We have finally come to the end of the 2008 fishing season. Do not let that get you down because we always have the spring to look forward to after all that is what makes living in the Northeast so great!...Looking forward to the of spring after missing it all winter long. This will be my last fishing report for 2008 and I want to take this time to thank all of you for a great 2008 season and to remind you to come on down to in Jack's. We will be open into mid December also a reminder that you can shop online all year long.
*Jack's Annual end of the year sale 10-30% off all tackle in store stock from Thanksgiving until Mid December.*
On the blackfish front the party boats continue to get some fish while fishing more to the East on the Conn. side of The Long Island Sound in deeper waters between 50-75 feet. Best bait now is green crabs.
The Daybreak and The North Star will finish their season Sunday Nov. 30. The Riptide and The Island Current will sail into the first week in December and possibly beyond weather permitting.
Starting Dec.1st our in store hours of operation will be 8am to 6pm Mon-Sun
All of us here at Jack's wish everyone Healthy and Happy holidays!
See you soon!
Big John
www.Jacksbaitandtackle.com
Wednesday, November 26
Wednesday, November 12
Mid November Fishing Report
As we approach the middle of November Blackfishing is still very good in 25-50ft of water from Rye east to Connecticut Anthony Bucci landed 8 black fish to 8 pounds keeping his limit of 4 fishing with green crabs off of Rye.
On the bluefish front believe it or not there are still a lot of bluefish being caught up to 14 pounds out in the middle of Long Island Sound behind Execution Lighthouse. These fish are taking anything such as frozen bunker and frozen mackerel because they are very very hungry. As the water temperature continues to drop this week with cold air filtering in these bluefish should be gone by Thanksgiving.
On the striped bass front since the bunker have disappeared these striped bass are eating live eels, sandworms and bloodworms some of the smaller fish will eat the fresh clam the bigger ones will go after the eels and the worms. Most of these fish are being caught under the Throgs Neck Bridge and down the river towards the Triboro Bridge.
We will be renting boats on nice days until November 23rd. That will end it for the season and we will restart the season on April 1, 2009 for boat rentals. The party boats will continue to go out until Nov. 30th with some boats continuing to sail until at least the first week in December.
There isn't much time left so if you can get out in the next couple of weeks do so before the winter season of 2009 blows in.
Be sure to stop by for a gift or gift certificate for the fishermen/women on your Holiday List. Jack's Bait and Tackle will be open until December 19th. You can call us and give your credit card info for gift certificates and we will mail it to you or the person the gift for.
See you soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
On the bluefish front believe it or not there are still a lot of bluefish being caught up to 14 pounds out in the middle of Long Island Sound behind Execution Lighthouse. These fish are taking anything such as frozen bunker and frozen mackerel because they are very very hungry. As the water temperature continues to drop this week with cold air filtering in these bluefish should be gone by Thanksgiving.
On the striped bass front since the bunker have disappeared these striped bass are eating live eels, sandworms and bloodworms some of the smaller fish will eat the fresh clam the bigger ones will go after the eels and the worms. Most of these fish are being caught under the Throgs Neck Bridge and down the river towards the Triboro Bridge.
We will be renting boats on nice days until November 23rd. That will end it for the season and we will restart the season on April 1, 2009 for boat rentals. The party boats will continue to go out until Nov. 30th with some boats continuing to sail until at least the first week in December.
There isn't much time left so if you can get out in the next couple of weeks do so before the winter season of 2009 blows in.
Be sure to stop by for a gift or gift certificate for the fishermen/women on your Holiday List. Jack's Bait and Tackle will be open until December 19th. You can call us and give your credit card info for gift certificates and we will mail it to you or the person the gift for.
See you soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
Wednesday, November 5
Early November Fishing Report
This past week proved to be a good sign of great blackfishing from 3 to 8 pounds are being caught in 20-50 ft of water, more towards the 50 on green crabs and Asian crabs. We have at least another 3 more weeks of great fishing before these blackfish more into deep, deep water and stop feeding. Best areas for these blackfish have been Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye and also along the shorelines of Connecticut as far east as Norwalk catching your limit is not a problem. Dennis Cassidy and his son Kyle were fishing in the local waters using green crabs and ended up with 12 keeper blackfish up to 6 pounds and only keeping their limit of 8. Also Steve Morales, his partner Junja and friends landed 16 blackfish with the biggest being 7 and 8 pounds.
On the bluefish front there are still plenty of bluefish out in the middle of the Long Island Sound using fresh bunker and mackeral. You may get lucky and catch a few stripers, most of the bass are now schooling up... watch for the birds working. You can either jig with diamond jigs or drop bait to the bottom and the bass should be there. Remember time is really limited now with just 6 weeks until Christmas so get out every chance you can to catch some of these great fish before the winter months.
See You Soon!
Big John and The Boys
On the bluefish front there are still plenty of bluefish out in the middle of the Long Island Sound using fresh bunker and mackeral. You may get lucky and catch a few stripers, most of the bass are now schooling up... watch for the birds working. You can either jig with diamond jigs or drop bait to the bottom and the bass should be there. Remember time is really limited now with just 6 weeks until Christmas so get out every chance you can to catch some of these great fish before the winter months.
See You Soon!
Big John and The Boys
Wednesday, October 29
Monday, October 27
End of October Fishing Report
As we approach the end of October fall fishing is at its best! The water temperature has dropped considerably with all the rain and wind we have had these past few days. We do have some rain and wind coming on Tuesday Oct. 28th but from Wed. Oct. 29th through the entire week and weekend into the first week of November looks to be cool and dry.
With these conditions blackfish continue to bite in 20-30 to even 40ft of water around the local rock piles and jetties from the south shore of long island all the way up the north shore of long island into Connecticut. Best spots are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, Rye Playland is real hot right now and all the way up the Conn. shoreline to the Norwalk Islands. Best bait fiddler crabs, green crabs, Asian crabs and fresh clams. Remember the next 30 days are probably the best 30 days for fall blackfish in the Long Island Sound.
On the bluefish front there are still a few blues being caught out in the middle of Long Island Sound behind Execution Lighthouse on both the Rye and Hempstead sides of the sound. Just chunks of bunker and mackeral to the bottom in 20-50ft of water are producing bluefish between 10-12 pounds with an occasional striped bass mixed in for good measure. Over this past weekend we had fishermen weighing in blackfish from 7-9 pounds with many smaller fish and plenty of action all were caught from the shore on the rental, private and party boats. I can't emphasize enough that time is limited so come on out, get your fresh bait, your fresh crabs, your fresh bunker from Jack's and get out and take advantage of the last month or so of the 2008 fall season!
See you soon!
~Big John and The Boys at Jack's
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
With these conditions blackfish continue to bite in 20-30 to even 40ft of water around the local rock piles and jetties from the south shore of long island all the way up the north shore of long island into Connecticut. Best spots are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, Rye Playland is real hot right now and all the way up the Conn. shoreline to the Norwalk Islands. Best bait fiddler crabs, green crabs, Asian crabs and fresh clams. Remember the next 30 days are probably the best 30 days for fall blackfish in the Long Island Sound.
On the bluefish front there are still a few blues being caught out in the middle of Long Island Sound behind Execution Lighthouse on both the Rye and Hempstead sides of the sound. Just chunks of bunker and mackeral to the bottom in 20-50ft of water are producing bluefish between 10-12 pounds with an occasional striped bass mixed in for good measure. Over this past weekend we had fishermen weighing in blackfish from 7-9 pounds with many smaller fish and plenty of action all were caught from the shore on the rental, private and party boats. I can't emphasize enough that time is limited so come on out, get your fresh bait, your fresh crabs, your fresh bunker from Jack's and get out and take advantage of the last month or so of the 2008 fall season!
See you soon!
~Big John and The Boys at Jack's
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
Wednesday, October 22
Catch of the day
Daniel Blum had a nice catch of blackfish with the largest fish being 9 pound blackfish on his boat Lucky Catch fishing in the local areas off of Rye using green crabs and fiddler crabs in 20-50ft of water.
Sunday, October 19
Mid October Fishing Report
The week of Oct. 19th proved to be a week of change not only has the weather become cooler but the fish have gone on more of a feed. on the blackfish front Danny Brown aka Mr. Softie had 10 keepers blackfish to 7 1/2 pounds off the shorelines of Stanford Conn. He was fishing with green crabs and fiddler crabs and also Asian crabs in about 20 to 35 feet of water. He also tried in 50 feet of water and produced some blackfish as well. Locally Pea Island Huckleberry Island Hen and Chicken Mammaroneck Rye are also starting to produce nice blackfish as the water temperature begins to drop.
Also the next three weeks will be the best fishing for blackfish locally as these north northeast winds continue to blow cooler waters our way. right now the water temp. is 61 degrees and as we approach the 50's the bite will be on.
On the striped bass and bluefish front they continue to do very well with fresh bunker and mackeral anchored up off buoy 42 buoy 32A Throgs Neck and Stepping Stone Lighthouse. Three gentlemen on Sat Oct 18th on Jack's rental boats landed 10 jumbo blues to 12 pounds. As we approach the end of Oct. we must take advantage of any nice day before the really cold winds of November are upon us. Our hours still remain 5am to 8pm 7 days a week.
