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Northwest portion of Love Creek closed to shellfish harvesting
From DNREC ......
Northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, closed to shellfish harvesting
REHOBOTH BEACH (May 16, 2013) – Effective immediately, the northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, is closed to all commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting. DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara signed the…
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Surf Fishing with Ron Kyle on my birthday
A week ago Ron Kyle put up a request looking for fellow anglers that could help him with a day trip to Delaware to fish the surf. When I saw his post I shared it to the DSF Facebook page to help him with his request. He needed a copilot to help him get back home after a day of fishing. I decided to take it a step further, I knew…
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Happy Mother’s Day from Delaware Surf Fishing
Happy Mother's Day!! It has been a great weekend. The tournament was fun, just some rough weather here and there. I was getting my butt kicked by my allergies and sunburn combined. We have been fishing different beaches all week to see where we should fish for the tournament. That is one reason I have yet to get any reports up, we were a…
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Portion of Junction and Breakwater Trail re-routed
Portion of Junction and Breakwater Trail re-routed
LEWES ( May 6, 2013) – A quarter mile section of the Junction and Breakwater Trail has been closed to make way for construction of a new, planned housing development in Lewes, near Cape Henlopen State Park. The affected area is located in the northernmost trail segment between the Hawkseye…
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Big striped Bass are still in the surf in Delaware
The weekend was a lot of fun. Every morning I have to use the windshield wipers to clear away the pollen. My allergies have been taking a toll on my sinuses and sanity. I know many of you know what I am talking about. Now that I am living in the woods near the ocean, it is like the best of both worlds, aside from the pollen. …
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Delaware surf fishing the surf in Delaware
Happy May Day!! ... The site is back online! (Obviously) Sorry about that, there shouldn't be any more problems with servers crashing and bandwidth limits. Thanks to the boys at Fine Line in Lewes, DE. DSF is now hosted locally in Delaware! The email contacts and online store will be operating correctly in a day or two. All of my…
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Oyster restoration/farming for the inland bays information and facts
There is a lot of misinformation in the fishing community about the shellfish aquaculture program to introduce oyster "farming" in our bays. I have been contacted by people on different sides of the fence ... if you will. I asked Captain Bill Baker, whom is a member of many of the committees concerned with our fisheries for some factual…
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Windy in the surf today in Delaware
Well that was a wash today, literally, with sand! This morning the winds were twenty plus sustained with gusts that had to be close to 35 on the beach. Iwent to Beach Plum Island for a little clean up, and when I walked out on the beach ... not a good day to be in the sand. It was crazy in the bay, and I was pelted with anything…
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DNREC issues air permit to restart cooling tower at Delaware City Refinery
DNREC issues air permit to restart cooling tower at Delaware City Refinery
Investment will help facility meet required 33 percent reduction in water withdrawal
DOVER (April 22, 2013) – DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara today approved issuance of an air permit for the Delaware City Refining Company to restart an unused closed-loop cooling water…
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Delaware Center for the Inland Bays’ Earth Day happy hour
HAPPY EARTH DAY!! Don't forget to join us tonight for a very fun Happy Hour to celebrate. $3 wine and beer specials and $1 local Oysters as well as lots of other great food and drink options. Thanks Bethany Oyster House for helping us celebrate Earth Day today!!
