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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…

Sign Sen. Skelos' Petition Against Saltwater License Here

East End
Montauk
East End Bait & Tackle (631-728-1744): Although the weather has been windy and nasty, anglers that got out found that although striped bass have thinned out a bit, they are still there awaiting a drifting eel or a bucktail. Ralph Waecherling used a 1 ounce bucktail to entice a 38 pound bass at the Rockfields. Conversely, bluefish returned with a vengeance to the consternation of many striper aficionados, destroying terminal tackle in the process. Tog fishing has been phenomenal at Shagwong, Cerebrus and Fishers Island on green crabs with nearly everyone limiting out on fish up to 10 pounds. Hours are Monday to Friday is 7 to 7, Saturday is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday is now 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the web at www.eastendbaitandtackle.com

Sag Harbor/Eastern End
Rock & Roll Charters (917-400-5246): Captain Chris Costa reported they are targeting blackfish, blues and bass with plenty of action around now. They are scoring decent bass along with blackfish now as the fall run is on. Call for rates and available dates. Also remember Sag Harbor and the great bass fishing is 45 minutes to an hour closer to NYC than Montauk, so save time and money and fish with Capt. Chris. You can reach Capt. Chris through e mail CCOSTA12334@YAHOO.COM.

They sail out of beautiful and historic Sag Harbor, Long Island. Captain Chris has been fishing the eastern end of Long Island for nearly 30 years. Let Capt. Chris take you on a great fishing adventure for striped bass, blues, porgies, fluke and blackfish. Rock & Roll Charters is a very safe and fast 26-foot Parker Pilot House fishing platform which keeps anglers and guests warm in spring and fall, cool in the summer and out of the wind when traveling to the fishing grounds. The eastern end of Long Island is truly a fishermen’s paradise as we’ll see ospreys, wildlife and great fishing in and around Shelter Island or the fish laden waters of famous Montauk, Plum Gut, Block Island and the Peconic’s. So come join Capt. Chris on Rock & Roll Fishing Charters…as the Beatles once said “a good time is guaranteed for all.” Web site to be up soon and pics to follow

Shinnecock Inlet/Hampton Bays:
East End Bait & Tackle (631-728-1744): Brian reports before the storms blackfish and sea bass were being caught off the Shinnecock wreck and reef and also in the rocks at the inlet. With this cold snap this week the bass action is really picking up. In Southampton at Fowlers stripers up to 15 pounds were caught during the week and at Ponquogue in Hampton Bays Friday and Saturday anglers had a blitz or two of stripers and blues mixed. Mostly using green diamond jigs; but also some were on white or yellow darters.

East End Bait & Tackle is running a Tuna Chunking Bait Inventory Clearance” – butterfish flats $25 ea. sardine flats $25 ea. while supplies last. We are still running tuna and shark bait specials and the surf plug wall is being stocked back up this week with Gibbs, Super Strike, After Hours, J-N-Ski, Bomber, & Yo-zuri. Stop in and fill your plug bag. Hours are Monday to Friday is 7 to 7, Saturday is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday is now 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the web at www.eastendbaitandtackle.com

Moriches Inlet:
Silly Lily Fishing Station (631-878-0247): Gary reports the weather mid week was great and the fishing excellent. Blackfish have been caught along the west jetty on fiddler and green crabs but the bass fishing has been very good to awesome with live eels day or night with fish to 30 pounds. The winning fish from last weekend’s Oakdale Boats Fishing Tourney were caught in Moriches as well. Excellent bassing right now. The bluefishing has been excellent too with jigs, plugs or chunked bait. They still have all their boats in the water and are waiting to see you folks get in on this great fall fishing! On the web at www.sillylily.com

Gary and Silly Lily were featured on The Fishing Line TV Show a couple of times. Once for bucktailing fluke and the other in 2005 when Gary & RJ scored big time on the flounder with over 30 fish in a few hours, 20 or more of them were keepers and they threw back keepers as well. You can order the extended home release DVD which is longer than the 30 minute show version by clicking the link.

Fire Island Inlet & Great South Bay:
Frank & Dicks Bait Station & Tackle (631-587-8442): Sal reports there doesn’t see to be any big bass around to speak of as the results of a local tourney on Election Day proved. There are bass to 15 pounds being caught on the eels at night, but you may also want to try drifting sandworms too as bass love these. We fished hard that tourney day and threw everything legal at them including some time spent on the west bar in the wash. Blues and some small bass. Lot's of stories but nothing on the scales.

