Fall Specks in Rudee (Oct 11, 2017)

[ComeOnFish]

The smaller one, up to 20", started showing up for a week. The bigger ones will come in with full force anytime soon from now on. At the moment I enjoyed the smaller ones.
Rudee was my 3rd choice on the day.

Due to the early morning thunder storms I made 2 U-turns while driving to 2 primary targets (stripers in the upper Chesapeake Bay, MD , specks in Back Creek Park, Chesapeake Bay, VA). This cost me additional 2.5 hours before I arrived at Rudee boat ramp (the 3rd choice).

First I looked for any signs of fish. I didn't see birds, but I saw some baitfish actions on the surface. I chased the baits and hooked about 15 specks up to 20".

Yes, the bigger ones over 20", chasing the baits, will come in the creek anytime from now on.

Fishing Log:

Thanks
Joe

[tufnik]

Speckmaster. Will have to join you at VB soon.

[ComeOnFish]

I am working almost all weekends. I take weekday off randomly when I have can. I will text you and Dave.

Joe

[XXXMedium]

Those damn treble hooks Sorry i had to laugh...too many times I've gotten hooked! Great fish and video!

[ComeOnFish]

Those damn treble hooks Sorry i had to laugh...too many times I've gotten hooked! Great fish and video!

I avoid using a lure with treble hooks at night. I had few good experience with good size bluefish at night. If I must (after no bite for a while) I use only one lure with treble hooks and use a net. One bad thing about the treble hooks on the sinking MirroLure lures is that treble hooks are a part of the lure weight that controls the sinking rate. So I replaced some treble hooks with J hooks, and add a split sinker on the leader.

Joe