December 2012

Happy New Year gang!! ...  the fishing has slowed down to almost nil, there are some bass still around.  Tautog are still hitting as are ling cod.  Skates and dogfish, galore.  I haven't seen a redfish in a while.  Tyler Bankowski hit the inlet in the rain the other day, and brought home 2 nice keepers for the table.  The boats have been doing…

Delaware to open recreational black sea bass season on Jan. 1, 2013 DOVER (Dec. 27, 2012) – Following a Dec. 13 vote by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, of which Delaware is a member state, the recreational black sea bass season will open in Delaware coastal waters on Jan. 1, 2013. Federal waters, which are located 3 miles…

Striped bass are always around, we have resident bass that live in the bays.  Our buddy Dave caught a 28 inch summer flounder on a fly the other day.  He was shocked to catch one that large, this late, and on a fly.  He was getting some striped bass fishing in during vacation.  Drop shot on a 3 way swivel with a fly on a 3 foot leader, what …

Merry Fishmas and Happy New Gear!! From all of us at DSF.  This has been a great year, and all because of your support.  I want to thank everyone for following our fishing adventures and times around town.  DSF will be here to keep you updated with Delaware's tidal water fishing new,s and "live" weather when necessary.  I personally hope I…

Yesterday I attended a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook elementary school, in Lewes, DE on the beach.  There were a few people there when I arrived, outdoor tiki torches were set up in adjacent rows.  Hanging from each was a tag with the picture, name and interests of each victim.  There was a loud speaker set up,…

I meant to post this last week, sorry gang, it is not the end of the world.  I honestly thought we posted the results of Bill's Sport Shop's Striper Tournament.  After several weeks of constant fishing, and meeting at Irish Eyes for dinner on Friday nights.  The eager winners were announced, and awarded their prizes.  I was taking pictures, and…

Baltimore, MD – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board met in Baltimore last week and approved two actions with regards to the 2013 recreational black sea bass fishery. Specifically, it approved opening the black sea bass recreational fishery for January and February with a…

This report is dedicated to the memory of Rich Magee, he will be sorely missed by many of us in the surf.  We are still in shock over his passing.  He was an incredibly nice person, and very non-pretentious   I will miss seeing him on the beach and around "campus".  Our condolences go out to his family and friends.... The other day I dropped…

The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays located adjacent the Coast guard Station, 39375 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE.  Is a non profit organization that works to keep our bays clean and introduce programs to help promote the reviving of the bays, such as oysters.  Many people think this is a "government" organization and that is just not the…

The surf was beautiful today, according to everyone I didn't get to meet out there.  I missed hanging OTW Sand Sticks, and You Snead This Gear in the surf.  Chris Barton caught a bunch of skates, and Jason Snead found a shark tooth. He posted the picture, and everyone decided it was a sand shark.  Chris Fortner said "Looks like a sand shark…

ASMFC Approves Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 2 Baltimore, MD – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has approved Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. The Amendment establishes a 170,800 MT total allowable catch (TAC) beginning in 2013 and continuing until completion of, and Board action on, the next…

I have been trying to find the time all season to catch up with Captain Chuck Cook owner of First Light Charters, when he has time to do a little fishing.  Like my new job, his job charter fishing, doesn't allow for any "personal" time when one fishes.  Unless of course you both get in a boat, ignore the phones, and go for the morning.  I met…

New Years Eve at Port-Dewey Beach Port is offering two four course options which include choice of soup or salad, appetizer, Entrée & dessert bar complete with chocolate fountain. Reservations suggested (302)227-0669 after 4 P.M. Email us at hitusup@portdewey.com Option One $100 per Couple Caesar Salad- Kings Salad- Wedge Salad- Seafood…

This was sent to us today by Tess Belcher of DNREC and, she asked if DSF would get the word out to you ... "Hi Rich - I know your followers like surf-fishing more than freshwater, but if you know of anyone who might be interested, can you pass this along?  Thanks! " Happy Holidays!!   ... from the Aquatic Resource Education Center (AREC) Our…

I talked to Ben Smith today, he is still stoked, and wearing an ear-to-ear grin.  It is confirmed he has the new state record for striped bass in Delaware.  Congratulations again buddy!  Ben asked me to take the skins to a local biologist to see if they would want them.  I contacted Chris Bason Executive Director of the Delaware Center for the…

red hake ... caught in Cape Henlopen State Park by Nick Kiessling Well it has been a slow week.  Not much to report, but the same thing.  Stripers, some blues, spotted hake, and even redfish still in the surf.  Otherwise it has been dogfish, skates, or donuts.  Bunker has been the bait of choice for the most part. People have been drifting…

DOVER (Dec. 6, 2012) – Following the passage of House Bill 235, DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation has introduced a new annual pass for members of the military. The new military pass is available to Delaware residents who are active duty military or veterans, and have proper documentation of service.  The pass costs $13.50 annually and is on…

Saturday I met Andres, Sherry, Mark, and Chris on 3R's beach in Delaware Seashore State Park.  It was a gorgeous day in the surf, beautiful water, and incredibly warm temperatures.  December 1st  was 60 degrees, a light wind, and we had Christmas music!  We surf fished the outgoing tide with at least 12 rods, loaded with bunker, mullet, and…