EAST END BAIT & TACKLE FISHING REPORTS & NEWS

Shinnecock & Montauk Reports & News

2012-01-29T09:52:00.002-05:00

Shop reports have been fairly quiet. The cod bite off the south shore seems to be getting a bit better and seem the better option over the Montauk boats at the moment, but that could change overnight. The bait reports have been good on the cod grounds just need the water temps to continue to drop a bit more. The doggies need to move off a bit to allow the cod a shot at your baits. Have seen the birds diving in the bay west of the Ponquogue bridge lately, should be some herring under those birds. Shop is open on a limited schedule for the next couple of weeks, heading south for some warm temps. Call ahead if you plan on heading over, Saturdays we'll be open for sure.

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2011-11-22T12:32:00.000-05:00

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NEWS

2011-11-13T09:41:00.000-05:00

Be sure to include EEBT in your winter fishing plans. We will be open all winter and carrying all you winter bottom fishing needs. Rain gear by Guy Cotten, Helly Hanson and Viking. Custom tied cod rigs and the new blackfish jigs.

Area Reports

2011-11-13T09:37:00.001-05:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean

Bass bite has been a slow and steady pick at both the inlet and around Ponquogue bridge. The bite has been on the slower points of the tide and live bait is a must, spots if you can get them and eels as well. The bite in the ocean has been good when you can get out. The local wrecks and reefs are holding a good amount of blackfish with green crabs doing most of the damage. Some reports of large sea bass and cod have come back from the deeper wrecks. The anglers who have made the run north of Plum and Fishers Islands have done very well with the blackfish.

Peconic Bay

Had a report of some blues and bass around the Indian Island Park earlier in the week but not much else.

Shorebound/Surf

The areas ocean beaches continue to be a real tough pick. Reports of a few fish just east of the inlet earlier in the week and very scattered reports of bass to the west of the inlet. The fish that are being caught are nothing to write home about but they are bending the rod which is more than most can say. Reports from those on the Ponquogue bridge have been better than most. Fish have been taking eels and rubber baits on the night tides. The jetties of Shinnecock continue to produce a few fish as well on bucktails.

Shinnecock Area Report 9/11/11

2011-09-11T11:02:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The canal continues to hold snapper and porgies. The bay still has a decent fluke bite but the great news is that the bass are beginning to show in better numbers. Most fish are in the inlet and around Ponquogue bridge and are mainly taking the live and fresh baits but a few have fallen to the artificials. The ocean bite for both the fluke and sea bass is way off, but that would be expected due to the huge swells of late.
Peconic Bay
The Porgies are still holding strong out in the Peconics and don't be surprised if you come across a few weakfish.

Shorebound/Surf
The fall weather is slowly making itself know and the fish are moving in slowly as well along the beaches. The best bet for a bass on the south facing beaches is with fresh clams. Artificials are having a tough time convincing the fish to bite. There are some blues around as well but not in great number as of yet. The most promising areas I've heard this week are Cupsogue and Shagwong. Ponquogue bridge is holding bass as well with fish falling for sandworm and clam baits with fluke in the mix too. The snapper are still holding strong at most local docks and creeks. A few porgies have been found by those targeting bass and fluke from the jetties at the inlet.

News
Beginning Sept. 17th will will begin our Annual Striped Bass Tourney with both Surf and Boat Categories including Jr. & Sr. Divisions in each. The tournament will run through the fall and end on Nov. 19th. Sign up in our shop is available until Oct. 15th. Entry fees are $25 for Sr and $10 for Jrs. All Sr. entry fees are returned in prize money and the Jrs will be awarded a custom rod. We also want to announce that we are now a dealer for Rhode Island Lures. Our walls are fully stocked with custom surf plugs including Super Strike, Gibbs, Afterhours, Tattoo, Larry Schmit, Northbar/Sporting Wood, Greenpoint, 247, Tactical Anglers and more. Be sure to stop in for a visit.

EEBT STRIPED BASS TOURNEY

2011-09-10T14:18:00.000-04:00

2011
EAST END BAIT & TACKLE STRIPED BASS IN THE SURF TOURNAMENT
Rules & Regulations

1. There will be a $25.00 entry fee for Sr. divisions, 100% of Sr. entry fees returned in prizes.
Jr. division entry fees shall be $10.00, Jrs are of the age of 15 and under.

2. The tournament, for the heaviest striped bass, will commence on September 17th, 2011, at 12:01 a.m. and will terminate at 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2011.

3. Participants may sign up until October 15, 2011.

4. In the interest of good sportsmanship while surfcasting, no boats, prams, rafts, balloons, kites, flippers, poling, swimming, drifting, floating or trolling to access any rocks, sandbars, reefs, or rips. No wet suiting allowed. Waders only. Rod and reel surfcasting only.

5. Bait and/or artificial lures allowed. No restrictions on line lb. class. One rod per angler and you must hold it (no dead sticking). You must land your own fish.

