Fishing For Striped Bass At Montauk New York

Montauk, NY is furthest Eastern tip of Long Island that extends into the Atlantic and is crowned the “surf fishing capital of the world” due to its extreme diversity of fishing structure. Areas to fish include sand beaches, rocky shorelines ... have to migrate when heading north or south along the Atlantic coast provides surf casters with fishing [more...]

Date: 2008-06-22 12:29:12

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Life's a Beach...and then you live!

There is something special about fishing off of the beach ... should have. Recently, Field and Stream featured an article on the top 20 places to fish. Montauk, NY ... or other "swimmers."Planning a trip to Montauk is easy from Connecticut. As a matter of fact [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 21:27:00

After the wedding, time at Montauk, NY to rest

While we stayed with Dr. Anita Bellman in Huntington who was a most gracious host, after a day with Holly's family, we departed for Montauk, NY. Found a nice motel with a beach view and decided to go off shore (party boat) fishing from Montauk harbor on the Ebb Tide. Holly caught a keeper (had to be 20" long), plus a sting ray, I caught two [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 19:56:04

Thursday, July 10, 2008 Captain Steven Sr. wants everyone to know that although Saturdays Limited Passenger Full Day Fluke Trip is SOLD OUT there ... for next weeks action!! Be sure to check out the pictures from todays trip in our Montauk NY photo ... . Hopefully fishing will heat up for tonight! Thursday July 10 Coxes Ledge Giant Cod Trip [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 15:26:50

Montauk, NY (NE end of Long Island)

Montauk is much more interesting than we anticipated. Montauk is all about fishing with a fleet of swarthy fishing trawlers nestled into the inner harbor flanked by flashy ultra expensive sport fishing boats. Great fishing tackle shops abound so we'll [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 12:16:04

Viking Fleet Fishing Report- 6-26-08

Thursday June 26 Porgy Fishing in New Bedford Captain Dave called in and reported that fishing started off a little slower than yesterday but ... on the same day the afternoon trip is only $20.00. Viking Fleet Fishing Montauk NY New Bedford MA ... were slowly being taken throughout the trip with one young angler landing a 23" Fluke. The weather [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 15:00:42

Cermele: Coffee with the Monster Man

If you haven't heard, legendary shark-fishing pioneer Frank Mundus passed away last Wednesday at 82 years old. He became known as the "Monster Man" in the 1950s and 60s marketing charters out of Montauk, NY, as "Monster Fishing," routinely bringing giant great white and mako sharks back to the dock [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 00:34:22

Viking Fleet Fishing Report- July 14, 2008

Monday July 14 Half Day Fluke Fishing Fishing was decent this morning, we had a bunch of shorts and a few keepers mixed in. The pool winner was Pedro Reyes from Brentwood with a 3.55lbs fluke. Viking Fleet Fishing Montauk NY, New Bedford MA, Tarpon Springs FL www.vikingfleet.com [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 17:39:37

Viking Fleet Fishing Report 6/8/08

Sunday June 8th Captain Dave reports that todays trips saw tougher fishing then we have seen over this past few weeks ... the pool with a 3.3lb Porgy. Viking Fleet Fishing Montauk, NY, New Bedford, MA, Tarpon Springs, FL [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 06:43:05

Viking Fleet Porgy Report 6/5/08

Thursday June 5th Captain Dave called at 9.30am to let us know that the Porgies and Seabass are biting like crazy!!!! ... Fleet Fishing Montauk, NY, New Bedford, MA, Tarpon Springs, FL www.vikingfleet.com [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 03:24:27

So Long Old Man of the Sea...

