The "No-Wake Zones Don't Apply to Me" lunkhead of the day. |
 Quickly bled, filleted, and iced, the fish was excellent off the grill, Roy reported later. |
30 June 2012
Connecticut, Long Island Sound, Housatonic River Saltwater Fishing Report: 28 JUN
• 3 Rescued in Long Island Sound Off Milford
 ”The search began just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday after police received a 911 call from a person saying the 19-foot boat was taking on water.” |
29 June 2012
∙ The Weekend: Connecticut Issues Mosquito Alert
 Source: TorringtonCitizen.com |
• Alligator caught in Connecticut River
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• Long Island Sound Fishing Reports - 29 JUN 2012
• Connecticut DEEP Fishing Report – 28 JUN 2012 Striped Bass fishing remains good. The usual spots include the Watch Hill reefs, Thames River, the Race, Plum Gut, Pigeon Rip, outer Bartlett Reef, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, lower Connecticut River, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Six Mile Reef, the reefs off Branford, and New Haven Harbor (including Sandy Point). Also, Charles Island area, Housatonic River, buoys 18 and 20 off Stratford Point, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, Bridgeport Harbor, Penfield Reef, around the Norwalk Islands, and Cable and Anchor Reef. Live lining bunker, hickory shad, eels, scup or using fresh cut baits on three way bottom rigs or fish finder rigs will work for slob bass. Bluefish fishing continues to improve with an influx of good size choppers invading Long Island Sound. Bluefish weighing in the low to mid-teens are being reported. Fluke fishing is fair to good overall. There are some big doormats out there but you have to put your time in. Fishing locations include south side of Fishers Island (Isabella Beach, Wilderness Point), off the Stonington breakwater, mouth of the Mystic River to Groton Long Point, Thames River channel, Black Point/Niantic Bay, Long Sand Shoal, Westbrook-Clinton area, Falkner Island area, New Haven Harbor to West Haven, and off the mouth off the Housatonic River. Porgy fishing is good to excellent on the major reefs. Black Sea Bass fishing is good on the reefs/wrecks and also on the fluking grounds. Anglers targeting fluke are catching black sea bass instead. Hickory Shad fishing is good to excellent in the lower Connecticut River by the DEEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier. Hickories can be found mixed in with snapper blues. Flood tide is best. Blue Crabbing is pretty hot in the tidal creeks of Stonington to Mystic and Westbrook to Madison. Some large "jimmies" are measuring from 7 to 9 inches across from spike to spike. CTDEEP |
• Thames River-Area Fishing Report "The larger bass are feeding on adult menhaden schools and have been since spring. However, rising water temperatures will eventually drive them out into cooler, deeper waters of the Atlantic." |
• Norwalk-Area Fishing Report "Before we know it, snapper blues will make their appearance and begin the downhill slide towards fall. "For now, fishing is great.” |
• Fishing with Kids
“Be sure to make trips as interesting and action-packed as a child can handle. If children are more interested in catching frogs or pollywogs along the shoreline, let them do it. Remember that early exploration for children with a thirst for knowledge is an adventure.” |
28 June 2012
• Great Time to Fish Long Island Sound
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• Marabou Clouser Fly
"Marabou when wet is incredibly durable and provides more action than most any other material.” |
27 June 2012
• Landing Really Big Fish on the Fly Rod
The line obviously needs to be strong and durable and should have a core that can take the strain of a big fish.” |
• New Connecticut Public Act Requires the Inspection of Vessels and Vessel Trailers for Aquatic Invasive Species
Prior law required them to inspect for and properly remove and dispose of any vegetation. The new act requires them to inspect for vegetation and aquatic invasive species, as determined by the energy and environmental protection commissioner, and properly remove and dispose of what is visible and identifiable without optical magnification. As under prior law, violators are subject to a fine of up to $100 for each violation. The act requires Department of Energy and Environmental Protection-approved safe boating courses to instruct boaters on how to properly inspect boats and trailers for aquatic invasive species and dispose of them. By law, the courses must already instruct boaters on how to properly inspect for and dispose of vegetation. Connecticut General Assembly |
26 June 2012
• Thames River Area Fishing Report
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• Connecticut DEEP Fishing Report - 21 JUN 2012
