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hi dave. i just want to say how much i like your site. i check it every week to see what's new. i bought a boat last season and i read your website to find out whats going on in jamaica bay. thanks for the site it really helps.
-- MisterB319
We were so happy to find your site since we have been sitting inside missing fishing.It brought back memories of this past fluke season(one of the best in recent years)We especially liked seeing articles on sheepshead bay (We go out on the Elsie K Princess) and Montauk(We fish on the Lazybones) and Orient Point(We fish on the Primetime III and we charter the Sundowner).We will be visiting it often.(were putting on our favorites list) thanks again.
-- Bill and Barbara Elliott
I really enjoy your page. I am an avid outdoorsman. Been fishing all my life. This year has been the best year fishing that I can remember, and I have had some great years. I pray that the good Lord keeps blessing us with the clean pure water, and an abundance of fish. I also pray that all of the fisherman keep a conservation heart so that we can pass the abundance to our children and their children.
-- Neal Jackson
site seems great.
-- brian
Dave: Thanks for a great web site and fishing reports. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
-- Harry Sloan
Hi Dave - Love your site, I am hard core like yourself and some of the others who write for you. Keep up the good work, I hit your site several times each day hoping for something new.
-- Paul H (Emily S, Freeport NY)
good info,,,enjoyed reading your stories. will be checking in regularly.
-- Alpat148
Great reports, great links, great charters. Capt. Mike of the Codfather rules.
-- Fish8104
Dear dave , so glad I get your e-mails they are a great way to find out whats going on around the Island waters . Keep up the great work. Thanks from all of Long Island fisherman.
-- Vinny K. Bethpage L.I.
Absolute best Blackfishing tales!!!!
-- THEGOONSQUAD
Dave, thanks for the latest news, story, "The Headless Surfcaster", & the report on Blackfish.
I had to print the whole thing to send to my buddies on Long Island, East End, they don't have Email yet.
-- An old east ender, Dan 'DOC' Colombo
Best fishing in the world.
-- George B.
Keep up the good work Dave ! Great Video's, plenty of good fishing advise...
-- JimF10
For twenty years now I have taken Willie Randolph fishing after the baseball
season is over. Just checking your reports because this week I will fly
up to New York and sometime next week we will do it again. Keep up the good
work!
-- Cap't. Packy Collins
I was told about your sight and this is the first time Iwas here I will
try next year some of these spots and hope they produce fish.
-- Brian
Hello dave, I just started fishing two months ago, I took my father out
to Montauk and we were hooked! (no pun intended). We sure can use all the
tips we can get and your web sight has plenty, thanks!
-- Paul
Dave, Great meeting you on the Starship. Thanks for all the help with
myself and my two boys. Like our picture with the bluefin.
-- Hank Kaufman
Breath of fish air. Keep it up.
-- Marty Quint L.B.
Having moved to Sydney Australia I had lost contact with fishing on Long
Island. The internet has provided me with the action of the fall run of
bass and blues. It is quite a trip down memory lane. I look foward to the
reports and hope to be on Long Island next year. I hope thwe fishing will
be just as good.
--Nick
I just bought a boat and can't wait to apply what I have learned through
reading your webpage.Your really good at what you do.Thanx alot.
--Ray Ramos
Top notch video. Great site
-- Stuart H. Weiss
Just a brief note to thank you for the information you provide and the
great way that you present it. It is very informative, practical and to
the point. I have read much from many sources, but none that provide all
of the needed elements and the required detail as you do. Experience is
one thing that many writers have, but few that I have come across have the
ability or desire to share ALL of that experience with others. I have sporadically
fished both shores of Long Island and the New Jersey coastal waters for
the past fifty years, with an occasional foray to Race Point or Cox's ledge.
I love the surf and deep sea fishing in my quest for a moby linesider. Thanks
again and all the best!
-- Bob Wilk
Your site is like a breath of fish air- keep up the good work. Show that
tightass over at noreast how to be a mench.
-- Marty Quint
Great info on fishing from this website. I wish we had this
when I lived on the North shore out east near Orient Pt. Am now in Fla. &
restricted to slow down my fishing time. It was a pleasure to see your news
on line.
-- "DOC" Colombo
Your great web site is now even better! For people like
me, stuck in the office instead of out there fishing, you have keep my sanity
intact. Thanks.
