Jack's Bait & Tackle

December Fishing Report

2011-12-05T13:24:00.002-05:00

Herring Season is open all year. Herring are being caught from the City Island Bridge to Mamaroneck on Jack's Sibiki Rigs.

Striped Bass Season is open until December 15th. They are being caught from the City Island Bridge into Mamaroneck on Jack's Jumbo bloodworms, squid, clams and bunker.

Blackfish Sesaon is open until December 20th. They are being caught by boat on green crabs.

Jack's Annual Sale is on~10 to 50% off all tackle in stock!

We also have gift certificates available!

See You Soon!
Big John and The Boys
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2011-10-19T12:24:00.002-04:00

We are now approaching the most productive fishing time of the year from now October 20th through November 30th the next 40 days will prove to be some of the best fishing around.

As the water temperature drops the different schools of fish begin to school up and migrate.

On the bluefish front they are catching fish to 15 pounds or better from the Throgs Neck and Whitestone Bridges, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, and east behind Execution Lighthouse in water depths of 20 to 40 ft. Jack's fresh bunker is the best for these fish also fresh holy mackerel.

The striped bass are also being caught in the same areas as the bluefish with anchoring up and chumming with Jack's fresh clam chum and bunker chum is definitely the ticket. Bass are being caught from 15 inches to 52 inches from Battery Park east to Execution Lighthouse. These fish will stay around right till the end until it is either too windy or too cold to get to them. PS You should also try Jack's Jumbo bloodworms, sandworms, fresh clams and squid for these striped bass.

On the porgy front there are still monster porgies being caught on the party boats, the private boats and the rental boats. They are beginning to move east as it gets colder but there are still some nice fish to be caught thanks to the extension of the 2011 porgy season. Of course best bait is Jack's Jumbo sandworms, bloodworms and fresh clams. PS chumming is a must!

On the blackfish front as the water temperature drops these fish will turn on stronger and stronger each day. Depth of water 15-30 ft. As we get to the end of October and into November 30-80 ft will be the trick. Best areas are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, David's Island, Red Buoy # 2, all the reefs from Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye and also a few deep holes behind Execution Lighthouse. Best Bait Jack's China-back fiddler crabs, Asian crabs and of course Jack's World Famous green crabs.

Make sure to try different ways of baiting the hook, different hooks and rigs that are available and also different techniques.

Remember Thanksgiving is 34 days away we need to fish on and fish hard every nice day you can get out do it! PS remember to watch for Jack's Famous End of Year Clearance Sale beginning mid November through Christmas Eve with 10 to 50% off all tackle in stock.

For up to the minute tides and location of fish call Big John at 718-885-2042.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2011-09-14T15:13:00.004-04:00

As we come to the end of the summer of 2011 we look forward to the beginning of the fabulous fall season! The water temperature will begin to drop day by day causing the fish to school up and feed agressively.

On the striped bass front they are still catching fish to 25 pounds in shallow water by Hart's Island, the CBS tower, Throgs Neck and Country Club along the shore in depths of 5-10ft. Best bait Jack's jumbo sandworms, Jack's fresh bunker and Jack's fresh skimmer clams. This season will be open until December 15th and as we closer to the month of November they will school up where you can catch them using diamond jigs.

On the fluke front they are still catching fluke off all the points, barges and bridges in 20-40ft of water using Jack's fresh filet of bunker, Jack's jumbo spearing and squid combination. We have 2 more weeks left of fluke season. Fluke season will close September 30th. The porgy season will end for recreation boaters September 26th so make sure to get out and get your porgies for the closing bell. If you would like to continue to catch porgies you can do so on one of the fishing boats behind our store daily after Sept. 26th. Their daily limit is 40 porgies per person.

On the bluefish and snapper front they are still here with snappers feeding like crazy on spearing and by also using snapper poppers and shiny snapper lures. The bluefish are eating Jack's fresh bunker and they are catching them along the shorelines and out in the middle of the long island sound. If in a boat make sure you use chum. Chumming is a must!

Long Island sound has the best fall fishing so get out and do some!

See you soon!
Big John

Bluefish Contest

2011-08-31T18:59:00.002-04:00

The new dates for the bluefish contest are Sept. 10 and 11

Sign up by Sept. 9 @ 7pm

You have to be in it to win it!

Fishing Report

2011-08-01T12:51:00.000-04:00

As we approach the hottest days of summer we also approach the hottest fishing of summer. August and September are two of the best months for great fluke fishing, blue fishing, porgy fishing and believe it or not striped bass fishing.

On the bluefish front they are catching bluefish in all of the harbors from little neck to Manhasset to Hempstead on the long island side and also on the Connecticut side from Larchmont to Mamaroneck to Rye. These bluefish are swimming into the sound chasing the bunker east. Even if you do not see the bunker the bluefish are on the bottom all you need is a chunk of Jack's fresh bunker to catch these blues.

On the striped bass front yesterday July 31st Captain Dan from the Island Current Fleet landed 5 keeper bass to 25 pounds and dropped a few very large fish. This says that the bass are difinately still here in the Western Long Island Sound. For both the blues and the bass Jack's fresh bunker, fresh mackeral, Jack's fresh clam and Jack's Jumbo sandworms are the best bait. Remember chumming is a must to keep the fish around your area!

PS Make sure to come in and sign up for the Greatest Bluefish Contest on Earth. All T-shirts and registration forms are here at Jack's. The contest is Aug. 27-28, 2011.

On the fluke front because of the tremendous amount of bluefish chewing up the bunker large schools of large fluke have invaded the Western Long Island Sound. These fish are being caught from the Whitestone and the Throggs Neck Bridges to all of the points east Hewlett Point, Prospect Point, Matinicock Point, Sands Point and also along the beaches of Bayville, Harts Island, The Blouses, Big Tom, by the City Island bridge, City Island gas dock and along the gravel barges. Best bait of course is Jack's Jumbo spearing and fresh cut sushi grade squid and strips of Jack's fresh bunker. All on fluke rigs, fluke hooks or buck tails. August are the two best months for fluke fishing. We have an extended season this year until the end of September.

So make sure to get out these next 60 days and fish hard for these fluke you may be rewarded with a 15 pounder.

On the porgy front the porgies have been dodging the bluefish for the past few weeks in the areas of New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye also by Sands Point, Prospect Point and Execution Lighthouse. People have been catching their limit fishing in 15-25 feet of water using Jack's Jumbo sandworms, Jumbo bloodworms and Jack's fresh clams. Remember chumming is a must for porgies too.

So for the next 60 days Jack's advice is to fish hard, fish long for a fish on.

Jack's Bait is not a location it is a destination so make it yours!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Bluefish Contest Registration

2011-07-22T14:50:00.002-04:00

Bluefish Contest August 27-28 2011 Sign up at Jack's Bait or register online at http://www.wicc600.com/Bluefish/tabid/179/Default.aspx

See You Soon!
We have the air conditioning on for you!
Big John

Fishing Update

2011-06-27T12:21:00.002-04:00

Porgies have come into the area in the last couple of days! Got your Jumbo Jack's Bait?

Big John

Fishing Report

2011-06-20T14:35:00.001-04:00

The 2011 summer fishing season is officially here. The Western Long Island Sound experiences some of its best fishing at this time. We have a variety of fish starting with fluke. These fish can be caught around Hart's Island, Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point, Bayville Beaches, Throggs Neck Bridge, The Barges, Hewlitt's Point, Eastchester Bay, The City Island Gas Dock, and just inside the channels by the City Island Bridge. The trick to catching these fish is to use buck tails, fluke rigs, spearing and squid combo, bunker filets-all of course Jack's Bait. Depth of water 20-50 feet. Big Tom is also a good area to drift for these fluke. The fluke season will continue through September 30th with 3 fish per person at 20 and a half inches. As the water warms the catch and the size will increase. Putting in the time will definitely increase your chances of catching those door mats.

On the striped bass front there are still fish up to 40 pounds being weighed in here at Jack's. They are catching these fish behind Execution Lighthouse on the Rye/Mamaroneck/Connecticut side of the Long Island Sound. They are fishing from 20-50 feet using nothing other than Jack's fresh bunker.

