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Careful Driving Navy Crossing Beach at High Tide

Rich King
Navy Crossing in Cape Henlopen State Park Navy crossing in Cape Henlopen State Park has been closed since the last storm. The most recent high water and winds have eroded the beach to nearly the base of the great dune. The stumps exposed at low tide on navy crossing beach ... photo Andrew Hansen A lot of the stumps were exposed and…
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DNREC to Temporarily Close Park Offices Starting Dec. 24

Rich King
DNREC to Temporarily Close Park Offices Starting Dec. 24 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close all park offices within Delaware State Parks starting Thursday, Dec. 24 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19. The closures coincide with Gov. John Carney’s latest stay-at-home advisory,…
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2021 Progressive® Insurance Baltimore Boat Show Cancels

Rich King
We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Progressive® Insurance Baltimore Boat Show, which was scheduled from January 21–24, 2021. The health and safety of our guests, exhibitors and employees is of the utmost importance, and following a thorough analysis regarding the feasibility of the show, this is the most prudent course of…
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Assateague OVS fees Will Increase in 2021

Rich King
The National Seashore Park is increasing fees for OSV users. "In the summer season of 2020, the National Seashore saw an 81% increase to OSV Zone use from the average use over the last five years. With this increase of use, there was also an increase of cost. The new cost recovery permit fee is intended to offset this cost to the National…
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Monolith Pops Up in Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King
The mysterious monolith makes an appearance in Delaware While surf fishing this morning we turned around and saw a monolith near the fire control towers on Gordons Pond beach. It was smooth and silvery. The tide was all the way out and we were concentrating on a cut looking for striped bass. Monolith seen at Gordons Pond Friday…
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Plastic Carryout Bag Ban Effective on Jan. 1, 2021

Rich King
Plastic Carryout Bag Ban Effective on Jan. 1, 2021 Dover (Dec 1, 2020) ... Consumers and some businesses in Delaware will no longer be able to use or distribute single-use plastic carryout bags at the point-of-sale starting January 1. Plastic carryout bags are commonly used to take items home from convenience, grocery and other retail stores.…
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The Point Air Station Is Closed

Rich King
When the pole was pushed back the escaping air dug a big hole. The other day the point's air station was damaged. A vehicle hit one of the posts and pushed the air pipes apart underground. I have no idea when it will be open again. The next closest station is Navy Crossing. You can get there one of two ways. Drive across the walk on…
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Fishing Report

Surf Fishing Thanksgiving

Rich King
Happy Thanksgiving everyone hope you all had a great day, despite all the crazy. We spent the morning into the late afternoon beach hopping and surf fishing. It was a skatefest today but it was a good time and we all needed a break. Fishing holidays is awesome, I can't work on a holiday, or that is my excuse anyway. The beach was empty…
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Cooking & Recipes

Tautog: A Tale From The Rail

Rich King
Delaware Surf Fishing's Community Cookbook presents ... A Tail From The Rail The crowds are gone and our usual catches have slowed for the summer. Evenings are spent watching anything dealing with fishing and or boating while both me and Christina tie up our much needed toggie rigs. Fishing the inlet and landing a good size tog…
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DSF News

Annual Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Will Go On Sale Soon

Rich King
(Nov 2020) ... I have received about thirty messages a day asking when the 2021 annual surf tags will be available. The Delaware State Parks have a new system they are using to issue permits and surf tags this year. The tag sales will start sometime in mid December and will be announced soon. Parks will be using the same system that they…
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DSF News

Thar Be Seals

Rich King
We saw our first seal today While looking for a spot to fish, we also were looking for a buddy, we didn't see him. While circling back from the bayside of the point we saw the cormorants feeding that rip. Then I saw a head. Oh cool a seal. Let's sit here set up the lines, that bird just swallowed a huge fish whole, may as well try. …
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Heads Up Beach Horseback Riders

Rich King
Horses are not allowed in no vehicle areas on the park beaches. A rule we never knew existed. While surf fishing the point today we ran into a buddy of ours who is a park ranger and was off duty walking the beach. He asked when the horses went into the PVC fenced area at the point. "That was yesterday we were here why?""Horseback…
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Almost Caught A Sea Plane While Surf Fishing Today

Rich King
Is there are creel on these things and do they taste good? I'm not even sure how I would start cleaning this beast had I landed it. We were at the poin today catching horseshoe crabs and dogfish. While trying to take a picture of a seal. Andrew and John say ... "Hey man you might want to look to your right" ... HOLY ....!!!! ...…
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Fishing Report

Delaware Surf Fishing Report

Rich King
We keep getting messages, are the migratory striped bass here yet ... No they are not, but there are keepers to be caught. We discuss this every year, twice a year in fact. The striped bass migration works in phases or stages. We are in stage one in Delaware. There may be a few early arrivals for migratory striped bass, the fish don't…
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Delaware State Police Investigating Stolen Boat

Rich King
Milford (Nov 19, 2020) - Delaware State Police are investigating the theft of a boat and trailer and seeking the public’s assistance with locating it. The boat was stolen from Thompsonville Road on November 15, 2020, between 4:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The boat is described as an 18ft Prodigy 1854 Marsh Tuff Boat with a 20 horsepower Mudbuddy…
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The Leonids Peak This Week

Rich King
With no moon in the sky it should be easy to see the Leonids peak on the morning of Nov 17th. After midnight, the moon free sky will make it perfect for viewing the typical 10 to 15 meteors per hour. The Leonids are produced by the debris trail of the orbital path of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. Look above he constellation Leo. The…
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More Delaware Beaches are Cleared of Oily Debris

Rich King
Unified Command Conducts Final Shoreline Assessments Dover (Nov 11,2020) ... Cleanup crews under the unified command have successfully cleared all Delaware Bay beaches and another stretch of Atlantic Ocean coastline of oily debris and tar balls. After the latest shoreline assessment late Tuesday, only Gordon’s Pond at Cape Henlopen State Park,…
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DSF News

All About That Dune Life

Rich King
Muir, Leopold, Carson, the three most important environmental writers in history. I'd argue Dr. Seuss was more influential than those three, but, whatever. I'm not one of them, nor am I the Lorax. I do, however, keep a field journal and every now and then, I share some of those entries. This was today's ... "Empty Sand Hills or Complex…
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Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries Meeting

Rich King
Now is your chance to sit in on these fishery meetings form home. I see many complain they never have time or the meetings are too far away. I have even heard they set the meeting times on purpose to make it difficult to get to a meeting. That isn't true, but believe what you want. I think it is an excuse for not wanting to go, or to…
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Time To Cast Some Spells

Rich King
Happy Halloween from everyone of us at DSF. Been a crazy year, make the best of this day. Full moon tonight, no it isn't actually blue, but if it were would that surprise you at this point?Daylight savings, we get an extra hour of this insane year. Go fishing and relax.
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Faithful Steward Crossing Is Closed

Rich King
Delaware State Parks closed Faithful Steward crossing for oil debris clean up. It will be open again by Monday possibly Sunday afternoon. There is still oiled debris on the beaches and in the double wrack line from the hurricane surge and the last storm surge. So we have two areas on the beach that have a line of oiled debris. Close…
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DSF News

Big Winds Incoming

Rich King
I'm watching live as the storm system moves across the Delmarva region on DelmarvaWX. The rain is steadily increasing out here in the country. Soon the trees will be rocking form wind. Hopefully we don't ose any. Brches and flying debris will be an issue. Be careful along wooded roadways. Active Delaware Advisories (Delmarva…
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Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways

Rich King
Peak Deer Activity Calls for Vigilance at Dawn, Dusk and Night Late October through November is prime time for increasing white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November. With more deer crossing roadways, along with shorter days ahead, especially after the Nov. 1 change from daylight saving time…
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U.S. Coast Guard, DNREC Recover 55 Tons of Oiled Debris

Rich King
U.S. Coast Guard, DNREC Recover 55 Tons of Oiled Debris Dover (oct 26, 2020) ... The cleanup of an oil spill from an unknown source continues Monday, one week after oil patties first washed ashore on Broadkill Beach and began migrating to other Delaware beaches on both the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Coast. About 55 tons – enough to fill four…
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Beaches Now Being Monitored for Oil/Chemical Spill

Rich King
DNREC has increased the amount of beaches being monitored for Oil/Chemical spills The oil spill is now on most of Delaware's beaches We were eon the beach this morning at Herring point. There are small tar globs along the wrack line the size of a dime on average. They stick to anything they contact, especially the bottom of your…
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Sportsman Auction Sunday

Rich King
On Sunday At Emmert's Auction House there is an Auction for the Outdoorsperson Sunday October 25th is the Emmert Auction House's 3rd annual Sportsman and Outdoors Sale. Doors open at 9:30 AM located at 20673 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Consignments are still welcome 302-227-1433. Emmert Auction House sportsman and…
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DSF News

Dewey Beach Is Closed

Rich King
The Town of Dewey Beach has closed beach access due to tar balls. The recent oil spill is leaving traces up and down the Delaware beaches. DNREC just announced they stepped up cleaning efforts. Lewes closed their beach yesterday. The drive on access at Beach Plum is Closed. Now Dewey beach has closed their beach. Rehoboth beach is…
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2021 Great American Outdoor Show Cancels

