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The American Striper association tour passed through Stratford last weekend  holding their third event of the season at Boardwalk Marina. This is the Second year that Boardwalk Marina has sponsored and ASA event and Scott Mitchell who is one of the Owners of Boardwalk was happy to mention that they will also be sponsoring another ASA event later this year in October. Read more

As many of you have heard already CT will now require a Saltwater fishing license. While the bill has been passed it has not yet been signed off on. In all likelihood it will be and will go into effect next week (June 15th) Like many area anglers, I am not personally against this license but believe that this money needs to be allocated to programs regarding fishery management, patrolling, safety and public access rather than into the states general fund.

I would love to hear your thoughts and views on this and encourage everyone to let their local and state officials know their feeling on this.

I have included an email I received from Bill Foreman from the DEP Fisheries Division so you could better understand what is going on: Read more

  News from the salt is that the American Striper Association's 2009 tournament series is coming to Stratford's Boardwalk Marina this coming Saturday.  Anglers from all over the east coast will compete and try their best to catch the two biggest Striped Bass during the one day event.
  The ASA is considered the nation's "Premier Striper Tournament Series".  In 2009 the ASA will be conducting 8 tournaments along the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Cape Cod. Striper enthusiasts can choose to fish local tournaments, a division or compete for the prestigious Angler of the Year Award presented to the ASA Boat Captain that exhibits the skills needed to earn the bragging rights as the Nation's best Striped Bass angler. Prizes will also be awarded to the Top Jr. and Female Angler at the end of the 2009 season. There is still plenty of time for local anglers to enter.  Those interested should visit ww.fishasa.com
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 On June 13th Boat Show Direct.net will host our 4th tournament of 2009 in Stratford, Connecticut. Below are details of the tournament. You can also go to www.fishasa.com , for an entry fee discount by pre-registering on-line prior to Wednesday, June 10th. Read more

Long Island Sound and its many tributary rivers are alive with Striped Bass.  The much anticipated spring run is finally upon us and from it early indicators, it has all the makings of one which will long be remembered. Read more

Saltwater and sweetwater fishing action continues to be excellent throughout Connecticut.

  Jim and Mike Micinilio had another good day in the Bridgeport/Fairfield area on Wednesday. Read more

There is nothing I enjoy more than visiting our states local bait and tackle shops to keep a pulse on the fishing scene. Anglers gather and trade fish stories, tactics and news of the water while shopping for the next great lure or bait that is sure to land the big one.

I do my best to visit the many shops and the great people who own and operated them as often as I can and I am happy to share with my readers the stories and buzz that has been coming out of them this week. Read more