Generations of fishermen have come to Montauk, New York, to fish for striped bass, but the fish are in the midst of a decline

© AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

Generations of fishermen have come to Montauk, New York, to fish for striped bass, but the fish are in the midst of a decline

© AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

Striped bass are in decline on the East Coast and fishermen and scientists are in a race to save the iconic sport fish

© AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

Striped bass are in decline on the East Coast and fishermen and scientists are in a race to save the iconic sport fish

© AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty