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  1. BoatGuy

    Daiwa reels

    I am meeting a friend for lunch. He mentioned he needed a new reel Fluke since Daiwa will not service his because it’s over 5 years old. He said he would never buy another Daiwa reel. Is that lack of support and service for a reel standard? I have a Michell 300 Pro serviced like three years...
  2. BoatGuy

    Books (Good reads) about fishing.

    I do not believe I'm going fishing anytime soon in this weather. But a good book can be special. Right now I am starting a John Skinner book, Fishing the Edge. Anyone have any other great fishing books they like to recommend?
  3. BoatGuy

    Looking at maps

    Trying to find new spots by looking at maps. Are the objects circled wrecks?
  4. BoatGuy

    This has been a cold winter so far

    I remember reading a long time ago, cold winter means more sand eels. I have no idea if that’s true. Any baitfish affected? What will....if anything.....do for the fishing in the spring??
  5. BoatGuy

    The toughest / easiest fish to catch

    I went to a seminar last year. The person giving the seminar said the striped bass was easy to catch and fluke was probably the hardest. The techniques to catch them were the reason he said that. Now even people dead sticking catch fish. I think he was refereeing to sharpies that catch more and...
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    Black Sea Bass

    Sorry for the late post. I thought it looked like SPAM. I was told its legit. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6rhs9AB5EE2M64Dowcge58waE7papgNBsOzPVTvJ0xFURTJIRzhTVVMzWEhWVDRCWlQ1WFg3NFdPSC4u&route=shorturl
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    Blackfish Jigs and colors

    As I get ready for Ward Melville, it gets me thinking about what I might need. I went Blackfishing 2025 for the first time in years. I also just jigs for the first time. Usually, it was a sinker on the bottom and two hooks above. My question is about the jig color. When I went to a local shop...
  8. BoatGuy

    Need a reel spooled with new braid.

    Happy New Year. I need my reel spooled with new braid. Where is a good place to have this performed. in Suffolk county is preferable. I ask as the last shop I brought my reel to be spooled with braid; put insufficient backing. When I told him it was short, they insisted its fine. I like to...
  9. BoatGuy

    JS Company USA

    Kil Song left Black Hole and is working with a new company, JS Company USA. Anyone try thier rods? Similar to Black Hole?
  10. BoatGuy

    Eating less popular fish

    I usually do not buy books anymore. But I do go to the library a lot. My most recent book was : The Fisherman's Wife: Sustainable Recipes and Salty Stories I am enjoying it as they show you how to cook less popular fish like Sea Robins. However, they have a section on how to prepare Skate (as...
  11. BoatGuy

    Are you hanging it up for the season or still fishing?

    The weather is getting cold. I will try this weekend, and maybe next week. But then I may hang it up for the season.
  12. BoatGuy

    Current and Blackfish

    With fluke, the current matters. I went blackfishing and had a steady pick all day. Does current mater less with blackfish?? Any advice you want to share, please do so.
  13. BoatGuy

    Rigs for Blackfishing

    I have not gone Blackfishing in years. But I am thinking of giving it a try. I went on a friends boat. Three guys, three methods: I used the crab and sinker method. The second guy used Blackfish Jigs The third used a snafu rig. They caught more than me. But I think I just have to get the...
  14. BoatGuy

    Fish Associations

    I have not investigated this in some time. There are a few Fishing Associations that area supposed to represent recreational fisherman: RFA IGFA NYSF ASMFC There may be more. Are there any that represent recreational fishermen and have had positive results that you can site? Do any have any...
  15. BoatGuy

    In the Long Island Sound, when do Albies usually arrive.

    I have never fished for them. Any advice or Links that have advice?
  16. BoatGuy

    B2 Squid bodies

    Fishing the Long Island Sound and sometimes Moriches for Fluke. Anyone use these with any success? https://www.b2squid.com/product/u3-3...-squid-bodies/ Most of my teasers are the usual hair type. So, just asking. Also, do you feel they work better in the begining of the season (May / June)...
  17. BoatGuy

    Any good?

    https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Captains-License-5th/dp/0071848371/ref=sr_1_1?crid=391T84L5X3IH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aczxOyYNiF270kMeD3YhdIXIM2C9HXaBTDF095-USDtJ7IrN90WXdpwgrGlskug3-JULz-IswOMufz7s3JulsR6fLsyURNT-xAVAaCnneNo.LLu8Y27MwfrAPDesc5L4__H9AHp5pnHlvRDtWd-GUoY&dib_tag=se&keywords=get+your+cap...
  18. BoatGuy

    It’s been an unusual year so far. (for me)

    The weather, especially on the weekends, has not been great. A lot of wind has kept me from fishing on my boat. I have caught over 40 fluke. But zero keepers. A friend had similar experience on the south shore I have not caught Mackerel in the Long Island Sound in many years. This year, maybe...
  19. BoatGuy

    Rain

    Is the bite diminished after rain? Does all the run off matter to the fish?
  20. BoatGuy

    Has anyone tried John Skinner program

    Keeping a fishing log is important to me. I say this: FishersLog Home - Fishing Log Software for the Serious Angler and wondered if anyone tried it.

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