LONG ISLAND CITY Pier Fishing - A PERFECT NYC DAY - East River GANTRY PARK Queens NYC NY

LONG ISLAND CITY Pier Fishing - A PERFECT NYC DAY - East River GANTRY PARK Queens NYC NY. I don't think you could have a nicer day IN New York City NY. SERIOUS. The fishing piers in Long Island City is all big city but when you are out on the water you are immediately away. However and only a kiss short of the big city. It is hard to explain. You have the outdoor feel with the all the views of the big city. All the people wandering by were great. Friendly, kind and courteous.
Went to pickup artwork she had exhibited at a show in LIC and decided to check the Long Island City Fishing Pier. You should check out her website she has a million pieces of work and is an accomplished artist. You have to see to know what I mean - www.daniellech... - Just Amazing artwork. The fishing was OK. I kept the fishing simple. I like that. Perfect for the day. 3 way rigging. Small hooks. Clam baits. Of course lead weight. A nice variety of fish. Sea bass, oyster toad fish and fluke. I am sure some porgies were around as well. Perfect way to fish and enjoy the day. Pretty sure some big basses are possible (certainly spring and fall) and blitzing bluefish a good possibility.
If you live in NYC or plan on visiting the big city I really would suggest you check this place out. The views are all big city. You can see almost the entire skyline a stones throw away. At the same time you feel sheltered from the madness every big city sweats. You just have to go visit the park to feel what I see. I would put this on top of my list as a tourist destination if your in town. Feel free to knock on my door just under the third pier while you visit! Have fun out there and we are always happy to share our experiences with all those around the world and hope you enjoyed the video as much as we did making it and remember always - Fish Your Way!

[@kongsit1111]

Nice to know you found a new fishing spot. I always admire you are the first and original fishing video maker that I know and still the best In my opinion the rest are just imitators

[@FishYourWay]

Thank you Kong! So much appreciate one of the best comments ever, thanks for the words and hope to see you soon!

[@seanoconnell2123]

Standing in the middle of a NYC street waving a knife, sums up NYC, coming from a Philly guy. Another good one Jerry.

[@FishYourWay]

Haha, thanks Sean as always I forgot where I was setting up lines waiting kinda thinking I was in some beach parking lot then reality set in! Thanks Sean!

[@cassiocavour2219]

Jerry , I'm fishing Astoria Park u don't believe the sizes of Stripes and Blues I catch. I love the East River.

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Cassio how are you great to hear from you. I should work it more have not ever really fished it but have heard about some fine fishing will have to try to work it more. Thanks much and again awesome to hear from you!

[@troyandskyelar9588]

Those oyster toadfish are a mouth with a tail! Cool fish

[@FishYourWay]

You got it! A really wild fish! Thanks Troy!

[@rbiel100]

Your epic season continues! Be safe Jerry and thanks for the views. I haven’t been back there in ages!

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Ron thanks! Something different, it really was quite a different atmosphere quite surprisingly outdoorsy and so city at the same time. so much welcome and waiting on the rains here now! Have a pound of worms I been itching to get to the green country hopefully soon after the rainstorms are over!

[@jonallen6626]

great video. As I was born in the city, I liked seeing you catching fish in NYC.

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks Jon there are so many places to give it a try will have to look into another outing thanks Jon!

[@fmrphoto]

Damn Jerry I used to live on 47th & Vernon never thought of fishing the Gantry! Nice video once again.

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Martin thanks! If I lived there I would poke around the water anytime I had the chance. It has a lot of potential. Lots of bait in the water. I am 100% sure there is a awesome bass bite there as well easily matchable to any hot bits east and west on the island. If I lived by you I am sure wed be pulling up some crazy big species of all kind just a walk away too!

