Bigwolf Thank you for the info! I will have to look into that a bit. Up in my area public ramps have the option of a daily "drop box payment" for parking. I assume that is not the case there?
DC Gravity,
Yes you are correct. That is the ramp I was referring too. There is a message on the website for that ramp that I was not sure how to take. " The access permit requirement for Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) owned or managed boat ramps enacted by the 2020 General Assembly (effective January 1, 2021) has been suspended until July 1, 2022. During this time, DWR will work with stakeholders to further determine the best means for the construction and maintenance of these recreational facilities." I assume this just means that it is open and no permit is required but not being maintained currently. Now I just need to make sure there are no restrictions on recreational crabbing or fishing on Messongo Creek. Thank You for the help.
Not very familiar with the area and was wondering if anyone could tell me if the Hammond Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp that can be used? We have a place in Chincoteague and this boat ramp looks to be the closest to the island to gain access to the Pokomoke Sound and Chesapeake Bay. Thanks in advance for any info.
DCGravity wrote:
Portifisher - we were throwing the 6 in. grubs. I didn't mention in my earlier post that we were also throwing bucktail jigs with squid strips but with less success.
Throwing the big boys! Were the jigs with the grubs bare hook jigs or bucktails w/ grubs as well!
Thanks Again for the information. What size Gulps were you throwing?
DCGravity wrote:
Portfisher - the fam and I were just there this past week (we're from NoVa and visit a couple times a year). Are you new to the area? Daily fishing reports are available from several tackle shops on the island; our favorite is Capt. Steves on Maddox (ask for Tom or Jimmy). We were killing it with white saltwater Gulp grubs on 1 oz. jigheads when the tide rolled in off the fishing pier behind Sundial Books (6 flounder [4 keepers] in 30 min. the morning before Elsa made it too windy) and also under the 175 bridge on the other side of Queens Sound boat ramp. Then of course if you have a boat, Chincoteague Bay, esp. the channels of the aforementioned locations and around Wallops Island. We also surfcast off Assateague but for other species. It was way too windy last week on the beach and too much drift even with 5 oz. pyramid sinkers.
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DCGravity, We recently purchased a seasonal place on Chincoteague Island. I am familiar with Capt. Steves and appreciate the information. I was using white (3") and also pink (5") gulp swimming mullet but only a 3/8oz. jig head. We were there last week but only managed 3 keepers for the week. I do have a 19' Center Console but need to get a bit more familiar with the water thee before venturing to far. Seems to be quite a bit of movement of sandbars year to year from what I have been told.
Thank you Able Man! And thanks for the welcome!
New to the forum, looking for advice on hot spots for flounder and colors that are hot for jigging!
Thanks