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Happy New Year … from Delaware Surf Fishing

Rich King Dec 31, 2012

Happy New Year gang!! ... the fishing has slowed down to almost nil, there are some bass still around. Tautog are still hitting as are ling cod. Skates and dogfish, galore. I haven't seen a redfish in a while. Tyler Bankowski hit the inlet in the rain the other day, and brought home 2 nice keepers for the table. The boats have been doing…

Announcement from DNREC … Delaware to open recreational black sea bass season on Jan. 1, 2013

Rich King Dec 27, 2012

Delaware to open recreational black sea bass season on Jan. 1, 2013 DOVER (Dec. 27, 2012) – Following a Dec. 13 vote by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, of which Delaware is a member state, the recreational black sea bass season will open in Delaware coastal waters on Jan. 1, 2013. Federal waters, which are located 3 miles…

Striped bass and flounder are still around and Delaware fishing licenses expire after the 31st

Rich King Dec 26, 2012

Striped bass are always around, we have resident bass that live in the bays. Our buddy Dave caught a 28 inch summer flounder on a fly the other day. He was shocked to catch one that large, this late, and on a fly. He was getting some striped bass fishing in during vacation. Drop shot on a 3 way swivel with a fly on a 3 foot leader, what …

Merry Fishmas and Happy New Gear from all of us at DSF!

Rich King Dec 25, 2012

Merry Fishmas and Happy New Gear!! From all of us at DSF. This has been a great year, and all because of your support. I want to thank everyone for following our fishing adventures and times around town. DSF will be here to keep you updated with Delaware's tidal water fishing new,s and "live" weather when necessary. I personally hope I…

Candle light vigil in Lewes DE for the Sandy Hook Elementary victims

Rich King Dec 24, 2012

Yesterday I attended a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook elementary school, in Lewes, DE on the beach. There were a few people there when I arrived, outdoor tiki torches were set up in adjacent rows. Hanging from each was a tag with the picture, name and interests of each victim. There was a loud speaker set up,…

Tautog, dogfish, skates, and ling cod caught surf fishing in Delaware

Rich King Dec 21, 2012

I meant to post this last week, sorry gang, it is not the end of the world. I honestly thought we posted the results of Bill's Sport Shop's Striper Tournament. After several weeks of constant fishing, and meeting at Irish Eyes for dinner on Friday nights. The eager winners were announced, and awarded their prizes. I was taking pictures, and…

ASMFC Black Sea Bass Board Approves Draft Addendum XXIII for Public Comment: Addendum to Address 2013 Recreational Fishery

Rich King Dec 20, 2012

Baltimore, MD – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board met in Baltimore last week and approved two actions with regards to the 2013 recreational black sea bass fishery. Specifically, it approved opening the black sea bass recreational fishery for January and February with a…

In Memory of Rich Magee … an avid surf angler and friend indeed

Rich King Dec 19, 2012

This report is dedicated to the memory of Rich Magee, he will be sorely missed by many of us in the surf. We are still in shock over his passing. He was an incredibly nice person, and very non-pretentious I will miss seeing him on the beach and around "campus". Our condolences go out to his family and friends.... The other day I dropped…

The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays … an introduction

Rich King Dec 17, 2012

The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays located adjacent the Coast guard Station, 39375 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE. Is a non profit organization that works to keep our bays clean and introduce programs to help promote the reviving of the bays, such as oysters. Many people think this is a "government" organization and that is just not the…

Slow day surf fishing in Delaware … striped bass and blue fish in the Delaware bay

Rich King Dec 15, 2012

The surf was beautiful today, according to everyone I didn't get to meet out there. I missed hanging OTW Sand Sticks, and You Snead This Gear in the surf. Chris Barton caught a bunch of skates, and Jason Snead found a shark tooth. He posted the picture, and everyone decided it was a sand shark. Chris Fortner said "Looks like a sand shark…

ASMFC Approves Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 2

Rich King Dec 14, 2012

ASMFC Approves Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 2 Baltimore, MD – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has approved Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. The Amendment establishes a 170,800 MT total allowable catch (TAC) beginning in 2013 and continuing until completion of, and Board action on, the next…

Striped bass fishing with Captain Chuck Cook of First Light Charters

Rich King Dec 13, 2012

I have been trying to find the time all season to catch up with Captain Chuck Cook owner of First Light Charters, when he has time to do a little fishing. Like my new job, his job charter fishing, doesn't allow for any "personal" time when one fishes. Unless of course you both get in a boat, ignore the phones, and go for the morning. I met…

New Years Eve celebration at Port Dewey Beach

Rich King Dec 13, 2012

New Years Eve at Port-Dewey Beach Port is offering two four course options which include choice of soup or salad, appetizer, Entrée & dessert bar complete with chocolate fountain. Reservations suggested (302)227-0669 after 4 P.M. Email us at hitusup@portdewey.com Option One $100 per Couple Caesar Salad- Kings Salad- Wedge Salad- Seafood…

Delaware Fish & Wildlife offering FREE training for volunteers!!

