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  1. captmike28

    Captain's Table - Bass on Bass

    Today’s fantastic fall weather found Mike, his wife Claudia, and friend Nick join me for a half day trip targeting mainly Sea Bass with the hope of adding a Striper to the overall catch. With a very short window to bottom fish due to the strong New Moon tides we arrived on a favorite drop north...
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    Over It

    Outstanding job, Mitch. Those are some serious Stripers! It will be interesting to see if the bite turns on again for us in the Gut this Saturday. After we finish Sea Bass fishing that's what my crew wants to find...along with the elusive Bluefish!? Never thought I would be saying that. :unsure:
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    what will the storm do to the fishing?

    I wouldn't call the action I saw explosive but it was nice and steady. First trip after the Nor’easter and I should have guessed the fish that enjoys the rough stuff the most showed up in good numbers today. For the middle 2 hours of flood, I decked 6 Bass in the Gut with a chunky 29” taking...
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    what will the storm do to the fishing?

    I spoke with a few of my friends today fishing the eastern Sound and as expected bottom fishing was still off a bit. However, they did report a decent bite on Bass and Blues. I plan to do a little prospecting myself tomorrow and will let you know if things have rebounded.
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    Fatty Cod??? And I don't mean fat looking fish, I mean a cod with a ton of fat in its gut

    First, I am happy to see that Bob Skinner's creations are still slaying the fish throughout the Northeast! With the declining stocks and increasingly tougher regulations, I have not been Cod fishing for many years now. On rare occasions we still see a stray caught on some of our Tog trips in...
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    Captain's Table - Bottom Bonanza

    Yesterday’s superb weather and excellent sea conditions set the stage for an excellent day of bottom fishing in the eastern LI Sound. On board were Vinnie, his friend Jason, along with Frank Jr. and Frank Sr. (aka ‘the Legend’). Headed north of Plum I. for some drifting in about 65=80’ of water...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Thanks, Matt, The Chef finally regained his momentum!!
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    Captain's Table - Montauk Fluke Finale

    Thanks, Rocco. Seems that you are one of the few who has been fortunate and skillful enough to find some better fish over the last half of this season. Keep it up!
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Took advantage of yesterday’s brief weather window to try one last shot at Montauk Fluke for this season with a 3-man crew of Chef Nader, Neil, and Tom. Conditions on the ride out were flat and thankfully most of the day was quite fishable with the threat of small craft warnings hovering on all...
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    Captain's Table - Montauk Fluke Finale

    Took advantage of yesterday’s brief weather window to try one last shot at Montauk Fluke for this season with a 3-man crew of Chef Nader, Neil, and Tom. Conditions on the ride out were flat and thankfully most of the day was quite fishable with the threat of small craft warnings hovering on all...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Thanks, again, Pete for a good trip under challenging conditions.
  12. captmike28

    Cod Fishing Above the Arctic Circle

    Complaining about handlining in 4 small Cod Roccus? Be happy you were not one of those Portuguese Dory fisherman hauling in the setlines by hand!!!:ROFLMAO: Seriously, that Cod sashimi does look very interesting and delicious. The cut is so thin that the fish is literally translucent. What kind...
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    Captain's Table - Scup Bonanza

    After several weeks of very warm weather, Tuesday morning’s NW breeze made it feel just a bit like early fall, a welcome change. One thing is certain; it lit quite a spark under the local Porgy population on the east side of Gardiners. I had Russell and his NJ Porgy fanatics join me for their...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Although catching keeper Fluke can often be challenging, especially this season, it never happens unless the Capt. has the skill to put you over the fish. Kudos, Pete, for my second trip in a row with a limit aboard the Leprechaun. :D
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    Magnolia pier.

    Excellent tip and the exact way that Leprechain has been doing it for all the years we have fished together, Really does a fine job of preserving the flavor.
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    First time

    Introducing a child to the sport we love so much is the best day of fishing in the world!! Way to go, Hunter.
  17. captmike28

    New Dark Matter Rod

    So, let's assume you have 2 anglers with the exact same set up, rod, reel, line, hooks, bait, etc. Who will catch more fish consistently, the guy who does the gentle hookset or the "swing for the fences" folks? I am inclined to believe it is a lot like which lure catches the best...typically the...
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    Captain's Table - Montauk this week

    I too have been fishing on LI for over 60 years, and I agree with your comments completely. We have seen some very good examples of correctly managed fisheries rebounding while others have collapsed, in part, due to bad decisions or completely ignoring the science that is available. I think...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    No doubt an extra oily fish stirp will slay them every time. Whenever we are fortunate enough to catch a Bluefish or Mackerel while Fluke fishing those are stripped immediately. Send the rig to the bottom and it seems like the fish are lining up to commit suicide! Using the Salmon strips from...
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    New Dark Matter Rod

    I realize I will probably jinx myself with this comment but here goes. Over the many decades I have been fishing and using my "patented grand slam swing" hookset I have never broken a blank using that technique. Maybe some other dumb things have cost me a rod or two but not that one. In any...

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