Outdoors in RI: A weekend for fishing, hunting, fun events. 2A news – Jeff Gross

A man holding up a fish on a boat.

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Fishing news… Saltwater fishing is on the upswing as the Stripers and “Slammer” Bluefish are migrating down the coast.  Numerous friends have had great success fishing in the Narragansett areas. Even “Football” Tuna, aka “Little Tunny” (False Albacore) are being caught as well.  With the weather being poor on the weekends, one…

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Outdoors in RI: Fishing rules, gun sports, safety rant, product tip – Jeff Gross

A man holding up a striped bass during an outdoor sports adventure in Rhode Island, on a boat.

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Friends of mine are enjoying some great Striper fishing as of late. The photo, above, is of a nice 39″ Striper taken in the Bay. After careful handling, it was released. Rhode Island regulations only allow recreational anglers to keep Stripers between 28″ to <35″. The super majority of Stripers are thrown back. If…

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