6. East End Bait and Tackle is the only official weigh-in station.

7. Contestants can only weigh in one fish per day. Fish shall be weighed in during business hours only. Each angler must weigh in his/her own fish.

8. Every participant has the right to file a grievance in writing. In case of a grievance, the committee will make a final decision.

9. Surfcasting fishing boundaries are all the areas within the township of Southampton ONLY.

10. All boats must launch from the waters within the Southampton Township; but may fish anywhere.

11. Absolutely no refund of entry fees.

12. Distribution of the prize money to the heaviest fish shall be as follows: 1st place 60%, 2nd place 30%, and 3rd place 10%. Prizes based on number of entries for both surfcasting and boat divisions.

13. In the event there should be a tie for any of the three places; the prize will be divided in half and distributed to the two contestants.

14. All participants must be registered in the tournament 12 hours prior to weighing a fish. NO EXCEPTIONS.

15. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.

16. Entry is limited to one division only. You may NOT enter both divisions.
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I agree to abide by the rules of the 2011 East End Bait & Tackle Striped Bass in the Surf Tournament. ____Boat ____Surf ____Jr. _____Sr.

Name: Date: _____________Time:_________

Shinnecock, Peconic & Offshore Report 9/4/11

2011-09-04T08:54:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The fluking in the Shinnecock bay has rebounded pretty quickly for those targeting the areas around the inlet. Both tides and both east and west channels have produced. All baits seem to be working. The ocean fluke bite is still way off from where it was a week ago with very few reports of fish. The inlet is also holding some porgies, blues and a few bass along with again fluke. The sea bass have been cooperating out on the Shinnecock reef with plenty of keeper sized fish to go around. The area around the Ponquogue bridge is also holding some fluke and bass. Most bass have been on the night tides. The snappers are plentiful in the canal around the local marinas and keeping the youngsters happy.

Peconic Bay
The Porgies are still holding strong out in the Peconics and don't be surprised if you come across a few weakfish.

Shorebound/Surf
The inlet continues to please the day trippers with fluke, porgies and sea bass at both the east and west jetties. A few reports of bass from the inlet and the ocean beaches along with blues. The cooler water temps pushed in by Irene along with the cooler night temps should start the fall run sooner than later, I hope. Loads of bait is present in the bay and along the beaches, once the fish find it we should be in for a great fall season. The Ponquogue bridge has produced a fair amount of fluke with a few porgies in the mix while the canal has plenty of snappers to go around with some porgies as well.

Offshore
Not much to report due to the after effects of Irene.

News
Don't forget that the fluke season this year runs until the end of Sept. We will continue to have all the required baits on hand including live killies, spots and eels

Shinnecock, Peconic & Offshore Report 7/18/11

2011-07-18T08:39:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
Fluking in the bay is still providing the best shot at landing a keeper. Rampasture and the basket have seen some of the better action. The ocean bite has provided a fe keepers for the box out in 80' of water and around the reef. Live bait will increase your odds, huge killies or jig up a few live snappers that have now moved throughout the bay. The bassing is slowing as it shoulsd during the heat of the summer but the clam chummers and those working the night tides in the inlet are still being rewarded with a decent bite. Blues up to and bigger than 36" are in the inlet too. Seabass continue to be a target due to the large number of short fluke around. If this interests you head out to the reef and look for the smaller pieces, the larger pieces have been picked over heavily.

Peconic Bay
The Peconics are holding plenty of porgies, Robin's Island, Roger's rock, Gardner's bay, a ll good spots to set up. Clam chum, worms and clam baits all working.

Shorebound/Surf
The inlet continues to produce triggers, sea bass, bass and blues. The night tides are best for the bass, and clam bait will catch you any of the above. The south facing beaches have some blues, bass and even a bonita or two mixed in. Diamond jigs, clam baits and swimming plugs all working. Dawn and dusk have provided the best action. The canal has porgies, fluke and snappers. the snappers need to grow a bit but thet=y are here.

Offshore
Sharking remains good and are well within the run of the smaller boats. Threshers and makos both common. The bluefin bite is decent as well, look for some life and start trolling.

Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 7/10/11

2011-07-10T13:26:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The fluke bite in Shinnecock bay has finally started producing some keepers. I now hear the ratio has improved to 15:1. Weighed in a 5 1/2lb fluke caught by the youngster, Jackson Eckart, fishing with his Grandfather Bill Horan on the 4th from the east cut (photo attached) and a 8 1/2lb fluke caught by Bill Brewer this week of Rampasture point on a live Jumbo killie. The bass bite is still good in the inlet on both live and clam baits, but not as good as it was. Blues still ravaging the baits in the inlet and bay. Trigger fish are coming out of the inlet also on clam baits. The reef outside the inlet continues to produce some quality seabass, porgies and a few fluke.

