Long Island Fishing Charters

Capt. Joby Vinarski – (516) 502-8837

Capt. Andy LoCascio – (516) 978-1634

 

Fishing Lessons – Western Long Island Sound

We offer fishing lessons for individuals and families.  Learn how to catch all the species in the Western Long Island Sound.  Capt Joby Vinarski and Capt Andy LoCascio have over 60 combined years of knowledge they can share with you.

We give lessons on our boats or your boat.  We typically like to start with a lesson on one of our boats so that you can see exactly what we use and how we use it.

Our lessons include the following:

  • Selecting the right tackle
  • Preparing and using the correct baits
  • Throwing a castnet
  • Bait preparation
  • Tying your own rigs
  • Understanding the seasons, tides, and weather
  • Learning the best locations for each species and season
  • Fishing anytime of the day
  • Cleaning and preparing fish for the table
  • Operating your boat safely and efficiently
  • Buying the right gear for your boat (electronics, knives, nets, etc.)

Recommended Fishing Tackle

We will help you select the best rod and reel outfits for your boat.  We will teach who how to use them more effectively.  Visit these pages to see recommendations for all the local species and the various techniques used to target them:

This is just a small sample of what we offer!

Watch on YouTube or share this link: http://youtu.be/IoTgFfMNVQQ?rel=0

Frequently Asked Questions

The fishing lessons are provided by Capt Joby Vinarski and Capt Andy LoCascio, who together have over 60 years of combined fishing experience in the Western Long Island Sound area. Their extensive knowledge helps students learn effective fishing techniques.

Fishing lessons are conducted either on the instructors' boats or on the student's own boat. Typically, lessons start on one of the instructors' boats so participants can learn which equipment is used and how to use it effectively.

The lessons cover selecting the right tackle, preparing and using correct baits, throwing a castnet, bait preparation, tying rigs, understanding seasons, tides, and weather, finding the best fishing locations, fishing at any time of day, cleaning and preparing fish, safe boat operation, and buying the right gear for your boat.

Yes, the instructors assist in selecting the best rod and reel setups for your boat and teach you how to use them effectively. They also provide specialized recommendations for local species such as striped bass, fluke, blackfish, sea bass, and bluefish.

Yes, the fishing lessons include instruction on operating your boat safely and efficiently, ensuring that students not only learn fishing skills but also how to handle their boat responsibly.

Yes, there is a video available on YouTube that supplements the fishing lessons and can be shared via a provided link to give additional instruction and insight into the fishing techniques taught.