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  1. captmike28

    Big Hearings Regarding Recreational Scup, BSB, Bluefish & Fluke coming up!! Make your voice heard!!

    I appreciate the offer, PaulE, to have a more in-depth discussion on these issues and others concerning our fishery regulations. I am certain I have seen you before at several other meetings but never took the time to introduce myself in person. I promise to correct that at the next meeting...
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    Jeez, What an Impressive Boat!

    There is no doubt those big Cats can tame even the nastiest sea conditions. The question in my mind is would I really want to be out fishing on a day like that?:eek:
  3. captmike28

    Ward Melville 2025

    First of all, a big "Thank You" to yourself, Bob, and all the kids and other staff members. I have participated in this show for the last 7 years now and I can see how hard everyone works to make it a terrific day. Yes, this is a very busy and well attended event, which in my mind tells me you...
  4. captmike28

    Big Hearings Regarding Recreational Scup, BSB, Bluefish & Fluke coming up!! Make your voice heard!!

    Since you asked, Roccus, here is my summary of what I saw and heard last night. First, I don't know how many people were actually listening online, but the physical turnout at the DEC office was the smallest I have seen in the last several years. Maybe about 25 tops and, as expected the...
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    Gomexus Now Offering Titanium Pliers at a Reasonable Price

    Another critical consideration is the design of the sheath. I have lost more than one set of pliers using the poorly conceived sheaths that have a metal clip on design. You definitely want the type that has a full belt loop to avoid any unnecessary overboard donations!
  6. captmike28

    Big Hearings Regarding Recreational Scup, BSB, Bluefish & Fluke coming up!! Make your voice heard!!

    That is correct, Matt. I will be attending live.
  7. captmike28

    Ward Melville 2025

    While I am not responsible for recording the seminars, as Lep said, I am pretty sure they do film each one and the club is usually very open about sharing this information. If it is readily available, I am sure Lep will post the links again this year. I know I tend to speak pretty fast...
  8. captmike28

    NY Veterans Food Fish License

    You are correct, Rocco. The E-VTR app is pretty easy to use and with the ability to save certain data that is common to many trips we run in similar areas with similar gear, it is actually faster than handwriting the same stuff for each report. Although entering Lat/Lon data for where you fish...
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    Ward Melville 2025

    You are a young, strong guy whom I am sure will do just fine with the surgery. But if you are not feeling up to it don't rush the recovery period. After all, you need to be in top shape for all those massive fish you plan to catch this season, plus another special event coming down the pike...
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    Ward Melville 2025

    I hope that you can come by, Crabman, as I would love to meet you in person. Perhaps one of my own shortcomings is I often try to cram too much information into too short a time frame. But what I do present will be quality stuff. So, I hope folks are not expecting a graduate level course in...
  11. captmike28

    Combo Chartplotter/FF??

    No doubt the Leprechaun is one really clean vessel, despite the numerous scales that find its deck. I get nervous if I accidentally hook myself and leave a drop of blood anywhere in sight!!!:ROFLMAO:
  12. captmike28

    Big Hearings Regarding Recreational Scup, BSB, Bluefish & Fluke coming up!! Make your voice heard!!

    I read the same article, Overbored and it is true that Stripers have fins, know how to swim, and will pursue their food wherever it may be. About 8-10 years ago when I still made spring cod trips south of Block, in the EEZ, we also used to see some Stripers as a by catch along with the Cod...
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    Ward Melville 2025

    Me too, Benny. I will be stopping buy to purchase some Tog jigs. Love your work.
  14. captmike28

    Big Hearings Regarding Recreational Scup, BSB, Bluefish & Fluke coming up!! Make your voice heard!!

    While preparing for the upcoming ASMFC meeting I re-read this thread. I fully agree that our Bluefish regs are ridiculous without a size or seasonal limit. However, there is a 3 fish bag limit (5 fish on for-hire boats) which does restrict the catch somewhat. At least with only 3 fish no...
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    Ward Melville 2025

    Yes, they are really slow getting the word out this year. I received the tentative schedule from Bob Wilson over a month ago and confirmed my seminar. But I suspect some of the other speakers have been slow to reply to Bob. If it helps anyone, I know I will be speaking during the first slot at...
  16. captmike28

    Combo Chartplotter/FF??

    Although the trend in FF for many years was to go all "touch screen" most major manufacturers listened to the feedback from a lot of more experienced fisherman and started to offer combination key controls with touch capability. Both my 4-year-old Simrad NSS EVO3 unit its current counterpart...
  17. captmike28

    NY Veterans Food Fish License

    I do not recall the year when the FF permit regulations changed to make sure newly issued licenses were only offered to commercial fisherman who made the majority of their living from fishing activities. But I think it was well over 10 years ago. So, you are correct in noting that this carve out...
  18. captmike28

    NY Veterans Food Fish License

    I am glad you have made our Veterans aware of this not so obvious benefit. One of the fellows who works with me as my mate is retired USCG and he "won the lottery". He uses his license, just as you have suggested, on a P/T basis for a little extra retirement income. Excellent way to help both...
  19. captmike28

    Interesting Fishery - Spearing Sturgeon in Cheboygan, Wisconsin

    Thanks for the education, Roccus. Only thing that compares for me were the few Tarpon I caught in Puerto Rico about 10 years ago. And those were tiny compared to these beasts. On a half day charter, I was the sole fisherman with a local Captain, and we were using medium weight spinning gear...
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    Interesting Fishery - Spearing Sturgeon in Cheboygan, Wisconsin

    Considering the perilously low numbers of Sturgeon left, it seems really reckless to me they allow any "spear fishing" We are worried about the mortality rate of Striped Bass caught on hook and line while these guys are flinging spears? I suspect a glancing blow from one of those daggers could...
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