Done turkey hunting and ready to fish again

Been checking in but havent posted cause I have been turkey hunting in my spare time and havnt had any fishing reports. I secured access to a private lake that Sedge knows about and I will be takin my boat and leaving it at the lake sometime this week so I will be able to hop in and go without trailering. Place is only 10 min from my house and reportedly has good spec and other panfihing along with green carp. Givin recent reports from the suffolk lakes I think that having my boat at one spot isnt to bad of an option. For those who like to croaker fish I have gotten some reliable reports from the JRB and surrounding area's. The good size croaker are starting to show up in good #S. I plan on chunking for rockfish around some local briges also. Sedge, when do you want to make the trip. My calander is filling up quick but I am going to put the skiff behind the house for some after work sessions. To many fish and to little time!

You say that your done... did you fill all your tags?
Blake

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Originally Posted by PANPHYSHER

Been checking in but havent posted cause I have been turkey hunting in my spare time and havnt had any fishing reports. I secured access to a private lake that Sedge knows about and I will be takin my boat and leaving it at the lake sometime this week so I will be able to hop in and go without trailering. Place is only 10 min from my house and reportedly has good spec and other panfihing along with green carp. Givin recent reports from the suffolk lakes I think that having my boat at one spot isnt to bad of an option. For those who like to croaker fish I have gotten some reliable reports from the JRB and surrounding area's. The good size croaker are starting to show up in good #S. I plan on chunking for rockfish around some local briges also. Sedge, when do you want to make the trip. My calander is filling up quick but I am going to put the skiff behind the house for some after work sessions. To many fish and to little time!

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I would like to chunk some bridges with ya .......I got one on the piankatank where a dock runs way out just past it and noticed the guy put 6 1500 watt quartz lights on the end of it ....thinking that was awful nice of him...although last year he turned them off when we started nailing them ...
do ya know of any laws preventing you from lighting up the water from a boat to rockfish ....I talking generator and some serious lights

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Originally Posted by PANPHYSHER

Been checking in but havent posted cause I have been turkey hunting in my spare time and havnt had any fishing reports. I secured access to a private lake that Sedge knows about and I will be takin my boat and leaving it at the lake sometime this week so I will be able to hop in and go without trailering. Place is only 10 min from my house and reportedly has good spec and other panfihing along with green carp. Givin recent reports from the suffolk lakes I think that having my boat at one spot isnt to bad of an option. For those who like to croaker fish I have gotten some reliable reports from the JRB and surrounding area's. The good size croaker are starting to show up in good #S. I plan on chunking for rockfish around some local briges also. Sedge, when do you want to make the trip. My calander is filling up quick but I am going to put the skiff behind the house for some after work sessions. To many fish and to little time!

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Bout time!Since you been gone we done got a bash going for Croaks.Gonna be crowded at you place.Let me know when you see 3/4 to 1lb.We will be there.So far about six folks coming to mike's pad.:eek:

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Originally Posted by sedgeworth

Bout time!Since you been gone we done got a bash going for Croaks.Gonna be crowded at you place.Let me know when you see 3/4 to 1lb.We will be there.So far about six folks coming to mike's pad.:eek:

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Let me know the date!!! I would love to get in on that action!!! :D:D:D
Blake

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Originally Posted by bc1448

You say that your done... did you fill all your tags?
Blake

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No, Just helping others fill thier tags. Every time I have taken someone this year the birds are on fire and very co-operative. Last saturday I went for myself to two different "sure thing honey Hole" and did hear or see anything but a hen. Oh well, the drive to Appo. and spending four Friday evening in a row away from home is getting old. Time to start fishing again.

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Originally Posted by slabenomics

I would like to chunk some bridges with ya .......I got one on the piankatank where a dock runs way out just past it and noticed the guy put 6 1500 watt quartz lights on the end of it ....thinking that was awful nice of him...although last year he turned them off when we started nailing them ...
do ya know of any laws preventing you from lighting up the water from a boat to rockfish ....I talking generator and some serious lights

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As far as I know you can use lights at night. I forget the brand but the green flouresent lights a beet the other lights hands down. A couple of piers at lynhaven have them conected underwater onto the docks and they are fish magnets. Be happy to fish with ya. I did good last year chunking and jigging t the M&M and I want to try the JRB this year to satify MY curiousity.

