Jet Ski Fishing Chesapeake Light Tower 6/12/09

[Jet Ski Brian]

I started my work day this morning at 0400 hrs, stopped at Pop's Bait & Tackle on Armstead Ave in Hampton at 0530 and picked up some clams and eels before heading to Va. Beach. I finished working at 0930hrs, dropped the jet ski in at Owls Creek and arrived at CLT around 1030 hrs. There was less than a dozen boats and the bite was slow at first . Around 1200 the bite picked and I saw several fish caught, I caught one on fresh clam and speared two others. The water visibility was poor at 8-10 ft. I met Mark, another Jet Ski Fisherman for the second time and told him he needs to put some rod holders on his Yamaha. He seemed to be having a good time drifting around the tower for Spades. I headed back in to Rudee Inlet at 1330 hrs with plans of going back out of Lynhaven to run around and look for some cobia. Unfortunatley I had a couple calls come up so I passed on cobia for today. Had another great day on and in the water.

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[Joe Bowers]

As always I have enjoyed your pictures Brian, and fishing repot. thanks

[Ware Fisher]

As always I have enjoyed your pictures Brian, and fishing repot. thanks

Same here!

[Mike McCabe]

Thanks for the report, Brian. Are the bigger Spades still held up inside the tower & down deep? It's been a couple of weeks since I shot them out there.

Mike-Red Eye
24 Topaz

[Rock crusher]

As usual, Great pictures Brian. I swear I need to find a job in Hampton so I get in on those daily photo shoots! keep up th:thumbup:e good work.

[bullisland]

Congrats!

[PLAYIN' HOOKIE]

Thanks for the report. Congrats on the fish too. :clapping2:

[DeepCDiver]

Saw you out there yesterday Brian. I was on the Green Catamaran (LSC-2), diving on a couple of the wrecks out there. I told my buddies about your fishing rig and they didnt believe me. Take care and as usual, great pics.

[tonydivefish]

brian next time you shoot with one hand & fish with the other so we see you in action! i see you caught a shot of a jet ski diciple, it's gonna get crowded inside those tower legs! nice spade.

[hookinfinger]

Nice job Brian !:clapping2:




Dennis:))

[Jet Ski Brian]

Thanks for the replies. Mike, the visibilty was poor but I did see a couple nice ones pass me by.
Tony, I will have to work on the two handed fishing!

[Capt.Nick]

Nice pics. & trip Brian.For those of you considering a jet ski.I really wanted t get one,mostly for evening Striper fishing on the upper bay.I called a dealer about a 3 seater and asked how come I don't see any navication lights on them?Well,unfortunately,you're not allowed to run these after sunset by coast guard regs.This wouldn't work for me fishing after sunset,then making the run back in.

[Drwhale]

Brian,

Great report and pix (as usual):clapping2:

I just wish I was younger and healthier to be out there with you on a jet ski....:D

I have a question????

What, if anything, do you see as shortcomings to your style of fishing???

What would you do differently if you started over from scratch?




Doug Whalen

Whalen's Marine

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757-718-3539

[Jet Ski Brian]

Doug, A couple of the drawbacks to Jet Ski Fishing are ;

Being exposed to the elements, sun, wind, rain, cold.
Limited range.
Limited storage.
Range is only 80-100 miles.
Can not stretch out and take a nap when the fishing is slow.
Can only troll two lines at a time.

There is not a lot that I would do over that I have'nt already done;

Added GPS/ Fishfinder.
VHF.
Deep Cycle Battery.
Rod Holders.
Cooler and Rack.
Navigation Lights--for safety sake since you are not supposed to go out at night.

I am getting ready to have some more modifications done to my Waverunner that I will share when it is done.

Overall I fell that there are more pros than cons to Jet Ski Fishing, Such as ;

Good fuel economy.
Get into shallow water and tight spaces.
Exposed to the elements, which I like.
Easy to launch and tow.
Quick clean up.
It is fun.

With a few simple modifications I was able to turn my PWC into a fishing machine.

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[zoso]

cool pics as usual. was thinking of trying to find some spanish on the waverunner one afternoon this week but i dont think the weather is going to cooperate

[HOOKN UP]

Once again great pics. We are having a photo contest to win free apparel. I can't put the URL up here but if you PM me I will give it to you or you can just look us up. I am also interested in speaking with you about some possible sponsorship opportunities. Ever think of fishing a tournament on that ski?

Jon

Marlin Wear