tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501Sat, 05 May 2012 19:12:33 +0000coastal accessBluefishFishing licenseCockenoe ReefSoft PlasticsStripersKayakingJeff DenholmTropical watersCT DEPOutflowsaltwater fliesChris ElserpatagoniaStriped BassEpoxy fliesNorwalkPressure on fishfly tyingMushmouthSouthportfly tying viseSight castingTunaSandbarPeter Vivianolong island soundCrabsalbieYak HairFly fishingRandom ThoughtsCompovisesSprite IslandparkingWestportThe MillHousatonic RiverDavid SkokSand Eelsspanish mackrelDEPNewsNorwalk IslandsFlats fishingDusk Bitehttp://www.westernsoundfly.com/noreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)Blogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-5771200156049370968Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:25:00 +00002012-03-01T19:25:10.588-05:00               BOSTON — Commercial fishermen pleaded with lawmakers Tuesday not to interfere with striped bass catch limits, saying it is not the Legislature’s place to manage fisheries. Read more: Striped bass catch limit bills draw crowds, encounter resistance - Wareham, MA - Wicked Local Wareham http://www.wickedlocal.com/wareham/features/x1481616287/http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2012/03/stripers-forever-at-plate-in-mass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-4305244525729984443Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:20:00 +00002012-02-10T22:20:40.842-05:00RIO - Making the Fly Line from RIO Products on Vimeo.http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2012/02/rio-makes-fly-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-1527411645868903734Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:50:00 +00002012-02-10T19:12:17.454-05:00 This time of year is brutal. Spring so damn close I can taste it - but March really, really drags on. Like clockwork, I'm hot for browsing new ear, assessing the old inventory and consider myself in the market for, (shocking),  a new stick. With that in mind, I digested this piece from Fly Fishing in Saltwaters. It's worth a read if you're a shore guy. It's worth a read if you like to fly http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2012/02/slower-in-salt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-5888915962793550682Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:22:00 +00002011-12-08T21:32:02.053-05:00Striped Bass Gamefish from Taylor Vavra on Vimeo.http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/12/striped-bass-gamefish-from-taylor-vavra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-8655283997149708812Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:50:00 +00002011-09-28T23:50:43.296-04:00     A pretty ideal mixed bag out there in the salty stuff. Pictured in the spread are a collection of Freemasons hailing from the WesternSound: C. Lee, Dragon Slayer Bernstein, Pete Henderson and yours truly. We've found decent counts of Striped fish holding on inshore rips. Obviously the East Wind can go kick rocks. Water temps have http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/09/westernsound-albies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-6528502156704210898Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:21:00 +00002011-08-07T12:21:48.808-04:00 This is why I don't wet wade. Two misses pre dawn on slider, two to beach on gurgler. Striper food Gold star for getting up and giving it a go at low tide. Tip of the cap to Pete V. for the spread. http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/08/sunday-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-5782259344943213694Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:41:00 +00002011-07-30T19:41:21.495-04:00 Goodbye July. Crabby aint shabby. Cody & Kronic got it in throughout July. Nightrider city is the tune of the month.  Captian Cody looking for bunky.     Love the ladder lifestyle. Keep you clowns posted. Stuff is no joke, light bottoms and serious spotting potential. The worried looks of http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/07/goodbye-july.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-2029834334558870244Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:09:00 +00002011-07-26T18:09:20.887-04:00The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the establishment of the Connecticut River Bonus Striped Bass Program to allow anglers to take "bonus" fish in a size range (at least 22 inches in length but shorter than 28 inches) outside the current recreational minimum length for stripers in Connecticut (28 inches). The program takes advantage of an unused commercial quotahttp://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/07/bonus-fish-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-5384303446409210372Tue, 24 May 2011 04:37:00 +00002011-05-25T02:05:17.729-04:00 Recent reports have been coming in from devouted fly throwers amongst us. On the menu most of the harbors from Milford on down are offering bunker and silversides and giving up fish in the 24"-30" class. A host of long rodders have been on sandeels along the beach outflows but consensus is that it is still lagging. Warm weather could and should blow that up. Confirmed bass stalker Pete V.http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/05/wading-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-5811729812254155744Mon, 16 May 2011 04:25:00 +00002011-05-16T14:53:41.468-04:00 Straight from the Cove is a veteran accomplice in the exercise of angling pursuits, Cody Lee. Pictured are the images detailing Sir Lee's recently acquired 21’ Regulator. A tip of the cap to a host of flies in the grillmixes of Western Sounds finest. It would make you blush if you knew how Codys been tight on 'em since April, a bent rod everyway like you read about stalking the http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/05/pictured-below-and-hailing-from-cove-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-7676190994606365518Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:34:00 +00002011-05-01T00:27:10.546-04:00Time to get back in the saddle. With the spring campaign iminent check in regularaly for reports, feature pieces and insights. What's better then a fishing blog with a pulse and renewed committment to posting more then once a month? Nothing. What's doing... The Housatonic fishery is flexing its muscle for those taking notice. Silversides and Herring are on the menu for early season Stripeshttp://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/04/good-timing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-7082252017730446675Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:40:00 +00002011-03-31T22:42:45.980-04:00 Patagonia launched its own music station. Buy a song, benefit the environment. Patagonia has teamed up with a diverse group of world-class musicians to help protect and restore our natural environment. Ask the expert serves up a fresh dish on the Double Haul   Some folks ski. Others tie flies. Some bastards Riverboard.   