Montauk Sportfishing Report 4/28/08

captgene · 04-28-2008, 10:29 AM

4/28/08
We had a nice little bit of global warming this past week, and I made the best of it by heading over to New London to get TWIC’ed. I had pre-enrolled online and made an appointment for this Friday, but got the dates screwed up and thought it was for this past Friday, so I went over without an appointment, and it was no big deal. I took the slow ferry from Orient Point and walked about a half a mile to the office. When I got there, one guy was just finishing up and there was no one else in the office, and it took about ten minutes. While we were waiting for a taxi to take us to donate to the Indians, a truck driver showed up only to find that he was lacking something and couldn’t get taken care of. My wife and I made a day of it, and if you want to do that, Foxwoods is $35 by taxi and Mohegan Sun is $20.
If you just go over and take care of business, there is a ferry about every hour, and it costs less than $25, round trip. I was told by some guys who went over before me to get there early. Wrong!. I spoke to the TWIC guy and he said that there is a line waiting around 8:00 am, but by mid morning you can usually walk in and walk out in fifteen minutes. No waiting.
It makes it easier if you pre-enroll online, but that will only save you a couple of minutes. You need to bring your captains license (not a photocopy) and proof of citizenship like a passport or birth certificate (the real thing, not a photocopy). You also need a government issued photo identification, like a driver license (a passport serves as proof of citizenship and photo I D). You can only pay with a Visa, Mastercard, certified check or money order. No cash or personal checks.
They’ll notify me when I can get my card, in approximately six to eight weeks and the I can arrange to pick it up in Riverhead if that office is open by then. You don’t have to have it until September 25, so I’m going to wait until Riverhead does open even if it a couple of months late.
Fishing has been pretty decent for the few boats that have been sailing regularly, namely the BLUEFIN IV, CAPT MARK & SEAWIFE. They have been doing OK with the cod and blackfish, but the season on blackfish ends today.
It’s obvious that the fluke are in. All you have to do is take a look at the draggers off the south side. I understand some have also been caught by guys with commercial fluke permits. The stripers have started showing up as well. I hear that there have been some shorties taken on the sand beaches to the west of town. Also, apparently there are some squid at Rough Riders, but that’s private property, and if it gets too crowded access will be denied to anyone who doesn’t live there, or have an in.
I forgot to mention another charter boat that will be up for sale soon. Capt Dave Kohlus spent the winter in Florida getting his new ride in shape. It’s a 48’ Rybovich, which will replace the HOOKER his 41’ Whittaker. The new head boat that will be replacing the SEA OTTER is Capt Jamie Quaresmino’s. I think it is called the MISS MONTAUK, and is the old VIKING STARLITE. It will be sailing all day trips, probably starting around mid May when the fluke season starts.

From the BLUEFIN IV (http://www.bluefiniv.com/)
Had one of the local landscaper groups out on Thursday again. Tried several rockpiles between Montauk and Block Island. Got a few on most pieces. Three anglers (and 2 crew) kept their limit of 20 good size Blackfish. Many were 6 to 8 lbs.
If you would like to have these reports sent top you directly, drop me a line at captgene@montauksporttfishing.com

demonfish · 04-28-2008, 01:24 PM

You can also get a ferry package which includes transport to the casino and the high speed ferry.

captgene · 04-29-2008, 09:19 AM

But, you will only be able to take advantage of a one way bus trip to the casino, since the bus is coordinated with the high speed ferry.
We did get on the bus for the ride back to the ferry, even though we didn't have the right ferry ticket.

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Originally Posted by demonfish

You can also get a ferry package which includes transport to the casino and the high speed ferry.

Special K · 04-30-2008, 07:43 AM

capt gene,
where in new london is the office? cg headquarters? i tried to register on line & got stuck in a loop so i'd like to try a walk-in. address & phone # if you have them.
thanks, cap'n mick

captgene · 04-30-2008, 09:31 AM

It's at 75 Crystal St
From the ferry you cross the rr tracks and walk down that road for about a half mile to the first traffic light. Turn right and it is about a quarter mile on the right

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Originally Posted by Special K

capt gene,
where in new london is the office? cg headquarters? i tried to register on line & got stuck in a loop so i'd like to try a walk-in. address & phone # if you have them.
thanks, cap'n mick

Special K · 04-30-2008, 12:46 PM

thanks..........
more beaurocracy, hoops to jump through, and.......oh yeah, more $$$$$!

