Hello!

 

My name is Daniel and I've been fishing my entire life (I'm nearing 30...).  I currently live in Charlotte, NC on Lake Wylie.  I've fished countless different styles, locations, and for various species but I've recently taken it upon myself to really hone in on my skills and experiences.  I'm looking forward to figuring out different ways to incorporate fishing as an everyday part of my life.  I've started taking rods with me on business and family trips so I can expand my knowledge of really finding fish anywhere.  I've also learned it can be discouraging to have multiple outings coming up empty handed because you don't know what you're fishing for or if the body of water you're in has any fish in it!

 

I've lurked here for years picking up tips here and there.  I decided to join today so I can start making posts in the forums that hold the local knowledge of wherever I'm heading.  Hopefully I can pick up some tips before dropping a line in the water and increase my chances at some fish.  I'm thinking about heading to VA to do some fishing on the Upper James River at the end of the month.  Completely new body of water so I have a ton of questions in order to be as prepared as possible.  I'll come back and edit this thread with a link to my other post once I create one.

 

 

EDIT:  Here's my other post about the Upper James River:  

 

Hello Daniel,enjoy the forums.

Hello and Welcome ! 

 

 

 

 

Mike 

Greetings Daniel and Welcome to the forums  

Hello Daniel and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

A-Jay

Daniel - Welcome to Bass Resource. Enjoy reading & contributing in the forums.

Welcome!

Daniel, how far up the Historic James River are you thinking of fishing?

 

Good smallmouth on the upper Historic James.

 

If you have a kayak you can have a blast on the Historic upper James.

 

Lots of rocks in the river as you travel towards Richmond.

 

Light rod; light line; small white 1-inch grubs.

 

Be safe and have fun.

3 hours ago, Sam said:

Daniel, how far up the Historic James River are you thinking of fishing?

Good smallmouth on the upper Historic James.

If you have a kayak you can have a blast on the Historic upper James.

Lots of rocks in the river as you travel towards Richmond.

Light rod; light line; small white 1-inch grubs.

 

I went ahead and reserved a campsite at James River State Park.  I called and spoke to their rangers this morning and also with a guy at the local Outdoor Adventures canoe livery to get an idea of water levels.  They said the river is pretty low and I will have some challenges navigating certain spots with my boat (14' aluminum vhull w/ 25hp).  Sounds like I can expect to go about a mile in each direction of the boat launch before needing to make a judgement call if getting out of the boat and walking it around is a viable option or if it'll be too difficult to get back up river on the return trip.

 

My goal is to use the ramp at the park for day fishing then come back and camp in my Jeep at the primitive site I reserved about a mile inland (still inside the park grounds).

 

Any advise is welcome!

Welcome Daniel!

Welcome!

Welcome home! We're glad you're here.

Welcome aboard, Daniel!

Welcome aboard!

 

Welcome Aboard

On 7/16/2017 at 10:17 AM, Glenn said:

Welcome home! We're glad you're here.

Hey, Glenn!!!  I watch your YouTube videos all the time.  You create excellent content!