Enjoy A Day Of Chesapeake Bay Rock Fishing
May 8, 2010 by Leanne Wagner
Filed under Travel
The smell of the salt air and chesapeake bay rock fishing is calling your name. Enticing as the lure of the sirens can be, keep an eye on the sea. Bring your friends and family with you to make sure you have backup in case you need it and bring something good to eat for a day of rock fishing as you can be assured you will work up quite an appetite.
With a rod a reel and maybe some live bait or a few lures you’re all set for a day of fun and mystery as you never are quite sure what you’ll catch. Wearing the right gear is important as the rocks can be treacherous, wear the right shoes to get a good grip on the rocks. With this type of fishing you also have to use the right weight sinker and line or your rig will snap off and you’ll find yourself replacing it frequently.
Knowing you could get hit by a rogue wave as you’re baiting your line will surely make you safety conscious at all times, never turn your back to the sea. Have people around you so they can warn you and be there in case you need help if you lose your footing or if a wave crashes over your head. The sea has to be respected at all times.
Waders are great idea for surf fishing and want to go into the surf a bit and keep the bottom half of you dry as you do. Layer your clothes in case you need to peel them off or if it gets too warm and remember the sunscreen and your fisherman’s hat.
Starting the day with a drive out to the sea is a great way to greet the dawn armed with your hot coffee and breakfast foods. Everything is so much more delicious when eaten while smelling the salt air. It brings out the appetite.
It’s a good idea to check out the area you’ll fish in during low tide if possible so that you can understand where the fish might congregate when the tide is high in search of food and shelter. Stay away from the kelp as it is sure to snap off that new lure you just bought.
You will typically want to use a pole that is between 8 and 10 feet long and 15 to 30 pound test line. Of course all of this differs with the type of fish you’re after. This applies as well to the type of bait you’ll use, bring along live bait or use what you catch. You might also want to use an assortment of lures specific to the type of fish you are after.
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