--Joe Tsien
Gotta tell ya, this is the best fishing page I've seen
yet!! I would appreciate the updates . I fish alot in Jamaica bay near the
airport. Wiil let ya know about the bite next time I go.Thanx again .
--Alan W.
--Alan W.
Love reading your column. keep sending these great reports
about fishing in Montauk. One of your fellow followers. The fluke guru.
--Ira
--Ira
I want to say thank you for a very imformitive web site.
This is my first time using it. Please add me to your e-mail list as I am
an avid fisherman and I will report back to you my results. Keep up the
good work.
-- Mark Storm
-- Mark Storm
Hi Al, I am one of your devoted reader and always appreciate
for your wonderful columns. I live in New Jersey and could not find any
"silver bullet jigs" from any local tackle stores. Can you help me where
I can get them ? I have never tried fluke fishing with this rig that you
mentioned in the column and I really want to try it. Thank you and please
keep up with your wonderful job !!! p.s. If you have any further advise
on using this rig, I would much appreciate it.
-- Young K. Kim
-- Young K. Kim
Hey Dave, It was a pleasure meeting you and your boy! Hope you do well and I love the site! Speak to you soon.
- -JJ
Thanks for the updates. I'm a regular visitor to the site. Keep up the good work.
-- Frank
Dave! I can't thank you enough for the advice you gave me nearly a month ago. I didn't have a clue as to where the good fishing was in Long Island until I stumbled upon your site. Let me say that upon going through your pages, I was thoroughly schooled in the where's and when's of ocean fishing! What a great site! Keep it up! It is an invaluable resource. Your advice to take the Marlin V fishing boat was right on the money! The four of us, my girlfriend, Naoko, two of her Japanese friends, and myself, took the Hampton Jitney out on Saturday afternoon. We went out for Fluke Sunday morning, and brought back 6 whoppers, which we promptly cooked up and ate for lunch! During that trip, Naoko also caught a 3 ft. dogfish! The skates were numerous, but so were the fluke. The crew was very friendly and patiently taught my little group the ropes. After taking in the beautiful sights, we went back out on the Marlin V for some night Striped Bass. Wow! What a great time! It was so exciting! Completely pitch-black because of the cloud cover, our ship was tossing in a void of nothingness. And out of the black, we hauled out these massive fish! That night, we netted 4 keepers, one rounding out around 32 lbs! Holy Cow! I never saw a fish like that before in my life. And, once again, kudos to the mates. The only thing was that we could not stay in the hotel you recommended, but we ended up staying at the Montauk Manor. Needless to say, we were all suitably impressed with the whole affair! We took some photos, but, being the neophyte I am, I failed to get the shot of the 6 fluke together, or the 4 bass. :o( Luckily, I DO have a shot of one of the fish caught. In the photo are the first mate, my girlfriend, Naoko, and one soon to be eaten striper! Once again, thank you so much! I have passed on your URL to all my buddies with a firm thumbs-up.
- - Peter
Dave, Great site. You are a very entertaining writer and have hit the nail on the head in alot of instances. I agree with your numerous opinions. Hopefully I will run into you on the Doris Mae during a upcoming overnighter.
-- Damian Cavalli - Mahwah, NJ
Dave and friends -
The best site for us fishing fanatics, especially for Long Island. Please
keep it fresh by updating as often as possible !
-- Paul Hilton "Emily S" Freeport, NY
I love your website.
I've gained alot of new fishing knowledge- particularly from your archives
and Al Goldberg's column.
-- Albert Huang
Great site
-- Dick Elam
Dave. Thanks for a
great web site. I live & fish in N.J. but enjoy any site that covers salt
water. I will be checking in regular from now on.
--Thanks, Sandtoy from Pennsauken, N.J.
I like your web site
tight lines
--Jim8502
Love your website great
news about fishing .. wish I was back on the Island instead of the Catskills
(no real fish up here like Long Island) Keep up the great website. Thank
you .
--Doug Stadler
Thanks for making this
site! Now I can keep up to date on everything. I will tell all my relatives
that you exist so they can enjoy too!
-- Russ Malloy
hi there...i am new
to fishing. i started about 1 year ago off the shores of montauk. i have
been looking for some interesting and informative sites to teach me more
and i found yours. So far I am enjoying the site.
