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Time to stop idling and start paddling our Wild and Scenic Rivers

Time to stop idling and start paddling our Wild and Scenic Rivers

by Todd Corayer | Sep 8, 2020 | Kayak Fishing, Recreation Public Access, Wild and Scenic Rivers

Sitting, idling, cursing perhaps, many of us have sat there impatiently, waiting for one car to turn right to Sosnowski’s farm stand and another to cross left for a cup of TLC coffee. Countless URI students zip daily over a small bridge at South Kingstown’s...
Let Greg Vespe take the helm in Narragansett Bay

Let Greg Vespe take the helm in Narragansett Bay

by Todd Corayer | Aug 27, 2020 | New England Fishing Clubs, Rhode Island Fishermen, Striped Bass Fishing

This month we have long days and warm nights to fish but by month’s end, we should take a night off from the beach and learn to catch more fish in Narragansett Bay. The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association will present seasoned and generous fisherman, Greg...
Stripers are up, fluke are down, scup are strangely attractive

Stripers are up, fluke are down, scup are strangely attractive

by Todd Corayer | Aug 23, 2020 | 2020 Fishing Season, Black Sea Bass Fishing, Fluke Fishing, Recreation Public Access, Striped Bass Fishing

After a tepid start, the summer flounder season has warmed but it sure does not look like a banner year. “The fluke have been a challenge. I have been getting some but it’s been work,” said East Bay fisherman Greg Vespe. Water temps have largely peaked and bait is...
Clearly, navigating a kayak in fog is easy

Clearly, navigating a kayak in fog is easy

by Todd Corayer | Aug 6, 2020 | 2020 Fishing Season, Fishing and Hunting Safety, Kayak Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

Anyone who was in Boy Scouts before that deal imploded or had parents drag them around the country in an old summer vacation van should know how to use a compass. Understanding direction is key to navigating, especially in zero visibility. Most of us have a compass...
Surrounded by fishes, dog days heat up a Hex hatch.

Surrounded by fishes, dog days heat up a Hex hatch.

by Todd Corayer | Aug 3, 2020 | Block Island, Bonito Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing

We are surrounded by fishes as the dog days approach. It’s all here in Fish Wrap!

Aidan Kelley catches ‘em up as fishing just gets better

Aidan Kelley catches ‘em up as fishing just gets better

by Todd Corayer | Jul 26, 2020 | 2020 Fishing Season, Largemouth Bass Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, Youth Fishing

Over the last few years, it seems like the better saltwater fishing has edged its way into July when historically we might have switched to some largemouth chasing or just caught up on some sleep after a busy salty Spring. This week, striped bass are feeding hard...
Casting through Covid with Peter Jenkins and without sausage and peppers

Casting through Covid with Peter Jenkins and without sausage and peppers

by Todd Corayer | Jul 16, 2020 | American Saltwater Guides Association, Fly Tying, New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing

RIDEM does it. Town Council’s do it. School Committees do it. Wine clubs, I mean book clubs, do it. Now the RI Saltwater Anglers Association is doing it. Replacing regular monthly Elks Lodge meetings famous for helpful speakers and plates of sausage and peppers dinner...
Dominic Saves The Day

Dominic Saves The Day

by Todd Corayer | Jul 15, 2020 | 2020 Fishing Season, Recreation Public Access, Striped Bass Fishing

Morning could not have arrived more peacefully, laying down her winds to greet a full sun rising behind wisps of light cloud cover keeping fish daring in shallow waters. Kayak fishermen came from Massachusetts, Connecticut and all over Rhode Island. Hobie’s Fishing...
Fish are in but access might keep us from them

Fish are in but access might keep us from them

by Todd Corayer | Jun 28, 2020 | Black Sea Bass Fishing, Recreation Public Access, Striped Bass Fishing

Once again, we are surrounded by fishes. With a subtle uptick in seawater temperatures, gates opened and fish have flooded local waters. Finding them and getting to them is ever the challenge. Capt. Rene Letourneau is guiding through a steady pick of good sized bass...
Sea bass, Kingfish, Big Stripers and memories with your daughter

Sea bass, Kingfish, Big Stripers and memories with your daughter

by Todd Corayer | Jun 27, 2020 | Black Sea Bass Fishing, New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing, Youth Fishing

Some of our favorite Fish Wrap stories involve parents being outdoors with their children, carrying on traditions or teaching their next-generation how amazing Nature and water can be. This week we are reminded how supremely fortunate to live where we live and having...
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