After a harrowing trip from Sebastian FL to Norwalk CT, we've been very busy getting our L.I. Sound boat ready for action. We plan to launch this Thursday, and we hear news of stripers being caught on the Long Island side. Right now we're relying on buddies for updates, but this weekend we'll be finding out personally what's going on in our area. Let's hope 2011 will be a banner year for our local anglers.