By Dr. Julie Ball Ushered in by a sobering cold front, there is no denying that winter has arrived in Virginia. On gusty days paired with plummeting temperatures, it makes getting out on the water a challenge. Although the weather may be frightful some days, most anglers are not complaining since it seems their holiday wishes for a good rockfish season may become a reality this year and just … [Read more...]
Brrrr!!!
Kerr Reservoir Bobcats Lake Country Store reports: Even with water temperatures in the mid 40’s to 50s, bass fishing has been good. Most fishermen are using shallow running crankbaits, Ratt-l-traps, jerkbaits and jigs. Fish have been holding on red clay banks and rocky points in 1 to 8 feet of water. Reports of good numbers of fish and 5 fish bags from 14 to 19 pounds have been coming … [Read more...]
News From Louisiana
By Capt. Alan Cain I have been in Louisiana the last few months, and here is a quick report on the fishing. Just like the North Carolina fishery, it has been an up and down season with some tough days due to weather. But overall, we have been getting shots at and catching giant redfish almost everyday. This is all shallow water sight-fishing in 1-3 feet of clear water for 15- to … [Read more...]
Layered Enchilada Bake
I came across a Kraft recipe for a Mexican dish that is just plain yummy. I am not a huge fan of TexMex stuff, but this I like – and so do kids. It’s called a Layered Enchilada Bake. It takes about 25 minutes to prepare and cooks in 40 minutes -and it will feed 6 hungry hombres. You’ll need: 2 pounds of lean ground beef 1 large onion chopped 2 cups Thick ‘n Chunky salsa 2 cans black … [Read more...]
Road Trip Tips
Over the Christmas holidays, many families will be taking road trips to see friends and relatives and – no doubt – there will be food involved in the travel plans. Cold food means ice and heavy coolers – or maybe not! Your daily newspaper can help eliminate much of the need for ice. Years ago, I was hosting a Fourth of July pig roast and I had to pick up the pig the day before. This was about a … [Read more...]
Oculoplastics and Orbital Consultants, PLC
Eyelids don’t lie. They know how old you are and they show it, by drooping, sagging and looking - well - old. Dr. Sara A. Kaltreider with Oculoplastics and Orbital Consultants, PLC understands eyelids. They are here specialty. “My surgical practice involves reconstructing eyelids, cosmetic eyelid work, repair of tearing problems, removal of eyelid lesions,” she said. Recently I have added CO2 … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Golf Balls
So it’s winter. It’s chilly outside, but the golf course is open. Let’s play 18. But here’s an interesting question. In cold weather,does it matter which ball you play? The pros say it does indeed matter. Here’s why. Cold weather is thicker, denser than warm air, which creates more drag on the golf ball. Therefore, the denser atmosphere requires more velocity to produce a shot of the same … [Read more...]
Deice Your Birdbath
We had a little cold snap last week and the water in our main birdbath froze solid, as we had yet to install a deicer. With my wife’s urging, I took a 2 quart container of fresh water, removed the ice and filled the birdbath. Before I could get back inside there were two bluebirds and a chickadee drinking water. As every birder knows, if you really want to attract birds, provide them with a … [Read more...]
Paper Boy: A Boomer’s First Job
For many young Boomer males, becoming a “paper boy” was the first real job. There may have been a few “paper girls” out there, but not many. Today, automobiles – particularly those with 4-wheel drive – are the principal means of newspaper distribution. But in the years following the war and all the way through the 60’s and 70’s, paper boys on bicycles, or on foot, made the rounds in various … [Read more...]
The Rocks Are Here
By Dr. Ken Neill, III The big rockfish are here and catches are good. It is looking like we are going to have a good bay season until it closes at the end of December. Whether a coastal fishery will develop remains to be seen. Good numbers of school-sized fish are pretty much everywhere. Anglers fishing in the York River at night this week reported shrimp swimming through the light … [Read more...]
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