Anna Point Marina
Welcome to The Anna Point Marina Photo Blog Page. We Cordially Invite You to The Marina and Hope You Enjoy The Pictures As We Capture These Special Moments at Beautiful Lake Anna.
Friday, January 13, 2012: Hot Profit Night
Once again, the Hot Profit Night Presentation was a great event. We have found some excellent deals on a lot of quality items and we look forward to passing these savings on to our great friends and customers in Fishtales at Anna Point Marina.
Friday, January 13, 2012: Mr Crappie, Wally Marshall
We will feature a great selection of The Wally Marshall Signature Series Mr. Crappie Rod and Reel Combos.
Friday, January 13, 2012: Live Target Lures
We will be featuring a wide selection of Live Target Lures This Year. The realistic paint jobs and natural designs are among the best in The Tackle Industry.
Friday, January 13, 2012: Live Target Lures Are Awesome!!
The new 1 3/4" Live Target Hollow Body Frog should be the perfect sized Frog for Lake Anna!! The "Walking " Model is pictured in the upper left and should be a great bait around the Willow Grass Beds on Lake Anna!!
Friday, January 13, 2012: Chris And Wally Share A Laugh
Legendary Crappie Angler, Wally Marshall (Right), was in The Lew's Booth and it was a blast getting to know him.
Friday, January 13, 2012: Lew's Continues To Produce Great Products
We will continue to feature Lew's Reels this year at Anna Point Marina. This legendary Company has once again become a leader in The Tackle Industry and their quality is setting the standard in quality and performance. We invite you to come to Fishtales Tackle Shop to try out a Lew's Reel and experience these fine products firsthand.
Thursday, January 12, 2012: Swowtime From The Henry's Dealer Show In Raleigh, North Carolina
Chris and I arrived today at The Henry's Dealer Show and we are looking forward to seeing "What's New" in the Fishing Tackle Industry for 2012.
The Pay-Me Rig From Venom Lures
Multi-Arm Lures are catching both Bass and Stripers on Lake Anna now. This modern, castable version of the longtime Umbrella Rig is currently the hottest technique in fresh water fishing right now.
Chris Craft With The B & C Rig Cylinder
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, has designed a great new product to store the popular Multi-Arm Lures that are currently the rage of the Fishing Industry. Venom Lures' Pay-Me Rig, The Toothache Extractor Rig (E-Rig), and Dave's Tournament Tackle's CAST-A-BRELLA RIG are three types of The Alabama Style Rigs that are currently catching fish all over the country. The Rig Cylinder is the perfect storage unit for these unique types of lures.
Rob and Tommy
Tommy is in the third grade now and he is becoming a great youg angler as he enjoys another nice day on the water with his Dad, Rob.
Elijah and Phil
Elijah, age 7, and his Dad, Phil, were out enjoying this nice day. Elijah was all smiles as he talked about his day on the water with his Dad.
Happy New Year To The Dorr Family!!
Jim Sutton With A Nice Lake Anna Striper
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 - LONGTIME FRIENDS COME BY TO VISIT
Jessie, Tommy, and Delma came by and shared a nice visit with us this afternoon. Beverly and Dale also joined us and it really felt like good old times again as we all shared a few laughs and fond memories.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 - MENDY, BRYNN, AND CAMERON
Cameron is a very loving and caring big brother for his new sister, Brynn. Mendy, along with the kids and Jan, (not pictured), came by for a nice visit today.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 - CAMERON IS BACK TO CHECK ON THE MINNOWS
It was great to see Cameron and his other family members today. When he visits, Cameron likes to make sure the minnows are in good shape. Today, he dipped out a couple of dead ones and we fed them to the Seagulls.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 - CONNOR TAKES THE LEAD
Connor Hughes, age 11, of Madison Virginia, caught this beautiful four pound five ounce Bass today. Connor is the current leader for the Big Bass of the month. Way to go, Conner!!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 - ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL STRIPER IS CHECKED IN
Another great friend, Bill Riley, of Lousa, Virginia did not let Jimmy have the lead for long as he topped the previous Striper with this healthy nine pound one ounce beauty. The Stripers are feeding and the best Striper action of the year is here!! We look forward to seeing you at The Marina. Who is going to top this fish for the contest? We will keep you posted.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 - A NICE STRIPER FOR JIMMY
Longtime friend, Jimmy Hughes, of Charlottesville, Virginia caught this beautiful 6 pound 5 ounce Striper today. Jimmy took the lead in the Big Striper Contest with this nice fish.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 - A GREAT DY FOR THE GIRLS TO VISIT THE LAKE
Lyra, ( left, age 3) and Isabel ( age 7) were having a cool time being with their super grandmom, Norma, on this beautiful Fall Day.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 - A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN DAY
Josh and his son, Nicholas (age 8), came from Woodbridge, Virginia today to enjoy this picture perfect Fall Day. They were a cool Father and Son Duo when they came in for their lunch and we hope to see them again.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011 - THE STRIPERS ARE BITING!!
