New Sanctuaries Reviving North Carolina Scallops

  Seafood News - New Sanctuaries Reviving North Carolina Scallops

Florida boater sues oil companies over ethanol, with eye to class action suit

A Florida boat owner last week filed a lawsuit against US oil companies, alleging they sold ethanol-blended fuel to boaters while knowing it would cause damage to engines. Florida boat owner Erick Kelecseny claims that his boat engine and fuel tank were damaged by ethanol-blended gas. Florida boater sues oil companies over ethanol, with eyeContinue reading "Florida boater sues oil companies over ethanol, with eye to class action suit"

Scott Kidd and Jimmy Stephens Find Blues on Sunday

State program helps lure in young anglers

The future of fishing keeps getting brighter in Virginia. Anglers age 15 or younger can participate in a state-sponsored program that awards them for catching and releasing at least six different species in a year. State program helps lure in young anglers | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Kite fishing: Results can be a breeze, even without the wind

  Kite fishing: Results can be a breeze, even without the wind | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Watermen’s groups to consider merger today

  Watermen's groups to consider merger today - News - inRich.com

Pending North Carolina Record Atlantic Blue Marlin Caught

  Virginia Pilot Article 1228.5 Blue Marlin Sport Fishing - Pending North Carolina record Atlantic Blue Marlin caught Pirate's Cove Billfish Final Results  See More Pictures: Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament 1229 LBS Blue Marlin on MIMI

Pirates Cove just Weighs a  1229lb Blue boated By MIMI. Capt. Mike King Carolina Beach NC. on board Trey Irvine's Mimi Fort Lauderdale Fla. Also on board Paul Spencer builder of the boat. 140 in length 84 in girth 20 in tail.   Here are some pictures taken by Chase Spence at Pirate's Cove:  Continue reading "Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament 1229 LBS Blue Marlin on MIMI"

Hatteras, Albemarle will cut 325 jobs

Hatteras and Albemarle yachts and sportfishing boats are eliminating about 325 positions from the New Bern and Edenton, N.C., plants, effective immediately. The announcement was made Thursday to employees Hatteras, Albemarle will cut 325 jobs

Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament August 14th Results

99 Boats Total2 Boats Fished   97 Boat LayedNo fish were caught today Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament Day 3 Leader Board Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournaments

Pirate’s Cove Big Game Tournaments Day 2 Results

    Gloucester, Virginia native Capt. Jeff James of Reel Deal Holds 2nd through Day 2.   Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament August 13 Results Sportfisherman.com Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament Pictures

Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament Day 1 Results

  Warrior, One of the local Virginia Beach Boats coming back on Day One. Congratulations to Captain Jeff James on Reel Deal holding 2nd on Day 1. Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament August 12th Results Sportfisherman.com Day 1 Pictures Sportfisherman.com Rigging Day Pictures  

East Coast Summer Flounder Stock Rebounds

A scientific reappraisal of the East Coast summer flounder stock shows the flatfish population is much closer to a full recovery than previously thought, a finding that could allow the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to move today toward allowing a modest increase in fishermen's catches for 2009. "This is the first time in years thatContinue reading "East Coast Summer Flounder Stock Rebounds"

If you think it’s HOT Fishing….Just ask Capt Ryan Rogers on Midnight Sun!!

  Capt Ryan has the Chesapeake Bay On Fire!! Just take a look his fishing posts below:     Check out his fishing reports at the link Below: Midnight Sun Forums: Meet Mr. Mack

Paul Kleckner and Dave Graf with Nice Flounders & Tog at Steve’s Bait and Tackle

  http://www.stevesbaitandtackle.com/NewsReports.php?id=48991c8f62466

Cobia to stop production at N.C. plant

  Cobia to stop production at N.C. plant

935lb Blue Marlin on Day 2 of The White Marlin Open

  These pictures have not been alterted from the orginal photos. Congrats to Robert Lockwood and the Crew of Last Run....What a feat!!! Sportfisherman White Marlin Open

