Stackfish: Fishing reports

13 hoursLoch Raven Reservoir MD Crappie

I didn’t find much action today at Loch Raven, one crappie for the day. At least it was a nice one.

fishing report photo of Crappie photo taken on 5/24/2018 2:45:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 05/24/2018 14:45 PM

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Tons of Pickerel

12 days Loch Raven Reservoir MD Pickerel, Chain

I’m finding lots of chainies along the shore at Loch Raven. This guy was the largest of the day.

fishing report photo of Pickerel, Chain photo taken on 5/11/2018 4:29:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 05/11/2018 16:29 PM

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Only Bass of the Day

12 days Loch Raven Reservoir MD Bass, Largemouth

This little guy was hanging close too shore and couldn’t resist my yellow spinner.

fishing report photo of Bass, Largemouth photo taken on 5/11/2018 5:36:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 05/11/2018 17:36 PM

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Finally a Fish

2 monthsOriental NC Bass, Striped

Finally a fish! I've been fishing all winter but not catching!

I took my yak to a local creek today and wasn't hooking up. I kept noticing splashes so close to the bank I figured they were frogs. Finally a splash within casting distance landed this short striper. Go figure!

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 3/20/2018 4:34:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 03/20/2018 16:34 PM

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williamGreat start Jimmy. I’ll be back in action next weekend

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williamHey Jimmy

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williamI will be down Avon staying April 5-7 with 2 other Stackfish members Barry and Sned from New Jersey we love for you to come through if you can

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JimmyI'd love to but I won't be down that way until June at the earliest.

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Grilled Striper

6 monthsTowson MD Cuisine

We're experimenting with various ways to cook Striper this fall. Up tonight is a 21 inch Striper cooked on the Weber.

This gutted and headed fish was stuffed with lemon, thyme, oregano and salt. It also had a good rubdown with olive oil and salt.

After a good searing on both sides it was removed from direct and cooked to 130 degrees in its thickest part on the grill.

The fish and its skin were moist and delicious! The only issue was a little under cooking in its thickest part on the vertebrae. Next time we'll go 140 degrees on a fish this size.

fishing report photo of Cuisine photo taken on 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM contributed by Jimmy

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Nothing Better

6 monthsChesapeake Bay MD Moments

A full moon rise over the Chesapeake at dusk in the fall with the call of loons echoing across the water. Nothing beats that!

fishing report photo of Moments photo taken on 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM contributed by Jimmy

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My $6900 fishing lure

6 monthsFort Howard MD Bass, Striped

It was a beautiful day for chasing birds on the Chesapeake but for some reason the fish were not schooling today. The birds were scattered with a single quick dive here and there and then back to flight searching for the next fish.

Since it was such a calm day, I figured a topwater lure was the best fish whistle I had, so I started throwing it. I started to get some strikes by dinks so I just drifted and casted. Finally I got a larger short right at the boat. I kept working and finally got this nice 21 inch fish with about 6 feet of line out. I then started getting more and more strikes at the boat.

So I was wrong, topwater was not my best fishing lure today. The best fishing lure I have is a little expensive, it's called a Grady White 192 lol

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 11/3/2017 5:01:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 11/03/2017 17:01 PM

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Great Rocktober

6 monthsFort Howard MD Bass, Striped

It's been a great Rocktober so far! With the warm weather I'm looking forward to a great Rockember!

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 10/27/2017 4:53:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 10/27/2017 16:53 PM

Lure/Bait: Pearl White Gulp 4 inch Swimming Mullet

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Surf Fishing

6 monthsFort Howard MD Fishing Humor

Who says you can't surf fish the upper Chesapeake? You just need to find high winds, a long fetch and a shoal! Lol

fishing report photo of Fishing Humor photo taken on 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM contributed by Jimmy

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Christmas Gift

I'm going have to buy my brother a better rig for Christmas. His 3500 reels with mono couldn't reach the big fish. At least he didn't get skunked!

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 10/19/2017 5:34:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 10/19/2017 17:34 PM

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Striper Greek Style

7 monthsTowson MD Cuisine

This is my wife's favorite way to cook fish. With the fish and veggies trading flavored it's really delicious.

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Fishing Deep

7 monthsTowson MD Watercraft

I'm still trying to become a deep water fisherman. I'm hoping this will help if I can figure out how to use it! Lol

fishing report photo of Watercraft photo taken on 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM contributed by Jimmy

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Evening Catch

7 monthsFort Howard MD Bass, Striped

I'm finding some good fishing around structure as the sun goes down. The wind has really limited where to fish but I'm still landing some decent fish. On this trip we caught fish up to 20 inches.

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 10/19/2017 5:02:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 10/19/2017 17:02 PM

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Second best fish of the day

Catch Date: 10/05/2017 8:06 AM

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TerryBOn new boat?

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JimmyYes on the Grady

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Troublesome Trip

The fishing trip that almost didn't happen. First the weather went south over night with a small craft up until 8am. Second the boat motor started to shake violently at 1500 rpm. Third the depth finder wouldn't boot, just a white screen.

Unfortunately for this fish, I'm stubborn. I stopped the motor and restarted it and after the third time its ran fine for about a 1/4 of a mile. It looked like the motor was going to work about 1/2 the time, so that put us at 2 1/2 strikes instead of 3, fish on! It was a slow day but I got my dinner and my brother also had a keeper that he released.

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 10/5/2017 7:45:00 AM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 10/05/2017 7:45 AM

Fish Length (in):24 inches

Tide Tendency:Moderate Outgoing

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williamNice catch Jimmy.Check your fuel line and filter may have tank settlement in it which causes it to run rough .

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JimmyI'm hoping it's a fuel issue. I went out again by myself with no issues, so I'm curious to see if it happens again with another person on board. The tank is full so if she runs ok, I'll check for sludge when the tank gets low.

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Christening Catch

This Striper was my first catch on my new to me fishing boat.

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 9/27/2017 1:12:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 09/27/2017 13:12 PM

Fish Length (in):19 inches

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Oops no body bag

9 monthsFort Howard MD Bass, Striped

I had a great evening fishing for stripers including this nice fish. Lucky for him I forgot my body bag to transport him back home, so I left him swimming with the fishes.

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 8/24/2017 5:53:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 08/24/2017 17:53 PM

Fish Length (in):22 inches

Tide Tendency:Moderate Incoming

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TerryBBody bag?

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Jimmyaka fish cooler bag

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Topwater still producing

9 monthsChesapeake Bay MD Bass, Striped

Morning topwater is still productive. Here's a nice 20 inch fish that was safely released.

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 8/9/2017 5:53:00 AM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 08/09/2017 5:53 AM

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Wind Shutdown

9 monthsFort Howard MD Bass, Striped

I went out against this morning but the south wind with an outgoing tide really limited where I could fish with my small boat. I did mange a couple of stripers before calling it quits.

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 8/4/2017 6:07:00 AM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 08/04/2017 6:07 AM

Fish Length (in):20 inches

Tide Tendency:Moderate Outgoing

Wind Direction:S

Wind Speed (mph):10 mph

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williamNice

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Perfect Dinner Guest

9 monthsChesapeake Bay MD Bass, Striped

A the morning topwater blitz ended I switched to a crankbait in the same location. I worked the crank in the deeper water since I figured the larger fish where working their way back out to deep water as the day wore on. I picked up the very healthy 21 fish, the perfect dinner guest for me and my wife.

fishing report photo of Bass, Striped photo taken on 8/3/2017 2:11:00 PM contributed by Jimmy

Catch Date: 08/03/2017 14:11 PM

Fish Length (in):21 inches