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Albies Finally Arrive

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Matt Tobin, Capt. David Kravitz, Sean Gallagher, Harry Divaris, and Diana Aguilera (not pictured) landed this 920-pound bluefin tuna on the last day of the commercial tuna season while fishing out of Montauk last month.

Matt Tobin, Capt. David Kravitz, Sean Gallagher, Harry Divaris, and Diana Aguilera (not pictured) landed this 920-pound bluefin tuna on the last day of the commercial tuna season while fishing out of Montauk last month.

False albacore finally showed up in good numbers in East End waters this past week, more than 2 months late. They've been growing during that time, however.

False albacore finally showed up in good numbers in East End waters this past week, more than 2 months late. They've been growing during that time, however.

Fly tying master Mike Ozayka fooled this nice striped bass with one of his sandeel imitations.

Fly tying master Mike Ozayka fooled this nice striped bass with one of his sandeel imitations.

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Nov 12, 2024
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
November 10 is not the latest in the year that I’ve ever caught an albie — but it is definitely the latest in the year that I have ever caught... more

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