The Push for 100 Species in 2021

[Ham]

100) Pigfish.  ,  Please appreciate that a guy named Ham caught a Pigfish to cross the 100 Mark. Right after the Silverside. We started dropping high/low rigs with bloodworm. 
Livie kicked my butt and let me know about it. John was kind enough to let me catch a fish before him.

I was very Happy to get the Pigfish. A Lifer fishing with John to get to 100 was Perfect! 

I felt like I was stuck at 88 species for forever, but things went fast in Maryland/Delaware and I got to 100 without a lot of fanfare. I re-baited and dropped back down to see what the ocean would give up next.

I stressed and fretted for so long over getting to 100; you would think that I would have celebrated or something, but no rest for the wicked. Let's see where we are by 12/31/21. 
I did catch another Pigfish later, but both pics are of the Lifer.

[Johnsfolly]

55 minutes ago, Ham said:

100) Pigfish.  ,  Please appreciate that a guy named Ham caught a Pigfish to cross the 100 Mark. Right after the Silverside. We started dropping high/low rigs with bloodworm. 
Livie kicked my butt and let me know about it. John was kind enough to let me catch a fish before him.

I was very Happy to get the Pigfish. A Lifer fishing with John to get to 100 was Perfect! 

I felt like I was stuck at 88 species for forever, but things went fast in Maryland/Delaware and I got to 100 without a lot of fanfare. I re-baited and dropped back down to see what the ocean would give up next.

I stressed and fretted for so long over getting to 100; you would think that I would have celebrated or something, but no rest for the wicked. Let's see where we are by 12/31/21. 
I did catch another Pigfish later, but both pics are of the Lifer.

Congrats buddy on a job well done. So glad that we were able to make it happen on this trip! You and I know that once you achieve a goal it's likely on to the next 😁.

If they have been paying attention to your posts maybe on other threads,, then they should know that more are coming.

And it's  worth noting that I did not catch a pigfish😔.

[Ham]

101) Black Sea Bass   ,  These cute little guys are are pretty common apparently. I think John considered it fairly likely that we would catch some. They sure do life them some blood worm. Note, they are as pokey as they are pretty. I caught several and bled a little after most of them.

[Johnsfolly]

1 hour ago, Ham said:

101) Black Sea Bass   ,  These cute little guys are are pretty common apparently. I think John considered it fairly likely that we would catch some. They sure do life them some blood worm. Note, they are as pokey as they are pretty. I caught several and bled a little after most of them.

These guys were a guarantee fish. So was catching spot but I was the only one to catch a spot 🙄

[Ham]

I understand 100 % that nothing can been guaranteed in fishing. You pays your money and takes your chances. I had a Good Guide and I've been Lucky a lot this year.

Ive had some misfortune and heartache, but you have have to have Bad Times to Fully Appreciate the Good Times.

I really Appreciate all the help I have received  that helped me get here. I don't want to leave anybody out, but certainly want to Thank John, Dave, Marty, and Les again and again. 

 

[Ham]

102) Summer Flounder     ,  

We started running low on Blood worm (and they creep me out) so I switched up to Gulp which I believe in. It did not get many bites for me, but it got the right bite for another Lifer.

little guy, but he pulled well. I image a 16 incher keeper size would really pull. 

[Ham]

103) Striped Bass  ,  Stoked to add Striper to the 2021 list. This gives me a shot to catch all the members of the Morone family in one year. Might have to drive a little more. 
from a tidal creek in Delaware

[Johnsfolly]

On 9/25/2021 at 12:29 PM, Ham said:

102) Summer Flounder     ,  

We started running low on Blood worm (and they creep me out) so I switched up to Gulp which I believe in. It did not get many bites for me, but it got the right bite for another Lifer.

little guy, but he pulled well. I image a 16 incher keeper size would really pull. 

Flounder are one of my favorite marine group of fish. They can be very aggressive predators. The sight of the channel flounder coming off my hook in FL still haunts me. It was great that you were able to catch one from the pier buddy.

I need to catch some of those southern Flounder or halibut that you have caught before.

[Ham]

1 hour ago, Johnsfolly said:

I need to catch some of those southern Flounder or halibut that you have caught before.

Have boat / will travel. I can 100% put you on some. We'll have our chances. Let's hope life gives us a chance to chase them together.

[Ham]

104) Brown Bullhead !!! ,  I've gotten a little obsessed  with bullheads lately. They are said to be everywhere, but I struggle to catch them. 
Not many Brown Bullhead in Arkansas, but some. A lot more available in Delaware / Maryland. John has seemingly 1000 spots to fish, but I had limited time to fish. I pushed that envelope as hard as I dared. This was a vacation with my wife and NOT a fishing trip. 
John put me on a Great Spot, but he got the only catfish we caught there.

I checked out some areas minutes away from where I was staying in the mornings. One of those places gave up a single freaking bite and it was my Lifer Brown Bullhead! So Lucky and So Happy about it.