Fishing reports and pictures from the VBSF fleet http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:45:50 -0500 1 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/style_images/1/bf_new.gif http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19401 Anglers:


The Doctors says that after "Thanksgiving" we need to work off the meal. I got an exercise program for you!!! So get off the "Couch" and get into the pit.

I had Sunday Nov. 29th open up.

OK, spent a fortune on T-Day dinner, we'll I've got a deal for you. $100.00 per angler gets you a "Full Day" spot on the "Kaylyn" for a Striper "Carnage Trip".

Call your friends, and if you dont have any call me and I'll put you with some!!! We leave at Daylight and return when you can't crank anymore!!!

Please be advised. These trips are up close and personal. You get to do it all. We don't have any TV's or DVD's we are all about FISHING!!!

All Bait, Lic, Tackle & Ice provided.

See you on the water!!!

Capt. Scott

(757) 739 - FISH (3474)]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:14:07 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19401 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19363 Anglers:

First of all let me say with "Wow" glad that one is over. My deepest regrets goes out to all that had damage to property & boats.

I had delayed the "OU Dream Teams" charter by a day to let "Ida" head out of town. Some critics say that fishing after storms is useless. I have another theory. And Sunday proved that theory correct. I really wanted to be the first out that day and we were the only ones out there until around 0800. My instinct was itching, and I couldnt wait to see what the Nor' Easter had brought us.

We left the inlet at Little Creek at 0' dark thirty and rode a few nice left over swells down to the CBBT. The lights from the bridge shined over the water between the pilings as we arrived. The "Kaylyn" ducted under the bridge and I pointed her into the swells to let the crew get started. Today we had onboard Chuck "Steady Hands" Sheets, Johnny "Shades" Carpenter, Jack "The Processor" Fulton, Andrew "Camera Guru", Capt. Green and myself.

Once the first lure hit the water it was "ON". The fish were starving. They had every right to be, they hadnt had a meal in the last four days due to the storm. I believe you could have tied a "Dog Turd" onto the line and caught fish today. They hit every lure, swim shad, Hogie & Wawa sandwich we threw at them. The guys caught their limit so fast I couldnt believe it. Once the six man limit was in the coffin we practised C&R until we made our way up to the "Tog Hole". Sunday Nov. 15th the crew C&R'd over 126 Fish. Johnny "Shades" brought his O'le Abu and when we put it away it was still smoking. Gonna need some new drags in that one John.!!!

As for the "Tog Hole" they were all in bed asleep must have been wore out from the storm. Rumor has it they were up walking around on the roadway during the Nor' Easter, must have eaten at the Pier Diner also because they werent hungry Sunday.

Monday AM:

Day two of the "Teams" charter and once again this is why they call them the "Dream Team". They wooped up on the Rock Fish today. "Steady Hands" took the boys to school today. Chuck C&R so many fish I stopped counting. It was just awful watching "Steady Hands" work they two other guys that way. Filled the Coffin once again and sent the boys back to OU with "FULL" coolers and ACHING ARMS!!!

Thanks for another great trip guys.

As for the post "Ida" report. I suggest that if you have the chance to fish after a storm take it. Just a few tips for caution.

1. Watch for debris in the water
2. Check your boat out from stem to stern before getting under way.(even if its on land)
3. Make a float plan and stick to it.
4. Take an experienced hand with you.

Enjoy what mother nature has to offer and "CATCH EM UP".

Just a pic of "Steady Hands" until they guys send me the rest.

Enjoy!!!!

Capt. Scott ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:14:56 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19363 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19327 Active Duty, Retired, & all of those that have served.

We here at "On Course Custom Charters" salute you and wish to sincerely "Thank You" for your dedication & service to this "Great Land".