Waterman Brings in the Top Mako of the White Marlin Open

Congrats to Mike Standing & Crew with a     Nope....That's a dolphin!   No, No.........I'm sure that's a tuna! There it is 110.5 lb Mako!!! Congrat to Donnie Sormener on Waterman with Capt Mike Standing... 2008 White Marlin Open Day 2 Coverage - Page 13 - Sport Fishing Forum

Earl Hall with Bluewater with Capt. Harvey Shifet Weighs In this nice 44lb Dolphin for 1st place @ The White Marlin Open

  Way to go guys. 2008 White Marlin Open Day 2 Coverage - Page 12 - Sport Fishing Forum

Way to Go Gametime Capt. Bubba Brizindine & Crew Bring in A 66lb White.

 2008 White Marlin Open Day 2 Coverage - Page 5 - Sport Fishing Forum

Capt Max King’s EELING & REELING for MONSTER STRIPED BASS DVD.

  Just Arrived!! All Pre-order copies have been shipped!! Currently this DVD can be purchased at  Greg's Bait Shack2560 Airline Blvd.Portsmouth, VA 23701 (757) 465-9020 • (757) 651-1294 Bishop Fishing Supply 1215 Gerge Wshngtn Mm HwyYorktown, VA 23693 Phone: (757) 591-9300 If you have any questions please call me at 757 650-3176 or email chesapeakeangler@cox.netContinue reading "Capt Max King’s EELING & REELING for MONSTER STRIPED BASS DVD."

Scott Kidd Pulls Whitey Aboard Fintastic out of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center:

Below is the link to the report: Hey Whitey- Aug 2nd!!! - Tidal Fish Fishing Message Boards, Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk

White Marlin Open

Get ready to see the White Marlin Open out of Ocean City, MD. August 4th thru 8th. Some local Virginia Boats are there: Team Right Hook Waterman Sniper Rebel Victory Lap Canyon Hunter Sea Wolf Virginian Go get um!!!! White Marlin Open

Portion of Cape Hatteras shore is reopened

  Portion of Cape Hatteras shore is reopened | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Two tarpon tussles of the first rank

  Tarpon fishing in Virginia has provided some interesting fish stories lately. Paul Rideout of Franklin offered one of the best. An avid summer pier fisherman, Rideout recently worked the end of the Little Island Fishing Pier in Sandbridge, trying to catch one of the big king mackerel swarming around the area. Two tarpon tusslesContinue reading "Two tarpon tussles of the first rank"

Virginia Town is Small in Size but Big on Fish

The tiny town of Reedville climbed the charts to the No. 2 fishing port in the United States in terms of pounds landed last year. It is up from third place the year before. Va. town is small in size but big on fish - Sports - inRich.com

White Perch Open August 2, 2008 Edgewater, MD

Call for Details At:Anchor Yacht Basin1048A Turkey Point RoadEdgewater, Maryland 21037+1 (410) 269-6674+1 (410) 269-6784chesapeake21@earthlink.nethttp://www.anchoryachtbasin.com

2008 VIRGINIA BEACH INVITATIONAL MARLIN TOURNAMENT RESULTS

  TOP JUNIOR ANGLER FOR THE MEATFISH DIVISION- HUNTER BAYNE (AGE 13) WEIGHING A 29.9 POUND DOLPHIN TOP JUNIOR ANGLER FOR THE BILLFISH DIVISION- WILIAM WANGEL (AGE 13) RELEASING 1 WHITE MARLIN  FIVE JUNIOR ANGLERS RELEASED WHITE MARLIN THIS WEEKEND: IN ADDITION TO WILLIAM,  THEY WERE, BRYCE ST. CLAIR, GRAYSON ST. CLAIR, HUNTER BAYNE, ANDContinue reading "2008 VIRGINIA BEACH INVITATIONAL MARLIN TOURNAMENT RESULTS"

Brunswick shares soar by 13 per cent

  Brunswick shares soar by 13 per cent

Garmin posts double-digit gains in sales, profits

  Garmin posts double-digit gains in sales, profits

President Bush signs 2008 Clean Boating Act into law

  Trade Only Today – The Boating Business Newspaper Online | Articles | President Bush signs 2008 Clean Boating Act into law

First came fun in the sun. Now, a watch for skin cancer.

