Fishing Forecast

Holy scales, fishman …

Holy scales, fishman …

There is something fishy – very fishy- in the water right now. From seas deep to those more shallow in creeks and shorelines, an abundance of opportunities have started to present themselves. Like I’ve always said, if you can’t finding something to catch right now, stay home and watch the grass grow. One thing at the top of the charts…

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Tuna time … and a whole lot more

Tuna time … and a whole lot more

The tuna arrived off the coast of the Carolinas a while back ago and have migrated into Virginia’s offshore waters in a big way. But that’s no secret. Just ask any of the captains and anglers competing in the 17th annual Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament that concludes Saturday at Southside Marina at the mouth of Rudee Inlet. This year’s event…

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Nothing crappy about the fishing

Nothing crappy about the fishing

The sun was breaking through the tree tops as the dew started to sparkle from its rays. A variety of birds sang a chorus of songs that broke the silence. A cottonmouth snake slid out of the water to start sun bathing. On a little pond where its waters sneak in and out of a Back Bay creek, it was…

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If you’re going to sneeze because of all the pollen, you might as well do it on the water

If you’re going to sneeze because of all the pollen, you might as well do it on the water

All that yellow stuff that’s coating anything and everything outside means it’s high time you got fishing. With every passing day and temperatures rising slowly but surely, more and more species are providing opportunities to get in on some great Virginia and North Carolina action. For reference, the picture is of my with a nice king mackerel caught on light…

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It’s time to spring into fishing

It’s time to spring into fishing

Even though spring doesn’t officially begin until Saturday, the region’s angling season decided to jump the gun weeks ago. Fishing opportunities on all fronts have been fantastic when the weather has permitted. We all know how freaking crazy the weather can be this time of year around these parts. Spring’s first day might not invite a lot of trips, with…

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