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James River Giant catfish
James River Giant catfish
February 23, 2025
Got out for a couple hours this afternoon to check out the new @catchthefever_outdoors rods and we sure broke them in the right way! No scales on the boat today but dang thatโ€™s a James River giant and a heck of a triple up!
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Non stop catfish action!
Non stop catfish action!
February 17, 2025
We had @ernie_the_hog_snatcher on the boat to do some fishing in the rain. We caught fish dragging baits in the morning then switched over to anchor when the rain started to move in. Stayed on the quality fish all day long with a bunch of 15-35lb fish coming in the boat. Grilled up a feast on the water and had an awesome time chasing these slobs. Welcome to the trophy club!
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Catching giant fish in a snow Storm
Catching giant fish in a snow Storm
February 12, 2025
The snow didnโ€™t stop us from putting another batch of trophy fish in the boat this morning. Went out for a short trip and filled the livewell. The bite is slow but quality with trophy fish coming in every trip. If youโ€™re looking for a new personal best, now is the time to book a trip. Biggest 3 fish of the morning weighed 25,32,48.
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Catfish huge catfish in raging waters
Catfish huge catfish in raging waters
February 9, 2025
We braved the high water conditions, knowing we would be rewarded with some nice catches in challenging current. In a very short 90 minute trip, we put some great fish in the boat and missed a bunch more. We are headed into a prime bite window Friday and Saturday. Give us a shout if you want to get on a hot bite.
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Catfish a giant catfish for an 80th birt
Catfish a giant catfish for an 80th birt
February 9, 2025
Linda brought the family out to celebrate her Dads 80th birthday. The fish were tight lipped but we fooled a few nice ones to bite. New personas bests all around with the biggest 3 fish weighing 20, 25, and 32 lbs.
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Cooler full of crappie
Cooler full of crappie
January 19, 2025
The crappie were a little tight lipped. We dialed them in with the Livescope and kept changing out jigs until we figured out a few feeding patterns. Came home with a 2 man limit for the freezer! Book your trip today! **hidden content**
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What anglers said about fishing in James River

Hold on to that pole!!! Have patience and practice talking smack to those fishes.
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Hold on to that pole!!! Have patience and practice talking smack to those fishes.
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Goober Time Guide Service

Goober Time Guide Service

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Hopewell • 24 ft • 7 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
Trips from US $450
Drag Taker Fishing Charter

Drag Taker Fishing Charter

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
Hopewell • 22 ft • 6 persons
1 person is looking at this charter.
Trips from US $280
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