Captain Morgan's Bait and Tackle

Captain Morgan’s emailed over their report to say, “There were spring to fall-like days, a few teases of winter that lead to hardwater wishes, the chill down on the way thanks to a sinking jet stream, should provide that. Nevertheless, there is plenty of open water available to freshwater anglers looking for inland fishing opportunities. We were briefed on one angler’s last trout caught on New Year’s Eve 2024 as well as his first trout of 2025, both were safely released. The chill down hints to flags being tripped on lakes and ponds north of the shoreline, but for now, fishing open water has the edge. If temps crash, many of those inland species can be expected to develop a short period of lockjaw. As conditions stabilize, the bite will return either in the form of some hard water action or continued soft water found on rivers, lakes and ponds. Good action continues on both the Naugatuck and Shetucket rivers for broodstock Atlantic salmon. Whether anglers were looking to fish the waters of the briny and sweet or inland hard water, wind has been playing an adverse role. So until it settles down, heavy zippers, down parkas and cold weather suits will be in play. Long Island Sound is into its winter mode - quiet for the most part. Any action would be coming by way of the offshore headboat bottom fishery or some holdover fish in a few key tidal rivers. Bottom line, if you are a cold weather angler and enjoy early of the year elbow room with and a great deal of wildlife company nearby, there are fish to be caught! Fly and conventional fishing opportunities are at hand. From natural, artificial and live baits (including flies), you’ll find a selection at the shop to fill your fishing needs. We continue to assist anglers who have difficulty acquiring licenses on line. Give us a call or swing by the shop and if time allows, we’ll do our best to help you out. Captain Morgan’s remains well stocked for majority of your fishing needs including servicing rods and reels. Pay us a visit at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison and you will see why we say, ‘We don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.’”