Need A Buddy

[flyguy]

Santa was generous & I got a Cobra Navigator. Looking for launch sites for both North & South shores. Live in Ridge (Brookhaven) by Lake Panomoka (have access) but love the salt with a fly. Will take any tips on anywhere from Smithtown to Orient and south.

If you need company* let me know.

[Billiam]

I wonder if you normally anker while kayak fishing or do you drift? And usually people who kayak fish normally lure instead of bait fish right?

[flyguy]

Depends on what I going for. In lakes* I anchor* especially if windy. Also in rivers* depending on wind & flow direction. I use a 3 lb. anchor from one of the popular catalogues that has a 25 ft. line. For something like Bonita* that is constantly moving* you can't use one. I flyfish* so I can be constantly moving at times and I keep a box of flies close at hand. Haven't used any spinning or baitcasting yet* maybe next year.

[Billiam]

Can imagine how hard it is to multi-task the kayak along with fishing... but I can also image how fun it would be to hit a school of blues or any lured fish for that matter. If you do try baiting and luring with a kayak let me know how that goes.

Tight lines.

[flyguy]

After the first couple of outings* it becomes easier. Really don't want to mess around with bait* but will try a lure next season. Still need a couple of items to make the going safer. You'll find that when the conditions are right* you can get the fish were you normally say"if I could just get a little further out".

[ducky429]

Norman Levy Preserve is a free launch. I fished off the docs but never with my Yak yet.... I usually do my kayak fishing in lakes in NJ* but am dying to try out this place... hope this helps.

http://www.townofhempstead.org/content/rc/preserves/levy.html

[flyguy]

Thanks for the info.:beer:

[basssman]

Originally posted by ducky429
Norman Levy Preserve is a free launch. I fished off the docs but never with my Yak yet.... I usually do my kayak fishing in lakes in NJ* but am dying to try out this place... hope this helps.

http://www.townofhempstead.org/content/rc/preserves/levy.html

You have to watch the tides at Norman Levy* bottom two hours of the tide* there's no water at the launch* you could end up waiting to launch or waiting to unlaunch.

Also about a 15 minute paddle to Merrick Bay* but can be very productive water there.

[Alberto]

dont forget about the point lookout launch.. It's free and open 24/7

[basssman]

You mean the Town of Hempstaed ramp?

[Alberto]

yup that one I have launched my boat there several time with no hassle.. A few time coming in dec was there checking my catch* but that was it... Just remember to lock ya stuff up. There really isnt any security there....

[hotfish russ]

hey fly ive seen several kayakers launch off beaver dam road in brookhaven hamlet its maby a 20 min row to the smith point bridge maby a little longer never did it my self yet but sometimes the fish ( blues snappers and sometimes bass are right there too ) theres no parking after 9 at night but i dont think your gonna kayak in the dark yet:beer:

[Surfmeister]

Originally posted by flyguy
Santa was generous & I got a Cobra Navigator. Looking for launch sites for both North & South shores. Live in Ridge (Brookhaven) by Lake Panomoka (have access) but love the salt with a fly. Will take any tips on anywhere from Smithtown to Orient and south.

If you need company* let me know.

I'll look you up in the Spring...planning on buying a kayak with my tax refund. Live in Port Jeff and know of a few places to launch in this area* but also willing to try new places. Write down my phone just in case. Tom @ (631) 473-3819:thumb: