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Wayne Gatling
Wayne G.
Rock Hall, Maryland
Reported 1 year ago
Snapper fishing has been good. Some seatrout and mackerel mixed in.
Wayne Gatling
Wayne G. Rock Hall, Maryland Reported 1 year ago
Snapper fishing has been good. Some seatrout and mackerel mixed in.
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
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Wayne Gatling
Wayne G.
Rock Hall, Maryland
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing is good.
Wayne Gatling
Wayne G. Rock Hall, Maryland Reported 1 year ago
Fishing is good.
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
Fishing in Rock Hall, Maryland
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Randy T.
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!
Randy Thornton
Randy T. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
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Scott Horton
Scott H.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Reported 3 years ago
Seabass & Tilefish
Scott Horton
Scott H. Virginia Beach, Virginia Reported 3 years ago
Seabass & Tilefish
Black Seabass, Tilefish Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Black Seabass, Tilefish Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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John Abel
John A.
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Left the dock this morning breaking ice to get out of the marina, hope I didn't wake the hood up in the process as it was loud. Made our way to the bridge and the shoaling is bad, reading as little as 6in under the props, not fun in the dark. Buddy fisjed north yesterday and never turned a rod so we made our way to the south hoping to land on the blackfin. We worked hard and covered the grounds but the bite was slow. We had the marks but they were deep and stayed deep, eventually they had...
John Abel
John A. Manteo, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Left the dock this morning breaking ice to get out of the marina, hope I didn't wake the hood up in the process as it was loud. Made our way to the bridge and the shoaling is bad, reading as little as 6in under the props, not fun in the dark. Buddy fisjed north yesterday and never turned a rod so we made our way to the south hoping to land on the blackfin. We worked hard and covered the grounds but the bite was slow. We had the marks but they were deep and stayed deep, eventually they had to come up, but just not while we were there. Got a little beat up the first 20miles home into a stiff north wind, thankfully it laid down and we made good time. We spent a little time searching for deep water through the shoal but it wasn't to be found. Finished the ride home with a pretty sunset and cut the few fish we had. Great groups of guys and we had a good time. Weather will allow us to fish Thurs and Friday if we get enough guys to get the trip together. They're out there, just gotta stay on em.
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
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Scott Horton
Scott H.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Reported 3 years ago
Little slow right now. Water temperatures are in the low 50s. Catching Speckled Trout & Puppy Drum in the Creeks & Inlets and out in The bay we are catching large & schoolie Striper.
Scott Horton
Scott H. Virginia Beach, Virginia Reported 3 years ago
Little slow right now. Water temperatures are in the low 50s. Catching Speckled Trout & Puppy Drum in the Creeks & Inlets and out in The bay we are catching large & schoolie Striper.
Blue Catfish, Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Blue Catfish, Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Blue Catfish, Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Scott Horton
Scott H.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Reported 3 years ago
wordfish, Tilefish & Seabass is in full swing in Va Beach now through the end of December. Then Striper & Bluefin Tuna from Dec-March
Scott Horton
Scott H. Virginia Beach, Virginia Reported 3 years ago
wordfish, Tilefish & Seabass is in full swing in Va Beach now through the end of December. Then Striper & Bluefin Tuna from Dec-March
Black Seabass, Swordfish, Tilefish Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Black Seabass, Swordfish, Tilefish Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Buck Segar
Buck S.
Woodford, Virginia
Reported 3 years ago
It's been on fire we are seeing some of the best striped bass fishing we have seen in years
Buck Segar
Buck S. Woodford, Virginia Reported 3 years ago
It's been on fire we are seeing some of the best striped bass fishing we have seen in years
Striped Bass Fishing in Reedville, Virginia
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Scott Horton
Scott H.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Reported 3 years ago
This time of year in Virginia Beach there is still great fishing to be had with offshore deep dropping and swordfishing along with some tuna & wahoo around. Inshore is still catching Spanish mackerel and red drum along with a speckled trout puppy drum and striper are showing up in the creeks in Inlets.
Scott Horton
Scott H. Virginia Beach, Virginia Reported 3 years ago
This time of year in Virginia Beach there is still great fishing to be had with offshore deep dropping and swordfishing along with some tuna & wahoo around. Inshore is still catching Spanish mackerel and red drum along with a speckled trout puppy drum and striper are showing up in the creeks in Inlets.
Tilefish Fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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John Abel
John A.
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around at the end of the day. Next day ran offshore, trolled up 37 small blackfin, landed 2 out of 3 wahoo as well. Also had a trip we did some sea bass and amberjack fishing, it's all a blur so not sure what day was what, but it's been fun!!!...
John Abel
John A. Manteo, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around at the end of the day. Next day ran offshore, trolled up 37 small blackfin, landed 2 out of 3 wahoo as well. Also had a trip we did some sea bass and amberjack fishing, it's all a blur so not sure what day was what, but it's been fun!!! The drum fishing has been great at night as well and that should stay solid through Sept into Oct.
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
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