Fluka up the Hudson

[Treebeard]

With the boat moored nearby in Kingston, and a bit of a lull at work,  I have been able to get out several times a week all month.. While I'm having a good time, and enjoying having the boat so close for a change, and getting out with friends and family,  the fishing has been pretty rough  for a variety of excuses err.. I mean reasons..     Despite presenting  nice fresh herring, (both chunks, and livies) eels, and some trolling, we're only managing a few smaller fish most days.. I'm just not seeing the schools of fish holding around here like they usually do.  I attribute some to the bluebird weather of late, and the increased pressure I see these days from downrigger trollers anytime they start to school up..  most of the fish I see on the FF seem to be always on the move.. suspended out in deeper water, away from the usual  feeding structures..    The highlight of the season so far, has been the achievement of a goal I've had since getting the Scout.. Getting my best buddy Tony out for a day of fishing.. Tony and I fished together constantly,  all over the country, since I was a  teenager.. but he had not been on a boat in almost 6 years..He has been wheelchair bound since losing his leg to diabetes.. So finally after much logistical planning, and the help of a few strong guys, we where able to get him aboard Fluka Brasi for a great day of fishing..


He even showed he had'nt lost his touch, and managed to catch a few Stripers! 



 I'm hoping the fishing here picks up a bit before the run ends, but I'm  already looking forward to Fluking!    ..   

[Hunter 2]

Nice Mark, Your friend looks happy to be out.

[kezsr]

nice getting out Mark and great getting your wheel chair bound buddy out fishing,The Fluka's lookin good   and thanks for the up date,PMed you back.   KEZ

[bassnblues]

Glad to see you buddy got out.

No one should ever take the ability to get on and off a boat for granted.

[Still Running]

  It's nice for you and your buddy getting in some fishing time.

[ChrisL]

Great story Mark. 

[wb]

  great pix

[Luna Sea 5]

great post.

[Kenny]

Great post and pics Mark...glad you got your buddy out on the water for some fishing 

[IrishAyes]

WTG Mark. Nothing says friendship more than what you did for Tony. Great job. 

[Hotrod]

Great Report Mark ..

[PeggyLee]

     Mark. Good Karma comming your way....

[Bucktail]

Nice Mark.

[Uncle Luna]

  WTG Mark nice to see someone get out there
with his problems. See you at the hook soon with Nick 

[Treebeard]

Thanks for the kind words fella's.. AJ, I guess there is something to said for Karma.. finally had one with some shoulders pay a visit last night 

[Art Berkman]

Mark my hat goes off to you 

Good stuff 

[Pfishingruven]

Nice update and catches!  Great you were able to get your fishing buddy back on the boat and out for a trip !

 

[Capt. Scott S]

One word "AWESOME". Great report!

[paul-e]

Nice Mark.
Good friends are what it's all about.
You are a good man and friend.
Catching some fish is just a bonus.

[striperdad]

I have a good friend paralized from the waist down that does everything. Skis, owns boats and fishes salt and fresh all the way to the midwest. Can't let a disability keep you down. Nice report and good luck to your friend.