Fluke Fishing South of Block Island aboard the “Nadia”
Fluke Fishing South of Block Island aboard the “Nadia”
We cast off the lines a little past 5:30 am, and were officially underway enroute Block Island for what turned out to be a great day fishing. The lineup, was Captain Scott, George, Sam, Ronnie and myself. Took us about three hours to get to our fishing location just south of the windmills off Block Island. Beautiful morning, with a spectacular sunrise. I mistakenly referred to Gardner’s Island as Shelter Island in the video, disregard that mistake. Shelter Island was 5 miles in the opposite direction. Hope you enjoy the video
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High Hook Ronnie Bylicki aboard fishing boat Nadia
Fished today aboard the 28’ Nauset “Nadia”, captained by Scott Novick. I had the pleasure of fishing for the first time with Air Traffic Controller Ronnie Bylicki. Ronnie is definitely a squared away fisherman. I knew we were going to be getting fishing lessons today when he arrived. Ronnie was high hook on the boat today with five of the 14 keepers, and all quality fish. I know for certain that he had a pair of 24” twins. Thanks for sending us home with dinner Ronnie!
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Engine 89 / Ladder 50 “The Cuckoos Nest”
8/3/2022 Engine 89 / Ladder 50 “The Cuckoos Nest”
Jimmy Zodowick and I were traveling to Pearl River for a brother firefighters funeral. Our first stop after entering the Bronx, was Zeppieri’s Italian Bakery located at 3004 Buhre Ave. After picking up six beautiful loafes of the best Italian bread, Jimmy informed me, that he needed to make a pitstop, so we traveled back to Bruckner Boulevard to let Jim use Engine 89’s bathroom. Jimmy doesn’t like to admit it, but his first stop on the New York City Fire Department was Engine Company 89/aka “The Cuckoo‘s Nest”. That explains a lot!
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“What is it, a Big Stripper, Large Codfish or Door Matt Fluke? Nope, a Juvenile Mako!”
“What is it, a Big Stripper, Large Codfish or Door Matt Fluke? Nope, a Juvenile Mako!” Fished Saturday aboard the Nadia temporarily moored at Snug Harbor, Montauk. Beautiful day, with light northwest winds. We fished Cartwright, southwest of Montauk and put together a nice catch of 15 Fluke, 10 Seabass and 15 Ling. At the end of the day Captain Scott Novick got into something large. Coast Guard Mike presumed a large stripper. Scott suspected a large Codfish, while I surmised a door matt fluke. To our total surprise, it was a small juvenile Mako Shark. There is a moratorium on Mako Sharks, as their population is declining. It was brought aboard to remove hooks that would have inhibited its ability to properly feed and promptly released in excellent condition. Another great day fishing aboard the Nadia
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“Get to Net!”
“Coast Guard Mike” has to be one of the most accomplished Fluke Fisherman on the East Coast. Coast Guard Mike put on quite a display today, Southwest of Montauk. Thank God for fishermen like him, they send us home with dinner
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“Most Improved Fluke Fisherman”
7/30/2022 “Most Improved Fluke Fisherman Award” goes to Captain Scott Novick of the private fishing vessel Nadia. Captain’s Scott had a banner day and was high hook. He did not divulge his secret until we safely secured the Nadia in her slip at Snug Harbor in Montauk. What was the secret? A conscious effort to use gulp!
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7/30/2022
7/30/2022 Heading out to Cartwright from Montauk aboard the fishing boat Nadia. Great line up. We had Captain Scott Novick, Phil, Pete, Coast Guard Mike and myself. It turned out to be a very productive day. Finished up with 15 Fluke, 8 Seabass,15 Ling and a Small Mako Shark that was released safely. Captain Scott was high hook, with Coast Guard Mike coming in close behind. Great day, beautiful weather and great company! Enjoy the video
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“Get the Net!”
7/30/2022. “Coast Guard Mike” has to be one of the most accomplished Fluke Fisherman on the East Coast. Coast Guard Mike put on quite a display. Thank God for fishermen like him, they sent us home with dinner
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2/25/2022 Enno Kite Foiling at Fleets Neck Beach
2/25/2022 While walking my dog Gunner at the Fleets Neck Beach today, I was able to get a video of Enno Kite Foiling. He said he wasn’t 100% satisfied with his performance, so I promised him, that if I seen him again, I will take a second video. Personally, I think he did a great job, as the wind was blowing steady 30 mph out of the south southwest.
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7/16/2022 School of Dolphin escort the Mary Alice to the Butterfish Hole
7/16/2022
Captain Pete Carey and Crew of the Downeaster Mary Alice underway enroute the “Butterfish Hole” to tuna fish. On the way out, we were greeted by a school of dolfins. What an amazing show they put on for us!
