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Volume 30, Number 10 FREE May 2021
IN THIS ISSUE...
• WHERE TO GO
WHAT TO DO,
MARYLAND’S
2021 TROPHY
SEASON
• MONOCACY
VALLEY
CHAPTER OF
THE NATIONAL
WILD TURKEY
FEDERATION
• SPRING
SUSQUEHANNA
SMALLMOUTH
FREE
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Maryland Native Wildlife: mature trees that aren’t stressed.
After 6-10 weeks, the eggs will hatch and the first instar nymphs
Brood X Periodical Cicadas will fall on to the ground, burrowing in the soil to start the cycle
all over again.
They’re coming! Are you ready?! What does this emergence mean for your backyard? The
Maryland counties slated for mass emergence are: Allegany, Anne
This year, an exciting phenomena is going Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, Harford,
to occur in the eastern United States: the Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington counties.
emergence of Brood X periodical cicadas. Much of the eastern shore likely won’t get much action due to the
Brood X is also known as the Great Eastern sandy soils, but some periodical cicadas might emerge.
Brood and is one of 15 broods of periodical
cicadas that appear regularly throughout the
eastern United States. This brood has the
largest range and concentration of any of
the periodical cicadas. It is made up of three
different species of Magicicada.
For the last 17 years, Brood X cicada
nymphs (juveniles) have been hanging out
underground and feeding off of tree roots.
Generally, these nymphs live about two
feet under the surface and cause little harm
to the trees. The nymphs go through five
developmental stages known as instars, and
the fifth instar is the one that makes its way
to the surface once soil temperatures reach
around 64 degrees fahrenheit several inches
down. This timing is usually late April through
mid-May in Maryland.
The next stage of the periodical cicada’s life
only lasts for a couple of weeks and has one
sole mission: to reproduce. Males will begin
singing their hearts out with a species-specific
song while receptive females will respond.
After mating, the female will find young twigs
and will make
a V-shaped slit
in the bark to
deposit her
eggs. Each slit
will contain
around 20
eggs, and one
female will
lay up to 600
eggs total!
Sometimes,
the process
of making
the slits in the
tree will cause
the branches
to break and/
or die. This
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In This Issue... BY INSPIRATION MINISTRIES
Gossip and Judgment
Too often, people feel free to criticize others, to spread rumors
and gossip without any sense of responsibility. Sadly, this activity
takes place even among Christians! But the Bible warns us against
actions like these. It teaches the importance of accountability.
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In the Law, for example, no one was to be convicted based on
FISHING & HUNTING anonymous rumors. In the case of blasphemy, nothing would
happen until a person’s accusers came forward. In public! All
who witnessed the sin were to “lay their hands on his head.” They
had to name the charge and then personally participate in the
Chatter & Swim by Tim Sherman Page 6
punishment. This procedure made them think carefully before
making an accusation.
Where to Go What to do, Maryland’s 2021 Trophy Season
by Mark Galasso Page 10 Jesus taught a similar principle when He said that if we see
someone sin, we should show them their faults in private. We are
not to gossip. When He saw men confronting a woman caught in
TURKIN!!! by Grant Soukup Page 17 adultery, Jesus taught, “Let any one of you who is without sin be
the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7).
REGULARS Imagine how the world would be different if God’s people obeyed
Coastal Report by Capt. Mark Sampson Page 18 His Word! If no one spread rumors or gossiped, if we were
more careful about our words, and if we knew we had to make
The Last Word by Steve Huettner Page 20 accusations in public and be careful before we threw stones, the
world would be a much nicer place.
Sportsman’s Classifieds Page 22
Today, think about these standards before you criticize or gossip.
Remember, God is watching and listening.
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The most northern area with a Remember, too, to let these lures
structural change is Saint Catherine’s sink to the bottom before you start
“Tackle Box Tim” Island. Don’t be fooled. The Island is
not visible. However, it is a long hump
your retrieve. Smallmouth like to
hold close to the bottom unless they
in the river north of the I-95 bridge that are roaming. You don’t need to reel
Spring Susquehanna runs parallel with the river. At times, particularly fast. You want to cover
you may also find smallies along the the area with your casts, but you want
Smallmouth channel edge on the east channel at the smallies to see the lure and have
the north end of the flats. time to react to it.
