JUNE 30, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim BrincefieldAnother beautiful day on The Bay today hey, we’re on a roll! For our 76th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed Mr. Bravitt C. Manley, Jr. and his two sons Matthew and Justin from Centreville, VA for a total of 3 anglers. There’s something absolutely wonderful about taking your kids out fishing on The Bay it’s magic! We started by bottom fishing at Holland Point and at Poplar Island. We used standard bottom rigs baited with Bloodworms, Squid, Peeler Crab, Bait Shrimp, and Razor Clams. We did fairly well with the bottom fishing. We made 3 successful long drifts and caught 7 medium and jumbo Norfolk Spot, 6 nice White Perch, and 14 gargantuan Atlantic Croakers (“Hardhead”) up to our largest of the year a 19.75/3.75 lb. Croakersaurus! On our 4th and 5th drifts, we didn’t catch anything so we decided to go and try some light tackle chumming for some Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) at “The Gooses”. So, we slinked on down The Bay and used cut Bunker and Razor Clams for hook bait in the chum slick. It was a good bite and a decent grade of fish. We caught 6 corpulent Rockfish from 18” 24” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. We also released several undersized Rockfish. Zach Stauffer (standing in rear, in group shot) served as 1st Mate.
Earning a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch were:
Bravitt C. Manley Jr. for a 17” HardheadMatthew C. Manley for a 19.75”/3.75 lb. Croakersaurus (our largest so far this year)Earning a MDDNR Citation were:
Bravitt C. Manley Jr. for an 11.5” White PerchJustin Manley for a 15.5” Hardhead
Bravitt with an 11.5” White Perch
How about this 25” Rockfish Dad?
Hey Dad I just caught the biggest “Croakersaurus” of the year aboard the Jil Carrie!
Bravitt and his 2 sons out for a gorgeous day on The Bay. It simply does not get any better than this!
JUNE 29, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim Brincefield
It was another absolutely beautiful afternoon day on The Bay today. For our 75th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed our good friend Dave Smith and coworkers from Potomac Sprinkler for a total of 5 anglers. We slithered on down The Bay to do some light spinning tackle chumming for Striped Bass (“Rockfish”). We used cut Bunker and Razor Clams for hook bait. It was a good bite and an excellent grade of fish. We caught 10 portly Rockfish from 18” 24” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. We also released several undersized Rockfish. Then we tried some bottom fishing but did not catch anything. Capt. Karl Bieberich (standing on far left, in group shot, with rabbit ears) served as 1st Mate. "Hey, did anybody see my straw hat”?
JUNE 28, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report (P.M. Trip)By Capt. Jim BrincefieldIt was an absolutely beautiful afternoon and evening on The Bay this afternoon, but the fishing was a bit slow. For our 74th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed Wayne Johnson, family, and friends for a bottom fishing extravaganza for a total of 6 anglers. We went bottom fishing at several locations Holland Point, West River Lumps and Buoy 83A. We tried everything to get the fish to bite, but only a few wanted to cooperate. We struggled to catch every single one. In the end, we caught 10 medium and jumbo Norfolk Spot, 8 gargantuan Atlantic Croaker (“Hardhead”), 6 nice White Perch, 1 keeper Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) of 23”, and 4 undersized Rockfish (released). We used standard bottom rigs baited with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. Capt. Karl Bieberich (standing on far left, in group shot) served as 1st Mate.
Earning a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch was:
13 year old angler Adam Wehler of St. Mary’s, PA for a 17.25” HardheadEarning a MDDNR Citation was:
Brian Johnson of St. Mary’s, PA for a 16” Hardhead
Here’s 13 year old angler Adam Wehler of St. Mary’s, PA with a beautiful 17.25” Hardhead
Brian Johnson of St.Mary’s PA scored our only keeper Rockfish a 23 beauty!
A slow night, but the crew really hung in there!
JUNE 28, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report (A.M. Trip)By Capt. Jim BrincefieldIt was another beautiful day on The Bay today but the fishing slowed down a bit. For our 73rd Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing
Season we welcomed Dana & David Ayers, friends, and family for a bottom fishing extravaganza for a total of 28 anglers. We went bottom fishing at several locations Holland Point, Choptank River and Old Rock. We caught 42 medium and jumbo Norfolk Spot, 44 nice White Perch, and several undersized Rockfish (released). We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. All of the kids really behaved well as many of them were on their first ever fishing trip! Several of the kids brought “Grandpa” along and he had not seen the Bay for many years. “Grandpa” and I reminisced about the old days and pondered whether these kids will live to see the demise of The Bay. Capt. Karl Bieberich (standing on far left, in rear) served as 1st Mate.
