Manns Harbor Rockfish?

[Rock crusher]

I am heading down to Pirates cove this weekend for some R&R and to visit with family. I was wondering if anyone wanted to share some tactics for rockfish around there or Manns harbor. I would like to hit the offshore waters for some tuna but not sure if the wx will cooperate so this will be my back up plan. Any info is appreciated.

[Sharkys]

had two boats fish mans harbor yesterday and no rockfish, it may improve though. use live crokers in the bridge pileings. If the water cools down use eels

[Rock crusher]

Is there a good croaker spot close by to Pirates Cove?

[fishnhokie]

Try bottom fishing around the channel marker, think it's red, just to the north of the entrance to pirates cove marina for croaker/bait.

Eels will work. Try all parts of water column. Some on bottom, some with 5-10' under float with egg sinker above swivel on leader, some free or with small egg sinker. Just depends on current.

Also can try trolling. Stretches or pull storms behind #1 or #2 planers.

Good luck,
Tom

[Rock crusher]

Thanks for the info, I do appreciate it.