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Long Island Sound West:
City Island, Little Neck, Manhasset & Western Sound:  
Jack's Bait & Tackle (718-885-2042): Happy Fishing New Year! Here are the latest fishermen's tales from John DeCuffa. They are catching a few herring in and around Hudson Park on Glen Island in New Rochelle using herring rigs. For the blackfishing the season opens again Sunday January 17th. They are catching blackfish in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn and New Jersey. Codfishing has picked up and people are catching their limits of cod anywhere from Montauk Point, Rhode Island to Massachusetts on fresh clams and jigs to catch these cod. We are all waiting for the opening season for Hudson River Striped Bass on March 16th! Come on down and see Big John and The Boys at Jack’s!

Jack's is open daily in January, but please CALL FOR STORE HOURS as they may be weather dependent. 718-885-2042. Jack’s "January Winter Sale" is on now with 10-30% off all tackle in stock with gift certificates as well. Jack’s will be back and ready for the April 1 flounder opener. Till then watch Jack’s Whacky You Tube videos on his web site at www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

Long Island Sound Middle: John Richey joins Rich Johnson weekly, live on The Fishing Line Radio Show Saturday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. to give current and live updated reports for the Huntington to Kings Park & Stony Brook areas.

Cold Spring / Huntington / Northport / Smithtown / Kings Park / Stony Brook:
Saturday afternoons 4:35 p.m. on TFL Radio on 1240AM WGBB.

Terminal Tackle (631-269-6005): John Richey reported the power plant has been slow with not much at all with a few rats here or there. You can’t depend on that either as there's no bait in here. No signs of herring and a few yellow perch at Blydenburgh. No news from White’s Pool either. Just some decent cod fishing in Montauk. Listen to John's Fall Blackfishing Tips Here.  They're open on their normal schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closing at 2 p.m. on Sundays. On the web at www.terminaltackleco.com.

 

Capt. James Joseph (631-424-1253): Capt. James Schneider reports they have called it a season. They have taken took the boat around to the shipyard and will see you all again in the spring for the flounder opener. Capt. James, Big Joe, Sean and the crew wish you all happy holidays and Merry Christmas. You can get gift certificates on their web site and you can see Capt. Jimmy Schneider at The Fishing Line booth at the NY Boat Show in January. On the web at www.JamesJosephFishing.com.

The Capt. James Joseph has been featured on The Fishing Line Television program many times over the last 15 years including this 2009 season with Sandworming LI Sound Bass! You really should pick up this one and The Fishing Line DVD with Capt. James Schneider on how to learn to catch Spring Blackfish with Clams. Order yours here ONLY $10.

Listen to Jim's Fall Blackfish Tips Here.  Don't forget this 38 foot Young's Brother charter boat with a 400 horsepower Cat engine that cruises at 20 knots! She is all rigged and ready to go round the clock chunking for stripers as soon as they show up in the western Sound in April. The Capt. James is located at the end of Rte. 110 in Huntington, 100 feet past the old Co-Co’s Club. On the web now at www.jamesjosephfishing.com.

Long Island Sound East:
Port Jefferson:
Celtic Quest (631-928-3926): Capt. Desi O’Sullivan reports they are done for the 2009 season. Open reservations can be made for these trips on our the online reservation system on our web site at www.celticquestfishing.com. On our site you can also see our updated calendar and how many spots are left for each trip. We hope this makes the reservation process a lot easier for everyone. On the web at www.celticquestfishing.com

Long Island North Fork:
Greenport:
Peconic Star II (631- 289-6899): Capt. Dave Brennan reports they are finished for the season and want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! They will see you again in May for the fluke season. They sail from the Greenport Railroad Dock and return at 3:30 p.m. Lots of safe and FREE parking! On the web at www.peconicstar.com. Capt. Dave Brennan has been featured on The Fishing Line TV Show scoring big time on giant porgies. You can order the extended home release video which is longer than the 30 minute show version by clicking the link. After sailing on the Peconic Star II, we're sure you will agree that there is no finer fishing vessel.

Should they ever get around to giving awards for the friendliest and most helpful crew aboard a party boat, the crew on the Peconic Star II will get the blue ribbon for sure. Forever preoccupied with making every trip a pleasant and personal adventure, one not soon forgotten; the crew leaves nothing to chance, from instructions for the novice and the rigging up, to cleaning your catch ready for the skillet. The crew insures that not only the fishermen enjoy their trip, but the families as well… so bring the kids and Mom along… it's always fun and a big thrill for them. Don't forget the camera, and if you don't fish, come along for a delightful ride and enjoy the scenic delights of Long Island's last outpost of natural beauty. On the web at www.peconicstar.com.

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