Combs Bait and Tackle

Bill Witchey at Combs Bait and Tackle in Amityville told me that it as another slow week on the fishing front. However, on Sunday, some ‘tog were found at the 3rd Wantagh Bridge. One angler employed mussels for six fish with one keeper of 17 inches. Another angler used clams and bagged one keeper. Bill noted that it’s definitely too early for the hard baits such as crabs. He also noted that the water temps are now approaching 50 degrees in the bay. Bass are congregating around the green lights along the canals and they are being nailed on small 3-inch swim shads. Green crabs, mussels, clams, clam bellies and clam chum are available. Nightcrawlers and mealworms are in stock for freshwater anglers. The shop hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. depending on the weather. (631) 264-3525.

Bill Witchey at Combs Bait and Tackle in Amityville told me that due to weather and wind it was a slow week for the blackfish opener. Anglers had better success on the ocean spots with soft baits such as clams being the winning tickets. Inshore blackfishing was dead slow in the bays with water temps of 44 degrees. Bass can still be found on the north side of the bay and will smack small tins, shads and plastics. The Massapequa Reservoir showed signs of life as a few trout were taken during the week. Joe Baggs bass lures as well as a complete line of All Pro Tackle quality products are in stock. Green crabs, mussels, clams, clam bellies and clam chum are available. Nightcrawlers and mealworms are in stock for freshwater anglers. The shop hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. depending on the weather. (631) 264-3525.