Rich King Dec 12, 2012

This was sent to us today by Tess Belcher of DNREC and, she asked if DSF would get the word out to you ... "Hi Rich - I know your followers like surf-fishing more than freshwater, but if you know of anyone who might be interested, can you pass this along? Thanks! " Happy Holidays!! ... from the Aquatic Resource Education Center (AREC) Our…

Delaware striped bass record has been broken and confirmed

Rich King Dec 11, 2012

I talked to Ben Smith today, he is still stoked, and wearing an ear-to-ear grin. It is confirmed he has the new state record for striped bass in Delaware. Congratulations again buddy! Ben asked me to take the skins to a local biologist to see if they would want them. I contacted Chris Bason Executive Director of the Delaware Center for the…

Ben Smith holds the pending Delaware State Striped Bass record at 52 pounds

Rich King Dec 9, 2012

red hake ... caught in Cape Henlopen State Park by Nick Kiessling Well it has been a slow week. Not much to report, but the same thing. Stripers, some blues, spotted hake, and even redfish still in the surf. Otherwise it has been dogfish, skates, or donuts. Bunker has been the bait of choice for the most part. People have been drifting…

Delaware State Parks offers new Annual Pass for members of the military

Rich King Dec 7, 2012

DOVER (Dec. 6, 2012) – Following the passage of House Bill 235, DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation has introduced a new annual pass for members of the military. The new military pass is available to Delaware residents who are active duty military or veterans, and have proper documentation of service. The pass costs $13.50 annually and is on…

Delaware Surf Fishing is not just a job, some days it is an adventure!

Rich King Dec 3, 2012

Saturday I met Andres, Sherry, Mark, and Chris on 3R's beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. It was a gorgeous day in the surf, beautiful water, and incredibly warm temperatures. December 1st was 60 degrees, a light wind, and we had Christmas music! We surf fished the outgoing tide with at least 12 rods, loaded with bunker, mullet, and…

Stripers are moving, bluefish are out there, redfish and ling cod abide as well

Rich King Nov 30, 2012

There have been keeper striped bass in the surf, inlets, piers, rocks, rails, and inland bays. I know boys that are already hitting them down south as far as the Chesapeake and Bay Bridge Tunnel. They are getting hit on the troll near Bethany Beach. Tyler Bankowski has been hammering them in the Indian River Inlet on live spot. Live eels…

Public invited to participate in DNREC’s new online survey about Delaware’s Bayshore

Rich King Nov 30, 2012

DNREC is inviting Delawareans and visitors to provide input about the possible recreational uses and how people use public lands along the ecologically and historically rich Delaware Bayshore, via a new online survey at Delaware Bayshore Survey. Your responses will assist DNREC’s Delaware Bayshore Initiative team in planning improvements and…

Striped bass, bluefish, redfish, and ling cod … full moon this week

Rich King Nov 26, 2012

Hey gang, sorry this has taken some time. I have been very sick with the flu for the holidays, not much fun, and it was hard to even look at a computer screen. There has been a lot going on around here at DSF, and in our waters. I was supposed to meet some friends for a Thanksgiving eve fishing trip on Wednesday, and just could not go…

Delaware Surf Fishing sponsor announcements for Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small business Saturday

Rich King Nov 21, 2012

West line road is finally open gang! You can now move freely around the county. _________________________________________________ This Friday and for Small business Saturday Rick's Bait & Tackle is offering OTW Sand Sticks for $30.00 while supplies last. For every $50.00 in gift certificates you purchase you will receive and extra $5.00…

Rate Your Delaware Bait Shops … A consumer participant program for our readers

Rich King Nov 19, 2012

Attention Delaware Anglers ..... We have been asked to do this before, and we decided we would. We are going to do a consumer reports style section or articles ... called "Rate Your Baitshop". A weekly write up will be done on these issues. You will be able to send us your experiences with ANY store in Delaware, and help fellow DSF readers. Tell…

Stranded Atlantic sturgeon, and the surf produced dogfish, bluefish, redfish, puppy drum, ling cod, and striped bass

Rich King Nov 18, 2012

Last week an Atlantic Sturgeon washed up on shore in Cape Henlopen State park. We sent the picture to Associate Professor Dewayne Fox of Delaware State University, and asked him what he knew, coincidentally he was at a seminar about Sturgeon. "The sturgeon that washed up was an immature female that had her head crushed in by a boat. My…

Citizen’s Advisory Committee at the Center For the Inland Bays with Secretary Collin O’Mara

Rich King Nov 16, 2012

Last night I attended the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. It was very interesting, and many subjects were discussed. Chris Bason the Director for the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays started off with a update on the program for Aquaculture Restoration of Oysters, they are working on for our bays. …

Big blue fish surf fishing in Delaware and boaters be wary!