On the bluefish front they are catching bluefish from 8-12 pounds behind Execution Lighthouse in the middle of Long Island Sound from 20-40 feet of water. Best bait is Jack's fresh bunker. These fish are moving through daily and the trick is to anchor up and wait out the tide. The bluefish will continue to be in this area and get bigger as the summer progresses.

On the porgy front...They are running from the bluefish at this time and are a little further east in the Long Island Sound. As the bluefish move through and the porgies find their areas to hide they will move closer towards the western Long Island Sound. These fish are being caught in 10-20 feet of water using Jack's Jumbo sandworms and bloodworms also Jack's fresh skimmer clams and squid. Chumming is a must to keep these porgies around the boat. Best area Propect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point, Bayville, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye.

Take note in order to catch fish you must put in the time. The weather is beautiful, the fish are hungry and you should be too!

See You Soon!
Big John and The Boys
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2011-06-08T13:02:00.001-04:00

We are now in the infamous month of June, this is the month that everything comes together at one time in Long Island Sound.

On the striped bass front we are weighing in fish to 47 pounds-from private boats, rental boats and party boats,along the shoreline fish to at least 40 pounds are being caught. The best bait is of course Jack's fresh bunker, let me repeat Jacks fresh bunker these fish are in 20-50ft of water and are being caught from the Throggs Neck Bridge, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Hewlitt Point, Prospect Point, Fort Toten and behind Execution Lighthouse, by Buoy 42, both on the Long Island and the Conn. sides, Mamaroneck, Rye and Port Chester are also doing very well. There are bluefish mixed in with these bass from 2-10 pounds, remember to wait out the tide as fresh schools of fish are swimming through on every tide.

For those fishermen who want to keep the fish around their boat make sure to use plenty of Jack's fresh ground bunker and clam chum. On the porgy front the porgies are coming in in droves off of Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point, Bayville, Oyster Bay and Smithtown Bay. There has been no problem on the party boats, private boats and rental boats catching your limit. Best bait Jack's jumbo sand worms and blood worms, fresh clams and squid, remember chumming is a must! These fish are being caught in 15-25ft of water.

As we get closer to the middle of June these fish will be all around this entire area.

On the fluke front we have been weighing in fish from 3-7 pounds. There are plenty of throw backs in the mix to make for great action, as the water temperature gets warmer the larger fluke will invade the Western Long Island Sound. These fish are being caught off Harts Island, the barges, the bridges and all the points, Prospect, Sands, Matinicock etc. Best bait is Jacks sure catch spearing, sand eels and squid combo on either a buck tail or one of Jacks famous fluke rigs. The depth of water 25-40ft while drifting the tide is best.

Due to the inclement weather we had this spring it has set up a great fishing season, keeping the water temperature just right so expect a fabulous fishing season. As the days progress make sure to take advantage of every day and get out and go fishing, remember a bad day fishing is always better than a good day at work!

See You Soon!
Big John and The Boys
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/

Memorial Day All Star Catches

2011-05-31T19:34:00.003-04:00

Memorial Day Weekend catches of the day:

Jonathan Mazzella 9 years old with his brother and Dad caught Big Bass on boat Double Trouble

Enrique Rivera caught 35 pound bass on Jack's fresh bunker chunks by Throggs Neck Bridge

Jose Valentin caught 42 pound big cow bass on Jack's fresh bunker by Stepping Stone Lighthouse

2011-05-26T16:02:00.000-04:00

Fishermen's Tales

2011-05-24T17:13:00.003-04:00

Michael Horne and Tony Sandpiper caught a 45 pound striped bass on Jack's Fresh bunker off Hart's Island on The Mighty Mike.

Fishermen's Tales

2011-05-24T11:50:00.003-04:00

10 year old Adam Beharovic caught a 20 pound striped bass on Jack's Fresh Bunker at Fort Tauton.

Marco Soeiro caught a 50 pound Cow Bass on Jack's Fresh Bunker by the Throggs Neck Bridge

Fishermen's Tales

2011-05-24T11:49:00.000-04:00

Hi John,

I wanted to report in our catch on Saturday 5/21off of Hart Island.
I had the McHugh’s and Clancy’s out on our boat, “Abbey Fisherman” on Saturday. The Boys ages 2 to 5 were catching blues behind Hart Island to 8 lbs.
All were caught on spoons in 20 to 30 ft of water.

Tight Lines,

Tom

fishing report

2011-05-16T12:45:00.001-04:00

Hey How You Doing Out There In The Fishing World!?!

As we approach the biggest weekend of the unofficial start of summer the striped bass are invading the Long Island Sound. These fish are coming out of the Hudson, caught under the bridges and in the channels from the Stepping Stone Lighthouse to Execution Lighthouse and also in the harbors of Manhasset and Hempstead bays. The bunker have shown up in the backs of the harbors and the bass are chewing them up. These fish are in 20-40ft of water. I have weighed in fish from 20-30 pounds. Some stripers are being caught off the local shore lines also. There are a few cocktail blues mixed in too. I cannot emphasize enough that the more and harder you fish now the greater the results will be on catching these nice size striped bass.

The Porgy Season officially opens May 24th. These large fish are being caught way up in the Eastern Long Island Sound. The party boats have special RSA permits so they have been catching these fish for the past week. The Island Current is sailing daily at 8am for jumbo porgies and with the permit you can keep up to 40 fish per person.

We are carrying plenty of Jack's Famous Fresh Bunker and Jack's Jumbo Sand and Bloodworms as well as Jack's Famous homemade chum. Chumming is a must!

PS For the flounder enthusiasts the season is open until May 30th. Flounder are being caught along the shore with worms and mussels.

Jack's long range for fishing and weather forecast is Excellent so come on down and see Big John and the Boys!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

fishing report

2011-05-02T12:48:00.001-04:00

Hey How You Doing Out There In The Fishing World!?!

The flounder caught locally is on the rise. There have been 2 pound flounder caught near the City Island Bridge, in Eastchester Bay,Larchmont, Mamaroneck and behind all harbors. The best bait for catching flounder is Jack's Jumbo Bloodworms, Sandworms, mussels and lots of chum.

Also there is no shortage of striped bass around. Fish up to 20 pounds have been caught in local waters by the Throggs Neck Bridge, the Whitestone Bridge, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, and Harts Island. The best bait to catch striped bass is Jack's Fresh bunker, fresh clams, Jack's Jumbo sandworms and bloodworms.

Blackfish season is now closed until Oct. 1st for New York waters.

Fluke season opened on May 1st. Drifting using spearing,sand eels, and squid on hooks, rigs, and bucktails are your best catching bet.

Mother's Day is May 8th but every day after that is Father's Day so fish hard and every day to increase your catching odds!

PS The Island Current Fleet is sailing daily from May 5th for porgies using their special RSA permit. They are also sailing nightly from 6:30pm for striped bass and bluefish.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2011-04-18T14:33:00.000-04:00

Hey how you doing out there in the fishing world?!? Here's the hottest happenings in the fishing news. Flounder and striped bass are being caught in the shallow waters between~5-10ft for flounder and 10-20ft for striped bass. Best baits are Jack's Jumbo sandworms, bloodworms,Jack's fresh bunker, and fresh clams. Best fishing spots are Eastchester Bay, Pelham Bay Bridge, Orchard Beach Lagoon, Turtle Cove, Throggs Neck Bridge, Little Neck Bay, and Manhassett Bay. Chumming as always is a must! Blackfish may begin to show up soon. Keep in mind Blackfish Season is open until April 30th. Best baits for blackfish are Jack's Jumbo green crabs and sandworms. The water temperature is rising and as it does the fishing will get better and better. It will be a good week for fishing so get out and fish between the April showers rain drops. See you at the shop soon! Big John www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2011-04-04T15:46:00.000-04:00

As we enter into the month of April many fishing seasons will open. April 1st for flounder and April 15th for striped bass are opening days. The flounder season started off this past weekend with fish to 16 inches being caught inside Eastchester Bay, Orchard Beach Lagoon and the barges by Country Club/Pelham Bay area. Tony Rod and Reel had his limit of two flounder off the shore by the Pelham Bay Bridge. Best bait for flounder~ Jack's Jumbo bloodworms and sandworms, mussels also work for both bait and chum. Remember chumming is a must! As the water temperature warms up the bite will only get better. Striped bass are also being caught but released until April 15th. Jack's Jumbo sandworms,bloodworms and fresh clams are best bait. We will be carrying fresh bunker for opening day April 15th. The Island Current is sailing daily and catching flounder in Eastchester Bay. Our fleet of boat rentals are ready to go for the 2011 season. Remember if it isn't Jumbo it isn't Jack's! See You Soon! Big John www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report and More...

