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shore-power
06-09-2007, 05:47 PM
The Chesapeake Bay red drum fishing has been the best I have ever seen over the past 2 weeks. *Many 10 to 20 fish nights with as many a 33 fish caught in a single outing. *Fished last night with 3 guys who had never caught a red and ALL including 7 year old Jack caught fish. *Will post a few pics. later, going over to Wachapreague for an early supper..

Smaller fish last night. everything was in the 40 to 44 inch range but plentiful. *2 double headers including one father & son hook up. 8)

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/shore-power/redsJune8th1.jpg?t=1181464933

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/shore-power/redsjune8th3.jpg?t=1181465117

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/shore-power/redsjune8th7.jpg?t=1181465216
shore-power
06-09-2007, 05:47 PM
The Chesapeake Bay red drum fishing has been the best I have ever seen over the past 2 weeks. *Many 10 to 20 fish nights with as many a 33 fish caught in a single outing. *Fished last night with 3 guys who had never caught a red and ALL including 7 year old Jack caught fish. *Will post a few pics. later, going over to Wachapreague for an early supper..

Smaller fish last night. everything was in the 40 to 44 inch range but plentiful. *2 double headers including one father & son hook up. 8)

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/shore-power/redsJune8th1.jpg?t=1181464933

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/shore-power/redsjune8th3.jpg?t=1181465117

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/shore-power/redsjune8th7.jpg?t=1181465216
shore-power
06-10-2007, 06:49 AM
Going again tonight! 8)
shore-power
06-10-2007, 06:49 AM
Going again tonight! 8)
turbinedoctor
06-10-2007, 07:23 AM
How bout you work tonight and I go in your place.


Nice report and fish, keep up the good work. ;)
turbinedoctor
06-10-2007, 07:23 AM
How bout you work tonight and I go in your place.


Nice report and fish, keep up the good work. ;)
tsubaki
06-10-2007, 08:19 AM
Unfortunately them ain't legal in Georgia. The DNR catches you with one of them that's $500 and $50 for each one after that cause




THERE TOO DAM BIG ;D ;D
Nice fish
tsubaki
06-10-2007, 08:19 AM
Unfortunately them ain't legal in Georgia. The DNR catches you with one of them that's $500 and $50 for each one after that cause




THERE TOO DAM BIG ;D ;D
Nice fish
Airslot
06-10-2007, 09:25 AM
Those fish were all CPR'd....Catch, Photo, Release'd ;)

Nice work SP. I had to run to Va Bach and turn around, come straight back Friday night. The bay was nearly flat, and I had no boat w/ me. ???

Glad you guys are doing well. Maybe Wednesday for a few hours...
Airslot
06-10-2007, 09:25 AM
Those fish were all CPR'd....Catch, Photo, Release'd ;)

Nice work SP. I had to run to Va Bach and turn around, come straight back Friday night. The bay was nearly flat, and I had no boat w/ me. ???

Glad you guys are doing well. Maybe Wednesday for a few hours...
shore-power
06-10-2007, 09:42 AM
D-Man, Im just getting warmed up! *Gonna hit em hard this week! *

Yes these are all catch & release. *We used to be able to keep one but not anymore. *Its a shame, one wouldnt hurt the population I dont think but I would release 99% of them anyway. *Killed too many when I was young and dumber..
Going again tonight and Monday night if the wind stays down.

Airslot: *Let me know if you want to try one afternoon. My boat & you bring the crabs. 8) Caught all these fish on live hard crabs.
shore-power
06-10-2007, 09:42 AM
D-Man, Im just getting warmed up! *Gonna hit em hard this week! *

Yes these are all catch & release. *We used to be able to keep one but not anymore. *Its a shame, one wouldnt hurt the population I dont think but I would release 99% of them anyway. *Killed too many when I was young and dumber..
Going again tonight and Monday night if the wind stays down.

