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Thank you to all of the following people for coming out fishing and putting up with me!  9/7/10 P.M.-Derek, Clayton, John, & Kevin, of the Flomer party, from P.A./V.A./West-By-God V.A.-7 Flounder up to 18 inches(2 keepers), 3 Bluefish up to 2 lbs., afternoon Oregon Inlet.  First fish of the day was Kevin's big Flounder.  From then on, we had to work for our bites.  Lot's of current(more than we wanted) and muddy water.  Great effort by the crew, not such a great effort by the fish...  9/2/10 P.M.-Storm Trackers, Chris, Don, Adam, & Brad, of the Emig party-3 Cobia up to 35 lbs., 3 Flounder up to 15 inches(one keeper), morning Oregon Inlet.  We snuck out this morning before Earl arrived.  As everyone else was leaving the beach, these guys were catching fish.  The Sole Survivors(PHOTO)!   9/1/10 P.M.-Joanne & Tom Bryant(PHOTO), along with 8 Year Old-Tyler(PHOTO) & Armando Garcia(PHOTO)-3 Cobia up to 30 lbs., 5 Flounder up to 18 inches(PHOTO)(3 keepers), one 2 lb. Gray Trout(Weakfish), afternoon Oregon Inlet.  We started things off with the triple-header Cobia hook-up.  8 Year Old-Tyler(PHOTO) made it all happen!  He kept the first one on next to the boat for what seemed like forever, as we tried to get the two followers to bite.  After several baits, a couple of pull offs, and one break off, we got them all on at one!  Great job Tyler!  After the Cobia's we moved onto some nice Flounders and Joanne(PHOTO) got the first keeper Gray Trout on the boat in two years!  9/1/10 A.M.-Kyle, Scott(PHOTO), & Dale(PHOTO), of the Boyle party(PHOTO), from New Jersey-3 Cobia up to 38 lbs., one throwback Flounder, morning Oregon Inlet.  We hooked nine this morning!  A reel froze up on one, we lost one to the moter, and another pulled off.  Next thing you know, The Fish Nazi made a special guest appearance(well over 100 lbs. of fish escaped).  Oh boy...  Hadn't seen him in a while.  Sorry again guys about the tirade.  New Jersey kept coming on strong getting three out of the last four the hard way(Gaff went overboard on the third).  Getting them in the boat using a 40 year old hand-me-down hand gaff with a point as dull as a butter knife isn't easy.  Lots of current, hard to stand, big fish next to the boat gong nuts with a gaff bouncing off the side of them like you were trying to stick a basketball!  Fun stuff!  Great job guys!  8/31/10-Bryan, Ean, & Scott(PHOTO), of the "Dirty" Deeges party, from Oakton, Virginia-10 Amberjack up to 30 lbs., 3 throwback Flounder, one 16 lb. False Albacore, 2 throwback Flounder, Full Day Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  Great Jacking, tough fishing elsewhere.  First Jack of the day had a scary big Tiger Shark follow him to the boat.  Of course we tried to hook it!  That is why we didn't get a picture of it.  Dirty Deeges, Done Dirt Cheap(PHOTO)!  Dirty Deeges, Done Dirt Cheap(PHOTO)!  Dirty Deeges, And He's Done Dirt Cheap, Yeaaa(PHOTO)!!!!  8/30/10 P.M.-Hannah, Ann, Matt, & Bill Shade(PHOTO), from Pennsylvania-12 Bluefish up to 2 lbs., one throwback Flounder, afternoon Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  Real tough fishing this afternoon.  We had to go to the dark side and troll for our Blues.  That even petered out on us.  We basically struck out drifting live baits for the Flounders.  We struck out on the Cobia's as well.  Great effort by the Shades.  I really appreciate the patience with a dud of a trip.  8/30/10 A.M.-Kyle(PHOTO) & Paul(PHOTO), of the Boyle party, from New Jersey-6 throwback Flounder, one 25 lb. Amberjack, one 15 lb. Cobia, one mini Bluefish, morning Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  We started with the Jacks.  We got a few bites.  A couple of half-ass ones and one serious one.  Lucky for us, the hungry one stayed on and Paul got him.  Several mini Flounders from there before Kyle got the Cobia.  There was another one with it.  A clever one.  We fed him 6 Menhaden and an Eel.  Several times we thought we had him on, only to have him spit the hook back at us.  He toyed with us humanoids.  There have been a few smart ones over the years that have gotten a few baits, but this one was "The Master."  8/28/10-Marty, Alex, & Jason, of the Eaton party(PHOTO), from Ammisville, Virginia-5 Bluefish up to 3 lbs., 3 Flounder up to 18 inches(one keeper), one 38 lb. Amberjack, Full Day Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  Tough fishing today.  We had to work our butts off for the bites we got.  