Montauk Offshore Overview (August 26, 2005)

Well, it seems that this year's "End of August" pick couldn't ask for more. Generally speaking, the offshore weather this year has been good. The fishing seems to be even better!

However, most of the catches are happening out on the edge with "the tails" getting most of the attention. The canyon areas have seen the best so far with great reports of yellowfins, albacore, mahi and a good number of the truly exotics. I've been hearing quite a few reports of blue marlin catches happening regularly. It has also been common (this week) to hear of a hammerhead shark or two jump onto a chunk.

Nearshore offshore hasn't seen anything spectacular, though. Most of the action is out to the 500 line and beyond to the edge. I did hear of a few albies being boated east by the dump.

If you are thinking about heading out, you better book a charter soon! It might, actually, be too late since everyone seems to be getting the good word. Hopefully, September will be a season saving month for the charter guys.

As for the private guys, the worst thing about this season is the price of fuel. A 70 mile run offshore is a lot more expensive than it's been.

Anyway, if you have any reports, please let me know and I'll post them up asap.

Capt. Kevin Shea
www.fishingmontauk.com