2011-02-28T18:26:00.001-05:00

As we put the winter of 2010-11 behind us we have nothing but good weather and fishing in front of us. As of March 16th 2011 The striped bass season will open in the Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge. Already there have been reports of fishermen catching and releasing striped bass by the Tappan Zee Bridge, Piermont Pier, Croton Park, and along the shores of Ossining and Tarrytown. There is only one bait that works this time of the year and that is of course Jack's Jumbo Bloodworms! You must be sure to ask for them by name no matter where you purchase your worms! Jack's Jumbo Bloodworms are sure catch bait every time! We have weighed in some of the biggest striped bass in past seasons caught on these worms. As the water temperature rises of course they will also be feeding on Jack's fresh bunker. Again make sure to ask for it by name! The store is fully stocked with the 2011 merchandise from rods and reels to hooks and rigs to line and sinkers. With all that is going on in the world there is no better time then now to get out and go fishing! Take a friend, Take a family member and make a day of it. Our store hours are now 8am to 6pm seven days a weeks and as the month progresses so will the business hours. The family at Jack's looks forward to seeing your here for all of your fishing needs.

PS The rental boats and the party boats sailing from Jack's will begin April 1st 2011.
PSS If you have or catch any big fish bring them in to the shop for pictures and/or possible Youtube video. Send all pictures to JacksBait@aol.com for posting.

See you soon by the seaside,
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Cod Fishing

2011-01-15T10:21:00.002-05:00

I had a great cod fishing trip with my sons this week on the Island Current out of Snug Harbor in Rhode Island! *****five stars for the fun and lots of fish factor!!!

Come by for more info, supplies and tips on catching cod!

See you soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report and Holiday Sale

2010-12-06T14:49:00.001-05:00

As we enter the final month of 2010 we are coming to the end of some seasons and the beginnings of others. Striped bass are still being caught in all the local areas around the shorelines and in the middle of Long Island Sound on bloodworms, clams, and also by jigging them. The striped bass season will officially close December 15th. You will be able to catch and release stripers through the end of the month and into the beginning of next year. The herring has come in strong fishing in Glen Island, Hudson Park, The Pelham Bay Bridge and out in the middle of the sound. Herring rigs are the best thing to use to catch these fish. Jack's will be open all winter for all of your herring and striped bass needs. We will be stocking bait through the winter and running our 10-50% off sale on all tackle in stock.

PS For that hard to find gift there are always Jack's Gift Certificates available!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Big John

Fishing Report

2010-11-01T16:43:00.001-04:00

We are now in the month of November with the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer. It is now time to take advantage of every nice day to fish for striped bass, blackfish, and some scattered bluefish.

On the striped bass front I have been weighing in fish up to 30 pounds which have been caught off the shore from the Whitestone Bridge and Throggs Neck Bridge areas east. Best bait is Jack's fresh bunker. The striped bass right now are mating and will be for the next couple of weeks until the water temperature drops into the mid to lower 50's. When the temperature does drop the bloodworms, sand worms, and fresh clams will be the best baits for these striped bass.

On the blackfish front the store has been weighing in fish up to 10 pounds which are being caught by Huckleberry Island, Hen and Chicken, Pea Island, Rye Playland and in the middle of the Long Island Sound over any structure or drop off. Depth of water 15-50 feet. As the water temperature drops these fish will move deeper and deeper throughout the month. Best bait fiddler crabs, Asian crabs and green crabs.

On the bluefish front there are still alligator blues being caught in the middle of the Long Island Sound behind Execution Lighthouse. These fish are being caught in 30-50 feet of water with Jack's fresh bunker on the bottom. The bluefish should hang around for another few weeks until the water temperature gets too cold. Remember November is the time when all fish gather up and put their feed bag on and eat like its their last day so make sure to get out and feed these fish.

Jack's Bait and Tackle's 10-50% off everything in stock sale from Election Day through the holidays. Call for store hours. Rental boats will be in the water for another couple of weeks weather permitting. Right now the bait shop hours are Mon-Fri 6am-6pm, Sat and Sun 5am-6pm.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2010-10-18T11:02:00.001-04:00

As we approach the heart of the fall fishing season the water temperatures are beginning to drop and the fish are beginning to feed.

On the blackfish front this has been some of the best black fishing in many years with fish being caught up to 5 and 6 pounds with some larger in the mix. Depths of water are anywhere between 10 and 30 feet. As the water temperature cools even more they will move deeper. Best areas are Red Buoy 2 off of New Rochelle, Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, David's Island and all along the Conn. shoreline from Larchmont to Mamaroneck East also by the CBS tower and Hart's Island. Best bait Jack's live fiddler crabs, live green crabs and live Asian crabs. Note that the black fishing will continue to be extremely better each day throughout the next 30 days so make sure to get out and take advantage of the warm enough to fish weather before it gets too cold.

On the porgy front The Island Current fleet, docked right here behind Jack's Bait and Tackle is the only local boat with the special RSA permit for porgy fishing and they will continue to fish for porgies until at least the end of Oct. into November until it becomes too cold. They will probably be running some special trips for blackfish so call 917-417-7557 for updates. Best bait for porgies are Jack's Jumbo sandworms and Jumbo bloodworms.

For the bluefish and striped bass enthusiasts there are still plenty of bluefish in the middle of Long Island Sound in 30-50 feet of water. These fish are eating Jack's fresh bunker and anything else they can get their teeth into. There are a few striped bass mixed in but most of the stripers seem to be hanging around in shallow water. The striped bass fishing is best along the shore lines, off the beaches and the bridges also using Jack's fresh bunker, fresh clam and Jack's Jumbo sand and blood worms.

The next couple of weeks are probably going to be the best for fishing so make sure to get out and get fishing.

*** Also remember starting November 1st until Dec. 24th Jack's will be holding its annual sale with 10% to 30% off everything in stock.***

Jack's rental boats will be available until at least mid November for 6am-4pm rental.

Don't forget Jack's carries all Grunden's products online and in the shop to keep you toasty and dry.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

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Fishing Report

2010-09-27T13:29:00.000-04:00

The porgy season has officially closed for private boats, rental boats and off the shore but not for the party boats and charter boats. Both the charter and party boats are able to fish for porgies until Oct.11th with a bag limit of 40 fish per person. The Island Current which sails behind Jack's Bait and Tackle on City Island in The Bronx New York has a special RSA permit which allows him to fish for porgies until they stop biting so for those people who still want porgies come on down and jump on a party boat and fill up your freezers for the winter.

October will bring on some of the best fishing that the Western Long Island Sound has to offer. As the water temperature drops the blackfish, the bluefish and the striped bass will begin to feed. Oct. 1st is the official opening of blackfish season. We are fully stocked with all types of crabs and special hooks and Jack's blackfish jigs also plenty of fresh bunker and live eels. The best blackfish spots early in the season are Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Davis Island, Hens and Chicken, Rye, Mamaroneck, and some deep spots behind Execution Lighthouse.

The stripers and the blues are still biting in the middle of the sound behind Execution Lighthouse. Best bait is Jack's fresh bunker, Jack's jumbo sand worms, Jack's fresh clams and of course for the blackfish Jack's live crabs.

The number of fishing days are limited in the next two months so make sure to get out every day you can. Also make sure to stop in and get your Grunden's warm and weather proof gear for the fall and winter season.

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See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fab Fall Fishing Report

2010-09-13T15:18:00.003-04:00

As we approach the end of summer the fishing season will start to pick up at a very fast pace with water temperatures cooling down and the fish will beginning to feed as they begin to move through and out of the area.

