Long Island, Metro NY - South Shore Fishing Reports

February is behind us and spring is right around the corner. Just think, the 14th we move clocks ahead and get another hour of daylight and before you know it, Dogwoods will be blooming and grass will be growing. February was a brutal month for action as snow, ice and rough seas made for a difficult time of it. On the shore, even white perch anglers, from what I heard, said it was tough. As for freshwater, although I am not an ice fishing enthusiast, I heard the ice action was very good while there was safe ice, especially in the Westchester area where anglers had trout, bass and big pickerel. If you are not going to try and head out, now is the time to really think about 2021 action. Do you have any game plan in place on where you will be starting? Now is not a bad time to take a look at your Captain Seagull nautical charts and map out early locations for flounder, the first shot at bass, or even an offshore trek. On the freshwater side, Long Island can be red hot right after the ice leaves the lakes, so keep that in mind. Have you checked out your connections on your electronics for the upcoming year? If you have access, check the terminal ends for corrosion. If you find some corrosion, mix up some baking soda and water in a glass and dip the plug into the solution. This solution is also good for cleaning battery posts. Afterwards, use compressed air to dry the contacts, and then add a slight dab of dielectric grease as it will work to repel moisture and protect electrical connections against corrosion. The grease does not conduct electricity, so it shouldn't be applied directly to the mating surfaces (pins and sockets) of an electrical connection. There is a good video on how to use at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1-kE54VZk.