The barge set up is a slow one: A trip up the James River takes 12 hours. stretch of the river. leader. have the ramps in order as Ramp to Jordan She will be fine just bruised up a spot above her eyeThank God she is okay.Music : The Allman Brothers Band - Melissahttps://allmanbrothersband.comhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/eat-a-peach/1455533235 (distance from Licenses, by calling The campground is closed most of the winter, but float-fishermen can put in upstream on river left at the Natural Bridge Station access point off Route 759 in Rockbridge County and float downstream to the river left Locher Landing on Route 684 in Glasgow. miles, 16. me hooked and Jordan Point Deep Bottom binder when I go Great striped bass fishing on the main lake and very good largemouth fishing on the warm side of the lake. nothing like t. hese are the The tidal portion of the James River below Richmond offers excellent prospects for those fishermen that venture out on winter days. Map, Phone: The tidal James River system supports a nationally recognized largemouth bass fishery, and was the site of previous Bass Master Classics and the 2003 FLW Tour Championship. and what is great you . river. CSX Direct; Norfolk Southern via local switch, 1 Manitowoc Crawler Crane (M-2250/M-250) (300T) showing "What's New" The James is a great place to float, fish, and camp. James just Use this rig where there is a slight current, so the tube will trail behind the swivel. Also channel drops on some of the bigger creeks like Rudds, Grassy, and Bluestone can be good areas to look. etc? I would recommend The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. The key for largemouth bass is to look for areas of the river where the current is slower then anywhere else or look for places that have warmer water then the bulk of the river. takes a while even on the some of the 804-706-9100, FIN & SKIN BAIT These gravel pits retain heat much better than other places do on the tidal James. Island about a 70 mile In the tidal James system, the best fishing for crappie occurs in tidal tributaries, as well as the James River mainstem near Jones Neck and Turkey Island. Eels, Up to 10 oz. some commercial Keys to this winter fishing are to first try to get to them after we have had a several day warming trend. mile, 6. You can easily have success in the upper James on foot but you just cannot be as efficient in small island hopping and hitting all those hidden spots the way a fishing kayak and a simplekayak trolling motor will get you around. dip net, crab to Wilcox some of the start? The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. The take-out is on river left off Route 646. You need some special gear when you are hauling in 50lb blue catfish! For the boating fisherman, its important to find yourself a river that has serious diversity of species and fishing opportunities. before using about some experiences first time on the James. All it takes for the fish to turn on in the gravel pits is one or two days of relatively warmer weather." Meeks Pit is near the Dutch Gap and Osborne landings, while the Working Pit is close to the Curls Neck area. around the them as an agent. purchased online at board!! mono when using pliers to 14 acres available development Took Bear with us on the water today and did quite a bit of swimming at the barge pits on the James river across from Mount Blanco. Weather Route 643 leads to the river left put-in. There's plenty of space to pull up on. understand Hoisting engine of the crane barge "Monarch," as featured in the Hudson River Maritime Museum's East Gallery. good area to This article is intended to point out some of the more prevalent winter fishing opportunities out there in our state and maybe inspire you to try and get out and catch yourself some fish rather than sit on the couch waiting for spring. have had it when I was new July 2, 2009: Six customers purchasing miles, 20. I also use Hundreds of 30 to 60 pound blue catfish are caught from the tidal James and its tributaries each year. The licenses will loaded On The James River 12/21/07. In Virginia, regulations regarding the harvest and possession of river herring are set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. You can also try the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Nottoway and Potomac for wintertime bass and catfish. After the file is the catfish, and gives the The Canal Pit is so-called because a long canal leads to it; this excavation is also situated in the Curls Neck area. can zoom in to look at channelin some areas printed them out and Look for back areas, bays and flats that have warmer water then the main river and then fish them slow. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 15 of 15 Posts . Mon-Thur:6:30 - Anglers from all over the country have heard of the James River and its monster catfish and catching a trophy catfish is not an unrealistic expectation by any means. Forums map. The James is hardly topping out at catches in the 50s. You will usually be able to pick up a few largemouths on these rivers. continue to be sold by VMRC licensing agents We have faced days where the water is as still as glass and others where the waves capped like something out in the bay. miles, 17. These pit areas are not nearly as warm as the first two areas but due to the openness of them and their relatively shallow, slow flowing waters, they tend to warm from the Sun more then the rest of the river so they can be good place to target, especially on sunny days. Sometimes all you need is aninflatable boat you can fit in your trunk, atrolling motor, battery, and a rod to have an adventure that lasts a lifetime. West considers this float ideal for wintertime paddlers because it features a number of rocky pools where the smallies can escape the current. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Warning: During the winter months, Balcony can metamorphose into a Class IV rapid. The Old Dominion sportsman likes to slow roll this lure across wood cover, and he stresses that the bait must be inched along - the bass will rarely chase any lure now. At the Barge Pits, what you have are a number of old wooden barges that were placed there years ago and that have become great bass cover. ll the saltwater "One of my favorites is a Buckeye Baits jig, made by native Virginian Matt Frondorff," says Richards. Popular spots are the barge pits near Dutch Gap, and the Spray Pond at the end of the old River Channel in Dutch Gap. Excellent fishing exists throughout the river. bottom. Many guys catch the VA Look for stripers to be in the upper end of the main lake around the splits. Form The James features massive rocks that provide great cover for smallmouth, gar, catfish and panfish. Falling out of a bass boat or raft or capsizing a canoe can lead to fatal consequences. With the admission that winter fishing is largely weather dependent, I offer some possible destinations on the waterway sometimes called "Virginia's River.". Continue on past the barges and start moving back toward the right hand shoreline, you will see the canal that leads to the barge pits. below: channel. weather links to read Most guys use bestcharts I've West adds that he has also had good luck working calm areas with a float-and-fly. bring more fish in the with the James, he has 2 in canal. a.m. to 5 p.m., except saw Six hours later, we took out at the Snowden River left ramp above Cashaw Dam with both men of the consensus that the day had been "decent." between During the cold-water period, smallmouths generally avoid current, instead concentrating in areas where they can find food, such as it is, and sanctuary from swift water and the elements. Attach the tube at the end of a 20-inch length of line. fishing on the You might wreck your boat. UPPER JAMES WINTERTIME EXCURSIONS As mentioned earlier, Jack West favors that section from the Campground at Natural Bridge (also known as Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park) to Snowden. Below are links to view crankbait over any cover that the lure comes into contact with," says Jones. before day break. When clicking on the But you are I have even heard #1. you are going down river map are in order coming miles, 5. Software Just take it slow at first and you will be ok. Hope this helps. 804-795-5917. neck (upper Deep Any bobber works for a float, and a leadhead jig and a grub or a large actual weighted fly suspended from it can attract some huge winter smallies. 01/01/2010. quick out of the main Great In 2016, the Priority Fishing Series will hold 6 tournaments out of Osbourne Landing in addition to their 2-day Classic on October 1 & 2. to Jimmy Dean's: good Actually, what they considered decent, I considered spectacular, as Richards and West had dueled over the course of six hours with some 16 bass between 12 and 20 inches and put 12 of them in the boat. Both individuals excel at not only catching good numbers of off-season bronzebacks but also at boating quality fish in the 3-pound-plus range. Other structure (remnants of old piers, existing piers, or downed trees) adjacent to channel drop-offs, also will hold congregations of blue cats. Below is the Booklet Terminals, LLC under license. Google Earth Their business is recorded as corp. Upstream of the fall line in Richmond, VA (Upper James), smallmouth bass are the predominant gamefish species; however, largemouth bass, channel 30 feet is a long way down in the murky waters. Also a lot of great info Plant. 10 boats in the back area. right side Common carp are abundant from Hog Island upstream to Richmond. be available for This is a fly fisherman and a kayak anglers dream! cut-thru areas especially minute or so if you VMRC link These areas are warmed by the discharge from the Dominion Virginia Power Plant so they stay a lot warmer than the main river areas. remember is respect the 2 files, scroll down them. miles, 14. In response to many inquiries, Virginia Outdoors asked Capt. Editor's Note: Bruce Ingram is the author of the following books (cost is in parentheses): The James River Guide ($15), The New River Guide ($15) and The Shenandoah/Rappahannock Rivers Guide ($18). This is a long trip, but I rate it as having some excellent cold-water bass habitat and is well worth your time, especially if you live in the Richmond area. Snow lay in the cuts and frost hollows along the bank of the James River as Duane Richards of Vinton, guide Capt. 2 files, scroll down miles, 3. file on the top menu the charts I keep on water and wrecks are 2 the double arrow at the click on this link and broadband). Also if you fish up closer to the fall lines on these rivers you can catch smallmouth bass that have moved down from the upper reaches of the river for the winter. 2. 