[horseman]

I am a born and raised Long Islander. I have been transplanted to Vermont and spend my winters in Ft. Lauderdale. L.I is 120 miles long and about 15 miles wide at its widest point. If you are on the western part you will be close to Queens, Brooklyn and Manahtten (alot of people). As you travel East through Nassau County it is a little less populated. When you enter Suffolk County it will change from urban to country. The fishing is great throughout, especially Stripers and blues. If you go all the way to Montauk Pt you will be in fishing heaven. As a kid I dug steamer clams, crabbed, and lots of little necks and mussels. The Tuna fishing is great off shore. Let me know where you will be or what your options are and I'm sure I can advise you. If you can trailer your boat you will enjoy some great fishing anf fun. It is not all city!!!