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Report Date: NEW YORK SPORT FISHING FEDERATION SHOW

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On Saturday 2/15/08, Ill be speaking Targeting trophy stripers from the Montauk surf. This is a lecture that I don’t remember ever doing. For this one I will be covering prime times, from May to November for trophy stripers. Moons, water temps, winds, bait migrations (very important), night time & daytime trophy bites, plugs, live eels, bucktails as related to each month will be addressed. Since this is a trophy lecture with a limited amount of time, I will not be covering basic concepts, as the lecture will be geared toward casters who already have some experience fishing Montauk (although I believe anyone will be able to get some solid info form the talk). Hope to see ya there!!-----check this link out for details----------------------- http://www.nysf.org/show2.htm

Report Date: Long Isalnds Recreational Fishing Expo

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AT FARMINGDALE COLLEGE-----I'll be speaking on............. PLUGGING THE MONTAUK SURF The primary focus of this lecture is the month to month bait migrations, and the plugs needed to be successful during these times. The how when ,where, and why for the Montauk use of needlefish, metal lips, darters, bottle plugs, minnow type swimmers, Pencil popper, bucktails etc. will be addressed. I will more than likely focus on the fall as I will not have enough time to cover all migrations, however if the audience would rather hear about the spring or summer we can change gears and do that instead. A heck of a lot of info will be packed into the one hour lecture.--------------- MAKING A GOOD CAST and LANDING FISH FROM THE SUDS This is perhaps the most informative lecture that I do. I have chartered people who are hard core surf rats for the past 25 years or more, and with a couple tweaks have seen them improve their cast significantly. This one is not just for the beginner, and I highly recommend it for everyone. We will discuss, rods and reels, line., loading the rod, stance, finger & hand placement, casting into a wind, landing fish from a rock, beach, and in chest high water.------------------

Report Date: NEED A SPEAKER?

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If you need a speaker for your club or function give me a call. I will speak on anything surf fishing related except chunking. Montauk, North Shore, South Shore, Back bays, reading water, bucktailing, pluging, casting, landing fish, moons, bait migrations--you get the idea 631-987-6919 Rates available upon request.

Report Date: Immedaite opening 8/20 & 8/21

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I canceled my North Shore charter and have an opening for Montauk at 6pm this TUESDAY- tomorrow. Why did I cancel a north shore? TueNE winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers likely in the morning...then a chance of light rain and drizzle in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 nm in the morning. Tue NightNE winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of light rain and drizzle in the evening. That is why! I EXPECT FISHING TO BE EXCELENT! This is for one EXPERIENCED anglers only. You must be able to fish in big water conditions, with wave battering you. Give me a call if you are interested. I also still have an opening for tonight. 631-987-6919

Report Date: 8/18 OPENING

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Due to cancellation I have an immediate opening for 8/18 at 11pm until dawn. This is a trip for trophy stripers. You must be able to make long walks, have a solid cast, and be comfortable rock hoping in the dark in rough conditions. Give me a call if you are interested.631-987-6919

Report Date: SHIN DIG JULY 28th 10am

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Longislandsurffishing.com ---------- presents----------- The Surf Rats Ball Shin Dig / Awards Presentation-------------- . -- JULY 28th @10am------------------ EVERY PENNY MADE FROM THE RAFFEL WILL GO TO NAMI ( national alliance for the mentally ill) ---------------------- This is an informal gathering of fellow surf fishermen to shoot the breeze, and present awards to the top three casters of the Surf Rats Ball Striper Tournament. It is a great opportunity to put names to faces from the Surf Rats Ball forum. This gathering is open to all, so bring a friend. Raffle prizes from Super Strike,BOB HAHN,Crazy ALberto art work, Guided trip,Aqua Skinz and more. Common down and meet some of the top casters in our area. Bring your hibachi and lots of food, as it will be a tailgate gathering. LOCATION: Oak Beach aka the old OBI. From the west-Take the Southern State to the Wantagh Parkway south to the Jones Beach causeway east. Oak Beach will be several miles on your right hand side. From the east take Robert Moses causeway to Jones Beach causeway. Oak beach is a couple of miles down on your left hand side. If there is a need to cancel the gathering it will be announced here.

Report Date: FREE LECTURE 7/11 AUGUST LARGE

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This is a lecture I have never done before and am very excited about. The main focus will be on finding Montauk August large. Bait migrations, moons, winds, tides, water temps, preferred water and more will be addressed. If I have time I will also do a little bit on the North shore. This is a subject you don’t here too much about! Location: Wantagh Library Time: 6:30pm Date: July 11th. Directions: take Southern State Parkway to Wantagh Ave south. Make a right on Park Ave. Library is a block down on your right hand side. Library phone # is 516-221-1200. See ya there!

Report Date: OPENING JUNE 22nd

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Due to cancellation I have an opening for JUNE 22nd, in Montauk 7pm - 1am. We can target large and hit the rocks or keep it quiet on this one. If you are interested please call me at 631-987-6919. I expect the fishing to be good as the bait is on both North and south sides now.

Report Date: SURF RATS BALL STRIPER TOURNAMENT

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Report Date: SURF RATS BALL JUNE STRIPER TOURNAMENT

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I have a special opening for this Friday or Saturday night from 11:30pm-5:30am in Montauk. There are lots of bigger baits around and we will be targeting big fish. For this trip you should be able to rock hop in the dark and have a good cast. Give me a call if you are interested. 631-987-6919---- Why is it special -- My wife is due soon, but because I think the fishing is going to be moo moo good, she is letting me charter, BUT I will be on call.

Report Date: week 5/4-5/12

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The talk of the town has been all the bluefish on the south shore. I try to avoid them like the plague and have been sticking to targeting stripers. Sometimes, however, they are unavoidable. As was the case last Saturday in Montauk. Water temps were 49 degrees and blues were everywhere. Throughout the week we had a pick of fish on both the North Shore and South Shore. There is plenty of big bait around, especially in Montauk. On Friday my charter and I had fish to 17 pounds in MECCA on darters, and I suspect that there are plenty of 30 and 40 pound fish around in the Montauk suds. Lots of activity out there folks—get out and fish! If you want the best Surf fishing info on the web, my daily reports, and be part of the SECOND ANNUAL SURF RATS BALL JUNE STRIPER TOURNAMENT, PLEASE BECOME A SUBSCRIBER. You will not regret it! I have ½ day North Shore openings 5/15 and 5/16. If you are interested call 631-987-6919.

Report Date: BOOK NOW--posted 3/18/07

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The Season is almost here. BOOK NOW to get the best moons and tides!! Subscribe to the site and get some of the most informative surf fishing information for the east coast. See ya on the beach!--Bill

Report Date: SEMINAR AND SHOW

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Report Date: JOIN NOW!!

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Become a subscriber to the site and get what I believe to be the most comprehensive surf fishing information you will find anywhere. From my daily log, to “Rip and up” discussions in the SURF RATS BALL forum where we take apart a beach and discuss wind, bait, tide, current, time of year etc. You also get reports from other subscribers, product reviews, plug analysis, and a heck of a lot more. Here is an email I received on 1/5/06. ------ Keep your subscription to the Surf Rats Ball and www.longislandsurffishing.com current and if not a member join. I know that I personally catch substantially more (both quantity and quality) since joining a couple of years ago.AND that's not to mention the $$$$ I've saved after following some of the advice shared on the site. That’s my "Tip of the Week"---Fred--- JOIN NOW!!!

Report Date: OPENINGS Montauk 12/2 & 12/3

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I have Montauk night trip only openings for this weekend (6 hour or 3 hour trips). We will only be targeting specific tides at specific areas in hunt for big fish; therefore do not expect to move around much. If you are interested give me a call at 631-987-6919.

Report Date: OPENING--11/20/06

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The November new Moon is this Monday, and the herring have arrived in Montauk, along with peanut and adult bunker. The stage is set for some cows, and I believe this Monday will be one of the better chances of the year for landing that once in a lifetime trophy fish. I have a 7pm -1am opening for this special night. This trip is NOT for beginner surfcasters. You will need to already have a solid cast (no problems casting plugs into a 30 knot wind), be comfortable wading on rocks in the night, and able to make long walks. Don’t expect to move from spot to spot on this trip, as we will only be fishing specific water on specific tides. Give me a call if you are interested @ 631-987-6919 PS: I still have a Morning and evening Montauk or south shore opening for this Sunday. Good Luck out there!

Report Date: OPENINGS Posted 11/13

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MONTAUK ON SUNDAY am or PM OR South Shore in the am on Saturday. Give me a call. 631-987-6919 NEW MOON IN SEVEN DAYS! This weekend may be interesting.

