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Virginia Saltwater

October 24, 2024 by Jim Brewer

The flounder are abundant now in the lower bay as they begin their move out to sea. We were at Kiptopeke last weekend, and my wife Nancy pulled in a 20-incher. Hundeds were caught on the pier, including a recent 30-inch citation. The cobia are mostly gone, and spot are heading out as well.  Good fishing continues for tautogs and sheepshead. Speckled trout and puppy drum and biting in the … [Read more...]

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Please Don’t Go!

August 22, 2024 by Jim Brewer

  Say it ain’t so, Spanish mackerel. Tell us you’ll stay a little longer! What a great season it’s been for Spanish mackerel. They came early and in good numbers, then the big boys moved in - 4 and 5 pounders. But now, it’s almost time to say goodbye as the sleek fish begin to move out to sea. They were caught in huge numbers this week off the coast of Virginia Beach. Clark spoons did the … [Read more...]

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Everything’s Biting!

August 15, 2024 by Jim Brewer

A "Smoker" King Mackerel   The only problem now when fishing saltwater is deciding what to go after. Cobia, drum, Spanish macs, King macs, flounder, spadefish, sheepshead, togs, speckled trout, stripers, croakers, and spot – they are all biting and the next few days look even better with light winds, mild temperatures and clear skies. We can start with king mackerel since that bite … [Read more...]

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Get Ready To Rumble

June 6, 2024 by Jim Brewer

Buckle up, Virginia anglers. Some huge Spanish mackerel are on the way from Carolina and those 6- and 7-pounders will be soon entering the Bay. There are tons of smaller Spanish Macs already here. Captain Todd Beck and the crew have been hammering them, catching limits each trip. Anglers are also experiencing some of the best spring red drum fishing in years. Large drum schools have been … [Read more...]

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Colorful Catches at Oregon Inlet

May 16, 2024 by Jim Brewer

From yellowfins to blues, lots of colorful fish are being brought in at Oregon Inlet. The catch has been hot for yellowfin tuna on offshore charters. Boats have also been landing Mahi-Mahi, big eye tuna, wahoo, and blue marlin. Nearshore and Inshore charters have been catching drum, cobia, big bluefish, and speckled trout.   Virginia Saltwater Large bluefish have shown up just about … [Read more...]

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Drumroll Please

April 18, 2024 by Jim Brewer

The Dogwoods are blooming, the water temp is hitting 60, it’s time for a little drumming.  Black Drum are being caught along the shallow channel ledge running from Fisherman’s Island to north of Cape Charles. Good spots are Kiptopeake, the Cabbage Patch, the Concrete Ships, as well as the Highrise and 2nd & 3rd Islands of CBBT. Running tides, late afternoons and evenings and full moons are … [Read more...]

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Update on Striped Bass Rebuilding Plan

October 26, 2023 by Jim Brewer

(Beaufort, NC) – At its annual meeting this week, the Striped Bass Management Board (Board) of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved for public comment Addendum II of the fishery management plan designed to control fishing mortality and begin to reverse the decline in the coastwide striper population. The addendum is an update to Amendment 7, the current version of the … [Read more...]

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It’s King Mac Time

October 19, 2023 by Jim Brewer

Fall is a great time for fishing. The Bay water temperature has decreased to 68 degrees, which makes fish more active, especially King Mackerel. Some nice Kings were caught off Virginia Beach last week. They require good tackle and live baits are best. Kings are very strong and fast and will smoke your drag! They can weigh up to 50 pounds and offer a great challenge. The rockfish season is in … [Read more...]

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For Trout, Try Live Shrimp

September 20, 2023 by Jim Brewer

Trout are mostly in the shallower areas of the tributaries, where there’s grass flats. They love live shrimp, so if you can get some, use them as bait. Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are biting across the lower Bay, and you can catch them pretty easily. Red Drum are leaving the Bay and heading to the ocean, so to catch them while you can. The CBBT is a hot spot for tright now. Sandbridge is the … [Read more...]

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It’s Spot Time

September 7, 2023 by Jim Brewer

The spot have turned on in the bay and tributaries with fish running larger than usual. The Rappahannock near the Rt. 1 Bridge at Whitestone has been very productive. The Hampton/Norfolk area has also been good. Bloodworms are the preferred bait if you can find them, A second choice is FishBites in the bloodworm scent. Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are abundant in the bay and along the … [Read more...]

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