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Originally Posted by sedgeworth

Bout time!Since you been gone we done got a bash going for Croaks.Gonna be crowded at you place.Let me know when you see 3/4 to 1lb.We will be there.So far about six folks coming to mike's pad.:eek:

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A craoker bash? are you serious? I missed that post. I"m in if that's for real. Got room for a few folks at my house.

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Originally Posted by bc1448

Let me know the date!!! I would love to get in on that action!!! :D:D:D
Blake

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7 folks and counting.

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Originally Posted by PANPHYSHER

A craoker bash? are you serious? I missed that post. I"m in if that's for real. Got room for a few folks at my house.

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What do you mean your in? You are the sponser!
Please let me know if you hit the Pagan anytime this week and what size she is giving up.Don't forget the honey hole there i told you about,be worth the short run down the creek from your house.Another good spot was Gating Point directly off the dock.A sharp drop off there.You will see it on your sonar.You did't read any of this Slab!Right?:eek:

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Originally Posted by sedgeworth

What do you mean your in? You are the sponser!
Please let me know if you hit the Pagan anytime this week and what size she is giving up.Don't forget the honey hole there i told you about,be worth the short run down the creek from your house.Another good spot was Gating Point directly off the dock.A sharp drop off there.You will see it on your sonar.You did't read any of this Slab!Right?:eek:

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only pagan familiar with is the scooter riders that I have a cold one with on an occassion...

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Originally Posted by slabenomics

only pagan familiar with is the scooter riders that I have a cold one with on an occassion...

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Sounds like you may fit right in with ole Rapp. and myself!

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Originally Posted by sedgeworth

What do you mean your in? You are the sponser!
Please let me know if you hit the Pagan anytime this week and what size she is giving up.Don't forget the honey hole there i told you about,be worth the short run down the creek from your house.Another good spot was Gating Point directly off the dock.A sharp drop off there.You will see it on your sonar.You did't read any of this Slab!Right?:eek:

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My neighbor caught a bunch 12" and better by Jones creek bridge Saterday afternoon. If the rain ever stops I am going to put the skiff on the lift behind my house this week. Also have to bring the Jon boat over to Lake ------ and then I have to put the Maycraft in and make sure all is in working order. The Maycraft is fine for the river but I sure would like something that I would feel confident makeing the run from the Pagan to the CBBT and get me back home if things turn snotty. Cant spend no money right now Though cause I am not sure about the job situation. I hope you are planning on making more than one trip cause I want to try to get us on some flatties or chunk for some rock. The gudgeons have been behind the house for a couple weeks and the finger mullet are not in the creek yet but it wont be long. Last year something kept getting in my bait holding gage and eating all my bait so I got to figure something new out this year.

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Originally Posted by sedgeworth

7 folks and counting.

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Who all is in? And what date?

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Originally Posted by PANPHYSHER

Who all is in? And what date?

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my 24' is at the shop and I called today and told him i needed it so hes on it said next week ......then I got to clean and tinker with for a few hours...but I got the 17' deep V Lowe and ready to go ....croaker are here locally as well I just like to meet up with all these great guys and do some male bonding and such (no touching)... I can still host a couple as well, being just croakering or take one and hit cbbt..........

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Originally Posted by slabenomics

my 24' is at the shop and I called today and told him i needed it so hes on it said next week ......then I got to clean and tinker with for a few hours...but I got the 17' deep V Lowe and ready to go ....croaker are here locally as well I just like to meet up with all these great guys and do some male bonding and such (no touching)... I can still host a couple as well, being just croakering or take one and hit cbbt..........