For those live eel enthusiasts we are stocking live eels for the big striped bass bite down the river. Also a note blackfish from the shoreline off the East River along the wall has been excellent.
Looking forward to see you all here at Jack's Bait and Tackle here in The Bronx.
Big John
Also the next three weeks will be the best fishing for blackfish locally as these north northeast winds continue to blow cooler waters our way. right now the water temp. is 61 degrees and as we approach the 50's the bite will be on.
On the striped bass and bluefish front they continue to do very well with fresh bunker and mackeral anchored up off buoy 42 buoy 32A Throgs Neck and Stepping Stone Lighthouse. Three gentlemen on Sat Oct 18th on Jack's rental boats landed 10 jumbo blues to 12 pounds. As we approach the end of Oct. we must take advantage of any nice day before the really cold winds of November are upon us. Our hours still remain 5am to 8pm 7 days a week.
For those live eel enthusiasts we are stocking live eels for the big striped bass bite down the river. Also a note blackfish from the shoreline off the East River along the wall has been excellent.
Looking forward to see you all here at Jack's Bait and Tackle here in The Bronx.
Big John
Monday, October 6
Fishing Report
The fall fishing this past week has started with a bang! Large porgies and plenty of them are still being caught on all of the party boats in Long Island Sound. There is not a problem catching your limit of 45 fish with fish up to 3 pounds. Best baits are sandworms, bloodworms and fresh clams. Remember Oct. 15 is the final day for porgy fishing on the party boats or charter boats for the 2008 season.
On the blackfish front Bill Hession, Tom Schmidt and Ken Gress caught a 9.5 pound blackfish on The Dream Catcher this Sun. Oct. 5th by Hens and Chicken. They also had a bunch of other fish in the 3-5 pound class. They were using Jack's famous green crabs and fiddler crabs. Other fishermen reported good action along the shorelines of New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, and all the way up through Connecticut. Best depth right now is 15-20 feet of water those depths will increase as the temperature drops throughout the month of October. Realistically we have about 50 days of phenomenal blackfishing so get out while the getting is good! on the striped bass and bluefish front they are still managing striped bass up to 25 pounds being caught on the bottom between Stepping Stone and The Throgs Neck Bridge.
The bunker have left the area but we are still carrying fresh bunker which has been the best bait for the bass and the blues. A shop regular Sal continues to catch striped bass to 25 pounds on Jack's jumbo sandworms. Some fishermen are wandering down under the bridges toward the Laguardia Airport area and drifting with sandworms and live eels and producing fish from 15-25 pounds. Louis another shop regular continues to catch nice striped bass from the shorelines near The Throgs Neck Bridge. He claims the best bait for him is fresh clam and squid. On that note it seems that there are a variety of fish and a variety of bait producing nice fish in Long Island Sound.
Everything seems to be schooling up and getting ready to head to wherever they spend the winter months so now is the time to get out and go fishing.
See you soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
PS There are a few fishermen catching white perch from the shore in Eastchester Bay with sandworms and fresh clams.
On the blackfish front Bill Hession, Tom Schmidt and Ken Gress caught a 9.5 pound blackfish on The Dream Catcher this Sun. Oct. 5th by Hens and Chicken. They also had a bunch of other fish in the 3-5 pound class. They were using Jack's famous green crabs and fiddler crabs. Other fishermen reported good action along the shorelines of New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, and all the way up through Connecticut. Best depth right now is 15-20 feet of water those depths will increase as the temperature drops throughout the month of October. Realistically we have about 50 days of phenomenal blackfishing so get out while the getting is good! on the striped bass and bluefish front they are still managing striped bass up to 25 pounds being caught on the bottom between Stepping Stone and The Throgs Neck Bridge.
The bunker have left the area but we are still carrying fresh bunker which has been the best bait for the bass and the blues. A shop regular Sal continues to catch striped bass to 25 pounds on Jack's jumbo sandworms. Some fishermen are wandering down under the bridges toward the Laguardia Airport area and drifting with sandworms and live eels and producing fish from 15-25 pounds. Louis another shop regular continues to catch nice striped bass from the shorelines near The Throgs Neck Bridge. He claims the best bait for him is fresh clam and squid. On that note it seems that there are a variety of fish and a variety of bait producing nice fish in Long Island Sound.
Everything seems to be schooling up and getting ready to head to wherever they spend the winter months so now is the time to get out and go fishing.
See you soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
PS There are a few fishermen catching white perch from the shore in Eastchester Bay with sandworms and fresh clams.
Monday, September 22
Welcome Fall Fishing Report!
Welcome to the 2008 fall fishing season!
This past weekend Sept. 20 and 21st proved to be an excellent weekend for fishing. The weather was gorgeous the winds were light and the fish they sure did bite... Phil Mazzella and his twin sons were fishing off of Matinicock Point on Sunday and caught a 15 pound weak fish on hi lo rig while fishing for porgies. He also managed to limit out on porgies, bluefish and striped bass. This proved to be one of his best fishing days of the year, stories like this one are not uncommon but they are just kept quiet. Now is the time to get out and get fishing!
Jack's fresh bunker, Jack's jumbo sand and blood worms, Jack's famous fresh skimmer clams and last but not least Jack's fresh frozen chum are all the ticket to your best fishing day. Locations are Matinicock Point, Prospect Point, Bayville, and Sands Point on the Long Island side also Rye, Mammaroneck, New Rochelle and Larchmont on the Connecticut side. Depth of water for porgies right now is about 15 to 25 feet of water remember Sept. 26th is the last day that all recreational and rental boats are able to fish for porgies. You must then get on one of the party boats to catch 45 fish at 11 inches until Oct. 15th.
For the striped bass fisherman we are stocking fresh bunker, fresh skimmer clams and live eels throughout the eintire fall season!
Blackfish season opens Oct. 1st there have been signs already of good blackfishing and Jacks will be stocking all of its famous green crabs, fiddler crabs and Asian crabs. I cannot emphasize enough that now is the time to get out and get your fishing in. Looking forward to seeing you all here at Jack's Bait and Tackle here on City Island in The Bronx and make sure to check out our shop online for all your Grundens foul weather gear at the best price anywhere!
See you soon,
Big John
This past weekend Sept. 20 and 21st proved to be an excellent weekend for fishing. The weather was gorgeous the winds were light and the fish they sure did bite... Phil Mazzella and his twin sons were fishing off of Matinicock Point on Sunday and caught a 15 pound weak fish on hi lo rig while fishing for porgies. He also managed to limit out on porgies, bluefish and striped bass. This proved to be one of his best fishing days of the year, stories like this one are not uncommon but they are just kept quiet. Now is the time to get out and get fishing!
Jack's fresh bunker, Jack's jumbo sand and blood worms, Jack's famous fresh skimmer clams and last but not least Jack's fresh frozen chum are all the ticket to your best fishing day. Locations are Matinicock Point, Prospect Point, Bayville, and Sands Point on the Long Island side also Rye, Mammaroneck, New Rochelle and Larchmont on the Connecticut side. Depth of water for porgies right now is about 15 to 25 feet of water remember Sept. 26th is the last day that all recreational and rental boats are able to fish for porgies. You must then get on one of the party boats to catch 45 fish at 11 inches until Oct. 15th.
For the striped bass fisherman we are stocking fresh bunker, fresh skimmer clams and live eels throughout the eintire fall season!
Blackfish season opens Oct. 1st there have been signs already of good blackfishing and Jacks will be stocking all of its famous green crabs, fiddler crabs and Asian crabs. I cannot emphasize enough that now is the time to get out and get your fishing in. Looking forward to seeing you all here at Jack's Bait and Tackle here on City Island in The Bronx and make sure to check out our shop online for all your Grundens foul weather gear at the best price anywhere!
See you soon,
Big John
Friday, September 12
Fishing Report
On the final week of the summer 2008 the porgy fishing is at its best with large porgies being caught local by Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hen and Chicken, Buoy 2 off New Rochelle, Prospect Point, Sands Point, and Matinicock Point, anchoring up and chumming is probably the best bet in 15 to 20 feet of water with sandworms, clams and bloodworms. These porgies are hiding from the bluefish which are also being caught in all of these same areas. The bluefish love the fresh bunker and they are catching them in the 6-10 pound range with some up to 12 pounds. As the water gets cooler the larger striped bass will mix in with these bluefish and will be back for their fall run.
Blackfish season opens Oct. 1 and it looks to be a good one with some nice size blackfish already being caught with the porgies. Fiddler crabs, green crabs, fresh clams and Asian crabs will be in stock by the end of September.
Don't let the weather fool you this is the best time to get out and fish so make sure to get out there and come in to see me Big John and The Boyz for all of your fishing needs!
See You Soon!
*Big John*
Blackfish season opens Oct. 1 and it looks to be a good one with some nice size blackfish already being caught with the porgies. Fiddler crabs, green crabs, fresh clams and Asian crabs will be in stock by the end of September.
Don't let the weather fool you this is the best time to get out and fish so make sure to get out there and come in to see me Big John and The Boyz for all of your fishing needs!
See You Soon!
*Big John*
Monday, September 1
Labor Day Fishing Report
As the summer comes to an unofficial end the best fishing is only ahead of us. The fluke fishing officially closes today Sept. 1 but do not dispair the porgies, the blues and the striped bass continue to be on the feed.
The porgy fishing will be open until Oct. 15 with the party boats and charter boats being able to keep 45 fish per person this will give the angler plenty to look forward to as far as filling up the buckets and your freezers for the winter. The shore fishermen and private boat fishermen will still remain at 10 fish per person. Large porgies are being caught at Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point and any kind of rocky structural bottom that you can find in the local area. Best bait is sandworms, fresh clams, bloodworms, and plenty of chum.
On the bluefish front there are plenty of bluefish in all the local waters chasing after spearing and bunker with the larger fish being toward the Rye and Mammaroneck areas. Best bait is fresh bunker, mackeral and even trolling seems to produce some nice size fish.
In the striped bass news alot of schooly bass are in shallow water along the area shore lines being caught with sandworms, bloodworms and fresh bunker. Occasionally there still are some larger bass being jigged up in deeper waters around structures.
Snapper fishing in the month of September is at its best! Best bait is spearing, snapper poppers and snapper jigs to catch these baby blues which grow larger every day.
So make sure to get out any chance you can to take advantage of the great weather and great fishing as we head towards the end of the 2008 fishing season!
See You Soon!
Big John
The porgy fishing will be open until Oct. 15 with the party boats and charter boats being able to keep 45 fish per person this will give the angler plenty to look forward to as far as filling up the buckets and your freezers for the winter. The shore fishermen and private boat fishermen will still remain at 10 fish per person. Large porgies are being caught at Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point and any kind of rocky structural bottom that you can find in the local area. Best bait is sandworms, fresh clams, bloodworms, and plenty of chum.
On the bluefish front there are plenty of bluefish in all the local waters chasing after spearing and bunker with the larger fish being toward the Rye and Mammaroneck areas. Best bait is fresh bunker, mackeral and even trolling seems to produce some nice size fish.
In the striped bass news alot of schooly bass are in shallow water along the area shore lines being caught with sandworms, bloodworms and fresh bunker. Occasionally there still are some larger bass being jigged up in deeper waters around structures.
Snapper fishing in the month of September is at its best! Best bait is spearing, snapper poppers and snapper jigs to catch these baby blues which grow larger every day.
So make sure to get out any chance you can to take advantage of the great weather and great fishing as we head towards the end of the 2008 fishing season!
See You Soon!
Big John
Sunday, August 24
Bluefish Contest Unofficial Final Results
UNOFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS
1
17.83
Aug 24
1:55pm
William
Theis
Jack's B&T
2
17.58
Aug 24
12:51pm
Richard
Brown
Captain Morgan's
3
17.23
Aug 24
1:54pm
Chris
James
Jack's B&T
4
15.77
Aug 23
9:59am
Bryan
Thivierge
Fisherman's World
5
15.54
Aug 23
1:15am
Nick
Nemergut
Stratford B&T
6
15.47
Aug 23
7:50pm
Casey
Hart
River's End
7
14.96
Aug 24
8:12am
Walter
Luciuk
Captain Morgan's
8
14.33
Aug 24
2:24pm
John
Russo
Captain Morgan's
9
14.13
Aug 24
4:04pm
Ken
Bagdasarian
Captain's Cove
10
13.74
Aug 24
12:08pm
Nancy
LoCascio
Jack's B&T
11
13.43
Aug 23
7:14pm
Robert
Angelicola
River's End
12
13.21
Aug 23
3:22pm
John
Wygand
Northeast B&T
13
13.08
Aug 23
10:26am
Lucille
Slie
Captain Morgan's
14
13.05
Aug 24
10:34am
Brandyn
Balzano
Fisherman's Paradise
15
13.01
Aug 23
6:27pm
Franklin
Valdez
Captain Morgan's
16
12.95
Aug 23
11:26am
Andy
LoCascio
Jack's B&T
17
12.88
Aug 23
9:08am
Roka
Gazivoda
Jack's B&T
18
12.84
Aug 24
12:37pm
Scott
Poarch
Captain's Cove
19
12.82
Aug 23
8:21pm
Jeff
Michalkewicz
Northeast B&T
20
12.74
Aug24
3:09pm
Jason
Bociek
Captain's Cove
1
17.83
Aug 24
1:55pm
William
Theis
Jack's B&T
2
17.58
Aug 24
12:51pm
Richard
Brown
Captain Morgan's
3
17.23
Aug 24
1:54pm
Chris
James
Jack's B&T
4
15.77
Aug 23
9:59am
Bryan
Thivierge
Fisherman's World
5
15.54
Aug 23
1:15am
Nick
Nemergut
Stratford B&T
6
15.47
Aug 23
7:50pm
Casey
Hart
River's End
7
14.96
Aug 24
8:12am
Walter
Luciuk
Captain Morgan's
8
14.33
Aug 24
2:24pm
John
Russo
Captain Morgan's
9
14.13
Aug 24
4:04pm
Ken
Bagdasarian
Captain's Cove
10
13.74
Aug 24
12:08pm
Nancy
LoCascio
Jack's B&T
11
13.43
Aug 23
7:14pm
Robert
Angelicola
River's End
12
13.21
Aug 23
3:22pm
John
Wygand
Northeast B&T
13
13.08
Aug 23
10:26am
Lucille
Slie
Captain Morgan's
14
13.05
Aug 24
10:34am
Brandyn
Balzano
Fisherman's Paradise
15
13.01
Aug 23
6:27pm
Franklin
Valdez
Captain Morgan's
16
12.95
Aug 23
11:26am
Andy
LoCascio
Jack's B&T
17
12.88
Aug 23
9:08am
Roka
Gazivoda
Jack's B&T
18
12.84
Aug 24
12:37pm
Scott
Poarch
Captain's Cove
19
12.82
Aug 23
8:21pm
Jeff
Michalkewicz
Northeast B&T
20
12.74
Aug24
3:09pm
Jason
Bociek
Captain's Cove
Saturday, August 23
Bluefish Contest Update
1st 15.77
2nd 15.54
3rd 13.08
4th 12.94
5th 12.88
cut off 11.11
Good Luck and Check in at www.jacksbaitandtackle.com for running updates!
~Big John
2nd 15.54
3rd 13.08
4th 12.94
5th 12.88
cut off 11.11
Good Luck and Check in at www.jacksbaitandtackle.com for running updates!
~Big John
Sunday, August 17
Fishing Report
This past week has proven to be a real seafood medley being one of the most productive weeks in catching the most variety of fish.
On the bluefish front there are blues from 6 to 10 pounds in every harbor Hempstead, Manhasset, and behind Execution Lighthouse, Rye, Mammaroneck and Larchmont. These fish are feeding on fresh bunker also trolling has been producing some bigger fish out behind Execution Lighthouse. The best trolling lures are surgical tubes and umbrella rigs. You also stand a chance of catching a keeper striper while trolling and fishing for the bluefish.
On the porgy front there have been large humpback porgies being caught inside Sands Point, Prospect Point, Matinicock, Larchmont, Mammaroneck and Rye. Best bait are sandworms, bloodworms and fresh clams using plenty of chum to keep the fish around the boat is a must! Remember small fish attach big fish.
On the fluke front there is absolutely no problem going out and catching your limit or close to it fish to 8 pounds have been caught off Big Tom, Throgs Neck, Stepping Stone, Harts Island, even as close as The City Island Bridge. The further east you go and the deeper the water you fish the bigger the fluke seem to be. Best bait spearing, sand eels, squid on buck tails or fluke rigs whatever your preference. Be different try some live killies! Remember fluke season closes September 1 so you have eactly two weeks to get out and get your fair share of these nice size fluke.
On the snapper front City Island, all along the shores of Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut and even the South Shore of Queens and Brooklyn has been snapper haven. Everyone has been enjoying these the snapper fishing with snapper poppers, snapper lures and spearing for bait and they have also been enjoying watching them grow day by day.
Big John's prediction is that Sept and Oct are probably going to be the two best months for fishing in the past 20 years! As the water temperature drops and the cool fall air returns and replaces the hot summer air the fish that are now in our area feeding on all of the bait will be in a frenzy.
Good Luck Catch em up!
Big John and The Boys
PS You must be signed up by Friday Aug. 22nd 8pm to be in the WICC Greatest Bluefish Contest On Earth! $35 can win you $25,000
On the bluefish front there are blues from 6 to 10 pounds in every harbor Hempstead, Manhasset, and behind Execution Lighthouse, Rye, Mammaroneck and Larchmont. These fish are feeding on fresh bunker also trolling has been producing some bigger fish out behind Execution Lighthouse. The best trolling lures are surgical tubes and umbrella rigs. You also stand a chance of catching a keeper striper while trolling and fishing for the bluefish.
On the porgy front there have been large humpback porgies being caught inside Sands Point, Prospect Point, Matinicock, Larchmont, Mammaroneck and Rye. Best bait are sandworms, bloodworms and fresh clams using plenty of chum to keep the fish around the boat is a must! Remember small fish attach big fish.