 Striped Bass and Bluefish fishing remains good. The Race, Plum Gut, and Pigeon Rip are again consistent striper and bluefish fishing locations. Other fishing spots include the Watch Hill area, Thames River, outer Bartlett Reef, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, lower Connecticut River, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Six Mile Reef, the reefs off Branford, and New Haven Harbor (including Sandy Point. Also Charles Island area, Housatonic River, buoys 18 and 20 off Stratford Point, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, Bridgeport Harbor, Penfield Reef, around the Norwalk Islands and rocky reefs, and Cable and Anchor Reef. Schools of Atlantic menhaden (bunker) are in many of the tidal rivers and harbors which means stripers and choppers are not far away! Fluke fishing is fair to good with a lot of sub-legal throwbacks being reported. Fishing locations include south side of Fishers Island (Isabella Beach, Wilderness Point), off the Stonington breakwater, mouth of the Mystic River to Groton Long Point, Thames River channel, Black Point/Niantic Bay, Long Sand Shoal, Westbrook-Clinton area, Falkner Island area, New Haven Harbor to West Haven, and off the mouth off the Housatonic River. Porgy fishing is fair to good on the major reefs. Black Sea Bass fishing is excellent in Block Island Sound. Hickory Shad fishing is good in the lower Connecticut River by the DEEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier. Monster Skates have been caught at Long Sand Shoal if anyone is interested. |
25 June 2012
Connecticut, Long Island Sound, Housatonic River Saltwater Fishing Report: Recent Photos
 Capt. has been under the weather for several days, so we're just now getting around to posting some pix from a week or so ago. |
 Mal Y. was on the boat with us one day. |
 Marine infrastructure in need of repair. |
 Had fun with bluefish and stripers. |
 Guess they were ensuring that the boat would be ready when needed. |
 One of the osprey nesting stations Audubon has placed. |
 Yes, lunkhead, we're taking a photo of you blasting throught the no-wake zone. |
 Jim W. joined us on another day. |
 This would be a great tool for getting to the fishing.Little hard to fly-fish off it, however. |
 Another great day on the water. |
• Bluefish: Excellent Article on Catching and Eating
"If you get into a school of feeding blues, the action is non-stop as fish will chase and attack your plug from the moment it hits the water, all the way to the boat or shore, until one is hooked or you run out of water. Often, several will be fighting over your lure. This makes them a favorite of light tackle enthusiasts and fly fishermen.” |
23 June 2012
• Connecticut Towns List Upcoming Fireworks Displays
The link below will take you to the schedule, including rain dates: |
"As always we would like to thank all of our contributors, we are grateful to have them apart of our community and share their creativity with our growing readership. Thank you to all our sponsors who have been generous enough to help make our publication possible and stronger than ever.” Source: This is Fly |
22 June 2012
• Westbrook, CT Striped Bass Tournament
Martin Armstrong in StamfordAdvocate.com |
• Tying the HPU Weedless Fly
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21 June 2012
∙ Using the Dropshot Rig for Fluke and Flounder
"Fluke will set up facing the tide and will usually be found around structure. To locate the fluke use your depth finder and look for any holes, drop offs, humps and channel edges.” Source: WorldFishingNetwork.com |
• Catching the Big Striped Bass
This post is from June 2012. For the latest information, click here: ConnecticutSalwaterFishing.com
A few working boats were making waves in the dark water, their wakes rolling white on top and then disappearing into the energy consuming water.” |
20 June 2012
∙ Connecticut Outdoor Activities at Risk for Heat Stress
Each year in the US, several hundred people are killed by heat-related conditions, and thousands more are made ill. Young people, older folk, and those with underlying health conditions or taking certain medications are at greatest risk for heat stress and heat stroke. In Connecticut, dozens of individuals are seen in emergency departments each summer due to the health effects of heat stress. “On average, heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, and many of those harmed or killed are workers.” said DPH Commissioner Dr. Jewel Mullen. “While any worker death is tragic, those caused by heat stress are particularly disturbing because they are so easily preventable.” People can take actions to protect themselves in hot environments. These include: ∙ encouraging frequent breaks away from direct sunlight, ∙ scheduling physically-demanding work during the cooler parts of the day, and; ∙ providing cooling fans and moisture-wicking clothing to help keep cool. Those in hot environments should be encouraged to drink non-caffeinated liquids frequently to stay properly hydrated, typically 8 ounces of fluids every 20-30 minutes. In addition, having onsite personnel trained in recognizing and treating heat stress disorders, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, is essential to early recognition and intervention. |
