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!
Want to pet a striped bass?
Although many people haved frowned upon all the cloudy and rainy weather we have had recently, this has actually in fact turned on the stripers, and they have taken up transient residence in Jamaica Bay! The best part of all this weather is that the wind has been minimal. The topwater action has also been very good when placing the fly in the right spot and when imparting just the right action! Move it too fast, and it wont get touched, and if you move it too slow, it will still be ignored… The key is to keep it moving erratically, changing up the cadence as much as possible without moving the fly too far on each strip!
There are still a few days free in May and not too many left in June! Give me a call or shoot me an email asap to get onboard to take your shots at some of the biggest bass of the year!
Call: 361-500-2552 or ken@kenjofly.com
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
It is taking all my strength to not divulge all the nasty details here of the fish that I encountered this weekend, but those secrets were hard earned and learned by t.o.w (time on the water)…
To avoid any unnecessary drooling, I will keep this report short… Was out on the prowl in Jamaica Bay this weekend and I’ve got to admit that I like what I saw… At most docks you will see “barely legal” sized bass on the cutting boards, but I can tell you first-hand that there are MUCH BIGGER fish in Jamaica Bay RIGHT NOW and they are catchable with the right technique and approach to these fish…
Call me ASAP to check on available dates, it only takes a few minutes to find out when the next shot at a mega striper could be on the end of your flyline!!!
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
…and the water temps are rising quickly as the striped bass begin to move into Jamaica Bay on the hunt for food. Luckily for the bass there are still herring inside the bay, and the bunker are gaining popularity as well. This past winter’s batch of fresh bunker and herring flies should do just the trick! Only a few days ago some lethargic bass were even playing cat and mouse with a nice sized popper fly creation that evolved from the tying desk of Kenjo Flies this past winter… Cant wait to really see this secret popper fly in pure form and action!
With Sweetpea locked and loaded, all systems are a go. Everything has been checked twice, and most things were even triple checked… Last Sunday was windy but proved to be a very good sea trial for the season, and Sweet Pea handled the wind waves just as expected…
This weekend I will be heading to Charleston, South Carolina for some much needed R&R with my ‘lil lady after such a very long winter in the city! It is safe to say we are definitely ready for some warmer weather!
There are still a few dates available in May so give me a call to make your reservation ASAP!
Keeping the hooks sharp, Captain Ken Jones Kenjo Fly Fishing – Guide Services Licensed by USCG (OUPV) 361-500-2552 Member F.C.A. www.kenjofly.com
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
Ahoy! The gears are churnning and wheels a turnin!!! Here is some footage from last year to help get you fired up for this spring!!! Please excuse the quality of this footage as it was shot on an old pentax… Enjoy.
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