Ocean view artificial reef

[Snakehead Hunter]

I originally planned to go to Lynnhaven inlet but I was too early and the launch wasn't open yet. So, I switch to the artificial reef. I tried bottom fishing for some bait near launch with no luck, so I paddle to the reef. As soon as I get close, I dropped down a line with some fish bite and it was non stop croaker action. At one point, the fish hit before the sinker even hit bottom. I got a mixed bag of croaker, 6-12 inches so I used the small one and live line. My bait keep getting chopped up, after the third one I know I'm not gonna getting any flounder because blue keep hitting my bait. So I hooked a croaker at the tail and live line. After 10 mins I landed 15+ in blue. The sun were getting hotter, and more boats start to show up. I had the whole place to myself in the mourning. I also caught a shark, that was fun to catch first shark.

Sorry I forgot to take pictures except this one before I launch
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[Cowpokey]

Sounds like you had a good day. What kind of shark was it?

[JohnE]

Thanks for the report. I would like to check out the reef sometime, not been having much luck with keeper flounder this year down at the beach.

I am pretty sure Lynnhaven launch is open 24/7. Did they have it closed off or something?

[Snakehead Hunter]

Sounds like you had a good day. What kind of shark was it?

I have no idea lol

[Snakehead Hunter]

Thanks for the report. I would like to check out the reef sometime, not been having much luck with keeper flounder this year down at the beach.

I am pretty sure Lynnhaven launch is open 24/7. Did they have it closed off or something?

I went to the launch at the narrow because one of the camper report puppy drum aren there. Where are other launch for Lynnhaven?

I think you should go to the reef early to avoid boat traffic, good luck. You should bring extra rig, you will get snagged drifting there.

[JohnE]

Ok, so you probably tried to go to 1st landing park then. There are probably some pups back over there, but I know for a fact that other areas of lynnhaven are loaded with pups right now. I will try to take a video if I run into another big school of them this weekend.

[AbuMasgouf]

Nice going Khanh! First shark must have put a big smile on your face bro!
I hope you kept the bluefish! They are super tasty Masgouf style!

[chex]

Sounds like fun! Next time, try tandem hooking the bait... one hook up front and one in the tail. Blues have a knack for avoiding hooks.

[Snakehead Hunter]

Nice going Khanh! First shark must have put a big smile on your face bro!
I hope you kept the bluefish! They are super tasty Masgouf style!

Yea it was fun to catch the first shark and please be the last. I want good eating fish!! I took the blue, my mom put it on the grill as soon as I got back. I will try Masgouf blue next time.

[M_Duong60]

Gota love croaker! Im always suprised by the fight they give.

[Birddog]

Sounds like a good morning and thanks for sharing the awesome pic!