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TV Show Montauk Cod Trip Planned
Just as we did with the Capt. James & Island Princess last fall where we invited you folks to join us on a trip to be filmed for our television series. We originally had this planned for next Tuesday February 16, but my camera crew is in Europe on another project. I am rescheduling this for Tuesday February 23 or Tuesday March 8 from Montauk on the Capt. Lou 6. Our cod trip on the Capt. Lou 6 in Freeport is set for 3 a.m. and we will be filming a TV program for our 2010 television season. This is a Fishing Line event and members of our message boards and fans of the The Fishing Line will have first crack at joining us. For more info and to sign up visit the Message Boards. Here are the details…

Based on demand we will set a limit of no more than 30 anglers.
We board in the order of your signing up
We will sail with as little as 15, but are looking for a nice round number like 25.
Cost is $110 per person for 15 anglers and $100 for 20 anglers or more.
I am taking deposits, if you are serious about going then call me at 516-889-6895.
Send $50 (refundable if trip is cancelled) deposit to The Fishing Line, 24 Troy Ave. E. Atlantic Beach, NY 11561
The boat provides free bait, hooks and heat. They do have jigs and sinkers for sale at normal tackle shop prices and they have a wide array of jigs to cover all scenarios.
They do have rental rods and reels available.
Just as a guideline Capt. Wasserman says reels like my Abu 7000 are fine and will work and a Penn 4/0 is too large
Capt. Mike Wasserman is well known for staying out late to fill the boat with fish. If the fishing is as good as it has been, we’ll be back at normal time…but don’t be surprised if we stay longer to slay the cod, ling and tasty cunner.

Boats Still Sailing
Rockaway Inlet / Sheepshead Bay:
Ocean Eagle V (718-258-4126): Capt. Greg Nardiello reports they have had some alright fishing with lots of cod caught among the blackfish. Togging is winding down but they are catching lots of cod and they had a couple of dozen keeper cod on the last trip. Ling catche4s have been scarce as it seems to be mostly cod with a few big blackfish in the mix. 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

Jones Inlet
Point Lookout
Capt. Al (516-623-2248): Capt. Tom Weiss says Tuesday they sailed and fished inshore and found a bunch of cod for seven anglers and kept about a half dozen or so of them with a cod taking the pool. Friday (2/5) fishing was good with 50 or so cod caught for 11 anglers who kept a handful of them with a few fish around 12 pounds, which took the pool. A handful of ling and some blackfish bit in the afternoon but no keepers. They sail daily 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.

Montauk
Capt. Lou 6 (516-623-5823): Capt. Mike Wasserman says Tuesday (2/2) in 4 to 6 foot seas a charter with George Linkus who also had Kenny G & Richie G. of Massapequa on the trip and it was an all out slay job. The largest fish was a 28 pound codfish for George Linkus and it was his birthday too! They also had numerous fish over 20 pounds and the bulk were 8 to 11 pound fish. They stayed out a little longer looking for a new body of fish and were rewarded with the 20 pounders. The total was 21 anglers for limits for everybody and they released over another 200 fish while they also had a load of ling, a few congas and some bergals.

Wednesday they sailed open with a sold out group of 39 fares and the fishing was better than the day before! By sunup they had 200 keeper cod already as they bit in the dark for the first time last week. They fished till about 1:20 and had over 400 keeper cod and the pool winner was about 15 pounds or so. They had over 100 ling, plenty of conga eels and bergals to 3 pounds.

Thursday they did not sail in hard winds. Friday’s (2/5) trip was interesting in the fact that some people slayed the fish and others caught few. They had an insane codfish bite in the bow predawn and no matter how far they moved the boat forward the bite was always in the bow. Ten anglers limited out by predawn while others had very few fish in the back of the boat. Some anglers were Mr. Kim of Ridgewood, NY with 21 keeper cod, Andy Stern of Valley Stream with limits of cod by sunrise and Tom Day of Queens had 14 fish by sunup, a limit of cod and 25 keepers by the day’s end. Sean and Jeff had 25 between them and all kept their recreational limit by day’s end the boat had almost 300 keeper cod with bergals and ling. Pool winner was Jimmy Elfrante with a 15 pounder and 25 fish total. If you sail with the Capt. Lou 6 fleet in Montauk you receive a free Freeport fishing coupon good for one 1/2 day fishing trip! While supplies last!

The Capt. Lou 6 is codfishing from Montauk at 3 a.m. sailing from Liars Saloon on Westlake Dr. in Montauk. They sail Wed.-Sundays at 3 a.m. and return when the boat is limited out or around 5 p.m. They have free bait, jigs, sinkers, rod rentals all available in their in heated cabin. You can also charter the boat Monday or Tuesday if you have a 25 or so in your group. Fish Montauk with a great family atmosphere on the Capt. Lou 6. Get your Montauk Cod info HERE or visit them on the web at www.CaptLouFleet.com.

East End
East End Bait & Tackle (631-728-1744): Scott says it's was fairly quiet this past week. Reports of cod on the Montauk boats still coming in, although the bite has seemed to have slowed a bit with the moon on. This week only, stop in the shop and mention this report and save 10% on your purchase, on anything in the shop with no exceptions.

East End B&T received equipment from the NYSDEC and are now able to sell the new saltwater fishing license as well as freshwater and hunting licenses, stop in any time and avoid the last minute rush. The shop is open 6 days, closed on Wednesdays throughout the winter or check us out online.

East End B&T has frozen salted clams on hand for those in need. . The shop is fully stocked for fishermen who get cabin fever as well as those traveling south. We’re offering a 10% discount on all custom rod orders over the winter months as well as free line spooling with each spinning and small conventional reel serviced. Get your gear in now for service and be ready for the spring. Hours: The shop is open all winter 9-5 closed only on Wednesdays. On the web at www.eastendbaitandtackle.com

Shinnecock Inlet/Hampton Bays:
East End Bait & Tackle (631-728-1744): Scott says it's was fairly quiet this past week. Reports of cod on the Montauk boats still coming in, although the bite has seemed to have slowed a bit with the moon on. This week only, stop in the shop and mention this report and save 10% on your purchase, on anything in the shop with no exceptions.

Fire Island Inlet & Great South Bay:
Frank & Dicks Bait Station & Tackle (631-587-8442): Sal reports everyone in this neck of the woods has shrink-wrapped his boat, lubricated rods and reels and is awaiting either an east end cod run or the arrival of Spring. They have closed up for the season and thank you all for your business this 2009 season. For info please call 631-587-8442 or log on www.frankndicks.com.

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