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recreational fishing

3 Jan 2012

Light Tackle Jigging

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: recreational fishing | 0

Light tackle jigging (LTJ) is one of the most popular saltwater fishing techniques. Jigging can be effective for catching a variety of saltwater fish species. A variety of lures are popular, including metal slab jigs, bucktails, soft plastics, and other … Continued

fishing techniques, jigging, jigs, techniques
17 Nov 2011

Surf Fishing for Black Drum

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Surf fishing for black drum is an annual event for many saltwater anglers in Virginia. These heavyweight members of the croaker family usually show up in the surf in May or June, with peak catches varying from a few days … Continued

black drum, surf fishing
1 Sep 2011

Surf Fishing for Spot in Virginia

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Throughout Virginia, spot are usually available in the surf from late summer through early fall. These delicious saltwater fish are a favorite among surf fishermen for food and as fishing bait. Spot arrive in the surf early as June but … Continued

spot, surf fishing
2 Aug 2011

Hunt Fish VA Mobile Application

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: recreational fishing | 0

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is now offering a free Hunt Fish VA mobile application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Hunt Fish VA app allows users to search for a wide variety of Virginia … Continued

regulations, virginia
18 Jul 2011

Virginia Saltwater Kayak Fishing

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Saltwater kayak fishing is extremely popular in Virginia, with anglers catching a variety of species. Throughout the state, fishing habitats range from tidal creeks and sheltered estuaries to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. In much of … Continued

boats, fishing techniques, flounder fishing, kayaking
15 Jun 2011

Where To Catch Croaker in Virginia

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  The Atlantic croaker, sometimes known as hardhead, is one of the most popular saltwater fish caught in Virginia. These hard fighters are sometimes caught in great numbers by anglers fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and along the Virginia coast. … Continued

atlantic croaker, croaker
11 May 2011

2011 Virginia Free Fishing Days: June 3-5

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Saltwater anglers may fish in Virginia without a license during the first weekend in June. Virginia Marine Resources Commissioner Steven G. Bowman endorsed the free saltwater fishing days, as permitted by state law. The state’s free fishing days, June 3-5, … Continued

recreational fishing, regulations
17 Mar 2011

North Carolina State Record Bluefin Tuna Caught by Virginia Angler

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A Virginia man set a new North Carolina state record for bluefin when he reeled in an 805-pound, 8-ounce fish off Oregon Inlet. Corey Schultz, of Waverly, Va., caught the fish on March 12, 2011 aboard the Sea Breeze out … Continued

bluefin tuna, offshore fishing, state records, tuna
9 Mar 2011

Baits and Rigs for Catching Virginia Flounder

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In Virginia, anglers have several choices of bait, tackle, and equipment for catching flounder. Flounder Baits Mummichogs, known locally as “bull minnows” are by far the most popular bait for catching flounder in Virginia. These hardy baits are inexpensive, readily … Continued

equipment, fishing techniques, flounder, flounder fishing, tackle, wreck fishing
6 Feb 2011

Virginia Shad And Herring

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Several members of the shad and herring family make seasonal appearances along the Virginia Coast, the Chesapeake Bay, and its many tributaries. Each of these fish are anadromous; they spend most of their life at sea, before migrating through the … Continued

american shad, anadromous fish, herring, saltwater fish, shad, species of fish, white shad

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