Last 3 days of catches

"Last 3 Days on the Water"

The RockHound ran to the Eastern Shore this weekend 

to hopefully put some Big Rocks in the boat.

Saturday was slow for us, but we had some action.

It was a beautiful day on the water.

Sunday was more of a Black Sunday for us. We

had only one hit all day that never came tight.

Monday we ran to the York River, and had

fun boating over 40 schoolies up to 32" fish.

We will be back out there Thursday morning, and we 

have some walk on spots open for this weekend.

Upcoming Walk on dates;

Friday Evening;  Canceled

Sunday;  2 spots open  $125.00 per Angler

Call Capt. Pete 

for more info and to book a spot

757-256-6305

After the Blow

"After the Blow, it's time to go"

I'll be on the water running charters starting Friday, with the blow we have had out of the north this week should have pushed the upper bay fish are way. I have a few walk on spots available.

Available Walk on Charters

Saturday 12/13   2 spots    $125.00 per angler

Depart at 7 AM return between 4 - 4:30 PM

Sunday 12/14     FULLY BOOKED

Depart at 7 AM return between 4 - 4:30 PM 

Tuesday Night      CANCELED

Depart at 5:30 PM return around midnight.

Plus mates tip 20% is the norm.

Call Capt. Pete at 757-256-6305

Lets go Catching

"Lets go Catching"

Thats right, "CATCHING" the fish are here in great

numbers. There's no better time to get on the water

and land rock fish in the Lower Chesapeake Bay.

Rock Hound Charters Captain Pete, has been out 

there the last few days zeroing in on the hot spots.

I've been fishing on buddy boats to get a pattern 

down. Yesterday I had the pleasure to fish with 

Bill McCabe out of Salt Ponds Marina. I got a 

chance to handle a rod, and landed this nice 49"

rock fish. First for me in 3 years to land a fish.

We are about to have the best Bay Rock Fish 

season in years, fish in the 50 lb range are now 

being landed. And the RockHound is ready, we've 

been quiet the last few weeks waiting for them to 

show. The last few days I have been fishing personally, 

getting our technique tuned up and have done well 

locating and landing Trophy Rock Fish.

 Rock Hound Charter Rates;

 

Monday to Thursday full day charter discounted to $600.00

Friday to Sunday full day charter discounted to $700.00

Night Charter any evening $600.00

Full day Walk on's $125.00 

Night walk on's $100.00

"So, let's go CATCHING"

Call Capt. Pete today 

757-256-6305

Schools of fun

"Lots of Fun with Schoolie's"

Saturday the RockHound started out behind

the 4th island casting. Bill gets the first fish

of the day, a nice 34" Rock Fish at 8 AM.

By around noon the crew boated 3 keepers,

before heading to the Eastern Shore to check

out the afternoon eel bite.

We made 1 long drift, marking tons of bait, with

a few nice marks on the fish finder. The winds

picked up and we picked up and ran to the mouth

of the York River. 

Alone the way we see the birds

working hard, so we put out a nice mix of baits

and started trolling. After about 30 min. we 

boated over 25 schoolie's with 2 more keepers

for the fish box. 

                     Call Capt. Pete for more info

757-256-6305

2 November Charters

"November Rock Fish Schoolies"

    The RockHound ran walk on Charters the last two weekends. One to the 4th Island that landed only one keeper.

And one up the James River to the M&M which put

4 keepers in the box. We totaled over 40 catches the

last 2 weekends, with only 5 keepers. It was nice to

see our future stock the last 2 weekends.

With the water temps dropping, the fishing is getting 

better everyday. The bigger Rocks should be nearing

our local waters soon from the upper bay, and the 

smaller fish we released today did have sea lice on them.

We are going to change it up next weekend by running 

a Triangle Wreck charter on Saturday the 22nd.

Call Capt. Pete at

757-256-6305

to book a charter today

All ready for Action

"Its Time to Hook Rock Fish"

     Well, with reports coming in of schoolie size rock fish being landed, ( up to 24" ) and the cold front this weekend makes for a great start to the 2014 fall season. 

   The Rock Hound is ready to fish, and we are all geared up. We will be wire lining, chucking and casting to start the season. The new Mate (Colin) of the "Rock Hound" has over 15 years 

experience targeting and putting  fish in the box fishing these methods. 

     As in the past we will be running "Walk On Charters" on  Sunday's and Saturday's if available. Also, we will be running

weekday charter specials (Monday thru Thursday) throughout 

the season. 

Call Capt. Pete Today 

to book a trip

757-256-6305

      

Big Reds and Fall Rock Fish Season

"Pullage in the Bay"

After being unable to get out on the water, the

RockHound had found sometime to change that. We

ran out to the 3rd island Tuesday in 2 to 3 footers, 

 Started trolling for Blues and Macs to use 

for bait later on Red Drum.

It laid down nice around noon, and put lots of Blues 

in the box. Than had a hell of a run on light tackle,

 reel was screaming, got it to the boat. Its a 

False Abby at the CBBT.

So, now its time to set up for some Red Drum action.

Ended the day with boating Reds sea side of the 4th island.

The Rock Hound is now gearing up  for the

"Fall Rock Fish Season"

We plan to step it up this year in October. In the 

passed the Rock Hound waited for the Big Rock

Fish to show up to run charters. This year we are

planning to fill the fish box by targeting Rock Fish

schoolie's. We will also be adding other fish species 

to our Oct. charters to put more meat in the box. 

"Walk on's" 

As in the past, the Rock Hound is committed to giving

Anglers the chance to enjoy a day on the water without

the worries of trying to find 5 anglers to fill the charter 

boat. We offer many walk on charters weekly,and like in 

past years Sunday's are reserved for our walk on clients.

