Hey fishing friends, it's time to plan another adventure at Kiptopeke State Park to fish for December "COW - striped bass". Got my reservation at the Kiptopeke Inn, a one star motel, but it's inexpensive for a month long stay, beginning on December 1 this year. However, got married on Aug. 25 of this year and moving about by commuting between two locations. One in Gainesville, VA and the homestead in Scottsburg. Unfortunately, spent 11 days in a hospital recovering from congestive heart failure and still in the recovery mode after about 35 days from release. Now trying to get sea leg capability so I can manage the Chesapeake seas in December.
Ramrod, a mentor for fishing COW striped bass on the Chesapeake is gravely ill and not expected to make it to Kiptopeke this year. As a mentor/friend, Marion taught me and shared many days fishing on the Chesapeake and guided the boating of a 58 1/4 pound striped bass for Steve Smith. Last year's dock accident left Marion with a concussion and he had to leave the fishing early. Needless to say, BISC may lose a valued friend and sponsor. If Marion passes, he will be missed by many and remembered for his dedication to promoting striped bass fishing and conservation on Kerr.
Bill Fowler and I learned a lot last year about fishing the Islands and the pilings of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Also, had great mentoring from a guide, Tom Hughs, regarding light tackle and proper jigging technique and tackle preparation. Bill and I will be getting ready for the event, me shortly and Bill after deer, turkey, etc. season's end or he bags his usual limits. I'll get my Seapro 21.5 to the Clarksville, VA Water World for a tune up to assure trouble free boating.
Last year, we were boarded by the US Coastguard to check equipment, etc. I have ducks in order and expect another boarding this year.
Hopefully, Teacher and son Adam (Jimmie Beaty) will give us great fishing information. The refresher training trip with Yogi surely helped Bill and my fishing knowledge. Hope to hear from Mike Smedley, Team Old School, as he invited me to fish Kiptopeke for my first Chesapeake fishing for Striped Bass. Other BISC members shared in our mutual adventure at the Kiptopeke fishing event.
For those new to reading this blog, don't forget to toggle the archives for earlier posts to see tackle tips, and fishing successes.
