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• Why Do People Bury Loved Ones at Sea?
  For most people burial at sea isn’t something that comes up until they’re facing it — either honoring someone who specifically requested it or trying to find a farewell that

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• The Marilyn Jean IV Passed Its Coast Guard Inspection — and the Season Is Already Underway
  Every year before the season gets going the Marilyn Jean IV goes through its annual Coast Guard inspection. It’s a thorough process — inspectors come aboard go over the boat

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• The Marilyn Jean Is Back — Sailing Resumes March 7th 2026
  The wait is over. After our winter maintenance period the Marilyn Jean is ready to get back on the water. We’re sailing again starting Friday March 7th 2026. That’s when the

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• What is the Best Season to Fish in NYC?
  New York City offers year-round fishing opportunities. While we tend to close our boat for most of the winter season (because we need to clean it to prep for busy season and

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• Thank You for 20 Incredible Seasons — A Farewell from Captain Tony
  Over the last few days I’ve shared this news with a few people and word is starting to get out. So it’s time to make it official. After 20 seasons on the water I’m hanging up

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• Last Day of Blackfishing for 2025 – Tomorrow Monday December 22nd
  This is it – your final chance to get out on the water with us in 2025. We’re sailing tomorrow (Monday December 22nd) from 7:00 AM until after 3:30 PM and the weather is look

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• Fishing Report 11-30-25 – It’s Cold Now
  It should come as no surprise if you’re native to the NYC area but it’s cold outside. Very cold. On November 30th we went and fished on Pelican Harbor braving the wind that t

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• Fishing Report 11-3-25 – Ups Downs and Ups for Blackfish
  This time of year we’re sailing daily exclusively for blackfish so of course when we’re out on the water that’s what we’re trying to find for our guests. The day started out

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• Blackfishing Season Starts Now! October 15th – Sailing Daily
  Blackfishing season officially starts today! We already have some great spots for catching Tautog all around Sheepshead Bay! Our sailing times have changed as well. We’re goi

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• UPDATE! Blackfish Season Starts October 15th!
  This season has been a great one. Weather has been weird at times but when we find those spots our guests have been taking home more fish than their entire neighborhood can h

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Top New York City Bait & Tackle Stores

1. True World Tackle
   Tackle ShopTrue World Tackle is a retail store with state of the art fishing tackle. We carry a full line of fishing rods both conventional, spinning, and fly rods, conventional reels, bait caster reels, spinning reels, fly reels, crab traps, hooks,
   

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2. Bernie's Fishing Tackle
   Bernie’s Bait & Tackle, located in the heart of Sheepshead Bay at 3035 Emmons Ave., has been as icon in the local fishing community for some 50 years.
   

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3. Great Kills Bait & Tackle
   
   

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4. Michael's Bait & Tackle Shop
   
   

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5. Capitol Fishing Tackle Company
   
   

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6. E-Z Catch Bait & Tackle
   E-Z Catch Crab Traps & Pot's Are of The Highest Quality, Longest Lasting, Made in the United States of America..Done Right the First Time... All our Products are Manufactured in Staten Island, New York
   

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7. White Water Fishing Supply, Inc.
   
   

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8. Peace Token Fishing Tackle
   Peace Token Tackle has all the quality supplies a fisherman demands. Peace Token specializes in jigging and I have introduced many anglers into jigging over the years. In my time jigging I have been fortunate to land over 1400 tuna on jigs. Of them,
   

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Top New York City Fishing Charters & Guides

1. Marilyn Jean IV
   The Marilyn Jean IV party boat is conveniently located in Famous Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn NY. All fishing trips will depart from pier 6.
   

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2. Never Enuff Fishing
   Let's Go Fishing! Offering Open-boat & Private Fishing Charters.
   

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3. Regina E Sportfishing Incorporated
   
   

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Top New York City Marinas

1. Bayside Marina
   We offer daily fishing and boating rentals, seasonal dock space and mooring rentals and provide 24/7 launch service.We have a full service Snack Bar. Our facilities are handicap accessible.
   

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