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Sea King
11-25-2009, 07:55 AM
Had a great day trolling today with my Uncle. Had gotten the "Intel" about the mouth of the river and had planned to head down but the fog this morning was thick along with rain and some breeze so we stayed upriver.
We limited out in 2 passes - 2 overs and 2 unders. They were 24, 27.9, 41 & 43! 3 off boards and one off deep umbrella. 2 on single 12" shad.

Then things went slack for about 2 hours. We wer downriver on the VA side and decided to head across. As we made the turn we could see some activity closer to MD. As we got a little closer birds were going absolutely crazy in front of us - pelicans, gannetts and gulls pounding the water. There was one boat jigging and another 2 trolling nearby. We didn't get anywhere close before my Uncle hooks up and it is a nice fish.

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And then total chaos...double hookups and the tangles from HELL! Ever seen 8 rods tangled up a one time!

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Final tally for half day fishing 16 rock, 12 over 40".

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Most fish came off boards, many on 12" shads. White and chartreuse equally producing. Purple heads were the best.
ontherivah
11-25-2009, 08:03 AM
Wow! Looks like you two had a good day. Congrats to the both of you. Hey next time when you see a pelican take a picture. I love pelicans. I know I heard they are a mean bird but they just fascinate me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!;-)
SeaNic
11-25-2009, 08:04 AM
Potomac river? thinking of going thurday....
basshby
11-25-2009, 08:22 AM
Paul, Congrats again on your great day fishing. Are you fishing this weekend? Saturday might be breezy but Sunday forecast looks better. Did you get those 3 rod holders at RWs?
jwas1
11-25-2009, 08:24 AM
Way to go on a less than perfect weather day. Send those big girls a few miles south. Nice picture of the furball around the umbrella.
Sea King
11-25-2009, 09:24 AM
Paul, Congrats again on your great day fishing. Are you fishing this weekend? Saturday might be breezy but Sunday forecast looks better. Did you get those 3 rod holders at RWs?

Dave,
Picked up the rod holders from Green Top in Ashland - great place to get rockfishing supplies too! Might fish Fri, not sure.
Paul
jig monster
11-25-2009, 09:47 AM
Can't get much better than that for a half day.:yes: That was a good choice not sticking with your game plan. WTG.:clapping2:
eilybird
11-25-2009, 10:53 AM
I see you trying to hide the white pimp boots:clap: Be proud say it lound and tuck those pants legs in:thumbup:
Sea King
11-25-2009, 11:42 AM
I see you trying to hide the white pimp boots:clap: Be proud say it lound and tuck those pants legs in:thumbup:

LOL! C'mon, they were a gift from the inlaws! :wacko:
fishin well
11-25-2009, 12:59 PM
Where about were you fishing on the potomac
pepsi_man
11-25-2009, 02:30 PM
RWs does have the 3 wy holder, have contiplated on getting one but not yet. Think they were around a 100$.

Nice catch Sea King!!
striper143
11-25-2009, 07:47 PM
Love the hats guys.....i grew just south of Boston in Hanson, MA. Only five more months to see our beloved sox. Tight lines boys.
farm use
11-26-2009, 07:53 AM
Nice work. Gotta love those half days when they pan out.
Know what I mean jig monster?
jig monster
11-26-2009, 07:59 AM
Nice work. Gotta love those half days when they pan out.
Know what I mean jig monster?

All right. You got me this time JUST THIS ONCE. There are some nice fish down your way.
Happy turkey to you.
phintastic
11-26-2009, 08:43 AM
WOW a 27.9 under what luck :D Happy turkey day
Kevin Smith
11-26-2009, 10:05 AM
Sounds like chaos in the cockpit and a good time was had by all! Also looks like a potential state record Charlie Foxtrot of fishing tackle! :D

Kevin
Weekend Mistress
Coastal Conservation Association Virginia
FFBrent
11-26-2009, 10:17 AM
Glad you got em Sea King. I went yesterday(Wed). Left outta Cod Creek in a wicked fog and headed NE to MD. Pop and I only had a couple hours to fish. Saw a few pods of bait from 40-60' of water. Temp yesterday was 53 if I remember right.
We had one knock down and that was it. If not for compass/GPS we would have never found our way in.
While I was finishing up washing the boat, we could see MD.. It cleared up beautiful. I would have liked to have gone right back out, but had to go.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Brent
seminar
11-26-2009, 07:45 PM
nice job brother paul