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  • This is a comment I have about Al Ristori's "Conservation Column" piece that appeared in "The Fisherman" Metro edition on 2/2/2007 I am very distressed about your piece in “The Fisherman” 2/1/2007 “Bass abundance questioned in Stripers Forever Survey”. You essentially give credence to a non-selective and very limited survey or 445 returns from the entire Northeast. What bothered me most was your reference to “Montauk” guides talking about excessive pressure on “breeders” and supporting a slot limit for “eating size” bass. Why Montauk gets such notoriety when it comes to fishing laws is incomprehensible and you, having fished the western waters of NY and the bays of NJ for many years should think twice before you give “East Enders” another opportunity to sink "West Enders” fishing opportunities. This happened with the porgy size limits as just one example which were specifically generated with average size fish caught on the east end of Long Island and with no consideration for the western Long Island fishery. The crux of the matter, and I have heard it first hand, is that the Montauk guides are in a tail spin having to deal with the “new found” method for catching big striped bass. Of course this is fishing live bait, specifically porgies, which originated in western Long Island waters. This however requires a lot of extra work for these folks. They have to buy bait and catch porgies first, probably running to Cerebrus Shoal burning extra fuel and cutting into profits. They must make sure the porgies are 10.5 inches or bigger (right), keep them alive and work the rips with live bait rigs in order to bring back to the dock stripers that are as big and attractive as the private guy down the dock. When their fares see the big fish, probably only a couple, they want to know why they didn’t catch anything nearly that big. The typical guide in Montauk trolls umbrella rigs or parachutes on wire in the rips and can usually catch their limit of “eating size” fish in a couple of hours with no extra work or expense. That’s easy money but not the kind of fishing that is as attractive as holding on to a fishing rod and feeling the fish pick up the bait and run it off. Cranking wire with a few schoolies on an umbrella rig is easy to do to put in the box but for those in the know is not very much fun. Also, nothing was mentioned about the fact that most fish are put in the cooler at two per person with anything over 28 inches. Last year was my best year fishing as a guide for 27 years and the best in all my 50 plus years chasing striped bass. I caught the most and biggest fish ever and all on live bait and plugs. Due to the new abundance of bunker, probably due to some restrictions put upon the commercial bunker fishing fleet, the big fish glutted on this bait and lingered on the western end of the island for longer than usual in the spring. Montauk and farther north didn’t have a good spring and therefore the complaints. In addition, ninety percent of the “trophy size” fish landed on my boat were released in good shape. I do not use treble hooks and the single hook rig that I use can be removed from the throat or deeper with minimal injury to the fish. Incidentally, circle hooks don’t work with large live baits. I would suggest that all clam dunkers use circle hooks. They work perfectly with that fishery and I would also state that most of your survey respondents probably fish that way. Did “Stripers Forever” survey the method of catching their respondent’s fish? That would easily put an end to this charade. Because the majority of bass fishermen working the inlets in the Northeast fish with clams, the average size of the fish will typically be small and when huge amounts of bunker are in the waters, clam on a hook will not attract the larger fish, consequently less large fish caught by the clam chumming fleet. I would suggest that before you put out negative vibes or even suggest another restriction relative to any sort of sport fishing that you include all aspects of the fishery or don’t mention it at all. Suggesting that a response from 445 individuals from the entire Eastern Seaboard is somehow statistically significant is no better than hearsay and the mention of Montauk guide sentiments reeks of special interest. Yours professionally, Captain Al Lorenzetti P.S. All you live-bait fishermen had better keep abreast of this issue. The Montauk guides would like live-lining eliminated. They will push with every means they have to get a slot limit and do away with live-lining for striped bass. They do have some political clout with local legislators and DEC individuals. If you care about your sport you had better be ready for a fight if this comes to the forefront. These are my personal views and not necessarily those of Skimmeroutdoors.com.

    This is a comment I have about Al Ristori's "Conservation Column" piece that appeared in "The Fisherman" Metro edition on 2/2/2007 I am very distressed about your piece in “The Fisherman” 2/1/2007 “Bass abundance questioned in Stripers Forever Survey”. You essentially give credence to a non-selective and very limited survey or 445 returns from the entire Northeast. What bothered me most was your reference to “Montauk” guides talking about excessive pressure on “breeders” and supporting a slot limit for “eating size” bass. Why Montauk gets such notoriety when it comes to fishing laws is incomprehensible and you, having fished the western waters of NY and the bays of NJ for many years should think twice before you give “East Enders” another opportunity to sink "West Enders” fishing opportunities. This happened with the porgy size limits as just one example which were specifically generated with average size fish caught on the east end of Long Island and with no consideration for the western Long Island fishery. The crux of the matter, and I have heard it first hand, is that the Montauk guides are in a tail spin having to deal with the “new found” method for catching big striped bass. Of course this is fishing live bait, specifically porgies, which originated in western Long Island waters. This however requires a lot of extra work for these folks. They have to buy bait and catch porgies first, probably running to Cerebrus Shoal burning extra fuel and cutting into profits. They must make sure the porgies are 10.5 inches or bigger (right), keep them alive and work the rips with live bait rigs in order to bring back to the dock stripers that are as big and attractive as the private guy down the dock. When their fares see the big fish, probably only a couple, they want to know why they didn’t catch anything nearly that big. The typical guide in Montauk trolls umbrella rigs or parachutes on wire in the rips and can usually catch their limit of “eating size” fish in a couple of hours with no extra work or expense. That’s easy money but not the kind of fishing that is as attractive as holding on to a fishing rod and feeling the fish pick up the bait and run it off. Cranking wire with a few schoolies on an umbrella rig is easy to do to put in the box but for those in the know is not very much fun. Also, nothing was mentioned about the fact that most fish are put in the cooler at two per person with anything over 28 inches. Last year was my best year fishing as a guide for 27 years and the best in all my 50 plus years chasing striped bass. I caught the most and biggest fish ever and all on live bait and plugs. Due to the new abundance of bunker, probably due to some restrictions put upon the commercial bunker fishing fleet, the big fish glutted on this bait and lingered on the western end of the island for longer than usual in the spring. Montauk and farther north didn’t have a good spring and therefore the complaints. In addition, ninety percent of the “trophy size” fish landed on my boat were released in good shape. I do not use treble hooks and the single hook rig that I use can be removed from the throat or deeper with minimal injury to the fish. Incidentally, circle hooks don’t work with large live baits. I would suggest that all clam dunkers use circle hooks. They work perfectly with that fishery and I would also state that most of your survey respondents probably fish that way. Did “Stripers Forever” survey the method of catching their respondent’s fish? That would easily put an end to this charade. Because the majority of bass fishermen working the inlets in the Northeast fish with clams, the average size of the fish will typically be small and when huge amounts of bunker are in the waters, clam on a hook will not attract the larger fish, consequently less large fish caught by the clam chumming fleet. I would suggest that before you put out negative vibes or even suggest another restriction relative to any sort of sport fishing that you include all aspects of the fishery or don’t mention it at all. Suggesting that a response from 445 individuals from the entire Eastern Seaboard is somehow statistically significant is no better than hearsay and the mention of Montauk guide sentiments reeks of special interest. Yours professionally, Captain Al Lorenzetti P.S. All you live-bait fishermen had better keep abreast of this issue. The Montauk guides would like live-lining eliminated. They will push with every means they have to get a slot limit and do away with live-lining for striped bass. They do have some political clout with local legislators and DEC individuals. If you care about your sport you had better be ready for a fight if this comes to the forefront. These are my personal views and not necessarily those of Skimmeroutdoors.com.

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  • 12/3/2006<br /> <br /> Wes Little and I did a day of fishing on the Creek in Marco Island. This was the big one of the day. It was about a 50 pounds tarpon taken on a live bait. We never landed the fish. It was a wild one.

    12/3/2006

    Wes Little and I did a day of fishing on the Creek in Marco Island. This was the big one of the day. It was about a 50 pounds tarpon taken on a live bait. We never landed the fish. It was a wild one.

  • We did have a great time with it and it made some spectacular jumps, finally dislodging the hook.

    We did have a great time with it and it made some spectacular jumps, finally dislodging the hook.

  • We did land small tarpon which are spectacular in the back bay setting fishing with light tackle and beautiful surroundings.

    We did land small tarpon which are spectacular in the back bay setting fishing with light tackle and beautiful surroundings.

  • Here is Wes with a nice light tackle tarpon.

    Here is Wes with a nice light tackle tarpon.

  • They can really jump. This guy is about 10 pounds but with plenty of fight.

    They can really jump. This guy is about 10 pounds but with plenty of fight.

  • This is a good look at the Creek. We troll rattle traps on the way to the fishing area and usually land a few nice largemouth bass. We had a good day catching tarpon, talapia, oscars but no snook.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    This is a good look at the Creek. We troll rattle traps on the way to the fishing area and usually land a few nice largemouth bass. We had a good day catching tarpon, talapia, oscars but no snook.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 11/21/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with bait caught yesterday. It was a good morning of fishing with three bass all about 20 pounds. A good end to an excellent season. The fall was pretty poor however but the spring was so fantastic that it made up for the poor fishing at the end.<br /> <br /> It is now time for ducking it with my hunting buddies. Opening day is tomorrow and we will be there waiting for the ducks and geese in the morning.<br /> <br /> I do expect that there will be some nice bass taken in the next couple of weeks. The water temperature is good at 57 today and there is still tons of bait around. <br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    11/21/2006

    I fished today with bait caught yesterday. It was a good morning of fishing with three bass all about 20 pounds. A good end to an excellent season. The fall was pretty poor however but the spring was so fantastic that it made up for the poor fishing at the end.