Airslot: *Let me know if you want to try one afternoon. My boat & you bring the crabs. 8) Caught all these fish on live hard crabs.
Airslot
06-10-2007, 09:56 AM
I can get all the sooks we need for nuttin. You going Monday?
Airslot
06-10-2007, 09:56 AM
I can get all the sooks we need for nuttin. You going Monday?
2ndchance
06-10-2007, 11:27 AM
I fished on my buddies Maycraft last night and caught 5. :) I finaly got some Red paper with a 49" hog of a fish ;D It's sweet to be able to catch and release a fish like that. My buddy Steve got a 47" release. The other 3 fish were 42", 44", and 43" ;D ;D ;D. Unfortunatly Steves camera wouldn't flash so no pics.
2ndchance
06-10-2007, 11:27 AM
I fished on my buddies Maycraft last night and caught 5. :) I finaly got some Red paper with a 49" hog of a fish ;D It's sweet to be able to catch and release a fish like that. My buddy Steve got a 47" release. The other 3 fish were 42", 44", and 43" ;D ;D ;D. Unfortunatly Steves camera wouldn't flash so no pics.
bassarama
06-10-2007, 05:35 PM
Nice fish

How would you compare those reds with stripers, taste wise that is?
bassarama
06-10-2007, 05:35 PM
Nice fish

How would you compare those reds with stripers, taste wise that is?
2ndchance
06-10-2007, 05:40 PM
If you are eating a Red Drum longer than 28" you in violation of the law. I have eaten large Red Drum when it was legal to keep them and I would say that they don't taste as gamey as a Striper. All fish caught last night on my Steve's boat were released alive and kickin. I even got a shower from 1 of them.
2ndchance
06-10-2007, 05:40 PM
If you are eating a Red Drum longer than 28" you in violation of the law. I have eaten large Red Drum when it was legal to keep them and I would say that they don't taste as gamey as a Striper. All fish caught last night on my Steve's boat were released alive and kickin. I even got a shower from 1 of them.
tsubaki
06-10-2007, 08:28 PM
Comparing them about the same. The smaller the better.
If you got to step on one to make it legal they are the tastiest. :D
tsubaki
06-10-2007, 08:28 PM
Comparing them about the same. The smaller the better.
If you got to step on one to make it legal they are the tastiest. :D
shore-power
06-10-2007, 09:38 PM
Air: check your PMAIL...
shore-power
06-10-2007, 09:38 PM
Air: check your PMAIL...
dragn3
06-11-2007, 01:11 AM
personally, i don't like to eat em if they are over 30"
dragn3
06-11-2007, 01:11 AM
personally, i don't like to eat em if they are over 30"
Kajun
06-11-2007, 03:52 AM
nice catch!! man..i already miss fishing the chesapeake bay :'( i have been out 3 times since i been here in PCB and all i have caught is trash fish!! the pretty scenery and bikini's sort of make up for it but dammit i want some eatable fish!!

the old saying is true.. "you don't know what you have until its gone!!!"
Kajun
06-11-2007, 03:52 AM
nice catch!! man..i already miss fishing the chesapeake bay :'( i have been out 3 times since i been here in PCB and all i have caught is trash fish!! the pretty scenery and bikini's sort of make up for it but dammit i want some eatable fish!!

the old saying is true.. "you don't know what you have until its gone!!!"
randlemanboater
06-11-2007, 08:54 AM
Nice job on the reds boiz!!!

Kajun, you just haven't figured out where the eatting fish are, stop chatting with the water cops so much and concentrate on fishing.
randlemanboater
06-11-2007, 08:54 AM
Nice job on the reds boiz!!!

Kajun, you just haven't figured out where the eatting fish are, stop chatting with the water cops so much and concentrate on fishing.
Sean
06-11-2007, 10:04 AM
Nice going!! Definetly a fish on my top 10 to catch!
Stripers with sun burns!
Sean
06-11-2007, 10:04 AM
Nice going!! Definetly a fish on my top 10 to catch!
Stripers with sun burns!
twistedparot
06-11-2007, 10:32 AM
some real nice lookin reds there bud! bet they pulled a little, huh. i'm wondering what you catch them on up there? how deep?

here in the deep south we can catch on most anything but, live crab seems to work best. shrimp are good too,especialy behind a poppin cork. as far as lures go, its tuff to beat a good ole gold spooon. rubber cocahoe work well. and when the water is mirky, believe it or not, a spinner outta the fresh water drawer works well.
we get 'em in any where from .5 to 50 (bout as deep as you gonna find here) feet of water. bigger fish usualy in the deeper water. but in the fall it not uncommon to pull 40 pounders outta 6 inches of water!

and F.Y.I., here in ms, we can keep 3 perp erson under 28 (good eatin size) and 1 bull per boat per day. i dont keep the big ones though. dont eat as well and usualy full of worms.

