Mikey D Fishing headed for saltier waters for the recent Labor Day holiday weekend. Captain DiPaola was joined by brother Mike, Mike Carberry his son Joe, and Ed Condolon with his son Ed. The weather offered mostly sunny skies, temperatures in the low to mid 70s, with light SSW winds.
When fishing from shore, our preferred spot in lower, slower, Delaware is a seawall 1/4 mile east of the Indian River bridge. Because of our military status, we are privileged and grateful to have access to the US Coast Guard station nearby. It doesn't get much better there when it comes to fishing from the shore -- parking, heads, clean accessible seawall, a deep water basin where the USCG boats are docked, and unfettered access. Compare that to the other side of the IR USCG station fence where you fish elbow to elbow while constantly re-rigging because of the rip-rap and other obstacles.
Though there were some inexperienced anglers in the group, I was encouraged by the strong outgoing tide, nearby boats and terns along with seagulls active overhead. Joe Carberry was one of the first to pull in a respectable but undersized flounder from the basin. Brother Mike followed with a couple of 14" flounders. The variety of fish caught added to the fun when Mike Carberry landed a toadfish, and young Ed Condolon (not pictured - should have caught a shot of that bluefish!) was able to bring a small snapper blue over the side. The elder Ed landed a 14" flounder as well which was just a couple inches shy of the 16" limit.
I'm not sure if Mikey D Fishing was able to evangelize the fishing message to convert the rookies into lifelong fishermen, but we had a great time. Thanks again to the Indian River USCG station for the hospitality.
Tight Lines,
Mikey D Fishing
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