Rich King Nov 15, 2012

Big stripers are showing up in the surf, rails, rocks, piers, and the back bays. They are not in blitz numbers, and it takes some work to get them, but they are here. People are using live spot, chunking fresh bunker (when they can be found), mullet chunks, flies long lining, and even poppers, or plugs. I have managed a few shorties in the…

Nicole Peterdozzi, your “choice” Realtor with Resort Quest

Rich King Nov 14, 2012

Nicole Peterdozzi is your "choice" Realtor for ResortQuest is an avid surf angler, and good friend of DSF. We recently interviewed her for sponsoring the web site and our efforts ... "I have been with Resort Quest since 2001. I have held various titles from marketing to rentals but found my preference of sales in 2003. Holding…

Big striped bass are starting to show up in Delaware … is this the Fall run?

Rich King Nov 12, 2012

We have seen plenty of shorties and a few keepers the last few weeks, but in the past few days, more and more keepers are being caught. The Delaware Bay has been heating up for keeper stripers. Friends out today saw Gannets on the water, but they were not feeding, yet. More were spotted near Fenwick Island yesterday, "raining" on fishy…

High Stakes Bar & Grill Fenwick Island, DE

Rich King Nov 12, 2012

Eight years ago, a little deli was started in Fenwick Island, DE by Brian Deluca and his family, he was "born" into the restaurant business. Their 25 years of experience in a small sandwich shop near Philadelphia, has created a very popular hot spot in Fenwick Island, DE. When I asked him why the name High Stakes Bar & Grill ... "I…

Volunteers needed to clean up the parks this week

Rich King Nov 12, 2012

The parks appreciate all the help they have received so far and are looking for more volunteers this week. Tuesday, November 13th: Where: Delaware Seashore State Park – Campground When: 9:00AM –??? What: Cleanup, Raking, Shoveling, Lifting Please meet @ DSSP Campground. Wednesday, November 14th: Where: Cape…

Surf Fishing Sunday in the parks for striped bass, bluefish and tautog

Rich King Nov 11, 2012

DSF would like to thank all of our veterans past and present, as well as those still serving. I have a lot of friends in the military and children of friends as well. THANK YOU! I walked Broadkill beach after breakfast today, there is a lot of natural debris on the beach. Which is normal after a storm, there is also some trash on the…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report redfish, blue fish and striped bass

Rich King Nov 10, 2012

I met the park's volunteers today at Holt's Landing, and helped clean the park. A group of students helped today, they were very nice and energetic, their efforts are very appreciated by DSF. We cleaned the park up quickly, then they headed to the south side of the Indian River Inlet camp ground to get a few things left over from yesterday's…

Post nor’easter news from Delaware Surf Fishing

Rich King Nov 8, 2012

We had a nor'easter come in right after hurricane Sandy, there has been minimal flooding. All areas that normally experience tidal flooding are, and will flood. The bays are full of water, and were still draining from Hurricane Sandy. Prime Hook road is closed, you can access as a resident only through Broadkill Beach. Route 1 was covered…

Delaware Coast Aid 2012, a coalition of Delaware Coastal people and businesses

Rich King Nov 6, 2012

Delaware Coast Aid, a coalition of Delaware Coastal people and businesses, is hosting an incredible fundraising event in Dewey Beach at the Rusty Rudder on Dickinson Street, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday November 15th. The event will include live music by favorite local bands and musicians, a hot soup kitchen, refreshments including…

East coast is preparing for a Nor’easter, Delaware is in Coastal flood watch conditions

Rich King Nov 5, 2012

There is a storm system headed our way, following nearly the same path as hurricane Sandy. Steady high winds, and unusual high tides will be the concern with this storm. With the tide higher than average, the bays still holding water, we are in for some coastal flooding. Hopefully no worse than the usual low spots. Area fields, and drainage…

DNREC expedites approvals for homeowners with properties suffering from effects of Hurricane Sandy

Rich King Nov 5, 2012

DNREC expedites approvals for homeowners with properties suffering from effects of Hurricane Sandy DOVER (Nov. 5, 2012) – DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara has notified Delaware coastal community homeowners that their properties affected by Hurricane Sandy are receiving special consideration for permitting approval in helping them rebound…

Delaware Seashore State Park and the Indian River Inlet are open

Rich King Nov 4, 2012

Delaware Seashore State Park opened up today, as did the Indian River Inlet, and the Charles W. Cullen bridge was opened last evening. I headed down this morning arrived about 8:30 a.m. and checked the area. The Inlet survived fine, there are erosion gullies along the jetty cap. The chain link fences caught, and held a lot of debris. The…

Surf fishing is good and the bays are alive as well with redfish, bluefish, and striped bass

Rich King Nov 4, 2012

The beaches have survived, and are producing fish. Yesterday Alex Stevens text me ... "there is no one on the beach." I responded ... "cool" ... The next text was a picture of a flat tire in the sand. Turns out they got sand in the stem, and the tire slow drained while they were fishing. I told him I will be there in an hour just…

DSF & Hurricane Sandy

Rich King Nov 3, 2012

The media dubbed it Frankenstorm. We watched it travel up the coast from friends in North Carolina. Jim Williams and Joe Taylor were posting pictures and videos of Hurricane Sandy. These are friends of mine that were in totally different areas. I owe the fact I left Broadkill Beach when I did to them. When I saw the size of the waves…

