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Excellent day of blackfishing on Captain Mike's Captain's Table out of Southhold. At least a double limit of quality fish (ORL of course!), including NYAngler member Russ/Quiknet's jig-caught 10lb8oz fish. Basically drop and stick fishing for the last 2 hours that we fished. If you're thinking of heading East for what has become the best tog fishing of the past few seasons, NOW is the time! Bring jigs and normal rigs, as the fish are responding well to both methods, depending on tidal current conditions.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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I was fishing on my dear friend Fred’s commercial boat out of montauk NY when I hooked into this 18.1 reefdonkey. I’ve broken my p.b 2 times the past year and they were all on the bottom you put me over . Thank you for getting me over that fish of a lifetime !
Rod used was A CT’s bj 701 built by our very own captain Richie out of Atlantic custom rods . For those who don’t fish CT’s rods and think they’re “to light” best check them out . 2 guys on the boat I fish with are going to see Richie this week for new builds . When they saw the rod in action they finally understood the power in this rod. I high sticked the fish the first 20 ‘ and she held up beyond what I thought it could even do. I can’t say enough about this blank , my Zeus 1 is now retired and I am going the way of CTS! Thank you for rushing this build for me Richie and dealing with me changing my mind 4 times lol!
Main line 50lb suffix 832
Leader was 60 pound pink Ande, 20’ top shot
Hook leader was 80 pound yozuri fluorocarbon
2 5/0 owner ssw cutting point hooks tied to a snafu rig
Reel used was a saltiga 10 Jdm model from jigging world.
I usually don’t post reports or anything like this but those of us who are die hard tog fisherman no catching a fish like this is like winning the super bowl for us . They’re out there, just keep putting the time in and stay sharp!!
P.S.I hope everyone gets the chance to feel the first 4 runs this fish took........
Rod used was A CT’s bj 701 built by our very own captain Richie out of Atlantic custom rods . For those who don’t fish CT’s rods and think they’re “to light” best check them out . 2 guys on the boat I fish with are going to see Richie this week for new builds . When they saw the rod in action they finally understood the power in this rod. I high sticked the fish the first 20 ‘ and she held up beyond what I thought it could even do. I can’t say enough about this blank , my Zeus 1 is now retired and I am going the way of CTS! Thank you for rushing this build for me Richie and dealing with me changing my mind 4 times lol!
Main line 50lb suffix 832
Leader was 60 pound pink Ande, 20’ top shot
Hook leader was 80 pound yozuri fluorocarbon
2 5/0 owner ssw cutting point hooks tied to a snafu rig
Reel used was a saltiga 10 Jdm model from jigging world.
I usually don’t post reports or anything like this but those of us who are die hard tog fisherman no catching a fish like this is like winning the super bowl for us . They’re out there, just keep putting the time in and stay sharp!!
P.S.I hope everyone gets the chance to feel the first 4 runs this fish took........
DeckhandOriginal Crew5 postsSince 2019
I was fishing on my dear friend Fred’s commercial boat out of montauk NY when I hooked into this 18.1 reefdonkey. I’ve broken my p.b 2 times the past year and they were all on the bottom you put me over . Thank you for getting me over that fish of a lifetime !
Rod used was A CT’s bj 701 built by our very own captain Richie out of Atlantic custom rods . For those who don’t fish CT’s rods and think they’re “to light” best check them out . 2 guys on the boat I fish with are going to see Richie this week for new builds . When they saw the rod in action they finally understood the power in this rod. I high sticked the fish the first 20 ‘ and she held up beyond what I thought it could even do. I can’t say enough about this blank , my Zeus 1 is now retired and I am going the way of CTS! Thank you for rushing this build for me Richie and dealing with me changing my mind 4 times lol!
Main line 50lb suffix 832
Leader was 60 pound pink Ande, 20’ top shot
Hook leader was 80 pound yozuri fluorocarbon
2 5/0 owner ssw cutting point hooks tied to a snafu rig
Reel used was a saltiga 10 Jdm model from jigging world.
I usually don’t post reports or anything like this but those of us who are die hard tog fisherman no catching a fish like this is like winning the super bowl for us . They’re out there, just keep putting the time in and stay sharp!!
P.S.I hope everyone gets the chance to feel the first 4 runs this fish took........View attachment 12603View attachment 12604View attachment 12605View attachment 12602View attachment 12606thanks for sharing the hog,, great pics,,,,
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EAT FISH LIVE LONGER >
AdmiralOriginal Crew25,821 postsSince 2018
Now THAT'S a Beast of a fish! Very nice and thanks for your post!
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
I was fishing on my dear friend Fred’s commercial boat out of montauk NY when I hooked into this 18.1 reefdonkey. I’ve broken my p.b 2 times the past year and they were all on the bottom you put me over . Thank you for getting me over that fish of a lifetime !
Rod used was A CT’s bj 701 built by our very own captain Richie out of Atlantic custom rods . For those who don’t fish CT’s rods and think they’re “to light” best check them out . 2 guys on the boat I fish with are going to see Richie this week for new builds . When they saw the rod in action they finally understood the power in this rod. I high sticked the fish the first 20 ‘ and she held up beyond what I thought it could even do. I can’t say enough about this blank , my Zeus 1 is now retired and I am going the way of CTS! Thank you for rushing this build for me Richie and dealing with me changing my mind 4 times lol!
Main line 50lb suffix 832
Leader was 60 pound pink Ande, 20’ top shot
Hook leader was 80 pound yozuri fluorocarbon
2 5/0 owner ssw cutting point hooks tied to a snafu rig
Reel used was a saltiga 10 Jdm model from jigging world.
