Good evening all. I'm back on the site...finally. I'm settled into my home up in Suffolk, VA (was stationed up here from Camp Lejeune). I thought that my NC fishing days were going to be few & far between, however, I've found that I'm only 34 miles from the Chowan River, specifically Shoup's Landing off of HWY 13.
From my research (aerial photos, maps, old NC Game & Fish magazine articles, etc...), I've decided to give the Chowan an honest shot of being my home/local/Go-To waters. From what I've read, the Chowan offers some of the finest bass fishing waters in NC, has plenty of depth, & plenty of structure & cover.
I've owned a Pontoon since 2006 (22' Suntracker Fishing Barge) & used it for bass fishing along with other types of fishing. However, even with the slightest bit of wind blowing, the pontoon was nearly impossible to control in the wind with a trolling motor.
I just recently, 1 & 1/2 weeks ago, bought me a used bass boat. It is a 1989 Winner Tournament 2000 with a 200 HP Evinrude XP VRO; 70 lbs thrust trolling motor, Hummingbird on the dash with down imaging, a basic Lowrance up front. I've finally got a dedicated bass boat that gives me the ability to more effectively fish for bass.
I hate to immediately start asking for assistance after being away for such a long time, however, I would greatly appreciate any help, insight, pointers, hints, etc... to help me & my son on this body of water. My son will be 14 in late July & he is 100% addicted to bass fishing. He's become pretty darn proficient with a baitcaster & I've made his day by allowing him to use MY expensive rod/reel outfits.
I'm not necessarily looking or asking for anyone’s secrets, the location of your Honey Holes, etc... I'm just trying to gain a better understanding of the river & at least a point in the right direction to get me & my boy on some fish. I'm also looking for some conversations & the possibility of fishing some tournaments on the river. Well, I should say "Donating my money" instead of fishing a tournament because it will be me & my son fishing them so that he can live out his Kevin Van Dam fantasies! Lol
Any & all help will be greatly appreciated & thank you all in advance.
Respectfully;
Donnie L. Hoskins
Staff Sgt/ U.S. Marine Corps (Active Duty)
From my research (aerial photos, maps, old NC Game & Fish magazine articles, etc...), I've decided to give the Chowan an honest shot of being my home/local/Go-To waters. From what I've read, the Chowan offers some of the finest bass fishing waters in NC, has plenty of depth, & plenty of structure & cover.
I've owned a Pontoon since 2006 (22' Suntracker Fishing Barge) & used it for bass fishing along with other types of fishing. However, even with the slightest bit of wind blowing, the pontoon was nearly impossible to control in the wind with a trolling motor.
I just recently, 1 & 1/2 weeks ago, bought me a used bass boat. It is a 1989 Winner Tournament 2000 with a 200 HP Evinrude XP VRO; 70 lbs thrust trolling motor, Hummingbird on the dash with down imaging, a basic Lowrance up front. I've finally got a dedicated bass boat that gives me the ability to more effectively fish for bass.
I hate to immediately start asking for assistance after being away for such a long time, however, I would greatly appreciate any help, insight, pointers, hints, etc... to help me & my son on this body of water. My son will be 14 in late July & he is 100% addicted to bass fishing. He's become pretty darn proficient with a baitcaster & I've made his day by allowing him to use MY expensive rod/reel outfits.
I'm not necessarily looking or asking for anyone’s secrets, the location of your Honey Holes, etc... I'm just trying to gain a better understanding of the river & at least a point in the right direction to get me & my boy on some fish. I'm also looking for some conversations & the possibility of fishing some tournaments on the river. Well, I should say "Donating my money" instead of fishing a tournament because it will be me & my son fishing them so that he can live out his Kevin Van Dam fantasies! Lol
Any & all help will be greatly appreciated & thank you all in advance.
Respectfully;
Donnie L. Hoskins
Staff Sgt/ U.S. Marine Corps (Active Duty)