The highlight of the day being the fish we hooked on a deep live bait, while chumming.  It is always exciting when you have a big one on and do not know what it is.  I thought it was going to be a huge Shark.  The guys took turns tag-teaming what turned out to be one of the meanest Jacks ever.  Early in the fight, the fish made a monster run with Marty on the other end.  Marty almost went over with it.  He lost his balance upon impact with the side of the boat, staggered backwards in slow motion like Wilder Beast that had ben hit by a tranqualizer gun, and went down hard to the floor.  Flattened by the fish, on his back on the deck, bloody kneecaps, sunglasses on sideways, but still somehow hanging onto the rod(The heart of a champion).  His cornermen jumped in and helped a banged up and disoriented Marty to his feet with rod in hand, barely beating a 10 count(I wish I had taken a picture).  Alex and Jason took shifts from there until Marty cleared the cobwebs and finished the fish off.  This battle belongs on ESPN Classics(PHOTO)!  8/27/10 P.M.-Matt(PHOTO), 12 Year Old-Jake(PHOTO), & Eric(PHOTO), of the Prang party(PHOTO), from Pittsburg/Lebanon, Pennsylvania-6 throwback Flounder, 5 Red Drum up to 33 inches, one 33 inch Cobia, afternoon Oregon Inlet.  We got our eyes on a school of Drum on the way out of the inlet which made our decision on what to target an easy one.  They wouldn't sit still, but the guys managed to land some them casting grubs.  We eventually lost site of them in the muddy watter and moved onto the Flounder.  Jake finished a good day off with his Cobia.  Still can't stop laughing about the one that got away.  Eric had one of the Reds on when a guy on the beach launched a bottom rig from 100 yards away over his line.  We eventually  lost the lengthy tug of war, as the guy on the beach was fishing with the usual surf fishing combo(a telephone pole and 200 lb. test).  When he finally got OUR fish to the beach and turned to show it to his surf fishing buddies, he lost his balance fell backwards into the water. After a lot of half submerged comotion, he he came up for air without the combo or the fish.  Karma!   8/27/10 A.M.-Vanessa & Adam, of the Vance party(PHOTO), from Haymarket, Virginia-16 Bluefish up to 3 lbs., 2 Tautog up to 2 lbs., one 10 lb. Spinner Shark, one throwback Flounder, morning Oregon Inlet.  The Tog's were there, but we had to bail out as it was too rough.  Nice Blues two at a time casting double rigs made up for that.  We left them biting and finished off trying for a big one where we landed the Shark.  8/26/10-Jesse(PHOTO), Matt(PHOTO), Kevin(PHOTO), & Shawn(PHOTO), of the Messick party, from Bala Cynwood, Pennsylvania-9 Amberjack up to 40 lbs., 3 throwback Flounder(one being mixed up(PHOTO)), one 26 inch Red Drum(PHOTO), Full Day Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  Good offshore Jacking(PHOTO).  Scrappy inlet fishing.  Highlight of the day was Matt versus a Goliath Barracuda.  The second time it jumped it collided with the tower in mid air!  Awesome battle until it got away.  8/25/10 P.M.-Kelly, Scott, Dylan, Bill, of the Sears party, from West Point, Virginia-8 Flounder up to 15 inches(one keeper), 4 Bluefish up to 2 lbs., one 35 lb. Cobia(PHOTO), one 2 lb. Sea Mullet, afternoon Oregon Inlet.  First fish of the afternoon was the Cobia so it was all gravy from there.  Last fish of the day was the trophy Sea Mullet(PHOTO) landed on a live finger mullet!  8/25/10 A.M.-Adam, Rob, & Harry, of the Newman party, from VIENNA, Virginia-10 Flounder up to 16 inches(one keeper), 4 Bluefish up to 2 lbs., one 3 lb. Spanish Mackeral(PHOTO), morning Oregon Inlet.  The V-Towners(PHOTO) scrapped out some fish on a tough morning of lock-jaw.  8/24/10 A.M.-Len, Doug, Bill, & Chris, of the Lichtenfels party(PHOTO), from Pittsburg/York, Pennsylvania-10 Flounder up to 17&1/2 inches(one keeper), 9 Bluefish up to 2&1/2 lbs., one 3 lb. Bar Jack, morning Oregon Inlet.  The keeper Flounder were almost non-existent, but the Blues kept us busy while looking for them.  Chris(PHOTO) landed the surprise Jack at the bridge on a live mullet.  I didn't know that there were any down there that big.  8/23/10-Adam(PHOTO), John(PHOTO), & Erik(PHOTO), of the Wilding party(PHOTO), from Williamsburg/Virginia Beach, Virginia-9 Tautog up to 2 lbs., 4 Amberjack up to 48 lbs., 4 Red Drum(PHOTO) up to 33 inches(PHOTO), one 17 inch Flounder, Full Day Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  After an excruciating morning of gathering bait, everything went our way.  