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Overview: The NY State 2008 Fluke Season starts THIS Thursday May 15. Make sure you check and read through these party boat reports to see which boats are switching over to fluke on a regular basis with the start of the season on Thursday. many boats wil keep their regular sailing times only switching species. The Fishing Line's 24 hour a day Free Reports Phone Service keeps you up to date with timely and accurate reports when you want and need them. You now have access to updated reports 24 hours a day by phone when you are away from the Internet through The Fishing Line! Call 516-977-2088. Make sure you register for FREE our Discussion and Message Boards so you can discuss other hot topics right now!  Remember it is always important to say you heard, saw or read it on "The Fishing Line."

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Sheepshead Bay:
Ocean Eagle V (718-258-4126): Capt. Greg reported Monday and Tuesday (5/6) they had good conditions and had the same slaughter type fishing as they continue to see fantastic ling fishing with a few sea bass scattered in with some sea flounder and bluefish to make things interesting. Just stupid super fishing right now! The benefit of the full day Ocean Eagle is you get the full day to fill the bucket with a variety of species! They sail every day at 7 a.m. from Pier 5 in Sheepshead Bay.

Make sure you get down there to visit their beautiful 85 foot fishing machine.. Listen to Capt. Nardiello's Oct. 6th Interview & Tips on Early Fall Blackfishing Here or listen to Capt. Greg Nardiello's Interview On Winter Blackfishing Tips & Technique.

Belt Parkway-Knapp St. / Brooklyn
Flamingo III (718-763-8745): Capt. Bob reports Wednesday a light crowd of 14 anglers enjoyed super duper awesome fishing on bluefish 3 to 8 pounds and they could have been back at the dock by 10 a.m. it was so good. They did have two keeper bass and five shorts and were back early by 1 p.m. Weather kept them tied up Thursday and Friday…BUT Saturday they had slam bang bluefishing on choppers with fish all along the NY side running large with fish today from 3 to 12 pounds. They did have one keeper bass among all these choppers. They sail daily now at 6:30 a.m. returning around 2 p.m. The web site is www.Flamingo3.com.

Capt. Bob was featured on The Fishing Line TV Show a couple of times, for spring winter flounder fishing and jigging bass on another episode. Bob & RJ scored big time on both shows on giant bass with fish over 25 pounds. You can order the extended home release video which is longer than the 30 minute show version by clicking the link.

Do yourselves a favor...make sure you visit them this season. They have some awesome action and the Flamingo IS the bluefish boat to hit! New York’s topwater, lure & jig specialist for blues, weakfish & bass. The Flamingo III started it over 50 years ago and while others may imitate them, no one can duplicate them. The Flamingo III is a family fishermen’s boat catering to all anglers and pride themselves in a keeping a clean and courteous boat with the most experienced crew. The Flamingo III is located at Knapp St. & Belt Parkway and the UA Theater with plenty of free & safe parking.

Mill Basin Brooklyn
April Lynn Charters (718-629-3615): Capt. Capt. Rob Jackson reported Trophy fish time is right around the corner! Book on-line at www.fishnyc.com. April Lynn” is a 30 foot, 2004 Seaswirl Striper series vessel. Powered with a pair of 2007, 250 hp E-Tech engines, she is lluxuriously appointed and immaculately maintained to maximize your safety, comfort, entertainment, and fishing success. April Lynn is a serious fishing machine. The stable, dry ride and speed of April Lynn make it possible to cover more area, and inside the cabin of April Lynn boasts all the comforts of home; a full galley with microwave oven, a full V berth that coverts to a dinning area. A few of our fishing packages include dawn & dusk inshore trips for trophy striped bass and weakfish, Offshore sport fishing charters that target tuna, and shark or the Mixed Bag trips targeting multiple species in a single charter. The action is just minutes away!

Jones'& Deb's Inlets
Point Lookout:
Capt. Al (516-623-2248): Capt. Tom Weiss reported Wednesday was very good fishing with a lot more sea bass showing up seemingly over night. Good catches of sea bass with a few bluefish mixed in and some ling. The sea bass run anywhere from shorts to 3 pounds or better with the average angler seeing 75% keeper sea bass and full buckets. Thursday & Friday they did not sail. Saturday (5/10) was beautiful day and the ocean was laying down with a light crowd of people. They ALL had full buckets of sea bass to 4-1/2 pounds!! They had a few ling, a few codfish and the pool was a 6 pound cod along with a handful of blues.

Listen here to Capt. Al's Radio Interview for Tips on Sea Bass Fishing. Capt. Tom Weiss was featured on The Fishing Line TV Show in 2001. Tom & RJ scored big time on the giant sea bass with ling in the mix. You can order the extended home release video which is longer than the 30 minute show version by clicking the link.

Lady J V (516-825-5727): Capt. Pat reports hey are making the switch over to fluke with the start of the season this Thursday May 15. They will continue on their regular three quarter day schedule of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make sure you call ahead to make sure they are sailing. NOW is the time to make those inquisitions and reservations for the 2008 season or best dates and times or tides and full moon trips. Pat will see you again in the spring for the fluke season. You can find out all this info and book charters by calling them or through their website at www.ladyjv.com.

Fire Island Inlet:
Captree: Senior citizens over the age of 62 can park free weekdays at Captree State Park by just showing their driver's license.

Island Princess (631-587-6024): Capt. Nick Manzari reports they are making the switch over to fluke with the start of the season this Thursday May 15. They will continue on their regular half day schedule for fluke sailing at 7 a.m. and again at noon. Also just a note to say their NEW second boat, the Bay Princess specializes in private charters up to 80 passengers. See below...Get gift certificates through their web site at islandprincessfishing.com. The Island Princess continues to offer discount savings on their trips by checking with their web site at www.islandprincessfishing.com.

