Super User Dan: Posted February 13, 2010 Super User Posted February 13, 2010 I'd prefer to go when we don't need waders, but that's just me. Maybe New River can tell us how much the fishing would differ before the water warms and after. Quote
NOVA Angler Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 May would probably work better for me actually... Only weekend I couldn't do is the 14th-16th. Let's see what New River recommends. Quote
XLFISH Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 I have a trip planned in April but the weather usually gets my trip re scheduled every year. I use Greasy Creek Outfitters. www.greasycreekoutfitters.com The New is the oldest river next to the Nile I believe. The Va state record of 8 and some change came from there. I have used Greasy Creek Outfitters several times and always had a great trip. Healthy smallies that are well worth the trip. April is typically a good month for pre spawn. You may not get the numbers, but 18 inch small jaws are common. Mike Smith runs the service and has a lodge. I was lucky to get a spot in April the last couple of years, but May could be an option for you. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted February 13, 2010 Super User Posted February 13, 2010 I'm down but it's going to depend on the weekend. I think I'm going to forgo the guides and try to figure some stuff out myself. Those cabins at Claytor Lake State Park look nice and seem pretty reasonable, especially when the cost is split between a few guys. Quote
1inStripes Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 I stayed in one of the older cabins at Claytor about 4 years ago in January. They are fine, and most are right next to the lake. You could easily do some night fishing off the bank if you wanted. I believe they have built a couple more year before last or so. If you need any info, let me know. A buddy of mine is second in command at the park there now. Our club has a tourney at Claytor in September, so Im probably going to go spend the night at their house the day before. Quote
VABasser Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 As far as water temp, I've waded the New with no waders probably mid-April at the earliest the past 2 years. At that time in the year, its pretty chilly, theres gonna be some shrinkage, but its possible. By later April it gets more comfortable. But obviously water temps will vary by year. And outside temp plays a key part too in terms of wading comfort. It's alot easier to wade 60 degree water when its 75 out in contrast to wading 60 degree water when its 55 and windy. And there's no way we can know what the outside temps will be until a few days before the trip. Like NewRiver said, I'm sure all the water temps are colder this winter than ones past. Quote
New River Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 There can be a few big fish caught in April and May, but the best fishing to me is always June thru October. It's real easy to hire a guide (if you have the cash), but I can take any of you on the same exact float trip at no cost to you ever. Come on spring... Quote
NOVA Angler Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 New River, that's a very generous offer. Thanks! I'm getting pretty excited about doing this! Quote
NewAngler Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 That is a generous offer. Let's get a date set. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted February 15, 2010 Super User Posted February 15, 2010 I am down for whenever but I think it's really gonna depend on the water temps and the weather. Quote
New River Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 Early May sounds good, if the river is not high and flowing mud. Quote
hokiefisherman93 Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 i thought this thread had died. is a weekend trip still in the gameplan? Quote
NewAngler Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 i thought this thread had died. is a weekend trip still in the gameplan? Thats my plan. I'm not driving 4 hours to a day trip. I will be leaving friday after work, and returning sunday after the mid day bite. Quote
A.Do? Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 I'd like to go! but it all depends on the date you guys choose. Quote
NewAngler Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 I'd like to go! but it all depends on the date you guys choose. I think we've decided on early may, but wont know for certain probably until later. I'm in, for sure. I get a weekend, and my wife gets to go to VA Wine Country for a weekend. I win. Quote
Thai Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I'd like to go! but it all depends on the date you guys choose. I think we've decided on early may, but wont know for certain probably until later. I'm in, for sure. I get a weekend, and my wife gets to go to VA Wine Country for a weekend. I win. She's coming? : I think a little of that win should be mine too, I'll make sure to bring glasses so she doesnt catch me staring Quote
Super User Dan: Posted February 17, 2010 Super User Posted February 17, 2010 you're such a perv Thai Quote
Thai Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Coming from you thats a laugh... I've seen the way you stare at the curves on a 20oz of Dew.... And Josh knows I keed I keed ;D Quote
NewAngler Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 ahahahahaha. No. You wish she was coming. Because i get fishing weekend, shes gets a weekend in wine country. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted February 17, 2010 Super User Posted February 17, 2010 Wait, there's a wine country in VA? Where's that? Quote
NewAngler Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Wait, there's a wine country in VA? Where's that? Don't know. I drink the good stuff, Yuengling. I think its somewhere west. Quote
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