6/12/26 Wave Your Flag
Wave Your Flag
The World Cup kicks off this week, and no matter what country you're rooting for, it's time to wave your flag.
Around here, everyone has their own team. The bass guys have had their moment this spring—and what a run it has been. But I want to see the fluke guys, sea bass guys, and the rest of the squad step up and put some points on the board.
The wind machine has been on all week. Tomorrow looks like the best break to get out, and the rest of the weekend should still offer fishable mornings before the afternoon winds start to crank.
So pick your species, represent your colors, and get out there. The summer season is just getting started.
Striped Bass
The striped bass bite continues to be very good. Fishing out front, in the bay, and around Block Island has remained consistent. Bass are still moving around and migrating through; they haven't completely settled into their summertime patterns yet.
Salt pond fishing slowed down this week. As water temperatures have climbed, the fish have become more selective and overall numbers have dropped. The cinder worm hatch is behind us, but the ponds are still holding quality fish feeding on eels, small bait, and other easy meals.
The breachways and beaches continue to produce, but the bite has transitioned more into an early morning, evening, and nighttime game.
Sand eels remain the primary forage. Matching the hatch with smaller profile lures like Bill Hurleys, RonZs, Albie Snax, and other slim soft plastics has been the key when bass are locked onto these bait schools.
Bluefish
There are still plenty of bluefish around, especially out front.
Their spring push into the salt ponds has slowed, and they seem to be holding around breachway mouths, outflows, rips, and rock piles.
Keep a heavier leader or wire in your bag. The blues have been aggressive, and there's nothing worse than watching your favorite lure swim away attached to a bluefish. Breachway Bomber good choice here.
Fluke
Where are they at?
The fluke team has been pretty quiet so far. Are they late to the tournament or just sitting on the bench?
We haven't had a huge number of anglers targeting them from the shop, but the reports we have received have been slow. Everyone has their own theory—cold water, too much bait, delayed migration. What's yours?
We're hoping these fish are just running behind and will make their entrance soon. With all the squid, sand eels, and other bait around, the table is set for a good summer fluke season. Lets hope USA makes a better appearance.
Black Sea Bass
The sea bass team has already started putting some points on the board.
Anglers fishing rock piles and hard bottom have been finding quality fish, especially where large schools of sand eels are present.
Jigs, traditional sea bass rigs, and fluke rigs tipped with fresh squid have all been producing.
🔥 Lure of the Week
Bill Hurley (10% Off) 
When bass are locked onto sand eels, few lures have the reputation of a Bill Hurley.
These slender, sandeel oil-infused soft plastics are made to perfectly imitate sand eels and have become a go-to lure for serious Northeast striper fishermen.
Why we like them:
- Perfect sand eel profile
- Great for picky fish
- Can catch anything with them
- Deadly on a slow retrieve
When the bite gets difficult and fish are ignoring larger plugs, a Bill Hurley can be the difference between getting skunked and landing the fish you've been chasing.
Bait Update
The squid run has started to taper off, but there are still some around. That spring squid migration helped fuel some incredible bass fishing and should continue to draw in fluke and sea bass.
We're also seeing plenty of sand eels around, and they remain the main forage along the beaches, breachways, and inshore reefs.
We're fully stocked with:
👉 Live eels, green crabs, sandworms, bunker, mackerel, squid, and clams
Get Ready Now
The summer transition is here. Make sure your gear is ready:
- Check your line
- Match your leader to the conditions
- Replace missing jigs and terminal tackle
- Swap rusty hooks
- Clean and lube your reels
Stop by the shop or shop anytime online:
We're open 7 days a week.
Shop Hours
Saturday: 6–6
Sunday: 6–5
Monday–Friday: 7–6
Weekend Weather
Friday (6/12)
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
🌡️ High: 82° | Low: 66°
Saturday (6/13)
NW winds around 10 kt, becoming W with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
🌡️ High: 86° | Low: 67°
Sunday (6/14)
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 foot at 8 seconds.
🌡️ High: 80° | Low: 63°
Weekend Tides (Breachway Flow)
Friday (6/12)
Incoming: 3:00 PM → 9:09 PM
Outgoing: 9:09 PM → 3:57 AM*
Saturday (6/13)
Incoming: 3:57 AM → 9:37 AM
Outgoing: 9:37 AM → 3:15 PM
Incoming: 3:15 PM → 10:05 PM
Outgoing: 10:05 PM → 4:52 AM*
Sunday (6/14)
Incoming: 4:52 AM → 10:35 AM
Outgoing: 10:35 AM → 4:11 PM
Incoming: 4:11 PM → 11:00 PM
*Denotes after midnight (following day)
🔥 It's on. Get out there and get tight.
Good luck this weekend and tight lines.
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