Earning a MDDNR Citation and My First Fish Award was:
12 year old angler Miss Emily Milchling of Westminster, MD for a 12” White Perch13 year old angler Miss Allison Milchling of Westminster, MD for a 12” Norfolk SpotChristian Libdan of Westminster, MD for a 10” Norfolk SpotJUNE 27, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim Brincefield
It was another great day on The Bay today (and still quite warm). The fishing was good, but slowed down a bit. We had some wild thunderstorms which we did our best to dodge, but still got caught a little bit. For our 72nd Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed George Fuller, coworkers, and friends for a total of 12 anglers for an afternoon/evening combo trip. We slithered on down to “The Gooses” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. It was an excellent bite. We caught 24 obese Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” 24” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. Overall, it was an excellent grade of Rockfish again today. We also released a few undersized Rockfish. Then we went bottom fishing at The Stone Rock in the mouth of the Choptank River. It was a fair bite. We caught a 5 gallon bucket full of medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot and Atlantic Croaker (“Hardhead”). We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. Capt. Karl Bieberich (standing on far left) served as 1st Mate.
JUNE 26, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim BrincefieldIt was another absolutely a perfect day on The Bay today (although quite warm) and the fishing continued it’s mid summer torrid
pace. For our 71st Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed Jim Stansbury, coworkers, and friends for a total of 15 anglers. We slithered on down to “The Gooses” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. It was an excellent bite. We caught 30 obese Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” 25” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. Overall, it was an excellent grade of Rockfish again today. We also released a few undersized Rockfish. Then we went bottom fishing at The Stone Rock in the mouth of the Choptank River. It was a good bite there, as well. We caught 1 gargantuan Atlantic Croaker (“Hardhead”) and an orange mesh bushel basket full of medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. Chris (a/k/a “Pigtail”) 1st Mate aboard “Canvasback” (not pictured) filled in for 1st Mate Zach Stauffer who is on vacation.
JUNE 25, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim Brincefield
It was another absolutely a perfect day on The Bay today (although quite warm) and the fishing continued on a torrid pace. For our 70th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed Tom Martins of Martins West Laurel Filling Station, his brother “Big Fish” Jim Martins, family, coworkers, and friends for a total of 13 anglers. We slithered on down to “The Gooses” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. It was an excellent bite. We caught 26 obese Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” 25” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. Overall, it was an excellent grade of Rockfish again today. We also released a few undersized Rockfish. Jim “Big Fish” Martins was living up to his namesake until Meghan bested his 24” with a 25” Rockfish (whew, I would have never lived that one down). I must admit, “Big Fish” did put a whoopin’ on ‘em until mysteriously, his hook “went dull” - ??? Then we went bottom fishing at The Stone Rock in the mouth of the Choptank River. It was a good bite there, as well. We caught 1 gargantuan Atlantic Croaker (“Hardhead”) and an orange mesh bushel basket full of medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. Zach Stauffer (seated on rail on far left) served as 1st Mate.
JUNE 24, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim BrincefieldIt was absolutely a perfect day on The Bay today and the fishing improved dramatically. For our 69th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed Jim “Lead Rod, Jr.” (pronounced leed) Boland, Jr., his brother Brian Boland, and the gang from Ashburn, VA Home Depot for a total of 7 anglers. Conspicuous in his absence was the Patriarch of this crew and one of our “Legends of the Bay” Jim “Lead Rod” (pronounced leed) Boland, Sr. As the crew offered various and numerous criticisms regarding his absence, the Captain defended his honor for this “excused” absence. We slinked on down to “The Gooses” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. It was a good bite. We caught 14 corpulent Striped Bass from 18” 27” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. Overall, it was an excellent grade of Rockfish. We also released a few undersized Rockfish. Then we went bottom fishing at Buoy #10 - Cook’s Point, Buoy 12, The Sands and The Stone Rock in the mouth of the Choptank River. It was a good bite there, as well. We caught 1 gargantuan Atlantic Croaker, (“Hardhead”), and a 5 gallon bucket full of medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. Capt. Al “The Livin’ Legend” (standing on far left in group shot) served as 1st Mate.
