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3/16/10
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FISHING REPORT
FROM
THE STAFF OF BILL’S SPORT SHOP
18388 Coastal Highway
Lewes, De. 19958
302-645-7654
www.billssportshop.com
3/16/10
2010 Bill's Sport Shop Annual Flea Market
April 10th is fast approaching. Because of limited parking, only one space will be available to each vendor-with no exceptions. Deli 88 will be open early for coffee and breakfast. Manufacturers' Reps will be available to demonstrate their new products: Shimano, Aqua Clear, Maws Tails, Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware, Eagle Claw, DMS, The Fisherman Magazine, Star Rods, Coastal Fisherman and St. Croix. St. Croix is offering a free hat ($20.00 value) with the purchase of a rod. Several local charter captains will be taking reservations for upcoming trips. We will also begin accepting registration for Bill's Sport Shop 2010 Flounder Tournament.
Fishing News
Inclement weather has continued to hamper freshwater fishing as well as anglers trying for early stripers and tog. Perch, crappie and bass anglers are having a hard time trying to fish flooded ponds and creeks.
Walt Bradford caught 2 rainbow trout at Newton Pond using Berkley Power Bait. Flooding and muddy water has made trout fishing more difficult than usual.
2010 Fishing License
Avoid the rush and purchase your fishing license as early as possible. We're addinga second terminal to facilitate processing. Licenses are also available on-line. Please note that the link to this site has changed. The new link is https://egov.dnrec.delaware.gov. A new Fin number must be obtained each year for all anglers 16 years and older. To get your F.I.N. call 800-432-9228 or go online at www.delaware-fin.com/
Freshwater Trout Season
Newton Pond, between Ellendale and Greenwood, and Tidbury Pond near Dover has been stocked with trout. Another stocking will take place March 18th. Bill's has a full line of Berkley Trout Baits available.
Casino Proposal
There is a proposal to build a casino at the north side of IRI. It would cover ground from the Coast Guard Station to the new bridge. Developer, Clinton Bunting, will be joining the Dan Gaffney show, WGMD, 92.7, on Wednesday, March 17th at 7:00am to discuss the proposal. http://radio.securenetsystems.net//radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WGMD
Beach Closures
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed till Fall.
Flounder Regulation Meeting
A public hearing on flounder regulations will be held
on March 23rd @ 7:00 in the DNREC auditorium in Dover.
Here are the four options to vote on:
Option 1 Size: 18.5" Creel:4 Closed Season Oct.13 - Dec.31
Option 2 Size: 18.5" Creel:3 Closed Season Oct.26 - Dec.31
Option 3 Size: 18.5" Creel:2 NO Closed Season
Option 4 Size: 19.0" Creel:4 NO Closed Season
Public Comments are open @ this meeting or by written comments to the Fisheries section of DNREC between March 4 - March 31. The public comments are then given to the Secretary of DNREC and if approved are published May 1 with an effective date of May 11th.
Upcoming Events
March 20 - Beach Grass Planting-9am-12 along the DE. Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
March 27- Lurefest at Bowers Beach Fire Hall info at http://www.saltfish.net/
April 10, 2010 - Bill's Sport Shop Annual Flea Market
May 1st to June 12th-Bill's Sport Shop Flounder Tournament-more info to come
Coastal Plaza
We would like to welcome some new businesses that have joined Bill's Sport Shop and Verizon Wireless.
Deli 88 is open and offers breakfast and lunch. They'll pack a "fisherman style" lunch. You can see them online at www.deli88.net and call your orders in ahead of time so they're ready when you get there: 302-645-0488.
Seacoast Salon is now open. Tuesday is Senior Day offering a $10.00 cut. Call 302-703-2506 for information.
Fast Signs-boat lettering while you wait and signs for every occasion. They also offer custom rod engraving.
John Brady, Law Office for all your legal concerns.
Dragons Lair, novelty shop, will hold its grand opening April 10th, the day of our flea market.