    It is now time for ducking it with my hunting buddies. Opening day is tomorrow and we will be there waiting for the ducks and geese in the morning.

    I do expect that there will be some nice bass taken in the next couple of weeks. The water temperature is good at 57 today and there is still tons of bait around.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

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  • 11/20/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Jack Libaire and his friend Brian right to left. We had an interesting day. We found shad and caught a bunch and a schoolie bass. We went into the ocean with birds diving but no fish. We set up for sea duck hunting east of the inlet. The ducks came pretty good and we had about 10 goes at them. We knocked down three and bagged two scooters. A friend of mine called and said he was into bass on the inside. He had three fish of 30 pounds, 28 pounds and 22 pounds. When we got there it was all but over. We found a pod of bunker and I cast netted a bunch. We then had one bass on but dropped it. We the had another couple of run offs but no fish. No bass to eat just ducks and not the best eating kind.<br /> <br /> I really think we are in for another shot of fish. The water was 59 degrees and bait all over the place. This season is not over.<br /> <br /> Jack and Brian were tough on a cold day with mixed results. The best part was the sea ducks coming in like chickens to a small decoy rig.<br /> <br /> Another good day on the water with good sportsmen. Always a pleasure.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    11/20/2006

    I fished today with Jack Libaire and his friend Brian right to left. We had an interesting day. We found shad and caught a bunch and a schoolie bass. We went into the ocean with birds diving but no fish. We set up for sea duck hunting east of the inlet. The ducks came pretty good and we had about 10 goes at them. We knocked down three and bagged two scooters. A friend of mine called and said he was into bass on the inside. He had three fish of 30 pounds, 28 pounds and 22 pounds. When we got there it was all but over. We found a pod of bunker and I cast netted a bunch. We then had one bass on but dropped it. We the had another couple of run offs but no fish. No bass to eat just ducks and not the best eating kind.

    I really think we are in for another shot of fish. The water was 59 degrees and bait all over the place. This season is not over.

    Jack and Brian were tough on a cold day with mixed results. The best part was the sea ducks coming in like chickens to a small decoy rig.

    Another good day on the water with good sportsmen. Always a pleasure.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 11/16/2006<br /> <br /> I fished with Anthony DeBlasio and Mark Epstein. We worked hard at plugging and fishing with bait but came up short, literally. Here is Anthony with one of the fish we caught today. This little bass hit a big wooden plug about half it's size. We had a few others but nothing big. Little fish is a sign of things slowing down. The weather has been lousy all week and that might have something to do with it. The water temperature is still warm at 63 degrees. I think we might still have a shot at some fish but it is all a question mark right now. Anthony and Mark cast plugs till their arms were weary. It was a tough day but better than a day at work, at least for them. For me it was just tough but we did have a good time. Thanks guys for your patience.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    11/16/2006

    I fished with Anthony DeBlasio and Mark Epstein. We worked hard at plugging and fishing with bait but came up short, literally. Here is Anthony with one of the fish we caught today. This little bass hit a big wooden plug about half it's size. We had a few others but nothing big. Little fish is a sign of things slowing down. The weather has been lousy all week and that might have something to do with it. The water temperature is still warm at 63 degrees. I think we might still have a shot at some fish but it is all a question mark right now. Anthony and Mark cast plugs till their arms were weary. It was a tough day but better than a day at work, at least for them. For me it was just tough but we did have a good time. Thanks guys for your patience.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 11/10/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Mark and Noah Lessing (right to left). We had a good day of fishing on a beautiful November day. We caught a few nice bass up to 25 pounds and dropped a few more. Bait was tough to get but we managed and it was worth the time and effort because good bait caught the fish. We all had a good time today.<br /> <br /> Plugging action was slow today but as the water cleans up some more after that storm it should get very good. Now is the time the bass will all move toward the inlet and plugging should become excellent.<br /> <br /> I have a couple of days open between now and the 21st when I am calling it a season. If you are interested then send me an email.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    11/10/2006

    I fished today with Mark and Noah Lessing (right to left). We had a good day of fishing on a beautiful November day. We caught a few nice bass up to 25 pounds and dropped a few more. Bait was tough to get but we managed and it was worth the time and effort because good bait caught the fish. We all had a good time today.

    Plugging action was slow today but as the water cleans up some more after that storm it should get very good. Now is the time the bass will all move toward the inlet and plugging should become excellent.