On the porgy front the last day to keep porgies from shore, private or rental will be Sunday Sept. 26th. The porgy fishing has been unbelieveable with fish being caught from Pea Island, The Antena, Huckleberry Island, Execution Lighthouse, along the shore lines of Mamaroneck and Rye and the points, Sands Point, Matinicock and Prospect Point. Best bait is Jack's jumbo sand and bloodworms, fresh clams and squid and remembering chumming is a must! The best depth of water is between 15 and 25 feet.

On the bluefish front for the past few weeks they have been catching blues to 15 pounds from Stepping Stone Lighthouse to Throggs Neck Bridge to behind Execution Lighthouse in the middle of the channel. Best bait Jack's fresh bunker, mackeral and also your can troll with surgical tubes and umbrella rigs to catch these big blues. Depth of water anywhere between 25-50 feet.

On the striped bass front as the water temperature begins to drop the striped bass will come back alive feeding along the shorelines with Jack's jumbo sands and fresh bunker. There have been alot of schooly bass being caught with some keepers mixed in, the size of these fish will increase as the days and weeks go by.

On the blackfish front the season will open Oct. 1st. We will have a full stock of fiddlers, green and Asian crabs, blackfish hooks and rigs and available immediately Jack's special blackfish jig. This jig will increase your catch by 50%. Remember to ask for Jack's Jig when your come in.

Boat rentals will be available through November.

On a final note...THE BEST FISHING IS UPON US for the next 90 days. Fall fishing is full of fish and tons of fun!

Remember: You can buy your Grundens in the shop or online throughout the year to keep you toasty and dry.

See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/

Top 3 winning bluefish

2010-08-30T08:34:00.001-04:00

15.94 caught off of Long Island
15.86 caught close to City Island
15.79 caught in Connecticut

See You Soon!
Big John

Sunday Morning Bluefish Contest Update

2010-08-29T07:41:00.001-04:00

Waiting for the official overnight numbers from WICC but Jack's Bait and Tackle weighed in a 15.86 at 4am!

Bluefish Contest Saturday Morning Update

2010-08-28T10:05:00.001-04:00

Top fish 14.82
Second 14.53
Third 14.47

Cut off size 9.97

See You Soon!
Big John

Fishing Report

2010-08-03T08:06:00.000-04:00

As we approach the middle of the summer the fishing season is definitely in full force. The water temperature is around 80 degrees which makes for favorable conditions for the bluefish and the porgies. On the bluefish front they are catching bluefish to 18 pounds by Mamaroneck, Rye, Buoy 42 and in the channel behind Execution Lighthouse. These fish are agressively chasing the bunker into the backs of all the harbors. Make sure to have new line and good leaders on your hooks along with Jack's Fresh Bunker to catch these gorilla blues! A reminder The Greatest Bluefish Contest on Earth is just weeks away. Come in and sign up early. This year should be a good contest.

On the porgy front they are catching large porgies by Sand's Point, Prospect Point, Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, The #2 Buoy, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye. These fish are hiding from the big bluefish so you need to find an area where there are no bluefish and there will be porgies. Anchoring up in about 20 feet of water using plenty of Jack's fresh clam chum, jumbo sand worms and bloodworms, fresh clams and squid. This fishing will continue to get better as the water temperature increases and then decreases in the month of September.

For the fluke enthusiasts the shop has been weighing fish up to 5 and 6 pounds being caught by Big Tom, the barges, the bridges, Sands Point, Prospect Point, Hewlitt Point and any kind of structure in the middle of the channels. Best bait is Jack's famous spearing, sand eels and gorgeous cut squid. A meal fit for a king and also a large fluke!

On the striped bass front there are a few bass still be caught in shallow water with Jack's fresh bunker and jumbo sand worms and a mix of fresh clam. These fish are in the 10-15 pound range with some larger ones still being caught for some good action. The real large striped bass have moved east with the warmer waters that are now upon us. Again as the water temperatures decrease in the fall the larger fish will be on the feed again in the deep water of Long Island Sound.

We are in the heat of the summer so make sure to take advantage of this fabulous fishing!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing report

2010-07-09T12:39:00.001-04:00

The summer and the 2010 fishing season are both red hot! There are plenty of bluefish in the Long Island Sound anywhere from the Throgs Neck Bridge to the Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Hart's Island, Buoy 1 and 2, and anywhere from Execution east. These bluefish have come in and are slamming the large schools of bunker in the area. This morning they were boiling up in Eastchester Bay. A few days ago they were perculating in the mouth of Manhassett Bay. The best bait for these fish of course is fresh bunker and mackeral.

On the striped bass front if you can get past the bluefish the bass are on the bottom feeding off of the leftovers from the bluefish. These fish are in deep water 30-50 feet as the water temperature begins to warm up. Anchoring up and chumming is a must.

On the porgy front all the private boats, rental boats and party boats are coming back with their limits up to 17 inches in size. Best bait for porgies is Jack's jumbo sand worms, jumbo bloodworms and fresh clams. Chumming is also a must! These fish are being caught behind Execution Lighthouse, Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock Point, Bayville, Oyster Bay and in the closer areas by Pea Island, David's Island, Huckleberry Island and the CBS tower.

On the fluke front for those who are interested in drifting the best areas are Prospect Point, Sands Point, Hewlitt Point, the barges, the bridges, Hart's Island, The Blouses, Eastchester Bay and anywhere in the channels. Best bait is Jack's Jumbo spearing, fresh cut squid, sand eels and Peruvian spearing. There are a lot of shorts but don't get discouraged in a few weeks around the full moon the larger fluke should show up so hang in and drift away.

Remember you have to hook them to cook them!

See You Real Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

PS We have the air conditioner on for You!

Fishing Report

2010-07-06T08:28:00.004-04:00

Fishing report in one word...SPECTACULAR!!!

Get out and get you some!

Call or better yet come on down for details...
We have the air conditioner on for you =)

See You Soon!
Big John

PS For anyone who brings in a crazy hat I can wear in my videos I will give you a free Jack's shirt

Fishing Report

2010-06-02T13:02:00.001-04:00

As we approach the final weeks of spring June is busting out all over! Striped bass and blue fish have come in like gangbusters. The fishing is good both day and night in all of the local waters from the Throgs Neck Bridge to the Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Hart's Island, Prospect Point, Sands Point and behind Execution Lighthouse by buoy 42. Depth of water 20-45 feet. The bluefish are in the 3-7 pound range and the striped bass from 20-40 pounds. Best bait is of course Jack's fresh bunker. Make sure to use the head of the bunker for the best results and chumming is a must!

On the fluke front this is one of the areas best kept secret. There are nice fluke being caught to 8 pounds with plenty of throw backs to make for great action. These fish are being caught off all of the points, bridges and barges in the local area from The Throgs Neck Bridge to as far east as Oyster Bay. Look for structure and depth of water 20-25 feet with larger fish coming from 30-40 feet and deeper. Best bait is Jack's jumbo spearing, large sand eels and fresh squid.

On the porgy front there are fish being caught behind Execution Lighthouse and off the points of Sands, Prospect and Matinicock Point in depths of 20-30 feet of water using Jack's jumbo sand worms, jumbo bloodworms, fresh clams and plenty of chum is a must in order to hold the fish around your boat. The porgies will get better and better as the waters start to warm.

For the surf fishermen fresh bunker, worms and plugs off of any shoreline beaches, bridges, parks and jetties in the local area.

We have plenty of party boats, rental boats and all kinds of equipment for the fishermen by the fishermen here at Jack's.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2010-05-26T08:35:00.001-04:00

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

2010-05-21T15:57:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-05T12:52:00.001-04:00

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

Fishing Report

2010-04-14T14:40:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow April 15th is opening day for striped bass season! Jack has plenty of fresh bunker in stock and there are bass being caught in the local area by the Throgs Neck Bridge, Little Neck Bay, Eastchester Bay, Orchard Beach and Hunter Island in anywhere from 15 to 30 feet of water. There are flounder around with the season open for another 2 weeks. Best bait sand worms, bloodworms, mussels and clams. It looks to be a stupendous striped bass season with bunker already in the area. The Hudson River is still red hot with striped bass using blood worms and fresh bunker as best bait bet. Now is the time to get out and try and land a once in a lifetime jumbo striped bass!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2010-04-04T13:55:00.003-04:00

The official kick off of the 2010 fishing season has gotten off to a spectacular start. Along with the beautiful weather the flounder fishing in the local area has seen catches of 2 to 7 flounder depending on the area. Al Miller aboard the vessel Miller Time had 6 keeper flounder with a handful of throw backs fishing with sandworms and mussels and plenty of Jack's Famous chum. Depth of water 2 to 5 feet in all the areas around Orchard Beach, Country Club, Eastchester Bay, Rye,Larchmont and Mamaroneck.