Rich King
The Great American Outdoor Show hosted by the National Rifle Association (NRA) has been canceled for 2021. Organizers stated due to covid related state restrictions and pandemic issues, the February 6-14, 2021 show is canceled. HARRISBURG, Pa. – To the great disappointment of tens of thousands of sportsmen and women, COVID-related…
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Cooper Evolution M/T All-Season Tires On The Beach

Rich King
Buying tires for my beach vehicle was an easy choice. I hate buying tires, especially expensive tires for jacked up vehicles. It comes with the territory. I also want tires that are good for the road, mud, snow, and particularly sand. Usually I buy the ever popular "May Pops" at the used places, and just ride them until they are done. A…
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Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek for Fall Fishing

Rich King
Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek for Fall Fishing Dover (Oct 22, 2020) ... Anglers awaiting the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter can now pack up their gear and head out to northern New Castle County. About 1,000 pounds of 12 to 13-inch trout, consisting of primarily rainbow trout along with some brown trout, were stocked in…
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Rowing From Cape May To Delaware

Rich King
"Every time I am out here I see some weird "stuff".  Josh Levan didn't say stuff, but we are keeping it G-rated.  Last weekend while Josh was setting up to fish the point in Cape Henlopen state park.  He watched a row boat pull ashore.  Usually we see this with kayaks, SUP's, canoes, the occasional sailboat, motorboat, and a charter boat this…
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Slaughter Beach Being Monitored for Oil Spill

Rich King
Type: Additional Information Reason: Chemical/Oil SpillLocation: Slaughter Beach Start Date: 10/20/2020Start Time: 14:00 End Date: 10/27/2020End Time: 14:00 Description: Additional InformationComments:DNREC Continues Working to Assess and Clean UpOil Spill in Delaware Bay and Southern Beaches The Department of Natural Resources and…
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Menhaden Reduction Fleet In The Delaware Bay

Rich King
Though they have to stay out of the EEZ these menhaden reduction fleets can fish the mouth of the Delaware Bay. We are seeing more and more of this fleet each year. Either our populations are doing that well or they ran out down their way. Daily you can follow the fleets on any of the Ship Finder apps. You can also follow the fleet by…
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Watch The Antares Launch From Space.

Rich King
Friday's Northrop Grumman's Antares launch was caught on camera by the ISS This is such a cool perspective! If you were on the ISS you would be thinking, here comes more dinner and a new titanium toilet Antares was launched Friday night. The International space station caught the launch on camera. Watch closely and see Antares…
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Locating Antares’ Launch Point in Delaware

Rich King
Northrop Grunman's Antares is scheduled to launch tonight at 9:16 PM form Wallops ISland (OCT 2020) ...Every time a rocket launches from NASA's Wallops Island, we have to decide where to take that shot. If up close it is obvious especially if you can see the launch pad. But back here in Delaware it is hard to find the exact spot to look,…
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Additional Delaware Hunting Seasons Open in October

Rich King
Annual Youth Waterfowl Hunt Oct. 17 Dover (Sept 30, 2020) ... Additional Delaware hunting seasons open in October, including snow goose, duck, other migratory birds and deer firearm seasons. Deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays through Jan. 31, 2021, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective established deer hunting seasons.…
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Northrop Grumman’s Antares Launch Delayed

Rich King
Better to scrub before you are into the countdown then to scrub during a countdown. NASA Wallops (Sept 27, 2020) "Northrop Grumman, along with NASA, has rescheduled the Antares and Cygnus launch for the NG-14 mission to NET Thursday, October 1st at 9:38 PM EDT due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft…
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Antares Is On The Pad Ready To Launch Tuesday

Rich King
Northrup-Grumman's Antares Rocket has been moved to the pad, we are excited. I love rocket launches. Being this close to NASA's wallops Flight Facility is a bonus. You will be able to see this rocket streak towards space on Tuesday night starting at 10:27 PM. The Cygnus capsule, named for astronaut Kalpana Chawala. will be loaded…
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Broadkill Brawl 2020 Results

Rich King
Today was the first annual Broadkill Brawl Fall Fishing Tournament Surf anglers met today at the Broadkill Store at Broadkill Beach for their first annual Broadkill Brawl Fall Fishing Tournament. It was dark at 6 AM with that pale grey overcast light you get on a fall morning with not so clear skies, it was a little muggy almost. Which…
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ASMFC to Convene Jonah Crab Data Workshop

Rich King
ASMFC to Convene Jonah Crab Data Workshop In preparation for the workshop, the Commission is requesting data from academia, member states, federal partners, non-governmental organizations, participating jurisdictions and stakeholders. The Commission welcomes the submission of data sources that will aid in conducting a stock-wide benchmark stock…
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Guardian Shield Operates Out Of Wallops

