Fluke Begin to Regroup. Spot burning video as well as baits

george

george

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Hello NY Anglers,

Headed out Wed and caught the last of the incoming and most of the outgoing. Caught endless shorts with 3 Keepers on the day. Winds are turning south and it feels like a new body of fish has arrived. The sand eels are bigger and they are beginning group up again. So just look for the bait and you will find fish.

On another note it was strange to be out on July 3 and seeing very few boats taking advantage of it.

I’m trying to figure out this video stuff . . .

 
It’s concerning when no one is out fishing. If people stop fishing, there’s no one to care for and ensure the health of our waters. Not too long ago, Captain Steve’s bait truck was a familiar sight at the Kings Park ramp, and we could visit the late John Richey at Terminal Tackle. The fishing community was vibrant and full of excitement back then. Now, there’s not a single bait shop in the area.

I remember renting a boat from the tackle shop beneath the restaurant. My father used to take me and my brother Phil there with his 5hp Johnson engine, and we’d head out to catch various fish like flounder, tog, blowfish, Tommy cod, and mackerel. We’d also hunt for blue crabs in the back of Nessy. My father would use a Daily Newspaper to measure the crabs, saying, “They need to make a lot of babies to survive.” How right he was.

Just five years ago, there would be lines of people waiting to launch boats. I’d go there just to watch the newbies struggling with docking. Now, it looks like a ghost town.

The absence of lobster boats, which had been tied to the moorings for over 50 years, is a stark reminder of the crash of our lobster population.

As I write this, I realize I’ve witnessed a world of change in fishing on Long Island Sound.
 
george said:
It’s concerning when no one is out fishing. If people stop fishing, there’s no one to care for and ensure the health of our waters. Not too long ago, Captain Steve’s bait truck was a familiar sight at the Kings Park ramp, and we could visit the late John Richey at Terminal Tackle. The fishing community was vibrant and full of excitement back then. Now, there’s not a single bait shop in the area.

I remember renting a boat from the tackle shop beneath the restaurant. My father used to take me and my brother Phil there with his 5hp Johnson engine, and we’d head out to catch various fish like flounder, tog, blowfish, Tommy cod, and mackerel. We’d also hunt for blue crabs in the back of Nessy. My father would use a Daily Newspaper to measure the crabs, saying, “They need to make a lot of babies to survive.” How right he was.

Just five years ago, there would be lines of people waiting to launch boats. I’d go there just to watch the newbies struggling with docking. Now, it looks like a ghost town.

The absence of lobster boats, which had been tied to the moorings for over 50 years, is a stark reminder of the crash of our lobster population.

As I write this, I realize I’ve witnessed a world of change in fishing on Long Island Sound.
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A 5hp kicker and a skiff was all you needed when we were kids. No GPS, Side scan sonar, bathymetric charts, trolling motors, etc. And some folks say the fishing is better now?? They truly have no idea how fortunate we were all those years ago.
 
captmike28 said:
A 5hp kicker and a skiff was all you needed when we were kids. No GPS, Side scan sonar, bathymetric charts, trolling motors, etc. And some folks say the fishing is better now?? They truly have no idea how fortunate we were all those years ago.
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Totally agree Mike
That’s exactly what my brother and I had by the time we were 10 and 12 years old. A 12’ aluminum Duranautic and a 7.5hp Evinrude
We’d spend all day on the water in Moriches Bay and just had to be home by “supper time”. Every day was a different adventure and that set me up for a lifetime of interest
 
Snapprhead27 said:
I heard stories of all the rental boat places in East Moriches. They said you could walk across the bay there was so many.
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Thats true Matt
There were multiple places that rented them
Skidmores, Silly Lily’s, Tadsens, Cerullo Brothers, etc. They all had their own color patterns
Fishing was so good that many people wouldn’t even rent a motor. They would tow a line of boats out and they’d anchor in the same spot all day and they’d come and pick you up later in the day
 
MOJOE said:
george and friends,,,,leave him in the boat :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: ,,,,,,,,maureen did it again 8-) (y),,,,,,,,:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:,,,,,,,,,,,><)))):>
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MOJOE and Maureen, the ultimate example of fishing fun in a skiff. You guys are terrific! Maureen's very protective approach to such a beautiful Fluke reminds me of a very funny episode I had with my wife about 20 years ago.

We were waiting for the Albin to be built and in between boats that summer. So, while vacationing in RI we took an evening Striped Bass Trip on one of the Frances Fleet Party Boats out of Point Judith. The Bass fishing on eels off the SW Ledge, Block Island was very good that night and Arlene caught a real beauty in the mid 20# class. For most of the trip it looked like a sure pool winner. She was so concerned someone might "steal her fish" every time we went into the cabin to get a bite to eat, she would drag the burlap sack with her prize along with her!!

I totally understand being very protective of a prized catch!:D
 
Chinacat said:
Thats true Matt
There were multiple places that rented them
Skidmores, Silly Lily’s, Tadsens, Cerullo Brothers, etc. They all had their own color patterns
Fishing was so good that many people wouldn’t even rent a motor. They would tow a line of boats out and they’d anchor in the same spot all day and they’d come and pick you up later in the day
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More great childhood memories. During those years I am certain that my dad and I rented skiffs for each one of the livery stations you mentioned, Mitch. As far as I know, Silly Lily is the only one that still remains, correct?
 
captmike28 said:
More great childhood memories. During those years I am certain that my dad and I rented skiffs for each one of the livery stations you mentioned, Mitch. As far as I know, Silly Lily is the only one that still remains, correct?
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I believe that is correct Mike
The last time I was in that area I drove around and didn’t see any others still in operation
It was sad
 
Ironic you should mention not seeing too many boats George. The other day while going over the Atlantic Beach Bridge, I saw 1 boat. I told my wife that back in the day during fluke season at the top of the tide you would see dozens of boat in Reynolds channel and always a few chumming clam bellies at the bridge.

I guess families and kids in particular just aren't interested in fishing.
 
OVERBORED said:
Ironic you should mention not seeing too many boats George. The other day while going over the Atlantic Beach Bridge, I saw 1 boat. I told my wife that back in the day during fluke season at the top of the tide you would see dozens of boat in Reynolds channel and always a few chumming clam bellies at the bridge.

I guess families and kids in particular just aren't interested in fishing.
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I agree, Overbored. It seems at times that today's kids are not as interested in fishing as we were at the same age.

I also look at this as our responsibility to "pass the torch" and do our best to get as many kids as we can involved with such a wonderful activity, It is certainly one of my life's missions.
 
Snapprhead27 said:
I heard stories of all the rental boat places in East Moriches. They said you could walk across the bay there was so many.
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I had a slip at Center Yacht in Center Moriches for 5 years and there were times that we could talk with the anglers drifting next you. And man did we catch!
 
captmike28 said:
I agree, Overbored. It seems at times that today's kids are not as interested in fishing as we were at the same age.

I also look at this as our responsibility to "pass the torch" and do our best to get as many kids as we can involved with such a wonderful activity, It is certainly one of my life's missions.
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I enjoyed catching the bait day before as much as fishing! From seining spearing to digging worms, It was always an adventure.

We can't relate because we grew up without a cell phone and Internet.
 
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