how to fish Montauk beachs

[jimdg]

I would like to fish Montauk. I don't have a boat.Which beach would you suggest?Any advice would be much appreciated. thanks jim

[brushfly]

That's a pretty vague question. Questions: When are you fishing Montauk? Do you have a 4wd Vehicle with or without permits? Basic rules: Fish the South Side of the Lighthouse, Turtles Cove is usually easily fished with a fly, on the incoming. Fish the North Side of the Lighthouse on the outgoing. Depending on what time of year you'll be out there, options exist on many beaches to name a few: Gin Beach- Easy access from East Lake Drive...Fairly calm water..To Shagong Beach rached easily by 4wd or a 1.5mile walk from Gin. Park at the Lighthouse on the end. And walk down the foot paths to either the north or south side. North Side Beaches or spots. False Bar, Jones's, etc. If you repost when your comiing, if you have truck access, and weather you are fly fishing or slinging lures or bait will help others assist you. Good Luck.

[jimdg]

Brushfly, Thanks for your very helpful reply.I am looking towards Oct.Nov. and without a beach vehicle.I just came home from a visit to the point to scope it out somewhat.I found parking at the point convenient and with paths to North and south side easy.Camp Hero seems a good spot too ,but there wasn't anyone around to question about parking, permits etc.Fly fishing was my hope but the wind today was discouraging, hard, and in my face.I guess I'll have to pick my days.Thanks again for your help.Jim

[flyvice11787]

If you plan on fishing Montauk in the fall, make sure you have Korkers (the rocks are slick), a good waterproof top (it sucks to be wet and cold), and a fairly deep stripping basket (to keep your line under control). As you are not familiar with the area, check in with the B&T shops as to which spots are producing. Get to the spot you intend on fishing early, as you don't want to be fighting for a spot with the hordes of people that will show up when the fish start showing up. Don't try to chase the fish, as you'll end up tired and having to squeeze in between a couple of surfcasters who won't appreciate your trying to fly fish. Always watch your backcast, as there are lots of morons who never see your flyline going back and forth. As far as easily accessed spots, you have the 2 jetties and Gin Beach on the North side of Montauk. Just North of the Point, you have the area from False Bar to Scott's. South of the Point, there's the area from Turtle Cove to Brown's. On the South side, there's Camp Hero, Hither Hills, and the town beaches. Hope this helps. Just be ready for some wild times.;)

[jimdg]

Thanks very much for all the help and information

[brushfly]

jimdg,

Sounds like you received some good all around advice. Word to the wise when fishing that time of year. It will be crowded, so look around to get away from the crowd if you don't see fish working. In regard to the wind, this is one of the windiest places on the east coast, so practice your cast both with the wind at your face as well as from behind prior to your Montauk jaunt. If you pick your days, you may find one with a comfy breeze. this are few and far between but they do exist. Average wind that time of year I'd put at 12-18mph. All the best.