Fishing Reports by Capt. Sal Tardella

Our first trip was a good one.... - We had our shakedown cruise a couple of days ago, and there were some kinks and glitches that had to be taken care of. Tuesday was a beautiful day on the Indian River,and we had aboard good friend, Jack Balme of Sebastian. Among the fish caught were more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

We're still not in the water... - Our boat will be launched within the next few days, weather permitting. Not too much has been going on in the Inlet or on the Indian River except for a few pompano here and there. Not too many boats out there either. As soon as we start fishing more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

No report right now; Florida boat still in dry dock. - We only arrived in Florida two days ago, and the boat is still on its trailer. We hope to launch by next week. Please watch for fishing reports in ten days or so. more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Sebastian

Connecticut "My Bonnie" Is Now On Vacation - Well, the 2009 season on Long Island Sound is now over for My Bonnie. She's up on blocks and covered over for her long winter's rest. We'll be heading down to Florida next week, and we should be ready to start fishing in the Indian River and th more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Our Fishing Finale For '09.... - Today was our final excursion in Long Island Sound for 2009. We took out Susan Gardner of Darien and her children, Chris and Alex–-and the boys' friend, John Bonono of Darien as well as a family friend, Warren Wong of Stamford. It was a beautiful day more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

It's Almost Over for 2009.... - We went out at 2pm on Monday with Frank Chieffalo of Danbury and Clark Winchell of Bethel, CT. For a change the winds were low, and we got a chance to get into deep water fairly quickly. We jigged up large bluefish (biggest was 14 pounds,) and when o more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Mostly Windy Weather This Week.... - My good friend and sometimes-mate, Emilio Pandolfi of Danbury, went out with me early last week to see what was happening on the Sound following several days of heavy winds and high seas. We began jigging at some of our favorite spots in the middle o more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Wind, wind, wind.... - We sailed in the early afternoon on Friday with Brian Anderson of Stamford, who was entertaining two colleagues—Dan Kinsbourne of Ridgefield CT and Mike Coughlin from the Garden State. It was a rough day on the water, but we were able to jig up some more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Only two trips this week; but good ones.... - We were out just twice this week. On Friday we fished with our faithful regular, Robert Remin of White Plains–who brought along neighbors, Evan Gilder and his young son, Daniel. Everyone enjoyed the morning–with non-stop jigging action, catching blue more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Lots of Porgies, Some Blues and Stripers.... - Autumn arrived a few days ago, and this week's weather was a mix of high and low temps–with almost every day including high winds. We sailed Saturday morning with Ted Inglesias of Westport and his father-in-law, Art Miller of Brooklyn NY. Wind veloci more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands