April 22, 2024 - 08:10:03
Scott over at East End Bait and Tackle reported most reports of striped bass have come from the ocean beaches both east and west of the Shinnecock Inlet. Dusk to dawn are the best times and rubber baits, bucktails and swimming plugs would be best. Since they are showing out front you can be sure that they are in our bays as well.
April 22, 2024 - 08:09:33
Scott from East End Bait and Tackle told me to target the small creeks and back bay areas of both Shinnecock and Peconic bays. We have heard of a few keeper sized fish being taken. We have also heard of the first weakfish being taken in our area. Best to target the back bay areas of Shinnecock and Peconic as well. Weakfish like pink and white colors but as you know whatever you have most confidence in should be your go to. The Shinnecock Canal should be seeing signs of life any day if not already. The first bite here is pretty tight lipped. We have not heard any reports of porgies yet but I'm sure those dinner plate sized fish will be out in the Jessups area for opening day on May 1st. The fluke are making their way in from the deep as reported by some commercial guys. Let's hope they are here for the season opener on May 4th. They are open seven days, 8-6 Monday-Saturday and 8-3 on Sunday. The shop is stocked and ready for your next trip. Their freezers are full of all the local baits in season. Be sure to bring in your gear for service or repairs before your next trip.
April 15, 2024 - 09:16:34
Scott over at East End Bait and Tackle reported that hes hearing of some smaller striper sin the back of Shinnecock Bay chasing down smaller swimming plugs and soft plastics.
April 15, 2024 - 09:16:06
Scott from East End Bait and Tackle said striped bass season is finally upon us and we are hearing rumors of schoolie sized fish being caught in our surrounding waters. Nothing definitive but if I were to guess, try targeting the back bay areas of the Peconic bay. Water temps are still a bit chilly and should begin to warm quicker as our night time temperatures are beginning to moderate. The weakfish made an early appearance last spring, so I would expect to see the same again this year. The best bet for the coming weeks would be to target the back bay shallower areas where the waters get a chance to warm a bit more under the daytime sun. Soft plastic baits and bucktails fished just off the bottom should work well for the lethargic fish in the cold water. Shop is open seven days, Mon-Sat 8-6 and Sun 8-3. Make sure you get your gear in for service or repairs while the wait is short.
