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This is Lin Bock again, taking over the fishing report for this evening as Jimmy and Jessica are still up in New York/Connecticut.
Assateague Island beaches were being worked on this morning in order to clear the roads and parking lots. There were a number of anglers visible up and down the beach despite the long trek from the parking available at the Visitor's Center. Word has it that one keeper and one short Rock were caught, but none were brought in to Capt. Steve's for photos. We hear that most of the roads and parking lots should be cleared by tomorrow or Sunday. The wind subsided nicely as the day progressed, and it was a lovely day for fishing or any other outdoor activity. Forecasts for the rest of the weekend sound fantastic with temperatures in the 60's and light winds. Capt. Steve's has plenty of fresh bunker and everything else you need to have a great day of fishing at the beach or out on your boat. Tom will be happy to help you out%21
Odd that Jimmy would ask me to write this report today since this was the day I caught my first Rock of the fall season. In fact, Roland and I landed six shorts on our skiff today, the largest being 27 1/2". All were returned to the bay in fine condition to grow much BIGGER%21 We're hoping that this is the start of good things to come. In any case, it was fun to feel the pull of a Rock on my little spinning rod again%21
Good luck to all tomorrow and Sunday%21 %7E%7E%7E Lin
Assateague Island beaches were being worked on this morning in order to clear the roads and parking lots. There were a number of anglers visible up and down the beach despite the long trek from the parking available at the Visitor's Center. Word has it that one keeper and one short Rock were caught, but none were brought in to Capt. Steve's for photos. We hear that most of the roads and parking lots should be cleared by tomorrow or Sunday. The wind subsided nicely as the day progressed, and it was a lovely day for fishing or any other outdoor activity. Forecasts for the rest of the weekend sound fantastic with temperatures in the 60's and light winds. Capt. Steve's has plenty of fresh bunker and everything else you need to have a great day of fishing at the beach or out on your boat. Tom will be happy to help you out%21
Odd that Jimmy would ask me to write this report today since this was the day I caught my first Rock of the fall season. In fact, Roland and I landed six shorts on our skiff today, the largest being 27 1/2". All were returned to the bay in fine condition to grow much BIGGER%21 We're hoping that this is the start of good things to come. In any case, it was fun to feel the pull of a Rock on my little spinning rod again%21
Good luck to all tomorrow and Sunday%21 %7E%7E%7E Lin
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE. I am in NYC for a few day so that leaves Tom running the shop. Yesterday the weather was terrible in Chincoteague, I talked to my mom today and she said it is very little rain and hardly any wind. The weather is getting getting better as the week goes on. The temperatures are suppose to even get to the mid 60's later on in the week.
Legend of the First Thanksgiving
The Pilgrims were early settlers on the east coast of North America. They had to work hard to find or grow their own food. At harvest time in autumn, the Pilgrims were very thankful that they had a good crop of food to eat during the coming winter. They thanked God and they also thanked the native Americans for helping them learn how to grow food. So they invited their two key Native American helpers, Squanto, Samoset, plus Chief Massasoit, to share in their Thanksgiving feast. The Native Americans brought their families, numbering over 90 people. The Pilgrims were overwhelmed, and didn%C2%B4t have enough food, so the Native Americans brought along their own supplies for the feast. The Wampanoags brought turkey, deer, berries, squash, cornbread, and beans--things that they'd farmed and that they'd shown the Pilgrims how to care for.
The first official Thanksgiving had nothing to do with Pilgrims or Native Americans sharing meals. In fact, the food that was eaten did not include a lot of what we eat today. The menu was venison, wild turkey, wild nuts, and fruit. Please see: http://pilgrims.net/plymouth/thanksgiving.htm Much of the credit for the adoption of a later ANNUAL national Thanksgiving Day may be attributed to Mrs. Sarah Joseph Hale, the editor of Godey's Lady's Book. For thirty years, she promoted the idea of a national Thanksgiving Day, contacting President after President, until President Abraham Lincoln responded in 1863 by setting aside the last Thursday of November as a national Day of Thanksgiving. Over the next seventy-five years, Presidents followed Lincoln's precedent, annually declaring a national Thanksgiving Day. Then in 1941, Congress permanently established the fourth Thursday of each November as a national holiday.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE. I am in NYC for a few day so that leaves Tom running the shop. Yesterday the weather was terrible in Chincoteague, I talked to my mom today and she said it is very little rain and hardly any wind. The weather is getting getting better as the week goes on. The temperatures are suppose to even get to the mid 60's later on in the week.
