Left Deale at 8:00, headed across Herring Bay to 30' and started dropping the
lures in the water. Oldfart and Gimp were along to provide instructions,
companionship, expertise, and luck. Within 15 minutes of dropping the lines in
the water a rod bent and the line started singing. They let me bring the fish
in, a nice 35"er on a white, small umbrella rig, fished deep. The skunk was off
for the day.

About two hours later, still in Herring bay, the same thing happened. This time
Gimp, who just had two knees replaced, bravely took the rod and pulled in
another 35"er. This fish also hit the white umbrella, running deep.

It took about another two hours for the third hit, and Oldfart tugged in a 34"er
that filled our limit for the day. This one took a white parachute, again down
pretty deep.

As we were cleaning up, putting rods away, wiping blood off the boat, and so on,
the Maryland Police pulled up, checked our fish and all the other stuff, and
wished us well. It was the first time I'd seen any police on the water for about
two years, so it was a welcome sight, especially since we had all the right
stuff. They did point out that my flares expire in three months, so I was
grateful they stopped us now.

Great time, great company, and a great day on the Bay!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!