  Trick Standing is rummaging through the drawers on his Rudee Inlet charter boat, looking for pliers. He eventually finds a pair, but not before sifting through countless bottles, jars and tubes of sunscreen sprays and lotions. The sunscreen stuff is everywhere on the Git-R-Done. First came fun in the sun. Now, a watch forContinue reading "First came fun in the sun. Now, a watch for skin cancer."

Permit exemption for recreational boaters extended

Congress has voted to continue a recreational boat exemption from permit requirements that were being considered by the Environmental Protection Agency. In the EPA's latest permit-regulation draft for vessels, the agency wanted to lump smaller recreational boats in with bigger commercial tankers and container ships under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Outdoors notebook: PermitContinue reading "Permit exemption for recreational boaters extended"

Fishing forecast for week of July 25 – Aug. 1

  Fishing forecast for week of July 25 - Aug. 1 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Chesapeake Crab Processors Struggling

  Seafood News - Chesapeake Crab Processors Struggling

Paul Kleckner’s Spec on Eastern Shore

Paul Kleckner pulls out this nice 5lb 1oz Speckled Trout off Chicoteague Island this past weekend.  

12 year old Merritt Sibley Cast Netting at Topsail

12 year old, Merritt Sibley, learns the cast net technique at Topsail, NC.

Wayne & Jean Enroughty’s Weekend Spanish and Blue Run

Wayne and Jean Enroughty pick up 5 spanish  and 6 blues on an afternoon outing, aboard Miss Daisy, last friday.

Fountain Powerboats plans to add 250 jobs

  Fountain Powerboats plans to add 250 jobs

Yamaha Purchases Precision Propeller, Inc.

  FishingWorld.com - News Center

Young siblings catch first billfish on the same grand-slam outing

  Hailey and Hunter Haycox Release their first Billfish on the Episode, a 60-foot Viking sportfisher owned by Haycox's father, Rick.   Young siblings catch first billfish on the same grand-slam outing | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Crab-pot violations widespread

One out of every 10 crab pots examined in a state-wide crackdown on Virginia's blue crab fishery lacked the necessary escape rings to make them legal, seafood regulators said yesterday. Crab-pot violations widespread - Sports - inRich.com

Chesapeake Watermen Fear Blue Crab Not Coming Back

  Seafood News - Chesapeake Watermen Fear Blue Crab Not Coming Back

The Hampton Cup Regatta, celebrate their 82nd anniversary Aug. 8-10.

The nation's oldest continuously running hydroplane boat races, the Hampton Cup Regatta, celebrate their 82nd anniversary Aug. 8-10. GUIDEBOOK - Sports - inRich.com

Minding his own business: Northern Neck kayak fishing

Don Davidson's passion for fishing was born more than a decade ago when his parents bought a second home near the Rappahannock River on Virginia's Northern Neck. Minding his own business: Northern Neck kayak fishing - Sports - inRich.com

NOAA Deploys Smart Buoy

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office will deploy a “smart buoy” at the mouth of the Rappahannock River to take observations of the Bay's changing conditions. A part of the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS), this is the fourth interpretative buoy to mark the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. NOAA Deploys Smart Buoy

Congratulations to Waterman & Special D on Final Day

Congratulations to Mike Standing's Of Waterman Sportfishing for 1st Place Victory & Anthony Derose of Special D for 2nd at The Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament!!   Top 5 After 3 Days:   Waterman 141.3 lbs Special D 138.6 lbs Big Head 134.8 lbs Finnseeker 134.2 lbs Marlin Maniac 134.0 lbs See all results at: Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament

Virginia Beach Tournament July 11th Results

    Best Aggregate of the Day: BIG HEAD 81.7 lb Bluefin & 53.1 Bluefin 134.8 total Marlin Maniac 79.5 Bluefin & 54.5 Yellowfin 134.0 total Faith 57.5 Bluefin & 52.3 Yellowfin 109.8 total Top 3 for 2 Days Fishing: Big Head 134.8 lbs Finseeker 134.2 lbs Marlin Manaic 134.0 lbs Largest Tuna on DayContinue reading "Virginia Beach Tournament July 11th Results"

Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament July 10th Results

  Finseeker                134.2 lbs Canyon Express       131.9 lbs Gannet                       97.0 lbs Merseades                  87.6 lbs Bandit                         84.6 lbs Leading Dolphin Bandit                         10.3 lbs    Verbal Report was only seven boats fished today. Congrats to all the Anglers. Look forward to day two results.

Capt. Ryan Rogers finishing up Midnight Sun’s Virginia Beach Ocean Tour:

  See all the reports and Picture on Midnight Sun Fish Forum from Virginia Beach: Midnight Sun Forums: Va. Beach fishing

REEL ESCAPE BLUE MARLIN REPORT AND RETURN TO VA NOTICE!!!!!!!

  Yes, this past Sunday yet another blue marlin to report from Hatteras!!!……this one does enter the official release column for the Reel Escape Team!! This was number 4 in as many weeks just about and it seems the season just keeps getting better and better!!!!!!!  Still waiting for the photo to make its wayContinue reading "REEL ESCAPE BLUE MARLIN REPORT AND RETURN TO VA NOTICE!!!!!!!"

Robin Britton’s West Point Catch

Robin Britton Pulls a few croakers out of the Mattaponi until her rod snaps.     Help her find a replacement.

Blackfish Bank Reef Expanded

  Four Dozen NY Subway Cars Added to Blackfish Bank Reef News Release: Blackfish Bank Reef Expanded

Fuel Costs Keep N.C. Fishermen Tied to Dock

  Seafood News - Fuel Costs Keep N.C. Fishermen Tied to Dock

1985 258 MAKO Cuddy for Sale:

1985 26ft Mako Cuddy Cabin: Twin 150hp Yamahas,2 large Floor Fish Wells , Bait well, Fighting Chair, Lee Outriggers, Penn Down Riggers, Full Canvas, Furuno Fish Finder, Lowrance GPS/Plotter, Sitex Depth/Temp,Standard Horizon VHF, Shore Power with Trickle Charger, 120v outlet in Cabin, 150 Gallon fuel Tank, Helm Tackle Station, Magic Tilt Aluminum Dual Axle Trailer.Continue reading "1985 258 MAKO Cuddy for Sale:"

Warrior takes Citation on a Slow Saturday at Virginia Beach

  Wayne Enroughty, Tim Smith, Marvin Haislip, take a Saturday onboard Warrior with Kevin Bremer and Joe Woodington with only 2 gaffers. Wayne pulls in a 33 lb. Citation. Marvin gets Orange Crush Award Friday Night.

Bill offers funds for Chesapeake Bay effort

The new federal farm bill promises a bumper crop of subsidies for farmers in Virginia and five other states to keep water pollution out of the Chesapeake Bay. Bill offers funds for Chesapeake Bay effort - Sports - inRich.com

Crude futures near record $143 a barrel as dollar loses value

  Crude futures near record $143 a barrel as dollar loses value - Richmond, Virginia, Business News and Financial Information - inRich.com

NOAA: Seven Stocks Removed From Overfishing Lists, None Added; ‘Great News For The American People’

  UnderwaterTimes | NOAA: Seven Stocks Removed From Overfishing Lists, None Added; 'Great News For The American People'

Scientists: Census Of Marine Life Lists 122,500 Known Species, 56,400 Aliases

  Census of Marine Life-affiliated scientists consolidating world databases of ocean organisms have demoted to alias status almost one-third of all names culled from 34 regional and highly specialized inventories.The new World Register of Marine Species ( http://www.marinespecies.org ) contains about 122,500 validated...Underwater Times

