Fish saltwater in Fairfield Sept. 18

Ed Grzeda will lead an outing on the Long Island Sound at Penfield Reef in Fairfield.  Meet at the beach at the base of the reef at the end of Lighthouse Point (off Fairfield Beach Road) at noon Saturday, Sept. 18,  to fish the outgoing tide.  A link to a map of the meeting location can be found here.  Lighthouse Point is a small road and public access point off Fairfield Beach Road between beach homes that will take you straight to the reef.  Street parking is available on Reef Rd and Fairfield Beach Rd (east of Reef Rd), leaving only a short walk to the reef.

Stripers and Blues will face into the current and wait for anything edible to be washed over the reef.  The cooler nighttime temps will hopefully bring the fish in close as the Fall migration gets underway.  This is an excellent spot for both Fly and Spin anglers.  Waders make things easier but casting from shore or the reef as it is exposed by the outgoing tide is also possible.  Fly anglers should bring an 8-10 weight rod.  Intermediate sinking lines are ideal or floating lines for poppers.  Standard flies include Clousers, Deceivers and other Saltwater baitfish patterns.

Email Ed at eegrzeda@gmail.com or contact at (224) 234-3381 with questions.