DSF … Delaware Survived Frankenstorm 2012 T shirts

Rich King Nov 3, 2012

A friend of mine just sent me a text .... Forwarding you a text I got earlier today from a friend who got one of your hoodies (DSF) at the MOD fundraiser...... (March of Dimes) Had on my DE surf fishing hoodie was at the dollar general, guy at the register going crazy about it wanted to know where I got it he's a big surf fisher and…

Baby Lobsters on Lewes Beach, or something else…

Rich King Nov 2, 2012

A few days ago we were sent pictures of what looked like baby lobsters or mantis shrimp... From ... Tommy Lindsay .... "Lewes beach in front of Roosevelt Inlet was full of live baby "lobsters or crawfish or?? not really sure, that were washed up and now stranded. Ever see this before ? We moved tons back into water not sure if it will help.…

Cape Henlopen State Park is looking for hurricane Sandy clean up volunteers …

Rich King Nov 2, 2012

Cape Henlopen State Park is looking for hurricane Sandy clean up volunteers ... This is from Shelby Lachmann the park volunteer coordinator. Good afternoon! Thank you SO much for interest in volunteering for Storm Damage Cleanup at Delaware State Parks!! In the wake of Hurricane Sandy our beautiful beaches and trails have been severely…

Charles W Cullen bridge or Indian River Inlet bridge update opening Sunday Nov. 4

Rich King Nov 2, 2012

Route 1 progress is going good . Charles W Cullen Bridge will open on the morning of Nov. 4 ... DelDOT Secretary Shailen Bhatt has projected the Indian River Inlet Bridge will be fully reopened to traffic on Sunday, Nov. 4. Keep in mind they have a lot to still clean up... and ... Driving 60 mph on a sandy road is a very bad idea. They have to…

Update on Delaware State Parks reopening and closures, Indian River Inlet

Rich King Nov 2, 2012

Update on Delaware State Parks reopening and closures DOVER (Nov.2, 2012) – As cleanup from Hurricane Sandy continues, here is an update from DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation about Delaware State Parks’ status in the aftermath of the storm: DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK: Most of the park remains closed due to storm damage…

Surf fishing access and where else can I fish in Delaware?

Rich King Nov 2, 2012

Fishing is still good out there. We have hit dogfish, redfish, and puppy drum in the surf on cut mullet and fishbites. Sandfleas are back in our sponsors shop, also green crabs. You will probably have a hard time getting green crabs the rest of the year. They are a by-catch from trawlers up north. I saw a picture of a beautiful speckled…

Assawoman Wildlife Area to reopen for hunting, boating on Nov. 2

Rich King Nov 1, 2012

Assawoman Wildlife Area to reopen for hunting, boating on Nov. 2 BETHANY BEACH (Nov. 1, 2012) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Assawoman Wildlife Management Area near Bethany Beach in Sussex County will reopen Friday, Nov. 2. All waterfowl blinds will be open for the remainder of the first split of duck…

Delaware State Parks seek volunteers for cleanup from hurricane Sandy

Rich King Nov 1, 2012

Delaware State Parks seek volunteers for cleanup from hurricane DOVER (Nov. 1, 2012) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation is calling for volunteers to help clean up storm damage from Hurricane Sandy at Delaware State Parks. Volunteers are needed at parks statewide, from Wilmington to the beaches at the seashore state parks, to help…

Most Delaware State Parks to reopen Wednesday, Oct. 31

Rich King Oct 31, 2012

Most Delaware State Parks to reopen Wednesday, Oct. 31 DOVER (Oct. 30, 2012) – Day use areas at most Delaware State Parks will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 for normal operations. Exceptions are the Brandywine Zoo, Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park, all of which remain closed for cleanup and assessment of Hurricane…

DNREC expedites authorization for repairs or replacement of docks and piers damaged as a result of Hurricane Sandy

Rich King Oct 31, 2012

DNREC expedites authorization for repairs or replacement of docks and piers damaged as a result of Hurricane Sandy DOVER (Oct. 31, 2012) – DNREC’s Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section will expedite authorizations for the repair or replacement of docks, piers or other previously-existing structures in tidal or non-tidal waters that were…

Public hearing on proposed amendment to Atlantic menhaden management plan rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 2

Rich King Oct 31, 2012

Public hearing on proposed amendment to Atlantic menhaden management plan rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 2 DOVER (Oct. 31, 2012) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing in Delaware to gather public comment on a proposed draft amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden has…

Delaware State Police Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Rich King Oct 27, 2012

by Delaware State Police News Room on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 9:42pm · DSP News Release: Delaware State Police Prepare for Hurricane Sandy Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 9:45 p.m. Resume: Dover-Delaware State Police in preparation for Hurricane Sandy have initiated operational plans and have placed all Troopers on a standby alert…

