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longcast
Well-Known Angler
So my son is home from college for the weekend. Asks if we can get out. Sure. His request was to grab bunker and try for bass. No problem. Snag some, drift, no bass, blues on every pass. Catch the last of the incoming for fluke. Well, we caught probably 30 or so fish, me anchoring a big skate and a monster dogfish in the bay. Next thing I know 3 keeps are in the boat and I did not contribute. lol.
Big was 5.20, the others some very solid fish.
Big was 5.20, the others some very solid fish.
captmike28
Well-Known Angler
Looks like you taught Kevin Jr. some of your best tricks when it comes to Fluke fishing!
Nicely done.
longcast
Well-Known Angler
longcast
Well-Known Angler
It has been a very good bay year.
Googinator
New Angler
Fished on the Lucky Strike yesterday ..we limited out on fluke to 5lbs ..Capt. had us on the meat !!!!!
thank you Capt !!!
thank you Capt !!!
Was it a Good trip or a Bad trip?
I really want to hear you thoughts. So first off, I NEVER consider it a bad trip when our humble host George is aboard. His "organized chaos" style of fishing never gets old, that's for sure.
From his latest innovation, the "GULP! Aquarium,"
to his love of spinning tackle in totally inappropriate situations, he is by far the most entertaining of my regular boat guests, (ask him about his second truck "Gulptastrophy" in two seasons). He is a walking fishing comedy show. I really should sell tickets when he's aboard - they would be well worth every penny I could charge.
Anyway, George and his very close friend Katona Steve sailed with me today - easily the nicest ocean conditions of the entire season. What a beautiful day! Unfortunately, the fish never got the message, and so spoiled what should have been a trip for the scrap book. Or was it the fish? Hmmm, let's review.
Long story short, we could only muster up a pair of keepers for a full day's hard fishing. I pounded every drift line I had - and I've got plenty, but the big boyz just wouldn't play with us. However, the fluke gods knew they owed him, and so George had the only two true NY keepers, including a fat 24"-er. Nice fish.
So it was a lousy trip, right? Well actually, in retrospect I think not. Beside the two legit NY keepers, we also boated at least 6 more in the 19" - 19.25" class (heck, I had 4 myself - broke my heart throwing those back - big, thick specimens they were). Not to mention at least another dozen that would have easily qualified as keeps last season. Like George said in a post not long ago, the fishing was actually quite good, it's just that we cannot keep what would be legit in nearly every other State.
And this is why I'm asking - what are your thoughts? Would you consider this trip a fail or a fairly good trip that the authorities ruined for us?
Here's George (a.k.a.: Mr. Spinning Rod) with a decent one:
And here's a video of George putting the net under one of my 19.25" shorts (if you can image a short of close to three pounds, that is). Note both George and Steve saying "he's a keeper." Yeah, nope, not since Aug 1st. What a joke:
I really want to hear you thoughts. So first off, I NEVER consider it a bad trip when our humble host George is aboard. His "organized chaos" style of fishing never gets old, that's for sure.
From his latest innovation, the "GULP! Aquarium,"
to his love of spinning tackle in totally inappropriate situations, he is by far the most entertaining of my regular boat guests, (ask him about his second truck "Gulptastrophy" in two seasons). He is a walking fishing comedy show. I really should sell tickets when he's aboard - they would be well worth every penny I could charge.Anyway, George and his very close friend Katona Steve sailed with me today - easily the nicest ocean conditions of the entire season. What a beautiful day! Unfortunately, the fish never got the message, and so spoiled what should have been a trip for the scrap book. Or was it the fish? Hmmm, let's review.
Long story short, we could only muster up a pair of keepers for a full day's hard fishing. I pounded every drift line I had - and I've got plenty, but the big boyz just wouldn't play with us. However, the fluke gods knew they owed him, and so George had the only two true NY keepers, including a fat 24"-er. Nice fish.
So it was a lousy trip, right? Well actually, in retrospect I think not. Beside the two legit NY keepers, we also boated at least 6 more in the 19" - 19.25" class (heck, I had 4 myself - broke my heart throwing those back - big, thick specimens they were). Not to mention at least another dozen that would have easily qualified as keeps last season. Like George said in a post not long ago, the fishing was actually quite good, it's just that we cannot keep what would be legit in nearly every other State.
And this is why I'm asking - what are your thoughts? Would you consider this trip a fail or a fairly good trip that the authorities ruined for us?
Here's George (a.k.a.: Mr. Spinning Rod) with a decent one:
And here's a video of George putting the net under one of my 19.25" shorts (if you can image a short of close to three pounds, that is). Note both George and Steve saying "he's a keeper." Yeah, nope, not since Aug 1st. What a joke:
longcast
Well-Known Angler
A really good trip that the authorities ruined.Was it a Good trip or a Bad trip?
I really want to hear you thoughts. So first off, it's NEVER a bad trip when I have our humble host George aboard. His "organized chaos" style of fishing never gets old, that's for sure.
From his latest innovation, the "GULP! Aquarium," to his love of spinning tackle in totally inappropriate situations, he is easily the most entertaining of my regular boat guests, (ask him about his second truck "Gulptastrophy" in two seasons). He is a walking fishing comedy show. I really should sell tickets when he's aboard - they would be worth every penny I could charge.
Anyway, George and his very close friend Katona Steve sailed with me today - easily the nicest ocean conditions of the entire season. What a beautiful day! Unfortunately, the fish never got the message, and so spoiled what should have been a trip for the scrap book.
