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Dear Friends,
As you know another great fishing season on the Barbara Anne has passed and because of YOU it was most successful. Well another fishing season is upon us. We are hoping to make this year an even more successful one than last. Our season started with the opening of the winter flounder and went strong right into the start of the striped bass season. Our flounder trips produced many flounder with trips averaging 50-60 fish to upwards of 90 fish. The size of the fish was very good with fish to 2-21/2lbs not uncommon. As for our striped bass trips especially our twilight trips leaving the dock based on the tides were nothing short of phenomenal with fish in the forties coming to the scales. Despite the irrational fluke regulations, we still managed to experience some of the best fluke fishing our area has to offer. From bucktailing down south to drifting large sand eels in Ambrose channel and wrecks around the fisherman buoy. We saw some of the largest fish of the season come to the scales with fish up to 8lbs. In addition, this year produced some of the finest lock and lode bluefishing both on bait and jigs with large striped bass in the mix. The blackfishing remained consistent when you were able to sail around the weather with 11 ½ - 12 lb whitechins coming over the rails. The quantity and quality were above average with most people smiling from ear to ear during and after their trip.
As you know another great fishing season on the Barbara Anne has passed and because of YOU it was most successful. Well another fishing season is upon us. We are hoping to make this year an even more successful one than last. Our season started with the opening of the winter flounder and went strong right into the start of the striped bass season. Our flounder trips produced many flounder with trips averaging 50-60 fish to upwards of 90 fish. The size of the fish was very good with fish to 2-21/2lbs not uncommon. As for our striped bass trips especially our twilight trips leaving the dock based on the tides were nothing short of phenomenal with fish in the forties coming to the scales. Despite the irrational fluke regulations, we still managed to experience some of the best fluke fishing our area has to offer. From bucktailing down south to drifting large sand eels in Ambrose channel and wrecks around the fisherman buoy. We saw some of the largest fish of the season come to the scales with fish up to 8lbs. In addition, this year produced some of the finest lock and lode bluefishing both on bait and jigs with large striped bass in the mix. The blackfishing remained consistent when you were able to sail around the weather with 11 ½ - 12 lb whitechins coming over the rails. The quantity and quality were above average with most people smiling from ear to ear during and after their trip.
Remember we all need to make time for the things that we love and make us who we are, so lets do just that, LET’S GO FISHING!
The Barbara Anne will be sailing for winter flounder starting April 1st on a daily basis. We will be sailing open boat only unless a request is made for a private charter. All bait and tackle provided. We will be sailing with any number of passengers up to 4.
Please see our online captains log for a list of open dates on the web at http://www.bafishingcharters.com/
In addition, the Barbara Anne will be sailing twilight MONSTER bass trips during the months of May, June, and July. Reservations are required. We will be sailing charters only any other time. No need to worry about filling a charter because we do split charters as well. We can pair you up with other individuals in the same situation.
Thank you in advance for choosing Barbara Anne Charters
Capt. Anthony
917-921-0740
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO 5 OF YOUR FISHING BUDDIES
http://www.bafishingcharters.com/
2009
ANNOUNCEMENTS: KELLY ANNE added to the BARBARA ANNE family
The family of the Barbara Anne would like to welcome the addition of the KELLY ANNE into the barbara anne fleet. Starting in May, the Kelly Anne will be running both day and twilight striped bass trips. In addition, we will running trips aboard the Barbara Anne.Starting in the third week of may, she will be running monster ocean striped bass livelining trips where fish in the forties are common and fish in the fifties are possible.
The Kelly Anne is a 26ft. powder-blue regulator powered by twin 250 hp 4-stroke engines with the ability to reach 40 knots and cruise at a comfortable 30 knots. She hosts a spacey deck area where 6 anglers can be accommodated comfortably. She has a range of electronics that include: northstar 958, 952, northstar 800x loran, navnet2 10in fishfinder with a 1kw transducer, 4kw furuno navnet2 48 nm radar,
Uniden VHF. The Kelly Anne employs the use of 2 livewells: one above deck and one below deck.
