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Chesapeake Angler Charters: Mondo’s 107lb big eye tuna and some other fish

  Fished out of OI on Sunday with Phil, Dave, Ray, David, and Mando. It was a smooth ride to the 680 line a lot of sea life. Lines in at 6am first bite small gaffer on a North State Tackle Dr. Jekyll Diver Lures Blue/Pink 3oz.. The Next bite was a few minutes later wasContinueContinue reading “Chesapeake Angler Charters: Mondo’s 107lb big eye tuna and some other fish”

Marlin Maniac Takes 1st at Bahrs Landing ASA

  With a total Weight of 52.9 llb, Team Marlin Maniac takes 1st Place at Bahrs!!!     Team Hapi Daze Takes 2nd with 50.35 lbs.   Below is the link to The Full Bahr’s Landing Results: American Striper Assocaition Bahr’s Landing 2008 Results American Striper Assocation Top Angler of the Year Standings

Andrew Norris & Pals Load Up The BIGEYES At Oregon Inlet!!

  Fishing on Pelican with Capt. Archer Bracher….Andrew loaded up with friends, Roger Kisner, Shane Kisner, Christian Strotmeyer. Also in picture is Capt. Bracher’s Mate, John. Great Day Guys!!! Check out the Full Report at the Oregon Inlet Link Below. Oregon Inlet Fishing Center – Weekend-05-10&12-08   Pelican Sportfishing Web Page: FISH The Pelican SportfishingContinueContinue reading “Andrew Norris & Pals Load Up The BIGEYES At Oregon Inlet!!”

WOW!! What a Great Weekend on Reel Escape!!!!!!

    I have spoken to many over the past few days about the exciting start to our season down in Hatteras. This past weekend we completed moving the boat down to the island, fishing our way down from VA and then fishing the remainder of the weekend from Hatteras. I am happy to reportContinueContinue reading “WOW!! What a Great Weekend on Reel Escape!!!!!!”

Seafood News – Federal Aid Sought for Watermen, Seafood Merchants

The governors of Virginia and Maryland asked the federal government Friday to declare the Chesapeake Bay’s crab population a disaster, in hope of winning congressional aid for struggling watermen and seafood merchants. It is the first time a Virginia governor has requested such relief and comes less than a month after the state imposed strictContinueContinue reading “Seafood News – Federal Aid Sought for Watermen, Seafood Merchants”

Marlin Maniac Pulls out a 4th at the ASA Cape May Tournament

     Cape May Results: Team Mob Squad – Conteender 28 – Capt. Matt Unsworth Team Just Released – Contender 33 –  Capt. Jim McIlhinny Team Pirasea – Fountain 38 – Capt. Karl Bauz Team Marlin Maniac – Fountain 34 – Capt. David Nova Team Animosity – Parker 25 – Capt. John Lamour Team GoldContinueContinue reading “Marlin Maniac Pulls out a 4th at the ASA Cape May Tournament”

Unofficial Results of 2008 Rod N Reel Pro-Am Tournament

  $7000 GRAND PRIZE 45.40 lbs  CHARTER BOAT NEVER E NUFF Grand Prize Winner was J.R. Liddic, of White Marsh, MD, who was fishing with Captain Shawn Pruitt on his charter boat Never E Nuff out of Solomons and caught the big one!!  He was fishing in 65’ of water off of Hoopers Island LightContinueContinue reading “Unofficial Results of 2008 Rod N Reel Pro-Am Tournament”

Off the Hook: Racing’s his work, fishing’s his pastime-Ryan Newman spent Saturday night bumping and grinding with other NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers at Richmond International Raceway.

Off the Hook: Racing’s his work, fishing’s his pastime | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Capt Steve’s Bait & Tackle Palomar Knot

  Not too many people fishing today. Talked to a few guys on the beach it was a bit slow today. We should see everything steadily improving along with the weather. The blues usually come in pretty regularly this time of year. Surf fishing for black drum, red drum, and rockfish we have Delmarva modifiedContinueContinue reading “Capt Steve’s Bait & Tackle Palomar Knot”

Seafood News – Fewer Fish, Higher Revenue for N.C. Fishermen

The state’s commercial fishermen caught fewer fish last year — but their haul was worth more. Commercial fishermen caught 62.9 million pounds of fish and shellfish in 2007, down 8.5 percent from 2006, according to the state Division of Marine Fisheries. Seafood News – Fewer Fish, Higher Revenue for N.C. Fishermen

Crab-dredging ban approved

  Richmond Times Dispatch Article    NEWPORT NEWS — State regulators approved a one-year ban on winter crab dredging and a shortened fall crab-pot season in a drastic attempt to prevent the collapse of the economically important blue crab population. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission approved the measures in separate 7-2 votes today following debateContinueContinue reading “Crab-dredging ban approved”

