Captain Henry Feeney joins Andy and Rich for the final outing of the season. The guys travel out of Sheepshead Bay, NY to 17 Fathoms to fish in over 100ft of water for some of the biggest blackfish ever seen on camera including a 14lb monster and several 8-10lb fish. The bite never stops and only the rough seas force them to call it a day.
Blackfish (Tautog) are a highly sought after species in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Though there is a spring season in some locations, many anglers do not target these fish at those times because the fish are typically spawning.
Many baits are effective for deep water blackfish including white crabs, green crabs, large Asian crabs, and hermit crabs.
If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
They fish out of Sheepshead Bay, NY, heading to 17 Fathoms to target blackfish in over 100 feet of water. This location is known for producing some of the biggest blackfish captured on camera.
During the outing, the crew landed some impressive blackfish, including a massive 14-pound monster and several others ranging between 8 to 10 pounds, which are considered very large for this species.
Although some areas have a spring season for blackfish, many anglers avoid fishing during this period because the blackfish are spawning. Most prefer to target them outside of the spawning season to increase catch success and preserve the fish population.
Effective baits for deep water blackfish include white crabs, green crabs, large Asian crabs, and hermit crabs. These crustaceans attract blackfish due to their natural diet preferences.
The page provides a link to their Deep Water Blackfish gear recommendations, which includes advice on the best equipment to use for blackfish fishing in deep waters. Contact information is also offered for inquiries about equipment used during the show.
Yes, the full-length blackfish fishing show is available to watch on YouTube via a provided link. There is also a preview clip for viewers who want to see highlights before the full episode.
The fishing trip had to be called off due to rough seas. Even though the blackfish bite was consistent throughout the outing, safety concerns from rough water conditions forced the crew to end their day of fishing.
