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crushed them today...two short of a five man limit to 8.5 lbs
several fish over five lbs & a good mix of 3 to 4 lb fish ..one drop three keeper's on at one time from 5 to 8.5 lbs,,Capt, had the pool fish today ..
several fish over five lbs & a good mix of 3 to 4 lb fish ..one drop three keeper's on at one time from 5 to 8.5 lbs,,Capt, had the pool fish today ..
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
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couple of shots
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
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the big one cooler is 26" long and she over lapped by an easy 3"
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
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the big one cooler is 26" long and she over lapped by an easy 3"View attachment 37087
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
Sailed with George and his upstate buddy Steve on a pretty bumpy ocean to my favorite grounds - I had my doubts as to the overall fish-ability, but once we got there, though it was not real nice, we only needed 4oz to hold well. So we hit this drift line and that on the outgoing, and a fish here and one there, no real consistency. Tons of shorts boated, with three for the box.
We waited out the turn and finally found a drift with quality fish. And so when all was said and done, the final count was ten units for the three of us to 5.5lbs, plus four very nice biscuits.
And who had 7 of the 10 keeps, including the largest? That's right - THIS guy!
Today I was NOT the fire hydrant - though in truth I ain't much of a dog anymore either - eh, maybe a cocker spaniel at best.
Georgie with a pretty biscotti
A Captain and his slave's (I mean crew's) work is never done 😎
So for the second trip in a row, the "Brian Modified" B/S Rig ruled. They were all over that longer dropper/leader to a White Glow 6" woim. Really seems to attract extra attention from the better fish on those rougher days.
We waited out the turn and finally found a drift with quality fish. And so when all was said and done, the final count was ten units for the three of us to 5.5lbs, plus four very nice biscuits.
And who had 7 of the 10 keeps, including the largest? That's right - THIS guy!
Today I was NOT the fire hydrant - though in truth I ain't much of a dog anymore either - eh, maybe a cocker spaniel at best.
Georgie with a pretty biscotti
A Captain and his slave's (I mean crew's) work is never done 😎
So for the second trip in a row, the "Brian Modified" B/S Rig ruled. They were all over that longer dropper/leader to a White Glow 6" woim. Really seems to attract extra attention from the better fish on those rougher days.
"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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plank's 
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
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wanted to get out before the blow...hit the inshore grounds for a disappointing catch of five fluke ..so I went deep & its was short city..we did manage to pick a dozen chicken Mahi up ..lots of fun
with the day getting on I hit another spot before heading in & in three or four short drifts we landed five more fluke with two over 4 lbs and one over 5 lbs
hope the blow dont blow away the fish or I'll have to start running out to the 25 & 30 mile wrecks
with the day getting on I hit another spot before heading in & in three or four short drifts we landed five more fluke with two over 4 lbs and one over 5 lbs
hope the blow dont blow away the fish or I'll have to start running out to the 25 & 30 mile wrecks
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
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did a 3/4 day today ..had to get back a bit early & had air in my fuel line making the ride home a bit slow....
anyway hit four different spots inshore & in the deep ..water still dirty all churned up..last drop was the best..ended up with ten keepers to just a oz shy of six pounds ..
anyway hit four different spots inshore & in the deep ..water still dirty all churned up..last drop was the best..ended up with ten keepers to just a oz shy of six pounds ..
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
Hit the ocean grounds south of JI this morning with George and Capt. Mike for a truly excellent day of fishing. It was a "one-stop shopping" kind of trip!
We put five fish in the box on the first drift, including my 5.75lb trip best on my very first cast of the day. Slow but steady drifting made the day perfect for the spinning gear and we all put our light setups thru some serious gymnastics this trip, with a full boat limit to my first fish's nice husky size. We had to have boated at least 75 other lesser fish, with many in the 18.5" range - heart breakers for sure.
Only needed 2oz ball-heads for most of the trip, and I found that the 5" GULP! Jigging Grubs in "Curried Chicken" and "Nuclear Chicken" worked very well for me throughout the day. . .
Love it when this happens on my very first cast:
George put some nice ones in the box today :
Capt. Mike took a well-deserved busman's holiday from his busy charter schedule to sail this trip with us. Thanks for coming “far to the West” today Mike!:
Another fattie flattie hits the box:
The mandatory full-cooler "money shot":
We put five fish in the box on the first drift, including my 5.75lb trip best on my very first cast of the day. Slow but steady drifting made the day perfect for the spinning gear and we all put our light setups thru some serious gymnastics this trip, with a full boat limit to my first fish's nice husky size. We had to have boated at least 75 other lesser fish, with many in the 18.5" range - heart breakers for sure.
Only needed 2oz ball-heads for most of the trip, and I found that the 5" GULP! Jigging Grubs in "Curried Chicken" and "Nuclear Chicken" worked very well for me throughout the day. . .
Love it when this happens on my very first cast:
George put some nice ones in the box today :
Capt. Mike took a well-deserved busman's holiday from his busy charter schedule to sail this trip with us. Thanks for coming “far to the West” today Mike!:
Another fattie flattie hits the box:
The mandatory full-cooler "money shot":
"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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NICE!!! I heard fishing was off the hook today,,hope it stays around a few more weeks !
