Light Tackle Catching on the Chesapeake Bay-(w/pics)

[Tom Hughes]

Light Tackle Catching on the Chesapeake Bay

John Keeler and I arrived at the ramp today, June 1, 2007 around 8:30 am.  The sun was up and warm as we rounded the the point going to the 1st structure we planned to fish.  The water was 31.6 feet deep and the current was just starting to ebb.  There were a lot of marks on the fish finder which appeared to be small baitfish, but at that time we didn't know the species.  Later in the day we discovered they were striped bass in the 8 inch class.

We Fished Hard and Landed Some Nice Stripers


The Most Productive Lure (hand made by John Keeler)


Water temperatures ranged from 69 to 72.4 degrees in the areas we fished.  The water was clear with no signs of any red tide.
The Most Productive Technique:  Go To - http://www.capttomhughes.com/Light_Tackle_Techniques/Current_Casting.htm

Fishing Tip: An OUTSTANDING FATHERS DAY GIFT...A US Coast Guard Approved, Type V, AUTOMATICALLY inflatable Life Vest.  They're very comfortable and don't get in the way when fishing.  In fact, please consider purchase a few extra so everyone who boards you boat will be safe, captain.  BPS is now having a sale on these PFD. 
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Tight Lines,

Capt. Tom Hughes
Full Time Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Guide
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http://www.capttomhughes.com

[dawg]

Capt Tom it is always a pleasure to read your reports. Glad to see you and dad had another good day on the bay. Looking forward  to fishing the CBBT with you this Dec