There are a few schooly stripers mixed in to make for a good catch and release action. Remember opening day striped bass is April 15th which is only 10 days away. They have been catching stripers up to 36 inches inside Little Neck Bay and in the backs of the harbors and under the bridges. Best bait Jack's Jumbo sandworms and fresh bunker.

Also Pat and Ralph fished on Good Friday and caught 22 flounder two keepers and 20 throw backs. The amount of flounder throw backs are increasing so that is a good sign for the future of the flounder! Also one of Jack's rental skiffs on Sat. April 3rd had three keeper flounder to 16 inches fishing right behind the shop in Eastchester Bay.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2010-03-13T15:41:00.003-05:00

It looks like we finally made it through another cold, snowy, windy, rainy winter. The first day of spring is one week away and opening day for striped bass in the Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge is Tuesday March 16th! It is time to dust off your rods and reels, get them into the shop for new line because of course there is only one thing between you and that big 50 pound striped bass and that is your line. We have plenty of Jack's Jumbo Bloodworms and Jumbo Sandworms in stock, we also have fresh clams, frozen herring, frozen bunker and frozen mackeral. The weather looks spectacular for this upcoming week so make sure to get out, get your bait and head out for those big stripers in the Hudson River. Jack's is fully stocked for all of your fishing needs for the 2010 fishing season! On April 1st in The Long Island Sound the flounder season will open and The Island Current Fishing Fleet, The Riptide III and Jack's Motor Boat rentals will be ready to sail.

See You Real Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/

First Fishing Report for 2010

2010-01-13T15:37:00.002-05:00

Happy Fishing New Year!

Here are the latest fishermen's tales:

They are catching a few herring in and around Hudson Park on Glen Island in New Rochelle using herring rigs. For the black fishing the season opens again Sunday January 17th. They are catching black fish in Sheephead Bay Brooklyn and New Jersey. Cod fishing has picked up and people are catching their limits of cod anywhere from Montauk Point, Rhode Island to Massachusetts on fresh clams and jigs to catch these cod.

We are all waiting for the opening season for Hudson River Striped Bass on March 16th!

Come on down and see me Big John and The Boys at Jack's!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2009-11-20T12:54:00.001-05:00

As we approach the unofficial end of the 2009 blackfish, striped bass and bluefish season we are starting to see the blackfish move into deeper water anywhere from 40-60 feet east of Rye and as far east as Norwalk. These fish are moving aggressively as the water temperatures drop to the lower 50 degrees. Fish from 3-5 pounds are being caught on green crabs, Asian crabs and fresh clams out of the shell.

On the bluefish and striped bass front the fresh bunker have totally disappeared into the deeps of the ocean for the winter but they are still catching striped bass by the Throgs Neck Bridge and Stepping Stone Lighthouse on Jack's famous sand worms and blood worms. For those who want to fish with the meat the store is carrying fresh frozen bunker and mackeral and also fresh clams out of the shell. These fish are being caught in depths of 20-60 feet of water depending on the area.

Our rental boats are out of the water for the 2009 rental season but the party boats will remain sailing through Nov. 29th and The Island Current Fleet will continue to sail on nice days through Dec.20th call 917-417-7557 for more info.

We will be having our 20th Annual Holiday Sale with 10-30% all tackle in stock from Nov. 27th until Dec. 20th. Our hours for the rest of November are 6am to 6pm Monday thru Friday and 5am to 6pm Sat and Sun. We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so make sure to come in for your bait and tackle on the Wednesday before if you are going to be fishing on Thanksgiving day.

For the month of December please call ahead at 718-885-2042 to check store hours on that day.

PS The herring fishing should begin by the end of November. Jack's is stocked to accommodate all your Herring fishing needs.

Happy Holidays to All!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2009-11-02T10:50:00.001-05:00

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

Fishing Report

2009-10-21T15:56:00.001-04:00

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

Fishing Report

2009-09-28T14:57:00.003-04:00

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/

Fall Fishing Report

2009-09-21T11:40:00.002-04:00

Today Sept. 21, 2009 is the final day of summer and as the summer season ends the water temperature and the fishing is at its best. Saturday Sept. 26th will be the final day for porgy fishing on private boats, rental boats and also from the shore. After Sat. you must get on a party boat or a charter boat to be able to fish for porgies until Oct. 15th with a bag limit of 45 fish per person at least 11 inches. This past weekend porgy fishing was excellent with fish to 3 pounds being caught in 25-35ft of water in all the local areas such as Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, Execution Lighthouse, Prospect and Sands Point. Best bait Jack's jumbo sandworms and jumbo bloodworms as well as Jack's famous fresh clams in and out of the shell. Also remember to use plenty of chum so you can attract and keep the fish around the boat, chumming is a must!

On the bluefish and striped bass fronts there has been 14-16 pound bluefish being caught by the Throgs Neck, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Ft. Tonten, and also by Maritine College. These fish are in between 20-40ft of water with Jack's famous fresh bunker being your best bet. They are also eating mackeral and live snapper. The striped bass have been caught on Jack's jumbo sands, Jack's famous fresh bunker(preferably the head) and Jack's fresh clams. There are some live squid in the sound so some of these big stripers are eating the live squid. Early morning or late evening is the best bet for these striped bass which are now starting to come back into the Long Island Sound. I can not emphasize enough that the next 60 days of fishing is best here in the Western Long Island Sound. So please make sure to get out and enjoy every nice from now till then.

A small note: blackfish season will open Thursday Oct. 1st and Jack's will be carrying a full line of crabs and clams including green crabs, fiddler crabs, Asian crabs, and white crabs.

See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/

Fishing Report

2009-09-10T15:34:00.000-04:00

Today on Sept. 10th 2009 all the boats private, rental and party boats were all unable to get out due to the North East winds blowing 20-30mph but fear not Sat., Sun., and all next week look to be beautiful weather so everybody will be able to get out. The North East winds have blown in the porgies and bluefish right here in the local areas around Hart's Island, Execution Lighthouse, Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Davis Island, The CBS tower, Throgs Neck Bridge, Stepping Stone Lighthouse and Little Neck Bay.

On the porgy front there is no problem catching your limit on your private boats or the rental boats at 10 fish per person 10 and a half inches or on the party boats 45 fish 11in per person. Best bait is Jack's jumbo sandworms, jumbo blood worms, fresh clams and frozen squid. The depth of water is 15-20ft. in all the local areas. On the bluefish front fish from 8-14 pounds are being caught behind Execution Lighthouse, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye and also in Hempstead Harbor and Manhassett Harbor. Best bait is Jack's fresh bunker.

Striped bass fishing has also come back some with guys along the shoreline and in shallow water catching keeper size bass from 28-34 inches caught all on Jack's jumbo sandworms, fresh bunker or fresh clams. The striper fishing will continue to get better for the fall run as the water temperature begins to drop.

The porgy fishing is at its peek right now and will continue to do well until the closing day for private boats, rental boats and for shore fishermen until Sept. 26th. You will be able to fish on Sept. 26th after this date you will need to get on a party boat and will be able to keep the 45 fish 11in limit until Oct. 15th.

Oct. 1st will be the opening day for blackfish and the store will be stocked with the different variety of crabs, fiddler, green, Asian etc.

As we get closer to the end of the summer the cooler temperatures will drop the water temperatures and in turn the fall fishing will become red hot! So make sure to take advantage of this upcoming fantastic fall fishing season these upcoming months are known for being the best of the year.

See You Soon
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Final in The Bluefish Contest

2009-08-30T17:37:00.001-04:00

first 13.92 pounds
second 13.88 pounds
third 13.71 pounds
fourth 13.62 pounds
fifth 13.34 pounds
sixth 13.32 pounds

Congratulations!

