Eastern LI

[MAKO20]

Was on the eastern end of LI this weekend. Managed to see a lot of baitfish in the creeks and under dock lights at night. Good sign that fish will be here soon. Also, watched a ton of horseshoe crabs entering a bay on an incoming tide. I've always noticed that fish follow the mating crabs by about two weeks or so. Another good sign they'll be here soon!

[bgfshman]

Hang in there men. They will be on the way shortly. Down here in NJ, the weather has us about 2 weeks behind in the spawning run in the flats of the Delaware River. My last 3 trips to the flats yielded 40 stripers with 10 in the mid 30" range. Tight lines and good luck.

[jpuris]

Can you tell me where I might try this weekend? I'll be out east in sag Harbor. No boat. Thanks for the help, I've been tying all week in hope that I might get a fish or two...thanks jason

[anbco]

Well they're on the way to you...Picked a nice slot fish Easter Sunday at Cape May Rips on a White Clouser..seem to like white in the rip for some reason...have fun

[MAKO20]

This time of year you may be able to pick up a few schoolies in any of the shallow creeks around Sag Harbor & Shelter Island. Best bet would be at the beginning of an outgoing tide, late in the afternoon, after the suns had a chance to warm the water up a bit. Also, since the water is as clear as it will be anytime during the year, small flies with alot of pulsing action should work like gangbusters if you find the fish. Good luck, supposed to be in the 60's -low 70s this weekend.