FishsEddie
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Has anyone ever tried to cast a fly into the East river from Dumbo or from under the Brooklyn Bridge? It looks like there are some decent rips there...Thanks.
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Striper fishing in Brooklyn
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jlajoie
Can I commute to Missoula from here?
Hey Eddie, I have hit it up down there, when I got my 9 wt. I went down and threw a line in the water. Problem is, there is very limited access to the water, as fishing in Brooklyn Bridge Park is apparently against the law. The water is good when the tide is moving, so if you can find a decent spot, it might be worth a try! I am not well versed in going for Stripers or Blues, but there is good structure there, and lots of current seams. Also, bring a few more flies than normal, as the rocks there are really grabby!
catskill dick
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I have done very well from a boat right under the Williamsburg bridge. Just south of the bridge and right by shore on the Brooklyn side there is a lump of structure that the fish hold on when the tide is outgoing. Unfortunately, I have not had any luck finding access from shore.
jlajoie
Can I commute to Missoula from here?
Where that little island is?
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catskill dick
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It was a while ago, but I do think that some of the rocks are exposed (depending upon the tide). I don't remember anything that was much of an island though.
If you can live with the cost of a guide I would highly recommend getting one for the salt around the city - shore fishing with a fly rod in that area is pretty limited. I used to hire a guide out of Jersey City (Joe Shastay) to fish the harbor. The harbor can be great fun and it is a kick to catch stripers in sight of Manhattan. However, lately I have been going out of Jamaica bay (Brendan McCarthy is a good guide for this) and I think that the fishing (both the size of the fish and the quantity) is much better.
If you can live with the cost of a guide I would highly recommend getting one for the salt around the city - shore fishing with a fly rod in that area is pretty limited. I used to hire a guide out of Jersey City (Joe Shastay) to fish the harbor. The harbor can be great fun and it is a kick to catch stripers in sight of Manhattan. However, lately I have been going out of Jamaica bay (Brendan McCarthy is a good guide for this) and I think that the fishing (both the size of the fish and the quantity) is much better.
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jlajoie
Can I commute to Missoula from here?
Take the A train to Dyckman, walk west about 3 blocks to the end of the street (turns to W 200th) and there is a park on your right.
Go up there for evening fishing, stop at Mamajuana for dinner. Take your girl, I highly recommend the Churrasco Thin crust pizza.
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Randyflycaster
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Under the Brooklyn Bridge is hard. You have so many people walking behind you.
You can fish from the pier at Dumbo. There are other Brooklyn Piers: The 69 Street (maybe 65th) in Bay Ridge, and the Coffey Street Pier in Red Hook (excellent for fly fishing).
Of course you always have the north end of Roosevelt Island. (You need floating lines at high tides.)
The problem with pier fishing is that there's often a lot of wind, and that you're better off during the week when there's less people.
Randy
You can fish from the pier at Dumbo. There are other Brooklyn Piers: The 69 Street (maybe 65th) in Bay Ridge, and the Coffey Street Pier in Red Hook (excellent for fly fishing).
Of course you always have the north end of Roosevelt Island. (You need floating lines at high tides.)
The problem with pier fishing is that there's often a lot of wind, and that you're better off during the week when there's less people.
Randy
jamiep
homeward bound
Theres alot of place to fish in and around the inlets over by breezy point there is another place by aviation feild but you nedd some sort of dec permit you get alot of stripers and blue's in and around the waters over there .The thing about the belt is the parking situation and the homo's crusing. A few years ago there was two gay guys murdered by a guy posing online and rolling them if you do go over that way dont do it after dusk
Its not safe and im not bullshitting
Sorry if im politicaly incorrect.....
No offense.
Its not safe and im not bullshitting
Sorry if im politicaly incorrect.....
No offense.
jlajoie
Can I commute to Missoula from here?
Bill- Brooklyn
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NYC has 500 hundred miles of coast line. We who live here are fortunate; an hours drive in any direction and there is great fishing. Most of it can be reached by public transit. You can fish for stripers or blues from Coney Island to Rockaway beach. That does not include the East & Hudson rivers. I've used a float tube to fish at Gerritsen Beach(Brooklyn) and under the A train as it passes Cross Bay Blvd. Floyd Bennet field has some nice areas for stripers, blues & weakfish. I'd recommend talking to the guys at Urban Angler fly shop before you go.
Bill
Bill
FishsEddie
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I've fished quite a bit with guides (mainly Capt Frank Crescitelli), but I was curious about that DUMBO area.. I was walking there last week and just north of the bridge, there was a rock outcropping and a sweet rip. I think I'm going to go down there one morning at 5:30 and see what happens.
Thanks for all replies.
Thanks for all replies.
3 other suggestions for you:
* Roosevelt island
* Fishing pier on east 90's in manhattan.
