A Short History of The State Park Fishing Advisory Board
In the 1970s, anglers on Long Island, especially surf anglers, became increasingly concerned about declining budgets for L.I. State Parks, serious storm damage, increased vandalism, and declining access to shorelines.
Features
Early Season Fluke: Spring on the North Fork
One of the most productive and scenic areas to fish for fluke, especially large fluke, are the waters bordering the Island’s North Fork.
Shinnecock Canal: Bank on an Early Start
This narrow waterway is the key to some wide open fishing action as spring takes hold.
Peconic Bay: A Pot of Gold and Silver
Many anglers swarm to the Peconics to cash in on the great spring run of big sea porgies and a shot at tiderunner weakfish.
May Trout: Time for the Fly Rod
When it seems the trout are flat out refusing your favorite lures, give the long wand a shot.
South Shore Surf: May Day Blues
When it seems the trout are flat out refusing your favorite lures, give the long wand a shot.
Winter Flounder: Still Worth the Effort
Round out that spring mixed-bag outing with a few good-eating winter flounder.
Offshore Battle: Heavyweights Vs. Lightweights
The pros and cons of the classic 30W/50w stand-up gear and smaller, lighter 16 size reels—let the mid-shore tuna battle begin!
Summer Kickoff: Skinny Water Fluke Tactics
While the calendar says summer won’t officially arrive until June 21, fluke anglers will tell you the hottest time of the year has arrived.
Last Stand? Winter Flounder Stronghold
Boston Harbor and Quincy Bay remain host to a strong fishery while other locations on the coast flounder in mediocracy.
Offshore How-to: Adjustable GoPro Trolling Housing
Here’s a great way to study how offshore gamefish like tuna react to your trolling spread, and to get some exciting underwater footage.
Boat Sense: Bottom Line on Bottom Paint
Just because you can see the paint, don’t assume that it is working up to speed.
Bottom Fishing: Getting Down With Light Tackle
Fishing light tackle for bottom species like blackfish, sea bass, fluke and porgies is no longer a fad and it’s time you get with the program.
Sand Fleas and Stripers: Key to the Summer Surf
Fishing light tackle for bottom species like blackfish, sea bass, fluke and porgies is no longer a fad and it’s time you get with the program.
Striper Goals: Committing to Cows
Now is the time to hit the surf for a shot at that new “personal best” striped bass!
Bait or Plug: Benefits of Artificials Over Natural Baits
Now is the time to hit the surf for a shot at that new “personal best” striped bass!
More In This Issue
A Montauk Sleigh Ride
September 29, 1969 dawned grey and overcast over Montauk Point with a light southeast breeze.
The South Wreck
Laying on a sandy lair just four miles dead south of Moriches Inlet in 95 feet of water is a mysterious steel schooner known as the Sea Wolf or better known by local divers and fishermen as the South Wreck.
Seaguar Gold Label 100% Fluorocarbon Leader
Back in the “good old days,” saltwater gamefish did not seem to be as leader shy as they are today, especially with the down cycles and added pressures on our coastal fisheries.
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