Freeport Combo Inshore Charter Prime Reel Estate

Freeport NY Combo Fishing Charter

Looking to maximize your time on Long Island's waters? This 8-hour private combo charter out of Freeport gives you and up to five friends the chance to target two different species in one productive day. No more choosing between stripers and fluke – now you can chase both. Captain Prime Reel Estate Sportfishing knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he's designed this trip for anglers who want variety and action from sunup to late afternoon. You'll have the whole boat to yourselves, which means no sharing space with strangers and the flexibility to adjust tactics based on what's biting.

What to Expect on the Water

Your day starts early – we're talking first light departure to hit the striped bass bite when they're most active. The beauty of this combo approach is that you're not putting all your eggs in one basket. Spring trips typically pair stripers with fluke, while fall outings often combine stripers with blackfish, depending on what Mother Nature's serving up. The captain reads the conditions and adjusts the game plan accordingly. When the striper bite starts to slow down, instead of calling it quits, you'll switch gears completely – different tackle, different techniques, different spots. This keeps lines wet and productive throughout the entire charter. The boat stays busy, and so do you. All your rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included, so you just need to show up ready to fish.

Techniques & Tackle Setup

The first half of your day usually involves targeting stripers with live bait or artificials, depending on seasonal patterns and what the fish are showing interest in. You might be drifting bunker chunks near structure or casting plugs to breaking fish – the captain adapts based on real-time conditions. When it's time to switch species, the entire approach changes. If you're moving to fluke, expect lighter tackle, different rigging, and a shift to bottom fishing with bucktails, spearing, or squid. Fall blackfish trips mean switching to completely different gear – heavier sinkers, green crabs, and targeting specific structure where these guys like to hang out. The transition happens seamlessly because the captain has all the gear dialed in and ready to go. You're not wasting time re-rigging or figuring out new techniques – that's all handled for you.

Top Catches This Season

Striped bass are the bread and butter of Long Island fishing, and Freeport's location puts you right in the heart of some of the best striper water on the East Coast. These fish move through in impressive numbers during their spring and fall migrations, and when they're here, they mean business. Spring fish are often hungry after a long winter and fall fish are fattening up before heading south. You'll find them ranging from schoolies that put up a scrappy fight to keeper-sized fish that can really load up the rod. What makes stripers so addictive is their unpredictability – they might be crashing bait on the surface one minute and hugging the bottom the next. The variety keeps you on your toes all morning.

Southern flounder, known locally as fluke, are the perfect complement to a striper trip. These flatfish are masters of camouflage and ambush tactics, lying buried in sand waiting for an easy meal to drift by. Fluke fishing requires patience and technique – you're bouncing jigs along the bottom, feeling for that telltale tap that signals a fish. When you hook into a nice doormat fluke, you'll understand why they're such a customer favorite. They fight differently than stripers, making long runs and using their flat profile to create maximum resistance. Plus, fluke are excellent table fare, making them a top choice for anglers who like to bring dinner home. The season timing works perfectly with this combo approach, as both species are often active during overlapping periods.

Time to Book Your Spot

This combo charter represents serious value for groups who want maximum fishing action without the commitment of separate trips. You're getting two distinct fishing experiences rolled into one day, with a captain who knows how to make the transition work seamlessly. The private boat setup means your group controls the pace and can celebrate those big fish without worrying about other anglers. Whether you're planning a guys' trip, celebrating a birthday, or just want to make the most of a day off, this charter delivers variety and excitement that single-species trips can't match. Prime Reel Estate Sportfishing has the local knowledge and equipment to make this combo approach work, and the 8-hour timeframe gives you plenty of opportunity to connect with both target species. Book now and get ready for a day that covers all the bases.