Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

Well, I woke up at 4 am for some reason yesterday. *I was rolling over to go back to sleep but then it dawned on me.....time to go fishing. *I was at the marina by 5 am. *I headed out to Fishers Island, a small island where lots of super rich people have their summer homes. *It is just off the coast of Southeast Connecticut but is actually part of New York. *As such, I have to go by NY regulations when fishing there....4 keepers for fluke and a high minimum size of 19.5"

I got my line in the water around 5:30 am and could feel action right away. *Within a couple of minutes, wham! *First keeper in the boat. *Well, I was fishing two poles and after I pulled in a nice 22" I had to quit before 6:30 am as I hit my limit. *10 fish total and 4 nice keepers. *I was wishing I didn't keep the smallest of them, just over the minimum as the others were nice 22-23" flatties. *I was using fluke belly strips for bait.

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Then, I came home and cleaned them. *Had to pick the kids up at soccer camp and we headed for the boat with grandparents who are visiting. *We all went out to the same spot and fished from about 2-5:30 pm. *The action was steady but lots and lots of shorts including many that would be keepers in CT (18-19.5"). *My stepfather in particular had several that were around 19". *With the reports I have heard of frequent spot checks out there it was not worth the chance. *Everyone got in on the action. *In the end my stepfather hooked in to a nice 23" 6 pound slab and we called it a day. *Only 4 keepers in the box but lots of fun. *I'd say we caught 2 dozen fish total. Fluke bellies again for bait on a standard rig except for one which was a Spro bucktail jig (3 oz) with a teaser about 2 feet behind it. Most fish took the teaser on this rig.

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6 pounder

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Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

NICE! Door mATTS!!!
How Depp were you fishin?

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

Whalenkm,

I heard about Fishers Island and our UPS driver (who has a V-20 also) told me about that spot. I plan on going out with him soon down that way to give it a shot. He also said when the weather gets rough/windy one side of the Island has protection and stays rather calm. Congrats on your catch and looks like you all had a blast. Way to go!

So between trying a trip with him, then with Sean. Then with Tally, and even perhaps even MacoJoe, I will have a good summer. LOL

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

We fished 30-55 feet but most fish were in the 40-50 foot range I think.

Shawsee, I'll see if I can get GPS coordinates for you....I marked a few spots. The Isabella Beach area is well known for a being a good fluke spot but I can't find a map with it marked on it. South Beach is another good spot, I am told.

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

good pics and nice catch!!

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

3 generations out fishin' inna V-20 ... how COOL 8) is that?? ... those younguns are gettin' "raised right" ... ;) :D ...

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

Thanks Whalekm!

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

Nice Fish Kevin. We are heading out in a few hours. We have to better coordinate our efforts.

Carl

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

As a fellow Fluker, I really enjoy them pictures!! Looks Like all had a great time and caught some awesome fish!!
Congrats!!

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

Great report and pics, congrats.

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DUDE I LOVE THOSE FLOUNDER Enjoy!!!

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Nice job Kev, I can see Old School went to the right home. Makes me feel good, especially that pic of your daughter on the hatch ;)
Hope you got that spare prop I sent ya and a wrench and spare pin and nut stored below, we know how you like to find the shoals ;D

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

AWESOME REPORT! ;) That's a good lookin family you got there! Way to go on including everyone in the fishing fun. I can't imagine pulling up a doormat from 40 or 50 feet! They pull hard enough from 10 ft down.

Way to go!

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

nice job man, great family fishing day. awesome. ;D

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

Hey Willy......don't get me started on his hair. *My wife won't let me cut it!

I do have the prop, a wrench and pin but no nut. Do I need to go to a Johnson dealer for the nut? Is it something special?

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

I would have the spare nut too. Not because it is likely to get damaged but because when you are doing the bob and weave trying to change it on the water things have a tendency to become buried treasure. Ask me how I know ;D
You can pick them up at most marine supply houses and definetly at a Evinrude Johnson dealer which is where I would stop. Just need your year and model.
Or you can do what I do for my motors, I right down the info plus a VIN number for it on a piece of paper and keep it in my wallet all the time. Also keep a short piece of 2x4 and a pair of needle nose pliers with the kit.

Re: Fishers Island Flukin 6/29
 

...and even after you buy the "right" nut according to the salesman and all the right part numbers, etc...TRY IT on the shaft ... you won't KNOW till you do ;) ...

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Yea what he said, ask him how he knows ;D