[@frankzima7998]

Another very good...and different...fishing video! I checked out Danielle's art work/website...very cool stuff! Don't know if there was much current near that pier Jerry, but there's some big bass in the East River...My cousin has done well in daytime with live eels (but from a boat). Be well sir and tight lines! Frank

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Frank thanks! Some of her new stuff in the past few years has some cool sea creatures in it I hope she gets them up on her page soon for you to see! Oh yea I could feel them in the water. Some nice rips and currents be great at night to try the fly thing there no doubt. Bait was hanging around every rip as well I am sure some big bass come right in and use those rips. Would love to chek it out someday. Lots of flooding here right now could have gone fishing in front of my building last night!

[@frankzima7998]

@@FishYourWay yikes...be safe! What town or county are you in? Looking forward to more of Danielle's art!

[@FishYourWay]

Queens here, not really to far from LIC but time is always further! I will try to let yall know when/where she does her next exhibit she does a few every year.

[@larryp85]

Great place to fish in peace. People in longisland city dont get their hands dirty. They aren't the fishing type. Those peirs are usually always empty. I've seen big stripped bass and black fish caught there during the fall.

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks for watching and the comment I have to quote you "People in longisland city dont get their hands dirty. They aren't the fishing type." I kinda got that vibe while looking around could not agree more!!!

[@rdh9155]

Jerry let me tell you this ; iam quite sure that you can also Catch Fish in a Fishless River or Lake ... its how Good of a Fisherman You are ...

[@FishYourWay]

You are too kind thank you much for the words RdH sometimes its about the challenge!

[@Nycbikerboy]

Hey I been looking at your shows because I have really bad anxiety I'm 52 years old and looking at your shows really takes some anxiety away so I got some fishing poles I live right by the water on the lower east side of manhattan I would like to know if we can meet up and if u can teach me how to fish a little but I really don't want to be on any videos it's just for me to relax and take some anxiety away I know it's a lot to ask but I would really appreciate it if u can I just want to learn at the same time better myself The I'm

[@FishYourWay]

Thank you for the kind words. At the time I am booked solid but if there is anything you need to help you fish or deal with your anxiety please feel free to ask in the comment section.

[@vonnano3561]

Hi, I really like your videos! Thank you for teaching and inspiring people! I have got a question: for pier fishing, which hook is better, J-hook or circle hook?

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Von thank you! I almost always go with a J hook when fishing piers feeling for the bite and quick set great question

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi Jerry how are you great video as usual 🐟

[@FishYourWay]

Hey Jeffrey pretty good thanks! Just checking the comments! THANK YOU!

[@jeffreybabino8161]

The reel you are using is that pink Andy line thanks

[@FishYourWay]

YES! Doing a video on that now be up tommorow hopefully!

[@wormway_69]

At least you caught something there went there once with a large group we all SKUNKED

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Wormway thanks as always for watching and commenting. I am sure it can be a tough fish BUT I am also 100% sure you could pull a 60lb bass / 20lb blue / 300lb sturgeon / Sharks / Rays / 8lb fluke / all the porgies sea bass and ling and lord knows what else on the right days/season. A matter of time and work but I can tell its there. Environment was amazingly nice as well

[@eddielikesfishing]

Fishing with a Penn 85 Seaboy. If you get tired of the handle screw backing out you can change the handle and screw. Handle 24-155, handle nut 23-60, and a small handle screw. I changed them out on my daughter's reel.

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Eddie you have that right! I just cleaned this one up it was one of my original reels from when I was a kid. Hopefully the nut will be galvanized soon and lock tight but you stand correct they are notorious for coming loose always carr ya handy penn wrench! Hope to do a vid on the reel some time before it gets cold well see! Thanks Eddie!

[@st-gb9lx]

You got to watch your fingers, few year ago these guy literally held my hook puller and it literally bent that thing and would not let go while trying to let go. These guys got some jaw strength

[@FishYourWay]

Yea thanks ST! They have some good teeth and jaws why it was difficult to keep its mouth open. Can never be to carefull. The teeth are slightly receded so I go above the teeth to hold it open. I dont suggest anyone else go about it as such I have done it a few times but it is risky. Thanks for sharing that very important for people to know!

