RED DRUM

I passed another milestone in my fishing career. I caught a red drum, on fly, in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Catching this fish ranks high in my angling accomplishments. Catching a red, on fly, in MD is like hitting a grand slam.

I was with Jeremy, and we fished the rip at the barge at Holland's Island. Here is the spot:


We anchored in the current, and I caught him using a white gonzo fly fished on the bottom using a heavy sinking line:


Here's a closeup:


He may be small, but its a big first.

We fished several other spots, and caught rockfish and some blues. Here are some random pictures from the rest of the day....

Rippons Harbor, it was super calm:


Terns on a pound net:


Hoopersville in gold:


Big sunset:


These are some turkeys I saw the other day, its a mother with some poults: