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Guys, My bass fishing group of 10 guys that come to Black Lake each year are in need of a regular style bass boat for rent. We will be there from Saturday June 10, leaving the morning of the 18th. We are all adults - 50 and over - and very knowledgeable of bass boats. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Email or call me at 631-806-0822 or sudsurfer@gmail.com. We would also be willing to sign an affidavit that stated any damage would be our sole responsibility.

Jim, There are tons of places to search out on Long Island. Forge Pond and Upper Mill in Riverhead. Both have easy access and offer super action on bass and pickerel. Live bait - shiners - Fishermans Deli in Riverhead carry's them, plus spinnerbaits, topwaters and jigs work well. Lake Ronkonkoma is a tough lake as it is so expanse and deep. Always use caution there as winds can kick the lake up pretty good. Try throwing jigs if the water level is up and the trees are submerged. If not a Senko worked slowly on the east side is best. Another super lake, which has boats to rent is Blydenburg, located in Smithtown. The lake is probably one of your best bets for outsized largemouths. I have not fished this in a while, but I get reports every year of 4 to 6 pound class fish. As for Laurel, that is another good one. Weeds in the back corner hold large pickerel, while the deeper holes will see good trout action in the fall and spring. Hope this gets you started, and feel free to contact me at sudsurfer@gmail.com any time for tips or advice Sincerely, Tom Melton/Senior Field Editor The Fisherman Magazine