Read Amanda's article:
"Long Island Look-See
Tune up for striper sight fishing"
from Shallow Water Angler Magazine
Fishing East Hampton and Montauk Point
Boats
2004 Silver Shadow Flats Skiff for the flats
21’ Parker for the Fall
Fishing Information
From early May until August, the flats come alive with Striped bass and bluefish, feeding along the shores and shallows. Experience the thrill of sight fishing only two short hours from N.Y.C.August through November, the Bass, Bluefish and Albacore blitzes begin. Absolutely some of the best fishing in the world, no exaggeration.
Acres of fish are busting around the boat, during the peak of the season. Reserve early for prime dates.
Prime Dates:
Mid May – mid July for sight fishingMid July – mid August for Inshore Bass, Blues and Bonito, sometimes Spanish Mackerel
Mid August – Mid September – good for False Albacore and Bluefish
Mid September – end of October – great for the fall run.
End of October – end of November – chance at Bluefin tuna, and Herring run for Stripers
For more information, read Amanda's article in Shallow Water Angler Magazine.
Rates:
Full Day:
Flats Boat: 550.00Bay Boat: 600.00
plus 50.00 additional angler over two people
Half Day:
400.00Gear:
All gear provided by Urban AnglerSight Fishing:
7-9 weight rods, 10- 12 lb test light tackle rodsFloating and intermediate lines
Fall Fishing:
7-10 weights, 10 -14 lb test light tackle rodsIntermediate and sinking lines, bring floating for
Crease flies and poppers
You must bring:
Polarized sun glasses
Foul weather gear
...and anything else you want, actually.