Longtime friends, Frank Sipe Jr., and Frank Sipe Sr., had a great afternoon of Striper action today. The best Striper Fishing of the year is upon us and the next six to eight weeks will offer anglers the opportunity to experience some great action for Landlocked Striped Bass on Beautiful Lake Anna. Anna Point will again sponsor The Big Bass, Striper, and Crappie Contests for both November and December. Anglers launching from Anna Point Marina are eligible for The $100 Cash Prize that will be awarded for the heaviest Bass, Striper and Crappie weighed in for the month of November and December. We look forward to seeing you at The Marina as the excellent Fall Fishing Season kicks into high gear!!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011 - CHRIS AND JIM ARE CATCHING CRAPPIE TODAY
Longtime Outdoor Sports Writer, Jim Brewer, had a great fishing trip with Guide, Chris Craft, today. Jim wanted a few fresh Crappie for dinner and he has his recipe all set for a nice fish fry. Jim has been a great friend to the local Outdoor Community for many years and he now writes for the Daily Progress Newspaper in Charlottesville, Virginia. I have known Jim for many years and it was great to see him today and to catch up with him a little bit. Check out Chris Craft's Blog (www.ccbassnlakeanna.blogspot.com) for Jim's full account of their day and for that recipe for preparing and cooking Crappie the old fashioned way.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 - COLIN AND CLAYTON FINISH THIRD
Colin Bryant (age 11) fished his first Bass Tournament today with Clayton Robertson and the duo finished a strong third in the LAPR 150 Bass Series event. Colin was all smiles when he accepted the $100 third place prize money!! Way to go, Colin and Clayton and we look forward to seeing you on November 19th for the 150 Series Fall Classic.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 - THE CARP ARE EATING GOOD TODAY!!
Garrett (age 3), Hayden (age 7) and Nolan ( age 2) really got the Pet Carp moving when they offered them a nice mid-day meal.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 - CITATION CRAPPIE FOR TOMMY!!
Tommy Lambert, of Rhoadesville VA, proudly displays his beautiful 2 pound citation Crappie he caught today. Tommy has become a great friend this year and he is an excellent angler that truly enjoys his Crappie Fishing. Way to go, Tommy!!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 - THE SLENDOR OF THE AUTUMN SEASON
As the spectacular colors of the Fall Season arrive, we at Anna Point Marina wish to thank all of our friends and customers for a great year and we wish everyone and their families well until we see them again.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 - RICK AND CHRIS WIN THETOURNAMENT
Rick Ballengee and Chris Atkinson display the winning catch from the inaugural VA Outdoors Weekday Series Bass Tournament. Great job, guys!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011- CHRIS CRAFT LANDS THE LAKE RECORD GRASS CARP!!
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, was fishing The VA Outdoors Weekday Series Bass Tournament when he hooked this huge 54 pound 10 ounce Grass Carp. Many of us have been around the Lake for years and no one can remember any fish over fifty pounds having ever been caught from Lake Anna!! Chris skillfully played the Monster Carp for nearly 30 minutes and he and his partner, Brian Oxendine, were elated to have landed this giant fish. The Grass Carp was hooked in the top of his broad tail which further illustrates just how the Rod, Reel and Line ( 10 Pound Test Izor Line) along with Chris' expert handling of the Fish all had to perform flawlessly to land this enormous Carp.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 - THIS HUGE CARP IS LOOKING FOR A LATE SEASON MEAL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 - THE CARP ARE BACK!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 - FEEDING THE CARP IN THE FALL
Nicole, Marisa, and Dominic had a cool time feeding the pet Carp. As you can see from the photos , the Carp have made a nice Autumn return after leaving for a couple of weeks. We invite you to come by and feed the pets before it gets too cold and they leave for the winter.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011 - THE REPO MAN IS A GREAT TOPWATER LURE
The Repo Man has been catching fish, not only on Lake Anna, but we have one friend and customer that also had great success using them in Canada recently. This bait is the noisiest surface lure I have ever heard and anglers can "Walks The Dog" much easier with The Repo Man than they can with the Zara Spook.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER, 16, 2011 - THE REPO MAN TOPWATER LURE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011 - TOPWATER TIME FOR BREAKING STRIPERS WITHE REPO MAN SURFACE LURE
Mike and Ed came by earlier in the week and their timing was perfect. We were talking about the breaking Stripers they had been catching and they wanted to see the Repo Man Lure. We were discussing how loud this topwater plug is and how effective it has been on the Lake lately. Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, had returned from his Guide Trip and had his rods rigged and ready for a personal demonstration. Mike and Ed sent this nice email and photo to show us some of the success they have been having using The Repo Man!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011 - CURT AND JOHN WITH THE WINING CATCH
Longtime Lake Anna Anglers, Curt Harper and John Doyle, won The Lake Anna 150 Series Bass Tournament today with this nice five fish limit that weighed 12.24 pounds. Curt and John have been having a great year of Tournament Fishing. Way to go, guys!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011 - A GREAT DAY TO GO SAILING ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE ANNA
As I write this the wind is blowing 20 plus miles an hour!! Needless to say, the folks from the local sailing club are enjoying the blustery conditions!!
Friday, October 14, 2011- Chris Craft Is Hammering The Quality Fall Crappie
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, has been catching some beautiful Crappie recently. Chris informed me that all of the fish are being caught on Curly Tail Grubs using a 1/16 oz. Jig Head. Chris is very adept at catching Crappie on artificial lures. The Fall season is in full swing now and will only improve over the next several weeks. Give Chris a call at 540.894.6195 and he will gladly give you some personal tips on the outstanding Crappie Fishing on The Lake now.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011- CHRIS, JOSH & BOB
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, had a great trip catching some very nice Crappie today. Josh and Bob had over 20 keepers in the cooler and they were ready for the fish fry!!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011: THIS HUGE CARP IS LOOKING FOR A LATE SEASON MEAL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011: THE PET CARP ARE BACK
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011: THE CARP ARE BACK IN FULL FORCE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011: THE DORR FAMILY ENJOYING A BEAUTIFUL COLUMBUS DAY AT THE LAKE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2011: PHIL AND LEWIS HAD A GREAT DAY OF FISHING TODAY
Phil and Lewis hammered the Bass today with a beautiful 17.75 pound total weight catch!! Great Job, guys!!
