Governor Terry McAuliffe announced November is Virginia Oyster Month in the Commonwealth. The month of November is an excellent opportunity for visitors and Virginians to experience fresh wild-caught and farm-raised oysters from Virginia's eight different oyster regions, as well as participate in the numerous oyster festivals and events across the state. One of the best ways to enjoy the … [Read more...]
National Robins’ Convention
Each fall and spring, the robins hold their Semi-Annual National Robins’ Convention in the Brewer’s backyard – or so it seems. They come in huge numbers and show up at almost exactly the same time. The reason I know they are having a convention is that they wear funny little hats and have name tags on their otherwise “red breasts.” Well, not really, but we had a gang of robins in our yard last … [Read more...]
Scallops & Pasta
By James Friend Dickerson Thanks to Jason, a commercial fisherman we knew, we enjoyed some sea scallops at Kamp Karen. For dinner, we cooked the scallops with fresh asparagus, vegetables and a little pasta. With the addition of a side salad, it was a tasty meal. It’s easy, so try this yummy pasta dish for dinner sometime. To begin, I chopped a link of Italian sausage to sauté with … [Read more...]
Get Cranking
Potomac River Fish are on the move and can be found on remaining grass, and on hard cover. Water is slowly cooling down to the mid-50s, but back to the low 60s for the weekend. Shallow diving Lucky Craft 1.5 crankbaits will cover water and snap free from grass to trigger strikes. Use 12-pound test GAMMA Edge on a medium heavy cranking rod. Reel to the grass, pause and snap free, pausing … [Read more...]
Nags Head Stripers
Capt. Reese Stecher has the stripers right where he wants them. “The water temperature and water quality is just about where we need it to be,” he said. “A group of clients from Fredericksburg caught these fish last Wednesday. They were nice, healthy keepers. Hopefully, by this coming week all the nasty Hurricane water will be gone and the stripers will be doing what they were doing this time the … [Read more...]
Heavens To Murgatroyd!
(I got this in an Email this week and wanted to share) “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” Does that bring back memories? Recently, a not so elderly (65) lady said something to her son about driving a “jalopy” and he looked at her quizzically and said, “What the heck is a jalopy?” He had never heard of the word jalopy!! She knew she was old, but not that old. Here are some … [Read more...]
Louisiana Anyone?
By Capt. Alan Caine I just wanted to send out a quick report on Louisiana. I made it here late last week and the fishing has been good. We had one very windy day, which was tough, but the other four days offered many shots at big redfish, 20-pounds or more, as well as countless opportunities at fish under 15-pounds.. We have been catching them on fly and light tackle spinning gear … [Read more...]
Trout Fishing Heating Up
As the water temperatures drop, the opportunities for good trout fishing increase. Most streams are low, however, so cautious approaches are vital. The Lower Jackson remains a good choice. The water levels have been stable and trout to 12-inches are hitting small nymphs. The larger fish are more likely to go for a flashy streamer. The water is low and clear in the catch and release section … [Read more...]
Virginia’s Elk Herd Thriving
Elk were once native to Virginia. Elkhorn Lake in Augusta County is a reminder of their past presence and the Elk River in neighboring West Virginia is a tribute to the great animals. A few years back, Virginia decided to join in with Kentucky to bring elk back to our region. How are they doing? In a word. Spectacularly! According to the Game Department, since restoration efforts began, … [Read more...]
Liberty Mills Farm for a Fun Day
It’s autumn. The leaves are changing, wineries are offering outside entertainment and Virginians are flocking to the countryside to enjoy our accommodating weather and beautiful scenery. Always a fun way to spend an autumn afternoon is a visit to Virginia’s Largest Corn Maze at Liberty Mills Farm in Somerset. Say the folks at Liberty Mills: Our 2016 Maze is challenging and fun! Come visit … [Read more...]
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