I usually don’t post reports or anything like this but those of us who are die hard tog fisherman no catching a fish like this is like winning the super bowl for us . They’re out there, just keep putting the time in and stay sharp!!
P.S.I hope everyone gets the chance to feel the first 4 runs this fish took........View attachment 12603View attachment 12604View attachment 12605View attachment 12602View attachment 12606
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,665 postsSince 2018
Sailed again on Saturday with Capt. Mike. I love that East-end of the Island. Water always so clean. Anyway, conditions were perfect for another shot at his shallowest of drops. While it was not a lights-out bite as our previous visit featured, it was steady, and we ended with a limit to 5.5lbs, tossing back a few that could have been right on the line. I brought some self-caught whites, and thought that they made a difference. Hoping to get another shot at those Fisher Island bruisers, but that depends more on the tides and weather, than anything else. Meantime, the West-end deep-drops are calling my name. . . . won't be long, not at all.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
There could be a worse fate for a tog than to end up as Mrs. Lep's Blackfish Marsala!
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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Fished MTK today for blackfish..easy limit for 5 anglers to 8lbs..my best was 6.5 lbs..cod in the mix..
custom crafted fishing rods and blanks from United Composites UC AR custom blanks ...CTS & CTS AR custom blanks ..Phenix M1 and UMBX...
CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
I was fishing on my dear friend Fred’s commercial boat out of montauk NY when I hooked into this 18.1 reefdonkey. I’ve broken my p.b 2 times the past year and they were all on the bottom you put me over . Thank you for getting me over that fish of a lifetime !
Rod used was A CT’s bj 701 built by our very own captain Richie out of Atlantic custom rods . For those who don’t fish CT’s rods and think they’re “to light” best check them out . 2 guys on the boat I fish with are going to see Richie this week for new builds . When they saw the rod in action they finally understood the power in this rod. I high sticked the fish the first 20 ‘ and she held up beyond what I thought it could even do. I can’t say enough about this blank , my Zeus 1 is now retired and I am going the way of CTS! Thank you for rushing this build for me Richie and dealing with me changing my mind 4 times lol!
Main line 50lb suffix 832
Leader was 60 pound pink Ande, 20’ top shot
Hook leader was 80 pound yozuri fluorocarbon
2 5/0 owner ssw cutting point hooks tied to a snafu rig
Reel used was a saltiga 10 Jdm model from jigging world.
I usually don’t post reports or anything like this but those of us who are die hard tog fisherman no catching a fish like this is like winning the super bowl for us . They’re out there, just keep putting the time in and stay sharp!!
P.S.I hope everyone gets the chance to feel the first 4 runs this fish took........View attachment 12603View attachment 12604View attachment 12605View attachment 12602View attachment 12606
Sick catch Dj I didn’t know you were still puttin in that work ?
I’m going to stop by Richies over the winter to take a look at that very same blank
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
I was fishing on my dear friend Fred’s commercial boat out of montauk NY when I hooked into this 18.1 reefdonkey. I’ve broken my p.b 2 times the past year and they were all on the bottom you put me over . Thank you for getting me over that fish of a lifetime !
Rod used was A CT’s bj 701 built by our very own captain Richie out of Atlantic custom rods . For those who don’t fish CT’s rods and think they’re “to light” best check them out . 2 guys on the boat I fish with are going to see Richie this week for new builds . When they saw the rod in action they finally understood the power in this rod. I high sticked the fish the first 20 ‘ and she held up beyond what I thought it could even do. I can’t say enough about this blank , my Zeus 1 is now retired and I am going the way of CTS! Thank you for rushing this build for me Richie and dealing with me changing my mind 4 times lol!
Main line 50lb suffix 832
Leader was 60 pound pink Ande, 20’ top shot
Hook leader was 80 pound yozuri fluorocarbon
2 5/0 owner ssw cutting point hooks tied to a snafu rig
Reel used was a saltiga 10 Jdm model from jigging world.
I usually don’t post reports or anything like this but those of us who are die hard tog fisherman no catching a fish like this is like winning the super bowl for us . They’re out there, just keep putting the time in and stay sharp!!
P.S.I hope everyone gets the chance to feel the first 4 runs this fish took........View attachment 12603View attachment 12604View attachment 12605View attachment 12602View attachment 12606
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES !!!
CaptainOriginal Crew1,675 postsSince 2018
Mrs. Lep whipped up some "Asian-style" blackfish (She calls it "Teriyaki Tog") with edamame and other fresh veggies. Delish as always!
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Slow pick today dinner wins once again!! I must say a steamed ling ginger & scallion style easily beats a steamed tog and id even put it slightly ahead of a Seabass due to the light flakeyness of the ling and natural sweetness of the meat.
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
I must say a steamed ling ginger & scallion style easily beats a steamed tog and id even put it slightly ahead of a Seabass due to the light flakeyness of the ling and natural sweetness of the meat.
I couldn't agree more. As long as these often overlooked fish are properly cared for by immediate bleeding and icing, steamed or otherwise cooked, Ling is still King!
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
I couldn't agree more. As long as these often overlooked fish are properly cared for by immediate bleeding and icing, steamed or otherwise cooked, Ling is still King!
Right on for immediate bleeding and same day consumption since I don’t know how to make fish cakes ?
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
Took advantage of the quarter-phase moon's lighter East-End currents to fish yesterday on Capt. Mike's "Captain's Table." Went waaay East for a very decent limit to 6lbs, with at least 50 shorts for the three of us. Nice conditions in the early morning quickly went to h*ll, as the weatherman got it wrong again, big time. Fishing in a washing machine isn't my idea of fun, but we persevered and did get ours!
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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