As the fall fishing season gets into full swing in Long Island, it is shaping up to be another fantastic season. Coming off an exceptional summer, the fish are still in abundance. Double digit numbers of bonefish are still being caught on the flats. With the northerly winds now arriving more frequently, more water is being pushed higher on the inside flats, which was not accessible in summer, and we are now seeing a lot of fish feeding on these rich food flats. With the spawning season approaching, do not be surprised to see large schools gathering together to make their way to and from the deep water to spawn. All the favorite flies in shrimp and crab patterns are the most commonly used. A few barracuda and small sharks still cruise the flats, which makes a nice catch on light tackle. As the cold fronts start to arrive, and the sea temperature starts to drop, look for more fish in the very skinny water where the water gets warm quickly. More large fish are being spotted along the shoreline feeding on small crabs and crustaceans. As the winds tend to pick up this time of year, do not forget to bring your 9 weight for those days when the wind is a little brisk. Also, do not forget to change those old spools of leader and tippet materials from last year’s fishing. You do not want to lose that trophy fish to a weak tippet. Also, step up to the 15# to 18# tippet. We do not want to over fight the fish. So come on down and have this epic fishing experience on fabulous Long Island.