4-7 pm in Downtown Bethany - Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Check out the…
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Black drum, striped bass, bluefish, and spiny dogfish are in the surf
So, how many of you got stuck on Beach Plum Island? That is a bay beach, and they are harder to drive on. The beach there has always been difficult to drive. The storms, winds, and high tides have made the sand very mushy like sugar, would be a good description. We have been going out there for the past four weeks and the sand has been…
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Frink Center for Wildlife is asking anglers for fish donations …
From the Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research, Inc ... In the last week, we have received several injured osprey, and these skilled birds of prey eat fish almost exclusively. With fishing season ramping up, we would greatly appreciate donations of whole fish (18” or smaller, fresh or frozen). Osprey favorites include spot, perch, trout, scup,…
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Tiger Muskie pending Delaware State record by Thomas Sutton
From Eastern Marine in Newark, DE ...... NEW STATE RECORD!!! Tiger Muskie, caught in the Brandywine by Thomas Sutton of Dover. Weight= 19 lbs 13 oz., Length = 42-1/4”, Girth = 19-1/2”. Congratulations Thomas on your State Record and Thanks for bringing it To Eastern Marine (Unofficial for now, but DNREC was here to take fish and verify)…
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Bluefish, striped, bass, and flounder in Delaware’s surf
Yesterday morning I was setting up to help a buddy of mine install replacement windows. Then the phone stats blowing up. I was sent a picture of Ray Hibbbs holding the 41 inch striped bass he caught in the surf at Beach Plum Island. The next series of pictures and texts were driving me nuts. DSF in the surf ... "More fish, and do we post…
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Striped bass, kingfish, and spiny dogfish in the surf
Well we had an awesome weekend in Delaware fishing. The blue crabs have started moving around, showing up in crab pots, and clamming is still excellent. The striped bass are starting to move around and show up in the surf. These are our resident bass that are schooling, and getting ready to head up north as migratory striped bass. Not all…
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Keeping undersized fish is poaching and illegal
The other day I met a part time Game warden at Massey's Landing. He was telling some folks new to the area about fishing and our waters. After they left, we spoke for a while about the problems of poaching and the sources. Most of the time poaching is done locally. People from out of town that get caught with undersized fish, mostly are not…
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Flounder have arrived striped bass are soon to run
It has been an eventful few days. I met CJ of Striper King Gear on Beach Plum Island the other night for some surf fishing and chillaxing in the sand. He was grilling chicken and taters and they were excellent. I was torturing everyone on the DSF Facebook page with food and grill pictures. The weather was gorgeous for a few days, and felt…
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Seals at Massey’s Landing and flounder in the bays
Yesterday Brian Dunkelberger was fishing up north below the C&D canal with friends, and they hit 2 keeper striped bass on bunker chunks. Some of the boys up north saw a few weighed in at Port Penn as well. Brian and crew lost a third fish, but are very happy they managed some nice dinner for the table. Jeff Sands and his crew…
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redfish in the surf … trout and striped bass in the vicinity
Today I wandered around the bays and checked out the beaches and inlets. There are fish here of all species it would seem, and some may be a tad early. The netters according to Rick's Bait & Tackle have been catching weakfish and striped bass, as by catch. Large fish in keeper sizes, and in decent numbers. The striped bass…
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DSF fishing report and conditions
Not much going on in our tidal waters in Sussex county. Hunter Lied (I kid you not, the best name for an angler) was at Broadkill beach yesterday hitting skates. He had a good time getting a tug on the line, and chillin on the beach. Instead of surfing a couch, and playing video games. Most kids these days are not into fishing and the…
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DNREC … Harvesting river herring is prohibited
Anglers reminded that harvesting river herring is prohibited
DOVER (April 4, 2013) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds recreational anglers and commercial watermen that harvest or possession of river herring, a popular baitfish, is illegal in Delaware. Anglers must have a valid receipt from a state or jurisdiction where…
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White Perch, Channel Cats, and Skates … no blue crabs yet
There are fish up north and it is too cold in the south? Funny as that may sound it is true, the northern waters of the Delaware River are starting to see more action. Down here in the south or Lower Slower, we are seeing fewer fish (mostly perch and skates) and still averaging 44 degrees for water temperatures. The other Day Jeff Sands,…
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DSF Monday Meeting presentation and the weekend update
We apologize for being offline for 2 days, the servers crashed when an enormous amount of you folks hit the site all at one time. We have it all worked out now, and hope it does not happen again. Honestly, I love it when the servers crash from too much traffic. It drives Chris Walker (admin 1) crazy insane. We tried to anticipate the traffic…
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ASMFC to hold Public Hearings on Draft Black Drum FMP
States to Hold Hearings on Draft Black Drum FMP
Arlington, VA – New Jersey, Delaware and North Carolina have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on the Draft Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Black Drum Draft. The dates, times, and locations of those meetings follow.
