Offshore Action: Michael Cruz of Keedyville, MD on %E2%80%9CRumor Has It%E2%80%9D caught a 180 pound mako shark on Sept. 30 around 10pm at the 500 fathom line near the Washington Canyon. The boat was run by Capt. Robert Conrad and 1st Mate Jim Bishop.
Today Surf: Fishing on the south beach of Assateague this afternoon for the outgoing tide. It was a beautiful day for the beach. Loaded up with some spot and some peelers. Rick V. took a shot at the drum that we are all waiting for. Unfortunately the drum did not make it onto my hook tonight, but the junk fish did. He did manage to snag a few skate while other anglers caught some bluefish and an occasional shark. Roger T. and Jeff B. fished about a mile and a half before the point and caught 30 bluefish, Jeff had an 18 inch trout. They were using finger mullet rigs and green surf balls.
The red drum %28Sciaenops ocellatus%29, also know as channel bass, redfish, puppy drum or just red,
Red Drum usually occur in great supply along the Tar Heel coastal waters and have been found to weigh up to 94 pounds although most large ones average between 30 and 40 pounds. The all-tackle world record of 94 pounds 4 oz. was set in Nov. 7, 1984 near Avon, NC.
Mature Red Drum spawn in open oceans, bay's and inlets. Juvenille red drum typically inhabit inland lakes and coastal marshes until they reach maturity between 3 and 6 years of age.
Red Drum are notable game fish, appealing to fly fishermen and anglers with spinning and baitcasting tackle alike. In shallow water settings, Red Drum are often seen "tailing," or grubbing for food in such a manner that their tail fins are exposed above the surface of the water. Sight fishing for tailing Red Drum is an increasingly popular past time all along the United States' East and Gulf Coasts.
%09Once considered poor table fare, the Red Drum gained popularity as a food fish in the early 80's, due largely in part to the Cajun specialty dish "Blackened Redfish" developed by Chef Paul Prudhomme. Red Drum were harvested in great numbers until stocks were dangerously low. Various state and federal wildlife agencies, and conservation groups began a concerted effort to restore Red Drum populations. Red Drum were awarded sports fish status in almost all coastal states and harvests were regulated. Red Drum numbers have since recovered, making them one of the most targeted saltwater game fish in the U.S.
This is Jeff Barnes with the 35" shark caught Saturday, Sept 30 about a mile north of fisherman's point. All together they caught 13 blues and this shark.
The %5Burl%3Dhttp://www.islandqueeninlandcharters.com%5DIsland Queen%5B/url%5D with Captain Charlie had 5 keepers yesterday. David Sr, David Jr from Pa had 2 keepers and 12 throw backs, Phil from Ontario, Canada had 2 keepers and 3 throwbacks, and Pete and Betty from DE had one keeper and two throwbacks. Several fish were just under 16.5" limit. We also had several bluefish as well. A very good morning fishing I would say%21
