By T.H. Spangler The weather hasn’t been exactly cooperative and rainy, breezy conditions continue to slow fishing activity. However, there are plenty of fish around. Boats trolling the oceanfront have been catching limits of Spanish mackerel. There are also plenty of cobia, but they have been hard to spot in choppy, overcast conditions. Chumming was the most effective method last week. A … [Read more...]
Be Careful!
Heavy rains this week have not only made fishing on the rivers practically impossible, they have also created dangerous conditions on lakes, having washed lots of debris from upstream. Logs may be lurking in your favorite lake, just beneath the surface. So be extremely careful this weekend if you venture out and – for sure – wear a life jacket no matter how well you can swim. The … [Read more...]
Make It a Duck Tail
James Dean had captured the imagination and envy of most every young male in the mid-50s with his standout performance in Rebel Without a Cause. It was one of the first films I ever saw after I moved to Lewisburg. In the movie, James Dean had just rolled into town, a new kid on the block and oozing coolness. He was, in fact, beyond cool. He was the epitome of everything a young teen male would … [Read more...]
The Birds at Mountain Lake
By Sherman Shifflett Ava and I just returned from Mountain Lake where we spent a few days watching the rain. I mean, it poured. But that was okay; we went there to relax anyway. The 55-acre lake drained several years ago, but there are a few acres of water in the lake now, the result of recent rains. One of the pleasures of staying at the lodge is to sit at the big window in the … [Read more...]
Grilled Mixed Vegetables
We recently ate with our friends Bob and Trisha Branch. Bob grilled some wonderful chicken breasts while Trish brought out a basket of veggies, which Bob cooked directly on his gas grill. They were delicious. Nice and crunchy, not over done, the way veggies ought to be. Immediately, I went out and bought one of those baskets. It’s made of porcelain and manufactured by Char-Broil. They cost … [Read more...]
Useful Information
Many do not know that I have a medical degree from Duke University (total BS). The reason I am not practicing today is that right after I became a doctor, I developed a unique patch, which helped people who had stopped smoking to start back up again. The tobacco companies thought it was a great idea, but my fellow docs kicked me out of the profession. Jealous of my ingenuity, I … [Read more...]
The Barbeque Exchange
I was returning from a round of golf with my two amigos, Greg Lefler and Kevin Mann, when the subject of BBQ came up. They both chimed in with, “Have you ever eaten at the Barbeque Exchange in Gordonsville?” I admitted that I had not and they said that I was missing the Barbeque Boat. They each gave it 5 stars. “Their ribs are really good”, Greg said. Another satisfied patron had this to say: … [Read more...]
A Time To Sow
My timing as a back yard gardener is not the best. I usually plant too early. I get excited with the coming spring and plant in early March, which is fine for things like greens, onion sets and lettuce. But the rest of the stuff lies in state, like little seed coffins. Then I have to replant and often that’s too late. Still, I enjoy gardening. Watching stuff grow, watching anything sprout and … [Read more...]
James Back In Action
Heavy rains early this week roiled the water in the James, but it’s dropping and clearing fast. Should be good fishing by this weekend. Guide L.E. Rhodes reports that the water flow last Monday was 1,130 at Scottsville (before the rain) and the mid-day water temperature was 80 degrees. The best time to fish, he says, is from mid-morning into the afternoon. Smallmouth are eating minnows and … [Read more...]
Flounder, Flounder, Flounder
(By TH Spangler and Connie Barbour) Flounder catches are on the rise! They’re being boated along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and on rough bottoms throughout the Bay. Many of the larger fish are coming from near-shore wrecks and artificial reefs. Rudee and Lynnhaven inlets are also holding flounder, along with speckled trout and puppy drum. Captain Craig Paige, Paige II charters enjoyed … [Read more...]
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