I fly fish for them. They are good biters, but they can get picky. I have been surprised how close to shore they cruise. I initially figured that the farther out i waded and cast, the better i would do. Eventually, i figured out that a 30-foot cast while standing on the beach is usually more effective. I've had them take in 3 inches of water as often as in 6 feet. Most baitfish patterns work. Clousers, candlefish, sand lance, and chum babies(especially this time of year) will all do the trick. I imagine that a Rooster Tail in olive would be deadly almost any time, if you would rather fish hardware.

My favorite beach is no longer a secret, and I don't live close to the Sound anymore, so I don't fish them much anymore in the salt. I do love it when they start nosing into the local cricks, however. Find a pod in a river, and the action can be fast and furious.