Former President Bush Reels In Huge Tarpon In Keys

    Former President George H. W. Bush, caught and released a mammoth tarpon Saturday, April 19, 2008, while fishing in the Florida Keys near Islamorada. Estimated to weigh 135 pounds, the gamefish was the largest tarpon Bush, 84, has ever caught. cbs4.com – Former President Bush Reels In Huge Tarpon In Keys

Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle Chicoteague, Va.-FLOUNDER CATCHING REPORT

  Todaywas Jack’s Day with this BIG FISH a 7.5 pound citationJackRippeon, Bee Lord, Janette Rippeon, and John Rippeon from Chincoteague had an amazing day with 11 keepers all together. They had a total of 35 plus throwbacks. Fishing minnows and squid in the Chincoteague Bay.Dickand Jake posing with their flounder. They are part ofContinueContinue reading “Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle Chicoteague, Va.-FLOUNDER CATCHING REPORT”

Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle Chicoteague Fishing Report

 Captain Steve’s Bait & Tackle Web Page RussGallo from NJ had a great day with 4 keeper flounder QS this afternoon. He was using the EC flounder rigs, today he said the white and pink worked best for him with squid and minnows. There has to be something special as this rig has been HOT.ContinueContinue reading “Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle Chicoteague Fishing Report”

Seafood News – Va. May Offer Jobs to Crabbers

  The state is considering offering jobs to watermen who will be hardest hit by new fishing restrictions expected to be passed Tuesday to preserve the economically important blue crab. Officials in the Department of Natural Resources and Virginia Marine Resources Commission have been quietly discussing the idea for the past several days as theContinueContinue reading “Seafood News – Va. May Offer Jobs to Crabbers”

Seafood News – North Carolina Supermarket Chain Joins Boycott

April 17, 2008 – Lowes Food Stores on Tuesday joined the Canadian seafood boycott, which the Humane Society of the United States launched three years ago in protest of Atlantic Canada’s annual seal hunt. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based supermarket chain operates more than 100 stores in the Carolinas and Virginia. Link: Seafood News – North CarolinaContinueContinue reading “Seafood News – North Carolina Supermarket Chain Joins Boycott”

Tom’s Flounder Filleting School

Everyone always asks how Tom fillets a flounder and gets one big fillet. Tip # 1 is get a good fillet knife sharp and flexible is key if you want to end up with the most meat.(we have plenty of them at the shop) Pictured below are both way to fillet a flounder the firstContinueContinue reading “Tom’s Flounder Filleting School”

Va., Md. governors push crab catch limits

  BY LAWRENCE LATANE III Times-Dispatch Staff Writer COLONIAL BEACH — The governors of Virginia and Maryland today urged strict catch limits on female blue crabs to reverse a decades-long population decline that is threatening the economically important species. Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley called on the states to slashContinueContinue reading “Va., Md. governors push crab catch limits”

Virginia Angler Wins Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament

Tony Horsley of Richmond, Va., hung onto his 9.4-pound bonefish but temporarily lost his captain overboard during the fight to capture grand champion honors at the 2008 Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament. Link: FishingWorld.com – News Center

Jim Baugh Outdoors features Captain Max King

    http://www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/streamingdrm.htm This episode of Jim Baugh Outdoors features Captain Max King fishing his favorite fishing grounds along the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Max and team Chesapeake Angler won this years 2008 Mid Atlantic Shootout and we caught on camera Max’s winning weigh in at Long BayPoint Marina. This is the first footage seenContinueContinue reading “Jim Baugh Outdoors features Captain Max King”

Maryland sets new crab limits

  ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland will cut its blue crab harvest up to 40 percent this year to address fears the crabs are reaching dangerously low levels in the Chesapeake Bay. A draft of proposed regulations lays out plans by Maryland fisheries regulators to protect full-grown females, which biologists say are needed to replenish theContinueContinue reading “Maryland sets new crab limits”

Is that really a naked woman reflected in Cheney’s sunglasses?

  "In one lens of his sunglasses you can clearly tell it is a sleeved arm of Cheney or a fishing companion. The other lens has an extreme distortion that, without looking at it closely, could be misconstrued" By Kevin G. Hall and George Bridges – McClatchy Newspapers Published 3:27 pm PDT Thursday, April 10,ContinueContinue reading “Is that really a naked woman reflected in Cheney’s sunglasses?”

Richmond Outdoors Fishing report

  Lonnie at Castaway Sporting Goods [804-706-9100] reports shad are picking up again after the rain. Herring and white perch also are heavy as the weather clears. Boats also are out in force with the improved weather conditions. Capt. Mike Hoke with Life’s Revenge Guide Service reports striped bass should be in full force byContinueContinue reading “Richmond Outdoors Fishing report”

Ethanol suit filed on behalf of boat owners in Calif.