Fly Fishing Film Tour comes to Nueva York on April 6th. See you http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/03/links.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-4051154509465882684Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +00002011-03-29T22:32:57.660-04:00                                        Lou Tabory and yours truly teaming up again.  Come sharpen your stroke and catch fish with the boss. Sign up at Westport Outfitters : Lou Tabory & W.O. Spring 2011 Fly Fishing Schools        http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/03/who-else-wants-to-cast-like-lou.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-320174157856978034Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:52:00 +00002011-02-21T23:25:12.453-05:00   If recent developments are any indicator it's never going to be a national story and it's sure as hell not watercooler talk. Over the past month a disgusting number of fish have died. What's happened in Maryland and North Carolina this winter has flown under the radar, and no one is to say it won't happen again next year.  Trawlers fishing the Outer Banks of North Carolina have http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/02/striped-bass-kills.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-8605993588230864194Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:34:00 +00002011-02-11T20:23:03.062-05:00  http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/02/introducing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-412348633423957965Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:16:00 +00002011-01-27T11:58:11.322-05:00CENTRAL PARK - MANHATTAN Central Park is probably the best freshwater fishing spot in all of NYC, with several species of fish and three different bodies of water to choose from. INDIAN LAKE - CROTONA PARK, THE BRONX Indian Lake is a great spot for kids to fish, as it is stocked with panfish such as perch, catfish, and bluegill sunfish. The population of fish in the lake is traditionally high,http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2011/01/top-10-places-to-catch-fish-in-new-york.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-4515305826671285901Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:25:00 +00002011-01-27T12:00:28.656-05:00Better Wildlife Photgraphy  + Catch Magazine  = http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/12/top-10-adventure-stories-of-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-5768464265078323200Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:48:00 +00002010-12-29T03:17:20.707-05:00NewsFishing licenseNewsday reports that seven Long Island towns have won a lawsuit against the state Department of Conservation (DEC) which prevents the agency from requiring that recreational anglers obtain a saltwater fishing license to fish town waters. http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/12/ny-supreme-court-rules-against-coastal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-3857438589430222289Sun, 26 Dec 2010 07:27:00 +00002011-01-27T11:59:17.927-05:00From the folks at Drake Mag and their Five Minutes of Fly Fishing film tour:  On the Incoming Midcurrent gives us their 2011 Fly Fishing Gear Guide Volume 2 No 4 - This Is Fly webzine Will this work? Real time fishing data and reports coming in all sorts of ways.... I mean on your blackberry....Fishhound.com This is not your average swim... The Greatest Migration Vintage film from the IGFA http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/12/links-of-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-8279293930339449616Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +00002011-01-27T12:06:05.549-05:00Marabou Slab - Fast (fish) Food Inspiration: Mr. Lou Tabory, Slab fly, Time Restraints, Peanuts Qualities: Buoyant, breathes, opaque, deep profile, easy to throw Hook: 600sp 2/0 Thread: White Tail: 2 stiff stem marabou quills tied at hook bend. Body: 2 thin stem marabou quills, 1 pink, 1 white, wound forward to mid shank. Head: 3 bunches dear belly hair, spun, trimmed, whip finish, http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/09/tiers-desk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-2205873512588838178Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +00002010-09-27T08:00:14.798-04:00 http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/09/montauk-blitz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-6402917975260757193Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:15:00 +00002010-09-25T16:15:00.522-04:00 LOW & CLEAR Official Trailer from Finback Films on Vimeo. Big Slob on Flyhttp://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/09/low-clear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-8836136753583306572Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:08:00 +00002010-12-29T03:13:49.671-05:00A little of this a little of that and October is looking peachy. A recap is in order as we approach the end of September. Housatonic Environs Like the harbors to the south, most of the Gator blues have scrammed from gorging outside the mouth and loitering on Stratford shoal. Striper fishing has been picking up, cooler nights and strong tides. Like the waters of Norwalk, bait http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/09/combo-platter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-4681476628430246662Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +00002010-09-15T10:00:01.230-04:00 Watch Hill, RI - Pete V. and Capt. Steve Burnett spent time with the Albacore over the weekend. I'm pretty sure Pete told them to head this way.  http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/09/albies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762528958337679501.post-1478332450192848153Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:08:00 +00002011-02-11T20:32:34.884-05:00 Winner of Best Fishing category at the 2010 Drake Video Awards http://www.westernsoundfly.com/2010/09/tapam-con-tarpon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pat O'Donnell)0