Wicked Eastern Shore easterly’s have swept across our bountiful paradise, pushing up tides and adding environmental obstacles that would dampen the hopes of even the saltiest of shoremen. However tides turn, seas calm and fish have to eat. So get out there and make wonderful whitecap memories with your friends and family.
The Chesapeake has offered some sheltered shallow shorelines which has supported some superb spec, spot-tail, and striped action. And yes I did say striper , as the long awaited Maryland and Virginia rock season has finally commenced. Both states are supporting a 19-24 inch slot limit and one fish per person Chesapeake regulation. Most of those who seek sweat water sport, have done so with chunks of crab both presented on fish finder and top and bottom rigs as well as under a popping cork. Some of the red action has consisted of not only trophy reds that we had come to expect, but also a few slot puppies to invite home for a delicious dinner. In addition to skinny water scrappers, some black drum have taken up residence on the knolls and shoals of the lower Chesapeake. Anglers dropping chunks of crab and clam have tested their rigging on these head shaking heavyweights In depts of water to 25 feet. If you are lucky enough to connect with one of these Chesapeake treasures keep in mind the 1 fish per person creel limit.
The barrier islands have been equally as fruitful even during these C- conditions. Flounder fishing has been good on the tides where the turbidity has allowed some visibility. Silversides and minnows coupled with squid strips and or gulp have provided opportunities to use your landing net as well as your frying pan. Due to the cloudy water brightly colored teasers like chartreuse, pink, and orange have conjured up bites from the hungry hunters of the salty seaside. While searching the coastal bays for fillets of flatfish, a few anglers have been the recipient of a true springtime surprise. Chopper blues have bent rods and breached the surface. Some of these fork tailed torpedoes measured up to the low 30 inch mark which could only have been dwarfed by the size of the smile of the lucky guy on the order end of the line.
The sands have been anything other than serine as big surf has made most of the week unfishable. However during the first part of the week our very own Mean Dean PHD beached what only could be considered the trip of a lifetime as he and his buddy beached over 30 rock and blacks on peeler chunks soaked on modified fish finder and hi-lo rigs. Just remember the coastal rock regs are 1 fish from 28-31”
Even if the wind is howling and the rain is falling, grab some bait, find a leeward bank and revel in this wounderful place we call home!
The Chesapeake has offered some sheltered shallow shorelines which has supported some superb spec, spot-tail, and striped action. And yes I did say striper , as the long awaited Maryland and Virginia rock season has finally commenced. Both states are supporting a 19-24 inch slot limit and one fish per person Chesapeake regulation. Most of those who seek sweat water sport, have done so with chunks of crab both presented on fish finder and top and bottom rigs as well as under a popping cork. Some of the red action has consisted of not only trophy reds that we had come to expect, but also a few slot puppies to invite home for a delicious dinner. In addition to skinny water scrappers, some black drum have taken up residence on the knolls and shoals of the lower Chesapeake. Anglers dropping chunks of crab and clam have tested their rigging on these head shaking heavyweights In depts of water to 25 feet. If you are lucky enough to connect with one of these Chesapeake treasures keep in mind the 1 fish per person creel limit.
The barrier islands have been equally as fruitful even during these C- conditions. Flounder fishing has been good on the tides where the turbidity has allowed some visibility. Silversides and minnows coupled with squid strips and or gulp have provided opportunities to use your landing net as well as your frying pan. Due to the cloudy water brightly colored teasers like chartreuse, pink, and orange have conjured up bites from the hungry hunters of the salty seaside. While searching the coastal bays for fillets of flatfish, a few anglers have been the recipient of a true springtime surprise. Chopper blues have bent rods and breached the surface. Some of these fork tailed torpedoes measured up to the low 30 inch mark which could only have been dwarfed by the size of the smile of the lucky guy on the order end of the line.
The sands have been anything other than serine as big surf has made most of the week unfishable. However during the first part of the week our very own Mean Dean PHD beached what only could be considered the trip of a lifetime as he and his buddy beached over 30 rock and blacks on peeler chunks soaked on modified fish finder and hi-lo rigs. Just remember the coastal rock regs are 1 fish from 28-31”
Even if the wind is howling and the rain is falling, grab some bait, find a leeward bank and revel in this wounderful place we call home!
Jeffrey Benner and crew had a flounder of a time ! #floundercandy #seahawksportscenter2024# #thetugisthedrug
JT and Sarah were on the flounder today using Seahawk Silversides and minnows #floundercandy #seahawksportscenter2024 #thetugisthedrug
The temperature roller coaster continues to provide thrills and actual chills as the Eastern Shore fishing “Springs “ into action. From the beach to the bay, the action has been as varied as the weather . On thing is for sure, the Eastern Shore has a lot to offer in the pursuit of good times!
