Glen Cove, NY – Weakfish

Andy and Rich team up with Fisherman editor Tom Melton in search of trophy weakfish in the western LI sound. Some of the biggest fish of the year are caught in this location and the guys score big with monster fish to over 13lbs! All of the fish are caught using bucktails on light spinning tackle.

If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us.

Weakfish stocks have been fluctuating wildly. These are amazing fish and tough fighters for their size. It is critical that anglers use common sense when deciding what to keep and release. The larger breeding fish are very important to the fishery!

Click here for our Light Tackle Weakfish gear recommendations

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can watch both the preview clip and the full-length show of the weakfish fishing adventure on YouTube. The preview clip is available at http://youtu.be/70GkdWlHsJo, and the full-length show can be viewed at http://youtu.be/bekSp3IQGoM.

Light spinning tackle paired with bucktail lures is recommended for targeting weakfish in the western Long Island Sound. This setup is effective for catching large, trophy weakfish, as demonstrated in the fishing show.

Weakfish stocks fluctuate significantly, and larger breeding fish are essential to maintaining a healthy fishery. Anglers are encouraged to use common sense by selectively keeping fish and releasing larger breeding specimens to preserve the population.

Weakfish caught in this area can reach impressive sizes, with specimens over 13 pounds being reported. These fish are known for their tough fighting ability relative to their size.

Yes, viewers interested in the equipment showcased during the weakfish fishing show can contact the team directly for questions or advice regarding the gear used.

The page provides a link to detailed Light Tackle Weakfish gear recommendations. This resource helps anglers select the appropriate equipment for targeting weakfish effectively.