An angler with modern day The same process holds for
electronics and time on his or her casting to rocky shore lines. Here,
hands, can find rocky bottom cover you can also add in crankbaits. You
throughout the river. For rocky will need ones that dive down to
shorelines, Garrett Island, Poplar about 10 feet. The shoreline around
The Susquehanna River has long This area of the Susquehanna is Point, and some banks north of Havre Garrett Island and Poplar Point can
been known for quality smallmouth influenced by tides. Unlike largemouth de Grace are where to be. It’s not only be deceiving. The banks may seem
bass. Most notably, areas north bass, smallies bite best on a rising what you can see on the banks. Rock shallow, but you will have a depth
of Harrisburg have gotten all the tide. Why? I don’t know. Yet, given, cover continues below the surface. Do of 10 feet in places between the bank
accolades. Fishing there, along with that, you have a chance to target not shy away from bridge pilings. In and the boat depending on the tide.
float trips on the Potomac River, both species at the optimum tide. A spring, Look for those in 6 to 12 feet If you haven’t gotten a bite on
have made me a smallmouth fanatic. tournament angler can work this to of water. This is from I-95 down to the hard baits, you make need to slow
In recent years, I have discovered an advantage. the Amtrak bridge. Not only do you down. Dragging soft plastic baits and
what many have known but may If there is a heavy push from the have the horizontal cover, but also jigs over structure and cover works
want to keep secret. There is a good dam, that current comes into play as wood debris that gets trapped along well. Try a crawfish imitator or a tube.
class of smallmouth bass from the well. In this area of the Susquehanna, the bottom. A football head jig with a craw-like
Conowingo Dam and points south on conflicting dam current and tidal Once you have located them, you chunk also works well. A drop shot rig
the Susquehanna. current can collide and stall the bite have to catch them. You don’t have works well around the bridge pilings
In many areas, you don’t need on the rising tide. However, in the to have an entire tackle shop at your and along the deeper water just out
a specialized aluminum boat with a upper reaches, the falling tide and disposal, but there are several lures from the rocky banks. You will have
jet-propelled outboard motor. You increased current from the dam may and techniques to get smallies to the to condition yourself to slow down if
can find smallies from the ramp at give you better conditions. Smallies boat. Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and you reach for this rig after cranking
Lapidum, all the way downriver on are advantageous feeders. They tuck soft plastics all come into play. You the hard baits.
to the north end of the flats at Poplar in behind cover and let current bring have to judge the bass’ temperament I have enjoyed catching
Point. My friend and tournament the food to them. of the first few you catch to set the smallmouth bass in the tidal
partner Randy Yarnall and I found The rocky structure of the pattern. Then again, there are days that Susquehanna for several years.
the patterns several years ago while Susquehanna is perfect for smallies. they will strike a variety of baits. You Randy and I have worked hard to find
fishing for fun. We’ve since added the Save for some rocky shorelines, this many find that the action picks up as the areas and techniques to find and
tactics into a few of the spring time area does not have obvious hard the tidal current picks up. catch them. Traveling to catch big
tournaments we fish. structure like farther up river where When your electronics show smallmouth bass can be an adventure,
If you have never caught a quality rocks are seen above the water line. you the fish, start by casting baits but remember, you can find them on
size smallmouth bass, you are in for Good electronics will show you the that allow you to cover water. A your home waters, too.
a treat when you do. They are strong rocky make up of the bottom and how spinnerbait or rattle trap is a good
and have a never-give-up attitude. the bass are relating to it. You are choice. Present them with current
What they lack in mouth size, they not only looking for rock structure. around bridge pilings and break lines.
make up for with a wide tail. It gives Channel edges, drop offs and break
them a big burst of speed, the ability to lines are great places to look, too.
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can target turkey if they are beyond
Natural 150 yards from bait for other species,
however baiting turkeys is always
Resources illegal. Those convicted of hunting
over bait can face up to $1,500 in fines.
