December Fishing Forecast 🎁 Holiday Gift Cards Available 🎁 Trout Fishing Update 🎁 Think Ice Fishing • Sea bass-Blackfish-Porgy and Striped Bass All Close This Month

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265 W.Main St., Patchogue NY 11772 (631) 654-2311

REMINDER: Blackfish season closes Dec 9th on the north shore and Dec 22nd on the south shore and peconic bays.  Sea bass and Porgy season ends on Dec 31st.

A nice spark of action lit up the south shore beaches this whole week. Countless schoolie Striped Bass could be found on all the beaches from east to west. Daytime as well as night time had similar result.  Bucktails, swimshads, small poppers and Diamond jigs are perfect for the day time; while SP Minnows  or Super Strike plugs could be used for good success at night. Try to focus on the beaches around Shinnecock and Moriches inlet or the local docks for some "schoolie" action. Some bigger fish (up to 40”) are mixed in with the schoolies too, so be ready for the possibility to hook into one of them. Striped Bass closes on Dec 15th, however "catch and release" is allowed all year!!

Blackfish and Sea bass ...They are still are being caught and in good numbers around the island. Fishing green crabs and clam seems to being doing the trick. On the north shore guys are seeing picks of  nice "toggs" in the range of 5 to 7 pounds. On the south shore people fishing the wrecks and Artificial Reefs and around the rock piles are seeing a steady pick of fish. Still fishing the same style with Green Crabs they  are catching some hefty blackfish. Without  doubt the reefs are also producing a good catch of Sea Bass, Ling Pollock and Cod too.  See more info NYSDEC Artificial Reef Guide (PDF)

 Winter Wreck Fish

The NYS Regulations for Atlantic cod, effective Immediately, are: 23” minimum size, 5 fish possession limit and an open season September 1 through May 31. The recreational season  is closed June 1 through August 31.

Pollock, is open all year, 19" minimum size limit and no bag limit

Breaking News: Thanksgiving eve tuna reported 60' of water out of Jones inlet......More to come..Details to follow. We know that these fish were taken on ballyhoo., because we only had one pack of bait in stock.
Cole reported the tuna bite was really good . they broke off a giant during the week after a 2 hours fight
Anglers reported that there were other boats out there too , and it’s been a solid bite on bunker pods

 West Lake  was stocked for the final time this year with more brown trout. Not many anglers have been focused on this but if you are looking for something else to target give this a go. They will have no problem going after  small spinners, kastmasters or even just plain nightcrawlers fished under a float.

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Connetquot River State Park   Still has been offering some great fly fishing.  This is something to look into over the winter if cabin fever starts to take over. We have all the fly fishing needs to get you right into the action.

Also as a reminder West Lake  has been stocked twice this Fall with many brown trout. Not many people have been going down to try for them so they are still very active and will respond to lures and bait used in the lake.

With gift giving season soon to be upon us, we have some suggestions for the angler in your family. 🎁  

Whether fishing the beach, bank or jetty, AquaSkinz surf products will benefit in neatly storing all your terminal tackle and lures as well as overall surf fishing convince. When it comes time to change to a different one, finding lures is easy due to plastic tubing and the unique internal organization system AquaSkinz uses. The bags come in many sizes and configurations for different applications.  

Turtle Cove Tackle offers a range of products to add to your surf-belt or tackle bag this holiday season. They carry 24 and 34-inch heavy-duty lanyards, Boga carries, 7inch-pliers holster that are all made from heavy duty lightweight Kydex. Turtle cove offers a lifetime warranty on all of their USA made products.

Penn has been setting the standard for fishing since the beginning. No matter what you are fishing for penn is always a great go too for every fishing need. Penn was founded in 1932 and has stayed at the top of the game since. 