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife…
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Catfish and Striped bass in the Delaware River
Mikey Williamson and Conner fished yesterday (Saturday). "Nothing new up here this weekend. With a pack of blood worms we tried out augustine. Caught the high tide into the outgoing. Couple people on the beach as we were leaving said they had a few cat fish. We didn't get anything but a bump here and there. I actually think we were feeding…
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Beach grass planting volunteer information from DNREC
Planting is from 9 AM – Noon on Saturday March 23, 2013
If you wish to participate at:
Lewes Beach - meet at The Children’s Beach House (1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958)
Delaware Seashore State Park - meet at Indian River Inlet Life Saving Station (25039 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971)
South Bethany - meet at S. 3rd…
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DSF Monday Meetings and beach conditions
Monday night we had our weekly gathering of anglers at Old Bay Steakhouse. Alan was tying flies, we were telling lies, and a few new faces dropped by to check out the group. We basically hung out and discussed all kinds of things. One of the subjects that keeps coming up is the proposed National Park and Delaware Bayshore Initiative. I have…
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DSF visits Battery Park for some striped bass fishing
Wooo hooo!! About time I was able to put up a fishing report. Sunday Scott Jost, and myself drove up to Battery Park in Old New Castle, DE. It was a tad chilly Sunday morning when we all met in Milton, DE. Spring is definitely here there are daffodils popping everywhere, crocus, some of the trees are budding, and people are starting to think…
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DNREC: Restoring and maintaining meadow habitat for wildlife
Division of Fish and Wildlife uses versatile new equipment
to restore and maintain meadow habitat for wildlife
DOVER (March 18, 2013) – Meadow habitat is home to many native species in Delaware, from cottontail rabbits and bobwhite quail, to insects and smaller mammals, to nesting wild turkeys. To provide habitat for these and other species,…
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Shamrock the rescued seal is doing great.
Shamrock the seal entangled in a mesh net and debris. Veterinarian Dr. Dee Holm removed the debris..... photo by Brian G. Peters
On Saturday a stranded seal washed ashore south of the Charles W Cullen Bridge. Some people walking the beach reported it to the MERR institute, and the stranding team went into action. These are the folks you need…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Augustine Beach and Woodland Pier
This report is dedicated to the men and women of our armed forces. Thank you all for what you do, and the sacrifices you make.
Monday CJ Jarrell of Striper King Gear also DSF Pro Staff, Kristen Kemper our Chica In the Surf also DSF Pro Staff, Ashley LeCates, Dave LeCates, Bill Miller, and myself headed north to Augustine Beach. Several…
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DNREC is looking for wood frog breeding sites in your area
Delaware Fish and Wildlife is looking for wood frog breeding sites as part of a multi-state project aimed at better understanding ranavirus, a disease that is impacting amphibians and reptiles worldwide. The wood frogs were quite busy breeding this past week. Their call is similar to the sound of quacking ducks. Some southern leopard frogs…
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ASMFC Releases Summer Flounder Draft Addendum
ASMFC Releases Summer Flounder Draft Addendum XXIV for Public Comment
Arlington, VA – The Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Management Board has released Draft Addendum XXIV to the Summer Flounder Fishery Management Plan for public comment. The Draft Addendum proposes to stabilize 2013 recreational fishing rules for…
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DNREC needs volunteers to plant beach grass
More volunteers needed on March 23 for beach grass planting
at South Bethany and Delaware Seashore State Park
Register by March 20
SUSSEX COUNTY (March 12, 2013) – More volunteers are needed at South Bethany and Delaware Seashore State Park for Delaware’s annual beach grass planting event set for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday,…
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Osprey and fiddler crabs are in the marshes of Delaware
It has been a great weekend. I spent most of the day Saturday working on license plate orders. There were people all over the place, beach combing was very successful for many people. Suzanne Martin ... " Some glass, shells, needle nose pliers, and a piece of pottery...." Few other folks reported the sea glass finds were great on all of…
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DSF Monday Meetings and this crazy week … tautog
Well it has been an interesting few days to say the least. Monday we had EJ Chalabala, from the Delaware Center for the Inland bays give a presentation on Shellfish Aquaculture to our fishing group at Old Bay Steakhouse. Every Monday DSF has a gathering at Old Bay Steakhouse for anglers to meet, hang out, and talk fishing. We learned a great…
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Delaware Surf Fishing License Plates now available
Everyone asks when are you going to do a DSF license plate. We made one yesterday, and it is now available in our online shop. They are numbered, and requests for specific numbers will be available so long as it has not been purchased already. Several folks are ordering badge numbers, troop numbers, race car numbers, union numbers, and all…
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Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1
Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1
DOVER (Feb. 27, 2013) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that entrance fees will be collected beginning March 1. The fee season extends until Nov.30.
