Editor’s Note: Bill Bartlett is a very dedicated fisherman and conservationist. Some years ago, he helped rid St. Mary’s County of the bank traps that were killing otters, terrapins, cormorants, and other air breathing animals as a most unnecessary by-catch. He is a most welcome contributor to our publication. As supporters of Chesapeake conservation you [...]
By Cap’n Larry Jarboe THE CHESAPEAKE The absolutely most unbelieveable fishing adventure in my memory began with a trip up Indian Creek to clear away a Loblolly pine tree that had fallen across the creek. Indian Creek is a tributary of The Patuxent River. It is also the border between St. Mary’s and Charles [...]
By Rich Johnson SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT for THE CHESAPEAKE It is always a good idea to do some Pre-Scouting on whatever Game you plan to hunt, and Spring Gobbler is no different. I did such scouting with my young son last Sunday, and even if you do not see anything, it is a good Father and [...]
By Cap’n Larry Jarboe Editor THE CHESAPEAKE The best way to guarantee catching a trophy rockfish is to fish with a pro. The price for a six passenger charter boat is usually around six hundred bucks. How can a single buck insure that you have one or more big fish to brag about with pictures [...]