On the fluke front there is absolutely no problem going out and catching your limit or close to it fish to 8 pounds have been caught off Big Tom, Throgs Neck, Stepping Stone, Harts Island, even as close as The City Island Bridge. The further east you go and the deeper the water you fish the bigger the fluke seem to be. Best bait spearing, sand eels, squid on buck tails or fluke rigs whatever your preference. Be different try some live killies! Remember fluke season closes September 1 so you have eactly two weeks to get out and get your fair share of these nice size fluke.
On the snapper front City Island, all along the shores of Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut and even the South Shore of Queens and Brooklyn has been snapper haven. Everyone has been enjoying these the snapper fishing with snapper poppers, snapper lures and spearing for bait and they have also been enjoying watching them grow day by day.
Big John's prediction is that Sept and Oct are probably going to be the two best months for fishing in the past 20 years! As the water temperature drops and the cool fall air returns and replaces the hot summer air the fish that are now in our area feeding on all of the bait will be in a frenzy.
Good Luck Catch em up!
Big John and The Boys
PS You must be signed up by Friday Aug. 22nd 8pm to be in the WICC Greatest Bluefish Contest On Earth! $35 can win you $25,000
Sunday, August 10
Fishing Report
As we approach the unofficial end of the summer the weather and the fishing could not be better! Water temperature is about 75 degrees which makes for a variety of species on the feed.
First off fluke fishing in the local areas of stepping stone lighthouse, big tom, harts island, prospect and sands point, matinicock point even as close as the city island bridge are producing fish to 7 pounds. Jimmy Cedeno and Tony Ortiz landed up to 7 pound fluke which they brought in to the shop this Sat. using a spearing and squid combo on a hi-lo fluke rig these gentlemen are regulars at Jack's and they fish as often as they can.
Remember they call it fishing not catching so in order to increase your odds of catching you need to fish more often.
On the bluefish front one of Big John's motor boat rental regulars Ricardo from miami landed 8 bluefish to 12 pounds between the stepping stone lighthouse and the throgs neck bridge. There are a few ways to catch these bluefish now using fresh bunker of course, remember Big John has the best prices for fresh bunker 6 for $5 and 12 for $10, or trowling with umbrella rigs and surgical tubes. The best areas are hempstead harbor, manhassett bay, stepping stone lighthouse, throgs neck bridge and behind execution lighthouse.
Also keep in mind the WICC BLUEFISH is Aug. 23rd and 24th! You have until Fri. Aug. 22nd by 8pm to sign up for $35 for a chance to win $25,000! You Got To Be In It To Win It!
On the porgy front nice size scup are being caught off of new rochelle, behind execution lighthouse, pea island, huckleberry island, hen and chicken. If you would like to travel a little further east you can try the points off of prospect points, sands point and matinicock point. Sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams and plenty of chum will get the job done.
There are a few schooly bass for those enthusiasts who enjoy light tackle catch and release most of the larger bass have moved much further east. Along all the shores, beaches and bridges the kids have been enjoying snapper fishing with spearing, lures and snapper poppers.
On a final note the best fishing is yet to come as the seasons change and the water temperature begins to drop ushering in the promise of a fabulous fall fishing season!
See you soon!
~Big John
First off fluke fishing in the local areas of stepping stone lighthouse, big tom, harts island, prospect and sands point, matinicock point even as close as the city island bridge are producing fish to 7 pounds. Jimmy Cedeno and Tony Ortiz landed up to 7 pound fluke which they brought in to the shop this Sat. using a spearing and squid combo on a hi-lo fluke rig these gentlemen are regulars at Jack's and they fish as often as they can.
Remember they call it fishing not catching so in order to increase your odds of catching you need to fish more often.
On the bluefish front one of Big John's motor boat rental regulars Ricardo from miami landed 8 bluefish to 12 pounds between the stepping stone lighthouse and the throgs neck bridge. There are a few ways to catch these bluefish now using fresh bunker of course, remember Big John has the best prices for fresh bunker 6 for $5 and 12 for $10, or trowling with umbrella rigs and surgical tubes. The best areas are hempstead harbor, manhassett bay, stepping stone lighthouse, throgs neck bridge and behind execution lighthouse.
Also keep in mind the WICC BLUEFISH is Aug. 23rd and 24th! You have until Fri. Aug. 22nd by 8pm to sign up for $35 for a chance to win $25,000! You Got To Be In It To Win It!
On the porgy front nice size scup are being caught off of new rochelle, behind execution lighthouse, pea island, huckleberry island, hen and chicken. If you would like to travel a little further east you can try the points off of prospect points, sands point and matinicock point. Sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams and plenty of chum will get the job done.
There are a few schooly bass for those enthusiasts who enjoy light tackle catch and release most of the larger bass have moved much further east. Along all the shores, beaches and bridges the kids have been enjoying snapper fishing with spearing, lures and snapper poppers.
On a final note the best fishing is yet to come as the seasons change and the water temperature begins to drop ushering in the promise of a fabulous fall fishing season!
See you soon!
~Big John
Friday, July 25
Hi Big John how's it going thought you might to know that we caught a monster blue about 20 Lbs out in the middle of Mamaroneck and the Playland Towers Thursday 7/17/08. Then we went up to the Playland towers and caught about 7 or 8 porgies on your sandworms and fresh clams in about I believe it was 15 or 20 ft of water.Sorry that there are no pictures they are on our phones.thank you
Monday, July 21
As we approach the end of July the water temp has heated up in to the 70's and the fluke fishing has become abundant! Fish between 3-5 pounds are being caught off all the points, prospect,sands,matinicock,hewlett, the bridges, Throgs Neck, Whitestone, the bardges, Big Tom, Eastchester Bay, City Island Bridge and gas dock, Harts Island, Gangway Rock and anywhere from 20-30 ft of water. Best bait spearing, sand eels, squid and fresh bunker filet on a bucktail or a fluke rig. The fluke season is open until Sept. 1st so there are about 40 days left. Take advantage now before the season ends.
On the porgy front big porgies are being caught in shallow water off of New Rochelle, Sands Point, Prospect Point, Manticock Point and Bayville. The porgies are hiding from the bluefish around the boulders and rocks. Best bait sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams and plenty of chum.
On the striped bass front they are still catching fish to 30 pounds in shallow water, Orchard Beach, Harts Island, David's Island, and anywhere you can find structure.
Long Island Sound is loaded with bunker that is why the bluefishing is red hot! Bluefish to 12 pounds are being caught anywhere from Eastchester Bay to Execution Lighthouse in the harbors and in the fleet.
The best bait is definately bunker and remember the WWICC Bluefish Contest is August 23 and 24th so come on in and sign up, get your free tee shirt and take your chance at winning $25,000!
See you soon!
Big John
On the porgy front big porgies are being caught in shallow water off of New Rochelle, Sands Point, Prospect Point, Manticock Point and Bayville. The porgies are hiding from the bluefish around the boulders and rocks. Best bait sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams and plenty of chum.
On the striped bass front they are still catching fish to 30 pounds in shallow water, Orchard Beach, Harts Island, David's Island, and anywhere you can find structure.
Long Island Sound is loaded with bunker that is why the bluefishing is red hot! Bluefish to 12 pounds are being caught anywhere from Eastchester Bay to Execution Lighthouse in the harbors and in the fleet.
The best bait is definately bunker and remember the WWICC Bluefish Contest is August 23 and 24th so come on in and sign up, get your free tee shirt and take your chance at winning $25,000!
See you soon!
Big John
Fishing Italian Style
Buon Giorno ,BIG JOHN,come sta?, sorry i did not send this sooner. I've been really swamped with work since i got back to Italy. Caught this slammer blue on the Bronx side of the Throgs neck bridge.Rod: G-Loomis escape travel rod 5/8-1oz 6.9ft , Reel:Abu Garcia Revo inshore spooled with 20lb fireline smoke and one of your famous 30lb shock leaders.The bait was a white 9inch slugo. Chewed it like a twizzler! Catch and release. I will try to send some tuna pix if i go to sardegna at the end of the summer.Ciao for nowDr. John Mucera D.V.M.
Monday, July 7
After the 4th report
Now that the fourth of july has come and gone there are alot of fish in the sea. Fluke fishing has turned on tremendously with fish locally in eastchester bay, big tom, the badges, the bridges and all the points east in long island sound are producing some nice fluke fish 2-4pounds being caught locally with larger fish 5-6 pounds being caught further east of city island. The best bait is spearing, squid, sand eels and live killies putting these baits on either a bucktail, finstrike or spro with a combination of all these baits is producing best also use of hi low rig is recommended. On the striped bass and the bluefish front they are catching striped bass from 15-25 pounds still in the local area on fresh bunker best spots are harts island, execution lighthouse, buoy 42, little neck bay, hempstead harbor and manhassett bay. The striped bass continue to move east to cooler waters but the bluefish are moving in more and more each day. On the porgy front fish to 3 pounds being caught locally on sand worms, blood worms, fresh clams and use of plenty of chum to keep the schools of fish around the boat. The best spots are prospect point, the red buoy 2 off of new rochelle, sands point, mantinicock and any structure in 20-30 feet of water. At this time of the year we have the most variety of fish being caught in our area so if there was a time to get out and catch these fish now is it! Increase your odds fish daily and come see Big John and the boys at Jack's for all of your fishing needs!