JOHN, A LONGTIME FELLOWSHIP BASS CLUB ANGLER, DISPLAYS TWO NICE BASS
FELLOWSHIP BASS ANGLERS HELD THEIR DAY ONE CLASSIC EVENT TODAY
SUMMER OF 2011: LEWIS, WITH A BEAUTIFUL BASS
SUMMER OF 2011: THE DUCKS ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A MEAL
SUMMER OF 2011: COOL FUN AT THE LAKE
SUMMER OF 2011: GREAT FUN AT ANNA POINT
SUMMER OF 2011: VINCE AND DOMINICK LOVE TO GO FISHING WITH THEIR MOM AND DAD
SUMMER OF 2011: WE LOVE SEEING THE KIDS HAVING FUN
SUMMER OF 2011: EVERYONE LOVES TO FEED THE PET FISH AND THE DUCKS
SUMMER OF 2011: THE KIDS LOVE TO FEED THE FISH
SUMMER OF 2011
SUMMER OF 2011
SUMMER OF 2011: FEEDING THE PET CARP - THIS ONE WAS REALLY HUNGRY
JILL RICH AND AL : SUMMER OF 2011
SUMMER OF 2011
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011 - THE WARM WEATHER IS HERE TODAY
Maile, (age 9) left, Maila (age 11) and their Dad, Tim, are avid boaters and they are Boatel Members here at Anna Point Marina. We all had a nice visit as they shopped and gassed up the boat for the first outing of the season. The Warm weather today was really great and many pleasure boaters got an early start to the boating season.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 - CHRIS CRAFT, PART TWO, THE STRIPERS ARE BITING
Chris capped off a great day of fishing with his Dad, Booker, and his Daughter, Katie, (Age 13). Chris joked that the trio had no problem quickly turning their attention to Striper Fishing when the Stripers began breaking on the surface. The quest for Crappie quickly shifted to Stripers and they had a blast catching them. Mr. Craft's big Striper weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces. Katie is an avid and enthusiastic young angler and was all smiles as usual as she enjoyed the evening with her Dad and her "Pa Paw"
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 - CHRIS CRAFT, PART ONE, WITH BRIAN
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, and Brian Oxendine enjoyed a very productive morning catching Bass and Crappie. Brian took home a nice cooler full of the ultra tasty Crappie.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 - GREAT DAY FOR THE KIDS TO GO FISHING
John Jr. (Age 10) and James (Age 11), enjoyed this beautiful early Spring Day with John Sr. and Mr. Kim. John Sr. is from Kentucky and while he was in the store buying minnows the crew caught a nice Channel Catfish. We love to see the kids fishing and having fun and there were a lot of children at the Lake on this beautiful day.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011 - HERE COME THE DUCKS!!
We had a nice visit from our three feathered friends today. The Wood Duck (Back) joined the Male Mallard (left) and Female Mallard Duck for a snack of crackers at The Marina today.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011 - HAIL TO THE WINNERS
Scott, Brian, and Chris proudly display the Winners and Lunker Plaques from The LAPR 150 Series Bass Tournament Today. Chris and Scott won the event while Brian caught the Big Bass of the Tournament. Great job, guys.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 - NICE BASS FOR WAYNE
Talented local angler, Wayne Snow, proudly displays this beautiful 5 pound 6 ounce Bass that he caught today. Way to go, Wayne and good luck in the LAPR 150 Series Bass Tournament on Saturday.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2011 - THE COOTS IN THE SNOW
Our local flock of Coots were scurrying to get back in the water as I snapped the photo
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2011 - SNOWY LATE MARCH SUNDAY
We were greeted with a nice dusting of snow this morning and the Bass Boats were covered as they began their Bass Tournament
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 - THE NEW ROD SECTION IS TAKING SHAPE
Anna Point Marina is featuring The New Gary Loomis Signature Series Rods from Temple Fork Outfitters. Each angler that has purchased the new Gary Loomis Rod has been very impressed with the overall performance and quality. We have received nothing but positive feedback thus far from our friends and customers. We invite you to visit the newly re-modeled Tackle Shop and to make a few casts with one.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2011 - ALVIN AND PAUL HEADING OUT
Alvin, behind the wheel, and his Brother, Paul, are ready to enjoy this nice late winter day. I have known these two friends for years. I knew and grew up with Paul all through Little League Baseball and we became friends in the sixth grade. He is one of the best friends I have ever had. I have gotten to know Alvin in recent years and he has become a great friend as well and I look forward to our upcoming guide trips on The Lake.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2011 - MELVIN AND HARRY ARE READY TO ROLL
Melvin, standing, and his buddy, Harry, give the "Thumbs Up" as they enjoy this beautiful Winter Day. The likeable duo stopped by the store and we look forward to seeing again soon.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2011 - HANGING OUT AT THE LAKE WITH DAD AND A COOL UNCLE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011- CHECKING OUT THE GULLS AT THE LAKE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 - NICE DAY FOR A FAMILY GATHERING AT THE LAKE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 - NICE CRAPPIE FOR DAVE AND ELLIOT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 - FAMILY TIME AT LAKE ANNA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 23, 2011 - FIRST BIG CRAPPIE OF 2011 FOR MR. CRAFT
Booker Craft proudly displays his first big Crappie of the year, a nice 1 pound 8 ounce "slab"... Chris, you better get that fillet knife ready buddy!!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2011 - HOLD ON TIGHT MR SEAGULL!!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 - WAITING ON HIS NEXT FREE MEAL FROM THE SHORESTORE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011 - ANOTHER SUPER WINDAY DAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011 - STICK JACKETS MAKE ROD BOX ORGANIZATION EASY
One of our great friends and customers, Bill Haire, came by today and showed us how he is utilizing the new Stick Jackets in his rod locker. The Stick Jacket Rod Covers will protect your rods and also allow for easy access in and out of the Rod Tubes in your Rod Box.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011 - GUIDE, SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, CATCHING FISH
Despite the extremely windy conditions we have had over the past few days, McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service Associate Guide, Shawn Blankenship, had a great morning of catching fish with his client, Kyle. Great job, Shawn!!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011 - ED HANLEY PICKS UP HIS NEW ROD AND REEL COMBO
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - DAY ONE OF THE MAKEOVER
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - THE STORE MAKEOVER BEGINS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2011 - SCOTT AND DEVON FINISH 4TH
Scott Taylor, left, and Devon Bowling of Orange, VA had a great day fishing in their tournament. Scott and Devon posted a solid 4th place finish out of 25 boats today in the event. The fun, laughs and fellowship we all shared in the store was very cool after the tournament. Devon's parents, Tony and Laura, enjoyed seeing their son basking in his success as he has become quite an angler. Devon is the president of The Orange County High School Anglers Club. Devon is also the first Youth Angler to be added to The Burton's Bait Pro Staff. Congratulations on your new Pro Staff Position, Devon, and way to go Team Scott and Devon!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2011- JOHN AND SEAN HAVE A GREAT MORNING
McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service Associate Guides, John Barlow, Left, and Sean Blankenship, had a banner morning as they caught this beautiful limit of Stripers.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011- BUNDLED UP AND READY TO GO!!
