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Good Morning New York

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I'm always looking for signs

While at The Odeon in Tribeca late last night I noticed that one of the wireless networks available through my iPhone was "Montauk". I then had an email this morning saying that Montauk got good again yesterday (mostly keepers). Guess where I'll be tonight..,,,

Can your surf fishing gear take it? (by Jason Puris)

For those of you who fish from the surf, especially if you are rock hopping in places like Montauk, you need gear that can take it.  Some can and some can't, here is a list of my current gear that can & can't:

Can:

• Lamiglas XS101MS
• Van Staal VS200
• Bronco Plug Bag (not the best bag but it will not die)
• Super Strike darters, needles, bottles

Can't

• Aquaskinz Raptor Dry Top ($279 neck gasket exploded after 20 uses)
• Korkers K5000 Wading Sandals (studs fall out WAY to fast)
• Simms G3 Guide Waders ($400 leak in less than one season)

Do you have surf fishing gear that has withstood the test of time? Please send me an email or comment here with your recommendations.

On the bite off the bite

Do you find it hard to stay on a good bite weekend after weekend?  I do.  For the type of fishing that I do (surf fishing for striped bass...mainly in Montauk) it can be a real challenge.  If you could fish everyday of the week you would have a better understanding of the patterns as well as the ability to stay in the local loop of fishing knowledge.  If you are like me and only get to fish on weekends (which is when most people fish) what do you do? 1. You really need to learn your spots so that no matter what mother nature throws your way you know where to go. 2. I've said it a million times, yet still find it hard to keep up, you have to keep a log book. You will start to see patterns. 3. build a fishing network.  If you have a circle of friends that fish a lot that can be a great source of info.  (and if you happen to know where I can ctach a 40 this weekend please send me an email ;)

The East Coast Angler Says... "Stars and Stripers Forever"

Do you get that jittery feeling in your stomach when someone tells you a heart warming tale of how they just landed their first striper of the season? Yeah?  Check out this great post from Paul Arbitman at East Coast Angler

PS: I get that feeling just thinking about going fishing..... :)