Report Date: posted 10/18

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Montauk fishing has been very good this fall. I have several openings for November and a few in October left for North and south shores,and Montauk. Call me if you are intereested. 631-987-6919---- Here are a few reports our subscribers have been treated to recently, there is also a great plug givaway going on right now in the SURF RATS BALL forum. Gotta subscribe to be in it!!------------Report Date: MECCA 10/11 continued! Fishing Report: After dropping off my charter I had a good breakfast at Salivars, and it was off to the North side. Fishing beside me was the old crew, Charlie Ruger, Bill Dickinson, UPS Ritchie, along with the rest of the gang. We busted each other chops about how we all only catch bass, but most of us were into blues. A couple of bass with the gang,and I was off doing my own thing, fishing a great tide with beautiful white clean water on another North side spot. The problem was presenting my offering in the correct water column. To hit the water column the cast had to be very strong and very accurate with a 25 knot cross wind. Casting into the wind gave accuracy, but not enough distance. Casting with the wind created a bow in the line, and did not allow me to work any plugs properly including tins. About 1 in 5 cast landed on the mark. Frustrating yet fun! I managed 4 bass all in the low teens. By 4pm I found myself walking deeeeeep into the south side. Before making the walk Donny SS Musso, and I argued about the fish being on the south side. Don felt that the fish had pushed the white bait out of the surf zone, and would not return due to the rough surf. My feeling was the opposite, in that I believed that bait would be pushed in, there was still left over bait from the morning madness, there was a good possibility of large b/c the blitz fish were not showing, and with the hard East winds conditions and tides were perfect. I must have been one of only 3 people who thought that way because everyone was on the North side for the evening bite. So off I went into the deeeeeeeeeeeeep south. Immediately I was into bass with 11/2 oz white bucks and black rind. By about the 10th bass, the bite suddenly turned off, and I was going without a hit for about 20 minutes. I switched to the 3oz AL Gags pencil bunker pattern and I proceeded to bang about 25 more bass into the upper tees. What a day! As far as numbers, this had to be in the top 3 of all time. Over 300 bass for the day! Holy crap! Stay tuned! See the picks in the BALL. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Date: Montuak MEYHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10/11 Fishing Report: I took Lew Silver out from 4am -10am for the trip of his life. No heave on the North side, so we hit the south side with east winds and plenty of white water. 4am-10am and non stop fish. We banged well over 200 stripers to about 16 lbs. Bucktails, bucktails, bucktails!! Need I say more? I'll put some picks up in the forum later. At times the water was dark with fish, on white bait. I remember telling Lew this may be a great day!!! It was one to remember. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Date: MEECA to 10/10 Fishing Report: SATURDAY 2am-8am, NE winds about 25-30 knots, clear skies—I took Eliot Brook and his buddy Stuie out for some surfcasting. Eliot is about 24 years old, 6’5”, with a monster cast. We hit the North side first, but Stuie was not up to fishing a big heave in the middle of the night. That was too bad, because I thought the fish would have been there. Next North side spot was with the winds more at our backs. No fish there. We eventually got deeeeeeeeeeeeep on the south side finding nothing in the dark. By light we picked about 10 white water schoolies to about 30”. Breakfast at Salivars, and sleeping in my buggy at 10am, and up for reel repair at 1pm. At 4pm I met up with John Akin from Atlanta Georgia. I could not go hard-core with John, as he was not one to climb on the rocks. We hit a North side spot where I could utilize the North side heave, combined with flooding water creating some real nice white water, where the bass should have been lined up. They were! WE managed about 10 bass in the light on SS little neck poppers and the NEW AL GAGS bunker colored 3oz pencils. All nice fish to 18 lbs. We must have dropped another 10. By dark we managed two more bass in the mid- teen range on SS darters. Before the trip we were both in agreement not to fish blitz fish with a thousand people on them. That is my kind of agreement! After doing the three S’s I was in my buggy past out by 11pm. Up again at 4:30am SUNDAY for my 5:30 am –11:30am charter with Wade, and his wife Roberta from Vermont. Wade had some experience and Roberta needed a helping hand. By light both were casting well, and into stripers. We fish the North side again utilizing the heave and flood water. Roberta got into her first ever striper on a Tattoo, silver, metal lip. Wade also managed a few stripers. I banged a 29lber on the Gags, 3 oz pencil, bunker pattern. That felt good! Eventually I took the couple deeeeeeeeeeeeep on the south side. I figured it was a nice walk, away from crowds, and I just might be able to put them on a Montauk blitz. No blitz but we did manage another couple stripers, Roberta buck tailed one that was very excited about. Upon our departure I found myself back at Salivars for breakfast. By this time I was feeling it, especially in my wrist and knee. Crawled in the buggy bed at about12:30pm-1: 30 pm. Met up with John Aiken again at 2pm-8pm. Zero wind with the heave still on. We hit the back bays of Napeague to do a little sight fishing. Lots of bait back their folks. Snappers, juvenile weakfish, white bait, spearing- a damn smorgasbord. WE did see fish, but by the time we were on them they were spooked. By 4:30pm we were back over to the North side. Once again I decided to fish the heave, and stay away from the blitzes. I knew that they were probably happening in turtles—later I got word they were there—blues and schoolies. WE banged about 5 or 6 bass into the teens on Gags pencils and SS little neck poppers. I took note of cormorants working the area, and was pretty excited about a night bite. It was really tough to find a dinner with out a wait. Eventually I found myself in Shag eating a burger. Have not had one of those in a while. After the three S’s I was in buggy by10: 30pm. Up at 1am for my MONDAY 2 am charter with Mark Deangelos and his bud Tye. OH yeah!!—time to fish at night with eels. WE fished the north side area where I had seen the cormorants earlier. Mark was immediately pelted by a 2l lber, and later by a 22 lber. WE had a few other smaller low teen fish as well. Only one fish in the day on a tattoo metal lip. After the charter I was psyched to get some serious sleep. In my buggy past out by 10:30 am, and up again at 2pm- for many many repairs, for my 4pm-10pm charter, with bothers John and Chris Ivorone. WE immediately got deeeeeeeeeeeep on the south side, to find beautiful fishy big water, with SW winds, a chop, and a heave. YUMMY! No fish in it??? John was wearing a cheapo pair of waders for the walk in, and was in severe pain. Man I could relate what the young man was going through! NIGHT TIME—Ya hooo! We again hit the North side to fish the flood heave. We found about ½ dozen bass between 12 and 16 lbs on eels, and Big water black fish pattern metal lips. Another solid night of decent fish. Back in my buggy by about 1:30pm and up again at 2:30am for my TUESDAY 3pm charter with Mike Lockhart and his buddy Max. Over to the North side again to fish the heave. UHHHH –ohhhh, no heave!! No heave = one schoolie. Time to change gears! Over to the south side to fish the flood white water. We had schoolie stripers to ourselves for a good half hour banging about 25 total on 11/2 oz bucks. By 9am it was time to go home to see my wife and dog. Every one of my charters seemed to ask me if I still enjoy fishing, as it is my job. Well, this morning, I heard the rumble of a million rocks, turned over by clean white water waves. Each of the rocks had there own brilliant color and could probably tell a thousand tales, if only they could speak. I watched the sun stretch her arms, as stripers feed at my feet in the Lords own bubble bath. The pain in my knee, and wrist, my tired limbs, and my cut up hands, only assured me that there was no place else I would rather be. I’ll be back at 4am—Stay tuned!! To check out the picks form this week hit the SURF RATS BALL

Report Date: OPENING Montauk 10/15

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DUE TO CANCELLATION, I HAVE AN IMMEDIATE MONTAUK OPENING FOR THIS SUNDAY 10/15 FROM 3PM-9PM. CALL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. 631-987-6919-- The fishing has been excellent!

Report Date: OPENING--posted 10/10 7/20pm

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DUE TO CANCELLATION I HAVE A MONTAUK OPENING TOMORROW FROM 3PM-9PM. CALL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.631-987-6919-- The fishing has been very solid!!!

Report Date: MONTAUK OPENING

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Due to cancellation I have September 23 from 1am-7am OPEN. This one is potentially a great night, and one of the best dates of the year. The bait is around, there has been a steady pick of fish, the new moon is on the 22nd, so it will be a dark one. YUMMMM! If you are interested in this trip you must already have some skills in place, as it is the middle of the night and will involve lots of rock hopping possibly in big water. SO you need to be in decent shape and have a good cast. Call me if you are interested 631-987-6919.

Report Date: OPENING

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Due to cancellation I have an opening in MECCA for this Sunday 9/17 from 3pm-9pm. Call if you are interested 631-987-6919-- See ya on the beach!

Report Date: IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

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I have the following SEPTEMBER dates open—IMMEDIATELY / This Saturday 9/9 from 4pm-11pm-call 987-6919 Asap if you want this date. Other Openings--9/13 6pm-12am, 9/19 6pm-12am, 9/25 2:30pm-8:30pm, 9/27 6pm-12am. Call 631-987-6919 if you are interested in any of these dates.--SEE YA ON THE BEACH!!

Report Date: posted 9/4 REPORT AND SHOW

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August was a pretty slow month with the exception for the last couple of weeks. My charters and I have banged several quality fish recently, and September has entered with a sonic boom! Reports are coming in from other subscribers in the subscriber’s section. A lot of those folks have also been into some quality fish. If you’re not a subscriber this is a report from 8/29 you missed out on. ------- Report Date: MECCA 8/29/06 Fishing Report: August goes out with a BANG! After a days work I headed home with a bad wrist, rain, and NE winds. I thought to myself, “ I wonder if the South side is clean. I bet they are banging them on the North side. To bad I can’t fish –FN wrist”. I arrived home and geared up to clean my deck. Just as I was about to begin I got a call from Eric the Treeman. Eric basically told me to get the hell out of my house and get to Montauk. Clean and white was confirmed! After the call all sense of responsibility was lost. I got the big fish shakes and I was not even in the water yet. Within 5 minutes I was out the door and racing to MECCA. During the ride out I was so pumped, I didn’t even put on the radio. All I kept thinking about was the south side being clean. I just could not believe it after all the rain, but the NE winds were keeping the dirt off the beach. Upon my arrival in Montauk I get another call from Kathy at Johnny’s B&T. “Bill you gotta get out here”. “I’m already here,” I screamed. I must have geared up in 2 seconds, as by 5:45pm or so I was walking with the pace of a madman into the south side. CLEAN, BIG, AND WHITE!!!!!!!!!!! Man O man. Wrist, what wrist? I shaved it and taped it before coming out, I was ready. After my psychotic loooong walk, I arrived. I looked out at one of the points and saw 4 other casters. Not to disturbed them I began fishing another spot all to myself. The white water crashing into my chest and sometimes over my head just got me more pumped, as I stood on a rock only big enough to put two feet close together on. The problem was I could not get a bump, as I watched the other casters about 2 or three football field away plowing what appeared to be good fish. So I hoped off my rock and walked further into the south side. When I arrived there where the 4 guys ripping it up in the raging surf banging quality fish. One of the guys was Eric. Eric waved my on, and let me grab a rock right next to him. He is a lefty and I’m a righty so it worked out perfect. My first cast with lime green, red pork rind buck 11/2 oz buck found a high teen striper. For the next couple of hours I fought the big water, and some of the best striper fishing I had in awhile. Huge tails swirling in the white water at my feet, as the rain poured, and big water threatened to knock me on my ass more times than I can count. It was what surf fishing in Montauk is all about. I personally had stripers into the mid to high 20’s with 2- 24#, 2 –23#, 3- 22#- weighed. I must have caught and released about 30 bass, 85% of them over 15lbs, and many over 20. I did keep one for the table. I watched Eric put a bucktail into an estimated 30. I have picks of the fish, however it was on my 35 mm as I left the digital home. I believe that most of the fish being caught were resident fish that were holding in deeper water. They were thin and light in color. Most of the North side fish, that I heard about anyway, were smaller, and more than likely migrater blitz fish. The bait? Eric said he caught a bluefish and it spit up white bait and a whole bunker-YUM! Just to let ya know the 3 other casters were cleaning up on pencils, and they were not catching schoolies. NOW I REALLY HAVE TO REST THE WRIST!------------THE SHOW------- Thursday night, September 7, at the Huntington Hilton (1/4 mile south of the LIE on Route 110). This year’s show will feature a multi-media format that is sure to entertain, educate and expand your knowledge of the surf game. The show grows larger every year, and this year is no exception. More than 50 surf fishing related tackle manufacturers will be represented, and also displaying their wares and offering special deals on surf gear will be many of the best tackle shops and tackle vendors from the Northeast. This part of the show will be housed in its own exhibit hall, adjacent to the seminar area. Attendees are assured of going home with plenty of goodies in the form of lures, line and terminal tackle, and every attendee will receive a goody bag, along with a free chance to a raffle featuring great surf fishing related prizes, including rods, reels and surf fishing accessories. “Crazy Al” Knie is this year’s featured speaker, and there will also be a Q&A session with a panel that includes some of Long Island’s best surf fishermen. If you're into surf fishing, or looking to join the ranks of the surf fishing fraternity, you won't want to miss this show. It will be a great opportunity to stock up on your favorite lures and rigs, and any accessories you’ll need to get you through the fall action. Show doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the seminar gets underway at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors and children 16 and under.

Report Date: Shin Dig/ Awards presentation

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Longislandsurffishing.com --- presents----------- The Surf Rats Ball Shin Dig / Awards Presentation------ . JULY 29th @9am----------- This is an informal gathering of fellow surf fishermen to shoot the breeze, and present awards to the top three casters of the Surf Rats Ball Striper Tournament. It is a great opportunity to put names to faces from the Surf Rats Ball forum. This gathering is open to all, so bring a friend. Giveaways from, Gibbs, Super Strike,Big water plugs-10",7 ounces, Aquazkinz, and more. Common down and meet some of the top casters in our area like Crazy Alberto, and Donny Super strike Musso (hopefully!), and others to be announced. Bring your hibachi and lots of food, as it will be a tailgate gathering. LOCATION: Oak Beach aka the old OBI. From the west-Take the Southern State to the Wantagh Parkway south to the Jones Beach causeway east. Oak Beach will be several miles on your right hand side. From the east take Robert Moses causeway to Jones Beach causeway. Oak beach is a couple of miles down on your right hand side. If there is a need to cancel the gathering it will be announced here.-------------- NOTE: As the shin dig comes more together I will announce more stuff!---- Just in are the Biiiiig water plugs to be given away.

