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Captain Chris Elser Fishing Report

The far western sound has slowed down like a snail trail but no worries folks...the Milford and Stratford areas are just on the upswing as this area is more oxygenated during the heat of summer and the hard tails arrive out at middleground and PJ first. We found some decent bass this past week off of Fairfield and Bridgeport but couldn't really take advantage of the eastern areas due to the extreme high tides provided by the new moon. On a positive note...the best tides to catch a fish of a lifetime are typically 2-4 days after the new moon phases at this time of year...teaser :-)

Freshwater Lakes and Streams

We are now in a summer pattern but the water levels remain high due to consistent rainfall so trout fishing remains decent in local streams and is exceptional on the Farmington River with many fish in the 20 inch range being taken on caddis, sulphurs and streamer patterns like the muddler minnow and grey ghost.

Don't forget that Captain Elser is available for wade fishing trips on all of our local streams. Combining over 35 years of local knowledge and experience on CT's freshwater hot spots he will educate you on subjects like entomology, tactics and casting tips!

Lake Lillinonah and Zoar are producing solid smallmouth and largemouth action and you always have a shot at a monster brown trout or pike.

Interested in Fly Casting instruction for fresh or salt water? Captain Chris Elser is a certified casting instructor and will be offering lessons and instruction throughout the winter months. Take advantage of one-on-one personalized instruction at any location that is convenient for you, even your own home! He has all the tackle and can also incorporate a lesson into a trip out on the Sound or inland lakes for trout and smallmouth bass.
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Captain Chris Elser has been writing the Western Long Island Sound fishing reports since April of 2006, you will surely get detailed information on fishing for Stripers, Bluefish, False Albacore and more! Pick up the new isue for the latest!

Tight Lines! - Visit Captain Chris at http://www.ct-fishing.com

Heather above with her July 17, 2009 personal best 52.5 inch striper taken on a red tube and gulp imitation sandworm trolled up on light tackle!