Dan and I did not have any anchoring systems with us on this outing, so the trip was the paddle up, fish as you drift, and paddle up again type. In general I am the first person to get annoyed my constantly having to re-adjust my kayak so I can get the fly where I want it to go…I just rather be fishing than paddling. That being said it was not difficult to orient our boats so we could present our flies…I seemed to be getting about 8 good fly presentations per drift before I would "motor" up again.
I was very surprised how little boat traffic was on the water, especially on a Sunday morning. Some very large boats passed us while we were fishing and I expected some pretty bad wake…but I think the current is so strong it mitigates most of the waves put off by boat traffic. I never felt uncomfortable in the kayak but I personally would not take a canoe in that water. The main current is strong but manageable…I imagine on an extreme tide you might want to avoid it. Per usual, exercise caution and sound judgment while on the water and you should be good.
I am certainly inspired to do some more exploring in the bay after this trip!
-Trent
On Sunday, September 9, 2012 1:33:04 PM UTC-4, eric wrote:
Hi Folks,--
I've been in the area for a few years now, but haven't really had a chance to do any saltwater fishing. I've been itching to sample the on-shore/near-shore saltwater options in the area lately, but I have very little idea where to start.
I would be equally interested in the ocean or the bay. I prefer wading and beach casting, but I also have a kayak if that's what it will take to access some decent water. I'm not looking for any secret spots - just places where I can hope to find a firm bottom, fishy conditions, and room to cast.
Time and fuel are at a premium, so I'll be focusing within 3 (or better yet, 2) hours of the DC area. I'm not real particular about the target fish, but I would prefer that they are more than 10" long..
Would anybody be willing to point me in the right direction? My under-informed guesses would be 1) the calvert cliffs area, 2) the Lewes/Rehoboth beach area (what about the Great Marsh area, just N of Lewes?), 3) Wye island area? Something closer?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions,
Eric
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