    I have a couple of days open between now and the 21st when I am calling it a season. If you are interested then send me an email.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • <pre><font size="4" color="#FF0000">I need your help.</font></pre> <pre><font color="#FF0000">Ray Bartlett of The UPS store in Babylon Village was kind enough to enlarge some images from our website and make a banner that we used to decorate the Riverview restaurant with. While packing up after the tournament I noticed the poster of Al was missing then the skimmeroutdoors banner went missing. I know many of you had a great time during the awards ceremony and dinner and if by chance someone may know who may have accidentally or intentionally taken these items please have them drop them off the the Riverview or contact me by email tim@skimmeroutdoors.com. Thanks for your help.</font></pre>

    I need your help.
    Ray Bartlett of The UPS store in Babylon Village was kind enough to enlarge some images from our website and make a banner that we used to decorate the Riverview restaurant with. While packing up after the tournament I noticed the poster of Al was missing then the skimmeroutdoors banner went missing. I know many of you had a great time during the awards ceremony and dinner and if by chance someone may know who may have accidentally or intentionally taken these items please have them drop them off the the Riverview or contact me by email tim@skimmeroutdoors.com. Thanks for your help.

  • <pre><font size="3" color="#FFFF00">Riverview 2006 Final Standings</font></pre> <pre><font size="2">1. Will Tregarthen <font color="#C0C0C0"><b>Capt. Surly</b></font> 30.4 2. Donald Bangs <font color="#C0C0C0"><b><i>Mind Games</i></b></font> 27.9 3. Kevin <font color="#C0C0C0">Shires </font><i><b><font color="#C0C0C0">Billy</font> Oh</b></i> 26.6 4. Keith Degiorgia <font color="#C0C0C0"><i><b>MY COMARE</b></i></font> 26.1 5. Mike Dunne <font color="#C0C0C0"><i><b>Capt. Surly</b></i></font> 25.7 6. Dave Winter <font color="#C0C0C0"><b><i>Panga</i></b></font> 25.6 7. Gary Arnold <font color="#C0C0C0"><b><i>Hot Pursuit</i></b></font> 25.5 8. Russ Reilly <font color="#C0C0C0"><b><i>Jesse Lee</i></b></font> 25.5 9. Brian Murn <font color="#C0C0C0"><b><i>Summer Sal</i></b>t</font> 24.9 10. Bob Boucher <font color="#C0C0C0"><b><i>Tom Hawk</i></b></font> 24.9 11. Greg Maynard <font color="#C0C0C0"><i><b>Little Skeets</b></i></font> 24.7 12. Ray LaBarbara <font color="#C0C0C0"><i><b>Peanuts</b></i></font> 24.0 13. Blase Catalano <font color="#C0C0C0">J<b><i>esse Lee</i></b></font> 23.8 14. Walter Wellington <font color="#C0C0C0"><i><b>Wally World</b></i></font> 23.7 15. John Helgnas <font color="#C0C0C0"><i><b>Perfect Drift</b></i></font> 23.5 </font></pre> Click here to view all the images http://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/tournaments/

    Riverview 2006 Final Standings
    1.  Will Tregarthen Capt. Surly 30.4
2.  Donald Bangs Mind Games 27.9
3.  Kevin Shires Billy Oh 26.6
4.  Keith Degiorgia MY COMARE 26.1
5.  Mike Dunne Capt. Surly 25.7
6.  Dave Winter Panga 25.6
7.  Gary Arnold Hot Pursuit 25.5
8.  Russ Reilly Jesse Lee 25.5
9.  Brian Murn Summer Salt 24.9
10. Bob Boucher Tom Hawk 24.9
11. Greg Maynard Little Skeets 24.7
12. Ray LaBarbara Peanuts 24.0
13. Blase Catalano Jesse Lee 23.8
14. Walter Wellington Wally World 23.7
15. John Helgnas Perfect Drift 23.5
    Click here to view all the images http://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/tournaments/

  • 11/6/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Marc Cacchiola and his buddy Tony. We had a pretty good day of bass fishing with live bait. We dropped a couple but we caught a few. All about 20 pounds but a good fish spit the bait near the boat. The weather was real nice and we had a good day of fishing. <br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    11/6/2006

    I fished today with Marc Cacchiola and his buddy Tony. We had a pretty good day of bass fishing with live bait. We dropped a couple but we caught a few. All about 20 pounds but a good fish spit the bait near the boat. The weather was real nice and we had a good day of fishing.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 11/4/2006<br /> <br /> Rita Helgans and family celebrating their first place Bass caught in the Ryant Enterprises Tournament. This years Tournament was dedicated to Herb Helgans who has recently passed so it was fitting that Herb's wife caught the winning Striped Bass weighing in at 23.6 lbs. $1100.00 was raised through raffles and was donated to the American Heart Association in Herb's Name.<br /> <br /> <br /> Once again thanks to Larry Rubin for hosting a great party.<br /> <br /> Tim C. Smith

    11/4/2006

    Rita Helgans and family celebrating their first place Bass caught in the Ryant Enterprises Tournament. This years Tournament was dedicated to Herb Helgans who has recently passed so it was fitting that Herb's wife caught the winning Striped Bass weighing in at 23.6 lbs. $1100.00 was raised through raffles and was donated to the American Heart Association in Herb's Name.


    Once again thanks to Larry Rubin for hosting a great party.

