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Rules That Were, Unfortunately, Made To Be Broken

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Lauren, Jill and Billy Longnecker Jr. made a family day out of Mother's Day with some fluke fishing aboard the Hampton Lady, where Billy Sr. is a mate. CAPT. JAMES FOLEY

Lauren, Jill and Billy Longnecker Jr. made a family day out of Mother's Day with some fluke fishing aboard the Hampton Lady, where Billy Sr. is a mate. CAPT. JAMES FOLEY

Congratulations to Eleanor McGowin are well deserved for decking her first solo striped bass while fishing in the Peconics with her dad, Bryan, last week.

Congratulations to Eleanor McGowin are well deserved for decking her first solo striped bass while fishing in the Peconics with her dad, Bryan, last week.

Fly fishing from the beach is pretty hard. Fly fishing at night is harder. Eiji Shiga has been tackling them both at the same time, with some rewarding results.

Fly fishing from the beach is pretty hard. Fly fishing at night is harder. Eiji Shiga has been tackling them both at the same time, with some rewarding results.

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  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: May 14, 2024
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
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