The boys fish may have been bigger…..but yours was prettier!

Recieved a call from a concerned mom about her three boys’, one being her husband, needing to go fishing bad.  They had a VA Beach trip scheduled but was canceled…..somehow they found me!  We were lucky enough to have fair seas and overcast skies and a pretty good “bucket” of fish under the boat!  None of the family of four had ever fished for or caught a Striper……family trips are great and this one was awesome!  I’m never overly thrilled with teenage boys or early 20’s……. cause I’m jealous!   The two boys on this trip were certainly fine young men and ready to rumble with Chesapeake Bay Rockfish, rumble they did!  From beginnging to end they were getting bent sticks with some real nice fish in the mix.  Dad and the two boys caught on quick….mom was wildly enthusiastc but a bit “inexperienced”. LoL!   The boys were on right away and dad was quick to follow…..couldn’t be out-done by the boys, especially with his bride wittnessing the event!  I  think she was rooting for the boys…….

“Dad” with one of his good ones!

Throughout our fishing trip we caught a good number of Stripers…..some big, some small!  “Mom” caught on to the technique soon enough and was hooking up!  John, the oldest son at 23 just graduated from college and Thomas, a newly designated “adult” at 18 is on his last spring break from High School.  John and Thomas were going nose to nose on fish…..both catching plenty and some good ones.  John hooked a REALLY big fish and fought it for a few minutes.  The fish was just shy of the boat with the leader almost to me when it popped off.   My “expert” eye called it 40″ or more……but……Thomas was happy it was gone!  LoL.  It wasn’t long and Thomas was hooked up with a good one!  He fought it perfectly and had it to the boat in short order…….it was the biggest fish of the day!

Dad happened to hook up with a good one at the same time as John……nothing like a good father/son pic with nice fish!

The smiles tell it all!!!

A beautiful 35″ Striped Bass for Thomas! Not bad for his first time ever on the bay for Stipers! Biggest of the day!

John caught several really nice fish with several close to 30″ and over….unfortunately for him his baby brother was the man today!

Recent College Grad. John with his second place fish! Not bad John!!!! If only you didn’t shake off the BIG one!

I’m very fortunate to be in the business of taking folks fishing and hopefully providing a great experience to be remembered for a long time.  On this trip the family JACKPOT was hit.  A wonderful family lucked into a good situation on our Chesapeake Bay and I was there to help them along the way!  Mom, Dad,  John and Thomas did a great job learning quickly and making my job easy.  Truly it’s days like this one that keep me coming back for more!  Thanks Pilarski’s!  It was truly my pleasure!!!!  Hope to meet again!

SHORT NOTICE WALK-ON TRIP- group of three had to cancel!

Tuesday Morning, 8 April, 3 spots available

Launch from Solomons Island Boat Ramp at 6am, return around 1130am

I provide all tackle, baits and license.  Heat is free!

If you are interested in going or have questions give me a call at 703-395-9955

I think the bite will be very good!!!!   West wind is best!!!  Even though it will be windy….it won’t be rough….wind coming from shore we are fishing near.  Good Stuff!!!!

I slipped into a nice one!

Power Plant fishing right now is about what I expected.  Could be better….could certainly be worse!  Over the last week I’ve had several fish up to 40″ with a couple over 40″.  Many fish in the 28″-32″ range.  On several days the daylight bite has been good but quick to retreat on several days.  My afternoon trips have produce some real nice fish in decent numbers on most of my trips in the last week.  I’m not seeing huge numbers like the first 6 days or so when the bite was really on in late march.  On two mornings their were 20 boats or so fishing the power plant.  The bite wasn’t good those days…..folks played well together but the fish just weren’t there in numbers or size at all.  Fish seem to move in and out quite regularly giving everybody a shot at some nice fish on most trips.  Lure of choice for me all the time is either a 6″ or 10″ BKD in chartruese glitter, purple glitter or white!  If some big fish are in there they can’t say no to a 10″er!  Here are a few more shots from recent trips!

Bruce with one of several nice fish he caught this past thursday afternoon!

Bruces son couldn’t be out-done!

MIke had the “hot stick” today! WOW!

Frank traveled from Ohio and fished three trips with me. He did great catching many fish and his biggest at 34″. No true monsters but some great fish!

Many nice fish over the last few days.  I expect this bite will maintain……great at times…difficult at times.  Gotta get out there and give it a shot to catch one!

WALK-ON Spots Monday Morning, 7 April

Need 2 for a Monday Morning Walk-On trip, 6 am launch, return around 1130

We will launch from the boat ramp at the Solomons Island Bridge

Cost is $90 each

I provide all baits and tackle, bring your own if you want!  License covered by the boat!

If interested in going or have questions give me a call at 703-395-9955……

Mike with a whopper caught on a 10″ Chartruese Glitter BKD! Some great LTJ fish available right now!

The Thursday spot is booked as of 915pm……..will be opening more walk-on dates soon!

Wind is listed at east at 5 knots…..really good!  Jump on this if you can pull it off…..just $90 bucks to jump on the boat….all licensing and equipment provided!  Come on out and give it a shot…..

One of many great fish today…..tuesday, 25 March!