Legend of the First Thanksgiving
The Pilgrims were early settlers on the east coast of North America. They had to work hard to find or grow their own food. At harvest time in autumn, the Pilgrims were very thankful that they had a good crop of food to eat during the coming winter. They thanked God and they also thanked the native Americans for helping them learn how to grow food. So they invited their two key Native American helpers, Squanto, Samoset, plus Chief Massasoit, to share in their Thanksgiving feast. The Native Americans brought their families, numbering over 90 people. The Pilgrims were overwhelmed, and didn%C2%B4t have enough food, so the Native Americans brought along their own supplies for the feast. The Wampanoags brought turkey, deer, berries, squash, cornbread, and beans--things that they'd farmed and that they'd shown the Pilgrims how to care for.
The first official Thanksgiving had nothing to do with Pilgrims or Native Americans sharing meals. In fact, the food that was eaten did not include a lot of what we eat today. The menu was venison, wild turkey, wild nuts, and fruit. Please see: http://pilgrims.net/plymouth/thanksgiving.htm Much of the credit for the adoption of a later ANNUAL national Thanksgiving Day may be attributed to Mrs. Sarah Joseph Hale, the editor of Godey's Lady's Book. For thirty years, she promoted the idea of a national Thanksgiving Day, contacting President after President, until President Abraham Lincoln responded in 1863 by setting aside the last Thursday of November as a national Day of Thanksgiving. Over the next seventy-five years, Presidents followed Lincoln's precedent, annually declaring a national Thanksgiving Day. Then in 1941, Congress permanently established the fourth Thursday of each November as a national holiday.
Assateague south beach anglers who were waiting for a northeast or easterly wind got their wish this morning. The problem is that the wind was too strong. If you fished the Coast Guard Station area the wind was tearing down the beach making it impossible to hold bottom witn 8 oz weights. If you fished north near the parking area the wind effect was not quite as bad, you could just about hold with 6 oz sputniks. In any event, up and down the beach the result was the same - no fish. Only a few skates were reported being caught. Today we got in some FRESH bunker lets hope the winds brings the fish in. In the back bay the 609er did it again with another nice rock.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
Good Luck and Tight Lines
Today was a slow day off the beach and I only heard of one short rockfish caught on the ORV zone. The highlight off the surf today was provided by Madison H. who caught a 18.5 inch flounder pictured below; she was fishing with her uncle Corey K. who has caught his share of nice fish off the Assateague surf. The wind is looking to get stronger throughout the week so make sure to have plenty of weights/sputniks if you want your bait to stay. Also the crabs are still around so plan to have some bait stolen as well. Crabbing is still going well in the back bays. Also Christmas is around the corner we have gift certificates...
Here are also some Chincoteague ornaments
Today fishing the ORV Zone was pretty much a carbon copy of yesterday's action. Once again Rick A and Don found the mega-skate hole on the south beach. Some find. They caught a bunch. Mr Tony, also fishing the ORV, had a couple bites but didn't manage to drag anything ashore. Rick V, fishing between Rick A and Mr Tony again landed a 19" rockfish. Other anglers in the ORV Zone and parking lot beach area reported coming up empty in the rockfish department. Even though rock catches were sparse today, conditions seem favorable. Bill Edwards caught his first keeper rockfish a 30 inch 9 pounder from the south beach. Another highlight today was an 18 inch flounder caught off of squid.
A word of caution to ORV Zone permit holders. Watch your tide chart and wind direction. It was pretty hairy getting to the Coast Guard building at high tide this morning with one wheel in the water and the other in the muck. An east wind could make it impassable.
Roger caught this short drum today on the ORV section a 17 which he returned to the sea%21 Besides a skate that was the catch of the day for Roger%21 This is Roger's first ever red drum and he was surprised at the power they have. He came by the shop tonight and told me he is going back to WV to show his buddy Jeff how to fish:%29
Roger with his puppy red
Bill Edwards from Chambersburg, PA with his first ever rockfish off the beach. Congrats%21%21%21
Doug Clark bettered his fish from yesterday this one came in at 18 and a quarter pounds.
Shane W. caught this 21 pounder in the back bay.
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