04-28-2008, 10:29 AM	#1
captgene User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montauk NY^ Posts: 82	Montauk Sportfishing Report 4/28/08 4/28/08 We had a nice little bit of global warming this past week, and I made the best of it by heading over to New London to get TWIC’ed. I had pre-enrolled online and made an appointment for this Friday, but got the dates screwed up and thought it was for this past Friday, so I went over without an appointment, and it was no big deal. I took the slow ferry from Orient Point and walked about a half a mile to the office. When I got there, one guy was just finishing up and there was no one else in the office, and it took about ten minutes. While we were waiting for a taxi to take us to donate to the Indians, a truck driver showed up only to find that he was lacking something and couldn’t get taken care of. My wife and I made a day of it, and if you want to do that, Foxwoods is $35 by taxi and Mohegan Sun is $20. If you just go over and take care of business, there is a ferry about every hour, and it costs less than $25, round trip. I was told by some guys who went over before me to get there early. Wrong!. I spoke to the TWIC guy and he said that there is a line waiting around 8:00 am, but by mid morning you can usually walk in and walk out in fifteen minutes. No waiting. It makes it easier if you pre-enroll online, but that will only save you a couple of minutes. You need to bring your captains license (not a photocopy) and proof of citizenship like a passport or birth certificate (the real thing, not a photocopy). You also need a government issued photo identification, like a driver license (a passport serves as proof of citizenship and photo I D). You can only pay with a Visa, Mastercard, certified check or money order. No cash or personal checks. They’ll notify me when I can get my card, in approximately six to eight weeks and the I can arrange to pick it up in Riverhead if that office is open by then. You don’t have to have it until September 25, so I’m going to wait until Riverhead does open even if it a couple of months late. Fishing has been pretty decent for the few boats that have been sailing regularly, namely the BLUEFIN IV, CAPT MARK & SEAWIFE. They have been doing OK with the cod and blackfish, but the season on blackfish ends today. It’s obvious that the fluke are in. All you have to do is take a look at the draggers off the south side. I understand some have also been caught by guys with commercial fluke permits. The stripers have started showing up as well. I hear that there have been some shorties taken on the sand beaches to the west of town. Also, apparently there are some squid at Rough Riders, but that’s private property, and if it gets too crowded access will be denied to anyone who doesn’t live there, or have an in. I forgot to mention another charter boat that will be up for sale soon. Capt Dave Kohlus spent the winter in Florida getting his new ride in shape. It’s a 48’ Rybovich, which will replace the HOOKER his 41’ Whittaker. The new head boat that will be replacing the SEA OTTER is Capt Jamie Quaresmino’s. I think it is called the MISS MONTAUK, and is the old VIKING STARLITE. It will be sailing all day trips, probably starting around mid May when the fluke season starts. From the BLUEFIN IV (http://www.bluefiniv.com/) Had one of the local landscaper groups out on Thursday again. Tried several rockpiles between Montauk and Block Island. Got a few on most pieces. Three anglers (and 2 crew) kept their limit of 20 good size Blackfish. Many were 6 to 8 lbs. If you would like to have these reports sent top you directly, drop me a line at captgene@montauksporttfishing.com

04-28-2008, 01:24 PM	#2
demonfish NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 225	You can also get a ferry package which includes transport to the casino and the high speed ferry. __________________ Behind the obstensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and aknowledging no responsibilty to the people. Teddy Roosevelt

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04-30-2008, 07:43 AM	#4
Special K NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tolland & mystic Posts: 361	capt gene, where in new london is the office? cg headquarters? i tried to register on line & got stuck in a loop so i'd like to try a walk-in. address & phone # if you have them. thanks, cap'n mick

04-30-2008, 12:46 PM	#6
Special K NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tolland & mystic Posts: 361	thanks.......... more beaurocracy, hoops to jump through, and.......oh yeah, more $$$$$!