A California law firm this week filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, alleging oil companies failed to inform boat owners that ethanol causes damage to fiberglass fuel tanks. Link: Trade Only Today – The Boating Business Newspaper Online | Articles | Ethanol suit filed on behalf of boat ownersContinueContinue reading “Ethanol suit filed on behalf of boat owners in Calif.”

FW: Marlin Maniac on Channeling In: April 2008 – New Issue of the IDEA League Newsletter

  Just thought you would like to see a great cause in action. One of my fishing buddies, David Nova, added The Idea League Charity Logo along with his sponsors, on the side of his  Fountain 34 American Striper Association Fishing Boat.  Attached is a newsletter from the Idea League with an article on DavidContinueContinue reading “FW: Marlin Maniac on Channeling In: April 2008 – New Issue of the IDEA League Newsletter”

Reports: Chesapeake Bay cleanup progress lags

Richmond Times Dispatch Online Report  BY LAWRENCE LATANE III Times-Dispatch Staff Writer Population growth is undermining modest gains in the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, according to regional reports released yesterday. Furthermore, pollution decreases in most of the bay’s major tributaries are still too small to prevent Virginia and its bay-state neighbors from missing a federal deadlineContinueContinue reading “Reports: Chesapeake Bay cleanup progress lags”

HAS THE TIDES INN SOLD MISS ANN?

    NOT YET. As all the locals know, The Miss Ann was put on the market last winter. A reliable source sends BIG BOY Fishing the above photo of Miss Ann Docked at a Washington, DC Marina. BIG BOY Fishing contacted The Tides Inn and was informed that The Miss Ann returns to Carter’sContinueContinue reading “HAS THE TIDES INN SOLD MISS ANN?”

RE: My post on the IDEA League & many thanks!!!!

  Thanks David and Max and everyone involved.  My wife has taught and spent time with this special little girl, so this really hits home.  Let me know if there is anything I can do to help, make more people aware of her problems.  David, you and Max our true winners in my opinion, andContinueContinue reading “RE: My post on the IDEA League & many thanks!!!!”

Kennedy Dumps Fuel into Nantucket Sound

  Breaking from Newsmax.com Kennedy Dumps Fuel into Nantucket Sound The local photographer was so shocked by the oil slick coming from Kennedy’s yacht Mya that he rowed his dinghy out to question the crew member left aboard. Ted Kennedy Joins Deck of Weasels This e-mail was sent by: Newsmax.com4152 West Blue Heron Blvd, SteContinueContinue reading “Kennedy Dumps Fuel into Nantucket Sound”

State Record Rockfish @ The Richmond Fish Expo

Just heard that the State Rockfish will be on Display @ The Richmond Fish Expo between 10:00am-4:00pm this afternoon. Below are the details:   Everyone that lives near richmond and would like to see the NEW pending state record striped bass. The fish will be on display at The Richmond Fishing Expo from 10 amContinueContinue reading “State Record Rockfish @ The Richmond Fish Expo”

REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS FISHING REPORT

  FISHING REPORT ON REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS (www.reelescapecharters.com) FROM SATURDAY 1/19/2008…..VA OCEANFRONT FISHING AT ITS BEST…… Congratulations to Josh Grant from Lynchburg VA for his first monster rockfish citation…..Josh reeled in a monster 44 pounder yesterday along with several other very nice rockfish caught by his dad and girlfriend to round out a great dayContinueContinue reading “REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS FISHING REPORT”

01-11-2007 Hoodlum Fishing with Wayne Galleher and Dave Darden

Wayne Galleher and Dave Darden had an exceptional day fishing just South of Candy Land on Friday. Hoodlum had us a little worried that they were in the tournament. Below is thier fishing report:     Went out on the "Hoodlum" Capt. by Kevin Poole and first mate Jason. This was the first time I hadContinueContinue reading “01-11-2007 Hoodlum Fishing with Wayne Galleher and Dave Darden”

Chesapeake Angler Lands 64lbs 8oz Rockfish

  A new striped bass boat record for the Chesapeake Angler Magazine fishing team Boat. Willie with his a 64lbs 8oz striper 53 ½ inches weigh in at long bay point marina. We were eel fishing above the 4a buoy. More pictures later. Enjoy the video clip! Capt Max King From: max king [mailto:mail@theflip.com] Sent:ContinueContinue reading “Chesapeake Angler Lands 64lbs 8oz Rockfish”

REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS FISHING REPORT

  FISHING REPORT DECEMBER 14 Trolling mid bay, Rappannanock river to Hampton, VA For those who know the areas, we started at the “cut channel” then the “ghost hole” then ventured further down the bay to the area around the “Cell” where we caught 4, 30-40 pound rock fish over a couple hour stretch, lostContinueContinue reading “REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS FISHING REPORT”