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7/9/2022 A walk with Gunner alongside Wickham Creek
7/9/2022 Taking a walk with Gunner down to the local marina at Wickham Creek. Very quiet early this morning, you could only hear a couple birds and an owl hooting. Gunner sure is one spoiled canine
12/3/2017 Shucking Peconic Bay Scallops
I received a call from a friend of mine, Brendan Fogerty, an FDNY Lieutenant covering in Engine Company 302/The Vipers Nest during the late afternoon of December 2nd to see if I could help him shuck some bay scallops. He was just finishing up a scallop trip off Robins Island in Peconic Bay with a friend of his, also from Engine Company 302, named Chris Raguso. I’ve shucked thousands of clams, but never a bay scallop. I knew if I agreed to help him, I was coming into some of the catch. After having agreed to help him, I immediately went to YouTube, to learn how to complete the task. Chris was killed in western Iraq shortly afterwards when his HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in Iraq. Chris perished that day with fellow firefighter Christopher T. Zanetis and several airman from his Air National Guard unit in Westhampton Beach New York. They were the best bay scallops I ever had. God Bless Chris, Christopher and the Airmen killed that day
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“Rose of Allendale” by Jerry Doran
Approximately 150 people attended Jerry’s 90th Birthday celebration at the Polish-American Independent Club in Port Jefferson N.Y. Family, friends and members of Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 9 cheered Jerry on as he worked the crowd with a great rendition of “Rose of Allendale”. A great time had by all! Thanks for the memories
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Jerry Doran’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Jerry Doran’s 90th Birthday (actually Jerry‘s 92nd, as his 90th birthday celebration was delayed due to Covid).
Approximately 150 people attended Jerry’s celebration at the Polish-American Independent Club in Port Jefferson N.Y. Family, friends and members of Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 9 cheered Jerry on as he blew out the candles, and conveyed to all his birthday wish. A great time had by all! Thanks for the memories
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“Town I Loved So Well” by Jerry Doran
Approximately 150 people attended Jerry’s celebration at the Polish-American Independent Club in Port Jefferson N.Y. Family, friends and members of Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 9 cheered Jerry on as he worked the crowd with a great rendition of “Town I Loved So Well”. A great time had by all! Thanks for the memories
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“The Rose of Tralee” by Jerry Doran and Jim Coyle
Approximately 150 people Jerry’s celebration at the Polish-American Independent Club in Port Jefferson N.Y. Family, friends and members of Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 9 cheered Jerry and Jim on as they worked the crowd with a great rendition of “The Rose of Tralee”. A great time had by all! Thanks for the memories
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“The Fields of Athenry” by Jerry Doran
Approximately 150 people attended Jerry’s celebration at the Polish-American Independent Club in Port Jefferson N.Y. Family, friends and members of Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 9 cheered Jerry on as he worked the crowd with a great rendition of “The Fields of Athenry”. A great time had by all! Thanks for the memories
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5/20/2022 Nancy Ann IV Orient Point NY
Sailed aboard the Nancy Ann IV home-ported out of Orient Point NY today. Joey Lynch has been putting this trip together every year for at least the last twenty. I was able to jump in about eight to ten years ago. Running fishing trips can sometimes be a chore, but Joey, rolling with the punches never stumbles, and always does a great job. We couldn’t ask for a better Captain and Mate, than Captain Richard Jensen and his son Rick. We were underway at 6am and made our first stop west of Gardeners Island for some Jumbo Porgys. After limiting out on Porgies, we made our way to “The Gut” where we worked hard, but limited out on some beautiful Stripped Bass. Kenny Lynch was the pool winner, and was almost edged out by Chris with longer fish, but not a heavier one. I just can’t say enough about this boat, and it’s crew, they really are outstanding! Rick Jensen, the Mate, who is also a US Coast Guard Captain, like his dad took his time to coach all of us, so that we would improve our catch and have a great day. We were back to the dock by 3pm with a couple meals worth of fillets. There’s a reason, they are always booked. Thanks for viewing, hope you enjoyed the video.
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August 2017 Yellowstone National Park Part 4
August 2017 Yellowstone National Park Part 4
Heading down off one of the ridges and following the trail switchback. Eventually we make it down to the stream in the distance and the sky opens up on us, with a heavy downpour. Ronnie Cline is ahead of me on Merl, the Appaloosa Mare.