Frank Mundus died last week at 82. He was the model for "Quint," author Peter Benchley's crusty shark hunter in his novel "Jaws ... caught a 3,427 pound great white off Montauk, NY, still the record for rod and reel. By the way, since ... ." Mundus at the time lived near Montauk and was credited with popularizing shark fishing [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 14:42:03

Viking Fleet Fishing 10/27

Very good fishing today a mix bag of fish we had lots of Sea Bass, ... Fleet Fishing Montauk NY www.vikingfleet.com [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 20:46:38

Mail from Long Island

My name is Ted and I don’t kayak…well, I do, but for fishing not the white water stuff you guys do. I am part of a growing number of guys that swim to submerged rocks off of Montauk, NY beaches at night to catch Striped Bass. It’s pretty cool! Anyway, my point is we wear wetsuits, studded boots [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 20:27:16

Great week sailing with Karl & Kitty

Karl & Kitty joined us for a week of sailing. With seasoned sailors onboard we had a ambitious sailing schedule that took us from Montauk, NY to Block Island to Martha's Vineyard to Nantuket to Woods hole to Newport, RI. Lots of fun, fishing, exploration some great sailing and even ... [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 19:23:35

Nick Hotel 4-D Theater, Shark Fishing & Ravel Hotel

 The Orlando Sentinel has an article which is a treasure trove of information for Orlando theme parks ... that weekend into a week… Star Island Shark Tournament In other news, the 22nd Annual Star Island Yacht Club Shark Tournament in Montauk, Long Island, NY, which was held from 12-14th June 2008 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-17 16:28:24

Two People Missing Off Long Island

NEW YORK-A multi-agency search is underway for two missing Queens natives who left for a Long Island fishing trip at around 10 p.m., Sun ... Sector Long Island Sound on Wed. July 2. The Coast Guard began search and rescue operations that day in the vicinity of Montauk, N.Y., State Police found the van used on Wednesday, without a canoe [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 04:49:27

Mom tunes us in to “Leisurama” now on PBS

Mom tells us check our local PBS listings for a new documentary, “Leisurama.” It’s the story of a 1963 vacation-home development in Montauk, NY ... , Mom! From the documentary website: The vacation culture of the late 1950s and early 1960s ... Square store in Manhattan. The homes were to be built in Montauk, NY and came fully furnished down [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 08:00:13

Flying kites

What kid hasn't flown a kite? Many years ago, when Dad and stepmom were here for a visit, ... along the sidewalk around our block by my daddy!!) We went fishing, he and I. He loved to fish ... who ever went fishing with him), we were usually in a rowboat. Daddy would row for a bit while I trolled [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 20:31:32

Hate doesn't happen in a vacuum

Once again, New York's Suffolk County is in the headlines for another act of violence against Latinos and immigrants. Over the last few years Suffolk has not only become a center for growing anti-Latino violence, but along with Hazleton PA, Prince William County VA, and Farmers Branch TX, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 02:57:55

Man behind 'Jaws' character dead at 82

HONOLULU, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- New York fisherman Frank Mundus, reputed to be the inspiration for a key character in the novel "Jaws," has died at the age of 82, a business owner says. Dick Gosman said he remembered operating Gosman's Dock in Montauk, N.Y., when the popularity of "Jaws" drew tourists to the town in hopes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 21:49:52

Recent Fishing Reports on The Fin

1238047812489b4095 Check out these recent fishing reports sent to us by top fishing guides and charter captains on The Fin. Don't see what you are looking for? Check out the Main Fishing Reports page. Still don't see ... , Florida 9. Rye, NY , Western Sound , New York 10. Terrace BC Canada , Oregon 11. Venice , Louisiana [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 14:50:56

Viking Fleet Fishing Report 6/14/08

This mornings Fluke trip on the Viking Starship saw some decent action. Howard Chesin of Amagansett NY had 2 keepers and won the pool with a 4 ... pool was won with a 6.7 lb Fluke. Viking Fleet Fishing Montauk, NY, New Bedford, MA, Tarpon Springs ... .5LB Fluke. David Reid Age 9 from Hastings On The Hudson NY had 4 Fluke but only one keeper, a 4.5 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-15 02:43:21

Viking Fleet Fishing Report- June 30, 2008

Monday June 30 Offshore Report from Noreast.com 3 Day Charter Wow! What a trip! Trips like this are made when a combination of things come together and we had them all, great food, great weather, and really good fishing. Monday 1pm we left Montauk under partly cloudy skies [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 14:37:48

