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Post by Loggy on Apr 2, 2018 17:33:39 GMT -5
I know Quebechunter, Bistro & others here who fish adjoining states may find this(link below) useful. MD DNR possibly tweeking this season's regulations.
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Post by davet on Apr 2, 2018 17:39:33 GMT -5
Ghee.....I dunno if I've ever seen anything "emergency" when it comes to fishing. But.....I can't say that anymore.
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Post by Loggy on Apr 2, 2018 17:40:16 GMT -5
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Post by Loggy on Apr 2, 2018 17:55:09 GMT -5
Ghee.....I dunno if I've ever seen anything "emergency" when it comes to fishing. But.....I can't say that anymore. Yeah Dave me neither but guess the importance of the MD striped bass fishery as far as size regulations impacting a major resources mortality etc etc is of critical importance to some. Think the term "emergency" is caused by the short window of preseason time available in enacting the regulation change. MD DNR is a "ontime/realtime" organization in servicing sportsmen for sure. Other states could learn from MD's "finger on the button" flexibility re adjusting seasons to best serve resource enhancement/sportsmen. |
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Post by davet on Apr 3, 2018 7:52:40 GMT -5
Yeah......I get that. But I just find the word "amusing" in conjunction with fishing. But.....my sense of humor is sometimes.....well....not appreciated by my better half!!  |
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Post by Loggy on Apr 3, 2018 17:56:46 GMT -5
Beats dealing with those Title 26 Temporary & Proposed Regulations which are really humorous!!!  |
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Post by davet on Apr 3, 2018 20:36:54 GMT -5
Beats dealing with those Title 26 Temporary & Proposed Regulations which are really humorous!!! Ha Ha Ha!! You make a good point!!! |
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Post by quebechunter on Apr 4, 2018 15:50:06 GMT -5
THANKS LOGGY FOR LETTNG US ALL NO IM WONDERING WHY THEY ARE LOWERING THE SIZE O STRIPERS DO YOU THINK ITS BECAUSE MOST OF THE STRIPERS CAUGHT ARE 19 TO 20 INCHES AND HOW MANY 19 INCH ARE CAUGHT AND THEN DIE AFTER THEY ARE RELEASED
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Post by Loggy on Apr 4, 2018 17:30:30 GMT -5
THANKS LOGGY FOR LETTNG US ALL NO IM WONDERING WHY THEY ARE LOWERING THE SIZE O STRIPERS DO YOU THINK ITS BECAUSE MOST OF THE STRIPERS CAUGHT ARE 19 TO 20 INCHES AND HOW MANY 19 INCH ARE CAUGHT AND THEN DIE AFTER THEY ARE RELEASED I think you nailed it QH!! There have been mortality studies done regarding released stripers which I think is a factor in this. As the water warms is gets even more critical as the C&R fish get more stressed out reducing chances of survival. I've seen the same approach applied in the flounder fishery. |
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Post by quebechunter on Apr 4, 2018 17:41:43 GMT -5
I hope this weather warms up soon I got the boat out of storage and got it all cleaned up on sunday and then we had 3 inches of snow on Monday now there calling for 3 to 5 inches on Saturday im putting boat back into storage Friday
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Post by Loggy on Apr 5, 2018 6:31:18 GMT -5
I hope this weather warms up soon I got the boat out of storage and got it all cleaned up on sunday and then we had 3 inches of snow on Monday now there calling for 3 to 5 inches on Saturday im putting boat back into storage Friday Know whut you're sayin QH. I had planned a VA flounderin/crabbin trip this week but the water temps are about 10 degrees below bite level. We pushed trip back a few weeks. In fact...in VA they're calling for some snow this weekend!  |
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Post by quebechunter on Apr 5, 2018 15:20:25 GMT -5
looks like sat 14th is the day to head to the bay temps are suppose to be in the low 70
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Post by Loggy on Apr 6, 2018 6:06:25 GMT -5
looks like sat 14th is the day to head to the bay temps are suppose to be in the low 70 July 14th?? |
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Post by quebechunter on Apr 6, 2018 15:59:41 GMT -5
lol I should have put the month down april 14 but already they changed it and now the high is only 62
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Post by Loggy on Apr 7, 2018 17:02:44 GMT -5
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Post by Loggy on Apr 12, 2018 6:22:17 GMT -5
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Post by quebechunter on Apr 14, 2018 17:43:22 GMT -5
went to port deposit this morning for stripers and catFISH And fished all day with out a bite then took the boAt down to turkeypoint and tried it there with no luck and then I tried using clams chicken livers and all kinds of lures and no hits And didn't see any one else catch anything
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Post by Loggy on Apr 15, 2018 10:27:32 GMT -5
Do know whut the water temp was?? My guess its running well below 55-60(optimim for good bite). MD DNR Fishing Report:
Fishing Report
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Post by quebechunter on Apr 15, 2018 16:34:17 GMT -5
