Fishing Reports by Capt. Sal Tardella

Back in Connecticut...Getting Our Boat Ready - We returned to Connecticut last Sunday after a very slow season in Florida. Although there were crocuses (croci?) and daffodils in bloom--as well as robin redbreasts everywhere and a new dove's nest in front of our house--we're dealing with chill more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Sebastian Swan Song.... - Well, it's that time of year again. We pulled our Hydra-Sports boat out of the water a couple of days ago, and we've been cleaning her up and getting her ready for her 8-month hiatus on dry land here in Sebastian. We plan to leave for Connectic more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

It doesn't get too much better than this.... - We went out late this morning with local angling buddy, Rick Pino, and his houseguest, Ed Jones of Verona, VA--in hopes of finding large jacks and redfish in the Sebastian Inlet. While netting some bait we were surprised when a large Spanish macke more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

The Weather Outside's Delightful.... - The weather is finally warming up, although the winds don't quite want to quit. (But we're not complaining!) Last week I went out with two buddies to test the waters, heading south on the Indian River towards Wabasso. We started with a steady pic more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

March Winds True to Tradition.... - Last week we worked all the local hot spots on the flats in the Indian River. The action was definitely on the slow side, but we brought in some sea trout, a Spanish mackerel (which was a tasty dinner treat for Bonnie and me), and a few other fish more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

Fishing is less than lukewarm.... - Winds have been active almost every day this week, and the few boats that have ventured out have been coming in with paltry catches. The nights and early mornings down here are still quite chilly, and the local fish seem to be seeking warmer spots t more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

Warmer Weather, Lukewarm Fishing.... - It's finally begun to warm up in our area, and we've been out only twice in the last ten days. Today the highs were in the low 80's, and we fished with locals, Jack Balme and Rick Pino. The action was on the slow side, but we did manage to bring in more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

No Fishing, No Catching This Week... - Right now the only thing we're catching down here is head colds. Between the low temperatures and the high winds, there was only one day this week that was tempting to local fishermen. Tonight (Wednesday) wind-chill factors are expected to drop t more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

Cold Weather This Week = Lukewarm Fishing .... - It's been cool all week long, but local fisherman/friend, Jack Balme, and I tried our luck in the Indian River for a few hours last Friday. When we first tested the water, the temps registered 58°, but at least the winds were calm for the first time more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

Following the Call of the Reds.... - We tried our luck yesterday in the Sebastian Inlet--myself, along with locals, Rick Pino and Jack Balme--after hearing news that large redfish were being caught during the first hour of the incoming and the outgoing tides. Unfortunately, we didn't s more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian