One day, a rather inebriated ice fisherman drilled a hole in the ice. He peered into the hole and a loud voice said, "There are no fish down there." He walked several yards away and drilled another hole and peered into the hole and again the voice said, "There are no fish down there." He then walked about 50 yards away and drilled another hole and again the voice said, "There are no fish … [Read more...]
Stripers In Trouble
The great majority of the anglers from North Carolina to Maine, responding to the 13th annual fishing survey taken by Stripers Forever, reported catching fewer and smaller striped bass in 2015, reflecting a continuing downward trend in the quality of and thus angler interest in the fishery on the Atlantic Coast. “Fully 84 percent of the 2015 survey respondents described the striper fishery as … [Read more...]
Outer Banks Drum
The only thing fishing in the Chesapeake Bay last week was a pelican. There was nothing to report on the Virginia front, but from the Outer Banks someone actually went fishing and caught something Red Drum & Tackle in Buxton reports that an angler fishing at The Point caught keeper drum with every cast while using shrimp for bait and a 6-ounce sinker. He was out there by himself slaying … [Read more...]
Coming Attractions
February 6: Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day February 6: Pentagon Ducks Unlimited 12th annual Green Wing Wood Duck Box Clean Out, Lorton February 6-14: NRA Great American Outdoor Show, Harrisburg PA February 15: Presidents Day Holiday - State Offices Closed February 15: VA Outdoor Writers Association Youth Outdoor Writing High School and Collegiate Contests DEADLINE. February 20: Rapidan … [Read more...]
Road Trip To Fishersville
A road trip to Fishersville? Really? Yep, but your timing needs to be accurate. This road trip should take place between Feb. 26-28, to coincide with the 29th Annual Western Virginia Sport Show at the Augusta Expo in Fishersville. This show offers one of the best opportunities to hook up with a guide and enjoy that hunt of a lifetime. Everything from a South Dakota Pheasant hunt to an Elk Safari … [Read more...]
Nancy Bs House of Lights
Nancy Brewer of NancyBs House of Lights in Charlottesville recently returned from the Dallas Lighting Market (finally, after getting stuck in Atlanta for two days) and is excited about the new look and new technology in lighting. Below is her report. "The right light is everything!" This was printed on the window of one of the vendors at Market. It is true. Providing the right … [Read more...]
Boomers and Flexible Flyers
It snowed last week. It really snowed. Some places had two feet. We had about 18 inches in our area, enough of the white stuff to kindle a warm flicker of Boomer memories of snow blanketed hills, red noses, hot chocolate and Flexible Flyers. We lived on a steep street, Jennings Street, in Beckley, WV. Some would consider that a disadvantage. My boyhood friend, Freddy Arnold, and I thought it … [Read more...]
Oyster Stew
By James Friend Dickerson We love cooking at Kamp Karen, our family getaway. Oysters are and remain one of our favorite foods. We eat them grilled, steamed, fried, sautéed, stewed and yes, sometimes we eat them raw. We particularly like Rose Bay and Belhaven, NC or Chincoteague, VA oysters. For New Years Eve, my wife Karen and I shared kitchen duties. We feasted on Angus steak … [Read more...]
Snow Is Good
Snow is a good thing – not only for all the school children who relish a few extra days off to break out their sleds and toboggans, but it is an essential element in growing flowers and vegetables. We “Backyard Farmers” need snow to turn out a successful harvest come summer and fall. The recent snow will blanket our gardens and when it melts – we assume it will melt eventually – our small plots … [Read more...]
Rockfish To The North
Virginia Saltwater By Dr. Julie Ball Water temperatures are starting to plunge as the moderate weather gives way to the colder, winter influence. If you want some decent rockfish action, you will have to travel either north in ocean waters, or up the Bay to reach them. Since the close of the Bay season, boats have been combing Virginia ocean waters with no sign of striped bass … [Read more...]
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