A special quote: As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:04:16 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19327 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19316 Anglers:

My dad has always preached to me "You're not going to be good at everything, but be consistant in everything you do". My dad is unable to fish the 2009 / 2010 "Striper Season due to his health. His will is there, but the body won't allow it. Dad introduced me to fishing at a very young age, had me on the lakes, rivers, ponds every free minute he had and well as I know now every free minute he didnt have. He paved a good path for me. So today its my turn to return the favor, as you read these reports I hope I can fill that void that you did for me!!!! So with your words...."Let's see how consistant you've been today"!!!!!!!!!! Pop's sit back, get better and we'll do it this spring. I'll leave a couple just for you!!!!

What a weekend!!! I actually had to sleep in today to get ready for next weekends new "Mission". I slipped out on Thursday to get a little recon done before so I could put the crews on fish. I arrived at the CBBT and immediately found the fish. They were stacked up along the CBBT eating everything. So I backed out and took dinner home.

Friday: The blow came in and it allowed me to get caught up on some admin & Maint on the boat.

Saturday: With an excellent weather window in the forecast we set sail one last time to see if the "Tokoyo Muffin" was hanging out around the Triangle Wrecks and Hotdog. We departed into calm seas and a rising sun. Got offshore and immediately ran into a large school of "Little Tunny's" high tailing it south.

Once we get our spread out Andrew spots several birds working an area to our north. I turn the boat into the area and the Penn 50 starts screaming. Oh Yeah the "Muffin" has showed. Mason gets the rod and Andrew gets him into a belt, the Mate readies the gaff and the fish is slowing coming in. Then I spot a flash of white. The fish dives, this is no "Tuna" its a .........what is it???........its a "Fat Mahi".......the fish is taking more drag..............then tires.............Mason works it alongside and its a ..................................40" Striper!!!!!!..........You have got to be kidding me. We are trolling 5.5 kts and have a "Green machine" daisey chain hooked up to a "HAWG STRIPER". Get the fish onboard take several pics and release the "Ole Girl" back to live another day.

One message to the fish: DONT COME BY THE CBBT THIS YEAR!!!! YOU WONT BE TREATED THE SAME!!!!!....Love Capt. Scott

Trolled threw several acres of sulphur lines to find the "Muffin" hadnt showed yet or was already in MHC.

So around 1:00 we all decided to run back to the CBBT and work some striper. We'll PETA is going to hate the pics below. These guys brought axes with them. Immediatley they were into the fish. We worked a total of 9 pilings and they guys were limited out and started to play catch and release before calling it a day.

Sunday: We left at 0545 and the plan was to add to the carnage of days past and pay a visit to the "Fine White Meat" of Mr. TOG that lives at the CBBT.

At exactly 0600 we arrive at the CBBT at exactly 0700 the crew has a 5 man limit in the Coffin and released more fish than I faired to count. We worked a total of 3 pilings. Then it was off to "Toggin". We'll since the tide has been very high for the last few weeks, nobody has any fiddler crabs, so we had to switch over to sand fleas. In a short story......"They dont work like FC's". The crew found 3 very nice size "Tog" and we were back at the dock at 10:00.

Great Day with a "Great Crew".

Just a side note: You will be seeing Andrew K onboard for a while. Andrew is filming for an upcoming movie for "On Course Custom Charters". Stay Tuned for more info on its release!!!!!

Enjoy the pics!!!!

Capt. Scott ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:42:59 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19316 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19300 Lots of action for local anglers ,Preston,Bob,Leo,Morris,Steve,the guys caught and released over fifty stripers on their half day trip,most fish were 29 to 31 inches all these were released,four over 34 inches and lots of 23 to 25 inchers to round out their limit,fishing along the bridge tunnel is really heating up.several dates open for week of 11/9 weather window looks excellent.Lets go getem. Capt Dale Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:23 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19300 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19298 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:13:35 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19298 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19286 Lance and buddies,were in town today for some great early season striper catchin,the guys from florida had a great morning catching and releasing rockfish,taking home plenty of delicious filets,if you like steady catchin the time is here,several days open week of 11/9 lets go have some catchin fun. Capt Dale Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:55:16 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19286 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19280 the large size stripers ,are available these fish are from 18 to 20 pounds,we are catching them trolling,casting,and live bait when we can get it,I currently have sat afternoon 11/7 open and sunday 11/8 morning open, weather looks great,lets go get some of these big headshakers. Capt Dale Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:51:37 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19280 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19265 TOMORROW THE HIGH HOPES WILL BE DRYDOCKED TO DO MAINTENANCE ON THE BOTTOM AND A COUPLE OF UPGRADES. WILL BE OUT FOR A FEW DAYS AND HOPE TO SEE SOME MORE SCHOOLS OF ROCKFISH TO START MOVING INTO THE AREA. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU TO GO FISHING FOR THEM !!!! CALL 757-286 -3842 , Capt. Dave Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:05:47 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19265 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19233 Anglers:

I dont know where to start. So I'll just jump right in. Got a call from my good buddy Phil from G&H Lures and he said have you been "Eating your Wheaties"?. You all ready know the anwser!! Ok I said where are we launching from. OI it is!!

On Thursday at 0400 we met at the Fishing Center and put the Cape Horn to sea. Todays crew was "Big Man Colt" Phil and myself. The guys navigated the crack and we powered up enroute to the Tuna grounds. The temps were 55 degrees inland and Phil found the temp break at exactly where Capt. Tony from SST said it would be. (Thanks for the Intel Tony). 79.6 all day long!!

Immediately upon arrival "Colt" gets the shotgun out and while we are rigging the rest "BAM" GAME ON!!! The friggin 80 is screaming like a mad man. "Colt" is trying to hand it over to me and "Snap" Game end. We get the gear back out and its on again. This time it comes tight and "Colt" muscles the first yellowfin to the boat and I sink the steal to complete the deal. Pick up another Tuna and this time its a blackfin. The the rest of the morning its small blackfin and fat alberts.

Find a great slick and pick up a gaffer mahi out of it. Just as we are running threw this slick a FRIGGIN MONSTER YELLOWFIN SKYS RIGHT NEXT TO THE BOAT. Pucker factor is immediately engauged and the fish never comes tight. Had a billfish mess around for a while and then she decided to head out as well.

All in all a great day with a "GREAT CREW".

FRIDAY:

Decided to do a little recon on the CBBT so I set out with a few guys from the marina looking for the striper bite. I started at the spine of the 1st island and worked across it heading towards the 2nd. Jiggin the bottom and found them. We kept our limit and released several slot fish. After the sun comes up, the fish are hovering down deep right now. But they can be caught, it just takes a little finesse.

SATURDAY:

Had a half day "Make Up" charter and they "Spanked their Asses". If your against catching,keeping, and eating fish. DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER.

Started at the small boat channel at the CBBT and as soon as the lures hit the water. "GAME ON". It didnt stop. We filled our limit and then played C&R until we got to the 1st Island. The crew released 72 striped bass in two hours. All to live another day. But we kept our limit and decided to "Tog" fish for the rest of the day.

Got to the 1st Island and dropped the wreck anchor. As soon as the 1st line went in the water it never stopped. The guys all brought their "A" game and they "Spanked the Togs Asses". We went thru 4 dozen fiddler crabs so we decided to use just the large claw. Well my friends. "Tog" love the large claw. The crew limited out on "Tog" and by this time the south wind was howling at 25 kts so we called it a day.

This time off year produces some of the best light tackle action in the world. I love it when the crew says....."NO MAS"....Capt. we are "Tired" can we try something a little less intense.

EAT YOUR WHEATIES AND CALL ME NOW IF YOU WANT SOME OF THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy the pics my friends!!!!!!!!!

