Old Orchard Lighthouse
 

We lost the Old Orchard Light to Sandy. It's been there since the 1890's, what a shame. It was a great, EARLY Striper spot and when the Blues moved in, big Blues for your taking.

Hey, maybe the fish wont notice the lighthouse is gone.

Old Orchard
 

No not really....was just commenting that technically there is probably more structure in the water to hold fish than before. Agreed that its a shame to see it gone...just saying that the fish cant see it from their perspective.

I cannot think their be anyone that would see it that way!!!!!!!!!!!Especially Rob he is one stand up family man.

Thanks for the back up Tommy. Giorgio, sorry, i am sure my response came off flip. We have been talking about old orchard being gone around work alot with fellow fisherman and after days of disbelief the conversations usually ends with what do you think it will do for the fishing in the future.

You didnt get to hear any of the othr talk just the end of the conversation about it probably being good for the fish. You guys in Staten Island got it bad. Understandable you might be pretty touchy about the situation.

As stated, I am sure his intentions were not to offend you but to point out a little positive for that disaster.

I have met Rob, Great guy.

The destruction of that lighthouse that lasted over a century weathering other storms, looked like it should have stood up against any storm is a great example of how powerful Sandy was. Thanks for sharing, best wishes for everybody effected.

rkc

Waves from Sandy were over 30' measured by the buoy outside NY harbor.

Must have been exceptionally rough and high water to knock the light house down.'

I share the opinion that worse happened - loss of homes, loss of life but it is notable.

For fishing, unless all the structure around the lighthouse gets removed, it will still be a good fishing site. No idea if funds will be made available to re build or even remove all the structure. Too bad.

I'm late to the party as usual but...

Yeah, what everybody else said about RWilson. Only met him once but defimitely isn't the kind of guy to make fun at someone else's expense.

Giogio, on a more serious note. It does suck to lose an old landmark like that.

But looking at the before picture was that a steel structure? If so I guess it was doomed at some point.

Sad part is AFAIK there is only one lighthouse in the whole US still active and that is in Boston Harbor. All the others rely on parks and local government to maintain them.

I hate to see that. I am still shocked from all the BAD canes ours has been through its still standing. Im sure one will get it one day. Its been through 30-40'ers and I have no idea hows its made it.

Some folks are touchy about stuff. I have to be careful because my post often sound smart alecky when I am really trying to be funny.

The number of "necessary" lighthouses have been shrinking with the advent of the GPS Chartplotter. Sorry for the loss of that landmark. On the bright side it will make some real good structure for marine critters to congregate. It was ripped off the foundation and I suspect it to be whole, wherever it came to rest on the bottom. The exact location will reveal itself in due time.

I'm sorry that the 'house is gone. I've caught many a fish around it and it's been a great landmark for quickly getting your bearings for me for years. The water there isn't all that deep... 20' or less in most places, so if the structure still survives it will be a hazard and have to be marked or disposed of. Sad.

I've been thinking for months of what I would say, and how to say it, for my 3000th post. But I can think of no finer way for me to make my 3000th than to speak up for, and to thank, the man that got me here in the first place. RWilson really doesn't need any defending, he's an upright guy that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He's been helpful to me several times, and I'm still looking forward to the day when I actually meet him and shake his hand. So I'll simply say this.
"Hey, maybe the fish wont notice the lighthouse is gone", to me at least, was a funny comment, and frankly, after all we've been through with Sandy, funny is exactly what we need. Well done Rob!!! THANK YOU for being my friend!!

And thank you to everyone here for your friendship over the past few years!!!

You're not out of line Ridge - I'll be glad to let you know if you ever are ! Why........... I can even make it my mission in life.

Damn! This was your 3000th post with an honorable mention to yours truly and i missed the whole thing. Thanks for the kind words Destroyer. (And the rest of you guys). So congrats on your #3000 and i swear i'll be calling you soon for a beer

Giorgio, I am going to miss that light too. The fish are going to still be there, good structure.
Rob Wilson?, he's alright. Can only take about ten hours straight of him though.