The last three trips for BAYMEN have yielded 22 fish caught and released. All very fat and healthy striped bass. Prior dates and the entire season since May, have yielded incredible numbers fish all season long, with few exceptions. So … Continue reading →
On board today, I had regular, Dick Bowman, for Fly Fishing striped bass. At first light, not a breath of wind on the high tide dropping, under clear skies. Water tempts 58 degrees. We found fish right off and stayed … Continue reading →
On board today, I had repeat clients, Dr. Brenda Chapman and Dick Watson, for light tackle striped bass. At first light, a strong west wind and minor storm surge, under clear skies. Water temps 54-56 degrees. High tide dropping. The … Continue reading →
A ton of small fish from shore, all on the fly. Floating line, Jack Gartside Gurggler in white. NE winds continue to howl and it is just too windy and rough to get a boat in. Capt. Dave, BAYMEN, www.baymenlife.com … Continue reading →
Crazy shoreline blitz this evening along the bay! Lt. Col. Comstock and I tried to get on the water this am for fly fishing, but the NE winds were just too much. We tried a shoreline spot instead and winds … Continue reading →
O say can you see by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming, And … Continue reading →
On board today, I had regulars, Gary Condon and Greg Powers, who have been fishing with me for many years. Gary brought me hot coffee and blueberry muffin, as is his custom, always wanting to make sure the Captain is … Continue reading →
What a morning! On board today, I had regulars, Chris & Molly DeVillers, for light tackle striped bass. At first light, near calm conditions with overcast skies and a rising tide. We fished three main schools of fish for the … Continue reading →
BLITZ!!!! Lots of small bass 16″-22″ inches pouring into the bay chasing bait this evening. We were walking the dogs and for once, I actually had my fly rod with me – and I remembered to pack a few Baymen … Continue reading →
I have a few blocks of dates left for Grouse & Woodcock over your own dogs this fall at Grouse Camp. Contact me asap if you want to go. Classic New England covers, beautiful spacious camp with all the comforts … Continue reading →