Report Date: OPENING

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I have AN OPENING FOR Friday night. I will do the south shore, but I would like to target Montauk. I have been onto a good bite on the North side, but this trip will focus more on the south side – I think? The trip will focus on bigger fish, and you should already have good casting skills, and not mind lots of walking. If you are interested give me a call @ 631-987-6919. See ya on the beach!!-Bill

Report Date: OPENING

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I have an immediate opening due to cancellation. Montauk SUNDAY (fathers day morning) from 1am-7am. There is a good sand eel bite going on, and I expect to do well. Give me a call if you are interested. 631-987-6919.

Report Date: posted 6/6 9am

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I HAVE OPENINGS FOR THIS THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SUNDAY, for both Montauk, and South shore. All openings 6pm-12am. Good tides during these times! If you are interested please call me at 631-987-6919—Tight Lines--Bill

Report Date: MECCA 6/1/06

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I was thinking large this evening, but continue to struggle to find them. I am going to start to hit bridges and jetties if this keeps up. Not to worry –the most consistent bite of the year is coming; actually I think it already has started –a little. Last night I hit MECCA from 6:30 –10:30pm seeking the thrill of a large. Deeeeeeep in the south side with SW winds about 15 knots, distant lightening and foggy. It was a no go back there as I did not have a touch. Over to the lighthouse area. No touch. I knew of there would be a bite on the North side, but with floodwater it would most likely be a slow bite. I ended up finding one bass at 15lbs and on small blue. That was all she wrote before the lightening chased me away. Don’t forget to enter the tournament. If you do not know how to log into the forum just email me. I have openings for this weekend. Call me at 631-987-6919 if you are interested. Stay tuned!--PS: water temps were 59 degress on the south side during flood water.------------------ Longislandsurffishing.com--- Presents--- The SURF RATS BALL STRIPER TOURNAMENT- June 9th – June 30th- YOU MUST ENTER THROUGH THE SURF RATS BALL FORUM>>> 1st Place: PENN SLAMMER 560, from Johnny’s B&T in Montauk, ST CROIX10 foot TRIUMPH ROD, from Tight Lines B&T in Sag Harbor, 30 lb BOGA GRIP from Causeway B&T in Wantagh, BOGA GRIP SHEATH from Aquaskinz, Surf Rats Bal T-Shirt, and the ever impressive 1st place trophy!!------ 2nd Place: Aqua Skinz PLUG BAG, Aqua Skinz optional PLUG BAG STRAP, Two CUSTOM METAL LIP SWIMMERS from Big Water plugs, one Super Strike NEEDLE FISH PLUG, and a Surf Rats Ball T- shirt.----- 3rd Place: Gibbs DANNY PLUG, Super Strike BOTTLE PLUG. Gibbs HAT, Surf Rats Ball T- shirt. ------ GO TO THE SURF RATS BALL FORUM FOR DETAILS!

Report Date: SURF RATS BALL FISHING TOURNAMENT

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Report Date: 5/18-5/25 Trophy trip opening!!

Fishing Report:
Last weekend I hit MECCA and fount a few bass on bucktails and darters to 19 lbs. During the week I was concentrating most efforts on the south shore in the Great South Bay. To my delight I found lots of grass shrimp with fish on them. These fish were very picky but we managed a few fish into the teens. Most of the good fishing from subscriber’s reports has come from the North Shore, where catches of over 20 fish for one outing have not been uncommon. For more detailed reports, please consider becoming a subscriber. I have a TROPHY TRIP opening for Friday 5/26 from 6pm-9pm. For this trip you should already have a good cast. If you are interested please call me at 631-987-6919. Stay tuned for an East coast Striper Tourney announcement for the subscribers of this site!!

Report Date: OPENINGS posted 5/13

Fishing Report:
I have ½ day Night trip openings for Both North Shore and south shore this week 5/15, & 5/16. If you are interested give me a call at 631-987-6919—Tight Lines --

Report Date: posted 5/10

Fishing Report:
Welcome to the reports for the 2006 season. Over the weekend I hit Montauk for no Fish. During the past 2 days I have banged a total of 22 schoolies in Oyster Bay on ½ oz bucktails. Not much bait on them. Reports of scatted stripers have been coming in from all over the island from subscribers. One area that has had consistency is the Great South Bay. I have openings for May left. If your are interested in booking give me a ring @ 631-987-6919. For more detailed reports please consider becoming a subscriber. Stay tuned!!

Report Date: Thank you- please read!

Fishing Report:
Thank you to all who attended the Wantagh library lecture!!! Also on 5/5 I had my brief case stolen from the parking lot of the Sports Authority in Westbury. In it was my appointment book containing all my charters for this season. If you booked a trip with me please contact me @631-987-6919 . Thank you! Posting some reports here soon- Stay tuned!!

Report Date: Posted 4/19 FREE LECTURE

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On May 6th at 10am I will be giving a FREE lecture on Finding and Targeting Back Bay structure. We will discuss where to find it, and how and when to fish it. North Shore as well as South Shore structures will be addressed. Equipment, presentation, wind, bait movement, moons, drains, ledges, grass lines, flats, night tides vs. day tides, plugs , plastics, tins, will all be discussed accompanied by video tape. I have been doing the Wantagh Library lecture for 4 or 5 years, and it has become my favorite place to present, as I can take all the time I want. SO this one should be at least a couple of hours. Come on down!! I also want to apologize that this lecture falls on the same day as the MSA beach clean up in Montauk, also scheduled for 10am. I scheduled this lecture back in October and was not aware that there was a conflict. DIRECTIONS to Wantagh Library—Southern State Pkway to Wantagh Ave South. About 1 mile down make a right just before the train trestle on Park Ave. The library is on your right hand side less than a block down. --STAY TUNED FOR WEEKLY REPORTS!

Report Date: Kicking off the season

Fishing Report:
I have several openings left for the spring 06 season. The following are what I consider the best of these openings due to tide, water temps, and moon. If you are interested please call me at 631-987-6919.--------- MONTAUK---- 5/20—5am-11pm (lots of rock hopping)-------- 5/21—5:30am-11:30 am & 4pm-10pm (lots of rock hopping)-------------- 6/19—6-12am (easy fishin—Most likely)--------------- 6/20 6pm-12am (easy fishin-most likely)------------- NORTH SHORE--- 5/22 --7pm-1am--- 6/12—12am-6am--- 614—1/2 day 1:30am-4:30am---- 6/19—6pm-12am----- SOUTH SHORE------------ 5/7 5pm-11pm----------- 5/16-12am-6am------ 5/117-12am-6am---------- 5/25,5/16 & 5/27—6pm-12am----------- 6/9, 6/10/ & 6/11—6pm-12am-------------- STAY TUNED FOR WEEKLY REPORTS!!!

Report Date: FREE LECTURE

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On January 31 at 7:30pm I will be at Orvis in Greenvale discussing “ Bucktailing Montauk”. This is probably my favorite topic. We will discuss time of year, day vs. night, structure (with video), weights, dressings, retrieves, equipment, and much more. Directions—From the LIE-- take exit 39 North. Cross over 25A (Northern Blvd). Orvis is about 2 blocks down on your right hand side. See ya there!

Report Date: THE FREEPORT SHOW

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The New York Sportfishing Federation show is set for February 17,18, and 19th. Check out the link http://www.nysf.org . On Saturday I’ll be in room 101 from 12:30 – 1:30pm speaking on “Surf Fishing Montauk Structure” We will discuss North side and south side structure, how to find it and when to fish it. Winds, weather, time of year, and what to throw under what conditions will be addressed. I will also present a Montauk structure video, so you will know exactly what I am talking about. On Sunday from 1:45pm-2:45 in room 101, I will be talking about “ Bucktailing the surf.” Bucktails are my go-to’s so I am always excited about talking shop on bucks. Back bays, sand beaches, Montauk, inlets, dressings, trimming, scaling up scaling down, imitations, day and night. I aint going to cover it in an hour, but I’ll give it a shot. Come by my booth and shoot the breeze, book a trip, renew you subscription or sign up a buddy. All renewals or new subscriptions will receive a free t-shirt—while they last. See ya there!! __________________

Report Date: GIFT CERTIFICATES/ BOOK NOW!

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Want to buy a unique gift for the holidays? How about a GIFT CERTIFICATE for a guided trip, or a one-year subscription to www.longislandsurffishing.com. For $25 you can get your buddy a year subscription to gain access to some of the most useful surf fishing information on Long Island. If you are looking to book a trip or get someone a gift certificate for a trip for the 2006 season, NOW is the time to do it. All bookings and gift certificates purchased between now and 12/31/05 will be honored for the 2006 season at the price of the 2005 season. Call me if you are interested at 631-987-6919 Happy Holidays & Tight Lines!! -Bill

Report Date: posted 11/27

Fishing Report:
I have had some bass the last couple of weeks although I admit not many. I did bang a 44 lber in MECCA last week. Best fish of the year for me! Here's the deal—Plenty of bait in the back bays of the south shore and I expect fishing to remain consistent there perhaps until the end of the season. THE HERRING HAVE ARRIVED IN MECCA! Not on the beach yet,but with the right wind we may see some cows yanked out of the MECCA Suds. I have openings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Night trips only. I have no weekends available. If you are interested give me a call at 631-987-6919. For daily detailed reports and a whole lot of other stuff click on the subscribers section to learn how to get the info you’re looking for.

Report Date: OPENINGS posted 11/21

Fishing Report:
I have found a pretty good (consistent) bite with some decent fish on the south shore. I have the following openings 11/21 5pm-8pm ½ day, 11/22 3am-6am- ½ day, 11/23 3am-6am-1/2 day, 11/25 6pm-12am, 11/26 & 11/27 we will play by ear as to the location. If you are interested give me a call at 631-987-6919----------HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Report Date: OPENINGS!! MONTAUK posted 11/14 -10pm

Fishing Report:
With the news today that Montauk is back in action with loads of peanuts I will be booking Montauk for this weekend and some weekdays.11/16 Wednesday 1/2 day 7:30pm-10:30pm, Friday a target for large 11pm-4am ( Not for the meek), Saturday daytime. Give me a call if you are interested @ 631-987-6919.

Report Date: posted 11/8/05

Fishing Report:
I have fished fairly hard from Montauk to the North Shore to the South Shore during the past couple of weeks. Fishing has been extremely poor. I did see signs of life today and received reports from fellow subscribers that Hempstead harbor has been hot. I found some birds along the south shore, and we have some weather coming our way that may give us what we are looking for –FISH! 11/16 is the full moon and I am expecting all hell to brake loose soon after—at least I pray. OPENINGS – I have a Saturday 11/12 AM opening and a Sunday 11/13 PM opening. I also have night trips open for most weekdays. Give me a call if you are interested. 631-987-6919-STAY TUNED!- FOR Detailed DAILY REPORTS, A VERY IMFORMATIVE FORUM, TRIP AND PLUG GIVAWAYS, AND MUCH MORE---Become a subscriber!!

