ISHING REPORT

FROM

THE STAFF OF BILL’S SPORT SHOP

18388 Coastal Highway

Lewes, De. 19958

302-645-7654

www.billssportshop.com

3/16/10





2010 Bill's Sport Shop Annual Flea Market

April 10th is fast approaching. Because of limited parking, only one space will be available to each vendor-with no exceptions. Deli 88 will be open early for coffee and breakfast. Manufacturers' Reps will be available to demonstrate their new products: Shimano, Aqua Clear, Maws Tails, Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware, Eagle Claw, DMS, The Fisherman Magazine, Star Rods, Coastal Fisherman and St. Croix. St. Croix is offering a free hat ($20.00 value) with the purchase of a rod. Several local charter captains will be taking reservations for upcoming trips. We will also begin accepting registration for Bill's Sport Shop 2010 Flounder Tournament.

Fishing News

Inclement weather has continued to hamper freshwater fishing as well as anglers trying for early stripers and tog. Perch, crappie and bass anglers are having a hard time trying to fish flooded ponds and creeks.

Walt Bradford caught 2 rainbow trout at Newton Pond using Berkley Power Bait. Flooding and muddy water has made trout fishing more difficult than usual.

2010 Fishing License

Avoid the rush and purchase your fishing license as early as possible. We're addinga second terminal to facilitate processing. Licenses are also available on-line. Please note that the link to this site has changed. The new link is https://egov.dnrec.delaware.gov. A new Fin number must be obtained each year for all anglers 16 years and older. To get your F.I.N. call 800-432-9228 or go online at www.delaware-fin.com/

Freshwater Trout Season

Newton Pond, between Ellendale and Greenwood, and Tidbury Pond near Dover has been stocked with trout. Another stocking will take place March 18th. Bill's has a full line of Berkley Trout Baits available.

Casino Proposal

There is a proposal to build a casino at the north side of IRI. It would cover ground from the Coast Guard Station to the new bridge. Developer, Clinton Bunting, will be joining the Dan Gaffney show, WGMD, 92.7, on Wednesday, March 17th at 7:00am to discuss the proposal. http://radio.securenetsystems.net//r...nCallSign=WGMD



Beach Closures

The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed till Fall.

Flounder Regulation Meeting

A public hearing on flounder regulations will be held

on March 23rd @ 7:00 in the DNREC auditorium in Dover.

Here are the four options to vote on:

Option 1 Size: 18.5" Creel:4 Closed Season Oct.13 - Dec.31

Option 2 Size: 18.5" Creel:3 Closed Season Oct.26 - Dec.31

Option 3 Size: 18.5" Creel:2 NO Closed Season

Option 4 Size: 19.0" Creel:4 NO Closed Season

Public Comments are open @ this meeting or by written comments to the Fisheries section of DNREC between March 4 - March 31. The public comments are then given to the Secretary of DNREC and if approved are published May 1 with an effective date of May 11th.

Upcoming Events

March 20 - Beach Grass Planting-9am-12 along the DE. Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

March 27- Lurefest at Bowers Beach Fire Hall info at http://www.saltfish.net/

April 10, 2010 - Bill's Sport Shop Annual Flea Market

May 1st to June 12th-Bill's Sport Shop Flounder Tournament-more info to come

Coastal Plaza

We would like to welcome some new businesses that have joined Bill's Sport Shop and Verizon Wireless.

Deli 88 is open and offers breakfast and lunch. They'll pack a "fisherman style" lunch. You can see them online at www.deli88.net and call your orders in ahead of time so they're ready when you get there: 302-645-0488.

Seacoast Salon is now open. Tuesday is Senior Day offering a $10.00 cut. Call 302-703-2506 for information.

Fast Signs-boat lettering while you wait and signs for every occasion. They also offer custom rod engraving.

John Brady, Law Office for all your legal concerns.

Dragons Lair, novelty shop, will hold its grand opening April 10th, the day of our flea market.

*** WINTER HOURS *****

Mon.-Fri. - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Sat. - 8:00am to 5:00 pm

Sun. - 7:00am to 4:00pm