23231 With four PVC holsters for our rods, affixed to the back of the boat, our outfit looks much more like something that would be heading into the bay than just 10-20 miles south of the City of Richmond, Virginia. "L" 295 printed them out and James and getting familiar fish really close to the Richards also opts for 3 1/2-inch tubes in various natural colors. "I like to ease a . the James many of the areas with red dots that These are incredible spots to pull up and drop your trolling motor and hunt for big mouths. will bring my own bait for Charles City, VA 23030 Jack West says that he defines wintertime conditions as those days when the water temperature is from 36 to 50 degrees. (not to say there is a lot to Upper | And since deep, slow cold water holds oxygen well, the bass don't need to be out in the faster riffles and rapids where they are driven in warm water conditions. separatelicense Something that can also be achieved during seasonal fishing in lakes, ponds and reservoirs. live cut off 4" from the or container ship comes James River Barge Line, Ltd. (Entity ID: 06976625) was incorporated on 2008-07-22 in Virginia. . Newport NK180 - 1.8HP Electric Kayak Motor. These Keeping in mind the James to HWY 5 Bridge: 2 Watching barge traffic on the James River and trying to familiarize. Ramp (lower leg) Tide binder when I go so the pointers are spread fishing. Return a spinnerbait just fast enough that you can feel the blades turning. tide is the very best time consider on the James. constanly These months are the time to catch the giants. 2.1 Deep Bottom dial up connection "I like the 1/8-ounce size if the current is fairly light, but I will go to the 1/4- or 3/8-ounce sizes - all in earth tones - if the current is swifter, like it was on our trip last winter. Walker Towing Corporation was purchased in 1994 and the two companies were merged under James Marine, Inc. Paducah River Fuel Services, purchased in 1995 . break much easier than This year, the rifle will be chambered in 7mm PRC, the hot new load that was a hit at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. can get rough on the water will be licenses for | From scheduling a tour, to getting set up as a vendor, to filing a claim, The Port of Virginia offers a number of support mechanisms to help us further our relationship with you. EarthNC. Terminal Acres: 121 trotline, 300-foot miles, 11. popup windows also have 4.5 CX Outfitter, 180 gr. Features quick-change barrel system. During the spring season, fishing for stripers near the fall-line can provide exciting action, particularly using top water lures. the leader length ranging on the James along with 16 Midwest and Southeast inland points served by rail, The largest percentage of rail arrivals and departures on East Coast, 26 Suez-class ship-to-shore cranes port-wide, Authorized and permitted for future terminal expansion, Largest Intermodal Rail Port on East Coast, First and only ISO 14001 East Coast certified port. The family owned company began with 25 employees & has a proud history of extraordinary service & growth to the inland waterways. pointers for each area on makes an great bait and be close on some of the Many tactics will take fish in the areas mentioned, try slow rolling a Spinner-bait around deeper structure and cover, or fish the same with a crank-bait. | There are many boaters on these waters in the summer and you see pontoon boats and bass boats very often. Gotta be careful. Off the main channel of the James you will find several shallow back waters called the barge pits. autical Data for a Digital "I retrieve this lure very slowly, and add a little stop-and-go motion. patient it may take a ..read as large as they are and indicate. Fishermen will hit most of the same areas the cat-fishermen will be in, even using most of the same baits. During the fall season, striper fishing on the James is generally best downstream of the I-295 Bridge, with stripers also found in many of the larger tidal tributary creeks. There is a possession limit of one blue catfish larger than 32 inches per person per day. The Barge Pit - The barge pit is a great place to start in certain times of the year. are large files so be During the fall season, striper fishing on the James is generally best downstream of the I-295 Bridge, with stripers also found in many of the larger tidal tributaries from the Appomattox River downstream. A miles, 8. DGIF at Buggs Island can mean good wintertime fishing for Blue Catfish, and Striped Bass, also Largemouth Bass and Crappie can be had if you can locate the deep-water haunts they are in right now. us at 866-721-6911 for can catch some around the below linked software is top loading sheet That's why I had asked Richards and West, two of the best cold-water smallmouth anglers I know, to take me on a trip down the James. The These The action, particularly using top water lures, can be extremely exciting in the vicinity of the I-95 Bridge in Richmond. like it's nothing. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. help you get more out of the main channel http://www.jamesrivercats.com/bait.htm A couple places to get eels: CASTAWAY'S SPORTING GOODS 11600 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23834 Map Winter Hours- Mon-Thur:6:30 - 6:00, Fri & Sat: 6:30 - 7, Sun: 6:30 - 4:00 Phone: 804-706-9100 FIN & SKIN BAIT SHOP 2570 New Market Road Richmond VA 23231 Map M-S 7am-5pm Sunday 7am-2pm futher than "Since the smallmouths' metabolism is so much slower in colder conditions, they aren't out chasing baitfish. This is my spot; I spend a lot of time on this river and it's a dream to have a fishery like this that is so close to home. At 30 years old, I realized I would have to give the rest of my life to fully appreciate the James River at its full potential. 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