Striped bass population decline in Montauk, New York

• Long Island fishermen have been catching striped bass for over 60 years.
• The striped bass population has declined significantly in Montauk, New York.
• Anglers have made a pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass.
• The decline is attributed to years of heavy fishing.
• Fishermen acknowledge their role in the decline of the striped bass population.