Rich King
If you have heard and seen a lot of military aircraft these past couple days. It is just a joint exercise, Guardian Shield. Every time I get to go to Wallops for a rocket launch or a tour, I can't sleep the night before. It is just like a fishing trip, I'm just too excited anticipating the day to come. Wednesday's trip was that and…
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P 51 Mustang Shark Bait

Rich King
Bob Waldo owner of Clyde's Cranks made this P 51 Mustang Shark bait pattern a while back. I think he is making a few more, because I asked for one to add to my collection. I like to collect these smaller baits for fun, but I also fish them. If you want one you better get up with Bob as soon as possible. I just rig them up for…
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DSF News

Assateague OSV Still Closed Due To High Water

Rich King
Unfortunately the Assateague OSV area could be closed for a wile longer From the Superintendent: OSV Status: (Sept 22, 2020)I know that many of you are anxious to get back onto the Maryland OSV. I walked out there this morning. Literally the entire OSV beach is underwater. As far south as I could see the entire beach was underwater-in most…
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Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf

Rich King
We are five hours away from high tide and the water is up already. If you are beach bound today the wind is howling and the sand is a blowing. Hurricane Teddy may be offshore but we are getting the effects. I wouldn't worry about the hundred foot waves some Facebook pages are showing, that is just sensationalism for traffic. The water…
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High Surf And Coastal Flood Advisory

Rich King
Hurricane Teddy isn't near by but dumped some nautical conditions for the weekend. Delaware has a high surf advisory and coastal flood advisory. Hurricane Teddy storm surge is creating large ground swells. Yesterday the point pretty much washed over. Big waves and it is rather "blowy" out there already today. The fish are biting. The…
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Finding Beach Treasure Without A Metal Detector

Rich King
Leave it to our three time tournament champion to find this, of course without a metal detector (September 2020) ... I've always said Stephan Talabisco has a golden horseshoe shoved up his nether region. Yesterday he proved that once again. By finding a little treasure and history on coin beach, without a metal detector. Of course it…
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Big Surf This Weekend From Hurricane Teddy

Rich King
If you haven't noticed the wind is blowing. Hurricane Teddy is inbound offshore but will send us some serious ground swell. Vehicles on the beaches are at risk of high surf today into Tuesday night. Everything should calm down by Tuesday afternoon. High tide is right now and water is almost to the dunes in the beach towns and parks. There…
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More Delmarva Fox Squirrels Moving to Delaware

Rich King
More Delmarva Fox Squirrels Moving to Delaware Dover (Sept 17, 2020) ... Delmarva fox squirrels are about to get a population boost in Delaware with a new round of translocations planned for later this month, a project of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and its state and federal partners. Although this…
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DSF News

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series Final Scores

Rich King
The summer was a good time despite the covid craziness. Lot of people got to surf fish. Several scored well in the summer slam. Joe Miller killed it overall. Mostly everyone just fished and scored when they had time that week. It was fun watching everyone fish in the surf via the internet. Looking forward to next year. We are going to…
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Fishing Report

Fly Fishing The Flats With The Club

Rich King
The Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware club gathers and fishes the Henlopen flats every couple weeks. This evening some of the members of the Saltwater Fly anglers of Delaware club met at Cape Henlopen State Park at the fishing pier. The topic of tonight's gathering was fishing the flats for fun. The wizards of the long wand were lined…
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DSF News

Smokey Sunset Photos Round Two

Rich King
If you saw the sun last evening it was merely a huge glowing orb in the sky, you could stare at with no issues. It looked like the planet Jupiter. The sky had a weird overcast all day too.The California Wildfire smoke has reached the east coast. To the point my eyes were watering most of the day yesterday. Nice touch to compound my…
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Fall Fishing Is On With CD Outdoors

Rich King
Guided kayak fishing tours are a great way to get out and learn the water With Captain Chris Dollar CD Outdoors (Sept 15, 2020) ... What a long, strange trip 2020 has been so far. No doubt it has been a very challenging year so far, which is why it's more important than ever to get on the water and decompress. On the bright side Chesapeake…
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Dorchester County Angler Catches Record Florida Pompano

Rich King
Species Added to Maryland Record Books in 2019 MD DNR (Sept 10, 2020) ... The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized 26-year-old David Schrock of Woolford as the second official state record holder for the Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) in the Chesapeake Division. Schrock caught the record-breaking…
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Cooking & Recipes

Pompano Is A Hot Catch And Tasty Dinner

Rich King
Pompano catches have increased exponentially the past week or so in the surf. Even on structure in the Delaware Bay. From Broadkill Beach to Assateague we are seeing a lot of pompano catches. The farther south they seem to be bigger fish, but more larger ones are showing up along the northern beaches of Delaware. The average size is about…
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DSF News