    Tim C. Smith

  • 11/4/2006<br /> <br /> I fished the 16th Annual Ryant Enterprises fishing tournament. Team Skimmeroutdoors consisted of myself Mike Beltrami Mike Mcgrath and Anthony DeBlasio.<br /> <br /> Despite spending two days catching live bait for the tournament all of the Bass where caught on plugs by Anthony DeBlasio who only had two hours of sleep. This 19 pound Striper placed 5th in the contest and it in not for Anthony we would have been fish-less for the day.<br /> <br /> Tim C. Smith

    11/4/2006

    I fished the 16th Annual Ryant Enterprises fishing tournament. Team Skimmeroutdoors consisted of myself Mike Beltrami Mike Mcgrath and Anthony DeBlasio.

    Despite spending two days catching live bait for the tournament all of the Bass where caught on plugs by Anthony DeBlasio who only had two hours of sleep. This 19 pound Striper placed 5th in the contest and it in not for Anthony we would have been fish-less for the day.

    Tim C. Smith

  • 11/2/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Steve and Barry left to right. We had a good day fishing live bait and plugging for striped bass. We caught on both plugs and bait. The fish were pretty good in the mid 20's and fought pretty well. It was a brisk day but beautiful. The crew had a good time and I enjoyed fishing with them. Another good day on the water.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    11/2/2006

    I fished today with Steve and Barry left to right. We had a good day fishing live bait and plugging for striped bass. We caught on both plugs and bait. The fish were pretty good in the mid 20's and fought pretty well. It was a brisk day but beautiful. The crew had a good time and I enjoyed fishing with them. Another good day on the water.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 11/2/2006<br /> <br /> We fished with Captain Mike Neto out of Point Judith Rhode Island. Mike brought Rich and Andy to a incredible Blackfish spot just South of Newport Harbor. There was nonstop Tautog action from the drop of the first line with fish to 10 lbs.. This will be a great episode of the North East Angling TV Show. For more info and show times check out their website<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://neangling.com/">http://neangling.com/</a><br /> <br /> Tim C. Smith

    11/2/2006

    We fished with Captain Mike Neto out of Point Judith Rhode Island. Mike brought Rich and Andy to a incredible Blackfish spot just South of Newport Harbor. There was nonstop Tautog action from the drop of the first line with fish to 10 lbs.. This will be a great episode of the North East Angling TV Show. For more info and show times check out their website


    http://neangling.com/

    Tim C. Smith

  • 11/1/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Wayne Medina and Rob Buetti right to left and Rob's son Peter joined in for a photo. We had a good day of fishing catching some nice bass up to 25 pounds on plugs and bait. The bait showed real good today and it was a beautiful day on the water.

    11/1/2006

    I fished today with Wayne Medina and Rob Buetti right to left and Rob's son Peter joined in for a photo. We had a good day of fishing catching some nice bass up to 25 pounds on plugs and bait. The bait showed real good today and it was a beautiful day on the water.

  • Here is Rob working a plug caught fish to the boat. We had some nice takes and had some lookers but not takers. We had some fish on bait that just wouldn't cooperate but it was action and a lot of fun.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    Here is Rob working a plug caught fish to the boat. We had some nice takes and had some lookers but not takers. We had some fish on bait that just wouldn't cooperate but it was action and a lot of fun.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/31/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Fred McKibben of Grace Bar and Restaurant and his head chef Carlos. We caught some fish but it was a lot of work to finally hook up. The storms really messed up the waters but it is coming back. We had fish on plugs and on bait. Bait showed today late. It was a good day on the water with good guys. Carlos made a great lunch and we had a good time. Carlos was high hook today. Sorry Fred but that is the way it goes sometimes. Thanks guys.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    10/31/2006

    I fished today with Fred McKibben of Grace Bar and Restaurant and his head chef Carlos. We caught some fish but it was a lot of work to finally hook up. The storms really messed up the waters but it is coming back. We had fish on plugs and on bait. Bait showed today late. It was a good day on the water with good guys. Carlos made a great lunch and we had a good time. Carlos was high hook today. Sorry Fred but that is the way it goes sometimes. Thanks guys.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/27/2006<br /> <br /> Part 2 of my day was with my friend Lisa. After fishing with Al I ran back out with the camera boat and picked her up at Kismet. She snagged her own bait and caught her largest Striper to date. The fish was 22 lbs. After fishing we warmed up at the Kismet Inn over a couple of beers. This is their last weekend of the season...sad to see it end.<br /> <br /> Tim C. Smith

    10/27/2006

    Part 2 of my day was with my friend Lisa. After fishing with Al I ran back out with the camera boat and picked her up at Kismet. She snagged her own bait and caught her largest Striper to date. The fish was 22 lbs. After fishing we warmed up at the Kismet Inn over a couple of beers. This is their last weekend of the season...sad to see it end.