Revenue generated from park entrance fees is used to manage 16 state parks and more than 26,000…
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The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park closes March 1
From DNREC
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to close for 2013 beachnesting season
LEWES (Feb. 26, 2013) The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Friday, March 1, for the benefit of piping plovers, oystercatchers, least…
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Shellfish Aquaculture Initiative presentation March 4th
On March 4th we will have EJ Chalabala from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays give a presentation on their Shellfish Aquaculture Initiative, about bringing an Aquaculture industry to Delaware and how the shellfish (Oysters and Clams) will help to clean the water in the Inland Bays. He will also talk about the Oyster Gardening Program and…
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Advertising with Delaware Surf Fishing
Are you interested in advertising on DSF? One of the "bonuses" of advertising with DSF is increasing your searchability online and SEO management. We help keep you "up there" in the servers, especially with Google's new pay to place format, don't get Scroogled. DSF will bring your website out of the internet basement broom closet, and get…
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ASMFC Approves Resolution to Ban the Import and Use of Asian Horseshoe Crabs as Bait
ASMFC Approves Resolution to Ban the Import and Use of Asian Horseshoe Crabs as Bait
Alexandria, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Commission approved a resolution to ban the import and use of Asian horseshoe crab as bait in state water fisheries along the Atlantic Coast. The resolution responds to a report by the International Union for the…
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Bayshore Initiative and proposed National Park tonight on WGMD
Heads up gang, there is a lot going on with the proposed National Park. Listen in tonight.
Listen to Delaware Mobile Surf fishing club President "Morty" Morton live on WGMD 92.7 speak about the Delaware Bayshore Initiative and the National Park Service. He will address the issues, clear up a lot of the misinformation out there, and …
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ASMFC Atlantic Herring Section Sets Specifications for 2013 – 2015
ASMFC Atlantic Herring Section Sets Specifications for 2013 – 2015
Alexandria, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Herring Section has set the annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2013 – 2015 fishing seasons at 107,800 metric tons (mt), an 18% increase from 2010 – 2012 limits. For all three years, the ACL is further…
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DNREC hearing on proposed invasive finfish regulations
DNREC to hold March 21 public hearing on proposed invasive finfish regulations; public comment period opens March 1
DOVER (Feb. 19, 2013) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21 on a proposed addition to the state’s tidal finfish regulations to include…
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DNREC to hold public hearing on proposed summer flounder regulation changes
DNREC to hold March 21 public hearing on proposed summer flounder regulation changes; public comment opens March 1
DOVER (Feb. 19, 2013) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 to consider proposed amendments to the state’s tidal finfish regulations on…
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Delaware Surf Fishing report and Monday’s club meetings
The last few days have been freakishly warm out, and the beach was beautiful, it even smelled like summer. Kristen Kemper was on 3R's and Fenwick Island beaches. She found more cool driftwood than she caught fish. She did find an interesting piece of wood that was part of an old ship. It has little historical value, according to the folks…
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DSF Monday Meeting… I am a Fisherman … Cast For Cancer
Monday evening was a good time. We had a few folks drop by and check the club out for the first time. Alan set up to tie flies and demonstrate. While he was doing that everyone met and chatted about ... fishing. Alan tied up a bunch of flies. I brought 2 really nice feathers I found on Broadkill Beach and he tied up a wild looking fly. I…
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Lighthouse Cove Proposal tonight in Dewey Beach
There is a public meeting tonight to discuss proposed bayside improvements in Dewey Beach. This meeting will be overseen by DNREC. The proposal is about increasing the width of the bay beach at the end of Van Dyke Street, including adding more piers. This is part of the Lighthouse Cove redevelopement project. The meeting will be at the Bay…
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DNREC : public engagement sessions on adapting to sea level rise