Capt. Scott]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:11:16 -0400 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19233 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19218 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:45:52 -0400 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19218 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19195 Today we were off with Big Johnny and his gang, Sam,Charlene,and Ray,we were greeted with a beautiful chamber of commerce day,wireline trolling was the method,we caught doubles and triples on every pass,this time of year when the fish are arriving,this is the absolalute best way to catch the striper,plenty of boats trying other methods with little success,give us a call and we will get you plugged in,by the way our lady angler out-caught the guys hands down. Capt Dale Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:27:22 -0400 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19195 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19176
Capt Dale

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"Opening Day Results" were just as we planned. Stripers are "Here" and they were biting.

Rob "Sqeak" Craft chartered the "Kaylyn" for three days this last week. We saw a weather window for Thursday and took advantage of it. Left Little Creek at 0500 enroute to the Fingers and planned on heading to the canyon after that. Dropped into a weedline that was trying to form and picked up a few "Fat Alberts" and kept one for dinner. Trolled due east and found one hungry mahi. After that it slowed down.

We decided to head inshore and fish the rest of the afternoon looking for a bottom bite. "Squeak" and the mate worked the bottom and found some nice flatties that were hungry. The guys worked the CBBT and found several flounder in the 18-18.5" that were thrown back. In total they kept two fish that were 22&24".

Friday& Saturday: Were bottom trips. The guys wanted flounder and trigger and they found them. The bite on the bottom at the CBBT was good with several quality fish taken. Flounder, Black Sea Bass, Trigger, and Speckled Trout went to the "Coffin".


Sunday: "Opening Day 2009" was very productive. Started out with light tackle casting to the rocks and the guys limited out in good time. Spent the rest for the day looking for larger fish over the tubes for C&R and when the bite turns off, it turns off.

The last four days is a perfect example of what the Chesapeake Bay and Offshore waters of Virginia have to offer. The guys took home a large variety of fish this past weekend and I truly enjoyed the time on the water with a "Great Crew".

I still have some great dates available and will be running "Make Up" charters again the weekend of Oct. 17th & 18th.

Stay tuned for more info coming at the end of the week.

Pics attached please enjoy!!!!!

Tight Lines.....Capt. Scott ]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:08:04 -0400 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19113 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19110
Looking forward to our next trip!!]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:36:03 -0400 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19110 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19070 Anglers:

I have room for "One" angler this upcoming Sunday. This is a "Full Day" Charter. We are running for Stripers in the AM and then off to what ever the "Crew" wants. This is a "Meat" trip.

Cost is only "125.00".


Call or email me ASAP to get this "Hot Spot".

Capt. Scott ]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:39:11 -0400 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19070 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19064 Been a while since last trip out for Seabass and Tilefish. We limited out on seabass in the 3-4 pound range. They bit good at almost every stop we made. Also caught nice gaffer dolphin and caught nice Blueline Tiles. Did not see another boat all day except Joe Delcampo on his boat Another Story setting and hauling seabass pots around the wrecks I was fishing. Not much pressure on the fishery now. We had one citation blueline at 10#13 oz. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:04:45 -0400 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=19064 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=15899 Anglers:

The 2009 / 2010 Striper Season is now upon us and the fish are here. The cold temps are bringing the larger fish to the area as we speak.

Back by popular demand I have started back our "Make Up Charters". This is to make it affordable to all. The trips will start back up "Opening Day" October 4th 2009

These are FULL DAY Striper trips.

The Cost is the same as last year $125.00 per angler. We supply everything as before, All Licensing, Bait and Tackle. All you need to do is to show up at the dock. Don't forget warm clothing, the temps are consistently jumping around.

To reserve your spot, all you have to do is contact me for departure times and let me know what day you prefer. I'll list my contact information below. At the beginning of each week I will put out our schedule for those who are fishing solo and can't plan ahead. These are great gift ideas for the Holidays.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime.

Take a look at the web site for updated fishing reports and "New Video" reports of what's going on. I look forward to seeing all of you again.

Tight Lines & Screaming Reels.

Capt. Scott

Contact me at captscottsinclair@oncoursecustomcharters or via Web Site at www.oncoursecustomcharters.com Tele. (757-739-FISH (3474)]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:21:19 -0500 http://vbsf.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=15899