Comments on: Vampire Weekend

By: Tim Campbell

Tim Campbell — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:29:43 +0000

Its not always winning that makes the day special and memorable. I had high hopes of catching fish over 40″ on light tackle too but in spite of not placing in the top this year it was a fun day on the water with you both and the party afterwards was a blast. Looking forward to trying again next year!

And Mark – Here the hell I am!!!

By: Jeff, 240 LTS

Jeff, 240 LTS — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:26:31 +0000

Hundreds of decisions, conscious and unconscious will lead to you, one angler, one rod, one lure, one cast, looking for that next bite.
100% concentration, using your minds eye to watch the lure of choice, dancing and swimming as it moves through the water at varying depths to entice your quarry. All your senses on high alert waiting for that anticipated strike that will put together the last piece of this puzzle we call light tackle angling.

Only to be repeated with every cast, can I build this puzzle again, quickly?

There is something very satisfying about that.
Every fish caught is a high that can not be explained to the non angler.

By: der Fischadler

der Fischadler — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:22:04 +0000

Shawn;
Thanks for a great day on the bay. I can’t believe you didn’t mention your boat won one of the most prestigious and sought after trophies.
And where the hell is Timbo?
Keep up the “good” fight against the pre-spawn catch and kill.
Mark

By: Jon Griffiths

Jon Griffiths — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:17:25 +0000

Nice. Hey, that’s my jacket. LOL. So when are you hitting the flats? I’ve heard good things.

By: Andy Hughes

Andy Hughes — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:54:24 +0000

Hadn’t checked your site in a while- Great job!!!
Keep up the good work. It’s bookmarked.

By: jumbo1

jumbo1 — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:28:46 +0000

Preachy is a good thing and Phill is right , the “meat fleet” is out in force and have totally different opinions on the season as you can understand…keep up the good work!

By: Roger T

Roger T — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:44:03 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more.I too will keep a occasional fish and there is nothing wrong with that but we all should be selective so we can protect this fishery before its gone.

The amount of info you put in this article is greatly appreciated ,you make it sound so easy…Thanks

By: Brian B

Brian B — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:41:20 +0000

Hey Shawn,

Too bad about the Boatyard Tourney. Good job for fishing it with light tackle though.

We need more people out there like you with a strong fishing ethic. These fish don’t have a whole lot going for them, and we need to treat them like the important resource that they are.

Brian

By: Giant Tuna

Giant Tuna — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:08:29 +0000

Shawn:

Like you I keep a few fish, primarily because my wife loves Rockfish. But, because of the dramatic declines in the Rockfish populations that I have personally witnessed over the past 10 years, I have become much more protective of this very special species of fish.

It’s especially shameful that Maryland allows and condones the killing of these large breeding fish at exactly the wrong time.

Thanks for your great posts. While you are a relative newcomer to the Chesapeake Bay you have certainly become one of the best light tackle anglers on the Bay. I especially appreciate your willingness to share.

By: Steve F

Steve F — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:59:04 +0000

Shawn you couldn’t be more right. I know I tease Uncle Phill all the time that we are going to switch over to trolling but there is no way we can do that. It’s a shame that DNR doesn’t restrict boats of only have out so many rods because some boats we see look like porcupines with all their rods sticking out. I really enjoy reading your articles and you get right to the point and I like that. Also thanks for the phone call last night I think Phill and I might head in that direction Saturday unless you find them at that other spot.