[@basskicking4532]

Thanks bud for the video! I’ve been looking for good spots to fish when I’m up there. Any recommendations for large or smallmouth bass? Thanks

[@FishYourWay]

Thank you bass Kicking, they all hold pretty good fishing to pick one spot I would be lying to myself, I usually make a few stops and hope one will be fishing

[@basskicking4532]

@@FishYourWay that’s true! Just wanted to know anything around Astoria where I can just spend a few hours Bass fishing. Don’t have too much time while I’m there, so it’s critical that I hit decent and close by spots 😉👍🏼

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Hay Jerry this is a nice spot with the table you can have coffee and breakfast sandwich

[@FishYourWay]

That sounds great thanks Jeffrey!

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

It’s a nice pier, but too many tourists walking in and out.

[@FishYourWay]

Yes seems to be touristy

[@lenmaltese309]

Man, you even knock them dead in L. I. C. I work a lot in that area and never even thought of fishing there. Another nice video of you and your lady spending a good day of fishing. Nice artwork too!

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks Len! The place was pretty nice I was impressed clean natural feel to the area. I would not mind checking it out again I am sure some nice fish are there specially at night any chance you get it is worth a look! Thanks as always Len!

[@tedrzepski3789]

The film is 2 years ago, still covid. That was a scary time. World wide disease will happen again. Hope we do a better job and avoid needless losses. We listened to the scientists: masks and vaccines and avoided crowds. We got through it. Respect to Danielle and others who were good citizens and cooperated with recommended practices to keep everyone safe. We've come along way. That period was a nightmare.

[@FishYourWay]

So true, there is a reference now for humanity to look back on and hopeful do some different calculations. The level of all the needless lost lives and minds from both the pandemic and spun hysteria is unfathomable. Nightmare is the correct term. I tell people we are living in the dark ages and no one even knows it. I usually get a off kilter look and a your crazy. I understand, it is the arrogance of mankind. I do then reply, and on a global level, we had 2 major plaques, 2 world wars, more death from war & plaque, and in the past 50 years are finally starting to pass serious anti hate and discrimination laws then any other period in time. 100, 200, or 500 years from now mankind will look at our generation and say what was wrong with these people.

[@tedrzepski3789]

Jerry, I'm from Philadelphia and at family gatherings older relatives talked about the Spanish flaunter WW1. My mother lost her mother and 4 siblings to it. So a world pandemic has always been a horrible possibility. Then it happened.

[@tedrzepski3789]

meant Spanish Flu.. Stupid spell correction.

[@FishYourWay]

@@tedrzepski3789 "Then it happened." intense words

[@neolancer005]

Don't stick your thumb in those toadfish! I had a mini one take a chomp on me! Serious chompers on them 🤣

[@FishYourWay]

Oh yea they have some nice nippers on them behind the gum! Amazing how much the do look like toads! Thanks Joseph!

[@neolancer005]

@@FishYourWay my grandapa said they looked like my dog. Theres a place on the hudson river that has wild fish on display. They have a interesting personality in the fish tank!

[@FishYourWay]

Yea I can see that kinda look like bulldogs or pugs. That place sounds neat would love to see a wild fish aqurium

[@robertfunk2796]

to Fish Your WaY....I live in Forest Hills....would u know what train & how much of a walk to pier from subway?

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Robert, it is a quick ride I think one of the g-r or f trains will stop there the local ones not sure have not did the train in a long time but its a quick ride like 10min! Double check in the station but local should stop from forest hills or rego park one of those stops

[@robertfunk2796]

@@FishYourWay hey thanks so much

[@FishYourWay]

@@robertfunk2796 Much welcome!

[@eros5556]

Gotta come to staten island some good fishing over here

[@FishYourWay]

Will have to check it out some day thanks eros!

[@keepwalking636]

Work with what you have..Beautifull. Worked on 10 st LIC IN 80s never fished it. But did fish a couple of times down by River Cafe in Brooklyn before the pier. Bass were there at night on bunker. Always thought MS D was the art type. Be well

[@FishYourWay]

Nice talking to you Paul hopefully get to see you some day soon! Thanks much as always!

