By Guide Chris Craft Bass: September is transition time at Lake Anna. In the early part of the month, the fish spend the majority of their time in deep water. As the water temps start to cool, bass make a move towards the backs of creeks following baitfish. Early in the month, concentrate your efforts on brush piles, bridge pilings, deep docks and rock piles. My two baits of choice … [Read more...]
New Regs for the South River
Kevin Little, co-owner at South River Fly Shop in Waynesboro, reported that both proposed regulation amendments for the South River passed. As of January 1, 2017, the downtown section will become a year-round Catch and Release, Artificial Only Fishery. The upper South River Special Reg Area will become Fly Fishing Only with a limit of one trout over 20-inches, the same regulations as Mossy … [Read more...]
Lake Orange Is Fishing For Kids
The 17th Annual Youth Fishing Day will be held at Lake Orange on Saturday, September 10th from noon until 4 PM. Registration begins at 11:00. “This is a free event open to any child who can hold a fishing pole - from ages 2 through 16,”says Darrell Kennedy at Anglers Landing at Lake Orange. “Every child will receive a certificate and prizes are awarded for the largest fish caught of each … [Read more...]
Summertime Trout
South River Flyshop in Waynesboro says that despite the heat, the trout bite has been steady on the South River thanks to the feeding springs and recent rains. Tricos are still falling each morning and the hexagenia atrocaudata hatch has started in the evenings. Terrestrials are the middle of the day go-to flies with the Fat Albert, Eric's Clodhopper, Arlienator Ant and Tony's Love Bug beetle … [Read more...]
Lake Orange Bite Is On
Contributed by Darrell Kennedy of Angler's Landing (540.672.3997) The water is clear and in the upper 80's. Largemouth are hitting soft plastics and live bait. This week, with cooling temps, the big bite has been on for bass, crappie and catfish. Even a few walleyes have been caught this week. Most of the action is still on the upper end of the lake in 8 to 15 foot depths. Potomac … [Read more...]
Summer Walleye
Darryl Kennedy says that in spite of the warm weather, Lake Orange anglers are still catching nice walleye in the upper end of the lake. There have been some really nice largemouth caught on slow moving baits. The crappie are holding in 10-15 feet and they’ll eat a small minnow if they see one. Catfishing remains strong throughout the lake. An 8-pound flathead was caught this week. Give those … [Read more...]
Catfish Are Jumping
It’s summertime and the living is easy. Fish (catfish) are practically jumping into boats and a top spot has been the Chickahominy River. Mike Johncox of Riverside Camp weighed a couple brutes up to 30 pounds for Chas Hinkle of Chesapeake. Hinkle was dunking live eels. Another Riverside camper, Davis Ransone, also put a 30-pound blue cat in the bottom of his net. Mike says it’s “All you want to … [Read more...]
Summer Bass Tips
Capt. Steve Chaconas says it’s officially a summer pattern. On tidal rivers like the Potomac, the veteran fishing guide says that unless there’s cloud cover, start on top and work down - with one exception. The exception is hollow frogs over matted grass, even with full sunlight. This is especially effective during the hottest and calmest parts of the day. It’s also a good time for punching … [Read more...]
Cats On The Prowl
Tidal James Big cats are on the prowl on the lower James. If playing tug of war with a 50-pound plus blue cat is your thing, head for Petersburg/Hopewell and bring along some cut shad for bait – and a powerful rod and reel! The cat action has been so good that bass anglers are complaining that catfish are eating their lures. Lake Chesdin has been giving up lots of crappies, plus … [Read more...]
The Chick Is Hot!
The Chickahominy River near Lanexa is hot. Lots of fish are biting, especially bass. Mike Johncox at Riverside Camp reported that 17-year old Thomas Carter from Sandstone boated a a handsome 6 pound largemouth. That’s a nice fish for the Chick, a tidal river. Mike also said that if you want to have a neighborhood fish fry for catfish, now is the time. Lots of pan-size (1 to 3 pound) channel … [Read more...]
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