It was a beautiful day on Assateague's south beach with a fairly active surf. Conditions seemed pretty good for rockfish. Fishing action however was slow due in part to anglers being plagued by speckle crabs and hampered by dirty water. Several anglers did manage to catch a few red drum. Rick V, Leo O and Mr Tony caught a 16", 17" and 18" respectively. The 2 short reds were released.

Anglers today were treated to a surprise visit by Tom from the Bait Shop. Many anglers hardly recognized Tom outside the store environment. Tom spent time chatting with each and every fisherman on the beach and even found time to fish himself. Unfortunately he came up a little short on luck as far as fishing goes.
Pictured below is Doug C. he broke this ice with this 17.5 pounder on the 609er

The howling wind and blowing sand on Assateague's south beach today did not deter a few dedicated anglers who braved the elements. Among those who fished the surf today were Mr Tony, Rick A and Pat M who between them landed 5 short rockfish between 22 and 26 inches and a 24 inch bluefish. Other anglers including Rick V, Leo O and Mike E were skunked - not even a bite. By later afternoon the wind was so strong, blowing nearly straight in from the sea, that it was very difficult to get any range from a cast. That's when many anglers called it a day. I tried going out there in the howling wind for 1 hour and a half. I lost a few pieces of bait but I did not hook up this evening.

Fishing the bridges Dan Bock caught this nice rockfish using a %C2%BD ounce head and bass assasin.

Surf Report 11/15/06 Another beautiful day as described by the dozen surf anglers who were out there this morning. The surf was flat this morning and the sun was out in full force. It was really warm as most people were out in t-shirts. Rick Ashman caught his first keeper rock of the season a 29 inch 8.5 pounder. Mr. Tony brought in a 17.5 inch red drum. Pat M. also had a 19 inch red drum that he released out there today.


First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The "First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony", will be held Saturday, November 25 at 5:00 p.m. at the Downtown Park. The Downtown Park is right when you cross the drawbridge turn left and it is right there. The Town of Chincoteague has purchased the most beautiful tree for all of us to enjoy. The town would like to invite the community and visitors for these festivities and the start of the holiday season. Come meet the town officials and local dignitaries. Elves will be passing out candy canes and there will be hot cocoa and cider. Arella Hill will entertain us with holiday songs. The local Food Bank and Toys for Tots will be on site to accept your donations which will be distributed locally.
Tom from Capt. Steve's decided to become a camper at his young age. He is on a one night camping excursion in Maryland with some friends. Thats about all to report for today. ttyl, Jimmy

Today turned out to be another Spring like day after the mist, fog, and drizzle ended this morning. Off the surf Pat Marallo and Don Ross both had short rockfish, there were also a lot of crabs out there so make sure to take out ample bait. The only reports of catch tonight off the beach were skates and crabs. We have just received fresh bunker in tonight at 8:00pm so I'll see you guys tomorrow.

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