City Slickers Dustup with the Ohio Crowd for Billy Cline’s aka “Billy Joe Jim Bob’s” 50th Birthday Celebration. After flying into Bozeman Montana, we made our way to Cooke City Montana and met up with Luke and Lucas of the Skyline Ranch. After a short overnight stay at the lodge upon arriving, the animals and gear were loaded up and brought to the trail head. Those who made the trip, included the celebrant Billy Cline, his father Ronnie, and his sons Brad, Daniel and Aaron. Also in attendance was Billy’s brother-in-law Fernando, his nephew Blake and myself. Close to thirty animals in all made the 3 day 2 night 30 mile trip threw Yellowstone National Park. Can’t say enough about the great job Luke, his son Lucas and the two other cowboys did! I’ve been to Yellowstone park three times in all. The first trip was in 1984 before the 1988 wildfires and again in 1993 with my wife Anne. This trip was different however, as it was completely on horseback, assisted by mules and donkeys. I always highly recommend this trip, and Skyline Ranch would always be my first choice. I can’t say enough about the amazing job they did, real life American Cowboys
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August 2017 Yellowstone National Park Part 3
Lookout Below! Yellowstone National Park Part 3
City Slickers Dustup with the Ohio Crowd for Billy Cline’s aka “Billy Joe Jim Bob’s” 50th Birthday Celebration. After flying into Bozeman Montana, we made our way to Cooke City Montana and met up with Luke and Lucas of the Skyline Ranch. After a short overnight stay at the lodge upon arriving, the animals and gear were loaded up and brought to the trail head. Those who made the trip, included the celebrant Billy Cline, his father Ronnie, and his sons Brad, Daniel and Aaron. Also in attendance was Billy’s brother-in-law Fernando, his nephew Blake and myself. Close to thirty animals in all made the 3 day 2 night 30 mile trip threw Yellowstone National Park. Can’t say enough about the great job Luke, his son Lucas and the two other cowboys did! I’ve been to Yellowstone park three times in all. The first trip was in 1984 before the 1988 wildfires and again in 1993 with my wife Anne. This trip was different however, as it was completely on horseback, assisted by mules and donkeys. I always highly recommend this trip, and Skyline Ranch would always be my first choice. I can’t say enough about the amazing job they did, real life American Cowboys
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August 2017 Yellowstone National Park Part 2
City Slickers Dustup with the Ohio Crowd for Billy Cline’s aka “Billy Joe Jim Bob’s” 50th Birthday Celebration. After flying into Bozeman Montana, we made our way to Cooke City Montana and met up with Luke and Lucas of the Skyline Ranch. After a short overnight stay at the lodge upon arriving, the animals and gear were loaded up and brought to the trail head. Those who made the trip, included the celebrant Billy Cline, his father Ronnie, and his sons Brad, Daniel and Aaron. Also in attendance was Billy’s brother-in-law Fernando, his nephew Blake and myself. Close to thirty animals in all made the 3 day 2 night 30 mile trip threw Yellowstone National Park. Can’t say enough about the great job Luke, his son Lucas and the two other cowboys did! I’ve been to Yellowstone park three times in all. The first trip was in 1984 before the 1988 wildfires and again in 1993 with my wife Anne. This trip was different however, as it was completely on horseback, assisted by mules and donkeys. I always highly recommend this trip, and Skyline Ranch would always be my first choice. I can’t say enough about the amazing job they did, real life American Cowboys
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August 2022 City Slickers Dustup with the Ohio Crowd
City Slickers Dustup with the Ohio Crowd for Billy Cline’s aka “Billy Joe Jim Bob’s” 50th Birthday Celebration. After flying into Bozeman Montana, we made our way to Cooke City Montana and met up with Luke and Lucas of the Skyline Ranch. After a short overnight stay at the lodge upon arriving, the animals and gear were loaded up and brought to the trail head. Those who made the trip, included the celebrant Billy Cline, his father Ronnie, and his sons Brad, Daniel and Aaron. Also in attendance was Billy’s brother-in-law Fernando, his nephew Blake and myself. Close to thirty animals in all made the 3 day 2 night 30 mile trip threw Yellowstone National Park. Can’t say enough about the great job Luke, his son Lucas and the two other cowboys did! I’ve been to Yellowstone park three times in all. The first trip was in 1984 before the 1988 wildfires and again in 1993 with my wife Anne. This trip was different however, as it was completely on horseback, assisted by mules and donkeys. I always highly recommend this trip, and Skyline Ranch would always be my first choice. I can’t say enough about the amazing job they did, real life American Cowboys
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Snook Fishing from the Ortona Lock
Fishing from the Ortona Lock on the Caloosahatchee Canal with Guide Jeff Johnson of Pine Island and Captain Larry Blieka “Dogfish Charters” Long Island New York. Both Jeff and Larry landed two beautiful snook that made the slot. Thanks for the invite, I had a great time! Tom
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7/27/2017 Leaving Gin Beach Montauk
7/27/2017 Leaving Gin Beach Montauk campsite after a beautiful week in Montauk. Caitlin was itching to leave, to get back to see her horse, so I leveraged that to have her drive our truck and fifth wheel camper from the campsite, through “The Cut” and on to the dump station. She didn’t do too bad, for a girl 16 years old with a learners permit. In the video, you cannot see the 26 foot camper being towed behind, but it is there! All tires on the truck and trailer aired down to 20 psi. Going through “The Cut” is the most precarious part of getting to the beach. If you ever get a chance to camp on the beach in Montauk, I highly recommend it, you will not be disappointed!
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Snook Fishing with Captain Larry Blieka
3/29/2022 I’ve been in Florida since just before Christmas and finally got to do some fishing. Teamed up with Captain Larry Blieka of “Dogfish Charters” and his neighbor Brian. Action packed day. First time Snook fishing where I was able to catch. Landed four short 18” to 21” and lost several others. Nice action on the Snappers also. Kept the five largest for dinner at the Lazy Flamingo Friday night. I knew I was going to have a good day when I got my receipt for my sandwich and coffee at Wawa’s this morning. Receipt #999. Lucky 9
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