Police Target Natural Resources Police filed
charges against the the following:
Turkey
Stephan Anders, 49, of Virginia,
was charged after officers in
Sharpsburg observed him hunting
Poaching turkeys with bait and using an
electronic turkey call. According
to officers, Anders had two feeders out to keep turkeys in the area. feeder, walking on a trail about 150
With the opening of spring turkey spreading corn and Anders admitted Laura Hurjui-Kenney, 31, of yards away from the corn, and then
hunting season, Maryland Natural to baiting throughout the year. Virginia, was charged by officers beginning to hunt for turkeys. Police
Resources Police charged six people Merel Chaney, 57, of Flinstone, working a turkey bait operation in say Rowe then placed decoy birds on
with poaching this week for the illegal was charged by officers conducting Sharpsburg. Officers observed a the ground and began to make turkey
use of bait for hunting. surveillance on a property in Allegany woman by a tree less than 50 yards calls. Rowe told officers he believed
Just before the April 19 statewide County. Police had discovered two between two feeders baited with he was far enough away from the
open, officers searched hunting areas areas with cracked corn spread out cracked corn. Police say she also had corn and stated that the corn was for
to locate illegal bait left near blinds. approximately 75-100 yards from a weapon used for hunting turkeys. local deer.
Officers returned to those areas to a pop-up blind on the property. On While speaking with Kenney, the James Stotler, 70, of Myersville,
discover hunters illegally using the opening day, they observed five officer learned that she also did not was charged after officers had located
baited area to hunt turkeys. gobblers near the property, followed have a hunting license. As a result, a baited area with cracked corn on
Hunting turkeys with the aid of bait by Chaney arriving and using a box police charged Kenney with hunting private land a few days before the
or placing bait for turkeys during any call to attract the turkeys. While turkeys with the aid of bait and for season began. When officers revisited
turkey season is illegal in Maryland. speaking with officers, Chaney hunting without a license. the location, they found Stotler in a
During fall turkey season, hunters admitted to placing the cracked corn Timothy Rowe, 57, of Smithsburg, blind that contained cracked corn.
w a s Terry Wilson, 65, of Flintstone,
charged was charged by officers conducting
a f t e r surveillance on a baited area consisting
officers of an active feeder with whole corn.
patrolling At 5:45 a.m. April 20, police saw a
on private turkey enter the area and heard an all-
property terrain vehicle approaching it. While
observed Wilson said that he put the corn out
h i m for deer, officers observed Wilson
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“Tuna The Tide”
Where to Go What
to do, Maryland’s 2021
Trophy Season
By Captain Mark Galasso
Tuna the Tide Charter Service In my opinion a good idea. We
Grasonville, Maryland know that the survival rate for
carefully handled catch and release
If I’ve learned anything over the fishing is nearly 100 percent. That’s
last 45 years of fishing Chesapeake true. But we really don’t know is
Bay it’s that no two seasons are alike. whether or not a caught stressed
As fisherman we look for patterns fish will release it’s eggs or milt
that emerge from one year to the next prematurely like Salmon do. So it
and hope we can anticipate where will be interesting to see if the 2021
to go and what to look for. spawning success will improve. The
That coupled with some advance down side to all of this is we don’t
intel from people prefishing during have the advance intel that we are
Maryland’s catch and release used to.
season usually points us in the right And the fact is a lot can change in
direction. But Maryland’s 2021 the Month of April. Fish that tend to weeks. The intel we get from Pound last night was the full moon.
Trophy season is shaping up to be stack up in the deep channels of the netters up in the rivers usually tips Another thing I’ve noticed over
like no other. main Bay in March can move to the us off. Coincidentally the full moon the years is the fish are easier to catch
First Maryland eliminated all rivers almost overnight if the water in April is the LAST week in April prespawn than post spawn. This is
targeting of Rockfish in the month temperatures start to rise. During this year. counter intuitive to me. You would
of April to give the spawning fish warm wet springs the major Bay Over the last 20 years we’ve think that once they spawn they
a chance to get into the rivers and spawn tends to be the full moon in noticed a general shift in the would be hungry but that doesn’t
upper Bay before fisherman had a April with a scattering of spawning migration pattern of Rockfish. The always seem to be the case.