Call Capt Pete

 to book your next Charter

757-256-6305

Fishing in the Pond

"Fishing the Big Pond"

The weather conditions made for a great ride both

to and from the offshore waters of the Norfolk

Canyon. The glassy water looked like a big pond today. 

The Rock Hound started the day's charter trolling, we

started at 30 fathoms outside the Norfolk Canyon. After

working the area we headed east to the north wall of

the canyon. Trolling for over 4 hours, we went 0 for 4

on White Marlins and 0 for 2 on mystery runs.

Approaching my Blue Line Tile hole, it was lines

in and time to deep drop for some meat.

With a drift speed of only 0.3, kept us right on top

of an avg. size of tile fish. After 1 hour we had 

boated a 5 man limit of meat for our anglers.

After a nice tile bite, and the anglers having a

great 1 hour work out we headed to the south 

side of the canyon to try our luck again trolling.

After 2 hours, we had no action trolling. With

the anglers all rested from the tile action, on to

the Black Sea Bass hole we went.

Once there, the boys wasted no time putting nice size 

BSB in the box. Even with no trolling action today, we 

made up for it with some great bottom fishing.

The Rock Hound is running another "Walk On" 

Charter next Saturday the 16th. Hoping to get

a good report of a YFT / Mahi bite by than, its 

nice to know we won't be coming home empty.

                        Walk on Charter's

       Date       Where       Availability      Cost 

        08/16/14       offshore          5 open spots           $250.00

Call Capt. Pete today at, 

757-256-6305

to book a charter 

Perfect weather meat run

"Perfect weather meat run"

  The Rockhound departed Salt Ponds Marina for a Deep Drop meat run with the hard core boys from Maryland. Horace and company  are dialed in when it comes to Deep Drop fishing. All 6 came with electric reels and tackle station. 

  

   Take a notice of the bag on this anglers hip, its the battery

pack for his electric reel.  I was shocked at the end of 8 hours

of hard fishing that this battery lasted all day. 

     As you can see we started by hitting my "Black Sea Bass"

hole, this is Cowboy with the bent rod. The bite was on

          and these boys just ate it up and Cowboy doubles up.

    After getting their fill of BSB, it was time to hit the Blueline Tile flats. As you can see in the pic's the weather conditions were perfect. With a 0.5 drift speed and winds out of the SE, made for some great BLT action.

  All in all, it was a great charter. these boys boated BSB, Lingcod, Blue line Tile, monkFish, Barrel Fish and 2 nasty eels. No Golden Tile today, still trying to dial in on the right area.

    

Upcoming Walk ons;

Aug. 9th, 1 open spot left $250 per angler.

Call Capt. Pete today 

and get in on the Action.

757-256-6305

  

Fun at the Canyon

"Fun at the Canyon"

The Rock Hound hit the open blue water Saturday 

in the Norfolk Canyon. Put lines in the water at 

around 6 AM, and within 5 min. it was game on.

First angler up was Diane, it was her Birthday

and she was rewarded with her first Mahi catch.

We had fun with the Mahi bite for sure, but never did

get a tuna bite today. Everyone got reel time, and Mark

got a bonus when the way back rod starts peeling line.

After a nice fight, Mark boats a nice 67" White Marlin.

The Rock Hound has plans to hit the canyon, call now.

              Walk on's;

  8/09/14               4 open spots          $250.00

This is a offshore Charter

To book a trip call Capt. Pete at 

757-256-6305

"All Done and Ready for Action"

                I've been busy working at my real job for the past 

            4 months. At the same time when I had the time I

            worked on the Rock Hound giving her some much 

            needed TLC. 

        I and the Rock Hound are in did ready for Action, and 

   now booking Charters for the Bay to the Norfolk Canyon.

    We are still doing "Walk On's" and have a walk on Offshore Charter planned for Saturday 7/12, weather permitting. With the BFT and YFT just south of the Norfolk Canyon, the odds are good for some Tuna action. The dolphin bite has been steady,

with nice griffers up to 25 LBS being landed.

   We will also be hitting some deep drop holes for tile fish and Black Sea Bass as well. Will pull out of Salt Ponds Marina at

2:30 AM and return around 5PM.

              To book a trip call Capt. Pete at 

757-256-6305

Day Changed to Sunday

Triangle Wreck fishing Charter

Do to the weather, we are moving Saturday's charter 

to Sunday. And how have 3 spots available.

Pulling out of Salt Ponds Marina at 6 AM

and returning back to dock at 4 PM

Cost is $150.00 per Angler plus mates tip.

Call Capt. Pete 

for more info or to book a trip

757-256-6305

Just Under

 "Shortie's all Day"

Saturday's weather was perfect, we pulled out at 

7:15 am and ran to the near shore wrecks today.

We were not short on action today, right out of the

gates we were hooking up on Tautog, as we moved 

around the wreck we were on we had the same results 

all day. All shorties, we boated over 45 Togs today 

and most were in the 14 to 14 1/2" range. We did boat 

over a dozen tagged  Tautog's today and all on board 

got Tee shirts to order.  

The Rock Hound as moved back to it's Dog House,

and is now running out of Salt Ponds Marina.

This Saturday's weather looks pretty good as of

now, with 2 to 3 foot rollers every 9 sec. with winds

out of the east at 12 knots for the Triangles. So the

Rock hound is planning on running a Walk on trip

this Saturday. We will be pulling out of Salt Ponds

Marina at 6 AM and returning around 4PM.

Walk on Charter's

Triangle Wreck fishing

Saturday 02/08; 5 open spots

Cost $150.00 per Angler + mates tip

Call Capt. Pete 

for more info or to book a trip

757-256-6305