The Fishing Line
by Capt. Billy Pipkin
Fishing season is in full bloom
The warmth of spring has begun to rejuvenate the Virginia Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Hopeful anglers are preparing their gear for the start of the season as they await further movement of fish into the region.
Shallow water locations rich in marshes and sea grasses will be the first to warm and hold notable quantities of fish. A variety of species take up residence as the season matures- making the Northern Neck an angler’s paradise.
Spring marks the spawning run...
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