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Chesapeake Sportsman: Rock are easy pickings at bay bridge tunnel
Mike, left, and Matt Stephens sport a pair of chunky winter rockfish, caught at the tunnel in the lower Chesapeake. Kiptopeke, Va.) — The parking lot at the Kiptopeke boat ramp was jammed with trucks and SUVs, trailers in tow, even though it was just slightly past 7 a.m. Bob Sampson: The year that was featured both good and badA look back at 2008 through the eyes of the people who provide the fishing and hunting stories for this column is a good way to get a feel for how the events of the past year fit into the mosaic of the past, thus providing some insights as to the what the new year might bring. Bob Sampson: The year that was featured both good and bad - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin CG Rescues 3 From Sunken BoatOREGON INLET, N.C. - The Coast Guard rescued three from a 71-foot fishing trawler which sunk near Oregon Inlet, N.C. Chesapeake saves best rockfish for last of seasonAnnapolis angler just misses state record with 65-pounder Last is not necessarily least, some fishermen such as Joseph Hedges of Cape St. John in Annapolis, save the best for last - and when they score they do so with the biggest bang imaginable. How about in the waning days of the season, the biggest striper in many years for Maryland's share of the Chesapeake, not to mention that it was the last fish of the day caught aboard Capt. Richie Roberts' Marcy Lynn while trolling off the Gas Docks in mid-bay? Md. waters open to Virginia charter fishing boatsA new fishing guide license system will allow Virginia charter boat operators access to Maryland waters for the first time in more than a decade. Md. waters open to Virginia charter fishing boats -- dailypress.com How commercial fishing fits:A cold shiver runs down the spine of commercial fishermen whenever government shows up at the docks, prescribes another bitter regulatory pill and promises that although the pill might be hard to swallow, it will, over the long run, cure what ails of the fishing industry. Big Rock, Big ConcernsCall it the rockfish season that never ends. Right up till the end of the year, Chesapeake Bay anglers are hauling in the biggest striped bass you've ever seen. The one that recently caught my eye was the 65-pounder caught by Joseph Hedges of Annapolis, who checked in the massive rock (the local name for stripers) at Anglers Sporting Goods. They snapped a photo in the parking lot that quickly found its way into the local paper. Crikey, what a whopper! Angus Phillips - Big Rock, Big Concerns - washingtonpost.com Wayne Enroughty’s Release Rockfish Citation on 12-15-2008
Wayne Enroughty accomplishes this nice Rockfish Citation aboard the Silver Fox with Capt Tim Smith, George Smith and Deb Hodges. 2008 Virginia Beach Contender Cup Striper Tournament Results
2008 Contender Cup December 20th 2008 At Bay Creek Resort & ClubCome Fish the Contender Cup on December 20th.Captains Meeting December 19th @ 7:00pm
2007 Contender Cup Winners James Hughes & Ronnie Currin Below is the Link to Rules and Regulations: More and more stripers making their way up BayNorthern Neck Virginia charter fishing captain Billy Pipkin (ingrambaymarina.com) said the fishing in his part of the Chesapeake Bay has been picking up steadily and shows no signs of slowing down. More and more striped bass are entering the area around the Maryland-Virginia state line, and some are heading up the Bay. The rest of the month should deliver some whopping good striper action. Ken Neill / Special to The Washington Times Tricia Neill caught a trophy striper using a drifted eel in Virginia waters. Washington Times - GENE MUELLER: More and more stripers making their way up Bay Local Fishing Report - Southern Maryland News, Charles County, Calvert County and St. Mary's County NewsPlenty of rockfish are being caught by trollers in the Bay and the Potomac. Saturday was excellent as big fish were caught everywhere up and down the ships channel. Cove Point was hot. Capt, Ritchie Roberts landed a 60 pound, 56 inch rockfish on his charter boat the "Mary Lynn".
Delmarva Fishing ReportBoat anglers out of Lewes, Indian River Inlet and Ocean City reported a couple of days when winds and seas were calm enough to fish. According to reports, striped bass are still available in the waters within a mile or two of the beach. Most of the rockfish are hitting trolled baits, including Mann's Stretch 25s and 30s, heavy shad bodies, Parachutes and umbrella rigs. Bait fishermen drifting eels over open bottom also reported action on rockfish, along with a surprising number of keeper flounder. Simple shopping ideas for sportsmenIt’s getting close to crunch time: Just seven shopping days are left before Christmas morning. Max King's ASA 61.5lb Rockfish Cleaning PartyThis video shows how to measure the proper length and girth of the fish for estimated weight. Use the conversion chart link below to check against the actual weight of the fish:
Also, this video will show what the fish has eaten over the past few days. PLEASE DO NOT WATCH THIS PORTION OF THE VIDEO IF YOU HAVE WEAK STOMACHS. Outdoors notebook: Action for big stripers should pick up on coastRecent cold weather has kicked off what should be the prime season for striped bass fishing along the Virginia and North Carolina coasts. A few large stripers have moved into Virginia waters around the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and along the Eastern Shore Outdoors notebook: Action for big stripers should pick up on coast - Roanoke.com REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS "WALK ON" TRIP THIS WEEKEND!!!December 20th
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