Norfolk Anglers Club PO Box 8422, Norfolk, VA

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1 WIRELINE Issue: October, 2011 Website: EDITOR: Fletcher Dunton, C: (757) , EDITOR: Lucian Montagna, C: (757) , Norfolk Anglers Club PO Box 8422, Norfolk, VA Coming Events Next Meeting: Monday, October 10 th, 7 pm, All Meetings are Open to the Public, you do not have to be a member to come. Location: SHIPS CABIN RESTAURANT, 4110 East Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, Va 23518, Topic: Early Fall Striper! GOT STRIPER???" Early fall Striper season is upon us and there are a variety of ways to target this popular fish species. Join Us for the Evening and Enjoy sharing your techniques and hearing some of our resident Expert and Master Anglers share their wealth of knowledge and experience to discuss early fall Striper fishing. From plugging around the CBBT/HRBT islands and tunnels, wirelining, to using plastics and whatever else has proven successful, come to the meeting prepared to add to the discussion and speak to the methods that have been consistently successful for you. Feel Free to bring your rod/reel and terminal tackle if it is important to your particular tactic/technique.

2 NAC Officers President: John Brown Vice President: Fletcher Dunton Treasurer: Ned Smith Secretary: Doug Johnson Events Cord: Tom Hubert Assist. Events Cord: Nick Wright Guard/Greeter: Randy Brown Asst. Guard/Greeter: Ben Capps Member-at-Large Jack Ince A Message from the Editor Norfolk, VA Welcome to the October 2011 edition of the NAC Wireline Fall is a transitional time of the year, marked by Indian Summer Days followed by Cold Fronts that begin to push through and spark the leaves to turn and waters to cool down. With this, the inshore fish to start their migration. And the good news is that there are plenty of fish to catch both inshore and offshore. There have been good inshore reports of Spec s, Striper, Blues, puppy Drum and offshore reports of Bluefin, with a recent 938 pounder caught by Bruce Bros Charters. Hope to see all of you at the meeting this Monday, October 10th at 7 pm Ships Cabin Restaurant. Captain Fletcher Dunton, USCG Lisc. NAC Wireline Editor <>< <>< <><... < (((((((>< What s Catchin Inshore Red Drum, Black Drum, Triggerfish, Cobia, Spanish Mackeral, Flounder, Tautog, Bluefish, Puppy Drum, Sea Bass and more. Offshore Va. Bluefish, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi, Marlin, Sailfish, King Mackeral, Amberjack, Jack Crevale and more. Offshore NC Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Bluefish, King Mackeral, Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Blue Marlin & more Deep Dropping Sea Bass, Tilefish, Tautog, Wreckfish, Grouper, and more.

3 CLUB NEWS! 2011 FALL SOCIAL HOT WASHUP Report By: John Brown, President On Saturday, 01 October, an estimated 75 to 80 NAC members enjoyed a feast of homemade smoked barbeque turkey and pork butts, and locally caught steamed blue crab, oysters, clams and all the fixin s!

4 Many, many, M-A-N-Y thanks to our gracious hosts Lucian and Sandy Montagna who invited so many into their home to enjoy good food and fellowship. In addition, thanks to the numerous volunteers who pre-cleaned crab, helped Lucian and Sandy set up, the cooks and the clean-up crew. A real team effort that made the event go smoothly and was enjoyable for all. If you missed it, you missed one heck of a feed and a great opportunity to meet and engage with club members outside of our normal meetings. ~Again, thanks to all volunteers and attendees for an absolutely wonderful event!!!