chance to catch any. activity over the next three or four fact is that the southern end of their The bottom line is things are
cycle has shortened dramatically. looking a lot like the last couple
Instead of the big coastal spawners years. My bet would be to troll my
wintering off the Outer Banks of spread close to the mouths of the
North Carolina they move into the spawning rivers like the Chester or
Chesapeake during the winter and Choptank. Over the years the main
have a shorter run to their spawning Bay between Thomas Point light
Delmarva Sporting Clays
grounds in the spring. down to the mouth of the Choptank
The big fish, which are also the and on either side of the channel has
first to spawn are also spending less been productive. Try to find Bait. If
time in the Bay. They spawn as soon the fish are around they won’t be far
as they can and start their northern from the bait. Look for other boats
migration to New England. This is catching fish. I think the bigger
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May 2021
www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com 11Harford County
Youth Angler
Catches Record
Fallfish
A Harford County youth angler has officially been
recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural
Resources as a new state record holder for fallfish
in the nontidal division. Maxwell Diegel caught the
2.14-pound fallfish — Semotilus corporalis — on
April 19 while fishing in Broad Creek, his local stream.
The 13-year-old angler was fishing from shore with
corn and worms when he hooked his record catch.
“I knew I had something big when the rod bent in
half,” said Diegel.
Diegel’s catch broke the previous state record
fallfish of 2.07 pounds by Adam Aghion in 2019.
The fallfish weight was officially certified by Ashley
Reimer of Conrad’s Crabs and Seafood in Bel Air. A
Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist
confirmed the catch.
After Diegel realized he had a new state record, he
“danced around and did
a celebration,” and said
the catch even led to a
summer job opportunity
at the seafood market that
weighed the fish.
The department
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sport fish in four divisions
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Nontidal, and Invasive
– and awards plaques
to anglers who achieve
record catches. Fish
caught from privately-
owned, fee-fishing
waters are ineligible for
consideration.
Anglers who think they
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catch should download
and fill out the state record
application and call 443-
569-1381 or 410-260-
8325. The department
recommends the fish be
immersed in ice water
to preserve its weight
until it can be checked,
confirmed, and certified.
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I can’t even begin to describe how much this bird right here
means to me. My first turkey ever, taken on my own through
hard work and dedication to chasing a truly mystical bird. No
bells and whistles, no fancy decoys. Just hours and hours of
scouting, picking the best location to set up on him, and well
timed minimalist calling.
It took me five seasons to finally have the success story of my
dreams. Countless failures, regrets of lost opportunities and
the constant grind to sharpen all the necessary skills to eventu-
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I have to thank all my friends that have given me guidance
along the way. Especially the man, the myth, the legend, Dr.
Jim Howell. He introduced me to this passionate type of hunt-
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Beyond thankful that God blessed us with such a thrilling and
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out There!
Station Oregon Inlet Case
Update
Date:27APR21
Time:1730
Location: 6 Nautical Miles East
of the Oregon Inlet Sea Buoy
Station Oregon Inlet watch
stander receives a distress
transmission of a 26 ft Grady
White taking on water, 6 miles
east of the Sea Buoy. Our 47 ft.
Motor Life Boat then quickly
got underway to assist the ves-
sel in distress. The 47 crew got
on scene to discover the vessel
capsized with 3 people rest-
ing on the hull, and the other
2 hanging onto the vessel in
the water. The crew quickly
and efficiently recovered the
5 hypothermic fishermen and
headed back to station. Dare
Central EMS responded to the
call from Station and stood by
at the pier. All fishermen were
wearing the proper life jack-
ets and were located with help
from an EPIRB(Emergency
Position Indicating Radio Bea-
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Dare Central EMS are greatly
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www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com 15SPANNING THE GLOBE Missouri man catches
possible world record
breaking spotted gar fish
A lot of anglers have broken local records in the past year, but this latest fish
might be a world record.
The Missouri Department of Conservation has officially recognized a new
state record for the largest spotted gar. According to the department, however,
the new fish is reportedly large enough to set a new world record as well.
The MDC issued a press release congratulating Devlin Rich for setting the
new record by catching a 10-pound, 9-ounce spotted gar on Feb. 25. The fish
was officially weighed on a certified scale in Williamsville and the score was
verified by MDC staff. It is reportedly the second state record recognized by
the department in 2021.
According to the press release, Rich reeled in the spotted gar, which is
apparently an accomplishment all on its own.
Montana Ling a Ding! Trevor Johnson fished the Gates of the MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson explained, “Because
Mountains, along the Missouri River, and caught native Montana of the hard, bony jaws, gars are seldom taken on hook-and-line and are rarely
Ling! Trevor was walleye fishing but hooked up with these used for food. Special techniques are required to capture them consistently with
rod-and-reel, but they do provide a ready target for the bowhunter because they
beauties. This is as close to a Snakehead as we have in Big Sky often bask near the surface of the water.”
