Capt. Jim's Chesapeake Bay Fishing

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Mr. Sean Finnegan of Richmond, VA caught our boat record Spadefish at the Chesapeake Light Tower on 6-21-07. It weighed in at 9 pounds 12 ounces. What a "whoppa"!

Proof that there are fishing gods aboard the Jil Carrie who smile down upon us - especially for Mr. Tim Matthew (who organized this trip on 5/12/07 for his Mom and family and for his Mother's Happy Mother's Day present) - here's his mother, and she catches the biggest Flounder AND a VA Weight Citation - 26.25" and 7 pounds 13 ounces ON HER FIRST EVER FISHING TRIP THE DAY BEFORE MOTHER'S DAY - WOO HOO! Oh yeah -and check out the two fellas behind her (her brother on right and Mr. Tim Matthew, her son, on left) - "can you believe she caught THAT fish on us"? OH, that's so schweet! Ms. Janet Belt - Welcome to the Chesapeake Bay!

Hi Jim,

A few pix form our 23 Dec trip with you- as always thanks! Paul Kazyak

Mine was 32 inches, the next largest was 36 inches.

The big boy was 48 inches and 46 pounds (official state weigh- in with state of Maryland Citation)

Linda Josephson R. N., B.S.N.

Deputy Director, Division of Community Health

Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Hello Jim,

Here are 4 pictures of last Fridays fishing with Elks! Thanks,

Scott & Ruth Ann Bates

Capt Jim,

Here are the pics from yesterday. The crew from left to right is: Jennifer Hunt, Tim Zaloudek (owes me $1), Chris "Quick Learner" Arthur, Paul Dix (my stepdad), Victoria Barron, and myself....with TJ "Deadliest Catch" Reiber in the background. Thanks again for a wonderful trip. Everyone had a good time and agreed the drive was worth it. No big fish this trip, but we'll get 'em next time, and I never complain about leaving the boat with our limit...which you've always managed to produce. See ya in VA Beach this summer with some of this crew I'm sure.....Dave Ryker

Happy Easter 2005 from the Brincefield family to yours. Our Saviour Jesus Christ has Risen!

Another Jil Carrie World Record

I just got back in from the Atlantic Ocean late this evening and I'm so excited with this red hot info - I had to post the great news, even at this late hour to share with all of you - the most incredible thing happened today on our fishing trip! A group came out fishing with us today and one of their members - Mr. Rodney "Tony" King of Woodbridge, VA just beat our 3 week young IGFA World Record All Tackle Blueline Tilefish Record by a whopping 10 ounces! I'm so proud to tell you that our new "Jil Carrie" and World Record mark is now 15 pounds 14 ounces. To put this all in perspective, I've been fishing all of my life and have never even seen an All Tackle IGFA World Record. The last three weeks has produced 2! I now believe the sky is the limit with this new exciting fishery for Blueline Tilefish. Man, I've sure gotten so spoiled with the fishing here in VA Beach over the last 4 years! I have to thank my mentor, Capt. Steve "The Professor" Wray of Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle for teaching me about this vibrant fishery and believing in me - a "big foreheaded waterman from Deale, Maryland". I came here 4 years ago, he

took me under his wing with a smile, and gave me a whole world of teaching. Well, his "pupil" is about the giddiest fisherman on the planet right now. Mucho mega "Jil Carrie" congratulations to the angler - Mr. Rodney "Tony" King and also thank you so very much - "Professor". Both of you have made me the happiest fisherman on the planet! I'm gonna get the pictures up tonight, so stand by!!!!

Capt Steve "The Professor" Wray caught this monster Speckled Trout at the Hot Ditch from the shoreline on 1/20/06. This PIG was checked in at Oceans East Tackle Shop and measured a whopping 36 inches and weighed in at 11 pounds and 3 ounces!!! Once again, "The Professor" with the VA weight Citation lead.....

Jil Carrie angler breaks MD State Tautog Record - November 2005
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/pressrelease2005/110205.html

Photos from John Kersh - December 2005.

Pictures sent in to us by fishing customer Geoffrey Searles - October 2005.

Mr. Tony Pellegrino of Baltimore, MD caught this beautiful 22" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on Friday, 9/16/05 on a light tackle at "The Gooses" aboard the "Jil Carrie".

Nine-year old angler Master Jared N. Tallant of Cape May Court House, NJ came to Chesapeake Country to visit with his grandparents for the Summer. Master Tallant earned a MD Department of Natural Resources "My 1st Fish Award" for this 18.25" keeper Striped Bass ("Rockfish") which he caught all by himself while chumming with light spinning tackle at "The Gooses" on 8/22/05. Master Tallant was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Capt. Steve "The Professor" Wray caught this monster Speckled Trout at the Hot Ditch from the shoreline on 1/20/06. This PIG was checked in at Oceans East Tackle Shop and measured a whopping 36 inches and weighed in at 11 pounds and 3 ounces!!! Once again, "The Professor" with the VA weight Citation lead...

"Now, that's a WHOPPA"!!!

Jil Carrie angler breaks MD State Tautog Record - Nov. 2005 http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/pressrelease2005/110205.html )

Mark "Scooby" Shinn of Virginia Beach, Virginia stands by his 56 pound Striped Bass ("Rockfish") that he caught on 1-20-05 at False Cape, VA. This "Beast From The East" struck a trolled David Connolly custom Terminator parachute about 1 mile off of the beach. Mr. Shinn was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. This PIG was weighed on the official scales at Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle in Lynnhaven, VA Beach, VA.

From Left to Right - T.J. Reiber of Woodbridge, VA with a 55 pound Striped Bass ("Rockfish"), Mark "Scooby" Shinn of Virginia Beach, VA with a 56 pound Rockfish, and Capt. Steve Wray of Virginia Beach, Virginia with a 54 pound Rockfish which they caught 1 mle off the beach at False Cape, Virginia on 1/20/05. These 3 "Beasts From The East" struck custom Terminator parachute lures trolled from the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" departed from the Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle Shop in VA Beach, VA.

Mr. Johnny Randolph of Washington, D.C. caught this enormous 18.75 inch and 3.5 pound Atlantic Croaker ("Hardhead") on Thursday, 7/7/05 while bottom fishing at Blackwalnut Point in the mouth of the Choptank River. Mr Randolph caught this Croakersaurus aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim

Brincefield. This Beast took a squid strip fished from a light saltwater spinning gear rigged with a standard bottom rig. Mr. Randolph earned a MDDNR Citation and a MDCBA Citation for his effort. Oh man, what a great fight on a light tackle!

Capt. Jim.... Don't know if you got this picture but here is the beast that snapped your pole!!! It was caught by my uncle, Larry Fetter of Biglerville, Pa on May 19th. Man I still can't believe how that happened. Anyway thanks for an awesome trip. Hopefully we will see you this fall. Chad

Happy 44th Birthday to Capt. Croakerhead (5/28/05) from your loving wife Jil, and your children Jimmy and Sarah. We know how much you have wanted this Viking party hat for many years and now you have it. We love you! COWABUNGA

Mr. Aaron Keel of Pikesville, MD set an all time Jil Carrie "Beast From The East" chumming record on a light tackle today, June 5, 2005. This PIG was 38 inches and 21.5 pounds!!! It gobbled up a slab of cut Bunker fished from a light tackle at The Triangle. Mr. Keel was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt.

Jim Brincefield.

Brincefield family photo February 3, 2005 - c'mon Springtime!

On January 26, 2005, 10 anglers braved the high seas, howling January winds, and frigid temperatures to spank a limit of 250 gargantuan Black Sea Bass along with an assortment of Tilefish, Bluefish, and Cod, This group was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Mark "The Designated Winder" Shinn of Virginia Beach, Virginia earned a Virginia Citation and Wall Plaque for this 22.5 inch and 5.25 pound Black Sea Bass caught on 1-3-05. Mr. Shinn was wreck fishing off Cape Henry, Virginia aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

David Byrne has nothing on one of our "Legends of the Bay" members - Mr. Jim "Lead Rod" Boland, Sr. Mr. Boland fished with us aboard the "Jil Carrie" on 12/21/04 at Cape Henry, VA and smoked his sons along with his son's supposed "tough guy" friends and assorted "associates" from VMI. Mr. Boland had the biggest fish of the day (again) with this 39 inch PIG. Remember the story about the old bull and the young bull fellas??

Today, on 12/18/04 we celebrated our son's 7th birthday. Jil and I are so blessed with two great children, sometimes I have to pinch myself and see if this is all real! Here's a picture of the whole gang at the party on our back deck at our home in Deale, MD. Jil and I are so proud of both Jimmy and Sarah!

Capt. Jim Brincefield and family - Thanksgiving 2004 - Happy Holidays to all!

Scooby does it again! Jil Carrie Mate Mark "The Designated Winder" Shinn a/k/a "Scooby" scores his 4th VA Citation (Bluefish Release) Species of the 2004 calendar year on 12/16/04 during an afternoon trip aboard the Jil Carrie. This 36.5 inch Slammer Bluefish struck a Hopkins Spoon trolled off Cape Henry, VA. Congratulations Mark!!!

