In an effort to give everyone an equal shot, the Game Department announced it will publish several particular bodies of water in advance that will be stocked this spring, and the dates of that stocking. The exact times are not known but will likely be between 10 AM and 2 PM. Check out the streams and lakes below. Lake Thompson (Fauquier Co.) April 17 South River – Ridgeview Park & Grottoes … [Read more...]
Fat Back and Bacon Grease
After my father was declared Missing in Action during World War II, my mother brought her infant son home from the hospital to live with my grandmother, Mama Ida, her sister Pearl, my mom’s sister Jodi and Uncle Sidney, Mama Ida’s brother. I suppose we would have been considered poor, but everybody pitched in and somehow, we got by. Growing up, I remember that every dinner began with … [Read more...]
Winter Trout Fishing Memories
I think Jimmie was 10 years old, maybe 11, but my son was my frequent and constant fishing companion. One February morning, we bundled up, put our gear in the back of 72 Chevy Pick Up and headed for Swift Run in Greene County. At that time, most of the fishing at Swift Run was done down near Stanardsville, where they stocked brown trout twice each spring. I had discovered, however, that … [Read more...]
Deer Nuggets
By Sherman T. Shifflett (Ed. Note: Many are now fortunate to have a little venison in the freezer right now. Below is a reprint from an article by Sherman Shifflett on a great way to prepare venison.) Any part of the deer can be used for Deer Nuggets, but I always use the back-strap. This recipe is for one loin. Marinate the loin in tomato juice overnight in the … [Read more...]
Buzzards, Buzzards, Everywhere.
I heard the crows squawking last week and figured there was a hawk someplace close by. My three crows hate hawks. But high in the back tree were four buzzards. The crows continued fussing and eventually, the buzzards flew off, heading for a gut pile I suppose. It’s been a really good year for buzzards. There have been lots and lots of deer carcasses piled up beside the highways. And buzzards do … [Read more...]
Tired of All the Rain?
A fellow died and found himself standing in the long line to judgement. As he stood there, he noticed that those marching to the right went through the Pearly Gates into Heaven, while those heading left went to Satan, who threw them into the fiery pit. But every now and then, the devil would toss one aside into a small pile. Curious, the man strolled over to Satan and asked: “Excuse me, Mr. … [Read more...]
Eating Out – At Sam’s?
Face it. Eating out at Sam’s Club may not offer the best in ambience, and it’s self- serve, but the food there is pretty good. Their hot dogs are big, fat Nathan’s franks. The condiments leave a little to be desired, but the dogs are wonderful and cheap as dirt. Their salads and the ice cream are also good, and if you order a slice of pizza, they give you two. I guess Sam’s figures the longer they … [Read more...]
Get Your Buddy
By Capt. Steve Chaconas If you don’t own any Silver Buddy lures, get some! They allow you to fish any depth with a lot of vibration for little movement. I use ½ ounce and ¾ ounce sizes. Silver is best for days with some sun and moderately clear water. Gold otherwise. Use 10-pound test Gamma Edge fluorocarbon on a Quantum Vapor casting reel. The rod is a medium action 7’ graphite rod, … [Read more...]
Officially! It’s the Off Season
Well … we have officially entered our off-season. Saltwater fishing opportunities are very limited in January and February. Only the most hardcore anglers can deal with the frigid weather. The best news off the water this week was that the tautog action is picking up on inshore structures. Dr. Ken Neill put the Healthy Grin over some nice fish Saturday. Some stripers have been marked 15 … [Read more...]
Madras!
Boomers were all about clothing and style. Bottle green was a hot color one fall and burgundy, the next. Bass Weejuns were the shoes of choice. Anything else was a cheap imitation. Then, in 1962, a fabric called madras was hotter than hot. That Christmas, the only thing I asked for was a madras shirt. Madras was fairly pricey. I believe a long sleeve madras shirt was about $10, the equivalent … [Read more...]
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