http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/view/topics/Default.aspx Topics on fishing including techniques, notes and posts on articles... en-US ActiveForums 3.5 fletcherdunton@yahoo.com Check this out - (Good idea, but i don't think it would hold up to well for the bay striper season!)   ----- Forwarded Message ---- To: Undisclosed-Recipient@yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:25:01 AM Subject: Fw: Now This Is Fishing!!! FLOATING GAZEBO: I was going to build the Gazebo on the edge of my dock down by the lake but I thought ...I might just as well build the deck with floats on it and I can then take it out fishing too.  Has 15,000# capacity. The deck is 18ft x 18ft with 12 plastic  foam filled dock floats that are 4ft x 4ft by 18 inch. high. and the Gazebo is 10 ft. Hexagon with a table and chairs  inside. Under the table is my trolling motor so I can take it out to my favorite fishing hole. The trolling motor is remote controlled wireless so I can be  fishing outside and operate the motor. On the top of the table I have a LOWRANCE Fish-Finder with depth sounding sonars and temp gauge. I have 2 electric winches with 40# anchors. I have also built in a water pump so I can clean the fish right on the spot. Now I can relax and fish while my wife can sit and relax.   http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/107/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:12:36 GMT From Ken Neill/ Dave Agee: News concerning Virginia's Artificial Reef Program March 5 2008...Mike Meirs provided me the following information concerning the future deployments of material on the following Reefs: In the next week, weather permitting, their will be 210 Reef Balls deployed on the Poquoson Reef During the June/July time frame, their will be 84 subway cars deployed on each of the following reefs: Blackfish Bank, Parramore and the Tower Reef See more at http://www.mrc.virginia.gov/vsrfdf/reef.shtm   http://mrc.virginia.gov/reef_map/reef_map.shtm http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/103/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:40:43 GMT Phone: 757-292-7702  *  Web: www.TeamReelTime.com   *  Email: fletcherdunton@yahoo.com J oin Team ReelTime for a day of realtime fun and take advantage of some of the best saltwater fishing on the East Coast.  From Virginia Beach to Chesapeake Light Tower and Lynnhaven Inlet to Cape Charles, the Ocean and Bay are home to many species of fish, which are readily accessible to ReelTime from port of call – Taylor's Landing at Little Creek.  F ishing for Cobia, Drum or Flounder may sound good to you.  Or perhaps trolling for Trophy Striper could put a charge in your weekend.  Better yet, working the rips for Spanish, Blues or Schoolies around the famous Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel may be more your speed.  "Whatever season and species you're targeting, we'll do our best to share our knowledge and technique, and put you on fish!" W e cater to parties up to 4 and pride ourselves in providing a personable, taylored fishing experience.  So, whether you need a Guide, or are organizing a Charter for your regular fishing buddies or family please let us know.  Call Captain Fletcher Dunton today at 757-292-7702 and book your next fishing trip aboard ReelTime! http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/98/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:15:39 GMT The 3 charts below show the current Striped Bass Fishery's 3 Mile Coastal Limit and the lines of demarcation, both Colregs and VMRC as follows: Legend: Magenta Line Running from Cape Henry to Cape Charles Light - Colregs Bay / Ocean Demarcation Line Charturese Line Running from just east of Cape Henry to Fisherman's Island  - VMRC Bay / Striped Bass Ocean Demarcation Line Charturese Line Running Parallel to Coast and Colregs Bay / Ocean Demarcation Line ->  Striped Bass Fishery's 3 Mile Coastal Limit   Striped Bass Fishery's 3 Mile Coastal Limit Here are links to a higher Resolution copies of each chart.... Cape Henry to Fisherman's Island* Cape Henry to Sandbridge* Fisherman's Island and North* *These are only for illustration and not to be used for navigation Referencess: http://www.mrc.virginia.gov/regulations/striperregmap.shtm http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/12221.shtml   http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/96/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:36:44 GMT O ne of the GREAT THINGS about limiting out on Rock Fish over and over again early in the Season like we have is that, not only is it  GREAT FUN... But it makes GREAT TABLE FAIR! While many folks are sitting around watching early season football, Team ReelTime is taping each game and out SLAYING ROCKFiSH -  !!!  And speaking of fresh ROCKFISH, here's a really nice, quick recipe that you can prepare for family and friends in 30 minutes or less: * * * FRESH GRILLED - LIME PEPPER ROCKFISH !!! * * * INGREDIENTS : You can make your own Spice (#3 through #6 below) or use TONE'S LIME PEPPER SEASONING!!! (4) 1/2 LB Rockfish Fillets ( Hint: We can help YOU with this ; ) (2) Fresh Lime (2) TSP Garlic Salt (2) TBL SP ONION SALT (1)  PINCH of Sugar (2) TBL SP of Parsley   (1/2) Cup of Minced Spring Onions (4) TBL SP of Real Butter Preheat the Grill to medium heat ~ about 325 to 350 degrees Rinse Rockfish fillets and pat dry. Use (4) pieces of 12"x18" of Aluminum Foil.  Spray each with PAM anti-stick Spray Then place each fillet on a piece of aluminum foil Mix above ingredients #3 through #6 is a bowl and sprinkle each fillet; Then hand rub into fillet. Sprinkle each fillet with Fresh Minced Spring Onions  Place 1/2 TBL SP of Butter on the top each fillet Cut each LIME in half Squeeze each on a fillet; Then place the rest of each Lime of the top of the fillet. Gather Aluminum foil around each fillet loosely and fold then crimp so that no juices or steam is lost during cooking; Grill for 6 to 12 minutes (6 minutes for each 1/2 inch thickness of fillet); Remove promptly and rest each of 2 minutes. Place each fillet on a plate and garnish with Thyme.  