Rhode Island Fishing Reports

Welcome to River & Riptide Anglers weekly fishing reports page (Fishing Bites). Here we'll post a weekly fishing report for our local waters. On occasion we'll report on areas outside of Rhode Island to include the Farmington and Housatonic rivers in Connecticut as well as the Salmon River in New York. Reports submitted will based on experiences on the water from both local and regional anglers. River & Riptide Anglers will do its best to provide you with the most up to date and accurate information available in order to make your trip on the water a successful and memorable outing.  New for 2010 we have added a southern New England hatch chart. Below you will see the approximate emergence and arrival of important aquatic insects and saltwater baitfish. Please note: dates can vary based on weather, water levels & water temps. We hope you enjoy this resource under development...

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Southern New England Fresh Water Hatch Chart

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Rhode Island Fishing Report

Tuesday February 8, 2010 Wood River Fishing Report

Joe Grenon reports good fishing on the WOOD RIVER TRIBS. Joe landed a small brown around 10" (possibly wild) and this nice Rainbow. Joe didn't show me the fly however he stated it was a new fly he tied and it really got the attention of the fish this day. hhhhmmmm. We'll make him tie it next Monday. What a winter, trout fishing on our Little Wood River... Just a couple of weeks left and then the season closes.

 

Monday Night Tying February 7, 2010

Is winter ever going to end. Things are warm on Monday's at the shop. Our fun tying night continues to be a hit. We stretched out the tabels and I didn't even get to tie. None the less we are having a ball. Everyone is welcome. Bring your vise and materials and tie one on.

 

Sunday February 6, 2010; Captian Bob Hines turned up the shop yesterday with an excellent tying class. The day focused on saltwater synthetics. All anglers left with some great patterns and good knowledge on how to fish them. Watch the news letter for upcoming additions including Captain Bob Hines Worm Flies. See you back ina bit as it is 9:00am Super Bowl Sunday and we're meeting the gang on the Wood River for some winter trout fishing.

Be Back...

Fishing Report Wood River Sunday Feb 7, What a great day. A bunch of us met at the check station at Rte. 165. Trout are spread up and down the river. Sight fishing for winter trout is excellent. The fish move into the shallows during peak sunlight and become very skiddish. Many of the rainbows in the river will take nymphs with subtle strikes. I personnally took two nice bows on my new 0wt Sage TCX. I love this rod... There has been much discussion lately about our river and the fact that aquatic life has been declining. While bank erosion is relevant the river is full of life, caddis, mayfly nymphs, and massive amounts of vegitation are throughout. I encourage anyone to explore the river this time of the year. Pick a bright sunny day, bring your polarized glasses and get out there, you'll see what a wonderful resource it is and continues to be. I have been fishing the Wood for over 30 years and it is in the best condition I have seen it. Check out the photos below...

Week Of January 17, 2010 Fishing Report

Joe Grennon reports continued good fishing on the Wood River & it's tribs. Healthy rainbows are taking black&yellow marabou streamers down deep. Plenty of fish reports Joe for those who can bare the weather. Outlook for the week shows temp in the high 30's. I'll be fishing my new 0 weight Sage rod for these fish over the next few weeks. Can wait...

A gang of us headed up to the Malborough show this past weekend, traffic as noted was way down however we did get to cover good ground. Everyone was more than willing to share their knowledge and experience. Fly fishing though some may think is not a thing of the past. In my eyes it is still strong for those willing to give good honest information. Local shops and anglers are the key to this initiative. All anglers should support their local guides and shops. Tight lines everyone spring is around the corner. dp

Sunday January 10, 2010 Fishing Report

Joe, Chris Gennon & myself met on the Wood River at the deer checking station today to get a little winter trouting under our belt. The bitter cold made it quite tough to tie on a new leader however we managed just fine. I was amazed to see the life along the river bottom. The rocks and logs are clustered with caddis flies wating for the first signs of spring to emerge. Its only January however we're making progress. Joe proceeded to take a beautiful rainbow on a Black & Yellow streamer pattern right at the Quonset Hut. As we waded further down river Joe had missed another fish on the same fly. Chris and I did not manage to take fish however the morning was wonderful as the sun began to warm the winter sky. Can't wait for one of those winter warming spells, we'll be sure to get back out again.

