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Big Bird
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2001 - 8:50 am: | |
I know it is not uncommon to see turkeys when fishing SML but last week was really something. I was heading down the Roanoke River arm hunting stripers when right on the shoreline at the spot known as the tennis courts I saw 13 longbeards getting a drink. Up behind them were 20 more! It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I stopped the boat and got the camera. They never spooked. Watched them for a good five minutes sitting not more than 50 yds from them. Oh yeah, caught a few nice fish too. Great day. |
sixshot
| | Posted on Monday, December 10, 2001 - 10:58 pm: | |
Hey Big Bird, We just got a place on Palmers Marina in Penhook. Me and my dad are wanting to get back in the stripers this year. Any help with some guides? Maybe you would want to trade some fishing for some turkey hunting in Bland and Tazewell county. Just a thought.Later |
Big Bird
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 - 4:20 pm: | |
Hello sixshot, Congrats on the new place. Its just in time for the action. The stripers are feeding pretty well above Hales Ford Bridge at marker 31 and 52. They are still thick in Hardy but there is so much bait up there that bites are few and far between. Night fishing is still good with Little Mac's and thundersticks. During the day, bait is the most consistent, but bucktails will wear them out if the conditions are right(like yesterday). As far as guides go, Dale Wilson is the best in my humble opinion. I imagine he is pretty booked as are most of the guides this time of year but it wouldn't hurt to try. I would love to swap a fishing trip for a hunt. Send me an email and we can discuss. Check out Virginiastriper.com |
sixshot
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 - 5:29 pm: | |
Bigbird, ain't this internet plum amazin'!! Thanks for the tips and I'll be sending a e-mail soon. Later. |
Big Bird
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 12:57 pm: | |
Stripers are on fire on Smith Mountain. Double digit days are the norm right now with fish up to 20 lbs. I heard that Dale Wilson does have a few openings. He says this is the best January he can remember! Give him a call 297-5650. |
oliver torivio
| | Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 11:36 am: | |
hi i am a native american indian and i would like
to know if any of you would like to send me some
unwanted feathers that you do not use from the
turkey. if you would please e-mail me at unit595
@hotmail.com thank-you form a hopi-native |
turkey576
| | Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 5:19 pm: | |
Hey sixshot I live not far from there on 890 about 4 miles from PMM. We could hook up some and do some huntomg let me know. |
sixshot
| | Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 9:07 pm: | |
Bigbird,
I just called Dale this evening and got his answering machine. If he's got any openings I'm there. Thanks for the info., you got me droolin' now. When would be a good weekend or weekday to go? I'll buy gas and lunch. Later |
sixshot
| | Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 9:11 pm: | |
Hey turk,
Man i've seen some real nice birds around there
I'd like to go hunting some this spring. Maybe you can mosey over in Tazewell and hunt some mountain toms |
Big Bird
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2002 - 9:43 am: | |
Sixshot,
With all the ramps closed, any day is pretty good. I kind of watch the weather and decide. Stripers seem to really turn on right before a front slips in from the SW. Looks like another one is coming the middle of next week. That could be good. Have fun with Dale and hopefully we can get out soon! |
turkey576
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2002 - 10:31 am: | |
Sixshot let me know I think I have a week or so off this spring. We can roll up there and roll some here. |
sixshot
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2002 - 1:38 pm: | |
BIGBIRD,
I just called Dale on lunch and me and dad will be going this monday. We took the half day trip (morning). Seems like a real nice guy. I really appreciate the info. I owe you one.
later. |
sixshot
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2002 - 1:42 pm: | |
Hey turk,
Sounds great!! We'll plan something a little later. I'll be at Palmers this sun (27th). Ride on down and look for a green Toyota and blue trailer. We'll discuss the rollin'! Ha
later |
Big Bird
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2002 - 4:48 pm: | |
Sixshot,
Can't wait to see the pictures!! I know you guys will have a great time. Get plenty of rest Sunday night. You'll need it! Be listening for gobbles while you are out there. I know several people here that would appreciate that report including me.
BB |