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The Chesapeake Bay from Maryland to the Virginia Capes, the rivers and estuaries that feed it as well as the adjacent offshore waters of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina make up one of the most spectacular fisheries in the world!  Those who have had the opportunity to fish this special place feel fortunate.  The Chesapeake Bay has one of the largest fish attracting devices in the world, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Complex. Add to that the offshore towers and ship wrecks, near by Inlets, the relatively short run to the Gulf Stream and you quickly realize why the Mid-Atlantic coast is considered one of the best places in the world to fish! This site is designed to assist you in planning your next Fishing Adventure.  It covers many of the fish you will encounter, inshore and offshore. The tips link is full of useful information to help you catch more fish.  We have links to some of the best Marinas, Tackle Suppliers, Charter Boats, and Fishing Guides in the area. We have quick links to local weather.  The Seafood Recipe forum has some great ideas for your catch.  We have upgraded our discussion boards.  They are a great way to stay in touch with other local fisherman!  Our sponsors thank you for visiting Virginia Beach Sport Fishing (VBSF.net) and wish you a safe and productive fishing adventure!  Please visit them by clicking on their banner.  We hope you enjoy the site, good luck and tight-lines!
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July 4, 2009 

 

 The Independence Day weekend should offer some explosive fishing. The weather forecast is good, and the fish are biting.

 Offshore
 Virginia waters are seeing some of the best tuna action in recent years.  Yellowfin action, though slowed in the last few days, is still going off.  Fish of larger classes are hitting the docks.   Bluefin tuna are now being caught from the Hot Dog and SE Lumps to the Fingers.  Boats are catching their limits of fish up to 100 pounds and releasing more fish over 70 inches.  Several Big Eye tuna have also been boxed near the Norfolk Canyon, a couple topping 200 pounds.

 Inshore Cobia catches are constant this week, with fish to over 60-pounds boated. Many cobia are free-swimming on the surface, where sight casters are having good luck. Boats chumming on the shoals are also faring well. The Inner Middle grounds and Latimer Shoal are providing good results on live croakers, eels, and cut bait.

  


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Private charter boats,  carry up to 6 anglers for one set fee on a custom fishing trip either inshore or off. These boats do mostly trolling, however they do bottom fishing also. Trolling is where the boat puts out up to 7 lines at varying depths & lengths and is moving the whole time dragging baits. On a offshore trip you can catch such species as Blue Marlin, Blue Fin & Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Blue Fish, Spanish Mackerel. While bottom fishing you can catch Stripers, Croaker, Spot, Flounder, Trout, Drum, Cobia, Amberjack, Sharks and Spadefish.
 
Guides services, specialize in custom trips and cater to small groups, usually 1 to 3 anglers. This type of chartering is up close and personal, lots of one on one instruction from your guide. They offer a hands on experience, from rod handling to bait rigging. Most guide trips are inshore but some guides offer offshore trip as well. Guides offer additional fishing techniques, like saltwater fly-fishing.

Head boats, sometime called party boats, take 30 to 60 fishermen on a bottom or drift fishing trip lasting from a half day to whole day. Anglers pay on a per-angler bases, and the boat usually has room for walk ups. The trip includes bait, tackle, someone to gaff and take your fish off, and great help when lines break or get tangled.
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VBSF tips is where you can read the “What, When, Where and How’s” that will help you catch more fish. The “What” covers the back ground of the species. Its habits, favorite foods, etc. The “When” and “Where” uncovers the seasons, regulations, and the hot spots for encountering the targeted fish. Then the all important “How” dives into proven strategies for catching the fish. Included are pictures, diagrams and insights from local anglers and captains that catch these fish on a regular basis.    

 

COBIA
COBIA
SPADEFISH
SPADEFISH
RED DRUM 
DRUM
SPOT 
SPOT
ROCK FISH - STRIPER 
ROCK
TAUG 
TAUTOG
AMBERJACK 
AMBERJACK
GROUPER
GROUPER 
 TUNA
TUNA
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DOLPHIN
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