~see you soon!
~see you soon!
Fluke Catch
Richie Povilonis and Paul Scheverman caught 8 fluke up to 5-6 pounds on spearing, squid and sand eels on the White Hi-Lo in the Bayville area
Sunday, June 29
fisherman's blog
John,Thanks for the tip as to where to launch my kayak. My buddy John Z. and Ifished for about an hour and a half this morning and landed 17 stripers(27-32 inches) off the rocks and shoreline around the back side of theisland. We used poppers. And... we made it to work by 9:00am in NJ!!!David "Kayak Guy" Dunne
The Run Off Checks in
captain Pete Meyers run off charters reports after the rain sat.night fishing got hot. blues and bass on the top feeding on a bunker school. .John g. of the bobs glass charter landed a 46 # bass ! captain pete said this was the biggest bass on the run off so far this year.the fish was taken in hemsted harbor 42 feet of water ,on a big bunker head no weight at all.
Friday, June 27
Fishermen's Tails
Deric Spindell caught a 34 pound striped bass at the mouth of Manhassett Bay under a school of bunker on Jack's fresh bunker!
Monday, June 23
Weekend catches
Giant porgies from Bayville. Only kept fish over 12". Weight to 2.25. Dozens of legal fish under 12 released.
Check out some recent catches caught aboard the ISLAND CURRENT FLEET located out of City Island, NY in the photo gallery.
Photo 1: Barbara Walsh 9 pound fluke
Photo 2: Justim Kuhl Sea Bass
Photo 3: Jessica & 1 st Mate Carl
Check out some recent catches caught aboard the ISLAND CURRENT FLEET located out of City Island, NY in the photo gallery.
Photo 1: Barbara Walsh 9 pound fluke
Photo 2: Justim Kuhl Sea Bass
Photo 3: Jessica & 1 st Mate Carl
Friday, June 20
Big John's into the weekend fishing report
To put it mildly the night bass and blue fishing has been the best it has been in 20 years fish right now are between harts island and execution lighthouse and are abundant day or night. The best bait is fresh bunker of course this run should last at least another month until the water temperature gets real warm and then they move to warmer water out east so now is the time to get out and go fishing for these fish. On the porgy scene they are catching nice size porgies at Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock and also by Rye and Mamaroneck are very good for big porgies. The best bait is sand worms and clams but to really secure a good catch you must use plenty of chum chumming is a must. As the weather gets warmer porgy fishing will get better and better every day. Fluke fishing is starting to pick up now with some keepers being caught a keeper nowadays is a very large fish so to catch a keeper it is a very good thing! Where they are catching porgies the fluke can also be found look for a rocky bottom or some kind of structure that is where these fluke will be sitting. Best bait spearing, squid, sand eel combo on a SPRO bucktail or fluke bullet. The weather is phenomenal the fishing is too so there is no excuse for you to say I can't go fishing so take a kid,Grandma,Grandpa,Dad, Mom,Wife,Husband,Sister,Brother,Son,Daughter or a friend fishing today! See You Soon! ~Big John jacks bait and tackle *if you are not going to eat them please catch,photo and release them
Thursday, June 19
Fishermen's log
Pictures in photo gallery
HI! JACKS LAST NIGHT I CAUGHT UNDER SURF A STRIPE BASS FISH 31 INCHES, WITH SMALL HOOK AT CITY ISLAND AT 11:30 PMWITH FRESH SANDWORMS
THANK YOU JACKS
ATT FELIX
John,
Here's one my daughter Lindsey and I caught on 6/13/08 with a bunker head...the fish weighed 35 pounds and was 43 inches long...some fight!! The fishing has been very good this year in the sound.
Take care,
Hal Kinford
HI! JACKS LAST NIGHT I CAUGHT UNDER SURF A STRIPE BASS FISH 31 INCHES, WITH SMALL HOOK AT CITY ISLAND AT 11:30 PMWITH FRESH SANDWORMS
THANK YOU JACKS
ATT FELIX
John,
Here's one my daughter Lindsey and I caught on 6/13/08 with a bunker head...the fish weighed 35 pounds and was 43 inches long...some fight!! The fishing has been very good this year in the sound.
Take care,
Hal Kinford
Wednesday, June 18
Shark Tournament Winners
Local anglers Dr. Chris Earle, Jimmy Earle , Joe "Mako" Milazzo, and Anthony Baranello fished the star island shark tournament in montauk this weekend. The crew, fishing Dr. Earle's 32 Albemarle "Y-Knot", landed a 298 lb. thresher to take heaviest shark on the first day of the tournament and second heaviest shark overall.Christopher Earle DVM.
see picture in Jack's photo gallery
see picture in Jack's photo gallery
Monday, June 16
Weekend Reports
run off charters; reports great bass and bluefish action! The bite is on after the storm!! big blue fish for this time of year (upto 12 lbs.) mostly in the top 15 feet of the water colum.Heamsted harbor is loaded .Big bass also on the top near and around the bunker schools. all fish wear taken on fresh bunker,top size bass for the last 3 nights have all been in the 28 to34 lbs range,make sure your bunker gets changed every time it washes out or every 10 minutes! Use as little weight as possable or none at all.good luck to all and good fishing Captain Pete
Tommy caught 41 pound Striped Bass
John Marinelli caught a cow bass weighing in at 35 pounds caught on fresh bunker around Rye Playland
Tino Valente pulled in some big bass on Jack's skiff at execution lighthouse
Frankie P caught on Jack's Bunker on Jersey diamond red eyes a 30 pound bass in Hempstead Harbor
Anthony Rich caught 42 pound bass. Rodney DeCuffa caught a 30 lb bass and Terry Lorino caught 25 lb bass. We caught them all with the fresh bunker from Jack's Bait!
John, I caught a nice pair on Fathers Day . 34" and 36" and 40 inches - 26 lbs. 6-14-08 Joe Palma
see pictures in the photo gallery soon
Tommy caught 41 pound Striped Bass
John Marinelli caught a cow bass weighing in at 35 pounds caught on fresh bunker around Rye Playland
Tino Valente pulled in some big bass on Jack's skiff at execution lighthouse
Frankie P caught on Jack's Bunker on Jersey diamond red eyes a 30 pound bass in Hempstead Harbor
Anthony Rich caught 42 pound bass. Rodney DeCuffa caught a 30 lb bass and Terry Lorino caught 25 lb bass. We caught them all with the fresh bunker from Jack's Bait!
John, I caught a nice pair on Fathers Day . 34" and 36" and 40 inches - 26 lbs. 6-14-08 Joe Palma
see pictures in the photo gallery soon
Friday, June 13
Weakfish are jumping
Wilson Sanchez caught a 14 pound weakfish on fresh clams from Jacks in Matinicock Bay on his boat the Los Mellose
Rocko Ramdin caught a 13 pound weakfish on sandworms in Oyster Bay on his boat The Lock & Load
Rocko Ramdin caught a 13 pound weakfish on sandworms in Oyster Bay on his boat The Lock & Load
Wednesday, June 11
The Bass are Bountiful
Carlo Fragola brings in a 36 pound striped bass caught on Jack's Famous Bunker!
Tuesday, June 10
Fishermen's tales
Hey John,
John and I went to buoy 42 area last night. We caught 2 keepers at 36 and 39" and some blues. Everyone around us was into fish. We were going to stay but we had enough. Got back to the dock before dark.
John and I went to buoy 42 area last night. We caught 2 keepers at 36 and 39" and some blues. Everyone around us was into fish. We were going to stay but we had enough. Got back to the dock before dark.
Big John's fishing report
Striped bass fishing is the best it has been in 40 years fish from 25-55 pounds and better! The best bait is fresh or live bunker the bigger bass are biting just on the heads. The fish are so schooled up right now that you don't have to sink the bait to the bottom the fish will come up to the top on chunks. Blues are mixed in with the bass but you have to wait out the bluefish bite and as soon as the tide turns is when the bass come alive. The night bite right now is best! Fluke and porgies are also going very well so if you can get away from the blues and bass the porgies are being caught on sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams and dont' forget to use plenty of clam chum to keep them around the boat. Big porgies between 1-3 pounds are the norm caught by Prospect Point, Sands Point, Mantinicock, Bayville, Oyster Bay, Rye and Mamaroneck. They are catching fluke on spearing, squid and sand eels by all the points, bridges, barges, Hart Island and the blouses. For every 2 people there are 2 keepers over 20 1/2 inches being caught.
The fishing is heating up in the Long Island Sound! How are you doing in this heat wave? Come on down to a VERY COOL Jack's Bait and Tackle today!
See You Soon!
~Big John
The fishing is heating up in the Long Island Sound! How are you doing in this heat wave? Come on down to a VERY COOL Jack's Bait and Tackle today!
See You Soon!
