November 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 ...  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…

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 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…

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 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 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…