Live eels are very effective live baits for catching striped bass (rockfish). Eels are usually hooked thru the lips or eye sockets and fished on a Carolina style leader, with a no weight or with an egg sinker above the … Continued
A Virginia angler has established a North Carolina state record with the 45-pound golden tilefish he caught off Cape Hatteras this summer. Guy R. Jones of Newport News, Va., caught the fish using cut bait on 60-pound line test with … Continued
Fall is one of the best times to visit a saltwater fishing pier in Virginia. Many of the top fishing piers of the Mid-Atlantic Coast are found in Virginia. These include several Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastal fishing piers. On … Continued
With the summer fishing season starting to wind down, Virginia and Federal officials are reminding people who have been or are planning to go saltwater fishing this year to register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry if they’re required to … Continued
White marlin fishing off the coast of Virginia has been unbelievable during the last few weeks, with most of the action occurring around Washington Canyon. Boats from as far away as Virginia Beach have been making the trip to the … Continued
September thru October is a prime time for catching speckled trout in Virginia. Although some anglers will harvest their fish, many will choose to release them. Before releasing a speckled trout most fishermen take a quick photograph. These tips will … Continued
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) has voted to increase the 2011 commercial and recreational harvest levels of both scup (porgy) and summer flounder, welcome news for a beleaguered Atlantic Coast fishing community. Following input from the Scup Monitoring Committee, … Continued
As Virginia summer fishing nears an end, anglers begin gearing up for Fall spot and croaker runs. Spot and croaker are among the most sought after fish in Virginia during the early fall. Both species are known for their habit … Continued
The 2010 peer-reviewed stock assessment for Atlantic croaker indicates that the resource is not experiencing overfishing. Although model estimates of spawning stock biomass (SSB) were too uncertain to be used to precisely determine overfished stock status, biomass has been increasing … Continued
To clean spot and croakers: 1. Scale the fish with a manual or electric fish scaler. While holding the fish with one hand, use the tool to remove all scales. You must run the scaler from tail to head in … Continued