January 2013

Yesterday at Massey's Landing I noticed the floating docks were missing.  There is one dock remaining at the boat ramp and the courtesy dock has been removed as well.  Today I contacted John Clark of DNREC, he told me the docks were removed for maintenance, and should be back in place in about 2 weeks.  There are broken cleats, and a few worn…

Public invited to engagement sessions on adapting to sea level rise Comments encouraged on potential actions (STATEWIDE, Jan. 25, 2013) – Delaware residents are invited to attend upcoming engagement sessions on sea level rise and provide comments on potential actions that can be taken to improve our state’s capacity to adapt. Three sessions, one…

Tomorrow night at Old Bay Steakhouse 5:30 p.m. is our Monday meeting for the DSF Fishing club ... tomorrow night's subject will be ... What to call this besides a club. Possibly a "fishing Forum" or "Cafe", Club always comes with a set "tone" ... As you know DSF is very innovative, so we are looking for something to set our own "tone" ... I…

I dropped in on the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware this morning.  I was delayed thanks to ice and bad drivers on the road. Which are cleared and dry, but still be careful at night.  Lewes was Blanketed in a light layer of snow, which made for a picturesque scene, frozen.  The club was all set up and tying away, there were a lot of donuts,…

DNREC accepting grant proposals through Feb. 28 for surface water project planning DOVER (Jan. 25, 2013) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments and governmental subdivisions for matching grants…

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Lewes Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware Event Date: Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 (with Plunge activities also taking place Feb. 2) Event Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Rehoboth Beach, Del. REHOBOTH BEACH — Sunday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m. is the date and time for one of Delaware’s largest fundraising events - the Lewes Polar Bear…

Sorry we have been kind of quiet, I have been dealing with broken vehicles, sick as a dog, and going through videos and pictures of last year.  Wow, did I take a lot of pictures, and I have yet to look on the external drives.  I took 2 days just to go through 5 months worth.  Not much has been happening fishing, and I missed going to…

Delaware State Police need your help .. Nicola Pizza Co-Owner Nick Caggiano Jr. has been missing since January 12th. He left for work that morning (7:30) in his grey 2013 toyota tacoma, plate number CL93261. He has not been seen or heard from since.  5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. He was…

Division of Fish and Wildlife announces revised trout fishing regulations, new options for catching invasive snakeheads   DOVER (Jan. 17, 2013) – Revised non-tidal fishing regulations have been published in January’s Delaware Register of Regulations and became effective on Jan. 11, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife recently announced. The…

Saturday morning I arrived at Lewes Harbor Marina around 9 a.m.  Joe and Rick were set up at the front counter.  Today's featured tie was shrimp flies.  This is one of Joe's favorite flies to produce.  He made some very cool ones last year, I still have a few.  Rick tied up a yellow "glowing" shrimp.  It was incredibly bright, and will…

Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet Jan. 24 at DNREC’s Lewes facility DOVER (Jan. 15, 2013) – The Recycling Public Advisory Council (RPAC) will meet from 10 a.m. - noon Thursday, Jan. 24, at DNREC’s Lewes facility, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Topics on the agenda include: Call to order, Introductions Public comments…

ASMFC Begins Preparations for New Tautog Benchmark Stock Assessment   Arlington, VA – This spring, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will begin work on the 2014 benchmark stock assessment for tautog (Tautoga onitis).  The assessment will be used to evaluate the health of the tautog stock and inform the management of this species.…

The weather warmed up over the weekend, not like it was predicted in some cases, but it was still decent.  There were a lot of folks coming this way to go for the striped bass that have been showing.  Keepers were pulled from the rail, rock piles, the bays, and out front on the troll.  There are shorties everywhere.  It was very foggy every…

This is dedicated to my Uncle, Jim Davies, whom passed suddenly this morning.  I am going to miss him, and wish I had more time to see him. It has been an eventful few days to say the least.  The fishing has picked back up thanks to temperatures increasing and baitfish availability, something that has also increased.  Every time I am at the…

ASMFC Initiates First Coastwide Stock Assessment of Black Drum Data Sought for Assessment Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has begun work on the first coastwide stock assessment of black drum. The assessment will evaluate the health of the black drum stock and will be used to inform fishery management…

I went to Lewes. DE to visit the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware Club's Saturday fly tie sessions at Lewes Harbor Marina.  Last year was an experience meeting this club, and spending every Saturday with them in the winter.  I arrived at 8 a.m. apparently an hour early, I forgot it doesn't start until 9 a.m., and even announced it on our site…

As you may be aware, NMFS has a draft amendment to their consolidated shark FMP.  The draft amendment proposes changes to both commercial and recreational shark regulations.  NMFS and DNR will host a joint public hearing regarding the proposed FMP on January 30th at the Ocean Pines Library.  Staff from the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Division…

Please find below and attached the preliminary agenda and public comment guidelines for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's 2013 Winter Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. The agenda and guidelines are also available at http://www.asmfc.org/winter2013Mtg.htm. The final agenda and meeting materials will be posted to the website by…

Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware Club .....Tomorrow is the first of many Fly Tie meetings on Saturday at Lewes Harbor Marina on Anglers road. They start "roughly" at 8 am.  I spent all winter with these boys last year, and will continue this year.  I have been looking forward to this all summer.  SFAOD is a great club to join if you are into…

This was just sent in from Bill's Sport Shop, and requested to be sent to our readers ... recreational anglers.         Gentlemen, After years of putting up with huge numbers of commercial fish pots on our reef sites, we finally have a series of public hearings scheduled to collect public sentiment for and against Special Management Zone status…

The Reel Friends Surf fishing Club is having their annual MOD at the beach fundraiser.  This is a great time hosted by incredible people.  These folks are our first responders.  Come out and help those that help you in your greatest times of need.  They work hard to keep us safe in traumatic times of our lives.  They are always giving back more…