| Fishing Virginia: An Angler's Guide to More Than 140 Fishing Spots Contributor(s): Freed, Martin (Author), Vaskys, Ruta (Author) |
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ISBN: 1599211394 ISBN-13: 9781599211398 Publisher: Lyons Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: The fishing in Virginia is as diverse as the state's terrain. From 600-pound tuna in its offshore waters and delicious flounder in the Chesapeake Bay to oversize bucket mouths in the piedmont lakes and 8-inch brook trout in the bubbling mountain streams, the Old Dominion State offers something for every angler. Fishing Virginia describes all the best waters from the mountains to the coast, so anglers will know exactly when and where to fish, how to get there, and what kind of gear to use. The authors share their intimate knowledge of 140 top fly-fishing and bait-fishing spots throughout Virginia, including in-depth site descriptions, the species present, and the best times to fish; tips on lures, flies, bait, and tackle; and information about access, availability of campgrounds, and regulations. Detailed site maps and sections dedicated to trout fishing and urban fishing holes round out this angler's companion. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - South Atlantic (dc, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, Sc, Va, Wv) - Sports & Recreation | Fishing |
| Dewey: 799.109 |
| LCCN: 2011286519 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.15" W x 8.91" (0.76 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Virginia - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
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| Publisher Description: The fishing in Virginia is as diverse as the terrain. From 600-pound tuna in its offshore waters and delicious flounder in the Chesapeake to oversized bucketmouths in the piedmont lakes and 8-inch brook trout in the bubbling mountain streams--what more can a dedicated angler ask for? Based on a lifetime of fishing, Martin Freed describes 100 top sites and what anglers can expect from Virginia's waters.Freelance writers and photographers Martin Freed and Ruta Vaskys are well known in the region and highly respected in the fields of angling and Virginia wildlife. Their credits include Fish, Fur, and Game; The Mid-Atlantic Fisherman; The Chesapeake Angler; and the Eastern Shore News. Both are avid anglers and members of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.* Accurate directions to each site* Both fly fishing and bait fishing spots* B/w maps and photographs |