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  1. captmike28

    Went without me

    The "Legend" strikes again!! Hope he left some for you, Vinnie! :D Outstanding. Frank Sr.!!!!!
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    It's ALWAYS a learning experience; out of boredom, did some C&R Cod Jigging...

    Always nice to work the rod, even if it's C&R. I thought you had a brief Cod opening in the spring, but I guess the ME regs are even tougher than ours. As far as finding them in a slightly different location, that reinforces 2 well known points. First, you should never take your eyes off the...
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    Raritan Bay Stripers

    Very Nice! Is there even a chance to hook up with those BFT?
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    Captain's Table - Porgy Heaven!

    My 2025 charter season started off with a huge bang for my loyal Porgy fans, Tony and his buddies who make the long drive from NJ several times each year. Perfect weather and light tides made for a very enjoyable and action-packed trip. All it took was one drop at a favored spot near Shelter...
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    Aqualina II Charters-Moriches

    Well done, Rocco. Looks like TJ has a boat he likes as much as his own! Still a little cool in the Peconics but things are starting to break open now. I will probably give local Fluke my first shot next week. Have a great season.
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    I know I'm beating a dead horse

    Of course, the CT boats are subject to NY regulations while fishing in our waters. But, as Overbored and many others have noted enforcement is quite lean.
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    Finally splashed

    No better feeling...except being tight to a feisty linesider!! Have a great and safe season, Roccus.
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    Cod Shutdown?

    While I have not made the run in many years, it is sad to think that summer Cod fishing at Coxes Ledge is no longer an option. I really miss that fishery.:mad:
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    I know I'm beating a dead horse

    Sadly, this is a very old and painful story for all the NY Anglers who feel cheated by fishing the same waters as our neighboring states that have more favorable regulations. The one that burns me the most is Sea Bass. Fishing the North Fork and eastern LI Sound I am constantly frustrated that...
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    Yellow eyed demons!

    Great way to start, Kevin. Plus, one of those stories that can only happen while fishing. I love it! BTW, what camera lens were you using? That Fluke looks like a keeper to me!;)
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    Captain's Table - Prospecting Day

    After 6 weeks of hard work the boat is finally floating, shining brightly, and ready to fish! Did a solo trip yesterday to begin testing out various drops for our legendary spring Scup run in advance of my first charters next week. Although, Porgies are available through a wide range of waters...
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    North Shore bite

    Very nice!! Great to see "The Legend" showing how it's done! My time is coming soon, probably next week.
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    Spearing Shortage

    Was that your transition point to Bass fishing Roccus? And, I agree, for a coastal/ocean fisherman, the Midwest must be Purgatory!
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    Spearing Shortage

    While I am not an engineer, I often thought that someone needs to invent an "Ignition interlock kill switch" tied to chum pots, killie carts, etc. to prevent this common problem!!:eek:
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    Spearing Shortage

    It was Frank at the long-gone Eastern Reel in Wantagh that taught me that trick. Being located on Merrick Road he had no close access to a creek or live bait tank to work with. He claimed that the killies could survive just by being able to respire through the moisture created by the newspaper...
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    Spearing Shortage

    I guess we all learn certain tricks from the elders who taught us about our passions in life. I still recall being amazed when over 50 years ago one of my bait guys in Wantagh told me you could keep killies alive in some newspaper wet with seawater in the fridge for about 24 hours. I used that...
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    Flounder/Blackfish

    While I too mourn the loss of our winter flounder, I must say a nice fresh Cod filet on the table is an excellent substitute! Well done!
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    Spring is in the horizon

    Made another big step towards the start of my season today. The "Captain's Table" is officially in her slip and making great progress towards finishing the commissioning checklist. If all goes as planned, I should be fishing by the end of next week. Let me tell you with the summer like weather...
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    Spearing Shortage

    I never realized the ice water trick was the key to keeping the fresh spearing from bursting bellies. I guess I have been really spoiled over the years by my local bait supplier who always gave me the pick of his top shelf stuff. Leave it to a pro like yourself to figure this out!!:)
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    It has begun.............

    That will put a smile on your face! I admire your persistence, Kevin.

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