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Activity #1199

All Day Black Fishing

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11/16 There has been steady action all day long on both greens, fiddlers, and Asian crabs. Yesterday, hi-hook was 8 keepers up to 8 1/2 pounds. Largest blackfish so far this month has been 11 pounds. The 50/50 BLACKFISH TRIP depart every Mon. & Wed. at 6 AM. These trips sail every Monday & Wed. Capt. James was aboard the ISLAND CURRENT III and reported excellent action as limits were being seen all around the boat. Several nice fish in the 6 to 8 pound class being caught. Sailing OPEN BOAT BLACKFISH everyday at 8 AM. Free bait, tackle, rods, reels, & parking included. No additional charge for lost hooks and sinkers. BOOK your PRIVATE BLACKFISH charters now and get in on this SUPER fishing. We will be targeting blacks daily until the season closes on December 20th. Tight Lines, Capt. Chris ISLAND CURRENT FLEET www.islandcurrent.com 917.417.7557

Blackfish are quick and challenging but tasty, so day blackfish trips are good for the fisherman who likes a challenge but really wants to serve his catch for dinner! The day trip for porgies and blackfish also targets porgies, delicious and easier to catch. Striped bass and blues are great game fish, so these trips are perfect for the fisherman who loves the fight! The night trip uses a different kind of baiting and is a great and unique alternative. Our 50/50 trips are blackfishing trips with a prize for the largest catch. The East End Blackfish Wreckathon goes much further out onto the Long Island Sound and fishes unexplored territories. Goliath Porgies and Humpback Sea Bass trips also go further out into the Long Island Sound and fish over rocky bottoms and reefs. The Ocean Monster Blackfish trip heads out to the Atlantic Ocean to find monster sized blackfish when the waters of the Long Island Sound are too cold to fish in.

Yes! We encourage all different experience levels to come fishing with us. We will help you learn all the necessary techniques to begin.

Captain Chris and his crew are up to date with the most recent limit details, and will inform you of these at the start of the trip. Regulations will also vary depending on the season and what we are fishing for on a particular day.

We will go to different depths depending on what kind of fish we are looking for. Bottom fishing can range anywhere from 15 - 30 ft.

Limits are the same for everyone who comes fishing with us. Limit regulations will be explained by Captain Chris and his crew at the start of the trip.

The trip will last around 8 hours.

It will be anywhere from 1/2 hour to an hour after we leave the marina before we start fishing.

No - it is illegal to sell any fish you catch on board.

We can't guarantee that you will catch fish, but we do guarantee that we will try our hardest to help you catch fish.

We recommend that you have the fish cleaned by our expert mates. They can clean the fish on the way back to the marina. The cleaning service falls within our recommended gratuity of 15% for the mates that work so hard for you!

Advance purchase is strongly recommended, and trips often sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please buy your tickets well in advance. Tickets can only be purchased with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

We will go out rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, we may cancel the activity up to an hour before the start time, in which case you will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability) or receive credit for a future event.

Unfortunately we do not have waiting lists for our trips. While cancellations are rare, you may try to purchase tickets at the start of the trip. However, we cannot guarantee that there will be any room left! To maximize your chance of getting the day and time of your preferred trip, please buy tickets in advance.

Yes! If you don't want to fish, you can purchase a Ride Along ticket for half the price of an adult ticket. Keep in mind that if you purchase that ticket, you will not be allowed to fish on the trip!

Yes! We love children. Children are allowed on board, but keep in mind that the trip might be less enjoyable for a child under 5 years of age. All children 12 years and under must purchase a reduced price ticket to attend.

We think the best age to start fishing is 5 - 6 years old. Of course, you know your child best, but keep in mind that the trip is 8 hours long and will require some level of concentration!

Though we put no limitations on who may or may not attend, pregnant women should consult with their doctors before participating in active activities.

Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before the trip departs.

Plastic personal coolers under 48 quarts are allowed, but no metal coolers are allowed on board.

Yes, you may bring your own food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board any one of our three boats.

That depends on which boat we use for your trip, which won't be known until the day of the trip. If the trip takes place on the Island Current II or III, there is a full service galley on board. We have many choices for refreshments; in the morning we offer egg sandwiches, bagels, coffee/tea, and juice. For lunch we have hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, soup, and a variety of chips and snacks. However, keep in mind that no particular boat is guaranteed for any trip, and if the trip takes place on the Island Current I, there will not be a galley on board!

Bring money just in case you happen to go on the Island Current II and want to take advantage of our full service galley. $10 should suffice per person for breakfast and lunch. If you plan on buying any souvenirs, please bring around $25 with you. Please also keep in mind that there is a 15% recommended gratuity for the crew that works so hard to ensure a great trip!

No - in New York State no one is required to have a license to go on our day fishing trip.

Everything you need for a fun day of fishing is included in the price of your ticket. We will provide all the necessary equipment for the day.

We will provide you with all the gear you will need. If you want to bring your own, the gear you will need will depend on the type of fish we are fishing for. In shore species like flounder, fluke, porgies require a light saltwater outfit, whereas striped bass, bluefish, and blackfish require a heavy saltwater outfit. If you want to be really prepared, bring both!

Because of private charters, variations in demand for different trips, and unforeseen repairs, no particular boat is guaranteed for any trip. The Island Current II and III have full service galleys, but the Island Current I does not, so please bring food and beverages with you just in case!

Yes, smoking is allowed in designated areas.

There are two overhead luggage racks on the port and starboard and space under the seats where you can store your belongings. However, please only bring what you will need for the day!

We do have restroom accommodations on board our boats.

Our boats are all wheelchair accessible. Please "Contact this Seller" and we will accommodate you!

Absolutely. Our boats are Coast Guard certified, and each year they are re-inspected to insure passenger safety and comfort.

No, although we do have life jackets on board, you are not required to wear one.

Yes, our boats are compliant with the rules and regulations of the state and are fully outfitted with safety equipment. However, you are not required to wear life jackets during the trip.

While our vessels are extremely safe, we will be on the water and there will be some movement. If you are prone to motion sickness, consider taking preventative measures beforehand.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on board our fishing trips.

Yes! Island Current Fleet can accommodate almost all of your special requests. Please click on the "Contact this Seller" link for more information about private charters.

YES! If you are interested in purchasing a gift certificate, please click the "Contact this seller" link.

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