The Long Island Angler

Step Outside your Comfort Zone: "Fly Fishing the Surf" Discover the thrill of fly fishing the surf and increase your angling skills.

TBT: 1970s on the Connetquot River

Now is the time to get out there and catch some big Long Island “Golden Minnows”!!!!!

It's never too early to plan. I am beginning to book talks, presentations and book signings for next fall and winter. A few select dates are also still available for late summer. For those of you who might have an interest in a specific club or organization presentation, please consider one of my offerings as described below. Feel free to respond to this posting or message me directly, Thank you

Presentations by Angelo Peluso

Fly Fishing Long Island
A comprehensive inside look at the freshwater and saltwater fly fishing opportunities that exist within the waters of Long Island. The presentation includes information about tackle, techniques, methods, species, tactics and locations.

Fly Fishing Alaska
This presentation is the result of my numerous of fly fishing trips throughout the state of Alaska for all five species if Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, leopard ‘bows, Dolly varden, grayling and char. The presentation also focuses on critical trip planning issues and alternatives. As I plan my eighteenth fly fishing trip to Alaska I will share all the lessons learned to make for a successful adventure to the 49th State.
Fly Fishing the Surf
Following the format and contents of my definitive and award-winning book, Fly Fishing the Surf, this comprehensive presentation covers all aspects of wade fly fishing along the shoreline of beaches, bays and backwaters. No detail is omitted, and all aspects of this form of fishing are reviewed in a detailed and entertaining way.

Fly Fishing for Sharks
Casting large, feathered flies to apex predators like sharks is an exciting and challenging endeavor. This presentation reviews all that the angler needs to know to maximize opportunities to attract, hook and land sharks on fly fishing tackle.

Best of the Best: The Most Productive Saltwater Fly Patterns East to West
This presentation is the results of the efforts involved in writing two award-winning fly pattern books: Saltwater Flies of the Northeast; and Saltwater Flies of the Southeast and Gulf Coast. Drawing upon the research, interviews, practical experience and examination of more than 1,200 flies related to those volumes, various classes of fly patterns and specific flies have been identified as the cream of the crop. Understanding the design elements and fishing methods for those flies will help both new and seasoned anglers minimize the learning curve and achieve greater consistency of hook-ups.

For further details and availability, please message me directly. Thank you.

Part of the responsibility to preserve and protect our striped bass rests upon our shoulders. Every small action counts toward helping to create an environment that allows bass to recover and thrive. So as the 2019 season gathers momentum this spring think about catch and release as part of your overall fishing strategy. While your gesture may appear small, it can help. There is much more to do to restore healthy stocks but from where I sit...and to be brutally honest...what I hear and read about regarding current efforts is simply SOS, different decade. Too many people have too many agendas and vested interests to ever reach a meaningful and sustainable compromise. And too many folks have made careers out of peddling opinions. It's not like this is a new problem. Some among us saw this coming 15 years ago. Talk is cheap, but actions are where the rubber meets the road. And each of us can take this grass roots action upon ourselves. Doing something beats more talk and inaction. I'd hate to see another crash and moratorium but that might just be where we are headed.

Another new fly fishing season is off and running. Good numbers of schoolie bass all around the Island. Bigger ones soon to come!

I just finished reading a wonderful book: "Atlantic Salmon:Moody & Mysterious", by Jim Lorenz, published by West River Press. This well-written volume is loaded with practical tips and tactics to help all salmon anglers achieve greater on-water success. What I found especially helpful are the many references to various methods and strategies that can apply to various other angling scenarios and situations. The progression of chapters in this book builds s foundation that will lead to a much better understand of the fish and a much improved catch rate. If you want to get intimate with Atlantic Salmon then get intimate with this book first.

The big golden minnows are active and happy on Long Island.

Just about time to give these brutes a Long Island wake up call.

If you'd like to talk fly-fishing and check out my books,please mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Long Island Fly Fishing Show on Saturday, March 17 at the Radisson Hotel in Hauppauge,NY. Hope to see you there . Thanks

Get ready for Long Island's best and biggest fishing show. 120 vendors; more than 200 table exhibits; seminars; and is FREE admission. Please stop by to say hello

Mark your calendars for this one folks. This should be a terrific expo. I will be there with my books and a lot of fishing stories. Please stop by to say hello and to talk fishing and fly fishing. I'll have some show specials for sale that can get you started on the right path towards productive and fun fishing. Hope to see you there

If you are interested in giving Long Island fly fishing a try, then you just might want to pick up a copy of this comprehensive, one- of- kind- book that covers all aspect of saltwater and freshwater fly fishing. This guidebook is well worth it's $15. price. The book is available in all major book stores and with online book sellers. And copies will be available at both the Ward Melville HS Fishing Show (March 3) and the Long Island Fly Fishing Expo (March 17).

