Va beach tautogging with rowdyy crew!

[jmurr711]

myself, spotfishing usa, reelron, the most intersting togger in the world KB & Lietenant Pete headed to VA to fish with a nsb & do some togging. Capt said the bite was off in the ocean but was good action in bay so we opted to fish the chesapeake bridge-tunnel & it was lights out fishing with a boat limit in an hour & half then catch & release. We opted to head in early as soon as the tide changed bite died. Headed to a rad restaurant ate $400 worth of seafood & I think i have decided Va is my new mecca.

Capt Zach & deckhand John were both great guys 23 & 17 years old but with fire in there hearts & wanting to kill fish just up my alley! I am going back to fish this summer with redfish & cobia both on the menu! If anyone wants the info on the operation let me know.

The Bay & area are stunning its a different world down there my blood pressure was low & bac was up its heaven! Cannot thank reelron enough for booking the trip, Vinnie for buying me souvenirs, & KB for being a great roommate & big spoon.Also very nice to finally meet Pete & have to say he is a great dude & am looking forward to fishing with him again. follow link for pics cannot wait to go back here & finally kill a redfish

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[Chris1129]

Glad you guys had a good trip! How long was the drive?

[bunker dunker]

congrats on a killer trip Joe & company!!!! glad ya gotem

[jmurr711]

Originally Posted by Chris1129

Glad you guys had a good trip! How long was the drive?

took me 6hrs going but took 55 minutes to get out of philly cause of flyers game traffic & 95 construction made it back in 5hrs with 2 stops at hardees & starbucks.its a pretty drive just the 45mph speed traps really kill ya & they laugh at our badges down there Chris they aint respecting no Yankee law enforcers! already reached out to the captain to go back so i can finaly get the redfish thats been hiding from me for 27 years

[anchor joe]

Cpt. Hank must be proud of you and only opting for one species of fish. Congrats for a great trip.

[jmurr711]

Originally Posted by anchor joe

Cpt. Hank must be proud of you and only opting for one species of fish. Congrats for a great trip.

lol nothing else up the bay yet....September i am expecting to kill variety

[Reelron]

Originally Posted by jmurr711

took me 6hrs going but took 55 minutes to get out of philly cause of flyers game traffic & 95 construction made it back in 5hrs with 2 stops at hardees & starbucks.its a pretty drive just the 45mph speed traps really kill ya & they laugh at our badges down there Chris they aint respecting no Yankee law enforcers! already reached out to the captain to go back so i can finaly get the redfish thats been hiding from me for 27 years

Hell, I was wit you & I laughed at your badge!

I have to say it was really a good trip. NIce to be limiting out on Tog while in shirt sleeves. I know only a 3 fish limit but 16" min. Boat limit in 2 hours, with a work out! "Push off that pileing, will ya Ron?" I still can't believe I slept thru that fire alarm?

[hforce1]

Great Post!!!!

[Fin Reaper]

What was the name of the restaurant ?

[kurtisb]

Originally Posted by Fin Reaper

What was the name of the restaurant ?

I think it was named Harpoon Larry's, but by the time we got there it was renamed Hard Hat Harry's.