Delaware Mandatory Evacuation, Information for Hurricane Sandy

Rich King Oct 27, 2012

Just a heads up gang .... From the Delaware State Police News ..... Governor Markell Issues Limited State of emergency, Mandatory Evacuation Order to Include Residents in Areas Most at Risk (Wilmington, DE) - Governor Jack Markell has ordered a mandatory evacuation of coastal communities for Sussex, Kent and New Castle…

Hurricane Sandy update for Delaware … the coast is going to get slammed with floods

Rich King Oct 27, 2012

From a friend .... Hey rich the Delaware National Guardsmen have been mobilized. This is the time to use the power of DSF to warn people if they live in low lying areas or along the coast to get out now this storm is nothing to mess around with. Anybody with a large social media output that could spread the word on how serious this storm is…

All Delaware State Parks are closing Sunday at 5 p.m. this includes DE state boat ramps

Rich King Oct 26, 2012

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife facilities, Delaware State Parks will close at 5 p.m. Sunday until further notice for expected storm DOVER (Oct. 26, 2012) – All Delaware State Parks and DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife facilities – including state wildlife areas – will close at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 in anticipation of…

Pre hurricane Sandy surf fishing Delaware

Rich King Oct 25, 2012

By now you have heard there is a huge storm headed our way. If you haven't heard, then now you know, and if you have a boat in our waters get it out ASAP. Some folks have said in a back cove it will be fine, that is not the case. Dan Satterfield put up a prediction that the waves could possibly surge over 3 feet above the mean high tide line…

Fly Fishing Delmarva

Saltwater Fly Fishing in Delaware for flounder and striped bass

Rich King Oct 23, 2012

People are always amazed when I tell them I know people that fly fish in saltwater. "Really? Peoplle do that?" Probably due to the fact fly fishing is always associated to trout fishing in freshwater mountain streams. Many of you remember the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware club I visited with every Saturday in the winter. These boys…

Delaware Surf Fishing another typical weekend?

Rich King Oct 22, 2012

This past weekend was a great time, I saw a lot of folks I haven't seen in a while. Hung out at Bill's Striper Tournament dinner Friday night, that was fun, and saw the Reel Friends surf fishing club. I fished with Admin 1 on Saturday, and spent Sunday surf fishing for most of the day. Chris and Teresa, sponsored by DSF, surf fished the…

Surf fishing has been hot for the blues

Rich King Oct 19, 2012

Everyone who has hit the surf in the past few days has been either straight hammering bluefish, or just catching a few. Jerry Hirst and crew were catching blues all day long on Tuesday. Karen said they hit over 50 fish and decided they were too tired to continue, took home the keepers, and smoked them for dinner. I am looking forward to…

Bill’s Sport Shop and Irish Eyes of Lewes’ Striper Tournament Update

Rich King Oct 18, 2012

Bill's Sport Shop and Irish Eyes of Lewes Striper tournament starts this weekend .... Just a quick heads up, because I believe there is some confusion about guests at the Friday night dinners, hosted by Irish Eyes of Lewes, DE. Your guest will cost $25 in addition to your $75 entrance fee, not per evening. That $25 covers your guest for all 8…

OTW …. Over The Waves Sand Sticks are excellent

Rich King Oct 17, 2012

I first met Chris Barton about 2 weeks or less after we launched DSF. When I told him about the web site, we were airing up near one another at Cape Henlopen Sate Park. He said to me, when he got back in his truck ... "It is about darn time someone does that, I am tired of coming down here, not catching fish, and lousy outdated information,…

Delaware surf fishing has been a little windy but lots of fish

Rich King Oct 13, 2012

It is cold and windy, Brrrrrrrrr!! Yesterday Jason Duncan and crew killed the redfish (red drum) in the surf on mullet chunks, as well as flounder and bluefish. They were pulling in keeper redfish 2 at a time, and said despite the wind, the fishing once again was excellent. "Another ridiculous day surf fishing .... This time the 4 of us took…

2012 Rehoboth Jazzfest with Old bay Restaurant … Port Dewey Beach … and Ride the Black Pearl Designated Driver Service for free

Rich King Oct 12, 2012

Check out Old Bay and Port Dewey this weekend for the Rehoboth Jazzfest ... there is no cover charge for either venue. Also the Black Pearl Designated Driver Service will have free shuttle rides available to and from Old bay into Rehoboth, DE. Ride the Pearl 302 569 2273 for details. Mike's Hard Pink Lemonade is on sale at Old Bay this weekend…

Fishing the Indian River Inlet … etiquette

Rich King Oct 11, 2012

Well, everyone else was fishing the Indian River Inlet yesterday, I had to drop by the Center for the Inland Bays. We are now working with them to help promote their efforts and organization. Yes, that means they are a new DSF sponsor, and I will tell you all about that soon. Of course when I go anywhere near the inlet, like a magnet she…

Adkins Produce 32008 Long Neck rd. local farm fresh produce

Rich King Oct 10, 2012

Adkins Produce is located, 32008 Long Neck Rd., Long Neck, DE 302-945-9700. Just off of route 24, headed towards Massey's Landing. When I asked David Godwin how long they have been in business, he answered since 1975, before I was born. That must be tough running a store before you were born. Adkins Produce is a family owned and operated…

