Late fall is a great opportunity to do some
night fishing on the tidal rivers of central Delaware
again. Although the temperatures are dropping
quickly, and snow could arrive on any day, the
Channel Catfish and Perch are very active. I used a
live bait fish to catch Catfish and got several nice
filets for the freezer.
I have also observed bullhead, eel and Shad in the
rivers but have yet to connect with a rockfish.
My tip for late fall river fishing in Delaware would be to use a split shot and
nice size 2 hook to rig a bait fish (perch, shiner otherwise) and let the fishing pole
rest propped up against the dockpiling. Within about fifteen minutes, if you do not get
a hit it's time to move on and repeat the process. Some anglers I know are still having
alot of luck connecting with Largemouth Bass in the millponds and "lakes" across
southern Delaware. I will pick up some Senko worms at Walmart next time I go and
try for a late winter largemouth bass to add to the photo album. All you anglers who are
interested in learning the best top secret First State fishing holes please check out the
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Saltwater
Most of the boats down the marina are wrapped up and winterized. I will continue to
visit thedrive on beach and try for bluefish, kingfish rockfish and any skates or shark
that might bite this time of year.
My bait of choice would be blood worms or clams and the patient angler who begins
fishing before dawn may have a chance at catching a trophy rockfish. Fly fishing can
also be an option for the adventurous saltwater angler if the wind agrees on that particular
day. It can be fun to tie some of your own saltwater streamer flies with the custom made
Fly Tying Station from Bayside Supplies https://www.ebay.com/itm/174092434463?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Tight lines to all those fishing at the shore and make sure you be safe out there!
Until next time...
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