We are almost through with the crazy weather of the month of October. While the sometimes nasty weather conditions made it difficult for some anglers to fish exactly where they wanted to on a given tide or day, those who chose plan “B” instead of bailing out were often rewarded. This was especially true with bottom fishing. Read the rest of this entry »

“Ziggy” Sokolowski caught this beast of a bass on the night of 10/25/09 at the Jones Inlet using live eel. This monster weighed in at 43 lbs, 13 oz. Good catch “Ziggy!”

Striped Bass

The striped bass action has been quite slow as of late. The stipers have been very slow on the West Bar and in the bays. Any luck being had is on clams, bunker and eels. Unfortunately, there has been nothing great to report.

Bluefish

The bluefish action has also slowed to a crawl. We have had some reports of blues in the bay across from the construction dock. The reports also indicate that the action is best in the mornings at first light. Fish some 007′s and you should pick up some here and there.

The blackfish action has been very good toward the west in the bays and by the bridges. With the sea bass and porgy seasons closed, blackfishing is the only bottom fishing in town. Read the rest of the report to see where to catch blackfish on the South Shore of Long Island. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is Joe D., who works at the shop with us, with two nice Blackfish that he caught FROM SHORE using green crabs.

Nick P. recently caught this fish with a live Eel on the South Side of Montuak. We weighed it in at 25 pounds! Good Job Nick!