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Great Fishing Now, but Fishermen Plead for Future of Stripers

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Blackfish season got off to a good start for Kevin Dehler, with this nearly 10-pounder from the North Fork.

Blackfish season got off to a good start for Kevin Dehler, with this nearly 10-pounder from the North Fork.

Big Jake, big fish. CHRIS GEMINSKI

Big Jake, big fish. CHRIS GEMINSKI

Chris Moscicki got to show off a bit for his kids with this nice striped bass he pulled from the local surf recently.

Chris Moscicki got to show off a bit for his kids with this nice striped bass he pulled from the local surf recently.

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Oct 29, 2024
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
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