I took some time off from work to head up to Brooklyn , NY to spend time with my brother.  We both enjoy hooking and wanted to see if we could become Brooklyn's Biggest Hooker.  Well, I started off well with the First Fish of the Derby, and not a bad size at that (19.5" Striper).  As the days went on during my visit, I began to lose ground to my brother's carnival of catches.  The last day we were out he landed at least 5 stripers and a few other assorted fish.  I was lucky to get a small striped bass, a black sea bass, a blue fish and a blue crab.  I was feeling a little like a fish out of water...  All in all, a really good time.  Unfortunately for me the derby doesn't end until mid-November.    I really hope my brother is able to hook some trophies and take home some prizes.  

A side not to all of my recent hooking; I have been catching the majority of my fish by hooking them in the belly or anywhere but the mouth.  I have been affectionately nicknamed "Belly Hook".  Pictures will be posted as a reference.