When Penelope hit the Hamptons

The journey from New York to Hamptons,100 miles from Manhattan, was quite joyful and unexpectedly picturesque ... and Ralph Lauren shops and where the road- Montauk highway -makes a fork, in the center ... about Obama…East Hamptons is the favourite destination of the NY Democrats. Despite of this, Obama [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 12:58:43

You Can Buy Frank Mundus’ Boat

The estate of Frank Mundus, an inspiration for Robert Shaw’s character of Quint in JAWS, has put his boat the Cricket II up for auction ... - CURRENTLY ACCEPTING OFFERS Location: 155 Terminal Drive Plainview, NY 11803 Estate Auction ... October 1, 2008 — Shark Man of Montauk (0) September 15, 2008 — Frank Mundus, Inspiration for Quint [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 21:54:05

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated November 19, 2008

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated November 19, 2008 Published by Brandon under Northeast Fishing Reports, Fishing Reports WRAPPING IT ALL UP I never really understood the majority of anglers’ behavior this time of the year.  While the fishing gets better, folks begin to drop out [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 01:50:05

CT DEP Fishing Report, Freshwater and Marine, September 25th 2008

CT DEP Freshwater and Marine Fishing Reports for September 25th 2008 INLAND REPORT TROUT Fall Trout Stocking update- This week, ... trout fishing, with good reports from the West Branch Farmington, Farmington, Mill (Fairfield), Norwalk, Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers. Fishing should continue to improve as we move deeper into autumn [more...]

Date: 2008-09-28 21:04:48

Security company owner dies in freak accident www.privateofficer.com

Security company owner dies in freak accident www.privateofficer ... southeast of Montauk. “We anchored up there,” Cody said, but the boat wasn’t in the right spot. “ ... . At that point, the boat was still drifting, so it got pulled out of his hands. We didn’t want to cut [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 19:27:56

Super Strike Needlefish

Needlefish Each year I have a favorite plug to use from the surf in Montauk, NY ( ... this past Saturday fishing in Montauk it's the Super Strike Needlefish. I have always carried them ... . I had always heard people say that if you are not bored fishing a needlefish then you are not doing [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 18:26:41

MEETING PACKAGE: Montauk Yacht Club Introduces 'Complete' Fall … - Meeting News

MEETING PACKAGE: Montauk Yacht Club Introduces 'Complete' Fall … Meeting News, NY - 6 hours ago … of outdoor event space—also offers a variety of group activities, including spa services, deep sea fishing, group surfing classes, tennis and more. … Share This [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 19:44:00

MEETING PACKAGE: Montauk Yacht Club Introduces 'Complete' Fall … - Meeting News

MEETING PACKAGE: Montauk Yacht Club Introduces 'Complete' Fall … Meeting News, NY - 1 hour ago … of outdoor event space—also offers a variety of group activities, including spa services, deep sea fishing, group surfing classes, tennis and more. … Share This [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 19:44:00

TOYOTA TO SPONSOR W.VA. BIG BUCK DISPLAY & W.VA. BIG BUCK CONTEST

UPDATES TO OUTDOOR YOUTH CHALLENGE AT WEST VIRGINIA’S CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS SEPTEMBER 27 AND 28 AT STONEWALL RESORT STATE PARK TOYOTA TO SPONSOR W.VA. BIG BUCK DISPLAY & W.VA. BIG BUCK CONTEST PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Collier, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 04:45:07

Viking Fleet Fishing Report- July 2, 2008

Wednesday, July 02, 2008Wednesday July 2 Half Day Fluke AM Fishing was very good ... from Brooklyn winning the pool with his 6.9lb fish. Nice work Paulie! Viking Fleet Fishing Montauk ... . The pool was won by Bill Herman from Floral Park, NY with a nice 11.7 lb FLuke. Bill was so happy [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 15:57:15

OUTDOORS REPORT: Ride out weather, then go shopping - Newsday

OUTDOORS REPORT: Ride out weather, then go shopping Newsday, NY - 2 hours ago Brisk winds that churned up waters from Sandy Hook to Montauk Point put a hurt on the fishing front over the past few days. Just before the weather's mean ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 08:52:21