-- Julia
To Dave. Thank you
for your support. I'm the gentleman who you ran into on the surf Sunday
who caught the week fish practically one handed. Again this is really such
a great thing your doing hear and I'm turning your website on to all my
frinds. I'll be at that same spot on the surf on most weekends.
--Brad Lippman
Hi Dave, what a great
site I have been looking at your site for about four months and always return.
--Jim Browne
Your site is great,
I am now at Lake Norman NC, the Large mouth bass fishing is good but boring.
Your fluke report was great I miss the salt water especially the fluke fishing
on L. I. Keep up the good work.
--Harry Sloan NC
Hi Dave, I just love
the website. Please put me on the mailing list. I would greatly appreciate
it.
--polbeara@aol.com
LOVE YOUR SITE--- MAN---I
REALLY LIKE THIS SITE--PLEASE KEEP IT UP---MAYBE U SHOULD DO SOME MORE SHEEPSED
BAY REPORTS?? I HOPE U WILL
--THEGOONSQUAD2
Dave,I am now two years
living in the North Country of New York around freshwater a lot of it. When
I visited your website, it brought me back to a lot of good fishing around
the waters of Long Island which I plan to spend some time fishing on the
party boats around the Island, and visiting a lot of my fishing buddies
like Dave Robinson. And I can't forget a lot of the Captains. Keep the good
work up.
--Wendell Haynes
Dave, thank you very
much for this wonderful service. God bless you and your family.
--With much appreciation, Matt Koch Levittown, LI
Hey Dave, First let
me tell you that your site is great, everything I need is right at my fingertips.
I would like to see alot of Striped Bass coverage for the north shore of
the island. I'm from setauket/PJ and I've fished just about everywhere but
I'm always looking for new and better spots.
--Eric
HA DAVE NICE PAGE AND
A BIG HELP.
--Jim L.
Your right Dave, this
is the best fishing website. Remember me? You met my brother and me fishing
at Swan Lake, it was good to meet you.Take care.
--jerrya
What a great site ,
really like "Get Real" keep up the great work!
--Barry Thomas
Dave, This is a great
website. I have not fished Sheepshead Bay for many years, however, I will
start fishing their again soon, probably this weekend. Blackfishing is over
in Long Island. I remember catching some great blackfish there in the past.
Please keep us diehard fishing persons updated on the fishing action, especially
the winter season.
--George Y. - Islip, New York
Dave - Thanks for giving
my kids a helping hand at the DEC fishing festival. With your help we caught
a load of trout. Love your web site and will be a frequent visitor. Have
already told 10 friends.
--Keep a wet line - Jim Sommermeyer
I've been on the boat
a couple of times and I think the whole crew is the best. The mates have
a lot of knowlegde on whats going on and I never expected that. Thank you
for the good time.
--Jemma Kim
Thanks for a GREAT
website. I fished the surf at Moriches Inlet and Smith Point for a bunch
of years and I live in Idaho now. I feel like I am back on the beach again.
Keep up the awesome work.
--Jeff
you still have a wonderful
web site and i still read it .
--H. Browne, Sarasota , Florida
First, let me take
this opportunity to say that I love your site. Also, I wanted to express
my sincere gratitude for all the information that you constantly update
for your fellow fishermen. I really enjoy checking in on a daily basis for
the "Fellow Fishermen Reports." Your site is the most interesting and informative
of all the different sites out there. It covers such a wide base of fishing
information, that I refuse to look at any other sites. Thank you.
--Andrew R.
Hi, Charles - My sister,
Genevieve Silveroli (of Sterling Commerce fame), told me about your website.
I'm glad I checked it out because I really like your philosophy on introducing
kids to the pleasures of fishing. I started my son Nicholas out at age two,
and now at five years old he regularly out-fishes me! My daughter Arden
is only 19 months old, but already shows a fascination for the fish that
her brother and I catch in our backyard pond.
--Paul B., Jefferson, Ohio
Dave, Have spent some
(too much) time prowling around your site. Very enjoyable. Particularly
enjoyed the West Coast long range trip reports - very well done. Keep it
up.
--Curt
Please put me on your
mailinglist. Your webpage and reports are great, keep em coming.
--KBacchus
I really enjoyed visiting
your helpful web site. I would highly appreciate adding my name to your
mailing list.
