Just Before the Debris Came Floating Down the Bay

Frank (father), Ben (16), and Jacob (14) met me at Sandy Point State Park last Friday to enjoy a day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. We headed out to the Bay at 7am and the ebb current was just starting to push the water swiftly, making it a desirable time to fish and catch some striped bass using light spinning tackle and fly fishing equipment.

It wasn't long after I taught the crew how to use some light tackle techniques, Ben landed the 1st striper of the day. Click on any picture to enlarge.

 

It was a real pleasure watching this family catching striper after striper, sizes from 16 inches to 23 inches, on the first sunny day we had in a long time. This is the 1st striper Jacob had the pleasure of landing.

This is something I see only once and awhile - a triple hookup.

Ben, Jacob and Frank Muher

The most productive jighead this year is a BKD 1/2 ounce white, red eyes, and a wide gap nickel plated hook. This jighead allows the plastic baits of 5 and 6 inches to move with the current while being jigged.

On Sunday I enjoyed setting up a Raymarine gS Series Fishfinder/Chartplitter, then using this unit to find active stripers. I knew we were on them as Sang and Lara brought some aboard.

Breakdown of this Trip