Flats 4/13

[DaveFX35]

Yakkinfish18 (Rob) and myself launched out of Tydings around 6:30. It was packed due to a bass tournament but we got out no problem. As soon as we got out of the marina we threw lines in to troll over to the Perryville side. It didn't take long for action, I had a missed strike and about 5 minutes later I hooked up with a big striper. After about 10 minutes of being pulled around we were able to get him in the boat. Measured 35 inches and weighed just short of 20lbs. Kudos to yakkinfish18 for assisting with the netting. Not long after my fish, yakkinfish18 managed a 20-22" (we forgot to measure before releasing) and about 45mins later a 24"! I had a couple missed strikes but once 10am rolled around the fish stopped biting. Called it a day around 11:30 since the wind picked up.

All fish caught in 7-12' using jerkbaits. I caught the 35" on a golden yo-zuri floating jerkbait (been working great on the flats). Surprisingly after all the rain Friday, the water was pretty clear and 58*. Pics below and I'll let Rob add his since he had his GoPro.

Cheers.

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[yakkinfish18]

nice report! what a nice morning on the flats. a few boats but didn't see them catching any fish. a good 7 mile paddle for me. peddle for you.

[sparky1423]

Missed out some some good action...what a cow. Had opening day baseball with my son, wouldn't miss it for the world. Looking forward to some fishing Sunday and Monday.

[reel-em-in]

Missed out some some good action...what a cow. Had opening day baseball with my son, wouldn't miss it for the world. Looking forward to some fishing Sunday and Monday.

Where/when are you going Sunday? I'm not sure if I'll be able to go but I'm thinking about it.

[sparky1423]

Hey Denver...a few of us are going to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Sunday Morning for some blue cats. Monday, I am trying to stay local. I might hit the flats or explore around some docks and the railroad bridge on the bush river. I have not decided.

Where/when are you going Sunday? I'm not sure if I'll be able to go but I'm thinking about it.

[sparky1423]

nice report! what a nice morning on the flats. a few boats but didn't see them catching any fish. a good 7 mile paddle for me. peddle for you.

Dang Rob, looks like your checking out the gag reflex on the rockfish in the last photo, LOL

[reel-em-in]

Hey Denver...a few of us are going to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Sunday Morning for some blue cats. Monday, I am trying to stay local. I might hit the flats or explore around some docks and the railroad bridge on the bush river. I have not decided.

Gotya. Good luck with the cats. I may try local tomorrow, if I can get out it will only be for a few hours in the AM.

[Wavy Davy]

Missed out some some good action...what a cow. Had opening day baseball with my son, wouldn't miss it for the world. Looking forward to some fishing Sunday and Monday.

Sparky,

If you go to the flats on Monday, look for a gray bearded old fart in a blue Revolution. Dave

[DaveFX35]

I'm in for Monday, but after work. can probably launch around 4-430 and fish until dark.

[Shady]

Nice report, wish I could have made it out there today.

[yakkinfish18]

Dang Rob, looks like your checking out the gag reflex on the rockfish in the last photo, LOL

Lol it was awkward . I know you would of liked to have went but spending time with your son at the o's game is better quality time spent and they won!

[Sun]

Wow. Congrats on the nice fish! I'm hoping to make it up there next Saturday. Hope the fishing's hot that day....

[Sidemadder]

Enjoyed the report. Thanks.

[kitkatyaker]

Thanks for the report. I'm planning on heading up there next Saturday. I'll bring my Yo-zuri's.
The photo's were inspiring!!
lol

[DaveFX35]

Thanks for the report. I'm planning on heading up there next Saturday. I'll bring my Yo-zuri's.
The photo's were inspiring!!
lol

See ya next Saturday then! Here's a pic of the lucky lure. Photo 2013-04-15 10.16.27 AM.jpg