Another Short Report (james River)

[RSBreth]

I fished the James near McCall bridge today from dawn until about noon. I didn't do as good as I have in that area, but I did catch a few nicer Smallmouths, mostly on my little compact spinnerbait.

I caught a few on a Bomber crank, too, but the most interesting thing was when I was drifting back to the truck I put on a small XRap jerkbait, and right by a nice looking downed tree I hooked a good fish, and got a little excited that it would be a great 4- to 5-pound Smallmouth, but it was fighting a little strange, then when I finally got it near the canoe I saw why: it was two smallmouths, one on each treble hook! Neither was bigger that about 3-pounds, but still, it's not everyday you manage a trick like that. I tried to gingerly bring them in, but as they got closer to the canoe they started thrashing around more, and the larger one (of course) came loose. I did take a picture of the smaller one because I was ready to get them both on film, but it really isn't the same.

Water is still up a little bit, but it's starting to get clear.

Oh, yeah, I caught a small Walleye on a crank, too. That doesn't happen every day.

One of the nicer Smallies:

[ltomczyk]

Fantastic. Never had the pleasure of a double hook up! Where is McCall bridge in relation to the park? Have you floated from Linden to the park this year yet? I only did it once last year and had to constantly portage around the storm damage limbs. Has it cleared out enough to take my boy through there in our inflatable canoe?

[Predator1]

Good Job RSBreth, I did not know there were walleye in the James. I have never caught a walleye. Maybe some day. Keep up the good reports.

[mmirg]

Nice smallie, I've heard tell of walleyes in the James but have never caught one. Thanks for the report.

[Gallagher]

Very nice, for sure!