    Tim C. Smith

  • 10-27-2006<br /> <br /> Al had some time to kill this morning and was kind enough to take myself and my Brother Flip out for some Bass Fishing. There was an amazing amount of bait in the bay and before long Captain Al had us on the fish. Flip boated 4 Bass with his largest being 29 lbs. We quit at noon with the bass still biting. Thanks again AL! for a great day.<br /> <br /> Tim C. Smith

    10-27-2006

    Al had some time to kill this morning and was kind enough to take myself and my Brother Flip out for some Bass Fishing. There was an amazing amount of bait in the bay and before long Captain Al had us on the fish. Flip boated 4 Bass with his largest being 29 lbs. We quit at noon with the bass still biting. Thanks again AL! for a great day.

    Tim C. Smith

  • 10/26/2006<br /> <br /> Today I fished with Rich and Rick left to right. We had an excellent day of bass fishing. We drifted live bait and plugged for at least 10 fish and dropped a bunch more. Bait schools were numerous and a good number of fish on them. We had fish to 30 pounds and the weather went from a blow to a real nice day, finally.

    10/26/2006

    Today I fished with Rich and Rick left to right. We had an excellent day of bass fishing. We drifted live bait and plugged for at least 10 fish and dropped a bunch more. Bait schools were numerous and a good number of fish on them. We had fish to 30 pounds and the weather went from a blow to a real nice day, finally.

  • Here is Rich working a nice fish out of a pod of bunker. The school of bunker is at the middle left of the photo. Notice how you can see the hi-vis line and be able to track your fish. Rich is putting it to him. We also had a couple of fish on plugs which was a bonus for the day. It was a great day of fishing with a couple of real good guys. Another good day on the water.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    Here is Rich working a nice fish out of a pod of bunker. The school of bunker is at the middle left of the photo. Notice how you can see the hi-vis line and be able to track your fish. Rich is putting it to him. We also had a couple of fish on plugs which was a bonus for the day. It was a great day of fishing with a couple of real good guys. Another good day on the water.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/25/2006<br /> <br /> It was a great day of fishing. I fished today with Gary Arnold (on right)and his clients Dom and Brian (left and center). We fished live bait and had a lot of fun and laughs. We ended up with about 25 fish up to 36 pounds on a day when the weather made you tough it out. It wasn't easy but well worth the effort and we all had a great time.

    10/25/2006

    It was a great day of fishing. I fished today with Gary Arnold (on right)and his clients Dom and Brian (left and center). We fished live bait and had a lot of fun and laughs. We ended up with about 25 fish up to 36 pounds on a day when the weather made you tough it out. It wasn't easy but well worth the effort and we all had a great time.

  • Here is Dom with his 36 pound fish which put a hurt on him. He almost got de-reeled. He was yelling and the fish kept running. I didn't know who was going to win. Dom prevailed in the battle and caught a real nice fish. And also I want to mention that Dom did best Gary Arnold with the biggest fish of the day and Happy Birthday Dom. Congratulations!

    Here is Dom with his 36 pound fish which put a hurt on him. He almost got de-reeled. He was yelling and the fish kept running. I didn't know who was going to win. Dom prevailed in the battle and caught a real nice fish. And also I want to mention that Dom did best Gary Arnold with the biggest fish of the day and Happy Birthday Dom. Congratulations!

  • Here is Gary fighting a nice fish that went 31 pounds. With a 35 mph wind blowing it was a real battle when you hooked up. It was a lot of fun with a great crew. Another memorable day on the water.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    Here is Gary fighting a nice fish that went 31 pounds. With a 35 mph wind blowing it was a real battle when you hooked up. It was a lot of fun with a great crew. Another memorable day on the water.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/23/2006<br /> <br /> Tim Smith and I did a little work on the new DVD today. The topic of course is striped bass and plugging is the technique that will be featured in the new release. We got some real good sequences in today's shoot. Nice bass in the mid 20's on a howling NW windy day. It was a lot of fun and the fish were really hot on the plug. Here is a nice 25 pound specimen ready to be released. I got it on a Gibbs plug on my conventional Tekota 600 and the Rogue 8.5 foot West Coast conventional stick. Real nice outfit and nice fish.<br /> <br /> I had a really big fish follow up the magnum Gary Soldati plug in Blue/white but it didn't take.<br /> <br /> A good day of fishing and video production. Click below to view a clip<br /> <br /> <a href="http://youtube.com/skimmeroutdoors">http://youtube.com/skimmeroutdoors</a><br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    10/23/2006

    Tim Smith and I did a little work on the new DVD today. The topic of course is striped bass and plugging is the technique that will be featured in the new release. We got some real good sequences in today's shoot. Nice bass in the mid 20's on a howling NW windy day. It was a lot of fun and the fish were really hot on the plug. Here is a nice 25 pound specimen ready to be released. I got it on a Gibbs plug on my conventional Tekota 600 and the Rogue 8.5 foot West Coast conventional stick. Real nice outfit and nice fish.

