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areas to be a pain. One of the great things about our state is that there are some great opportunities for fishing through the winter, and I dont mean through a hole in the ice like some of our neighbors to the north. 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. Hornady's Seth Swerczek goes in depth about the new cartridge with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. I actually
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The tidal James River provides the best fishing for blue catfish in the state, and recently anglers from around the country have begun to travel to Virginia to fish for the abundant large blue catfish found here. Look for back areas, bays and flats that have warmer water then the main river and then fish them slow. 6:00. Entity Name: James River Barge Line, Ltd.
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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. Benjamin Harrison Bridge
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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.
Upstream of the fall line in Richmond, VA (Upper James), smallmouth bass are the predominant gamefish species; however, largemouth bass, channel combination.
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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. During the spring season, fishing for stripers near the fall-line can provide exciting action, particularly using top water lures. river.it can get ugly
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Popular spots are the barge pits near Dutch Gap, and the Spray Pond at the end of the old River Channel in Dutch Gap. When you do locate concentrations of fish drop your baits down on fish-finder rigs with 2 3 oz weights and 7/0 or 8/0 circle hooks, remember Buggs is where the current 94 pound state record Blue comes from so be prepared for big fish. is between 20 & 30'
I fished the BASS open last year on the James and my partners both days wanted to run the low tide. the licenses we
Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. right. All it takes for the fish to turn on in the gravel pits is one or two days of relatively warmer weather." Meeks Pit is near the Dutch Gap and Osborne landings, while the Working Pit is close to the Curls Neck area. I have actually caught several near citation and citation class fish on my offerings to the largemouth. 866-721-6911. the James many of the
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For bass fishing on the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, and Nottoway try to get to the river after a few day warming trend then fish slow with jigs, c-rigged ringworms, and slow rolled spinner baits. live cut off 4" from the
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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. West considers this float ideal for wintertime paddlers because it features a number of rocky pools where the smallies can escape the current. to 895 Bridge: 4.6
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There was a 30 foot channel dredged into the James River downstream from the fall line. There are many lower unit eating obstacles in in the Barge Pit. Jones also suggests that a fisherman always go with a friend or two a. nd that clear messages be left with loved ones concerning where the angler is going and what time he should return home. you have Goggle Earth
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Fish these areas with slow presentations like a jigging spoon or c-rig and be prepared to not catch anything as this is some tough fishing. through Friday from 8
Throughout tournament waters, anglers will use a mix of reaction baits bladed jigs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and swim jigs along with flipping and finesse techniques. ramps (1-10). Following restoration efforts by DWR and other state and federal agencies, striped bass fishing in Virginia waters has been excellent in recent years. wildlife and
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In the tidal James system, the best fishing for crappie occurs in tidal tributaries, as well as the James River mainstem near Jones Neck and Turkey Island.
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Still, I was not overly optimistic about our chances when we launched in Jack's raft just after 10 a.m. As for tactics a lot of things will work on these fish as the water is so warm so dont be afraid to try out your favorite tactic. You can also try the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Nottoway and Potomac for wintertime bass and catfish. of guides from other areas
You can drift live bait on float rigs in areas you have found schools of baitfish or you can look for the tell-tale feeding birds and then cast buck-tails or swim-baits to the area to try and pick off a few of the feeders. through our system. click on AutoPlay
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Having had multiple barges that have been sunken in this are it has created great fish habitat for bass to hide and ambush prey this is one of the most well known areas of the James River fishing scene. pots to be set
"I like the 1/8-ounce size if the current is fairly light, but I will go to the 1/4- or 3/8-ounce sizes - all in earth tones - if the current is swifter, like it was on our trip last winter. We like to traverse these tidal waters with a powerful 150 horsepower motor, but switch to a trolling motor once we find our spot. to Jimmy Dean's:
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The Bent Creek to Wingina (12 1/2 miles) junket in Nelson, Appomattox and Buckingham counties contains classic cold-water bass habitat. braid. page to view it
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Popular spots are the barge pits near Dutch Gap, and the Spray Pond at the end of the old River Channel in Dutch Gap. Roaring through the water, pushed by our 150 horsepower motor I realized that this river was as long as the state! miles, 16.
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See attached map and photos. Hundreds of 30 to 60 pound blue catfish are caught from the tidal James and its tributaries each year. These are incredible spots to pull up and drop your trolling motor and hunt for big mouths. through. Here's what I have so far: The tug Miss Gill pushing (and once pulling) the container barge Richmond Express - docking ops at Richmond Marine Terminal consistently on 156.725 (Ch-74A) 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. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas.
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The best bass fishing sites according to biologist reports are the Dutch Gap barge pit, Herring Creek, Powell Creek and the little known Grays Creek where biologist collected (and released) a 9+ lbs largemouth bass plus several over 5 lbs in the fall of 2015. Buggs Island can mean good wintertime fishing for Blue Catfish, and Striped Bass, also Largemouth Bass and Crappie can be had if you can locate the deep-water haunts they are in right now. All river herring inadvertently caught by anglers must be immediately released back into the water. The water in these lagoons is significantly warmer then in the rest of the lake, which can make for some awesome wintertime fishing. have to consider your boat
"I retrieve this lure very slowly, and add a little stop-and-go motion. First for Stripers most of the fishermen seem to like to suspend the bait below a float rather than pin it to the bottom with a heavy weight like in cat fishing. I have fished all over Virginia my whole life, but never the tidal portions of the James. 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. Many of the Old Dominions smallmouth rivers can provide good smallmouth fishing in the winter. Many wintertime anglers forego running this entire trip and instead put in above Cashaw Dam and motor or paddle upstream until they come to the first rapid. afteraltogether
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30 feet is a long way down in the murky waters. Hundreds of 30 to 60 pound blue catfish are pulled from the tidal James each year, and the former state record (102.25 pounds) was caught from the James in 2009. Jones also guides for catfish, and this past winter he netted several good-sized largemouths, which were of course immediately released, when he was employing a cast net for shad.
On most bearable days you are sure to see the catfish guides and catfish die-hards cruising the river around the Dutch Gap area, barge pits, spray pond, and all the way down to the Appomattox looking for one of those giants. Below is the Booklet
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