At the helm will be Capt. Max Dall’Orso who has earned his 100 ton master license endorsement. Capt. Max Dall’Orso has been plying the waters of the NY Bight and Jersey for 20 years gathering and utilizing techiniques only learned by doing. He is the recipient of several FSA tournament awards including a first place finish in the Virginia invitational and a . He is a master of parachute jigging on the striped bass grounds in the NY BIGHT.
1st ANNUAL STRIPED BASS DERBY
The Barbara Anne will be hosting its first annual Striped Bass Derby with three prizes given out to the three largest bass of the year. At the closing of the striped bass season on December 15 th the final tallies will be given and the names and prizes will be announced for the top three prizes. All you need to do is fish on a charter or open boat and you are automatically enrolled in the derby. Prizes to be announced.
REGULATIONS: A Year In Review-a seesaw of emotions
In the year 2008, new york saw some of the most drastic and stringent regulations come down the pipe impacting all communities within the fishing industry (commercial, recreational, party/charter, Bait & Tackle shops, and etc). It has been a seesaw of emotion on the fluke front with ny state coming down with 4 fish @ 20 ½ inches ( literally doormat fishing). With literally a handful of keepers, we saw some of the best fluking in years with a nice showing of doormat fish. A complete debacle on the regulatory front.
The MRAC meeting at the DEC Bunker has ended, and the disbelief among the fishermen fromtherecreationalsectorcannotbedescribed. The most restrictive summer flounder and scup bag, and season limits were put on the table and the numbers will basically force a number of fishing businesses to decide whether it is feasible to fish in Long Island and New York waters anymore for these species.
As the season progressed, the powers that be finally admitted to controversial science and erroneous reporting practices for fluke totals.
The truth on fluke numbers is leaking from the fisheries management system like an incoming tide through a wooden Sea Bright skiff that has not tasted salt water in years.
The National Marine Fisheries Service may be busily trying to caulk the leaks, but the real facts are gushing through the seams faster than elitists can spin them or environmentalists argue.
Robert "Dusty" Rhodes, former vice chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, has spent weeks checking the leaks, and found this week that there is no denying the rising water in the bilge.
"The new model that they've used on summer flounder proves we are not overfishing and overfishing is not occurring," he said. "We've been right all along."
ASMFC to study slot limits for fluke
Blackfish will be locked in at 4 fish-with a 1 month season closure starting December 20th and reopening jan 17th.
Saltwater License is coming with two fee schedules to be decided on.
On an ending note, the regulations and the powers-that-be have squeezed this industry to the point of suffocation but not death. And because of you, THE RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN, we have been able to sustain business and promote something that is natural and inherent to all of us, “ the ability to go fishing”.
SEABASS CEVICHE
Here is a quick and fairly easy recipe for Mexican Ceviche. This recipe is not only easy but very delicious. I prefer to use this recipe because the meat is substitutable and requires no cooking! Great for parties, weddings, appetizers or anything else you desire. This Ceviche can be served with crackers, rice, or over a salad. Try this recipe over a plate of pasta for an awesome Ceviche Pasta Salad!1lb of sea bass or fluke fillets
6 limes1 cup freshly diced tomatoes1 chopped, green pepper4 tablespoons chopped parsley¼ tsp each of salt and pepper½ teaspoon oregano2 chopped, jalapeno peppers2 tablespoons of white vinegar1 finely chopped, medium onion2 tablespoons of fresh, chopped cilantro1 dash Tabasco sauceStep 1Dice fish (or shrimp) into ½ pieces. Step 2 Cut limes in half and squeeze juice evenly over fish. Make sure there is enough juice to fully cover the fish as this is how the fish is cooked. Once fish is fully covered in lime juice, place fish and juice in bowl, cover with clear wrap and place in the refrigerator over night. Be sure to mix well often.Step 3After marinating the fish over night pour off the remaining juice. Do not squeeze the rest of the lime juice out of the fish. Some will be needed to keep it moist. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.Optional: Cover serving plates with lettuce leaves for a beautiful look.Use sliced avocado or black olives to garnish the top of the Ceviche to give it a little more color and a bit of taste!
