Recent content by captmike28

Very nice, John! I am so focused on my bucktailing when I fish for Bass that I rarely consider the top water option. Judging by your results I think I need to broaden my horizons!

For once in a very long time the weather report regarding sea conditions was wrong…in the right direction! Following 3 straight days of east winds I anticipated a pretty lumpy ocean as was the case this past Saturday while fishing with a good friend to the west. Instead after a nice calm ride...

Thanks for a very enjoyable and relaxing day, Mitch. Not having to prep the boat, cut the bait, find the fish, filet the catch, and clean the boat really helps me unwind compared to shouldering the entire load when chartering my vessel!! Much appreciated!

I have 2 spots filled and 2 more open for a Montauk Fluke trip scheduled for Wednesday July 30. This is prime time for a good Fluke bite on Montauk's south side. Always a good chance at some quality Fluke here along with a good amount of fat Sea Bass as a nice by catch. Give me a call if you...

Plenty of good advice on your electronics package so I have nothing more to offer here. However, I know you will be absolutely thrilled with the Albin. That is the exact hull I have been running since I bought her new in late 2003. I have the flush deck model with a hard top but soft drop...

Normally I avoid fishing on the major holiday weekends for several obvious reasons. But a last-minute call from my most long-term charter customers coupled with a perfect weather window turned into our first Montauk Fluke run of the season. Sal, Frank, Maria, and the venerable Chef Nader all...

Another top-notch effort by Lep even though the Fluke were not in the mood to eat properly. Thanks for a fun day. Better days and boat limits are not too far off for one of our local Fluke experts!

Those are some fine looking Bass Hunter. And, as usual, it appears the "Legend" is still "schooling" the rest of the crew! I can't wait for my next "lesson"!!:D

Sorry I cannot be of more help in your specific area, Pequa. I have very limited local knowledge of the area where you fish. Sounds like you need to have a more in-depth conversation with Crabman.

Those who know me well or have heard me present on this topic understand I am a big proponent of the Eldridge Tide Pilot book. Of all the available sources of printed tide and current information I have always found its data to be the most accurate. Having said that there is still no substitute...

Just like Orient, Montauk has its own little "micro-climate" thing going when it comes to fog and other local challenges. And when it comes to electronics, or almost anything else boating related, "Murphy's Law" seems to rule the day. Glad to hear there were no mishaps, and you did at least...

Nicely done, guys. Always hurts to see the big ones spit it just before the net. At least you got to enjoy the fight and also put some nice meat in the box!!

I made my first attempt for Sea Bass today, John, with similar results. Just 2 keepers found the box but a much slower bite with the shorts due to the new moon tide. On the plus side, I did find 5 Stripers in the Gut this morning, the first being an over that was my largest of the season at a...

You really nailed it, George, with a perfect analogy. There are so many other ways to approach our growing energy needs, and it seems that this choice was made very hastily and for the usual human frailness... GREED! Some might argue that the turbines and their platforms provide more structure...

I've only tried fly fishing in fresh water most of my life, so I need an education here, Kevin. Is the "strip set" the preferred method in the salt? I always used only a rod lift in the sweet water. Caught lots of LM Bass, bluegill, Crappie during my many visits to the folks in FL plus plenty...