--Muhab Abdellatif
Nice pictures of the
Blue Fish blitzing at Jones beach. I am now in NC and those pictures bring
back memories. Great Web site keep up the good work.
--Harry
I love the web site.
It is the first one I have found with some decent information on it. And
trust me, I have been looking for a long time. Anyway, I need some tips
on surf casting off of fire Island. I usually stick to fluking in the summer
and catching some bass off of my boat, but I want to give it a try. Do you
know Where I can find some good tips? Also, im going on a party fishing
boat in Montauk soon.....what would be my best bet for the money?......Fluking
or something else? Thanks for the great site
--Doug
I was just passing
through and finally found something I could use. Looking forward to reading
alot more of your site. It's now in my bookmarks #1.
--pdj99
Al & Dave.....thanks
for a great time in Montauk...an experience we will savour for a long time....good
friends - great fishing....best regards from across the big pond (England).
--Peter and Chris
A friend from Florida
turned me on to this site. Formally from Mass Pk. I am now living in the
middle of the flippin' desert in Las Vegas for 6 years and this made me
realize how much I miss the fishing action. There are stripers in Lake Mead
but attempting to fish from shore is really bad and fishing from a boat
isn't easy either as you have to watch your lines with all the damn sea
doos out here.My 4 wheel drive still has all the rod racks on the roof and
I still have my LI beach fishing permit from 1993 on the dash board. People
are always asking what are those things on your roof! Throw my ashes over
the great South Bay when I die!
--Wayne Bach
Al, What a great web
site, with lots of info., from rod building, to inshore to offshore fishing.
I am positive this will grow bigger every month and year's to come. Best
Wishes and Tight Lines!!!!
--Ron Arra
Alberto, It's great
to have you help so many people, from offshore to inshore, fishing aspects
hope to meet with you again in NY. Best Wishes and Tight Lines!!!
--Ron Arra
Super web site, probably
the best fishing website i've ever seen. I think long island should promote
u and u should take over Rich Johnson's job.
--Cowledge
I love the web site.
It is the first one I have found with some decent information on it. And
trust me, I have been looking for a long time.
--Doug
This it what i've been
looking for. again thank you this is the best....
--RLJ4102
Dave -It was "reely"
great fishing with all you regulars on the Viking Starship on it's first-
although shortened trip of this season. I want to thank you and all the
guy's for being just who you are -a great bunch of guys to go fishing with-
I really felt comfortable and confident even though I didn't know what I
was doing- losing two fish is just the experience I need to be better prepared
and relaxed for next time. I booked the next three-day trip for Oct.9th
just to get a spot before it fills up.It's a-Sat. through Mon. A little
easier on the work schedule.I'll send you pictures as soon as I have them.
Fish with you soon.
--Vince
Love your site, the
BEST on L.I. fishing....please add me to your list!
--LRomanek
What's up Dave its
Jay, the mate on the Lady J. v. That was a kick ass article you wrote, thanks
for the complements. Hope you had a great time till next time GREAT FISHING.
--Jay
Dave....LOVE your site......we
fish on the Capt. Lou Vll 3/4 days a week and i'm a web surfer.....i have
passed your site on to all my fishing buddies.....it's the best i've ever
seen for our L.I. fishing........ keep up the great work, it is appreciated
:-)
--Lynda
hanks in advance for
the updates. I enjoy your website tremendously!
--Frank
i think Al Goldberg's
Q&A reely helpful and Dave's reports help me decide my weekend activities,
and it's the best damn fishing site ever
-- Adam Schalit
After fishing the South
shore of Long Island for 30 yrs. I am now in North Carolina, Your web site
combines the best of both worlds.
--Harry Sloan, North Carolina
Dave. Thanks for a
great web site, It makes me feel like I'm back home on Long Island at the
east end. I live down here in Florida because of a back problem I got from
a auto accident in 1989. I fished the surf in Montauk for more then 25 years
and was the founder and first president of the Montauk Surfcasters Association.
I started MSA in the early 80s with a good friend of mine Jack Yee, if anyone
surf fished Montauk on a regular bases you have to know Jack. Well Dave
just wanted you to know getting into your web site really makes me feel
GOOD and right at home, I have seen other L.I. fishing reports but yours
is complete.