Report Date: OPENINGS

Fishing Report:
When I say I think fishing will be good I mean it. I THINK FISHING WILL BE GOOD THIS WEEK. I have the following openings. North Shore Tuesday 6-12am. OR ½ day south shore6pm-9pm. Wednesday MONTAUK 6:30pm-12:30am or ½ day on South shore 6:30pm-9:30pm. I also have an AM and a PM opening for Montauk on 10/30/04 SUNDAY. All the weekday trips are night trips, and it will be cold and windy. I recommend that you already have good casting skills before considering one of the weekday trips. If you are interested give me a call at 631-987-6919. See ya on the beach!!

Report Date: posted 10/17/05

Fishing Report:
During the past couple of weeks Montauk has picked up significantly. We have had a fairly steady pick of fish to the low 20 pound mark mostly on bucktails. Yesterday my charter and I banged 35-40 stripers to 22lbs in the teeth of a NW gale. YUMMY!! I think we will continue to see a nice pick of Montauk fish, especially if winds keep coming from the North. We will see. I have two Montauk openings this week. Friday 10/21 7pm-10pm (½ day for one person only), and Sunday2: 30pm-8: 30pm. Give me a call if you are interested at 631-987-6919 .

Report Date: OPENINGS

Fishing Report:
I have MONTAUK openings for this SUNDAY 10/9/05, both in the AM and pm tides. Call me if you are interested at 631-987-6919. See ya on the beach!!

Report Date: posted 9/21

Fishing Report:
September has been a slow month so far in Montauk. On Friday the east winds showed up along with a good heave. The day after we saw loads and loads of white bait, mullet, spearing and even some juvenile weak fish on the North side. It was tough over the weekend, but I kept saying in the subscriber’s section that things were about to explode. Well, I got word that things did explode in MECCA and I will be fishing every day until next Wednesday. I have an opening on Sunday 9/25 from 3pm- 9pm. The fishing should be excellent! If you are interested give me a call at 631-987-6919.—Tight Lines--Bill

Report Date: immediate opening

Fishing Report:
I have an immediate opening due to cancellation. Montauk 2:30pm-8:30pm 9/10 Saturday. Call me if you are interested. 631-987-6919—See in MECCA--Bill

Report Date: posted 9/1/05

Fishing Report:
Well folks it was just an Ok August with no large taken and many night hours fished. These are the numbers for August. Total stripers caught = 96 Bass caught teen and up--2-13# , 17#, 2- 14#, 2-20#, 18#, 16#,19#, 17# and 22#. Almost all fish were caught on the south side of Montauk. The lack of bait specifically snappers in Montauk made for a tough August. White bait is beginning to show, and our estuaries are filled with all kinds of bait. Looks like we should be in for a fall to remember! THE FISHERMAN SHOW------------ This is the biggest show of the season for Long Island Surf Rats. A one on one format will be set up with some of the best and most respected Surf Rats you will find anywhere. How does this grab ya? John Paduano, Doc Muller, Steve Petri, Crazy Alberto, Ralph Votta, Eric Ernest, Donny Super Strike Musso,Zeno Hroman, Mike Lang, and Me too. That is quite a line up. Bring a notebook with a list of questions and I’ll bet you will get all them answered. There will also be nearly 50 surf related tackle manufactures on hand, with some sweat deals. Stop by my station and we can shoot the breeze about what ever you want, but ya know I’ll be thinking MECCA. – September 8th, Huntington Hilton (quarter mile south of LIE on RT 110). Doors open at 6pm. One on one sessions begin at 7:15pm. $15 for seniors, $10 for children, and $20 for adults. See ya there!!---- LEARN MORE CATCH MORE! Become a subscriber-------- For the most detailed reports on the Island from my personal log, reports from other subscribers, the NEW SURF RATS BALL FORUM, articles, trip and plug giveaways, tip of the week, and a whole lot more become a subscriber. Just send $25 check or money order with your email address, preferred user ID and password to Bill Wetzel PO Box 131 Wading River NY 11792. For more info just click on the subscriber section.-------------------------------RAISING OF GUIDED TRIP RATES------- Due to the extreme gas price increases I have been forced to raise my rates a tad. There will be an additional $10 added to every trip booked from this day until the rest of the season. If you are already booked with me this will not apply to you. I apologize for this inconvenience.

Report Date: TROPHY TRIP OPENINGS--posted 7/29

Fishing Report:
Well folks August is here. Can you believe it? It is one of my favorite months to target trophy Montauk fish, and quality fish on the North Shore. Last year August started out with a bang with an upper and mid 30 fish on the first weekend. This year stable weather patterns, and the presence of snappers and spearing will be the key to finding the cows that haunt Montauks August night surf. I am already finding excellent populations of juvenile spearing in our estuaries, which makes me believe that we are on target for that bait to move out on the August new moon, hopefully with snappers hot and heavy on there tails. If you are interested in booking a August TROPHY TRIP I recommend that you call now as I only have a few dates left. To fish Montauk in August you should already have a solid cast, be in decent shape, and go in with the understanding that we are targeting big fish and will not be moving around a lot. A good night is one fish over 30 lbs, a great night is a few over 30 or 40—dare I say 50 this year??. We will be climbing on rocks, making long walks and quite possibly fishing more than the scheduled six hours, in the heat of the NIGHT. This is a night time only bite. Give me a call if you are interested. – 631-987-6919--Bill---- Below is Tom's Schneider's Montauk August 38 taken last year! Nice fish Tom!--------------- LEARN MORE CATCH MORE! Become a subscriber-------- For the most detailed reports on the Island from my personal log, reports from other subscribers, the NEW SURF RATS BALL FORUM, articles, trip and plug giveaways, tip of the week, and a whole lot more become a subscriber. Just send $25 check or money order with your email address, preferred user ID and password to Bill Wetzel PO Box 131 Wading River NY 11792. For more info just click on the subscriber section.

Report Date: OPENINGS----

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I have one opening left for June. MONTAUK- WEDNESDAY JUNE 29th 6:30pm-12:30am. This trip will require wading out to rocks, and will mostly be a night trip. If you are interested in this trip you should already have some acquired surf casting skills and not mind wading out to rocks in the middle of the night. Give me a call if you are interested.---Bill---631-987-6919----------- For the most detailed reports on the Island from my personal log, reports from other subscribers, the NEW SURF RATS BALL FORUM, articles, trip and plug giveaways, tip of the week, and a whole lot more become a subscriber. Just send $25 check or money order with your email address, preferred user ID and password to Bill Wetzel PO Box 131 Wading River NY 11792. For more info just click on the subscriber section. This week’s giveaway is THE MONTAUK SPECIAL. The yellow Super Strike 2 3/8oz darter!

Report Date: posted 6/21

Fishing Report:
It’s been awhile since I made a report, and that’s because I have been fishin my rear off. The Montauk sand eels arrived with the new moon as predicted, and the fishing there has been excellent with many bass 8-14lbs and way tooooo many blues. Needlefish plugs by night, and pencil poppers by day have kept my charters very happy. The North shore has been pretty good as well. Last Monday my charter and I fished Caumsett and banged about 15 bass and dropped several more. Things slowed a bit after Monday. Yesterday I fished the FI inlet area and had several cocktails but no bass to be had. The NJ guys are slaying large that are on bunker. This bunker pattern will probably not see the likes of day here on Long Island, but I would keep my eye out on the Long Beach area. For the most detailed reports on the Island from my personal log, reports from other subscribers, the NEW SURF RATS BALL FORUM, articles, trip and plug giveaways, tip of the week, and a whole lot more become a subscriber. Just send $25 check or money order with your email address, preferred user ID and password to Bill Wetzel PO Box 131 Wading River NY 11792. For more info just click on the subscriber section. This week’s giveaway is THE MONTAUK SPECIAL. The yellow Super Strike 2 3/8oz darter!

Report Date: 6/7/05

Fishing Report:
The weekend in Montauk was pretty slow. I got word of some good fish along the sand beaches. I fished all night Friday- Sat and all night Saturday- Sun in MECCA for one bass. I also dropped one decent fish. FEAR NOT!!! The new moon was last night and The sand eels have arrived!!!!! I have received reports that they are all over the North shore. It should be a good one this weekend in MECCA. I fished the wild wood area this eve and banged one bass 18lbs. Sand eels all over the place!! Because I think the fishing will be great, I am making available two openings. WEDNESDAY 6/8 7pm-10pm and Thursday 6/9 8pm-11pm. Give me a call if you are interested. 631-987-6919. – Sand eels have been a major discussion piece in the Surf Rats ball subscriber section. COMON and join! It is worth your 25 bucks per year!! Send a check or money order to Bill Wetzel PO Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792.

Report Date: posted 5/27--OPENINGS

Fishing Report:
First let me say God bless this country, and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice.May God bless our troops and all thiose who have served. THANK YOU!!!--Last Thursday and Saturday I did fairly well in Sag Harbor with about 16 stripers up to 35” or so, on bucktails. No weakies to be found there—at least for me. Last Friday and Saturday I fished very hard in Montauk for very few fish, to 23 lbs. The 23 came on a Super strike darter. I figured the NE winds that came in on Saturday would have been the ticket, but it just did not happen. I hit Sag Harbor again on Tuesday of this week for a couple more small stripers. I have two cancellations for next week, which leaves a couple of MONTAUK openings available. THESE ARE THE ONLY JUNE MONTAUK DATES I HAVE LEFT. On 6/3--9pm-3am OR 12am –6am on 6/4. On 6/5 3am-9am OR 3pm-9pm. Give me a call if you are interested @ 631-987-6919------------------GIBBS AND SUPER STRIKE PLUG GIVAWAY MADNESS IS HERE! For the next few months I will be giving away Gibbs and Super Strike poppers, darters. Needlefish, and bottle plugs. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO GET IN ON THE ACTION. Plug giveaways, trip giveaways, THE NEW SURF RATS BALL forum, tip of the week, subscriber’s reports and articles, and of course my personal log , that is packed full of info you will not find anywhere else. Here is e-mail I recently received from a new subscriber.----------------- Bill We all at times waste money, some of us more than others. I think the best value I've gotten in quite a while is access to your web site. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed the articles and past forum postings but it's saved me money. Looking forward to reading current stuff--if and when it warms up. -- Fred----- I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! I believe it so much that I will offer a GUARANTEE. If after 30days you do not think your $25 was well spent just let me know and I’ll give you your money back. Ya can’t loose. To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section

Report Date: The stage is set!!!! CALL NOW!!!