* Battery Park from West houston down to the Staten Island Ferry
I also heard breezy point / sea side is nice. I hope it doesn't rain or get too cold this weekend...
* Roosevelt island
* Fishing pier on east 90's in manhattan.
* Battery Park from West houston down to the Staten Island Ferry
I also heard breezy point / sea side is nice. I hope it doesn't rain or get too cold this weekend...
Randyflycaster
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When I was there I asked a park's worker if fishing in DUMBO was legal. He said it was, with confidence.
Randy
Randy
jlajoie
Can I commute to Missoula from here?
Awesome! I had read somewhere that it was illegal in the "Cove" area of the park, and from the boardwalk area. but hey, if the park worker said it was ok...
Hey guys,
I emailed the folks at brooklyn bridge park and here is their official word - yes you can fish but don't eat them:
Kara Gilmour <kgilmour@bbpc.net>
cc Beth Newborn <bnewborn@bbpc.net>
date Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:26 PM
subject RE: Re:
Hi again, I just emailed with the District Manager. The Parks Dept is changing the rules so that you CAN fish, just not recommended to eat the catch due to potential toxins from the River. Have fun! Kara
I emailed the folks at brooklyn bridge park and here is their official word - yes you can fish but don't eat them:
Kara Gilmour <kgilmour@bbpc.net>
cc Beth Newborn <bnewborn@bbpc.net>
date Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:26 PM
subject RE: Re:
Hi again, I just emailed with the District Manager. The Parks Dept is changing the rules so that you CAN fish, just not recommended to eat the catch due to potential toxins from the River. Have fun! Kara
Ok this is a dumb question. I have been thinking about this fly fishing from piers. There are several close to me. Since I haven't done this...here is the dumb questions! How much of a pain is this to do? Back casting room can be an issue, especially with people walking by. How about getting it out of the water? Its not like you are dragging the fish onto a beach but lifting it out of the water (possible a couple feet). I never had to pull a fish up any distance. I guess the leader and knots will be fine.
I've fished prospect lake before on a fly rod. You will see a fly rodder out there every now and then. Even if you don't catch a fish, it is a great way to get some casting practice 
Try to go somewhere where there is room to cast. Use your common sense. Don't be shocked, shy, or surprised if people from all over ask you what kind of rod you have. It is like show and tell. Show them some of your skills Don't be a snob. If someone thinks fly rod fishing is expensive, you can take the moment to educate them that it is not. I got my first rod and reel for under $100 and I still use it. A good (not crappy) spinning rod and reel will cost the same.
Try to go somewhere where there is room to cast. Use your common sense. Don't be shocked, shy, or surprised if people from all over ask you what kind of rod you have. It is like show and tell. Show them some of your skills
Don't be a snob. If someone thinks fly rod fishing is expensive, you can take the moment to educate them that it is not. I got my first rod and reel for under $100 and I still use it. A good (not crappy) spinning rod and reel will cost the same.
Randyflycaster
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People walking by can be a pain. I'm lucky so I can go during the week when there's less people. Getting the line up is not a problem. Sometimes I do a roll cast. The biggest problem is the wind.
Here's an idea what pier fishing is like:
New York Pier Fishing (with a fly rod), fly fishing memoir by Randy Kadish
Randy
Here's an idea what pier fishing is like:
New York Pier Fishing (with a fly rod), fly fishing memoir by Randy Kadish
Randy
Dr. Gonzo
Stuck in my cabana, livin on bananas and blow.
It recently occurred to me that there's one big problem with fishing from a pier - what do you do if you're fishing from a pier and you actually catch something? Haul it 10ft in the air to unhook it and then drop it 10ft back into the water? Some of those piers are pretty high off the water, wouldn't the tippet break as you pull the fish out of the water?
This was exactly my initial question too. I could get to a less populated area on the pier. In Jersey City Liberty state park has a large pier area. Bait guys don't like to walk to far so I could get to a less populated area but what about the distance from the water? Do you guys use a heavier leader for this?
Hey guys,
I was at Floyd Bennett Field in Jamaica Bay last week. It is very pretty but I don't recommend the area for fly fishing from the shoreline. It is too hard to cast with all the obstructions. If you want to try it, you may be better off renting a boat and going out from Broad Channel.
I was at Floyd Bennett Field in Jamaica Bay last week. It is very pretty but I don't recommend the area for fly fishing from the shoreline. It is too hard to cast with all the obstructions. If you want to try it, you may be better off renting a boat and going out from Broad Channel.
Randyflycaster
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20 lb. or 17 lb. tippet shouldn't break. At hight tide, or close to it, I think I'm less than 10 feet from the water.
I definately recommend using a rod leash, like the Yakleash for active fly fishing; or you can build your own.
I think there's a how-to video somewhere on the web.
Randy
I definately recommend using a rod leash, like the Yakleash for active fly fishing; or you can build your own.
I think there's a how-to video somewhere on the web.
Randy
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