Surf fishing this weekend on Delaware beaches

Rich King Oct 9, 2012

We have changed the border of the website to pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Last Week my family lost Aunt Cathy to pancreatic cancer. I have not had the chance to see her in a few years, but I remember all the good times had in Connecticut at the lake. She will be sorely missed, and left us well before her time. I know many…

Trigger fish breaks Delaware State record

Rich King Oct 8, 2012

On Sept. 30th Buddy Masten and his father in law were headed out on one of their weekend fishing trips. Buddy tries to get out every weekend, when he can. On this particular day they were going to fish for tautog, something new to Buddy. he has gone for striped bass, blue fish, flounder ... the typical fishing trips. They had a limited…

Wings and Wheels Festival … Coast Day 2012 … The surf fishing has been hot as well

Rich King Oct 8, 2012

Friday the surf fishing was excellent. Many of our friends had a great time, and Jason Duncan sent me a report ... "Fishing today was ridiculous. That is all." Suzanne Martin said she and her crew "We hardly had time to set the rod in the holder and it was fish on!!" That has been the surf for the past few days, pockets of all different…

Just another day surf fishing in Delaware

Rich King Oct 4, 2012

Every morning I get up and wander out to the beach, rail, rocks, pier, canal, or drift a bay, and catch a fish. Spot, croaker, trout, blue, shorty striped bass, redfish, pompano, king fish, flounder, blue runners, black sea bass, puppy drum, sheapshead, spotted hake (ling), there are so many to choose from. This will not last long, but is fun…

Great weekend fishing the end of September

Rich King Oct 1, 2012

Many people came down here for a beautiful weekend. It was a tad chilly in the mornings with a light breeze, but that didn't stop anyone from surf fishing, or hitting the piers, rocks, rails, and bays. I have been fishing Broadkill and Beach Plum Island, doing well on small trout, spot, blues, and croakers all on fishbites. I meant to chunk…

The fall striped bass run is coming soon to Delaware

Rich King Sep 28, 2012

The fishing has been excellent the last few days. Yesterday on the incoming tide the Indian River Inlet heated up for bluefish, and shorty striped bass. They were hitting flies, and bucktails with white or yellow plastics. The shorties are getting larger, and increasing in numbers. We all know what that means, the fish will be running soon.…

Non Profit Organizations

21st annual Special Olympics Delaware Families Day at the Beach was held Sept. 15 at Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King Sep 28, 2012

SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE PRESS RELEASE ... sent to us by John Buzby. These are very hard working folks that deserve our appreciation for what they achieve. Lewes, DE -- The 21st annual Special Olympics Delaware Families Day at the Beach was held Sept. 15 at Cape Henlopen State Park. The event was organized by Rehoboth Beach…

Old bay steakhouse’s country night on Wednesdays .. and a lil’ report

Rich King Sep 26, 2012

Tonight and every Wednesday night, Old Bay restaurant located 18693 highway one (Old Roadhouse), is having country night. Come out for line dancing, karaoke tonight, and free mechanical bull rides. No, I am not riding the bull, I am full of enough. DSF will be in the house this evening, and possibly every Wednesday. Come out and have some…

Spotted hake (Ling) are in the surf with pompano and redfish … go figure

Rich King Sep 24, 2012

It is 50 degrees this morning, fall is definitely here to stay. We fished a little this weekend, and ran around a lot, seeing people. Pompano and reds are still in the surf, as well as ling or spotted hake are showing up at the point in Cape Henlopen State park, so go figure on the 71 degree water temps. The Baldwins were there this weekend,…

Rick’s Bait and tackle has fresh Mullet as well as all Delaware Surf Fishing sponsors!

Rich King Sep 21, 2012

Hey gang I know everyone is looking for the best bait this weekend. Rick's Bait & Tackle in Long Neck, DE on Long Neck rd. has very fresh mullet, bunker, clams etc. Jim's Bait and Tackle in Frankford on Roxanna rd. has fresh mullet. Bill's Sport Shop on Coastal highway has fresh mullet, bunker, clams etc. ... Tell them DSF sent ya, it…

The Black Pearl and Bloody Mary Designated Driver Services … today is national talk like a pirate day

Rich King Sep 19, 2012

Avast ye Matey's, and ride the Pearl! Today be national talk like a pirate day!! So grab a tot' and set for a spell, and let me tell ya of the captain, that rides the coastal highways. Helping our land lovers get home safe and sound, after a night of "taking the towns." .... You have seen the pictures on our Facebook page, heard the…

Rocking the rail on the bluefish blitz

Rich King Sep 19, 2012

The last few nights the bluefish have been lighting up the Indian River Inlet on the outgoing tide. It has been surreal to experience according to many that have seen this for the first time. Mike and Gary Basehore had the best weekend fishing ever. They were just bubbling with excitement when they told me about the blitz. I am glad they…

