The storm last weekend put tons of weed and sand into coastal waters, making for a slow start to the week. Things have picked up significantly, and the striped bass have been providing hot surface action out and around Sugar Reef at the start of the ebb tide since mid-week. On the down side, the area is VERY crowded with boats (picture opening day of trout season on Meadow Brook Pond) so either have patience or go explore some other likely areas. Bait has moved into the area --- it looks like 1 - 1/2 inch long sardines --- and the bass are feeding heavily at the head of the rips over the reefs as the tide runs hard. Some slammer blues in the 10 to 12 pound class have moved in as well, so be sure your terminal tackle is ready for tangling with these toothy critters! Bonito? I keep hearing rumors but I have yet to bump into any personally. The other thing NOT around is the bell buoy at Watch Hill Point; it must have broken free during the big swells last weekend.
David at River & Rip Tide Angler in Coventry tells me the Wood River is still in good shape, but with the heat set to high over the past week, early and late in the day has been best. Targeting the deeper holes and shaded banks will improve your odds for success. Terrestrials are the way to go so be sure you have ants, inch worms and some hoppers in your fly box.
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