Earning a MD Department of Natural Resources Citation was:
Candy Rolle of Harpers Ferry, WV for a 15.5” Hardhead
Here’s Jim “Lead Rod Jr.” Boland showing off his 27” Rockfish the largest fish on the day. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” right, Sr.?
We saw another pod of Bottlenosed Dolphin today (look real hard and you can see what looks like a black shark fin)
Little Jimmy and Sarah join in with “Jr.” as he shows off his big fish and the winnings from the big fish pool. Hey Jim Sr. did you teach him that???
JUNE 23, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim Brincefield
For our 68th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed our good friend Henry Morris, Esq., family, and friends for an afternoon/evening combo trip (4:00 p.m. - midnight) for a total of 7 anglers. We slithered on down to “The Gooses” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. It was a good bite. We caught 14 obese Striped Bass (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. We also released a few undersized Rockfish. Then we went bottom fishing at Buoy #10 - Cook’s Point in the Choptank River. It was a good bite there, as well. We caught 42 gargantuan Atlantic Croakers (“Hardhead”), and 6 medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. Zach Stauffer (on left, in rear) served as 1st Mate. The party declined Citations (for “Hardheads”).
JUNE 22, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim BrincefieldWith the storms clearing through last night, today’s weather on The Bay was absolutely perfect (for a change). And the fish
responded well! So, for our 67th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed Phil and Patty Horne, family, and friends for a mid-day combo trip (11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.) for a total of 9 anglers. We slithered on down to “The Gooses” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. It was a good bite. We caught 18 portly Striped Bass (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. We also released a few undersized Rockfish. Then we went bottom fishing at Buoy #10 - Cook’s Point in the Choptank River. It was a good bite there, as well. We caught 10 gargantuan Atlantic Croakers (“Hardhead”), 4 nice White Perch, and 10 medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. Capt. Karl Bieberich (not pictured) served as 1st Mate.
Earning a MDDNR Citation was:
11 year old angler Brent Schmitt of Cincinnati, Ohio for a 16.5” HardheadEarning a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch was:
Michael P. Ford of Oswego, NY for a 17.5” “Croakersaurus”
JUNE 21, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report (P.M. Trip)By Capt. Jim Brincefield
We had the morning off this morning because we went to Capt. Frank Carver’s wedding at 3:00 p.m. We took the kids and some friends fishing this morning under perfect weather conditions. After Capt. Frank’s wedding we took an afternoon party out with impending skies, dark clouds, and approaching storms…oh , no not this Spring, you must be thinking of another… So, for our 66th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed the men of VACCA Northern Virginia Chapter for a total of 12 anglers. We slithered on over to “Suicide Hill” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. It was a disaster. Between a completely non-existent bite and the violent storms, coupled with howling winds, crashing lightning and thunder, and torrential rains - it just could not get any worse. We tried to “save the day” with some bottom fishing at Poplar Island. That too, was miserable. We managed to only scrape together 12 Atlantic Croakers (“Hardhead”), 6 nice White Perch, and 10 medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Squid, and Bloodworms for hook bait. We ended up coming back to the wharf early to get out of the storms and rain. A big “Jil Carrie” Thank You to all of the intrepid anglers who really hung in there despite the slow bite and horrible weather. Zach Stauffer (not pictured) served as 1st Mate.
JUNE 21, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report (A.M. Trip)By Capt. Jim BrincefieldWe had the morning off this morning because we are scheduled to go to Capt. Frank Carver’s wedding at 3:00 p.m. So, we figured for our 65th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we would take the kids out front fishing. We took Little Jimmy and Sarah and a couple who are friends of ours from the neighborhood Frank & Cathleen DuBois and their two kids Camille & Barron for a total of 7 anglers. We putt putted out front to make a couple of drifts on Holland Point Bar. We caught 3 humungous Atlantic Croakers, 6 huge White Perch, and 8 medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams and Bloodworms for hook bait.
Our son, James C. Brincefield IV - "Little Jimmy", who is 5 years old, caught his first Maryland Department of Natural Resources Citation and Embroidered Patch fish of his young life - a 12.75" whopper of a White Perch while bottom fishing at Holland Point, Deale, MD on 6/21/03. Little Jimmy was fishing with his sister Sarah Elizabeth, his Mom Jil, and Daddy - Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie". This beauty of a White Perch struck a bloodworm fished from a standard bottom rig. "That's my boy"!
