My brother and I packed up his NRS framed raft and headed up to the Yough at Ohiopyle. We drifted all day long. Ten hour float. Tiring but really...My brother and I packed up his NRS framed raft and headed up to the Yough at Ohiopyle. We drifted all day long. Ten hour float. Tiring but really fun. Lots of smallies and a couple rainbows and a brown. Started slow, everyone we talked to was struggling. The water was kinda clear and a little low so everyone was fishing small baits. I tied on a big Shadow Rap and started hooking up. You never know what they want until you try. It was really, really cool and a bit frustrating to see a big (looked to be 20" or so) brown trout take a swipe at my lure and then swipe my brother in laws plastic swim bait. Show more

There was an article posted today on the DNR page about snakeheads in the fish ladder at Conowingo. It is a good article. I tried to link it but I...There was an article posted today on the DNR page about snakeheads in the fish ladder at Conowingo. It is a good article. I tried to link it but I am unable to do so. Show more

Saturday 6/1. Delaware Bay. I went with a friend mine and spent the day on an old 1966 31' Bertram gasser. Slow at first and then we got on them...Saturday 6/1. Delaware Bay. I went with a friend mine and spent the day on an old 1966 31' Bertram gasser. Slow at first and then we got on them. Lots of drag pull. Show more

I think Abby gets the award for most creative fishing photos...

Abby is back at it. Out on her own hitting drainage ponds in HarCo. Nothing very big so far but I am happy to see her fishing. Simple things make me...Abby is back at it. Out on her own hitting drainage ponds in HarCo. Nothing very big so far but I am happy to see her fishing. Simple things make me proud of my 17 yo daughter. I think I am going to surprise her with a left hand retrieve spinning combo. Show more

It seems unfair after last year.

Proud dad moment to kill some boredom for you all while the flood gates ruin our early spring. As most of you regulars remember I had a health scare a...Proud dad moment to kill some boredom for you all while the flood gates ruin our early spring. As most of you regulars remember I had a health scare a short time ago with my oldest daughter. I got a lot of positive prayers and thoughts from my fellow zoo anglers. Abby now has a clean bill of health. Well, Abby called me this morning from Dicks Sporting Goods to tell me that she was purchasing a fishing license by herself. She is now 17. She purchased her license and shortly later sent me this photo: Show more

Indefinite floodgates. I guess we are done for the year.

At this point the rain seems like a cruel joke.

Heavy rain all day? I am moving to Texas.

Havent been fishing lately due to weather and being in the throws of raising teenage girls but I thought you all would appreciate the gift my little...Havent been fishing lately due to weather and being in the throws of raising teenage girls but I thought you all would appreciate the gift my little one gave me for my birthday. Snacklebox 2.0. I may not be fishing but I will be fat. Show more

If you want to see current and updated drone footage of the river log onto FaceBook and look up AVP Drone Services. It is my friends page and he is...If you want to see current and updated drone footage of the river log onto FaceBook and look up AVP Drone Services. It is my friends page and he is producing some awesome footage. Show more

My friend Dave is a professional drone operator and he just posted this.....www.facebook.com/AVPDroneServices/videos/464170023…

Anyone ever see 27 gates open?
Cecil County Department of Emergency Services
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**UPDATE** Conowingo dam has 13 gates open with the chance of...Anyone ever see 27 gates open?
Cecil County Department of Emergency Services
28 mins ·
**UPDATE** Conowingo dam has 13 gates open with the chance of 3 more by tomorrow morning totaling 16 gates. There is the possibility of opening up to 27 gates by noon on Friday if the river crests according to Conowingo Dam Officials. Show more

After getting a rough estimate on restoring the Chincoteague scow I have decided it is not going to be worth doing. Got up Sunday and drove to...After getting a rough estimate on restoring the Chincoteague scow I have decided it is not going to be worth doing. Got up Sunday and drove to Annapolis to look at a Scout Bay Boat that was "garage kept" and "near perfect". It was neither. Ended Sunday the best way possible. My youngest daughter and I tromping around Deer Creek with our ultralights. So much fun. Sometimes I forget that fishing can be simple. Annika is pictured landing a feisty little smallmouth. Show more

Headed southeast in the morning. Taking my dads original 1979 Jester Craft 18' Chincoteague scow down to a guy for a refurbish. Not sure I am making a...Headed southeast in the morning. Taking my dads original 1979 Jester Craft 18' Chincoteague scow down to a guy for a refurbish. Not sure I am making a wise decision here but this boat has a lot of sentimental value to me and apparently there is a cult following for these boats. Planning to do a complete refurb and repower. Wish me luck. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ Retirement is for suckers. Show more

Since I failed so hard at my last fishing trip and had no pictures to post I figured I would post this. Nicole and my niece went kayaking at Mariner Point...Since I failed so hard at my last fishing trip and had no pictures to post I figured I would post this. Nicole and my niece went kayaking at Mariner Point Park and Nicole caught a rather impressive bass for "not really fishing". I met Nicole when she was two years old. It is fun watching these kids grow up and do cool things. Nice job Nikki. Show more

I had been reading the favorable reports from early last week and was cursing my work schedule. My old friend Dave wanted to get on the river so we...I had been reading the favorable reports from early last week and was cursing my work schedule. My old friend Dave wanted to get on the river so we met at the VFW Friday afternoon and launched to stained but fishable water with good flow. Things looked promising. Fished from 4 until just about prime time when we decided to call it quits. We had a good time but fishing was SLOW. I managed a 12" catfish on an XR-12 and that was it for the day. Tried everything. Everyone was struggling. At one point I counted 19 boats between the condos and Lapidum. Also saw a Grady White overnighter up near the cut through of the islands. Heard more than one guy say "the bite was great through yesterday". I did see Flyrob on the way out. Hopefully he had a better day. Show more