Our apologies for the long time between posts.  Computer problems and an unexpected sabattical by our resident fishing writer prevented our updating of the site.

But we’re back now and here’s the latest.  For saltwater fanatics the striped bass are on the way.  Migrating fish are in NJ but won’t get to local waters for at least three or more weeks.

Ocean temperatures in Nantucket Sound and Buzzards Bay are still in the low forties.  We need high forties or low fifties to bring the bass in.

For saltwater bottom fishing, tautog will move in from their deepwater winter haunts in about the same time frame.  The old chestnut that “tog” are in when the dandelions bloom often holds true.

In  the meantime, trout fishing is good and getting better.  The local ponds and streams have been stocked at least once.  Powerbait, night crawlers, small metal lures and flies are all working.  With warmer temperatures predicted in the week ahead, freshwater bass probably will also start stirring.

Good luck and check back for regular (we promise) updates.