Saltwater Zen

Fun fact, I’m a die-hard fisherman. Two hours every night during the summer. I surf cast — and do saltwater fly fishing too. On the ocean. I’ve got a stripping basket, like a little bucket around my waist, and that’s where the line lies in. 

Meet Me at Sagg Main

I usually head out from Sagg Main Beach, then go west or east depending on the night. Best time to fish is nighttime or early morning. I’m not a morning person though. I usually head out after putting my wife and daughter to bed — so like 10 or 11— and fish until late. Then I kind of force myself to go home, often at 3 a.m. 

Inside Tip

There’s a local surfcasting scene in the Hamptons – and they’d be into having other people join. For serious surfcasting action — and a real local experience — start at Sagg Main after 10 pm and then find your spot. And if you're curious about the pros, look up Bill Wetzel. Total legend.

Season starts now.

Contact

🌐 longislandsurffishing.com

About

The card was written by Hamptons resident Robin Mueller, a television director of photography and the co-owner of five Long Island restaurants: Alpina, Green Hill Kitchen, and Anker in Greenport and Alpina Swiss Bakery and Hampton Kitchen in the Hamptons.

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