~Big John
Incoming fishing reports
Sergio Dechiari caught a 32 pound striped bass on fresh bunker in Hempstead Harbor yesterday
Jack Delbene caught a 40 pound striped bass in rye Playland on Fresh Bunker on his boat the Masterbaiter
The Daybreak fishing boat caught a 53 pound striped bass between Hempstead Harbor and Matinicock on their night fishing trip last night
The Run Off fishing boat out of City Island checks in with: Sunday night the run off limited out on bass 10 bass were landed 8 released all on World Famous Jack's bunker chunks the 10 keepers were all in the 20 to 30 lbs. range, the pool winner was 33lbs there are a few night dates still available in the next 3 weeks.
The Island Current checks in with:
Night fish have been nothing short of spectacular. Some notable catches include Andy Locksmith 31 lb, Mike DiNome 36 lb, Miguel Calderon 44 lb, Josh Rogers 37 lb. Last night, 6/9, Capt. Brendan limited out the entire boat on Striped bass, keeping only their limit and throwing fish back. Most night seeing anywhere from 15 to 50 keeper bass, with 200 plus bluefish mixing in for excitement. The fishing has been super! Rich, the bite is ON!!!!! Using close to 600 pieces of fresh bunker a day, fresh bait, quality gear, the cream of the crop for party / charter fishing.
Starting this Thursday, 6/12 (8 AM everyday) ISLAND CURRENT II PORGY EXPRESS!!!!
Jack Delbene caught a 40 pound striped bass in rye Playland on Fresh Bunker on his boat the Masterbaiter
The Daybreak fishing boat caught a 53 pound striped bass between Hempstead Harbor and Matinicock on their night fishing trip last night
The Run Off fishing boat out of City Island checks in with: Sunday night the run off limited out on bass 10 bass were landed 8 released all on World Famous Jack's bunker chunks the 10 keepers were all in the 20 to 30 lbs. range, the pool winner was 33lbs there are a few night dates still available in the next 3 weeks.
The Island Current checks in with:
Night fish have been nothing short of spectacular. Some notable catches include Andy Locksmith 31 lb, Mike DiNome 36 lb, Miguel Calderon 44 lb, Josh Rogers 37 lb. Last night, 6/9, Capt. Brendan limited out the entire boat on Striped bass, keeping only their limit and throwing fish back. Most night seeing anywhere from 15 to 50 keeper bass, with 200 plus bluefish mixing in for excitement. The fishing has been super! Rich, the bite is ON!!!!! Using close to 600 pieces of fresh bunker a day, fresh bait, quality gear, the cream of the crop for party / charter fishing.
Starting this Thursday, 6/12 (8 AM everyday) ISLAND CURRENT II PORGY EXPRESS!!!!
Wednesday, June 4
Happy Hump Day Fishing Report
Striped bass is doing excellent everyday someone is weighing a 31 pounder 25 pounder etc so there are plenty of striped bass being caught all on fresh bunker. They are catching them behind Execution Lighthouse, Hempstead Harbor and by bouy 42 in water depth of 30-50 ft. Be sure to look for structure on the bottom that is where these fish are hanging out. This run will continue for the month of June into July. Also all the bluefish you want are being caught anywhere in the long island Sound around Execution Lighthouse, Hempstead Harbor, the bridges, Manhassett Bay they are being caught on fresh bunker. For the porgie catchers there are plenty of porgies up by Matinicock, Bayville and Oyster Bay 1-2 pound fish are being caught most are limiting out fish being caught on bloodworms, sandworms and clams. Chumming is a must to keep the fish around your boat in water depth of 20-40ft. Also look for a structure or rocks etc. Fluke be caught off all the points Prospect, Sands, Mantinicock, Bayville, Gangway Rock, Harts Islandc the blouses, the barges and bridges caught by drifting with spearing, squid and sand eels in 15-20 ft they are getting the big flatties for every 10 fish there are 2 keepers over 20 1/2 in.
Also some surprise catches of sea bass while fishing for porgies have been reported! The weather is going to be great! The fishing is good! And Jack's bait as always is fresh! So come on down and see Big John and The Boys Soon!
~Big John
Also some surprise catches of sea bass while fishing for porgies have been reported! The weather is going to be great! The fishing is good! And Jack's bait as always is fresh! So come on down and see Big John and The Boys Soon!
~Big John
Monday, June 2
Kick Off to June Weekend Pictures
check out the catches of the weekend in the Photo Gallery!
The Mazella Twins caught their first bass on fresh bunker around Hart's Island
Dominick Ferrara caught 40 pound bass with his son John who caught a 30 pound bass on Jack's fresh bunker in Hempstead Harbor
Andre Cabrera and Joe prag caught a 38 pound bass on fresh bunker in Larchmont
~Big John
The Mazella Twins caught their first bass on fresh bunker around Hart's Island
Dominick Ferrara caught 40 pound bass with his son John who caught a 30 pound bass on Jack's fresh bunker in Hempstead Harbor
Andre Cabrera and Joe prag caught a 38 pound bass on fresh bunker in Larchmont
~Big John
Friday, May 30
TGIF incoming fishing reports
Anthony Bucci caught 40 porgies around 2 pounds each on worms and clam in Bayville area
Steve Ehrlich caught a 25 pound strip bass on fresh bunker by Execution Lighthouse/Hempstead Harbor
Steve Ehrlich caught a 25 pound strip bass on fresh bunker by Execution Lighthouse/Hempstead Harbor
Thursday, May 29
Over the hump day reports
This just in...
Greg Kadair up from Louisiana fishing with his friends Rick Goatchius and Pedro DeCosta(boat owner) brought in to Jack's Bait and Tackle a 44 pound striped bass caught on lite weight tackle. He was using a lite rod and 12 pound test line in the mouth of Hempstead Harbor by Execution Lighthouse in 40-50ft of water...Big John's newest video with footage will be up tonight!
Edgardo Galloza weighed in a 30 pound striped bass today May 29th that he caught on Jack's famous fresh bunker off the shore at Battery Park
Coscob Bob and Richie stuff had 100 porgies to 3 pounds fishing Oyster Bay. They kept 20 fish and threw back 80 jumbo porgies.
Rodney Decuffa, Paul Coslett and crew had a 25 pound bass, a load of bluefish and lost a monster striped bass next to their boat The Squibis.
Greg Kadair up from Louisiana fishing with his friends Rick Goatchius and Pedro DeCosta(boat owner) brought in to Jack's Bait and Tackle a 44 pound striped bass caught on lite weight tackle. He was using a lite rod and 12 pound test line in the mouth of Hempstead Harbor by Execution Lighthouse in 40-50ft of water...Big John's newest video with footage will be up tonight!
Edgardo Galloza weighed in a 30 pound striped bass today May 29th that he caught on Jack's famous fresh bunker off the shore at Battery Park
Coscob Bob and Richie stuff had 100 porgies to 3 pounds fishing Oyster Bay. They kept 20 fish and threw back 80 jumbo porgies.
Rodney Decuffa, Paul Coslett and crew had a 25 pound bass, a load of bluefish and lost a monster striped bass next to their boat The Squibis.
Wednesday, May 28
Hump Day Fishing Report
Today proved to be a very good day on the fluke front Richie Mercado had a couple of keepers in the 24 inch range. Today on the Island Current they had many throw backs for catch and release just shy of 20 1/2 inches. The fluke have come in with a vengence so I suggest anyone who likes to fish for fluke should come in and buy some of my jumbo spearing and fresh squid. Best areas are going to be Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point, the barges and the bridges, and all the local rocky points in Western Long Island Sound.
see you soon
~Big John
see you soon
~Big John
Tuesday, May 27
After The Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report
Jack's Weighs in The 1st Prize $10,000 two striped bass with a total of 42.86 pounds caught by Marco Soeiro for Noreast Tournament! Congratulations Marco!Also Striped Bass were brought in in abundance this weekend up to 35 pounds caught on fresh bunker at Hempstead Harbor, behind Execution lighthouse, Rye, Mamaroneck by buoy 42. Plenty of Bluefish in Hempstead Harbor and Manhasset Bay chasing after the schools of bunker. Blues weighing in between 8-10 pounds. Porgies were brought in on Mon. May 26th by Augusto, Anthony and family who were fishing around Bayville and Mantinicock. They limited out with fluke weighing up to 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds. Fluke are picking up due to the warmer water in Prospect Point, Sands Point, Mantinicock, the barges and bridges by the stantions. Lots of keepers and fishing is only going to get better day by day because of rising water temperatures!
see you soon!
~Big John
see you soon!
~Big John
Saturday, May 24
Memorial Day weekend fishermens log
May 25th Jose Sierra caught a 37 pound striper on fresh bunker in Rye
May 25th Tony Sandpiper and Jimmy Cedano caught a pair of 28 pound striped bass on fresh bunker in Hempstead Harbor
May 24th 11;30am Nick Musslini, Anthony Capalco and Anthony Pavone caught 3 25 pound striped bass in Hempstead Harbor on Jack's famous fresh bunker
May 24th morning catch by George Assenza a 33 pound striped bass in Hempstead Harbor on Jack's fresh bunker at high tide.
pictures posted in the photo gallery!