First of three public engagement sessions on adapting to sea level rise set for Feb. 13 in Lewes
(LEWES, Feb. 7, 2013) – The first of three public engagement sessions on adapting to sea level rise is scheduled for Wed., Jan. 13 in Lewes. Delaware residents are invited to attend and provide comments on potential actions that can be taken to improve…
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In memoriam of Caleb Shaw …. 1985 – 2013
I am at a loss of words. A good friend of mine suffered a sudden loss last night. I never knew Caleb, and was going to meet him this season when we all had a chance to fish together. I am so sorry for his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. "Caleb Shaw was born Born on October 19, 1985 and leaves behind a young…
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Lewes Polar Plunge 2013 was a huge success
Sunday we hit the boards in Rehoboth for the Lewes Polar Plunge. Last year I arrived very early and watched the festivities come alive, from setting up, to hitting the surf. This year we were delayed by a number of things, and the Black Pearl was not able to make the trip. That changed the day up fast, and I apologize to all who missed out…
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Delaware Surf Fishing (DSF) Monday Meeting 2/4/2012
Hey Gang,
Happy February and looks like spring will be here early according to Punxsutawney Phil. So we need to start gearing up and getting ready. In the spirit of that need we will start doing weekly gear demonstrations and monthly speakers. The first speaker will be from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. We have several subjects to…
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DNREC to hold public hearing Feb. 7 in Millsboro on cleanup plan for Burton Island ash disposal site
DNREC to hold public hearing Feb. 7 in Millsboro
on cleanup plan for Burton Island ash disposal site
MILLSBORO (Feb. 1, 2013) – DNREC’s Site Investigation and Restoration Section will hold a public hearing on the final phase of the proposed cleanup plan for the Burton Island ash landfill at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Millsboro…
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DNREC’s 2013 Delaware Fishing Guide is now available statewide
DNREC’s 2013 Delaware Fishing Guide is now available statewide
DOVER (Feb. 1, 2013) – The new 2013 Delaware Fishing Guide has arrived with a colorful splash and is being distributed to fishing license dealers throughout the state, including many hardware, sporting goods and bait & tackle shops. Anglers also can pick up a copy of the…
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Floating docks being repaired at Massey’s Landing, and the proposed RV park
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…
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DNREC … Public invited to engagement sessions on adapting to sea level rise
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…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Club’s Monday Meetings at Old Bay Steakhouse
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…
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DNREC accepting grant proposals through Feb. 28 for surface water project planning
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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Winter weather advisory from the NWS in Mount Holly NJ ….
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
343 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013
DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ016>027-PAZ070-071-102-104-
106-250900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0004.130125T2100Z-130126T0600Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-
QUEEN…
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Striped bass still showing up in small numbers
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…
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Nicola Pizza Co-Owner Nick Caggiano Jr. has been missing since January 12th
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…
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Division of Fish and Wildlife announces revised trout fishing regulations, new options for catching invasive snakeheads
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…
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Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet Jan. 24 at DNREC’s Lewes facility
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…
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ASMFC Begins Preparations for New Tautog Benchmark Stock Assessment
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.…
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Striped bass are still in Delaware waters
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…
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Striped bass, sea bass, and herring … oh yeah!!
