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Storm lures, bucktail jigs, and a wide range of spoons are effective trolling lures. Many anglers also troll with live baits, including bunker and eels. Umbrella rigs have multiple blades to mimic a baitfish ball and are very popular for trolling on the Chesapeake Bay.
Known as much for its arresting scenery as for its world-class fishing, Smith Mountain Lake is a vast, sprawling reservoir in south-central Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Smith Mountain is a legendary striped bass fishery as well as one of Virginia’s best largemouth lakes.
The James River offers more than 300 miles of great fishing spots across Virginia. We have the tips you need to catch bass, stripers, catfish, muskies, and much more.
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Jul 28, 2017 · Virginia’s best smallmouth bass and trout reservoir waters are those of Philpott Lake, a 2,880-acre shimmering lure with 100 miles of shoreline. Black bass (both large- and smallmouth) are the real claim to fame here.
Dolphin Artificial lures (offshore trolling lures), balao, squid, cut bait Trolling with lures, balao and squid; casting to schools of dolphin around weedlines and floating debris with cut bait (fish or squid) and lures (bucktails, surface plugs, streamer flies) Offshore ocean waters May — October 2 – 20 pounds 71 pounds, 8 ounces;
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Feb 25, 2014 · March fishing all depends on how early the heat rolls in imo. Generally the first rain of march (Hit the water the day after) will begin the bass/baitfish moving into 10ft and shallower waters for the fresh oxygen, When the water heats up, theyll move into the 5ft and shallower.
Mar 15, 2022 · Here are some of the best fishing-friendly spots to cast your fishing line in Northern Virginia. Located a short distance outside of DC - Prince William County, VA offers plenty of fantastic fishing, boating, sailing, kayaking and other water sports to enjoy.
