For Week Ending Sunday, April 4, 2021

 

Monday, March 29 (from Ron)...Fished upper West Neck, and the bite was near non-existent. Tried a variety of lures but the only productive lure was a micro spinnerbait. Again, there was nothing caught on plastics. Did avoid the skunk with two small fish.

Wednesday, March 31 (from Ron)...Before the rain arrived, I fished Pocaty for a bit. Caught one white perch and one bucket of trash...and yes, he meant just what he said...one bucket of trash. It's all part of the Tidewater Kayak Anglers Annual Trash Tournament, an event run like a fishing tournament, but instead of submitting photos of fish, a participant submits photos of his/her catch of trash. The more trash photos you submit, the greater your chances of winning the grand prize, as well as other great prizes. This event began at 8 a.m. Feb. 1, 2021, and runs 'til 12 noon Sept. 25, 2021. The Tidewater Kayak Anglers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the safety of kayakers and the conservation of Virginia's natural resources.

Thursday, April 1 (from Ron)...I will be fishing saltwater for the next two weeks in pursuit of speckled trout. Got about a dozen today, running between 15 and 22 inches. It was kinda choppy and windy, but the weather should improve.

Friday, April 2 (from Ron)...Fished for some trash and speckled trout. Did well on both fronts. Caught about six 5-gallon bucketsful of trash and a nice 23- and 23.5-inch speckled trout, as well as a few shorter ones. The wind and cold were dreadful, though.

Sunday, April 4 (from Ron)...Happy Easter. Fished the incoming tide this afternoon and caught six speckled trout to 22.5 inches. Also landed five 5-gallon buckets of trash.