We’re rolling into early November with strong winds continuing to dominate the forecast, making surf and shoreline access the safer play heading into the weekend. Expect gusts near 20 knots through Saturday before a possible late-day break. Striper action remains solid across the Island—Shinnecock and Napeague are producing fish on eels and diamond jigs, while Fire Island and Robert Moses continue to give up quality bass on jigs and soft plastics. The Sound is offering steady blackfish action on crabs at classic spots like Execution Light and the western reefs all the way to the North Fork rockpiles. We also highlight Capt. Al Lorenzetti recalling his world-record weakfish, and we’ve got updates on the Dreamboat and Coastal Kayak Clash standings.