MY FISH FINDER WAS SHOWING ABOUT 53 TO 55 ALL DAY BUT IM SURE THAT WAS ONLY A FEW INCHES BELOW THE WATER
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Post by Loggy on Apr 15, 2018 17:16:03 GMT -5
Waters a lilon the cold side if 53/55 at your transducer. Gettin there though!! On the catfish I always do better with cut bait. Shad was best but not supposed to have onboard even if from fish market since they have no season. Herring is the next best thing. Bunker is also good. Nice channel i caught Port Deposit area early July.  |
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Post by Loggy on May 15, 2018 10:44:52 GMT -5
New Striped Bass Regulations Effective May 16
May 14, 2018
Enhanced Conservation Rules on Use of Bait and Hooks; Minimum Size Reduced to 19 Inches
Photo of angler:  Fishing at Thomas Point Lighthouse; photo by Kim Cover The opening of regular striped bass season May 16 coincides with new conservation-minded regulations pertaining to the use of bait, gear and hooks. The Maryland General Assembly Joint Committee Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review Committee recently approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources regulations, which will be effective through Oct. 12, 2018. Beginning May 16, 2018, in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries: Anglers must use non-offset circle hooks when live-lining or chumming; Anglers must use circle hooks or “J” hooks when using fish, crabs or worms as bait, or when using processed baits; and The minimum size for striped bass is 19 inches. “The new rockfish regulations seek to address the shared concerns of anglers, charters and conservationists who have reported high mortality rates of sublegal rockfish,” Fishing and Boating Service Director David Blazer said. “The new rules aim to increase fishing opportunity and success while reducing unnecessary mortality in the bay.” While the emergency regulations are in effect, the department is also moving forward with regulations aimed at making them permanent through the reminder of the 2018 and 2019 fishing seasons. Public comment is being accepting through May 29, 2018, with a public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. May 17 at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House. Staff have begun a proactive education and public relations campaign to ensure that anglers, bait-and-tackle shops, charter boat captains and the Maryland Natural Resources Police understand the new striped bass minimum size and corresponding gear requirements. After the regulations sunset in 2019, the department will use new stock assessment data to determine if the new conservation actions were preventing mortality as designed and intended. Photo of various types of hooks:  <iframe width="10.920000000000016" height="6.1200000000000045" style="position: absolute; width: 10.92px; height: 6.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 5px; top: 1321px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_39965351" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="10.920000000000016" height="6.1200000000000045" style="position: absolute; width: 10.92px; height: 6.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 489px; top: 1321px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_56869928" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="10.920000000000016" height="6.1200000000000045" style="position: absolute; width: 10.92px; height: 6.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 5px; top: 1570px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_45475146" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="10.920000000000016" height="6.1200000000000045" style="position: absolute; width: 10.92px; height: 6.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 489px; top: 1570px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_38196617" scrolling="no"></iframe>
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Post by quebechunter on May 15, 2018 17:24:47 GMT -5
I have yet to catch a striper in the catch and release season this year I tried every thing I could thing of for bait we caught a lot of cat fish between 12 and 25 inches the last three week ends but no real big ones yet
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Post by Loggy on May 15, 2018 20:19:23 GMT -5
I have yet to catch a striper in the catch and release season this year I tried every thing I could thing of for bait we caught a lot of cat fish between 12 and 25 inches the last three week ends but no real big ones yet That's the best eatin size!! Where ya fishin?? |
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Post by quebechunter on May 16, 2018 17:37:56 GMT -5
I was fishing mostly around port deposit last week and before the flats closed we were fishing around turkey point
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Post by Loggy on May 17, 2018 5:50:21 GMT -5
I always did best in/around Spencers & Robert's Islands where the ole bridge piling structures remain. Best fishing times are when Conowingo Dam is running the turbines providing decent water flow. Seems tide impact in that area wasn't all that critical. No place for a fiberglass boat plus suggest a good prop guard on motor.
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