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05-20-2009, 11:51 PM
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“In Trout we trust?” No. That’s not the famed bumper sticker, so frequently followed in the coastal locales, north of Boston. As our early forefathers approached the New World, there were tales of Atlantic cod so thick, one might be able to walk upon. Lobster so plentiful, they were fed to the livestock. The Atlantic cod became a staple to early Americans and explorers alike. Hence the phrase, “In cod we trust.” 2009 indefinitely has been the year for “change.” By that of course, I am referring to the Connecticut Marine Species Regulations. Here we are on a beautiful day in May, waiting for another thirty days to pass before we can begin fishing on Long Island Sound. Once open, the highly anticipating angler must act quickly, because ninety days later, that very same season will close. On the other hand, or fin if you will, the Connecticut trout season is open from April through February. Conservation efforts in the open water, the sea, have proved to be successful with some species such as striped bass, and even bluefish. Other new laws don’t seem to make any sense, or have good reason other than one more way to restrict our recreation. Take for example the winter flounder. The season is open, but try to find one. Oh and by the way, you can keep ten of them. Inshore winter flounder stocks are nearly non existent, yet there have been no serious actions taken to improve their local populations. Aside from a few early striped bass catches, fluke fishing is often thought as the season opener for most boaters. This year, the date has been pushed three weeks forward, to June 15th and will close August 19th. Most recreational anglers will agree that Fluke stocks are quite strong. By the way, the number in which one is allowed to keep per day has been reduced to three. Thank you Connecticut! Guess I’ll go trout fishing. Wolf, of We-Tu Bait and Tackle in North Stonington, reported, “The trout season is in full bloom.” We-Tu is located on the Eastern Pequot Reservation, overlooking Long Pond. Amos Lake, and Patchaug have also been good. “Been selling lots of shiners and mealworms. The Rapala Countdown and Floatin’ lures have also been a good choice. Wolf also announced that We-Tu would also be hosting a Fathers Day Fishing Tournament. Call the shop for details. Back in Mystic, Allen and Cheryl at Shaffer’s Bait and Tackle, reported schools of bunker, or menhaden, in the downtown Mystic area. Many anglers have purchased snag hooks to catch and live-line them for bigger striped bass. The Mystic River Park provides good fishing access to the river. Adjacent to Shaffer’s is the Mason’s Island causeway. This little bridge offers some good schoolie striped bass fishing, with a bit more serenity than the often busy downtown area. Shaffer’s extends free parking to those fishing on the platform. Jim Meacham and Rick Heroux of Griswold, CT. landed and released nearly twenty striped bass up to 36”on Monday. They were fishing just south of Valient rock, in the Race. Diamond Jigs were outfishing the bucktails that day. Take this pre-season time to tune up your gear. New line, check your rod tips, and lube your reels. If you can’t wait until June, mind as well go trout fishing. Capt. Allen Fee Shaffer’s Bait and Tackle 106 Mason’s Island Road Mystic, CT 860 536 8713
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