Non Profit Organizations

Center for the Inland Bays is having a Thanks for Giving Barbecue

Rich King Sep 18, 2012

On Saturday the 29th of September the Center for the Inland Bays is having a fall barbecue (BBQ). From the CIB ..... The BBQ is less than two weeks away! There are so many great reasons to come, where should we start?? Flatland Drive playing great Bluegrass, Bethany Blues delicious BBQ for lunch, tasty Eastern Oysters from Henlopen City,…

Coastal Cleanup 2012 was a success, tromping trout, blue fish go electric at the Indian River Inlet

Rich King Sep 17, 2012

Saturday I participated in the coastal clean up at Broadkill and Beach Plum Island. I met a lot of very nice people that live here. Some folks came to just help from very far away, since this is their favorite place to visit. Rich Snyder was very pleased he had such a huge turnout for Beach Plum Island. I was also, that many came out to…

2012 Delaware Coastal Cleanup weekend please come out and help

Rich King Sep 14, 2012

Tomorrow is the 2012 Delaware Coastal cleanup, I know everyone is coming to fish, but would you please take some time on Saturday to help. " Preregistration for the 2012 Delaware Coastal Cleanup ended on Sept. 4. Volunteers are still welcome to join the cleanup, but should be aware that t-shirts will be distributed on a first-come,…

Congratulations to the Raffle for the Bay winners

Rich King Sep 13, 2012

Jen from the Center of the Inland Bays just picked our winners and they are ... Congratulations! ..... Congratulations Dave Baker you are the first place winner of our Raffle for the Bays ... we will contact you shortly ... Charlie Boehm won second Place .... Rich Pilkington won Third place .... 4h through tenth place ... John Barry,…

Raffle for the bays will be drawn this evening. Cape Henlopen fishing pier demolition is underway

Rich King Sep 13, 2012

Raffle drawing is tonight, 6 p.m. at Old Bay Restaurant on 18693 Highway 1. We are just going to hang out, pull tickets, award prizes, present the Center with the money we raised, and enjoy a few appetizers. You do not need to be present to win, but come out and chillax anyway. I will be there early to set up the prizes. Thanks for…

11th anniversary of 9/11 and Leaving Massey’s heading to Broadkill beach

Rich King Sep 11, 2012

I wrote and posted this on our Facebook page this morning with this picture I found online. I didn't post it correctly, and everyone has been sharing it for what I wrote about 9/11, Jeff sorry if your page is going crazy, my bad. .... Never forget that day. I know I never will. In all the bickering online over politics this year…

Broadkill beach is having a clean up Saturday Sept 15. please come help.

Rich King Sep 7, 2012

I have been running back and forth between Long Neck and Broadkill Beach. There is a beach cleanup at Broadkill Beach on Saturday the 15th of September, I will be there to help since, we fish that area, and coincidentally, it is my new backyard for a month. I am going to spend some time off the beaten track, and check some places out I…

Non Profit Organizations

Special Olympics families gather at Cape Henlopen State Park on Sept. 15 for 21st consecutive year

Rich King Sep 7, 2012

Families Day at the Beach Picnic and Fishing Tournament Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012 Location: Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. LEWES, Del. — Special Olympics athletes and families will gather on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Cape…

Delaware State Parks is demolishing the “Tee” section of the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier

Rich King Sep 7, 2012

The T section of the Cape Henlopen pier will be demolished, starting next week. The area has already been set up with notices for boaters to avoid that area, this is for all kayakers as well. Delaware State Parks has to "contain" any loose debris. Construction crews estimated it will take 6-7 weeks. So, sometime in June ... I am…

Summer ends with weird catches and a fish kill in the broadkill

Rich King Sep 4, 2012

This has been a great weekend, sitting around, and promoting the raffle. I met a lot of people, and had a great time talking with all of you. We will draw the winner in about 5 days I have to collect and correlate everything. That takes a little time, thank you for your patience and participating. While I was at Rick's Bait and Tackle…

Redfish and Pompano in the surf weakies in the Lewes Canal

Rich King Sep 2, 2012

Yesterday Alan and Cindy's crew were fishing 3r's and hit a few redfish. Top and bottom rig with green/yellow and orange/yellow floats with blood worms, fishing for spot. There are decent sized redfish all over the place, and they are getting bigger. Captain Savidge text earlier that redfish are at Cape henlopen for the past 2 days. So far the…

Trout in the back bays and flounder pounding

Rich King Sep 1, 2012

The past week the flounder have slowed down, until yesterday when they turned back on heavy. I am at Rick's Bait & tackle today selling raffle tickets, and I have seen many a flounder weighed. The other day Randy Piascinski "the duke of fluke" caught a 6.2 pound doormat on live mullet. Yes, that is his nickname, he calls himself, you can…

Blue Moon Labor Day Weekend

Rich King Aug 31, 2012

I met Kristen on 3R's today to actually do a little surf fishing. She was set up, the tide was almost to the bottom of the low. The wind was right over the dunes, and the flies were horrible. So we stood knee deep in the wash and fished. The ocean was calm today, and the tide was lower than normal. We bailed after the flies really turned on,…

Jim’s Bait and Tackle Frankford DE, 35011 Roxanna rd.

