r/FishingRVA

Looking to get two new rods HELLCAT REVENGE to be exact.

Fishing for mainly for catfish. Targeting the larger ones 20lbs plus

I already have one hellcat revenge rod, medium heavy, but I feel like it has too much bend to it just with the 5oz sinker and cut bait, compared to my Okuma custom cat slayer medium heavy. I usually use at a minimum of 5 ounce as a sinker and large cut bait.

Just wondering if going up to heavy will be a better option, but also don’t wanna lose the fun in the fight.

And to see what the other people use and recommend

Myself and 3 friends spent the morning at Ancarrow’s this weekend and had absolutely no action. Fished a few different rigs for cats and bass.
Already scouting for next weekend. Recs?

Hello from Hook You Up Bait and Tackle, Sandston!

So.. a little different this week! A LOT of people are heading towards West Point and other brackish waters in search of croaker, catfish, and striper.

Even though this year has shown odd patterns, I'd still advise against croaker for another month or so; unless someone can show otherwise, I haven't gotten a single picture or comment from anyone who has actually caught enough / sizeable croaker to justify the trip.

Striper and catfish, however, are still lighting it up everywhere.

Bass are also doing really well for a lot of folks, and grubs seems to have increased success this year, even on the big slabs. What's odd about this year too, is the color selection. They're much less picky and I've even been catching them on darker colors mid-day. White is probably still the best choice currently! I personally transition into the chromes and greens or white/reds as the water temp increases. Hope this helps!

Have fun all, catch a big one, and don't forget to share photos of your success!

Need to re-spool 3 of my reels. Casting rods with Penn squall II size 20.

I only fish from the bank in rivers with heavy current and lot of rocks.

Braid doesn’t seem to last for me gets frayed and starts breaking off to easy. I have 65lb test reaction tackle.

Thinking of going up to 80lb test

Or

Switching entirely to 30-40lb test Berkley big game mono or Ande monster serious

Just concerned with casting distance with the mono.

Any opinions?

Not looking to get anywhere deep, just enough to maybe catch spanish mackeral/spotted trout/etc

Need fishing buddy out of work for the next few weeks tryna hit up some spots

Does anyone have a BAIT person or know where I can purchase gizzard shad from?

Dutch gap area and Ancarrow’s landing area

Or does everyone just catch it themselves?