Update

I've moved from Virginia to the wonderful state of Alabama
Future posts will be about my adventures in the Birmingham area.

Springtime Trout Fishing

Everything Fishing Video's

Smallmouth Video's

Huge Searchable video collection for us all
Thanks to..Lare, For Linking us up with this site

Welcome to LandBigFish

Welcome to LandBigFish

Huge informational site and online store
Outdoor travel section, fishing reports
(None for the Rappahannock)

OutdoorLife - Ultimate Woodsmanship Guide

OutdoorLife - Ultimate Woodsmanship Guide:

We want your ideas!
Jan 25, 2008
As outdoorsmen we have gotten away from the basics of woodsmanship. Many people of today's generation barely know how to properly sharpen a knife, let alone start a good campfire. We're putting together the Ultimate Woodsmanship Guide for our May issue, and we want your input."


If you are reading this blog you are an Outdoorsman/Woodsman So this is relevant to our lifestyle. I couldn't let this one go. So, I posted here too, Hopefully someone will contribute their knowledge to the cause.

Nature · Disappearing Texas Bass | Emerging Hybrids

Image from the article

Nature · Disappearing Texas Bass | Emerging Hybrids:

"More not-so-great news on nature front, courtesy of the man. The state fish of Texas, the Guadalupe bass, is on its way to extinction if it’s not already there. Why? Because of human meddling with the ecosystem that once supported the bass – in the name of creating greater sport."

Here’s what happened. In the late ‘60s-early ‘70s, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department started restocking the Guadalupe and other rivers of west-central Texas with Guadalupe bass — a popular target for fly fishers and known as “Texas trout” for its fighting abilities.

Unfortunately for the Guadalupe, small-mouth bass is equally popular, so Texas PWD added the small-mouth at the same time. A poor understanding of mating abilities led PWD to believe that if the two fish species mated, their offspring would be sterile.

Going to research more on this article. With inquiries aimed at Texas PWD, I wonder about it's authors information source, Since the accompanying image sure looks like a 'Largemouth' (Black) to me. Was the Smallmouth introduced or already a native species?



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Image from..Fly Fish the Hill Country

2008 Smallmouth Bass River Forecast

2008 Smallmouth Bass River Forecast:

"Rappahannock River:

Recent studies conducted by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries suggest a bright future for smallmouth bass angling on the Rappahannock River. The population continues to grow and experience improved size structure due to two excellent year classes (2004 and 2005) followed by an average spawn in 2006 and an apparently average spawn in 2007. Fisheries Biologist John Odenkirk stated that this four-year string links together the strongest consecutive year class grouping documented to-date in this river system. Fish should be getting more abundant and larger. Near perfect environmental conditions (primarily rainfall during the month of June) occurred in 2004 which resulted in record production (numbers of juvenile bass) providing sample young-of-year electrofishing catch rates of 43 per hour (the previous record was in 1997 when 28 per hour were sampled, and that year class persisted for years providing excellent angling)."

Sorry Honey But...

Tube Bait Basics for Smallies

Tube Bait Basics for Smallies

Bass pro shop article

I just like this

Mary Giacomini

In Pursuit of Trophy Smallmouth Bass

BlueRidge Kayak Fishing

In Pursuit of Trophy Smallmouth Bass
My life in a Kayak
By Jeff Little

I just received my copy of this outstanding guide to fishing the Mid Atlantic Regions Rivers. I met Jeff at the Fredericksburg Outdoors Show and was impressed with his knowledge and personality. I'm looking forward to putting to use his handbook of lessons and technique's for a more productive day on the river.
He also told me that much of his experience came from fishing on the Rappahannock.

NOAA, River Forecasts, Current Stages, Precipitation Departure Maps, Weather, Radar, F.A.Q.

Current stages in the Rappahannock and Shenandoah Basins

NOAA, River Forecasts, Current Stages, Precipitation Departure Maps, Weather, Radar, F.A.Q.

Great guide to check before for planning your trip. The levels change quickly and this will let you know if it is feasible to venture or not.

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap still producing big results decades down the road

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap still producing big results decades down the road: "Another trait that makes the 'Trap so effective is its user-friendly nature. Just about anyone, regardless of their fishing skill, can tie on a Rat-L-Trap and catch fish. That is why it is sometimes referred to as an 'idiot bait' among the pro ranks.

'A lot of pros wish the Rat-L-Trap had never been invented for that very reason,' said Tommy Martin, a veteran pro from Hemphill, Tx. 'When the conditions are right, just about anyone is apt to catch a big sack on it.'

The Rat-L-Trap will work during any season. It can be very effective during late winter and early spring, when bass are patrolling shallow and midrange depths ahead of the spawn."

A very productive lure, in (gold). Carefully avoiding snags. But, getting deep into the holes.

Delaware River Flexible Flow Management Program | Trout Unlimited - Conserving coldwater fisheries

Delaware River Flexible Flow Management Program | Trout Unlimited - Conserving coldwater fisheries:

"Delaware River Flexible Flow Management Program

Trout Unlimited has completed an extensive review of the interim Flexible Flow Management Program (FFMP) for the Upper Delaware River and three Catskill reservoirs that provide drinking water to New York City. As a result, Trout Unlimited and its New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania councils have determined that while the concept behind the FFMP is indeed the best way to manage the river’s flows, the actual water release schedules in the plan will continue to damage the ecosystem of the Delaware River."

Sorry not Smallmouth oriented But I fish the Delaware also

Rappahannock River Basin Commission

Rappahannock River Basin Commission: "Purpose
To develop an information database and map themes for the entire Rappahannock River Basin area to be used for watershed planning and educational purposes. The Atlas and Database will be available for use by the Rappahannock River Basin Study Commission, government agencies, private organizations, and the public."

