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Q&A: Western Long Island Tackle Suggestions - Sailboat Edition

Question:  Hi! I have two rods and a sailboat. I want to troll during the day; anchor and jig. I can cast from the bow at anchorage in the early evening. Just for a bit of entertainment! What wou...

CastingQ&A: Best Lures for LI Sound Striper Jigging and Trolling

Q&A: Best Lures for LI Sound Striper Jigging and Trolling

Q: I’m a big fan of your products but would like to get a better focus on what to use. I fish the Western Long Island Sound from a boat in water depths from 12’ to 60’ or more. I target stripers an...

Long Island SoundQ&A: Best Trolling Speed For Perfect Squid Striper

Q&A: Best Trolling Speed For Perfect Squid Striper

Q: I just purchased a variety of your plastic trolling squid. I have a 24 ft boat, what is optimal trolling speed or range of speed targeting strippers in LI sound? A: The best trolling speed for t...

Q&A: Best Barbarian Jigs for Sand Eel Imitators

QUESTION: I’m fishing out of a kayak on the north shore of LI near Riverhead. The water depth is 13-25′ sandy bottom (sand bar) and some rocky bottom closer to shore and out deeper. Bluefish, stri...