--Tony
I just checked out
your web site for the first time. I thought it was great. I'll definetly
be reading from time to time .
--Tom
Thanks for allowing
me to keep up with what's going on back home. Since moving to Florida this
allows me to prepare for my two or three full moon trips to Montauk or the
Gut.
--Cap't. Packy Collins
George's article makes
for great reading - so good I'm gonna go fluking tomorrow!
--Lou Conover
This is the first time
I've gone to your web site and I can assure you that it won't be my last.
Looks good....
--Jerry
good times are fishing
--Jaylit
Dave - just dropping
a note to thank you again for the great cyber-article on your Screaming
Reel site detailing our 8 day Excel trip way back when. I happened to find
myself reading it once again, and it really brought back memories of that
great TRIP!
--Steve Herman
Dave, Your site ROCKS
!!! The best saltwater fishing website in New York !
--Barry
Thanks Dave! - I appreciate
the info! By the way, your web page is the best on fishing that I've seen
yet! Keep up the good work!
--John F.
Hey Dave Thanks for
the great web site. I was fishing down there last fall and loved it. I'll
be back to your page and back down to Long Island.
--The world's worst fisherman, BW
Dave, I just discovered
this site and can't wait to show it to my 13 year old who is already a 'fishin
fool'.
--Alec and Ned Bechtold
I really look forward
to your reports about our local fishery. You always seem to know whats biting
and where. Thanks to you Dave and your many trips and reports. I am a angler
from the CONN. Side of the sound although your reports are very good and
helpfull .I would like to see more from the Conn. side of the sound if at
all possible. If not I am very happy with your current reports wish I was
with you on a lot of those trips though .WOWWWWW! HEY TITE LINES MY FRIEND
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
--TVBANKS
Dear Dave, Thanks for
the great fishing page! Our big interest here on Fire Island at this time
of year is stripe bass! This was a great year for them.
--Wally T.
Get Ready their coming!!!
--Capt. Vinnie KAREN ANN, Breezy Pt.
just surfing, surf
fishing that is. hello from eastern NC. Maybe you can tell me about reels
& rods for the furthest cast off the sand ?
--NCJAM
Dave, I get 30 - 50
e-mails per day. I READ YOURS FIRST!!!!!!!
--ROSANED
Dave, Great website!
I wish I had used it sooner to get me through the long winter. Keep up the
good work and I'll see you soon.
--George Jehn
Hey everybody I'm John
Echterhoff from San Antonio, TX. I'm working until the end of Summer '99
at the Indian Point 2 Nuclear Plant and I live in Peekskill. I found your
message board Dave from watching the "Saltwater Message Board." I love to
fish the ocean and can't wait to catch a weakfish out by ya'll or maybe
a striper around here on the Hudson. Good luck everybody and remember to
Be Careful!!
--John Echterhoff
HI DAVE GLAD TO SEE
A LOCAL FISHING REPORT THAT IS UP TO DATE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEB SITE KEEP
UP THE GOOD WORK I WILL BE IN TOUCH
--JIM FROM BLUE CHIP LURES INC.
Hi. i'm reading this
from Scotland. Looks interesting for my forthcoming trip in September
--Ian Mclaren
Keep up the great work
and keep the lines tight!
--"Crazy" Alberto
Great web page, i would
like to fish Montauk in October and I need some information before I make
the trip. Can you help?
--Darren / Massachusetts
Enjoy your articles
on fall black fishing. Hope the cod fish arrive soon.
--Carol & David (Ocean Eagle Regulars!)
I think your web site
is just terrific. I was introduced to it only today and have just finished
a wonderful couple of hours just browsing and learning a lot about fishing
on Long Island. You already have yourself a devoted fan and I want to thank
you for making such wonderful leisure time for a retired old guy. Keep those
reports coming, and, by the way, I already sent you my first joke. I hope
you like it!!!!!!
--D. John
The best Fishing site
on the planet. Thanks keep up the good work.
--Vince, Amityville LI
Happy Holiday to you.
Thank you for having such an informative
Dave and friends - The best site for us fishing fanatics, especially for Long Island. Please keep it fresh by updating as often as possible !
-- Paul Hilton "Emily S" Freeport, NY
I love your website. I've gained alot of new fishing knowledge- particularly from your archives and Al Goldberg's column.
