Zeno, I'm most of the way through your article, my legs went numb so I figure I'll finish reading it during my next visit to the bathroom. So far, I appreciate the read and thinks it's well written (for a construction worker) . Now, keep in mind, i've never been to Montauk, and after seeing that crowd of fisherman in that picture, I'll probably keep my distance. I want to know what kind of fine-looking female was around to draw such a crowd.
As far as the spot-burning article goes, my wife threw away last month's OTW, so I lost my X marks the spot fishing maps. I'm upset, b/c I've only fished Rhody a couple times and was clueless. That map would have really helped! Oh well, I have enough to learn about fishing the cape as it is, i'll save Rhody for another year. Slippery rocks on the canal and a little sand in Mass is all I can handle right now.
Well seeing it is a two plus hour drive to New London I like to pre book, Map Quest said 5 1/2 hours for me to get there, is 2 hours on the ferry right?
Well seeing it is a two plus hour drive to New London I like to pre book, Map Quest said 5 1/2 hours for me to get there, is 2 hours on the ferry right?
hour 20 minutes $42.00 1 way
2 shelter island ferries 20.00 total 1 way
about 1.5 hours to M from ferry. Watch out for deer!
Watch out for deer in M!!! I counted 20 in 3 miles once.
Also ticks abound in M brush
Walk the south side for the best of M but not necessarily the best fishing
New London to Orient Point via the Cross Sound Ferry is about 1hr & 20 minutes. Orient Point to Green Port for the Shelter Island Ferries is about 20 minutes. From There it's about another hour to Montauk.The Shelter Island Ferries (north & south) do not save you any time. It's an hour if you drive around Peconic Bay.
Those types are of crowds are fairly rare, especially this time of year. Since Jack yee stopped his free reports on the noreast website hopefully we wont see them too often anymore. There was no big anchovy run in September, when the weather is nice, that tend to produce those types of crowds. I enjoy googan watching during those times.
Nights are never that crowded, and there are always spots you walk to and be all alone.
I finally read the article after just receiving my magazine. I think Z did a very nice job with it. A lot of good info on the surface and between the lines without being overspecific about spot details. Books could be written without covering everything.
Montauk is such a big area to fish and each area has it's nuances that take years and years to learn. Don't expect to score big on your initial trips there. Enjoy the beauty of the place, take a nice walk around and scout out some productive areas and stop in Freddies bait and tackle in town. Vinny, the owner is a great guy and he will straighten you out.
There are also many different groups that interact; locals, regulars, wetsuiters, googans, tourists, daytrippers, clubs and now it seems a Jersey invasion. Each scratching for there share of those striped ghosts.
Although I don't approve of some of the guides methods, this can be a short cut to gaining access to and productive techniques to catching fish.
It's a different place to fish. If you go and take the time to watch the sharpies you will probably learn something you can apply back home.
Thanks for that photo!! I don't see a trip to M in my future... 
Mugged for sure , NO thanks. johnny
Montauk and OTW
. Now, keep in mind, i've never been to Montauk, and after seeing that crowd of fisherman in that picture, I'll probably keep my distance. I want to know what kind of fine-looking female was around to draw such a crowd.
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