May 25th Tony Sandpiper and Jimmy Cedano caught a pair of 28 pound striped bass on fresh bunker in Hempstead Harbor
May 24th 11;30am Nick Musslini, Anthony Capalco and Anthony Pavone caught 3 25 pound striped bass in Hempstead Harbor on Jack's famous fresh bunker
May 24th morning catch by George Assenza a 33 pound striped bass in Hempstead Harbor on Jack's fresh bunker at high tide.
pictures posted in the photo gallery!
Friday, May 23
Breaking Kick Off To Memorial Day Weekend Fishing News!
Brought into to Jack's caught 8am this morning on fresh bunker!
A pair of 35 pound ZEBRAS (striped bass) caught by Johnny and Bruce on The Voyager by Hempstead Habor and Manhasset Bay Today!
Video coming soon!
~Big John
A pair of 35 pound ZEBRAS (striped bass) caught by Johnny and Bruce on The Voyager by Hempstead Habor and Manhasset Bay Today!
Video coming soon!
~Big John
Wednesday, May 21
Incoming fishing reports
John,
Just wanted to tell you that John and I BOTH caught our limit of flounder today in the rain. Same western side of City Island in 10-15' of water. Only 1 keeper had to be measured. Filled a 5 gal.pail to the top.
Just wanted to tell you that John and I BOTH caught our limit of flounder today in the rain. Same western side of City Island in 10-15' of water. Only 1 keeper had to be measured. Filled a 5 gal.pail to the top.
A Tail of Catch and Release
5/20/08
Capt. Al Rodriguez (LOAFER) caught this 14 lb 2oz.. tog on May 20/08 while fishing at Gangway Rock
using 3 sand worms on a 3/0 Gamakatsu hook and barrel sinker.
The fish was kept alive and released after weigh and photo.
And....that's how it's done!!!
Capt. Al Rodriguez (LOAFER) caught this 14 lb 2oz.. tog on May 20/08 while fishing at Gangway Rock
using 3 sand worms on a 3/0 Gamakatsu hook and barrel sinker.
The fish was kept alive and released after weigh and photo.
And....that's how it's done!!!
Monday, May 19
The Zebras are in the house!
John,
MARTY CAUGHT A 37" STRIPER ON TUESDAY NIGHT 5/12/08, WITH JACK'S FAMOUS BUNKER
see pictures in photo gallery
MARTY CAUGHT A 37" STRIPER ON TUESDAY NIGHT 5/12/08, WITH JACK'S FAMOUS BUNKER
see pictures in photo gallery
Fishermen's tails
John,
I finally limited out on fat flounder drifting City Island. Biggest flattie at 16.5".I saw something big harassing a small pod of bunker at Big Tom.I`m going to stick with the flounder for the rest of the month.
I finally limited out on fat flounder drifting City Island. Biggest flattie at 16.5".I saw something big harassing a small pod of bunker at Big Tom.I`m going to stick with the flounder for the rest of the month.
Saturday, May 17
Fishermen's portal
John,
ANTHONY CAUGHT A 37" STRIPPER WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5/13/08 WITH JACK'S FAMOUS BUNKER.
see photo in photo gallery
ANTHONY CAUGHT A 37" STRIPPER WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5/13/08 WITH JACK'S FAMOUS BUNKER.
see photo in photo gallery
Thursday, May 15
This weeks tail end fishing report
Striped bass are doing very well under the Throgs Neck Bridge, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Hempstead Harbor the fish are ranging from 20-28 pounds in 30-40 ft of water. Bluefish are on the inflow now in Hempstead Harbor, Execution Lighthouse the fish being caught are between 8-10 pounds. Fluke season opened today May 15th a few customers actually caught a couple of short fluke fishing for striped bass with fresh bunker which is a good sign that there will be alot of fluke around in the next couple of weeks! Porgy season opens Sat. May 24th for rental boats, private boats and shore fisherman. It also opens up for all party boats in Massachusetts. We are stocking plenty of fresh sandworms and bloodworms, live clams in and out of the shell and all types of squid. So come on down and see Big John and the boys, rent a boat, buy the freshest bait, find out where they are biting or just come to say hello!
see you soon!
Big John
see you soon!
Big John
Monday, May 12
Mom's Day Catch!
John,
I drifted the west side of City Island with sandworms to catch 9 flounder up to 15" on the falling tide.Packed it in at 11:00 a.m.
I drifted the west side of City Island with sandworms to catch 9 flounder up to 15" on the falling tide.Packed it in at 11:00 a.m.
A Fisherman's Feedback About Jack's
Great prices, discounts, knowleablestaff makes for a happy fisherman.Needless to say... fresh bait dailyand huge sand worms are John's trademark.
Sunday, May 11
Friday, May 9
Upstate Fishing Update
HEY JACKS AND THE BOYS RICK AND CRAIG WENT FISHING TODAY ON THE HUDSON RIVER MY FRIEND CRAIG HIT A 20 POUND STRIPED BASS 37 INCHES LONG ON THE NEWBURGH BAY JUST NORTH OF WEST POINT AND THE FISHING IS GETTING REALLY GOOD EVERYDAY CATCHING KEEPER BASS EVERYDAY THEIR HITTING HARD THANKS GUYS
Wednesday, May 7
Fishermen's Check In May 7 2008
John,
John and I drifted the west side of City Island and managed 9 keeper flounder to 2 lbs.The fish were caught on the incoming tide.We were anticipating a good catch on the ebb tide but the wind really picked up so we packed it in.
Pete
John and I drifted the west side of City Island and managed 9 keeper flounder to 2 lbs.The fish were caught on the incoming tide.We were anticipating a good catch on the ebb tide but the wind really picked up so we packed it in.
Pete
Thank You Frankie and Pino!
Hi my fellow angelers I'm Frankie from Frankie and Pino I just wanted to say we are on a 22 ft parker named Jessica between my partner and I, we have over 50 yrs of fishing between us. There is only one bait shop we have ever used and that's Jacks Bait and Tackle. You will be seeing alot of us this year. Wait 'till stripers are in thick. Pino is a great fisherman. Your going to see some nice ones. Good luck everyone. Thanks for all the great laughs big John.
BREAKING NEWS!
May 7, 2008 3:30pm
Jack's Bait and Tackle Weighs in a 55 pound striped bass caught in the Long Island Sound!
Pictures Coming Soon!
~Big John
718-885-2042
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
Jack's Bait and Tackle Weighs in a 55 pound striped bass caught in the Long Island Sound!
Pictures Coming Soon!
~Big John
718-885-2042
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
These catches just in
May 6, 2008
Hi John ,
George Ramirez and his friend Sandy fished with me on the First Light east of Stepping Stone Lighthouse on the out going tide. George land a twenty-five pound , 38” Bass, using your FRESH bunker and fluorocarbon leaders was the right combo. We also caught and were teased by some snapper Blues.
Capt. Frank First Light Charter
347-386-3566
May 6, 2008 Capt. James skipper the ISLAND CURRENT II and fished the easterly drops off of Mattinecock Pt. over broken bottom. The morning bite was picky; however, once the tide eased off and started ebbing the fish chewed. We had over 40 + fat flatties with some anglers hitting 6 or 7 a piece. All fish were caught on bank mussels and sandworms.Today we caught our first PORGY of the '08 season as it was carefully released.Sailing everyday at 8 AM for Jumbo Flounder & 6:30 PM for STRIPED BASS & BLUES.For online ticket purchases, private charter information, or to sign up for our mailing list, or catch of the week photos visit our website at http://www.islandcurrent.com/.Tight Lines,Capt. ChrisISLAND CURRENT FLEET
Hi John ,
George Ramirez and his friend Sandy fished with me on the First Light east of Stepping Stone Lighthouse on the out going tide. George land a twenty-five pound , 38” Bass, using your FRESH bunker and fluorocarbon leaders was the right combo. We also caught and were teased by some snapper Blues.
Capt. Frank First Light Charter
347-386-3566
May 6, 2008 Capt. James skipper the ISLAND CURRENT II and fished the easterly drops off of Mattinecock Pt. over broken bottom. The morning bite was picky; however, once the tide eased off and started ebbing the fish chewed. We had over 40 + fat flatties with some anglers hitting 6 or 7 a piece. All fish were caught on bank mussels and sandworms.Today we caught our first PORGY of the '08 season as it was carefully released.Sailing everyday at 8 AM for Jumbo Flounder & 6:30 PM for STRIPED BASS & BLUES.For online ticket purchases, private charter information, or to sign up for our mailing list, or catch of the week photos visit our website at http://www.islandcurrent.com/.Tight Lines,Capt. ChrisISLAND CURRENT FLEET
Tuesday, May 6
Fishermen Check In
John,
I went out by myself at 9:00 and drifted the west side of City Island for 7 keeper flounder up to 16".Most were caught on the falling tide.
I went out by myself at 9:00 and drifted the west side of City Island for 7 keeper flounder up to 16".Most were caught on the falling tide.
Saturday, May 3
Breaking News!
Johnny Voyager caught a 25lb bass on fresh bunker between the Throgs Neck Bridge and Fort Toten!
Frankie and Pino caught 10 flounder up to 2lbs in the back of Eastchester Bay on sandworms and chum!
