Montauk Rocks DVD

[Mr. Sandman]

Interesting video. Lots off history documented. During the interviews, one common theme was complaining of crowds today...between the surfcasters, surfers, boat guys, cell phones and internet there is not much elbow room when fish show up and problems with etiquette. It seems today the younger generation does not have that virtue. In the past if you saw an older guy or group of men working a spot, you gave them plenty of room or just left and let them have it. Today there is a sense of "spot entitlement" and someone will walk up and cast right over your line and not think anything about it. ("I have every right to this water as he does" ), I like the scene of the guys sharpening the sides of the hooks to cut anyone's line to crosses. It is cut throat out there today. The quality of the video is excellent and it is enjoyable to view.

[bart]

The same stuff happens at the Ditch. I think it's easy to say the younger people have no etiquette, but I see just as many adults acting like children down there. I think it just comes with the territory. Wherever the fishing is good and the access is easy you are going to see these issues...