Recent content by captmike28
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NJ 2026 Reg Outlook... looking promising on Fed level
Sent in my comments today. Let' hope we get some positive results!! Thanks for posting the link, Matt.- captmike28
- Post #24
- Forum: Fisheries Management
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Offshore Wrecks
A longtime friend of mine is a serious wreck diver and has visited the U-853 several times. He likes to collect artifacts but told me of one rather unsettling experience when he reached into a crevice on the hull and came out with the remnants of a skull!! Very creepy.- captmike28
- Post #91
- Forum: Offshore Fishing
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Okuma Hakai
I was one of the lucky folks that jumped on that special deal for the Catalina. Lep is correct in singing the praises of these super smooth reels. However, mine is even nicer since I replaced those "pink accents"!!!:ROFLMAO:- captmike28
- Post #7
- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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Blackfish Jigs and colors
I totally agree with you, Loonzter, about choosing your tackle and drops to work based upon the speed of the current. Although I may occasionally go as large as 2 oz. on a Tog jig, I also agree with Snapperhead that there is a diminished level of return once you start upping the jig weight. As...- captmike28
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion
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Blackfish Jigs and colors
I agree with most of the comments already made plus I would like to offer just a bit more insight. Attached is a photo of the styles of Tog jigs I typically use. Although for some strange reason there are rare days when it seems one color may produce more, I would largely attribute that to the...- captmike28
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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Peconic Star Fleet
I'm getting whiplash with all the twists and turns this story has taken in the last several months. I bet Paul Rippinger is as well!!!- captmike28
- Post #3
- Forum: Charter Boat Fishing
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Bearing stuck on spool post problem.
Outstanding! You are the best.- captmike28
- Post #19
- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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Reel Oil & Grease
Hi Mitch, While Pete is our resident guru on all things related to tackle repair, I believe he uses the same grease as I do, the Yamaha Blue Marine Grease. Since you have a Yamaha outboard, I have to believe you have a tube of that at home. Works great on all my reels as well as many of my...- captmike28
- Post #2
- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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Bearing stuck on spool post problem.
Leave it to Lep to always find the right tool for the job. At less than $6 this one is the proverbial "no brainer". Ordering mine right now! BTW, Pescadoo, I have 4 Shimano Triton 100G's that I have in use for my charter business for over 20 years. Great little reels that IMHO perform very...- captmike28
- Post #13
- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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NJ 2026 Reg Outlook... looking promising on Fed level
18" or 18.5" on Fluke with one size the entire season makes the most sense to me. Mid-May until the 3rd or 4th week of Sept also satisfies most of the serious Fluke anglers. The reason why we had the October fishery last season is mainly the Montauk boats who are always present at the local...- captmike28
- Post #16
- Forum: Fisheries Management
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JS Company USA
I was with Lep last spring when we visited Kilsong at the JS booth in Edison. It is true there were mostly unfinished blanks on display at the time. However, being an owner of a Black Hole rod myself and pulling on some of the JS blanks, it was obvious this new offering to the market is destined...- captmike28
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all the great anglers on this board! Hope Santa brings you just the right gear to make 2026 your most productive fishing season ever!!!🎅🎣- captmike28
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Are you hanging it up for the season or still fishing?
Wise choice on the part of the Capt. You had some great trips this year, Matt so relax, enjoy the family time for the holidays, and start dreaming of all the fish you will catch in '26. I have a feeling you will find a few more fish related gifts under the tree in your house!!:D- captmike28
- Post #80
- Forum: General Discussion
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Are you hanging it up for the season or still fishing?
If the weather cooperates you should be able to catch some really big Sea Bass on the offshore wrecks, maybe even a Cod! Good luck if you go!- captmike28
- Post #72
- Forum: General Discussion
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Are you hanging it up for the season or still fishing?
Old school approach in the hands of a skilled angler works wonders! Well done, Kona.- captmike28
- Post #65
- Forum: General Discussion
