We're back%21 Jim and Jess and now Mr. & Mrs after a lovely ceremony and wonderful reception up in Lancaster, Pa. Leave it to the Greeks and Italians to stir up a great party%21 A great time was had by all. Jim and Jess are off tomorrow on their Mexican honeymoon for a week of fun and sun%21 I have a few pictures I'm trying to add for your enjoyment, but am having a few problems getting them onto the site. Bear with me...........I'll have them up in a day or so.

Received an email from Richard Volz. He and Mr. Tony went to the beach to check out the conditions today and found that a lot of wind-swept sand and possibly a wash-over has closed the parking lots once again. Two brave souls, Ken and Ken II from MD toughed it out and tried fishing with 6 oz. sputnik sinkers, only to have their rigs washed back to shore immediately. Conditions like that make for a quick fishing trip%21

Weather conditions are forecast to improve tomorrow, so maybe the fishing will too%21 Those big rock are bound to show up soon, so get your gear ready%21 We'll keep you posted%21

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Last time it was a "Tropical Depression" %28Ha Ha%21%29, and this time a Nor'Easter. This scenario is getting a little old, isn't it%3F Needless to say, the beach conditions were horrible - I went up there myself to check the situation out, and the car was sandblasted in a flash, and quickly made a U-Turn and got out of there in a hurry. The surf was VERY rough, and most importantly, there were no people with fishing rods in their hands anywhere to be found. No surprise tonight - no fish to report. Looks like the forecast will improve after tomorrow though, so I look forward to some favorable reports for you in the next 48 hours or so. Until then, wish us clear sailing up to Lancaster tomorrow morning for the wedding. Maybe Jim will give me the OK to post a picture or two from the wedding.

Later %7E%7E Lin

Just wanted to introduce myself - this is Lin Bock. Jimmy has already mentioned that I will be taking over his job doing the daily fishing report as he has now departed Chincoteague destined for his wedding this weekend to his beloved Jessica%21 Best of luck to both of you. Roland and I will see you at the wedding - and consequently, folks, there will be no fishing report posted on Saturday and possibly Sunday, depending on what time we make it back to the Island. I'll do my best to "stay in the loop" and gather as much info and pictures as I can to keep you up to date.

Word has it that the Assateague surf conditions were less than desirable today. Only a few hearty individuals toughed it out long enough to land a few small blues. A little birdie told me that a few very small rock were caught back in Chincoteague Bay today, but no keepers.

As Jimmy mentioned yesterday, you can email me with any fish pictures at: fisheee%40verizon.net and I'll post them for you. Please include all the details of your catch.

Later %7E%7E%7E Lin

Richie Watson from Atlantic caught this red drum surf fishing with spot in Metompkin.

Robert Cutler from New Church, VA caught this citation sheepshead 7 lb 5 oz. Fishing the Saxis.