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Hope ya got an extra seat. I don't think that my 14' boat will handle CBBT :D:D:D Sedge it sounds like you are the one getting this going... what's the date???
Blake

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Originally Posted by bc1448

Hope ya got an extra seat. I don't think that my 14' boat will handle CBBT :D:D:D Sedge it sounds like you are the one getting this going... what's the date???
Blake

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I am anxious to get it going. Slab,Panphysher and myself,and anyone else we will put something together.First off because we all love to fish and we know at least of the good company!Ain't gonna hold hands with Slab in the shower or anything,but anxious to meet him.Panphysher is the one to say go as he lives right there in croaker country,on a beautiful creek leading out to the majestic lower James river.I know he will be sampling the waters this week and will report back.I lived not far from him for 32 years and know about what to expect on the croaks,as i had salt water mixed in veins,but as you all know,there are no exact rules in fish patterns.Many variables,weather,rain leading to salt vs.fresh water in these upper rivers.They may be there early in the season,and something turn them back"such as blackberry winter"for just a little while.I will be standing by for the questions on the quote from you young and very much admired folks.Quiz for the day__what is blackberry winter?No fair Googleing it!I personally would rather wait untill the real bullheads are there in full force,once there ,they will hang around for quite awhile.Step in anytime C12,i happen to know you are a salty,but usually after bigger further out species.Don't worry bout boat BC,we will hook you up with a ride.

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Originally Posted by sedgeworth

Don't worry bout boat BC,we will hook you up with a ride.

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Sounds good to me!!! :D:D:D
Blake

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Originally Posted by sedgeworth

I am anxious to get it going. Slab,Panphysher and myself,and anyone else we will put something together.First off because we all love to fish and we know at least of the good company!Ain't gonna hold hands with Slab in the shower or anything,but anxious to meet him.Panphysher is the one to say go as he lives right there in croaker country,on a beautiful creek leading out to the majestic lower James river.I know he will be sampling the waters this week and will report back.I lived not far from him for 32 years and know about what to expect on the croaks,as i had salt water mixed in veins,but as you all know,there are no exact rules in fish patterns.Many variables,weather,rain leading to salt vs.fresh water in these upper rivers.They may be there early in the season,and something turn them back"such as blackberry winter"for just a little while.I will be standing by for the questions on the quote from you young and very much admired folks.Quiz for the day__what is blackberry winter?No fair Googleing it!I personally would rather wait untill the real bullheads are there in full force,once there ,they will hang around for quite awhile.Step in anytime C12,i happen to know you are a salty,but usually after bigger further out species.Don't worry bout boat BC,we will hook you up with a ride.

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We can all put in at JOnes creek ramp or at least meet there if you have another prefferd ramp. only reason I suggest Jones creek ramp is because there is plenty a shelterd places to catch fish this time of year for those who are in Jon boats. My nieghbor had a good catch Saterday in his jon boat probalby less than a mile from the Ramp and I have caught plenty in my 14' jon when the skiff was out of commision. I got a spare room with a bed for two (or one Male:D), a pull out couch, a blow up matress and there is a brand new hotel in Town 10 min from the Ramp. Sedge, none of your old holes are any good any more so dont try them, Unless of course you are fishing with me.:D:D I plan on fishing this weekend so I will give a report.

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Originally Posted by slabenomics

my 24' is at the shop and I called today and told him i needed it so hes on it said next week ......then I got to clean and tinker with for a few hours...but I got the 17' deep V Lowe and ready to go ....croaker are here locally as well I just like to meet up with all these great guys and do some male bonding and such (no touching)... I can still host a couple as well, being just croakering or take one and hit cbbt..........

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24' boat, Hello my new best friend, I see a lot of flounder in our future:D:D :D Going drumming for the big girls on the other side of the pond next week. I can here the drag screemin right now! I went out to the shed and found my rods cowering in the corner for fear of what they are in for. Got one rod called "The Go Getter" that was standing tall ready for action, He aint sceered.