Country. According to the MDC, Rich’s fish beats the current world record for spotted
gar, which was set in 1994 for 9-pounds, 12-ounces.
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This is just the latest fishing record set.
Fox News previously reported that Jerry R. Hall caught a 3-pound, 5-ounce
Fallfish while fishing on the Cowpasture River in Lexington, Va., according to
the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). The fish also measured
at 19-3/4 inches long.
The previous record, set in 2020 by David Legg, weighed 2-pounds, 8-ounces.
According to the DWR, Hall said, “I’m pro staff on the Limit Six Trout Team
so I put a lot of time in on the water. For me, all the fishermen are a big family.
That’s what Limit Six prides itself on; we’re a family. I love getting outdoors
with my daughter and she loves to fish; it’s father-daughter bonding time. It’s
not having to think about work or anything else that’s going on in the world. I
am definitely going to get this record fish mounted.”
Eric Wilcox and his fiance Lacy tag team a couple pig Steelheads
on the Clearwater River in Idaho! It must be Love!
16 www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com May 2021to fail when damp. These calls are Most of the meat on a wild bird is
“Montana Grant” popular for the guys that will not learn
how to use a diaphragm mouth call.
dark and delicious. Use it whole,
for a soup, or grilled. Keep the bird
My favorite calls were designed by chilled until ready to cook. Avoid
Rocky Jacobsen of Rocky Mountain cross contamination, as you would
Game Calls. His done design will with any poultry. The tail spurs, and
comfortably position the call to wings offer unique trophies. An entire
the roof of your mouth. Watch his mounted bird is also amazing. Protect
YouTube video when learning how the feathers for later use. If you want
to use a diaphragm call. You won’t a full mount, allow the taxidermist to
regret it. Practice will make perfect. skin the bird for you.
The head of a head is where you Morning Turkey time is great but
By Grant Soukup will aim. The Turkey head is almost a gobbler sounding off later in the
free of feathers, warty, ugly, and day is money. It means that they are
TURKIN!!! allows for great vision and hearing. done breeding and looking for a new
This is the Gobblers defense. They partner. Get close, get ready, and get
Spring means Spring Gobbler cupped hand. You want the Gobbler can see you blink at 100 yards. If on him.
hunting. This great sport may to know generally where you are, not you hear a sound called a “putt” you Once you wake up to a Spring
not be for everyone. It requires exactly. A “Cackle” is also a good call have been busted. Gobbler, you will know why they
incredible patience, skill, calling, choice. It mimics a bird calling as it Most hunters miss because they are called Mountain Shakers. You
marksmanship, and control. Spring flies out of the roosting tree and runs never sight in a shotgun. Use a Turkey literally feel the sounds. When the
Gobblers are smart and elusive. Going on the ground. load. A buffered #4 shot, heavy load bird comes into range, and it is the
hunting does not guarantee you a Sit in the ground with a tree to your will get you a 50-yard shot if your gun moment of truth, good luck. Now is
filled tag but it will get you excited back, or under pines. Break up your is accurate. A sight or scope helps. when you must keep it all together,
and outdoors. silhouette. Get comfy and don’t move. Shooting beyond 50 Yards is a hail stay calm, and shoot accurately. You
After a long Winter, we need an A foam seat helps. Camo up from Mary shot that will usually just cripple can get excited after the shot.
excuse to head afield and get outdoors. head to toe. A facemask is important the bird. Besides, it defeats the whole Cluck, Cluck, Purr, Purr!