Fishing Report:
NE winds 20-25 knots tomorrow (Satuday), rain, waves 7-9', and water temps perfect. Last night I banged stripers to 23 lbs in Mecca. I have an opening for tomorrow from 10am - 4pm. This is a trip I highly recommend, as I expect some cows! You should have a solid cast and be in decent shape for this one, as it will be pretty hard core. Do not email me if you are interested--instead call at 631-987-6919

Report Date: posted 5/11

Fishing Report:
Over the weekend Montaukl water was big white and looked juicy but my charter and I went fishless on Sunday. Water temps dropped to 46 degress but are on the rise and we should be in good shape this week! I hit flanders on Monday for no fish and today and last night my charter and I manged a total of 10 bass to 30 “ fishing Matinecock and Hempstead harbor. Things are looking good as water temps are on the rise. OPENINGS—I’m all booked for this weekend but have Montauk openings for MAY 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22. Those are all excellent dates and if you are willing to make some walks and wade out to some rocks we can target some large. Water temps will be optimal! Call me at 631-987-6919 if you are interested.------------------------------- GIBBS AND SUPER STRIKE PLUG GIVAWAY MADNESS IS HERE! For the next few months I will be giving away Gibbs and Super Strike poppers, darters. Needlefish, and bottle plugs. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO GET IN ON THE ACTION. Plug giveaways, trip giveaways, THE NEW SURF RATS BALL forum, tip of the week, subscriber’s reports, my personal reports packed full of info, and articles. Here is e-mail I recently received from a new subscriber.----------------- Bill We all at times waste money, some of us more than others. I think the best value I've gotten in quite a while is access to your web site. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed the articles and past forum postings but it's saved me money. Looking forward to reading current stuff--if and when it warms up. -- Fred----- I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! I believe it so much that I will offer a GUARANTEE. If after 30days you do not think your $25 was well spent just let me know and I’ll give you your money back. Ya can’t loose. To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section

Report Date: OPENINGS--posted 5/6

Fishing Report:
Well it is really going to begin tomorrow as I am hitting MECCA for the first time this year. Looks like we have big fish weather coming in to greet me!-- I have North Shore, SOuth shore or Montauk opnings for next week pm or am trips. On Thursday May 19th Friday May20th, and Saturday May 21st I have openings for Montauk. I decided to try and book these weekday dates because I think water temps will be optimal for Montauk big bait and big fish. If your interested give me a call @ 631-987-6919-- See ya on the beach!!!

Report Date: Report, Free lecture, OPENINGS -posted 5/2/05

Fishing Report:
I fished 3 days during midweek last week (4/25, 4/26, and 4/27) concentrating all my efforts in Hempstead harbor. My charters and I banged a total of 20 stripers to about 26”. Bigger bait has moved into the area along with sand eels and the fishing has been very consistent. Hellcats and 4” bombers with a slow roll have been taking most of the fish. I’ll be in Montauk this weekend, as well as, bouncing around the island—so stay tuned! --- DON’T FORGET THE FREE LECTURE ON BUCTAILING LONG ISLAND-------On May 4th ( THIS WEDNESDAY) at 7 pm – 9pm (maybe longer) I will be giving a FREE lecture on Bucktailing Long Island at the Wantagh library. I plan of covering three major areas, Montauk, back bays, and sand beaches. If we have time I’ll address inlets and jetties as well. Retrieves, dressings, profile, beach structure, and many other aspects of successful Bucktailing will be addressed. DIRECTIONS— Southern State Pkwy to Wantagh Ave south—Make right on Park Ave just before the train trestle. Library 1 block on right hand side. 3285 Park Ave. Phone –516-221-1200----------------OPENINGS- I have the following openings for this week 5/5 North Shore 10pm- 4am—5/6 South Shore 9PM-3AM OR on the North shore from 11pm-5am. All Night trips!!! __________________

Report Date: North shore 4/19

Fishing Report:
I am going to begin to get a little more serious next week, and scouted out some of my early season haunts today. I fished Matinecock during last of the ebb with a slight NE wind and sunny skies. I was hoping that I could find some moving shadows up on the flats, but I found nothing. I also saw no bait. The water is still a little cold for this area, but I expect it to begin any day. Next week we have some excellent tides, and with the recent warm weather, I expect to do fairly well. I am hoping to see some bunker soon!

Report Date: 4/18 REPORT-- OPENINGS

Fishing Report:
I started fishing a couple of weeks ago, but my efforts have been limited due to house repairs and other obligations. My main target has been Hempstead Harbor where I found a nice pick of fish last Thursday on bombers at dusk. Sand eels have appeared and we should start seeing bigger baits and bigger fish any day. ---- I am getting booked up pretty fast this year, but I recently have had some cancellations and the following dates are open --APRIL 25th and April 26th North Shore ½ days. Hopefully some larger females will show for these dates! May 8th you pick the area! May 14th Montauk 4am (that’s a good date), May 17th 6:30 pm-1: 30am Montauk the target is big fish and experience preferred, May 28th Montauk 4am, June 3rd pm, June 4th pm June 5th AM or PM (area will be discussed), June 11th Montauk PM, June 25thPM and June 26th Pm. I also have some other weekdays open. I recommend booking as soon as possible as most of these dates were cancellations and will probably go fast. Call 631-987-6919------------------------ GIBBS AND SUPER STRIKE PLUG GIVAWAY MADNESS IS HERE! For the next few months I will be giving away Gibbs and Super Strike poppers, darters. Needlefish, and bottle plugs. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO GET IN ON THE ACTION. Plug giveaways, trip giveaways, THE NEW SURF RATS BALL forum, tip of the week, subscriber’s reports, my personal reports packed full of info, and articles. Here is e-mail I recently received from a new subscriber.----------------- Bill We all at times waste money, some of us more than others. I think the best value I've gotten in quite a while is access to your web site. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed the articles and past forum postings but it's saved me money. Looking forward to reading current stuff--if and when it warms up. -- Fred----- I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! I believe it so much that I will offer a GUARANTEE. If after 30days you do not think your $25 was well spent just let me know and I’ll give you your money back. Ya can’t loose. To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section

Report Date: SUBSCRIBE NOW! posted 3/23

Fishing Report:
GIBBS AND SUPER STRIKE PLUG GIVAWAY MADNESS IS HERE! For the next few months I will be giving away Gibbs and Super Strike poppers, darters. Needlefish, and bottle plugs. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO GET IN ON THE ACTION. Plug giveaways, trip giveaways, THE NEW SURF RATS BALL forum, tip of the week, subscriber’s reports, my personal reports packed full of info, and articles. Here is e-mail I recently received from a new subscriber.----------------- Bill We all at times waste money, some of us more than others. I think the best value I've gotten in quite a while is access to your web site. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed the articles and past forum postings but it's saved me money. Looking forward to reading current stuff--if and when it warms up. -- Fred----- I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! I believe it so much that I will offer a GUARANTEE. If after 30days you do not think your $25 was well spent just let me know and I’ll give you your money back. Ya can’t loose. To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section. ---------------------- BOOK NOW TO GET THE BEST DATES FOR THE UPCOMING

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GIBBS AND SUPER STRIKE PLUG GIVAWAY MADNESS IS HERE! For the next few months I will be giving away Gibbs and Super Strike poppers, darters. Needlefish, and bottle plugs. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO GET IN ON THE ACTION. Plug giveaways, trip giveaways, THE NEW SURF RATS BALL forum, tip of the week, subscriber’s reports, my personal reports packed full of info, and articles. Here is e-mail I recently received from a new subscriber.----------------- Bill We all at times waste money, some of us more than others. I think the best value I've gotten in quite a while is access to your web site. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed the articles and past forum postings but it's saved me money. Looking forward to reading current stuff--if and when it warms up. -- Fred----- I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! I believe it so much that I will offer a GUARANTEE. If after 30days you do not think your $25 was well spent just let me know and I’ll give you your money back. Ya can’t loose. To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section. ---------------------- BOOK NOW TO GET THE BEST DATES FOR THE UPCOMING

Report Date: Recomendations, plug givaway, and book NOW 3/20

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Well this is the last day of our vacation. It’s a beautiful sunny day here in Killington VT, but I don’t think I’ll be skiing today. We drove by the White Mountains and Mt Washington on our way to Sunday River Maine during the week. Mt Washington is the highest peak in NE America, and gets some of the most severe weather in the world. The second fastest wind speed ever recorded at 333mph was at Mt Washington. When we reached Maine we were treated to one of the most friendly and nicest B&B’s we have ever been to. The B&B is called the Paws Inn, and our dog “SKI” was welcome with open arms. Our host Carol watched Ski while we ripped it up on the Mountain. The Paws Inn is located just outside Sunday River on the outskirts of Bethel Maine. Carol web sitewww.pawsinn.com,and is nearby is some great fly-fishing on the Androscoggin and Sunday Rivers.OR phone her at 207-824-6678. I stopped by Sun Valley Sports and Guide Service and talked shop with one of their Orvis certified guides. He told me that the fishing was excellent and their guide service was an all day drift boat fishing trip. Their web site is sunvalleysports.com, and they can be reached at (207) 824-7533. I normally do not plug places I visit but Carol from the B&B was so nice, the beauty of the area was incredible, and the fishin looked excellent. It’s a trip I would highly recommend this upcoming season and even the wife and dog will be happy! If ya go tell em I sent ya!---------------------------GIBBS AND SUPERSTRIKE PLUG GIVAWAY MADNESS IS COMING SOON. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO GET IN ON THE ACTION. Plug giveaways, trip giveaways, THE NEW SURF RATS BALL forum, tip of the week, subscriber’s reports, my personal reports packed full of info, Articles, and trip Giveaways. Here is an e-mail I recently received from a new subscriber.----------------- Bill We all at times waste money, some of us more than others. I think the best value I've gotten in quite a while is access to your web site. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed the articles and past forum postings but it's saved me money. Looking forward to reading current stuff--if and when it warms up. -- Fred----- I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! I believe it so much that I will offer a GUARANTEE. If after 30days you do not think your $25 was well spent just let me know and I’ll give you your money back. Ya can’t loose. To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section. ---------------------- BOOK NOW TO GET THE BEST DATES FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON!

Report Date: SUBSCRIBE TODAY! posted 3/3/05

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Here is an e-mail I recently received from a new subscriber.----------------- Bill We all at times waste money, some of us more than others. I think the best value I've gotten in quite a while is access to your web site. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed the articles and past postings but it's saved me money. The Forum discussion on just leaders will save me twice the cost of your service this spring. Looking forward to reading current stuff--if and when it warms up.---------- Fred-------------BECOME A SUBSCRIBER to get access to the new SURF RATS BALL forum. Participate in dialogue with some of the best surf casters in the North East. With your subscription you will also have access to my daily surf fishing reports (the most accurate, unique, up to date reports you will find anywhere). You will gain access to the subscriber report section and Tip of the week (December – April). There are also articals and trip and plug giveaways. I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section.

Report Date: SUBSCRIBE OR BOOK TODAY--posted 2/24

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BOOK NOW TO GET THE BEST DATES FOR 2005. GIVE ME A CALL AT 631-987-6919 OR SHOOT ME AN E-MAIL.----------------------- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER to get access to the new SURF RATS BALL forum. Participate in dialogue with some of the best surf casters in the North East. With your subscription you will also have access to my daily surf fishing reports (the most accurate, unique, up to date reports you will find anywhere). You will gain access to the subscriber report section and Tip of the week (December – April). There are also trip and plug giveaways. I believe your $ 25 for a one-year subscription will be well spent!!! To become a subscriber just send a $25 check or money order made out to Bill Wetzel. P.O. Box 131 Wading River, NY 11792. Include your EMAIL address, preferred USER ID, AND PASSWORD. To learn more just click on the subscriber section.

