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Surfcasting in Montauk Rocks!

MONTAUK ROCKS a film by Richard Siberry

From the surfcasting capital of the world...comes the story of those who helped Montauk earn, and keep, it's title.

I spent a few moments on the phone today with Richard Siberry.  If you don't know his name by now, you've probably heard of his movie, Montauk Rocks, as it's getting tons of buzz online.  I've never met Richard in person but I've been following the progress of his film for the last few years.  My first intro to what he's been up to was this trailer on YouTube which was uploaded in 2009!  Being a die-hard Montauk surf fisherman, it of course was love at first sight.  Montuak is a fascinating and complex place to fish and the dedicated surf rats who fish her shoreline have endless tales to tell.  Setting out to make a move is one thing, but actually completing it is another.  For Richard, the journey of making Montauk Rocks took about 5 years from concept to completion... FIVE YEARS!.  During the 5 years, Richard shot approximately 80 hours of video, and let me tell you, having just finished watching it, he definitely captures the essence of what it's all about.   

I asked Richard...what was the hardest thing about making this film? His answer, "Staying motivated". There is a lesson here for all of us.  Staying motivated and focused for 5 years on a single project is really hard.  As in life, the movie making process has many ups and downs and Richard hit many speed bumps along they way but ultimately stuck with it and by doing so created a film for all to enjoy and he gets to reap the personal reward which is priceless.

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To order the DVD:

UPDATED DEALER LIST 11/15/12

LI Outdoorsman, Rockville Center, NY
The Campsite Sport Shop, Huntington Station, NY
Cow Harbor Tackle, Northport, NY
Paulies Tackle, Montauk, NY
Rivers End, Old Saybrook, CT
The Saltwater Edge, Middletown, RI
Ramsey Outdoors, Paramus, Ramsey and Succasunna, NJ
J&J Sports, Patchogue, NY

Fishermen's Supply Co. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

This list will be updated as more dealers come online.

OR ONLINE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
SurfcastersJournal.com
Thesurfcaster.com
Amazon.com
Korkers.com
Edgeangling.com
Campsitesportshop.com
Pauliestackle.com
Riversendtackle.com
Ramseyoutdoor.com

 

Surf Fishing Guide Bill Wetzel On Montauk

If you are not a member of Bill's site www.longislandsurffishing.com and you fish the east end of Long Island you should be.  Check out this video to hear his thoughts on the striped bass situation in the NE this spring:

 

 

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.