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Montauk Striper Blitz on Fly — Windward Outfitters, NY
Destination: Montauk, NYNights: 2Group: 4–6Season: May, June, September, October, NovemberEstimated: $1,400–$2,400/person
Montauk's October blitz is one of the most violent things in saltwater fly fishing — albacore, blues and stripers crashing bait under birds for two hours at a time. Capt. Peter Douma at Windward Outfitters runs Winston rods + Seigler reels and knows where the bait stacks against Camp Hero. Rig is 9-10wt with sinking lines and big EP baitfish flies. Decompression: dinner at the Crow's Nest with a Shelter Island view, oysters at the Surf Lodge bar Saturday night, then back to NYC by jitney Sunday.
What You'll Do
Fishing
Boat Cruise
Where You Sleep
- · Gurney's Montauk Resort
- · The Crow's Nest
- · Shou Sugi Ban House (East Hampton)
Where You Eat
- · The Crow's Nest
- · Surf Lodge
- · Duryea's Lobster Deck
Questions
Spring or fall?
Fall — late Sept through early Nov is the legendary blitz window. Spring (May-June) holds bass on the rocks but not the same chaos.
Closest airport?
JFK + LGA via the jitney (3 hours by bus); private into East Hampton (HTO) is 15 min from Montauk.
Beginner welcome?
Yes — Windward and Capt. Barry Kanavy's Orvis-endorsed crew teach saltwater fly to all levels.
Ready to book the story?
Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.