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Big bass biting in the backwater

April 29, 2026 New York City 1 video
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Bass (Striped)
Bass (Striped)

Trip Summary

Calm, protected water and big fish! Time to take the kids out fishing!!
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Austin Perilli
New-york-city, New York, United States
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Running fishing trips out of New York City, Austin Outfitters invites you to fish the calm, sheltered water of New York City's Jamaica Bay, lower NY Bay, and the New York Bight in comfort with your friends and family for trophy gamefish! Our local f...

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