VA BCH FISHING

[garagenc]

No I don't do the citation thing, nothing against it just to lazy.

[Blue_Runner]

My buddies are going next weekend. They called and asked me today if I was going to make it. I'm still undecided, but likely will not make it.

Wish I could though. Nice Hawg! Storm swim bait?

[garagenc]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

My buddies are going next weekend. They called and asked me today if I was going to make it. I'm still undecided, but likely will not make it.

Wish I could though. Nice Hawg! Storm swim bait?

The only thing that they have hit consistant is a Wordens lure, the one that looks like a menhaden or croacker.

I'm going to cook some up Monday for supper.

I'll probably go next weekend myself.

Anyone want to go?

[Stillrunning]

I caught one last year and my buddy got all excited about how it was big enough for a release citation. I told him the only release of that fish was into a hot oil bath.

[Blue_Runner]

I released some last year. Minus the fillets.

[Blue_Runner]

Update - buds aren't going this weekend but have decided to go the NEXT weekend which is 1/25, actually leave on 24 and fish 25, 26. I think we are going to truck on up to Va Beach out of Rudee. We can save a hell of alot of gas IMO.

So who's going? Garage, SR, Slot? We'll have at least 2 boats, maybe 3 or 4.

Gotta get my ducks in a row this weekend! Heehawg! :jump:

[Blue_Runner]

Hey Garage, do most folks go south out of the inlet to find the fish? Or north. Might be a dumb question...I know it depends. I've never been out of that inlet b4.

[garagenc]

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.

garage

[Blue_Runner]

Some good advice - I thank you for it. Thats kinda what I was thinking to begin with. The main thing is look for the birds or the fiberglass jungle. Usually you find one and you find the other.

I've fished next to Poacher before. I don't have the balls to pull up behind Rick Caton (Free Agent). Rick don't be liking outboards driving all his fish down. :p

[Blue_Runner]

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.

If you have to GAFF a stripper you just ain't paying her enough :rotf:

No really, I'm glad you reminded me of this rule. That would really piss me off to get ticketed just for having one onboard. :mad: