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How They Voted On Saltwater License: Here's what you've been waiting for...get those dialing fingers to work. The vote in the senate was 32 to 30 along party lines...all it would have taken was two Long Island senators to vote no and we would have NO SWL...the two most responsible were Craig John and Brian Foley! In the Assembly the two surprises...democrats of course Bob Sweeney and Harvey Wiesenberg. Here’s The Vote…

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TV Show Fishing Trips Planned
TV Show Trip: Island Princess In Captree This Friday Nov 20 at 10 a.m.: We are putting together a TV trip with The Fishing Line for this Friday November 20  with preferably southerly winds as the tide is perfect for the outgoing water at noon a.m. We need at least 12 people to sail this trip. Trip sails at 10 a.m. returns at 3 p.m. (maybe a little later) and we will board in the order you sign up in. You can sign up for the trip you want or all three on our Message Boards and make sure your visit them at www.IslandPrincessFishing.com.

TV Show Blackfishing On Riptide 3 in City Island Next Week: I was putting together a TV trip with The Fishing Line TV program for this Tuesday or Wednesday, but with the fishing still lackluster after this brutal past weekend and the new moon of Monday night, and now east winds for Wednesday & Thursday...I ma moving this to next week on Tuesday or Wednesday. Trip sails at 8:30 a.m., returns at 4:30 and costs $65 for adults, $60 for seniors and $40 for kids and all bait provided and we will board in the order you sign up in. They sail from the first left over the City Island Bridge in City Island. You can sign up for the trip you want or all three on our Message Boards and make sure your visit them at www.riptide3.com.

Long Island Sound West:
City Island, Little Neck, Manhasset & Western Sound:  
Jack's Bait & Tackle (718-885-2042): John DeCuffa reports as we enter the month of November blackfish, bluefish and striped bass fishing will continue to improve until it slows down towards the end of the month.  As of November 7 the blackfishing is definitely at its best as fish are being caught up to 10-1/2 pounds in 20 to 50 feet of water. The water temperature now is 55 degrees and with a cool week ahead of us the temperature will continue to drop and this will cause the tog to move deeper until they are 80-100 feet of water in December.  Right now the best bait is green crabs, fiddler crabs and Asian crabs. The best areas are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye and all the way up the coast of Connecticut as far east as Norwalk.  This has definitely been some of the best blackfishing in years due to the overabundance of east winds. So make sure to get out and take advantage of this great fishing because time is limited!

On the bluefish and striped bass front they’re catching fish in the middle of Long Island Sound behind Execution Lighthouse in 60 foot of water with fresh bunker, mackerel and Jack's Jumbo sand and bloodworms. These fish are moving through the Sound heading towards the ocean as water temperatures drop. This bite should last at least another couple of weeks until the water temperature gets below 50 degrees. The same holds true for blackfish.

Jack’s will be renting boats for at least a few more weeks, weather permitting 6 am to 4 pm. Party boats like the Riptide 3 will continue to sail until at least the end of November and maybe December if the fishing holds out.  Watch for our huge "End of Year Holiday Sale" with10 to 30% off everything in stock from Thanksgiving thru December 20th! Our November store hours are 5 am to 6 pm seven days a week. Get out while you can as this fishing season comes to an end. They are keeping their same prices as last year of only $49.99 weekdays and $59.99 weekends!! Many of those early pluggers have been seeing nothing. Watch Jack's You Tube videos on his web site at www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Riptide III (718-885-0236): Capt. John Jorgensen of the Riptide III says after being blown out four consecutive days including Saturday, Sunday as expected was a downer with a few fish picked in dirty dark water. Monday (11/16) though they had a good bite with tog to 8 pounds and everybody on board had a few fish to take home. They steamed to the east with the 90 foot Riptide III they had good number so fish finally and with the NW blowing this week they should continue to see a good bite. On the web at www.Riptide3.com.

The Riptide III is safe and comfortable with a full kitchen and bar and a DJ on our cruises. Master Captain Carl Madsen and crew has been running the Riptide III since 1985. The Jorgensen/Madsen families have been fishing western Long Island Sound over four (4) generations! We have plenty of free & safe parking at our pier the first left over the City Island Bridge at Jorgensen's Landing in City Island. Daily fishing 8 am and nightly 6:30 pm please call to check for availability. On the web at www.RipTide3.com

Long Island Sound Middle: John Richey joins Rich Johnson weekly, live on The Fishing Line Radio Show Saturday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. to give current and live updated reports for the Huntington to Kings Park & Stony Brook areas.

Cold Spring / Huntington / Northport / Smithtown / Kings Park / Stony Brook:
Saturday afternoons 4:45 p.m on TFL Radio on 1240AM WGBB.

Terminal Tackle (631-269-6005): John Richey reported bluefish are everywhere and you can jig all you want in the Triangle, Cranes and even the Middle Grounds. These are BIG blues to the teens and this will continue for another few weeks before the schoolie bass will take over. You can troll wire or jig they are everywhere with fish 4 to 14 pounds. Inside the bays the bluefishing is thinning out as it is mostly in the Sound now. Striped bass is okay and if you are jigging or trolling wire for blues you’ll find some bass and a keeper once in a while. Most are trolling large tubes or live eels with the best action on the eels. Bas on eels in the river too and while it is not red hot, it is getting better than it was because the bluefish herds are thinning out. Shad in the river now too.

