9/29/04 Nantucket News from Capt. Lynne Heyer

Albie fever has taken hold of my soul. I have to apologize for my lack of reporting. I actually have been out fishing quite a bit. Imagine that. Yup, things have quieted down a little, and I have employees to help out so I have gotten out on the water. The albie fishing has been awesome this fall. They are spread from Madaket to Great Point, and everyone has been having a great time catching them. Unfortunately, some folks seem to think that albies are good to eat. Please pass the word to your fellow fisherman that while ablies are a lot of fun to catch, it is not good to eat. I know that most of my fisher friends probably know this, but I also know that educating the folks who may be beginners or don't know, will help our albie fishery stay what it is today.

Besides the great albie fishing, I am getting reports of big blues hitting Great Point and bass being taken off the South Shore. I don't think I will be getting anything fresh today with the rainy, windy weather. Get out when the weather breaks, and enjoy the good fishing we are having.

-- Capt. Lynne

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