Awesome day. Whenever I think to head out of the marshes in my little CS J16, wind whips up and that's the end of that idea. Do rock of that size hold in the Bay throughout the winter or are they on the way out? Asking for a friend. 😁
@@minniesfishies3024 they show up in the beginning of winter and won’t leave until the middle/end of spring. These fish are migrating into the bay to spawn from the ocean. This was the first wave of fish that showed up. They’ll hangout in the bay, and then make their way towards their spawning grounds in the rivers.
Funny how when you can’t kill them nobody fishes for them. That is the sole reason you are fishing alone. For the second most liberal state in the Nation you would think Maryland would be first in conservation. Sadly it’s likely the worst. The ASMFC and the State of Maryland won’t be happy untill they kill every single striped bass in the ocean. We saved ducks in 1918 by stopping the commercial harvest of them. No such thing will ever come for marine life. Oysters, Crabs and striped bass ALL at historic lows. In the case of the stripers the Charter boats are as much to blame as well. Where wildlife and money intersect is where conservation ends. All to protect a antiquated and dying way of life. Money rules though.
@@alexandercluster3003 “Funny how when you can’t kill them nobody fishes for them” Alex there were 100s of boats out there within a week. And I mean hundreds. Every local guide is as booked as they can be. We just knew they’d be here, and got out before the crowd. I’m not going to argue with you on the commercial harvest, we don’t need to be killing the big fish. The slots too high for them and there’s no reason they should be allowed to kill fish up to 36”.
@@joehawk9839 Joe, by that logic I shouldn’t target most of the fish that I do. You’re absolutely right, that’s what I would say, because I stick by science and fact. All the fish I’ve hooked this season have been to the boat and released very quickly, swimming off strong. I use the gear that I do to keep the fight short and the fish healthy. At the end of the day, there is 0 evidence that this fishery hurts the fish if anglers are responsible and use the correct gear. Go rain on someone else’s parade, I assure you that my opinion won’t change. Or don’t, I’ll take the engagement 😜
Ha. Funny response. Like every single one of those fish won’t be dead before summer. Are the commercial seasons closed? Nope. Maryland cares nothing for these fish. The waterman run the state. It’s a shame they had to throw them back.
Awesome! Looks so fun! Can't beat winter time striped bass fishing! We need to make our way back over to the Chesapeake this year!! Maybe soon!
I feel like I need to get my long johns on and get out there after watching this.
I stay in downtown norfolk and just wondering how to fish here?
Once this cold front pushes past it’ll be the perfect time!
Hell yea!! Great vid.
@@Gplanshe thank you!
Awesome video. Any idea who did the flooring in the boat?
Thank you! The flooring was done by brown dog marine. They do phenomenal work, but unfortunately don’t do decking anymore.
@ Dang that sucks.
Are they still so far south? I’m hoping they move up to eastern bay again this year. Looks like a great time making memories.
@@jeffreyknaub9935 this was filmed right outside of there!
Awesome day. Whenever I think to head out of the marshes in my little CS J16, wind whips up and that's the end of that idea. Do rock of that size hold in the Bay throughout the winter or are they on the way out? Asking for a friend. 😁
@@minniesfishies3024 they show up in the beginning of winter and won’t leave until the middle/end of spring. These fish are migrating into the bay to spawn from the ocean. This was the first wave of fish that showed up. They’ll hangout in the bay, and then make their way towards their spawning grounds in the rivers.
A flat calm bay and killing the Rock fish, Is a great day of fishing.
@@OutdoorsInMaryland can’t beat it!
Funny how when you can’t kill them nobody fishes for them. That is the sole reason you are fishing alone. For the second most liberal state in the Nation you would think Maryland would be first in conservation. Sadly it’s likely the worst. The ASMFC and the State of Maryland won’t be happy untill they kill every single striped bass in the ocean. We saved ducks in 1918 by stopping the commercial harvest of them. No such thing will ever come for marine life. Oysters, Crabs and striped bass ALL at historic lows. In the case of the stripers the Charter boats are as much to blame as well. Where wildlife and money intersect is where conservation ends. All to protect a antiquated and dying way of life. Money rules though.
@@alexandercluster3003 “Funny how when you can’t kill them nobody fishes for them” Alex there were 100s of boats out there within a week. And I mean hundreds. Every local guide is as booked as they can be. We just knew they’d be here, and got out before the crowd. I’m not going to argue with you on the commercial harvest, we don’t need to be killing the big fish. The slots too high for them and there’s no reason they should be allowed to kill fish up to 36”.
If you can't keep them leave them alone.I know you will say it's cold and the mortality rate is low.Light tackle still stresses those large cows out.
@@joehawk9839 Joe, by that logic I shouldn’t target most of the fish that I do. You’re absolutely right, that’s what I would say, because I stick by science and fact. All the fish I’ve hooked this season have been to the boat and released very quickly, swimming off strong. I use the gear that I do to keep the fight short and the fish healthy. At the end of the day, there is 0 evidence that this fishery hurts the fish if anglers are responsible and use the correct gear. Go rain on someone else’s parade, I assure you that my opinion won’t change. Or don’t, I’ll take the engagement 😜
Ha. Funny response. Like every single one of those fish won’t be dead before summer. Are the commercial seasons closed? Nope. Maryland cares nothing for these fish. The waterman run the state. It’s a shame they had to throw them back.
Literally data supporting anything you just said
@@rjl42985 Yea it’s called common sense.