Turkeys are just the ticket! You can along with camo gloves. Call loud purpose of calling the bird in. You will Montana Grant
only hunt male, or Gobblers. Hens enough so the gobbler can hear you, need to accurately place several BBs For more Montana Grant, call with
are not allowed, but you will be then get soft. in the head to kill the bird. him at www.montanagrantfishing.
mimicking a hen. Springtime is when I use a Camo product called Shoot when the head is sideways com.
turkeys mate. The calling and flock HECS. This shirt, Gloves, pants, to you. That way you will not ruin
rituals are exciting. The Spring forest and facemask set will mask your the tail, breast, or feathers. You want
is wonderful. Electromagnetic field. You will not to kill the Gobbler, not blow it up,
Judas Trees, or Redbud, are a look like a human, to the turkey. especially if you plan to eat it.
unique tree that seems to help you They come in a camo pattern, but I When you clean the bird, you
know when and where to find a turkey. wear mine under my usual camo gear. want to use the whole bird, not
This Appalachian native has been Check out the videos and website at just the breasts. The wings, thighs,
where I seem to usually end up. When www.hecs.com to order a set. Believe and legs are also wonderful to eat.
they are in full bloom, the Gobblers it or not, I have found that deer, elk,
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stimulate a Gobbler response. Many not necessary. Always be alert to stay
Gobblers will be calling from their safe. Some hunters tie an orange wrap
roost, just before dark. Owls and around the tree, above where they sit.
Turkeys are mortal enemies, so if you Turkeys do not see colors, but they do
hoot, they will gobble. A gobbler call see brightness and movement.
will also work but an Owl Hooter is Once you get a Gobbler response,
best. Once you put a bird to bed, plan get ready to shoot. Rest your heavy
your morning strategy. shotgun on your knee or a shooting
You will want to be within 100 stick. Facemask and glove up. Use
yards of the roosting Gobbler, before the mouth call to make clucks and
sunrise. It will be cold, you will need purrs, like a sexy hen. Less calling is
to be quiet, and yes it will be hard to more. You are now being hunted by
roll out of bed. You want to be uphill, the Gobbler. Let him find you. Too
on the same level, up the same ridge, much calling will give away your
or on the same side of a watershed. exact position.
Rarely have I called a bird downhill, Gobblers often come in silent. Be
toward a face of a ridge, across a water observant. Once you are set up, wait
feature, or across a road. at least a half an hour before moving.
You will want to begin calling If the bird is responding to your calls,
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www.fishingandhuntingjournal.com 17Coastal Report If you fished the Ocean City’s inlet during the Before Loran and GPS came along few an-
70’s or 80’s most likely you would have used a glers besides our local headboat captains had
By Capt. Mark spinning rod and be casting bucktails tipped with the knowledge and skills needed to locate the
a pork rind or a hunk of peeler crab, or maybe offshore wrecks and reefs. Consequently, it was
Sampson
you’d be throwing a Mr. Twister or Stingray Grub. such a challenge to get on a structure and pull off
With rockfish simply not being around back then much of a catch that the average fisherman just
and flounder being more productive in other parts didn’t mess with sea bass. Which was probably
of the bay, your quarry would probably have a good thing because at the time there wasn’t
I find it interesting to review pages from old been seatrout, and if you were fishing anytime anywhere near the number of wrecks and reefs
logbooks and newspaper clippings to see just from May through November and hit the tide just available to anglers as today. But thanks to the
how much our local fisheries have changed right, your chance of success was pretty good. If construction of new habitat by the Ocean City
over the years. Take billfish for instance: Even by chance the inlet was too churned up to fish or Reef Foundation the 90’s marked an era when
I’m not old enough to remember when marlin if you wanted to fish at night you could anchor sea bass fishing off our coast went from “decent”
were regularly caught just 10-15 miles out, I do your boat over the submerged remains of the old to sometimes “unbelievable” particularly in the
recall when most anglers would start their day railroad bridge (at the end of Old Bridge Rd) and spring and fall when anglers would rarely have
by dropping outriggers, baits and teasers at the catch your trout there. Trout fishing back then was a problem running offshore and catching their
inside edge of the 20-fathom line and then work so good that if seatrout were what you wanted limit of big sea bass. Over the past couple years,
their way out from there. and you had even the slightest idea of what you however, seabass fishing even during the prime
Another thing about those early days was that, were doing, you’d probably be successful. The spring and fall periods has slipped a little with
for the most part, local anglers didn’t go “tuna trout we’d catch downtown weren’t little guys anglers discovering that catching a limit of fish
fishing.” Instead, if they were headed offshore either, with four to six pound fish being routine is not as easy as it used to be.
