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Opening Day Fluke are Big
2008-05-16 15:57:59
Long Island, New York - Saltwater Fishing Report
Orient Point
The stripers were definitely hungry. We had our limit of 2 per man, total of 12, in just 2 hours with the biggest weighing in at 37.1 lbs.
The Fluke bite proved to be a classic opening day with our biggest at 6.3 lbs. Lots of action with an occational attack by a bluefish.
Also of note, Bernadette had a 21.2 lb Bass, the best for our one of our lady anglers this year.
Fish Species: Fluke and Striped Bass
Bait Used: squid and spearing and lures
Tackle Used: light tackle
Method Used: drifting
Water Depth: 35
Water Temperature: 51
Wind Direction: flat calm
Wind Speed: none
37.1 lb Striper taken in the day
The mate, Joe holds up a Doormat
About The Author: Captain Sloan Gurney
Company: Black Rock Charters
Area Reporting: Long Island, NY
Bio: Former rod and reel comercial striped bass fisherman. 22 years as a captain taking charters on the Black Rock, a 38\" Hatteras Yacht Sportfish out of Orient Point, Long Island, NY.
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