July 6 , 2010 -
The heat is STILL on and so is the fishing...read on!

Curt Gowdy, Jr. with a nice striper taken at mid day today, July 6, 2010. We took several fish today but the highlights on the battle field were definitely the 10+ lb. bluefish on the fly rod, epic battles with these soon to be gators!

If you need some brushing up on your fly casting skills Captain Elser is available throughout the season at your place or ours. 2010 RATE - $75/hour

Fish the Legendary Norwalk Islands, Long Island’s North Shore, the Housatonic River and Estuary, Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah and the Farmington River.

Specializing in Fly Fishing, Live Bait, Spin & Sight Casting to Striped Bass, Bonito, False Albacore, Fluke, Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Pike. Experience Trophy Striped Bass fishing with Captain Chris Elser who has had over 35 years of angling passion guiding you to the fish!

As a USCG licensed captain and fully-insured guide, he uses his cumulative experience to put anglers on fish. Chris is a natural teacher with a winning personality who will make you feel comfortable even before you step onboard.

Many productive techniques are perfected each season and his specialty is locating and catching trophy size striped bass on live bait and fly fishing tackle in the near shore waters of the legendary Norwalk Islands and also the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT.

New for 2010 - will be offering 2-4 day weekend trips to destinations like Watch Hill, RI, and Block Island. Travel and lodging can also be arranged upon request. Click here to send an email for availability and pricing on a custom 2-4 day trip!

Captain Chris Elser has recently been published in the November issue of Saltwater Sportsman Magazine demonstrating live bait tactics for trophy striped bass and bluefish! Also, read On The Water Magazine and get detailed Western Long Island Sound Reports written by Captain Chris Elser - STARTING again APRIL 2010! Captain Elser was also quoted in Center Console Angler Magazine in October issue.

Shore Guiding and Kayak trips are also available and I highly recommend Patrick O'Donnell and Pete Viviano for the Fairfield - Westport area, check out their information at westernsoundfly.com for Patrick and fishflyes.com for Pete V! Both of these guys will not only dial you into fish but give you the proper wading/casting instruction necessary to get into our local fish.