Atlantic Stingray

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Region: Southern
Location: Piney Point

I took my grandson, Isaac, out for some catfish fishing off Piney Point last Friday in Saint Mary�s Creek. We set up the rods with cut bait and it wasn�t long before his rod tip started to bounce, then there was a hard steady pull. He set the hook hard and the fight was on. Then I realized something was up, his drag was set but line started to peel off the reel. I tightened up the drag and he got control of the fish, bringing to pier side. That's when we realized it was a sting ray. Bringing it up on to the pier I carefully removed the hook, took a quick photo then released the Atlantic Ray back into the water.

Then Isaac suggested we leave and get some ice cream. Fun day!