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NightTrain

dgif info

a coupla numbers and addresses that all outdoorsmen ought to keep handy: VDGIF-Region 2(our region) 1132 Thomas Jefferson Rd. Forest, Va.24551-9223 (434)525-7522 VDGIF(Richmond Headquarters) PO Box 11104 4010 W.Broad St. Richmond,Va.23230-1104 (804)367-100...

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Last Post: Jun 22, 2005 5:57am
by gottheblues

foxdog

lake gaston web site

i heard there was a web site for lake gaston---anybody know how to get to it????---thanks in advance!!!

Views: 179 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 8:25pm
by KATMASTER JR

MUDSLINGER

kerr dam

i was wondering if they still have tours of the dam?my girlfriends mom is from fl. and i thought it would be cool if she could see it.thanks in advance

Views: 558 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 1:14pm
by mudslinger

Derek Whittemore

Alum. Triton 186 for sale

2003 Triton 186 with 2004 Mercury xr6, 12/24 volt motorguide trolling motor. Spare props for both motors, Lowrance x135 on console, Lowrance x51 on bow. Spare x51 from console area. tackle storage system. bench seat. lots of storage. Red with grey carpet. very good c...

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Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 12:20pm
by Derek Whittemore

fisherman

catfish showdown

What were the weights for 1-3 place...and where were they caught...

Views: 511 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 10:01am
by Big Cat

Martin Lane

Big Cats up the river?

How long will the Big Cats be up the river spawning? Thanks!

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Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 8:35am
by Martin Lane

Bassfish24

BASS Tourny

Anyone know what it took to win the BASS Weekend angler tourny out of Satterwhite Sunday 06/19/05? Can't find anything on the web about it.

Views: 298 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 8:05am
by Bassfish24

Master baiter

again

2nd Sunday in a row... 20+bass caught...3-5lbs. each... the pattern is simple, or else my dad and i could not have figgured it out...

Views: 434 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 7:58am
by BuschBoat1

fishtales

Any schools of stripers?

Went about two weeks ago , had fun catching about 25 white bass many over 3 lbs near blue stone. Then tried after dark for stripers near train bridge no luck but heard some bust and shad being chased. Gonna try again this weekend any info would be great!...

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Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 12:43am
by fishtales

Scott

Boat rod holders No drilling !

Hello there fishermen, if you want fishing rod holders without drilling holes or using bolts check out these Patented boat fishing rod holders they work Great! see them at http://www.weldedcrafts.com

Views: 240 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 20, 2005 9:52pm
by Scott

BuggsMan

Keep your dang trash in your boat or stay home

Keep your trash in your boat and if you can't and i see you polluting the water,I WILL GET YOUR BOAT NUMBERS AND REORT YOU.If "YOU" is you,than too bad.I had a run-in with a boater that threw 2 plastic bags in the lake when i was 100 yards away from him fishing and *...

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Last Post: Jun 20, 2005 9:35pm
by KATMASTER JR

IBNFSHN

Dave

You have a PM at Crappie.com

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Last Post: Jun 20, 2005 9:33pm
by IBNFSHN

Tracker17

Drift Fishing

How is the fishing been around Bluestone for blues lately?

Views: 507 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 20, 2005 2:14pm
by Tracker17

Big P

catfish and stripers

has anybody seen the pic of a large blue cat with a 4 or 5 lb. striper down it's throat at castle heights grocery? Kinda makes you wonder what alot of little cats eat after they stock stripers each spring. And for those of you whining about the catching and keeping...

Views: 382 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 9:47pm
by KATMASTER JR

dave

found at bluestone

i found a cell phone in the parking lot.it must have been lost last night sometime.you can call me at 434-738-6337.

Views: 407 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 9:30pm
by KATMASTER JR

david

stautan view to catch some catfish

i go to buggs island a lot i stay at rudds creek i was wondering how to get to stautan view i hear everyone talking about catching some nice catfish i havent ever been there thank for any info

Views: 227 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 9:27pm
by BassCat

BassCat

Catfishing?

I know i probally wont get much info today since, the showdown is tonight, but Where going to put in around bluestone tonight bout 6:00, any hawgs been caught there lately? also if I go uo the staunton river, is it descent water to put a small boat in, or is the wat...

Views: 359 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 9:22pm
by BassCat

.shaddaddi

BOC

anyone on here a member of the brotherhood of catfishermen?It is a wonderful (and free) web site more information and members than any other. BOC RULES!