Monday January 4, 2010...

The water level is begining to come down on the Wood Yipee. I think I'll hit it this weekend. Who's in... Monday night is starting to draw a crowd. My fly boxes are beginning to fill. Nice...

Here are some scenes from this Monday

Is that Clive behind that shirt with a Bobber and & Rebel bass plug... Its what the shirt says,hmmmm

 

Monday December 21, 2009 Monday Night Tying (Scenes)

I think we may run out of space, even with a wintery night anglers & tyers alike are coming by, we had a good mix last night from bonefish flies, to extended bodies, and even full-dress patterns what a mix. check out photos of the gang.

Ben Bilello demonstrates how to marry wings...

Clive Benett masters the extended body green drake

David & Clive apply extended body techniques to our hex hatch

Sunday December 13th 2009 Fishing Report,

A few of us braved the elements and hit the Thames River in Norwich CT, on Sunday. Morning temps were around 20 degrees and we found ice driffting out of the Thames into Norwich Harbor. I geared up my ten wt with a Tiny 450 sinking lines never to use it. Too many guys fishing and catching with small plastic shad grubs, you know what they say when in Rome... Also, you know its cold when Rob Longeill is not wearing shorts and a t shirt. None the less for the few hours spent at the harbor we had a good time catching nice school size stripers. Lots of fish to be caught over the winter if you can tollerate a few anglers fishing tightly side by side. Next trip with above freezing temps I will throw the fly at these fish. enjoy the photos.

Monday December 7th, 2009 Monday Night Tying. It was a 2nd night and the gang had a ball. Good fun, good flies, and some great stories. The DOCTOR was in (John Troiano) sharring his favorite pattern the Usual. "John has taken many local anglers to school with this fly".

For those looking for a place to tie come tie one on, don't forget someone tying may want your favorite pattern, be ready to give it up.

Sunday November 29th 2009 Fishing Report

A gang of us headed to Arcadia on Sunday to chase wild brook trout along the Falls River. With a sunny day ahead of us the fishing didnt start to pick up until mid day. With the high sun we noticed some winter caddis emerging. Fish did begin to rise in some select pools. I personally missed several fish on a micro Mickey Fin Clive was so kind to give. I must have been stuck in Steelhead mode. That fly was left ina branch high above the water level. The Grennon brothers did land a few bows and browns on various patterns. Joe's favorite (if he is telling the truth) is a sunken stimulator. Go figure. None the less it was a great day with great weather and great cigars provided by non other than John Troiano ^(ngcs).

November 12 - 15 Fishing Report Salmon River Pulaski New York

11 of headed off to Pulaski New York for some Steelhead action. The weather has been mild and the rivers water level was 335 for the past few weeks. Steelhead and Brown trout are spread throughout the river however the concentrations of fish are in the upper reaches. If you're looking for solitude stretches from Ellis Cove down river to Douglaston are best bets. If you're looking for hot Steelhead action then the lower fly zone in the town of Altmar was the place. Venturing out before light and lining the river in effort to get prime lies, we set up in the lower fly zone. In my eyes it wasn’t so much the fly it was more in line with the presentation. The group of us landed fish on a variation of patterns. Glo-Eggs, Pheasant Tails, Purple Stones, & Large Hex Nymphs. These patterns all caught fish. The key was getting the fly to where the fish were. Water temps were 44 degrees and the fish were strong. I personally had trouble hanging on to fish with 6 & 8lb flouro. With low clear water flourocarbon was essential. All of us were fortunate enough to battle many nice Steelhead, Browns, and 1 Coho, Joe Grennon landed a 10lb plus Steely on his fish trip to the Salmon. The month of December could shake up to be a good one as many more fish will enter the river has flows increase with foul weather. Looking forward to next year when we'll do it all again, who knows maybe we'll sneak in another winter trip to the Salmon River in 2010.

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