River's End Tackle, Old Saybrok

• STRIPED BASS- Some decent sized bass have been caught this past week in the lower Connecticut River. Theres still a lot of 12 to 20 inch bass with an increasing portion of 20 to 30 inch bass. Lead headed plastics are producing but surface lures are getting the larger bass. Zara Spook type stick baits such as Hydro Pencils and Top Dogs are among the best producers but don't forget the 9" Slug-gos. An outgoing current is much better than the flood. These next two weeks are going to be the peak of the run so call in sick if you have to. No word from the Race or Gut yet, I think next weeks new moon tides will get things moving.
• BLUEFISH- We haven't had a confirmed report in the River yet but expect to see some Slug-gos halved in the next few days. Long Island has had a good run of long skinny choppers for a week now.
• FLOUNDER- Not too many encouraging words out there.
• FLUKE- Greenport seems to be the best bet right now. Theres still mostly shorts but enough of a shot at doormats to make the trip worthwhile. Montauk seems to have more fish than Peconic but even a greater percentage of shorts. No word from this side of the pond yet, however a few fish have started at Fishers. (Pat Abate)