The Over the Dune Gang with some Maryland friends hit the surf today looking for black drum and was surprised when the rockfish showed up instead. Just after low tide, fishing peeler on a fish finder rig, I caught the first rock that measured 31 inches. Shortly afterward Maryland Bob landed a 29 incher that weighed 8.5 lbs, and Over the Dune Leo reeled in a 32 incher that weighed in at 12.5 lbs. Bob's and Leo's fish were also caught on peeler. Fortunately for the Gang, as of May 16, 28 inch rockfish is legal, making all 3 fish keepers. Rick V also caught a tasty little kingfish. Thanks for the report OtDG Rick%21 I got a chance to fish when Brad S. gave me a call at the shop that he landed a black drum. I got my things and headed to the beach to fish the flood tide. The conditions were overcast and breezy very fishy. In a 1/2 hour I was hooked up and brought in the black drum. Brad and I both caught our drum on the 7/0 modified fishfinder rig. Gunter also fished with us and had his pole dragged into the water luckily he fished it out. Make sure to put your sand spikes in well or get the heavier spikes, because these fish are powerful and are known for stealing rods. Our flounder tournament starts tomorrow so Good Luck to everyone fishing it. You can still sign up at the shop before you go fishing this weekend.
Rick V. brought in this 31 inch striper off the surf
Rob M. with a trio of nice flounder
Brad S. caught this 30 inch 15.3 lb black drum near low tide today.
My first black drum of the season a 31 inch 18 lber.
Bob from MD. gets it done fishing with the OTDG today
Leo O.with a nice rock from the beach
Rick V. brought in this 31 inch striper off the surf
Rob M. with a trio of nice flounder
Brad S. caught this 30 inch 15.3 lb black drum near low tide today.
My first black drum of the season a 31 inch 18 lber.
Bob from MD. gets it done fishing with the OTDG today
Leo O.with a nice rock from the beach
