Shinnecock Star

Captain John on the Shinnecock Star is keeping customers on steady local blackfish just 20 minutes from the dock, with the 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. trips producing keepers on both jigs and green-crab rigs. Shorts are mixed in, but keeper life remains consistent, and the pieces are holding fish through most stages of the tide. For reservations or information, anglers can text 631-728-4563.

Captain John from the Shinnecock Star reported getting in on the local blackfish grounds Wednesday and Thursday, where chilly air was paired with calm seas and steady action. Both days offered a bit of a show as big tuna were seen rocketing clear out of the water over the reef, adding some unexpected excitement to the trip. Wednesday’s tog bite picked up late in the day, while Thursday produced consistent action from start to finish. Jose landed the standout fish of the trip and celebrated his first “mug of money,” with Captain John noting it likely won’t be his last. For now, the Shinnecock Star plans to continue focusing on the local blackfish grounds as long as the bite holds.