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Third cooler of the day
June 11, 2022
Today was a good day. The croaker bite was strong and consistent. The size is getting better but still a bunch of small guys. Bait of choice was squid, peeler crabs, and bloodworm fish bites. Tide was outgoing and blue skies
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Fishing Is Starting to Pick Up
April 11, 2022
The bite is starting to pick up. The white perch have started to show up in large numbers in the Upper James River System. They are averaging 1 pound and are biting blood worms and nightcrawlers. The bite tends to pick up around tide changes and slacks off and slack tides. Croaker, Speckled Trout, and Red Fish are wreaking havoc in the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Top baits are blood worms, mullet, and artificial plugs. The bite increases during tide changes. Soon the Whitting will show in large numbers and bloodworms and shrimp will be the bait of choice.
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March Bunker and Catfish
March 15, 2022
Catfish are still in large numbers and are hitting just about anything from the James River Bridge to the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels. The tops baits were squid and shrimp. Bunker in the 2 pound range where schooling up in large numbers in deep channels and hitting Berkly Gulp Swimming Mullets.
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Early February Trip:
February 6, 2022
Catfish and bunker were abundant around the James River Bridge. The top baits were shrimp and squid
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Greg Brown
Hopewell, Virginia, United States
Drag Taker Fishing Charter
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Drag Taker Fishing Charter’s mission is to provide you with a safe, enjoyable, and productive fishing trip under the guidance of Captain Greg Brown. He strives to tailor each trip to your individual needs no matter if you’re looking to fill yo...
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