Fishing

[jackson6745]

You have it right Kris. I think the spelling is Gamukatsu.....not 100% but they'll know what you're talking about.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Thanks Rich!! Hoping to get out there next weekend or late next week depending on what the forecast looks like.

 

[Airborneguy]

Porgies! It just hit me as I read the new posts. Porgies are what that rig is made for I believe.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Todays the day! Lets hope I get lucky

 

[Airborneguy]

Good luck, let us know what happened!

 

[crox99]

Godd luck Kris.:splitspin

 

[nanoreefer22]

We caught nothing Bait got picked dry a few times It was cool though, we're gonna try again at a different fishing spot.

Anyone know of any other places that are good for fishing and accessible by train?

 

[Slamajamajama]

so kris...did u hook her in the ear...?

 

[Chapz]

Kris, Sucks u caught nothing but it happens to everyone.
What bait were u using?
Sand worms, Clams, Squid, etc?

 

[nanoreefer22]

I was using chunks of bunker for bait. I used the exact setup Rich told me too . The guy at the bait shop said that people weren't catching much of anything this past week. We saw 3 fish caught in the 4 or so hours we were there. 2 of them were flounders(flukes??) and the other was a blue. We're gonna try again but somewhere else.

Any reccommendations on another spot?

 

[Airborneguy]

The South Beach pier on Staten Island is alwasy good, but it would probably be hard for you to get to.

 

[Chapz]

Why not try the queens side of the whitestone bridge? I recall someone on this site saying they went there. Or go to Marine Park or Bay Ridge in Brooklyn. I've driven by those areas and i see people fishing. Anyone else have suggestions?

 

[e.muehlbauer]

There's the jetty at Ft. Totten, near the Throg's Neck bridge. I haven't been there in awhile. I myself never had luck the few times I was there (a few 3" bergalls and 1 12" striper), but it does face deep water, and I've heard that it can be very good at times...I once watched someone fight something big for about 10 minutes before it broke off. great view of the bridge and Sound...but there are rats...and they will steal your bait if you're not careful.

 

[jackson6745]

Well that sucks kris but it's part of fishing. What time of day were you fishing and tide? Pay attention to these details for next time(as well as time of year, water temp, wind, and moon phase if you want to get crazy ). If you keep at it, one of these days you'll have a good catch. Keep all the different variables in a log book so you have a reference for years to come.

 

[Chapz]

There's the jetty at Ft. Totten, near the Throg's Neck bridge. I haven't been there in awhile. I myself never had luck the few times I was there (a few 3" bergalls and 1 12" striper), but it does face deep water, and I've heard that it can be very good at times...I once watched someone fight something big for about 10 minutes before it broke off. great view of the bridge and Sound...but there are rats...and they will steal your bait if you're not careful.

Rats? During the daytime?

I plan on going to fort totten someday to try it. Close to home instead of driving out to the island.

 

[e.muehlbauer]

Overall though, during the summer, dawn and dusk provide the best fishing. Once weather cools down in the fall, say, around October, daytime fishing picks up.

 

[Mr. Softy]

It pays to get bait that has been collected locally. Also bring a variety of hooks. Small Porgy hooks, Fluke hooks, and large hooks for chunk bait. If you are using large hooks and all you feel is nibbles, then step it down a size and see what happens. Bait: Porgys-(sand worms or small pieces of clam) Fluke-(Spearing and Squid) Bass-(Bunker chunks, Shad, Whole Clams) Blue Fish-(Bunker chunks, Shad, or a T-bone steak). These are your basics. Hope this helps.

 

[jackson6745]

Overall though, during the summer, dawn and dusk provide the best fishing. Once weather cools down in the fall, say, around October, daytime fishing picks up.

Agreed 100%

 

[mandown123]

That's a skate. The chinese people actually eat them, but most people throw them back. They get MUCH bigger than that too! I use a 2oz wieght and try to use leaders because of the blues.

I'm surprised you haven't had success there. I've caught something everytime I've been to that pier.

The chinese people eat them because they KNOW good eating haha! To me, every fish you can catch is completely edible and amazing, the only troubles lie in how to best get the meat out, especially with fish like skates and sea robins. (both amazing tasting by the way)

 

[mandown123]

It pays to get bait that has been collected locally. Also bring a variety of hooks. Small Porgy hooks, Fluke hooks, and large hooks for chunk bait. If you are using large hooks and all you feel is nibbles, then step it down a size and see what happens. Bait: Porgys-(sand worms or small pieces of clam) Fluke-(Spearing and Squid) Bass-(Bunker chunks, Shad, Whole Clams) Blue Fish-(Bunker chunks, Shad, or a T-bone steak). These are your basics. Hope this helps.

Where and what did you catch this AMAZING striper on Mr. Softy???