Report Date: Mistake bucktails onSAT-EEls on SUN

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The New York Sport Fishing Federation is holding its auction and forums at the Freeport Recreational center February 18, 19, and 20th. There will be plenty of venders there to get great deals on fishing tackle. I will be one of 30 gust speakers that will address a variety of fishing topics. On SUNDAY at 11am – 11:55am I will speak on EELING THE SURF. Many of my bigger fish have been taken on live eels. In this lecture I’ll talk about choosing eels, eel storage, terminal tackle, structure consideration, time of year, and most importantly the trick to getting your eels in the surf on your hook and in the path of large without eel knots. On SATURDAY 10am-10:55am I will discuss BUCKTAILING THE MONTAUK SURF. If you can use a bucktail in MECCA you will catch fish! I’ll talk about terminal tackle, types of bucktails, dressings, color, what bucktails imitate, retrieve speeds and weights as related to the conditions in Montauk. FOR THE SHOW ONLY I will offer $5.00 off any renewal, or any first time subscriber to longislandsurffishing.com subscriber’s section. If you are a current subscriber and you renew while getting another person to join, that is not a current member, I will give you $10.00 of the renewal price and give $5.00 off to the new subscriber. NEW to the subscribers section is the SURF RATS BALL forum. There has been some excellent information about surf fishing in the forum so don't miss out! Come by my booth to talk shop, sign up to the web site, or book a trip. SEE YA THERE--Bill---- DIRECTIONS-- Meadowbrook parkway North to Merrick RD west. 1/4 mile down Merrick rd. on left hand side. 1.

Report Date: FREEPORT SHOW

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The New York Sport Fishing Federation is holding its auction and forums at the Freeport Recreational center February 18, 19, and 20th. There will be plenty of venders there to get great deals on fishing tackle. I will be one of 30 gust speakers that will address a variety of fishing topics. On Saturday at 11am – 11:55am I will speak on EELING THE SURF. Many of my bigger fish have been taken on live eels. In this lecture I’ll talk about choosing eels, eel storage, terminal tackle, structure consideration, time of year, and most importantly the trick to getting your eels in the surf on your hook and in the path of large without eel knots. On Sunday I will discuss BUCKTAILING THE MONTAUK SURF. If you can use a bucktail in MECCA you will catch fish! I’ll talk about terminal tackle, types of bucktails, dressings, color, what bucktails imitate, retrieve speeds and weights as related to the conditions in Montauk. FOR THE SHOW ONLY I will offer $5.00 off any renewal, or any first time subscriber to longislandsurffishing.com subscriber’s section. If you are a current subscriber and you renew while getting another person to join, that is not a current member, I will give you $10.00 of the renewal price and give $5.00 off to the new subscriber. NEW to the subscribers section is the SURF RATS BALL forum. There has been some excellent information about surf fishing in the forum so don't miss out! Come by my booth to talk shop, sign up to the web site, or book a trip. SEE YA THERE--Bill---- DIRECTIONS-- Meadowbrook parkway North to Merrick RD west. 1/4 mile down Merrick rd. on left hand side.

Report Date: SUR RATS BALL FORUM!!-1-26-05

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The Forum is up and running!!! Subscribe today and get the Surf Rats Ball forum, articles, tip of the week, trip and plug giveaways, and the most accurate up to date surf fishing reports you ill find anywhere. Click on the subscriber section to learn more.

Report Date: SURF RATS BALL FORUM

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THE SURF RATS BALL FORUM IS UP AND RUNNING. Check it out!

Report Date: Book Now! Surf Rats Ball coming soon! posted 1/11

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BOOK NOW TO GET THE BEST DATES FOR 2005. GIVE ME A CALL AT 631-987-6919 OR SHOOT ME AN E-MAIL.----------------------- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. Scroll down here to see past reports from 2003. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. COMING SOON—The Surf Rats Ball—A forum dedicated to those of us who prefer to catch fish from the surf. There are some hard-core surf rats that subscribe so it should be very interesting! To subscribe, click on the subscriber’s section and learn how.

Report Date: HAppy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!

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I am extremely fortunate to be making a living form something I have a great passion for. Without all of you who subscribe, book trips with me and come to my lectures I know this would not be possible. So I thank all of you for giving me your gift of support and which you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!----Bill-------------- If you are interested in booking a trip for the 2005 season now is a good time as you will pay 2004 rates and get the best tide and moon dates. To get the 2004 rates, payment in full must be received by 12/31/04. Give me a call if you are interested at 631-987-6919. If you are interested in a GIFT CERTIFICATE for the holidays, it is not too late. Give me a call and I will get one right out to you. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!--Bill-----------BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more.

Report Date: Book NOW and get 2004 rates!

Fishing Report:
If you are interested in booking a trip for the 2005 season now is a good time as you will pay 2004 rates and get the best tide and moon dates. To get the 2004 rates, payment in full must be received by 12/31/04. Give me a call if you are interested at 631-987-6919. If you are interested in a GIFT CERTIFICATE for the holidays, it is not too late. Give me a call and I will get one right out to you. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!--Bill-----------BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more.

Report Date: UNIQUE GIFT-posted 12/2/04

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Gift certificates available for a subscription or a 2005 charter. It’s a great gift idea! I am now booking for the 2005 season. Book before 2005 and get 2004 rates! ---------------- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.--------------PS: I aint done fishin yet!

Report Date: WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO SUBSCRIBER ROB ARMONIE –WINNER OF THE TRIP TO MECCA GIVEN AWAY IN THE SUBSCRIBER SECTION.----BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.--------------

Report Date: REPORT< FORECAST< OPENINGS posted 11/22

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Well what is a fall it has been and continues to be!!!Since 11/8 my charters and I have banged over 70 bass on North, and south shores, and in Montauk. That is without fishing since 11/17. Good solid consistent fall. Plenty of peanuts around and bigger baits like shad and herring with gannets on their tails are also showing up around the island. This is the time folks! A few more weeks and that will be it. Get out there. FORCAST------ This AfternoonW winds 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. TonightW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. A slight chance of showers during the evening. TueE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Tue NightE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming se 10 to 15 kt well after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. WedSe winds 15 to 20 kt...increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft...building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Rain likely with vsby 1 to 3 nm. It looks like we have some consistent weather. No big heaves or wind until Wednesday, which could mean some excellent fishing into Thursday. I’ll probably hit the south shore today, and look for the peanuts. Tomorrow and Thursday morning my target will be something over 30 lbs in Montauk. I’ll be fishing a deep floodwater rip I have had my eye on for a while now, and perhaps some hard-core stuff deeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. I have openings for both 11/22 & 11/25 and the annual turkey day morning. I also have openings for this weekend. Give me a call if you are interested in booking—631-987-6919.-------------------------- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.--------------

Report Date: IMMEDIATE OPENING for 11/17

Fishing Report:
These warmer temps seem to be warming up the surf a bit and bringing it the bait that has been holding out of casting range. That is what I believe –anyhow. Should be a solid rest of the week! A little birdie tells me to get my ass to Montauk tomorrow! Therefore I have an immediate opening for 5am tomorrow 11/17 Wednesday. Call me to book- I think it will be worth your while! –631-987-6919 Since it is 9pm now call me anytime at that number if you want the AM trip. Staaaaaaaaaaay tuned!-Bill----------- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.--------------

Report Date: OPENINGS! Become a subscriber

Fishing Report:
I have South Shore openings for this SAturday11/13 12pm-6pm & sunday 11/14. Wanna catch some fish. NOW IS THE TIME!Call me to book--631-987-6919--Bill----------BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.--------------

Report Date: 11/9 NOVEMBOOOM! South Shore

Fishing Report:
The fuse was lit with all the bait pinned up in the bays, and North winds pushing it out, and NOW it’s an explosion of stripers. It is happening right now. GET OUT THERE! I made my way to the Long Beach area today for 1.5 hours flood tide fishing. 24 bass and one blue on 11/2 oz bucks with red rind. The birds were not showing where the fish were, but they were there. I took a look at Jones inlet and white clouds of birds were working the area. I met up with Donny Super Strike Musso who let me know that the fishing was even better in the morning, as he showed me the damage of a custom wooden metal lip he made. I also got word that Montauk has come alive with peanut bunker and the bass are on them. How long will this last? Who really knows but the fish, but I am hoping for the next couple of weeks AT LEAST. BOOOM!!!!!----Book now because this is it—I have openings for the weekend.—631-987-6919

Report Date: 11/9--OPENINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND!

Fishing Report:
The South Shore is getting hottttttttt! The best open beach fishing should take place with in the next couple of weeks. I have openings for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call me if you are interested in booking. 631-987-6919------BECOME A SUBSCRIBER------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John------ I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.--------------

Report Date: Wrong open dates below

Fishing Report:
OPENINGS---11/10 pm or am, 11/12 pm, 11/13 & 11/14. Call me to book em--631-987-6919---See ya on the beach! Bill

Report Date: 11/8 Some Thoughts----OPENINGS

Fishing Report:
FORCAST------------TodayNW winds 20 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to around 35 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt by late afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. TonightNW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. TueNW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Tue NightN winds 15 to 20 kt...decreasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. WedNW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW in the afternoon ------------Nobody can make guarantees about fishing—BUT from what I saw yesterday ( birds and bait in Long Beach and Shinnecock), and the cold and wind pushing bait out of the SS bays I’ll bet that we are going to see some extremely good fishing this week on both shores! I’m psyched. NOW IS THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!Stay tuned---I have openings for 11/10, 11/20& 11/21 Call me if your interested--631-987-6919--Bill

Report Date: 10/27-11/3 report--OPENINGS!!-Tom Meltons benefit

Fishing Report:
It has been a decent week with a good pick of fish. Not faboulous but solid. On Wednesday 10/27 I hit Heampstead habor and banged 6 bass to 16 lbs and 4 or 5 nice blues. BOB HAHN metal lips and pencil poppers did the job. On Friday I was back in Heampstead harbor thowing pencil poppers, but only managed 2 bass. Lots of peanut bunker there!! On Saturday I hit the South shore in the AM and banged 3 bass with my charter, and 4 more bass in the PM to 13lbs. Yo-Zurrie darters and chicken scratch bombers were the lures of choice. Sunday my charter and I bounced around on the South Shore for just one bass on a yo- zurri darter. On Monday it was back out to Montauk where my charter Perry Smith slammed a 37 lb cow on a SS darter. Good job Perry! Last night (Wednesday) I was back in Montauk and I took a 23 lb bass on a bucktail in the night with flood water. With all this North wind there should be a good push of bait entering the south shore. I have Openings For this Friday PM, SaturdayAM, And Sunday AM or PM. Call me if you want to book a trip-631-987-6919---- Here is a letter from a subscriber I thought I would share.------ Hi Bill, I pulled out my checkbook as soon as I finished reading your message and my $25 check is on its way to you! Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports, as well as seeing the successes of others. It is good to have access to this data for a couple of reasons. First, as you know, for the time being my fishing time has been somewhat curtailed (credits to our little Matthew & Joseph...!) but that will change over the next couple of years. For now, it's mostly just a weekend thing for me, once in a while I can sneak out during the week after work when the wife has the kids somewhat under control. As such, it's not always easy for me to have the latest "straight poop" on what, where and when, but by reading your reports I can at least have some baseline of reference to go on. Of course, I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned beach rat having been on the surf scene for about 21 years or so, so I know pretty much what, where and when but it's always good to see what the latest info is. Secondly, I ALSO like reading what I missed when I CAN'T go fishing (those are the times when I almost hope the fishing sucked!).--- Take care and I'll see you on the sand (or the rocks!), John---------------------------------BECOME A SUBSCRIBER!!-- I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways, and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.---------------BENEFIT FOR TOM MELTON INFO------------ Saturday ,November 6, OBI(Oak beach inn) lot from 2 pm to dark To benefit Fisherman editor Tom Melton and his family who lost their house in a fire last week we are raffling of a 10'6" St.Croix ,a 10' rod and reel combo,an Aquaskinz bag full of Beachmaster plugs ,Nine 2 1/2 custom colored Gibbs darters, half a dozen 1 1/4 ounce custom colored Gibbs Deep diving Danny's,LIBBA gear and will be adding more as more donations arrive.Plus a BBQ and you get to meet some great people.See Zeno Hromin for raffle tickets---- Zeno--------------------------------------------I can’t make it that day, but it will be lot’s of fun and its for a good cause!! So get yer butt down there!! I also donated a trip to be given away.

