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Gone fishing? Rent a skiff and be the captain

Quick ReadFor less than $150, you can rent a small but seaworthy vessel complete with an engine, all the required safety gear and enough gas to reach nearby fishing grounds.

Anthony Iafrate and his son Brendan leave in

Photo credit: Photo by Ed Betz | Anthony Iafrate and his son Brendan leave in a Silly Lilly rental skiff boat in the waters off of East Moriches. (July 5, 2010)

For anglers who don't own a boat but want to be captain for a day, rental skiff fishing makes good sense.

For less than $150, you can rent a small but seaworthy vessel complete with an engine, all the required safety gear and enough gas to reach nearby fishing grounds.

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