Good Tog fishing, followed by some healthy Reds(due to a call from THE CAST AWAY), then the battles(PHOTO) with the Jacks.  Early 1990's Shawnee H-88 All-Star John Liebler(PHOTO) wins one against the largest on the boat this year(PHOTO)!   8/20/10 A.M.-Megan, Adam(PHOTO), & Mark Sanfacon(PHOTO), of Centreville, Virginia-22 Flounder up to 17&1/2 inches(4 keepers), one 25 lb. Cobia, one 2 lb. Tautog, morning Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  We started with a wreck outside.  The Tog were there, but it was too rough, so we moved inside.  Things started slow with the Flounder, but we finished strong with lots of fish and all of our keepers on our last several drifts.  We snuck outside for a few minutes at the end of the morning and Mark scored on a well deserved Cobia.  Thanks guys for the several days of good company.  8/19/10 P.M.-I got to sneak out with Henry(PHOTO) for a couple of hours and he landed his first 2 Tautog up to 2&1/2 lbs., this afternoon.    8/18/10 P.M.-Alex, J.P.(PHOTO), & Joe, of the Williamson party, from Charlottesville, Virginia-one 35 lb. Amberjack(PHOTO), afternoon Atlantic Ocean.   We hooked a double on our firsrt pass with the Jacks.  We got one and one pulled off.  All downhill from there.  Never got another bite with them.  Then we got snubbed by the Sharks.  Finally as we were preparing to get after the Bluefish, a thunderstorm chased us off the water.  8/18/10 A.M.-Al, Bryan, Sam, & Gary, of the Wadman party, from Wstfield, New Jersey-Appoximately 40 Bluefish up to 4 lbs.(all landed casting(PHOTO)), 6 Throwback Flounder, one 10 lb. Sharp Nosed Shark(PHOTO), 3/4 Day morning Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  The Sharks were mostly uncooperative for us, but we had awsome Bluefishing this morning.  They guys were hooking them casting double rigs faster than I could keep up with them.  We finished a good morning with some small Flounder.  8/17/10 P.M.-Mark & John(PHOTO), of the Sanfacon party, from Centreville, Virginia-4 Sharp Nosed Sharks up to 10 lbs., one 25 lb. Red Drum, afternoon Atlantic Ocean.  We ran to a school of the big Drum to start things off.  John managed to get one before the fleet quickly beat the school down.  Next we ventured to a wreck where we got jipped by the Jacks.  Three passes, three hook-ups, no landings(one do to an equipment issue/sorry Mark).  We finished stong with the Sharks on live bait in the chum slick.  8/17/10 A.M.-Wess(PHOTO), Mike, & Steve, of the Conn party(PHOTO), from Raleigh-8 Triggerfish up to 3 lbs., one 25 lb. Red Drum, one 20 lb. Cobia, morning Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  The Triggers were what we set out for.  We really had to work for what we go with them.  Luckily we got the big Red Drum on the way there and the nice Cobia on the way back!  8/16/10 P.M.-Tanner(PHOTO), Parker, Hunter, & George, of the Morris party(PHOTO), from Charlottesville, Virginia-6 Throwback Flounder, 5 Bluefish up to 2 lbs.(all landed casting), one 20 lb. Cobia, one 15 lb. Spinner Shark, afternoon Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  The guys were trying to catch one of everything this afternoon and just about did that.  8/16/10 A.M.-Mark(PHOTO), Gray, & Jeff(PHOTO), of the Sanfacon party(PHOTO), from Centreville, Virginia-Appoximately 15 Bluefish up to 3 lbs.(all landed casting), one 30 lb. Amberjack, one 30 lb. Barracuda, morning Atlantic Ocean.  First pass on the wreck produced the two big ones, then they got lockjaw.  After some looking around we got to the very cooperative Bluefish.  8/13/10-Stefan, Sebastian, Dave, & Mike Smith(PHOTO), of Hertford, North Carolina/Kansas City, Missouri-18 Flounder up to 19&1/2 inches(7 keepers),10 Tautog up to 3&1/2 lbs., one 4 lb. Sheepshead, one 1 lb. Bluefish, 3/4 Day Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  Great wreck fishing today early, we won't talk about the hell ride to get the Amberjacks after that(wind blew up on us 3/4's of the way there), then great Flounder fishing late!  David gave a clinic on filling the box with fish all morning.  Mike scored big on the last drop of the day with one of the healthiest Flounders on the boat this year(PHOTO).   8/12/10 P.M.-Kathy, 15 Year Old-Chance(PHOTO), & Rodney Marshall(PHOTO), of Culpepper, Virginia-8 Tautog up to 3 lbs., 4 Sheepshead up to 4 lbs., 3 Amberjack up to 40 lbs., afternoon Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  The Jacks at this particular wreck that we have been fishing have been X-Tra Large(PHOTO)(Linebackers as the Wakefields call them).  