Answer
Boats run spreader bars, naked ballyhoo, and skirted lures at 6–8 knots searching for sargassum mats, debri lines, and working birds. Teasers and pitch baits tempt bulls following cows. Captains watch sonar and fleet radio for “meatball” bait schools.
Sources: NOAA Fisheries · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
