After hearing from a friend that near trophy sized spot were being caught at Rudee, I made the 2 hour trip down to Virginia Beach. I found decent numbers on the incoming tide, with the biggest going 10.5". They were all short of the 13" or 1 pound citation requirement. Also included in the mix were pinfish, pigfish, baby croaker, sand perch, small puffers, oystertoads, baby black seabass, 2 speckled trout (15" and 18"), a 6" black drum, and a 13" sheepshead. Just about every species likes bloodworms.
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| Pinfish |
If only it had been a tournament for most species in a day.
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| Baby Gag Grouper from a previous trip |
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| Baby Cuttlefish from a previous trip |
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| Puffer |
Side note: I also caught an 18" speckled trout while trolling a 1/4oz jighead / 3" white grub on the way out to the entrance of the inlet.
If I lived closer to the saltwater I am not sure I would fish in the fresh water again. So many cool things in the sea. Sweet pictures Rob, thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Daniel. If I lived closer, my wife would hate me ;)
DeleteLove the puffer pic - the coloration on the eye is awesome. And I do hate you (for having more opportunities to fish than me :).....) Nice job Rob. Hope to hit it myself this weekend. Tight lines my friend!
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