Super User Bird Posted June 20, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 20, 2023 Wife has another business trip at a resort on the lower James river. They have a private boat ramp and parking lot so of course I'm going with her and bringing the boat. Gotta admit I'm a little intimidated as this is a vast body of tidal water and calling for 80% chance of rain everyday. I'll be fishing alone and have never bass fished tidal water. My research suggests fishing a falling tide in mouths of creeks. Anyone know the area? Advice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User TOXIC Posted June 20, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 20, 2023 I have fished the James a few times and it deserves a lot of respect. It’s got a lot of flats and bars that have a tendency to change with every storm. Good mapping is needed to keep in the channels. Tidal rivers are a whole different deal. Be aware of going up a creek or cut during high tide and trying to come out on low tide. Tidal fish can key on different tides to feed. The key is finding the right tide. Locals should be able to tell you the “right” or best tide. Good luck! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted June 20, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted June 20, 2023 @Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bird Posted June 20, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted June 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: @Sam Yeah hoping he chimes in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Sam Posted June 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 22, 2023 Hey guys! I will PM Bird about the Tidal James River. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Choporoz Posted June 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 22, 2023 I'm envious. Let us know how it goes. I hear a ton about the Chick, but not a lot about James below Richmond. I'd be curious to see how much river you find bass between Richmond and James River Bridge, where I think it gets to salty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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