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  1. MakoMatt

    YAMAMOTO Baits???

    Has anyone used, or tried these Yamamoto baits?? I’m thinking they are for sweet water fishing. Maybe soak them in Gulp Juice, and try on Fluke?
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    Looking for recommendations for mobile custom welder

    Looking to add two pieces of pipe that would come off of the radar arch and go vertically down to the gunnels. Each should be able to accommodate 3 rod holders. I believe the existing radar arch is SS. I would not be adverse to making a completely new radar arch out of polished aluminum that...
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    THE MASTERS - 2026

    What an exciting final round today!!! Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on his 2nd consecutive green jacket!!
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    NOAA Fisheries - What’s new, what are they responsible for……

    NOAA’s Mission https://www.noaa.gov/our-mission-values-and-vision#:~:text=NOAA's%20mission%20is%20to%20understand,America's%20coastal%20and%20marine%20resources.
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    Humans are losing the battle with Flying Fish

    https://apple.news/A81y6dZqdSeqczBaSVuOTmA
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    Long Island 2026 Fishing Regulations

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    Coast Guard rescues 4 off Long Island

    https://greaterlongisland.com/coast-guard-rescue-fire-island-boaters-moriches-inlet/
  8. MakoMatt

    A New York Legend, Captain Paul G. Forsberg passed away.

    Another N.Y. legend has passed. Captain Paul G Forsberg, pioneer of the Viking Fleet. May he R.I.P.
  9. MakoMatt

    A New York legend, Captain Richie Kessinger passed away

    Richie Kessinger, a true legend, pioneer, and a gentleman has left us. I have many fond memories fishing back in the day when he captained the Starstream. May he Rest In Peace.
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    Snow melt off effects on fishing in the NY Bight & LI Sound

    The 2025-26 snow accumulation in the Long Island area has been the most seen in at least the last 10 years. Add to that the Hudson River, and Connecticut rivers runoff and our local waters can undergo salinity changes which in turn have an effect on our fishing. I have found that in years...
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    Gulf of Mexico, Dry Tortuga’s, 3 day fishing extravaganza, February 20th. thru 22nd.

    Dry Tortuga’s 3 day fishing extravaganza!!! The Freeport Tuna Club out of Freeport, Long Island teamed up with the Venice Fishing Club and chartered the 75’ American Hunter out of Marco Island. The fishing was fantastic!! Additionally, new friends were made, plenty of laughs, food, and...
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    Very rare Giant Oarfish Washes up on a beach in Englewood, FL, Gulf of Mexico

    A juvenile, and very rarely seen Giant Oarfish washed up on the shore of Englewood Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. This was a small juvenile Giant Oarfish but they can grow up to 26’. This little guy was missing his tail. Oarfish frequently practice autotomy, self-amputating the tail, presumably...
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    ICEBERGS AHEAD!!

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    18’ GBFT

    Is it AI, or is it a photo taken where the BFT is closer to the camera than the eye thinks, or is it real? What do you think……….. 🤔
  15. MakoMatt

    Sea Lime Lures

    https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/01/19/sea-lime-lures-tampa They appear to have a very lifelike action. Has anyone tried these lures?
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    Jigs & Jigging

    Was out fishing for Red Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico the other day. Jigging is popular down here, slow pitch, speed jigging, along with various other techniques. There’s one particular jig that has been out preforming both my “normal” slow pitch jigs, and speed jigs. It’s called the AnglerCo...
  17. MakoMatt

    Congratulations to the Indiana Hoosiers!!

    Great game last night, and an undefeated season! Maybe the Jets will get Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza!!!
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    The original “JAWS” Harpoon Launcher and Fishing Rod Surface at Propstore’s Spring 2026 Auction

    The harpoon rifle is expected to fetch between $250,000-$500,00 and the Penn 16/0 with Fenwick 130 class rod between $75,000-$150,000 https://thedailyjaws.com/news/jaws-harpoon-launcher-and-fishing-rod-surface-at-propstores-spring-2026-auction
  19. MakoMatt

    The Cane Pole Fishermen of yesteryear

    Meanwhile, back in the day………..
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    Record price set for a BFT

    In an event that tales place every year at the Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan, this years ceremonial BFT sale hit 3.2 million for a 535 pound fish. This is a record, but does not represent the market rate for BFT. It is largely ceremonial, and a publicly stunt by Sushi Zanmai's Kiyoshi...

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