Hello. Well... um...
From and live in South Central Virginia and always was an avid fisherman until about 14 years ago and nearly quit. Just fished once a month in the pond on my farm. Started back a year ago hitting the Staunton River and bought another boat 4 weeks ago. Fish for about anything. Smallies and Largemouth, cats... blue, channel, or flathead... shoot... I just love fishing even for a little old bluegill.
So it comes down to this...
I have been out of the "know" for some time and need much advice so forgive questions that seem mundane to you. As an example.... I still use an XLT Plus. Yeah... I have newer things but the XLT still works and I have had it for about 3o years as far as I can recall.
Anyway... Cheers!
Paul
Virginia Guy Here...
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, Feb 08 2012 11:01 PM
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Zoff
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Staunton River, Altavista, Virginia (great Smallie fishing)
Leesville Lake, Virginia (When it is not full of debris and the water level is where it should be)
Ocean Anywhere but mostly off the Coast of NC (Kings and MahiMahi... Woohoo)
Posted February 08 2012 - 11:01 PM
Paul
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Posted February 09 2012 - 12:01 AM
Welcome!! be sure to check out the southeast section for some good reports and talk to locals! http://www.bassresou...t-bass-fishing/
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Posted February 09 2012 - 03:44 AM
Paul, great to have another Virginia guy with us.
Looking forward to reading your posts and sharing information.
Looking forward to reading your posts and sharing information.
Ignorance can be corrected. Stupid lasts a lifetime.
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Posted February 09 2012 - 08:10 AM
Hi and welcome
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Posted February 09 2012 - 09:07 AM
Welcome. I'm in the NoVA area, but have fished a bit in the Staunton (and Maury River) long ago. Keep thinking of getting back down to that area. I bought a jet boat a couple of years ago and fish the upper Potomac, Shenandoah - and even tried the CaCapon once (but was too nervous to run up too far). The Staunton looks like it would be jet boat friendly. If I make it down your way, I'll send a PM. Welcome again.
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Posted February 09 2012 - 09:13 AM
Welcome!
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Posted February 09 2012 - 09:42 AM
Welcome aboard, fellow Virginian!
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Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia (Big variety of water types to fish)
Staunton River, Altavista, Virginia (great Smallie fishing)
Leesville Lake, Virginia (When it is not full of debris and the water level is where it should be)
Ocean Anywhere but mostly off the Coast of NC (Kings and MahiMahi... Woohoo)
Posted February 09 2012 - 05:19 PM
Thanks guys! Some parts of the Staunton are jet boat friendly. Most where I am... no so much. I am just below Leesville Lake. I was speaking with a friend just today and he goes with a guy that has a flatbottom with a small jet they use. He said they have no problem but there are some places I just can see it. I use a small jonboat with a 5.5hp or a Minn Kota transom mount. Sometimes use the canoe but I like the stability of the flat. Put in up river of my farm and drift down. Great for smallies BTW. I got a Stratos for the lakes. For any of you guys that float the Staunton in my area... I have a place to take out small boats and canoes. Our farm is right on the Staunton just above Tabor for those who know. All are welcome at least once. 
Paul
"Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and in such desperate enterprises? If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." ~ Henry David Thoreau ~ Walden
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Posted February 12 2012 - 04:46 PM
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Posted February 13 2012 - 08:41 PM
Welcome fellow Virginian!!!
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Posted February 14 2012 - 07:57 AM
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Posted February 14 2012 - 12:28 PM
Hey everyone I am also new on the forums and from va too. My name is Ej thomas I fish with a region 6 club out of Richmond. I am currently a co and having a blast. Been tournament fishing going on three years and want to network more with other fishermen to continue to grow my career. Love to be involved in anything fishing even creating a Facebook page to network with other fishermen. My next move is Tring the bws next year. I wrote a post about it on the forum in the general section. So hello to the new people and to the older posters. Tight lines
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Posted February 14 2012 - 01:12 PM
Welcome EJ! Glad to have another local!
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Posted February 15 2012 - 01:42 PM
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Posted February 15 2012 - 04:18 PM
Welcome aboard fellas, if you're ever near Smith Mtn, holler at me.
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