Hello Folks. Mark your calendars for March 3, 2018 and make your plans to attend THE BEST fishing show of its kind on Long Island: The 6th Annual Ward Melville HS Fishing Expo. See event poster in previous post. I will be there yet again as I have been for all the past shows, talking fishing, fly-fishing, and offering my books for sale. This is a show you do not want to miss. Hope to see you there and please stop by to say hello.

It was a clean sweep for On The Water Magazine in annual Excellence in Craft Awards Contest, Magazine Column Category, held by the New York State Outdoor Writers Association Annual Excellence in Craft Awards: First place went to Chris Paparo for his Naturalist’s Logbook: Exploring the Swampy Backwaters, On The Water, July; With Second and Third place awarded to, Angelo Peluso for his: Fishing Planner: This November Could Be Different… On the Water, Nov /Dec; third place, Angelo Peluso, Fishing Planner: Carp and Stripers, On the Water, April. All winning columns appeared in the New York & New Jersey edition of On The Water Magazine. Writing that can help you catch more fish and better enjoy your outdoors experiences.

Get ready for the fall surf fishing run on Long Island. Often imitated ,never duplicated, "Fly Fishing the Surf" will be your guide to successful wade outings on the beach or bay. Just $18. gives you all you need to know to start catching fish on the fly rod in the surf. Try it...you'll like it! Thank you. Available at all major book sellers, at online book stores and directly rom the author.

Just a little market survey. Who would like to see a Long Island fishing newsletter written by Long Islanders who know the local fishing beat ?

My feature in the current issue of the New York Outdoor News: The Other Montauk. It's a great publication for anyone who fishes or spends time in the outdoors in NY or Long Island.

Heartfelt thanks to the folks at the New York Outdoor News for running this piece of mine about the 2017 Soldiers on the Sound Fluke Tournament The event is truly a great tribute to our military.

Not only is On the Water one of my favorite magazines to write for, but it is also one of my favorite magazines to read. Fishing is a process of continual improvement and continued learning and OTW is one of the best for keeping you at the top of your game. It contains quality articles, loaded with helpful information, written the way articles are meant to be to maximize reader enjoyment and education. So here's your chance to sample this great publication for free. You have nothing to lose. Go for it and enjoy!

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2017 Soldiers on the Sound Fluke Tournament - On The Water The 9th Annual Soldiers on the Sound Fluke Tournament began exactly as did the eight previous events, with the United States Marine Corp Color Guard presenting the colors of our nation’s flag. It is a... Read more →

Long Island is a great place to fly fish. Both saltwater and freshwater offer some terrific fly fishing opportunities. This book tells it all about the where, when, how and why of Long Island Fly Fishing. If you re interested in getting started in fly fishing or if you are a seasoned angler looking to expand your knowledge of the sport, you might want to pick up a copy. the book is available online at the major booksellers or directly from the author (signed and inscribed). Thanks.

Long Island's giant golden "minnows" are beginning to stir. Great sport on light tackle.

Trout time on Long Island

Mako sharks on flies!!!!!! Can't wait for the next hook-up. Long Island big-game fly fishing at its best.

Big fishing show tomorrow on Long Island. One of the best in the region. More than 120 vendors/exhibitors , tons of seminars, panel of experts, and much more. I'll be there with my books and moderating the Panel of Experts discussion Hope to see you there. FREE Admission!!!!

Hey Folks ...Here are a couple of Long Island fishing show that you may want to put on your calendar for this winter. Both are terrific events. I'll be signing my books and talking fly fishing at both shows. Hope to see you there.
Ward Melville High School Fishing Expo
When: March 4, 2017
Where: Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket, NY
Time: Doors open at 8:30 am
Admission: Free
Highlights: More than 120 vendors/exhibitors, free seminars, Panel of Experts discussion and Q&A. In my opinion, the hottest and best general fishing show on Long Island.
Long Island Fly Fishing Expo
When: March 18, 2016
Where: Holiday Inn, Plainview, NY
Time: 9am to 4pm
Admission: $10.
Highlights: Fly fishing vendors, fly tyers, clubs, seminars, films, book signings, local experts. Great folks and great event.

Here's a fishing-related science fiction thriller that will surely get you through the cold winter months. And the entire plot unfolds on Long Island. Mount Misery by Angelo Peluso is available at all major book stores and online book vendors. Signed and inscribed copies available from the author

If you enjoy fishing the waters of Long Island and also enjoy fly fishing, then you might enjoy picking up a copy of this book. It is a comprehensive volume of both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing opportunities, techniques and locations. "Fly Fishing Long Island" is available at most major book stores and online retailers. If you'd like a signed inscribed copy directly from the author, please message me. Thank you

Spring can't come soon enough