*** WINTER HOURS *****
Mon.-Fri. - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sat. - 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Sun. - 7:00am to 4:00pm
16 March 2010
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3/09/10
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FISHING REPORT
FROM
THE STAFF OF BILL’S SPORT SHOP
18388 Coastal Highway
Lewes, De. 19958
302-645-7654
www.billssportshop.com
3/09/10
2010 Bill's Sport Shop Annual Flea Market
Our annual flea market will be held on Sat., April 10, 2010 starting at 6 a.m., on Bill's Sport Shop/Coastal Plaza parking lot. One space is free. There will be a charge for a second space. Deli 88 will be open early for coffee and breakfast. Manufacturers' Reps will be available to demonstrate their new products: Shimano, Aqua Clear, Maws Tails, Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware, Eagle Claw, DMS, The Fisherman Magazine, Star Rods, Coastal Fisherman and St. Croix. St. Croix is offering a free hat ($20.00 value) with the purchase of a rod. Several local charter captains will be taking reservations for upcoming trips. We will also begin accepting registration for Bill's Sport Shop 2010 Flounder Tournament.
2010 Fishing License
Avoid the rush and purchase your fishing license as early as possible. There will be far fewer agents this year. We're adding a second terminal to facilitate processing. Licenses are also available on-line.
Casino Proposal
There is a proposal to build a casino at the north side of IRI. It would cover ground from the Coast Guard Station to the new bridge. Developer, Clinton Bunting, assures anglers there will still be access for fishing. Watch the local papers for updates.
Fishing News
Fred Ruff caught a citation crappie, 1.65 lb. 14" at Milton Spillway on minnows.
Freshwater anglers have also been hitting local ponds and catching bluegills, bass, white perch and crappie. Yellow perch should be making an appearance.
Freshwater Trout Season
Newton Pond, between Ellendale and Greenwood, and Tidbury Pond near Dover has been stocked with trout. Anglers are catching rainbows approximately 11", weighing 1/2 lb. A few trophies have been stocked weighing 2lbs. Another stocking will take place March 18th. Bill's has a full line of Berkley Trout Baits available.
Beach Closures
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed for the benefit of piping plovers, oystercatchrs, least terns and other threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds.
Flounder Regulation Meeting
A public hearing on flounder regulations will be held
on March 23rd @ 7:00 in the DNREC auditorium in Dover.
Here are the four options to vote on:
Option 1 Size: 18.5" Creel:4 Closed Season Oct.13 - Dec.31
Option 2 Size: 18.5" Creel:3 Closed Season Oct.26 - Dec.31
Option 3 Size: 18.5" Creel:2 NO Closed Season
Option 4 Size: 19.0" Creel:4 NO Closed Season
Public Comments are open @ this meeting or by written comments to the Fisheries section of DNREC between March 4 - March 31. The public comments are then given to the Secretary of DNREC and if approved are published May 1 with an effective date of May 11th.
Upcoming Events
March 20 - Beach Grass Planting-9am-12 along the DE. Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
March 27- Lurefest at Bowers Beach Fire Hall info at http://www.saltfish.net/
April 10, 2010 - Bill's Sport Shop Annual Flea Market
May 1st to June 12th-Bill's Sport Shop Flounder Tornament-more info to come
Coastal Plaza
We would like to welcome some new businesses that have joined Bill's Sport Shop and Verizon Wireless, an independent dealer-644-2644. Deli 88 is open and offers breakfast and lunch from 6am - 3pm. They'll pack a "fisherman style" lunch and great breakfast selections. You can get deli meats and cheeses by the pound, too. Watch for more information about specials throughout the season. You can see them online at www.deli88.net and call your orders in ahead of time so they're ready when you get there:
302-645-0488. Seacoast Salon is now open and is a full-service salon offering haircuts, perms, tanning, waxing and nail services. The stylists previously operated next to Superfresh. They will be offering a Senior Day every Tuesday with a $10.00 cut. The Salon will be opened six days a week. Call 302-703-2506 for hours and further information.
Fast Signs-boat lettering while you wait and signs for every occasion. They also offer custom rod engraving (your name on your fishing rod). John Brady, Law Office
for all your legal concerns. Coming soon - "Dragons Lair" novelty shop.
Three spaces are still available.
*** WINTER HOURS *****
Mon.-Fri. - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sat. - 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Sun. - 7:00am to 4:00pm
9 March 2010
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