• “Photos of Mysterious UFO-Shaped Object Sunk In Baltic Sea”
”Last year, a mysterious UFO-shaped 60-foot disc was discovered in the bottom of the Baltic sea by a Swedish ocean exploration team using sonar. “Now, that same team has managed to get near it and take photographs. According to diver Stefan Hogeborn, it's unlike anything they've ever seen….” USO: Unidentified Sinking Object sounds more like it. The ancient-aliens aficionados are going to jump all over this one! [Theme from Twilight Zone plays here.] |
19 June 2012
• Aliens Are Invading Long Island Sound
"We're talking about aggressive non-native or non-indigenous species of plants and animals that have been introduced to Long Island Sound since the arrival of European colonists.” |
• Dock That Washed Ashore In Oregon Is Debris From Japan Tsunami
Article and photo from: Winnipeg Free Press |
18 June 2012
• Why Do Fish Jump?
“Have you ever wondered why carp and bass jump and splash, why sailfish leap out of the water and flying fish skip across the waves like they’re jet-propelled? "When a couple of fishery biologists were asked this question, their answers were….” |
17 June 2012
• “Scientists Say Recreational Fishermen Are Killing Off the Salt Marshes
“I was about to kill it, assuming it was another virus-laden missive from some paranoid gasser…. But I noticed that the sender was an angling buddy with a knack for finding obscure but important fishing information on the Internet. ”So I clicked. ”It turned out that the information…. |
• Lefty: How’d You Get Started in Outdoor Writing?
"You had 13 million servicemen coming home from the war who loved to hunt and fish. I was always one to write about how to do it, where to do it, when to do it. "They just gobbled the thing up….” |
16 June 2012
• Thames River Area Fishing Reports
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• Thames River Area Fishing Report…2”This weekend, conditions are almost perfect for catching quality stripers that will range from the mid-20-inch range to the low-30s with a shot at catching something much larger. These fish are gorging on squid that moved into the region a couple of weeks ago.” |
• Connecticut DEEP Fishing Report 14 June 2012
Also, Milford Harbor breakwaters and the Charles Island area, buoys 18 and 20 off Stratford Point, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, Penfield Reef, around the Norwalk Islands and rocky reefs, and Cable and Anchor Reef. And, don’t forget about Connecticut coastal state parks for wetting a line! Go to the following website to locate a fishing spot near you! www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/. Fluke fishing over this past week has picked up in deeper water (60 ft+) with some doormats closing in the double digit mark in pounds! Fishing locations include Horton Point, Mattituck area, Mt. Sinai, and Port Jefferson on the north shore of Long Island, south side of Fishers Island, mouth of the Mystic River over to Groton Long Point, Thames River mouth, Black Point/Niantic Bay including the “Bloody Grounds”, Long Sand Shoal, Westbrook-Clinton area, Falkner Island area, New Haven Harbor to the West Haven area, and off the mouth off the Housatonic River. Porgy fishing is fair to good on the major reefs. Weafish fishing best chances are in New Haven Harbor and the Milford – Stratford area. The Black Sea Bass fishing season opened June 15th. |
• New Connecticut Law Increases Penalties for Poaching
Connecticut Public Act 12-84, effective October first, increases the penalty for this offense, making it a Class B misdemeanor. Under prior law, it was a Class C misdemeanor. Now: Class C misdemeanor: Up to three months in jail and $500 October 1: Class B misdemeanor: Up to six months and $1,000. Source: Connecticut General Assembly |
15 June 2012
The Weekend: 10 Things Seafood Restaurants Won't Tell You
"Slimehead became orange roughy in the 1970s; escolar (which in large quantities can make people ill) shows up on menus under several names, including butterfish... "...and a renaming campaign for the Asian carp over the past two years has led to its being sold under names like Kentucky tuna, silverfin and even Shanghai bass.” |
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