Ponquogue Bridge Bass Have Arrived

I tried east of Smith Point bridge yesterday for nada,water 54 degrees..

I had about the same temp, 55.

Rick67 said:

In the daylight too

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Ahh, you know I don't fish at night !

posting reports does nothing except lead to bigger crowds! Please refrain from making it worse for everyone else who fishes and keeps quiet.

Kayak Fisherman,

Nice report! Keep them coming. Glad to see people are catching fish.

Bucktail said:

posting reports does nothing except lead to bigger crowds! Please refrain from making it worse for everyone else who fishes and keeps quiet.

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Hey Bucktail I agree we don't want spot burning and I appreciate you not attacking the Angler. I personally have been in the reports business for 30 years and it's rare that a report causes crowding. I'm sure there are many that disagree but in most cases anglers use these type of reports more as an overview than a spot.

Good fishing and thanks for posting.

People always assume that I'm giving away the farm. First, I only caught one, very small fish. Hardly a glowing endorsement. Second, Ponquogue Bridge is hardly a secret. It's like Montauk Point in my opinion. Can you really "burn" it when everyone knows about it? Third, I never mentioned a tide or what lure I used. Finally, if you think I'd burn a spot that was red hot, nobody knew about, and was producing fish for me and my friends, then you're naive. Happy fishing and good luck.

Another view of fish reports: After another all but defunct website had a big problem with posts of a sand eel bite off a certain S shore beach, and the resulting chaos there, what few reports that provided any guidance at all and anywhere were eliminated, seemingly whether by boat or surf. Soon, only party and head boat reports, (all in CAPS, lol) were posted. These reports never gave a location, just the name of the boat, and maybe inside or outside a mentioned inlet, and that everyone caught keepers. I for one never visited the reports sections again and admit my involvement with the "Discussion Boards" was greatly reduced. Was I alone in feeling this way ? It would seem not. Its not like I am not going to fish with or without "reports", but I would like to at least get an inkling if a certain species is available in a general area.

KayakFisherman said:

People always assume that I'm giving away the farm. First, I only caught one, very small fish. Hardly a glowing endorsement. Second, Ponquogue Bridge is hardly a secret. It's like Montauk Point in my opinion. Can you really "burn" it when everyone knows about it? Third, I never mentioned a tide or what lure I used. Finally, if you think I'd burn a spot that was red hot, nobody knew about, and was producing fish for me and my friends, then you're naive. Happy fishing and good luck.

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That is a great response! There was a time that my old site was blamed for "elbow to elbow" surf casters at Montauk in the fall! It's almost laughable. I have posted reports and techniques over and over on how to catch bass in the back of the Nissy and Smithtown Bay and Porpous Channel numerous times, and I still have it all to myself on almost every trip.

The biggest spot burner is the cell phone. You know "if I tell you do you promise not to say anything." That's the only time you really know the fish are there.

I was waiting for a post like the “spot burning” one. Reminds me of the way things went on our old website. Soon no one posted any reports from their private endeavors because of the un-silent minority making comments that they felt it violated some sort of code. Get a grip. It’s a report. Not a roadmap.

Although I do think posting pix of short fish is sort of dumb, lol.

pequa1 said:

Although I do think posting pix of short fish is sort of dumb, lol.

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You see Pequa many anglers, myself included enjoy catching and releasing bass. And we take plenty of pictures. For me, it's more about the moment than the size of the fish. If I only took photo's of big fish, my phone would have a lot more space left on it

For some it's more about the experience.

My point is that the longer some people take to snap a picture, the longer the fish is out of its element. I take pictures of fish I will eat. I have a lot of space on my phone.

BennyV said:

I was waiting for a post like the “spot burning” one. Reminds me of the way things went on our old website. Soon no one posted any reports from their private endeavors because of the un-silent minority making comments that they felt it violated some sort of code. Get a grip. It’s a report. Not a roadmap.

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I am glad to see that someone else noticed the same thing.

In a report the info is the benefit...The fact that the tide,depth,lure is left out is not a good thing..Leave out the location..Be general.. The other info is what benefits those that have a clue..Or else its just like bragging...

Nothing wrong with taking a quick pic and back in the drip...C.P.R....(Catch,photo,release...)Like George said..Its the moment..The joy of it coming together...

This one...2 days ago..Not a giant, but a small pattern that I figured out that I have not seen anyone else on.A dozen fish later and a good time had...Its all relevant...View attachment 5292

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My point is that the longer some people take to snap a picture, the longer the fish is out of its element. I take pictures of fish I will eat. I have a lot of space on my phone.

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Agreed. But the only thing that will last a lifetime is the photo

pequa1 said:

My point is that the longer some people take to snap a picture, the longer the fish is out of its element. I take pictures of fish I will eat. I have a lot of space on my phone.

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I’m with you on getting fish back in the water quickly but, Id rather see a picture of a short then watch some schlub on a PB trip wrap a rag around a short to take it off a hook.

I must disagree with the concept of posting reports online as it leads to more fishermen in a specific area. In years past posted reports have led to folks from UTI (up the Island) showing up in numbers , parking on private property, leaving garbage , turning around on a homeowner's newly sodded lawn and just making life miserable for the few guys who figured out a good bite in a small spot. Even if they didn't catch on one trip, they came back and searched around a nd found a few other spots and f'ed them up too. Same thing at a south shore inlet and an obscure east end beach. The "other" site was a problem until the surf report section was changed to general areas. We all love our fishing time but don't all like to fish with a crowd. Thanks

The difference here being that the original poster is as local as local can be, is passionate, dedicated, and enjoys sharing with others.
I appreciate and look forward to his info sharing. Keep up the positive energy KF

Chinacat said:

The difference here being that the original poster is as local as local can be, is passionate, dedicated, and enjoys sharing with others.
I appreciate and look forward to his info sharing. Keep up the positive energy KF

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Your absolutely right about him being as local as local can be and has been reporting on same areas for years with zero crowds in all his pics.