Tyler was a cool little guy as was prepared to go out with his Dad, Mitch. We love to see the kids going fishing and enjoying the great outdoors with their family. We look forward to seeing this cool Father/Son Duo again when the weather warms up.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011 - GOING FISHING!!
Mitch and Tyler, age 8, of Opal, VA are ready to hit the Lake on this brisk day.
Saturday, January 29, 2011 - Andrew And Rob Break In The New Rig
Andrew (right) just got his new boat and he is ready for the Tournament Season. His main fishing buddy, Rob, was ready to roll as they took the maiden voyage in their "new" 1997 NitroBass Boat.
Saturday, January, 29, 2011 - "Red" And Jim Heading Out
Chris and I had the pleasure of meeting "Red"(left) and Jeff today. These two anglers are very enthusiastic and they are looking forward to fishing Lake Anna more this year. We welcomed them to The Marina and had a great time talking extensively with them about fishing. Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, (540 903 6125) was very helpful as he showed them many key areas on their Lake Anna Map. We look forward to seeing them again soon.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY - JANUARY 21,22,23 - FISHING EXPO PHOTOS FROM DOSWELL, VIRGINIA
This is my 21st year of doing this great show and the new venue in Doswell, VA was great. I always enjoy seeing many friends each year as another season has gone by and we anxiously await the start of a new year of fishing and boating. It is really cool to see how much the kids have grown each year. Darrin, (left) is now thirteen and he is excited to do more Tournament Fishing with his Dad, Jeff, this year. I hope you enjoy some of these sights from the 2011 Fishing Expo.
Katie (left) and Maggie had a great time together on Sunday
Richard, Tom and Steve discussing things in The Mare Marine Booth
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, ( left) and Tommy renewed their friendship after 11 years and Tommy gave a bait to Chris that he had saved for him since the last time they went fishing together.
Longtime professional angler, Woo Daves, (left) has been a fixture at the show for years. He and Lake Anna Guide, Chris McCotter, share a nice moment in our booth here.
It is always nice to meet new friends and to see the teenagers that love to fish. From left, Vincent, Vincent Jr., and Sheldon stopped by the booth and purchased three of the rods we had on closeout and they are eager to try them out as soon as it gets a little warmer!!
I have known Austin since he was a little guy and now he is 14 years old and taller than his Dad, Joe. We always remember how Austin would get as close as he possibly could to the fish when I weighed them in at the Tournaments. Austin loved to have the Bass splash water on him and he chuckled as we remembered those cool times again today. Keep on fishing Austin!!
Michelle, (left) Rielyn, (age 3) and LAPR Tournament Angler, Shane Knox, stopped by to visit and to discuss the upcoming season as they enjoyed The Show.
LAPR Tournament Angler, Marty Faulhaber, enjoyed The Show with Lilah (18 months), and Cody (age 14). Cody was all smiles as he took in all the sights at The Fishing Expo.
Jacob is six now and he loves to go fishing with his Dad, Wilson, and his Mom, Lisa.
Darrin, Meredith, Emma (8 months) and Wesley (age 9) had a great time at The Show on Saturday.
Longtime friends, Richard Addy (left) and Bob Toler," The Fishing Politician" Himself, shared some laughs as they saw each other at the show and caught up with one another other. The stories never get old and are even funnier as the years go by when these two old buddies get together.
Just some of the big crowd as the show was rocking like old times on Saturday
Richard Addy (left) and Tim Coleman had a good time after they met each other in The Mare Marine Booth.
Saturday was like The" Bassarama" of old with an awesome crowd and the great thing was that there were a lot of kids there. That's Devin Bowling, President of The Orange County Anglers Club, on the right as he just got in the photo.
From the left, Greg, Ron, Denny Brauer ( yes, that Denny Brauer!! ) and Jeff talk som serious fishing in The Mare Marine Booth on Saturday
From left, Jacob, John, and Todd share their thoughts on the upcoming Tournament Season as they worked in Mare Marine Booth.
