Right now the fish are anywhere from right out of the inlet to South to sandbridge (abt 8 miles from the inlet). We have caught them from cape henry (where James river and chesp bay empty into the ocean) to Sand Bridge. The bite seems to be from before daybreak to about 10:00 and then it starts again after 2:00. I'd start from right the inlet to south and then see where the majority of the boats go. Follow the Poacher (oregon inlet boat) but based up there now. Dark blue hull with white tower, Follow him and he'll find fish. 2nd choice is to follow the Free Agent with Captn Cato (another boat from NC).
The 25th I'm going to NewBern (Shriner's ceremony) Sorry I'd like to meet up with everyone.
Ps, Owls Creek is the free boat ramp that leads out of Rudee but if you want to get out without any hassel get there EARLY, about 5:00am, I got there last weekend at 6:00 and the main ramp parking area was already full. (they have a overflow area across the road with plenty of room). Most of the traffic to get into the ramp comes from the north and most wont let you turn in if you are coming from the south. Last Saturday was so bad that Sunday they put a cop out there to help traffic.
Daybreak is about 7:00 but you can see well enough to run out of the inlet at 5:30.
REMEMBER you can't gaff strippers in VA. Don't carry the gaff because if you get boarded I've heard they will write you a ticket if youre inside the 3 mile limit.
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