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Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 8:52pm
by KATMASTER JR

LarryW

All Bass no stripers

Fished in main channel near Satterwhite Pt last night (6-8) casting a bucktail. Caught 3 bass that weighed between 2 and 5 lbs. No Stripers. Have the stripers starting schooling yet?

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Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 5:07pm
by dale

MUDSLINGER

GOAT ISLAND

anybody been doing any good around goat island.go to try from the bank this evening.ya'll dont catch em all leave some for seed.lol

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Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 3:29pm
by MUDSLINGER

dave

crappie report

i finally found some nice size crappies at rudds this afternoon.they were in 17ft of water at the bridge.i was using a charts jig head and a cajun grub pearl white in color.they were tight to the bridge and the bit was very light.

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Last Post: Jun 19, 2005 12:53pm
by Billy

Master baiter

Bass fishing

Thanks for the memories! My Dad and I are long-time Buggs Island fishermen...40+ years and last Sunday,4/12/05 was a day that will live in our minds forever... We put in at Nutbush at 9:00am and anchored in our secret spot about 9:30... We never moved the boat after...

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Last Post: Jun 18, 2005 4:06pm
by JAMES

Kevin

late this year

Well, hell friends Catfisherx here making my simi-annual trip down from SML to Kerr for vaction, and the ol' monsters, I hope I can break my personal record of 47lbs that I was blessed with last year, (he might be 57lbs by now) but we are coming down late this year 7...

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Last Post: Jun 18, 2005 11:23am
by Kevin

danny b

driftmasters

Seems to me about everybody likes the driftmaster rodholders.Give me some opinions on the degrees that work best.Myself,I,m just starting to use them and I kinda like the 10 degree so the rod is not sticking up in the air.Come on guys give me some input.

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Last Post: Jun 17, 2005 6:23pm
by justlearning

mobydick

Catfish Showdown

It's that time again!!! Looks like the crowd is still growing. We have a 98+ boat average after 2 events. I think we will break the 100 mark again. So don't miss out on a great fathers day weekend on the lake. See you guys there!!!

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Last Post: Jun 17, 2005 4:40pm
by mobydick

2001 Suzuki 9.9 4-stroke EL with remote

I live near Rocky Mount VA and unfortunately there are no Suzuki dealers in my area. This engine was professionally winterized & fogged last year. The thing starts and idles great but when I try to rev it up, it won't go above 2200-2500 RPM's, it gags & falters. Fre...

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Last Post: Jun 17, 2005 2:34pm
by .shaddaddi

Ranger Man

New Clarksville Bridge

I noticed that most of the No Wake Boey's on each side of the bridge are gone. However they still have about 6 on each side. I was told the DGIF would not enforce this any longer.Or can they!!!! Comments

Views: 537 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 17, 2005 1:43pm
by LITTLE GOOSE

WORMER

Carolina Fishing Question - HELP!!

I am heading to Carolina Beach for a few days. If using live bait and fishing from the surf or the pier, do I need a fishing license? Leaving at noon, anyone who knows, your help is appreciated. WORMER

Views: 298 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 17, 2005 1:36pm
by WillyB

steve

fishing at milton

someone told my dad we need to be catfishing in the river near milton.Ive never fished there before and he wants to take the pontoon.Can anyone give me some info on fishing the river up there,is it safe to take the boat,can I catch bait,or what kind of bait for catfi...

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Last Post: Jun 17, 2005 6:47am
by Dan River Yacht2

mark

lost/found

if you lost something on grassey creek this past weekend email me.

Views: 2154 Replies: 33

Last Post: Jun 16, 2005 7:39pm
by Billy P

WillyB

Mid Week Stripers

Fellas, looking to take my Dad fishing tomorrow for an early Father's Day. Any ideas on where we could have the best luck at some stripers. Just trying to give the ole man some action. Thanks in advance and I will be sure to give a report.

Views: 623 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 16, 2005 11:44am
by WillyB

lakeside hands

MarkA

Mark I do not have your email address I do go to ivy hill and would be glad to look at them feel free to call me 434-374-4369

Views: 371 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 16, 2005 10:06am
by MarkA

Flathead

SHAD TRAWL Question?

I know most of you guys and myself use cast nets to catch shad. I saw these things called Shad Trawls, a net that you troll in circles 35 ft. behind your boat. My Question is, any of you ever used one and if so how well did it work? Thanks and Tight Line...I'll be ou...

Views: 287 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 16, 2005 6:30am
by bigjon

Lester

Is the water muddy near Clarksville?

Hi, I was hoping someone could help us out. We are coming down to the area to fish for the week. It is such a long drive though that we were wondering about the water. We are wanting to catch some crappie and cats. Hope someone will help, Thanks William

Views: 388 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 9:22pm
by Lester

BassCat

Water Condition's Bluestone?

