Pioneer III Fishing Report

On board today was Mr. October, Mark S., Paradise Pete, Randy (Mr. 300) Felix (the Bounty Hunter) and Evz. First fish came over the rail at 10:20. Very slow fishing all day. the hot rod today was Mark S with 5 keepers followed by Paradise Pete, Mr 300 and Evz with 2 each. then come Mr. October, Felix and the Capt with 1. Around 1:30 the anchor came loose and we headed for the striper grounds. Made 3 drifts and not even a nibble, that's it and homeward bound we went. At the dock Evz became the big money winner and off the the mall she will go. And yes we are going to do it all again Sunday.

The Pioneer III Roving Reporter

Pioneer III Fishing Report

Went right to the blackfish grounds and as soon as it got light they started to chew. Lots of action with the shorts in control for the beginning then the keepers showed up. Rebecca and Roger had some giant fish on but lost them on the way up. Evz had a couple of keepers but Big Tom is still in that slump as far as keeper go. Capt Andy had the hot rod and we lost count of his catch. He had all the big fish to 6 lbs. Mr. October made the sign of the cross because Capt Andy wasn't in the pool. Mr. October won the big bucks with a 3lber. The fish slowed to a stop so the Capt decided to make a few drifts for bass. Made 5 or 6 drifts and nothing so we decided to call it a day. And yes we are going to do it all again next Sunday and also this coming Wednesday.

The Pioneer III Roving Reporter

Pioneer III Fishing Report

Left the dock the Capt. wanted to stop for bass but with 4 ft. seas the Capt. changed his mind. Thank God. It was like crab fishing on the Bering Sea. Slow ride to the black fish grounds and it started to settle down but the wind stayed constant all day. Difficult anchoring with a very strong west southwest wind. Finally set up and the bite was on. Non stop action and the Capt. raised the size limit from 14 to 15"s. At around 12 noon it turned into catch and release until it was time to head home. Mike Lombardi (first ever black fish trip) from Jersey City, NJ thought he had the big bucks until Mr. October put him in his place which was 2nd place. Good to see you again Mike, study hard and let me know when you can make it again. Hot rod was Rebecca K., NYC, along with Roger, Evz, Mikey and Mr. October. Big Tom was in a rare slump but we all know he will bounce back next Sunday.

The Pioneer III Roving Reporter

Pioneer III Fishing Report

Took a ride with Capt. Andy, first mate Evz, Mark Singleton and Mr. October today. Left the dock at 12:30 and returned at 3:00 with Mr. October getting off the boat with sore arms for being high hook with 5 followed by Evz with 4 and Mark had 2. 8 released to 25lbs. Looking for the stripers, now is the time. Call the Capt and book your trip because before you know it you will be shoveling snow.

The Pioneer III Roving Reporter

Pioneer III Fishing Report

Stared off with a little chill in the air. We were the first boat on the grounds with very calm waters. Anchored up and they started to chew right off the bat. Very fast fishing and then a slight delay and then they started again. Steady action all morning and then around 12 :00 we decided to go for bass due to the fact we were  running out of crabs. The Capt tried all over but couldn't locate any. Big shortage of green crabs the week. Had no eels on board so Capt. Andy asked our neighbor Capt Ralph on the Weigh Point if he had any extra eels and thanks to Ralph we boated 4 stripers with Mr. October getting the first limit of bass so far this season. Roger had one as did Evz. Great day on the water and the fish are back. Big money winner was
Rebecca from NYC with a 4 lb tog. That's the second pool in her last 2 times out. Expect to hear from the IRS. And yes we are going to it all again next week and maybe Wednesday if the Capt. can locate some green crabs.

The Pioneer III Roving Reporter

Pioneer III Fishing Report

The Sunday crew moved to today due to a yearly trip to Maine for the Capt and others.
First day of blackfishing was not good at all. Joe O of Jersey City took Big Tom's place due to a very bad cold, had 2 keepers, the Capt had 2 and Pete G stepped up to the plate to get the big money for today with a 16 "er. Very slow fishing which can be attributed to warm and dirty water.
And yes we are going to do it all again next week.

The Pioneer III Roving Reporter
Hope everyone going to Maine has a safe and productive trip.