Sunday morning check in for Bluefish Contest

2009-08-30T11:00:00.001-04:00

1st place is 13.92 pounds
2nd place is 13.71 pounds
3rd place is 13.62 pounds

cut off 12.05 pounds

Bluefish contest update

2009-08-29T10:14:00.000-04:00

fish in first is 13.71
second is 13.62
third 13.34
cut off 10.14
these fish are being caught in captains cove in connecticut

Fishing Report

2009-08-24T09:57:00.005-04:00

This past week with the threatening storm of Hurricane Bill many people decided to stay home or off the water but those who didn't found that there is plenty of bluefish and porgies in the Long Island Sound. On the porgy front fish to 3 pounds continue to be caught in all the areas from New Rochelle to Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye and across the sound from The Execution Lighthouse to Prospect Point, Sands Point, Matinicock and Bayville. These fish are being caught in 15-20ft of water with guys achoring up and using plenty of chum to keep the porgies around the boat. The best bait are Jack's jumbo sandworms, bloodworms and fresh skimmer clams occassionally some of these big porgies will also eat spearing. The porgy season will remain open for the private and rental boats until Sept. 26th. A quick note from Sept. 1st to Oct. 15th all party boat and charter boats will be allowed 45 fish at 11 inches. So make sure to get out and take advantage of what is left of this great porgy fishing season!

On the bluefish front this is the final week to sign up for the WICC bluefish contest, Friday Aug. 28th at 8pm is the deadline to sign up. It costs $37 to sign up, receive a free T-shirt and a chance to win first prize $25,000 second prize $10,000, third prize $5,000 and plenty of other prizes after that. This year they also tagged a $50,000 fish which makes the contest alot more exciting! The bluefish have been caught at Prospect Point, Sands Point, behind Execution Lighthouse which is in the middle of the Long Island Sound, and also on the Connecticut side by Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye. These fish are being caught in 30-40ft of water with Jack's fresh bunker cut in chunks and fished on the bottom. The schools of bunker seem to have moved way to the East so do not try to look for schools of bunker just drop Jack's fresh bunker to the bottom to catch the blues. These fish are weighing in at 10-15 pounds so we stand a very good chance of having large fish caught for the Big Bluefish Contest this weekend!

So come on down to Jack's real soon to enjoy the last of your summertime fishing fun!

During the contest you can call, email or send us your number for texted updates.
jacksbait@aol.com

See You Soon!
Big John

Fishing Report

2009-08-17T11:04:00.002-04:00

As we approach the unofficial end of the summer 2009 season today Aug. 17th is the final day for fluke fishing. We had a great run this past week with fish to 9 pounds being weighed in at the shop which were all caught on spearing, squid, sand eels and fresh bunker filets but despair not because even though the fluke fishing is closing the bluefish, the striped bass and the porgy fishing has picked up a notch!

This past week all of the local boats, rental boats, private boats and party boats caught great numbers of bluefish, porgies and a few stripers.

The bluefish are being caught from the Throgs Neck Bridge to Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Mannhassett Bay, Hempstead Harbor, Execution Lighthouse and around the backside of Hart's Island. These fish are being caught on fresh bunker off the bottom and around the schools of bunker.

Striped bass will occassionally bite the line if you are out between 5am and 9am early in the morning. Best bait is of course Jack's fresh bunker and these fish are also on the bottom.

On the porgy front there are people catching their limits with fish to 3 pounds all in the local areas around Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Davis Island, Execution Lighthouse, Sands Point and Prospect Point. These are agressive and usually found in 15-20ft of water. Best bait is Jack's jumbo sandworms, juicy bloodworms, fresh clams and squid.

The porgy season will continue to be open until Sept. 26th for all private ,offshore and rental boats. We still have at least 5 more weeks of good porgy fishing so make sure to get out and take advantage of every nice day. For the party boats starting Sept. 1st their porgy season will increase with a 45 fish bag limit at 11 inches until Oct. 15th so again make sure to get out and enjoy the final few months of this red hot porgy fishing.

For those bluefish enthusiasts The WICC Bluefish Contest with a 1st place prize of $25,000, $10,000 second place, $5,000 third place and many other large money prizes will start Friday night at midnight Aug. 28th. You have until Friday Aug. 28th at 8pm to sign up, $37 is the entry fee and you will get a tee shirt and a chance to win some big money! NOTE I encourage all those bluefishermen to get involved because the bluefishing has been spectacular with large bluefish being caught. It doesn't hurt to take a chance so we will see you soon here at Jack's Bait and Tackle on City Island in The Bronx NY!

PS along with all of the fresh baits needed for these fish CHUMMING IS A MUST, clam chum for the porgies and bunker chum for the bass and blues.

See You Soon!
Big John

Fishing Report

2009-08-03T12:02:00.002-04:00

This first week of August has proven to be a great week for bluefish, striped bass, fluke and porgies.

On the bluefish front they have returned with a vengeance, fish to 10 pounds are being caught at the Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Throgs Neck Bridge, Orchard Beach, Hart's Island, Manhassett Bay, and Half Moon Beach. These fish are here eating the schools of bunker. To catch big blues you need to use fresh bunker and mackeral which works best by putting the bait on the hook to the bottom. There are a few striped bass mixed in with the bluefish in the 25-30 pound class and hopefully this run of bass and blues will hang around for the next 3 months eating at the bunker every day.

On the porgy front they are catching large porgies at Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, The CBS Tower, New Rochelle, Larchmont and Mamaroneck. These porgies are in 15-25 feet of water and the best bait to use is sand worms, bloodworms, fresh clams and squid. And remember you much use plenty of chum to keep these porgies around your boat. Chumming is a must!

Meanwhile on the fluke front the season will be closed 2 weeks from today on Aug.17th. For the die hard fluke fishermen they are now starting to catch fish over 21 inches. These fish are being caught off all the points, bridges, barges in the Western Long Island Sound in 20-30 feet of water with spearing, sand eels and squid combos as the best bait. Remember to catch fluke you need to drift and cover a lot of bottom until you find them and then drift over that same spot again and again and again.

There is still plenty of good fishing left for the 2009 season so I suggest to all to take advantage of every nice day and get it done. Good Luck!

See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/

Fishing Report

2009-07-27T12:23:00.001-04:00

These past two weeks have shown that the porgy fishing is at its very best. Locally fish from 1-3 pounds are being caught with catching your limit not a problem. These fish are being caught at Huckleberry Island, the CBS tower, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Rye, behind Execution Lighthouse, Prospect Point and Sands Point. They are being caught in 15-25 feet of water with Jack's jumbo sand worms, fresh clams, clam chum and bloodworms, using plenty of chum to keep the fish around the boat is a must! Shop regulars Freddie Fragano and his two sons Steve and Chris limited out on big porgies in 20-25 feet of water by Huckleberry Island using Jack's jumbo sandworms and clam chum.

On the fluke front there are some keepers being caught off all the points, Hewlett Point, Barkers Point, Matinicock, Prospects, Sands, the barges and the bridges, and any structure in the Long Island Sound. Best bait is spearing, sand eels, squid, large smelts, and filet of Jack's fresh bunker. These fish are also being caught in 15-30 feet of water.

On the bass and bluefish front; the blues seem to show up every morning around Orchard Beach, Harts Island and around the coves. There are still large bass being caught up to 40 pounds. Shop regular Guy Lomardo caught a 40 pounder on fresh bunker which he caught locally in the early morning hours. The best bait for these fish are Jack's fresh bunker, mackeral, and also plenty of bunker chum to keep the fish around your boat.

Jocelyn Joseph had a 25 pound striper on the Island Current over the weekend. Handsome Hank also had a 25 pound striped bass over the weekend which he caught late at night.. Both caught using Jack's fresh bunker!

Again I cannot emphasize enough that the season is moving along quickly so everyone needs to get out and take advantage of every nice day in order to catch some of these porgies, stripers, blues and fluke!

There are plenty of options here at Jack's bait, whether you own your own boat, you want to rent a boat or you want to go on a party boat we have all options available here at Jack's for you!

PS The bluefish contest is coming Aug. 29-30 sign up soon!

See You Soon!
Big John

Fishing Report

2009-07-13T19:15:00.001-04:00

Today is July 13th; the past week and over the weekend we saw a transition in the kinds of fish being caught from large striped bass to smaller schooly sized bass, to an abundance of porgies and a nice assortment of fluke. Snappers and bluefish seem to also be on the list of fish to catch.