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
What a day. Pete drops in his first bait as I was baiting up. And the next thing I know he's asking for the net. 5 pound plus fish! After that it was mayhem. I went through a lot of Gulp!
George R. Scocca
george@nyangler.com
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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,174 postsSince 2018
Easily the best Fluke bite I have seen the entire season; not a single lull the whole day.
Thanks for another great trip, Lep.
I plan to return the favor in my backyard next month when Sea Bass goes to 7pp!
Thanks for another great trip, Lep.
I plan to return the favor in my backyard next month when Sea Bass goes to 7pp!
CaptainOriginal Crew1,853 postsSince 2018
Hit the ocean grounds south of JI this morning with George and Capt. Mike for a truly excellent day of fishing. It was a "one-stop shopping" kind of trip!
We put five fish in the box on the first drift, including my 5.75lb trip best on my very first cast of the day. Slow but steady drifting made the day perfect for the spinning gear and we all put our light setups thru some serious gymnastics this trip, with a full boat limit to my first fish's nice husky size. We had to have boated at least 75 other lesser fish, with many in the 18.5" range - heart breakers for sure.
Only needed 2oz ball-heads for most of the trip, and I found that the 5" GULP! Jigging Grubs in "Curried Chicken" and "Nuclear Chicken" worked very well for me throughout the day. . .
Love it when this happens on my very first cast:
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George put some nice ones in the box today :
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Capt. Mike took a well-deserved busman's holiday from his busy charter schedule to sail this trip with us. Thanks for coming “far to the West” today Mike!:
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Another fattie flattie hits the box:
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The mandatory full-cooler "money shot":
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MateOriginal Crew69 postsSince 2018
Fished outside JI this morning with George and Capt. Mike as my crew d'jour- for a really outstanding day of fluking. First drift had us boxing four fat fish, and the hits kept coming. Mike had the best fish of the day at 6.5lbs, plus some other nice ones, George and I had multiple 5lb+ fish as well. Full boat limit by 11:00 in the morning. We stayed 'til 12:45, playing C&R with a bunch of near-keeper and a few "real ones" as well. A very aggressive bite today, clean water, clear skies, very light to nearly no breeze, and they bit HARD on the LW turn. I'd call it the perfect fluke later-season day.
The only negative was the surprising explosion of Mike's Capt. Neil-built spinning rod. Actually broke into three pieces on the hook set. Mike was pretty upset as CN crafted that rod for him as a retirement gift. Unfortunately Capt. Neil is no longer building rods, so we'll have to see if we can find him a nice Shimano Grappler Type J to take away some of his pain.
I had to hand-line in this fat keeper, while he reeled his line back onto his Vanford. So in truth, did he catch it or did I? ?
Back to the dock nice and early - no long faces here!:
Did someone say "fillet?" They don't come any cleaner than this load:
Just a great day's effort - thanks for working hard at it, Mike and George!
The only negative was the surprising explosion of Mike's Capt. Neil-built spinning rod. Actually broke into three pieces on the hook set. Mike was pretty upset as CN crafted that rod for him as a retirement gift. Unfortunately Capt. Neil is no longer building rods, so we'll have to see if we can find him a nice Shimano Grappler Type J to take away some of his pain.
I had to hand-line in this fat keeper, while he reeled his line back onto his Vanford. So in truth, did he catch it or did I? ?
Back to the dock nice and early - no long faces here!:
Did someone say "fillet?" They don't come any cleaner than this load:
Just a great day's effort - thanks for working hard at it, Mike and George!
"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
Well finally made it out on our private charter, myself and 4 other guys. Ended up with about 2-3 keepers each of Fluke and a total of 5 sea bass. First time ever using Dogfish as bait and it held up nicely. I ended up sticking with my Grappler setup the whole day, 6 oz ball and a single hook above with a squid skirt did the trick.
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
Fished outside JI this morning with George and Mike - for a really outstanding day of fluking. First drift had us boxing four fat fish, and the hits kept coming. Mike had the best fish of the day at 6.5lbs, plus some other nice ones, George and I had multiple 5lb+ fish as well. Full boat limit by 11:00 in the morning. We stayed 'til 12:45, playing C&R with a bunch of near-keeper and a few keeps as well. Very aggressive bite, clean water, clear skies, very light to nearly no breeze, and they bit HARD on the LW turn. I'd call it the perfect fluke later-season day.
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The only negative was the surprising explosion of Mike's Capt. Neil-built spinning rod. Actually broke into three pieces on the hook set. Mike was pretty upset as CN crafted that rod for him as a retirement gift. Unfortunately Capt. Neil is no longer building rods, so we'll have to see if we can find him a nice Shimano Grappler Type J to take away some of his pain.
I had to hand-line in his fat keeper, while he reeled his line back onto his Vanford. So in truth, did he catch that fish or did I? ?
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Back at the dock - no long faces here!:
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Did someone say "fillet?" They don't come any cleaner than this load:
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Just a great day's effort - thanks for working hard at it, Mike and George!
George R. Scocca
george@nyangler.com
www.nyangler.com - Your Secret Spot Online !
george@nyangler.com
www.nyangler.com - Your Secret Spot Online !
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,174 postsSince 2018
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