MORICHES MON8/01/05 NY

[capt.dennis]

WE took out the Dave Lewis party of 5 today out of Moriches,NY. We ran S/E to the 20 fathom fingers off shinecock in 71 degree water. We set up our slick and at 10 am the 60' Bait gets hit. We feel some real heavy weight on this fish! A 10' Thresher is on and comes to 10' under the boat then sounds in 120'. The battle ensues for 4 hours with each crew member including the mate taking a turn on this estimated 500 lb. beast! I run the boat in circles to avoid getting cut off. The guys were exhausted after 4 hours so we crank up the drag and decide to try to gain some line or pop him off. We were gaining line when the line pops! Bummer! It figures the big fish hits the penn 30 instead of the 50! A Small Mako and 6' BlueShark did a drive by to see what all the commotion was about.

Tight Lines!
Capt.Dennis
FAIR CHASE

D.C. OUT DOOR ADVENTURES inc.

[ancient mariner]

HI:
When I was up there and comm fishing, thats where I'd go for those big whiptails.
This time of year, all the decent toothy critters are inshore feeding on those small baitfish that are abundant in there.
Ever see the draggers up inside in shallow waters off the fingers(120 feet)? HINT...HINT...HINT.. Figure out where they pull there nets and NOW you know where the draggers throw all that catch o/side 'cause it's to small.
HAH, that's your instant chumslick is stared each day. If you get there and then start your slick AFTER the draggers leave(Turn around), the TUNA and sharks will come to your slick.
If you try this, please let me know how you do and post pictures.
WACKM N STACKM
Joseph B...aka...Ancient Mariner
PS:
If any one interested b-mail me.
Joseph B...aka...Ancient Mariner

[capt.dennis]

Ancient Mariner,
You are 100% correct! Most fisherman overshoot these fish going to 30-40 fathoms thinking deeper means bigger fish.ut you are right the big fish are in 20 fathoms this time of year.

Tight Lines!
Capt.Dennis