Temperatures in the low 70's, water temperature around 62, and a strong incoming tide ripping through the Indian River inlet made for a perfect setup for morning fishing. The Indian River Inlet 5 miles north of Bethany Beach, Delaware is a great location for a multiple species day. Depending on the time of year and conditions, it is possible to land Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Flounder, Tautog, and Black Sea Bass all in the same outing. Because the inlet is so prolific with the Atlantic Ocean pouring in and out of the narrow gut four times a day, competing for a spot on the walk above the rocks can be a challenge. For the lucky few including Capt Joe and Capt C.C., a military ID carries the benefit of unfettered access to the US Coast Guard Station just west of the Indian River Inlet Bridge and a short distance to the open ocean.
Capt Joe was grateful on this fine Saturday morning to gain entry to the station for some morning holiday weekend fishing. Initial signs were encouraging as terns were diving 500 yards east and bait was clearly visible reacting to predators underneath.
Several casts up current, across current, and down current produced little. A quick change from the chartreuse sassy shad with a white skirt to a Kastmaster, tipped with a white gulp bait also mattered little. I finally registered a 16 and then an 18" striper after letting the Kastmaster sink for up to 5 seconds and initiating a slow, steady retrieve. On the edge of the tide line at the mouth of the Coast Guard basin .... Bam! One fish was landed. The next fifteen minutes produced additional hits and the second striper! Bigger and better to come this summer!
Tight Lines,
Mikey D Fishing
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