Bonito Alert, Again

It looks as if the 2 consecutive weekends of big offshore swell from tropical systems has finally calmed, and with that, the bonito have moved back into the area. Dave at River & Rip Tide Angler in Coventry as well as Mike at Watch Hill Outfitters both had confirmed catches of this speedster at Sugar Reef, and to the west on the south side of Fishers Island. Dave also had reports of false albacore on the south side of Fishers, but couldn't confirm that until this evening. I will be heading out tomorrow late afternoon to see if I can locate either of these small tuna-like species.

The Wood River continues to be in good shape, but Dave notes that the trout are wary and spread out. A planned float stocking by Trout Unlimited did not happen due to bad weather, but will in the next week or so and that will add some nice fish to the mix. Green inchworms are the fly to have on hand.