As we enter the month of November the black fish, the bluefish and the striped bass fishing will continue to improve until it slows down towards the end of the month.
As of today November 2nd the black fishing is definitely at its best fish are being caught up to 10 and one half pounds in 20-50 feet of water. The water temperature now is 55 degrees and with a cool week ahead of us the temperature will continue to drop and this will cause the black fish to move into deeper water until they are 80-100 feet of water. Right now the best bait is green crabs, fiddler crabs and Asian crabs. The best areas are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye and all the way up the coast of Connecticut as far east as Norwalk. This has definitely been some of the best black fishing in a lot of years due to the overabundance of east winds. So make sure to get out and take advantage of this great fishing because time is limited!
On the bluefish and striped bass front they are catching fish in the middle of Long Island Sound behind Execution Lighthouse in 60ft of water with fresh bunker, mackeral, and Jack's Jumbo sand and blood worms. These fish are moving through the sound heading towards the ocean as the water temperature drops. This bite should last at least another couple of weeks until the water temperature goes below 50 degrees. The same holds true for the black fish.
We will be renting boats for at least a few more weeks, weather permitting 6am-4pm. The party boats will continue to sail until at least the end of November with some boats sailing into December for black fish.
Watch for our huge "End Of Year Holiday Sale" 10-30% off everything in stock from Thanksgiving thru December 20th!
Our November store hours are 5am to 6pm 7 days a week.
Get out while you can as this fishing season comes to an end.
See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
Where the fish are bitin!
Monday, November 2
Wednesday, October 21
Fishing Report
As we get deeper into the fall the water temperature continues to drop there are readings of 55 and 57 degree water temperatures which makes for a good bite especially for the blues, the bass and the blackfish.
On the blackfish front reports of fish to 10 and one half pounds which were weighed in here at Jack's have been caught in water depths from 10-50ft of water. This is a large span of water depth most are concentrating in depths of 10-30ft. Best bait has been fiddler crabs, green crabs, fresh clams and Asian crabs. Best areas are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chickens, Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and anywhere east along the Connecticut shorelines as far east as Norwalk. Looking for structure, rocky bottom, or quick drop offs are best.
Bluefish and striped bass have also been caught inside all the harbors, Hempstead, Manhassett, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and further east all on Jack's famous fresh bunker.
As we get closer to the end of October and into November the water temperatures will continue to drop which will cause the bite to get faster and more aggressive on all fronts for bluefish, blackfish and striped bass.
Take advantage of every nice fishing day.
Jack's boat rentals will be in the water until the middle of November and the party boats will be sailing into December.
See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
On the blackfish front reports of fish to 10 and one half pounds which were weighed in here at Jack's have been caught in water depths from 10-50ft of water. This is a large span of water depth most are concentrating in depths of 10-30ft. Best bait has been fiddler crabs, green crabs, fresh clams and Asian crabs. Best areas are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chickens, Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and anywhere east along the Connecticut shorelines as far east as Norwalk. Looking for structure, rocky bottom, or quick drop offs are best.
Bluefish and striped bass have also been caught inside all the harbors, Hempstead, Manhassett, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and further east all on Jack's famous fresh bunker.
As we get closer to the end of October and into November the water temperatures will continue to drop which will cause the bite to get faster and more aggressive on all fronts for bluefish, blackfish and striped bass.
Take advantage of every nice fishing day.
Jack's boat rentals will be in the water until the middle of November and the party boats will be sailing into December.
See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
Monday, September 28
Fishing Report
As we approach the end of September with Oct. 1st only 3 days away all of the fishing efforts will go towards blackfish, bluefish, and fall striped bass. The porgy season is officially closed for all private boaters and anglers but still remains open for the party boat and charter boat fishing until Oct. 15th.
The blackfish season opens Oct. 1st, the store is fully stocked with all crabs and clams, the best spots for these blackfish will be Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, and Davis Island. Depth of water between 15-25ft of water is best for these fish but as the water cools off they will move deeper but that will not be until the end of October into November.
On the bluefish front they are catching bluefish between 12 and 15 pounds from the Throgs Neck Bridge to The Stepping Stone Lighthouse to the mouth of Manhassett and Hempstead Harbor. Best bait is Jack's famous fresh bunker and mackeral.
They are still catching snappers which are now on the larger side these fish are biting spearing and they are being caught all around the City Island, New Rochelle and Bronx area around the docks and beaches. Striped bass continue to feed on the live squid in Long Island Sound and to the East on fresh bunker. These fish will continue to move in as the water temperature drops and they will become larger.
As of Oct. 1, 2009 everyone will need a salt water license! You will be able to purchase these licenses at the same locations as you purchase your fresh water and hunting licenses. For further info log on to the Department of Environmental Conservation website www.dec.ny.gov
The next 60 days should be some of the best fishing as long as we get the weather because the fish school up and feed and get ready to head out of town for the winter. So make sure you get out every opportunity you can without hesitation!
See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/
The blackfish season opens Oct. 1st, the store is fully stocked with all crabs and clams, the best spots for these blackfish will be Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, and Davis Island. Depth of water between 15-25ft of water is best for these fish but as the water cools off they will move deeper but that will not be until the end of October into November.
On the bluefish front they are catching bluefish between 12 and 15 pounds from the Throgs Neck Bridge to The Stepping Stone Lighthouse to the mouth of Manhassett and Hempstead Harbor. Best bait is Jack's famous fresh bunker and mackeral.
They are still catching snappers which are now on the larger side these fish are biting spearing and they are being caught all around the City Island, New Rochelle and Bronx area around the docks and beaches. Striped bass continue to feed on the live squid in Long Island Sound and to the East on fresh bunker. These fish will continue to move in as the water temperature drops and they will become larger.
As of Oct. 1, 2009 everyone will need a salt water license! You will be able to purchase these licenses at the same locations as you purchase your fresh water and hunting licenses. For further info log on to the Department of Environmental Conservation website www.dec.ny.gov
The next 60 days should be some of the best fishing as long as we get the weather because the fish school up and feed and get ready to head out of town for the winter. So make sure you get out every opportunity you can without hesitation!
See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/
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