Storm ends — fish respond

The small craft advisory came down at 6 pm, and decent fishing conditions are predicted through the weekend.

The northeast wind will only be 10-15 knots in the morning along with patchy fog The wind drops to east at 5-10 knots in the afternoon plus a chance of showers.

Capt. Vinny Vetere reported stripers were waiting when he got out with his Katfish from Great Kills.

The Fishermen magazine reported big bluefish are moving into inlets throughout the area, and large porgies are thick in Peconic Bay

The Golden Eagle from Belmar resumes sailing for blues and stripers in the morning.