All I can say is WOW! The Montauk fall run is definitely here. Well, I can say more.
On the way out I received an email from Jason at
TheFin. He was also on his way out and wanted to do some night fishing. He said he had a
steady pick on the south side on Friday night into Saturday.
I wasn't so lucky on Saturday morning as I only had three shorts just before dawn and nothing for the next hour. Unfortunately, I only have a couple of hours in the morning to fish (you know...kids and all).
Saturday we spend the day at the Montauk Fall Festival which was organized by none other than my own Mom, Pat Shea. I may be biased, but I think it was the best one yet! If you didn't make it this year, don't miss it in 2009. It's a real treat for kids and adults with great food and drinks.
Anyway, after the festival we decided to take the kids to the beach down by Nick's. At about 2pm the birds started working and the water was boiling just east of us. It killed me but I watched as the massive schools blitzed the beach. It lasted for over an hour and I left feeling sorry for myself for not getting into the action.
Sunday was a little different. I left my pole and gear in the car when we went to the beach. It happened again, but this time all over the place. I could see the fish down by ditch and beyond IGA. Pockets of Bass and Blues all over the place.
I took advantage of the situation and grabbed my pole to get into the action. I caught quite a few large blues and a few short bass, but the action was awesome and the weather perfect.
Once again, the incoming tide was the trick.
A perfect weekend and some great fishing.
Don't forget...next weekend is the
Hamptons International Film Festival. Once again, the Shea family is volunteering and we'll be helping out at the Montauk movie theater. Well, this year I'll be watching the kids, but say Hi to my wife Deirdre, brother Brean or mom...Pat.
Kevin