Report Date: 11/3--OPENING FOR TONIGHT

Fishing Report:
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt...decreasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers early this morning. Tonight N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt early...decreasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.--------------HMMMMMMMMM --should be a good one! I have a MONTAUK opening for tonight 6pm- 12am. You should have a good cast as it will be a night trip with a howling wind in your face. There are some large around. My charter banged a 37 lb on a darter the other night. I will have a report up soon. Call me if you are interested--631-987-6919--Bill

Report Date: 10/21-10/26

Fishing Report:
It has been a tough week for me –the first real tough week I have had in awhile. NE winds hammered Montauk last weekend and made the going extremely difficult. On SATURDAY 1:30am-7: 30am we bounced around all night on Montauks North side with huge wind and water. We only managed a couple of blues and a couple of bass on bottle plugs and bucktails. That evening we moved west to get away from the crowds but did not find the fish. On SUNDAY my charter was from 5:30am-11: 30am with extremely high tides, and wind made things very tough, but my charter managed his fist caught surf bass in the back bays of Napeaque. That evening I hit the Wading River area to find that I missed the strong winds, and the fish that were there that morning. On MONDAY I hit the Smith Point bridge area for one schoolie on a six-inch wild eye. Tuesday I farted around in the sun and nice weather in the Wading River area –just because! Nothing there. I expect things to really pick up after the moon, which is Thursday night. Become a subscriber for the daily detailed reports!!!!----- ---- Tom Melton, Friend, and Editor of The Fisherman house burned down yesterday. My wife and I prayers are with him and his family. The guys at Stripersonline.com are organizing a fall fling to help raise money for Tom and his family. Please go to Stripersonline.com and click on the Long Island forum to show your support. I am going to donate a trip to be raffled off at the fling.----------------- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER!!!--- I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.

Report Date: 10/8-10/20

Fishing Report:
It has been an excellent fall. There are still loads of bait in our estuaries, which is going to be forced out with the continued north winds and temperature drops. I am looking forward to open beach south shore fishing, which for me will begin very soon. In the meantime my efforts continue to be focused in Mecca, and that is where I will be this weekend. It has been a couple of weeks since I have done a report here on the non-subscribers section of the site. I have been fishing pretty hard and have become an uncle 2 times in the past few weeks—so it has been a little hectic. For the good, detailed, daily reports become a subscriber----------------------10/8 FRIDAY I banged around on deeeeeeeeep on the south side of Montauk and nailed a 26 lber in the dark. Saturday 10/9 my 5am – 11am charter could only manage one Montauk bass. On 10/13 WEDNESDAY my 12am-7am charter and I managed 3 bass to 14.5 lbs on darters on the North side and 3 or 4 more bass on the south side on needlefish. On 10/14 Thursday I hit the South shore state channel and dropped about 5 bass on pencil poppers. That evening I hit the wading river area and found 5 bass to 20 lbs on 11/2 oz bucktails, and a few nice blues as well. 10/15 Friday 5:30am –11; 30am I took my charter on the South side of Montauk and we had about 17 stripers on 11/2 oz bucktails. Then on the same day 3pm-9pm charter banged about 6 more stripers on the south side. On SATURDAY we fished from 2pm-7pm before being chased out by lightening. I took my charter to the back bays of Napeaque to bang 2 bass and 1 blue on mambo minnows. On 10/17 SUNDAY my charter was from 3pm-9pm. The south side was completely dirty so we stuck it out on the North side for no fish. Last night my charter was from 5pm-11pm at Caumsett. Bass and blues had bunker pushed up on the beach and we banged about 10 bass and a bunch of blues on white 1oz bucks and bunker patterns on the fly.---------------- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER PLEASE--- I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.-OPENINGS---I have openings for 10/25-10/31. Call me at 631-987-6919 if your interested in booking.-Bill

Report Date: OPENING

Fishing Report:
DUE TO A CANCELLATION I HAVE MONTAUK OPENING FOR FRIDAY 10/8 FROM 5:30PM-11:30PM-- CALL ME IF YOUR INTERESTED. 631-987-6919

Report Date: 9/30-10/6 MONTAUK

Fishing Report:
It is no secret that Montauk has been very hot. White bait has been showing up in force, and the stripers and blues have found them. Catches of over a 100 stripers in one outing are not unheard of, and my charters have been very happy. Bucktails, bucktails, bucktails have been the key bait to use. I like throwing 1.5 oz white on white, when I am in MECCA with some adjustments with conditions. ---- 9/30 THURSDAY—Despite heading All over the place my charter and I could not manage a fish. The south side was still dirty from the rain on Tuesday and it was a tough go. FRIDAY morning it began, and my charter and I banged about 30 bass on white on white bucktails. White and clean water deeeeeeeeeeeeeeep on the south side! Friday evening we got deeeeeeeeep again and banged another 50 bass on white on white bucktails. SATURDAY evening we found absolutely incredible blitzes of stripers. Herds and herds! Not sure how many my charter and I caught, but it was enough! On SUNDAY morning we were back bouncing around on the south side rocks and landed about another 50 stripers. Tuesday night my charter and I found a couple of bass on the North side to about 13 lbs on darters. I’m heading out tonight and my detailed report will go up in the subscriber’s section after the outing. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER PLEASE--- I give my subscribers detailed fishing reports that are really more than a report. There are tips, insight, and details that you will not find anywhere else—at least anywhere I have seen. You do not have to worry about accuracy, because my reports are taken directly from my trips. If I do not catch, Ill let you know the fishing was poor. As a subscriber you will also be entitled to articles, tip of the week (Dec-April), reports from other subscribers, plug and trip giveaways and much more. To learn how to become subscribers just click on the subscriber section.

Report Date: ITS HOT!

Fishing Report:
I'll have the weekly report up sometime today or tomorrow, but in the meantime I have a Montauk opening for this Wednesday 6pm-12am. Call me if your interested. 631-987-6919--- My charters and I have banged appox. 200 stripers since Friday, and the weather remains stable!