Broadkill Brawl Registration Opens

Rich King
The Broadkill Store owners are hosting their own surf fishing tournament on September 26th. This is a walk on surf fishing tournament only. Sponsored by Delaware Surf Fishing, DS Custom Tackle, Fishbites, Coca Cola, and Dan's Tackle Box. It is limited to 100 anglers. Anglers have until the 14th of September (Monday) to sign up and select a…
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We Call These The Flats For A Reason

Rich King
Not to be outdone by this morning's stranded boat Rob Lyons made the perfect meme Boat stuck in the flats at Cape Henlopen It is summer 2020 and ending the day with another boat stuck at Cape Henlopen, on Labor Day weekend, seems almost normal. We have no idea what this guy was thinking, but we know what happened. We are kind of…
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Rangers Throw Boat Off Beach For Not Airing Down

Rich King
A Parker Boat Stuck On The Point Manages To Get Free At some point, very early this morning, a Parker ran up on the point in Cape Henlopen State Park. Apparently it was a I didn't see the beach failure. "My kid was driving the boat." The owner told several surf anglers who just arrived to set up to surf fish, watch the show, and help when…
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DSF News

Last Day For DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series

Rich King
This is a free surf fishing tournament, anglers can enter at any time all summer long. This is the last day of the DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series. The card for today is the Eight of Clubs. It has been a blast watching everyone fish this all summer, many entered, but not many put up fish. Results will be up later tonight or by tomorrow.…
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Fishing Report

Delaware Surf Fishing Report

Rich King
Summer time fishing has been hot to not. Depends on the day and the tide. Low tide and a hot day doesn't make for the best fishing. You have to go a little deeper. The pompano just showed up, so everyone is excited about that. There seems to be much large pompano at Assateague than Delaware right now. Nice to see some larger…
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Fishing Report

Our Resident Artist Gets The Catch Of The Day

Rich King
We hit the point on the day it opened, the 31st of August. Cassie Okonewski grabbed the net after catching sand fleas for bait. She proceeded to draw the biggest catch of the day. The fish she did was awesome, there was a dragon or two as well. She decorated the beach while we tried to catch fish. Cassie using the net handle to draw in…
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DSF News

First The Booms Then The Sky Opened Up

Rich King
Every time we get a storm like this I sit in the yard and learn how to shoot lightening. It is not easy without a MIOPS trigger you just keep pushing the button and hope for the best. This storm put on a show and then the rain dropped like it was hot! Lightening strikes from the September 3rd, 2020 Storm I was taking video at first,…
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Severe Weather Alert For Later Today

Rich King
Hunter at DelmarvaWx is telling us to watch it out there later this afternoon around 5 PM. So we are going surf fishing now since he is ruining my evening fishing with weather. I'm secretly hoping for a waterspout with sharks while I am surf fishing. It would fill in my 2020 bingo card for September, murder hornets are so May. Keep an…
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DSF News

West Nile Virus is Detected in Delaware for First Time

Rich King
West Nile Virus is Detected in Delaware for First Time This Year in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens No Human Cases of WNV Have Been Reported to Date in State West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected Aug. 27 in Delaware for the first time this year in DNREC’s sentinel chickens placed at a northern New Castle County location where the chickens are sampled…
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Delaware Coastal Cleanup Starts Today

Rich King
Dover (Sept, 1 2020) ... The Delaware Coastal Cleanup campaign, launched today by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, encourages Delawareans and visitors to pick up trash in their neighborhoods and nearby parks, on beaches and along waterways to help Keep DE Litter Free. Throughout September, volunteers are…
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DSF News

DNREC to reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen Sept. 1

Rich King
LEWES, Del. (Sept, 1 2020) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half-mile along the bay shoreline, Tuesday, Sept. 1. The bayside beach will remain closed until Oct. 1 for use by shorebirds migrating south for the…
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DSF News

DSF’s Fall Surf Fishing Tournaments Are Canceled

Rich King
I hate to say this, but we are canceling War On The Shore and The Fall Fish Bowl. After a long conversation with park administrators I came to the conclusion it will be too hard to have a fun event. Due to the limit of 300 anglers (vehicles), we would fill a beach in Cape to capacity per the state parks new rules for Covid (20 feet).…
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DSF News

Second Summer Started Today

Rich King
This is the best time of the year, now we can fish The Point was opened a day early and we are out here enjoying our favorite views. Everything looks great check out the videos and pictures below, they speak for themselves. The bayside of the point is closed until October first you have to walk around if you head out from point…
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DSF News