Seafood News – Md., Va. Senators Push for Disaster Status for Chesapeake Blue Crab Fishery

  Seafood News - Md., Va. Senators Push for Disaster Status for Chesapeake Blue Crab Fishery

Fishing forecast for the week of June 26-July 2

  Fishing forecast for the week of June 26-July 2 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

‘Liquor on the Lord’s Day’

  'Liquor on the Lord's Day' in News & Features | Richmond.com / Richmond Virginia / Richmond VA - The Official Online City Portal

Brunswick announces dramatic US$300 million cost-cutting program

Brunswick Corp announced this morning a dramatic "resizing" of its marine operations. The company said in a statement that it plans to reduce its fixed-cost structure by US$300 million, and that it would reduce its boat plants to 17 by the end of 2009, compared to 29 in operation last year. It notified employees todayContinue reading "Brunswick announces dramatic US$300 million cost-cutting program"

Pure Fishing Establishes World Headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina

  FishingWorld.com - News Center

Wallops Island Rocket Launches Scheduled for June 26th 3:45pm-800pm

  Picture of previous launch at Wallops Island Chincoteague Reports: Rocket Launches Scheduled for June

Updated Spade Picture: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record

Virginia Pilot corrected Lee Tolliver's article on Virginia Pilotonline with  Leo Olivarez record spade below.   Here is the updated article: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com   Below is the  updated article of our previous blog with Timothy Davidson holding his freshwater drum at Kerr Lake.Continue reading "Updated Spade Picture: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record"

Hell’s Bay Merges with Gordon’s Boatworks

  US skiff producers merge

Congrats to Leo Olivarez-May be a World Record, But not sure on the Spade:

  Virginia Pilot: While fishing for bluefish to use as flounder bait, Leo Olivarez landed a spadefish that weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces. (Courtesy photo) Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

CAPT STEVE’S Bait and Tackle CHINCOTEAGUE VA fishing report:

    Paul Kleckner caught this citation speckle trout weighing 5 pounds using the "special bait" we got in more of the special bait which has been catching a variety of fish.   See the Rest of the Reports @: Captain Steve's Bait & Tackle Fishing Report

Brunswick to suspend production at most US fiberglass boat plants for July

  Brunswick to suspend production at most US fiberglass boat plants for July

Fishing forecast for week of June 19-26

  Fishing forecast for week of June 19-26 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Seafood News – Chesapeake Blue Crab Harvest off to a Productive Start

  Seafood News - Chesapeake Blue Crab Harvest off to a Productive Start

Raymarine warns of lower sales

  Raymarine warns of lower sales

WeatherBug adds boat section to Web site

  Trade Only Today – The Boating Business Newspaper Online | Articles | WeatherBug adds boat section to Web site

Arkansas boat makers announce cutbacks

  Trade Only Today – The Boating Business Newspaper Online | Articles | Arkansas boat makers announce cutbacks

Fountain could be delisted from stock exchange

  Trade Only Today – The Boating Business Newspaper Online | Articles | Fountain could be delisted from stock exchange

Fuel prices hurt charter fishing

  Fuel prices hurt charter fishing - News - inRich.com

Dismal Swamp fire now covers 2,400 acres; smoke invades Hampton Roads, North Carolina

  Dismal Swamp fire now covers 2,400 acres; smoke invades Hampton Roads, North Carolina | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Brunswick to suspend production at most US Fiberglass Boat Plants for July

Boston Whaler filed a notice with the Agency for Workforce Innovation in Florida saying that it intends to lay off about 250 workers from the end of June through July. Brunswick to suspend production at most US fiberglass boat plants for July

Big Jimmy Pulls Marlins on the Small Boat Junkie

  These pics are Great!!!  

