Virginia Beach

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About Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Striped bass on their fall migration often stop by the Cheasapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, then head back out into the ocean, passing by Cape Henry and Virgina Beach. From about early December, and well into January, the Virgina Beach area is a striped bass hotspot, producing some really outstanding striped bass fishing.

On January 23, 2008 Fred Barnes, from Chesapeake, VA caught the 73 pound striped bass shown on the right, while trolling off of Cape Henry. This fish set a new Virginia state rockfish record. The previous record was a 68-pound, 1 oz. fish caught in 2006 by Clay Armstrong.

Fred's huge striper hit a red and white Stretch 30 trollng lure, while trolling extra fast, about 5 knots, while hurrying to get to some bird action.

The Wall-Mart FLW Striper Series included a December tournament at Virginia Beach, which used the Lynnhaven Marina as its base.

The American Striper Association Tournament Series includes a January tournament at Virginia Beach, with weigh
in stations established at both Rudee and Lynnhaven inlets.

Credits: The photo, and information about Fred Barnes and his 73 pound striper, are from David B. Hollingsworth and the Virginia - Pilot.

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