Causeway Bait and Tackle has been voted “The Best Fishing Supply” on Long Island by Long Island Press! We just wanted to thank all of our loyal customers out there without whom we couldn’t have won this title. THANK YOU ALL!!

Since New York State (NYS)  made it mandatory for all recreational anglers to have a Saltwater Fishing License starting October 1st, 2009, we have been asked repeatedly about the license and where they can be purchased. Unfortunately, Causeway Bait and Tackle does not sell licenses but we have compiled a list of locations around Nassau County and Suffolk County where you may purchase the saltwater license. We have also included where you can buy the license online. Freshwater Fishing Licenses can also be purchased at the locations listed. Please note Causeway Bait and Tackle does not have any affiliation with any of organizations listed below. Read the rest of this entry »

In case you didn’t know, us New Yorker’s will be required to have a Saltwater Fishing License starting October 1st, 2009.

This whole license deal is a JOKE…. but is now THE LAW!

Typical of the wonderful state of New York… We are REQUIRED to have the license October 1st. The license we are FORCED to purchase AT FULL PRICE will be vaild from October 1st to December 31st… then we’ll have to purchase the license AGAIN… AT FULL PRICE… for the 2010 season that is January 1st to December 31st.
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For any anglers hitting the Long Island waters to fish this weekend, use extreme caution. The National Weather Service (NWS) has already posted High Surf Advisories for this weekend due to the approaching Hurrican Bill. What does that mean for us? Read the rest of this entry »

SO… in addition to the REDICULOUS Fluke regulations and the up-coming Saltwater Fishing License… there are legislators on Long Island (specifically Assemblyman Steve Englebright of the 4th District Assebly in Suffolk County) who are supporting a bill in Albany for MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (MPA’s) …. aka NO FISHING ZONES!!!

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The DEC is holding a “Public Opinion” meeting at their office in Setauket on Thursday night, April 9th from 7:00  pm to 9:30 pm.

Here is our chance to VOICE OUR OPINION about proposed Winter Flounder regulations. There is rumor that they want to SHUT IT DOWN for 2010!!!

The more people that show up… THE BETTER!!

The DEC office is located at:

205 Belle Mead Road, Suite 1

East Setauket, NY 11733

Telephone number: 631-444-0430

Announced today, via press release from the New York State DEC.

Click here to see the DEC Press Release

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!!

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Got this in an email from the RFA (Recreational Fishing Alliance) yesterday, regarding our ridiculous fisheries management methods. Keep your fingers crossed, this bill could be extremely beneficial to the recreational fishing community in New York.

Again, we can’t stress enough the importance of writing your local legislators. Tell them you want THEIR SUPPORT of this bill!!
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“Federal Judge Denies Dismissal of New York Fishermen’s Claims Against Regulators”

Just saw this posted on thefishingline.com, by Rich Johnson.

Although it’s only SLIGHT progress… it’s a BIG, small, win for us recreational Fluke fisherman!!

Don’t forget, you can donate to this lawsuit right here on our website!!

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