Results are in from the 31st Annual Rod ‘N’ Reel Pro/Am Fishing Tournament.  Captain Drew Payne on the Charter Boat Worm was fishing in 60 Feet of Water off of Thomas Point Light, when the angler, Gary Kraske, of Manford, Oklahoma (far right, top left photo) hooked the big one, a 35.26 lb. 46 inch monster Rockfish!  The parachute from "Hot Rod Lures" was black and blue with white hair trimmed with a white 9 inch shad behind a cut down umbrella with no weight. The lure was out 80 feet behind a planer board. This was a great father and son charter trip with Mr. Kraske’s son Kevin of Ashburn, Virginia.  Congratulations to Mr. Kraske and crew and Captain Drew!  Also in the photo are grandsons Ethan (being held), Coleman, son Kevin and Ralf Nies. 

Big Black Drum are on their way up the Bay and will be here by about May 24.  These are the largest gamefish that reach the mid-Chesapeake Bay.  Black Drum weighing 65-75 pounds or more are not uncommon.  Our window of opportunity to catch these bruisers, however, is only about 3 weeks.  If you're interested, give Captain Drew a call real soon to schedule your trip.