Josenhans Fly Fishing Blog

Last striper trip of the season ended with a flurry. Some fat footballs came over the side on fly and spin gear. Looking forward to pickerel, jumbo yellow perch and crappie on the Pocomoke River.

We’ve enjoyed some great fall Striper fishing on Tangier Sound and the lower bay this fall. Both chasing birds working over schooling rockfish to 30″ and the ever popular creek fishing in and around the islands. Enjoy a few photos of recent trips.

My go-to bait for big shallow water stripers is the DOA CAL 4″ Shad Tail in pearl. Attach to a DOA Premium Jig Head. The results speak for themselves.

ALL DATES HAVE BEEN FILLED! Thanks for your overwhelming response, sorry I couldn’t work you all in. I have a few dates remaining in September, October and November.

AUGUST DATES OPENED UP!

I’ve made available four days during the last week of August that I had previously kept off the books. Dates available are August 27, 28, 29, 30. This is a great time of the year to fish out of both Crisfield and/or Madison on the Little Choptank. Crisfield will see rockfish, specks, bluefish and maybe slot reds. The Little Choptank should have its annual run of breakers, with rockfish, bluefish and possibly Spanish mackerel in the mix. The Little Choptank is especially good for those traveling from the western shore wanting a half day morning or evening trip. An easy day trip with lots of action. Call, text or email now at kjosenhans@aol.com or 443-783-3271. Walk ons can be arranged.

Just back from a week with the family in beautiful Oriental, NC. Sailboats and shrimp boats aplenty, like the brochure says. #orientalnc #tangierfly @visitoriental #visitonc

This spot has been filled! Thanks for your overwhelming response. I may run some additional walk ons later in the summer. Stay tuned.

Choptank River Walk On Trip

I have an opening for one angler to share a full day (8 hour) trip on the Choptank River out of Cambridge. Trip date is Friday, June 8 and start time will be around 7 AM, give or take. Fly and or spin fishing is welcome. Your cost will be $275. Fishing license, tackle, ice and bottled water included. Call, text or email me if interested. Kjosenhans@aol.com, 443-783-3271.

The Choptank has been very productive for stripers running 18 to 30 inches during June for the past few years. Hope you can make it.

Ended my trophy red drum season with a bang! George Lenard of Specialized Baits fame and Dave Gedra boated thirteen monster reds casting George’s Li’l Jimy on the flats of Virginia’s barrier islands. An unbelievable ending to a terrific drum season!

A few red drum pics from the past two weeks. Over half the reds were released at boat side as these big bulls give it their all during the fight. The red drum is my favorite gamefish by far.

Late notice Susquehanna Flats walk on!! Fishing has been great! One angler needed for a half day (4 hour) trip this Wednesday, 4/18 starting at 7:30am. Cost is $200. Includes license, quality Sage fly rods and G.Loomis spinning rods, ice and bottled water. We’ll be back to the dock by 12 noon. You will be fishing with one other angler. Some of last weeks action below. Text or call me at 443-783-3271 or email at kjosenhans@aol.com

Good tips on avoiding and managing fly line twist from my friends at Deneki Outdoors with a short video by RIO Products

Managing Fly Line Twist from RIO Products