they would likely tell you they were going catches, eight pounders fairly common, and a lot When I was a kid back in the early 70’s I caught
“marlin fishing.” If a tuna, decided to grab one of fish hitting the double digits. a small rockfish while flounder fishing near the
of their baits it was considered a nice bonus to As good as the trout fishing was in the inlet Rt.50 Bridge. I had caught stripers on the Chesa-
the fish-box, but billfish were the primary target it was pale compared to what occurred offshore peake Bay before but never here on the ocean
of bluewater anglers back then. In the 90’s most during the fall in the coastal waters from a half- side of Delmarva. In fact, at that point in my life
anglers preference did a complete 180 and tuna mile to as maybe ten-miles offshore. The off- I had never even heard of anyone else catching
became the primary target with billfish being the shore trout fishing started in August when very one, so at the time the little 15-inch fish was a
incidental catch. small “spike” trout would start to show up over big deal to this kid. Oh how times have changed!
Another big change of the old-days has been the muddy bottom areas not long after the first It’s amazing how the number of rockfish caught
the bluefish. From the 70’s until the mid 80’s big croaker would arrive. It’s interesting that we’re along our coast has gone from virtually “zero”
bluefish were consistently available to anglers still able to catch plenty of the little trout and to a level that now supports a year-round fishery.
from April through December in such quantities croaker from August right on through October, The decline in some of these fisheries can be
that if a handful of anglers on a boat couldn’t but for some reason the bigger ones don’t come attributed to such factors as overfishing, shifts
land 30 to 50 of the big 8-14 pound “choppers” in like they used to. in migration and travel routs, changes in water
in a half day of fishing then it was considered a A fishery that just seemed to quietly vanish was quality, habitat and food sources, and sometimes
slow morning! And often those fish were taken our spring run of Atlantic (or Boston) mackerel. just natural cyclical fluctuations in populations.
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Young Hunters
By Steve Huettner
It was still dark, colder than expected mask. Mentors went through a similar
for April, and a stiff wind blowing when list; chairs, calls, decoys and a myriad
they began arriving at predetermined of other items turkey hunters manage to
locations throughout Frederick and jam into their vests.
Carroll County. Sitting in the back In the pitch black of night, the walk
seats of their parents’ cars, were a group always seems further than it actually is.
of young and excited turkey hunters. Reaching their predetermined hunting
During the day, they would be guided, location, the next 15 minutes are spent
mentored and supported by volunteer’s getting everyone set up and comfortable come towards us? Is there a shell in the She had questions about turkeys
courtesy of the Monocacy Valley Chapter in the blind (most were hunting out of gun and is it on safe? For others, there is and hunting in general, which I tried to
of the National Wild Turkey Federation blinds). Is the chair to low? Can you see no answer from an interested tom. Geese answer to the best of my ability. I was
(NWTF). out the window? Should we raise the fly overhead, woodpeckers hammer on beyond impressed on how intent she was
Upon arrival at their respective hunt shooting sticks? Try and avoid shooting trees, and crows answer one another. on the hunt. Never once asking what
areas, the young hunters exited their the decoy. As the morning progress, text time it was, or home come the turkeys
vehicles. They felt the first breeze of the As the first rays of the sun try to break messages are being shared between weren’t showing up, or when could she
cold pre-dawn air and began the ritual through the gray overcast morning, mentors spread across several locations. leave. Anytime I asked her if she wanted
all hunters do; gathering up supplies and mentors start off trying to locate a gobbler Bird working but he hung up. Nice tom to leave, I was told another 30 minutes
hoping no necessary supplies are left at on the roost. Crow calls, owl hoots and flew down off the roost and came in please. Despite my best attempts, after
the truck. Mentors, parents, and hunters hen calls cascade throughout the fields like he was on a string. Saw two toms, six hours of hunting I was unable to call
went down the checklist; warm clothes, and woods. For some, a gobbler answers one left over the hill and the other saw in a gobbler to join us. While she was
snacks, shotgun shells (no small feat back, instantly forcing instant focus. a hen and followed her. Nice strutter hoping for a turkey she told me that
this years) shooting stick, hat, and face Where is the bird? Will he fly down and worked and had the shot, unfortunately happens sometimes when you hunt.
a miss. Turkey down, and he’s a nice Lunch for all the hunters and mentors
bird. We’re cold and getting out to grab was being hosted by the chapter at the
some breakfast. Thurmont Sportsmen’s Club. Upon
I’m in a blind with a focused and arrival, the pavilion was a sea of camo,
dedicated young 4th grade girl and in all different sizes and patterns.