-- Albert Huang
Great site
-- Dick Elam
Dave. Thanks for a great web site. I live & fish in N.J. but enjoy any site that covers salt water. I will be checking in regular from now on.
--Thanks, Sandtoy from Pennsauken, N.J.
I like your web site tight lines
--Jim8502
Love your website great news about fishing .. wish I was back on the Island instead of the Catskills (no real fish up here like Long Island) Keep up the great website. Thank you .
--Doug Stadler
Thanks for making this site! Now I can keep up to date on everything. I will tell all my relatives that you exist so they can enjoy too!
-- Russ Malloy
hi there...i am new to fishing. i started about 1 year ago off the shores of montauk. i have been looking for some interesting and informative sites to teach me more and i found yours. So far I am enjoying the site.
-- Julia
To Dave. Thank you for your support. I'm the gentleman who you ran into on the surf Sunday who caught the week fish practically one handed. Again this is really such a great thing your doing hear and I'm turning your website on to all my frinds. I'll be at that same spot on the surf on most weekends.
--Brad Lippman
Hi Dave, what a great site I have been looking at your site for about four months and always return.
--Jim Browne
Your site is great, I am now at Lake Norman NC, the Large mouth bass fishing is good but boring. Your fluke report was great I miss the salt water especially the fluke fishing on L. I. Keep up the good work.
--Harry Sloan NC
Hi Dave, I just love the website. Please put me on the mailing list. I would greatly appreciate it.
--polbeara@aol.com
LOVE YOUR SITE--- MAN---I REALLY LIKE THIS SITE--PLEASE KEEP IT UP---MAYBE U SHOULD DO SOME MORE SHEEPSED BAY REPORTS?? I HOPE U WILL
--THEGOONSQUAD2
Dave,I am now two years living in the North Country of New York around freshwater a lot of it. When I visited your website, it brought me back to a lot of good fishing around the waters of Long Island which I plan to spend some time fishing on the party boats around the Island, and visiting a lot of my fishing buddies like Dave Robinson. And I can't forget a lot of the Captains. Keep the good work up.
--Wendell Haynes
Dave, thank you very much for this wonderful service. God bless you and your family.
--With much appreciation, Matt Koch Levittown, LI
Hey Dave, First let me tell you that your site is great, everything I need is right at my fingertips. I would like to see alot of Striped Bass coverage for the north shore of the island. I'm from setauket/PJ and I've fished just about everywhere but I'm always looking for new and better spots.
--Eric
HA DAVE NICE PAGE AND A BIG HELP.
--Jim L.
Your right Dave, this is the best fishing website. Remember me? You met my brother and me fishing at Swan Lake, it was good to meet you.Take care.
--jerrya
What a great site , really like "Get Real" keep up the great work!
--Barry Thomas
Dave, This is a great website. I have not fished Sheepshead Bay for many years, however, I will start fishing their again soon, probably this weekend. Blackfishing is over in Long Island. I remember catching some great blackfish there in the past. Please keep us diehard fishing persons updated on the fishing action, especially the winter season.
--George Y. - Islip, New York
Dave - Thanks for giving my kids a helping hand at the DEC fishing festival. With your help we caught a load of trout. Love your web site and will be a frequent visitor. Have already told 10 friends.
--Keep a wet line - Jim Sommermeyer
I've been on the boat a couple of times and I think the whole crew is the best. The mates have a lot of knowlegde on whats going on and I never expected that. Thank you for the good time.
--Jemma Kim
Thanks for a GREAT website. I fished the surf at Moriches Inlet and Smith Point for a bunch of years and I live in Idaho now. I feel like I am back on the beach again. Keep up the awesome work.
--Jeff
you still have a wonderful web site and i still read it .
--H. Browne, Sarasota , Florida
First, let me take this opportunity to say that I love your site. Also, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all the information that you constantly update for your fellow fishermen. I really enjoy checking in on a daily basis for the "Fellow Fishermen Reports." Your site is the most interesting and informative of all the different sites out there. It covers such a wide base of fishing information, that I refuse to look at any other sites. Thank you.
--Andrew R.
