Recent Topics ctfisherman.com en-us Tue, 26 May 2026 09:06:45 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm 5 connecticutfisherman@gmail.com Saltwater Discussion Saltwater Discussion https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm An Act Concerning the Regulation of Striped Bass Fishing in the State, https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859672#Post1859672 mikek06511
on: 05/03/26 12:45 PM

The Connecticut House Bill HB 05333 is titled “An Act Concerning the Regulation of Striped Bass Fishing in the State, A Working Group Concerning the Wildlife Conservation Program and Procedures concerning the Establishment of Fish Passages.”
This bill, if passed into law, will benefit us in many ways, while avoiding previously discussed alternatives that were of concern to recreational striped bass fishermen, guides and tackle shop owners. It’s aims are to clarify penalties for violation of regulations on fishing for striped bass, mandating that fishing for striped bass from December 1 to the following March 31 shall be catch-and-release only, establishes a working group for conservation of traditionally non-harvested species, and changes procedures for petitioning DEEP to require a safe, timely and effective fish passage to be installed on dams that block fish passage and migration.
The portions devoted to striped bass are for the purpose of combating poaching of that species (with the overwintering Housatonic fish primarily in mind), directs fines collected by certain municipalities along that river to those towns (incentive to fine poachers). Catch-and Release fishing for striped bass will be allowed between December 1 and the next March 31 throughout the state, so the Connecticut Surfcasters Association’s striper-a-month award is not in jeopardy.
Let’s support this bill. As recreational striped-bass fishermen, we benefit from a hopeful reduction in poaching of our overwintering striped bass without curbing our ability to practice catch-and- release. The fish passage portion boosts the potential of our current comeback of our river herring, and the working group portion benefits the wildlife that we don’t harvest but enjoy while we spend time outdoors or even looking out the window. Please follow the links below. The first will give you a quick-and-easy way to contact your legislators and let them know you care about these issues and urge them to vote in favor of passing the bill. The second link brings you to the bill if you want to read it for yourself.
Go to the first link, click on Write or Call and read the brief and easy instructions, fill in a little information and push the “send” button. Make sure to include a short statement telling why this is important to you .
https://www.tu.org/conservation/action-center/...
This second link can bring you to the Bill, if you’d like to read it.
https://trackbill.com/.../connecticut-house-bill.../2822349/
If you fish for striped bass or enjoy Connecticut’s fish and/or wildlife in any way at all, please take a few minutes and help out




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on: 04/07/26 12:34 PM

if you want to be able to keep more fish just do what Capt Greg of the Blackhawk said at a past public meeting buy a charter or party boat because they are entitled to keep more]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:34:52 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859461#Post1859461 Seasick https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859265#Post1859265 Roadpupp
on: 03/18/26 09:44 AM

My offshore sailing boatmates swear by Stugeron. Several puked on the way to Bermuda in 22 and 24 using Scopolamine patches but did MUCH better with Stugeron. My skipper is an MD and loads up on it when we go to Bermuda or he goes to the UK. I would try Scopolomine patches first and then Bonine. But see if you can get your hands on Stugeron as well.]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:44:38 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859265#Post1859265 Connecticut Black Sea Bass Management Survey https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1858834#Post1858834 Reelin
on: 01/28/26 04:53 AM

Never gonna happen. If you really want to beat the system, just have someone meet you at a RI or NY port and off load your catch. It is all about enforcement. People suck and will try to cheat.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:53:33 EST https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1858834#Post1858834 informative youtuber how not to operate a boat https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1856613#Post1856613 mattmann7
on: 07/10/25 06:45 AM

Gives creedence to the term if anything can go wrong it eventually will. This guys channel chronicles catastophic fails


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on: 06/28/25 04:34 PM

Did you mark any big pods of baitfish/squids?
If you did try some fluking
I've done well there in the past.]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:34:02 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1856467#Post1856467 Down riggers for stripers https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1856300#Post1856300 Don D
on: 06/12/25 07:45 AM

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on: 05/07/25 08:05 AM

Originally Posted By: John from Madison CT
Originally Posted By: HardCHARGA
A Greek god like yourself will have no trouble finishing a few minor details with your schedule!


JFM used to be able to fish on a Wednesday afternoon. Now JFOS has a big boy job, which means 8-5 in an office 62 miles from my house, and traveling the world too.

It’s sad real life caught up with me. I’ve become a weekend warrior, more or less. Yes, that’s very sad. ………….


Snap out of it. You are a warrior not just a weekend one smile1

If I was a betting man I am gonna say we are gonna fish plenty during the week this season

All we need is 2 hours after work once the bass turn on]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 08:05:34 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1855729#Post1855729 stripe bass meeting https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1853977#Post1853977 Doormat
on: 12/16/24 06:11 PM

https://onthewater.com/striped-bass-mana...OHI4GD-uLy2IFvQ]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:11:36 EST https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1853977#Post1853977 Check out this Striper video https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1853918#Post1853918 CWood Man
on: 12/12/24 10:14 PM

Wow great video!]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:14:12 EST https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1853918#Post1853918