Projo Fishing ~ HotBytes

Syndicate content
Updated: 15 min 3 sec ago

Sachuest Point closed for safety's sake

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:23
Because of dangerous surf conditions anticipated with the advance of Hurricane Earl, Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, a popular surf-fishing spot, will be closed from...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Fish the clearing breeze after the storm, says McKenna

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:11
Tropical-storm season marks the beginning of autumn bass fishing season. The last three 40-pounders that Steve McKenna caught were taken in the surf following tropical...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

State finds more dangerous algae in another pond

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 13:52
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Department of Health are advising people to avoid recreational activities in waters affected by dangerous blue-green algae...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Wolfenden wins $8,389 in FLW event on Lake Champlain

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 17:53
Professional bass angler Mike Wolfenden has returned to his home in Warwick after a sixth-place finish in the FLW Series Eastern Division tournament on Lake...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Sea bass and scup strike, fluke scatter

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 14:16
"Fishing after the three-day marathon August Nor'easter was quite good for sea bass," says Frank Blount, owner of the Frances Fleet in his weekend report....
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

South County is beginng to light up

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:29
"Five year old Charlie Smith caught his first keeper off his parents' dock on Quonny Pond," reported Robin Nash of Quonny Bait & Tackle. "Charlie...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Lousy weather = great carp fishing, says Pickering

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 10:05
Dave Pickering a 15-pound mirror carp he caught this week. "This lousy weather of the last few days has lit up the carp fishing...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

ESPN sells BASS

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 09:57
ESPN has reached an agreement in principle to sell BASS to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland. BASS...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Moon and knuckleheads make island fishing a challenge

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 12:20
"Bass are here but very tough," says Chris Willi of Block Island FishWorks. "Even guys with eels are having a bit of a rough time...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Chris Potts memorial tournament starts Sept. 3

Fri, 08/20/2010 - 10:49
"Every year, the family of Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts and the Aquidneck Island Striper Team have the honor of hosting a fishing tournament for our...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Fly fishermen score with stripers, bluefish and shad

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 11:26
Fly fishermen Joe Rovinski and Dave Bachand didn't find fish on the reefs off Watch Hill yesterday, so they headed to Long Island. "The bluefish...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Block Island offers a variety of fish

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 11:09
North Kingstown angler Jack Leyden, pictured here reports: "Had a fun time on Block Island last week fishing from my 21-foot center console. Flatties...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

How to pack a kayak for an overnight fishing trip

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 09:38
Planning an overnight fishing trip in your kayak? Our friends at Kayak Fishing Tales -- on the WFN fishing network -- offer some sound...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Frances Fleet fishers still score

Sun, 08/15/2010 - 17:09
Anglers aboard the France Fleet party boats had another good week, reports Frank Blount, owner of the fleet. "Both of the full-day fluke boats did...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Silvia finds fish at Rose Island today

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 16:01
Billy Silvia, skipper of the charter boat Can't Imagine, caught 11 bass at Rose Island this morning, said David Henault of Ocean State Tackle. Silvia's...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Big weekend for yellowfin -- far away

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 08:55
Several boats caught a lot of yellowfin tuna over the weekend, said Matt Conti of Snug Harbor Marina, but they had to travel a distance...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Seven Bs anglers catching mixed bags near beaches

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 08:37
"The Seven Bs V has been going out on two half-day fluke trips per day and coming back with some great numbers," writes Peter Beuth,...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Yellowfin on the flats this side of the canyons

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 14:10
Chris Willi of Block Island FishWorks reports: "Went to the Gully last Friday with no bluefin tuna to be found. Hit the 'Tails Saturday and...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Take Me Fishing Day Aug 14 at Sachuest Point

Wed, 08/04/2010 - 13:08
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has scheduled Take Me Fishing Day at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge for Saturday Aug.14 from 10 a.m. to...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors

Party boat anglers catch stripers, sea bass, fluke and blues

Mon, 08/02/2010 - 10:18
Party boat anglers caught a variety of fish with the Frances Fleet over the weekend. Capt. Rich reported a good day of fluke fishing with...
Categories: RI Nature ~ Outdoors