West Neck Creek Ramblings: December 2022 Best Fishing Times

West Neck Creek Ramblings

Friday, December 2, 2022

December 2022 Best Fishing Times

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2024 Tournament Rules

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of our 2024 Rules & Regs can do so by emailing me at kenneth34@cox.net.

2024 Tournament Schedule

North Landing River/West Neck Creek Water-Level Comparison Chart

To find the current North Landing River reading, simply click anywhere on this chart.

NWS Little River at Little River Water Level

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NWS Little River at Graysontown Water Level

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NWS Nottoway River Near Sebrell Water Level

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NWS New River Near South Fork NR Jefferson Water Level

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NWS New River Near Gum Branch Water Level

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NWS North River Near Burketown Water Level

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NWS North River Near Stokesville Water Level

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NWS Roanoke River at Smith Mountain Lake Water Level

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NWS Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam Water Level

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NWS Roanoke River at Lake Gaston Water Level

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NWS James River (VA) at Scottsville Water Level

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NWS James River (VA) at Buchanan Water Level

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NWS Potomac River Near Washington, DC (Little Falls) Water Level

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NWS Northwest River Near Northwest Water Level

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NWS Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge Water Level

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NWS Chowan River Near Waterfront Park at Edenton, NC Water Level

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NWS Pasquotank River Near Mariner's Wharf at Elizabeth City, NC Water Level

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Muddy Water Bass Fishing Checklist

Click anywhere on this photo for an enlarged version of this checklist.

Bass Fishing: The Ultimate Guide

Click anywhere on this image, and you'll be taken to another website.

Choosing Soft Plastics Colors

Click anywhere on this image and you'll be taken to a site with a bigger chart and some advice.

Bass Fishing by the Seasons

By clicking on the image above, you'll be taken to an article that provides some tips for bass fishing each of the four seasons.

Need a Rod Repaired? In the Market for a New Custom Model?

Either way, Mike Taczak can be your man. Just mention "Region 7" if you want to contact him. The phone number is 757-348-4515. Email him at mtaczak08@gmail.com.

Aviation Weather Forecast

Just click on the "Air Sports Net" banner, and you'll be taken to the aviation weather site.

Virginia Trophy Fish Size Chart

The 16-lb. 4-oz. fish in the above photo is the current Virginia state record for largemouth bass. It was caught May 20, 1985, at Lake Connor by Richard Tate. (See three related charts at bottom of this blog’s homepage.) (Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.)

Largemouth Bass Standard Length-to-Weight Conversion Chart

To be used only as a general guide. It's not 100 percent accurate. Some fish will vary from this chart. And in case you would rather use a calculator instead of this chart, just click anywhere on this chart, and you'll be taken to the Bass Resource calculator.

Duane Kessel Memorial Award for Best Single-Day Total Weight

The accompanying photo shows (from left) Wayne Hayes and Ken Testorff, whose five-fish limit of 18.74 lbs. on 6/17/2023, was the largest of the year. Their big fish that day weighed in at 5.84 lbs.

Al Napier Memorial Award for Seasonal Lunker

Accompanying photo shows the 13-lb. 3-oz. bass that Dewey Mullins caught at Back Bay in September 1979. Photo by Charlie Bruggemann.

Dewey Mullins Memorial Bass Angler of the Year

Perpetual plaque with this info hangs in the West Neck Marina Store.

Dewey Mullins Memorial Bass Classic 1st Place Winners

Perpetual plaque with this info hangs in the West Neck Marina Store.

In Memoriam

The sun sets on West Neck Creek. Photo by Rob Powell.

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

Woo Daves is the only Virginian to date who has earned a spot in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. This 2000 Bassmaster Classic winner was inducted in 2010. He makes his home in Spring Grove, VA. To see some of Woo's accomplishments, check out his website by clicking anywhere on this photo.

Fisherman's Prayer

Author Unknown, U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Russ Scalf

Virginia Beach Sunrise/Sunset

My Favorite Links

West Neck Marina Facebook Page
https://www.fishusa.com/
http://www.varegionseven.com/
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/
http://www.statelinebassanglers.org/
http://www.normanlures.com/
http://www.lews.com/
http://www.landbigfish.com/
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/
http://www.cabelas.com/
http://www.brannansbass.com/
http://www.bomberlures.com/
http://www.basstackledepot.com/
http://www.basspro.com/
http://www.banditlures.com/
http://sfttackle.com/
http://bobsfishinghole.com/

West Neck Creek Marina (Home of the Dewey Mullins Memorial Bass Tourney Series)

Under ownership and management of Jimmy and Bethany Vaughan.

Followers

West Neck 8 & Over Club

West Neck 8 & Over Club

Dave Dozier, 9.38 lbs., 4/20/2024

West Neck 8 & Over Club

West Neck 8 & Over Club

Jim Bauer, 8 lbs. 0 ozs., 5/27/1997

West Neck 8 & Over Club

West Neck 8 & Over Club

Michael Bradberry, 8 lbs. 4 ozs., 4/17/2011

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About Me

Ken: Born in the state of Kansas, I graduated from Oswego High School, Oswego, KS. I then spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy and 28 years working for Civil Service. Married twice, I have 3 kids, 4 grandkids, and a host of great-grandkids.

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My YTD No. Bass/Skunks

West Neck 8 & Over Club

West Neck 8 & Over Club

Tom Acree, 8 lbs. 2 ozs., 8/13/2012

West Neck 8 & Over Club

West Neck 8 & Over Club

Ralph Land, 8 lbs. 4 ozs., 8/8/2020

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Virginia's Biggest Largemouth Bass (1985 - 2005)

Chart courtesy of Virginia Outdoors - A Resource for Virginia Anglers and Hunters (http://www.virginia-outdoors.com/articles/trophylargemouth.html)

Number of Virginia Trophy Bass by Weight (1985 - 2005)

Number of Virginia Trophy Bass by Weight (1985 - 2005)

Chart courtesy of Virginia Outdoors - A Resource for Virginia Anglers and Hunters (http://www.virginia-outdoors.com/articles/trophylargemouth.html)

Virginia Bass Over 13 Lbs. by Month (1985 - 2005)

Virginia Bass Over 13 Lbs. by Month (1985 - 2005)

Chart courtesy of Virginia Outdoors - A Resource for Virginia Anglers and Hunters (http://www.virginia-outdoors.com/articles/trophylargemouth.html)

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