Headboat Judy V (May 18, 2009)

[captbert]

May 17, 2009
The Judy V is now sailing daily with two 1/2 day trips. 8am-12pm and again at 1pm-5pm. The cost is $40 per person with a $5 rod rental. We are also running a daily full day trip at 7am-3pm. The cost is $75 per person.(this trip is by reservation only and limited to 25 people) We do recommend reservations for all of our trips so if you are interested in going fishing call us at 302-226-2214.

Here is the report for the past two week-ends....
The sea bass are beginning to show up on the inshore wrecks now with the weather and the water temperature is warming up. Last week-end we had a good catch of sea bass and tautog.
On May 12th some new fishing regulations went into effect. The changes are: flounder-18.5" (down from 19.5"), you are still allowed 4 per person. Sea bass-12.5" (up from 12") still at 25 per person. Tautog fishing is closed until July 1st.

This week-end the fishing was a bit slower on the Judy V. as far as keepers go. On the Saturday morning trip there were a lot of sea bass caught, but not a lot kept. On the afternoon trip the wind picked up and played a factor in staying on top of the wrecks. They got into a lot of dog sharks and skates with some throw back sea bass in the mix. The weather continued to worsen through the afternoon making it harder to fish.

The Capt. Bob II had an afternoon charter with a group of Boy Scouts, it was a little on the rough side with lots of them getting wet from the splash of waves on the ride out and in. There was a report of a nice swell as well as the wind starting to blow. Capt. Bert said it was slow going but there still was an occasional pick. they brought in some tautog (which had to go back, one weighed about 6lbs) Even though it was a slow bite the group had a fun time riding the waves.

With Memorial Day coming up this week-end remember to thank our Veterans and Service Men and Women for their bravery in protecting our country. Maybe even take them fishing.

Fingers crossed, the weather looks to be good for this week-end so call 302-226-2214 and make a reservation for either the 1/2 day trip or the full day trip.

'Til next time,
Mrs. Bert

Headboat Judy V.
Indian River Marina

[Jer]

Thank you for the report! I love to see headboat fishing reports. Please keep them coming!