The Tackle Box ID Card For Delaware Sharks

Rich King
Identify your shark catch easily in the water This is a handy guide I have for Identifying sharks. There is a more detailed Sander's shark guide to walk you through the differences of the harder to identify sharks. This smaller tackle box guide is much handier to have with you on the beach or boat. A good rule of thumb is that any shark…
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Fishing Report

Maryland Fishing Report

Rich King
Maryland Fishing Report is written and compiled by Keith Lockwood, Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist. The abundance of speckled trout in the shallower shoreline areas has been a real treat to those who love their light-tackle shallow water action. Recreational crabbers are enjoying some of the best crabs of the season…
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DSF News

This Fishing Hook Sticker Is Awesome

Rich King
About a 100 people have sent me a picture of this sticker. So of course I had to get one, it took a hot minute to find it. Everyone sent screenshots not links. So if you are wanting one f these dope fishhook stickers get to ordering they won't last long. The design also comes on a T shirt. Now I just have to figure out where this is going…
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Maryland Fishing Report

Rich King
Maryland Fishing Report is written and compiled by Keith Lockwood, Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist. Maryland DNR (August 20, 2020) ... Now that striped bass are off the table for anglers in the Chesapeake Bay until Aug. 31, there are plenty of other fish species to focus on – speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, and…
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DSF News

Boat Runs Into Indian River Inlet Wall

Rich King
(August 21, 2020) ... All of the commotion last night at the Indian River inlet was for a boat that hit the north wall. Apparently the boat driver had visibility issues and ran into the end of the wall. Coast Guard, Marine Police, and Tow Boat US helped escort the boat back through the inlet, towed by Sea Tow. No injuries were reported by…
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DSF News

Boat Catches Fire Off Maryland Coast

Rich King
Coast Guard responded to a boat fire off the coast. A private boat caught fire and five people were rescued from the craft. Boat fire seen off coast at the beach ... Dylan Pleva U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic Press Release ... (August 21, 2020) Ocean City, Md. — The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued six mariners after…
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DSF News

Delmarva Outdoors Expo Postponed

Rich King
Due to the current covid issues and restrictions we have decided to postpone the Delmarva Outdoors Expo. Darrel Meade ... "We don't feel it would be fair to our sponsors and especially the vendors to try and have this event at this point and time. The restrictions and mandates by the State of Delaware will not allow us to put on the quality…
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Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

Rich King
DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach DNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found today in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department’s environmental scientists. Elevated levels of bacteria at Rehoboth Avenue are often…
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DSF News

Check Out Surf Captain

Rich King
Delaware Local Launches Surf Captain, For Forecasting Surf Conditions.   People always ask how do you know what the surf looks like before you get there. Well aside from the multitude of webcams at the beach. I use the surf condition sites. Swell info hasn't been as reliable as it used to be in the past. Now we have a new kid on the block,…
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DSF News

Sonic Booms Expected Off The Coast

Rich King
Noise Advisory - Supersonic Flights Scheduled in Atlantic Warning Area August 17, 2020 (Aug 17, 2020) ... PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Residents of communities along the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware coastline are advised that potential sonic boom generating events are scheduled to take place on Monday, August 17, 2020…
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Ocean City Airshow – Friday Practice

Rich King
Ocean City Airshow - Friday PracticeBy Nicole Peirson (Aug 14, 2020) ... It was a day that airshow fans all across Delmarva had been waiting for….the start of the OC Airshow on Friday with the practice demo flights taking place. The day started out dreary with heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area, and as the morning progressed it…
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Brother Eli Says Zebcos Are Great For LBSH

Rich King
You never know what you will catch in the Delaware surf these days. This week Eli Zulli hooked into this huge Great White with his Zebco 404 at Faithful Steward. "The hard part is casting the bait out, so I like to live line a small hammerhead. Why work harder when the bait will swim itself out." Eli Zulli seen pictured above reeling in a…
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Is Tropical Storm Kyle coming for your drywall

Rich King
NHC ... Tropical Storm Kyle Advisory 1: Tropical Storm Kyle Forms Over the Northwest Atlantic. Forecast to Move Quickly Away From Land During the Next Few Days. TS Kyle has formed off Delmarva and is moving out to sea.I wouldn't worry too much about tropical storm Kyle we will see some heavy rip currents and possible minor tidal…
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Watch The OC Air Show Live

Rich King
Practice for the OC Airshow starts today. The OC Air show will be the 15th to the 16th and you can watch it live online. Even while spectating live listen to commentary like a sporting event. The viewing and show area has been extended this year to allow for social distancing`. Check the OC Air Show website for boat regulations.…
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Watch The Reedville Sink

