One of the most anticipated events on a sportsman’s calendar is always the local DU Banquet. It’s an opportunity for really great food and drink and fabulous prizes – shotguns, art, guided trips and fine dining and shopping gift certificates. The Jefferson Country Event is coming up soon. “Please join us at the Jefferson's Country Dinner on Thursday November 3rd, 2016. To purchase your … [Read more...]
Changing Patterns
By Dr. Julie Ball The extreme winds and historic flooding that hit our area can change fishing patterns considerably, so watch for fall patterns to return slowly. Until the waters settle out, much of the best action will continue to come from the shallows and protected inlets. Puppy drum tend to thrive in turbulent water. Masses of pups are thrilling anglers in most backwater locations, … [Read more...]
It’s Crappie Time at Anna
Some huge fish have been caught at Lake Anna during October. Delbert Feaster was tossing a crankbait with bass on his mind, when the lure was intercepted by a 2-8 crappie. That’s a big crappie in anybody’s book. Gabe Scott landed an 8-10 citation largemouth earlier this month, one of the better bass caught this year at Anna. The striper bite is picking up as the water cools and the bait balls … [Read more...]
The Golden Age of Television
I suppose we have 400 channels on our TV and usually can’t find anything worth watching. It wasn’t always that way. In the 1950’s, there weren’t that many channels (only 2 or maybe 3 if you were lucky) but the programming was of such quality that it was called the Golden Age of Television. The Variety Shows – now a dinosaur in programming – led the way. First up, the Milton Berle Show. The King … [Read more...]
Stripers at Oregon Inlet
Capt. Reese Stecher says he wasn’t planning on fishing for stripers when the NC season opened back on the first of October. He and clients had been having great luck with speckled trout. But after several fruitless hours trying to entice the specks into biting, Capt. Stecher switched gears and tried for the stripers at Oregon Inlet – with great success. Stecher’s party caught between 30 and 40 … [Read more...]
Trout Stocking Underway
With a little assist from early October rains, the VDGIF has resumed its fall trout stocking program and a number of streams (listed below) have been stocked. More stocking will continue in future weeks. October 12, Wythe County Cripple Creek (Ravens) October 12, Bath County Back Creek October 12, Washington County Beartree Lake October 11, Bland County Lick Creek October 11, … [Read more...]
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Restaurant
On a too-short vacation to the Outer Banks a few weeks back, Nancy and I planned in advance to go out to eat at our favorite beach restaurant, Basnight’s. When we arrived at the restaurant, the wait was over an hour. Most disappointed, we left and tried another restaurant, left disappointed and wished we had waited the hour. As for Eatin’ Out, Basnight’s Lone Cedar Restaurant on the causeway … [Read more...]
On the Watch For bluebirds
I love sitting in my back yard. A lot goes on that I would miss if I wasn’t sitting still, being quiet and paying attention. A good cigar helps in the sitting and watching process, by the way. This past week I lit up a stogie and proceeded to thumb through my latest Golf Digest, hoping to glean enough information to knock a few strokes off my game. Actually, a few wouldn’t make a dent, I need … [Read more...]
Hitting the Driver: Distance Matters
“Most golfers I know are capable of hitting a ball 250 yards with a driver,” says Scott Ezell, Director of Instruction at Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville. For many average golfers who are delighted to see their drives land somewhere in the fairway and go as far as 190 or 200 yards, that is a mind-boggling statement. Yet, barring a physical incapacity, advanced age or injury, Scott … [Read more...]
A Determined Phamily of Phoebes
By Elaine Callahan Autumn has arrived, and all bird-nesting activities have ceased. Thankfully. “You’ll miss them when they’re gone,” my husband said one morning, as I ducked down to take a peek at the ledge on the front porch, covered with mud, plastic tape, and an assortment of sticks and moss. When the pair of little, dark-headed birds kept insistently trying to glue gobs of red mud … [Read more...]
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