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December 1999

Feeney12312a.jpg (18869 bytes) Here we have most of the Mark Feeney crew with some nice rockfish to 38 inches, caught on December 31 at the season's close. 
Feeney12311a.jpg (12869 bytes) And here's Sean with his big rockfish ...
Dobranski12231a.jpg (15015 bytes) Yes, it's almost Christmas but the rockfish don't know it -- the big ones continue to bite well.  Here's Paul Grisso of the Andrew Dobranski crew of December 23 with a 43 inch whopper. 
Christ12181a.jpg (17219 bytes) And here's the Bob Christ crew of December 19 with part of their limit catch of stripers to 42 inches.  From left to right, that's Kevin, Jeff, "Cotton", Lee, Bob, and Lee Sr.  All hands agreed that the fishing was simply outstanding.
Christ12182a.jpg (15716 bytes) Here's a closeup of Lee and his dad with a couple of buckethead rockfish.
Brown12181a.jpg (17631 bytes) Here's the Steve Brown (far right) crew of December 18 with their limits of rockfish.  That's Allen on the far left, then Frank, Steve Jr., Frank, and Brian.
Sugg12171a.jpg (11846 bytes) And here we have Kari and Stu of the Mark Sugg (not shown) crew, who fished on the "Worm" with us Friday December 17.  That's a mighty fine 42 inch rockfish which kept them both busy for awhile. 
Keuski12162a.jpg (16296 bytes) On December 16 the Tim Keuski crew fished on the "Worm" and caught an excellent grade of rockfish to 44 inches.
Keuski12161a.jpg (12231 bytes) Here's Allen Longest with a 44 inch, 44 pound trophy.
Gers12152a.jpg (14203 bytes) Here we have the Fred Gers (far left) crew of December 15 with most of their limit catch of big rockfish to 42 inches.  Next to Fred, that's Larry, Fred, Chet, Fred Sr., and Rick.  We hope that Fred and his crew enjoy fishing with us as much as we do with them.
Gers12151a.jpg (9784 bytes) It's only justice that Fred, who organizes these trips with us, captured the largest fish of the day, a 42 incher.
Gers12153a.jpg (13104 bytes) Here's Larry with his two rockfish, which were among the largest of the day, at least according to Larry... (just kidding Larry)
Gers12154a.jpg (12074 bytes) Or maybe Rick's were among the largest...
Gers12155a.jpg (11822 bytes) Although Chet had some nice fish as well...
Gers12156a.jpg (11170 bytes) As did Fred...
Gers12157a.jpg (11453 bytes) Clearly, Fred Sr. came up short this trip, but we all remember Fred's flounder from a previous ride on the "Worm"...
Fox12122a.jpg (16041 bytes) If you're tired of looking at photos of big rockfish, you might as well move on to another website -- because this fall/winter season fishing out of Point Lookout Marina has been awesome.  Here's the Mike Fox crew of December 12 with some of their catch of impressive stripers.
Fox12121a.jpg (12717 bytes) And here's the "Fox Man" himself with a well-fed Potomac River trophy.
Peyton12117a.jpg (16421 bytes) December 11's nasty weather interfered with fishing, but you can't convince the John Peyton crew.  They had four fish over 40 inches, including a 41 pounder.  From left to right, that's Rob, Paul, John, Kevin, Scott, and "Sam".
Peyton12111a.jpg (10403 bytes) Here's John with one of his fish...
Peyton12112a.jpg (15652 bytes) And Paul with his 45 inch, 41 pounder...
Peyton12113a.jpg (12181 bytes) And Kevin with a 40 inch beauty...
Peyton12114a.jpg (12010 bytes) And "Sam" with her 41 inch trophy...
Peyton12116a.jpg (11590 bytes) And Rob with another 40 inch class rocky...
Smith12101a.jpg (15440 bytes) And here we have most of the Dick Smith crew of December 10 with some of their catch.  From left to right, that's Harry, Mark, Dick, Phil, and John.  Before we got the 5th rod overboard, we had 4 hookups! 
Smith12105a.jpg (12800 bytes) Here's Dick with a nice rockfish...
Smith12104a.jpg (16568 bytes) And Phil and John with a pair of 36 inch rockies...
Smith12102a.jpg (13277 bytes) And Mark with a 38 incher...
Smith12103a.jpg (14792 bytes) And Steve with his limit...
Frankel12061a.jpg (10939 bytes) Here's Mike of the Morry Frankel crew of December 6 with one of their nicer rockfish.
Pounds12054a.jpg (15445 bytes) And here we have the Dave Pounds (far right) crew with some of their limits of rockfish, caught on December 5 a few miles south of Smith Point Light.  From left to right, that's Clark, Mike, Buddy, Mike, Mark and Dave.
Pounds12051a.jpg (12986 bytes) Here's Mike with the first fish of the day, a 42 inch beauty. 
Pounds12052a.jpg (12278 bytes) Not to be outdone, Clark landed this 46 inch, 46 pound whopper rockfish that simply inhaled a large white parachute trimmed with a 9 inch shad. What a trophy!
Pounds12055a.jpg (12789 bytes) Just when we thought we were about done for the day, Dave caught this beautiful 44 inch rockfish.
Young12041a.jpg (17378 bytes) And here's the Mark Young (far right) crew from December 4 with their limits of fine rockfish to 45 inches.   From left to right, that's Charlie, Bill, Bill, Mark's dad Bill, Bobby, and Mark hiding behind a big rock.
Young12042a.jpg (12572 bytes) Here's Bill with one of their 40 inch class rockfish...
Young12043a.jpg (14059 bytes) And here's a better view of Mark and Bobby with a 45 inch trophy.

   
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