Marlin time offshore! Killer fishing dominates inshore action

Offshore:  We have been having a great season on white marlin. We’ve had several days of catching three or four and certainly seeing much more than that; but we’re still waiting for that big push of marlins as we move into early fall.  Should happen anytime, these fish will get together to feed in big groups before their big migration south.  We can get a dozen or even two dozen shots at catching them before they head out for the year.  Last September, we saw some boats coming in with catches between 25 and 30 marlins in a day – and one crew broke a single-day record with 41.

The blue marlin has been showing up as well along with the white marlins and even a few sailfish.  Dolphin (mahi-mahi) fishing has been great with some nice sized fish and great to take home to throw on the grill after a great day of fishing. A few yellowfin tunas have been around, but the bite has been very scattered.  Although they have been scattered, we have caught several in the 50-to 70-pound range, so it’s worth the patience when we do find them. Also, a few wahoo have been around, and we should see a good run of them in September through October.

Its Marlin time!  If you have ever wanted to catch a marlin now is the time to do it!

Inshore: We have been loading up on tailor bluefish and some nice Spanish mackerel; plenty of action and good for the grill. After catching blues and Spanish, we take some live bait out for some slow trolling. We have had great action doing this recently with sharks (blacktips, spinners, hammerheads, and a few others) going berserk on the bait. It’s a lot of fun to fight these fish and to watch our charter parties hook up with one of these big boys.  We also have caught some nice cobias doing the same technique; which are very tasty and a great fighting fish.  The action has been getting better with cobias, with many boats coming in with 4 to 6 per day.

The next few weeks should get even better when they start leaving the bay in big packs.  We also caught a nice king mackerel that weighted 38 pounds. We also should be seeing some more Kings heading into September and October.

Great inshore fishing with lots of action and some nice sized fish!

Weather is hot, and so is the fishing!

Offshore
Finally we have some offshore fishing. We caught some nice Bluefin tunas ranging from 40-to-60 pounds. We also did some bottom fishing; catching some nice Tilefish and Seabass. The good news is some warmer water has moved in from the gulfstream. We now are seeing some Yellowfin tunas, Mahi, Mako sharks as well as some blue and white marlin. The fish are here and we are ready to go.  Give us a call.

Inshore
Almost all the inshore fish have made a showing. We have been catching spadefish, spanish mackerel, and bluefish.  Some sharks have begun to show up.  We recently caught a few blacktip sharks.  Red drum, black drum, and cobia also have made a good showing in the bay.  Give us a call.

Tunas are blowing up; Cobia and Spades on the way!

The fishing is starting to pick up along the Virginia/North Carolina coast. Warmer weather and warmer water means that the prime fishing season is upon us and we’re waiting to hear from you. Book now.

Offshore
The warm water has arrived and the tunas are here – both Yellowfin and Bluefin.  The Yellowfins are 30 to 50 pounds, and the Bluefins are ranging between 50 and 100 pounds.  And, there’s always the possibility of finding some bigger Bluefins in the 200-to 300-pound range.  Deep-drop fishing for Grouper, Tilefish, and Seabass also is outstanding right now. Seabass fishing opens on May 22, and the fishing should be excellent.  Book now. Prime dates are starting to fill up fast!

Inshore
We have been catching big Rockfish ( striped bass) along the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel.  They have been 30-to 45-inch rockfish.  We have been sight casting using topwater poppers.  There’s nothing like seeing a 20-to 30-pound rockfish blowing up on a popper; it makes for some great action.  Spring striper season runs until June 15.  Bluefish in the 1-to 2-pound range also have been making a good showing.  The arrival of Spadefish should happen in the next few weeks as well as Cobia.  I have heard of a good amount of cobias heading are way to the south (some boats are seeing 200 in a day!). We’ll be ready for them. Book now!

Rate changes for 2010 Season

Just a quick note to all  you faithful anglers, the rates for fishing aboard the Frogpile have been adjusted for 2010.

Please note the following adjustments:

• Offshore - $1775
• All Day Inshore - $1200
• Overnight - call for pricing
• Nearshore 7-12 or 1-6 - $850
• Inshore 8-12 or 1-5 - $650

I am looking forward to another great season on the Frogpile. Book your trip now.

Captain Josh.

It’s Tuna Time! Latest Fishing News from Capt. Josh

Offshore
Bluefin Tuna are almost in range. There have been some huge ones caught (400 to 500 pounders), but most have been averaging about 180 pounds.  At that size, however, that is still an unbelievable fight and big enough to fill your entire freezer with sushi-grade meat.  A few Yellowfin and Bigeye tuna are mixed in with the bluefins as well. In other action, deep-drop fishing for Blueline tilefish, grouper, and black bellie rose fish has been great.  Seabass season opens May 22, and there should be some nice size ones ready to be caught. Also, some big bluefish should be around the offshore and nearshore bite.

Inshore
The big news is Red Drum and Stripers.  Red Drum (aka redfish or puppy drum) have arrived early, and they are nice sized too (40 to 60 pounders).  Late afternoon and evenings are the best times to catch these fish.  Some stripers have begun to show up around the rock islands of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.  These fish are 10-to 25-pounds and I heard of a 35-pounder caught the other day.  Casting around the islands with various lures are producing bites from the stripers.  Last year we saw them in big schools on top.  We caught them on poppers and live bait, making for some great light-tackle action.  Bluefish have made a showing in the inlet and along the beach as well.  They have been nice 2-to 5-pounders.  Croakers and Flounder are beginning to bite also.

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