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FAQ's
There are many details and things to consider when booking a guided kayak fishing trip. Here's a list of my most frequently asked questions and the answers to them.
Q: Where do you go out of? (Where do you launch from?)
Q: Do I need to bring my own kayak and fishing gear?
A: I use many locations across Connecticut. Unlike a traditional charter boat, which leaves and returns to the same dock day in and day out, guiding from kayaks allows me to launch in different locations, depending on proximity to the best fishing reachable via kayaks, and the kayaks allow me to guide in many different saltwater and freshwater habitats, all over the state. The answer to this question can vary by time of year, conditions, and the quality of the fishing in a given area. In regard to saltwater, the broad answer to the question would be Eastern Long Island Sound from the New Haven, CT. area to the Rhode Island border, with my mainstay being somewhere in between. I also guide freshwater trips on the Connecticut and Housatonic Rivers, as well as several other lakes and ponds.
A: No. My guide service is equipped with 3 Hobie Outbacks, the #1 selling fishing kayak on the market, and can outfit up to 2 clients at a time. Clients who have their own pedal driven or motorized kayak are welcome to use their own kayak upon my approval. Clients are welcome to bring their own fishing gear as well, but it is not necessary, as I have everything we will need for any given trip. CT Fish Nerd, LLC is not responsible for any damage to or loss of client's kayak(s) or fishing gear.
Q: Do I get to keep what I catch?
A: Yes, you may keep any legal catch within limits BESIDES striped bass. I have a strict catch and release policy for striped bass, to do our part in preserving the stock, with hope to see them rebound in coming years. Obviously, if a striped bass is injured and cannot be revived upon release, as long as the fish is within the slot size, it may be harvested.
Q: What if the weather doesn't cooperate on my chosen date?
A: Not to worry. A rain date will be decided upon.
Q: Will there be sharks?
A: There is never a guarantee, but the answer is mostly no. For the majority of the season, sharks are not commonly a problem in Connecticut's inshore waters. However, from late July thru early September, brown sharks (aka sandbar sharks) become more prevalent in some areas. This species of shark is not aggressive, does not directly attack humans or kayaks, but may go after a hooked fish or a live eel meant for striped bass. As long as clients take direction in areas they may be present , these sharks pose no threat.
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