They’re here-rockfish over 60lbs

Every year, anglers anticipate the arrival of the really big striped bass. Although 40-plus-pound rock fish are certainly respectable fish, how does a 50-pounder strike you? Ok, never mind that, and let’s consider a hog pushing to over 60-pounds? Now, that’s a big rock fish!

Yes, the super-sized fish are here. The first one of the season was hooked this week and weighed in at Chris’ Bait and Tackle on the Eastern Shore at 63.5-pounds. Just is time for the Holidays? You bet! The weather forecast looks like it will hold into the Holidays towards the end of the month, keeping water temperature right in the striper zone.

Most of the larger fish are coming from the High Rise section of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel after dark while fishing with live eels.

Some of the biggest fish of the year routinely come from the deep channels off the Eastern Shore area. Drifting in this area with live eels has become a popular fishing method for very big fish. Although this method is usually a little slower fishing, the quality of the fish is exceptional.  

If you have been holding out for the pigs to arrive, your time has come!

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