[@totalnoobfishing1753]

Another relaxing fishing day with your lady friend, showing off some very cool art. Thank you for sharing Jerry and keep catching 'em up.

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks TNF! We loved it there you should check out her page www.daniellecharetteart.com if you have not already! Much appreciate!

[@WeiK0]

The real NYC~ No Worry~ you have knife in hand ~ great video as always~ beautiful art~~

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Wei K! I forgot where I was thanks as always and tightlines to you!

[@WeiK0]

@@FishYourWay Thanks Jerry ! Wait for your next adventure~~

[@FishYourWay]

Much welcome glad I can share and thank you Wei K!

[@asantigarcon]

Hi Jerry, there's another pier not too far from there where Stripes hang out. Just had one shake off the other day. I don't want to spot burn...

[@FishYourWay]

So cool! I am sure there are plenty up and down the east river, so cool thanks for sharing!

[@wentfishing]

Very sorry for dirt and trash 🗑 in NYC. Many times I hooked plastic bags, rubber gloves and facemask. People don't care about our future. My recommendation try Brooklyn Bridge Park for fishing.

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Riyad! Thanks! I live about so I see it all the time. The park itself was very clean. I will have to look into that Brooklyn bridge park thanks!

[@Galo1908mg]

Simpsons 3 eyes fish

[@FishYourWay]

I loved that episode!

[@BobAquatic]

I loved this video man! I used to base my old company right over there. That whole neighborhood is really developing. Have you ever fished Roosevelt Island? It has been on my list forever. It is right down the block from the rock structures around Harlem. Always curious about it in the Spring/Fall.

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Bob thanks! I remember the place being nothing but factories it has changed a lot! I never fished Roosevelt island but it certainly has to be a great area to fish. Same as you something I have to check out someday. there are huge bass all up/down the east river would love to fish it all!

[@BobAquatic]

@@FishYourWay The east river is totally a super highway for fish. With all the construction in Williamsburg up through LIC I am always curious what is inhabiting the areas. Striped bass east river spring run is so much fun.

[@FishYourWay]

@@BobAquatic I wish I lived closer I would certainly be down there every day if it were a walk! Thanks Bob!

[@JoeDeLuise]

I just realized Ive seen her artwork before... Soo freaking cool!!! What a nice day in the city fishing the east river. My dad told me story after story about the east river when he was a kid. Jones Beach, the east river.. Man Jerry, you really bring memories back! I love art - my mother was an extraordinary oil painter and my dad's sketch book was a masterpiece. I love pencils and paper myself although I've dabbled in water color and acrylic. I should do a piece! Did you ever play basketball? Weird question lol we were shooting hoops talking fishing... Then I woke up and went to work this morning 😂😂😂. Strange.... I love the city at night and that's a perfect place to catch the sunset. Well done. Love this video. The book... I'll start writing some things down soon lol nothing like sharing adventures with a friend 😀

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Joseph! Yea her stuff been showed abouts all over and Danielles been doing it for decades. Kinda thought someone would be familiar pretty neat. Odd you bring up basketball just was telling a story about that. In short - I was terrible at basketball but I never had a problem trying to play it was fun. I always say that's the difference today. When I was young I was terrible at a lot of things like basketball BUT I didn't care I was terrible I just wanted to play. No problem losing it was just fun. Anyways interesting to bring up!

[@JoeDeLuise]

@@FishYourWay that's right Jerry, at the end of the day..... LIVE YOUR WAY 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Do what makes you happy. Win lose or draw - you'll always come out on top!

[@FishYourWay]

@@JoeDeLuise All about the next day! Thanks Joseph!

[@JoeDeLuise]

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[@FishYourWay]

Gonna have to check that out thanks Joseph!

