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  1. MakoMatt

    Offshore Wrecks

    There are a lot of sunken wrecks in the waters around Long Island. Some very close to the beach, and others far offshore. Many of the them have become the tombs of the men who sailed them, and where their remains will be for eternity. Some were the victims of U-boat attacks, others of...
  2. MakoMatt

    Gulf of Mexico

    Made a right turn out of Venice Inlet yesterday, and headed to some reefs up in the Sarasota area in search of Kingfish. Found plenty of life with pods of Blue runner’s which we live lined, and slow trolled. Had a couple nice ones on, but they managed their escape. Lot’s of Spanish Mackerel, and...
  3. MakoMatt

    Gulf of Mexico

    Made a right turn out of Venice Inlet yesterday, and headed to some reefs up in the Sarasota area in search of Kingfish. Found plenty of life with pods of Blue runner’s which we live lined and slow trolled. Had a couple nice ones on, but they managed their escape. Lot’s of Spanish Mackerel...
  4. MakoMatt

    Omni Radar - The future is here…….

    That is if your boat is big enough, and your wallet deep enough. This is a game changer for tournament fishing.
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    2nd body of missing kayaker found

    https://patch.com/new-york/westhampton-hamptonbays/search-2-missing-kayakers-long-island-ends-tragedy-police
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    Pareto Principle

    The Pareto Principle, is also referred to as the 80/20 rule. This principle, or rule, however you would like to refer to it states that roughly 80% of effects, come from 20% of causes. Or another way to understand it is say that of your successes, you are only accessing 20% of the whole. The...
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    Returnemright - Barotrauma

    https://returnemright.org/?utm_source=Website%20Subscriber&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9d30ccb2ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_12_06_13_COPY_01&utm_term=0_-18479ff134-620306344 Down here is Sunny Florida they place a great emphasis on understanding Barotraum, and knowing how to release the fish for...
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    Returnemright - Barotrauma

    Down here is Sunny Florida they place a great emphasis on understanding Barotrauma, and knowing how to release the fish for best possible survival results. There is a course you can take online, and when completed you can qualify for some free gear to help you to return the fish safely. They...
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    Boating with whales safely

    NY State Department of Environmental Conservation The Fall Run off New York’s coast is some of the best fishing on the East coast with great oppur-tuna-ties to catch striped bass, false albacore, and more! While targeting these species anglers have to be wary of more than swinging hooks and...
  10. MakoMatt

    Bayville Bridge

    I hear there is a very hot bite at the Bayville Bridge.
  11. MakoMatt

    Trolling Motor - Spot Lock

    In another discussion, on another topic, Captain Mike brought up the subject of trolling motors with Spot Lock. I have been thinking about getting one too. These things are a game changer. In a small fraction of the time it takes you to set the hook with your traditional ground gear, you can...
  12. MakoMatt

    Sharpening Knives

    I struggle with keeping a really sharp edge on my fillet knives. I’m talking really sharp where you can with no effort just running the blade down slice a sheet of paper it slices it clean and fast. That kind of sharp. How do you, and what do you use to sharpen your fillet knives?
  13. MakoMatt

    Drones suitable for the salt water environment

    Looking to buy a drone for use on the boat. Not looking to break the bank on this first purchase for one. Would want something that has good filming capability, battery life, as well as something that would float, and survive a possible crash in the water. Anyone here having any experience...
  14. MakoMatt

    Chinese Round Belly Knives

    Does anyone have any experience, or thoughts on using a Chinese tuna fillet round belly knife...
  15. MakoMatt

    American Hunter, limited trip February 20 - 23

    https://americanhunterfishing.com/ I have 3 spots left for a Friday, February 20th sailing aboard the American Hunter. This is a 3 day trip departing out of Marco Island, FL. This trip is limited to 12 anglers on a 75’ vessel. We will be fishing the Dry Tortuga’s. The fishing is...
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    Protecting yourself, your crew, your vessel, and the whales.

    Here’s a free online course every salty boat owner should take. Vessel strikes are taking its toll on the whales. This course will help educate the boating public so as to reduce the number of strikes, and will make it a safer marine environment for all who live, work, and play in our waters...
  17. MakoMatt

    Protecting yourself, your crew, your vessel, and the whales

    Here’s a free online course every salty boat owner should take. Vessel strikes are taking its toll on the whales. This course will help educate the boating public so as to reduce the number of strikes, and will make it a safer marine environment for all who live, work, and play in our waters...
  18. MakoMatt

    Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Fishery (Recreational) - All Sizes, All Areas

    https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/closure-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-angling-category-fishery-recreational-all-sizes-all-areas And so ends one of the best BFT bites in recent memory. 😢
  19. MakoMatt

    My new ride…….

    2004 28’ Albin TE, F/V EMMA I’ll be keeping her here in NY. I didn’t get enough use out of keeping a boat in FL during winter months as it seems to be blowing most of the time. Additionally, the productive bottom fishing for groupers and the like out of the Venice area is usually in the 60...
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    Vessel lettering & graphics

    Are there any brick & mortar businesses left in the area that provide these services, or is it all online today? Any recommendations either way would be appreciated although I would prefer a real “store” where you speak face to face.

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