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  1. captmike28

    Captain's Table - Chilly but Calm Tog Action

    The wind finally cooperated yesterday for a Tog charter with a top-notch crew of Blackfish anglers including Sal, Frank, Steve, and Chef Nader. With very calm conditions we made the longer run to Fishers I. and were rewarded with solid Tog action all day. First drop for the last 2 hours of the...
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    Captain's Table - Tough Tog Bite

    Took advantage of this week’s one day window to run a charter for Tony and his 2 friends Carl and Alex. Originally had planned to head east but the lingering northerly breeze in the morning and a sloppy Sound had me going back to my old reliable CT drops. Set up on the 50’ reef for end of the...
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    Captain's Table - Tog Bite Rolls On

    Five more windy days and finally a chance to fish again today with my long-term regulars John and Ricky, joined by newcomers George and Spiro. The moderate NW breeze meant another trip across the Sound to my reliable CT drops. With only about 90 minutes of the end of the flood to work on the...
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    Captain's Table - Tog Marathon

    In between this falls nasty windstorms I finally enjoyed a 4 day stretch when we could hit the Tog grounds consistently. My four excellent crews all did their best to put very respectable catches in the boat each day. Starting last Friday, Matt and his 3 friends Anthony, Nick, and Mike joined...
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    Captain's Table - Last minute Tog Opening, Saturday 10/26

    Much to my surprise a fairly reliable group from NJ just called me to say they had a few family emergencies come up and they have to postpone their planned Tog charter for this Saturday, 10/26/25. So, I am fully open for a four-man crew on a prime weekend date if you can act fast. Considering...
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    Captain's Table - Finally a Weather Break

    After a full week of really challenging conditions, I finally ran my first Tog charter of the season today. Vince and his crew of Matt, Wes, and Anthony really personify persistence from many different angles. First, they sailed with me for the first time 3 years ago, had a great trip on a nasty...
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    Captain's Table- Sea Bass to Tog

    Friday’s chilly start set the stage for my last Sea Bass half day charter for this season. Jane and her family make the Columbus Day weekend an annual event and the fish are usually pretty hungry. Yesterday was no exception as over 50 Sea Bass hit the deck on a CT deep drop but only 8 keepers...
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    Captain's Table - Rare Tog Open Spots, November 1

    While my October schedule is completely full for North Fork Togging, I still have some daters available in November. One, in particular is a rare weekend opening on the 1/4 phase moon for 2 spots, Saturday November 1. Those who sign on will have the pleasure of fishing with a couple of my most...
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    Captain's Table - Summer Like Fall Day!

    Had the Joe party of 4 join me today with some magnificent summer like weather for a 6-hour combo trip. Primary targets were Seas Bass and Bluefish. On a flat Sound headed straight to my favorite CT side Sea Bass drop and the action on the end of the ebb to the change to flood was nice and...
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    Captain's Table - Sea Bass Time

    One of my loyal customers, Cindy, and her crew joined me yesterday for a half day Sea Bass trip in the Sound. Picture perfect conditions allowed us to set the anchor up quickly on one of my favorite drops just north of Plum. It didn’t take long before the Sea Bass found our baited hooks and the...
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    Captain's Table - Montauk Fluke Split Charter 8/29

    I have 2 anglers signed on for a Montuak Fluke trip schedueld for Friday 8/29. Openings for two more dedicated Fluke fisherman. Results have been very consistent of late and the latter part of August is prime time for some trophy fish. Give me a call if you want to hop abord. Capt. Mike...
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    Captain's Table - Montauk Fluke Rolls On

    Despite a steady 12-15kt SW breeze and consistent 2-3’ roll on the ocean, today’s group of experienced anglers came prepared to put a nice dent in the Fluke population. The crew consisted of Matt, Jenn, Chef Nader, and my lifelong friend Neil who made a rare appearance traveling all the way from...
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    Captain's Table - Steamy Montauk Fluke

    Despite the rather toasty temperatures, today’s ocean conditions were nearly perfect for a Montauk Fluke charter. On board were 4 skilled anglers including William, Bill, Capt. Frank, and the intrepid Chef Nader. Started off close to the point on the last hour of ebb and we quickly boated 10...
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    Captain's Table - Sea Bass for Dinner

    Scoring with keeper sized Sea Bass in the eastern Sound has been a challenge up to this point. Tons of culling for only a handful of boxers so far but Mark and his uncle, Joel helped turn things around a bit today on their annual half day summer charter. Tried one of the drops that held some...
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    Captain's Table - Montauk Fluke, Part 2

    What a difference 4 days can make. Following a super solid Fluke outing to Montauk’s south side on Monday I had a high level of confidence that today’s crew of Kevin, Niki, Paul, and Depesh would enjoy similar results. The morning started off well with a few short Fluke and Sea Bass followed...
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    Captain's Table - Solid Montauk Fluking

    For once in a very long time the weather report regarding sea conditions was wrong…in the right direction! Following 3 straight days of east winds I anticipated a pretty lumpy ocean as was the case this past Saturday while fishing with a good friend to the west. Instead after a nice calm ride...
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    Captain's Table - Montauk Fluke Opening

    I have 2 spots filled and 2 more open for a Montauk Fluke trip scheduled for Wednesday July 30. This is prime time for a good Fluke bite on Montauk's south side. Always a good chance at some quality Fluke here along with a good amount of fat Sea Bass as a nice by catch. Give me a call if you...
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    Captain's Table - First Montauk Trip

    Normally I avoid fishing on the major holiday weekends for several obvious reasons. But a last-minute call from my most long-term charter customers coupled with a perfect weather window turned into our first Montauk Fluke run of the season. Sal, Frank, Maria, and the venerable Chef Nader all...
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    Captain's Table - What's for Dinner...Bass & Weakfish!

    Today I had a threesome of regulars join me for a combo Bass/Weakfish trip to kick off summer. For once, the weather actually cooperated on a weekend date and the skies were clear with light winds making for very pleasant conditions. I opted for the morning Ebb tide at the Gut as it had...
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    Captain's Table - Bass Attack!

    Today was the kind of day only a Striped Bass, or avid Striped Bass fisherman, could love. Plenty of east wind, hard running tide, and overcast downright chilly weather conditions. So, I decided to tough it out and take the rather choppy ride out to the Gut for this morning’s flood tide. As...

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