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Hot Tuna, but Not Much Else

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Fishing for bluefin tuna, like this one boated by Steve Lobosco, have been abundant within sight of shore off Montauk and Hampton Bays.

Fishing for bluefin tuna, like this one boated by Steve Lobosco, have been abundant within sight of shore off Montauk and Hampton Bays.

Pat Sanders and Diane Fein enjoyed a day of fluke fishing aboard the Shinnecock Star out of Hampton Bays recently. 
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Pat Sanders and Diane Fein enjoyed a day of fluke fishing aboard the Shinnecock Star out of Hampton Bays recently. DEENA LIPPMAN

Jay Dell and Keith Robertson were in a celebratory mood after landing this fat yellowfin tuna recently.

Jay Dell and Keith Robertson were in a celebratory mood after landing this fat yellowfin tuna recently.

Braydan Fromm with a giant bluefin tuna caught while fishing with his dad aboard the Flying Dutchman.

Braydan Fromm with a giant bluefin tuna caught while fishing with his dad aboard the Flying Dutchman.

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Aug 15, 2023
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
In the absence of stellar fishing on many fronts, the inshore tuna fishing is once again making the summer season for a lot of anglers. Keeper striped bass are hard... more

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