Stop on in we are glad to have the island back to normal after some bad weather.  We have in live minnows, bloodowrms, and the largest selection of frozen baits and fishing tackle around.  We open at 7am everyday and are here to help you out.  The past couple of days have been really nice around here a lot of people are sneaking in a quick vacations before schools start.

Everything looks great and back to normal, there was some extra sand which built up on the beach a small cut through which will most likely fill in soon.  The parking lots had 3 foot of sand on them from Hurricane Irene.  Chincoteague is truely a blessed place and we thank mother nature for sparing us of what could have been disasterous.  Overall the damage was minimal and we thank all our Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge employees for getting the CNWR for working in such a fast manner to let everyone back onto our prestine beach.  Tomorrow Wedesday August 31 there will be a shuttle running from 10am until 5 pm tentatively from The Wildlife Loop Parking Lot and the Herb Bateman Center Parking Lot to the Beach this will give you another oppertunity to head to the beach without having to make the 1.5 mile treck by foot or bike.  The workers of the CNWR have been working hard to get everything open back to normal; the beach parking lots look to be open from 400-600 spaces this Friday.  I will keep you more informed as more information becomes available.

http://www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco/Video/Hurricane%20Irene_0001.wmv

A video form the Fish and Wildlife Service

Here is the start of my trip over to Assateague everything looks back to normal except some debris from the marshgrass.

Here is the start of my trip over to Assateague everything looks back to normal except some debris from the marshgrass.

Here is the start of my trip over to Assateague everything looks back to normal except some debris from the marshgrass.

Southside of Assateague Cridge water was slick calm still a little dirty but some signs of cleaning up and also baitfish jumping on the surface.

The woldlife loop parking lot as busy as I've ever seen it the parking lots were closed today so you either hiked or biked it to the beach 1.5 miles, a good thing was that there were plenty of Ponies out making an appearance and making a lot of people happy.

The ponies stole the show at the nature loop providing plenty of photo opportunities.

The ponies stole the show at the nature loop providing plenty of photo opportunities.

Nature Loop action shot.

Nature loop action shot.

Almost there the entrance to the beach off the Wildlife Loop.

Everything looks great and back to normal, there was some extra sand which built up on the beach a small cut through which will most likely fill in soon.  The parking lots had 3 foot of sand on them from Hurricane Irene.  Chincoteague is truely a blessed place and we thank mother nature for sparing us of what could have been disasterous.  Overall the damage was minimal and we thank all our Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge employees for getting the CNWR for working in such a fast manner to let everyone back onto our prestine beach.  Tomorrow Wedesday August 31 there will be a shuttle running from 10am until 5 pm tentatively from The Wildlife Loop Parking Lot and the Herb Bateman Center Parking Lot to the Beach this will give you another oppertunity to head to the beach without having to make the 1.5 mile treck by foot or bike.  The workers of the CNWR have been working hard to get everything open back to normal; the beach parking lots look to be open from 400-600 spaces this Friday.  I will keep you more informed as more information becomes available.

Dominique Martinelli and Joey Martinelli with a firendly pony.

The Chincoteague Ponies seem to have fared well the look well fed and happy to see everyone back in town.

Finishing up the bike trip to the beach with the sun starting to set southside of Assateageu Bridge.

Finishing up the bike trip to the beach with the sun starting to set southside of Assateague Bridge.

Hello all. The GREAT NEWS is we all survived Irene and never lost power through out the whole storm. The winds were no where near as high as predicted and the water level stayed relatively low considering there were 80mph gusts at moments coming through. All in all we made out pretty well. I've been unable to go down to the beach to see what kind of impact it had out there, but preliminary reports are pretty good. The beach is scheduled to be re-opened on WEDNESDAY. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. Hopefully everyone faired as well at home as we did on the shore

BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL. NO THANKS FOR STOPPING BY IRENE

THIS TREE SOMEHOW STAYED SOMEWHAT UPRIGHT

TEMPORARY FRESH WATER FISHING JUST LEFT OF JUS BIKES FOR ALL YOU FRESH WATER ANGLERS

The last few days around here have been news filled with the upcoming weather.  Hurricane Irene looks to be taking a toll on the eastern seaboard.  First and foremost we pray for a safe outcome and urge everyone to be prepared for the weather.

 Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

 Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days — non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices— foods for infants or the elderly— snack foods— non-electric can opener— cooking tools / fuel— paper plates / plastic utensils

 Blankets / Pillows, etc. Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Special Items - for babies and the elderly Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes

 Flashlight / Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods Keys Toys, Books and Games Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag — insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

 Vehicle fuel tanks filled  Pet care items — proper identification / immunization records / medications — ample supply of food and water ;  We are all praying for all the best possible scenario stay safe!

Back to fishing and the weather it has been beautiful around here the last few days.  Off the surf snapper blues, kingfish, spot, a few pompano, and sharks have been caught.   In the bay there have been some of the bigger croaker shopwing up.  You still have to search to find them but the bigger ones are here.  At Queen Sound there has been some successful fishing even right off the rocks.  Crabbing continues to be good with bunker doing the best bait for the crabs.  We are in a wait and see what happens mode right now and we will be keeping you up to date in the next few days.  From our family to your stay safe and we pray for the best outcome.

Captain Steve's has D batteries flashlights and coolers too

The Devlin brothers strike again they caught some bluefish off the surf while taking a break from their football schedule!

