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Opening Day of Waterfowl Season Arrives; Fishing Season Still Swinging

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A crew of local anglers made quick work of a limit of blackfish aboard the Double D. CAPT DAN GIUNTA

A crew of local anglers made quick work of a limit of blackfish aboard the Double D. CAPT DAN GIUNTA

Benoit put on a clinic aboard the Montauk charter boat Double D earlier this month. CAPT DAN GIUNTA

Benoit put on a clinic aboard the Montauk charter boat Double D earlier this month. CAPT DAN GIUNTA

Bert Ruscitto and a nice blackfish caught aboard the Montauk charter boat Double D recently. CAPT DAN GIUNTA

Bert Ruscitto and a nice blackfish caught aboard the Montauk charter boat Double D recently. CAPT DAN GIUNTA

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Nov 26, 2024
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
The waterfowl season kicked off this past weekend to some refreshingly ducky weather, although that made little difference at my particular spot, where not a single target species flew over... more

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