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Report for Long Island Sound
Capt. Sal Tardella
October 11, 2004
Norwalk Islands - Saltwater Fishing Report
In the middle of the week we were part of a four-boat charter for a New York City money management group. The three men aboard “My Bonnie” fished off of Cockenoe, catching 3-5 pound bluefish on plugs and jigs.
Jeff Wood of Westport fished solo and enjoyed a wonderful day catching large bluefish on chunks off of Green’s Ledge Light. He also caught fish on the surface in the Five Mile River.
Steve Hudacech of Stamford and his friend, Alan, both very experienced fishermen, had a great time catching blues 6-9 pounds on Creek Chub poppers in Wilson Cove, after which we moved to Billy’s Rock in Westport where we jigged up more blues on Crippled Herring lures.
Colorado residents, Carl and Terry Seader, took time out for a fishing trip with their son, Nathan—on his way to a prep school in Kent—where he’ll be on the school’s hockey team. It was their first experience with saltwater fishing, and they had an extraordinary day, bringing in large bluefish after getting a much-needed lesson in casting. They couldn’t believe the strength of our local blues, and they’re taking home lots of stories of their trip to the East Coast.
Wiltonites, Tom O’Brien and his son, Michael, took their second trip with us, following up on a very successful outing on August 27. Whereas they were excited with their August catch of blues in the 2-3 pound class, they were flabbergasted with their catch of fish weighing 7-11 pounds, caught on Creek Chub poppers and bunker chunks.
Weston resident, Jim Keplesky, brought along his wife and two children for a Columbus Day outing. All the family enjoyed reeling in bluefish 5-8 pounds on the surface at the mouth of the Five Mile River. They used chrome-colored Creek Chubs and Rattle Traps. We then moved to Wilson Point, where we chunked up another dozen blues and a 26-inch striped bass. All the fish but two were released so the Kepleskys could have a holiday cookout.
The local fishing is red hot, with an abundance of bait that are keeping the bluefish in our harbors. We’ve had word that striped bass are moving in our direction—especially from Rhode Island as the temperatures have been dropping.
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