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September 14, 2026 - 13:13:21

Jill from the November Rain reported that after taking a few days off to celebrate her dad’s 80th birthday, the crew got right back into the bottom fishing. Jenn and Mike returned for another trip this season and kept the rods bent with sea bass and scup, keeping just enough for a beach-fire dinner and releasing the rest. Bob Wong and the boys also hammered the sea bass, working through plenty of shorts before filling the coolers with quality fish. Kit and Chris returned with the family, and the kids stayed busy at the rail while everyone put together a nice catch of sea bass, scup and fluke. Kyle and his family also sailed later in the week, with the older kids adding a few friendly wagers to the day. The sea bass were a little pickier on that trip, but they still put enough fish together for dinner. The Don Shaw charter gave fluke a try, but with the bite less than impressive, the crew switched gears and finished with a good catch of sea bass. The week wrapped up with Dan Scocca and a group of 10 anglers. They had hoped to target fluke, but based on the previous day’s action, the crew focused on sea bass and scup instead. Plenty of smaller fish were mixed in, which is an encouraging sign for the future, and the group still put together a respectable catch to take home. Give the November Rain a call at (646) 335-7315 to book a trip.

352 West Lake Drive
Montauk, NY 11954
phone: 646-335-7315
fax: 646-423-8806

Capt. Steve grew up spending much of his time with his grandfather, Robert (Bob) Lake, who eventually became his best friend. Bob was an avid fisherman himself and would tell both Capt. Steve and Capt. Jill many a story about his days in Montauk fishing on the Viking and his nights at Salivar’s. Steve’s introduction to fishing came at a young age, and once he started, he never stopped. Although Bob continued fishing for many years thereafter, he gradually moved away from fishing and began rod building, a “hobby” that he continued for years. To this day, Capt. Steve and Capt. Jill have an entire collection of beautifully built rods aboard the November Rain, from light to heavy tackle, most with Bob’s signature on them.   Steve and Jill met over 30 years ago and they’ve been fishing together for just as long, spending much of that time in Montauk. Their fishing adventures began when they started trailering their 22’ Mako to Montauk, first for a weekend, then for a week and then for a few weeks. Their next boat, a 28’ BHM, would be docked in Montauk for half the season and then eventually, a full season. In 2003, they took the leap into the charter business and started November Rain Charters.  In 2004 they purchased the second NOVEMBER RAIN, a 35’ Young Brothers, which they fished on for 11 years.  In 2015, they introduced the current NOVEMBER RAIN, a 43' Lowell and a multi-passenger vessel on which they can carry up to 20 people, though they typically recommend keeping most trips to no more than 12 people.   Capt. Steve and Capt. Jill don’t claim to be more knowledgeable than other captains, nor will they tell you that they’ll catch more fish than any other boat. What they will tell you, however, is that if you fish with them, they will try their absolute best to make sure you have a great day and go home with a great catch.