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    Matador charters is a charter fishing business operating out of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We are U.S. Coast Guard licensed, insured, and fully equipped with all the ...

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Virginia Fishing Reports

Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle Offshore Report 5-9-08

May 9, 2008 The reports keep coming in and the fishing is getting better by the day! Billfish are taking lures and baits from Hatteras to Oregon Inlet and boats are returning with boxes full of nice Mahi. Deep-Droppers are still catching a variety of fish, including  Full Story »

Blue Dragon Charters Deep Drop

We started out putting in from Taylors Landing at 0600 with Scott, Phil, and Mike to do a trip that as i said to the crew "Were going for Sea Bass and mabey some Tiles. Well as we rounded the cape and still no waves it was apparent that we  Full Story »

Rudee Tours Offshore Report 4-26-08

The Rudee Angler had a good trip offshore Saturday. They had a good catch of Sea Bass and Tile fish. The tile fish were up to 12lbs. 8ozs. and Sea Bass up to 5lbs. The Rudee Mariner fished the triangle. They also had a good catch of Sea Bass.............a lot of  Full Story »

Blue Dragon Black Drum 5-15-08

Well it started like one of "those days" I had to call off of work because the WORTHLESS babysitter screwed my daughter up so after a nice change of pace listening to the goo's gaas and all that other great things that go with parenthood i heared the words from  Full Story »

Lower Chesapeake Black Drum 5-11-08

By User Ol'Red Here is a Drum report from my 10 year old son Drew: "Yesterday afternoon my Dad and I went out on the Blind Date with Capt Stan, and Mr. Chuck Harrison. I have fished with Mr. Chuck for as long as I can remember. Mr. Chuck writes for the  Full Story »

Lower Potomac report w kids and pics 4-27-08

Wife and girls were out of town so my Son and two of his friends went fishing Sat. It was a fun adventure. This was the first rockfish trip for me this spring and I had a lot of cobwebs to work out. My son did ok steering the boat  Full Story »

Get Your Fishing Report Here!

Thank you for your interest in submitting your fishing report to us at sportfishermen.com. We are currently working on a system where you'll be able to post your own reports, but for now are using an email based system. All reports should be sent directly to reports@sportfishermen.com and they will  Full Story »

ODFW to Host Youth Fishing Event at Hebo Lake

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 3406 Cherry Avenue N.E. Salem, OR 97303Main Phone (503) 947-6000(800) 720-ODFW (6339) Date: April 22, 2008 Contact: Tracy Crews (503) 842-2741, ext. 244 Fax: (503) 842-8385 Tillamook, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a free youth fishing event at Hebo Lake in Hebo  Full Story »

Oceanic Sharks Worldwide at Serious Risk from High-Seas Fishing, Rising Demand for Shark Products

Editor's Note: I have posted this despite a long-standing disagreement with the policies that Pew has promoted throughout the past against recreational and responsible commercial harvest. This article however highlights the true root of the problem and in a sense, "gives credit where credit is due." Therefore I have posted  Full Story »

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Local Articles

Wired Stripers: Wire Line Trolling For Big Bass

By Capt. John A. Cafiero Seafood Fishing Charters (609) must admit, catching stripers fishing with wire is one of my least desirable ways to fish for them. It is tiring to haul them in and it's frustrating to deal with the wire not getting kinked. It almost seems like it  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

East Coast Tuna Tactics

Trolling, chunking and jigging are popular methods for pursuing the most popular offshore fish. All three tactics are successful, but not everyday. The savvy tuna angler keeps options open when running offshore and prepares for whatever bite presents itself. Daily changing conditions require anglers to be ready for old  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

HOW TO RIG AN 11" TWISTER

We looked forever for these BIG Twisters. They stretch to 13". They have been a huge success and have proven themselves last fall and continue to catch big fish this year. Although simple there is a RIGHT way to rig them. The Twister has a seam along the top and bottom.  Full Story »

Published April 9, 2008

Morehead City's Offshore Spring Fishing

By Captain Joe Shute There are a large number of world class anglers from all over the United States that visit the Morehead City, North Carolina area each winter in search of the giant bluefin tuna that winter just off our beaches. The chances of catching the valuable bluefin tuna so  Full Story »

Published March 26, 2008

HOGSTY REEF - Worth the Run?