The Devlin brothers strike again they caught some bluefish off the surf while taking a break from their football schedule!

Here are some of the crew "Meeting of the Minds" making preperations with another good dinner and drinks hanging out at Capt. Steve's!

Here are some of the crew "Meeting of the Minds" making preperations with another good dinner and drinks hanging out at Capt. Steve's!

VINCENT PIETROMARTIRE FROM SAN FRANSISCO CA. CAUGHT HIS FIRST FLOUNDER SATURDAY FISHING WITH CAP'T RICH, MAURICE GONALLA,AND SISTER DOREEN GONZOPH AT THE WRECKS.BEAUTIFUL DAY. THANKS FOR THE WEATHER UPDATE PETE.

VINCENT PIETROMARTIRE FROM SAN FRANSISCO CA. CAUGHT HIS FIRST FLOUNDER SATURDAY FISHING WITH CAP'T RICH, MAURICE GONALLA,AND SISTER DOREEN GONZOPH AT THE WRECKS.BEAUTIFUL DAY. THANKS FOR THE WEATHER UPDATE PETE.

MAURICE GONELLA FROM MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA AND DOREEN GONZOPH FISHED THE WRECKS SATURDAY WITH CAP'T RICH .HAD A GOOD DAY WITH THE FLOUNDER. CAP'T STEVES SMELTS WERE THE BAIT OF CHOICE.

MAURICE GONELLA FROM MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA AND DOREEN GONZOPH FISHED THE WRECKS SATURDAY WITH CAP'T RICH .HAD A GOOD DAY WITH THE FLOUNDER. CAP'T STEVES SMELTS WERE THE BAIT OF CHOICE.

Here is Gene Brite with a houndfish caught off the Assateague Surf using cut mullet and surfball rig.

Here is Gene Brite with a houndfish caught off the Assateague Surf using cut mullet and surfball rig and a bunker too

Here is a shark I caught on a red surfball rig while fishing for snapper blues, Gene and I had around a dozen blues, 2 kingfish, 1 shark, and a ray in an eventful day of fishing..

Here is a shark I caught on a red surfball rig while fishing for snapper blues 7 foot rod it was a good fight,  Gene and I had around a dozen blues, 2 kingfish, 1 shark, and a ray in an eventful day of fishing also 1 bunker too fishing line wrapped abound the gills, the dolphin were putting on a great show and the pelicans were eating well too.

Dan jones Morgantown wv 4 footer at the inlet from a few days ago.

Dan jones Morgantown wv 4 footer at the inlet from a few days ago.

Dan jones Morgantown wv with 19 and 22 in flounders out of four mouths

Rhonda O'Connor from Central Square,NY, she caught 3 kings and a blue  about a 1/2 mile north of the parking lot.

Jason Roberson caught this bad boy hit on a spot head at incoming high tide. Fighting equipment used (lol) was a 15 foot Shakespeare ugly stick. Penn 9500 international spinning real with 30 pound triline big game. (all equipment was bought at your store).  The ring used was one of our surf shark rigs from a past outing.

Many of the island visitor's time of year is finally upon us. This is the time where things start to creep along at a more islandly pace. The bait fish are really moving in. And whenever these bait fish move in, the big fish are sure to follow. There have been a good number of people catching red drum on the barrier islands just south of us, and I'm sure whenever someone works up the courage to try a Peeler on a Modified Fish Finder Rig we will have some nice pics of the first Red Drum of the Fall as well.  The Croaker are starting to pick back up and get larger. The  Flounder bite in the bay has slowed down a little since the last storm came through, but at the wreck they continue to be plentiful. At the wrecks there are also plenty of the usual suspects, including: spadefish, triggerfish, bluefish, Seabass, shark, bonito, skip jacks, mahi-mahi, and many others. Offshore, if you are going to the Canyons, you are most likely over shooting all the fish. There is a good number of fish being caught between the parking lot and lumps(especially the 30 line).

Sorry for the late post..... Hopefully some of the crowd made it to the Open House on Assateague in the AM. The second meeting is from 5pm-7pm.

Brandon Fell and Remy Ajaoudi from NOVA had a great day on the wrecks Fishing with Capt Glenn aboard "The Shammy" We had a great day with lots of flounder, bluefish, bonita, and one huge break off. All in all a great day on the water

Brandon Fell and Remy Ajaoudi from NOVA had a great day on the wrecks Fishing with Capt Glenn aboard "The Shammy" We had a great day with lots of flounder, bluefish, bonita, and one huge break off. All in all a great day on the water

Capt. Perry aboard THE TOPLESS had a great day trolling offshore with these White Marlin and Wahooooo!!!!!

Capt. Perry aboard THE TOPLESS had a great day trolling offshore with these White Marlin and Wahooooo!!!!!

Caught on the beach on August 17. I am from Terrace, British Columbia, Canada.

Caught on the beach on August 17. I am from Terrace, British Columbia, Canada.

A successful day at the parking lot on the Gloria Jean out of Captain's Cove. We had 13 Mahi Mahi with 0 throw backs using Captain Steve's Butter Fish and light tackle. Thanks Capt Steve Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect

A successful day at the parking lot on the Gloria Jean out of Captain's Cove. We had 13 Mahi Mahi with 0 throw backs using Captain Steve's Butter Fish and light tackle. Thanks Capt Steve
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More pics coming.......Its been a really active weekend. Just checked the full Captain Steve's Email.....You guys are pretty good fishermen.