By VDGIF Dale Russell Lowe, Jr. has caught big catfish before, just not this big. He was fishing the Ice Bowl Tournament on Buggs Island Lake. “My cousin Stephen Faircloth fishes that tournament with me every year,” said Lowe. “I had two of the most important people in the world with me on the boat. It was a bonus to have Stephen and my son Chase with me.” Lowe had good reason … [Read more...]
Tuna Time
There are Bluefin Tuna out there when the boats can get to them. A 447pound Bluefin was caught out of Pirate’s Cove over the weekend. At Nags Head, nothing is happening in the surf. The water temperature is 46 degrees. Some hardy anglers on Jennette’s Pier were catching all the skates they wanted. One keeper puppy drum was also caught at Jennette’s. Hatteras Surf Last … [Read more...]
Farm Pond Action
As winter begins its stretch run, the best place for cabin fever-stricken anglers may well be farm ponds. Smaller bodies of water warm more quickly than do their larger counterparts. Plus, a full day’s sun in the shallow end of a farm pond can increase 5 or 6 degrees in a single day. Cold blooded as they are, fish gravitate to warm water, now is a great time to fish for big bass in farm … [Read more...]
Tautog Action
Dr. Ken Neill, III In Virginia saltwater, tautog are the main target. Some nice catches are being made on the coastal wrecks. The water is still warm enough that even the inshore wrecks are still holding a lot of sea bass that you have to weed through to get to the tautog. The coastal striped bass fishery has not developed. There is some catch-and-release action inside of the bay. … [Read more...]
Citation Perch at Beaverdam Reservoir
Russell Holmes, a Beaverdam regular from Richmond, reeled in 9 yellow perch citations over the weekend. He fished alone away from the crowd on the north side of the lake. Russell released every single fish caught alive and well. Park Supervisor Michelle Maynora-Hostinsky says the water is 40 degrees and the pool is full. Numerous citations were caught last week, including bass, crappie and … [Read more...]
Closing up Shop
Dr. Ken Neill, III It is a time of closures in Virginia’s fisheries. Sea bass, one of our best wintertime fisheries, is closed. The bay striped bass season is closed. You can still fish for them in the bay. Some anglers were doing just that in the New Year, right up to the snow. You can even release a citation for these fish…at least as long as we have a citation program. There have been … [Read more...]
Striper Action at Buggs
Bobcats Lake Country Store says striper action is good at Buggs Island Lake. Fish are back in most of the major creeks feeding on shad, and can be caught live-baiting with shad and jumbo minnows or by casting lures. Fishermen are getting good numbers of fish, though keepers are harder to come by. James at Lynchburg Tom Reisdorf at Angler’s Lane says the James is currently too cold … [Read more...]
Resolve To Fish More
By Capt. Steve Chaconas There is good winter fishing in key areas on the Potomac River, but use lighter line and downsized lures. The water is between 38-45, depending where you’re fishing. Outgoing tides are often warmer. Fish during the warmest part of the day. Dress in layers, wear a PFD, and fish with a buddy. The best spots are out of the current in areas with steep drops like … [Read more...]
Rockfish Season Ends
It ain’t over till it’s over, but it’s just about over – rockfish season, that is. The season officially ends on Saturday, Dec. 31. Says Dr. Julie Ball: When anglers are able to get out on the water, some very large rockfish await within Chesapeake Bay waters. Although the bite for these super-sized fish is rarely off the charts, consistent action with fish pushing to over 45 and 50-pounds … [Read more...]
Rockfish Season Winding Down
With less than 2 weeks to go in the season, the rockfish – big rockfish – are coming to net. Most, says Dr. Ken Neill, III, are coming from the mid-bay area in the vicinity of the Cut Channel, Range Tower, Buoys 40A to 54A. Keeper-sized fish are being caught everywhere with both the York and James producing. Large schools of small rockfish can be found under working birds throughout the bay. … [Read more...]
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