By Capt. Trey Rhyne Day 1 - Long Island to Albert Town, Long Cay We departed Flying Fish Marina around 10:30am on Tuesday April 22nd with our group of 3 crew and 3 guests. Earlier that morning we took on an extra 150 gallons of fuel, to further the range of  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

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Virginia Forums

  • Blue Dragon Black Drum 5-15-08

    Well it started like one of "those days" I had to call off of work because the WORTHLESS babysitter screwed my daughter up so after a nice change of p...

  • Matador drum report 5-14

    John Angelson wanted me to take his son out and catch him a drum, so we thought last night would be the night. After he picked his son up from school,...

  • Lower Ches Black Drum

    Here is a Drum report from my 10 year old son Drew: "Yesterday afternoon my Dad and I went out on the Blind Date with Capt Stan, and Mr. Chuck Harris...

  • Shimano Tekota

    What Size Tekota for pulling umbrellas?700?800? I believe they have the same max drag? Only real diff. is line capacity....

  • 5/9 & 5/10

    5/9 Fished Friday, 5/9 just south of Chesapeake Beach. Pulled a typical spread of white and green umbrella rigs and a f...

  • Maryland Audio Fishing Report - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 09:30 AM

    Maryland Fishing Report Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 09:30 AM Length: 00:35 00000115...

  • Assateague Surf 5/8

    Last night I exercised my right as an American to enjoy our natural resources by D...

  • Drum

    How is the drum bite right now at cape charles. I know the tournament is next week...


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Fisheries News

Plan Now for Free Fishing Days

For Immediate Release Contact: John M.R. Bull at VMRC, 757-247-2269 Julia Dixon at VDGIF, 804-367-0991 Plan Now for Free Fishing Days Richmond, VA - If you've never experienced the thrill of reeling in a big fish, here's your chance. For three days next month - June 6, 7 and 8 - you can fish for  Full Story »

Published May 13, 2008

Just in time for warm weather, a fishing opportunity returns to Virginians in the greater Metro/Southside area

For Immediate Dixon, 804-367-0991 Powhatan, VA - After nearly four years and $2 million, the Powhatan Lakes are back. At a rededication ceremony today, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) announced the completion of the work to rebuild the 66-acre lakes. The project was a four-year,  Full Story »

Published April 24, 2008

Virginia Regulators Cut Crab Harvest 34 Percent

For immediate release: April 22, 2008 Contact: John M.R. Bull 757-247-2269 (office) 757-509-0969 (cell) NEWPORT NEWS, VA. - Virginia fishery regulators have voted to cut the crab harvest by 34 percent this year, partly by abolishing the winter dredging of hibernating crabs and by closing the season for female crabs a  Full Story »

Published April 22, 2008

Forty-six Anglers Receive Expert Status; Ten Anglers Join Master Angler Ranks in 2007

For Immediate Release February 20, 2008 Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament 968 S. Oriole Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 491-5160 As part of Virginia's Outstanding Angler Awards Program, a total of 46 anglers, who registered six or more species of fish for Citations in 2007, have qualified as Virginia Expert Saltwater  Full Story »

Published February 20, 2008

Sundance Marine "Summer Night" Seminar - Thursday, June 5

CROW'S NEST YACHTS SEATTLE (206) 625-1580 - NEWPORT BEACH (949) 574-7600 SAN DIEGO (619) MARINE MISSION BAY (619) 226-3737 2590 Ingraham Rd. - San Diego, CA Marine in Mission Bay, Southern California dealers for Parker Boats, Contender Boats, and Tiara Yachts, will be hosting a free private boater seminar at its waterfront showroom  Full Story »

Published May 15, 2008




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