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    Sleeper Lakes You Should Try This Year

    by Chris McCotter June 14, 2024
    by Chris McCotter June 14, 2024

    By C.C. McCotter Each year we like to highlight some dark horse waters. They don’t …

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    Chowan River Expedition

    by Chris McCotter September 7, 2023
    by Chris McCotter September 7, 2023

      Over two-and-a-half steamy days in August I did what I enjoy the most – …

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    Tidal Rappahannock River

    by Chris McCotter July 31, 2023
    by Chris McCotter July 31, 2023

      On a hot and humid July morning I found myself fishing with an old …

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    Lake St. Clair

    by Chris McCotter July 6, 2023
    by Chris McCotter July 6, 2023

    As many of us do in the off season, I was sitting in my garage …

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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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    Destination File: Chowan River

    by Chris McCotter February 28, 2023
    by Chris McCotter February 28, 2023

       When you think of the region’s top river fisheries the ones that come to …

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    Destination File: Corrottoman River

    by Aaron Ball December 2, 2022
    by Aaron Ball December 2, 2022

    Back in October I got invited to go on an adventure that I have wanted …

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    Destination File: Maury River

    by Chris McCotter November 1, 2022
    by Chris McCotter November 1, 2022

    On a recent fall Saturday I had the opportunity to float fish the Maury River …

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  • Destination File

    Destination File 100: Rose River Farm

    by Chris McCotter September 23, 2022
    by Chris McCotter September 23, 2022

    In this “business” it’s always been ironic to me that one day I can be …

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  • Destination File

    Destination Ross Lakes Camps Maine

    by Chris McCotter September 23, 2022
    by Chris McCotter September 23, 2022

    Adventure makes me feel alive. I know this in my heart because when I am …

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