The Minter Family, from Spotsylvania VA, visited the booth on Friday evening as they enjoyed a nice family outing at The Show.
Showtime in LAPR / Anna Point Marina and Lake Anna Outfitters Booth!!
We had a great time on Friday evening before the rush on Saturday. Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, (left), Mike Edwards (center) and Senior Lake Anna Guide, Chris McCotter, remembered the many trips of the past season as they prepare for another great year in 2011.
The great crew at Mare Marine was at The Show in full force. It was great getting to know Owner, Brian Lancaster, more at The Show and to learn about his knowledge, passion, and expertise of Tarpon Fishing!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011 - DAY FOUR: THE FINAL ORDERS ARE ALMOST IN!!!
As I mentioned yesterday, I knew we would be busy with ordering these past two days and we are almost finished. We are looking forward to having The Shorestore fully stocked and we invite you to come by and see all the new items we are will be carrying.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011 - DAY THREE: TIME TO START THE SHOW ORDERS!!
Over the next two days Chris and I will become very familiar with this Showbook. We have started to order many items and we look forward to being busy over the next two days with this project.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011 - DAY 2 AT THE SHOW: LEW'S REELS ARE AWESOME!!!
The new Lew's Reels have been a big hit at The Show. The Speed Spool Model is affordable at $99.99 and this 10 Ball Bearing Reel has received great reviews since it hit the market. Lake Anna Guide and Shorestore Salesman, Chris Craft, will now be using them as the official reel for his Guide Service. Chris will give you his firsthand account of the reel's performance on his Blog (ccbassnlakeanna.blogspot.com) early next week when he returns to The Lake. Be sure to check out the specific details of these fine fishing reels at ( www.lews.com )
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 , 2011 - LEW'S REEL FEELS REAL GOOD
When an angler picks up a fishing reel they know immediately if it feels good or not. The feeling of the new Lew's Reels instantly felt like they were a part of your hand and you just knew that you make that precise cast right away. ( Pictured above is Chris Craft holding one of the Lew's Reels ) Chris was immediately impressed and he has been fishing for a long time. I have always used Shimano Reels, but I have to admit that these Reels feel much better than the Shimanos that I have used for years. We invite you to come to the Shorestore for a firsthand demonstration. We will gladly let you make a few casts from the docks and you can see for yourself. Make sure Dave or Chris is working and you can put them to the test, you might even catch one when you test them out!!!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011 - GMCO MAPS AND CHARTS - GREAT NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2011
I have known George Martin ( pictured above ) for over 20 years and he is still setting the standard in the mapping and chart industry. GMCO will offer some great new products this year and they will be available very soon at The Shorestore.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 , 2011 - BIG NIGHT FOR THE HOT PROFIT SALES ITEMS
The highlight of The Show is always The Hot Profit Sales Night. We took advantage of the super prices offered on some great items at this event.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011 - BANDIT CRANKBAITS WILL BE BACK
The Bandit Crankbait Booth was also very impressive and a great selection of these high quality lures will again be available in The Shorestore for the upcoming season. Check them out at www.banditlures.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011 - GREAT NEW PRODUCTS FROM BAKER TOOLS
The Baker Fishing Tools booth was adorned with an array of new items in addition to the tried and true old faithfuls. We will carry a good selection of their new items. Check them out at www.bakerhookout.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!!
The 2011 theme at Anna Point Marina will focus on all aspects of Lake Anna activities being fun for the entire family. Please keep track of the upcoming activities and events at the Marina as the fishing and boating seasons approach. We invite you to the Lake to enjoy the fun!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - FUN FUN FUN AND NOTHING BUT FUN!!!
No matter what you are doing at Lake Anna please enjoy your activity and tell your friends about all the fun you and your family are having at the Lake. These cool stickers are available at The Shorestore for only 99 cents. Let's spread the word and have some fun!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - WAYNE AND CHRIS AT THE SHOW ON DAY ONE
Lake Anna Guides, Wayne Olsen (left) and Chris Craft, enjoyed the first day at The Show as they shared a few stories at The GMCO MAPS & CHARTS BOOTH. GMCO will soon offer a full one sided Lake Anna Map. They will be available at Anna Point's Shorestore as soon they come off the press. These great looking maps will come in a laminated model as well as a heavy duty, tearproof version. The prototype map looked really nice.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - BACKSTABBER LURES
The Backstabber Lures Booth is very impressive and their staff is very cordial and knowledgeable as they explained the details of their innovative new design that will revolutionize Crankbait Fishing!! Check them out at www.backstabberlures.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - BACKSTABBER LURES - NEW INNOVATION IN CRANKBAITS
The front view of a Backstabber Crankbait illustrates this unique design that will definitely increase your landed fish to hooked fish ratio with more solid hookups!!
THURSDAY, JANUART 13, 2011 - BACKSTABBER LURES
The unique hook placement offers great advantages in the overall performance of the lure. Check them out at www.backstabberlures.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - BACKSTABBER LURES: WHAT A UNIQUE CONCEPT
Have you ever seen a Lipless Crankbait like this? I have been in the Tackle / Fishing Industry for over twenty years and this one really caught my eye!! Look for them in Anna Point's Shoerstore soon!! The company is Backstabber Lures and they have a winner here.
THURSADY, JANUARY 13, 2011- THE HENRY'S TACKLE SHOW- DAY ONE
Just part of what we were looking at as this annual show kicked off a great day one. We hope you enjoy some of the sights at the show on this photo blog.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 - SHOWTIME IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA!!