[@robertedwardn]

I can assure you that no striper will venture to that spot at 3:40

[@FishYourWay]

Why would you think that? Just curious. I have watch striper at night swim into backwash looking for bait on tides for decades on surf and pier. Why would they not swim along the pier and ambush a easy meal being swept about the backwash into the back where the ambush is favorable? I always thought they stage close by wait for bait to be tossed then go in for the grab. Caught many like that. Interesting, I would love to hear why they would not? This is of course an occurrence that rarely happens at high noon but one rather at night.

[@robertedwardn]

@@FishYourWay I’ve been fishing for decades too. It is only seldom that such a thing will happen, especially in an urban environment. I can’t speak for your experiences, but I’m willing to bet that they were not in and around a place like New York City. My experience is that fish are spooked by shallow water and shorelines and structure. I’m not saying it’s impossible to catch fish that close in, but highly unusual. Fish generally like to be in deeper water, And in fact I have caught fish within casting range in the surf, but generally that is very very uncommon, it can happen, but in that spot in particular, no way. The reason is simple. Overfishing has spooked the fish to the point where they no longer feel comfortable in shallow water and around structure. I mean look at the fish you caught in your video. Those were all small fish. All the big fish keep to deeper water, and no fish, of any size,will come in that close to the shoreline.

[@FishYourWay]

@@robertedwardn I understand your points. I have not fished this pier till this day. I have fished many piers many days and have encountered similar statements. I have also waited for anglers casting 100yds+ watching fish below them to finish fishing and catch fish right where they been standing on many piers. I taught many friends how to see and fish this way as well. Several made comments on this video and will testify. You may need right bait/time/tide but the bass/fluke/weaks will draw right in. Certainly not all the time but many time if they are there. And I must agree 100% your going to catch them far and close in right through the rips/current breaks regularly as you mention. Many days it is a long game. Good point thanks Robert.

[@melonbarmonster]

@@robertedwardn are you insane. Waters around NYC are extremely cleaned up. All the pollution is in the setiment from industrial waste from the past. Nyc waters and Jamaica Bay are very productive fishery.

[@alleykat6171]

The guys do good on stripers early in the morning with soft shell crabs (if u can afford them) and eel's.i wouldn't eat nothing out of the east river if I was u.you might turn green.😆

[@FishYourWay]

I figured seemed like it had all the elemnts make a great fly fish too! Thanks Alley Kay!

[@andrewgordon4774]

Wow I live in one of the buildings right next to where you were fishing and I didn’t even bring my rods with me. I just assumed there was no fish to be caught here! Do you think lures would be effective here or is cut bait the only option? Also where did you get the cut bait/did you bring it with you from home? I’d love to go out and fish sometime

[@FishYourWay]

Thats so cool! Most certainly lures should work on the bass and blues when they are chasing things. Seems like a good fly fishing pier for night fishing even day. Bait is great anywhere time place. You can use shrimp squid clam chicken really anything. Bunker should work if the big ones are out I am sure. I got the bait from the bait shop by me check google there may be one close by the pier with good local info this was my first time there! Will try again! Thanks Andrew!

[@johndonovan7334]

Good one Jerry. I was born and raised in Queens and years ago Long Island City was not a nice area but they built it up quite a bit since then. I actually worked in the Pepsi plant right on the water there just before I was drafted in 1966. I believe they kept the large sign where the plant was and it appears the water has cleaned up also since those many moons ago.

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks for sharing John I could remember some stories I have heard about LIC and totally understand ya on that. I think its so cool to hear what people have to share when I make a video. Amazing hearing it from you how its changed. With mine eyes the other day the water was quite clean, the piers top shape, neighborhood felt very safe and the people were great. I grew up in the city and I get that feeling when you've wandered into the wrong stretch of woods but not at all. Again thanks for sharing your experience John!

[@theodorerzepski8491]

Like Danielle's art and face mask!

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Theodore! They are great works! The new ones are amazing I hope she puts them on her page soon! www.daniellecharetteart.com Thanks Theodore!

