Grinning from ear to ear!
The Grip and Grin – hard earned and well deserved!
The cards fell into place and we were able to pull off a winning day on the water. Tom and Rob put the smack down on some very hot striped bass action and those Jamaica Bay stripers didn’t stand a chance although each and every fish was shown mercy and was released safely. Best fish went 17lbs on the Boga Grip!
Just an average size striped bass
The quick turn from Winter to Spring almost makes everyone think that summer is already here! I will never complain as I love the warm sun more than anything!
With the air temperatures already reaching 70 and bluebird skies that New York has experienced recently, this has caused the top layer of the water column to warm nicely while the lower portion of the water column has remained cold. Of course this has the fish spread out all along the surface which can make it difficult to locate fish. BUT, it can also bring about some explosive topwater action! Knowing the minute details of the area you are fishing such as underwater structure, currents and proximity to habitat, utilizing patience is critical and covering alot of water with your fly can prove to be worthwhile!
I’ve always said, “Trust your sonar, but do not let it be your only set of eyes into the water”! The last week or two has felt like being a baseball player watching a hundred change-up pitches whizz past, if you dont adapt your strategy several times throughout the day it isnt hard to strike out… The keys are to use stealthy approaches, keep a wide bearth when near other boaters, and just because the gulls move on does not mean all the fish moved with them!
Please keep in mind when you are out there, that one 28inch fish (when filleted properly) will feed a housefull of people, as long as you dont forget the hushpuppies, coleslaw, and potato salad! Throw the biggest fish back alive! They are better for breeding than for eating!
Give me a call asap to book a date. I still have some dates available in May. 361-500-2552
Thirty-two inches and growing!
We left the dock this morning and headed straight to the fish! The bite wasn’t gangbusters but definitely worth chasing. Mark did a very fine job of fighting these hefty bass for a quick and safe release on just about every drift! All bass were in the 30-34inch range looking healthy and strong broad shoulders.
There are still a few weekdays open in May. Give me a call if you want to slip out for some great fishing with little to no boat traffic!
Capt Ken 361-500-2552
Catch a flight and catch a bass
Fly Fishing Jamaica Bay New York, NY
Early Season Fly Fishing in JBay can have some very productive fishing due to the lack of boating traffic which at times can ruin a good fishing spot…
This time of year, with the weather changes more rapidly than a NYC Taxi changes lanes, but with persistence and plenty of warm clothes you can get your spring bass on the fly without having to go very far… All it takes is the right fly, the right presentation (slow) and the right amount of patience. Some call it insanity to freeze in 40 degree temps, with wind chills feeling closer to 30 degrees F but the one thing in Jamaica Bay that will warm up just about anybody is feeling the strike from a striped bass, and knowing that it may be, just may be the fish of a lifetime…
HURRY and book your trip now as my available dates in May are almost full. Call me directly so as to not miss your next chance to catch striped bass on the fly in New York!!!
361-500-2552
Sure did love that rainstorm blowing through today. The last few days of weather have been rough water-wise but I tell you that the water temps were raised 2-4 degrees by that southerly blow. I couldnt have come at a more welcome time. Along with it came a great sigh of relief in knowing that spring is on it way. You can certainly hear and see the desperation in people to warm up and get OUSTIDE! I can say, I dont blame anyone for that!
Keep in mind as you are out fishing this year that the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) begins only three miles offshore! Lets respect our fishery and do our best to release those trophy fish alive and well… especially if you have fish at home in the freezer already!!!!!
Here is a very good article by Capt John McMurray. It is worth reading more than once!
NYC show TOMORROW!!!
The show starts tomorrow in New York City!
Get your tickets ASAP at Urban Angler!
Dont miss this fantastic event!
Ready and Waiting
New York’s Premier Destination to Fly Fish for Stripers
With every sunny day hope is budding and the dreams of big striped bass at the end of my fly line come rushing back into my mind as if it were yesterday.
As I think back through all my fishing memories, it seems as though some of the best ones came from those times when out just scouting around on an early or late season trip and then all of a sudden, the fish reveal themselves to you, and in astonishment, you look around to know if anyone is watching. Not to hide the action, but to see if anyone is there to bear witness to the natural event of a fish feeding voraciously on your homemade fly, which sometimes its appearance is questionable as to exactly what is tied on the end of your line.
These are some of the best reasons to fly fish, in that the challenge doesn’t just end with catching a fish, but the challenge can also be in tying that saltwater fly that no fish would turn down.
So, until the fish arrive and the boat is in the water, I’ll be out there in the bay, on the water, field testing all the prototype flies that seemed to appear over this past winter. It is certain that some will return to the tying desk for further design and modification.
There have been rumors. Accompanied by minuscule reports followed by grandiose gossip and even a mirage or two! The striped bass are getting closer and it could be any day now that they appear out of thin air and start feeding on the herring and bunker that have taken a refuge in Jamaica Bay.
Prime time sure is getting close!!!
To make your reservation call direct!
Keeping the hooks sharp, Captain Ken Jones Kenjo Fly Fishing Licensed by USCG (OUPV) 361-500-2552 Member F.C.A. https://kenjofly.com
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