captmike28
Well-Known Angler
Had Rich and his family out yesterday for a fine fall day of fishing. Weather was beautiful with comfortable temperatures but the winds were just a bit too strong for a trip out to the Sound. So, we opted for some action in the more protected waters of the Peconic Bay system.
First stop was by Jessups for the ebb tide and happily the Weakfish bite is still holding on. Mainly shorts with 10 fish coming over the rail for about an hour but one 19” keeper did find it’s way into the box. Mixed in were some extra-large Scup, close to the spring spawners we love to catch in May which put smiles on every one’s faces. Thanks for the heads up, John/Live Bait! We closed out by anchoring the boat over another well-known Porgy drop and the chum, as usual, worked its magic providing a crazy bite for the last 2 hours of the trip approaching the end of the ebb tide. The group kept a dozen of the largest Scup for the grill and enjoyed playing catch and release the rest of the time.
I noticed the water temps are starting to drop a little, down 2 degrees from last week so we are heading in the right direction for Blackfish. One of my customers had booked 3 trips but, unfortunately, is dealing with a health issue that will keep him off the water this fall. So, there are 3 openings all on or near the favored ¼ phase moon periods that just opened up. They are all weekdays but that is often the best time to get out and avoid the crowds. The newly opened dates are Friday 10/22, Monday 11/1, and Monday 11/15. Please let me know if any of those dates might fit your schedule.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
First stop was by Jessups for the ebb tide and happily the Weakfish bite is still holding on. Mainly shorts with 10 fish coming over the rail for about an hour but one 19” keeper did find it’s way into the box. Mixed in were some extra-large Scup, close to the spring spawners we love to catch in May which put smiles on every one’s faces. Thanks for the heads up, John/Live Bait! We closed out by anchoring the boat over another well-known Porgy drop and the chum, as usual, worked its magic providing a crazy bite for the last 2 hours of the trip approaching the end of the ebb tide. The group kept a dozen of the largest Scup for the grill and enjoyed playing catch and release the rest of the time.
I noticed the water temps are starting to drop a little, down 2 degrees from last week so we are heading in the right direction for Blackfish. One of my customers had booked 3 trips but, unfortunately, is dealing with a health issue that will keep him off the water this fall. So, there are 3 openings all on or near the favored ¼ phase moon periods that just opened up. They are all weekdays but that is often the best time to get out and avoid the crowds. The newly opened dates are Friday 10/22, Monday 11/1, and Monday 11/15. Please let me know if any of those dates might fit your schedule.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
He's got a gig Friday evening and working on locking in another for a fall festival in Westhampton on Sunday....
