Long Island Fisherman Magazine - Article - Harbor Hopping on the Western Sound

The Fisherman Magazine published an article that I wrote this month entitled Harbor Hopping on the Western Sound. The article discusses kayak fishing the fall striper fishery in the harbors and bays of the western Long Island Sound on the north shore of Long Island. I've been fishing this pattern for about 7 seasons and it is very reliable. The consistency of the pattern is especially important as a backup plan to summer-run weakfish, whose presence can vary from season to season. It is also a good contingency plan if pelagics like false albacore / bonito don't show, which is another local fishery that sometimes lacks consistency. Also, if you can't make it to the east end to fish the fall run at Montauk, this can be a good alternative. This fishery is quantity over quality. Although you won't catch many trophies, 20 - 40 stripers per trip is the norm. Most of these fish will be from 20" - 27". This issue also contains another article about kayak fishing featuring some familiar faces such as Eric Harrison, Elias Vaisberg, Shawn UncleDuke Barham, and CaptJerry Collins. The Fisherman Magazine is focusing on the growing trend of kayak fishing and this is my third article this year and fifth in last three years. Magazines are starting to recognize the substantial number of anglers that are abandoning boat and surf to fish from kayaks. I greatly appreciate the opportunity and recommend checking the magazine out. Here are some pictures.