Long story short, we could only muster up a pair of keepers for a full day's hard fishing. I pounded every drift line I had - and I've got plenty, but the big boyz just wouldn't play with us. Like I said, George had the only two true NY keepers, including a fat 24"-er. Nice fish.
So it was a lousy trip, right? Well actually, in retrospect I think not. Beside the two legit NY keepers, we also boated at least 6 more in the 19" - 19.25" class (heck, I had 4 myself - broke my heart throwing those back - big, thick specimens they were). Not to mention at least another dozen that would have easily qualified as keeps last season. Like George said in a post not long ago, the fishing was actually quite good, it's just that we cannot keep what would be legit in nearly every other State.
And this is why I'm asking - what are your thoughts? Would you consider this trip a fail or a fairly good trip that the authorities ruined for us?
Here's George (a.k.a.: Mr. Spinning Rod) with a decent one:
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And here's a movie of George putting the net under one of my 19.25" shorts (if you can image a short of close to three pounds, that is). Note both George and Steve saying "he's a keeper." Yeah, nope, not since Aug 1st. What a joke:
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Snapprhead27
Well-Known Angler
Least you had some good laughs. I've fished with George couple times. No shorts of laughs with him!!
As I get older, the best part of fishing for me is feeling the greatness of what we do out on the water. There's that excitement the night before, trying to fall asleep knowing I definitely don’t want anyone waiting on me at the dock. Being on a dependable boat with a crew that clicks and shares the same intensity is a thrill like no other. Over time, I’ve realized that while catching our limit is crucial, savoring the entire experience is even more important.
I have my own way of doing things. I’m not the most organized angler, but we each have our quirks. When three seasoned fishermen can haul in what we did and share that many laughs, it’s a win. Would I have liked to bring home more fish? Of course. Did I enjoy every moment of what I did catch? Absolutely. After a 12-hour day, would I have gone out again the next day? Honestly, I’m not sure if I could—but I’d definitely give it a try.
Thanks for another great day El' Capitano!
I have my own way of doing things. I’m not the most organized angler, but we each have our quirks. When three seasoned fishermen can haul in what we did and share that many laughs, it’s a win. Would I have liked to bring home more fish? Of course. Did I enjoy every moment of what I did catch? Absolutely. After a 12-hour day, would I have gone out again the next day? Honestly, I’m not sure if I could—but I’d definitely give it a try.
Thanks for another great day El' Capitano!
Crabman
Angler
Gotta agree George. For me, those back to back long day trips are for the most part over. Can I still do it, absolutely but I'm content with a good day of fishing with a few close friends and then hanging back for a few days especially if it involves offshore trips. However, if the blitz is on after a lull, I'm there and on it. But years have past since my days of back to back canyon trips. Even now, after long day of wreck hopping and fluke fishing, I like a couple days off. Now, when I get back, I like to clean my tackle and the boat which is in the backyard and kick it back. My fish were bled on the way in after being stored in the livewell. Back at the dock, unless it's a small catch, the fish are iced and hardened in a cooler overnight. By doing it that way, I have things to do the next day or two when I fillet and vacuum pack the catch. Gone are my days of having to rush. Yes, I agree It's nice to have everything done and over with as soon as you get back but I enjoy cleaning the catch and I don't want it to be a chore after a long day of fishing. Is it old age or been there done that? I'm not sure.
longcast
Well-Known Angler
Went out early this morning and threw plugs while I waited for the tide to really set up. No takers on the plugs so settled in for fluke. Worked off last week’s drift lines to start and immediately put a fat 21 inch fish in the box. But that was it. 6 or so shorts around 18 inches and that was it. Granted the incoming was a “light and sweet coffee color”. Bait was absolutely everywhere. All shapes and sizes. Watched the other boats in the area and never saw a net go to the water. Boat is getting pulled tomorrow for some maintenance so after that may hit some spots in deeper water.
Headed out to my offshore office yesterday with Capt. Mike. A gorgeous but generally slow day, with Mike putting some real quality in the box. A 4.5, 5, and 6 for him. Kudos!
Me? Two 15lb smooth doggies that ran off drag like big bluefish and a couple of 19-inch "throwbacks." Did have two on that I felt were in the "Mike-class," but both spit the hook after brief fights. Just one of those days for me. A waaay better day for Mike, of course! At this point in my life it's about running up the the boat's score, not so much any particular individual's results, let alone mine.
I think this might be about it for what has been an exhausting 2024 fluke season, though in truth I never say never. Probably next up will be heading to Greenport to fish on Mike's boat for his famous deep sea bassing. Gonna give true slow-pitch jigging a good shot - which Mike tells me works exceptionally well out there for the sumo-biscuits. Not gonna lie, a little worn out by the season-long captaining thing. I definitely can use the stress relief.
Me? Two 15lb smooth doggies that ran off drag like big bluefish and a couple of 19-inch "throwbacks." Did have two on that I felt were in the "Mike-class," but both spit the hook after brief fights. Just one of those days for me. A waaay better day for Mike, of course! At this point in my life it's about running up the the boat's score, not so much any particular individual's results, let alone mine.
I think this might be about it for what has been an exhausting 2024 fluke season, though in truth I never say never. Probably next up will be heading to Greenport to fish on Mike's boat for his famous deep sea bassing. Gonna give true slow-pitch jigging a good shot - which Mike tells me works exceptionally well out there for the sumo-biscuits. Not gonna lie, a little worn out by the season-long captaining thing. I definitely can use the stress relief.
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