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated September 9, 2008

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated September 9, 2008 Published by Brandon under Northeast Fishing Reports, Fishing Reports DESPITE ... the larger keeper sized fish so it’s likely that it will push fishing mortality numbers up.  And if you read [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 15:24:47

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated September 17, 2008

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated September 17, 2008 Published by Brandon under Northeast Fishing Reports, Fishing Reports “FLEXIBILITY” ... in America’s Fishery Law”, a bill being pushed by commercial and some recreational fishing advocacy groups [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 15:04:13

OUTDOORS: FISHING FORECAST: It's not over yet: Montauk herring … - Newsday

OUTDOORS: FISHING FORECAST: It's not over yet: Montauk herring ... Newsday, NY - 41 minutes ago While Montauk's bass are making headlines, it should be noted that bottom-fishing anglers continue to pile up substantial blackfish scores there, ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 08:02:40

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated November 3, 2008

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated November 3, ... day.  Same sort of scenario farther east.  And, while Montauk is indeed petering ... , Northeast Striped Bass Fishing Reports Blitzes, blitzes and more blitzes.  From Jersey to Montauk [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 17:06:52

Charter boat operators face civil charges

By Kirk Moore, APP AVALON — Two charter boat operators from Avalon, Cape May County, and Montauk, N.Y ... of thousands of dollars in fines. Jerome E. Hurd of Avalon and Steven N. Forsberg of the Montauk [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 05:33:06

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated June 22, 2008

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated June 22, 2008 Published by Brandon under Northeast Fishing Reports, Fishing Journal BITING OFF ... much doing all of my fishing on the outside these days as the water in the bay is now in the mid-70s [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 18:19:08

Surfcasters are grabbing stripers and blues - Newsday

Surfcasters are grabbing stripers and blues Newsday, NY - 2 hours ago Surf fishing really hit stride this week with big stripers in the wash at Montauk and along the South Shore from Shinnecock to Great Gun Beach. ... [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 07:02:56

The Flushing Meadows Park Zoo Animal Mutilations and UFO Mystery

By Bill Knell Flushing Meadows Park has a long and unusual history ... Street (today it's called College Point Boulevard), Roosevelt Avenue and other paved roadways [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 04:54:28

Viking Fleet captain charged with fishing in federal waters - 27east.com

Viking Fleet captain charged with fishing in federal waters 27east.com, NY - 29 minutes ago Montauk’s famed Viking Fleet and one of its party boat captains have been charged by federal authorities with fishing illegally for striped bass in federal ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 19:41:04

Feds charge Montauk fleet with illegal bass fishing - Newsday

Newsday Feds charge Montauk fleet with illegal bass fishing Newsday, NY - 2 hours ago Steven N. Forsberg, on a trip two years ago, took Viking Starship patrons beyond the 3-mile state-waters [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 23:21:32

Feds charge Montauk fleet with illegal bass fishing - Newsday

Newsday Feds charge Montauk fleet with illegal bass fishing Newsday, NY - 12 hours ago Steven N. Forsberg, on a trip two years ago, took Viking Starship patrons beyond the three-mile state-waters [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 08:56:31

Revenge Travel: Man Attacks Shark

Revenge Travel: Man Attacks Shark Where: Montauk, NY, United States 6/17/2008 at 9:30 AM Tags: Sharks, Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Long Island Travel, Active Travel (all tags [more...]

Date: 2008-06-17 14:40:03

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated August 8, 2008

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated August 8, 2008 Published by Brandon under Northeast Fishing Reports, Fishing Reports A SEA-CHANGE ON THE MID [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 04:57:36

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated July 26, 2008

Northeast Fishing Reports: NY, NJ, RI, MASS, CT, MA and NH Fishing Reports: Updated July 26, 2008 Published by Brandon under Northeast Fishing Reports, Fishing Reports FOR BETTER OR WORSE [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 13:59:09

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