Here’s Little Jimmy and his 6 year old friend/young angler Barron Dubois of Deale, MD with a pair of nice MDDNR Citation Hardheads! No, not Jil and Frank!
JUNE 20, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report (P.M. Trip)By Capt. Jim BrincefieldFor our 64th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed the gang from Tidalfish.com BS Board for a total of 18 anglers for an evening bottom fishing trip to raise money for our favorite charity - The Ele Fund. More rains, more winds, more rough weather, more fronts coming through - somebody just shoot me. We slinked on down to "The Gooses" to do some bottom fishing. We used standard bottom rigs with Razor Clams, Bloodworms, Squid, Peeler Crabs, Bait Shrimp, and cut Bunker for hook bait. Fritzer used jigs and jigged a few undersized Rockfish (released) and a few Norfolk Spot. We struggled through a very slow bite to catch 6 Atlantic Croakers, 25 medium and jumbo Norfolk Spot, and 4 undersized Striped Bass ("Rockfish") (released). We quit early as what slow bite we had going, completely shut down shortly after 9:00 p.m. The slow bite only added fuel to the adult beverages fire though, as many aboard made up for lost time! Upon our return to the wharf, we invaded the Happy Harbor and enjoyed good company and cold, frosty, malted adult beverages until closing time. We will do another CroakerFest on Friday, August 1, 2003 to make up for this one. Zach Stauffer (seated on rail, on far right, in rear) served as 1st Mate today.
Chumbucket and The Love Dwarf. The face only she could love.
Brian 'Champion of the Workin' Man" Bunk with the 1st Hardhead of the evening (which won $5.00/angler including a fin from yours truly).
"Hello, Happy Harbor? Exactly how many 10 oz. Budweisers do you have in stock?" "What in the world are you crouching down to do Le Chumbouquet?"
JUNE 20, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report (A.M. Trip)By Capt. Jim BrincefieldFor our 63rd Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed Ron Caldwell and friends for a total of 11 anglers for a morning light spinning tackle chumming trip. More rains, more winds, more rough weather STOP THE MADNESS!!! We slithered on over to “Suicide Hill” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. We used standard chumming rigs with Razor Clams and cut Bunker for hook bait on the chumming rigs. We struggled to catch 18 portly Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” - 23” at this location. We also released quite a few undersized Rockfish. Zach Stauffer (seated on rail, on far right, in rear) served as 1st Mate today.
A young angler shows off his 1st Keeper Rockfish
A wet, soggy, cold, and tired crew happy to be back at the wharfJUNE 19, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim Brincefield
For our 62nd Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed the Knights of Columbus Council led by our good friend Jim “Lead Rod” (pronounced “leed”) Boland, Sr. for a total of 11 anglers for a morning (6:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.) light tackle bottom fishing and chumming trip. Surprise, surprise, another cloudy, overcast, rainy damp, and dismal day. Somebody turn this stuff off! We tried something a bit different today as we stopped out front at Holland Point Bar to collect some White Perch and Spot to try some live lining at The Hill to see if we could scare up some larger Rockfish. We made several drifts and caught 10 medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot, 12 nice White Perch and 4 enormous Atlantic Croakers (“Hardhead”). We used standard Bottom Rigs and baited up with Cut Spot, Razor Clams, Bloodworms, Squid, Bait Shrimp, and Peeler Crab for hook bait. Then, we slinked on over to “Suicide Hill” to do some light spinning tackle chumming and live lining. The live lining did not work at all. We used standard chumming rigs with Razor Clams and cut Bunker for hook bait on the chumming rigs. We caught 18 portly Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” - 23” at this location. We also released quite a few undersized Rockfish. Capt. Al “The Livin’ Legend” Jones (seated on rail, on far right, in rear) served as 1st Mate today.
JUNE 18, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim BrincefieldFor our 61st Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed the Northrup/Grumman Company led by Mike Rigby for a total of 10 anglers for a morning (6:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.) combo trip. It was another cloudy, overcast, damp, and dismal day. Will this stuff ever stop? We slithered on over to “Suicide Hill” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. We used standard chumming rigs with Razor Clams and cut Bunker for hook bait. It was a good bite. We caught 20 portly Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” - 24” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. We also released several undersized Rockfish. Then we went bottom fishing at Poplar Island. We made several drifts and caught 80 medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot, 2 nice White Perch and 12 enormous Atlantic Croakers (“Hardhead”). We used standard Bottom Rigs and baited up with Cut Spot, Razor Clams, Bloodworms, Squid, Bait Shrimp, and Peeler Crab for hook bait. Zach Stauffer (seated on rail, on far right, in rear) served as 1st Mate today.