On the striped bass front fish to 20 pounds are still being caught on Jack's fresh bunker, Jack's jumbo sandworms and live clams. These fish are being caught in 5 to 10 feet of water along all the shorelines and bridges and Harts Island. Best time to catch these bass are early morning around sunrise.

On the bluefish front the best bite is also early morning and early evening. These fish are being caught in the backs of all the harbors, under the bunker schools. Also you will get an occasional blitz by Stepping Stone Lighthouse off of the south end of City Island.

On the snapper front kids are enjoying catching these snappers off the beaches, the piers and anywhere in the local waters using snapper lures, snapper poppers and spearing.

As far as the fluke go we had weighed in a few 5 and 6 pound fish. One young fisherman, Carmine Pedoto landed a 5 and a half pound fluke on Sunday morning. The fluke fishing is picking up as the water temperature goes above 70 degrees. These fish are being caught in 15-20ft of water and some as deep as 30-40ft of water, they are drifting in Eastchester Bay, Harts Island, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Prospect Point, Sands Point, Hewlett Point and Matinicock Point. Also drifting by any barges, structures in the water seem to be where the fluke hangout. Best bait to use are spearing, squid, sand eels and filets of Jack's fresh bunker.

The number one fish of the week are porgies. These fish have invaded the Western Long Island Sound and are making for a fun day on the water with porgies to 2 and a half pounds being caught. These fish also like a structure or rocky bottom and are being caught in 15-20ft of water off of all the points, Prospect Point, Sands Point, behind Execution Lighthouse, Pea Island, Huckleberry Island and along all the areas of New Rochelle. Best bait is Jack's famous jumbo sands and blood worms, fresh clams, squid and of course plenty of chum. I say use plenty of chum for the one reason that you need to keep these fish around your boat and with chum it attracts smaller fish which attract bigger fish in short making for a steady catch.

Jack's Bait and Tacke is now stocked with plenty of live and fresh bait, chum pots, chum, hooks, rigs and sinkers. I can not emphasize enough that time is of the essence to get out, enjoy the summer weather, take a your friend, your family, get on a rental boat, get on a party boat or your own pivate boat and get out on the water.

See You Soon!
Big John

Fishing Report

2009-06-29T13:42:00.001-04:00

Breaking Fishing News for surf fishermen...we just received reports of 25-30 pound bass being caught being caught from the shoreline along Orchard Beach, New Rochelle, Eastchester Bay. All on Jack's famous fresh bunker so make sure to hit the shorelines now while these larger fish are in the feeding mood.
With the 4th of July weekend approaching all systems go for porgies, striped bass, bluefish and fluke.

The porgy fishing has picked up tremendously with all of our rental skiffs, party boats and charter boats producing well. Porgies to 17 inches have been caught and weighed in here at the shop. These fish are being caught local near Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and Rye. Also East of Execution Lighthouse by buoy 1 and buoy 2. Depth of water is 15-30ft with some bigger fish being caught in 40-50ft. Best bait Jack's famous jumbo sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams in and out of the shell, squid, and of course plenty of chum, I can not emphasize enough that in order to keep the fish around your boat you must put out the chum.

On the bluefish front, blues to 15 pounds are being caught inside Hempstead Harbor, Manhassett Bay, Buoy 42, East of Execution Lighthouse in the channel. Anchoring up and using Jack's fresh bunker in 30-50ft of water also using chum is your best bet. You will also catch striped bass mixed in with these bluefish. Over this past weekend we have weighed in fish over 30 pounds so because of all the rain and cooler temps the water temperature is still cool which means these striped bass will hang around at least another month.

On the fluke front, fluke will reopen Friday July 3rd. There have been reports of fluke being caught and released off of Prospect Point, Sands Point, Half Moon Beach, Gageway Rock, Harts Island, Stepping Stone Lighthouse and along the Throgs Neck Bridge near the barges and the beaches. Best bait-spearing, sand eels, squid and filet of Jack's fresh bunker. Good Luck to All and we will see you soon here at Jack's Bait and Tackle.

Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2009-06-15T09:26:00.001-04:00

Todays date June 15th; this past week proved to be wonderful for porgies, striped bass, bluefish and fluke. Today is the last day for fluke until it reopens on July 3rd through Aug. 17th. By that time the larger fluke will be in the area and there should be plenty of action off all the points by the bridges and along the barges. Best bait is spearing, sand eels and squid. for the larger fish use filets of bunker or chunks of bunker.

Porgies are now open for everyone in the Long Island Sound. Over the weekend large porgies were caught both from the private and rental boats and of course from the party boats. The party boats are traveling further East and producing great numbers and great sizes on the porgy front. All of the party boats are doing well including The Island Current Fleet 1,2 and 3, The North Star, The Daybreak and The Riptide III. They are all sailing daily for porgies at 8am and 8:30am. Also in the evening for striped bass and bluefish at 6:30pm and 7pm. Call 718-885-2042 for more info.

The striped bass and the bluefish are being caught behind Execution Lighthouse, Hempstead Harbor, Manhassett Bay, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye and also in the closer waters of Pea Island, Huckleberry Island and Davis Island. The larger fish are feeding under the small pods of bunker, the trick is to get to the bottom with your bait for striped bass before the bluefish eat it. The best bait for these bass and bluefish are fresh bunker using the head or the chunks of the body or if you are lucky enough to snag one live and just let her go. Over this past weekend we weighed in striped bass from 25-40 pounds. Remember the only way to increase your odds of catching these beautiful bass, bluefish and porgies is to make time to get out and fish!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2009-06-01T10:20:00.002-04:00

June is finally here and the best month for the big bass is now! The water temperature, the moon phases, the schools of bait all come into play to make for a very exciting bass fishing day. Large bass have been caught in the mouths of Hempstead Harbor, Manhassett Bay, behind Execution Lighthouse in the middle of the channel in depths of 30-40 feet of water.

Plenty of bluefish have been mixed in with these bass if you find the schools of bunker the bass and the blues will be underneath them having a feast. No time is better than now to get out and catch some of the best bass in all of Long Island Sound.

On the fluke front there are a few fluke being caught by the barges, the bridges and all the points (sands point, matinicock point, prospect point). Best bait bunker filets, spearing, squid and sand eels. These fluke are on the bottom feeding off all the scraps that the bass and blue are leaving behind.

On the porgy front, the biggest sized porgies are being caught now in Bayville, Oyster Bay, Matinicock, Prospect Point, Sands Point and even in the local areas in shallow water between 10-20 feet. Best bait is sand worms, bloodworms, fresh clams and squid. All of the party boats will officially start sailing daily for porgies on June 12th.

Remember with all of these fish chumming is a must if you want to keep the fish around your boat and in the area of where you are fishing for bluefish and bass you use bunker chum and for porgies you use clam chum, again chumming is a must! We have alot to look forward to so make sure to stop in, get your equipment ready and fish every moment you can.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

In Memory of Mikey

2009-05-28T13:20:00.004-04:00

Sadly Mikey, famous for making us laugh has passed away.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro5HutH7MMk

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family and friends...

Thanks for the laughs Mikey!
Big John & Family and The Boys at Jack's Bait and Tackle

Fishing Report

2009-05-17T12:20:00.002-04:00

Striped bass fishing is getting better every day with now plenty of bunker in the area and the fish are hungry after they have spawned in the Hudson River. Fish to 25 pounds being caught at Throgs Neck and Whitestone Bridges, Hempstead Harbor, Manhasset Bay.

There are plenty of bluefish mixed in with these stripers with bluefish from 12-13 pounds being caught along with alot of cocktails blues. Best bait Jack's fresh bunker, live eels, fresh clams and sandworms and bloodworms.

For the Fluke Fisherman fluke season opened up May 15 so you have to get out and use some squid and spearing on a bucktail or fluke rig in the areas of Prospect Point, Sands Points, Matinicock Point, Bayville and along all the bridges and barges.

Porgy season opens May 24 so get ready to catch some of that giant scup!