fill us in. i wondering how they differ up thier.
twistedparot
06-11-2007, 10:32 AM
some real nice lookin reds there bud! bet they pulled a little, huh. i'm wondering what you catch them on up there? how deep?

here in the deep south we can catch on most anything but, live crab seems to work best. shrimp are good too,especialy behind a poppin cork. as far as lures go, its tuff to beat a good ole gold spooon. rubber cocahoe work well. and when the water is mirky, believe it or not, a spinner outta the fresh water drawer works well.
we get 'em in any where from .5 to 50 (bout as deep as you gonna find here) feet of water. bigger fish usualy in the deeper water. but in the fall it not uncommon to pull 40 pounders outta 6 inches of water!

and F.Y.I., here in ms, we can keep 3 perp erson under 28 (good eatin size) and 1 bull per boat per day. i dont keep the big ones though. dont eat as well and usualy full of worms.

fill us in. i wondering how they differ up thier.
Stinky_Hooker
06-11-2007, 11:48 AM
personally, i don't like to eat em if they are over 30"


Werd...you can keep one over 26" here, but I personally wont keep any over 24".

Eating wise they are great, especially 16-22" size. I like to cook them on the grill on the half shell.


I like to season with tony's, lemon or lime pepper, a little thyme.

I grill till meat is almost done then baste with butter and some rooster booster(lea & perrins marinade for chicken) till it's done. Then add some jalapeņos and cover in shreded parmesan cheese. Let it warm till the cheese starts to melt . Run a spatula under the meat and it slides right off the "shell".

8)
Stinky_Hooker
06-11-2007, 11:48 AM
personally, i don't like to eat em if they are over 30"


Werd...you can keep one over 26" here, but I personally wont keep any over 24".

Eating wise they are great, especially 16-22" size. I like to cook them on the grill on the half shell.


I like to season with tony's, lemon or lime pepper, a little thyme.

I grill till meat is almost done then baste with butter and some rooster booster(lea & perrins marinade for chicken) till it's done. Then add some jalapeņos and cover in shreded parmesan cheese. Let it warm till the cheese starts to melt . Run a spatula under the meat and it slides right off the "shell".

8)
twistedparot
06-11-2007, 06:40 PM
i use about half and half, worscheshire(?) and lemon juice with a little this and that (garlic, dill weed, lemon pepper, etc..) marinade for bout 15 min. then grill 'em till the meat starts to curl away from the skin on the edges.
twistedparot
06-11-2007, 06:40 PM
i use about half and half, worscheshire(?) and lemon juice with a little this and that (garlic, dill weed, lemon pepper, etc..) marinade for bout 15 min. then grill 'em till the meat starts to curl away from the skin on the edges.
Airslot
06-12-2007, 09:34 AM
Twisted,

Live crabs was the bait. Anchored in 23' of water last night. We had a great time, but nobody wanted to play last night...thats why they call it fishing instead of catching...
Airslot
06-12-2007, 09:34 AM
Twisted,

Live crabs was the bait. Anchored in 23' of water last night. We had a great time, but nobody wanted to play last night...thats why they call it fishing instead of catching...
willy
06-12-2007, 01:33 PM
Nice job Shore, me and the boys were scheming a trip out for those but got rained out down in Lewes. Nice job, sure would have loved hooking into one of them mamajammas ;D
willy
06-12-2007, 01:33 PM
Nice job Shore, me and the boys were scheming a trip out for those but got rained out down in Lewes. Nice job, sure would have loved hooking into one of them mamajammas ;D
shore-power
06-12-2007, 01:56 PM
We generaly fish for them in shallower water 14 ft. or less with crab baits or sometimes cut bait. Here lately there has been a bite in deeper water (23ft.) that had been very good but as airslot said we didnt see any caught last night. We have had some north east winds with a brief perod of s/east last night, I think that may have changed the bite. Hopefully the normal s/west winds will return.
*Oh well, will be back after them as soon as the wind lets me. They will be around for the rest of the month. *
shore-power
06-12-2007, 01:56 PM
We generaly fish for them in shallower water 14 ft. or less with crab baits or sometimes cut bait. Here lately there has been a bite in deeper water (23ft.) that had been very good but as airslot said we didnt see any caught last night. We have had some north east winds with a brief perod of s/east last night, I think that may have changed the bite. Hopefully the normal s/west winds will return.
*Oh well, will be back after them as soon as the wind lets me. They will be around for the rest of the month. *