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…
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ASMFC Initiates First Coastwide Stock Assessment of Black Drum Data Sought for Assessment
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…
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Draft amendment proposes changes to both commercial and recreational shark regulations … public comment forum the 12th of February
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…
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 2013 Winter Meeting Preliminary Agenda
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…
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Public hearings scheduled to collect public sentiment for and against Special Management Zone (SMZ) status for our 5 permitted ocean reef sites
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…
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Happy New Year … from Delaware Surf Fishing
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…
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Announcement from DNREC … Delaware to open recreational black sea bass season on Jan. 1, 2013
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…
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Striped bass and flounder are still around and Delaware fishing licenses expire after the 31st
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 …
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Merry Fishmas and Happy New Gear from all of us at DSF!
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…
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Candle light vigil in Lewes DE for the Sandy Hook Elementary victims
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,…
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Tautog, dogfish, skates, and ling cod caught surf fishing in Delaware
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…
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ASMFC Black Sea Bass Board Approves Draft Addendum XXIII for Public Comment: Addendum to Address 2013 Recreational Fishery
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…
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In Memory of Rich Magee … an avid surf angler and friend indeed
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…
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The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays … an introduction
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…
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Slow day surf fishing in Delaware … striped bass and blue fish in the Delaware bay
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…
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ASMFC Approves Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 2
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…
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Striped bass fishing with Captain Chuck Cook of First Light Charters
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…
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New Years Eve celebration at Port Dewey Beach
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…
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Ben Smith holds the pending Delaware State Striped Bass record at 52 pounds
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…
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Delaware State Parks offers new Annual Pass for members of the military
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…
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Delaware Surf Fishing is not just a job, some days it is an adventure!
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…
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Stripers are moving, bluefish are out there, redfish and ling cod abide as well
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…
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Public invited to participate in DNREC’s new online survey about Delaware’s Bayshore
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…
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Delaware Surf Fishing sponsor announcements for Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small business Saturday
West line road is finally open gang! You can now move freely around the county.
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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…
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Rate Your Delaware Bait Shops … A consumer participant program for our readers
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…
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Stranded Atlantic sturgeon, and the surf produced dogfish, bluefish, redfish, puppy drum, ling cod, and striped bass
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…
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Citizen’s Advisory Committee at the Center For the Inland Bays with Secretary Collin O’Mara
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. …
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Big blue fish surf fishing in Delaware and boaters be wary!
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…
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Nicole Peterdozzi, your “choice” Realtor with Resort Quest
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…
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Big striped bass are starting to show up in Delaware … is this the Fall run?
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…
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High Stakes Bar & Grill Fenwick Island, DE
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…
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Volunteers needed to clean up the parks this week
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…
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Surf Fishing Sunday in the parks for striped bass, bluefish and tautog
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…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Report redfish, blue fish and striped bass
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…
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Post nor’easter news from Delaware Surf Fishing
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…
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Delaware Coast Aid 2012, a coalition of Delaware Coastal people and businesses
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…
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East coast is preparing for a Nor’easter, Delaware is in Coastal flood watch conditions
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…
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DNREC expedites approvals for homeowners with properties suffering from effects of Hurricane Sandy
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…
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Delaware Seashore State Park and the Indian River Inlet are open
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…
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Surf fishing is good and the bays are alive as well with redfish, bluefish, and striped bass
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…
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DSF & Hurricane Sandy
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…
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DSF … Delaware Survived Frankenstorm 2012 T shirts
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…
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Baby Lobsters on Lewes Beach, or something else…
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.…
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Cape Henlopen State Park is looking for hurricane Sandy clean up volunteers …
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…
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Charles W Cullen bridge or Indian River Inlet bridge update opening Sunday Nov. 4
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…
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Update on Delaware State Parks reopening and closures, Indian River Inlet
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…
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Surf fishing access and where else can I fish in Delaware?
