Offshore trip in the Chesapeake!

[5th Tuition]

Not really an offshore trip, but it almost felt like it today. I ran from my slip in Bodkin Creek to Eastern Bay today. A one hour run at 25 mph to find spot and Rockfish. I kept thinking to myself, at least I'm closer than Jeff and Bruce

Spot were not difficult to find, some doubles. The run to the rock was quick and they were thick. The fishfinder was lit up. All I kept thinking was my buddy Phil would be saying "we can jig these, we can jig these".

The spot were a bit big, but the rock had no problem taking them. Most fish were 24-26 inches, but one 22 inch fish came to the boat carrying a Diamond Jim tag

Normally, he would have been pitched back, but I had to keep the whole fish with tag intact for DNR. Called their Hotline and they will call me tomorrow with instructions. What I want to win, is a prepaid gas card

Next two days look sweet for fishing. It was cloudy and overcast today. Not hot at all on the water. Back at the dock, it was pretty warm, but playing with the hose and cleaning the boat felt good. Go get 'em guys.

P.S. Bruce, thanks for the livewell

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[cletus9000]

Thanks for the report. No spot at all above the BB? Or is it a function of a better livelining bite down south? Planning my first livelining trip this year over the weekend and would prefer to stay closer to home (Magothy) if possible. Usually by this time one can catch bait and rockfish all within a few miles of the mouth of the river...

[5th Tuition]

There may be some spot above the bridge, but I don't know where in good concentrations. Anglers on the Downs Park Pier catch some.

The spot and rock are so thick further south, I just wanted to experience it today. I haven't been out in a while and wanted to be successful.

If you find spot above the bridge, let me know
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[Hunter]

Good luck with the DJ tag Marty

[Chessie27]

I guess maybe you would share that pre-paid gas card with Bruce and I since you're practically already there from your slip?? . I wonder if you have to use it on $4.30/gal gas or if you can get $4.10/gal diesel with it??
Anyway, here's to hoping you win the $20K so you can buy both Bruce and I our own fuel card!! Good luck!!

Ps- thanks for the report

I gotta fix my livewell

[cletus9000]

Originally Posted by 5th Tuition

If you find spot above the bridge, let me know
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Will do Going to try my usual spot and then LL haunts this weekend and will report back. Worst case can run south to join the fleet, but will scout it out closer first.

[Chessie27]

I have 2 bean bags on my boat just cause they don't scratch anything up on deck. They are nice a hell on the water period. Mine are medium sized wedges from e-sea rider at about $100.

Yes, pretty sure it is a bad pump but haven't really gotten in there to investigate. Think the same pump goes to my generator too I haven't used either one for awhile.

A bit slower?? Next time there is a 25kt N wind, let's race!

[5th Tuition]

Talked with DNR today. I have to take the fish to Annapolis (Rowe Blvd). They have to inspect it and I have to sign a document. I answered a ton of questions today. They even asked what kind of reel, rod, and line I was using

They took the name of my buddy as a witness, and I may be asked to take a lie detector test. Also found out that if I was still working as a charter mate, I would have been ineligible

I'll let you know what happens in September

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[Skip]

FYI: Fair amount of Spot close to the bridge on south side - sorta Dolly's Lump in 12-17 feet.

Takes some looking with meter to find them - slow but steady pick at them.

Second hand - Spot just to north of bridge in same depth - due east of bath house at Sandy Point beach.

Fished Weds - no trouble with Spot but Rock proved tough to find. Not much current moved - that's my official excuse.

[bhl]

Originally Posted by 5th Tuition

Not really an offshore trip, but it almost felt like it today. I ran from my slip in Bodkin Creek to Eastern Bay today. A one hour run at 25 mph to find spot and Rockfish. I kept thinking to myself, at least I'm closer than Jeff and Bruce

Spot were not difficult to find, some doubles. The run to the rock was quick and they were thick. The fishfinder was lit up. All I kept thinking was my buddy Phil would be saying "we can jig these, we can jig these".

The spot were a bit big, but the rock had no problem taking them. Most fish were 24-26 inches, but one 22 inch fish came to the boat carrying a Diamond Jim tag

Normally, he would have been pitched back, but I had to keep the whole fish with tag intact for DNR. Called their Hotline and they will call me tomorrow with instructions. What I want to win, is a prepaid gas card

Next two days look sweet for fishing. It was cloudy and overcast today. Not hot at all on the water. Back at the dock, it was pretty warm, but playing with the hose and cleaning the boat felt good. Go get 'em guys.

P.S. Bruce, thanks for the livewell

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Marty,
Glad you got some bait and fish. Sorry I haven't been posting but I had my boat in for some R+R and then we have been visiting family in Utah. I will be out Friday in the upper bay looking for the elusive spot fish and some perch and if we get a chance we will look for some stripers. Glad the live well works for you. Plan on heading to several of the oyster bars and even way north of Pooles to survey things. By the way if you need help spending the Diamond Jim money, I am always looking for some relief

bhl (Bruce)