Retired law enforcement officer Bret Burchetta is an outdoorsman. He hunts, practices falconry and any time he has the chance, he goes fishing. A resident of Dutchess County, New York, he now runs his own business right in the middle of the Hudson River Valley and his schedule allows him to plan trips around one of his favorites – fishing excursions.
“I started fishing with my grandfather when I was younger,” said Bret. “We would go out to Rhode Island on five-day fishing charters looking for stripers, bluefish, bonito, and fluke. Those are some of my favorite memories and a passion I have carried with me as an adult. I go as often as I can.”
When asked about his favorite type of fishing, Bret simply replies,” Honestly just a rod and reel in hand. As long as I’m fishing – whether it’s fresh or saltwater – I’m happy.”
One of Bret’s preferred fishing destinations is Alaska, where he and several of his fishing buddies have fished the southeast inside passage waters from Sitka to Ketchikan, often chartering a boat for several days on the hunt for halibut, salmon, pacific cod and rockfish.
“These areas in Alaska are special because they are remote and the fishing is just superb,” he said. “I’ve seen things in Alaska that I never thought I would see before – it’s truly a spectacular experience.”
During one epic trip, Bret and his crew were drifting for groundfish (halibut, rockfish, cod) when he hooked a historic yelloweye rockfish. Though he doesn’t know the weight, he estimates that fish, which resembles a gigantic goldfish, to be more than 100 years old.
“We never weighed that fish because we were too concerned with releasing it and getting it back down deep fast,” continued Bret.” Fish like that live deep, and you must send them down a minimum of 100 feet deep for release to keep them alive upon release. It was an incredible catch and even more gratifying to release the old man so that he could have a few more good years. I’ll never forget that catch.”
What was on the back of that epic Alaskan charter? A F150 outboard, and Bret says it was the perfect choice for their fishing conditions.
“Yamaha is super quiet, incredibly responsive and delivers great torque and power,” he said. “Even in Alaska with small craft warnings, you know you can go out safely and get back safely. Yamaha has been the backdrop of some of my best memories.”
Bret doesn’t currently own an outboard-powered boat but knows where his loyalties lie when it he’s ready to buy.
“When I’m in the market for an outboard, it will definitely be a Yamaha.”
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“I started fishing with my grandfather when I was younger,” said Bret. “We would go out to Rhode Island on five-day fishing charters looking for stripers, bluefish, bonito, and fluke. Those are some of my favorite memories and a passion I have carried with me as an adult. I go as often as I can.”
When asked about his favorite type of fishing, Bret simply replies,” Honestly just a rod and reel in hand. As long as I’m fishing – whether it’s fresh or saltwater – I’m happy.”
One of Bret’s preferred fishing destinations is Alaska, where he and several of his fishing buddies have fished the southeast inside passage waters from Sitka to Ketchikan, often chartering a boat for several days on the hunt for halibut, salmon, pacific cod and rockfish.
“These areas in Alaska are special because they are remote and the fishing is just superb,” he said. “I’ve seen things in Alaska that I never thought I would see before – it’s truly a spectacular experience.”
During one epic trip, Bret and his crew were drifting for groundfish (halibut, rockfish, cod) when he hooked a historic yelloweye rockfish. Though he doesn’t know the weight, he estimates that fish, which resembles a gigantic goldfish, to be more than 100 years old.
“We never weighed that fish because we were too concerned with releasing it and getting it back down deep fast,” continued Bret.” Fish like that live deep, and you must send them down a minimum of 100 feet deep for release to keep them alive upon release. It was an incredible catch and even more gratifying to release the old man so that he could have a few more good years. I’ll never forget that catch.”
What was on the back of that epic Alaskan charter? A F150 outboard, and Bret says it was the perfect choice for their fishing conditions.
“Yamaha is super quiet, incredibly responsive and delivers great torque and power,” he said. “Even in Alaska with small craft warnings, you know you can go out safely and get back safely. Yamaha has been the backdrop of some of my best memories.”
Bret doesn’t currently own an outboard-powered boat but knows where his loyalties lie when it he’s ready to buy.
“When I’m in the market for an outboard, it will definitely be a Yamaha.”
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