Mossy Creek Fly Shop Report The James and Shenandoah Rivers It’s here folks! April river smallmouth fishing has arrived! We are also in our peak spring trout season as well. Those who aren’t enjoying time up in the mountains chasing brook trout or fishing the spring creeks are out enjoying some of the best smallmouth bass fishing of the year. High water this time of year can … [Read more...]
A Citation Brook Trout
It was no April Fool’s joke when 12-year-old Zain Rehman from Ashburn in Northern Virginia, called out to his Dad, Fazal, “I think I got a big one!” Indeed he did - a citation 18 ¾-inch brook trout caught in the Rose River directly in front of Graves Mountain Lodge where he was fishing with 200 other youngsters at the annual Trout Heritage Kids Fishing Day. It was an exciting day for Zain as … [Read more...]
Smallmouth Bite Is On
Mossy Creek Fly Shop Report The James and Shenandoah Rivers Spring has finally arrived and the Valley is turning green and colorful once again. Recent rains have really helped replenish water flow from the mountain streams to our biggest rivers. The extended forecast is showing more rain so hopefully this trend will continue to provide us with a quality peak spring … [Read more...]
Dogwood Blooms and Red Drum
By Dr. Ken Neill, III The dogwoods are blooming, which means that drum should be here. I have already heard rumors of black drum being caught and I have seen photos of small sheepshead caught in crab pots. Big red drum are being caught out of the Hatteras surf. Our run usually begins within a couple of weeks of the bite beginning down there. The full moon of April is the time when Eastern … [Read more...]
South River Update
From Tommy Lawhorne Fishing has been steady on the South River with caddis and midges hatching most days. Lots of nice trout are being caught on the Catch and Release Area near Downtown Waynesboro. The Missing Link caddis dry and the amber Arlies' Gnarly Larva have been go to patterns. Above is a picture of Ian Hall with nice Rainbow from Downtown this week. Water levels continue … [Read more...]
Perfect Brookie Conditions
By Mossy Creek Oiutfitters The peak brook trout season is basically here. Water levels are still under average flow but hopefully this snowfall and rain later in the week will help. Keep an eye out for nasty wind through Thursday. We are hopeful warm weather will return by the end of the weekend and the brook trout fishing will fire back up again. Keep your fingers crossed for more wet weather … [Read more...]
New River Walleye
Many are unaware that Virginia has a superior walleye fishery on the New River. Want proof? Above, Captain Forest Pressnell, guide for New River Charters, shows proof holding this 10 lb. 4 oz. walleye that he caught in Virginia’s famed western river. The Upper New River walleye are in full swing feeding mode for the upcoming spawn, which should occur around the March 12th on the full moon. … [Read more...]
South River Heating Up
Note: Computer problems have resulted in a more abbreviated outdoor report this week. With decent weather, it’s been a couple of busy weeks on the South River in Waynesboro. The South River Fly Shop says there have been great hatches of caddis flies on most mornings and lots of trout feeding in the surface. The “Missing Link” caddis pattern has been very effective as are attractor … [Read more...]
A Monster Catfish
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...]
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