Rich King
DNREC Sinks Ex-Navy and Army Freighter Turned Fishing FleetBoat Reedville onto Delaware’s Artificial Reef System Dover (Aug 13, 2020) ... DNREC continued to broaden the recreational allure of Delaware’s renowned artificial reef system today by sinking the Reedville, originally a World War II and Korean Conflict-era coastal freighter and supply…
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An Underwater Tour Of Catches

Rich King
Underwater photography is fun and in this case exciting when you are on top of the deep dark blue (Aug 2020) ... A few years ago I ran into Merton Briggs at the Flounder Pounder and he showed me a shot of a summer flounder he took, underwater. It was really cool. I didn't get to run into him this year, the 2020 Flounder Pounder was…
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Maryland To Close Striped Bass Season

Rich King
Recreational Striped Bass Season Closure Reminder MD DNR (August 13, 2020) ..The recreational striped bass season will be closed from August 16 - August 31, 2020.  During the closure period anglers will be prohibited from targeting striped bass, which includes catch-and-release (COMAR  08.02.15).       Recreational Striped Bass Season…
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Delaware Will Have A New Artificial Reef Addition Soon

Rich King
DNREC to Sink Ex-Navy and Army Ship Reedville as Newest Addition to Renowned Delaware Artificial Reef System Dover (Aug 13, 2020) ... The Reedville, a 180-foot-long former U.S. Navy and later Army fast-supply freighter turned fish processing ship renamed for the Virginia community once known as the wealthiest town in America, was to be sunk…
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Striped Bass Summer Fishing Advisory Forecast

Rich King
Last year Maryland started the Striped Bass Summer Fishing Advisory Forecast to alert anglers of high water temperatures in the Chesapeake Bay. With higher water temperatures, oxygen levels are low and can stress out and kill released striped bass. Maryland DNR will also be closing striped bass season from August 16th to the 31st, including…
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Flash Flood Watches Today

Rich King
We are going to have a rather wet day today. The fish don't mind but you might ant to be careful out there. The roadways will pond and the usual issues with low areas flooding. We have a lot of water in and on the ground already so keep that in mind when traveling. Rain could be 1 to 3 inches and hour. NWS ..... Flood Watch ...…
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The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Peaking

Rich King
The best meteor shower of the summer is here! The best meteor shower of the summer starts peaking tonight with up to 75 meteors per hour. I've seen about fifty over the past few nights in a two hour time frame (11 to 1). Tonight will be patchy clouds, we will have to look between clouds. The preferred time for viewing the peak is at 11 PM…
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Watch This Gull Make A Whole Rabbit Disappear

Rich King
A gull eating a whole rabbit is one of the most 2020 things you will see This "Sea Gull" ate an entire rabbit in several gulps. I've seen the video of the Blue Heron eating a gopher, but this takes the prize. Gulls can be savages for Thrasher's Fries but never seen this level before. Watching a sea gull choke down a whole rabbit is…
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Big White Marlin Sweeps First at the White Marlin Open

Rich King
249 boats are fishing today, the last day of the White Marlin Open It has been a little different following the White Marlin Open this year, but also the same. I usually watch the scales online, I can work and watch at the same time. For those that go to the scales and watch them live that is different this year. There is a large…
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New Castle Got Walloped By A Storm

Rich King
This evening a storm rolled through New Castle and dumped a lot of water fast. After the record setting tornado the other day, what could be more surprising out of a huge storm?Look who was seen enjoying the flooded streets! Yup our C&D canal orca is roaming suburbia. Hopefully the waters subside soon and he can make his way back to the…
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ASMFC Summer Meeting Webinar Menhaden and Striped Bass

Rich King
Menhaden Ecological Reference Points Are Today at 1:30 ASMFC Summer Meeting Webinar - August 3 - 6, 2020 ... Atlantic Menhaden Management Board Supplemental listen in live. Welcome/Call to Order (S. Woodward)Board ConsentApproval of AgendaApproval of Proceedings from May 2020Public CommentReview Ecological Reference Point Work Group…
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47th White Marlin Open Day One is Live

Rich King
The scales just opened at the 47th annual White Marlin Open. The scales are not open to the public this year, but there is a viewing area in the 3rd Street Ballpark in Ocean city and online. Michael Jordan is here again this year on the Catch 23. There are 433 boats fishing for a world record fishing purse of $6.7 million dollahs!!! 3rd…
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Delaware State Parks Closes Drive On Beaches

Rich King
Preparing for Hurricane Isaias. Delaware state parks is closing all drive on beaches. "Effective at sunset 8/3/2020 all DSSP surf crossings will be closed and will remain closed through the duration of the storm. This includes all Fenwick Island surf crossings as well. The crossings will be evaluated the morning of Wednesday 8/5/2020. "…
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Get Your Boats Ready For Hurricane Isaias

