Another Un-Ducky Opening Day; Public Comment Opens on Striped Bass Management Plan - 27 East

Another Un-Ducky Opening Day; Public Comment Opens on Striped Bass Management Plan

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Tanner Topping caught his first

Tanner Topping caught his first "keeper" striped bass from the surf in Southampton earlier this month. PETER TOPPING

Tanner Topping caught his first

Tanner Topping caught his first "keeper" striped bass from the surf in Southampton earlier this month. PETER TOPPING

Emily Trelease of East Quogue got in on the great striped bass fishing this month.

Emily Trelease of East Quogue got in on the great striped bass fishing this month.

Steve Lobosco snuck away from a family vacation in the Turks & Caicos just long enough to catch a couple nice bonefish on fly.

Steve Lobosco snuck away from a family vacation in the Turks & Caicos just long enough to catch a couple nice bonefish on fly.

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Nov 20, 2023
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
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