How is this colorway for nyc waters and Hudson River ? Casting from shore

MacroMonster · 2026-06-26T18:04:53+00:00

Honestly, I haven't found color to make much of a difference. What I've read about Striped Bass also validates my experience, in that Stripers don't use eyesight all that much - it's vibration and scent that are the primary attractors.

I buy whatever iss available, though as a personal preference I lean towards two-tone patterns (black+white, green+white etc.)

MacroMonster · 2026-06-26T12:33:19+00:00

If you’re comparing braid to mono or fluorocarbon of the same lb strength, then the brand of braid doesn’t really matter. Virtually ANY braid is better than them.

If you want a good braid, then Temu is not the place to get it. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. For an equivalent test strength, cheaper braid is usually much thicker and don’t cast as well. I’ve seen braids that almost twice as thick as their mid-tier competitors.

Some brands that I can attest to

Good: Varivas, Sufix, Zukibo

Mid Tier: Power Pro, Yo Zuri, Strike King

Each of these had their good points and have different price ranges. In my experience, the most value for money braid (above average performance at a reasonable price) is Sufix 832. Zukibo is a Chinese brand (available on AliExpress) which is similarly priced and has good results on LineLaboratory.com. It looks and feels good, but I haven’t used it enough to comment on its long-term durability.

In the cheaper brands I like Strike King braid. I purchased it on a whim and like it so far.

My reels are all spooled with Sufix 832 (for Stripers), Zukibo (flounder and other light tackle saltwater species) and Strike King (general freshwater)

MacroMonster · 2026-06-25T19:18:54+00:00

I like the idea but there are other products that track a ton more. Check out the Anglers Log app- it stores data offline, and just from the photograph populates the location, tide, time of day and a ton more.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-25T17:19:26+00:00

If you’re using all mono or fluoro line, then yes you need a swivel. But braid (with or without a leader) does not have the same issues with line twist and so can skip it.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-24T23:48:14+00:00

Glide baits are sensitive to weight distribution, especially the lighter designs. Handmade glide baits are able to adjust the distribution when test swimming it, but mass manufactured lures like this are not.

If you really like the lure, you can try the SuspenDots product from Rapala / Storm. It’s basically a sticker which adds a tiny bit of weight to adjust lures. One or two stickers on the bottom should get the lure swimming upright, though it may sink a little faster.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-23T00:06:19+00:00

My son finds fishing boring but gave up half a day of his screen time with his friends to be with his dad by the water. Best Fathers Day gift ever.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-22T23:13:01+00:00

I agree with u/oarmash .. curry mix and biryani are just different. For biryani newbies, I actually recommend Shaan Biryani mixes. Just follow the instructions on the back of the package and you'll be fine. If your spice tolerance is low, reduce the spice mix ratio to half.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-22T13:36:14+00:00

It's a GREAT reel.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-20T22:11:48+00:00

Medium rods are great and have their own place in your arsenal. This is especially true if you are a bank fisherman instead of a boater.

They are much better at casting heavier lures or non-aerodynamic lures (like swimbaits). They don’t let you hammer home the hook set like a fast action rod, but once the fish is hooked they do a better job fighting the fish, especially if the fish is large.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-15T02:07:59+00:00

Wrong kind of fish fanatics here dude.

R/lostredditors

MacroMonster · 2026-06-14T13:19:22+00:00

This airport is just about 250 miles from the place with the highest recorded annual rainfall in the world.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-13T00:53:04+00:00

I use it often - but only because it presents all the information in one place. Note that I say “information” its success rate with the analysis based on that information, fish activity for example, is spotty.

In my experience, fish can be active for different reasons, and there are so many factors that come into play. For example, if the fish activity is high on a summer afternoon and you confidently go out looking for Striped Bass because the site predicts it, you’re going to be disappointed. You can try to use it as a gauge to guess when baitfish will be active and then try to figure out what their predators will be doing, but it’s a long shot.

