SMOG Piney Point trip

[Big Mike]

The Southern Maryland Old Guys (SMOG) met at Piney point this morning. The fact that SMOG is just myself and Yak67 is immaterial. I arrived at the launch at 5:30 to find Gary already rigged up and ready to roll. A few minutes later we were on the water and soon at the striper spot. We hooked up with a few 16-18" fish early but the action wasn't fast like it normally is. We transitioned over to the boat channel and found a collection of smaller fish close to the bottom of it.
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I decided to head back to the creek side while casting into the channel. I had a nice hit and then a strange fight started with the fish thrashing the surface of the water. Was I surprised and smiling when this nice 17 1/2 trout came over the side. Truly a rare catch this year.

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We trolled the creek for a good hour with nothing to show for it. Tried for some croaker but didn't have much success with that either. Decided to head back to the Potomac and while trolling I picked up this nice blue fish.
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Called it a day around 9:30 . While the quantity wasn't great, the variety made up for it.

[fishinggod]

Mike, great report. wish i was retired and able to fish during the week to join you guys. one more year till that is no longer a dream. that trout is like finding a golden ticket this year. congrats. ill have to make it out to piney point with ya soon.

[buzz]

Sounds like a busy 4 hours.
Nice spec!

[J.A. Veil]

Good report. Congratulations on finding a spec in Maryland.

[Yak67]

My what a day! It was a good report "Big Mike". Next time you have to catch a Redfish to complete the Grand-Slam!
It was fun as usual fishing with you. That Osprey diving in between us and catching that huge fish was the highlight of the day.

Yak67-Gary
2015 Hobie PA-14

[Big Mike]

Tonight was my first time eating speckled trout and I must say that it rates near the top if not at the top of tasty fish that I have had. I prepared it tonight with a panko crust and puttanesca sauce. Paired with a herb pasta salad and some local French Orange cantaloupe made for a meal that I will remember for some time. Really hope I can find another before the end of the summer.

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[Cowpokey]

The Southern Maryland Old Guys (SMOG) met at Piney point this morning. The fact that SMOG is just myself and Yak67 is immaterial.

That made me chuckle.

Really hope I can find another before the end of the summer.

This time last year I hadn't even seen a speck, so I think we're just getting them to show up.

[kevinfry]

nice day!

[AbuMasgouf]

Awesome speck Mike! And the food looks delicious!