Mr. Johnny Crudup shows off his 41 inch Beast From The East caught aboard the Jil Carrie on Thursday, 12/16/04 while trolling off Cape Henry, VA in the Atlantic Ocean.

Our beautiful daughter Sarah Elizabeth (named after her maternal Grandmother) has finally lost her first tooth! The Tooth Fairy visited and Sarah's piggy bank is now chock full. Sarah is catching up to her brother Jimmy who has just lost his 5th tooth. "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth"! Thanks to God for all of his miracles - and these are two of them right here

Mr. Bill "Hammer" Curry of Lusby, MD caught this humungous 50 and one half inch long and 47 pound 8 ounce Striped Bass ("Rockfish") today (Monday, 11/22/04) south of Buoy 64 on the eastern shipping channel edge. The most amazing thing was that this "BEAST FROM THE EAST" was caught on an ultra light spinning tackle strung with 10 pound test line while light tackle jigging!!! The lure was a 1.5 ounce jig head with a Bass Assassin trim. Mr. Curry was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the wharf at Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD. MAN, WHAT A PIG!!!

Believe it or Not? The Pasture Fishing Team from Southern Maryland caught all of these huge Striped Bass ("Rockfish") up to 47.5 pounds, Sea Trout, and Bluefish today (Monday, 11/22/04) south of Buoy 64 on the eastern shipping channel edge. Many more were released. They were all caught on an ultra light spinning tackle while jigging!!! The Pasture Fishing Team was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the wharf at Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD. MAN, WHAT A BLAST!!!

Mr. Sabino Eduardo Pineda of Arlington, VA caught this enormous 46.5 inch and 42 pound 2 ounce Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling at the SP Buoy on 11/18/04. This corpulent Beast From The East struck a Mabel's special custom white Sparkle Marvel parachute trimmed with a 9 inch white Sassy Shad trolled in 80 feet of water. Mr. Pineda was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the wharf at Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD. This PIG was checked in and certified at Smith Point Marina and earned a VA weight Citation and Plaque.

An awesome action shot of grizzled veteran 1st Mate Capt. Karl Bieberich dutifully manning his post the morning of 10/23/04. Capt. Karl displays his unique ability of always being aware of the dangerous hazards of early morning navigation while scanning the horizon for potential hazards, tending to the preparation of the days gear, and bait... all the while scouring the members of the fishing party to ensure their ultimate safety. With 1st Mates like this, how could you ask for more???

Here is a rear view picture of the "Jil Carrie" on Thursday, October 21, 2004 just prior to launching. Boat Carpenter Bunny Joyce is working on the roof and Brian is in the cabin door figuring out what the heck I'm doing???

Here is a collage of 6 pictures of a double 180 degree rainbow arched over the "Jil Carrie". I photographed it from the "Jil Carrie" berthed in our slip at the "Happy Harbor" wharf in Deale on 10/16/04. This is only the second time in my life that I have ever witnessed a double 180 degree rainbow. The first time was over Poplar Island and Tilghman Island on the eastern shore last year. Now, if I could just find that pot of gold...

"Jil Carrie" 1st Mate Zach Stauffer (fresh off a grueling schedule of 25 days off work) diligently tending to the customers' every need...constantly scanning the horizon for potential hazards, and showing why he is much the superior 1st Mate to Capt. Karl - 10/14/04...

Mr. Mike Sasko took this breathtaking picture of the sunrise over The Bay on 10/13/04.

Our carpenter Bunny Joyce and your ol' pal Capt. Croakerhead are building a new skiff for Jil, Jimmy and Sarah. we haven't picked a name yet but I wanted to share a picture of our progress. Jimmy and Sarah enjoyed seeing it for the first time last night. Jil has her "reservations" although I think it will grow on her...

Mr. Jeffrey A. Shaw of Thurmont, MD earned a MD Charter Boat Citation for this 21.5 inch and 4 pound 2 oz. Flounder he caught on 9/20/04 at Taylor's Island. This "Doormat" struck a strip of cut Spot fished from a light spinning tackle. Mr. Shaw was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. This Flounder is our biggest one of the year so far.

Mr. Mark Rostkowski of Baltimore, Maryland caught our first Spanish Mackerel of the season today. This 22.5 inch and 2.6 pound Mack earned Mr. Rostkowski a MDDNR Citation. It took a 3 ounce Specialized Baits silver Li'l Bunker. Mr. Rostkowski was fishing at Taylor's Island with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie".

Mr. Jeff Lee of Marriottsville, MD caught our largest Atlantic Croaker ("Hardhead") of the year to date tonight (Sunday, 8-15-04) at "The Gooses". This monstrous 20 inch and 4 pound Croakersaurus was caught on a piece of Peeler Crab fished from a light tackle spinning rod rigged with a standard bottom rig. Mr. Lee was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. Man, what a fight on a light tackle!

6 year old angler Jimmy Brincefield IV caught his 1st Flounder of his life today (Tuesday, August 10, 2004) while drift fishing in the mouth of the Choptank River. This 19 inch "Doormat" bit a strip of cut Bluefish fished from a Flounder Fish Finder rig on a light spinning tackle. Jimmy IV hooked and caught this fish all by himself while fishing with his Daddy (Capt. Jim Brincefield III) and his sister Sarah aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Jil (on left), Jimmy Brincefield IV (in middle), and Jimmy's 1st cousin Brandon Laigle (on right) pose with a 20 inch keeper Striped Bass ("Rockfish") that Jimmy IV caught all by himself on a light tackle spinning rod on our afternoon trip on 8/5/04. We were chumming at "The Gooses" aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield III.

Jil (on left) and Sarah Brincefield pose with a 16 inch Atlantic Croaker ("Hardhead") that Sarah caught all by herself on a light tackle spinning rod on our afternoon/evening trip on 8/5/04. We were fishing at "The Gooses" aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield III. Sarah's my little "Croaker Queen"!

Mr. Charles A. Carson of Lorton, VA was the 1st angler to land a keeper Flounder this year aboard the "Jil Carrie". Although it barely squeaked by at 16 inches, this little puppy was a much welcomed sight! We were fishing at Punch Island Bar.

Ms. Alice L. Gumbs of Waldorf, MD caught our largest Atlantic Croaker ("Hardhead") of the year tonight, Friday, 7/23/04 at "The Gooses". This Croakersaurus struck a strip of Squid fished from a standard bottom rig on light spinning tackle and was measured at 19.5 inches and weighed 3.75 pounds! Ms. Gumbs was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" charter boat skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Mr. Tony Mazzola of Hagerstown, MD caught this enormous 12 3/4 inch and 1 pound four ounce White Perch bottom fishing at the West River Lumps on 7/14/04. This beauty took a Razor Clam fished from a standard bottom rig on light spinning tackle. Mr. Mazzola was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Rick Carriker of Eldersburg, Maryland caught our biggest Atlantic Croaker ("Hardhead") of the year (other than the 19.25" incher landed by yours truly) today, Monday 7/12/04, at "The Gooses". This 19 inch and 3 pound 8 ounce Croakersaurus took a Razor Clam bait fished from a standard chumming rig on light spinning tackle. Mr. Carriker was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. What a blast on a light tackle!

We had our best day of chumming today, 7/9/04, of the season at "The Gooses" combined with some fantastic bottom fishing at Hackett's Point. The party of Robert Hay, Dennis Hankey, family and friends enjoyed plump, healthy Rockfish which were mostly 20 plus inches up to 27 inches (limit of 20) plus our boat fish, then a ton of White Perch and Norfolk Spot. Spank, Spank, Spank!!!

Capt. Jim "Croakerhead" Brincefield of Deale, Maryland catches the biggest Croakersaurus aboard the "Jil Carrie" so far this year! She's a 19.25 inch/3.75 pound beauty caught on a chumming rig baited with cut Bunker intended for a Striped Bass on 7/7/04 at "The Gooses". Oh man, what a great fight on a light tackle!

Mr. Jim "Lead Rod" Boland, Sr. of Northern Virginia caught this 28 inch Striped Bass ("Rockfish") aboard the "Jil Carrie" on Wednesday, 7/7/04. This beauty struck a piece of cut bunker fished from light spinning tackle while chumming at "The Gooses". What a blast on a light tackle!

"Who says we can't swim and catch Rockfish at the same time"? Jimmy Brincefield IV and Sarah Brincefield - 6/30/04 - aboard the "Jil Carrie" 22 inch Rockfish

10 year old angler Scotty Martins of Laurel, Maryland shows off a 17 inch Atlantic Croaker ("Hardhead") he caught at Thomas Point Light on 6-22-04 while bottom fishing. Young Master Martins was using light spinning tackle rigged with a standard bottom rig baited with cut Squid strips. He was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the wharf at the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, Maryland.

Mr. Neil Saunders of Upper Marlboro, Maryland caught this 18.5 inch and 3 pound four ounces Atlantic Croaker (“Hardhead”) tonight - Saturday, 6/19/04 at "The Gooses". This is our largest Croakersaurus of the year so far. This beauty struck a piece of Peeler Crab fished from a standard bottom rig. Mr. Saunders was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the wharf at the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Jimmy is finally on two wheels (6/18/04)!

