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  1. captmike28

    Captain's Table - First Montauk Trip

    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...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    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!
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    Bass

    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
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    tides question, Great South Bay

    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.
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    tides question, Great South Bay

    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...
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    Answered The Internal Montauk Call

    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...
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    Fluke in the box

    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!!
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    First Sea Bass Trip

    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...
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    The Day The Ocean Died

    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...
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    Slow drive……

    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...
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    Captain's Table - What's for Dinner...Bass & Weakfish!

    Fresh from the water they have to be one of the prettiest fish in our area.
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    Captain's Table - What's for Dinner...Bass & Weakfish!

    Today I had a threesome of regulars join me for a combo Bass/Weakfish trip to kick off summer. For once, the weather actually cooperated on a weekend date and the skies were clear with light winds making for very pleasant conditions. I opted for the morning Ebb tide at the Gut as it had...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    The "Fluke Meister" is back!! Nice job!
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    Learned Something New Today

    You are so right, John, about the Gut having a weather pattern of its own. I can't even count how many times on a foggy day I will leave Greenport with at least 1-2 miles visibility in all directions until I hit Ben's point. Once you are east of Ben's the curtain comes down and it takes...
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    Weather again….

    In some circles, the "banana curse" is really serious. About 20 years ago I was on vacation in FL and Dad and I were headed out on a local party boat for a night Kingfish trip. Not only did they have a "No Bananas" sign by the boarding ramp, but the crew actually checked everyone's coolers to...
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    Captain's Table - Bass Attack!

    Today was the kind of day only a Striped Bass, or avid Striped Bass fisherman, could love. Plenty of east wind, hard running tide, and overcast downright chilly weather conditions. So, I decided to tough it out and take the rather choppy ride out to the Gut for this morning’s flood tide. As...
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    Finally, the 2025 Midcoast Maine Striper Report

    Persistence and confidence in one's ability are often rewarded. You have both of those attributes, Roccus, in spades!!
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    Weather again….

    I don't advocate pushing one's luck and I too try to avoid the "common superstitions" about fishing/boating. However, on my charter from last Friday with the kids aboard, we did blow away most of them. Pretty solid catch on Friday the 13th and while we had a good Weakfish bite going, I noticed...
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    Captain's Table - Kids Day!

    I sure hope so! I still remember the details of many of the very early fishing trips made with my Dad. Fishing is just one of those special activities that creates extremely strong bonds.
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    Captain's Table - Bass/Mixed Bag Opening 6/21

    Today's update, third spot has been filled for this trip. So still room for one more intrepid angler!!

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