Capt. Phil Cronin reports from the Vineyard that they’re taking gator blues, and also passes on the tantalizing word that Bill McConnell brought a bonito to boatside on Saturday. Unfortunately the fish didn’t make it the whole way over the side. So it’s “Game On” for bonito!
Here’s a must watch video on River Herring from the Herring Alliance that covers the history, current state and future of these crucial fish.
Tremendous video of surface bluefish action from Youtube by Surffishingvideos – complete with slow motion, etc. Definitely Oscar worthy…
The ASMFC today announced it has approved for public comment its Draft Addendum II to Amendment 6 which will increase the commercial striped bass quota allotment, and redefine recruitment failure.
Capt. Corey Pietraszek of The Saltwater Edge demonstrates how to tie the Clouser Minnow- one of the top saltwater flies ever.
Ray’s Fly, the original creation of former Reel-Time Contributor Ray Bondorew is a true New England Striper Classic. In this video, Capt. Corey Pietraszek of The Saltwater Edge takes us through the simple steps that will have you tying Ray’s Fly like a pro in no time.
Capt. Phil Cronin of Capawok Charters reviews the 2009 Fishing Season on Martha’s Vineyard.
It’s getting down to the bitter end for saltwater action in Southern New England. We’re close to closing our log books on another season here, so this will be the last report of the season.
Earlier in the week at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Council 68th Annual Commission, which was held in Newport, RI, the commission voted 8-6 on against opening allowing bigger catches in Chesapeake Bay and elsewhere. In addition, they defeated the proposal to allow states to roll over unused parts of their commercial harvest quota from one year to the next.
