31. May 2009 by Captain Webb.

            After starting the weekend off in Vermont getting some wedding planning done, I was out on the water this morning with Rick Miller. The weather was perfect with sunny skies and a very light wind. We found fish right away not too far outside of the harbor and he hooked a fish early on fly. The rest of the morning was much of the same; Small schools of fish feeding on herring. They were spread throughout the harbor and were not on the surface for long, but we were able to hook into some nice fish. While on a school of fish outside Quincy, Rick hooked into a monster that must have been hanging just below the school of smaller fish. After bringing him into the backing of his 8 wt. more than once, we landed the 36” fish.          

            We have continued to have successful trips each day out there and the fishing has been consistent. School ends in two weeks and then I should be on the water more often during the weekday. Book your charter today.    

                         Tight lines,                                                 

                                  Captain Webb

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26. May 2009 by Captain Webb.

            I was out on the water a few times this Memorial Day weekend. The blitzes have slowed down, but there are some big fish out there to be caught. I was out early this morning for a few hours before heading to the NCAA lacrosse finals at Gillette. It was a very low tide due to the full moon but I head into one of my most reliable spots. The tide was just beginning to rise as we got out there and we were fishing in about six feet of water. We were spooking a few fish on the surface during our drift and hooked a nice striper on one of my first casts. But the fish of the morning came as we drifted past some structure. The fish hit my fly and took off about 50 yards into my backing before I gained any line back. I landed the 40” striper and after getting a few good shots, released it back. It was a terrific fish and it has been amazing to see the numbers of big fish out there with early!!                               

                        The second wave of fish should be making their way through the harbor very soon. I expect the harbor to be full of blitzing fish once again in the next week. If you can’t find any fish on the surface, find some structure and you are bound to find the fish!                                                           Tight lines,          

                                                          Capt. Webb      

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16. May 2009 by Captain Webb.

         The fish are here and there are some big fish in the mix. Is it good or bad luck when the first fish of the season is a 35” monster caught by my fiancée?? I was out on the water last night with Jill for a few hours to scout for a charter this morning. We found a large school of fish feeding on herring. Although they were not busting the surface, we were able to sit on top of them for the few hours we were out there. We were catching them on fly and rubber shad, including the 35” linesider.

 This morning I had a long time client, Rick on board for a few hours of fishing. Although he has usually fished with a spinning rod, with an occasional fly, this morning was all fly! I don’t think he will go back to the spinning rod. After finding fish in a similar spot to last night, he was able to hook into two nice fish on his first two casts! Not a bad way to start the morning. We brought quite a few fish to the boat this morning, the largest being a nice 32” fish that gave Rick a terrific fight on the 8 wt. It was actually the first striper caught on the new Hatch reel. Check them out at www.hatchoutdoors.com.

                    It was another great morning on the water. The fishing slowed some as the wind picked up, but we were still able to pick up a few fish as the morning ended. The fishing is on fire and will only get better. Book your charter today!                    -Captain Webb

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12. May 2009 by admin.

Although I was not able to find that first striper of the season this weekend, I was able to get out and see the Volvo Ocean Race in-shore race this Saturday. The boats are truly amazing. The wind was light, but it was still an exciting race.
      Sunday’s scouting trip was washed out due to the wind and the arrival of a new niece. Very exciting and was able to spend the day with my 3 year old nephew, drawing pictures of fish on the back patio!
          It is any day before the fish arrive in numbers here in the harbor. There are still some weekends available, so book your charter today!!
-Captain Webb

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9. May 2009 by admin.

I was out on the water at 6:00 this morning. There was some bait at the entrance to the harbor but was not marking any fish and did not see any on the surface. Made my way around most of the harbor and did not see much. Tested out a new fly patern I tied last night to see how it would swim. Looked great. Tied a rattle in to give it a little noise. Just a matter of days before they are blitzing the surface. Will report again this weekend. Captain Webb

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8. May 2009 by Captain Webb.

The boat hit the water a week ago today. I will be on the water all weekend looking to hook into that first striper of the season. Reports of fish in the harbor are out there. Most of these are hold overs and are being caught around the charlestown locks and the warm water outflows in the Mystic. I have seen a lot of bait in the harbor, even last weekend hanging around my slip. The stripers should be here any day now. The spring is a great time to get out on the water. Although the first fish that arrive tend to be on the smaller side, catching one on a 5 or 7 wt. rod can be a blast! Book a charter today. Out this weekend to see what I can find. Will write again then. -Capt. Webb
 

Memories of seasons pastMay 4, 2009

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