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Anglers Should Be Helping Compile Data About the Fish They Love

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Mr. Petelli's class from Southampton High School had a great day of porgy and weakfish fishing aboard the Hampton Lady this past week. CAPT. JAMES FOLEY

Some decent stripers, like this one caught by Bill Pell, are starting to be caught on local bays and beaches.

The Great Bonac Bluefish Rodeo has begun and Adam Giunta hiked from Montauk to deep Springs to get in on the drag-pulling action.

In the Field

Publication: East Hampton Press
Published on: May 6, 2025
Columnist: Michael Wright

The fishing is starting to shape up very nicely for all around the South Fork’s beaches and bays. There are some nice-sized striped bass in the ocean surf — not... more

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Anglers Should Be Helping Compile Data About the Fish They Love

In the Field

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Welcome

Anglers Should Be Helping Compile Data About the Fish They Love

In the Field

More Posts from Michael Wright

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