her father’s girlfriend. After getting Youngsters and adults shared stories
everyone settled into the blind, I set up from the morning hunt. Misses, close
my decoys and did some light calling calls, and for the fortunate one’s stories
hoping to entice a love-sick gobbler to of how they were able to put a tag on
visit us in the meadow where I had set a turkey. As the afternoon continued,
up. The birds apparently did not get the plans were made for those that wanted to
memo that it was youth turkey day and hunt the afternoon. The Chapter scored
were thus required to put on a show for all the turkeys with the winner get a free
new and aspiring hunters. During the turkey mount.
downtime in blind, we discussed school, As the group began to breakup, it
hunting, music and all other things was a joy to see the excitement among
relevant to a 4th grader. She had hunted all that had participated. Major thanks
deer last season and taken a doe and a and appreciation to the members of the
six-point buck. Her favorite thing about Monocacy Valley NWTF for organizing
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BLACKENED HALIBUT RECIPE VICIOUS CYCLE: WHISKEY,
This blackened halibut recipe is so delicious! The inside of the fish is
tender and flaky while the outside is crusty and well-seasoned. WOMEN, AND WATER
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons paprika by Captain Kenton Geer
1 tablespoon dried Most fisherman don’t really fish just to catch
thyme fish. While we might appear to only fill our boats
1 tablespoon dried with fish, the reality is fishing fills our hearts with
oregano purpose. Many of us don’t conform to land well,
1 tablespoon onion or even at all. We often find ourselves more lost
on dirt and grass than a parakeet in the middle
powder
of the ocean. The rogue nature of men who often
1 tablespoon garlic live in vast waters without roads and traffic signs
powder makes for a bad fit in a society filled with rules
1 teaspoon Diamond and regulations. Our relationship with the opposite
Crystal kosher salt sex is perhaps the most difficult aspect of being a
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper fisherman. We often fight a winless battle between
4 (6 oz) halibut fillets, 1 to 1/12-inch thick our primordial desire to be accepted and loved
2 tablespoon butter versus the unrelenting beckoning of the ocean. A fisherman has two lives: the
INSTRUCTIONS one where he stares at sea from land and the life where he stares at land from
In a shallow dish, whisk together the paprika, thyme, oregano, onion sea. For the fisherman, the question is not whether joy or pain are on the horizon
powder, garlic powder, kosher salt and cayenne. for they’ve come to learn that both live hand in hand. The sea teaches men they
cannot appreciate joy without knowing pain, and pain is not fully recognized
Sprinkle the halibut fillets with the seasoning mixture, pressing with
without first experiencing joy. Loads of fish and welcoming arms are the Ying
your fingers to help the coating adhere. to the Yang in the darkest nights, both at sea and ashore. Despite being shackled
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes. to both like an anchor to a chain, fisherman will forever be hopelessly torn
Traditionally you would use a cast iron skillet, but I use a nonstick apart so long as the sea has fish, and the land has women. “Vicious Cycle” is
hard anodized aluminum skillet to minimize the risk of sticking. a collection of the author’s personal tales from the sea and personal battles on
Add the butter to the hot skillet and swirl to coat. Add the halibut land, likely resonating with every man who calls the sea home. Geer loved the
fillets. Cook 4 minutes on each side, until the fillets turn from ocean before he even truly knew the definition of love. He spent his lifetime
translucent into opaque and white (it’s fine to cut a small slit and trying to be nothing more than accepted as a fisherman. Now, he shares those
peek). stories and those challenges with you. This book is for those that understand
Spoon the pan juices on top of the fish, and serve. that beauty can be found in something that seemingly possess no traits of the
traditional definition of beautiful.
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board after cooler by Deckelman Custom Boats in Deer farms in Queen Anne’s and
2016 new fuel injectors both engines 2008. She’s built with a high quality Caroline county for rent for this sea-
2019 refinish topside and interior fit and yacht finished interior, featur- son. Call 410-708-1276
ing a two stateroom, stand-up stall
107 Short Rd,
Stevensville,
MD
Phone:
443-
Open · 5:00AM - 5:00PM
www.majorcrabs.com 249-5125
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