Fishing Report

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

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

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

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

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

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Fishermen's Tales

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