Since Ed Walsh and Friendly’s (yes, that Friendly’s) took over operation of the Jones Beach Bait Station located on the boardwalk at Field 10, the fishing piers that sit at the shop’s doorstep have enjoyed a revival of sorts. The shop and piers now have a loyal following of anglers, with names like “Station Chef Victor,” “Danny The Tile Guy,” “Tom The Butcher,” Cigar Joe,” “Doc Mike,” “Ol’ Tom” and “Little Nancy.” Today, there is no shortage of hospitality and camaraderie to be found here and Ed has certainly gone the extra mile forster those feelings, even setting up a large pop-up canopy tent on the end of one of the piers duing a stretch of downpours so that patrons could fish comfortably.