When December rolls around many of us in Virginia just pack up the fishing equipment, winterize the boat, and hunker down to hide from the cold but that can be a mistake. Temps are always higher in there.
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The James River features some of the best wintertime action for both smallmouth and largemouth bass in the Old Dominion. braid. From sandy bottomed creek shoes to the comforts of boat speeding over the water, serious catfishing is quite different than smallmouth fishing in the James. All rights Watching barge traffic on the James River and trying to familiarize. WELL.I have used
Route 643 leads to the river left put-in. James River Overview The mighty James River flows from the confluence of the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers across the state to the Chesapeake Bay. In the James carp typically reach 10 pounds, and anglers occasionally take carp up to 30 pounds. DGIF: A
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This article is intended to point out some of the more prevalent winter fishing opportunities out there in our state and maybe inspire you to try and get out and catch yourself some fish rather than sit on the couch waiting for spring. "Don't use trailers longer than that in a river during the winter. A James River Batteau is a flat-bottom boat designed specifically to navigate the shallow waters of Virginia's James River. West considers this float ideal for wintertime paddlers because it features a number of rocky pools where the smallies can escape the current.
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This is another trip where anglers can launch from an access point (that is, at Maidens), and motor or paddle upstream and encounter quality deep-water structure and cover. You know when it's coming by barge, it's big news. 100
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In the morning, enjoy your coffee along the banks before jumping back in your boat and letting the river carry you away. You can also try the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Nottoway and Potomac for wintertime bass and catfish. Duane and Jack were upbeat, though; but was that good cheer the result of confidence in their respective skill levels or just the optimism most anglers feel at the beginning of any trip? "I retrieve this lure very slowly, and add a little stop-and-go motion. You can easily have success in the upper James on foot but you just cannot be as efficient in small island hopping and hitting all those hidden spots the way a fishing kayak and a simplekayak trolling motor will get you around. could see
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Jack West and I launched from the campground at Natural Bridge one Saturday morning last winter. A few Class Is and riffles dot the Bent Creek journey, but the real reason why the winter action can be fabulous is that this trip offers a number of deep, rock-laden pools. In addition to excellent bass fishing, the tidal James supports a nationally recognized trophy blue catfish fishery, with people from around the country, nearby states, and all areas of the Commonwealth traveling to localities near the James (such as Richmond) to fish for big blue cats in the James. |
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Even with a GPS and charts someone should show you around in the Spray Pit Channel and Barge Pit the first time. fishing. In recent years the number of hickory shad in Virginias rivers has increased. The place has a great beach to hang out on. Subscriber Services. a
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Roaring through the water, pushed by our 150 horsepower motor I realized that this river was as long as the state! changing. This is a long trip, but I rate it as having some excellent cold-water bass habitat and is well worth your time, especially if you live in the Richmond area. If you hook
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A too-long trailer will cause the jig to ride up and lose contact with the bottom. For Buggs winter Stripers, the area around Clarksville seems to be where good concentrations of the line siders will roam. hours of outgoing tide, on
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The tidal portion of the James River below Richmond offers excellent prospects for those fishermen that venture out on winter days.
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For catfish fish the same as you would the James, look for deep holes, especially those with structure or cover and drop your lines. When the water warms into the high 40s, a third proven winner is the old walleye three-way swivel setup, with a tube as bait, and a bottom-bouncing sinker. These pit areas are not nearly as warm as the first two areas but due to the openness of them and their relatively shallow, slow flowing waters, they tend to warm from the Sun more then the rest of the river so they can be good place to target, especially on sunny days.
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I fished the BASS open last year on the James and my partners both days wanted to run the low tide. Popular jaunts like Pony Pasture can put you on the other end of a 10lb flathead catfish. Common carp are abundant from Hog Island upstream to Richmond. mornings. Excellent fishing exists throughout the river. At the
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If you do encounter birds feeding try to approach the area as stealthily as possible, you can then cast buck-tails into the area where the feeding is going on. In recent years, striped bass (rockfish) fishing has been excellent in the tidal James River. around the
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Public boat access in the freshwater fishing section the tidal James River is available at: Excellent black crappie angling is available for those who know how to locate them, with numerous 1213 inch crappie weighing 1 to 1.5 pounds available. 804-706-9100, FIN & SKIN BAIT
At the Barge Pits, what you have are a number of old wooden barges that were placed there years ago and that have become great bass cover. The mono leader
Last week, Stone Brewing announced some big expansion plans to its East Coast hub of Richmond, Va., which has only been around for about six years. At the headwaters of the James, Musky are stocked and can be had in the spring for the best opportunities! EarthNC
For Blue Catfish, try fishing fresh cut bait around channel drops near the middle portion of the lake. Adding apontoon trolling motor to the family pontoon boat, or a transom mount trolling motor to an old jon boat are easy ways to get on the water on a budget. assistance, contact
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In response to many inquiries, Virginia Outdoors asked Capt. Hundreds of 30 to 60 pound blue catfish are caught from the tidal James and its tributaries each year. after the slideshow
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Second while cat-fishermen will anchor in a spot, fish it for around a half hour, and then move on to their next spot, those fishing for stripers will often drift fish to cover a lot of water in search of their quarry. "I especially like the deeper, downstream ends of larger islands and good-size inside curves that are calm and form large eddies," the guide says. things to
At 30 years old, I realized I would have to give the rest of my life to fully appreciate the James River at its full potential. Benjamin Harrison Bridge
During the fall season, striper fishing on the James is generally best downstream of the I-295 Bridge, with stripers also found in many of the larger tidal tributaries from the Appomattox River downstream. red buoy
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Wintertime action for largemouth bass on the tidal James can be just as good, although I must emphasize that cold-water fishing on both the upper and lower James is weather dependent. Anglers unfamiliar with the tidal James should be aware that some of the best largemouth fishing in this system is found in tidal tributaries from the Appomattox River down to Upper Chippokes Creek tributaries below this are more likely to be impacted by spikes in salinity. dip net, crab
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The tidal James River system supports a nationally recognized largemouth bass fishery, and was the site of previous Bass Master Classics and the 2003 FLW Tour Championship. that
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It played important roles in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. A popular rig for these guys, that get as big as 30lbs, is the use of live bluegill rigged on a sinker and cast below falls. While most citation-size blue cats from the James are caught between Dutch Gap and Sturgeon Point, opportunities to catch catfish can be found from Hog Island to Richmond. For example a friend of mine and his partner, on a recent January outing, caught 40 largemouth in the 1 to 2-pound range. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. and especially around
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The James is a great place to float, fish, and camp. The NWTF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. What draws these anglers is the opportunity to catch fish which regularly weigh between 30 and 50 pounds. from hundreds of DGIF
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Off the main channel of the James you will find several shallow back waters called the barge pits. Second look for areas of the rivers that are deeper. And with 24/7 support, our customer service team is reader to field any questions you might have. usuallyyou will
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Return a spinnerbait just fast enough that you can feel the blades turning. "Fishing the Barge Pits is like fishing a small lake, and the same is true at several major gravel pits: the Meeks, Working and Canal pits. important to keep up with
Walker Towing Corporation was purchased in 1994 and the two companies were merged under James Marine, Inc. Paducah River Fuel Services, purchased in 1995 . Depending on the size of the boat you are in you might also need to keep an eye on your depth finder, as there are some shallow spots where you can run aground. Hopefully this article has shed some light on the many opportunities that await the Virginia fishermen during the winter. punching holes, plus
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White perch are caught in good numbers throughout the river using plastic grubs, beetle spins, or grass shrimp. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. river: The below link is ONLY for
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