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October 05, 2026 - 10:50:56

Captain Mike Roy at Reel Cast Charters said fall run fishing is on with striped bass on the move through the region. The storm seemed to shake the bass up and they can now be found both on structure and chasing bait at any time of day. Blitzing fish under birds have been a common sight this week and lures that imitate the small bait they are feeding on have been effective. Shimano Current Snipers as well as soft plastics on jig heads have worked well for slow sized fish while larger cow sized bass have been falling to live eels. The albies seem to have dispersed since the storm but they are seeing schools of bonito around. They plan to target tog as well later in the month and into November and if the past couple of years are any indication, fishing should be good. They have openings for fall run fishing and it’s time to book your spot now so give Captain Mike a call.

September 28, 2026 - 10:44:52

Captain Mike Roy at Reel Cast Charters said as we move ahead into October, they will be in full on fall run mode. If the start of the fall season is any indicator, we should experience excellent action for striped bass and false albacore, and once blackfish season gets going the tog fishing should be very good as well. Striper fishing has been good and as the brown sharks move out it will get even better. In addition to targeting cow sized stripers, blitz fishing will kick into high gear as waves of migrating fish move through the region. Captain Mike said he’s hoping some adult bunker return as well. False albacore fishing has been solid to start the season and he’s hoping they stick around for a while. They plan to target tog as well later in the month and into November and if the past couple of years are any indication, fishing should be good. They have openings for fall run fishing and it’s time to book your spot now so give Captain Mike a call.

220 Ferry Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
phone: 203-710-5116

Captain Mike Roy is the founder and operator of Reel Cast Charters, a full-time fishing charter based out of Connecticut. His angling pursuits have taken him across country, as well as internationally, fishing in both fresh and salt water from large mouth bass to giant bluefin tuna. An innovative angler, he is constantly applying new techniques, and his enthusiasm and passion for the sport are contagious. Captain Mike is a United States Coast Guard OUPV Licensed Captain and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s and Masters Degree in Education. Reel Cast charters operates 3 boats including a Conch 27 which was designed by a group of professional fishing guides from Key West, FL and a world-renowned naval architect. The Conch 27 is widely considered to be the most capable boat under 30 feet and is the only boat that is truly designed for fishing guides. It is capable of fishing both inshore and offshore. The boat only draws 16 inches of water, yet can ride through rough seas and is extremely stable at drift. The Conch is powered by a single 300 Suzuki four stroke and has a top speed of 45 mph. The boat has 200 gallons of live-well space making it the ultimate boat for live bait fishing. This is a boat you must fish on to believe it! Our boats meet all U.S. Coast Guard Safety regulations and are equipped with the latest and greatest electronics from Humminbird: Mega Side & Down Imaging, Chirp Sonar, radar, and Minn Kota trolling motor with I-pilot link & Spot Lock technology. We use the best rods, reels & line available from Shimano, G Loomis, and Power Pro.