!!!spot!!!

[STMAN]

I wish I could find some spot! Seriously I went out last night hoping the storm would pass. I ended up soaked and scaring the crap out of my neighbor. We went just a little north of Thomas Point and started fishing around 3:30 untill the storm started brewing. We caught 5 Croaker with 3 at 16"-18". We also saw a few rays swimming around.

[B-Faithful]

The bait guy where I get my bait said spot have been scarce this year. It hasnt been worth him setting all his traps. He was looking at getting some from VA this year due to the lack of spot around so far and number of requests. He said they may come around soon though.

[crabby and son]

Originally Posted by B-Faithful

The bait guy where I get my bait said spot have been scarce this year. It hasnt been worth him setting all his traps. He was looking at getting some from VA this year due to the lack of spot around so far and number of requests. He said they may come around soon though.

The spot might just be late and have really taken a beating the past few years with live lining being so popular. Spot are the rabbits of the water. EVERYTHING likes to eat them. Time will tell..........but the commercial nets and traps tell a pretty big story. If they are not getting them, they are just not here in big numbers..........Gary

[B-Faithful]

Maybe all the cow nose rays ate them

[crabby and son]

Originally Posted by B-Faithful

Maybe all the cow nose rays ate them

I bet those rays are having a BIG impact on the oysters and crabs that are on the bottom. Ray populations are growing every year. No predators and not harvested for anything. They sure can mess up some fishing lines though..........Gary

[Night Nurse]

Plenty of rays in the EB EVERYWHERE!!

TED

[Spot77]

Originally Posted by crabby and son

I bet those rays are having a BIG impact on the oysters and crabs that are on the bottom. Ray populations are growing every year. No predators and not harvested for anything. They sure can mess up some fishing lines though..........Gary

I half jokingly mentioned taking a .22 with me the next time I go out for a little 'ray hunting. We saw a few on the surface on Friday chomping down on something in the water.