[@smokster0604]

FYW wow you definitely caught a keeper and some nice fish 🐠 awesome

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks smokster as always for a super comment! A great day on the big water and made the most of the day!

[@swimminggreenroof]

👍

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks for the thumbs up Ulanbek!

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Jerry, I can't believe you caught fluke, sea bass and toad fish in the East River. That was quite a change from your usual videos. I didn't know you lived under a pier. I thought you lived on the beach. Danielle has a really good web sight. It's very easy to see everything and there's a lot of content. I'm going to Lake Vermillion, Minnesota on Thursday with my son-in-law. We're going to fish and help his dad pull up the floating dock, winterize the boat and house. I'll be back on Tuesday. Say "Hi" to Danielle for me. Good luck and have fun, Mickey

[@FishYourWay]

Oh yea thanks Mickey. I will assume this area holds a ton of potential if you lived close by as good as any water we can fish. I tend to move so can live on beach, piers, lakes and rivers comfortably! Sounds like itll be a fun trip some work and hopefully more fishing to you Mickey, thanks much as always and will say hi!

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Jerry, good luck and have fun, Mickey

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks Mickey!

[@anthonyharper8161]

It's so amazing everytime you fish people just pop up ! Great video like usual. And here comes a fire bug . No home training today

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Anthony! I just watched it again and just realized that too funny! I generally avoid the crowds but accepted it this day it is what it is!

[@anthonyharper8161]

@@FishYourWay it's just awesome too fish in Peace with your lady . Enjoying the environment and here come fire Marshal Bob. It's not it is what it is ! Just Sad 😢 Nice strange fish. Better than catching a body . I heard that comment ..At the end. LOL 😂

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks Anthony!

[@Gypsyboy932]

Fishing in the neighborhood I grew up in! Love it. It’s changed. Caught Bluefish there in 1973. If we ever meet, I’ll tell you a story about hooking a DOA. Thanks Jerry!

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Bob thats neat you grew up there hooking a DOA kinda scary! I could tell it is an amazing fishery I wish I had the time or lived closer to work the water more has a ton of potential I can just tell, thanks as always Bob!

[@larryp85]

What's a doa

[@FishYourWay]

@@larryp85 dead on arrival - a body

[@HS-mr1dr]

Nice to see you fishing in NYC, fish is always too small here.

[@FishYourWay]

I wish I had more time to fish around here looks like it has a lot of potential!

[@gennerobootz6490]

Have you ever eaten fish out of the East river ? Is it safe to eat fish out of the East river?

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Steven I have not eaten any from there. Any migratory fish you should be ok. Stationary may be different. The DEC has guidelines. A meal now and then you should be fine I would not worry. Shellfish are another story i would completely stay away from them

[@melonbarmonster]

Not a good idea

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Great video thanks again love it 🐟

[@FishYourWay]

Thanks 👍 Jeffrey!!!

[@FishingHam]

Love her works! Awesome video ! The city skyline changed a lot!

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Tim oh heck yea Danielle artwork are/is something else! Its weird looking at the skyline so many new buildings! Thanks as always Tim talk soon, stay dry!

[@mikec.8556]

That knife is illegal btw just giving u a heads up

[@FishYourWay]

I am sure they all are these days may be able to use for fishing not sure but thanks!

[@mikec.8556]

@@FishYourWay oh I’m sure I’m in nyc as well and rec a summons for a mora I was using smh I was told to use scissors as if scissors can’t be used with wrong intentions so I looked it up 4 inch blades , switch blades , gravity knives all illegal in nyc

[@mikec.8556]

Happy fishing nonetheless!

[@FishYourWay]

@@mikec.8556 It can be nuts thanks for sharing!

[@FishYourWay]

@@mikec.8556 Of course you as well!

[@austinrutcofsky1381]

Urban Angling

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Austin! Thanks much as always talk soon hope you had the big'um last night!

[@aliothman239]

Super

[@FishYourWay]

Hi Ali! Thanks much as always for the super comment!