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Anglers Again Asked To Weigh In on Striped Bass Management

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Bobby and Tom Walker caught this slot striped bass fishing with Someday Came Charters in Shinnecock Bay last month. CAPT. BRAD RIES

Bobby and Tom Walker caught this slot striped bass fishing with Someday Came Charters in Shinnecock Bay last month. CAPT. BRAD RIES

Aleksei Darvin caught this delicious Spanish mackerel while visiting the Eastern Shore of Maryland with his family. TANYA PACHECO

Aleksei Darvin caught this delicious Spanish mackerel while visiting the Eastern Shore of Maryland with his family. TANYA PACHECO

Young angler Simon Yasher got a hand from Capt. Brad Ries hefting the nice slot striper caught while fishing in Shinnecock Bay aboard Someday Came Charters recently.

Young angler Simon Yasher got a hand from Capt. Brad Ries hefting the nice slot striper caught while fishing in Shinnecock Bay aboard Someday Came Charters recently.

The albies are here! After an abysmal 2024 season, false albacore returned to the waters off the South Fork this past week in good numbers, to the huge relief of light tackle anglers and guides. John O'Callahan caught what was probably the first one landed locally last week with Capt. Tim O'Rourke of Montauk Point Fly Fishing.

The albies are here! After an abysmal 2024 season, false albacore returned to the waters off the South Fork this past week in good numbers, to the huge relief of light tackle anglers and guides. John O'Callahan caught what was probably the first one landed locally last week with Capt. Tim O'Rourke of Montauk Point Fly Fishing.

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  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Sep 10, 2025
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
It is once again time for anglers to step up to the mic, literally or virtually, and make their voice heard about the future of striped bass fishery management. And,... more

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