Cape Charles Fishing Report, September 18-25: A Slow Start

 A bit delayed.  But not much to report either.

Cape Charles in the fall is the place to be.  As the water cools, slot Reds ("Puppy Drum") and Trout move into the shallows to hit the feedbag before the winter.

Capt. DiPaola and I spent the better part of the week waiting for the magic to happen.  Unfortunately, the water was still pretty warm, around the mid-70s.  Not that there weren't fish around.  We picked up a few keeper Trout, and a couple of small Reds, but that was it.  Hot lure was a Paul Brown's Dyne XL, with the purple body and chartreuse belly.

Just a few pics from the week.

Back in the salt next week.  Forecast is calling for cooler weather.  Here we go!

Tight Lines,

Mikey D Fishing