5 Fishing Reports Welcome!!! Please Share Reports and Photos! them to Fletcher Dunton at

6 FISHING REPORT - Chesapeake Bay, Coastal Waters Out To The Towers Report By: Courtesy Virginia Beach Sport Fishing - VBSF.Net Fall officially begins this week. The latest blow was the hallmark of dropping water temperatures, with ocean front temperatures registering at around 71 degrees this week. This means that the summer favorites are lining up to exit the area, while the cool water species are taking up residence. Once the weather begins cooperating, anglers can experience a great introduction to the fall fishing season. Spot action has been very good so far this season. The bite remains steady, with decent fish ranging to around 14-ounces showing all over the southern and western sections of the lower Bay and along the Ocean front. Favorite locations include the Monitor-Merrimack Memorial Bridge Tunnel, the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, Rudee Inlet, Little Creek Inlet, and Lynnhaven Inlet. All local fishing piers are also reporting catches of nice spot, with the best bites happening on the incoming tide this week. Taylor and snapper bluefish are also hitting in these same areas, along with a good run of pompano along the Sandbridge surf. Horse croaker are active this week, with good catches ranging up to around 2.5-pounds taking bait in most any deep water location in the lower Bay. Big fish are responding from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to the Bay Bridge Tunnel. The lower Bay inlets are also holding lots of nice hardheads. Captain Jake Hiles aboard the Matador out of Rudee Inlet found croaker raging up to two-pounds fishing in Rudee Inlet this week. Although cobia action took a breather after the front passed through last week, opportunities will resume once the water settles. As the cobia cruise out of the Bay, anglers can intercept these fish as they pause on buoys and collect into small pods along the ocean front on their way south. Sight casting with jigs and live bait will get the job done. Speckled trout are still making a good showing in all the usual haunts, and this action will only pick up as the waters continue to cool. Although many fish are on the smaller side, good numbers of keepers are making the effort worthwhile. Anglers are having good luck with Mirrolures and plastics, with some folks hooking over 60 fish in an outing while fishing along the channel at Lynnhaven Inlet recently. Flounder are quiet in the Bay this week, but the flatfish will still be awaiting offerings once the water clears. Offshore and inshore wrecks are producing nice keeper flounder along with big seabass and triggerfish. The Triangle Wrecks are always a good location to try for wreck flounder. The fall season s red drum are true to form as they continue to provide good catches from the lower Bay and coastal waters. Surf and pier anglers are finding a few fish in the surf along Sandbridge and the Eastern shore barrier islands and inlets. Peeler crabs, bunker, and crabs are working well as these fish fatten up for their migration south next month. If you haven t hooked a nice sheepshead this year, they are still lingering along the structure of the Bridge Tunnel. Plenty of triggerfish are also in these same areas, and tautog action is rekindling for the fall season. Keeper tog are available along the pilings and tubes of the CBBT. King mackerel showed some promise this week, with a few fish boated off of Sandbridge. There are rumors of a few smokers, with one brute even pushing to 50-pounds.

7 NAC APPAREL The new NAC short sleeve T s are now available. The quality T s come in two colors and offer two different designs on the back. Each has the NAC logo on the front pocket. We have sizes ranging from Medium to 3X. First come, first serve so be sure to get your T s now while we have abundant stock. Cost is $15 for all sizes. See jb at the next club meeting to get yours. Picture of the Month

8 NAC PRIZE FISH CONTEST RULES Rules regarding our annual PRIZE FISH CONTEST and are posted on the NAC website. In a nutshell, our rules will closely parallel the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament for saltwater fish and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for freshwater. However, there are a few small differences so please visit the NAC PRIZE FISH CONTEST page on the NAC website. Most important, we need for everyone to PARTICIPATE in the contest. If you catch (or have caught) a fish in calendar year 2008 meeting citation criteria, simply make a copy of your citation application or fill out the NAC PRIZE FISH ENTRY FORM and provide that to our Awards Director at our next meeting, it s that easy. At year s end, we will recognize those anglers that catch the prize fish in each category plus recognize some overall Anglers of the Year. Again, please visit the website to learn the details of the contest rules. Let s make our contest fun and competitive, Please Participate. NAC Prize Fish Entry Form Please fill out the following information. All weights must be on certified scales, witnessed & caught on hook & line in accordance with the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Date: / / Species: Place Caught: Lure or Bait: Weight lbs. oz. Length Feet Inches The fish was released The fish was tagged Adult Angler Jr. Angler Age Angler s Name Address City State Zip Phone Number Boat name I Certify that all the above information is correct: Angler s Signature Witness Signature Witness Name (printed) Please submit your awards to the new awards director who will be available at the meetings. You must be an NAC Member in good standing to qualify.

9 Cool Links Norfolk Anglers Club - ICW Speckled Trout Shootout Norfolk Anglers Club Prize Fish Entry Form - NAC Bylaws - VBSF - CCA Virginia Fathom Fishing Club - Bloodydecks.com - NOAA Marine Forecast - Weather Underground - How To Sharpen Hooks - Rutgers Sea Surface Temps - Tidal Charts - Fuel Tax Refund Forms - Fishing Knots - Fishing Knots - Fishing Homer Alaska - Coast Guard Auxiliary - Search Fish Base - Cheapest Gas & Diesel Prices - N. Carolina Fishing License - Virginia Coastal Access Now World Wide Charter Guide Directory - IGFA IGFA Local Director - Sea Tow -

10 NAC SUPPORTERS 813 B Professional Place West, Chesapeake, VA Phone: , Fax: Whalen s Marine is offering incentives on Repowering for NAC Members. SHIP'S CABIN 4110 EAST OCEAN VIEW AVE., NORFOLK, VA FAX: The Bait Shack is offering discounts for NAC Members st St., Virginia Beach, (End of I-264 on the corner of 21st & Cypress). Phone: Fax: , Hours: 8 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday, Capt. Edward Schrader Shore Dr., #709, Virginia Beach, VA Dispatch: (757) , Office: (757) hamptonroads@seatow.com, Working channel: 18

11 Boat Trailer Service, Inc N. Military Highway, Norfolk, Va "We keep your boat on the road!" If anyone wants, or knows of anyone to help support the NAC and have their name or business name listed above, please contact: Fletcher Dunton at