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Big Tuna Make Season Debut

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Mike Lester speared this 43-pound striped bass while snorkling off the beach in Southampton Village last week. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Mike Lester speared this 43-pound striped bass while snorkling off the beach in Southampton Village last week. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Lots of nice bluefin tuna

Lots of nice bluefin tuna

like this 186-pounder caught by the crew of the

like this 186-pounder caught by the crew of the "Breakwater" out of Star Island Yacht Club

have been caught in the last couple weeks relatively close to shore. RICH JANIS

have been caught in the last couple weeks relatively close to shore. RICH JANIS

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In the Field

  • Publication: Fishing & Hunting
  • Published on: Jul 23, 2013
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
Big game enthusiasts on the East End finally have something to get their blood boiling again. Some nice-sized tuna put in their first real showing on the offshore grounds over... more

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