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishermen check in

2009-05-10T14:31:00.002-04:00

this is weakfish 12.6 pound 32 1/4 inch in crossbay blvd howard beachlastnight with jack fresh bunkers

heres a couple of pictures of what i caught down in battery park using your bait. thanks a mil

I caught fish in the cross bay in howard beachthank you jack for fresh bait

Breaking News

2009-05-06T14:38:00.001-04:00

Peter Genna caught his limit of 10 flounder in the local area around City Island on worms and clams.

Fishing Report

2009-05-04T12:42:00.001-04:00

This past weekend May 1,2,3, 2009 proved to be a spectacular striped bass weekend. Fish to 52 pounds were weighed in here at the shop most of if not all were caught on fresh bunker some also on herring. Mike Urbaez had a 40 pound striper caught on one of Jack's fresh bunker in the East River. Nick Perpepaj caught a 42 pound striped bass also on the head of a fresh bunker this fish was caught north of the George Washington Bridge. Mark Sofranko landed the largest fish of the weekend at 52 pounds this fish was caught on fresh herring also north of the George Washington Bridge. As the waters in the Western Long Island Sound begin to warm these larger fish will funnel into Long Island Sound. The striped bass will be following the bunker wherever they go so make sure to stay tuned as we get the reports live we will give them to you live so you will know exactly where to go to catch that big striped bass!

On the flounder front there are still a few flounders being caught but you must use a lot of chum and work real hard to get these fish. Best areas Hart's Island, Rat Island, The Mussels Beds by the City Island Bridge and in the back bays of Eastchester Bay. Flounder season is open until May 31st. Porgy season will open May 24th. Already there have been reports of porgies being caught and released in The Long Island Sound. Don't let the weather stop you from fishing because the fish bite in all kinds of weather.

Please make sure to email your fishing reports and pictures.

See You Soon,
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishing Report

2009-04-27T19:47:00.000-04:00

This past weekend proved to be the start of the striped bass fishing season, rental boats, party boats and private boats all caught fish from 28 to 35 inches. These fish were caught in the local waters by the Throggs Neck Bridge, The Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Eastchester Bay and down along the East River. The best bait is Jack's fresh bunker also sandworms, bloodworms and fresh clams. Depth of water is between 15 to 25 feet fishing on the bottom.

On the flounder front the water is now warming to temperatures in the 50's which is getting these flounder out of the mud. High hook still continues to be 3 or 4 fish with plenty of chum, mussels, sandworms or bloodworms.

As far as the blackfish the season closed April 30th and no one has really targeted them as of yet this year so it looks like we will be waiting for Oct. 1st. The weather is definitely improving so the coming weeks the fishing will be improving also. Make sure to get out and get your fishing in and catch a big bass.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

PS please make sure to call in your catches or send your photos so we can tell and show everyone.

Fishing News

2009-04-12T09:26:00.001-04:00

Ralph Perfetti and Pat Schepis caught 9 flounder in Orchard Beach on sandworms and mussels!

Breaking News

2009-04-10T13:00:00.002-04:00

Freddy Fragano and Sons caught 6 flounder between 13-16 inches in the Orchard Beach Lagoon on worms,chum and mussels

Spring Fishing Update--Flounder and Striped Bass

2009-04-06T12:51:00.001-04:00

The opening week of flounder season has started out on somewhat of a decent note, most anglers able to land maybe one or two flounders fishing in the shallow waters of Eastchester Bay, Orchard Beach Lagoon also in the back of Country Club in the Bronx and in the backs of the harbors of Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Greenwich. The best bait is sandworms, bloodworms, muscles and clam chum. Plenty of chum seems to be producing more flounder and stirring up the bottom gets them to awaken from the mud. Along with the flounder there has been a good amount of striped bass being caught with fish up to 28 and 29 inches have been caught in Eastchester Bay, Turtle Cove, along the East River and up and under the George Washington Bridge towards the Hudson River. The New York Striped Bass Season opens up April 15th. The Hudson River Striped Bass Season has been open since March 16th and they are also doing well there with fish between 28 and 38 inches. Best bait are sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams and artificial lures such as rattle traps, poppers and swim baits. Jack's Bait and Tackle will be stocking fresh bunker starting April 14th. Watch for our bunker special $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10. Don't hesitate to email or call if you have any questions about what's biting and where.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Big Bass

2009-03-26T12:26:00.000-04:00

38lb BassCaught by George "THE Mailman" Croton Point Park Wed. March 25 2009.Berkley Blood Worm.2 others on Herring Chunk 25lb and 18 lb also! Thanks

This just in...

2009-03-24T17:10:00.001-04:00

hey big john just wanted to let you know that a 30 pound and a 28 pound striped bass was caught in croton on hudson bay off shore on bloodworms

March Fishing Report

2009-03-09T10:40:00.001-04:00

The snow is finally gone and spring is about ten days away. The schooly stripers have already made a move into the local waters and up through the Hudson River. Opening day for striped bass north of the George Washington Bridge is March 16th. Bait of choice is Jack's jumbo blood worms! They are also using herring, bunker, mackeral and fresh clams. The striped bass season for the Long Island Sound waters opens April 15th. Flounder season in the Long Island Sound waters opens up April 1st so make sure to come in and get your new line to put on your reels and don't forget to get your striped bass and flounder hooks as we all get ready to kick off a great 2009 fishing season!

See You Soon!

Big John and The Boys

Hey How You Doin Out There In The Fishing World!

2009-02-21T11:28:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the 2009 Fishing Season!

Our 4 person RENTAL BOATS will be available to rent as of April 1, 2009!

See You Soon!
Big John

Happy Holidays!

2008-11-26T11:59:00.000-05:00

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

Mid November Fishing Report

2008-11-12T10:22:00.000-05:00

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

Early November Fishing Report

2008-11-05T15:11:00.000-05:00

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

2008-11-05T09:29:00.000-05:00

Kyle Cassidy and his Dad Dennis caught 8 togs up to 6 pounds just past Rye on Green Crabs

2008-10-29T10:18:00.002-04:00

Carmelo Leon caught a 16 pound blackfish off of David's Island on Jack's rental skiff on Monday Oct. 27th. The rental boats will be in the water until mid November so be sure to come and rent one soon!

End of October Fishing Report

2008-10-27T14:23:00.001-04:00

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

Catch of the day

2008-10-22T12:36:00.002-04:00

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.

Mid October Fishing Report

2008-10-19T10:33:00.000-04:00

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

Fishing Report

2008-10-06T09:47:00.001-04:00

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.

Welcome Fall Fishing Report!

2008-09-22T14:38:00.003-04:00

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

Fishing Report

2008-09-12T13:10:00.002-04:00

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*

Labor Day Fishing Report

2008-09-01T13:51:00.002-04:00

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

Bluefish Contest Unofficial Final Results

2008-08-24T17:37:00.000-04:00

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

Bluefish Contest Update

2008-08-23T15:53:00.000-04:00

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

Fishing Report

2008-08-17T11:33:00.002-04:00

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

Fishing Report

2008-08-10T10:50:00.006-04:00

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

2008-07-25T12:13:00.000-04:00

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

2008-07-21T12:55:00.002-04:00

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

Fishing Italian Style

2008-07-21T12:54:00.001-04:00

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.

After the 4th report

2008-07-07T16:47:00.003-04:00

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!

Fluke Catch

2008-07-07T16:22:00.001-04:00

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

fisherman's blog

2008-06-29T10:55:00.001-04:00

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

2008-06-29T10:54:00.001-04:00

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.

Fishermen's Tails

2008-06-27T11:03:00.001-04:00

Deric Spindell caught a 34 pound striped bass at the mouth of Manhassett Bay under a school of bunker on Jack's fresh bunker!

Weekend catches

2008-06-23T16:08:00.002-04:00

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

Big John's into the weekend fishing report

2008-06-20T16:56:00.001-04:00

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

Fishermen's log

2008-06-19T14:56:00.001-04:00

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

Shark Tournament Winners

2008-06-18T10:59:00.002-04:00

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

Weekend Reports

2008-06-16T09:48:00.003-04:00

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

Weakfish are jumping

2008-06-13T11:19:00.002-04:00

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

The Bass are Bountiful

2008-06-11T09:20:00.001-04:00

Carlo Fragola brings in a 36 pound striped bass caught on Jack's Famous Bunker!