Chesapeake bay rock fishingfrom a rock ledge will give you a better shot at catching that prize fish as they are most likely lurking beneath the sea in search of food. However, fishing in Chesapeake Bay Rock Fishing is not for the faint at heart, with crashing waves and slippery moss covering them you have to be on your guard.

Stock up that tackle box with all the goodies you’ll need to catch the variety of fish you are likely to encounter on this type of fishing excursion. Bring your rod, reel and pick up some live bait on the way or catch you own and save a few dollars. Or you might dig up some worms in your garden for a tasty fish treat. Perhaps you prefer to use lures and depending on your target fish you have a variety to choose from. Sounds like you have everything you need to catch the big one for dinner.

Never turn your back to the sea, a rogue wave could sneak up on you and crash over your head. The shear weight of the water can knock you to your knees and on the slippery rock you could lose your footing and fall in. It’s a good idea to take along friends for this reason as well as to share your picnic with.

Depending on where you are fishing you might consider wearing a pair of waders to keep your clothing and shoes dry. Dress in layers to assure that you can peel them off easily should to need to and never underestimate the damaging rays of the sun even if it’s overcast. Bring your fishing hat for protection and as a place to keep your lures.

Starting the day with a drive out to the sea is a great way to greet the dawn armed with your hot coffee and breakfast foods. Everything is so much more delicious when eaten while smelling the salt air. It brings out the appetite.

As you choose a spot to cast you line try to avoid kelp beds or you may just lose you entire rig and have to set it us again. Try to find a spot the allows you line to flow with the current as the fish do, you’re so to snag one.

You will typically want to use a pole that is between 8 and 10 feet long and 15 to 30 pound test line. Of course all of this differs with the type of fish you’re after. This applies as well to the type of bait you’ll use, bring along live bait or use what you catch. You might also want to use an assortment of lures specific to the type of fish you are after.

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