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    Shimano Tranx 200

    Wow, you are a very generous and thoughtful Husband. However, do you really think Jenn needs any more of an advantage? Based upon what I saw last year you better up your game a lot if you hope to catch up!!🤣
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    Bucktails

    Both Roccus and Longcast make excellent points. Although I have fished with many different style bucktails over the years, when it comes to those specifically built for Striped Bass fishing, I must say Robert Skinners personal creations are among the best I have ever seen or fished with...
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    Coast Guard rescues 4 off Long Island

    What the heck are these people doing out in 12-foot seas in early April? If the CG rescue boat could not get out to assist them, they had no business putting everyone in such danger! Damn lucky the Helicopter was able to reach them in time.
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    For sale

    Looks super clean! Are you moving in a different direction, Vinny?
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    Taking your boat into Massachusetts?? You'll need a MA approved boating certificate...

    Like most encounters with law enforcement, the "on the spot" interpretation often comes down to the approach of the individual officer. You could be entirely correct and prove it in court if you have to, but if the officer on the scene wants to give you a hard time for whatever reason, it just...
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    Lep's Flea Market

    I have a couple of these in my collection for many, many years. Still use them, mostly on charters for swift water Striped Bass fishing in the Gut and the Race. Also used to be on my deep-water wreck type rods for Cod when we were still allowed to catch them. IMHO, very well-built workhorse...
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    You might want to read this prior to buying a new GPS/Sounder

    Was having a couple of annoying problems with my 7 y/o Simrad NSS EVO 3 last year. Randomly losing bottom tracing on both my 200 and 50 Hz frequencies. "Reputable" dealer that sold and installed this machine suggested it was a transducer problem, but everything seemed to check out with that...
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    Jersey Fishing Expo

    Sorry I couldn't not make it this year but looks like you guys had a terrific day. I'm sure the tackle vendors were really glad to see this group. You all know the good stuff and are not shy about spending some coin to get it!:D And, as usual, the highlight is always the dinner at Ginos. Can't...
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    New to Smoking

    I bet I know who that good friend is. He took excellent care of me as well last summer after a really fun Fluke trip on your boat, Mitch!!
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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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