Note: No tournament fishing inside private “hot ditch”.

Our tourney will be at a peak time for big fall spotted sea trout in Virginia. All state waters are open, but many will fish the Elizabeth River. The most popular location will be at the Chesapeake Yacht Ramp ($10 fee – honor box at ramp plus ramp user registration required), 1700 Shipyard Road in Chesapeake VA. (see map). For a ramp permit contact Kim 757-487-9100. These fish can be caught on many artificials, but floating live baits under corks or slow trolling are arguably the most productive methods for the heaviest trout. For light tackle points - various soft plastic baits and mirro-lures are effective on light spinning and plug gear. This launch is very easy to get to and fish in any trailerable boat or even jon boats and kayaks. If you have not tried it before, be sure to plan on fishing and learning with us. Contact Chairman to confirm event if weather is questionable.
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Odds are that you are thinking, “Man, here we go again; same old debate that will never end”.  Member Bob Brown, the VAC’s semi-official wizard of the outboard motor, has provided a good commentary on the subject of what to do with fuel while your boat is stored in a fancy storage facility or just sitting idle in your drive way collecting leaves and spiders.  The write up from the October 2013 issue of Seaworthy is reproduced on page (DD) of this issue of The Angler. 
 
Bottom line, if you can remove all fuel, do it completely (tank, fuel lines, filter and engine) and do it safely.  If you cannot remove the fuel, then fill the tank, stabilize the fuel in the tank and then run the stabilized fuel all thru the fuel system and engine.  A ten minute run of the engine should get stabilized fuel all thru your fuel system and engine.  Alcohol and water is not a good mix for anything associated with boating, e... (Read More)

Our club just does not happen.  A group of twenty-two (22) volunteer Members, some elected by the membership) form the Leadership Team of the Virginia Anglers Club.  Some jobs require attending the monthly Board of Directors’ Meeting (2^nd Tuesday of each month) and other have attendance that is “seasonal” (e.g. Banquet Chairman and Surf Team Captain).  No prior experience is needed; just an interest and commitment to help the VAC offer the diverse programs and activities it provides to the Membership.
 
If you are interested in stepping forward for consideration to be part of the Leadership Team, please let President Glenn Carter know.

You may remember the “How to Catch Rockfish” program presented at the September VAC Membership Meeting by Capt. Ryan Rogers, owner of Midnight Sun Charters.  Ryan mentioned this is an annual tournament put on in memory of his brother, Casey Neal Rogers, who passed away in 2003 in an automobile accident.  This local tournament raises money for scholarships, and helps the Fairfield’s Volunteer Fire Department.  Proceeds go to the CNR Memorial Scholarship Fund, that provides a baseball/softball/football scholarship to a deserving Northumberland High School senior who possesses many of Casey’s qualities, plays baseball/softball/football for Northumberland, has at least a “B” average, and plans to attend a four-year university.  For more details about the entry fee, tournament events, Calcutta and weigh in locations, please see the entry form on page (CC) of this issue of The Angler.  The link to the tournament is: