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  1. captmike28

    Kissena park.

    I don't think I even owned a camera in those days...John Bowne HS, class of '68 for me. Back then the winters were generally cold enough for the lake to freeze close to solid Dec-Feb. Played a lot of Hockey on the lake as well in those days!
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    Fog Is My Kryptonite

    Funny you should mention waiting for the Fog to lift this morning just west of the ferry, John. I was running the Orient Star this morning heading west to the bay and I thought I saw you there but said to myself "who the heck would be fishing here?" Actually, you made the smart decision, and it...
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    Flounder/Blackfish

    Sadly, the days of Cod and Snowshoe Flounder fishing near the Hooter Bouy, SW of Block are long since gone. I used to actively participate in that fishery for many years both on Party boats and my own vessels in the 70's and 80's. BTW, back then you could also count on catching some Haddock...
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    Kissena park.

    I grew u p walking distance form Kissena Park and fished that lake countless times as a kid. Plenty of Catfish and Carp back then and the occasional small Bass. But never one like that! Well done, Bassmaster.
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Maureen has every right to " go crazy" after a catch like that. What a terrific feeling!!! I love how she is making sure you don't risk dropping her prize overboard.
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    Finally, the 2025 Midcoast Maine Striper Report

    We all have to start somewhere. Things will definitely be on the upswing for you soon, Roccus. Enjoy the ride!
  7. captmike28

    Blues For Smoker + Surprise

    Excellent catch, Mitch! Your smoker must have been getting near capacity with that haul!!
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    Best Morning This Spring

    Great job, John! I was actually on the 9 am Ferry out of Orient that morning and I thought I saw you there. Happy to hear you enjoyed such a great battle and did the perfect release.
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    Best Morning This Spring

    I totally agree with your description, Roccus. You can't be daydreaming, looking at the scenery, or the pretty girl in the boat nearby and expect to catch while 3-way bucktailing. :D
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    Absolute beat down

    Outstanding!!! Looks like the North Shore sand eel hatch is exploding again like last year. Enjoy it while it lasts!!
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    Captain's Table - The "Streak" Continues!

    My family has a very long-standing tradition of bringing all our members together, even some from far out of state, to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend. Since we are all seafood lovers, I have always made it my commitment to catch a fresh Striped Bass for our BBQ Grill as one of the special...
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    On the board!

    Wow, talk about slaying them!! Well done, Crabman.
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    On the board!

    Beautiful fish. Also like the fancy "mood lighting" on your leaning post!:)
  14. captmike28

    Captain's Table - Prospecting Today

    I almost forget, but that is also correct, John and Overbored. The venerable "Jelly Worms" were often a hot ticket! I guess they were the precursor to today's Gulp worms.
  15. captmike28

    Captain's Table -2 Degrees is all it Took!

    Thaks for the kind words. We will have to get you out there soon Geroge. I will be in touch.
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    Captain's Table -2 Degrees is all it Took!

    3 Way bucktailing in the Gut or the Race is actually more specialized than many folks think. Despite a solid bite yesterday, I actually changed sinker weights at least 3 times throughout the tide to make sure I had the correct presentation. It is also true, those special bucktails have become...
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    Captain's Table -2 Degrees is all it Took!

    Amazing how all it took was a change in temperature of only 2 degrees and 4 days’ time to turn on the Bass at Plum Gut! On Monday’s trip my gauge never got above 50 degrees but this morning at 52 degrees I began fishing in a real pea soup fog with a positive attitude. Didn’t take long on the...
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    Captain's Table - Prospecting Today

    You are correct, Crabman. Pink Salty Dogs were red hot during those days. I don't think they are even for sale anymore but would probably still work.
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    Captain's Table - Prospecting Today

    I have mentioned this before, but you are correct, Overbored. During the famous Weakfish runs of the 70's an 8# fish was not even considered exceptional. Many 10#+ fish were captured and my PB of 13.5# was caught on a whole sandworm one calm night near Jessups. Then came the long drought but in...
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    Comment by 'captmike28' in article 'Yellowtail Flounder: Hidden Coastal Treasure of New York'

    Is this a joke? When is the last time anyone actually caught Yellowtail Flounder in the areas suggested, with perhaps the exception of Sandy Hook. In my experience our east end Flounder fishing collapsed over 20 years ago.

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