Fishing Reports by Capt. Sal Tardella

Report for Long Island Sound - 82-year old Bud Wehrle of Las Vegas made his annual summer trip to Rowayton to visit his sister, and this year he fished with us three times. On Sunday, his best day—in the fog and rain—he brought in nine bluefish from 9-11 pounds and lost almost as more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - On Thursday morning Gary Latrelle, a golf course superintendent from upstate New York, brought along his teen-aged son and friend, Robin—for his third trip aboard “My Bonnie.” We fought a chop of 3-4 feet for most of the morning, but their persevera more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - Dennis Keum of Golden’s Bridge, NY, brought along his parents, who reside in Hartsdale, for an early morning trip, the family’s very first fishing excursion on Long Island Sound. We stayed in deep water, using bunker chunks, and everyone caught strip more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - Marty Nachemson of Wilton and his party fished around Sprite Island and Westport, doing well with school-sized striped bass caught on poppers and bucktails. This was their maiden voyage with us. Mark Esposito of Greenwich and his son brought along more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - Cliff Blaze of Norwalk had a good afternoon with bass throughout the Islands. Joe Cimino of Stamford also had fun with schoolie bass throughout the Westport shores, using white bucktails with Mr. Twisters. Carl Correnti of Wilton and his party- more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - Cliff Blaze of Norwalk had a good afternoon with bass throughout the Islands. Joe Cimino of Stamford also had fun with schoolie bass throughout the Westport shores, using white bucktails with Mr. Twisters. Carl Correnti of Wilton and his party- more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - Nolan Kerschner of Norwalk entertained his brother, Jim--who lives in Florida--and Nolan's grandson, Bryan Kerschner, also of Norwalk--to help celebrate Bryan's high school graduation. They had a great afternoon catching bass on bucktails throughout more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - Randall Seymour of Greenwich and three friends fished with us early in the week. We did well with striped bass, fishing outside Cockenoe Reef, using bucktails and sandworms. One of Seymour's guests was a fellow from Michigan; this was his first exp more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - Hal DeBona of Vermont and two buddies had a pleasant morning trip, with nice bass up to 26. All were caught on light tackle using chrome Creek Chub poppers and bucktails. Bob Greeff Jr. of Stamford returned for his second trip this season, and he more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Report for Long Island Sound - The water temperatures are still only running from 55-58 degrees with some even colder temps, depending on what time we sail. It’s been as low as 54° some mornings when we leave the dock at 6:30. But the action finally began to pick up this week. more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands