Capt.Wayne's Fishing Reports,  Comments and Updates:


May 11, 2008: Fished the outgoing tide yesterday with Johnny Hopkins who landed his first keeper of the season on the Reel Dream. We found loads of bait, mainly herring, and birds working in Boston and QBay. The stripers weren't as numerous but we managed a handful a piece (including a 30" linesider for the grill). Johnny fished a 4" rubber shad which did better than the fly as the bass were scattered about and moving quickly. BTW, my new 8 wt. ZG Helios fly rod was like casting a feather. Very light in the hand, powerful, fast, and a pure delight!

Johnny with a nice first keeper of the 2008 season!

May 1, 2008: I'm hearing that the herring runs are showing good numbers of fresh fish. A sign that the moratorium on taking herring for bait has been working. Reports of schoolie bass from Rhode Island to the Cape suggest that striper fishing in Boston is almost here. The excitement is building and we're all chomping at the bit to wet a line! I've got my boat on the slip and ready to go...

April 2, 2008: Happy Spring! Striper season is just around the corner and if you're like me, you're beginning to get excited in anticipation of the first fish of the season. Striped bass typically show up in Boston @ late April early May and can be found in catchable numbers around Mother's Day. By Memorial Day, the larger fish arrive chasing herring and Mack's. Traditionally, the fishing in Boston gets going in Mid-May and is strong through early July. In July, we'll begin seeing bluefish enter the bays in the harbor to provide a little variety for our anglers. Last season, we had large schools of big menhaden in the harbor throughout the season. This added  an opportunity for anglers to live-line or fly fish for larger bass and blues that would hang out below the schools of bunker.

With the rising cost of gas this year, I am offering a 4 hour "economy" trip for only $375 for up to three anglers. We will fish the early morning tides. I will  continue to offer a full, 6 hour charter for $425 for up to three anglers. 

I'm also offering Kids Birthday Trips. Call for more details.

Have you tried the new ZGHelios rod by Orvis? I just got an 8 wt for the boat. Only 2 7/8 oz! Amazing!! 

Well, soon I'll be getting  my tackle and boat ready for ther start of the season. Can't wait!  I still have available dates in May and June so call now to reserve a time to fish the spring run.

Best,

Capt. Wayne











2007 Kids' Fishing Camp Pics!








 

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Until next time, we'll see you out there... 

Capt. Wayne
   

Capt. Wayne Frieden
Reel Dream Charters
 fish@reeldreamcharters.com
60 Dracut Street Unit 1
Dorchester, MA 02124
617-909-7122