The surf has been on fire as many sportsmen of the suds target black, and red drum, chopper blues and even a few linesiders heading up the beach. The fish are taking modified fish finder rigs tipped with sand fleas and chunks of crab soaked in the surf waiting for the sacred strike which will send their reel screaming. Most of the black drum have been the perfect eating size. However, the reds and rock have lucked out and been returned to the angry Atlantic. The big blues have battled anglers who offered chunks of mullet as incentive to come to dinner.
The VA Barrier Islands have continued to offer consistent floundering in its back bays. We have had fish that buried the scale at the six pound mark brought in this week. White Gulp shrimp has been hot as anglers target flatfish fillets on the ebb tide in fairly shallow water in the 10 foot or less range. As always the most important component to a flourishing flounder catch is clean, clear water. The old saying is if you can’t see your prop in the water you are wasting your time and need to move on to greener… I mean cleaner pastures.
The Seaside inlets are also offering some drum action. Black drum have been chomping down on crab and clam baits offered on 8/0 octopus and octopus circles with fish finder rigs. Some of these bellowing behemoths have topped the 50 inch mark. A trophy like this is truly a supersized seaside surprise.
The shallows and marshes of the coastal bays have started to produce some striped and speckled quarry. This past week a buddy of mine “ Crazy Larry “ and myself went out in the Chincoteague bay casting paddletails and rap-10’s. The rock action was pretty good with fish to about 27 inches. While we didn’t see any, there had been a few specks coerced into the cooler by chunks of delicious soft crab. Either way the coastal bays offer a great opportunity for a quick trip to get your heart pumping and drag singing!
The Chesapeake has also had the percussion of our beloved drum in its waters. Blacks have taken up residence in their normal haunts around the CBBT as well as some of the oyster rocks and hard bottom in the Pocomoke sound. Clam and crab have accounted for most of the bent rods. In the grassy shallows predatory reds and specs are on the hunt as sportsmen of the shallows are simultaneously hunting them. While I can’t wait for the casting bite to blow up like a spring nor’easter, anglers soaking bait have definitely accounted for most of the spotted sport.
Whatever you do-make sure you get your buddy, the kids, the dog or even your wife if you have to and get out there and enjoy this wonderful place we call home!!
The surf has been on fire as many sportsmen of the suds target black, and red drum, chopper blues and even a few linesiders heading up the beach. The fish are taking modified fish finder rigs tipped with sand fleas and chunks of crab soaked in the surf waiting for the sacred strike which will send their reel screaming. Most of the black drum have been the perfect eating size. However, the reds and rock have lucked out and been returned to the angry Atlantic. The big blues have battled anglers who offered chunks of mullet as incentive to come to dinner.
The VA Barrier Islands have continued to offer consistent floundering in its back bays. We have had fish that buried the scale at the six pound mark brought in this week. White Gulp shrimp has been hot as anglers target flatfish fillets on the ebb tide in fairly shallow water in the 10 foot or less range. As always the most important component to a flourishing flounder catch is clean, clear water. The old saying is if you can’t see your prop in the water you are wasting your time and need to move on to greener… I mean cleaner pastures.
The Seaside inlets are also offering some drum action. Black drum have been chomping down on crab and clam baits offered on 8/0 octopus and octopus circles with fish finder rigs. Some of these bellowing behemoths have topped the 50 inch mark. A trophy like this is truly a supersized seaside surprise.
The shallows and marshes of the coastal bays have started to produce some striped and speckled quarry. This past week a buddy of mine “ Crazy Larry “ and myself went out in the Chincoteague bay casting paddletails and rap-10’s. The rock action was pretty good with fish to about 27 inches. While we didn’t see any, there had been a few specks coerced into the cooler by chunks of delicious soft crab. Either way the coastal bays offer a great opportunity for a quick trip to get your heart pumping and drag singing!
The Chesapeake has also had the percussion of our beloved drum in its waters. Blacks have taken up residence in their normal haunts around the CBBT as well as some of the oyster rocks and hard bottom in the Pocomoke sound. Clam and crab have accounted for most of the bent rods. In the grassy shallows predatory reds and specs are on the hunt as sportsmen of the shallows are simultaneously hunting them. While I can’t wait for the casting bite to blow up like a spring nor’easter, anglers soaking bait have definitely accounted for most of the spotted sport.
Whatever you do-make sure you get your buddy, the kids, the dog or even your wife if you have to and get out there and enjoy this wonderful place we call home!!
