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Thankful for Albies – and Billionaires

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Chris Geminski gave his son Daniel a hand showing off his first false albacore last week off Montauk.

Chris Geminski gave his son Daniel a hand showing off his first false albacore last week off Montauk.

Hampton Bays fly tier Mike Ozayka with a false albacore that fell for one of his imitations. COURTESY OF @LIFLIESMIKE

Hampton Bays fly tier Mike Ozayka with a false albacore that fell for one of his imitations. COURTESY OF @LIFLIESMIKE

Tim Regan and a fat false albacore caught off Montauk on fly.

Tim Regan and a fat false albacore caught off Montauk on fly.

The commercial bluefin tuna season reopened on October 1, allowing fishermen like Austin Payne to harvest

The commercial bluefin tuna season reopened on October 1, allowing fishermen like Austin Payne to harvest "giant" bluefin tuna over 73 inches for market.

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Oct 8, 2025
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
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