Fishing Report

Things could not have timed out any better being that the unofficial start of the summer is upon us and the striped bass and blue fish have invaded the area. Tuesday May 25th I weighed in hundreds of fish from the 20's to as big as 36 pounds. These fish are biting on Jack's fresh bunker and are being caught by The Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Throgs Neck Bridge, Maritine College, Ft. Toten, Hempstead Harbor, Manhassett Bay, Hewlett Point, and in the middle of the sound behind Execution Lighthouse. Depths of water as shallow as 20 feet to as deep as 50 feet or somewhere in between. These fish have come out of the river, they are hungry, they have spawned and they are ready to be caught. I can not emphasize enough that from this day forward you need to be out trying to catch some of these beautiful fish whether you keep them or catch and release them just get out and enjoy!

On the fluke and porgy front I have weighed in fluke to 7 and a half pounds. These fish are being caught off all the points from 15-25 feet of water. Best areas Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point, Bayville, Hart's Island, and along all the barges and bridges in the area. Best bait Jack's jumbo spearing, fresh sand eels and gorgeous white squid. The porgy season has opened May 24th for all recreational fishermen. I weighed a 3 pound porgy yesterday May 25th. These large porgies are coming down from the east and are very aggressive and very hungry for Jack's jumbo sands, fresh clams and plenty of chum. Remember if you are anchored up chumming is a must! These fish are being caught off all the points, Prospect Points, Sands Point, Matinicock Point, and behind Execution Lighthouse in depths of 15-20 feet of water.

Everyone here at Jack's would like you to enjoy your Memorial Day Holiday Weekend!

So Please come on down, rent a boat, buy some of Jack's fresh bait, get on one of our 5 party boats and or charter boats and catch some fish.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishermen's Tales

Fished local waters around City island , 05/13/10, top of tide, two angler landed (10) Bass all over twenty ponds. Jack’s fresh Bunker and the First Light was the key elements for a great day of fishing . The bite is on call Capt. Frank at 347 386-3566 for reservations www.firstlightcharter.com

Fishing Report

As we approach some of the nicest weather of the season some of the best fishing also follows. The water temperature is rising, the bait is moving in and the fish are right behind it. There have been reports of striped bass being caught under the bridges Throgs Neck and Whitestone. Stepping Stone lighthouse is also producing some fish. These fish are being caught in 20-50 feet of water with Jack's Fresh Bunker being the best bait along with Jack's Jumbo Sand Worms and live eels. These fish are migrating from west to east and they will be infiltrating Long Island Sound more and more each day.

Flounder fishing still continues to be ok with fish being caught in all the backs of the harbors and bays on muddy bottom with chumming a must! For the porgy enthusiasts the Island Current with its special RSA permit will be fishing within the next week to ten days for the jumbo porgies with 40 fish per person the limit. As far as recreational fishermen May 24th is the opening day for the porgies.

Let's not forget the fluke which opens on May 15th with no closed season until Sept.6th. We have a lot to look forward to so please make sure to take advantage of every day from this day on to get out, get your boats in the water, get out fishing, and go, go, go...enjoy life and let Jack's be a part of the experience.

A reminder please don't hesitate to email or call with any question you have about where the fish are and the best bait to use.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com