Yes, seems to be a sad state of affairs. I got out 3 times this season (3 more times than most seasons ;-) on a neighbors boat in LI Sound. I targeted fluke during the mid tides each trip and caught nothing but very small shorts the first trip. Went to deeper water 2nd trip and pulled in one at 18". Got skunked on trip 3 yesterday.
I can remember limiting out in an hour in vineyard sound back in the early 2000's. Fluke is one of my favorite fish to eat. Always loved pulling in a surprise keeper while trolling deep for stripers. Maybe one day again.....
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