November 02, 2026 - 10:31:30
Captain John from Fishemlite Charters reported an excellent outing on Sunday when he took a group from Steiger Craft Boats out for some bottom fishing southeast of Montauk Point. The group managed a full limit of blackfish, with the largest tog weighing an impressive 10 pounds. Green crabs presented on jigs were the ticket for the blackfish, which were holding tight to the bottom structure. In addition to the tog, the group put together a nice catch of keeper sea bass, which were taken on soft plastics. It was an excellent example of the variety of fishing opportunities still available off Montauk, with both bait and artificials producing quality fish on the same trip.