2016 So far is an AWESOME year for fishing

I hope this Email finds all of you well and that you are enjoying your summer so far. 

I wanted to send this Email to let you know how fishing has been during the 2016 season so far.  It has been an exceptional season to date! 

In the beginning of this fishing season, we managed to put a successful spring striped bass season behind us.  As some of you know, I moved the boat up to the Yeocomico River for 5 weeks and fished out of Olverson’s Marina during Maryland’s spring trophy season.  This move allowed me to get to the ground within 30 minutes, rather than running +3 hours from Reedville to get to where the fish are.  During the spring season, fishing was a little spotty, but the fish that we did catch were real trophies, and in some cases they were true fish of a life time.  Even though fishing was tough some days, there were only a couple that we managed to bring “the skunk” back to the dock with us.     

Now that rock fish has closed in Virginia (until October 4^th), we are having real luck fishing for Cobia.  These fish are truly exceptional ranging from 40” to +60” and weighing ~30 lbs up to +60lbs.   Over the past 2 years, Cobia have become much more abundant in this area than the past.  Luckily, this summer we have managed to catch a good number of these fish.  We catch these fish using chum, cut bait and live bait, and we use the same light weight spinning rods that we use to chum for bluefish.   I can tell you that when one of these brown monsters bites your hook, you have a real fight on your hands.

As the summer progresses, we will be trolling for spanish mackerel, Bluefish and Red Drum.  Unfortunately, we have to release Red Drum if they are over 28” in length, but they sure are fun to pull in when you have the chance. 

I hope you all are enjoying a fun summer so far, and I hope that you will take time to make a trip down to Reedville for a great day on the Chesapeake Bay with us.  I have plenty of dates available, and as always our bunk house is available for you to stay in the night before. 

If you do not have a full group of 6 people, I will be happy to put together a “make-up” trip where we can combine groups to make up 6 people.  The cost per person for this type of trip will be $120, which includes the Mate’s tip. 

Call me any time to book your date, or to ask questions.  I am always available.  804-436-3241 or Email me at southerntideguideservice@gmail.com .  Check in on my fishing report / blog and recent pictures on my website www.southerntideguideservice.com   .  I look forward to seeing you this summer.