Josenhans Fly Fishing Blog

After a short stint along the Virginia eastern shore for trophy red drum and stripers I’m finally back on my home waters of Tangier Sound. Speckled trout are slowly trickling in along with some decent shallow water rockfish action. Some of the specks are BIG! Water clarity has generally been very good, aside from the occasional pocket of mud caused by marauding schools of cow nose rays. They can really make a mess, and once they move onto a flat it’s best to pick up and move to greener pastures.

This true story is a reprint from 2014 but it’s a good lesson for anyone who fishes in cold weather environs. Hypothermia is a real and present danger whether fishing from boat or shore. Be careful out there.

https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/yesterday-was-almost-last-day-my-life/7714521?fbclid=IwAR05KvY2skZsyMAURAVgFYgGF4Ap4Rg34UonZQZ6XXOkMKZN-LPODlhJ63Y

Looks like another year of below average reproductive success.

https://www.onthewater.com/striped-bass-spawning-success-below-average-in-2020

Just a quick note to all my fly fishing friends, I will not be attending TieFest this year. I have had a good run and have enjoyed the show immensely over the years, but I feel it’s time to take a break. Stop by and see Captain Chris Karwacki at his booth or attend one of his seminars if you’d like to learn more about fishing Tangier Sound. I’ll miss you all but I hope to fish with many of you, or see you on the water.

My Best,

Kevin

Great day for the first trip of the year. Had some good fishermen to help me find ’em.

The annual striped bass spawning survey is out and it’s not good news. But that’s to be expected as these things fluctuate from year to year. There are currently good numbers of juvenile rockfish from both the 2017 and 2018 year classes roaming the eastern shore river systems. Hopefully, the 2020 conservation measures soon to be enacted by Maryland DNR will be successful in preserving these young stripers.

https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2019/10/17/striped-bass-index-documents-below-average-year/

WALK ON SPECKLED TROUT TRIP!

Had a late cancellation for Wednesday, September 25. Need one angler to share a 3/4 day (6 hour) trip out of Crisfield. Fly or spin. Catching specks, stripers, bluefish, Spanish macks, and more. Cost is $250 and includes license, quality tackle, ice and bottled water. Call, text or email asap. Kjosenhans@aol.com, 443-783-3271.

NEW DATES AVAILABLE !

I’ve opened up some fall dates that I had previously been planning on spending in NC. That won’t be the case now, so instead, I’ll be fishing Tangier Sound out of Crisfield. This is a great time of the year for shallow water striper fishing, both fly and spin. Call, text, PM or email me for details. My available dates are:

Oct 28

November 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23

Don’t miss out!

443-783-3271

Kjosenhans@aol.com

Looks like my seminar will be 11:30 Saturday and 10:30 Sunday. Bring lots of questions so I can be sure to fill my 50 minute time slot 😆

11:30 to 12:20 Saturday Room 1 and 10:30 to 11:20 Sunday Room 1 Kevin Josenhans “Tips and Tactics for Fly Fishing the Marsh” Follow the link for additional info.

Seminar Schedule

Pickerel, yellow perch, crappie and bass have been biting on the tidal backwaters of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. 45 degrees is the target temperature. Air that is, any colder and most anglers choose to stay indoors. Dress warmly and bring hot coffee. This wintertime fishing really is a treat!