To answer the ray question - a few years ago I caught 3 cownose rays in 3 different areas of the Long Island sound. They were everywhere, even in the harbors. People would snag them while porgy fishing and usually break a rod.
Cool talk. Back in the day in the 70s and 80s when I was a kid, my dad and I would catch like 30 fluke in a few hours. Those were the days. There was no limit and no size. Then the first size limit was only 13. The good ole days.
Awesome video matts great, Alot of knowledge there i had the privilege to fish with him gotta love shallow water shore doormats good luck guys tightlines !
