Posted by Jack Russell on January 31, 2017 · Leave a Comment
There’s even a bit at the end of Oysters 101 about their sex life.
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Posted by Jack Russell on January 12, 2017 · 1 Comment
The Cap’n harkens back, again, to lore from Clyde Evans, Chesapeake waterman extraordinaire.
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Posted by Jack Russell on January 5, 2017 · 1 Comment
Message from the Cap’n is a compilation of fishing advice, waterman and weather insights, Chesapeake lore, and ordinary malarkey.
Posted by Jack Russell on April 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Squirming, slimy, and wet , hands-on lessons of practical safety and best ecological practices around the shoreline are again available on student charters.
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Posted by Jack Russell on April 14, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Message from a Cap’n: Oyster season closes on a strong note; osprey, gannets, crabs, and fish announce Chesapeake spring.
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Posted by Jack Russell on February 17, 2016 · 1 Comment
Some industrious Pound Net Fishermen are already protecting their catch from cormorants, seagulls, and other sea-thieves.
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Posted by Jack Russell on January 7, 2016 · 5 Comments
Message from the Cap’n is a compilation of fishing advice, waterman and weather insights, Chesapeake lore, and ordinary malarkey. Or, as the Cap’n puts it, News from the folks who keep their feet wet in the Potomac and St. Mary’s Tuesday’s water temperature reached 48 degrees F at the weather buoy at Point Lookout. After the cold Monday night, steam could be seen venting across the width of the Potomac. What a difference a few days bring, with us wearing shorts on Christmas Day, watching hard crabs crawl on the bottom in St. George Creek over New Year’s Day and snow showers in Smith…
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Posted by Jack Russell on August 10, 2015 · Leave a Comment
A full crab feast served at sea, up to six people, $100 per person, leaving from St. George Island, MD.
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Posted by Jack Russell on July 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Women are singing at the news: Cap’n Jack’s floating crab-feasts are back! Call & reserve your party today!
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Posted by Jack Russell on June 29, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Squirmy, slimy & wet; lessons of practical safety & best ecological practices at the shoreline; student charters for “crew” aged 10-14.
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