My buddy Patrick and I headed up early morning to crank on some trout, then maybe put a deer down in the afternoon for our first annual Cast & Blast.   Patrick and his wife are expecting a baby boy any day now – so we had to have a last hoorah!   The casting portion of the trip was pretty successful.  We caught a bunch of healthy specks, including a plump 27″ fish.   I can’t wait to run a few charters up here in the next couple weeks.  The fishery on the Elizabeth River is world class for speckled trout.  Give me a shout when you are ready to get in on the action!