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The Captain
Captain Preston Lightsey is a US Coast Guard Master Licensed Captain who has been fishing the waters of the Hudson River, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Great Lakes for over 30 years. When fishing with Captain Lightsey you will have a hands on learning experience. He will show you how to rig for striped bass, catch live bait on herring rigs, and live line bait for trophy stripers. He will also show you how to catch shad on ultra light tackle. |  |
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The Vessel
The boat is docked at Coeymans Landing Marina. The vessel is a 20 foot center console outfitted specifically for striper fishing. All tackle is supplied but if you have a favorite rod and reel you are welcome to bring it along. A standard trip is about 5 to 6 hours in length. The boat leaves the dock at 6 AM and returns around noon. However hours are flexible upon request additional time is $75.00 per hour. |
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The Fishing
Some of the methods used to catch trophy stripers include trolling, drifting, chunking, or still fishing with live bait. The freshwater limit on striped bass is one fish of 18 inches or more in length so catch and release is recommended until a monster striper is boated. At this time we can't guarantee fish, but we will make every effort to show you a fantastic and memorable trip on the mighty Hudson River. A New York State fishing license is NOT required to fish the Hudson River for striped bass, BUT a new "marine recreational fishing license" is required and can be purchased where you would normally get any other license. It is not available at the marina and it is your responsibility to have this license when you arrive. Call me for details (the NY fishing rule book is incorrect about the licenses required for the Hudson river) . |
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The first week of May is usually when the prime fishing takes place. The season starts in early April and ends in June. The main factors that control the upstream migration of the striped bass are the water temperature and water clarity. The portion of the Hudson River that we fish is about 10 miles south of Albany. Trips can be customized to meet special requirements. A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 is required. If the trip is cancelled due to bad weather your deposit will be refunded or your trip can be rescheduled for another day. |
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Half Day 5 Hours |
$ 300.00 |
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$ 400.00 |
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| Trip Check List |
 Soft Soled Rubber Shoes
Rain Gear
Hat and Gloves
Sunglasses
Motion Sickness Medication
Two Fishing Licenses
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Sunscreen
Camera
Jacket or Sweatshirt
Lunch and Beverages
Large Cooler for your Catch
Extra Warm Clothes
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| We're Easy To Get To |
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From the South: Get off Thruway (I-87) at exit 21B, Coxsackie, turn right onto Rt. 9-W north. Go 2.3 miles, turn right onto Rt. 144 for 2- 1/2 miles, turn at sign for Shady Harbor Marina and Restaurant.
From the North: Get off Thruway (I-87) at exit 22, Selkirk, turn right on Rt. 144 south, Go 6 miles and turn at the Shady Harbor Marina and Restaurant sign From the East: I-90 west towards Thruway. DO NOT exit at B-1. Go straight until you cross the bridge, bear right heading north towards Albany/ Buffalo. then go 1 mile to exit 22 at Selkirk and follow above directions |