They started the night trips with Capt. Brian Sorice at the helm last Friday (5/2) night and had very good fishing of bluefish 3 to 6 pounds. This was a good start to the night trips as a light crowd had good action in unpleasant conditions. Every night now 6 to 10 p.m.

Bay Princess (631-587-6024): Capt. Nick Manzari reports this will be run as a charter boat for up to 80 anglers with Sweet 16 parties, fishing trips, moonlight cruises, retirement and just about any excuse to get on the water gets you folks this great new and clean boat. Available for half and full day fishing trips, this new addition at Captree is a comfortable 65 footer that is of course USCG certified with all the latest safety and fish finding equipment and electronics. They will have fish cleaning services, enclosed heated lounge and galley with clean and separate ladies and men’s rooms. Friendly helpful crew as it always is with the Island princess and they have catering available. All major credit cards accepted and this will be run as a charter boat for up to 80 anglers. www.bayprincess.com.

North Shore
City Island:
Island Current Fleet (917-417-7557): Capt. Chris Cullen reported on Tuesday (5/8) they will continue with their flounder fishing at 8 a.m. and the night bassing at 6:30 for the time being NOT making the switch to fluke. They did not sail on Monday or Monday night  because of the weather. Sailing everyday at 8 AM for flounder and our 2008 brochures are printed and to receive our newsletter and promotions please sign in under the contact link on the boats website www.islandcurrent.com.

Night bass fishing has been inconsistent but with pool fish running 20 to 25 pounds and a 55 pounder weighed in at Jacks on Wednesday, we expect this should break open any night. Sailing every evening at 6:30 PM for striped bass.

The Ultimate in Party/Charter Fishing for the western Long Island Sound region. Capt. Chris Cullen's new 50-foot Island Current II (up to 49 passengers) and the original Island Current I (up to 21 passenger) offer fantastic fishing close to home. Both vessels sail daily at 8 AM and return back at 4:30 PM. Starting April 15th both vessels sail every night for Monster Striped Bass at 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. every night. Both boats are available for private charter for either day or night fishing. Special weekday charter rates are always in effect. The boat is located your first immediate left over the City Island Bridge, first building on your left at the Boat Livery, Inc., 663 City Island Ave. Bronx, NY 10464. Catch Capt. Chris on the web at www.islandcurrent.com

Riptide III (718-885-0236): Capt. John Jorgensen of the Riptide III reported on Tuesday (5/8) they will continue with their flounder fishing at 8 a.m. and the night bassing at 6:30 for the time being NOT making the switch to fluke. They did not sail on Monday or Monday night  because of the weather. The fishing overall had been getting better till the savage storm of Friday (5/9) stirred everything up and made water off color. They had a tough day on flounder trip Saturday and they were planning to sail Saturday night at 6:30 as they usually do seven nights per week and the bass fishing is set to explode with the shift to westerly winds on Sunday.  On the web at www.RipTide3.com

The Riptide III sails from the first left over the City Island Bridge at Jorgensen's Landing in City Island, “The Gateway to the Long Island Sound." The Riptide III fishes daily and offers sunset and moonlight charters. The Riptide III is safe and comfortable with a full kitchen and bar and a DJ on our cruises. They are currently sailing for flounder every day full day and starting this Saturday will start poking around some local wrecks and reefs for blackfish with combo flounder/tog trips based on tides. On the web at www.RipTide3.com

Middle Long Island Sound
Huntington:
Capt. James Joseph (631-424-1253): Capt. James Schneider reports they are making the switch over to fluke with the start of the season this Thursday May 15. They will continue on their regular full day schedule but now for fluke sailing at 7 a.m. They will also start the afternoon trips at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday as well and yes that will sail for fluke as well.

The charter trips for bass this past week on the 35 foot James Joseph 3 started to see some bass as they picked away in CSH. They had some keepers and all nice fish to 25 pounds as the numbers of big fish are not here yet but will and should be any day now.

You really should pick up The Fishing Line DVD with Capt. James Schneider on how to learn to catch spring blackfish. 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.

Port Jefferson:
Celtic Quest (631-928-3926): Capt. Desi reported they are making the switch over to fluke with the start of the season this Thursday May 15. Plenty of room on most trips. You can make reservations for these trips on line with their reservation system on the web site at www.celticquestfishing.com.

On their site you can also see the updated calendar and how many spots are left for each trip.  We hope this makes the reservation process a lot easier for everyone. Also remember the the newest addition last year...the Celtic Quest III, a super fast 25 foot mako center console available for private charters!  We will also run some open boat trips on the CQ III when it is not chartered. We are still working out the details on its schedule and will post more definite information very soon. Look for them on the web at www.celticquestfishing.com.

Osprey (631-331-4153): Capt. Amanda Cash reports they will be sailing with the opening of the fluke season on May 15 and their schedule will be weekdays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 till dark. On the weekends they run two half day trips at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. along with the 4:30 p.m. trips. June 15 the afternoon trips at 4:30 will switch right over to porgies. Visit them on the web www.OspreyFishing.com.

Long Island North Fork:
Greenport:
Peconic Star II (631- 289-6899): Capt. Dave Brennan reports they will be sailing with the opening of the fluke season on Thursday May 15 and their schedule will be daily at 7:30 a.m. till 3 p.m. They are working on the boat with paint and little odds and ends and gearing up for the start of the fluke season. On the web at www.peconicstar.com. During the cold winter you can watch the Peconic Star in action here on the web as The Fishing Line TV Show was aboard  Catching Giant Greenport Porgies!

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.

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