Offshore: Nearer Shore Yellowfin
Diversify your options this month, and hopefully closer to port.
Long Island, Metro NY
November Rain-East End
Jill from the November Rain let us know they are booking now for the ’26 season as well. You can…
Inshore: Savage Eel Secrets
When it comes to eel imitations, there’s nothing quite like the Savage Gear eel. Fishing with eels at night is…
Viking Fleet-East End
From the Viking Fleet in Montauk, offshore anglers are being encouraged to plan ahead as the 2026 spring offshore schedule…
Tight Lines Tackle-East End
In Southampton, Kenny at Tight Lines Tackle is operating on limited winter hours. This is a good time of year…
White Water Outfitters-East End
Around the Shinnecock Bay area, Jeff at White Water Outfitters in Hampton Bays reports that local fishing has been quiet,…
Tom Melton-South Shore
As I penned this report, the blizzard of 2026 was slamming Long Island. And, if that is any indication as…
Dick’s B&T-South Shore
In from Richie at Dick’s B&T in Mastic Beach we learned he was busy shoveling snow when I called! All…
Smith Point Beach Bait and Tackle-South Shore
At Smith Point Beach Bait and Tackle, Terrence reported the shop is open all year, but call and check for…
J&J Sports-South Shore
John at J&J Sports in Patchogue said the colder weather has given the locals good opportunity to target white perch….
Saltwaters Bait and Tackle-South Shore
At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip the word when I called was snow, and in fact at 10…
King Cod VII-South Shore
On the King Cod VII out of Captree I heard from Capt. Joe who said January was not half bad….
Suffolk Marine-South Shore
Frank at Suffolk Marine in Babylon said the tackle shop is open all winter from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m….
Bob’s Bait and Tackle-South Shore
Bob Rose at Bob’s Bait and Tackle in Amity Harbor said welcome to the snow storm of 2026 as anglers…