Day one was a great day to check out a few key booths and to meet with our salesman as we settled into the facility around 3:00pm.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011 - NOW THIS IS DEDICATION
After fishing a Bass Tournament with The Orange County High School Anglers Club, Kevin, (left) Stephen, (middle) and Austin went back out late in the day to see if they could catch the Stripers that have been biting at Dike Three.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011 - BEAUTIFUL LAKE ANNA, SPECTACULAR SUNSHINE
BRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!....Cold, but oh so pretty on the Lake today!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011 - HARD TO FLY TODAY
Even the Seagulls had a tough time taking flight on this blustery and cold Sunday.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2011 - SCOTT AND LOGAN HANGING OUT AT THE LAKE
I have known Scott Gibson for a long time and it was a pleasure to meet the rest of his family today. Scott's son, Logan, was looking cool as he posed for a picture with his Dad.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 - JOEY'S NEW BASSCAT
Joey Deluke is looking good in his new Basscat Bass Boat. Joey had to break in his new ride after he picked it up from the great folks at Mare Marine of Aquia in Stafford, Virginia. I was there a while back and little did I know that the beautiful new boat they were cleaning and rigging was Joey's. A big "Thumbs Up" to you too, Joey, and we look forward to seeing you even more this year at The Marina.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2011 - CATCHING A LIMIT IN THE TACKLESHOP
Chris (L), Mike (Middle), and Brian had a great time telling stories and talking fishing while they examined the new Gary Loomis Signature Series Rods. Brian purchased 14 of the new rods and he is excited to put them to the test.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2011 - FUN AT THE SHORESTORE
Aiden enjoyed his lollipop while hanging out at the Shorestore with his his mom, Betsy, while his Dad, Brian, picked up his Gary Loomis Rods. Aiden loves to talk about catching a big fish and Brian has a great little fishing buddy already.
SATURDAY, JANUARY, 1, 2011 - HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH ANTHONY AND TONY
Anthony was eight years old the last time I saw him and now he is fourteen. Under the watchful eye of his Dad, Tony, Anthony learned to drive their newly acquired Bass Boat. Anthony also learned and practiced how to put the boat on the trailer. Happy New Year to another great Father and Son Duo and we look forward to seeing more of them this year.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2010 - JIM ROSSON CONTINUES TO CATCH BASS
Longtime Lake Anna Angler, Jim Rosson, dispalys another beautiful four pounder!!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 22, 2010 - BIG STRIPER FOR GUIDE CHRIS CRAFT'S CLIENT
Carl (left) and Cody Garrisin proudly display the beautiful 11 pound 6 ounce Striper they caught with Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft. The trio caught a total of eleven fish today and the Garrison family is going to enjoy the fresh Striper fillets. Great job, Chris, on a very productive late season trip.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010 - SHOPPING WITH DAD
We love to see the young kids with their parents when they visit The Shorestore. Donnie was out with Brenden, who will be four on Jan. 26th, and the little guy was very enthusiastic while he was out Christmas shopping with his Dad.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 21, 2010 - JIM AND DAVID WARM UP IN THE SHORESTORE
The Shorestore has always been a place where "friends and fishermen gather" and we had a great time talking to longtime friends Jim Rosson (left) and David Chisholm today. The stories are always good when the guys get together and we can always count on hearing who is catching what, on what, with what, with whom etc. etc....get the idea.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER, 19, 2010 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO TONY AND DEVON
Tony and Devon Bowling, of Orange, Va., stopped by on this cold day to purchase some of the plastic baits that we had on close-out. Devon (right) is a Senior at Orange County High School and is also the President of The OCHS Anglers Club. Devon has become a very good angler and he leads a great group of young people at his school that also enjoy the great sport of Bass Fishing. Good luck the rest of this special year, Devon, and we look forward to seeing you at The Outdoor Sports Shows this winter.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14, 2010 - BRRRRRRR!!! ... ULTRA COLD TUESDAY
The whitecaps were rolling on the lake today. With the wind gusting to over 30 miles per hour, my walk around the marina was invigorating and obviously cold, but refreshing. Believe it or not, we did have one eager angler that did go out for a few hours. Dennis drank two large cups of coffee with us after he came in the Shorestore to warm up!!! Merry Christmas everyone!!
MONDAY, DEC. 13, 2010 - BEAUTIFUL SNOWY MONDAY MORNING
We were greeted with a beautiful early winter snowfall this morning. Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us at Anna Point Marina. We wish you all a safe, joyous and prosperous holiday season. Let us also remember and honor our brave men and women in our Military that are serving our great country. We wish them all a safe return to their families and we hope their holiday season is as happy as it can be wherever they are. God Bless you all and "Thank You" for your dedication to our country.
MONDAY, DEC. 13, 2010 - COLD WEATHER CRAPPIE
Jeff May, of Bumpass, Virginia, had a great time catching fish on this cold December day. The largest crappie weighed one pound eleven ounces and Jeff took the lead in the December Big Crappie Contest. Way to go, Jeff!!
SUNDAY, DEC. 12, 2010 - RAINY DAY DIEHARD ANGLER
We welcomed Adam to the marina today. Adam is originally from Sacramento, California and he now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Adam is looking forward to fishing and learning Lake Anna.
SUNDAY, DEC. 12, 2010 - RAINY DAY FATHER AND TWO SONS OUTING
It was great to see Richard again today. Richard has been a longtime friend and customer and it was a pleasure to meet his two cool sons as well. River, ( front, age 11 ) and Jake, ( age 9) were ready to wet a line with their Dad on this rainy day.
SATURDAY, DEC. 11, 2010 - NICE BASS FOR STEVE
Steve McGuire, of Ashburn, Virginia, caught this beautiful 5 lb. 4 oz. Bass on a Jig and Pig. Steve is the current leader in the Big Bass Contest. A big thumbs up to you too. Way to go, Steve!!
SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 2010 - TOM GANDY IS CATCHING CRAPPIE AGAIN
Tom Gandy, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has been on a crappie catching roll lately. Tom proudly displays two beautiful crappie that weighed 1lb. 5 ozs. each. Tom had a nice limit of 25 fish in his livewell and he was looking forward to the fish fry with his family. Great job, Tom!!
SATURDAY, DEC. 11, 2010 - STEVE CAPS OFF A BANNER DAY WITH A NICE STRIPER
Steve had a great day fishing with his buddy, Jim Whittman. This beautiful 8 lb. 2 oz. Striper was caught on a Jerkbait as Steve and Jim had a great day on the water.
THURSDAY, DEC. 9, 2010 - REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD
John is happy to have his boat back and is even happier to be in his boat as he playfully gives her a hug after their brief separation. John, you are the best and thanks for all the laughs on this cold day.
THURSDAY, DEC 9, 2010 - JOHN HUTCHINS WAITS FOR HIS TRITON TO COME IN
John Hutchins had his boat literally frozen to his trailer as he went through the launching process today. It was so cold that he had to wait for the boat to finally unthaw in the water before it separated from his trailer bunks. Guess what happened then...as you can see, John's beautiful Triton Bass Boat floated off the trailer anattached to his tie-up line. John literally had to wait for his ship to come in. Thankfully the slight breeze was blowing into the marina's cove and John was finally able to go fishing!!!
SUNDAY, DEC. 5, 2010 - ROB AND ANDREW BRAVE THE ELEMENTS
Rob (left) proudly displays two nice stripers he caught with his buddy, Andrew. Rob is from Warrenton, VA and Andrew is from Front Royal, VA. We look forward to having these diehard young anglers fishing tournaments with us this year. Andrew finished sixth in the recent Lake Anna Cup Event and he is eager to showcae his angling skills in 2011. Great job, guys!!
SUNDAY, DEC. 5, 2010 - JIM WHITTMAN TAKES THE LEAD
Longtime cold weather angler, Jim Whittman, had a banner day on this cold Sunday catching fish. His day was highlighted by this beautiul 8 lb. 6 oz. Striper. Jim is the current leader in the December Striper Contest. Way to go, Jim!!
SUNDAY, DEC. 5, 2010 - TWO NICE STRIPERS FOR DAVID
David Pettengill, age 11, proudly displays two nice Stripers. David is an avid angler and loves going fishing with his Dad. Way to go, David!!
SUNDAY, DEC. 5, 2010 - YES, A JET SKI ON THIS COLD SUNDAY AFTERNOON!!!!
When I looked out and saw Jason on his Jet Ski I just had to get a picture of this!! Jason was wearing a "P Coat" and Jeans!!! The friendly Washington D.C. resident gassed up his Jet Ski as he prepared to winterize his vessel for the season. Thanks for the warm weather reminder on this cold day!!
SUNDAY, DEC. 5, 2010 - LEE AND JASON DO SOME SHOPPING
I got reacquainted with Lee (pictured on the left) and met his son, Jeff, today. Lee has built a beautiful home on the lake since I last talked to him. The likeable father/son duo came by today for a nice visit and did a lot of shopping. Jason picked up this perfect T-Shirt for his girlfriend, Kelly. ( Note to Kelly: We hope you like the T-Shirt Jeff carefully picked out for you.)
SUNDAY, DEC. 5, 2010 - OLD FRIENDS, JIM AND JOHN
It was great to see Jim and John. This duo has been visiting the lake for years and we had a great reunion today. Jim, pictured on the left, visits from Chicago and the longtime friends have been catching Stripers again on their annual early winter fishing trip. We had a great laugh about how Jim resembles professional golfer, Jim Furyk. What do you think?
SATURDAY, DEC. 4, 2010 - JOHN HUTCHINS IS AT IT AGAIN
John Hutchins brought these two nice Bass in for another photo as this diehard angler continues to catch fish!!
SATURDAY, DEC. 4, 2010 - BIG CRAPPIE FOR JOHN
John Winn, of Louisa, Virginia had a great day of Crappie fishing today and he took the lead in December Big Crappie Contest with his 1lb. 7 oz. Crappie. John and I talked about how good the fish taste from the clean waters of Lake Anna. We are blessed to have such a great resource and we should all be stewards of Lake Anna as we cherish, protect and conserve the lake while sharing it with others.
SATURDAY, DEC. 4, 2010- DAVE PETTENGILL TAKES THE LEAD
Dave Pettengill proudly displays two beautiful stripers he caught today. The biggest fish weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and he takes the early lead in The December Striper Contest. Way to go, Dave!!
SATURDAY, DEC. 4, 2010 - ROB AND ROB CATCH THE STRIPERS
Rob and Rob came down from Maryland and they had a great day of Striper fishing today. Notice how fat and healthy the fish are as they continue to feed heavily. Th best Striper action of the year is upon us!!
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1, 2010 - JOHN HITCHINS WITH THE WINDY DAY STRIPERS
Here are the stripers from part two of the photo session with John Hutchins as he had an incredible day of catching on this windy day. We talked extensively after his outing as he warmed up in the store and remembered days of great fishing action in less than ideal conditions.
WEDNESDAY, DEC.1, 2010 - WINDY DAY BASS
Despite the blustery conditions, John Hutchins had an outstanding day of fishing and catching!!
