captmike28
Well-Known Angler
First let me send a belated “Happy Veterans Day” to all those who have served and may still be serving our country. You are among the most revered folks in the USA in my mind.
Had the 4-man Sal party out yesterday looking to avenge a tough day on the very windy Halloween trip they attempted 2 weeks ago. Their persistence was rewarded with the best trip of our Tog season so far.
First drop on a favorite jigging spot near Fishers on the end of the ebb tide. Within minutes John lands a healthy 19” keeper Tog then Frank G. follows suit with one of similar size. Shortly after that John’s rod doubles over again and although we first thought it was a trophy Blackfish the drag stripping runs were a bit too long. To everyone’s pleasant surprise up comes a 29” Striper! Back to the Tog fishing and amid many shorts we culled 4 more keepers. Then yours truly gets to put down his jig once I finished the bait prep chores. Despite a fairly light hit I am soon fast to a Tog with some serious horsepower. This fish made at least five strong surges for the bottom but ultimately Frank slips the net under a beautiful 8.5# fish just as the jig falls out of his mouth! That is the largest Tog I have taken, so far, on my new Grappler M/Stradic 3000 combo which handled this powerful fish with ease.
As the tide starts to slow it was time to hit a deep drop as my current intel told me the better fish are starting to appear in these areas. Moved just NW of Fishers in 85’ and began to fish the very end of the ebb tide. Non-stop action with short Tog and a small keeper or 2 for the first hour. Then, when the tide shifted to flood the big boys came out. In the next hour we hit our full boat limit with 3 fish between 6-7# and threw back at least a half dozen more keepers. Close to a dozen nice Sea Bass also found the box. Needless to say, the guys all went home with full bags of filet.
I am surprised that no one has yet jumped on my remaining open dates. So, a quick reminder I still have Sat, Sun 11/20,21 and Fri, Sat 11/26,27 left before the close of my 2021 season. Last year we were slamming them until the very end so all you need is a little luck with the weather and I am confident you will go home smiling.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
Had the 4-man Sal party out yesterday looking to avenge a tough day on the very windy Halloween trip they attempted 2 weeks ago. Their persistence was rewarded with the best trip of our Tog season so far.
First drop on a favorite jigging spot near Fishers on the end of the ebb tide. Within minutes John lands a healthy 19” keeper Tog then Frank G. follows suit with one of similar size. Shortly after that John’s rod doubles over again and although we first thought it was a trophy Blackfish the drag stripping runs were a bit too long. To everyone’s pleasant surprise up comes a 29” Striper! Back to the Tog fishing and amid many shorts we culled 4 more keepers. Then yours truly gets to put down his jig once I finished the bait prep chores. Despite a fairly light hit I am soon fast to a Tog with some serious horsepower. This fish made at least five strong surges for the bottom but ultimately Frank slips the net under a beautiful 8.5# fish just as the jig falls out of his mouth! That is the largest Tog I have taken, so far, on my new Grappler M/Stradic 3000 combo which handled this powerful fish with ease.
As the tide starts to slow it was time to hit a deep drop as my current intel told me the better fish are starting to appear in these areas. Moved just NW of Fishers in 85’ and began to fish the very end of the ebb tide. Non-stop action with short Tog and a small keeper or 2 for the first hour. Then, when the tide shifted to flood the big boys came out. In the next hour we hit our full boat limit with 3 fish between 6-7# and threw back at least a half dozen more keepers. Close to a dozen nice Sea Bass also found the box. Needless to say, the guys all went home with full bags of filet.
I am surprised that no one has yet jumped on my remaining open dates. So, a quick reminder I still have Sat, Sun 11/20,21 and Fri, Sat 11/26,27 left before the close of my 2021 season. Last year we were slamming them until the very end so all you need is a little luck with the weather and I am confident you will go home smiling.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