~Big John
Frankie and Pino caught 10 flounder up to 2lbs in the back of Eastchester Bay on sandworms and chum!
~Big John
The Island Current Checks In
Hey Guys,The western sound chunking season for Striped Bass is starting to kick in. Here are a few keepers caught aboard the ISLAND CURRENT FLEET out of City Island, NY. Check out pictures in the Photo Gallery Jessica PisanoPhoto, Small group of happy anglers, Scott from CT and Nick Bruno holds an impressive pair
Capt. Chris
The Island Current Fleet
Capt. Chris
The Island Current Fleet
Incoming Fishing Reports
John,
The weather got nasty quick so we stayed on the west side of City Island.We wound up with 6 keeper flounder up to 15".At one point we saw birds diving and moving fast so we investigated. All we had was jig heads with curly worms to cast. We didn`t land anything but had numerous hookups; only to find the tails bitten off the jigs.Probably small blues.
Pete
The weather got nasty quick so we stayed on the west side of City Island.We wound up with 6 keeper flounder up to 15".At one point we saw birds diving and moving fast so we investigated. All we had was jig heads with curly worms to cast. We didn`t land anything but had numerous hookups; only to find the tails bitten off the jigs.Probably small blues.
Pete
Thursday, May 1
Mid Week Catches!
Walter Mallinson caught a 25 pound striper at the mouth of Hempstead Harbor with fresh bunker.
Cos Cob Bob caught 18 flounder 16 were keepers and all weighed between 1 1/2 to 2 pounds he caught them using sandworms in the back of Larchmont Harbor.
See you soon at the bait shop!
~Big John
Cos Cob Bob caught 18 flounder 16 were keepers and all weighed between 1 1/2 to 2 pounds he caught them using sandworms in the back of Larchmont Harbor.
See you soon at the bait shop!
~Big John
Sunday, April 27
Fishing Report
The flounder and striped bass fishing has picked up tremendously! The water temperature has risen to about 52 degrees which has caused the striped bass and the flounder to go on a feeding frenzy! We have been weighing in striped bass all weekend long from 20-25 pounds. Best bait sandworms, bloodworms, and fresh bunker. The best areas to catch these fish right now are the Throgs Neck Bridge, Little Neck Bay, Eastchester Bay, Hempstead Harbor, Oyster Bay, Manhassett Bay and Orchard Beach Lagoon. If you are into fly fishing they are catching bass in Turtle Cove. As the weather gets better and the water temperature warms the fish will become bigger and the fishing will get better. Looking forward to seeing you here at Jack's for all your fishing needs!
Wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
Wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
Wednesday, April 23
The Island Current Checks In
Hey Guys:Hope all is well. This week we had some decent flounder action in the western part of LI Sound. Local areas of Little Neck Bay, Eastchester Bay, Oyster Bay, & the Orchard Beach Lagoon have produced quality flounder. Please check out the pictures in the photogallery of some recent catches aboard the ISLAND CURRENT FLEET based out of City Island, NY.Tight Lines,Capt. Chris ISLAND CURRENT FLEET
Saturday, April 19
Weekend Fishing Report
Right now the bigger bass have moved into little neck bay chasing the bunker. We just weighed in a bass 28 pounds at Jack's today. There are scattered schools of bunker in the area and the water temp has warmed to 51 degrees. Flounder fishing continues to be very good with fish being caught in glen island, orchard beach lagoon, eastchester bay, in the back of hemstead harbor and the back of larchmont harbor. Frank Vigiano of first light charters caught 8 keeper flounders in the back of larchmont harbor. No blues or blacks yet checking in yet.
send in or come in to Jack's with your fishing tips and reports to Jack's
~Big John
send in or come in to Jack's with your fishing tips and reports to Jack's
~Big John
Friday, April 18
Striped Bass tip of the day
Tips for striped bass. Put fresh bunker chunks or fresh clams on a Gamagatsu hook 7/0 with 30-40 pound line using a med. to heavy action pole then lower your line into the bait areas (where the bunker are jumping) which will probably be in 20-30 ft waters. Remember only 2 fish allowed 1 more than 28 inches and a second more than 40 inches.
It's gonna be a great fishing weekend!
Wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
It's gonna be a great fishing weekend!
Wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
Monday, April 14
Check out pictures of what is happening on The Island Current
Check out the flounder caught aboard the ISLAND CURRENT FLEET, party/charter based out of City Island, NY. See photos in Jack's photogallery Photo #1: Jim Foley, Bronx resident 2 pound + pool fishPhoto #2: James Friedman ISLAND CURRENT regularPhoto: #3: Mike Mc Dermott & Diane Swedberg (Capt. Dan's mom) display nice flounder recently caught aboard the ISLAND CURRENT II.Tight Lines,Capt. Chris ISLAND CURRENT FLEET http://www.islandcurrent.com/ 917.417.7557
Fishing Report
Bob Reed caught 3 Jumbo flounder on blood worms in Glen Island Casino.
Keep your reports coming~
~Big John
Keep your reports coming~
~Big John
Wednesday, April 9
Flounder report
Adam Shannahan checks in with 5 flounder 18" on worms and mussels in Eastchester Bay. Chum Chum Chum!
Also The Party Boats are reporting flounders are bountiful!
~Big John
Also The Party Boats are reporting flounders are bountiful!
~Big John
Monday, April 7
Big John's After The Weekend Fishing Report
The first weekend in April turned out to be a decent one on the flounder front. Al Miller had 19 flounder with 16 keepers and 3 throw backs. He was fishing inside Larchmont Harbor. Sandworms is the best bait and he used plenty of mussel and clam chum to get them up. Also on the bass front The Hudson River is as alive as it could be with plenty of bass in the 10 to 15 pound range. Best bait being bloodworms and the best area being from Tarrytown to The Bear Mountain Bridge. We are fully stocked with all fresh & live bait and tackle in the shop!
Wishing You Tight Lines Until Next Time!
~Big John
Wishing You Tight Lines Until Next Time!
~Big John
Wednesday, April 2
Up To Date Flounder Fishing Report
Opening Day proved to be an OK one. Mr and Mrs. Jones had 4 jumbo flounders in Orchard Beach Lagoon on sandworms along with a few other anglers who also had 2 and 3 flounders each. The party boat The Island Current gave it a try in the local waters and also caught a couple of flounder. As the temperature reaches 60 degrees the water temp. should increase and the flounder should come alive. So stay tuned there should be an interesting week!
See you soon!
~Big John
See you soon!
~Big John
Tuesday, April 1
Ahoy Mattees!
Welcome To Flounder Season!
Be a Captain for a Day with one of our Rental Boats they are ready to Go. Holds up to 4 Adults.
Reels to use for flounder Penn International 955 or 965 or Newell p220 or s220.
For line use Trilene 10-15lb test.
Bring a couple of logs of clam chum and sandworms along with your yellow sinkers.
Wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
Be a Captain for a Day with one of our Rental Boats they are ready to Go. Holds up to 4 Adults.
Reels to use for flounder Penn International 955 or 965 or Newell p220 or s220.
For line use Trilene 10-15lb test.
Bring a couple of logs of clam chum and sandworms along with your yellow sinkers.
Wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
Friday, March 28
How To Catch A Flounder
Some tips on how to catch flounder
*use a yellow sinker throw it over the side to the bottom and bounce it up and down to mix up the mud flounder will be attracted to color yellow that is why yellow sinker...
*also take mussels crush them up in a bucket and take your crushed mussel mix from bucket and scatter it around where you are fishing little by litte...why? because flounders like the taste of mussels...
wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
*use a yellow sinker throw it over the side to the bottom and bounce it up and down to mix up the mud flounder will be attracted to color yellow that is why yellow sinker...
*also take mussels crush them up in a bucket and take your crushed mussel mix from bucket and scatter it around where you are fishing little by litte...why? because flounders like the taste of mussels...
wishing you tight lines until next time!
~Big John
Sunday, March 23
Update on The Online Store
The online store will be open for business April 1st with just the beginning of what we will be offering for sale after that inventory will be added every day! if you don't see what you want email us and we will make it available to buy online. *Flats of bloodworms, sandworms and night crawlers will be available with next business day delivery service.
see you soon!
~Big John
see you soon!
~Big John
Wednesday, March 19
Welcome Spring!
The spring is upon us and it is now time to catch those spring zebras. Make sure to come in and purchase Jack's famous jumbo bloodworms! Also make sure to change your line because there is only one thing between you and that 40lb zebra and that is your line!
Jack's is fully stocked and looking forward to serving all of your fishing needs. Everything for the fisherman and then some.
See ya soon,
Big John and The Boyzz!
Jack's is fully stocked and looking forward to serving all of your fishing needs. Everything for the fisherman and then some.
See ya soon,
Big John and The Boyzz!
Friday, March 14
Calling All Captains!
If you would like to be a guest on our daily live video blog let us know!
Big John
718-885-2042
jacksbait@aol.com
Big John
718-885-2042
jacksbait@aol.com
Wednesday, March 5
Videos from John DeCuffa
Once the season begins, I will be posting videos mostly every day. Please stay tuned and come back often.
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