The Blackfishing inside the bay is also nothing to write home about, but we did see some decent fish, but for the amount of boats out there and compared to last year's log, it’s been very disappointing so far as far as quality fish are concerned. Maybe something will happen outside once this blow is over but as for now, “thing’s just ain’t right!” Frank & Dick's End Of Season Party is Saturday November 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be free food and half off drinks until it's all gone. So make sure you stop in!

Frank n’ Dicks is running a 25% percent sale on most store inventory with too many items to list. Our Shark Package is two (2) cans of bunker chum, a flat PLUS an 8 pack of bunker, two (2) large trolling squid, 25 pounds of clear ice all for $74.99. Our Tuna Package consists of two (2) large trolling squid, three (3) flat's of butterfish, two (2) flats of sardines and 25 pounds of clear ice al for only $149. Stop by and check us out.

Any club's requesting our special fuel discounts should contact Bill and he will put them on the list. Mention The Fishing Line you’ll get $.05 off per gallon of fuel. Remember to call ahead for your breakfast and lunch orders...spend more time on the water and less on land. For more bait and tackle info please call 631-587-8442 or log on www.frankndicks.com. The shop is in full swing now. They are open with bait, food, coffee and if you mention The Fishing line you’ll get $.05 off per gallon of fuel. They have a new kitchen, new full menu, umbrella drinks and this will be a super season for them in 2009.

The kitchen will serve burgers, hot dogs, seafood platters and paninis ... to name a few! They will also have Green Mountain Coffee - traditional blends and flavors! Watch for the Grand Opening of the Tiki Bar sometime in late May. Frank and Dick's will also be selling Penn reels on the premises and live bait as usual. They have everything the Great South Bay anglers need for the flounder season, fluke and of course striped bass. Visit them on the web at www.FranknDicks.com or call 631-587-8442 or hail them on VHF Ch. 71 when you're on the water.

Captree
Island Princess (631-587-6024): Capt. Brian reported they have had some awesome clam chumming trips on the day trips (10 a.m.) with 21 keepers for a small crowd earlier in the week. The better fishing is in the nastier weather and inlet conditions. The blackfishing has been pretty good at times with keepers in the bay and in the ocean. They are sailing an open schedule right now of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and half days of 7 a.m. and noon on the weekends.

The night trips have been up and down with 15 keepers one night and the next night four keepers with some shorts. The fish are here and it is certainly worth fishing. These trips sail every night 6 to 10 p.m. 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  www.islandprincessfishing.com. The Island Princess continues to offer discount savings on their trips by checking with their web site at www.islandprincessfishing.com.

Bay Princess (631-587-6024): They are they are currently taking and booking charters, both fishing and pleasure on their second boat the Bay Princess. This handles 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.

Capt. Bob-O (631-748-4990): Capt. Bob-O reported this past week they have been in the shipyard with an inspection. They will be back fishing Friday November 6 on their schedule of bass fishing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from Noon - 4:15 PM only. We are striper fishing Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7 AM, Noon, and 5 PM.  All trips are just over 4 hours. The 7 AM and Noon trips are $45. The 5 PM trips are $50 with $3 discount coupons, pre-pay by PayPal and detailed directions, including GPS coordinates, are available at www.captreecaptainbobo.com. For all the latest news and photos, please become a fan at our Facebook page.  www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Captain-Bob-O/90091034772?ref=ts. If you have a group of 10 or more, please email for special group discount rates. We look forward to seeing you! Visit www.captbobofishing.com.

A new member to The Fishing Line family for 2009, Capt. Bob-O is a full sized party boat, diesel powered vessel located on the right side of the dock at Captree State Park. They are fully documented, insured and licensed; equipped with the most modern electronic safety and fish finding equipment. With an experienced, knowledgeable and courteous crew and a spacious fishing environment, the Capt. Bob-O offers open boat fishing daily at 7 AM and Noon, and at 5 PM now Thursday thru Sunday.  Any group that would like to sail on a regularly scheduled trip, should contact the captain about group discounts.  Boat features upper deck seating and a full galley.  So call or visit their website for current information regarding what they’re fishing for and rates. Call 631-748-4990, email captreecaptainbobo@yahoo.com, or visit  www.captbobofishing.com.

