Started at the 70’ drops that produced all of our catch on last Saturday’s charter and while the fish were still present the numbers were off a little. Still with a good 3.5-hour effort we managed to easily fill our Sea Bass limit to 3# and also add 3 keeper Fluke to 5# to the box. Threw back several more short Fluke but was looking for something larger.
So, with about 90 minutes left to our day I headed further south to Cartwright for the first time this season. On a deep drop that has produced well for me over the years we found 4 more keepers to 7# along with a few more shorts. So, final tally for the day was just one Fluke short of the 2-man limit to join our Sea Bass collection. Plenty of top quality filets went into my freezer following this trip.
August is prime time to fish Montauk if a big Fluke is your goal and dates are going fast. The only weekend dates remaining are 8/15,21,22. Give me a call if you are looking for a shot at some of the best Fluke fishing LI has to offer.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423