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…
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Assawoman Wildlife Area to reopen for hunting, boating on Nov. 2
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…
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Delaware State Parks seek volunteers for cleanup from hurricane Sandy
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…
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Most Delaware State Parks to reopen Wednesday, Oct. 31
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…
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DNREC expedites authorization for repairs or replacement of docks and piers damaged as a result of Hurricane Sandy
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…
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Public hearing on proposed amendment to Atlantic menhaden management plan rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 2
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…
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Delaware State Police Prepare for Hurricane Sandy
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…
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Hurricane Sandy update for Delaware … the coast is going to get slammed with floods
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…
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All Delaware State Parks are closing Sunday at 5 p.m. this includes DE state boat ramps
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…
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Pre hurricane Sandy surf fishing Delaware
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…
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Delaware Surf Fishing another typical weekend?
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…
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Surf fishing has been hot for the blues
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…
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Bill’s Sport Shop and Irish Eyes of Lewes’ Striper Tournament Update
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…
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OTW …. Over The Waves Sand Sticks are excellent
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,…
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Delaware surf fishing has been a little windy but lots of fish
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…
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2012 Rehoboth Jazzfest with Old bay Restaurant … Port Dewey Beach … and Ride the Black Pearl Designated Driver Service for free
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…
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Fishing the Indian River Inlet … etiquette
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…
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Adkins Produce 32008 Long Neck rd. local farm fresh produce
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…
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Surf fishing this weekend on Delaware beaches
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…
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Trigger fish breaks Delaware State record
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…
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Just another day surf fishing in Delaware
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…
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Great weekend fishing the end of September
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…
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The fall striped bass run is coming soon to Delaware
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.…
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Old bay steakhouse’s country night on Wednesdays .. and a lil’ report
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…
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Spotted hake (Ling) are in the surf with pompano and redfish … go figure
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,…
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Rick’s Bait and tackle has fresh Mullet as well as all Delaware Surf Fishing sponsors!
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…
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The Black Pearl and Bloody Mary Designated Driver Services … today is national talk like a pirate day
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…
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Coastal Cleanup 2012 was a success, tromping trout, blue fish go electric at the Indian River Inlet
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…
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2012 Delaware Coastal Cleanup weekend please come out and help
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,…
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Congratulations to the Raffle for the Bay winners
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,…
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Raffle for the bays will be drawn this evening. Cape Henlopen fishing pier demolition is underway
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…
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11th anniversary of 9/11 and Leaving Massey’s heading to Broadkill beach
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…
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Broadkill beach is having a clean up Saturday Sept 15. please come help.
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…
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Delaware State Parks is demolishing the “Tee” section of the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier
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…
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Summer ends with weird catches and a fish kill in the broadkill
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…
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Redfish and Pompano in the surf weakies in the Lewes Canal
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…
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Trout in the back bays and flounder pounding
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…
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Blue Moon Labor Day Weekend
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,…
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Jim’s Bait and Tackle Frankford DE, 35011 Roxanna rd.
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…
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Tromping trout in the bays, beaches, rocks, and piers … bluefish abide everywhere as well
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…
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Raffle for the Bays … a heads up
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…
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Oak Orchard was rocked by the August monsoon of 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…
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Hammerheads in the Indian River bay
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…
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Croakers are getting bigger, keeper flounder in the surf
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…
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Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing pier and fresh bunker at Rick’s Bait & Tackle
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…
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Old Bay and Port Dewey Restaurants are offering a free shuttle service on the The Bloody Mary Pirate Bus
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…
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Delaware surf fishing shark week for science concludes
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.…
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4 Sand Tigers on Hump day in the surf at Herring Point Beach
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…
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Saturday is Old Inlet’s drive on beachfest
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…
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