Rich King
Every time there is a huge storm we see boats sunk afterwards. If you are pulling your boat for the coming hurricane, get it scheduled now. I've seen these crews work in serious flooding waters to rescue boats at the last minute. That is dangerous for them and your boat, but mostly the crews. Call in today and get it scheduled as soon as…
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Hurricane Isaias Preparation From DelmarvaWx

Rich King
Being prepared is not panicking, but panicking from not being prepared is a nightmare You can never be too careful with an approaching storm like Hurricane Isaias. It keeps building and getting a little stronger. Even though it is a ways off it is always good to be prepared for any possibility. Anyone remember that tropical storm a few…
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Recreational Water Advisory Rehoboth Beach

Rich King
There is a recreational water advisory issued for Rehoboth beach until July 31st. DNREC ... A water quality advisory has been issued for Rehoboth-Rehoboth Ave Beach following bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources and increased rainfall, waves…
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Tropical Storm Isaias formed last night

Rich King
Tropical Storm Isaias formed last night, possibility of some nautical weather next week. Just how nautical is the question that remains. We will certainly keep a close on eye on this storm thanks to Delmarva Wx. Once this moves past the Carolinas we will know if it heads back in or out to sea. Tropical Storm Isaias DelmarvaWx…
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It Is Crab Larvae Season

Rich King
That isn't sea lice biting you it is crab larvae There are thousands upon thousands of female sponge crabs in the surf up and down our coast. We have been catching them while surf fishing the past weeks. Sponge crabs are female blue crabs that have an orange "sponge" on their abdomens. These sponges are full of eggs, and they are…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Report

Rich King
We are coming out of a heatwave. Extreme heat is no fun, even at the coolest times in the outdoors. The pool is a bathtub, it only feels good when the heat index is 105. The surf is warmer and the bays are heating up. It is that time of year. But the fishing is still pretty good and anglers are having a great time filling the coolers. Some…
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Watch Bunker Pushed To The Beach By Dolphins

Rich King
Great videos of dolphins pushing bunker towards the beach in a feeding frenzy. Yesterday at South Bethany Beach lifeguards had to clear a section of the surf to allow this large school of bunker room. Dolphins were pushing the bunker to shore in a feeding frenzy. Sometimes they (dolphins and pilot whales) will push the bunker or bait…
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South Fenwick Crossing Air Station Is Out Of Commission

Rich King
Last night or yesterday, someone vandalized the south Fenwick Island air station. The hoses were damaged and the pump housing was vandalized. No idea how long it will be out of commission. It was discovered by a a surf angler coming off last night. They killed their battery trying to use their portable air pump. Air station at Fenwick…
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DelmarvaWx Is Live With Local Weather Conditions

Rich King
DelmarvaWx A Local Weather Entity Is Now Live Hunter Outten (July 20, 2020) ... Stay informed of the weather conditions that are currently around you in a brand new way. Not from one of those national level weather services that leaves the Delmarva region on the back burner. DelmarvaWx is now providing local conditions data like no other. With…
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Sharks Devour Dolphin In The Surf

Rich King
This is why you never get in the water near a dead creature On Thursday at 7 a.m. at Brant Beach on Long Beach Island in New Jersey. Sharks were caught on video eating a dolphin in the surf. Lifeguards cleared the water. The dolphin was seen near shore bleeding. Sharks were circling it and then moved into devour the shark. Marine…
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Heat Advisory

Rich King
Heat AdvisoryURGENT - WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Mount Holly NJ343 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2020 Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City,Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island343 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2020 …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS…
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Watch Minotaur IV Soar And Roar

Rich King
We took some great video of the Minotaur IV launch today The gang is all here set up and shooting the Minotaur IV at dawn Get up at 3 AM, jump in the truck, and roll to Virginia to watch the Minotaur IV launch. This is after shooting the evening comet NEOWISE last night. Then the space station crossing the sky and some shooting…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series Day One Week Seven

Rich King
This is a free surf fishing tournament, anglers can enter at any time all summer long. Day six of week six of DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series. The card for today is the Two of Clubs.Fishing days are Tuesdays to Sundays, anglers fish one of those days.DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series … Fish lists and rules.  Check out our sponsors,…
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Morning Of The Comet Neowise

Rich King
I finally got that comet NEOWISE shot. Nine days of up at 3:30 AM, rolling to the beach to get that shot. Lost or forgotten memory cards, dead batteries at the worst time. Did I mention nine days up at 3:30 AM, after working until midnight? When someone tells you that Nikon battery knock off fails at the wrong time they are not…
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NASA Wallops Minotaur Launch Is On Schedule

Rich King
Minotaur Rocket Launching July 15 from NASA Wallops NASA (July 2, 2020) ... A Minotaur IV rocket carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is scheduled for launch July 15, 2020, from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise…
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