SBLI - Fly Fishing and the State of Striped Bass Fishery 2019, New York (fly fishing film)

Striped Bass Long Island - SBLI made its debut at the Long Island Fly Fishing Expo Film Fest 2019.
Over the course of approximately 18 minutes, this captivating film guides viewers through the dynamic seasons of Long Island, from the awakening of spring to the autumnal allure of Montauk's fishing grounds. For avid enthusiasts of striped bass angling, don't miss the opportunity to glean insights from seasoned experts Captains Paul Dixon and Jim Levison as they share their perspectives on the present state of the striped bass fishery. With breathtaking footage spanning the breadth of Long Island's picturesque landscapes, this video serves as an precursor to the fishing season!
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[@MrSjmins]

I’ve had the privilege of fishing those flats with Jim Levison many times and we had some banner days. It really is an incredible fishery with visibility that sets it apart in the northeast and can rival the Bahamas on some days. Also experienced some epic days in the fall at Montauk. Regs need to protect the Striped Bass (and others). I’m old enough to o remember the days when they were GONE. Can’t go back to that!

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Hey Steve, thanks for sharing and let me know next time you visit Long Island, tight lines!

[@totalnoobfishing1753]

"Alot more fun to catch 'em than cook 'em" words to live by!!! Amazing video, thank you so much for composing and sharing.

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thank you and best of luck this fishing season! 🤙

[@TalkFishTVHawaiianDan]

An absolute masterpiece and must-see for every striped bass fisherman!

[@thomastuorto9929]

I see 2 charters with all their clients keeping the slobs ( 2 trips per day each ) in Raritan Bay every year. I'm talking a lot of fish. That being said I could not believe when they opened the commercial Striped Bass fisheries again. To me it's mind boggling, Rant over, Another thing to consider is the Menhaden. Not enough to go around & the Stripers are going elsewhere looking for bait, which means possible changing there migration routes. 1 of the best vids out there. Thank you.

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thank you for the comments, well received and appreciated.

[@mengsyn138]

Thank you, nice film. What a contrast to our west coast fishery. I still have faith in Stripers and their ability to bounce back if we don't muck up the environment too much.

[@SergioDiazFishing]

We all do and have high hopes for their recovery, thank you!

[@Dose.of.Outdoors]

Awesome educational video, really hope to see good practice of conservation and recovery. Coming from a flats fisherman from south Texas.👍

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thanks buddy & tight lines!

[@jdmmarcelo10]

Nice video amigo love every single minute of it ... it was nice meeting Jim yesterday 👍🏼

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Gracias Marcello, glad you had a good time at the show. I'll see you soon on the water!

[@joseeruiz8945]

Great video 👍 Mr. Diaz , for all of us fisherman 🎣

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thank you for the kind comment, best of luck this fishing season!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Awesome video, I am a catch and release guy myself and live in NY! Thank you for this great video, many anglers should watch this vid.

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thank you sir!

[@seanjustice4831]

Great job

[@kathymoulton205]

Beautiful catch

[@wildman8601]

Great video man

[@theodorerzepski8491]

Agree with reasons for decline of Striped Bass. The 1990's were amazing times for striped Bass fishing. Catch and Release only for Stripers. Connecticut's DEEP warns against eating Stripers because of the contamination. Exceptional photography. Thanks

[@macbarb12]

Where do you learn to fly fish? I am just breaking into the world of fly fishing and am so addicted

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Nowadays there are plenty of resources online about where and how to fish, but the actual casting part of fly fishing is probably best if you buddy up with someone that has experience or book a casting lesson. Wherever you are, I'm sure there is a shop near by that can help you out. Welcome to the fly fishing family!

[@macbarb12]

@@SergioDiazFishing I think I live close to you.... I live in watermill NY

[@SergioDiazFishing]

@@macbarb12 send me a DM on instagram. I'll meet up with you this spring, you live super close to great fishing grounds.

[@smokster0604]

Always practice catch and release.....

[@cpeacock_2198]

Nice video! What would it take to up the regulations back to around the 30’s? Won’t that help with the decline

[@thomastuorto9929]

Hopefully it will happen this year.

[@Tigerpuffer]

One of the biggest ecological tragedies of the northeast was the collapse of the Atlantic salmon fishery. It would be a damn shame, downright criminal, if we allowed the same thing to happen to our iconic wild, sea-run striped bass. With the Atlantic salmon gone and, thanks to warming ocean temperatures, probably not coming back, the striped bass is the salmon of the south, if you will. I wish we treated our migratory fish with the reverence that King and coho salmon are given in the Pacific Northwest.

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We need more people to become aware and support striped bass sustainability.

[@davem7709]

Its sad watching party boats catching a body of over slot fish, having fares taking pictures with large breeders out of water for minutes after a long and difficult fight, then dropping fish on its belly from 10’ over the rail. Fish is not revived because it cannot be from that high and has a difficult time surviving Gill netters in montauk is a major problem as well

[@SergioDiazFishing]

Thank you for your comment on this important issue, proper catch and release is a must in order to give fish better chance to survive. Regarding striped bass regulations, please note this was recorded in 2019.