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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...- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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!!- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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...- captmike28
- Post #3
- Forum: Fishing Report
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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...- captmike28
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- Forum: General Discussion
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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...- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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.- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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...- captmike28
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Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!
The "Fluke Meister" is back!! Nice job!- captmike28
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- Forum: Inshore Tackle and Techniques with Lep
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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...- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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...- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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...- captmike28
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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!!- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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...- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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.- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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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!!- captmike28
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- Forum: Charter Boat Fishing
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Captain's Table - Kids Day!
Today’s half day charter included long term customers John and Ricky along with John’s 2 Grandsons Connor and Troy for their second annual Peconic Bay trip. One year older and more experienced, the boys took up right where they left off last year putting the hurt on the local Porgy population...- captmike28
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Captain's Table - Soggy Monday Charter
Despite the rather soggy and breezy weather yesterday the Elias party of 4 still hung in there to make a decent catch of Scup and Weakfish on the morning charter in Peconic Bay. Half of the crew had never fished before and missed a lot of the rather rapid Porgy bites so the guys did fall short...- captmike28
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No matter where I am…….
I'm pretty sure that is where the aforementioned story took place!- captmike28
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- Forum: Fishing Report
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Captain's Table - Bass/Mixed Bag Opening 6/21
Two of my long-term regulars have Saturday 6/21/25 booked for a Striped Bass/Mixed Bag 6-hour trip. Following the Bass fishing we will head back west to work on hitting our Weakfish limit, as the action for this species has recently heated up as well. So that leaves room for 2 more anglers...- captmike28
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- Forum: Charter Boat Fishing
