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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...
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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!!!
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    Bearing stuck on spool post problem.

    Outstanding! You are the best.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!!!🎅🎣
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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
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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!
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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.
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    Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings

    Many thanks to Pete for always positioning the boat just right with traditional ground tackle to give us the best possible chance to score. Experience shows!!
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    Aqualina Charters End of Season and 2026 news

    Nice finish to what was a very challenging fall, wind wise, for everyone Congratulations on the powerplant upgrade. The Grady should be flying with those new engines and probably be a little stingier on the fuel consumption as well. Have a great and hopefully, quiet winter! Personally, I have...
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    Post up up your 2019/2020/2021/2022 Blackfishing Pix/Reports/Adventures/Musings

    I'm praying as hard as I can for the wind to back off! Would like to get at least one last crack at the Tog.
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    Are you hanging it up for the season or still fishing?

    If he cares about his customers and repeat business, he will. Kind of tough to Tog fish on an elevator!!
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