Fishing Reports

Winding Down

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:34 -0500

As the season starts to wind down, there are still those days that the boat hits the seas and we either load up on Blackfish or make the final runs for the big Blue Fin Tuna. I will say there there may only be a few weeks left for me before I take my break and recap on a long weather driven season.
Our last blackfish trips produce solid 6 - 8 lb fish and as usual, the more people we have the better we do (more bait in the water). We had on large tuna on the line but came unbuttoned after a 5 minute fight due to slack line! Like they say, the BFT will take advantage of any mistake you make, and he did! With the wind blowing the way it has, I am hoping to squeeze in a trip or two before we wrap up 2010. If you want to join me, call me and we will take advantage of our last few weeks.

Last Weeks Recap

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:55:24 -0400

Well to say that I have been busy with fishing is an understatement! From Bluefish and Blackfish to Blue Fin Tuna we got them all!
Newport is on fire with consistent Blackfish action with huge bluefish being caught as well. Spencer pictured above out-fished his adult party with 6 of the 10 keepers!
Cape Cod is starting to light up with gorgeous school tuna like the one above landed by Mel True. The fish took a Hogy lure and was landed in under 15 minutes. I love the fall!

Late September Updates

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:57:40 -0400

Well the Albie fishing does not compare to what it was last year I can say that. The windy fall has made getting on the water difficult and to have white caps hide the breaking fish does not add to the ability to cast to these speedsters. The Cape is still producing but RI is spotty right now. Striper fishing has been slow but that will soon be changing as the fall migration is in motion and the bait is still hanging around. Big blues are being caught right in Newport but our focus now is mainly on Blackfish inshore as well as Blue Fin Tuna at the cape. Smaller Tuna are being reported which is great for us light tackle and flyfishermen! Call early if you want to get in on the action!

Bonito are in!!

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:04:15 -0400

Over this past weekend I was able to find some nice pods of Bonito along the RI shoreline. There have been reports over the past few weeks but no real solid numbers. Fly fisherman may have an advantage as the bait is really small as you can see from the picture above. That is only about 2 inches! Small lures may also produce but the wind may impact casting.
Block Island has slowed a little over the past week as Newport gets better each day. No more 2:30 am departures for me!

Dog Days of Summer

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:03:44 -0400

Fluke, Sea Bass, Blackfish, Bluefish, Tuna, Scup and soon to be steady Albacore are making their mark. Sea Bass have been plentiful and big this year and are fantastic table fare! Fluke fishing has been consistent and Albies just started to make an appearance. Not long before they stay put for a couple of weeks and make it worth a trip. The tuna has been sporadic at best and as the bait gets settled, they will settle as well. The picture above was from Ed Gotovich going solo on a nice Tuna that was successfully released. Block Island has been producing steady 30+ pound bass as well as some of the biggest blues of the season. Pre Dawn is the key and I know the door it opens! Get your rest... you will need it!
Tight lines,
Capt. Patterson