second week of June

We've been going light on the tackle. People love it. I invested in some cutting edge rods and reels and we really like them, costumers really like that. On on the new set ups we've been mostly targeting trophy striped bass and fluke. The striped bass fishing has been good. Block Island really is a 5 star striped bass spot. The fluke have been more of a challenge. I'm not sure if the cold winter has something to do with it. We'll have to wait and see how June shapes up.

We stopped at a tide rip on our way back to the dock. The tide rip was alive with birds, hundreds of seabirds. The birds were eating sand eels that were getting pushed to the surface by Atlantic mackerel. It was like a scene from a nature show. This is why I love fishing. The scene.

The past four trips we've been having a lot of fun with bluefish. They'e really moved onto the corners of Block Island. Our customers are having a blast fishing with light gear. I love bluefish. I came of age with bluefish in the 1980s---tons of people did back then. Something about their yellow eyes and the smell of them when they come clean from the ocean, an almost citrus smell. Any way, come out with us. These fish most definitely have tails and can leave our waters in a hurry.