Jones & Debs Inlets:
Scotty's Fishing Station (516-432-4665): Tom reports lots of life off the beaches all though this area. A few blues in the wash and along the jetties, but the wild winds have really stirred the pot so to speak in the ocean and the bait has finally shown up with monster blues under them. No one was able to sail in this wind on Friday (11/6), but it is the best sign of life we’ve seen in some time.

Clam chumming for striped bass has been good on the West Bar of Jones Inlet with some keepers in the 20 to 25 pound range. Jones and Debs Inlets have been providing bass on an outgoing tide with eels doing the trick both day and night. Rick had a 29 pound bass on clams on the west bar. Steve Sullivan, on his boat “Gail Winds,” snared a 35 pound striper in Reynolds Channel while clam chumming to demonstrate that stripers need not be confined to the ocean. Bluefish have thinned out, with surfcasters finding them prowling the beach.

Blackfish are in 50 to 80 feet of water, but many of them are small; great action, few fillets. At the bridges plenty of small to slightly larger blackfish on the green and fiddler crabs. A few keepers here or there but it's mostly small fish and the sea bass at the bridges are tiny with very few it any keepers. Better sea bass action in the bay is down in the deeper holes to the west near the golf course.

Capt. Al (516-623-2248): Capt. Tom Weiss says Thursday they had good fishing with 50/50 blackfish and sea bass with a pool winner an 8 pound tog. They have good numbers of fish with some scoring limits and some one or two fish and a good smattering of sea bass. Friday they had very good fishing many seeing a limit of sea bass and a limit of blackfish. Saturday (10/31) a light crowd of hearty souls braved vicious winds and high seas to find tough togging with only a few small fish caught. The sea bass bite was very good in rough conditions. Remember, if your last half day bottom fishing trip was a bust, then a full day trip on the Capt. Al is a MUST. They sail every day for full day bottom fishing at 7 a.m.

Listen to Capt. Al Lindroth's radio Interview explanation for the return of Long Island codfish Click Here. 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.

Jamaica Bay & Broad Channel:
Smitty's Fishing Station (718-945-2642): Delores reports although the weatherman has provided some windy and rainy meteorological tricks, schools of fish are countering with treats with striped bass hungry for eels at night and bucktails and shad rigs by day off Rockaway Jetty, the Radar Pier and North Channel Bridge. Scattered alligator blues are mixed in with the bass, but the number of marauding blues has definitely thinned out. Blackfishing has been good on South Reef, Rockaway Reef, South Channel Bridge and area wrecks and rock piles on green and hermit crabs with most anglers going home with delectable fillets. Smitty's is now taking reservations for winter storage. She has plenty of room, but if you are in Rockaways / Queens area and want to store are done renting skiffs for 2009 but they will remain open for bait, tackle and food.

Rockaway Inlet / Sheepshead Bay:
Ocean Eagle V (718-258-4126): Capt. Greg Nardiello reports they are targeting blackfish exclusively now. The boat had a massacre of fish before the east blow this week, then when it turned around Thursday and Friday it was a slow pick with enough fish to get by. Saturday (10/31) in 20 to 25 knots SW it was excellent again. The harder it blows this fall the better the blackfishing! Most pools are 8 to 9 pounds and a few fish close to 10 this week, but no 10’s yet. They sail daily from Pier 5 in Sheepshead Bay at 7 a.m. Listen to Capt. Nardiello's 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 reported they did not sail a few days middle of the week with winds and weather. Friday they got out and they had some tough fishing as things are scattered leading into the full moon this weekend and they had some bluefish and a handful of keepers. Saturday (10/31) in terrible winds of  they had a good catch of blues and a few keepers. They sail daily at 6:30 a.m. and Friday and Saturday nights at 7 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.

Rockaway Inlet / Sheepshead Bay:
Although the weatherman has provided some windy and rainy meteorological tricks, schools of fish are countering with treats with striped bass hungry for eels at night and bucktails and shad rigs by day off Rockaway Jetty, the Radar Pier and North Channel Bridge. Scattered alligator blues are mixed in with the bass, but the number of marauding blues has definitely thinned out. Blackfishing has been good on South Reef, Rockaway Reef, South Channel Bridge and area wrecks and rock piles on green and hermit crabs with most anglers going home with delectable fillets.

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