Hi, Charles - My sister, Genevieve Silveroli (of Sterling Commerce fame), told me about your website. I'm glad I checked it out because I really like your philosophy on introducing kids to the pleasures of fishing. I started my son Nicholas out at age two, and now at five years old he regularly out-fishes me! My daughter Arden is only 19 months old, but already shows a fascination for the fish that her brother and I catch in our backyard pond.
--Paul B., Jefferson, Ohio
Dave, Have spent some (too much) time prowling around your site. Very enjoyable. Particularly enjoyed the West Coast long range trip reports - very well done. Keep it up.
--Curt
Please put me on your mailinglist. Your webpage and reports are great, keep em coming.
--KBacchus
I really enjoyed visiting your helpful web site. I would highly appreciate adding my name to your mailing list.
--Muhab Abdellatif
Nice pictures of the Blue Fish blitzing at Jones beach. I am now in NC and those pictures bring back memories. Great Web site keep up the good work.
--Harry
I love the web site. It is the first one I have found with some decent information on it. And trust me, I have been looking for a long time. Anyway, I need some tips on surf casting off of fire Island. I usually stick to fluking in the summer and catching some bass off of my boat, but I want to give it a try. Do you know Where I can find some good tips? Also, im going on a party fishing boat in Montauk soon.....what would be my best bet for the money?......Fluking or something else? Thanks for the great site
--Doug
I was just passing through and finally found something I could use. Looking forward to reading alot more of your site. It's now in my bookmarks #1.
--pdj99
Al & Dave.....thanks for a great time in Montauk...an experience we will savour for a long time....good friends - great fishing....best regards from across the big pond (England).
--Peter and Chris
A friend from Florida turned me on to this site. Formally from Mass Pk. I am now living in the middle of the flippin' desert in Las Vegas for 6 years and this made me realize how much I miss the fishing action. There are stripers in Lake Mead but attempting to fish from shore is really bad and fishing from a boat isn't easy either as you have to watch your lines with all the damn sea doos out here.My 4 wheel drive still has all the rod racks on the roof and I still have my LI beach fishing permit from 1993 on the dash board. People are always asking what are those things on your roof! Throw my ashes over the great South Bay when I die!
--Wayne Bach
Al, What a great web site, with lots of info., from rod building, to inshore to offshore fishing. I am positive this will grow bigger every month and year's to come. Best Wishes and Tight Lines!!!!
--Ron Arra
Alberto, It's great to have you help so many people, from offshore to inshore, fishing aspects hope to meet with you again in NY. Best Wishes and Tight Lines!!!
--Ron Arra
Super web site, probably the best fishing website i've ever seen. I think long island should promote u and u should take over Rich Johnson's job.
--Cowledge
I love the web site. It is the first one I have found with some decent information on it. And trust me, I have been looking for a long time.
--Doug
This it what i've been looking for. again thank you this is the best....
--RLJ4102
Dave -It was "reely" great fishing with all you regulars on the Viking Starship on it's first- although shortened trip of this season. I want to thank you and all the guy's for being just who you are -a great bunch of guys to go fishing with- I really felt comfortable and confident even though I didn't know what I was doing- losing two fish is just the experience I need to be better prepared and relaxed for next time. I booked the next three-day trip for Oct.9th just to get a spot before it fills up.It's a-Sat. through Mon. A little easier on the work schedule.I'll send you pictures as soon as I have them. Fish with you soon.
--Vince
Love your site, the BEST on L.I. fishing....please add me to your list!
--LRomanek
What's up Dave its Jay, the mate on the Lady J. v. That was a kick ass article you wrote, thanks for the complements. Hope you had a great time till next time GREAT FISHING.
--Jay
Dave....LOVE your site......we fish on the Capt. Lou Vll 3/4 days a week and i'm a web surfer.....i have passed your site on to all my fishing buddies.....it's the best i've ever seen for our L.I. fishing........ keep up the great work, it is appreciated :-)
--Lynda
hanks in advance for the updates. I enjoy your website tremendously!
--Frank
i think Al Goldberg's Q&A reely helpful and Dave's reports help me decide my weekend activities, and it's the best damn fishing site ever
-- Adam Schalit
After fishing the South shore of Long Island for 30 yrs. I am now in North Carolina, Your web site combines the best of both worlds.
