I currently reside on Ferry Point near Annapolis MD and fish the South River from the headwaters to the landmark Thomas Point Lighthouse. i prefer to fish in 3 foot of water or less and throw topwater plugs. Most nights the action is non stop with small resident striped bass under 18 inches. Throughout the spring and fall it is quite possible that your night will include a mid 20 to 32 inch migratory fish. I never keep fish, just pictures and this blog.
Monday, March 29, 2010
New Year 2010
After the snowiest winter in Maryland history, it was nice to get back on the water. I left the boat in all winter but never had the chance to use it. Yesterday, she started right up and the 2010 season was official. My first stop was under the Riva road bridge using a white twister tail and 1/4 ounce jig head. Did not take long to get the first fish which to my surprise was a healthy 18 inch keeper fish. Picked up 2 more undersize fish before switching over to a Stillwater plug. Gave up after a 1/2 hour or so. The fish were there, but not buying my topwater offering, so I moved downriver to marker 16. This had been my best spot in the fall, but I had never caught a fish there in March. This finally changed. The wind was blowing hard towards shore, so I began my drift about a hundred yards outside of the drop off. Just as I passed over the ledge a nice 22 slammed the twisty and gave me quite a fight for this time of year. Continued this same pattern for the next hour and picked up a fish nearly ever drift. Unfortunately, once again they were too sluggish to hit a plug. So it was a good day, but no TW action.
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