The Anne Arundel County, MD (Edgewater Center) South County Senior Citizen's Center had the best day of chumming with us so far this season - catching their limit (32 plus our boat fish) of Striped Bass ("Rockfish") ranging up to 35 inches and 18 pounds plus two huge Atlantic Croakers ("Hardhead") and releasing 40 additional smaller Rockfish. They were fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the wharf at the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD on Wednesday, June 9, 2004. What superb action on a light tackle!

Brothers David and John Lyle win 2004 MSSA Tournament! Here is the e-mail and picture I received from John:

On 4/16/04 we started out going North to Cove Point, I asked David to try putting a green Daisy chain 
with a 9" shad on the rod from hell 32 bars I told David and Buddy Whetzel that before they got all the
lines out we were going to have a fish. Bam it hit on the rod from hell and, David pulled it in, 44". We
new it was the winning fish, when Buddy pulls out a BANANA. I was thinking of using him as a chum
slick. All told the fish won everything - $33,185. I want to thank the MSSA, JERRY NORTON of HOLY
MACKEREL TACKLE FOR SELLING ME THAT DAISY CHAIN and for all his advice and tips. Most of all
Capt. JIM you were the one that taught us the right way to fish and spank the hell out of them.
Thanks John Lyle

We caught the first Bluefish of the year today - Friday, 5/28/04 aboard the Jil Carrie - skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. These toothy critters have taken on a legend of the likes of The Swallows of Mission San Juan Capistano which arrive every March 19th, St. Joseph's Day. It seems the Bluefish always show up in our part of The Bay on Memorial Day weekend! The Bluefish are a welcome addition to our chum lines as they provide good light tackle sport fishing for our customers. This 1st 2004 Snapper gnashed a cut Bunker offering.

Brincefield Family Photo - St. Valentine's Day - 2004

Stewartstown, PA angler Mr. Jim "Klink" Mechlinski caught this huge 41.5" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling on 5/6/04 at Buoy 82. "This Beast From The East" struck a JJ's Tackle custom 6 oz. chartreuse Mabel's Special E.T. parachute fished from Monel wire. Mr. Mechlinski was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Trooper Barbara Shingleton of the Maryland State Police Aviation Division (Helicopter Pilot), stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, MD caught this 42”/30 pound Striped Bass ("Rockfish") for the biggest Trophy ever caught on our Annual “Thank You Maryland Law Enforcement Officers” Spring Trophy Fishing Outing 5/4/04. Trooper Shingleton was trolling aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield (pictured with Trooper Shingleton) at Parker's Creek. This "Beast From The East" struck a David Conley's custom 6 oz. chartreuse "Terminator" parachute.

73 years young angler Bob Krabbe of Catonsville, MD (on right) landed our largest Striped Bass ("Rockfish") of the 2004 Maryland Spring Trophy Season so far. She's a portly 44”/33 pound pig which was caught trolling near Buoy 82 on Thursday, 4/29/04. Pictured with Mr. Krabbe is 1st Mate Capt. Karl Bieberich of Annapolis, MD (on left) assisting in the hoisting duties. This "Beast From The East" struck a 4 oz. JJ’s Tackle Mabel’s special custom chartreuse Sparkle Marvel. Mr. Krabbe was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. The Jil Carrie sails daily from the Happy Harbor wharf in Deale, MD.

17 year old angler Miss Katie McGoldrick of Montgomery Village, Maryland (on left) caught this whopper 41 inch/26 pound Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling at Buoy 83 (The Old Gas Buoy) on Sunday, April 25, 2004. Capt. Al Jones does the hoisting with an uncharacteristic smile. (Of course, there is a pretty young lady and a big fish to smile about). This "Beast From The East" struck a custom JJ's Tackle Mabel's 4 oz. Sparkle Marvel white parachute. Miss McGoldrick was fishing aboard the Jil Carrie skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. The Jil Carrie sails daily from the wharf at the Happy Harbor.

75 year old angler Uncle Ed "The Six Foot Pole" Mechlinski of Stewartstown, PA caught this corpulent 38" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") Spring Trophy on Opening Day (4/17/04). This beauty struck a JJ's Tackle Mabel's Custom 4 oz. white E.T. Bucktail at The Old Gas Buoy (Buoy 83). Mr. Mechlinski was fishing from the wharf at The Happy Harbor in Deale, MD aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

A proud Mr. John Elmadani of Virginia Beach, Virginia shows off this VA Citation (Release) 23" Tautog that he caught on a very cold 3/14/04 day of fishing the Rusty Spike wreck off of the Virginia Coast. Mr. Elmadani was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. This beauty took a hermit crab bait.

Mr. Zubair Vaid of Northern Virginia shows off this beautiful Black Sea Bass he caught on 3/13/04 aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. This beauty took a piece of cut squid bottom fished at a wreck offshore of Cape Henry, VA.

Our hero - Capt. Steve "Black Sea Bass Slayer" Wray of Virginia Beach, VA shows off this beautiful VA Citation 24" Black Sea Bass he caught on 3/13/04 aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. This beauty took a piece of cut squid bottom fished at a wreck offshore of Cape Henry, VA. Watch out for that big wave coming Capt. Steve!

Mr. Mark "The Designated Winder" Shinn of Virginia Beach, VA shows off this beautiful doubleheader Black Sea Bass he caught on 3/13/04 aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. These beauties took pieces of cut squid bottom fished at a wreck offshore of Cape Henry, VA.

Mr. Jim "Lead Rod" Boland, Sr. of McLean, VA shows off this beautiful 21" Black Sea Bass he caught on 3/13/04 aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. This beauty bit a piece of cut squid bottom fished at a wreck offshore of Cape Henry, VA.

Capt. Steve Wray of Virginia Beach, Virginia (owner of Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle) displays a beautiful Black Sea Bass quadruple header caught on 3/1/04 using cut Bonita for bait. Infamous VA Coastal fisherman "Buddah" looks on in envy. Capt. Wray was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield at a wreck off of Cape Henry, VA.

But like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Mark "The Designated Winder" puts the "Scooby Doobie Doo"... on 'em with his big catch of a 22.50" Virginia Release Citation Black Sea Bass on 2/29/04 aboard the "Jil Carrie". Mark breathes a heavy sigh of relief with this long awaited capture of his 2nd Citation species of the young 2004 campaign...

Mark "The Designated Winder" Shinn shows off an impressive triple header Sea Bass catch aboard the "Jil Carrie'" on 2/29/04.

Brad - a guest of Mark "The Designated Winder" Shinn came along with us Black Sea Bass Fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" on 2/29/04 and took the lead with this 20" specimen (much to the anguish of Mark)

Oh, no - Brad (the aforementioned guest of Mark "The Designated Winder" Shinn) scores a big victory with a 22 1/4" Release Virginia Black Sea Bass Citation aboard the "Jil Carrie" on 2/29/04. Mark is right about now tearing his hair out in frustration...

Happy Holidays from Capt. Jim Brincefield and family! Santa Claus has visited and Jimmy and Sarah have ravaged their bounty. All is well here in Deale, MD on Christmas Day, 2003. Happy Holidays!

Commander Julie Ball and her VA Black Sea Bass Weight Citation 2/9/04 caught aboard the "Jil Carrie".

Capt. Larry Wales of Virginia Beach, VA, caught this citation Black Sea Bass wreck fishing aboard the Jil Carie with Capt. Jim Brincefield on 2/9/04. We were fishing about 60 miles off the coast of Cape Henry.

Just a funny picture of Little Jimmy I took on 2-5-04. He is quickly becoming "our little computer nerd"... as Mommy reads the newspaper on a quiet winters' evening.

Here's the world famous Black Sea Bass slayer - Capt. Steve Wray (of Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle fame) with an impressive triple header. Picture taken on 2-9-04 aboard the "Jil Carrie" fishing on the Vortwarg wreck 60 miles off Cape Henry. Capt. Wray caught an incredible 7 VA Citations on this day as this was just the beginning for him!

Frank Willson of Virginia Beach, VA caught this humungous 28"/7.5 pound VA Citation Flounder on 2/9/04 wreck fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. He had to release this "Doormat" because he was out of season (DOH!)! We were fishing 60 miles off the coast of Cape Henry, VA. What's this "Flattie" doing around in the dead of winter???? I swear, you never get too old to see something new...

Jack Normand of Fairfield, PA (Hillbilly Boater on TF on right) and George Jackson of Center Cross, VA (captaingeorge on TF on left) hoist a 44.25" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") that Mr. Normand boated with light spinning tackle while jigging at False Cape, VA on 1/13/04. This pig earned Mr. Normand a VA release Citation after he released it. A JJ's Tackle custom Monster Prizm jig fooled this "Beast From The East" today. Mr. Norman was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. The Jil Carrie sails daily from Long Bay Pointe Tackle Shop in Lynnhaven, VA Beach, Virginia.