Weekly Fishing Report input to newspapers – Tidal Fish Fishing Message Boards, Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk

Capt. Jerry ThrashPatriot Charters and Queens Creek Outfitters2066 Buckley Hall Rd.PO Box 900Cobbs Creek, VA 23035tel: 804.725.3889Queens Creek Outfitters Reel and Downrigger Sales and Servicejerry@queenscreek.comFishing Report, June 9, 2008Croakers are biting well in the Rappahannock on the north shore across from Grays Point and in the open bay and in the creeks. Some medium spotContinue reading "Weekly Fishing Report input to newspapers – Tidal Fish Fishing Message Boards, Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk"

Ocean anglers to register

  Ocean anglers to register? - Sports - inRich.com

Fishing forecast for week of June 12-17

  Fishing forecast for week of June 12-17 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Tides Inn sells yacht Miss Ann

  The Miss Ann, an 82-year-old yacht whose elegance reflected the refinements of a Northern Neck resort and the tastes of the guests who stayed there, has been sold. Tides Inn sells yacht Miss Ann - News - inRich.com  The Rappahanock Record-Miss Ann Sold

Marlin Maniac Pulls a Modest 7th Place at ASA Boat Show Direct

With a little Captain's Meeting controvery of who can YOYO in the tournament, Marlin Maniac pulls a modest 7th place. Here are some pics at the ASA Awards Banquet.         Here are the standings:Boatshow Direct Standings  ASA Angler of the Year Standings  

06-06-2008 Enroughty Offshore Pics

Wayne Enroughty and Crew Chartered Succession Sportfishing & Pics up a 52lb Dolphin and Release a 300lb Blue Marlin!!! Russ Porter claimed both opportunities. Here are some pics of the action:   Great Work Guys!! Please check out Sucession Sportfishing: Sucession Sportfishing

NOAA Outlines Annual Catch Limits to End Overfishing

  Seafood News - NOAA Outlines Annual Catch Limits to End Overfishing

Yes, that’s a fire you smell — the big North Carolina Wildfire

  Yes, that's a fire you smell -- the big N.C. wildfire - News - inRich.com

North Carolina Seafood Industry Feels Strain From Reduced Harvests

  Seafood News - N.C. Industry Feels Strain From Reduced Harvests

Gander Mountain reports first-quarter loss

  Trade Only Today – The Boating Business Newspaper Online | Articles | Gander Mountain reports first-quarter loss

An Almost Citation on Siliver Fox Today

Wayne Enrougty, Johnny Burke & Capt. Tim Smith took a trip to the Chesapeake Light Tower this morning, Picked up twpo spades over 8lb-6ozs. Had several others before heading back to Saltponds. Here are couple pics:

Seafood News – PETA Eyes Old Maine Prison for Lobster Empathy Center

  Seafood News - PETA Eyes Old Maine Prison for Lobster Empathy Center

Hurt by diesel prices, charter captains all in the same boat

  Hurt by diesel prices, charter captains all in the same boat | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

North River Speckled Trout Citations

Joe Sibley, "Quickstep" Mike Hudgins, & Hugh Morris Picked up these nice Specs on Sunday. A couple of citations in the Mix.       Hugh Morris holds the puppy drum. Joe & Mike holding the Specs. Spec weight in picture are 5lb 12oz, 6lb 11oz, 5lb 7oz   Great Catch Guys!!!

Seafood News – Maryland Oyster Numbers Down Despite $58 Million Campaign

  Seafood News - Maryland Oyster Numbers Down Despite $58 Million Campaign

ANGLER BRIAN LOCKWOOD CATCHES DOLPHIN FROM JET SKI

    Article - ANGLER CATCHES DOLPHIN FROM PERSONAL CRAFT   Read report in Brian's own words on Tidalfish.com

Va. Fishing Regulators Aim for Computerized Tagging System

  Fishing regulators were giving themselves less than a year to establish a computerized tagging system to discourage illegal crab-pot use in the troubled blue-crab fishery. Seafood Source Link

CBBT Big ray just a scale away from a record

  Link: HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Chesapeake states look to grass beds to help blue crabs

  Link: HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com