The site has changed but it remains the same

It has been a long time since I have posted but I am resurrecting it from Davy Jones locker.  While things remain the same, I have modified the look just slightly and what is more important is that I plan on posting more frequently this year.

I have been busy doing everything but fishing recently and that has got to change.  Blue Kitties are being caught in the James, the shad will be making their move up the James soon, and Bluefish are waiting to show up.  I have heard good reports of Redfish showing up in the shallows in tidewater and with the water warming up we should see Tog soon.  The bridges are producing Striper with regularity, trout continue to show up, and within a short few months the waters of the bay will be filled with flounder.  Am I ready?  Hell yeah.  This is the time of year that I typically go nuts at Bass Pro, Greentop, and local tackle shops.  However, with my little tumble in the bay last year, I had to replace a good portion of my gear so it is all new and ready to go.  I can't wait to see my rod tip bow and the drag scream on my reel.

I have a good feeling about this season.

The basics of what this blog is about

I decided to start a blog to assist those new to kayak fishing or at least those who are new to kayak fishing in Central and Southeast Virginia.  I am going to try to blog a few times a week on topics ranging from the basics to some rather specific topics that will hopefully help you get more out of your kayak fishing experience.

Each blog will be on a single topic.  It may be as simple as kayak selection, or detailed as what bait/lure to use when?  One thing that I will not be blogging about is specific locations to catch fish (honey holes).  I will give general descriptions, but it is in bad form to post up such information.  With that said, I have no problem taking people to these spots.  There are many ways to know when I am going on an excursion.  I will try to post up here.  But also I organize my trips on the Pirates of Lynnhaven Kayak Fishing Club's forums located at http://www.piratesoflynnhaven.org.

One note, all of the information I share here is gathered from time I have spent on the water and knowledge I have gathered from others.  When I first got into kayak fishing, I could barely catch a Croaker on a double bottom rig, but now have moved up (only a little).  :)  So if you are reading this and see something that you have taught me, feel free to comment on it and take the credit.  I have no problem giving credit where credit is due.  

I hope you all enjoy this blog.

Welcome To My Blog

This is my first blog post so it will be rather lackluster. Look here for rants and raves, complaints and confessions, and general ramblings from the mind of a madman. Ok maybe I am not a madman. Anyway, that is is for now. I will think up a good topic in the near future.