Peconic Bay
The Robins Island area continues to produce porgies, clam and worm baits along with clam chum will keep them under your boat.

Shorebound/Surf
The Shinnecock inlet continues to produce bass, blues, triggers and a few porgies. The bass are coming on both baits and bucktails on the night tides. The canal has seen porgies at the noth end and a few fluke at the southern end. The ocean beaches are starting to show more signs of life this week both east and west of the inlet, with both bass and blues falling to clam baits as well as swimming plugs in the dark. The Ponquogue bridge is holding some nice live baits in the dark. Try chunking these baits for that trophy.

Offshore
The shark fish is better this year than the past few with quite a few makos and threshers making it to the scales. The run is short and the bite is good. The bluefin reports are beginning to show more consistency, with the same are south west of the Coimbra holding some fish as well as the Barcardi. The small yellowfin are falling for trolled lures but not much for the box.

News
We are currently working on setting up tanks to hold spots. We should have them in stock beginning next weekend if all goes according to plan.

Shinnecock & Peconic Area Report 6/5/11

2011-06-05T14:40:00.002-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The inlet is alive with bass and blues. Live baits have been working best for the keeper sized fish but fresh bunker chunks and clam have seen there fair share of also. Weighed in a 42lb bass this week caught in the inlet on a drifted live bunker by Chris Digaetano. Clam chummers at the Ponquogue bridge have had some larger bass this week with fish to 25lbs reported. The fluke bite in both the ocean and bay have been good but the keeper to short ratio is very low. The huge live killies we stock will increase your odds of a trophy keeper fluke. Shinnecock bay is loaded with cocktail blues, look for the busting fish or diving birds.

Peconic Bay
Fluke are at Jessup's and around Robin's Island, squid spearing combos are working well. Blues are all over the bay. Porgies, huge porgies, are at Roger's Rock for those soaking some chum and using clam or worm baits. Good reports of blowfish have come back from the Gardner's bay area.

Shorebound/Surf
The Shinnecock canal has seen some decent fluke action this week, we weighed in a 4lber on Sat, along with blues on tins at dawn and dusk and bass to 25lbs in the dark on live bait primarily. The porgies are showing on the north end of the canal as well. The blowfish have moved out into the bays. The areas around Indian Island continue to see both bass and blues at dawn and dusk. The Shinnecock inlet is seeing a great bite on bass this week for those dunking fresh clam or bunker chunks, bucktails and dark swimming plugs have done some damage on them as well in the dark. The blues are on the feed in the inlet as well so protect those live baits. The Ponquogue bridge is holding some nice bass in the dark on both clam and live baits. The beaches to the east of the inlet are showing some life for those throwing bait, and tins have seen a few blues. The back bays are still producing some bass and blues.

2011-05-23T07:13:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
Clam chummers have had a slow pick around the Ponquogue bridge with some schoolie sized bass. The inlet is seeing signs of life with both bass and blues making an appearance for the drifters with clam and live baits. The ocean fluking is good in 40' of water straight in front of the inlet, many, many shorts but enough keepers in the mix to keep up the interests. Shinnecock bay has plenty of bait around and are attracting some bass blues and fluke up on the flats in the warmer waters. Try some shallow water bucktailing to entice a trophy.

Peconic Bay
The fluke bite at Greenlawns has been consistant for those drifting the typical squid spearing. The areas off of Greenport harbor have been producing also. Big porgies are making an appearance just in time for the opener on the 24th. Cowneck has seen some bass in the dark along with plenty of blues. Its no secret, the bunker are up in Flanders bay, live line a bunker and hold on. Fish to 30lbs have been common. Cocktail blues are invading the creeks and back bays.

Shorebound/Surf
The Shinnecock canal has been hot this week with fluke, blues, bass, blowfish, yes blowfish and even a confirmed weakfish. We weighed in a 45" 30lb bass on Tuesday morning, caught by Chris on a rubber bait. Fluke to 22", cocktail blues and plenty of blowfish are pleasing anglers. The water off of Indian Island have seen both bass and blues at dawn and dusk. The back bays are still producing both bass and blues. The Shinnecock inlet has been a slow pick for clam dunkers but the fish are there. The Ponquogue bridge is holding some nice bass in the dark on both clam and live baits. The beaches to the east seem to be showing more life than up this way but there are fish around if you put in your time.

REPORT 3/28/11

2011-03-28T10:00:00.000-04:00

The shop will be stocked and ready for the flounder opener on Friday with worms, clam chum and mussels. I did hear from a few local baymen that there are a few flounder around in Shinnecock as well as some bunker. Had reports of the 1st bass of the season being caught, good news it won't be long now. Beginning April 1st we will be open 7 days and opening at 7am weekedays and 6am on the weekends. On the cod front things have again picked up after the moon. Some of the boats have been moving back west and hauling to get ready for the spring run so be sure to call ahead before heading out.