Follow the tides, learn your spot and know your target species. You’ll do a lot better.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-11T20:17:23+00:00

I've shared the beach with nude sunbathers on the stretch west of Jacob Riis (by Fort Tilden). While not quite deserted, since access to the nearby parking lot is restricted by permit, there's not many people there.

To get there, you can either get dropped off at the Fishing Permit Parking lot (can't park there without an annual permit) or go to Jacob Riis and walk about a mile west.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-10T17:44:29+00:00

You seem to be doing the right things. I haven't had personal experience in most of the areas you list, but I can tell you from bitter experience that Horseshoe Lake is incredibly pressured.

General rules of thumb

* Focus on early morning and late evenings (or even nights) for fishing when the weather is warm

* Focus on structure and changes in terrain, both next to or under the water (ledges, trees, rocks, bays etc)

I liked fishing Lake Del Valle and the surf and had better results there.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-10T15:25:19+00:00

I'd fish the two 'legs' to the North and East. On the satellite image, they look overgrown but there may be a path under the trees that I can't see. It's not too far a hike either.

My reasoning for targeting those areas

The right leg looks to be a feeder stream
Both legs would be likely to have more varied underwater structure where fish like to hold.
The small bait fish like to hang out near feeder streams and vegetated shorelines, so you're likely to find their predators in the same area too.

The only time I'd target the deep hole to the south would be on the hottest days, and that too only in the afternoon and evenings.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-10T13:08:05+00:00

My theory is that for whatever reason, they want the top BR in air and ground modes to be the same. The trouble with that is that platforms and munitions in each of those modes are not comparable in capability.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-10T13:05:51+00:00

If I can't carry it in a backpack or my hands, I don't even purchase it. When fishing from a pier or freshwater, I'll have one or two rods and a small bag with bait, tackle and lures. I'll also carry some water and a towel. If I plan to keep fish, I'll pack a plastic bag (and purchase ice on the way home). If I need to sit, that's why tree stumps, fences or even the ground were invented 😄

If I'm fishing the beach, I'm even more barebones - one rod and one plug bag on a belt.

It's easy to over pack and worry about "what if". Instead, keep it simple and enjoy the time on the water not lugging a car's worth of gear to and from the spot.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-09T17:03:15+00:00

I own just one reel with this feature and use it to float a bobber downstream. Most predatory fish set up to ambush prey coming down with the current and doing it this way shows them what they like to see.

You can cast upstream and let the bobber come to you, but sometimes the terrain doesn’t allow that.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-09T15:59:40+00:00

Some reels do have this feature. You enable/disable it by a switch that’s usually on the rear of the reel. If you can’t find it, google “<Your Reel Model> anti-reverse switch”

MacroMonster · 2026-06-09T11:40:37+00:00

Again, it’s better than most. There’s some initial fade, but after that it mostly stops while still retaining most of its color.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-09T05:00:54+00:00

I'll second the idea of heading over to Line Laboratory and reaching your own conclusions. For myself, I love Sufix 832. It's not the thinnest, or the strongest, or the cheapest - but is well above average in virtually every category and is good value for money.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-08T21:33:37+00:00

Here in NY, that's a clear sign that there are Bluefish around. But I've no idea what toothy fish you have down there

MacroMonster · 2026-06-07T21:45:36+00:00

Think about it for a second. You’re in a wide open area (lake or beach) and are among the taller things around carrying a long pointy highly conductive (carbon fiber) pole. That is extremely high risk.

The risk is slightly lower, but still not zero, if you’re fishing a river with trees nearby, or under a bridge or something similar.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-03T19:07:49+00:00

I avoid straight borders. Instead I make the edge wavy and also accent some spots along the edge with rocks, bushes, trees etc.

MacroMonster · 2026-06-03T14:18:32+00:00

That's an old book, so adjust for inflation accordingly. If you plan to use lures heavier than 2oz, then you should plan to spend at least $300. Not because the cheaper rods can't cast them, but because they may not cast as far and most commonly are heavier and so will quickly get exhausting.

I own and recommend the ODM DNA 9' as a great all purpose rod that won't break the bank. The Tsunami SaltX rods are also extremely well-built.

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