DC Metro Chapter - Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association http://dcmssa.org Live fishing reports, news, events and DCMSSA activities Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Past Weeks DCMSSA Tweets – 2010-08-23 http://dcmssa.org/2010/08/23/past-weeks-dcmssa-tweets-%e2%80%93-2010-08-23/ http://dcmssa.org/2010/08/23/past-weeks-dcmssa-tweets-%e2%80%93-2010-08-23/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0000 admin http://dcmssa.org/2010/08/23/past-weeks-dcmssa-tweets-%e2%80%93-2010-08-23/
  • Any action North of the bay bridge in MD?? #
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  • Club charter is this evening. We are fishing for rockfish and croaker on the Miss Susie with Capt Greg Buckner out of Solomons. #
  • Traffic lights out at CT and EW Hwy. Cop on corner in car yelling "go back to driving school" over PA. How about directing traffic??? #
  • @metro_man how do you cook croaker? #
  • Headed to OC in the morning. Anything biting in the surf?? #
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  • 0 for2 on white marlin today. 3 mystery bites. Circle hooks are tough. #
  • Report from OC fishing center. All In released 7. Last Call released 10 white marlin. #
  • We missed a blue marlin, white marlin and a wahoo today. Fishing Wed also. http://tweetphoto.com/36673571 #
  • The flag at the OC fishing center is flying pretty stiff. Forecast still looks better than Thurs &Fri. Were heading out. #
  • RT @LateralLine: New Menhaden Coalition Website: Over 34 organizations concerned about decline of Menhaden: http://www.SaveMenhaden.org #
  • Big fish this year!! Check out the #WhiteMarlinOpen leaderboard here http://bit.ly/dkz6er #
  • New pics from the 2010 White Marlin Open are on our website. Check 'em out: http://www.DCMSSA.org #
  • RT @mdangler: Berlin angler finds redemption, big fish at WMO. http://bit.ly/cnq9xR #
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  • RT @LateralLine: Save Menhaden – Menhaden Coalition Website: http://www.savemenhaden.org Please pass on and RT to get the word out. #fishing #
  • Don't forget to check out the DC Metro MSSA article in this months proptalk magazine. #proptalk #
  • RT @mdangler: 5 more days till the White Marlin Open ><)))*> #whitemarlinopen Marlin Factoid-White marlin live to be 25-30 years of age #
  • Wish us luck in the #WhiteMarlinOpen Monday!! Great crew this year. It's on! #
  • There is some serious money in Ocean City this week. It is awesome to see all the big boats. Wish is luck in the #WhiteMarlinOpen #
  • Hopefully you will see #eastbound on the #WhiteMarlinOpen leader board this afternoon. #
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    The DC Metro MSSA chapter will meet Wednesday August 4 at 7:30pm.

    Our guest speaker will be Captain Chris Dollar, owner of Kent Island Kayaks, and kayak fishing guide will be our guest speaker.  Capt Chris will be sharing valuable tips and information on Kayak Fishing in the Middle and Upper bay.  This will be an informative and useful presentation for all saltwater anglers.  BRING A FRIEND!  Visit the Kent Island Kayaks website: www.cdollaroutdoors.com.  We are all looking forward to the presentation.

    As usual, we will be sharing fishing reports and tips.  We will also be discussing the Live-Lining season, the great Tuna bite off the coast, and the upcoming White Marlin Open.  Some beverages and chips will be provided.  Door prizes will be Great! including some nice gear and offshore lures and a Brand New Live-Liner spinning reel!  Our upcoming trip on the Miss Susie out of Solomon’s with Capt Greg Buckner is a complete sell-out.  Thanks to all who are participating on Aug 10.  At the last meeting there were some great fishing reports/tips and as you can see from the Flickr photos that have been shared, the catch has been great also.

    Rob & Kevin: 1 bft 1 mahi from Sam's Hill July 2010

    Additional meeting details will be updated as agenda is finalized.

    Wes with a nice Pike

    Don’t miss the meeting, Wednesday August 4 at 7:30pm at 4805 Edgemoor ln, Room A, Bethesda, MD 20814 (Meeting Location). There is plenty of parking and the meeting room is only a block from the metro (red line, Bethesda station).