--Harry Sloan, North Carolina
Dave. Thanks for a great web site, It makes me feel like I'm back home on Long Island at the east end. I live down here in Florida because of a back problem I got from a auto accident in 1989. I fished the surf in Montauk for more then 25 years and was the founder and first president of the Montauk Surfcasters Association. I started MSA in the early 80s with a good friend of mine Jack Yee, if anyone surf fished Montauk on a regular bases you have to know Jack. Well Dave just wanted you to know getting into your web site really makes me feel GOOD and right at home, I have seen other L.I. fishing reports but yours is complete.
--Tony
I just checked out your web site for the first time. I thought it was great. I'll definetly be reading from time to time .
--Tom
Thanks for allowing me to keep up with what's going on back home. Since moving to Florida this allows me to prepare for my two or three full moon trips to Montauk or the Gut.
--Cap't. Packy Collins
George's article makes for great reading - so good I'm gonna go fluking tomorrow!
--Lou Conover
This is the first time I've gone to your web site and I can assure you that it won't be my last. Looks good....
--Jerry
good times are fishing
--Jaylit
Dave - just dropping a note to thank you again for the great cyber-article on your Screaming Reel site detailing our 8 day Excel trip way back when. I happened to find myself reading it once again, and it really brought back memories of that great TRIP!
--Steve Herman
Dave, Your site ROCKS !!! The best saltwater fishing website in New York !
--Barry
Thanks Dave! - I appreciate the info! By the way, your web page is the best on fishing that I've seen yet! Keep up the good work!
--John F.
Hey Dave Thanks for the great web site. I was fishing down there last fall and loved it. I'll be back to your page and back down to Long Island.
--The world's worst fisherman, BW
Dave, I just discovered this site and can't wait to show it to my 13 year old who is already a 'fishin fool'.
--Alec and Ned Bechtold
I really look forward to your reports about our local fishery. You always seem to know whats biting and where. Thanks to you Dave and your many trips and reports. I am a angler from the CONN. Side of the sound although your reports are very good and helpfull .I would like to see more from the Conn. side of the sound if at all possible. If not I am very happy with your current reports wish I was with you on a lot of those trips though .WOWWWWW! HEY TITE LINES MY FRIEND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
--TVBANKS
Dear Dave, Thanks for the great fishing page! Our big interest here on Fire Island at this time of year is stripe bass! This was a great year for them.
--Wally T.
Get Ready their coming!!!
--Capt. Vinnie KAREN ANN, Breezy Pt.
just surfing, surf fishing that is. hello from eastern NC. Maybe you can tell me about reels & rods for the furthest cast off the sand ?
--NCJAM
Dave, I get 30 - 50 e-mails per day. I READ YOURS FIRST!!!!!!!
--ROSANED
Dave, Great website! I wish I had used it sooner to get me through the long winter. Keep up the good work and I'll see you soon.
--George Jehn
Hey everybody I'm John Echterhoff from San Antonio, TX. I'm working until the end of Summer '99 at the Indian Point 2 Nuclear Plant and I live in Peekskill. I found your message board Dave from watching the "Saltwater Message Board." I love to fish the ocean and can't wait to catch a weakfish out by ya'll or maybe a striper around here on the Hudson. Good luck everybody and remember to Be Careful!!
--John Echterhoff
HI DAVE GLAD TO SEE A LOCAL FISHING REPORT THAT IS UP TO DATE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEB SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I WILL BE IN TOUCH
--JIM FROM BLUE CHIP LURES INC.
Hi. i'm reading this from Scotland. Looks interesting for my forthcoming trip in September
--Ian Mclaren
Keep up the great work and keep the lines tight!
--"Crazy" Alberto
Great web page, i would like to fish Montauk in October and I need some information before I make the trip. Can you help?
--Darren / Massachusetts
Enjoy your articles on fall black fishing. Hope the cod fish arrive soon.
--Carol & David (Ocean Eagle Regulars!)
I think your web site is just terrific. I was introduced to it only today and have just finished a wonderful couple of hours just browsing and learning a lot about fishing on Long Island. You already have yourself a devoted fan and I want to thank you for making such wonderful leisure time for a retired old guy. Keep those reports coming, and, by the way, I already sent you my first joke. I hope you like it!!!!!!
--D. John
The best Fishing site on the planet. Thanks keep up the good work.
--Vince, Amityville LI
Happy Holiday to you. Thank you for having such an informative