Capt. Jim,

Thanks again for a fantastic trip! Not only did the Dads have a great time but the kids have memories that will last a lifetime. You worked so hard running the boat and being the 1st Mate at the same time. Job well done! Attached please find some of the memories, well all appreciate your hard work and professionalism.
Your Friend, Jim Lowe

TJ Reiber of NOVA (on left) and Mark "The Designated Winder" Shinn of Virginia Beach, Virginia both caught the biggest Striped Bass ("Rockfish") of their lives on 1-5-04 to celebrate the New Year. TJ's fish (on the left) weighed 35 pounds and Mark's (on right) weighed in at 47 pounds to earn a VA Weight Citation. Both anglers were fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of Long Bay Pointe Tackle Shop in Lynnhaven, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The "Jil Carrie" is skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Jil chose to ride along with us on our Chesapeake Bay Scientists Trip on 6/17/03 and was rewarded with this 27.5" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") caught on light spinning tackle while chumming at The Hill. Jil also caught a 14.5" Norfolk Spot the same day! 2nd Mate Zach Stauffer (on left) and 1st Mate Capt. Al "The Livin' Legend" Jones (on right) look on in approval.

As I mentioned in my 12/17/03 Fishing Report, we actually caught a Northern Gannett! We were winding in a Striped Bass ("Rockfish") off of the roof rod and this huge bird plugged the Rockfish. He knocked off the Rockfish and then got hooked in the wing! Luckily, we had Mr. Paul Kazyak from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Resource Assessment Service aboard who has loads of experience handling birds. This beautiful creature was released relatively unharmed (save a bit of a sore wing).

Mr. Paul Kazyak (of MDDNR Fisheries Service fame) with his daughter Danielle sharing a wonderful father and daughter moment and showing off a 39" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") Danielle caught on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 trolling out of Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Danielle attends the 10th grade at Westminster High School (MD) and was showing up all the guys in her class (and her 2 insanely jealous brothers) today! She caught a total of 7 Rockfish from 28" up to this corpulent 39" Beast on the day - can you top that??? The wonderful smiles on this father and daughter tell the whole story. The Kazyaks were fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Mike Bonkowski of Baltimore, MD spanked this beastly 40 inch Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling out of Lynnhaven Inlet, Virginia Beach, Virginia on Tuesday, December 16th, 2003. This pig struck a "Top Secret" JJ's Tackle custom chartreuse "Sparkle Marvel" parachute trimmed with a chartreuse 9" Sassy Shad. Mr. Bonkowski was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Female angler Vicky D'Onofrio of Franklin Manor (Anne Arundel County), Maryland spanked her male counterparts (looking on in envy) with this 36" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") she caught trolling outside of Lynnhaven Inlet on Tuesday, December 11, 2003. This "Beast From The East" was caught from the ample deck of the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. This gnarly pig struck an infamous JJ's Tackle custom chartreuse "Sparkle Marvel" parachute. Hey, there's no sissy "...darn, I broke a nail" here, fellas... SPANK, SPANK, SPANK!

73 years young and charter member of the infamous "Legends of the Chesapeake Bay" anglers - Mr. Dennis W. "Ed" Greenway of Temple Hills, MD (pictured on left) shows off this 34" Fall Trophy Striped Bass ("Rockfish") he caught trolling on Tuesday, 12/2/03. Mr. Greenway was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield (pictured on right) out of the wharf at Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD. This "Beast From The East" took a custom JJ's Tackle white "ET" bucktail trolled at the 60' depth line on the western side of the shipping channel in the Chesapeake Bay at Buoy 65.

Thomas J. Baumgartner of Havre de Grace, MD caught this impressive 40" length and 24" girth Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on Sunday, 11/30/03 trolling at Buoy 65 in the Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" struck a custom JJ's Tackle "School Bus" Bucktail at the 60' edge of the western side of the shipping channel. Mr. Baumgartner earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch for his efforts! Mr. Baumgartner was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield and ably assisted by 1st Mate TJ Reiber.

After his Thanksgiving Turkey Day - William M. Boone of Baltimore, Maryland went out trolling at Buoy 72 on Friday, 11/28/03 and caught this 42" length/24" girth Striped Bass ("Rockfish"). This "Beast From The East" struck a custom JJ's Tackle Chartreuse Sparkle Marvel parachute fished at the 50' line on Monel. Mr. Boone earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch for his efforts. This corpulent pig was caught aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield and accompanied by 1st Mate TJ Reiber. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from the wharf at Drury's Marina in Ridge Maryland in pursuit of the Great White "Beast From The East" Rockfish - "Thar she blows"!!!

Here’s Little Jimmy with a 24” Rockfish he caught on 9/1/03 (assist to Mommy on left and my stepfather Brad Walker on right). That’s my boy!

John Hupp of Strasburg, VA caught this 32" Rockfish on 11-24-03 trolling south of Buoy 65 in the Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" struck a JJ's Tackle custom white "ET" parachute at the 80' depth line in the Bay shipping channel. Mr. Hupp was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD fishing for Fall Trophy Rockfish.

Jim Schultz of Owings, MD caught this 36.5" Rockfish on 11-24-03 trolling south of Buoy 65 in the Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" struck a white bucktail trimmed with a white 6" Sassy Shad at the 60' depth line along the western shipping channel edge. Mr. Schultz was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD fishing for Fall Trophy Rockfish.

Dr. David N. Cowan of Silver Spring, MD caught this 32" length/17" girth Striped Bass ("Rockfish") - a Fall Trophy - trolling on 11-23-03 at Buoy 65 in The Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" took a JJ's Tackle custom chartreuse parachute trolled at the 80' line on the western shipping channel edge. Mr. Cowan earned a MDDNR Citation for this 32" Rockfish. Mr. Cowan was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD fishing for Fall Trophy Rockfish.

David R.P. Verdone of Mount Airy, MD caught this 33" length/21" girth Striped Bass ("Rockfish") - a Fall Trophy - trolling on 11-23-03 at Buoy 65 in The Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" took a JJ's Tackle custom chartreuse parachute trolled at the 50' line on the western shipping channel edge. Mr. Verdone earned a MDDNR Citation for this 33" Rockfish. Mr. Verdone was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD fishing for Fall Trophy Rockfish.

Andrew A. Good caught this Striped Bass ("Rockfish") - a Fall Trophy - trolling on 11-21-03 at Buoy 65 in The Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" took a white bucktail trolled at the 70' line on the western shipping channel edge. Mr. Good earned a MDDNR Citation for this 37" Rockfish which was the biggest Rockfish of his life. Mr. Good was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD fishing for Fall Trophy Rockfish.

Brian Steinwand of Baltimore, MD caught this Striped Bass ("Rockfish") - a Fall Trophy - trolling on 11-21-03 at Buoy 65 in The Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" took a white bucktail trolled at the 70' line on the western shipping channel edge. Mr. Steinwand earned a MDDNR Citation for this 36" Rockfish. Mr. Steinwand was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD fishing for Fall Trophy Rockfish.

Driss Benmhend of McLean, VA caught his first ever Striped Bass ("Rockfish") - a Fall Trophy - trolling on 11-21-03 at Buoy 65 in The Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" took a white bucktail trolled at the 70' line on the western shipping channel edge. Mr. Benmhend earned a MDDNR My 1st Fish Award and a MDDNR Citation for this 35" Rockfish. Mr. Benmhend was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" sails daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD fishing for Fall Trophy Rockfish.

Here's Bill Lawrence with a rare (in this part of The Bay) Black Sea Bass (released). This beauty was caught on a 3 oz. chartreuse green Specialized Baits Li’l Bunker on 11/18/03 aboard the "Jil Carrie". More evidence that the Li'l Bunker jig catches everything!

Michael Brunelle of Keedysville, MD caught this 40.5"/20 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 11/17/03 at Buoy 65 in The Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" took a trolled white Bay Bay Bucktail trimmed with a white Sassy Shad at the 50' depth line on the western shipping channel drop off. This was the first Rockfish that Mr.Brunelle has ever caught! Not only was this pig worth a MDDNR My 1st Rockfish award, it scored a MDDNR Citation, a MDDNR Embroidered Patch, and a MD Charter Boat Association Citation! Mr. Brunelle was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. The "Jil Carrie" is now sailing from the wharf at Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD.

Ben Hynes of Brunswick, MD caught this 44"/32.5 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on Monday, 11/17/03 at Buoy 65 in The Chesapeake Bay. This "Beast From The East" took a trolled white Bay Bay Bucktail trimmed with a white Sassy Shad at the 50' depth line on the western shipping channel drop off. Mr. Hynes was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Here's "Ol' Duke" Wachter (on right) with an extremely rare (this year) keeper Summer Flounder of 17.5" caught at Cook's Point on 09/08/03. 1st Mate TJ Reiber (on left) shares the sheer enjoyment of catching a "Flattie"!

Capt. Al "The Livin' Legend" Jones caught the 1st Hickory Shad of the year for us on 9/9/03 (released - moratorium). They really are making a comeback which is good to see. Here's The Old Man of The Sea and a Hickory Shad.

11 year old angler Master Ethan Rice caught the biggest Striped Bass ("Rockfish") of the day today, Monday, 11/3/03 - a 22” hawg. Master Rice attends Mountain View Middle School in Ellicott City, MD. This pig took a chunk of cut bunker fished from light spinning tackle rigged with a standard chumming rig. Master Rice was chumming aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the wharf at the Happy Harbor in Deale, MD with Capt. Jim Brincefield and 1st Mate TJ Reiber.

13 year old angler Master Trevor M. Hill of Glen Rock, PA took the big fish honors from the adults today (Saturday, 10/25/03) with a 24.75” Striped Bass ("Rockfish") caught on light spinning tackle. Master Hill caught this beauty with a piece of cut Bunker fished from a standard chumming rig at "The Gooses" and also earned a MDDNR My First Fish Award! Master Hill was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the Happy Harbor in Deale, MD. Pictured with 1st Mate Capt. Karl Bieberich on the assist.

Mr. John E. Nugent of West River, MD caught this corpulent 24" Striped Bass while chumming at "The Gooses" on Wednesday, 10/22/03 using a standard chumming rig fished from light spinning tackle. This beauty took a chunk of cut Bunker at dawns first light. Mr. Nugent was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield and 1st Mate Zach Stauffer aboard the Jil Carrie" out of the wharf at the Happy Harbor in Deale, MD.

Mr. Jim Stansbury of Churchton, MD caught this beautiful Striped Bass ("Rockfish") at "The Gooses" while chumming with light spinning tackle aboard the "Jil Carrie" on Sunday, 10/18/03. This hawg took a razor clam fished from a standard chumming rig.

The Vietnamese Croakers - Tran Brothers say there are Flounder in The Bay - 8/30/03!

Our son, James C. Brincefield IV - "Little Jimmy", who is 5 years old, caught his first Maryland Department of Natural Resources Citation and Embroidered Patch fish of his young life - a 12.75" whopper of a White Perch while bottom fishing at Holland Point, Deale, MD on 6/21/03. Little Jimmy was fishing with his sister Sarah Elizabeth, his Mom Jil, and Daddy - Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie". This beauty of a White Perch struck a bloodworm fished from a standard bottom rig. "That's my boy"!

Here's Ron Raffo of Severna Park, Maryland with our largest Flounder of the year so far – a 22.5”/4.75 lb. “Doormat” caught at Cook's Point on 8/19/03. This beauty was caught using cut Spot fished from light spinning tackle rigged with a standard bottom rig. Mr. Raffo was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Here's our good friend, expert angler, and 4 time all American Lacrosse Star from the University of North Carolina (whose jersey is now retired) - Tom “It was only 3” Sears from Severna Park, Maryland and his son witha 24" Rockfish caught on the afternoon of 8/5/03 chumming at "The Gooses".

I looked up at the Happy Harbor Tiki Bar today - Saturday, 7/6/03 and couldn't believe my eyes! Yes, here's Jerry "The Glass Cutter" modeling off a mint condition collector's edition "Charlotte K" T-Shirt. Now, that's a true relic (the T-Shirt I mean).

Captain Jim,

Thanks to you and your first mate, Zach, for a wonderful fishing trip!! The kids had a great time and loved catching some big fish. I have been on other trips before where the crew only kept us out for 3-4 hours and really didn't care if we caught fish or not. You, on the other hand, kept us out for the day (and
evening!) and made sure we came back with coolers full. Hats off to you!! Attached is the photo of our group when we returned Tuesday eve. (7/1/03).

James Locke

Sarah Elizabeth and Little Jimmy mug for the cameras next to our biggest Trophy fish so far this Spring Trophy '03 season - Tuesday, 5/6/03. This Striped Bass ("Rockfish") measured a whopping 49 inches length, a 27" girth, and weighed in at 44.6 pounds.

Here is a great picture of Little Jimmy and Sarah with a huge 49"/44.6 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") that one of customers caught on 5/6/03 aboard the "Jil Carrie". This best so far in the Spring Trophy Season Rockfish is bigger than either of my kids!

Mr. Robert Barry of Laurel, MD caught our 1st Flounder of the year while bottom fishing at Buoy 84 on Friday, June 6, 2003. This 21"/3.75 lb. "Doormat" took a peeler crab bait fished from a standard bottom rig on light spinning tackle. Capt. Al "The Livin' Legend" Jones looks on in approval. Is that a smile, Capt. Al? Mr. Barry was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Courtney Harris of Arlington, VA won the big fish pool of the day with this 26" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") caught chumming on "The Hill" on Saturday, June 7, 2003 (afternoon/evening combo trip). This beauty was landed on light spinning tackle rigged with a standard chumming rig and baited with cut Bunker. The best part of this catch was that this was Mr. Harris's 1st time out fishing! Mr. Harris was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

University of North Carolina 4 time All American Lacrosse Star - Tom "It was only 3" Sears of Severna Park, MD (pictured on right) won the big fish pool of the day with this 25" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") caught chumming on "The Hill" on Friday, June 6, 2003. This beauty was landed on light spinning tackle rigged with a standard chumming rig and baited with cut Bunker. Capt. Al "The Livin' Legend" Jones looks on in approval. Mr. Sears was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Mr. Dennis Hankey of Gettysburg, PA caught his largest Striped Bass ("Rockfish") in 30 years of fishing on 5/30/03 while trolling at the Goose's Bell Buoy in 70' of water. This 37"/18.6 lb. "Beast From The East" struck a chartreuse JJ's Tackle Mabel's custom "ET" 4 oz. parachute trimmed with a 9" chartreuse Sassy Shad. Mr. Hankey was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

10 year old angler Chris Jackson of Warrenton, VA (on left) and 12 year old angler Stephen Twele (on right) of Front Royal, VA caught these two 40" Beasts From The East back to back on 5/29/03! These young men were trolling at The Goose's Bell Buoy with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie". Now that's some real excitement for these kids!

On ol' Capt. Croakerhead's 42nd birthday (5/28/03) ahem, ahem er, um 29th birthday, we came back into the wharf at the "Happy Harbor" to find that the ladies at JJ's Tackle had made a sign and balloons to mark the occasion. I can't thank you enough JJ's Tackle - that was so thoughtful!

THIS IS TOM (GREAT GRANDSON) WITH HIS BIGGEST FISH EVER, A 35" ROCK BASS!! THANKS AGAIN, WE ARE ALL LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING OUT ON THE "JILL CARRIE" AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!!

4 GENERATIONS OF FISHERMEN, GRANDPA (WHITE HAT) 2 SONS(2 ON RIGHT), 1 GRANDSON (BLACK HAT) &, 2 GREAT GRANDSONS. BOB (SECOND FROM RIGHT) CAUGHT THE BIGGEST, A 42 1/2" "BEAST"

Rebecca J. Hoover of Kensington, MD caught her 1st ever Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on Thursday, 5/22/03 - a 33 3/4"/14 lb. Spring Trophy! This "Beast From The East" struck a JJ's Tackle - Mabel's Custom Pinky "ET" Bucktail trolled from 150' of monofilament with no weight at the CR Buoy. Capt. Al "The Livin' Legend" Jones looks on in approval. Ms. Hoover was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Tommy Bradley of Brookhaven, PA caught this beautiful 39.5"/21.8 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling at the Goose's Bell (Buoy 78) on Tuesday, 5/20/03. This "Beast From The East" took a Mabel's custom JJ's Tackle "ET" white 6 oz. Bucktail. This whopper was good for 1st Place in the daily Deale Captains Association Tournament today. Mr. Bradley was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie with Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Steve Koung sends in a Photo montage of his fishing trip aboard the "Jil Carrie" on 5/13/03!

(From left to right) Little Jimmy, the real Jil Carrie (Mommie), Frosty the Snowman, and Sarah Elizabeth during our big record snowstorm - February 2003 - 14" everywhere and some 2' - 3' drifts in Deale / 28.5" measured at B.W.I. Airport near Baltimore - a new MD State Record! Come on Spring!

Mr. Malcom L. Anderson of Jarrettsville, MD earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch for catching this 43.5"/32.5 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 5-8-03 at the Deale Fishing Reef. This "Beast From The East" engulfed a JJ's Tackle - Mabel's own custom "Pinky" Bucktail trimmed with a 9" chartreuse Sassy Shad. Mr. Anderson was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Mr. George Wong of North Bethesda, MD caught our biggest Trophy fish so far this Spring Trophy '03 season on Tuesday, 5/6/03. This was the 2nd day in a row we broke our Spring Trophy 2003 weight record. This Striped Bass ("Rockfish") measured a whopping 49 inches length, a 27" girth, and weighed in at 44.6 pounds. This "Beast From The East" struck a white JJ's Tackle - Mabel's custom "E.T." Bucktail trimmed with a white 9" Sassy Shad. Mr. Wong was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie". This catch was good for 1st Place in the daily Deale Captains Tournament for the Jil Carrie's 5th win of the young Trophy Season - 2003 and the second win in a row.

Little Jimmy, the real "Jil Carrie" and Sarah enjoy the snow on 2-7-03. How 'bout dat John Deere hat!

Mr. Stephen "Sleeps with fish" Martin caught our biggest Trophy fish so this Spring Trophy '03 season on Monday, 5/5/03 just as the sun was coming up. This Striped Bass ("Rockfish") measured a whopping 45.25 inches and weighed in at 35.4 pounds. This "Beast From The East" struck a white JJ's Tackle - Mabel's custom "ET" Bucktail trimmed with a white 9" Sassy Shad. Mr. Martin was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie". This catch was good for 1st Place in the daily Deale Captains Tournament for the Jil Carrie's 4th win of the young Trophy Season - 2003.

Joseph J. Schwabline of Glen Burnie, MD caught this 40.5"/27.2 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 5/4/03 trolling at Holland Point - Deale, MD aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. This "Beast From The East" struck a JJ's Tackle Mabel's Custom "ET" white Bucktail trimmed with a 9" white Sassy Shad.

Joseph M. Heller of Rockville, MD caught this 42"/29.5 lb. Striped Bass trolling at "The Diamonds" aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield on 4-30-03. This "Beast From The East" struck a white 6 oz. Mabel's Custom "ET" Bucktail trimmed with a 9" white Sassy Shad.

Scott Swidersky of Annapolis, MD with an early morning 36"/17 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") that he caught just as the sun was coming up over Holland Point - Deale, MD - on 5 -2-03. This "Beast From The East" took a JJ's Tackle Mabel Special Custom Pinky Bucktail, trimmed with a 9" Chartreuse Sassy Shad. Mr. Swidersky was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Paul Mazza of Sparks, MD caught this 42”/30.5 pound Striped Bass aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield fishing at "The Diamonds" on 4-28-03. This “Beast From The East” took a JJ's Tackle custom pink and white bucktail.

George McDuffie, Sr. of Phoenix, MD caught this 38"/24.5 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. This "Beast From The East" was caught on a white and pink 3 oz. JJ's Tackle custom bucktail on 4/22/03 at Holland Point, just outside of Deale, MD.

Here's Jil celebrating her 29th birthday aboard her namesake, the "Jil Carrie" on Opening Day 2003 with her loving pal - good ol' Capt. Croakerhead. (Hey, gimme a break...takin' her fishin' is better than any birthday present she really doesn't want). Jil caught the very 1st Spring Trophy of the year (pictured here) - a 33" beauty! Capt. Al looks on in approval with his patented scowl...

Candus Thomson, Outdoors Writer for The Baltimore Sun, was our Guest of Honor for Opening Day - Spring Legends Trip - 4/19/03. Here is Ms. Thomson with her 1st Chesapeake Bay Rockfish of the season - a beautifuul 32" Spring Trophy which posessed 2 delectible, fleshy filets which made a b-line for the Thomson grill to be shared with her husband and family! We are so very happy and proud to report that Ms. Thomson caught this beauty aboard the Jil Carrie!

Little Jimmy with a 24" Rockfish he jigged up all by himself with a Li'l Bunker jig at the Deale Fishing Reef on 08/06/02. I am so very proud of him. He's my Li'l Cap'n Croakerhead!

Positive testimonials from our 12/28/02 trip out of Lynnhaven Inlet, VA Beach, VA .

Little Jimmy and Sarah enjoying Santa's presents - Christmas 2002.

Jim thanks for the wonderful fishing trip. I have never done anything like before and I was a trip of a lifetime for me. I have attached some pictures from the trip. (Photo #1, Photo #2, Photo #3). I hope you and your wife had an outstanding holiday and I hope you can talk her into moving to Sanbridge.

Cheers,

Jim Lowe

The McLain family went to Gran Margy's for Christmas. Then Jessica and Margaret and Dear Old Dad went FISHING! Since the big trophy stripers left Reedville by mid December, we went with Jim Brincfield who had dcided to "go south 'til I find the fish!" The girls got a workout. We had lines in the water before sunrise and pulled them in after sunset. The fish Jessica is holding was the biggest of the day weighing 35 pounds and measuring 43 inches. I only got one picture because she was obviously having some difficulty holding the monster up!

Our 1st Rick's Marine "Tow Truck" catch of the Fall '02 season! 1st Mate "Dr." Karl "Stud Boy" Bieberich doing the "Crouching Tiger" on far right.

John Newsome of Annapolis, MD caught this 47"/37 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") shortly after the brother and sister Pohlman fishing duo landed their aforementioned quarry. This "Beast From The East" took a Marie's custom made JJ's Tackle white Alien Parachute trimmed with a 9" white Sassy Shad trolled from a medium Penn Stand Up Slammer Trolling pole and powered with a Penn 345 strung with 40 lb. Ande Monofilament. Mr. Newsome was fishing aboard the 50' Charter Boat "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. More to follow as the "Saga of the Beasts" continues...

Shortly after her brother Master Corey Pohlman of Edgewater, MD (pictured on far right) caught this enormous 46"/45 lb./26" girth Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on Monday, 12/01/02 south of Point Lookout, MD younger sister 11 year old Danielle Pohlman of Edgewater, MD caught a 45"/40 lb. "Beast" of her own. This "Beast From The East" took a world famous Holy Mackerel Tackle 6 oz. Prime Time Pumpkinhead Bucktail trimmed with a 9" chartreuse Sassy Shad trolled from a medium Penn Trolling pole and powered with a Penn 345 strung with 40 lb. Monel. 1st Mate Karl "Stud Boy" Bieberich of Severna Park, MD (2nd from left) assists with the hoisting duties. Also assisting with the hoisting duties is John Newsome of Annapolis, MD (2nd from right) who was destined to wrestle with and catch the pot winning fish of 47" just seconds moments after this picture was snapped on the pole right behind "Stud Boy"! You should have seen this foursome scramble, drop the "Beasts" and pounce on the pole as it doubled to the water! Such a Fire Drill has not been seen on this Bay in a while! Oh, what a day - Brother and sister Pohlman were fishing aboard the 50' Charter Boat "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. More to follow as the "Saga of the Beasts" continues...

On his 1st Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat Fishing trip of his life, 12 year old angler Master Corey Pohlman of Edgewater, MD (pictured on right) caught this enormous 46"/45 lb./26" girth Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on Monday, 12/01/02 south of Point Lookout, MD. This "Beast From The East" took a world famous Holy Mackerel Tackle 6 oz. Prime Time Pumpkinhead Bucktail trimmed with a 9" chartreuse Sassy Shad trolled from a medium Penn Trolling pole and powered with a Penn 345 strung with 40 lb. Monel. 1st Mate Karl "Stud Boy" Bieberich of Severna Park, MD (on left) assists with the hoisting duties. Master Pohlman was fishing aboard the 50' Charter Boat "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Joseph Narbut, Jr. of Rosedale, MD earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch and a MD Charter Boat Citation and Tournament entry for this 47.5"/45 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") he caught on 11/21/02 trolling south of Point Lookout. This "Beast From the East" took a "Marie Custom" JJ's Tackle chartreuse parachute trimmed with a chartreuse Sassy Shad, fished from an umbrella rig, and trolled from Monel wire and Penn Slammer fishing pole powered by a Penn 345 reel. Mr. Narbut was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" now sailing daily from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD. This is the biggest Rockfish of the year so far for the "Jil Carrie".

Michael S. Mele of Severna Park, MD caught this 46.5”/41.5 lb. Rockfish on Monday, 11/18/02 at Buoy 72A. This brute engulfed a World Famous Holy Mackerel Tackle Prime Time "Pumpkinhead" bucktail fished from a medium Larry Reed Tackle Penn Stand Up Slammer trolling pole powered by a Penn 345 Reel strung with Monel. Mr. Mele was fishing aboard the Charter Boat "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield - now sailing daily from the wharf at Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD. This is the largest “Beast From The East” caught aboard the "Jil Carrie" so far this season!

Shawn P. Vorce of Ashburn, VA caught this beautiful 41"/24.5 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling at Holland Point - Deale, MD on 11/08/02. This "Beast From The East" bit a world famous Holy Mackerel Tackle 6 oz. Prime Time "Punkin'head" Bucktail. Mr. Vorce was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. The "Jil Carrie" is skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield and he will be targeting these huge Rockfish for the remainder of the Fall and Winter 2002 season. Stay tuned!

Dennis Vermeychuk of Annapolis, MD (on right) caught our biggest Striped Bass "Rockfish" so far this Fall on Friday, 11/15/02 - a whopping 45.5"/39 lb. monster! This "Beast From The East" gobbled down a World Famous Holy Mackerel Tackle Prime Time "Punkinhaid" Bucktail fished from a medium trolling pole on Monel while trolling at the HS Buoy. Mr. Vermeychuk was fishing aboard the Charter Boat "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. 1st Mate Zach Stauffer of Severna Park, MD (on left) assists Mr. Vermeychuk with the hoisting of this brute. Now that's a hawg!

Maryland Angler Mr. Anttwan Campbell of Baltimore, MD caught this 33.5"/ 12.5 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling at Punch Island on 11/13/02. This "Beast From The East" took a World Famous Holy Mackerel Tackle Prime Time "Punkin'head" Bucktail fished from a medium trolling pole on Monel. It is interesting to note that this fish had sea lice (marine isopods) on it indicating it is part of the beginning pulse of ocean run Rockfish we are expecting this Fall and Winter. Mr. Campbell earned a MDDNR Citation for his Rockfish catch. Mr. Campbell was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" now sailing from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. Capt. Jim and the "Jil Carrie" will continue to target these ocean migrating Rockfish through 12/31/02.

