June 26 , 2009

It has been another challenging week with crazy weather! We have been taking some good size bluefish in the Norwalk area and the very early morning bite is producing some keeper size bass to 36 inches. The Milford and Stratford area are fishing a little better to keeper bass that are out on the shoals and in tight!

Check out this weeks fishing report for details!

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If you need some brushing up on your fly casting skills Captain Elser is available throughout the season at your place or ours.


Fish the Legendary Norwalk Islands, Long Island’s North Shore, the Housatonic River and Estuary, Candlewood Lake, 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 2009 - will be offering 2-4 day weekend trips to destinations like Watch Hill, RI, Block Island and Sandy Hook, NJ. 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 APRIL 2009! Captain Elser was also quoted in Center Console Angler Magazine in October issue.

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After fishing with Captain Elser you will appreciate his enthusiasm and competitiveness that he brings aboard whether stalking trophy striped bass casting a fly or drifting live menhaden over a deep water rip. When you fish with him you will be guaranteed a world class angling adventure for certain! CaptElser@CT-Fishing.com

Rick O'Leary above with a nice 41" striper that tipped the scales at almost 26lbs.. We landed 8 keeper stripers all over 15 lbs. in the Stratford and Milford area.