Rich King Aug 31, 2012

On the back roads to the beach, there is Jim's Bait and Tackle located at 35011 Roxanna rd. in Frankford, DE. Jim Mershon and his wife Sandy opened the tackle shop on their property in April. They are a family operated, and oriented business. New shops come and go, but this one is here to stay. Jim Mershon has years, and years of…

Tromping trout in the bays, beaches, rocks, and piers … bluefish abide everywhere as well

Rich King Aug 29, 2012

There are bluefish in the Indian River Inlet running the tides. Hitting spoons and bucktails. Rigging up 2 bucktails like a speck rig has done well also. I was using a silver spoon, and had several hits, but didn't hook up. The condition of my spoons hooks aren't exactly up to par ... I have been busy. I fished for all of 20 minutes. The…

Raffle for the Bays … a heads up

Rich King Aug 27, 2012

I have extended the raffle deadline once, I am not doing that again. We are raising money for the Center of the Inland Bays. DSF has purchased a large portion of this gear for these prizes. The raffle will end on midnight at the end of labor day weekend. We will pull tickets a week later. If you would like to get a ticket they are available at…

Oak Orchard was rocked by the August monsoon of 2012

Rich King Aug 26, 2012

Last night we were rocked by storms, Sussex county is now waterfront property. Everything is flooded, low spots are holding large amounts of water. The exercise area in Pot Nets Bayside is completely full of water. Pontoon boats were ripped from their decks last night, something no one here has ever seen before. The pontoon boat…

Hammerheads in the Indian River bay

Rich King Aug 25, 2012

Yes, you read that correctly, Monday night a hammerhead was caught in the Indian River Bay. I know exactly where, not going to burn that spot. No we do not have a picture, these boys do not fish with cameras, ever. They have a angling problem that can only be cured by more fishing. If he said he caught a 50 pound loch ness monster, I would…

Croakers are getting bigger, keeper flounder in the surf

Rich King Aug 24, 2012

Mike Givens of the band Monkee Paw was surf fishing this morning, and came up with croaker after croaker, on green fish bites. He was surf fishing somewhere in Delaware Seashore State park. Friends at 3r's drive on access this morning, produced croakers and bluefish on mullet rigs. While I was there at the top of the incoming tide…

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing pier and fresh bunker at Rick’s Bait & Tackle

Rich King Aug 23, 2012

I dropped by the Cape Henlopen fishing pier today. Which has been producing all kinds of fish lately. I heard one young man complaining all of the flounder they caught were undersized. He did hit a large bluefish, but was more concerned with the small flounder. I was happy they were catching fish. There is always a very diverse crowd at…

Golden tilefish in the canyons and trout in the bays

Rich King Aug 22, 2012

Yesterday Mike Parker of Outdoors Delmarva was filming for the September 1st episode. He went fishing out of Lewes, DE and got into some huge tilefish ... "We caught 16 Golden Tilefish aboard the Quintessa, out of Lewes, Delaware. We were deep-dropping in anywhere from 500 to 1500 feet of water in Wilmington Canyon between 70 and 80 miles off.…

Old Bay and Port Dewey Restaurants are offering a free shuttle service on the The Bloody Mary Pirate Bus

Rich King Aug 21, 2012

Captain Bill of the Bloody Mary Pirate Bus and Black Pearl Pirate Bus limo services has teamed up with Old Bay Restaurant and Port Dewey Restaurant to bring a free shuttle service to the Dewey and Rehoboth area. The Bloody Mary and Black Pearl Pirate Buses are now a full fledged limo service. You can hire the buses for all kinds of…

Delaware surf fishing shark week for science concludes

Rich King Aug 20, 2012

Well it has been an interesting few days, I met a lot of cool people, and made some new friends. First off, I want to congratulate Kristen Kemper, Jennifer Garmer, Patty Link, and Sabrina Shannnon for winning the Mahi Division in the Poor Girls Open. They fished with Captain Scooby "Kevin", mates Travis and Jimmy Hall on the boat REEL DESIRE.…

4 Sand Tigers on Hump day in the surf at Herring Point Beach

Rich King Aug 16, 2012

I met Teresa at Herring Point beach Wednesday afternoon, we arrived early for shark fishing. 5 more to go, and we are done ... nothing like a personal shark week ... upclose and personal that is. I was anticipating catching some red drum, weakies, and/or pompano. I haven't actually surf fished in weeks it has been all sharks. I really…

Saturday is Old Inlet’s drive on beachfest

Rich King Aug 15, 2012

Hosted by Old Inlet Bait and Tackle ..... Saturday, August 18, 2012 .... A Celebration of Drive on Fishing ...... Free Event - Come join us for a day of fishing and fun. Show Your Drive on Pride!Prizes!! Best Truck/Rack Best Compound/Food/Fun Ladies Prize Kids Prize Best American Flag Display Judging at High Noon Must fly/display an…