Montauk Striper Charters

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  "name": "Montauk Striper Charters",
  "guideName": "Captain Joe Rizzo",
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  "bio": "Saltwater fly and spin fishing charters out of Montauk Harbor. We target striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore from a 28-foot center console. Light tackle and fly fishing only — no bait, no trolling. The best saltwater fishing in New York.",
  "yearsExperience": 22,
  "city": "Montauk",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
  "countryCode": "US",
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  "status": "active",
  "createdAt": "2026-03-23T22:16:17.655Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:42.883Z",
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      "authorName": "Scott Randall",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Stripers on the fly in the rip",
      "body": "Captain Joe put us on schoolie stripers blitzing in the Montauk rip. Caught 20+ on Clouser minnows. Then a 30-pounder ate on the last cast. Best saltwater fly day of my life.",
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      "authorName": "Brian Chu",
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      "title": "False albacore in October",
      "body": "Booked the albie trip in October. Joe found the school within 20 minutes. Caught my first false albacore on a fly — fastest fish I've ever hooked. Incredible.",
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      "authorName": "Danielle Reeves",
      "rating": 4,
      "title": "Great captain, picky fish",
      "body": "Albies were around but lockjawed. Joe worked hard changing flies and locations. Finally found willing fish late morning. Three albies on the fly — hard-earned and satisfying.",
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      "question": "What's the best time for striped bass at Montauk?",
      "answer": "Stripers arrive in May and fishing peaks from June through November. The fall run (September-November) is spectacular, with blitzes of migrating fish along the beaches and in Montauk rips. False albacore show up in October for bonus action.",
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      "question": "Can beginners fly fish on a charter?",
      "answer": "We welcome beginners — about a third of our clients are casting saltwater flies for the first time. We'll teach you the basics on the way out. Saltwater fly casting is different from freshwater but most people pick it up quickly.",
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      "question": "What if the weather is bad?",
      "answer": "Safety comes first. If seas are too rough for a comfortable trip, we'll reschedule or refund. Light rain doesn't stop us — fish don't care about rain. We monitor forecasts closely and communicate early if conditions look marginal.",
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      "name": "Catskill Mountains",
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  "species": [
    {
      "slug": "brown-trout",
      "commonName": "Brown Trout",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "seasonality": null,
      "notes": "Not targeted — saltwater operation"
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