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Winter Boats Still Sailing
Sheepshead Bay:
Ocean Eagle V (718-258-4126): Capt. Greg reports they have been sailing most days (not Tuesday 1/6) and the bottom fishing has been okay to good with ling, with a few cod and mackerel the blackfish will open again the middle of the month. 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 Interview & Tips on Early Fall Blackfishing Here or listen to Capt. Greg Nardiello's Interview On Winter Blackfishing Tips & Technique.

Point Lookout:
Capt. Al (516-623-2248): Capt. Tom Weiss reports they have not been sailing most days as the state of NY is trying to put them out of business with the blackfish closure, however they did sail on Tuesday (1/6) and they made an exploratory trip. They sailed with four people for cod and found 20 cod to 10 pounds in shallow water. They see some ling on most trips with tog being thrown back. They had all the mackerel they wanted on Tuesday as well. Nice medium macks with some herring mixed in. They sail daily at 7 a.m.

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.

NEW DVD RELEASES: We have several NEW DVD releases...a couple of which have never been seen before and a few of the most popular ones from our archives that were only on VHS tape have now been brought to life on DVD! New out are Rigging Eels for Striped Bass, Clam Bellying Bass, LI Sound porgies and Trolling Plugs! Find Out How To Order Here...

Mill Basin Brooklyn
April Lynn Charters (718-629-3615): Capt. Rob Jackson reports he is taking April Lynn out of commission due to an injury to his hand. No surgery, but Capt. Rob can’t run the boat properly with one hand and he won’t take clients out if he can’t give 100%. Hopefully it won’t take too long to recover. On the web 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 luxuriously 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! On the web at www.fishNYC.com

Belt Parkway-Knapp St. / Brooklyn
Flamingo III (718-763-8745):Capt. Bob reported they are now done for the season. Capt. Bob, his dad Capt. Walter and he crew of the Flamingo3 wish you all the best for a safe, healthy and prosperous holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in the spring April 1 for the start of the flounder season. You can catch Capt. Bob at the NY Boat Show this week and weekend in The Fishing Line booth. 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.

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 reported they are now done for the season. It was a tough one with stringent fluke reg's and never ending wind this fall, but Capt. Nick and Capt. Brian along with both the night and day crews want to thank you all for hanging in there with them this season and for your support and patronage of the Island Princess. You may find Capt. Nick at The Fishing Line booth at the NY boat Show, otherwise they wish you all the best for a safe, healthy and prosperous holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in the spring April 1 for the start of the flounder season.

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.

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): They reported they have shut things down for the season.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.islandcurrent.com or 212-209-3370. For advanced ticket purchases, private charter information, or our specialty trips please visit our website at www.islandcurrent.com or call Capt. Chris directly at 917-417-7557.

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 they are done for the season now. He and the crew thank you all for your support and patronage this past season despite the fluke limit problems...he deeply thanks you for sticking with it and sailing with him in 2008. Capt. John the entire crew of the Riptide III wish you all the best for the holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the spring.

The Riptide III is a 90 foot long and 24 foot wide fishing vessel powered with three (3) Mann diesels that produce 2,400 horsepower. Long, wide, low to the water, and fast the Riptide III is a fishing machine. We hold 106 passengers for fishing and 149 for sunset and moonlight charter cruises. The Riptide III is safe and comfortable with a full kitchen and bar and a DJ on our cruises. Master Captain Carl Madsen and crew has been running the Riptide III since 1985. The Jorgensen/Madsen families have been fishing western Long Island Sound over four (4) generations! We have plenty of free & safe parking at our pier the first left over the City Island Bridge at Jorgensen's Landing in City Island. Daily fishing 8 am and nightly 6:30 pm please call to check for availability. On the web at www.RipTide3.com

Middle Long Island Sound
Huntington:
Capt. James Joseph (631-424-1253): Capt. James Schneider reports they're finished for the season. Capt. James wants to thanks everybody for sailing with him this season and reminds you he had party boat gift certificates that will be delivered in time for the holidays. They wish you the best for the holidays and a great New Year. 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:
Osprey IV (631-331-4153): Capt. Amanda Cash reported they are now done for the season. It was a tough one with stringent fluke reg's and never ending wind this fall, but Capt. Amanda, James & Capt. Stew along with both the night and day crews want to thank you all for hanging in there with them this season and for your support and patronage of the Osprey. They look forward to seeing you again in May when the fluke season opens. Visit them on the web www.OspreyFishing.com.

Celtic Quest (631-928-3926): Capt. Desi reported they are now done for the season. It was a tough one with stringent fluke reg's and never ending wind this fall, but he and his crew to thank you all for hanging in there with them this season. On the web site at www.celticquestfishing.com.

Also remember 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. Look for them on the web at www.celticquestfishing.com.

Long Island North Fork:
Greenport:
Peconic Star II (631- 289-6899): Capt. Dave Brennan reported they are done for the season now. Capt. Dave and crew thank you all for your support and patronage this past season despite the fluke limit problems...he deeply thanks you for sticking with it and sailing with him in 2008. Capt. Dave the entire crew of the Peconic Star wish you all the best for the full holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the spring. On the web at www.peconicstar.com.

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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