Today it was a rod that went down to one of them.  Adding to the three reels have fallen over the past couple of weeks.  This was a special rod that has been on the boat almost as long as I have been in business(they do not make them like this one any more).  It was only fitting that the pole went down in a blaze of glory on Kathy's 40 lber.  The rod snapped 3/4's of the way through the battle, but through some excellent angling and a gutty stub(get me a handkerchief), the fish was landed(PHOTO).  These fish are beasts(PHOTO)!  8/12/10 A.M.-Brian Reed(PHOTO), of VIENNA, Virginia-4 Sheepshead up to 5 lbs.(PHOTO), 4 Tautog up to 4 lbs.(PHOTO), 3 Amberjack(PHOTO) up to 35 lbs., morning Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  Brian wasn't fishing this morning, he was catching(PHOTO)!  Thanks Brian for the good beers!  8/11/10-Patrick(PHOTO), Kyle(PHOTO), & Mike(PHOTO), of the Dinsmore party, from Sterling, Virginia-Appoximately 15 Bluefish up to 2 lbs.(all landed casting), 8 Amberjack up to 33 lbs., 4 Sharp Nosed Sharks up to 10 lbs., Full Day Oregon Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.  First Bluefish casting double rigs, next the beatdown(PHOTO) livebaiting the Jacks, then finally Sharks on the chumbag.  8/10/10 P.M.-Tom, Natt, & Alec Kretchun, from TX/VA/OR-7 Sharp Nosed Sharks up to 10 lbs., one 26 inch Red Drum(PHOTO), afternoon Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  After this mornings great Sharking, we went right back.  They weren't as hungry as earlier.  We had to really work for the ones we got.  After looking around for the elusive Cobia we moved inside and got a Red one for dinner.  8/10/10 A.M.-Tom, Mark & Tom, of the Simmons party, from Ellicot City, Maryland-Appoximately 25 Sharp Nosed Sharks up to 10 lbs., 2 Sheepshead up to 4 lbs., 2 Tautog up to 4 lbs., morning Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  Unreal shark fishing this morning(PHOTO).  As soon as the chum was over the side, they were there.  We couldn't feed them live baits fast enough!  We finished an already great morning with a quick stop that produced some good eating for dinner(PHOTO).  8/9/10-10-Year Old-Stephen(PHOTO) & Mike Kleczkowski(PHOTO), along with 15 Year Old-Nick(PHOTO) & Dave Cornine, of Kinnelon(PHOTO), New Jersey-7 Flounder up to 15&3/4 inches(one keeper), 4 Triggerfish up to 3 lbs., 3 Amberjack between 22 & 47 lbs., 2 Sharp Nosed Sharks up to 10 lbs., one 35 lb. Cobia, one 27 inch Red Drum, Full Day Atlantic Ocean/Oregon Inlet.  Things started real slow as our quest for the Trigger dinner fizzled.  Next came the ordeal of watching me try to cast net Menhaden in 30 foot of water for longer than I should have.  Everything changed when we spied a Cobia(PHOTO) on the way to a wreck.  On the second bait it ate and from then on everything went our way(PHOTO).  Every stop we made we caught something.  The highlight being monster Jacks.  Dave(PHOTO) landed the first one.  The 47 lber., which we had to handline in down the stretch after the fish completely destroyed the reel.  15 Year Old-Nick(PHOTO) finished off the last one, a 40 lber which he took care of all himself never asking for help!  After some Sharking(PHOTO), and Flounder pounding, 10 year Old Stephen(PHOTO) finished the day with his Red Drum.  Thanks guys for the CD's!  7/23/10-Shannon(PHOTO), Julie(PHOTO), Mike(PHOTO), & Mike Quant(PHOTO), of G.A./P.A.-Appoximately 25 Amberjack up 43 lbs., Full Day Atlantic Ocean.  After an ugly morning of looking for the right bait, we made up for it(PHOTO).  Another trip to the Amberjack torture chamber and everyone made it our alive. Absolutely unreal fishing today(PHOTO)!  A big Thank You to those of you that have paid above and beyond the call of duty!  It really helps to keep the boat from sinking.

Aboard THE BEACH BUM I prefer to have you casting and jigging bucktails, FIN-S', spoons, plugs, or live baiting over trolling.  If we can catch them casting or on live bait that is how we will do it unless you prefer trolling.  Bear in mind, some days we  have to suck it up and troll.  All fish that we have been landing are being done so on the lightest tackle that we can get away with.  Aboard THE BEACH BUM there is no mate.  YOU GET TO SET THE HOOK ON YOUR FISH instead of a mate setting the hook and handing you the rod.  Remember, you can also check the LATEST RESULTS section of the web page to see how we have done every trip we make aboard THE BEACH BUM.