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Peter Viviano Sr. with a beautiful striper taken on a meticulously tied clouser created by his favorite fly tyer – Peter Viviano Jr! Once the tide started falling the action picked up fast and Pete, his Dad and Steve all got into fish with Steve landing the largest at 30 inches.

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With over 35 years experience Captain Chris Elser specializes in connecting anglers with big striped bass whether you prefer casting large herring and bunker flies, drift live eels or live line adult menhaden! This is an addictive pursuit and our success rate on stripers over 30lbs. is second to none in the Western Long Island Sound with fish up to 42lbs. locally in 2011. But, if you want to get more adventurous the Captain is also dialed into the Block Island fishery in which many stripers well over 50lbs. have been landed – rest assured that Captain Chris Elser will give you the best shot at a fish of a lifetime and you are certain to enjoy the hunt!

The 62.5 lb. striped bass above was weighed in at the Block Island Boat Basin and caught by Heather Elser in less than 20 feet of water. Should have made it official as it could have been a women's world record!

Fish the Legendary Norwalk Islands, Long Island’s North Shore, the Housatonic River and Estuary – leading to proven trophy striped bass water, Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah and the Farmington River.

Specializing in Fly Fishing, Live Bait, Spin & Sight Casting to Striped Bass, Bonito, False Albacore, Fluke, Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Pike. Experience Trophy Striped Bass fishing with Captain Chris Elser who has had over 35 years of angling passion guiding you to the fish!

As a USCG licensed captain and fully-insured guide, Chris uses his cumulative experience to put anglers on fish. Chris is a natural teacher with a winning personality who will make you feel comfortable even before you step onboard.

To experience world class trout fishing right here in CT contact Derrick Kirkpatrick. He specializes in targeting trophy trout on the Farmington River - check out his info at CTfishguides.com. There are very few anglers tuned into the Farmington River trout fishery like Derrick, he will ensure you come away with a valuable lesson!

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After fishing with Captain Elser you will appreciate his intensity and passion for fishing whether stalking trophy striped bass casting a fly or drifting live menhaden over a deep water rip. When you fish with Capt. Chris you will be guaranteed a world class angling adventure for certain! CaptElser@CT-Fishing.com

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Check out the collages of previous year catches on our photos page. A huge Thank You goes out to all that support us and the ongoing support we receive from Lamiglas Rods, Sage, Reddington and Orvis. Please visit the links below to check out their new and innovative rods, reels, lines and apparel for 2013!



Captain Chris Elser has recently been published in Fly Fishing Saltwaters Magazine, Outdoor Life magazine with quotes related to tactics for big fall stripers and was also published in Saltwater Sportsman Magazine demonstrating live bait tactics for trophy striped bass and bluefish! • Captain Elser has been invited to speak on the Saltwater Sportsman Guide panel hosted by George Poveromo in Fairfield, CT • Read On The Water Magazine and get detailed Western Long Island Sound Reports written by Captain Chris Elser - STARTING again APRIL 2013!

Shore Guiding and Kayak trips are also available and I highly recommend Peter Viviano for either if you are a fly fisherman - you can check out his info at Fishflyes.com! Pete is a classic fly fisherman and accomplished caster who is able to adapt to any current situation the western sound has to offer from the surf. If you are interested in obtaining a wealth of knowledge about the ecology of the western sound as well as catching striped bass on the fly Pete is a go to guide. His custom flies are amazing to look at but more importantly they catch fish! I personally fish his bunker and herring yak patterns exclusively when targeting big fish on the fly. In July of 2010 I caught my personal best fly rod striper on one of Pete's spun deer hair eel patterns, that epic fish measured 48 inches and weighed over 40 lbs.