captmike28
Well-Known Angler
After 3 very strong trips in a row to Montauk, my expectations for yesterday’s Fluke charter were pretty high. Unfortunately, I may have set the bar a little too high based upon our results come the end of the day.
Only a small 2-man crew joined me, Chef Nader and his friend John enjoyed a smooth ride down to the point and a short start east of the lighthouse on the start of the flood. Quickly picked up 2 small keepers and a couple of Sea Bass before the tide started to build steam and the 4 0z. bucktails were really scoping.
No problem, I said to myself, as the tide on my favored offshore drops would be much softer. First stop the scene of our major score 2 weeks ago but all we could muster were a few shots and a steady stream of Sea Bass. Started moving progressively deeper and came up with a 4# fish in about 80’ of water. I thought we had it figured out but quickly the short parade began and once again we had to search. Last stop offshore was Cartwright which is usually pretty consistent but not today with a few more shorts and the nuisance dogs.
So, I knew I had to do something to salvage the trip and headed back to the point for the end of the flood. Tide was still moving pretty good by mid-day but with the help of the drift sock I was able to slow us down enough to catch. Managed 4 more small keepers’ ad a few more biscuits before finally calling it a day. Ultimately seven Fluke to 4# and a half dozen biscuits went home as fine dinner for my customers.
If we get the weather window, I may make one more Montauk Fluke run this season. If not, September is prime Sea Bass time in the sound. With a short run to the grounds and a 7 fish pp limit, half day trips are all you need to start filling the freezer. Give me a call if you wan to get in on this action.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
Only a small 2-man crew joined me, Chef Nader and his friend John enjoyed a smooth ride down to the point and a short start east of the lighthouse on the start of the flood. Quickly picked up 2 small keepers and a couple of Sea Bass before the tide started to build steam and the 4 0z. bucktails were really scoping.
No problem, I said to myself, as the tide on my favored offshore drops would be much softer. First stop the scene of our major score 2 weeks ago but all we could muster were a few shots and a steady stream of Sea Bass. Started moving progressively deeper and came up with a 4# fish in about 80’ of water. I thought we had it figured out but quickly the short parade began and once again we had to search. Last stop offshore was Cartwright which is usually pretty consistent but not today with a few more shorts and the nuisance dogs.
So, I knew I had to do something to salvage the trip and headed back to the point for the end of the flood. Tide was still moving pretty good by mid-day but with the help of the drift sock I was able to slow us down enough to catch. Managed 4 more small keepers’ ad a few more biscuits before finally calling it a day. Ultimately seven Fluke to 4# and a half dozen biscuits went home as fine dinner for my customers.
If we get the weather window, I may make one more Montauk Fluke run this season. If not, September is prime Sea Bass time in the sound. With a short run to the grounds and a 7 fish pp limit, half day trips are all you need to start filling the freezer. Give me a call if you wan to get in on this action.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
