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The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of The Striped Bass Slot Limit

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The members of the Southampton Fire Department's Agawam Engine Company held their 11th Annual Richard T. Fowler Memorial Fishing Trip aboard the Hampton Lady on July 25.

The members of the Southampton Fire Department's Agawam Engine Company held their 11th Annual Richard T. Fowler Memorial Fishing Trip aboard the Hampton Lady on July 25.

Kevin Kelly and his grandpa, John Spears, got in some fluke fishing aboard the Shinnecock Star recently.

Kevin Kelly and his grandpa, John Spears, got in some fluke fishing aboard the Shinnecock Star recently. Deena Lippman/Shinnecock Star

Big striped bass, like this 60 pounder decked by Witt Holmes while fishing off Montauk with Capt. Savio MIzzi of Fishooker Charters last month, are living to fight again another day this summer because of the new slot limit.

Big striped bass, like this 60 pounder decked by Witt Holmes while fishing off Montauk with Capt. Savio MIzzi of Fishooker Charters last month, are living to fight again another day this summer because of the new slot limit. Savio Mit

Ronnie Giambron was all smiles about this 10.8 pound fluke she caught aboard the Miss Montauk recently.

Ronnie Giambron was all smiles about this 10.8 pound fluke she caught aboard the Miss Montauk recently. Sharon Quaresimo/Miss Montauk

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Aug 4, 2020
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
The new striped bass slot limit is getting put through its paces this summer. Striper fishing hasn’t been spectacular around Montauk this year, but it’s been good enough out by... more

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