Beginning of the week was great with a big fish landed by Michael from Burlington VT. The fish was over 40inches and was fat. This was our largest fish of the year so far. Michael, his brother John and father John, left Burlington at 3:45 a.m. for the 4 hour drive to Portsmouth. They were rewarded with a lot of fish and two keepers including the 40" fish. The middle of the week was a bit slow with only about 15 caught on the Wed. half day trip. By Friday though the fishing picked up and Steve and Diane from Florida caught a bunch of Stripers as well as a few blues.

Hopefully more "big" fish will be caught over the next month or so as Sept. can yield some bigger fish migrating from Maine to the south..

tight lines Capt. Joel.

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About The Author: Captain Joel Koch

Company: Reel Ecstacy, LLC.

Area Reporting: Portsmouth NH

Bio: Captain Joel Koch is a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain, a NH Saltwater Fishing Guide and a Registered Maine Guide. Reel Ecstasy,LLC saltwater fishing charters leaves out of Portsmouth (Newington) NH and provides an enjoyable experience for beginners as well as experienced anglers. We fish for Striped Bass in Great Bay, Piscataqua River and along the seacoast of New Hampshire. We may also catch Bluefish if they are running.

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