Blackfishing has been really good! They are still shallow in 20 to 40 foot of water and no need to go deeper and green crabs are king. If you use fiddler the porgies will take them off the hook within seconds. No need to use anything except green crabs. They did see tog to 9 pounds but no double digits weighed in but they have heard of a few but most are 4 to 8 pounds and in good numbers and of course lots of shorts in most spots. If you can find a spot that is not hammered you’ll find decent size fish. Listen to John's Fall Blackfishing Tips Here. They're open on their normal schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closing at 2 p.m. on Sundays. On the web at www.terminaltackleco.com.

Capt. James Joseph (631-424-1253): Capt. James Schneider Saturday they had good hard winds from the NW and the togging got very good again but it was a tough day of blackfishing in spring like conditions Sunday (11/8) with little tide and no wind to hold them on the anchor. It was not the good fishing we saw when it blew on Saturday, but the night bass trips have been spectacular!! Monday & Tuesday's (11/10) togging was no better as things were tough with no wind, no current and tough to stay tight on the anchor. Winds Tuesday night are to go NE 15 to 20, just what the doctored ordered for good tog action on Veteran's Day tomorrow! They are sailing for blackfish daily now at 7 a.m. full days with no more afternoon trips at 4:30 scheduled because of the early sunsets. They will take charter trips through if you like for bass and blues, but for now it's blackfish daily at 7 a.m. On the web at www.JamesJosephFishing.com.

The Capt. James Joseph has been featured on The Fishing Line Television program many times over the last 15 years including this 2009 season with Sandworming LI Sound Bass! You really should pick up this one and The Fishing Line DVD with Capt. James Schneider on how to learn to catch Spring Blackfish with Clams. Order yours here ONLY $10.

Listen to Jim's Fall Blackfish Tips Here.  Don't forget this 38 foot Young's Brother charter boat with a 400 horsepower Cat engine that cruises at 20 knots! She is all rigged and ready to go round the clock chunking for stripers as soon as they show up in the western Sound in April. The Capt. James is located at the end of Rte. 110 in Huntington, 100 feet past the old Co-Co’s Club. On the web now at www.jamesjosephfishing.com.

Long Island Sound East:
Port Jefferson:
Celtic Quest (631-928-3926): Capt. Desi O’Sullivan reports after being blown out four consecutive days including Saturday, as expected the bite was way off on Sunday with only about 30 keepers in the area for all the boats. On Monday (11/16) thought we caught em’ good today. On this trip 17 anglers were just a few fish shy of a full boat limit today. Some big tog in the mix as well with the pool weighing in over 12 pounds for Felipe Sanchez who caught this fish of a lifetime to go along with seven keepers on the day. Eleven-year-old Jeff also showed us how it was done landing his limit of tog to 7 pounds! Nice job Jeff! Plenty of room if you would like to join us. Just come on down! Open reservations can be made for these trips on our the online reservation system on our web site at www.celticquestfishing.com. On our site you can also see our updated calendar and how many spots are left for each trip. We hope this makes the reservation process a lot easier for everyone. On the web at www.celticquestfishing.com

Long Island North Fork:
Greenport:
Peconic Star II (631- 289-6899): Capt. Dave Brennan reports they did not sail on Friday or Saturday (11/14) due to weather, but they did fish on Monday and Tuesday as well as veteran’s Day and the fishing was very good with limits and blackfish to 8 pounds. He is sailing Sunday (11/15) and putting together a TV trip with The Fishing Line for Friday November 20 for blackfish. Trip sails at 7:30 a.m., returns at 3:30 and costs $80 for adults, $72 for seniors and $52 for kids and all bait provided. They sail from the Greenport Railroad Dock and return at 3:30 p.m. Lots of safe and FREE parking! On the web at www.peconicstar.com.

Capt. Dave Brennan has been featured on The Fishing Line TV Show scoring big time on giant porgies. You can order the extended home release video which is longer than the 30 minute show version by clicking the link. After sailing on the Peconic Star II, we're sure you will agree that there is no finer fishing vessel. Should they ever get around to giving awards for the friendliest and most helpful crew aboard a party boat, the crew on the Peconic Star II will get the blue ribbon for sure. Forever preoccupied with making every trip a pleasant and personal adventure, one not soon forgotten; the crew leaves nothing to chance, from instructions for the novice and the rigging up, to cleaning your catch ready for the skillet. The crew insures that not only the fishermen enjoy their trip, but the families as well… so bring the kids and Mom along… it's always fun and a big thrill for them. Don't forget the camera, and if you don't fish, come along for a delightful ride and enjoy the scenic delights of Long Island's last outpost of natural beauty. On the web at www.peconicstar.com.

Southold to Orient:
Steve at We Go Fishing reported blackfish is the main game right now wiht verty good action at al the usual spots and green crabs or hermits crabs working. The shop has all your crabs and bunker baits ready.

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