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Originally Posted by PANPHYSHER

We can all put in at JOnes creek ramp or at least meet there if you have another prefferd ramp. only reason I suggest Jones creek ramp is because there is plenty a shelterd places to catch fish this time of year for those who are in Jon boats. My nieghbor had a good catch Saterday in his jon boat probalby less than a mile from the Ramp and I have caught plenty in my 14' jon when the skiff was out of commision. I got a spare room with a bed for two (or one Male:D), a pull out couch, a blow up matress and there is a brand new hotel in Town 10 min from the Ramp. Sedge, none of your old holes are any good any more so dont try them, Unless of course you are fishing with me.:D:D I plan on fishing this weekend so I will give a report.

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So do you think that I will be alright in my 14 footer or should I leave it at home and catch a ride with someone else. I have fished the main lake at Buggs in the wind (that water can get pretty rough in 20-30 mph winds)... my boat is wide and fairly stable.
Blake

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Originally Posted by bc1448

So do you think that I will be alright in my 14 footer or should I leave it at home and catch a ride with someone else. I have fished the main lake at Buggs in the wind (that water can get pretty rough in 20-30 mph winds)... my boat is wide and fairly stable.
Blake

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So far this year i wound't know how to fish in anything less than winds 15-30mph.:D

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So do you think that I will be alright in my 14 footer or should I leave it at home and catch a ride with someone else. I have fished the main lake at Buggs in the wind (that water can get pretty rough in 20-30 mph winds)... my boat is wide and fairly stable.
Blake

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You will have more options in a bigger boat but a winning fish could very well come from the area's your boat can access safely.

I'm thinking that I might try to make a trip down that way on the 17th. I'll shoot you a PM and let you know once I work out some of the details. Might have to make it a multiple species trip!!! What are some good places to crappie fish while I am down that way?
Blake

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I'm thinking that I might try to make a trip down that way on the 17th. I'll shoot you a PM and let you know once I work out some of the details. Might have to make it a multiple species trip!!! What are some good places to crappie fish while I am down that way?
Blake

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That will work for me. As far as Crappie, I can check and see if I can bring someone to a private lake that I just got access to that is near where we will be croaker fishing. Or, we can follow up on what I have been told about crappie being in the back of a creek about about 4 miles up river from where we will be croaker fishing.

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Originally Posted by PANPHYSHER

That will work for me. As far as Crappie, I can check and see if I can bring someone to a private lake that I just got access to that is near where we will be croaker fishing. Or, we can follow up on what I have been told about crappie being in the back of a creek about about 4 miles up river from where we will be croaker fishing.

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Sounds like a plan... I'll let you know something by the middle of next week!
Blake

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Originally Posted by bc1448

Sounds like a plan... I'll let you know something by the middle of next week!
Blake

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Blake most of the big croakers are saught shallow this time of year 6' to 9' of water leading into deeper water....drifting amongst the freshly put out crab pots is a good choice as the water is scented up with herring and such ...put out a chum bag and drift lines just past it and hang on !!!!!!!!!!

Ok---I did not read all of this but it sorta sounds like some croaker get together is about to take place. Please keep me in the loop on this one---I like to catch them rascals too!:D

I did not see a date or place, what are the plans?

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Ok---I did not read all of this but it sorta sounds like some croaker get together is about to take place. Please keep me in the loop on this one---I like to catch them rascals too!:D

I did not see a date or place, what are the plans?

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So far was has been discussed is doing a little croaker tournament or get together at Jones creek ramp here in Smithfield either labour day weekend or the first weekend in June. Nothing has been decided for sure yet but we should decide something soon. Check the croaker thread on the off topic forum.

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Originally Posted by PANPHYSHER

So far was has been discussed is doing a little croaker tournament or get together at Jones creek ramp here in Smithfield either labour day weekend or the first weekend in June. Nothing has been decided for sure yet but we should decide something soon. Check the croaker thread on the off topic forum.

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Cool and thanks! Hey, check your PM----I will send some info about camping @ Sherwood Forest.