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george
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A total of over 800 citations have been enforced this year by the Maryland Natural Resources Police to recreational anglers this season. Citing anglers with over 800 violations of the new striped bass rules passed this year. “While the vast majority of Maryland’s fishing community is...
Roccus7
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Am I Fishing for Stripers or Largemouth Bass? NY Angler regulars know me and my “eccentricities”, but for those of you unfamiliar with me, my NYA handle is Roccus7 and I live and fish along Maine’s magnificent Midcoast. I cut my teeth on striper fishing on LI’s North Shore from Stony Brook to...
Leprechaun
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Penn Battle II SW Coming to your local tackle shop VERY shortly. Spoke with John at Trophy Tackle about this one. He thinks Penn will clean up with this new Penn Battle III SW $100 reel. I agree. Metal body and the aluminum main/bronze pinion gears out of the more expensive Clash II/Spinfisher...
george
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I've been in the fishing media business for decades and I have never seen so many sharks close to the beach in our waters. There was a confirmed bull shark caught off of Fire Island beach and a confirmed white shark, which grabbed a fluke, less than 1/2 mile off the beach. I personally have seen...
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Using Small Crank Baits to catch Monster Porgy By Roger Aye. His YouTube Channel can be found at Cooking and Fishing Don't be surprised to find a tog or two. Traditionally, porgy fishing brings to mind idyllic summer afternoons onboard an anchored boat; chum logs deployed, hi-lo rigs...
george
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Plus Local Reports From Smallmouth to Bluefin! Is a Slot for Striped Bass the answer? George Scocca, the founder of Nor’east Saltwater and Noreast.com, gives his case of why a slot fish is not the answer for striped bass. Do you agree or disagree? George also talks about why he does support a...
MyJoyce
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My Joyce III Montauk, NY We had a great afternoon yesterday with the Street family. There were tons of jig action, with plenty of short stripers and big blues. The rods were bent all afternoon! A nice trip to get the ball rolling! Call My Joyce Charters for availability at 516-641-2138
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At Ponquogue it went from lights-out fishing to slim pickings, then back to a solid bite again - with a little chaos mixed in - all in a span of about 5 days. How's that for a report? I'll call it hit-or-miss. The fishing was great until a surge of newbies and out-of-towners arrived and really...
george
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Here is a case where an organized and united group of anglers and the industry could influence the state/feds to open up tackle shops. I'm sorry if a liquor store is considered "essential" than so is the tackle shop. How many DWI's will a tackle shop cause? What anglers enjoy fishing right next...
george
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Anglers Swap and Shop Rules (see Rules 10+ for how to leave the feedback) Last amended on February 17, 2020 ONLY REGISTERED MEMBERS CAN START ADS IN THE SWAP AND SHOP. 1.Ads are routinely deleted after 45 days to keep the emporiums from filling with sold items. Anglers, LLC is not...
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Togs are chewing away! At this point, most reports we're getting are that blackish are chewing well in 47-48 degree water temps, in shallow water. It's blowing pretty strong out there today so we don't expect to get many more. Cooper is all smiles while getting in on the April tautog season...
george
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The mystery and history of the White Eagle Party Boatthat sailed out of Canarsie NY in the 1930's It was in the mid-1990s that I was given this logbook to make sure it was kept safe. So I safely hid somewhere so well that is was missing for over 20-years. I always found myself looking for it...
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When cabin fever sets in, it's time to check out a local fishing show. This year's New York Sportfishing Federation show is sure to be a winner. In addition to a lineup to top speakers, the show is packed with vendors and you'll get a shot at a trip to Tanaku Lodge. This is the longest running...
george
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Ya gotta love those smallies. Even while ice fishing in New York. Join in as New York Anglers enjoy learning how to ice fish. He have more on ice fishing here. You Too Can Get In On This Great Fishery! I can’t say for sure how far north the hard water is, but many New York anglers truly enjoy...
george
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Two Offshore Wind Farms Get The two offshore wind farms are in two different locations. One is about 14 miles south of Jones Beach. The other is about 30 miles east of Montauk Point. Combined they will produce 1,700 megawatts or renewable energy. As shown below they are going to be placed in...
george
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Alex Foster holding his potential world record catch and release striped bass, Thanks to Chris’ Bait and Tackle. Catch and Release World Record The striped bass season ended at midnight on December 31 in the State of Virginia, but a West Virginia angler managed to catch and release a potential...
Bucktail
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Took another trip on the Bluefin IV with Captain Michael Potts , awesome Joe on deck. Sporty 20-25 NW breeze made the choice to go north a no brainer. Tough slog for the first 8 or 10 miles but we ended up in the lee on the other side and conditions were great. First drop was lock and load, drop...
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FULL BOAT LIMIT for 16 anglers. Fish to 10.2 lbs. A lot of quality 6-8 lb fish in the box. Back at this morning, on the fast pace to get it done again. Go to fishbountyhunter and click “book now “ to get on Tuesday or Sundays trip.
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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Board decided Wednesday to address the sharply declining numbers of striped bass along the Atlantic seaboard, including the Chesapeake Bay, by requiring an 18 percent harvest reduction relative to 2017 levels. Approved sub-options...
Striper_Sniper12
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Headed up to cape to fish on the 80 ft viking "On the Edge". Headed out Sunday morning for what would be an absolutely epic bite. Non stop bites on a down rigged Joe Shute and Ballyhoo combo. Started to morning off with a fat under, and a few minutes after landing that fish we boated a beautiful...
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