I didnt know you could catch Croakers at the Jrb. Which one were you fishing from?
My adventure
Checked out JRB at noon and it seemed too crowded. I drove to Seagull hoping for an early trout or flounder. I was skunked, along with everyone else on the pier. I saw nothing for 3 hours. I figured I would go up to Kepoteage(sp.?), thinking the warmer water would produce. I grandslammed a ray and a blowtoad. It was a sad site, Ray all tangled up, toad huffing and puffing(came in like a whirlygig ). Headed back to Richmond, and stopped off at Jrb to catch a fat croaker. It was too late to catch a few, so I let him go. Anyway, I will stick to Jrb+the york till things warm up. I have to say the JRB is the NASTIEST pier I have ever been on. There was enough to fill a small trashcan every 8 feet! They must clean the thing with a snowshovel. Ironicly, someone threw a couple pounds of squid in the can. Anyway, I made sure my trash went in the can, and extra bait went in to the water. Altogether it was still well worth it, seeing a sunset on the eastern shore is equal to catching croaker on the Jrb and needing earplugs!
Take care
). Headed back to Richmond, and stopped off at Jrb to catch a fat croaker. It was too late to catch a few, so I let him go. Anyway, I will stick to Jrb+the york till things warm up. I have to say the JRB is the NASTIEST pier I have ever been on. There was enough to fill a small trashcan every 8 feet! They must clean the thing with a snowshovel. Ironicly, someone threw a couple pounds of squid in the can. Anyway, I made sure my trash went in the can, and extra bait went in to the water. Altogether it was still well worth it, seeing a sunset on the eastern shore is equal to catching croaker on the Jrb and needing earplugs! Take care
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Real Clicker
Got a news flash for ya! There's no "you can almost hit it." I hit the new bridge many times casting. Of course that was before someone told me anglers weren't suppose to cast from that side of the pier.
You are right about James River Pier. When it's good, it's good. You hit it dead on. Well anyway.....Kepone fishing.
Got a news flash for ya! There's no "you can almost hit it." I hit the new bridge many times casting.
Of course that was before someone told me anglers weren't suppose to cast from that side of the pier. You are right about James River Pier. When it's good, it's good. You hit it dead on. Well anyway.....Kepone fishing.
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THE WAY I UNDERSTAND IT THAT ACTUALLY THE PIER ALL THE THE WAY TO THE FALL LINE IN RICHMOND HAS AN EAT FISH ADVISOR I GUESS IMM GONN HAVE TO KEEP ON GLOWING IN THE DARK AFTER I CUT MY LIGHTS OFF REAL CLIKER
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I think your fine on migratory stuff like croaker,striper,shad etc. I feel better eating a croaker that has just got to the 17 bridge than a 15 year old catfish from around Hopewell
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Catfish hug the bottom. That's where the problem areas are mostly. Suppose to be ok unless the bottom gets stirred up. Kinda like laying top soil over bad dirt. Let's hope there has been a thick enough layering of sludge built up over the years.
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Hey fishwagon
What's up with all those faces on the end of your post?
Tongue hanging out
Confusion
Sadness
Eyes bulging out of their sockets
Embarrassment
Are you sure you haven't eaten at least one of those 15 year old "well marinated" Hopewell catfish?
What's up with all those faces on the end of your post?
Tongue hanging out
Confusion
Sadness
Eyes bulging out of their sockets
Embarrassment
Are you sure you haven't eaten at least one of those 15 year old "well marinated" Hopewell catfish?
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