Spring Sale Reminder

2011-03-25T09:46:00.003-04:00

Just a reminder that we will be having our 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Sale this weekend March 26th & 27th with HUGE SAVINGS. 50% off Offshore trolling lures and bars, 10% off all reels and combos, and EVERYTHING ELSE in the store is 20% off.
We will be open 9-6 on Sat. and 9-3 on Sunday. We hope to see you all.

Customer Appreciation Sale

2011-03-18T10:55:00.001-04:00

Come out to our 5th Annual Cutomer Appreciation Weekend Sale.

Saturday & Sunday March 26th & 27th.

50% off all Offshore Trolling Lures & Bars

10% off all Reels & Combos

20% off Everything Else in the Store

A sale not to be missed

Don't forget to bring your rods and reels in for service.

Shinnecock & Montauk Reports & News

2011-02-06T10:40:00.001-05:00

The cod action continues out of Shinnecock and Montauk. The bite seems to have slowed slightly but turns right back on to lock and load fishing. Fish over the 20lb mark have been reported as I write this report. When weather permits make sure to get out and reap the rewards of some great fishing.

On a separate subject I'm happy to report the birth of my son and new fishing buddy, Scott James, born on Jan 31st and coming in at 5lbs. 13oz on the scale

Cod Report 1-16-11

2011-01-16T09:18:00.000-05:00

Cod reports back to the shop have been good. The Shinnecock boats have done well and the Montauk boats have done great. The bite in the dark seems to be a bit lighter than the day bite with plenty of doggies on the bait. Jigs have been the better producer of late. Most fish are at market size and limits are the norm with boats limiting out by 9am. The shop is open all winter Thurs-Mon with all your cod jigs, rigs, rods & reels on hand. Check out our new diamond jigs in pink, blue & chartruese. Nows the time to get your gear tuned up for the spring, all work done in house

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2011-01-13T12:48:00.000-05:00

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End Of Season Sale

2010-11-22T13:01:00.002-05:00

END OF SEASON SALE
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Shinnecock Area Report 10/3/10

2010-10-03T07:50:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The weather is finally cooperating with the bass and temps are falling as we needed. The inlet and Ponquogue bridge are both producing fish but not in great numbers. We’ll have to wait and see what the fall temps produce. Best bet is live bait. The local wrecks and reef are holding sea bass and blackfish, just need a little cooperation from Mother Nature to get out of the inlet.

Beaches/Shore Bound
The beaches are beginning to show a little more action. Blues and bass can be found both east and west of the inlet. The inlet has rewarded anglers using bucktails with some keeper size bass.

NEWS

Getting a good turnout as the temps begin to drop for our East End Bait & Tackle’s 2nd Annual Fall Striped Bass Tournament- Surf and Boat divisions. Sept. 15th - Nov. 20th. Stop by the shop or give a call to sign up or for more details.

The Shinnecock Bass Bite

2010-10-01T15:44:00.003-04:00

Once this weather moves out tonight the wind is forecast to turn around from the north. With it moving out of the NE on Sunday. Temps are expected to drop into the 40's at night next week, all good indicators that the bass bite should start to turn on next week. The weekend should not be a total loss as the north wind should lay the ocean and inlet down a bit. Give the beaches, inlet or Ponquogue bridge a shot this weekend and you should hook up. Good luck and see you out there.

New Wreck Anchors Now Available

2010-09-30T11:25:00.001-04:00

Just took delivery of some new high quality wreck anchors selling for $39.99 ea. We will be putting together rigged packages as well to order. Give a call if your interested.

Tactical Angler Plugs and Clip in

2010-09-29T10:26:00.001-04:00

Just received a large order of Alberto's plugs and clips. The plug include darters, pencils and poppers in all colors offered, clips include the new smaller 50# clips everyone asked for. Get yours while they're still available.

Striped Bass Tournament

2010-09-27T08:43:00.000-04:00

If you fish the waters of Southampton Town regularly, Shinnecock, Peconic, or the beaches, then come on out and get involved in our tournament. Simple, $25 entry in either of two divisions, boat or surf and your in. Runs from Sept. 15th - Nov. 20th. All entry fees are returned as prize money.

Stop in the shop for an entry form, or give a call for more info.
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Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 9/26/10

2010-09-26T07:34:00.002-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The bass are here, just not blitzing like we would hope. Be patient, the season has been a great one to date and all indicators show the fall will be too. The bait is here, we just need the water temperatures to drop a little more and it should turn on. Bass are at the Ponquogue bridge for those clam chummers on the west side of the bridge and at the back of the inlet. Blues are mixed in as well. Drifting the Shinnecock inlet with live bait has produced bass to 25lbs. When weather permits and the winds lay down long enough to get out the inlet sea bass continue to fill limits. The reef and local wrecks have seen plenty of action including blackfish (released) which would indicate the opener on Oct. 1st should be a good one.

Peconic Bay
Plenty of porgies.

