Took a trip to the upper Hudson River last weekend with a buddy to chase some smallmouths. Water was running a bit high but pretty clear, and the weather was nice, low 70s with a slight breeze. We threw some Texas-rigged worms and managed to land a few decent fish, but it wasn't a hot day by any means; lost a couple too when they wrapped around the rocks. Ended up with about four keepers each before calling it a day. Just another reminder to always check if you packed your snacks — I forgot mine and my buddy wouldn't stop eating those beef jerky sticks he brought. How's the bite in your area lately?
Fishing Report 2025
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Just got back from Pt. Judith, RI. Six of us split two bluefin tuna (two tuna limit per boat) and I ended up with 11 lbs of boneless and skinless tuna steaks. After that we moved to fish for bonito and I caught a bluefish that I was pleased with, but the captain consided blues a "trash fish" and "too oily". Oh well. I was happy. It was bigger by half than any of the bonito we caught. I told the captain he was spoiled because he lived near the ocean. In the hills 200 miles from the ocean we appreciate ANY fresh fish.
