Striper Fishing on the Playmate (part 1)April 22, 2010 - The Coastal Fisherman crew, along with Nick and Michelle Clemente, Craig Costantino and Rolfe and Ioana Gudelsky, ventured out to Hooper's Island for some spring striper fishing on the Playmate with Capt. Willie Zimmerman and Mate Justin Hart.
Striper Fishing on the Playmate (part 2)April 22, 2010 - The Coastal Fisherman crew, along with Nick and Michelle Clemente, Craig Costantino and Rolfe and Ioana Gudelsky, ventured out to Hooper's Island for some spring striper fishing on the Playmate with Capt. Willie Zimmerman and Mate Justin Hart.
Fishermen's March on DCFebruary 24, 2010 - Fishermen from across the nation gather in Washington, D.C. to support changes in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Harborside Bar & Grill: John DalyLearn how to make the John Daly with bartender Mike Horsey. The drink is a combination of Carolina sweet tea vodka, fresh squeezed lemon juice, sweetener and water.
Harborside Bar & Grill: Seven Seas Mac & CheeseLearn how to make one of Harborside's specials with Chef Bob Conner - the Seven Seas Mac & Cheese. It's a seven cheese blend infused with shrimp, scallops, crab meat, garlic, scallions and other ingredients.
On the Docks: Poor Girls' Open 2009 (part 1)Part one of the 16th Annual Capt. Steve Harman's Poor Girls' Open held at Bahia Marina in Ocean City, MD. The tournament took place on August 13 - 15, and $46,000 was donated to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.
On the Docks: Poor Girls' Open 2009 (part 2)Part two of the 16th Annual Capt. Steve Harman's Poor Girls' Open held at Bahia Marina in Ocean City, MD. The tournament took place on August 13 - 15, and $46,000 was donated to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.
On the Docks: WMO Record Blue Marlin 1,062 lbs.On August 5, 2009 during the world renowned White Marlin Open tournament, Ocean City saw its first ever grander blue marlin. Angler Bob Farris on the "No Problem" landed the 1,062 lb. fish after a 3 hour and 5 minute fight. The fish replaced the previous Maryland State Record of 942 lbs., which was caught by the "Memory Maker", captained by Marty Moran, in 1989.
On the Docks: MD State Record MakoA Maryland state record 876 lb. Mako shark was caught by Jim Hughes on the "Nontypical" while fishing in the Ocean City Shark Tournament on June 20, 2009.
On the Docks: First White and Blue Marlin of 2009The first white marlin and the first blue marlin of Ocean City, MD were both caught on June 10, 2009. Terry Layton, fishing with Jim Hughes on the "Nontypical", reeled in the first white, while Jake Burger fought the first blue under the direction of Capt. Marty Moran of the "Marlin Magic".
Giant Bluefin TunaA short clip about a giant tuna on a rainy day... the crew are very tired. 540 lb. massive bluefin.
Nor' Ida Storm Hits Ocean City, MDOne of the worst storms to ever hit Ocean City, MD was captured on film by Craig Constantino. The storm lasted 3 days and wind gusts up to 75 miles were recorded.
Rhonda's Osprey - 101 lb. wahooMason McMullen of Middletown, DE caught a 101 pound wahoo while fishing on the "Rhonda's Osprey" out of Sunset Marina on September 20, 2009. The anglers were fishing with Capt. Joe Drosey, Capt. Mark Hoos, Jr. and Mate Chris Ragni. The wahoo was caught on a trolled ballyhoo in 50 fathoms in the Baltimore Canyon.
September 19, 2009 - A Good Samaritan rescued eight people who were aboard a sinking 48-foot boat 55 miles east of Cape May Saturday.
The Coast Guard received a call at 11:17 a.m. from a crew member aboard the American Lady reporting the sport fishing boat Always Late was taking on water and the crew needed assistance.
The Coast Guard issued an urgent marine information broadcast to mariners and four boats responded to the broadcast.
Good Samaritans aboard the sport fishing boat Marli arrived on scene and rescued seven of the crew members aboard the boat. One crew member remained on the sinking boat in an attempt to salvage it.
A rescue helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J., arrived on scene and lowered a rescue swimmer with a pump to assist the crewman in controlling the flooding.
The rescue swimmer and the crewman were unable to control the flooding and had to abandon the boat. The Marli rescued the remaining crew member.
Video courtesy of the Coast Guard (http://cgvi.uscg.mil).
Natural 3-D Bottom: Mid-Atlantic Bight"Natural 3-D Bottom: Mid-Atlantic Bight" • 72 ft. depth, 10 miles southeast of Ocean City Inlet, MD • 115 ft depth, 22 miles east of Ocean City Inlet, MD
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186 pound bluefin tunaAugust 8, 2008. The Depth Charge, ran out from the Indian River Inlet and headed to the 19th Fathom lump hoping for a bluefin tuna. A huge storm blew up in the morning with thunder, lightning even a waterspout sighted. By about 3pm the seas had laid down beautifully and we made the call to head back to the Lump. Good call. Within 30 minutes we were hooked up. 7/0 circle hook with a large live spot. Total fight was 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Spring tuna trip Depth ChargeOne of the first tuna trips on the Depth Charge. An overnighter to the wilmington canyon and a bit beyond tested the range and capabilities of the Depth Charge as well as the comfort factor. A good productive trip as well as a learning experience.
Striper Fishing on the PlaymateThe Coastal Fisherman crew, along with Michelle Clemente and Craig Costantino, fished for striped bass on the "Playmate" with Capt. Willie Zimmerman. The trip was on April 24, 2009 out of Hoopers Island, MD.
Striper Fishing on the MarliThe Coastal Fisherman crew spent an afternoon striper fishing on the Marli with Capt. Mark Hoos and mate Mark Hoos, Jr. out of Solomons Island, MD.
Thorofare Harbor SealsI have been hearing about these guys for the past couple of years and finally got a chance to see them in action. Every year a group of Harbor seals visit Ocean City Maryland and hunker down for a couple of weeks for a bite to eat and some well needed rest.
3 hour tour... Maybe 6!!Great day on the water with Captain Willie Zimmerman. A little cloudy but the fish didn't mind!!
Ever want a killer charter out of Solomons Island, give big Will a ring and hook up a great day fishing on the Playmate. The playmate runs out of Solomons till late spring and than off to OCMD.
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Fishing TripThis trip took place on July 23, 2008, about 40 miles to the right of Ocean City, MD. The fish I caught is a blue fin tuna, and it tasted DELICIOUS.
Ocean City FishingJuly 25 2008 Battle with 235 pound Bluefin Tuna 60 miles off Ocean City MD
Drats CatsAs they say, a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work!! If your ever up for hanging in the rain on the Chesapeake bay catching some whacked out catfish I have the spot for you!! Although the rock usually run on my buddies dock I had a great time busting his chops when the the only thing to keep the day going were these ferocious felines !
Ocean City BluesFishing off the Coast of Ocean City Maryland. Blue fish were running strong and a blast to catch. Believe it or not, Blues are great eating when prepared the right way and fresh out of the water.
