Finally broke my Albin 28 in with fishing. Took my neighbor and his son out. Thought the rock fish wouldn't be biting this time of year and if they did they would be small. The first first ever to be reeled into my boat "Unleashed" was a 29" rockfish in late August - 1/2 the length of my neighbor's son.
Talk about luck. Now I'm eager to get through this work week and back out there on Saturday. Looked like the charter boats were using live eel; I was using frozen bunker. Any tips from other Chesapeake anglers? I'd love to live line, but can't find anywhere to get live bunker other than Anglers and that's pretty far from my home marina.
I'll be fishing through the fall too; have my trolling rods/rigs ready!
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Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
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Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
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Brian Swisher
2004 Albin 28 Flush Deck w/ 315 Yanmar - "Unleashed"
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Re: Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
Nice fish! Happy kid!
Nancy
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Re: Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
Nice fish and great name. My dads whaler is called unleashed as well! For live lining I’ve always been a fan of cast netting or snagging my own.
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Re: Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
Did you find that deep hole from military shells on the southwest side? We always had luck there.
John
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Re: Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
Thanks. I got her unnamed. Still need to get the name decal made. My dog is usually with me and is the star of the pier at my marina, so I thought the name was fitting.
I am completely down for cast netting or fishing for the bait fish. Unfortunately my friends I take out aren't as patient. I'll use your advice as fuel. A patient angler is a good angler.
Brian Swisher
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Re: Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
I was on the northeast side. Tried the same spot this past Sunday and skunked. I'll have to check out the southwest side. Won't be fishing this coming weekend, but plan to do more in later September/October. Will transition to trolling eventually.
Thanks for the advice!
Brian Swisher
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Re: Chesapeake Bay / Pooles Island 08.22.2021
Patience is key, fresher the bait the more fish you catch. Lol.BRISWISH wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:20 amThanks. I got her unnamed. Still need to get the name decal made. My dog is usually with me and is the star of the pier at my marina, so I thought the name was fitting.
I am completely down for cast netting or fishing for the bait fish. Unfortunately my friends I take out aren't as patient. I'll use your advice as fuel. A patient angler is a good angler.
My dad and I are vets so I totally agree. Appropriate name!
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1989 Viking 45C “Knot Crazy”
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1998 Albin 28te "Shady Lady" *sold*
1999 seagull nautico 19 "Purrrspective" *sold*
Native watercraft prostaff