How is the water looking around Clarksville, and Bluestone? Hoping to wet a line this weekend. Thanks, Mike p.s. Anyone having any luck w/ the cats in that area?

Views: 262 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 6:59pm
by DaddyOH

joe from oxford

New Bridge Open

Well you mostly judge a pilot by the landing so I reckon I'll judge the new bridge from my first crossing. I dunno if it'll fall over tomorrow but the ride is smooth, the view is just fantistik and its seems to me that its a great bridge...jfo

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Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 6:42pm
by KATMASTER JR

Ray

Need some help / advice

Fishing Buggs this weekend in a Fed. tourny. Putting in at Occenecee < I no it's mispelled. Anyways just wondering what the fish are doing ( points, deep ,shallow, trees ,rocks all of the above , none of the above and what they bittin on,) Any info at all will be gre...

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Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 6:40pm
by KATMASTER JR

RANGER 1

GASTON CREEKS?

I KNOW THIS IS THE KERR SITE...BUT I CAN'T FIND A GOOD GASTON SITE...ALOT OF YOU GUYS FISH BOTH LAKES...SO YOU COULD PROBABLY GIVE ME SOME INFO...I KNOW THE SPAWN IS ABOUT DONE...WHAT CREEKS ARE THE BEST IN GASTON RIGHT NOW...ARE THERE ANY WHERE THE SPAWN IS STILL...

Views: 188 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 6:36pm
by KATMASTER JR

BuschBoat1

Striper Tournaments

I can find a number of postings for bass tournaments on Kerr, but can't seem to locate any Striper tournament info? Can someone direct me or tell me when/where they will be held?

Views: 252 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 5:49pm
by yankncrank

Tim

shad keeper

someone said they use coffee mate in there bait tank instead of shad keeper. thats a first for me anybody do this?does it work?

Views: 807 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 2:44pm
by BuschBoat1

stump jumper

looking for camper

I AM LOOKING FOR A SELFCONTAINED CAMPER IN GOOD SHAPE AROUND 5,000 IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ONE PLEASE EMAIL ME AT GHUGHES@ GATEPRECAST.COM THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

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Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 10:18am
by lakeside hands

dan s

did anybody get spray painted likke i did this weekend???

was unfortunate to troll underneath the eastside of the new bridge Fri morning---didn't see the painter on the ramp side of the bridge spraying the side of the bridge----immediately noticed the spray on top of the water though---but before i could get through the are...

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Last Post: Jun 15, 2005 9:57am
by Notsoimportant

Mark R.

Rock Fish

Has anyone noticed the dead rock fish floating in Nutbush creek? It seems to be a lot of them, Does anyone know what the problem is?

Views: 631 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 11:05pm
by CapRandy

Jelbass

Your best Topwater Baits

What is your best topwater bait on Kerr? I've done my best on a #13G Rapala and a heddon puppy spook in clear. My best was two 5's in a two club tournament in 2002 in June. What about you guys? God bless all.

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 11:03pm
by CapRandy

JAN

WHERE ARE THE CRAPPIE ?

My husband and I camp and fish every month at Buggs Island. I never have any luck fishing. Just once I would like to come home with a large catch. Will someone please have pity on me and tell me where I can catch a nice crappie or two? Thanks a bunch I always have f...

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 9:41pm
by JAN

ron

Kerr Fishing

Dazed and Confused:I have not fished your fishery in two years.I thoroughly enjoy the forum and have gained a lot of useful info.Planing on coming to Kerr Friday.I am fishing by myself against my wife's advice.Any insight to locating crappie,bass or catfish would be...

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 9:28pm
by dave

Tim

night fishing for striper

how is fishing eastland creek this time of year for striper? never been that far but thinking about it tonight. caught 1 last night and heard a few bust around Ivy Hill need input on eastland creek please Thanks

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 6:30pm
by Tim

lakeside hands

Showdown conditions

What do you think of the conditions for the up coming showdown. Cool front coming in and water level slipping down a bit. I know alot of boys are out tonight hunting them up. Maybe they will Letem run

Views: 320 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 4:18pm
by lakeside hands

J14

Docks

I know your docks must be floating docks, but are there any other laws I need to know about? What do you recommend?

Views: 566 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 4:16pm
by lakeside hands

J14

Looking for someone

Does anyone know the man from Charlottesville that had his yellow lab named Addy at the beach in the Clarksville area Saturday?

Views: 345 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 14, 2005 3:53pm
by J14