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Capt.Paul and His Albie from the Surf

Happy Columbus Day Everyone! It was a great Columbus Day for me I landed my 1st ever Albie from the Surf  !!! That’s right, the Surf! I Opted out of my boat and put on the waders and headed to the Shore. I did everything wrong I slept late, Ate breakfast, took a shower and leisurely drove to the Shore. This is so opposite from the way I usually go fishing. Get up 4:45 am on the boat by 5:30 and fishing at 1st light with a BIG cup of Joe in my hand . I get down to the water and there’s a handful of guys casting away not much going on. This one young man fishing next to me landed his 1st ever Fish and it was an Albie. Everyone cheered him on while he battled the fish, his grandfather was very happy. I should have took a picture but I didn’t want to be intrusive.

So there I am 11 am with the bright sun in the sky. It’s warm out I’m wearing a short sleeve shirt and I am comfortable. After about 1 hour of casting and only 2 Albie’s landed I see a Blitz just out of casting range and it’s moving toward shore . I see the guy closest to the school hook up then the guy next to me hooks up I know I’m next and BAM ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Whoa this ones really pulling hard and made 2 good runs. Now were in this dead lock where the fish and the angler is trying to get the upper hand. All of a sudden the fish heads for the shore and I’m reeling as fast as I can to keep up. For a second there, I thought I lost her, then she makes a easternly move and starts taking all my line again crossing over two guys lines.  OH NO I’m gonna lose it. The two guys are really good about it and easily remove there lures with no trouble at all. I pulled the fish in and they even took my picture for me . We talked for a while after we were all done swapping Ideas and tackle used to catch these speed demons.

After that one I made several casts but things slowed I saw a total of 7 caught and released. I was the only one that kept 1. They make the best Shark Bait .

Albie

Albie, Capt.Neil Rod with Shimano 4000 30lbs Braid, #1 Deadly Dick

The FISH IN MORICHES ARE ALL OVER TOO. I heard Bass, Blues and Albies were caught all day. So I can’t wait to get back in Moriches waters . Book your trip NOW!!!

Capt.Paul Peluso 631-399-2400

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