Beaches/Shore Bound
The beaches to the east and west of the Shinnecock Inlet have produced both bass and blues. Most bass are schoolies up to the keeper mark. Tins, needles and swimmers have all been producing fish. The inlet has had some action as well as the Ponquogue bridge. The baits of choice have been clams and sandworms. The canal is still holding some snappers.

Offshore
Reports indicate the bluefin bite at the compass rose has slowed considerably, although due to the weather not many boats have gotten out to give it a shot.

NEWS
East End Bait & Tackle’s 2nd Annual Fall Striped Bass Tournament- Surf and Boat divisions. Sept. 15th - Nov. 20th. Stop by the shop or give a call for more details. Top fish weighed in this week in the boat division was 18lbs, by Andreas Brundler on the Prost.

Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 8/1/10

2010-08-01T07:34:00.002-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
Fluke bite in both the ocean and Shinnecock bay are nothing less than spectacular. Fish are in 60 ft. of water out front and the shallows in the bay. Small bucktails tipped with spearing or gulp have been the answer for trophy fluke in the bay while large live baits are the bait in the deeper waters. Those targeting sea bass on the wrecks and reef continue to be rewarded with quality fish to 4lbs but beware of the monster bluefish that are waiting to take a bite of your hooked fish on the way up. Striped bass has slowed but those who put in the time are taking home fish for the table. Both the inlet and Ponquogue are holding fish.

Peconic Bay
A few weaks have been found in the Rose’s Grove area by the sharpies. Squid strips bait of choice on the hi-lo rig.

Beaches/Shore Bound
Bass are holding at both the bridge and inlet, live bait has produced some keepers, clams are working too, but the bigger fish prefer the live bait. A few fish have been reported from the sand beaches but nothing to write home about. The inlet also still giving those on the jetty a thrill with a good amount of Triggerfish, use a porgy rig with clam to score with these guys. The canal still has a mixed bag with some fluke, porgies and snappers. Snappers are not in great numbers yet but should turn on at any moment now.

Offshore
The Yellowfin bite is great out south of the Tails and the area SW of the Coimbra is still holding the bluefin. The bluefin catches of late have responded better to the chunk and jig better than the troll. Remember one bluefin per boat per day, between 27” and 59” and the Trophy season is closed to all with fish over 73”

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2010-07-29T10:17:00.000-04:00

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Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 7/11/10

2010-07-11T07:00:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
Fluke in the bay, Rampasture, East cut and the flats at the back of the inlet have all produced nice fish, shallow water fluking at it’s finest. The ocean fluke bite continues to improve, 65 feet of water around the sea buoy or in front of the cheese house. The bass bite is slowing down with much smaller fish coming from the Ponquogue bridge area, best bet for a keeper is in the inlet on live bait on the night tides. Bluefish to 10lbs are ravaging baits in the inlet. The bay is loaded with sandeels and the ocean with anchovies great signs of what is to come.

Peconic Bay
Porgies around Rogers Rock

Beaches/Shore Bound
Triggerfish off the jetty of the Shinnecock Inlet along with a few porgies striped bass and blues. Fluke can be had at the inlet, bridge and canal. The beaches have been fairly quiet but Dave, a shop regular came in with a nice Spanish mackerel caught from the surf on Thursday. The north end of the canal continues to produce porgies.

Offshore
Lots of life is what everyone has been reporting, whales, porpoise, turtles and lots of bait. Sharking has been quiet, if your planning a trip run short, no more than 10 miles, the bait is close to shore or at 40 fathoms with the tuna bite of both blue and Yellowfin. The tuna bite off the edge in the deep as well. Mahi have been holding strong at the pots.

Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 7/4/10

2010-07-04T07:32:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
Fluking is good in the bay both east and west of the bridge; jigging small bucktail continues to be the way to land the trophy fish. The ocean bite is finally beginning to turn on with the arrival of the squid to our area. The wrecks are still holding sea bass along with some small cod and ling. Striped bass in the inlet and out in 50-60 feet of water. Large Bluefish are in the inlet.

Peconic Bay
Porgies and Bluefish are holding strong around Robins Island

Beaches/Shore Bound
The Shinnecock canal has produced both porgies and fluke. The inlet is keeping anglers happy with large trigger fish blues and bass with the occasional fluke. The beaches have been quiet although the bass are running the beaches in deeper waters and should produce the occasional fish.

Offshore
Shark reports have gotten better with more reports of makos and threshers and less blue sharks. Don’t overrun the fish the waters are warming quick look for the 68 degree water. Tuna reports are getting better too. The Hudson bite has slowed but the report is there are bluefin with bigeyes and Yellowfin mixed in around 35-40 fathoms. The amount of life in this area has been unbelievable, birds, whales, porpoise and lots of bait to hold them. Did hear of Yellowfin coming out of the Atlantis area too.

Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 6/27/10

2010-06-27T06:01:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The fluking in the Shinnecock bay continues to improve. The keeper to short ratio improves daily. On Friday EEBT weighed in an 11.5lb fluke caught in the east cut by Dave Feldman while jigging a bucktail.(photo attached) Sea bass on the local reefs and wreck is keeping anglers happy with fish to 3lbs on squid and clam strips. Bass on live bait has been the answer for fish to 20lbs in the inlet.

Peconic Bay
Frying pan size porgies around Rogers rock on worms and clam. Bluefish are still holding in the area between Robins Island and Jessups.

Beaches/Shore Bound
The Ponquogue bridge and Shinnecock inlet have produced bass to 20lbs on live bait as well as bunker chunks and clams. Large trigger fish are in as well at the inlet. The Shinnecock canal still producing its mix of fish including fluke and porgies with the locks closed and bass and blues when they’re open.

Offshore
Those sharking have seen plenty of action with blue sharks. Bluefin reports continue to come in with the fish showing 25-30 miles off the beach. They’re showing below large groups of shearwaters and bait. Yellowfin have been caught anywhere from the Hudson to the Tails. The numbers were lower this week but the conditions are right with temps around 72 degrees.

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Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 6/20/10

2010-06-20T05:55:00.002-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The fluke bite in the ocean has turned on. Fish to 23” have been reported. The keeper to shorts ratio is very low, plenty of 20” fish. The fluke bite in the Shinnecock bay continues to produce some nice size keepers to 11lbs. The bucktail bounces are out fishing the bait. Bass are in the inlet, the morning and evening tides have been the times to try your luck with some eels. Blues are still patrolling the area following the large amount of bait.

Peconic Bay
The areas around Robins Island and Rogers rock are hold fluke and porgies.

Beaches/Shore Bound
The Shinnecock canal still holding fluke, bass, blues and porgies. Beaches have been slow with the occasional bass or bluefish report. The inlet has been producing quite a few decent bass, most on bait. All the larger fish have been caught on live bait on the night tides. Blues are in the inlet on bait with the birds showing each morning and evening.

Offshore
Plenty of blue sharks, everyone who has targeted makos has been covered up with them. Up to 30 blue sharks a trip. Makos are in the area although the amount of them caught is low. Did have a thresher caught out of Shinnecock this week too. The bluefin reports say they are in around 200’ of water. Yellowfin reports from the area east of Atlantis have been good with fish to 70lbs.

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2010-06-18T17:12:00.000-04:00

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Shinnecock & Peconic Area Report 6/13/10

2010-06-13T05:53:00.000-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
Tough going on the ocean fluke bite, the bay bite has been consistent with action try your luck with ¾ oz for the best action. The best bet in the ocean is sea bass. Fish to 5lbs continues to be the norm. Weighed in some nice bass this week one 34lber caught by Chris Digaetano on Tuesday drifting bunker chunks (picture attached) and a 20lber caught on clams drifting the inlet as well. The action on clam bellies continues to be good at the Ponquogue bridge. Bluefish are chasing bait all over the bay, look for the birds.

Peconic Bay
Plenty of action with porgies out in Peconic around Robin’s Island to 2lbs, worm and clam baits with chum. Blues are plentiful, try dragging an umbrella rig for a shot at loading a cooler. The Ferry slip has produced some nice bass this week.

Beaches/Shore Bound
The Ponquogue bridge is holding bass, blues and fluke. The Shinnecock canal has anglers catching fluke, bass, blues and porgies. Beach reports have been quiet in our area. The inlet has been producing quite a few decent bass, most on bait. All the larger fish have been caught on live bait on the night tides. Blues are in the inlet on bait with the birds showing each morning and evening.

Offshore
The waters have warmed considerably and the makos have moved in. We did hear of a few makos caught. Plenty of blue sharks around. The next week will be a good indicator of the action with many tournaments scheduled to take place all over the island. There are reports of some bluefin in about 200ft of water.

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2010-06-10T12:50:00.001-04:00

East End Bait & Tackle is once again holding a great raffle in conjunction with the Shinnecock Marlin & Tuna club’s Hampton’s Offshore Invitational Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. This season we have chosen to make the prizes tempting for all fishermen and women. We have put together three different Rod & Reel combo packages to choose from, including surf, inshore and offshore each with a value of over $4,000, details are available at the shop. Tickets are available at the shop or by phone with a credit card. The cost for each chance is $50 and only 150 tickets will be sold. 100% of the proceeds are donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. Drawing will be held at the Hampton’s Offshore Invitational Tournament awards dinner on Aug. 22nd. Give the shop a call if you need more details at 631-728-1744.

Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 6/6/10

2010-06-06T06:37:00.001-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet
OceanFluke bite in the ocean getting better but still not where it should be, try some large smelts or Peruvians for the best shot at a keeper. The bay bite on the other hand continues to get better each day. The usual spots with Bucktails has been the best producers. Sea bass are coming off the Shinnecock reef and other pieces in the area with fish of 2-3lbs the norm and some fish to 5lbs mixed in. The Striped bass have really been hot in the Shinnecock Inlet and around the Ponquogue Bridge. Those who choose to chum with clam bellies have been rewarded with fish up to 33”. Bluefish are all over the bay, the evenings at the inlet have seen especially.

Peconic Bay
Fluke and Porgies at Rogers Rock and around Robins Island. Plenty of clam chum for the porgies has been the key. The fluke bite at Greenlawns has been good, try the deeper water for your best shot at a keeper.

Beaches/Shore Bound
Both the Ponquogue bridge and Shinnecock canal have produced bass, blues and fluke. Clams or bunker chunks for the bass and blues, squid and spearing for the fluke. The outgoing water has been the better producer this week. Throw some Bucktails with pork rind at the canal for the bass.

Offshore
Blue sharks are here for those interested in bending the rod. Try heading out to a few of the usual wrecks and you should have no problem finding some action. Water is still a bit cold for the Mako and threshers.

2010-05-30T06:22:00.002-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The ocean fluke bite continues to be a slow pick. The bay bite is turning on, try all the usual spots, Rampasture, east & west of the Ponquogue bridge, east cut, west channel, they are all producing fish but very few keepers. Bluefish continue to be number one predator of the bay and inlet, look for the birds. The Shinnecock Reef has been a hot spot for the sea bass, with fish up to 5lbs a common site. Striped bass can be found at the bridge and inlet, schoolies are most of the action right now. Those who chose to anchor up and clam clam belly west of the bridge have been rewarded with their share of striped bass.
Peconic Bay
The bite at Greenlawns continues to be slow. The blues are still all over the bay. Frying pan size porgies have been reported around Rogers Rock. A few weakfish in the Jamesport area on the north fork but not much in our area. Striped bass in the south race.
Beaches/Shore Bound
The ocean beaches along the south fork are producing schoolies bass to just keeper size and cocktail blues. On Thursday 5/27 we weighed in a 40lb Striped bass caught by Ronald Finch, he was fishing bunker chunks on the beach east of the Shinnecock Inlet. The Shinnecock canal has seen quite a bit of action this week with cocktail blues, striped bass, fluke and porgies all be reported. Try for the fluke when the locks are closed and all others can be targeted when the locks are open or closed.

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2010-05-29T09:22:00.000-04:00

We have extended our evening hours until 7pm to better accomodate our customers. Live Killies, Live Eels, Local baits & Fresh Bunker when available, call ahead to check our stock.

40lb Bass from the Surf

2010-05-27T14:39:00.003-04:00

40lb Striped Bass weighed in this morning at the shop. Fish was caught from the surf to the east of the Shinnecock Inlet on bunker chunks. Congrats to Ronald Finch on a nice catch.

This fish was one of many caught from this area today. Most of the fish caught were in the 30" - 34" range.

Shinnecock & Peconic Area Report 5/23/10

2010-05-23T06:13:00.002-04:00

Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean
The ocean fluke bite has been slow to get going. Fish up to 7lbs have been reported but it’s a slow pick at best. The bay bite is starting to turn on, give it a shot west of the Ponquogue Bridge. Bluefish remain the number one predator of the bay and inlet. They are feeding on the huge schools of spearing moving about the bay, just look for the birds working. Seabass have come over the rails out on the Shinnecock reef. Striped bass have been reported at the bridge and inlet, schoolies are most of the action right now. Give anchoring up west of the bridge or by the red can inside the inlet a shot on the out going tide for the bass. Those willing to drag the umbrella rigs out in 70-90 ft. of water have been rewarded with plenty of keeper bass, no birds showing but plenty of sandeels.

Peconic Bay
The fluke bite at Greenlawns has slowed quite a bit. The blues are still all over the bay. Frying pan size porgies have been reported around Rogers Rock. We are still getting reports of a few weakfish on the north fork but not much in our area. Striped bass have come out of the south race.

Beaches/Shore Bound
The ocean beaches along the south fork are producing schoolies bass to just keeper size and cocktail blues. The bass are out in the deeper water, it’s just a matter of time before the bait moves closer to the beaches. Top water plugs and tins are the best producers. The Shinnecock canal has seen quite a bit of action this week with cocktail blues, striped bass, fluke and porgies all be reported. Try for the fluke when the locks are closed and all others can be targeted when the locks are open or closed.

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2010-05-20T09:48:00.002-04:00

BlueFrog and Wizard Swing hook Bucktails now in stock and more colors and sizes are on the way. Great action for jigging fluke or tossing to bass.

BioEdge Attractants in clam, squid, bunker and arriving soon flounder and sand eel. Available in a potion or a wand, similar to a chap stick although I would put this stuff on my lips.

