Comments on: Trophy Fish Wintering Over

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:28:21 +0000

Not calling you crazy at all, Jeff. Although I haven’t seen it myself, this is the third report of breaking fish north of the bridge in the past couple of weeks. I think it was indeed stripers. I know there are juvenile fish in the area, and there is still lots of small baitfish near the surface. They gotta eat sometime.

I haven’t been out as much this winter as the past, but February has been a good month at the Bridge both for young fish and the occasional wintering-over hog. I sincerely appreciate the report.

By: Jeff S.

Jeff S. — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:13:47 +0000

Great article Shawn!
It’s strange to read it after what I believe I saw Fri.
When ever crossing the Bay Bridge I’m sure I am not alone as I scan the waters below for any sign of life. Tide direction, diving birds, schooling fish, anglers etc.
Well call me crazy but this past Fri at about 3 pm, north of the bridge, there was a distinct color change in the water on the Sandy Point side by the large buoy. I never have seen a water color change like that before. Looked like an outgoing tide. I would swear I saw diving birds and schooling breaking fish right on the colored water break line.
Am I crazy? Was this wishful thinking?
Or how possible could it have been?
I not saying it was stripers, just schooling fish and diving birds.
I know typically the fish should be in deep holes.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:47:51 +0000

Thanks much, JP — And thanks for your leadership in this effort. Folks, if you haven’t already, check out John Page’s excellent article in this month’s ANGLER’S ALMANAC in Chesapeake Bay magazine. “Think You Know Your Home Waters?” is a good read for light tackle anglers.

By: John Page Williams

John Page Williams — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:35:25 +0000

Thanks to Shawn, Peltz, & Don for your support of the Chesapeake Clean Water Act. This is the best opportuinty to fix what ails the Bay in a long, long time. Anglers’ voices make a big difference!

Now if I can just get out from behind this computer and join you guys under the Bay Bridge…

Best regards, John Page Williams
Chesapeake Bay Foundation

By: Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:26:10 +0000

Good comments, Don. I don’t think you have to believe in global warming to realize the Bay is getting warmer, for whatever reason. This has been one of the coldest winters in years, but if you look at the long term trend, water temperatures are still relatively warm for February. Thanks for writing.

By: Don

Don — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:58:33 +0000

Shawn,

I was driving home last Saturday, and at one point was heading directly into the full moon, which made me think “I’ll bet Shawn is out there just slaying them again. I’ll bet a new report will appear shortly.” Sure enough, another great report! Thanks for taking the time to share, and I’m glad its heating up.

As for Senate bill S. 1816 and House Bill H.R. 3852, I’ll get with my wife/first mate on this one, and we’ll team up and send a letter. I don’t necessarily subscribe to the man-made global warming thing, but something is happening. There is a warming trend going on, which I believe to be caused mostly by the sun and other natural cycles. One thing we do have some control over is the amount of agricultural runoff in the bay. The warmer waters coupled with the algae blooms are really doing a number on the bay in the summer. Thanks also for the heads up on these two proposals.

Don

By: Creig

Creig — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:21:39 +0000

Notice you got a new sponsor posted. Judge yachts??

By: Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:30:30 +0000

That must have been the one I knocked off before Dennis got it in the boat, yuk yuk. Hope we can duplicate that trip this week!

Peltz – Thanks very much!

By: jumbo1

jumbo1 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:47:32 +0000

Dennis I was thinking the same thing about your fish but I didn’t want shawns fish to sound small………LOL

By: Peltz

Peltz — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:39:28 +0000

Messages sent regarding The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 (H.R. 3852/S. 1816)to my representatives. I encourage everyone to take 15 minutes and send your representatives a note.