“Montauk is ground zero if you’re a surf-caster,” said Mazzei, a former New York City police officer. “You have people from all over the country fishing here now.

Editor's note: ESPNOutdoors.com Fishing editor Ken Schultz also is a commentator for "BassCenter," which air Saturdays on ESPN2; look for his "Reel Speak" segment. MONTAUK, N.Y. The sign outside ...

Undoubtedly, the surf fishing contingent has led the way when it comes to resisting change but it, too, has entered a new era. There was a time when all it took was a decent hike to have a section ...

Article continues below this ad Nonetheless, that trip remains one of my fondest surf-fishing memories. (The next day, I bought new tackle at a local shop and found a spot with fewer boulders.

About This Lot Surf Dog, Ditch Plains, Montauk is part of photographer Michael Dweck's series entitled The End: Montauk, N.Y.. The series presents an idyllic portrait of the titular Long Island ...

Montauk produced a 1,080-pound former world-record mako. Shark fishing occurs from mid-June into October; there can be good shark action after mid-October, although few people try for them then.