Anne Arundel County, MD angler Mr. David Trasko of Glen Burnie, MD caught this 43"/ 30 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling at Punch Island on 11/13/02. 1st Mate Zach Stauffer of Severna Park, MD (on left) assists Mr. Trasko with the display of his catch. This "Beast From The East" Rockfish took a World Famous Holy Mackerel Tackle Prime Time "Punkin'head" Bucktail fished from a medium trolling pole on Monel. It is interesting to note that this fish had sea lice (marine isopods) on it - indicating it is part of the beginning pulse of ocean run Rockfish we are expecting this Fall and early Winter. Mr. Trasko earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch and a MD Charter Boat Association Citation for his catch. Mr. Trasko was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" now sailing from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. Capt. Jim and the "Jil Carrie" will continue to target these ocean migrating Rockfish through 12/31/02. It is noted also that this Beast is the largest landed so far this Fall aboard the "Jil Carrie".

75 years young angler Harold Krebs of Elkridge, MD caught this 41"/25 lb. 9 oz. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling at Punch Island on 11/13/02. 1st Mate Zach Stauffer of Severna Park, MD (on left) assists Master Wenger with the display of his catch. This Rockfish took a World Famous Holy Mackerel Tackle Prime Time "Punkin'head" Bucktail fished from a medium trolling pole on Monel. It is interesting to note that this fish had sea lice (marine isopods) on it indicating it is part of the beginning pulse of ocean run Rockfish we are expecting this Fall and Winter. Mr. Krebs earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch and a MD Charter Boat Association Citation. Mr. Krebs was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" now sailing from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. Capt. Jim and the "Jil Carrie" will continue to target these ocean migrating Rockfish through 12/31/02.

2 year old angler Michael David Wenger of Belcamp, MD caught this 27.25" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") chumming south of Buoy 66 on 11/12/02. 1st Mate Zach Stauffer of Severna Park, MD assists Master Wenger with the display of his catch as John Klausing looks on. This Rockfish fish took a chunk of cut Bunker drifted in a chum slick on a standard chumming rig fished from light spinning tackle. It is interesting to note that this fish had sea lice (marine isopods) on it indicating it is part of the beginning pulse of ocean run Rockfish we are expecting this Fall and Winter. Master Wenger earned a MDDNR "My 1st Fish Award" for his wonderful efforts in catching his 1st Rockfish ever! Master Wenger was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" now sailing from Drury's Marina in Ridge, MD skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield. Capt. Jim and the "Jil Carrie" will continue to target these ocean migrating Rockfish through 12/31/02. Master Wenger is a 7th grader at Aberdeen Middle School.

Capt. Jim at the Cleaning Table 11-01-02. "Hey, don't mess with him, he's got a knife"! Photo courtesy of Lewis Dunevant

Angler Clement Gimbert of Edgewater, MD (Anne Arundel County) earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch and a MD Charter Boat Citation for this beautiful Weakfish he caught on Tuesday, 10/29/02. Mr. Gimbert was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. This fine specimen measured out at 24.0" and weighed 5 lbs. Mr. Gimbert caught this Weakfish jigging a Bob Reed "Bob-A-Long Tackle" Trout Bomb from light spinning tackle at Holland Point, just off of Deale, MD.

Angler Harry M. Thron of Boyds, MD earned a MDDNR Citation and Embroidered Patch and a MD Charter Boat Citation for this beautiful Weakfish he caught on 10/28/02. Mr. Thron was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. This fine specimen measured out at 24.5" and weighed 6 lbs. Mr. Thron caught this Weakfish jigging a Bob Reed "Bob-A-Long Tackle" Trout Bomb from light spinning tackle. This is the largest Weakfish of the year so far caught aboard the "Jil Carrie". What a beauty!

Jim,

Thanks for a great day fishing yesterday. Attached are some photos of the trip. I'll give you a buzz this spring about another trip. From the smiles on the faces of all who attended, I don't think we will have a problem filling the Jil Carrie again.

Tight Lines,

John

Tim McCollum of Walkersville, MD caught this Striped Bass ("Rockfish") of 34"/13 lbs. on 10/13/02 fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie". This "Beast From The East" struck a live Spot fished from light spinning tackle at the Cove Point LNG Pier. Mr. McCollum earned a MDDNR Citation for his efforts. Oh, what a thrill on light tackle!

Mark Yacuel of Laurel, MD (Anne Arundel County) caught this 21.75"/4 lb. Gray Trout ("Weakfish") on 10/07/02 jigging a Li'l Bunker jig from light spinning tackle at Parker's Creek. Mr. Yacuel was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the 50' Charter Boat "Jil Carrie" out of the Happy Harbor in Deale, MD.

Capt. Joey Hawke (on left) of Deale, MD holds a very rare 5 lb. Spadefish he caught aboard the "Jil Carrie" on Monday, September 16, 2002 at the Cove Point LNG Pier. This critter is rarely seen in our part of the Bay! 1st Mate Zach Stauffer (on right) looks on saying - "What is that thing"? This oddity bit a Razor Clam fished from light spinning tackle with a standard chumming rig. Capt. Hawke was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. Hey Bob "Another Sandwich" Reed - are you watching?

Here's Nate Bush of Annapolis, MD with the 26" Rockfish caught on light spinning tackle with a live lined Spot (see tail sticking out of mouth). Notice the U.S. Coast Guard cutter in the background and the Security Guards on the upper platform watching the proceedings. Mr. Bush was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD on 09/12/02.

Our good friend Tom “It was only 3” Sears made the 50 year ALL ACC ALL AMERICAN GOLDENANNIVERSARY LACROSSE TEAM ! Here is the link which also includes some other friends, customers and former classmates. A job well done! http://theacc.ocsn.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/082702aaa.html

My good friend Capt. Mike "Lipper" Lipski from Dundalk who runs the "Beaudacious" for Capt. Buddy Harrison on Tilghman Island recently played for the US over 35 Lacrosse Team in Australia and won the World Championships! This picture of him with this article is so funny! "Crocodile Dundalk"

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=5185727&BRD=1997&PAG=461&dept_id=224663&rfi=6

Young 11 year old angler Miss Kendall Martins (on left) of Silver Spring, MD earned a MDDNR Citation for her 21.5"/4 lb. Weakfish caught on Peeler Crab fished from a standard bottom rig and light spinning tackle on 08/20/02 at Cook's Point in the mouth of the Choptank River. Miss Martins attends the 7th Grade at Briggs Chaney Middle School. 1st Mate Tim "Woody" Sherman assists Miss Martins in the proud display of her catch. Miss Martins was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

15 year old angler Dan Dibley of Fallston, MD (Jay Dibley, Sr.'s grandson) caught this very rare 22"/4 lb. Speckled Trout on 08/16/02 jigging at Taylor's Island. Young Master Dibley attends the 10th Grade at Calvert Hall. This beauty bit a Li'l Bunker jig fished from light spinning tackle. Master Dibley was fishing with his father and grandfather aboard Capt. Jim Brincefield's "Jil Carrie" sailing out of Deale. From the Land of Pleasant Livin'!

"Sergeant" Boyd McVitty of Laurel (Anne Arundel County), MD caught the 1st Black Sea Bass of the year aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield on 08/09/02. This delectable 11" treat struck a Bloodworm fished from a light spinning tackle and standard bottom rig at James Island.

Mark A. Morton caught this 38"/22 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 7/14/02 at the Cove Point LNG Pier. This "Beast From The East" struck a chunk of cut Bunker fished from light spinning tackle rigged with a standard chumming rig. Mr. Morton was fishing with his son (pictured with Dad) and friends aboard the "Jil Carrie" skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Mr. Jim Livingston of Bowie, MD caught this beautiful 20.5" Gray Trout ("Weakfish") on 07/20/02 at Cook's Point in the mouth of the Choptank River and earned a MDDNR Citation for his effort. This delectable Weakfish struck a strip of cut Spot fished from a standard bottom rig fished from light spinning tackle. Mr. Livingston was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" Charter Boat out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD skippered by Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Chuck "Chili" Childress, founder of "The Wet 5 Fishing Club" of Baltimore, MD holds up a 29"/10 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") caught on 7/19/02. This "Beast From the East" was caught on light spinning tackle while chumming at the Cove Point LNG Pier. This portly Rockfish struck a piece of cut Bunker fished from a standard chumming rig. Mr. Childress was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Brenndan Moaur of Baltimore, MD caught this 24.5"/4.5 lb. Gray Trout ("Weakfish) on 07/13/02 at "The Gooses". This beauty took a Peeler crab bait fished from light spinning tackle rigged with a standard bottom rig. Mr. Moaur was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Former "The Player" Kevin Thomas of Clinton, MD with a rare (this year) 19" keeper Summer Flounder caught on 07/13/02. This "Flattie" took a soft crab bait offered from a standard bottom rig and fished from light spinning tackle at Drum Point. Mr. Thomas was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. First Mate Karl "Stud Boy" Bieberich (on left) admires this beauty from the stern.

Not to be outdone, 9-year-old angler Jay Sapperstein of Baltimore, MD who attends 4th grade at Ft. Garrison School topped his 1st ever Rockfish caught earlier in the day with a beautiful MDDNR Citation Flounder - 20"! Keeper Flounder are so rare this year - quite a catch! This delectable "Flattie" was taken on light spinning tackle rigged with a standard bottom rig and baited with Peeler Crab at the Cove Point Lighthouse. Young Master Sapperstein was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD with Capt. Jim Brincefield on Tuesday, 07/09/02. That's Bob Schmitt in the background pointing over his shoulder and exclaiming - "Can you believe this kid?"

