Summer is winding down, but around here that doesn't mean the fishing is slowing down. It means we're getting close to the best part of the year.

The water is still warm, bait is everywhere, and we're starting to see the first signs of the transition. Bonito are still plentiful, new waves of bass file in and out of our area, bait is stacking into the salt ponds, and offshore there is plenty of life. Maybe the most consistent action we have seen all year.

Right now we're in that in-between period where summer feels endless but the cold snap is inbetween our fingers.

As the days get shorter and water temperatures begin to drop, things are going to open right up. More bait will move, predators will follow. This makes fishing easier.

Striped Bass

The summer bass pattern is starting to crack, and that's exactly what we want to see.

There are still plenty of big bass around, but we're also seeing more smaller fish showing up locally, which is a great sign heading into fall.

The salt ponds continue to hold a tremendous amount of bait. Peanut bunker, silversides, sand eels, shrimp and other small forage are being pushed around on the tides, and the bass are taking advantage.

We are most excited about the mullet run. Stripers will hit any lure 3-6" aggressively as long as they are in the water.

The incoming tide continues to produce some of the better fishing in the local inlets.

Select Tackle for Striped Bass

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Tuna

The offshore picture continues to change as well.

There is plenty of bait around, including sand eels, squid and whiting, and tuna continue to move with it.

Be prepared to move and keep an eye out for birds, whales, bait and other signs of life.

Bring a little bit of everything—trolling bars, jigs and castable plugs.

If you find life, don't leave immediately just because you don't see a tuna on the surface. Mark the bait, watch the sounder and give the area some time.

If you catch a whiting or squid live lining that off the bottom is a great option.

Sharks have also been being taken on the jig and bait on bottom.

Select Tuna Tackle and Gear to Consider

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Fluke

Fluke have become more inconsistent locally as we move toward the end of summer. However we have seen some bigger fish brought in in the last couple weeks. we tend to get a couple nice fish end of august/ late September.

Block Island has continued to produce more consistently, while local anglers have had to work harder for keepers.

There are still quality fish around, but this is the time of year when conditions can change quickly. Deeper water and areas holding bait are worth concentrating on.

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Black Sea Bass

Sea bass are still plentiful, but finding the bigger fish can be the challenge. Fish have been seen coming up to the surface chasing bait.

One way to work through the smaller fish is to increase the size of your jig or bait. Larger offerings can help discourage some of the smaller fish while giving the bigger ones something worth eating.

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Tautog

The late-summer tog bite has been decent, and now is a good time to start thinking about the fall tog bite.

Green crabs remain the go-to bait, but be prepared to go through plenty of them with the amount of sea bass around.

As the water cools, the tog bite should become increasingly better.

Select Tackle for Tautog

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Bonito

Bonito have been one of the most exciting fish around lately, and they're a perfect example of why this transition is so much fun.

They're feeding on extremely small bait, so don't be afraid to downsize.

Watch the school before making your cast and let the fish tell you what they're eating. Sometimes the best thing you can do is not cast immediately.

Select Bonito & False Albacore Tackle

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What is the Fall Run?

There's no magic day on the calendar when the fall run suddenly begins.

It starts when water temperature, daylight, bait and predator behavior begin changing.

Predatory fish such as striped bass, false albacore, and bluefish travel southward along the coast following schools of baitfish as water temperatures cool.

As summer gives way to fall, baitfish begin moving and concentrating in different areas. Predators respond by following that bait, and suddenly the same piece of water you've been fishing all summer can become a completely different fishery

This seasonal event creates some of the most exciting surf fishing and inshore boating opportunities of the entire year.

This run will continue into some very cold days and bass and blues can be continued to be caught through november.

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The Fall Run Checklist

We're not there yet—but we're getting close.

Now is the time to make sure you have the stuff you're going to wish you had when the blitzes start.

• Small resin and epoxy jigs
• Teasers
• Topwater plugs
• Bucktails
• Fresh leader material
• Sharp hooks
• Strong swivels and snaps
• A few different colors of small baitfish imitations

The worst time to realize you're missing your favorite albie lure is when the birds are 100 yards away and the water is exploding.

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We're Fully Stocked With

👉 Live Eels
👉 Live Crabs
👉 Fresh Mackerel
👉 Sandworms
👉 Green Crabs
👉 Bunker
👉 Fresh Squid
👉 Clams

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Get Ready Now

Get your gear ready before the fall run arrives.

Check your drags. Replace old leaders. Sharpen hooks. Restock your small resin and epoxy jigs. Make sure you have your topwater plugs ready, along with bucktails, soft plastics and teasers.

And don't forget the basics:

• Check your rod guides.
• Clean and lubricate your reels.
• Check your leaders.
• Retie questionable knots.
• Replace rusty hooks.
• Make sure your drag is working properly.
• Have a small baitfish imitation ready to go.

Summer may be winding down, but the fishing is just getting started.

Stop by the shop or shop anytime online:

Breachway Bait & Tackle

We're open 7 days a week.

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Shop Hours

7 Days a Week
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Weekend Weather

Friday (8/28)

SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.

🌡️ High: 81° | Low: 69°

Saturday (8/29)

N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.

🌡️ High: 77° | Low: 61°

Sunday (8/30)

SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.

🌡️ High: 79° | Low: 60°

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Weekend Tides (Breachway Flow)

Friday (8/28)

Outgoing: 11:40 AM → 5:32 PM
Incoming: 5:32 PM → 11:54 PM
Outgoing: 11:54 PM → 5:59 AM*

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Saturday (8/29)

Incoming: 5:59 AM → 12:14 PM

Outgoing: 12:14 pM → 6:25 PM

Incoming: 6:25 PM → 12:31 AM*

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Sunday (8/30)

Outgoing: 12:31 AM → 6:27 AM

Incoming: 6:27 AM → 12:52 PM

Outgoing: 12:52 PM → 7:04PM

Denotes after midnight (following day).

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🔥 It's on. Get out there and get tight.

Good luck this weekend, and tight lines!