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October 26, 2026 - 10:16:40

Captain TJ Karbowksi at Rock and Roll Charters said his trips have been solid for stripers, scup and sea bass. Water temperatures in the region have been hovering around in the lower 60’s but that should start to change with shorter days and cooler nights. He said the red-hot striper bite had cooled to some degree but there are still plenty of fish around, but they are on the move. Stripers from 26 to 40 inches plus are still hitting the deck and making for good action. Bottom fishing is good. Scup and sea bass are on the move and will soon be gone but black fishing is just starting to heat up. He said they will increasingly focus on tog trips as we get into November and the water starts to cool down. Captain TJ and his crew plan to fish through November 15th and they still have some availability so give him a call to book your spot and get in on the action before it’s done for the year.

October 19, 2026 - 10:04:29

Captain TJ Karbowksi at Rock and Roll Charters said his trips have been solid for stripers, scup and sea bass. Water temperatures in the region have been hovering around in the lower 60’s but that should start to change with shorter days and cooler nights. He said the red-hot striper bite had cooled to some degree but there are still plenty of fish around albeit if they are on the move. Stripers from 26 to 40 inches plus are still hitting the deck and making for good action. Bottom fishing is good. Scup and sea bass are on the move and will soon be gone but black fishing is just starting to heat up. He said they will increasingly focus on tog trips as we get into November and the water starts to cool down. Captain TJ and his crew plan to fish through November 15th and they still have some availability so give him a call to book your spot and get in on the action before he’s done for the year. TJ typically wraps up around Veteran’s Day so don’t wait!

34 Riverside Dr
Clinton, CT 06413
phone: 203-314-3765

Captain TJ Karbowski is a United States Coast Guard licensed master captain and has been fishing the waters of Long Island Sound his entire life. He started competitive fishing at age 11 with his father, winning two top spots in Montauk shark tournaments and has been hooked ever since. When TJ was 20, he had finally saved up enough money to buy his own boat, a customized 27 foot Sea Ray but would soon realize his dream of being a charter boat captain a few years later. Upon acquiring his captain’s license, TJ purchased a 35′ Luhrs and Rock and Roll Charters was born. In 2005, he purchased his current boat, a Hatteras 41. This is a quality built vessel designed for offshore fishing. The boat is equipped with twin diesel engines, underwater exhausts (no diesel fumes), air conditioning, extra large head, state of the art navigation equipment and all Penn tournament quality fishing tackle. Captain TJ is a popular seminar speaker at various sportsman shows. He is a member of Stripers Forever, The Recreational Fishing Alliance and Treasurer of the Connecticut Charter and Party Boat Association. He lives in North Branford, Connecticut with his wife Kimberly and son Jacob.