Clore Bros. Outfitters

Clore Bros. Outfitters: "On the Beautiful and Historic Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers at Fredericksburg, Va.

Only 1 hour south of Washington, DC and 1 hour North of Richmond, Va.

* OPEN DAILY by reservation
* HALF DAY OR OVERNIGHT
* TRIPS TO FIT EVERY SKILL LEVEL

Imagine it ... A day on these clean, clear and remote rivers... where you hear no traffic... see no houses... just you, the river and 'A DAY TO REMEMBER' .

One of our trips is a 7 mile float beginning at the historic 'U.S. FORD' where Gen. Hooker crossed the river with 50,000 men to fight the battle of Chancellorsville. Our easiest and most popular one day trip."

Great people to plan with ! ~Outdoors2

Blogs | My Outdoor TV | Fishing, Ndash, Birding, H - My Outdoor TV

Blogs | My Outdoor TV | Fishing, Ndash, Birding, H - My Outdoor TV

Immense resource for the Outdoors person

ESPN - Think Smallie: 5 Simple Questions

ESPN - Think Smallie: 5 Simple Questions: "Welcome to the blog for smallmouth bass lovers
'Think Smallie' with Stephen Headrick, the Smallmouth Guru"

"So, rather than try to tell you what lure you ought to be throwing, I'm going to give you a list of five questions you should ask yourself every time you go fishing or think about lure selection."

What more can we ask for a blog form the pages of BASS

Welcome to the Smallmouth Alliance

Welcome to the Smallmouth Alliance: "Dedicated To Creating World Class Smallmouth Bass Fishing



The Smallmouth Alliance (TSA) is a group of conservation-minded anglers who recognize the outstanding sporting characteristics of smallmouth bass. TSA believes in putting something back into the resource -- while enjoying our sport angling pursuits. TSA's primary focus is on smallmouth bass habitat and angling conservation issues. Founded nationally in 1988, TSA now boasts chapters in Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and Ohio as well as affiliated chapters in several other states."

Smallmouth bass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Smallmouth bass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "rom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search

Smallmouth bass






Conservation status

Least Concern
Scientific classification
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Centrarchidae
Genus: Micropterus
Species: M. dolomieu
Binomial name
Micropterus dolomieu
Lacépède, 1802

The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. It is the type species of its genus. One of the black basses, it is a popular gamefish sought by anglers throughout the temperate zones of North America, and has been spread by stock to many cool-water rivers and lakes in the United States and Canada. The smallmouth bass is native to the upper and middle Mississippi River basin, the Saint Lawrence River–Great Lakes system, and up into the Hudson Bay basin. Its common names include Smallmouth, Bronzeback, Brown Bass, Brownie, Smallie, and Bronze Bass."

National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation

Rappahannock RiverCam

Rappahannock RiverCam

Go to 'ACCESS'
After entering site Click on the 'SINGLE' tab to view
Change resolution to '640 x 480' for larger screen view
We occasionally have Bald Eagles cruising up and down the river
Maybe you'll catch a glimpse

Smallmouth bass, natural springs on the Buffalo National River

Arkansas Smallmouth bass,
natural springs on the
Buffalo National River

North Arkansas's Buffalo National River was the country's first national river, is roughly 150 miles long, and includes nearly 95,000 acres of public land along its corridor. It has been the topic of a full-length book, the subject of a National Geographic feature article, and the cornerstone for the state's environmental movement.

This site was sent to me via, a friend, although I personally have not visited or fished this river, This aerial shot shows me some prime looking waters.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide: "Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide

Smallmouths.com is a website guide to fishing for smallmouth bass in lakes, rivers and streams.

The smallmouth bass is said to be, pound for pound, one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish. The powerful runs, acrobatic leaps and 'tail walking' make the smallmouth bass one of the most exciting fishes to pursue"

Smallmouth Bass Record, David L. Hayes

OutdoorLife - Justice At Last: Smallmouth Record Reset: "Justice At Last: Smallmouth Record Reset

By Doug Howlett

Allegations of added weight are judged to be false.

Apr 3, 2006

Fifty years after being pulled from the waters of Dale Hollow, David L. Hayes's 11-pound 15-ounce smallmouth has again claimed the world record for that subspecies. Hayes's bass, which measured 27 inches long and had a 212/3-inch girth, was disqualified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) in 1996 after allegations surfaced that a guide had stuffed 3 pounds of metal inside the fish. Hayes, now 80, was never accused of wrongdoing."

Fishing

Fishing
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

2007 Smallmouth Bass River Forecast

2007 Smallmouth Bass River Forecast

River forcast for the Rappahannock from Va DFIG

Virginia smallmouth bass fishing guides - New River fishing guides - trout fly fishing guides - Virginia trout fishing - Claytor Lake walleye and stri

Virginia smallmouth bass fishing guides - New River fishing guides - trout fly fishing guides - Virginia trout fishing - Claytor Lake walleye and striped bass fishing guide and outfitters

Tying the Wooly Bugger

Tying the Wooly Bugger

Sporting Goods Equipment - Fishing, Camping, Hunting, Boating, Marine, & Outdoors Gear & Equipment - Bass Pro Shops

Sporting Goods Equipment - Fishing, Camping, Hunting, Boating, Marine, & Outdoors Gear & Equipment - Bass Pro Shops

smallies.com

smallies.com

The Hunting Trail, A Virtual Community of Hunting Web Sites!

The Hunting Trail, A Virtual Community of Hunting Web Sites!

A FLY FISHING FLY $0.42 - fly fishing flies, fishing flies, fly fishing, fly fishing supplies, fly fishing equipment

A FLY FISHING FLY $0.42 - fly fishing flies, fishing flies, fly fishing, fly fishing supplies, fly fishing equipment

besthike.com - the blog

besthike.com - the blog