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1. September Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

   … the top way for catching the blues and stripers and trolling small spoons is the best way to target the Spanish, … is no good way to absolutely combat the blues, however, trolling small spoons has been the best way to get them on … enough that most anglers aren't going home disappointed. Trolling small spoons has been the most effective method for …

2. October Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

   … have been catching fish in the mid 30s, primarily those trolling channel edges on the eastern side of the Bay. But … Bust 'Ems, and Bass Assassins on half-ounce heads or is trolling six-inch Tsunamis and tandems. The eastern … caught, most have been undersized. Many anglers have been trolling and jigging this past week, most catching plenty of …

3. Circle Hook Ballyhoo Rigging

   … constructed, they get crimped to 23-foot wind-on leaders on trolling outfits. Then the rods can be stowed—one of the … lose some swimming action. Most of the time if you’re trolling at five knots for billfishing with a natural bait … the ballyhoo to toughen them up is advised. Truth be told trolling speed should be set by watching the baits and …

4. Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 2020

   … were drifting squid and minnow on Fluke Killers or slow-trolling double-bucktail rigs with Gulp! Swimming Mullets. … Mackerel action has picked up inside the CBBT for anglers trolling spoons behind planers. Ocean’s East reported that … and sharks around, which we’re not exactly surprised at. Trolling red and green hoses is currently the primary mode …

5. Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 2020

   … Tackle Box checked in this week to let us know that the trolling and jigging bites are ON! In the Potomac, there … Stretch 25 into the mix as well, as we heard from a reader trolling the James this week that slot-fish plush some … waters, of course) stripers have also showed up for those trolling from the Cell down to the CBBT, and a few very big …

6. Middle Chesapeake Bay fishing Report, August 2022

   … trick and he had a mackerel and multiples blues in the box trolling this zone. When targeting mackerel, you’ll want … reported on the east side across from Solomons, caught by trolling red or pink hoses behind planers. Crabbing … Bay Fishing Report, August 12 Update: Get out those trolling rods because more mackerel and bluefish are showing …

7. Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, August 2023

   … and just about anything is on the table. Boats trolling along the oceanfront beaches are catching a mix of bluefish and Spanish mackerel while trolling Drone or Clark spoons. These fish often follow … also abundant in these same areas. They can be caught by trolling or jigging. If you are trying to mark them on the …

8. September Southern Chesapeake and Virginia Fishing Report

   … and squid next to structure, and for the blues and Spanish trolling small spoons does the trick. The flounder bite … mackerel and bluefish are still around in good numbers. Trolling small soons is the best way to shoot for a mixed … of both these species around to load the box in a day of trolling. Cobia have moved out of the area, however, and are …

9. Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 2025

   … right next to the pilings. In areas with strong current, a trolling motor with Spot Lock is a very valuable tool to … the Bay are having luck in depths of 30’ to 50’ while trolling metal spoons. Way South Chesapeake Bay … mackerel and bluefish. We did have a report from a boat trolling inside the CBBT who caught around a dozen mackerel …

10. Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 2022

    … along by currents and the fish are feasting on them. Trolling small Clark and Drone spoons behind planers at a … and four-inch white grubs. If birds aren’t breaking, trolling small Clark or Drone spoons behind planers at seven … of reds. There have been reports of reds being caught while trolling spoons but jigging for them with large soft …