Report Date: Check out the recents reports in the subscriber section--

Fishing Report:
THINKING ABOUT SUBSCRIBING--- HERE ARE SOME OF THE DAILY REPORTS YOU HAVE BEEN MISSING. NOT TO MENTION REPORTS FROM OTHER SUBSCRIBERS, TRIP AND PLUG GIVAWAYS, ARTICLES, TIP OF THE WEEK, AND MORE. TO SUBSCRIBE JUST CLICK ON THE SUBSCRIBERS SECTION TO LEARN HOW.--BILL ---------- 9/24-9/26 --MONTAUK------------- Fishing Report: Where to begin? Where did I leave off? What day is it? I need sleep—bad. Lets start with 5:30pm – 11:30 pm charter with Mark Deangelos and his buddy Dennis. If my memory serves me correctly we bounced around on the south side a bit until dark to find no fish. After dark we made our way to the north side and threw white on white, and red on yellow bucktails to about 8 bass to 14 or 15 lbs. Not a bad night—Then we hit Salavars for some late night food—I remember having a craving for a draft beer, but never got one. I was in my buggy sleeping by about 1:30am and slept until 8:30am Ya hoooo! By 11am SATURDAY I heard there were some fish on the south side but I had work to do, to prepare for my 2pm –8pm charter. At 2pm I met up with Keith Treco and his buddy. We Hit the south side, Napeaque, Hither Hills, and some other primo areas on the North side, but could not find a fish. I was trying to stay away from the ZOO on the North side, as it was loaded with blitz fishermen, and upside down reelers—but by dark I needed to find some fish. A couple of blues in the dark on SS yellow darters is all she wrote. By 9pm I was having a beer and eating at Pizza Village. Back in the lot by 10pm joking around with Foul Mouth Bob, Shaky Steve, and the Jersey boys. By 11pm I was back in the suds, to find 16 guys in one area on the North side—so I moved to fish alone. I found Lots of bait, but I could not buy a bump. At about 12:30am I met up with Zeno Hromin who turned me on to some of his wives homemade pastries. That got me going enough to fish the turn of the tide which was at about 1:30 am. After an hour or two Zeno only took one blue fish, and I only had one fish on, while throwing an SS needle fish. By about 3am or so on Sunday, it was time to hit my buggy for some sleep. On Sunday at 3pm I met up with the man who guided me to my first stripe- Rod Rasso and my Pop Bill Allard. I’ll never forget my first night of striper fishing. 32 bass my first night --drifting worms at the Oyster Bay brickyards. Sweet water fishing practically came to an end for me after that night. As a kid in Ohio I was a big Catfish head—so I always fished at night, and with stripers I could carry on that tradition. Bill is more of a pistol shooter than a surf fisherman, and preferred to spend most of his day reading, but I had Rod in the suds on the south side getting smacked around by waves. Nothing there, so it was over to the north side where I banged a few nice blues on Gibbs Canal specials. At dusk we had 5 or 6 more bass on white on white bucktails to about 13 or 14 lbs. Rod and Bill are old school, and are firm believers and fillet and release. So I have some dinner tonight! Some weather is coming. Get out before it hits, and you should do well! Sad to say I probably will not get out for a couple of days due to family stuff-but ya never know hee hee. OPENINGS—I have andopening for the evening of 10/5/04 and the morning or evening of 10/10/04 ( Sunday). Call me if you would like to book. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Date: 9/27 Fishing Report: Bill, 9/23 Montauk South Side, got there around 5 pm,to see a nice blitz just off beach. The only guy close to it cast, hooked up, then line broke seconds later. I was casting from 5:20 to 8:30 for my usual no fish. Moved over to the north side 9 pm to 11:30, caught one schoolie and lost another on green & white Boone needlefish. Perry------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Date: 9/24 MONTAUK Fishing Report: I met up with my charter DJ Muller in the lot at 6pm for a 6-12am outing.Light SW SE winds clear skies. We warmed up on the south side with about 20 or 25 schoolies on bucktails. the fish were in the wash on white bait. By about 7:15 I decided to get deeeeeeeeep but not nothing there. By 9:30 we were on the north side and began throwing SS yellow darters, and were into fish immediately. With such a bright night I threw on a white on white 1.5 oz bucktail, and was into a nice bass immediately. Single hooks at night--can't beat it. We blasted fish all night long until 12am on bucktails. All the fish were between 12 and 19 lbs. By nights end we figured we tallied between 55 to 60 stripers and only a couple of blues-yee ha! Headed back out tonight, but probably will not have a report for ya until Sun or the latest Monday-- unless I have some extra time and can get to a computer--- OPENINGS!!!!!!-- I have two openings this weekend SATURDAY and SUNDAY morning. Give me a call if you want to book a trip. It's hot, and now is the time! 631-987-6919-------Bill -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Date: OPENINGS for this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fishing Report: Due to a cancellation I have an immediate MONTAUK opening for this Saturday 9/25 or Sunday 9/26 AM. The fishing has been excellent! Call me if your interested at 631-987-6919--- Subscribers- Check out the NEW article by Tom Scnieder HOT AUGUST NIGHTS. -- Be in MECCA tomorrow night --stay tuned -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Date: 9/21 MECCA Fishing Report: SW winds about 10 knots, clear skies and lots of shooting stars. It was a pleasure to fish with one of my original charters Ed Sullivan from 6pm-12am. We immediately found blitzing fish on the south side and went down for some warm up fish. To stay away from the blues we cast parallel to the beach in the white water rocks. I banged a couple of bass to about 14 ponds and we each had one blue. By night we got deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep on the south side to find no fish. I had a nice wipe out the nearly broke my rod. Ed threw eels while I concentrated on needlefish and darters. Very bright night. By 10pm we were on the North side fishing the flood to find juvenile weakfish, snappers, and spearing in the wash. We banged 6 more bass to about 15 lbs mostly on yellow darters. Ed banged one on an eel. On our way back from our perch I wiped out again. M is for motrin! So a solid night. We did not kill the fish but a solid pick. --Bill -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report Date: MONTAUK--- 9/17-9/19 Fishing Report: After getting my window fixed on Thursday I was back in the game on Friday morning. I met up with my charter- 4am –10am. He let me know that he was not up to taking a pounding, so beginning on the south side in the dark was not an option- unfortunately. We hit the north side where we banged a few blues to 9lbs. My charter also missed a couple of bass on BOB HAHN metal lips. Eventually we made our way to one of the coves on the south side and found pods of fish moving in and out. We managed a few more decent sized blues, but could not yank a bass out of the game fish pushing white bait. My next plan was to sleep all day and fish all night. After a good breakfast I hit my buggy at about noon for some daytime sleep. Over hearing other casters talking about the blitzing fish, and peaking out of my buggy window at 3pm to watch Stuie ( Montauk local) walk down to fish, was all I could take. I was after large and I knew I probably would not get them blitz fishing. BUT, I love to fish daytime blitzes and love even more to fish nighttime quality. What to do? Hell just don’t sleep!------- Things I do not like about day time blitz fishing are---- generally smaller fish 8-15lbs, you can try to work pieces of structure and follow the tides, but good info from buddies and being ready to run and gun is more the norm, crowds, crowds crowds, watching a million guys throw pencil poppers, and then switching to one- I hate and love that plug, hearing upside down reelers tell others that Montauk fishing is easy because they walked into the fish on their one trip out there. The things I like about blitz fishing are obvious –lots of fish. Nighttime fall fishing involves knowing where the night bait is holding, fishing for, hopefully, quality fish, on specific tides targeting specific pieces of water. Throwing specific plugs- and NO pencil poppers!------ ANYWAY—after watching Stuie walk dawn I geared up at 3pm and went fishin. I found pods of fish moving up and down the south side chasing white bait. 11/2 oz bucks with #70 rind took lots and lots of blue fish and only 6 bass. After catching about 30 blues between 5 and 9 lbs I had to get out of there and look for something with lines. So I got deeeeeeeeep on the south side. Surly there would not be blues there- back there is home of the striper. WRONG. Blues up the wazoo. Two blues on one pencil popper is pretty thick. No more bass and I ended the inning at 7:30pm smelly with blue fish. From 8pm –9pm (Still Saturday) I cooked myself dinner in the lot and then crashed in my buggy until 11pm. By 11:30 I was tossing eels for large at high ebb on the North side. One blue fish—Damn,--not to mention casters in the spot I wanted to fish, and one caster in the specific water column I wanted to throw my eel in—more damn!! By 1:30 am SATURDAY I had had enough, and got deeeeeeeeeeep once again. By the time I got to my rock it was very low ebb and I had to stand on a rock I had not stood on since the 90’s. That damn rock is only about a foot round on it’s flat top, and absolutely kills your feet, especially after standing on it for hours and getting smaked around by the surf.. I managed 27 bass until the sun peeked out. Green SS needlefish did the damage in the dark, and SS olive darters were the ticket at first light. I believe these were resident fish as the fish here have been there for a couple of weeks, and are all around the same size 6-12 lbs. –spearing being the made bait in the wash. I did have a good fish on the line put of course I dropped it. Probably 25 lbs? On the walk back to my buggy I found blitzing bass and whipped out the bucktail, white on white 11/2 oz. I banged six more bass and a blue. After I caught the blue I moved on. This by the way is the most blue fish I have seen in MECCA since the early 90’s. I met up with Wild Bill, Vito, Willie Young and a couple of other unknown Montauk legends and staggered back to my buggy. At that point other casters were telling me I looked pale. Maybe? It was 8:30am and I had to eat, so I whipped up some pancakes and eggs for Wild Bill and myself. In bed by 10am SATURDAY and the hard rain started at 12—I guess? I was up at 3pm and looked over the bluffs in the Fort to see huge pods of bass pushing bait in the dirty water. Once again it reminded me that just because the water is dirty does not mean the fishing is poor. I geared up, and by 3:30 pm I was ready to go, but the fish had vanished. Over to the North side to find a pick of fish at the bluffs, but there was none for me, and by 6pm I found myself back on the south side fishing the pockets of clean water until 7:30pm--nothing. I went to that Irish place, I always forget the name of, for some chow, and was back in my buggy snoozing by 9pm. 3AM THIS MORNING –SUNDAY- it was time to get up for my 3:30 am charter with the Lizard King, who is the prod owner of Scent A Strike (a stick scent for you sweet water guys). We began on the North side throwing Gibbs bottle plugs in a 25 or 30 knot north wind, Wa hooo the fall is here! It took a lot of thought to get deeeeeeeep.Hmm- Walk back there to find that the water was dirty, and the spearing gone from all the big water, or stay on the North side and fish where I knew there was clean water, but not great wind—Do North winds. I also was thinking that with the big water some large might have found their way in my south side spot. Hmmmmmmmmm what to do? Voices in my head said get deeeeeeeeeeeep. So off we went with knees aching. We immediately found fish in the dark on white Gibbs white darters and olive SS darters. By the time the sun peeked its pretty, big head out we tallied 24 bass between the two of us to about 13 or 14 lbs. I also dropped another nice fish at about 25 plus pounds?? By sunrise the fish turned off and we went deeeeeper, but could not find any more fish there, or on the walk back. Over to the North side for nothing. I was content after hearing the dismal reports of the day from both north and south sides. We ended at 8:30am this morning. – Whew—long report—Oh yeah my buddy Mike Biolsi took 6 bass to 24lbs and all the blue fish you wanted this morning on the town sand. ----------

Report Date: OPENINGS!!!!!!!!!!! THIS SAT OR SUN>

Fishing Report:
Due to a cancellation I have an immediate MONTAUK opening for this Saturday 9/25 or Sunday 9/26 AM. The fishing has been excellent! Call me if your interested at 631-987-6919--- Subscribers- Check out the NEW article by Tom Scnieder HOT AUGUST NIGHTS.

Report Date: MONTAUK 9/11-9/19 posted on 9/21

Fishing Report:
My 10 days in MECCA were wonderful. 147 bass and a bunch of blues. The white bait really showed up heavy Tuesday and the change of winds to East really sparked some movement of bass and blues. I have not seen this many blues in Montauk since the 90’s, and sometimes it was a pain getting away from the blues to find the bass. The bulk of the bait was made up by white bait, followed by snappers, and peanut bunker, and fish were on spearing in the night. It is just too much to give specific details as to the times I fished, but trust me it was almost around the clock. Fish, eat, and sleep! For the detailed good stuff become a subscriber. ----9/11 Saturday I only managed 1 bass. SUNDAY – I took eight bass. MONDAY I took 5 bass. TUESDAY the white bait showed up in force especially on the south side and we my charter and I banged 50 bass. WEDNESDAY was my birthday and I could have had all the bass I wanted, but stopped ant 20. Most of the taken on BOB HAHN metal lips and GIBBS canal specials. It was incredible to see snappers being pushed up on the beach. They were all good fish on Wednesday between 12 and 18lbs. Thursday I had to take off to get my window fixed on my buggy. FRIDAY I could not seem to get away from the blues despite heading deeeeeeeeeep on the south side. 40 or 50 blues and only six bass. SATURDAY I fished all night and banged 33 bass and one blue. Spearing were holding the fish to the structure I was fishing on the south side, and needlefish and darters took most of the fish. SUNDAY I ended my week with 24 bass on darters in the dark of the AM. I am headed back out tonight. Become a subscriber for daily very detailed information, articles, giveaways, and much more. Just click on the subscriber section to learn how. Stay tuned---Bill-----OPENINGS—I have 9/28, 9/29 open for next week. Call me at 631-987-6919 if you’re interested in booking a trip---- see ya on the beach!

Report Date: HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!--9/10

Fishing Report:
Thanks to all who attended the show last night. THE FALL RUN HAS BEGUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll be in MECCA from9/10-9/20 Fishing very hard. I’ll try to give as many reports as possible. The white bait has been showing up and with the recent shift of wind it should be very good!—Stay tuned.

Report Date: SURF SEMINAR

Fishing Report:
THE FISHERMAN’S SURF FISHING SHOW AND SEMINAR is slated for September 9th at the Hunting Hilton 98 Broadhollow Rd (RTE 110), Melville, NY—1/4 mile south of the LIE, exit 49. Many manufacturers will be on hand, and you will be able to “pick the brains of the Northeast’s best surfcasters”. This panel includes Crazy Alberto, John Paduano, Bill “Doc” Muller, Tom Melton, Donny “ Super Strike” Musso, Ralph Votta, Fred Golofaro, Eric “ the treeman” Ernst, Frank Daignault, Steve Petri, Zeno Hroman, Mike Lang, and yours truly---- Man I’m getting cramps from typing that list. Lot’s of knowledge there! Adults $20 and children under 16 get in for $15.-------- See ya there!!!!! Bill---------- SUBSCRIBE---- To get an idea of what I was doing last year and the year before at this time just scroll down. Note as you scroll down, that these are the daily reports that are now in the subscribers section along with Tip of the week, articles, trip giveaways, daily reports from other subscribers, and plug giveaways. If you would like to become a subscriber just click on the subscriber section to learn how. Stay tuned--Bill

Report Date: 8/24-8/31

Fishing Report:
This week had its ups and downs. With the full moon on Monday I figured we would have a good shot at some stripers in Montauk. Too bad there was such a lack of bait. On the other hand the North Shore was loaded with bait, and we cleaned up with schoolie bass on Tuesday night. The full moon was last night and there has already been white bait showing in MECCA. There is a heave on until Wednesday, look for daytime action to pick up sometime this week! ------------On TUESDAY I took my charter to Ashroken where we banged 17 bass and a bunch of blues. Mambo minnows, fin-s, and black clousers on the fly were the tickets. Spearing up the ying yang! FRI-SAT Montauk—I took my charter cow hunting for an all night trip, but only found a few schoolies. Very skinny fish. On Friday eve my buddy caught a 19lb striper with nothing in her belly. My SAT- Sun night Montauk charter cancelled and I was left to fish alone. Nothing! I cancelled Sun- Mon charter because of the lack of bait in Montauks night surf. ----------------OPENING – I changed my mind from the Montauk opening to eeling the North shore opening for this Thursday morning from 2am- 6am. This will only be considered a half-day trip. Give me a call if you’re interested in going. 631-987-6919-----------If you have been interested in booking a trip I recommend doing it now as dates are going fast this year.----------------------------SUBSCRIBE---- To get an idea of what I was doing last year and the year before at this time just scroll down. Note as you scroll down, that these are the daily reports that are now in the subscribers section along with Tip of the week, articles, trip giveaways, daily reports from other subscribers, an