9-year-old angler Jay Sapperstein of Baltimore, MD who attends 4th grade at Ft. Garrison School caught his 1st ever Striped Bass ("Rockfish") - a 27.25” beauty! This wonderful fish was taken on light spinning tackle rigged with a standard chumming rig and baited with cut Bunker at the Cove Point LNG Pier. Young Master Sapperstein was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD with Capt. Jim Brincefield on Tuesday, 07/09/02.

Your pal Capt. Croakerhead snapped this photo from his helm window of fellow anglers at the Cove Point LNG Docks on 07/07/02. It was none other than the infamous Bish brothers Angling Team (replete with cold, frosty, malted adult beverages at 8:0 a.m.) with a 32"/16 lb. "Beast >From The East". Notice the vintage '76 Grady White - from the "Land of Pleasant Living"!

Jim Frazier and the "Northern Virginia Social Club" on their Independence Day 2002 Fishing/Swimming/Fireworks Extravaganza!

Mike Miller of Grasonville, MD caught this 27" Rockfish on 6/27/02 at the Cove Point LNG Pier chumming with light spinning tackle. We were honored that this picture was featured in the evening Capital's Sports page on Sunday, 7/7/02!

Capt. Stuart Burgoon - Peck, Peck, Peck!

Chuck "Chili" Childress - founder of "The Wet 5 Fishing Club" of Baltimore, MD proudly displays a 27" Striped Bass caught chumming with light spinning tackle at the Cove Point LNG Docks on 06/28/02. Mr. Childress was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of Deale, MD.

Mr. Tom Martins of Laurel, MD (Anne Arundel Co.) - owner of the Martins West Laurel Shell displays a rare (this summer) 19" Summer Flounder he caught at Cook's Point in the mouth of the Choptank River on 06/25/02. This beautiful "Flattie" took a piece of cut Spot fished from a standard bottom rig. Mr. Martins was fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD.

Grandson of Steve at Jack's Garage on Chinquapin Round Road in Annapolis, MD 14 year old Andrew Cawter - an Archbishop Spaulding High School Student - fish caught - 06/18/02. Master Cawter caught this 27”/9 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") chumming with light spinning tackle at the mouth of the Choptank River at "The Diamonds" fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the Happy Harbor in Deale, MD. 1st Mate Troy Hvizda admiring this beauty (on left).

13 year old Mikey Lotman of Baltimore, MD (stuudent at Boy's Latin High School) caught his

1st Rockfish ever on the Bay 06/06/02. Master Lotman was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with

Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale. This fish was 25" and caught on

light spinning tackle chumming at the Cove Point LNG Docks. Standard chumming rig baited

with a razor clam. "It just doesn't get any better than this". Doesn't he look like Capt. Mike Lipski?

The new "Kathy M" with Capt. Pat Mooney at the helm and 1st Mate Stu Burgoon Sr. (my 1st Mate's Dad) - both waving - on their maiden cruise. Where's Ray?

14 year old Christopher Poulton of Severna Park, MD caught this 26.5" Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on Sunday 05/27/02 chumming with light spinning tackle at the Cove Point LNG Pier. Master Poulton is a 9th grader at Severna Park High School. This Rockfish took a razor clam fished from a standard chumming rig. Master Poulton was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield out of the "Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD. 1st Mate Stuart Burgoon (in sunglasses is pictured on left).

Hey Stu - WAKE UP! "Peck, Peck, Peck"

William M. Davis of Edgewater, MD caught this 22"/5 lb. Flounder at Buoy 16 in the Choptank River on 5/24/02. This "Doormat" bit a bloodworm fished from a standard bottom rig with a 2 oz. sinker. Mr. Davis was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" out of the Happy Harbor" in Deale, MD with Capt. Jim Brincefield. This Flounder was the 1st Flounder landed aboard the "Jil Carrie" this season.

Underway to the fishing grounds 05/06/02. Schweeet!!!!!

"Blue sky, cold Beer, fish are biting - it's noon somewhwere - hey, at least I'm drinking Light and watching my girlish figure!"

Joseph Dibley of Severna Park, MD (on left) caught this 42"/27 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 5/5/02 trolling aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield (on right) at the HI Buoy. This beauty hit a

white bucktail.

Douglas Sur of Annapolis, MD (on left) caught this 46.5"/31 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") trolling aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield (on right) on Friday, 5/3/02 at the HI Buoy. This "Beast from the East" took a white parachute trolled in the shipping channel. This was the 1st prize winner in the daily Deale Charter Boat Association Tournament.

As the sun rises 1st Mate Capt. Stuart Burgoon lays out the trolling lines aboard the "Jil Carrie" at the HI Buoy - 5/3/02. Photo by Mike Pitts.

Capt. Jim Brincefield with his children Jimmy & Sarah with a 46"/37.5 lb. "Beast From the East" on 11/30/01. Notice Jimmy's shirt - "That's my boy!" Can you guess which are the Beauties and which are the Beasts?

Frederick "Peetey" Peake, Jr. of Annapolis, MD caught this 42"/26 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on a chartreuse parachute fished from an umbrella on 4/20/02 (Opening Day) at The Old Gas Buoy off Deale, MD. Mr. Peake was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield

A picture of Buddy Lundmark of Annapolis, MD with the last big Rockfish of the 2001 season caught aboard the "Jil Carrie" - a 45 lb. "Beast from the East" caught on 12/31/01. Happy Winter and here's to a great 2002!

On the last day of the 2001 fishing season (12/31/01), Buddy Lundmark of Annapolis, MD (on left) and Drew Gerber of Deale, MD (on right) caught these 2 huge Striped Bass ("Rockfish") fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. Mr. Lundmark's "Beast From the East" (on left) was an incredible 48"/42 lbs. The wildest thing about this catch was that this fish was on the same line (double bucktail rig) with another 40"/33 lb. "Beast". Mr. Lundmark landed both fish simultaneously -a total of 88"/75 lbs. - DOUBLEHEADER STYLE!!! Mr. Gerber's "Beast" was 42"/35 lbs. The day was capped with these fish including a limit of Rockfish from 24" - 48" with 7 anglers aboard for a total of 14 fish landed. We were fishing at Buoy 43. What a wonderful season it was, and we look forward to 2002. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hey Jim,

Thanks for the great trip on the 27th of December. Everyone had a fantastic time. Here are some photos for the photo gallery on your web site. The photo titled Fish 15 is a decent group shot. The photo titled Fish 17 is a picture of Patrick Lilienthal holding a 39" fish he caught. The photo titled Fish 18 is a picture of Erik Hoferer (yours truly) holding a 39" and 40" fish both landed simultaneously on a doubleheader. Hope to see some of these on your web page! Thanks again and Happy New Year!! Erik

Tim Cotton of Adelphi, Maryland caught this 42"/35 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 12/16/01 south of Buoy 59A. This "Beast from the East" struck a white parachute trolled on monofilament. Mr. Cotton was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Mr. Bruce Phillips of Woodstock, VA (on left) caught this 45"/40 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") and Mr. Bill Smith of Brentwood caught this 35"/14 lb. Bluefish on 12/08/01 at the Cut Channel. Mr. Phillips and Mr. Smith were fishing with Capt. Jim Brincefield aboard the "Jil Carrie. This is the biggest Bluefish we have seen since the '98 run.

Hey Capt. Jim: Here is the pictures of that 44in. rock I caught on 12/3. Rick sent it to me; had a great time on Sat. I didnt get a chance to say goodbye to Capt A l. Hope to see you all in the spring. Happy Holidays to and your family. Bill Smith (P.S. the fish w/ 36lbs)

"Woody wins Big Tournament."

Mr. Brian Steinwand of Silver Spring, MD caught this awesome 46"/37.5 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 11/30/01 trolling south of Point Lookout. This "Beast from the East" struck a 6 oz. Prime Time

Punkinhead Bucktail fished from medium tackle on Monel. Mr. Steinwand was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield.

Dennis Greenway (pictured on left) of Oxon Hill, MD caught this 44"/34 lb. Striped Bass ("Rockfish") on 11/28/01 trolling south of Point Lookout. This "Beast From the East" struck a 6 oz. Punkinhead Prime Time Bucktail fished from Monel on medium trolling tackle. Mr. Greenway was fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie" with Capt. Jim Brincefield. Capt. Al "The Livin' Legend" Jones is pictured on right helping to hoist this Beast.

Baby Sarah, the real, "Jil Carrie" (Mommy), and Little Jimmy getting a haircut at TRIMS in Deale, MD on 10/9/00.

Jimmy and Sarah ride with Mommie (the real Jil Carrie) on the Carousel - Deale Carnival - July 2002

"Little Jimmy with his 1st doubleheader Holland Point, Deale, MD, 6/7/00

Jil, Little Jimmy & Baby Sarah Fishing at the Calvert Chesapeake Bay Museum, February 16, 2000.

Captain Jim Brincefield and Captain Al Jones

Capts. Jim & Al

Capt. Jim and Al Jones

Brincefield Family Picture Christmas 1999

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