    I had a really big fish follow up the magnum Gary Soldati plug in Blue/white but it didn't take.

    A good day of fishing and video production. Click below to view a clip

    http://youtube.com/skimmeroutdoors

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/21/2006<br /> <br /> I fished the Kismet Inn tournament with Mike McGrath and Anthony DeBlasio. The wind was horrendous and made fishing real difficult. We managed only one Bass on a live Bunker and that striper was not much larger then the bait itself. The festivity's at the Inn after the tournament was the highlight of the day.<br /> <br /> Tim C. Smith

    10/21/2006

    I fished the Kismet Inn tournament with Mike McGrath and Anthony DeBlasio. The wind was horrendous and made fishing real difficult. We managed only one Bass on a live Bunker and that striper was not much larger then the bait itself. The festivity's at the Inn after the tournament was the highlight of the day.

    Tim C. Smith

  • 10/19/2006<br /> <br /> What a memorable day of fishing. I fished with Gerard and Frank Mule and their cousin Joe left to right. We hammered the fish boating 16 fish from 22 to 32 pounds. Three were on bait on the pods in the ocean and thirteen were on plugs in the bay. A lot of interesting things occurred today. Joe coined a new word for a bunker pod, it is now called a "spoon" by this crew. How he came up with that word association is beyond me but it worked for him. Frank took out one of my antennae with a misplaced wild cast of the plug. I guess he was anxious to get back in the water so as to not miss another shot at a fish.

    10/19/2006

    What a memorable day of fishing. I fished with Gerard and Frank Mule and their cousin Joe left to right. We hammered the fish boating 16 fish from 22 to 32 pounds. Three were on bait on the pods in the ocean and thirteen were on plugs in the bay. A lot of interesting things occurred today. Joe coined a new word for a bunker pod, it is now called a "spoon" by this crew. How he came up with that word association is beyond me but it worked for him. Frank took out one of my antennae with a misplaced wild cast of the plug. I guess he was anxious to get back in the water so as to not miss another shot at a fish.

  • The fish on plugs were really big today with most over 25 pounds. Here is Frank with a nice 30 pound fish taken in the back bay on a plug.<br /> <br /> Maybe it was the pickles they brought for lunch. I like them and the last time they brought them we caught real good. Lunch was good Frank, thanks.

    The fish on plugs were really big today with most over 25 pounds. Here is Frank with a nice 30 pound fish taken in the back bay on a plug.

    Maybe it was the pickles they brought for lunch. I like them and the last time they brought them we caught real good. Lunch was good Frank, thanks.

  • Here is Frank with the shine off his head working a big bass to the boat on a plug. The 9' Rogue rods with the Van Staal and Shimano Thynnus reels really put it to the fish today. You couldn't land these big fish with a Mickey Mouse rod and reel combo. Fighting big fish against a hard current takes some good tackle. There guys were great and can really fish and we had a lot of laughs. It was a very exciting day of fishing and the weather was spectacular.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    Here is Frank with the shine off his head working a big bass to the boat on a plug. The 9' Rogue rods with the Van Staal and Shimano Thynnus reels really put it to the fish today. You couldn't land these big fish with a Mickey Mouse rod and reel combo. Fighting big fish against a hard current takes some good tackle. There guys were great and can really fish and we had a lot of laughs. It was a very exciting day of fishing and the weather was spectacular.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/17/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Gary Arnold and his clients Jerry on left and Rich on right. Considering the weather we had a good day of fishing. We ended up with six fish to 25 pounds. Three on plugs and three on bait.<br /> <br /> Of course there were a few chuckles. Gary won the first fish pool and biggest but Rich came back a little on the next fish bet. I don't know for sure but I think Jerry had some problems today. He wasn't eating and fishing with one hand.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    10/17/2006

    I fished today with Gary Arnold and his clients Jerry on left and Rich on right. Considering the weather we had a good day of fishing. We ended up with six fish to 25 pounds. Three on plugs and three on bait.

    Of course there were a few chuckles. Gary won the first fish pool and biggest but Rich came back a little on the next fish bet. I don't know for sure but I think Jerry had some problems today. He wasn't eating and fishing with one hand.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/16/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Fred McKibben of Grace Bar and Restaurant and his second chef in command Valentine. We had a banner day with bass on live bait. We boated 15 bass up to 32 pounds and also had some seabass and blackfish to round out the pot. It was hot fishing and a beautiful day.

    10/16/2006

    I fished today with Fred McKibben of Grace Bar and Restaurant and his second chef in command Valentine. We had a banner day with bass on live bait. We boated 15 bass up to 32 pounds and also had some seabass and blackfish to round out the pot. It was hot fishing and a beautiful day.

