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    Richmond/James River

    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

       May on the tidal James River can be as productive as it gets for …

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  • Chickahominy Lake/River

    Chickahominy

    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

      Ed Allen’s Boats & Baits on Chickahominy Lake reported that the lake level was …

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    Long Beard Battle ’23

    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

      Spring gobbler hunting has always been a popular tradition among members of the Commonwealth …

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    New Products Keep Old Companies Relevant

    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

      Capitalizing on product reputation or staying relevant, fishing companies are expanding product lines.  Garmin …

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  • Destination FileFeaturedFishingRiver FishingSmith Mountain Lake

    Destination File: Smith Mountain Lake

    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

      Smith Mountain Lake is a 20,600-acre highland impoundment located near Roanoke, Virginia. This reservoir …

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  • Chickahominy Lake/RiverFeaturedFishingNewsRichmond/James

    Crappie Junkies

    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

      As the calendar turns to May the Richmond Crappie Club tournament season is well …

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    Rappahannock River Shad Fishing

    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

      It seems like a lot of things have changed over the past few years, …

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    W2’s 2023 Top Small Fisheries

    by Chris McCotter April 3, 2023
    by Chris McCotter April 3, 2023

    Not everyone has a bass boat. Not everyone wants one or can afford one but …

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    W2 Profile: Martin Villa

    by Chris McCotter April 3, 2023
    by Chris McCotter April 3, 2023

      Martin R. Villa, is 39-year-old mason that loves competitive bass fishing. His home base …

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    The VA Trout Slam

    by Chris McCotter April 3, 2023
    by Chris McCotter April 3, 2023

    If you are the type of angler that prefers to spend your time exploring mountain …

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