Since its inception in 1987, Van Staal Corp., has built a business, and a reputation, based on innovative, precision aluminum machining. The company's primary products are commercial aircraft seat supports and food tray arms manufactured from 2014 aerospace aluminum stock. An avid fisherman, Van Staal founder Robert Koelewyn has built a companion business manufacturing aluminum surfcasting spinning reels that are highly prized by serious fishing enthusiasts. 

Feature products: The next generation Van Staal VS X2   Series Specially geared for high retrieval speeds, the Van Staal VS X2 Fast Bail-less Spinning Reels are finally available for surf anglers looking to swim their lures more aggressively or keep up with fast moving currents. These high-speed versions of the VS X2 Bail-less maintain all the features of the original, just with a higher gear ratio for quicker line pickup..Just Arrived 

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With the cold weather approaching, anglers take advantage of frozen lakes to keep fishing throughout the winter months. This is a great social activity to do with family or friends. Make sure to have the right equipment this ice-fishing season to stay safe on the hard water. Check out J&J's line of ice fishing equipment here.

As the weather changes and there is a chill in the air,. We have the perfect answer to the upcoming winter weather.  Our selected  STORMLINE will keep you warm and dry while fishing in the worst of conditions.

Daiwa is renowned for innovative and high-quality fishing tackle. Anglers everywhere sing high praises for their spinning reels and conventional types of reels. Their fishing products are designed for both freshwater and saltwater activities. This brand is a shop favorite and is perfect for every type of fishing! 

Feature products: Daiwa BG Spinning Reels are so smooth with digitally cut gears and seven ball bearings. These reels are powerful, yet priced just right. There's a size for your every fishing need whether it's inshore, offshore, or shark fishing. The manual bail return is in models 4500 and larger. Also includes a waterproof drag system. This reel is a shop favorite and i would recommend it for any type of fishing you would like to do. 

The BogaGrip is designed to promote "catch and release fishing," as it will land, handle, and weigh fish quickly and simultaneously without injury to the fish. The BogaGrip also affords an easy opportunity to inspect and take pictures of the fish. Since it doesn't wipe off the protective slime nor puncture the fish, and allows the fish to be quickly returned to the water, fish that are handled and released using the BogaGrip should be more likely to survive. The BogaGrip is particularly good for handling fish in cold weather, or hard-to-handle fish such as toothy fish, slimy fish, or fish that are likely to fin or cut a fisherman. It also keeps a fisherman's hand at a safer distance from hooks.

Our shop will be open year round just that there is a change to our hours over the winter , we will be carrying baits such as freshwater shiners, nightcrawlers , and still have some clam in stock for those cod fishing ! also remember to bring your reels to be serviced before the spring !! as well as any rod repairs . Spring is just right around the corner.

Trust the experts at J&J for your rod and reel repairs: (631) 654-2311

When it comes to preparing your fishing gear for the next season, trust the experts at J&J. Our team has extensive knowledge and experience in rod and reel repairs, ensuring that your equipment is in the best possible condition. Don't wait until the last minute—bring your gear to us this winter and be ready for a successful fishing season ahead!

1. Reel cleaning and lubrication
2. Rod guide replacement
3. Rod tip repair
4. Read more.........

Complete Reel Service: $25.00 Plus Parts
International Reels: $50.00 Plus Parts
Rod Repair: $15.00 per wrap plus price of guide
Rod Tip Repair: $5.00 plus price of tip
Custom Work Available

 

Hooks and rigs are always a welcome gift. The one thing to  remember is “one is never enough.”

 Christmas Stocking Stuffer Fishing Rig (set of two)...................
You're viewing a set of 2 Monofilament tied Fishing Rigs. Made with a chrome plated silver 007 diamond jig,(1oz diamond jig) tied with a #2/0 hook, yellow/Green teaser. This is an actual fishing lure/rig. Makes a great xmas ornament (keep in package, it has hooks) makes a great gift and actually catches fish!!! Ideal for Weakfish, Bluefish, Surf or Boat Fishing....Yes, And MORE!!


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