Now here’s a nice Rockfish caught on light spinning tackle!
From The Land of Pleasant Livin’…
JUNE 17, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim BrincefieldFor our 60th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we held our 1st Annual Chesapeake Bay Scientists Trip for a total of 12 anglers for an 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. day party. Our Guest of Honor for our Inaugural Trip was renowned National Science Foundation and NOAA environmental and marine biologist Mr. Edward O. Murdy. Mr. Murdy is the author of the “Bible” on Chesapeake Bay Fishes entitled “Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay”, published by the Smithsonian Press. This fishing trip is designed to be a “Thank You” to some of the people that help us to better understand and manage our Chesapeake Bay fisheries. It is also an opportunity for us to get together and exchange ideas while enjoying a day on the Chesapeake Bay. Also, I was especially happy to have Jil and her friend Sue Wilkins along to help us welcome our guests. It was a decent day on The Bay with fair seas and calm winds (for a change) and the fish were a snappin’… Covering this event for the press was Lauren Silver of The Bay Weekly Newspaper. The best part about her attendance was that Ms. Silver caught her 1st Fish today (amongst others) - a 19” keeper Rockfish! We slithered on over to “Suicide Hill” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. We used standard chumming rigs with Razor Clams and cut Bunker for hook bait. It was an excellent bite with a superb grade of fish. We caught 24 obese Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” 31.5” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. We also released several undersized Rockfish. Jil had the big fish of the day a 27.5” beauty, but Angel Bolinger from the MDDNR Fisheries Service took the day near the end with a 31.5” Whopper! Then we went bottom fishing at Poplar Island. We made several drifts and caught 80 medium and Jumbo Norfolk Spot, 6 nice White Perch and 2 Atlantic Croakers (“Hardhead”). Then we tried a few drifts at Buoy 84 for Flounder with no takers. We used standard Bottom Rigs and baited up with Cut Spot, Razor Clams, Bloodworms, Squid, Bait Shrimp, and Peeler Crab for hook bait. Capt. Al “The Livin’ Legend” Jones (on far left) served as 1st Mate. Zach Stauffer (seated on rail, on far right) served as 2nd Mate today.
Here’s Ms. Bolinger with her braggin’ fish! Zach and Capt. Al on left and Ed Murdy on right look on with approval.
Thank you Chesapeake Bay Scientists!JUNE 16, 2003
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportBy Capt. Jim BrincefieldFor our 59th Fishing Trip of the 2003 Fishing Season we welcomed our good friend Mr. Dennis Hankey of PA and friends for a total of 9 anglers on an afternoon/evening combo trip. It was another cloudy, blustery, damp, cold, dreary, windy afternoon and evening on The Bay today (what’s new) complete with choppy seas and a nasty 15 20 knot East wind. As Capt. Al “The Livin’ Legend says… “East is the least”… So, we slithered on over to “Suicide Hill” to do some light spinning tackle chumming. We used standard chumming rigs with Razor Clams and cut Bunker for hook bait. It was a decent bite. We caught 18 obese Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) from 18” 26.75” (our limit) plus our boat fish at this location. We also released several undersized Rockfish. We also caught 1 Snapper Bluefish 19”/2.5 lbs. Then we went bottom fishing at Poplar Island. We made 3 drifts and caught only 1 White Perch. Then we went bottom fishing at the Clay Banks Buoy. We made 4 drifts and caught 2 medium Norfolk Spot and 1 humungous Atlantic Croaker (“Hardhead”). Then we went bottom fishing at “The Gooses” and caught 100 plump Hardheads from 14” 17” and a few more Rockfish (released over limit). We used standard Bottom Rigs and baited up with Cut Spot, Razor Clams, Bloodworms, Squid, Bait Shrimp, and Peeler Crab for hook bait. Zach Stauffer (standing, on far right) served as 1st Mate today.
“Hey Hankey, can you beat this 26.75” Beauty? What was that, Capt. Jim had to catch your 2nd keeper for you? DOH!”
The Story of The Old Bull and The Young Bull
