Long Island? Any recommendations?

DonV · #1 02-04-2010, 09:40 PM

Hummmm......you do know it's colder than a "a well digger's ass" this time of year?? I have family in East Hampton and the high for today was a smooth 19 degrees. Oh yeah, it could be worse, go to "The Hamptons" in the summer and a beer is around $5 to $7 at most any bar you go to. Enjoy and have fun!

BA17 · #2 02-06-2010, 12:57 AM

Thanks guys,
Well I drove from Buffalo to Woodbridge, NJ today and should start working over the weekend. Looks like I will be mostly on the western end. I am going to try to make the treck to Mantauk. Seems like one of those places I need to see. Not sure if there will be much to see this time of year, but I can say I have been there and get the T-shirt.
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oldfielder · #3 02-06-2010, 08:58 AM

If you're into getting out and getting fresh air, there are great walks/hikes all around montauk. point this time of year and nobody around. I do a lot of surfcasting out there in other seasons and the beaches are amazing. Most stores in town will be closed, but the lighthouse will be open-just check your hours before you go. The view from the top is pretty cool and the museum about the history of the lighthouse is very interesting, as far as that stuff goes.
There's a small seal colony that usually moves in this time of year on the north side beaches and they have walks to see them. (I know some of you cape cod guys wish they were hunting parties)
If you get off the beaten path out there you'll see some special scenery and between the town/state they have done a great job of preserving a lot of it.

bobbert · #4 02-06-2010, 10:23 AM

Welcome to Long Island.
No need to go to Montauk. Plenty of great fishing closer to your base of operations. Think Sandy Hook, Jamaica bay, Sandy hook bay, etc. A good fishing web site is "NOREAST.COM"
Season is short but can very rewarding. Look up Billy the kid on this site. He fish's mid to north Jersey Hard.
Welcome to a underestimated fishing area.