Stand up fishing involves specialized tackle which gives the angler not only freedom to maneuver but also puts the angler in a position where they can use their body to its utmost advantage against large and powerful fish.
The foundation of the system includes special rods which are shorter than traditional IGFA trolling rods that were […]
Boats from Chincoteague Island sometimes fish for swordfish. To reach swordfish, boats often travel 55 -75 nautical miles, searching in deepwater areas such as the Baltimore, Poor Man’s, Washington or Norfolk Canyons.
These structures have amazing features which produce conditions that attract several types of fish and other ocean life. West of the […]
Chincoteague Virginia is known for deep sea fishing, including white marlin, blue marlin and swordfish. These three magnificent fish are found in practically the same areas and it’s even possible to catch all three fish on the same trip, although triple headers of billfish are rare events.
White marlin tend to weigh around 30-60 pounds and […]
Blackfish Banks Artificial Reef is located less than 10 miles off coast of Chincoteague, Virginia. The reef has been constructed in several phases. The first reef is composed of tanks dispersed near the buoy. The second phase added railcars east of the buoy. The material sits in roughly 60-70 feet. just east of buoy 8A.
Virginia […]
The Virginia Council of Angling Clubs (VCAC) performs work in the interest of the recreational fishing community. The VCAC serves Virginia angling club members and the Virginia recreational fishing community by providing immediate access to the latest news and issues related to recreational fishing.
The group works to gather and share news and information including fisheries […]
The following information relates to Virginia recreational summer flounder regulations for the 2008 fishing year.
2008 Virginia flounder regulations include:
A 19 inch minimum size limit with a 5 fish catch limit.
The season will open Saturday March 1st, 2008.
There is a season closure from July 21st thru July 30th, 2008.
* fishing regulations are subject to change. […]
Bluefish
Bluefish are among the most common fish off the coast of Virginia. They may appear as early as April and are usually common by late May. They can be up to about 20 lbs and are brutal fighters. Their teeth and strong jaws make them dangerous and tackle damage is an issue. […]
Our day began before sunrise, loading drinks, snacks, ice and bait for our trip. The air was still and the harbor was quiet except for a few captains and crews that prepared to fish. Our goal was to fish the deep waters off Chincoteague Island Virginia for white and blue marlin. Chincoteague Island offers […]
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most popular refuges in the United States, especially among bird watchers. The refuge is either home to or a stop over point for a array of birds and other wildlife. Ducks, geese, swans, egrets, herons, skimmers, plovers, sanderlings and dozens of other shorebirds visit or live on […]
Highcamera Aerial Photography has announced that the company will step up flights along the Delmarva peninsula in order to better serve customers. The company’s area of coverage is to include Chincoteague and Assateague Islands as well as much of the Eastern shore of Virginia.
Patrick J. Hendrickson of Highcamera explained that “it has been a pleasure […]