    If any of you have suggestions for future guest speakers or topics of interest please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Jeremy

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  • See you there! RT @mdangler: 13 days to the #WhiteMarlinOpen http://www.whitemarlinopen.com #
  • Fresh bluefin on the grill for dinner last night. Doesn't get much better. #
  • Sounds like there is a hot bite at Poormans. Wish the weather was right. Hoping we can put together an overnight trip Sunday/Monday. #
  • RT @mdangler: "Take Me Fishing"- July 24 from 9:30 to 11 a.m Seneca Creek State Park- Clopper Lake where & how to catch them. 301-924-2127 #
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  • Bluefin are everywhere! Go get 'em!! #
  • RT @mdangler: 79-pound bluefin wins OC tuna tournament http://bit.ly/9aWZy7 #
  • Looking forward to a great day offshore tomorrow. Leaving the dock at 5am. #
  • One BFT and one mahi today at Sams hill. Lost a big blue marlin at the washington. Cobia fishing Friday at CBBT. #
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    Captain Morgan gave us a very detailed and informative briefing on live lining for stripers in the Chesapeake Bay. Here are a few tips that were shared at this meeting, in case you missed it:

    • ALWAYS use spot for live lining. Some people mention the use of perch in a pinch. Stripers tend to avoid perch unless they’re really hungry and desperate. The spiny dorsal and pectoral fins of perch can cause the fish to get lodged in the throat of the rockfish, causing it to drown.
    • 3-5” is the optimal size for spot used in live lining.
    • Traditional two-hook bottom rigs with 1-2oz sinkers work fine for catching spot
    • Small hooks (size 8 & 10) work best
    • Best live well setup is where the discharge empties out into the bay. This creates a chum-like trail, commonly referred to as “spot juice” by Captain Morgan
    • Bloodworm is the best bait. Tip the hook with a small piece of “Gulp” to ensure the worm stays on the hook
    • Allot 3-5 spot per rockfish when estimating the amount spot necessary for your trip
    • Keep your spot fresh and lively, if you don’t get a bite within 5 minutes, swap out your bait with a fresh fish from the live well.
    • Good locations for catching spot: Choptank River 7-9-10 Buoys; Old Rock near Chesapeake Beach; #1 West River bouy
    • Hook the spot slightly above it’s “spot” with a 5/0 short shank, offset hook. Mustad is the brand preferred by Captain Morgan
    • Use a 3′ leader of 40lb test mono or 17lb test “vanish”
    • You will normally end fishing in the vicinity of other boats. Know the tide direction to avoid drifting too close to other boats. Also, knowing the tide can allow you to position yourself in line with other boat’s “spot juice” line. This can lead to more fish for you.
    • Good locations for rockfish: Buoy 86 Gum Thicketts; The Hill; Eastern Bay in 35′ depths (North of Poplar Island); The Hook (near Tilghman Island); False Channel (near the mouth of the Choptank River)

    This was a VERY informative and entertaining presentation given by Captain Wayne Morgan. This was a hot topic, evidenced by the crowd turnout! As usual, we had our monthly door prizes drawn afterwards. We have upped the ante with our door prizes, offering more than the standard T shirts and bucktails. One lucky winner walked a way with a brand new bait runner spinning reel! We will be giving away a few more of these in the upcoming months. It can be an nice addition to your tackle for an easy five bucks.

    Next month the DCMSSA will hold its second chapter charter trip. Once again, DCMSSA will team up with Captain Greg Buckner aboard the “Miss Susie” out of Solomons Island for a great day of fishing. The eight hour trip will begin at 2pm as we live line for rockfish. Once the boat has caught its rockfish limit, we’ll spend the rest of the evening & night bottom fishing for croaker. Bring your cooler…you’ll definitely need it! We’re encouraging folks to bring their kids along for this trip. We have a special price set for children: $50. Adults pay $125. There are only a few spaces available, so contact Jeremy Bendler as soon as possible to reserve your space. It’s gonna be a great time!!

    Our next chapter meeting will be Wednesday August 4th (7:30pm) at the usual location, 4805 Edgemoor lane, Room A, Bethesda, MD 20814. Speaking next month will be Captain Chris Dollar, owner of Kent Island Kayaks. He will be providing us with detailed information on the increasingly popular world of kayak fishing. Be sure to come out for what ought to be a great presentation. If you know of any kayak anglers, please be sure to spread the word. Come on out and enjoy an evening of fishing reports, helpful tips and information, great door prizes, and chips & beverages!

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  • RT @mdangler: Tomorow night- cool off in the AC with the DC Metro MSSA chapter meeting July 7 @ 7:30pm. Captain Wayne Morgan @DCMSSA #
  • Reports of a great Live-lining bite in the middle bay… If you can find 3-5" spot for bait. Good luck this weekend! #
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  • Un-official reports of a 117# BFT in the MSSA tuna tournament Sunday. Nice fish! And congrats to the team that landed it. Great tournament! #
  • Dad with a cobia today. Looking for the big one. Out with capt Greg on the fin finder out of lynhaven in Va beach. #
  • @DCMSSA here is the pic http://tweetphoto.com/29844866 in reply to DCMSSA #
  • Middle river is packed with boats rafted up for the fireworks tonight. Kinda neat to see all the different boats. #
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