Catch and Release Striped Bass

Type: Chesapeake
Region: Eastern
Location: South River

I was fishing of a dock in a creek in South River, mostly just to enjoy the weather and a good sunset. I have never heard very much about spring rockfishing in the South River so I wasnt really expecting much in a little cove. Suprisingly, I was able to hook this nice 26-27" rock, which was my first Rockfish of the season. After snapping this picture, the healthy fish swam eagerly back into the water.

For catch and release tips please read Practicing Catch and Release (Striped Bass) by Keith Lockwood