Serve with a side of Wild Rice and your favorite beverage. We suggest a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio...   Enjoy with family and friends: * * *  Season's Greeting and Cheers !!! * * * Good Luck, Tight Lines and See You on the Water,  Captain Fletcher Dunton - USCG Liscensed, OUPV PS-  We still have key dates available December , so let us and we'll be glad to setup your next charter aboard ReelTime! Call Fletcher at 757-292-7702 and book today!   http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/92/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:47:59 GMT Above is a photo of Elizabeth with her Virginia Saltwater Tournament Jr Anlger Award! And below is a heart felt thanks to "Uncle Carl" for an awesome day of fishing: !!! http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/86/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:29:52 GMT After having ReelTime's Rader system services by Furuno, here's a quick overview of the install:   Side Profile shows the 1621 Radom ... Thanks to the Good Folks at Furuno in WA state for performing an Outstanding Job on the repair !!! Cables were tidied up and afixed with stainless h/w to the top... ... Added some 5200 around the Cable Packing for Good Measure ... Another view of the cable coming through the top... Added a generous service wrap to take up the slack in the signal cable... Everything is Ship Shape and Set To Go for an awsome Striper Season!!! * * * The Best of Luck and See You on the Water, ReelTime Captain               http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/84/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:07:41 GMT Per Stripers Forever Virginia - The Virginia recreational striped bass fishing quota in Chesapeake Bay was exceeded in 2006, and therefore a quota reduction is required for this fall’s fishery. The VMRC has created several regulatory options to achieve this reduction. Virginia anglers can view these options and vote on the one of their choice at the following website https://www.vasaltwaterjournal.com/ . A public hearing will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Avenue, Newport News to discuss the options. Stripers Forever sent the following letter on this issue: Mr. John Bull Virginia Marine Resources Commission Main Office 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor Newport News, VA 23607 Dear Mr. Bull: Stripers Forever believes that the appropriate way for Virginia to address any catch reduction for striped bass to meet its NMFS quota is to reduce the commercial allocation by the required amount.~ First, stripers are worth far more per pound when taken recreationally, and second, there is established precedent in wildlife management that recreational harvest for personal use should have priority over market gathering.~Individual citizens should always have preference to fish or hunt for their own sustenance;  that was the basis for ending market gunning for game and fowl as well as the commercial harvest of freshwater game fish.~ Stripers Forever has no objection to the existence of a commercial fishery as long as conservation targets are met and the public can fish throughout seasons of natural availability without unreasonably restrictive bag or size limits.  At present,~the restrictions already placed on placeStateVirginia’s recreational anglers are considerable by any historical standard, and they are worse for coastal anglers.~ Any further reductions in the Virginia state quota should come from the commercial, not the recreational side until the commercial fishery is finally eliminated. Sincerely, Ron Staples Ron Staples, Virginia State Chairman for Stripers Forever SF urges you to cut and paste a copy of our e-mail or something similar in your own words to John Bull in the Commission's office at the following e-mail address.  [Link] John.Bull@mrc.virginia.gov Forward this e-mail to your fishing friends.   They can join Stripers Forever free at this link http://www.stripersforever.org/membership.shtml http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/76/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:54:53 GMT DEEP THOUGHTS BY CANADIANS WHILE FISHING ...   Two Canadians are out ice fishing at their favorite fishing hole, just fishing quietly and drinking beer.   Almost silently, so as not to scare the fish, Mel says, "I think I'm going to divorce my wife - she hasn't spoken to me in over 2 months."   Earl continues slowly sipping his beer, then thoughtfully says, "You better think it over - women like that are hard to find." http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/75/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:45:21 GMT In preparation for upcoming trips, I pulled ReelTime out of the water this past week and reworked the Rod Hoders under the Gunnels.  As shown below, these look like Teak, but are made from a Synthetic Decking Lumber and are maintenance free and very sturdy.  After talking about the design with a couple of other old salts and charter captains, I chose Trex, a proven Synthetic Decking Lumber over the marine type called "Star Board" because Trex is 1-1/8 thick and I like the Teak like finish.  They talked me out of painting them with marine epoxy and also advised to leave enough room to get the cleaning brush (3-1/2") underneath.  Thank you for the great advice, guys!       http://www.teamreeltime.com/FishingReports/tabid/126/forumid/10/postid/56/view/topic/Default.aspx ReelTimeCapt Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:10:58 GMT