Capt. Bob’s Marina · News & Reports

Friday, May 16, 2008, 19:38

KEITH RICKS, MSSA CARROLL COUNTY, MD WITH CLUB'S LEADING CATCH SO FAR!

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WOW! There are Flounder Tournaments takling place everywhere! From Captain's Cove to Captain Steve's to Capt. Bob's!What a shame the weather is so raw! Should really separate the men from the boys, huh? Today was a mixture of sun and storms, the last one around 5:50PM blew in so quickly with wind gusts up to 45 MPH, hard stinging rain and blew out as quickly as it blew in, lasting only about 15 minutes. Lasted long enough to knock the power out in town! From the National Weather Service, there is a SMALL CRAFT ADVISORYin effect for this area until late Saturday afternoon. Saturday will begin with NW winds ranging from 15 - 20 knots, changing to SW in the afternoon. For those considering venturing into the ocean, I would think again. The seas are forecasted to be around 5 foot! Although the weather is suppose to improve as far as seeing the sun, I'm afraid that Saturday is going to be a "blowout"!

Although many boats left the marina today, only one came back with a "keeper" flounder and it was caught at Red Marker 20, just south of Capt. Bob's. As mentioned all week, there is still so much seaweed out there, that it keeps anglers busy just cleaning their hooks. But, what can you expect with the winds we have incurred this past week? If you plan on fishing tomorrow, be careful, watch your skies, unpredicted storms blow up quickly - without warning - such as the one tonight. Regarding the best place to fish - with the 20 MPH winds, the best protected place would be the Assateague Channel, with both islands - Chincoteague and Assateague, acting as wind barriers. The bait that the sole flounder today was caught on - MINNOW! What a Spring! The best flounder we have seen in over four years AND the worst weather, wind-wise!! Fishing - it's a strange sport that keeps you well-learned in so many areas. Did you ever think years ago that you would be as wise as you are about the weather, tides, watching birds - not for the pleasure of "watching birds" but to see where they are diving and hitting waters where a feeding freenzy just occurred? So many things that make you the seasoned fisherman that you are!!! Think about it - aren't you proud of yourself? Most people do not even know the East from the West or the direction of the wind or the best wind to venture out fishing. On that note, I'll talk at ya Later!!

Donna ;)

Thursday, May 15, 2008, 19:55

LET'S HAVE A SUSHI PARTY!!!

What a week for fishing! A lot of seaweed, a few fish (mostly throwbacks) - WOW! cook up some rice, break out the wasabi, bring over the saki and let's have a sushi party! YUM!!

Winds are still lingering which makes fishing a bit more challenging than normal. Chincoteague is still under a Small Craft Warning until late Friday morning. Several fronts are moving toward us beginning Friday thru Monday with some strong winds, (IMAGINE THAT!) kicking from the south up to 20 MPH then changing to northwest accompanied by thunderstorms - all of this should end late Friday evening. The rest of the weekend will see winds out of the southwest at 15 MPH. A SW wind is not a bad fishing wind at all!!! Particularly if you can get out on the water real early around 6 - 7AM, since the winds usually do not become a problem with white caps until late morning. So, Friday really does not look too appetizing - but the rest of the weekend could be fishable - that is, if you are patient and don't mind the seaweed. Keep in mind, when the waters are stirred up as much as they have been this week, you will need all the "flash" you can get on a hook in these murky waters. Rigs tied up with Mylar are real reflective and great for capturing any light on overcast days. Also, rigs with reflective spinners works well, too. ANYTHING that will attract attention and can be seen in cloudy, muddy waters. Stinky squid, too. What the fish can't see they need to smell. Squid is more effective now since the water temperatures are warming up real fast, currently in the low 60's. The wonderful odor of squid really turns the "flounder on". I'm singing to the choir if you are a "seasoned" fisherman. But, for the novice, squid has been used to put flounder in the cooler for over 60 years that I know of. How 'bout that for staying power?

Well, I've rambled on about the weather and what rigs and baits to consider using - I'll talk about anything when the fishing is slack. But, this too, shall pass. Mother Nature can only show off for so long, then she settles down and then, starving, hungry flounder will be looking for your hook! On that nore, I'll talk at ya later!

Donna

Oh! I wanted to thank all of you for the e-mails regarding the photos of the "nor'easter" we had this week. It took our crew three days to do damage control to our piers/docks. The bulkheads still need work but once the winds settle we can take care of that. Several boats incurred damages (from being tied improperly or the ropes loosening up). Many trees are now stumps around the Island. Sea grass and weeds line the perimeter roads - wherever water could ebb - our poor little island looks like it need a cleaning. But, overall, as in so many storms in the past, the Lord really blessed this little Island - AGAIN! It could have been devastating. Personally, I believe this storm was much worst than Hurricane Ernesto! My neighbor at Peyton Place told me today that he has upscale weather equipment and he clocked wind gusts at 83 MPH! AND I BELIEVE HIM!!! Honestly, I was a little scared Sunday night. The winds were really that bad. Monday - it was the water, but, Sunday night - the winds. I've lived through the 1962 Ash Wednesday Flood and several Hurricanes, I cannot remember but two hurricanes that the winds were as bad. A hurricane - you know is coming - it's drawn out for days but a nor'easter is quick, direct and over within 2-3 days. Did I tell you the causeway was closed for almost 3 hours because the waters covered it? OK, enough. Good Night! ;)

Monday, May 12, 2008, 21:12

A PICTURIAL JOURNEY OF THE STORMS OF MAY 11 & 12, 2008!

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My mother said many times, "If anybody wants to move to Chincoteague and buy land, they need to come here after a storm".

For those not very familar with navigating around a computer screen, be sure to click on the page numbers at the bottom right hand side of this screen to see more photos. ;)