fresh cod on the Susie E II

The hot Montauk cod bite continued this week and weather allowed us to get in three great trips, all full-boat limits!!!

Tuesday, Feb.  2nd   We left the docks at 5am, as the majority of passengers requested a late leave, and hit the grounds at 7am.  It was a little choppy on the way out, but then went flat calm.  The fish started coming over the rail around 8:30!  Fish were in the 7 to 12 pound range  and all passengers limited, with many catching well over their limit-though we only keep our 10 per person.  Most fish were taken with fresh clams. 

Wednesday, Feb. 3rd.  Light winds and almost no sea, greeted us as we left the harbor for another great day of cod fishing aboard the Susie E II.  Again all passengers went home with their limit of cod, though it took most of the day to get it done.  The largest codfish weighed 15 pounds.   After an initial flurry, we picked and moved, picked and moved, until it finally picked up in the afternoon.  The bite seemed to be better further east, and that is where we decided to fish Friday.

Friday, Feb. 5th.    After taking our first drift and not catching anything, we decided to anchor  and crush some fresh clams in the shell to get them going!  This spot lit up and produced an excellent bite from before sun up for about an hour.  That was followed by an hour lull of picking.  Then a strong turn-on lasted over an hour and a half and limited the boat.  The catch and release action that followed, would have doubled our limit!!!  Came back to the docks at 1:30, with everyone tired and happy, with bushels full of beautiful cod filets!

Saturday and Sunday the seas were too rough because of the storm.  Next week looks like some bad weather.  Monday is questionable, but Tuesday looks good.

We have a heated cabin, TV with DVD, microwave, toaster oven and griddle.  Nothing better than hot food on a cold day of fishing!  We only take 10 to 12 people a trip so there is plenty of room to fish and reservations are a must!  For an open boat cod opportunity that feels like a private charter, call (631)523-8862

Montauk Black Fishing is Hot

The highlight of this month is the Blackfishing out in Montauk.  We are out just about every other day fishing for Montauk blackfish and have been doing well with fish to 10lbs.  We have not seen blackfish this good out in Montauk in

Some Montauk Blackfish

many years and the blackfishing should continue strong over the next couple of weeks, well into December.  This is the time to cash in on these tough fighting toothy fish.

We have had several charters recently targeting Blackfish and the time is really now to be fishing for black fish during prime season.  We will be sailing an open boat so give us a call.

Montauk Fall Run Striped Bass Still Strong

Some larger Stripers have moved in with several fish over 30lbs coming over the rails in the past two days.  These are the first big fish we have had in the rips since the recent blow.  There is still a lot of season left this year for Montauk’s monster striped bass.  Right now, there is still plenty of bait with tons of sand eels and even some adult bunker moving through the rips.  The herring have yet to show up but when they do the bass fishing should be incredible.  Give us a call to check in on the herring run which should happen very soon.

Montauk Cod Fish Are Here Already

Just yesterday, brother’s Jonny and Roy were  out fishing a local spot for Montauk Cod.  The buddies drilled 22 cod in just a few short hours, with Jonny taking Roy to school on how to bring them over the rails.  The fish are here and we are are going to start fishing open boat this week, so give us a call to book your spot for Montauk Cod fishing.