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slim357 · 07-24-2007, 02:09 AM

In a week or two, or both, Im heading to oc md where i plan on fishing in the chesapeake bay where I often get shut out. I wanted to know if anyone had any ideas, what id like to do is bait fish with one rod and fish for stripers with lures on my other rod, I plan on using large swimbaits and rat-l-traps. Has anyone fished there? if so plz let me know how you did and what you used. Welcome to any tips, the more the better.

PADavid · 07-24-2007, 05:50 AM

If you are heading to OC MD then you will not be one the Chesapeake Bay - that bay is the Assawomen Bay.

The Chessie is about 30 miles south of OC MD.

Right now the Stripers (or Rockfish) are most likely taking chunk bait - not lures. Whole Peanut Bunker is usually deadly. There are mostly Schoolie Size Striper in the 3-5 lb range left, but they can be fun. Make sure you get a VA Saltwater License if you do travel to the Chessie.

While in OC MD stop by Harbor Bait and Tackle - see Bev. Tell her that I sent you - they will hook you up with the good reports and spots.

slim357 · 07-24-2007, 11:47 AM

harbor bait and tackle is that the one on like 22nd or 23rd st, lol i always thought that was the chesapeake never asked or questioned the idea, on my last trip i hooked about a 9 pound rock fish that was prob 20 to 25 inches on a trap but i saw countless fish slamming live bait fish, but i couldnt catch any bait fish for bait, for the assawomen bay ill need a md salt water license?

PADavid · 07-24-2007, 11:54 AM

No MD Salt water license this year

Harbor Tackle
Beverly Fleming
9715 Golf Course Road
On the corner of Golf Course Rd and Sunset Ave
Ocean City, MD 21842 410-213-9365

07-24-2007, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
slim357 Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Va alexandria Posts: 208 Rep Power: 24	chesapeake bay In a week or two, or both, Im heading to oc md where i plan on fishing in the chesapeake bay where I often get shut out. I wanted to know if anyone had any ideas, what id like to do is bait fish with one rod and fish for stripers with lures on my other rod, I plan on using large swimbaits and rat-l-traps. Has anyone fished there? if so plz let me know how you did and what you used. Welcome to any tips, the more the better.

07-24-2007, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
PADavid Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bucks, Co. PA Posts: 467 Rep Power: 45	If you are heading to OC MD then you will not be one the Chesapeake Bay - that bay is the Assawomen Bay. The Chessie is about 30 miles south of OC MD. Right now the Stripers (or Rockfish) are most likely taking chunk bait - not lures. Whole Peanut Bunker is usually deadly. There are mostly Schoolie Size Striper in the 3-5 lb range left, but they can be fun. Make sure you get a VA Saltwater License if you do travel to the Chessie. While in OC MD stop by Harbor Bait and Tackle - see Bev. Tell her that I sent you - they will hook you up with the good reports and spots. Last edited by PADavid : 07-24-2007 at 11:54 AM.

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07-24-2007, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
slim357 Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Va alexandria Posts: 208 Rep Power: 24	harbor bait and tackle is that the one on like 22nd or 23rd st, lol i always thought that was the chesapeake never asked or questioned the idea, on my last trip i hooked about a 9 pound rock fish that was prob 20 to 25 inches on a trap but i saw countless fish slamming live bait fish, but i couldnt catch any bait fish for bait, for the assawomen bay ill need a md salt water license?

07-24-2007, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
PADavid Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bucks, Co. PA Posts: 467 Rep Power: 45	No MD Salt water license this year Harbor Tackle Beverly Fleming 9715 Golf Course Road On the corner of Golf Course Rd and Sunset Ave Ocean City, MD 21842 410-213-9365

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