  • Here is Valentine and Fred with a couple of nice bass. It really was a memorable day of fishing with lots of action. Valentine brought the food. The tomales steamed in corn leaves was outstanding. Thanks Valentine and Fred for a great feast and a great day of fishing.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    Here is Valentine and Fred with a couple of nice bass. It really was a memorable day of fishing with lots of action. Valentine brought the food. The tomales steamed in corn leaves was outstanding. Thanks Valentine and Fred for a great feast and a great day of fishing.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

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  • 10/14/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Jeff Schumacher and his son Michael. We had a good morning of fishing live bait for bass. We caught 5 fish up to 25 pounds and released three of them. We did some plugging but no luck with that. It was a nice morning with beautiful sunshine and pretty brisk. A good time was had by all. Michael really had a good time and is into the fishing. Dad had a pretty good time also.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    10/14/2006

    I fished today with Jeff Schumacher and his son Michael. We had a good morning of fishing live bait for bass. We caught 5 fish up to 25 pounds and released three of them. We did some plugging but no luck with that. It was a nice morning with beautiful sunshine and pretty brisk. A good time was had by all. Michael really had a good time and is into the fishing. Dad had a pretty good time also.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

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  • 10/13/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Phil Heilpern and his client Don. We had a good day of fishing with four fish on plugs and three on bait. It was chilly and the water cooled down to the low sixties so the fishing should only get better. Another good day on the water.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    10/13/2006

    I fished today with Phil Heilpern and his client Don. We had a good day of fishing with four fish on plugs and three on bait. It was chilly and the water cooled down to the low sixties so the fishing should only get better. Another good day on the water.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/12/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Frank Mule, Chris Madonnia and Gerard Mule, left to right. We had a great time and it is always a lot of laughs with this crew. We caught three fish to 30 pounds and we dropped about six others. We had some shots but just couldn't get the job done. It was one of those things that you laugh about and we all were breaking chops on each other about it. Even I got a chance to fish and blew a pick up on a snagged bunker.<br /> <br /> It was a fun day with great guys.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    10/12/2006

    I fished today with Frank Mule, Chris Madonnia and Gerard Mule, left to right. We had a great time and it is always a lot of laughs with this crew. We caught three fish to 30 pounds and we dropped about six others. We had some shots but just couldn't get the job done. It was one of those things that you laugh about and we all were breaking chops on each other about it. Even I got a chance to fish and blew a pick up on a snagged bunker.

    It was a fun day with great guys.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/10/2006<br /> <br /> My Buddy Gary Arnold took his daughter Kaitlyn out fishing for a few hours. She loves to fish and was rewarded with a nice 35 pound striped bass. She looks pretty happy about it too.

    10/10/2006

    My Buddy Gary Arnold took his daughter Kaitlyn out fishing for a few hours. She loves to fish and was rewarded with a nice 35 pound striped bass. She looks pretty happy about it too.

  • Here is a good shot of Kaitlyn fighting that big striper and bringing it to the boat. <br /> <br /> Good going Kaitlyn.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    Here is a good shot of Kaitlyn fighting that big striper and bringing it to the boat.

    Good going Kaitlyn.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/10/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Charles Herman (center) his son Charles (left) and his father-in-law Vinny (right).<br /> <br /> We had a good day of fishing with nice fish in the mid to upper 20's. We brought home four and missed a few others. We fished bait and plugs. The biggest fish was on a plug. A lot of nice fish moved in over the past couple of day. I know of fish in the 40 pound range that were caught. It was a beautiful day on the water. <br /> <br /> Some hot fishing is on tap for the coming weeks and it is now happening.<br /> <br /> Captain Al Lorenzetti

    10/10/2006

    I fished today with Charles Herman (center) his son Charles (left) and his father-in-law Vinny (right).

    We had a good day of fishing with nice fish in the mid to upper 20's. We brought home four and missed a few others. We fished bait and plugs. The biggest fish was on a plug. A lot of nice fish moved in over the past couple of day. I know of fish in the 40 pound range that were caught. It was a beautiful day on the water.

    Some hot fishing is on tap for the coming weeks and it is now happening.

    Captain Al Lorenzetti

  • 10/9/2006<br /> <br /> I spent the weekend out on the East End in Sag Harbor and took advantage of the great weather. Check out the link below to see all the images.<br /> <br /> Tim C. Smith<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://skimmer.smugmug.com/gallery/1986035">http://skimmer.smugmug.com/gallery/1986035</a>

    10/9/2006

    I spent the weekend out on the East End in Sag Harbor and took advantage of the great weather. Check out the link below to see all the images.

    Tim C. Smith


    http://skimmer.smugmug.com/gallery/1986035

  • 10/9/2006<br /> <br /> I fished today with Gary Arnold, Jerry and Jerry's son Matt. We had a good day of fishing on a beautiful day. We boated 4 fish and dropped a couple more.

    10/9/2006

    I fished today with Gary Arnold, Jerry and Jerry's son Matt. We had a good day of fishing on a beautiful day. We boated 4 fish and dropped a couple more.

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