The Virginia Anglers Club’s small but very enthusiastic expedition to Chickahominy Lake set out from Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait at 9:00 AM on Saturday (5/28/2016). 
Water temperatures were in the mid to high 70’s in the main lake in the morning, ranging into the low 80’s by early afternoon.  The lake level was about six inches above the top of the dam.  The water was moderately brown and slightly turbid in the lower lake, which is a bit less clear than is typical for this time of year.  The weather was totally clear and it was a beautiful day with relatively light winds. 

Bluegills were in loose clusters on the banks, interspersed with a scattering of other species, all of which hit a variety of small jigs on light spinning gear.  Karen Anderson, Carolyn Conway, and Art Conway released 65 bluegill, 1... (Read More)

The first VAC expedition of 2016 was to the Delayed Harvest section of the South River on April 30 to fish for trout. 11 VAC members and 2 guests made the trip to Waynesboro. The river had a good water level and flow after recent rains. This provided lots of nice deep holes, runs and riffles for the group to fish in the upper end of the DH section.
Trip Highlights:

• ​Bob Brown and his guest Bill Early were schooled by a local lad in the proper bait to use to catch trout from a feeder stream of the South River. The answer? Corn! The boy had pictures on his cell phone to back up his boasting. Bob and Bill fished streamers in the hole that the boy showed them but the trout weren’t hungry after eating corn... (Read More)

The Virginia Anglers Club is pleased to announce that Blane Chocklett will present two programs on Tuesday, March 22. At 3:30 PM he will demonstrate tying articulated streamer flies like his Game Changer. That evening, he will give a presentation on “Fishing Around Virginia” during the VAC membership meeting.

Blane Chocklett is a full time guide and fly designer who specializes in musky, bass, trout, and stripers. He is an Umpqua Feather Merchants signature tier, he is on the TFO rod design team, and has been featured in numerous national publications such as Fly Fisherman and on shows such as Larry Dahlberg's “The Hunt for Big Fish”. Blane designed both the Gummy Minnow and Game Changer styles of flies.

You may notice that our tournament is longer than in the past. In an effort to increase participation we have given our tournament a wide window of opportunity. Get out there have fun and get fishing!

This tournament is open to all Resident and Non-Resident members on all waters.  In Virginia, popular spots include the Chickahominy and Mattaponi Rivers. But don’t over look Little Creek or Western Branch Reservoirs; both are citation producers 1.4 pounds or 12 inches!

Fishing is usually dependable if weather conditions co-operate. Please contact the Chairman to confirm event if weather is questionable.

We will recognize three places for heaviest weight fish and three places for highest point fish. First = 3 pts. Second = 2 pts. Third = 1 pt. These points will apply towards the annual Tournament Angler of the Year competition.

• Each fish entered must be specified as a points entry or a weight entry, but can not q... (Read More)

2016 LEADERSHIP TEAM

President: Bobby Broughton
1^st Co-VP – Programs: Art Conway
1^st Co-VP – Programs: Mike Ostrander
2^nd VP – Angling Activities: Andrew Campbell
3^rd VP – Conservation and Legislation:  Lynn Spurlin
Treasurer: Bill Butler
Recording Secretary: Karen Anderson
Newsletter Secretary/Web Master: Johnny Wetlaufer

Directors:
Class of 2016 - Glenn Carter, Danny Noland, Mike Ostrander
Class of 2017 – Billy Butler, Stuart Lee, Johnny Wetlaufer
Class of 2017 – Bob Brown, Gary Green, John Wetlaufer, Sr.

February/March Tournament                 Fri, Feb. 26 to Sun, March 13
Yellow Perch Tournament

April Tournament                                 Sat/Sun April 16/17 (Blow Date: April 23/24)
Shad Tournament         

April Expedition                                    Sat, April 30
Trout Fishing on the South River             (Lead by Eric Webster)

May Expedition                                     Sat, May 28
Chickahominy Lake Fishing & Lunch        (Lead by Art Conway)
 
June Expedition        ... (Read More)