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    Gulf of Mexico, Dry Tortuga’s, 3 day fishing extravaganza, February 20th. thru 22nd.

    Nice going, Matt. Those Cobia are both tremendous fighters and really great on the dinner plate. Plus, that looks like a very serious sized Permit. Hard to beat the incredible variety caught on those trips.
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    2025 Hudson River Striped Bass was poor

    I don't think anyone disputes the poor track record ASMFC has when it comes to fisheries management across the board. I recall an old bumper sticker from around 20 years ago that read something like "ASMFC: Destroying Fisherman and their Families for Years". I also have to vouch for the data...
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    Nice morning and a couple of hitchhikers

    Although I did not have any encounters with seals on the North Fork this past fall, a few of my friends did run into them while Tog fishing. For me they were quite problematic at times while Stiper fishing in the Gut last spring. We would get a solid bite started and then they would show up and...
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    The legend

    He is indeed "Legendary"! I want to be just like him when I grow up!!!:ROFLMAO: BTW, Bud and Mary's is on Islamorada, about the middle of the FL Keys. Almost as "Legendary" as Frank Sr.
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    Do we REALLY need a small spinning reel with huge factory drag ratings?

    I am aware of the problem with thin braided lines digging into the spool but I had no idea the manufactures actually have several solutions. Damn, Lep. Your level of knowledge on this stuff is scary!!l:eek:
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    $5600 for a Brand New Chinese 260 HP Marine Diesel Engine !

    When I was a kid, I recall the old folk story titled "Alibaba and the 40 Thieves"! Do you think it's a coincidence? :ROFLMAO:
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    2025 Hudson River Striped Bass was poor

    First, I have to agree that as plentiful as the Bass have been for some time now on the North Fork, it is true that there is most definitely a dramatic fall off in smaller fish. Wehn, we got slapped with the narrow 3", 28-31 slot many thought that would hurt badly. In my experience it has not...
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    2025 Hudson River Striped Bass was poor

    I do agree with you, Roccus, that fishing for a fish during its spawning period in their spawning area is suicidal and something needs to be done on a more targeted basis. Overall, I am still suspicious of most of the data presented to us as we know that many of the collection methods are...
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    Books (Good reads) about fishing.

    I enjoy Linda Greenlaw's writing very much. I did read "The Hungry Ocean" but not "All Fisherman are Liars". Thanks for the tip, Matt!
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    Books (Good reads) about fishing.

    I never heard Matt Ahern speak live but always loved his writing style and would immediately turn to his articles each week when the new copy of the LIF arrived. IMHO, one of his best stories was when he was still a young boy fishing on the party boats out of Sheepshead Bay. Babe Ruth and Lou...
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    Books (Good reads) about fishing.

    Capt. John DeMaio was quite a character. Massive ego but he had the skills to back it up. I did not know him personally but many years ago while Bass fishing was on the downside of the curve, I chartered him for an afternoon trip one cold and windy November day. He managed to find us some Bass...
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    It's Time for a new fluke setup.

    Nobody gets more technical than Lep on the subject of tackle. And that's a good thing! I do my very best to keep all my tackle clean and well lubricated. Not just because I want it to perform correctly. I really do not want to be accused of mistreating my stuff by you know who!:ROFLMAO:
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    Books (Good reads) about fishing.

    Michael Tougias is a very well-known author with several best sellers addressing both maritime events and fishing. Two of his titles I have read and would recommend are "Ten Hours Until Dawn" and "The Power of Positive Fishing". "Ten Hours" is about a heroic but tragic story of a rescue attempt...
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    It's Time for a new fluke setup.

    To both Mitch and George, At Lep's suggestion I do own both a Stradic and Spheros in the 3000 size. The Stradic is a 2017 vintage and the Spheros from 2024. As Lep mentioned, the bail roller bearing on the Stradic does need a bit more maintenance and I have already replaced that once. From my...
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    Do they think we're idiots!

    Based upon personal observation I don't think they ever stopped construction on any of the wind projects where I fish. On my fall charters, I am often Tog fishing the waters on the west side of Fishers I, just south of New London. Later in December I make some trips with Lep on his boat south...
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