fishing reports

drewsfish-750 Drew Cooper with a 54 pound amberjack caught in NC, Joe Huffman and He took a trip and did well with tog too.

Drew Cooper with a 54 pound amberjack caught in NC, Joe Huffman and He took a trip and did well with tog too.

Hello once again!  Things around they island have been a little strange with plenty of snow on the ground.  I was up in Pennsylvania this weekend and hardly got any snow there.  Chincoteague got a foot of snow that stuck which is unusual.  We have been busy upgrading the shop yet once again this time extending out deck to make room for more bait and inventory.  A well stocked shop with plenty of bait is a necessity for our business.

National Saltwater Angler registration is free in 2010. To register beginning Friday, anglers can visit http://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov and click on the Register link, or call the toll-free registration line at 1-888-MRIP-411 (1-888-674-7411) from 4:00 am to 12 midnight EST daily. Anglers will need to provide their name, date of birth, address and telephone number, and will receive a registration number that will allow them to begin fishing immediately. They will receive a registration card in the mail in about 30 days.
We are also planning for another Spring Flounder Tournament for the middle of May.  I will start posting more often now as Spring Fishing is about to kick off.  Hope everyone is doing well anf the weather warms up!
carnivalground-750 Here are some photos of the snowstorm we had, to some people this is not much but it is alot for the island.
IMGP0248-750 Here are some photos of the snowstorm we had, to some people this is not much but it is alot for the island. IMGP0247-750 Here are some photos of the snowstorm we had, to some people this is not much but it is alot for the island.
Here are some photos of the snowstorm we had, to some people this is not much but it is alot for the island thanks Capt. Charlie fo the pictures.
IMG_2577-750 Pete and I took a ride over to the beach the parking lots are still being fixed it is a lot better than a month ago. There are plenty of shells on the beach..
IMG_2575-750 Pete and I took a ride over to the beach the parking lots are still being fixed it is a lot better than a month ago. There are plenty of shells on the beach..
IMG_2579-750 Pete and I took a ride over to the beach the parking lots are still being fixed it is a lot better than a month ago. There are plenty of shells on the beach..
IMG_2573-750 A rare shot of me on the beach without a fishing pole.
IMG_2582-750 Pete stepped into a sinkhole and lost his shoe it was pretty funny.
Here are some photos from before the snow at the beach.

FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT MAY 7TH-MAY 16TH.  I got an e-mail from Troy fromthe MSSA we had a successful tournament last year with their participation we are looking forward to catching some flounder!  The regs are going to be moved down to 18.5 inches this year there are three choices left on the board I'll post as soon as the final decision is made.  That's all for now.  Tight Lines and Screaming Reels in 2010!

 


IMG_0471-750 Jim,Scott, Gary,Boyd,Scott, & Jim. All from PA. The weather was cold and Capt. Wayne did a great job as usual!
Jim,Scott, Gary,Boyd,Scott, & Jim. All from PA. The weather was  cold and Capt. Wayne did a great job as usual! P1040958 At the show with friends George with GMCO maps and George Lyons it was a good weekend as we ordered plenty of tackle for the upcoming season.

At the show with friends George with GMCO maps and George Lyons it was a good weekend as we ordered plenty of tackle for the upcoming season.
P1040954 Jerry from Master has a striking resemblance with the family. He has the light up fishing reels, he is a very innovative tackle manafacturer.

Jerry from Master has a striking resemblance with the family.  He has the light up fishing reels, he is a very innovative tackle manafacturer. P1040952 R. Lee Ermey takes a photo op with Pete @ the show.

R. Lee Ermey takes a photo op with Pete @ the show.
P1040956 Nr. Dick and Mrs. Susie with Seastriker have one of the biggest tackle booths at the store. We carry most of their products great people!

Nr. Dick and Mrs. Susie with Seastriker have one of the biggest tackle booths at the store.  We carry most of their products great people!

 

Happy New Year!   We wish everyone a healthy New Year.  With this winter weather upon us we are all looking forward to the Spring.   It's been a tough week with all the weather we have been having.  This week we will be headed to another Tackls Show convention to find the latest and greatest in fishing products.  If you need anything our numbers are posted on the doors.  I'll take some pictures from the show and keep you updated with upcoming events.  Below are some pictures from within the past week.  Enjoy!

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Dan nelms with a keeper striper off the surf from Dec. 30 congrats to team Dan and Ann!


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Gary with a New Years Eve rockfish caught off the surf.  He comes down this time of year to waterfowl hunt and fishes too.  Congrats

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Another Citation weighed in by Dillin Bennett COngrats on the nice catch!

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A few of Pete's friends with their first ducks!

   

striperzach-750 Zack Attack on the grind at the High Rise.

Zack Attack on the grind at the High Rise.

stripershane-750 Shane with another citation class striped bass caught eeling as Capt. Paul put him on the fish.

Shane with another citation class striped bass caught eeling as Capt. Paul put him on the fish.

Heres the latest on whats been going on around the island.  There still are not to many people fishing, we had a couple nice fish come in today caught drifting eels at the CBBT.  Shane Whealton broke the 40 pound mark again, and Zach Jester caught 2 nice fish the biggest one weighing in at 25 pounds.  There are a lot of people hunting around the island.  Only a few people have braved the beach with not a lot of success.  Put in some time and you can be rewarded out there.  I just got back from Lititz PA where we had a wonderful Christmas celebration with family.  Here is a neat link that Capt. Charlie sent it is very interesting

Feel free to send in pictures and e-mails as this is the less busy time of year.  Thats the report for now.  Tight Lines!
IMG_6051-750 Gemma and Lina the watchdogs posing on the train outside of Wilbur Chocolate in Lititz, PA.
IMG_6048-750 Gemma and Lina the watchdogs posing on the train outside of Wilbur Chocolate in Lititz, PA.
Gemma and Lina the watchdogs posing on the train outside of Wilbur Chocolate in Lititz, PA.
 

091222rock1-750 Stewart H. from Salisbury Md. caught this 44 pound citation striped bass in the Chesapeake using a chartruce tandem rig. These tandem rigs have been doing really well and have been the lure of the season.
Stewart H. from Salisbury Md. caught this 44 pound citation striped bass in the Chesapeake using a chartruce tandem rig.  These tandem rigs have been doing really well and have been the lure of the season.

DSC_0008-750 Misty Meadows Dr. had a visit from Santa Claus last night, He was escorted by the Chincoteague Fire Department. Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy & Healthy New Year! Your Island Reporter ,Patty M.

Misty Meadows Dr. had a visit from Santa Claus last night, He was escorted by the Chincoteague Fire Department. Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy & Healthy New Year! Your Island Reporter ,Patty M.   Santa actually traveled throughout the whole island on the Chincoteague Firetruck spreaqding some holiday cheer and getting ready for his big day.  The shop will be open on Christmas Eve and limited hours on Christmas Day.  Some of the biggest fish of the year come in this time of year.  Good luck fishing !

   

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