WdyCrankbait

Nice fish, what did you get him on? I took all my reels to get worked on and ready for the upcoming season so, I am going to have to fish through one of you guys this week.

Bigpapa one recommendation try to use single hook lures. I have used a Pop-R and crawfish crankbait, both having two treble hooks. Both times I caught smallies with those lures the other treble hook found an eye on the smallie. I felt terrible for that! Just something to keep up on if you plan on releasing the fish. Good luck and welcome to VA!

Mmm, maybe I took the wrong turn the Premier highway. I have an 09 Preimer and a year old Curado E5. I havent had a problem with either, but I am thinking about getting rid of the preimier to get the new E50. Caught plenty of fish with each, but I just have more faith in the Curado day in and day out.

will do,

I will be out there next weekend for shore! Not sure I will get anything, but I gotta try!

I dont have a VT in my screename, but I graduated from VT in 2003 and fished down there a lot! Specifially at MCoy, is that still avaible? Got some good ones out of there!

It is one way dirt roads, espeically to the lower lake, kind of tight. The upper lake should not be a problem to put in at. As far as fishing goes, not sure, but I will tell you in a couple of weeks.

Sorry, I submitted before I readover. I think it is about 30 miles west of Richmond, right off Rte. 60 after it narrows down to two lanes.

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/maps/Powhatan_Lakes.pdf

Is anyone catching Crappies these days? I do really fish for crappies that much, they are a ton of fun.

Yes, but have they worked for you? LOL!!! I gotta go smallmouth fishing with you!

Another thing I would suggest. Go out and get some popper flies from say Walmart and use them first off. Those are cheap and good practice flies, throw aways if you will. After you get good at casting, roll cast, double-haul, etc. go and get some high end flies. Those will last you a lot longer! I got some Adams, Royal Coachmans, plain jane flies from Walmart (thread and feather flies) and they were destroyed after 3 bluegills. Since you are starting out, I would limit my fly sizes to 8-12, thsose are the bigger bluegill size flies. (Plus, you will need only one leader size, 3X) You shouldn't go that much smaller because a hand size bluegill could swallow that size say 14 no problem. (I assume you are fishing for bass and bluegills being on this forum.) After you get say, a couple weeks under your belt the best fly for bluegills I would say is a tan Elkhair wing caddis size 10 or 8. Drop it around trees or brush in the water and just wait.

Look up some youtube videos would be my suggestion. What size wooly boogers? Do you know the (times 3 + one rule?) Well, to make sure you have the correct tippet (tippet is the fine/thin end of a leader) material you take the tippet size you want to use say 3X multiple by 3, therefore you get 9, and add 1. Eight, ten and twelve size fly hooks are good for 3X tippet. I recommend using Orvis fly line, it has a braided loop at the fishing end of the line to loop your leader through. If you have not cast a fly rod before just move the rod between 10 and 2 and keep your casting arm's elbow glued to your hip! A #1 mistake I see! Now, if you are fishing ponds with said wolly boogers cast it out let sink say 5 seconds and strip the line in. Use the end of your fly line as a strike indicator. Also, get some hoppers, say size 8 or ten. Fly fishing is a lot of fun, so make it fun do not be intimadated by it. Good luck

Thanks, I found this one, but is it a pay forum, it looked like it.

hahah, good to hear. Post some pictures if you can when you get into the good size smallies. Enjoy and goodl luck!

What about Kenny Wayne? The Black keys are really good, like them a lot! Rory Gallagher?

Hey, can anyone recommend a good fly fishing website? I am getting back into it and looking for a forum to learn from. Thanks

Looks like a good place to fish, espeically from the bank. Congrats on the three bass, I would be excited to catch anything in this cold weather. hahah

Do you have a 6' to say 6'-6" med. light spinning rod? That would work the best outfitted with a copoly line. There are a lot of rocks and trees to knick up line! You might want to stop by your local library and see what books they have on the James river fishing. There are some very informative books out there. Also, smallies a big one are pretty athletic so, I am just warning you. Good luck!

Thanks, when it comes to sunglasses and getting a good pair to protect your eyes I do not skimp and want to make sure I get a good pair.

Hey everyone, with the up coming season I am looking to get a good pair of polarized sunglasses. I have found a pair of Costa Del Mars, Hammerheads that I like, but not find anything out about the lens or know of anyone that has Costas. If you have a pair of these what do you think? Also, do you know if they block 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC light? Thanks in advance.

Have some fun and flip a coin! Hhahahah ok, just kidding, but post a picture when you get the reel.

This kind of sounds like you want to try something new instead of going back to the old things. I love Shimano reels/rods! But, they are like Toyota Camrys, always there, always reliable, very little frills. I love my Curado! I have actually thought about getting rid of my Revo Premier to get another Curado. Not that anything is wrong with the Revo. Get the Abu Garcia reel, they make great reels as well!

After reading this story I called up Cabela's to get a fishing catalog. Well, it is 7:41am EST and I think the service rep. picked up my phone call @ Cabela's first ring. NICE, I likes it!

Never heard the term Baitmonkey before. :-/