Shinnecock, Peconic and Offshore Report 8/1/10

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”