• Connecticut, Long Island Sound, Housatonic River Saltwater Fishing Report: 13 OCT 2012

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Sorry, but have been a bit lazy about posting trip reports to the blog. It's been a mixed bag weather-wise...a lot of hiding out from the wind and dodging the rain.

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Still, there have been some glorious sunrises...even when reflected in the condo windows...

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...or when seen over the bow of a sailboat.

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All the usual lunkheads have been out...racing through the no-wake zone.

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We explained to this gentleman that he was supposed to be wearing a life vest, but...to no apparent avail.

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Despite the dodgy weather, we've gotten into fish each trip...here's Val S. fighting a schoolie.

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We gave this tug and barge the "right of way" as she was restricted in maneuverability...and a lot bigger than we were.

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I think Charlie W. was fighting a bluefish in this shot. Whereas a few weeks ago we were landing 10-15 blues for every striper, it's now reversed...more bass than blues. Water temp was 64° on the 13th, so some bluefish will be with us for a while yet.

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Finally remembered to take a photo of a caught fish...schoolie striper...fun on light gear. I was using a 2-fly rig on Saturday and caught schoolies two-at-a-time on six casts. Funny thing was, when we tried 1-fly setups, we went hitless!

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The color of the marsh grass is outstanding this time of year.