The Bay Quest is back from Virginia Beach.  This year in Virginia Beach proved to better for the large Stripers during the first week of the month.  We still caught fish everyday as the Spiney Dog Fish were plentiful and we could easily fill the large fish box.  Some large tuna were caught but we didn’t get that lucky this year but next year is coming!  I’ll start back fishing on April 20th so get your group together and reserve it now to be assured to get the day you want especially if you have to go on a Friday – Monday.  Thanks again for everyone who fished with us.  Jacob and I hope to see you again in the spring. Tight lines, Capt. David

Sharks have been the name of the game this week.  We’ve been jigging using Ugly Stiks & light Penn reels to jig for Sharks and it’s been no problem to catch a barrel of them.  Those who have not eaten shark it’s a nice white meat fish.  The Rockfish have been harder to catch this week but we’ve snagged some most days.  Tuna have been caught all around me from 150 to 300 lbs. but I still haven’t gotten mine yet but it could be the next bite! The whale showing has been awesome and that alone is something to see. Bottle nosed dolphins are everywhere so if we’re not catching fish there  is still something going on around us to make you being on the ocean worthwhile.  The seas have been calm most days and the temps are above normal which means the fishing will continue to be good.  Still have some days open if you want to get in on the action. Give me a call this week and I’ll let you know what’s available.

Levi with his Prom date--A 44 lb Striper!

New Year Day-1/1/13

We had a wonderful New Year’s Day fishing out of Rudee’s Inlet.  We had 14 Rockfish by noon.  The average length today was 40″ and one was a citation weighing 44 lbs and was 46″ long caught by a 10 year old named Levi Hylton.  Today’s charter was Levi’s gift from his two grandfathers who enjoyed watching him pull in his citation.

Just got down to the Beach and starting my winter fishing for the big Stripers and Tuna.   As you can see from the photos the fish  are running 36″ to 41″.  I have some weekends and plenty of weekdays available for charter this month.   Email or give me a call at 804-366-5050 to set up your charter.

I am going to offer Sunday, January 13th, as an open boat. I will be leaving out of Rudee’s Inlet going for the large ocean Stripers and Tuna and the cost will be $150 per person.  That rate includes the mate’s tip–just bring your lunch and beverage.  By reservation only and must be paid in advance.  I also have some other weekend and weekdays open for a regular charter at $900 for 6 people and $100 for each person over 6.  I’m only going to be in Va. Beach during January so if you want to get in on the action call now and book your trip.  I have a couple of hotels that will give you reduced rates as low as $29/night if you are fishing with me. Home:  804-529-6725 Cell: 804-366-5050.

The Bay Quest is back home in Lottsburg.  Here’s some of the last photos.  Thanks everyone for fishing with me and I look forward to April 16th when I start a new charter season.  If you want to go Trophy Fishing which only lasts for 4 weeks beginning April 16th you should make plans now.

Tight Lines,

Capt. Dave

Long ride down the beach but fishing is good once we get to the fishing grounds.  Still some days I want to fill before end of the month before I bring the Bay Quest back home to Lottsburg so “LET’S GO FISHING!!!”

Sorry I don’t have many photos but we’ve been lucky to catch them fast and I didn’t have time to take many. Thankfully, the fish moved a little closer to Rudee’s Inlet. I still have some days open in the next couple of weeks if you can get a group together.  David

Here’s some photos of the fish we caught this week leaving from Rudee’s Inlet.

Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, will be an open boat day leaving from Rudee’s Inlet at 6:30 a.m.  The cost is $150 a person and will include the mate’s tip and must be paid in advance.  Call 804-529-6725 or email me as soon as possible if you want  me to hold a slot for you.  I can forward you info on Fishermen Specials at a couple of motels if you will need lodging also.  

Happy Holiday,

 Capt. David