New York State has thousands of miles of shoreline that provide abundant crabbing opportunities (including the Hudson River). Catching crabs can be accomplished by using baited crab pots that are set and checked frequently. Be sure to review the Crab Pot Regulations before setting your crab pots. 

TACKLE TIP: The best way to catch fluke is a hi-li bucktail rig with gulp on both the teaser and the bucktail. When fishing these locations a bucktail no larger then 2oz will do the trick. When fishing this kind of rig it is always good to keep the bucktail moving in the water by simply jigging. Bait such as squid, spearing and fluke belly are all great alternatives to gulp. All of these baits can also be used on a bucktail rig

Tip of the week: Take care of you and your catch.
With the hot humid weather of summer upon us its important to take care of yourself as well as your catch. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you to stay hydrated, use sun screen, and to wear proper clothing: hat and sunglasses. If you intend on harvesting your catch bring a cooler with plenty of ice to keep your fish out of the sun and keep cold. Its also a good idea to bleed your fish, this will also help preserve your catch and make for a better eating experience. Crabs while hardy, should be kept in a bucket without water out of the sun and covered with a wet (saltwater) rag. While fishing or crabbing bait should also be kept out of the sun and either covered with a wet rag or in a cooler with ice.

Great South Bay • • • • Moriches inlet has striped bass ••••• Bluefish continue to be bountiful throughout the bays and inlets •••• Blowfish, Kingfish and crabs have begun to take over our Local docks •••• Porgy fishing continues to stay hot in the Peconics, the North Shore  and south shore inlets and reefs•••• Weakfishing reports continue to come in from the Peconics and Great South Bay •••• Sea Bass reports are spectacular •••• Offshore- the San Diego wreck.......it's tuna time. •••• Freshwater fishing on the island continues to preform.

With fathers day on June 21st don't forget about your dad. shop online, or in store, we have all the fishing supplies your dad will need.  Or get dad  a gift card-Always the perfect gift