Hi Sidelock,
I am not an expert, but I have fished Montauk several times in the Fall, mostly for striped bass. We always see false albacore - acres of them chasing spearing and other bait fish. Fly fishing is the best bet. I have never hooked one on a spinning reel/rod, even with the smallest metal lures. You will have no problem finding them. Just follow the birds and fly fishermen. I see most of activity from just off the south side of the light house to east about a mile or so and back North about a mile or so.
A word of caution. Pick your days with the 18 SF. I've fished my 21 CC and it gets punished by Montauk's combination of ocean swells and strong currents running over sea floor ledges - even on moderate days. Don't even think about exiting Montauk Harbor with a strong North or NE wind. Look for days with less then a 3 foot ocean (i.e., no storms within several hundred miles) and a 10 mph or less Southwest breeze to really enjoy your trip.
Use Gone Fishing Marina on East Lake Drive. They have a boat ramp (for a fee) and will help you with tackle selection and the latest fishing reports.
I hope this helps. Good luck and enjoy a safe trip.
Last edited by Sail Away; 09-05-2012 at 03:17 PM.
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