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East End Bait & Tackle
170 East Montauk Hwy.
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
(PH)631-728-1744
www.eastendbaitandtackle.com
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Area Reports

2010-05-16T06:13:00.001-04:00

Shinnecock
Fluke to 8 lbs were weighed in on opening day, falling to local squid spearing combo around the sea buoy. Plenty of shorts in the ocean, keepers were hard to come by. Those targeting fluke in the Shinnecock Canal have been finding the occasional keeper. The north end of the canal is producing many bluefish.
Plenty of bluefish in Shinnecock Bay, just look for the birds, throw an AVA jig and you should be rewarded. Bass can be found at the Ponquogue Bridge and at Shinnecock Inlet, clam or bunker chunks for bait or top water plugs.

Peconic
Bluefish can be found anywhere; they have taken over the bay. Bass are at Cow neck and National. The fluke bite around the Greenlawn area was very good although the ratio of keepers to shorts was very low. Porgies are here in good numbers, should bold well for the opener on the 24th. Give Rogers Rock a shot. We have sandworms and clam chum on hand for the opener.

Beaches
The ocean beaches from Moriches to Montauk continue to produce both blues and bass although the wind did put a hamper on the efforts. Baiters should use clams or bunker chunks, top water plugs have been doing the trick in the lure dept. Bucktails have caught their share as well. In Peconic, both National and Cow Neck have seen bass and blues and a weakfish here and there.

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Shinnecock Fluke Report

2010-05-15T17:56:00.000-04:00

Weighed in an 8 & 5 lber this afternoon caught out in front of the Shinnecock Inlet. Caught on local Squid Spearing Combo. Action was quiet due to the wind but there were fish caught. Fluke are coming out of the canal up to 22", locks close at around 8am tomorrow. We are stocked with all the needed fluke baits including our JUMBO LIVE KILLIES. Fresh bunker on hand too. Be sure to stop in. We open at 5am Sunday.

FLUKE WEEKEND FORECAST

2010-05-14T12:23:00.001-04:00

The Report for the Shinnecock & Peconic bays looks good for the opener tomorrow. Fish up to 10 lbs have been reported at the Greenlawns area and fish to 8 lbs have been caught and released outside of Shinnecock inlet. The wind may blow a bit on Saturday but Sun & Mon look great. Be sure to stop in and get your local caught spearing and squid, including whole hook bait size squids. We also have on hand sandeels. We anticipate having the JUMBO Killies we are known for in the morning, but give us a call to confirm we have them. If you need a saltwater fishing license we have them as well. Heres to the start of a great season.

Now opening earlier- weekends at 5am and weekdays at 6am

Shinnecock Area Report 5/9/10

2010-05-09T07:01:00.000-04:00

Blues and bass have been the main targets of the week with good results. Those fishing the ocean beaches and Ponquogue bridge have been rewarded with bass to 30" and blues to 8lbs. The Quogue canal and Peconic River produced plenty of action with the blues and the occational bass. The canal has produced it's share of blues as well, give the north end at the jetty a shot as well as around the locks area. Three year old Ryan Connelly caught and released a 22" fluke from the canal on Thursday while weakfishing with his dad. Weakfish reports have come back from the Peconics but they are refusing to cooperate, fish are being spotted but not willing to take the baits offered. We are receiving some very encouraging reports of fluke in front of the inlet and are anticipating a great fluke openner on the 15th. Next weekend we will be stocked with all the usual baits including Live killies and eels.

Surf Report
The Beaches from Moriches to Montauk have been producing bass to 34" and blues to 10lbs. Those throwing topwater swimmers have been rewarded with the bass. The AVA Jigs have done well with the blues. Clam and bunker chunk baits are producing as well. Flanders bay and the 105 bridge areas have seen plenty of bunker with both bass and blues chasing them. Cow Neck in the Peconics has shown some weakfish but no reported catches just yet.

Blues at the Ponquogue Bridge 5-6-10 2:30pm

2010-05-06T14:33:00.002-04:00

Just received a report from a customer, Plenty of bluefish for the taking at the bridge as I'm writing this

Shinnecock Area Report 5/3/10

2010-05-03T09:04:00.002-04:00

Flounder reports have been scarce this week, best bets are the canals of Quogue and Shinnecock. The blues are here and can be found along the beaches, Shinnecock canal, the 105 bridge in Flanders and the Peconics. Blues up to 12lbs are ravaging the huge schools of bunker and are taking anything you throw at them. Bass can be found mixed in with the blues but you have to get through them to get to the bass below. Ponquogue bridge has been holding some bass as well. Try bunker chunks for the bass and blues or live lining if you can snag a few. First reports of fluke made it back to the shop, a mix of shorts and a few keepers out in front of the inlet, as reported by those fishing the boats with RSA permits.

Thank You,

Scott Jeffrey
East End Bait & Tackle
170 E. Montauk Hwy.
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
(631) 728-1744
Fax (631) 728-5201
http://www.eastendbaitandtackle.com/
scott@eastendbaitandtackle.com

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