WEDNESDAY, DEC.1, 2010 - BLUSTERY WEDNESDAY
The whitecaps are rolling on the lake today. Only a few diehards are out and we will see if they catch anything on this extremely windy day.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 2010 - JOHN HUTCHINS CATCHES BASS
Accomplished angler, John Hutchins, had an outstanding day despite the wind as he displays four of the Bass he caught today.
SATURDAY, NOV. 27, 2010 - CAMERON AND CHRIS CHECK OUT THE MINNOWS
Cameron came by again today to show his Dad, Chris, the minnows and how the bobber works.
SATURDAY, NOV 27, 2010 - ROBBIE AND JACOB ARE GOING FISHING
Eventhough it is extremely windy today, Jacob, age 7, is a trooper and is going out with his Dad, Robbie.
SATURDAY, NOV. 27, 2010
Jacob, age 7, knows how to run the Trolling Motor and gets the boat in position as his Dad, Robbie, prepares to start the big Engine.
FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 2010 - ICE CREAM + BOBBER + MINNOWS EQUALS FUN
Cameron Charles Newcombe, who will be 5 years old on Dec. 22nd, enjoyed his ice cream sandwich while watching the bobber in the minnow tank. Cameron asked how the bobber worked and he got a great view of the bobber floating in the water while he visited The Shorestore with his Grandfather that he affectionately calls "Gummy"
FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 2010 - CAMERON LEARNS HOW TO DIP MINNOWS
As you can see, Cameron quickly learned how to dip minnows and we might have to put him to work when the season gets really busy. Not to worry "Gummy" Mom and Dad, he never got his sleeves wet as he adeptly learned his new craft.
FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 2010 - PEGGY AND TOM WITH THE GRANDKIDS
Anna Point's own, Tom King, and his wife, Peggy, stopped by with Michael, 9; Sully, 7; and Lucas, 5. The little guys were very energetic as they enjoyed the view by the Lake.
FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 2010 - JIM AND BARBARA HIT THE LAKE AFTER IT GETS WARM
Jim and Barbara Burgess of Haymarket, Virginia, enjoyed the day on the Lake with their beautiful dog, Lilly. Jim jokingly explained that he got to go fishing only after it had gotten warm enough for the rest of his nice crew.
FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 2010 - LAIRD AND VICKI WITH ELEVEN GRANDKIDS
Longtime friends and customers, Laird and Vicki Walker, came by today with eleven of their grandchildren to feed the Mallard Ducks.The duks were happy to see this cool crew as they stayed for a nice visit and our feathered friends got a good meal as well.
FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 2010 - HEAVY METAL FISHING, WHAT IS IT?
Longtime Lake Anna Guide, C.C. McCotter, coined the phrase "Heavy Metal Fishing" on Lake Anna as it refers to using Vibrating Metal Blade Baits and Spoon Type Lures. To further elaborate, Vibrating Metal Blade Baits include the types of lures such as the old school Silver Buddy, Cicadas, Sonar Flash and Riverside Rippers just to name a few. Spoon Type lures have been around for years and include Hopkins Spoons, Crippled Herring Spoons, and Kastmaster Spoons to name a few in this category. The new types of Vibrating Metal Blade Baits and Spoons that are currently producing phenomenal catches on Lake Anna are pictured above. Krazy Blades, (pictured at left above) are a Vibrating Metal Blade Bait that comes in vast array of color patterns. The Toothache Minnow and Toothache Shad Spoons are pictured at the above right and complete the list of the specific Heavy Metal Lures that are currently no longer a secret on the lake now. What makes these lures so effective? The versatility of multiple presentation tactics is the key. Not only can you vertically jig these lures using the traditional "yo-yo" or up and down type method, you can also cast and retrieve them as well with great results. Varying your retrieval speed is a key when employing this technique. Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, has caught both Bass and Stripers casting The Toothache Spoon since he started fishing with them. The other key to these ultra effective lures is that you can catch any species of Gamefish with them. We have anglers such as Longtime Lake Anna Fishermen Tommy Dillard, Delma Armstrong, and Jimmy Rose that can't wait for the cold weather so they can go "Jigging" for White Perch, Stripers Crappie, Catfish and Bass. That's the beauty of Heavy Metal Fishing in that putting that piece of metal in front of schooling fish is a tactic that is effective for anglers of all skill levels. We invite you to experience Heavy Metal Fishing on Lake Anna at its best over the cold weather months and we will keep you posted on the results that this highly effective tactic and technique continues to produce.
THURSDAY, NOV. 25, 2010 - THE CRAFT MEN ENJOY THANKSGIVING MORNING ON THE LAKE
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, took his Dad, Walker, and his Brother, William, out for a nice mornining of fishing before their family gathering on Thanksgiving Day. Nice catch, guys!!
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24, 2010 - RICK & JANICE ON THE WATER TOGETHER
Rick and Janice Hill have always been a great Husband & Wife Fishing duo and they enjoyed a nice day on the Lake on Thanksgiving Eve.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24, 2010 - TOMMY & JIM CATCH THE STRIPERS AGAIN
Tommy Dillard has been on a fish catching roll utilizing the Vertical Jigging Technique with Metal Blade Baits. Tommy fished with his son-in-law, Jim Faircloth of Morehead City, North Carolina today and they caught these beautiful Stripers. Great job, guys!!
SUNDAY, NOV. 21, 2010 - CCBASSN LAKE ANNA GUIDE SERVICE GOES FLY FISHING FOR STRIPERS
Lake Anna Guide, Chris Craft, enjoyed a great morning of Striper Fishing with his clients, Rick and James. Rick (pictured on the left) caught his fish using a Fly Rod. His Flies were the sinking type that closely resembled shad. Great trip, guys!!
SUNDAY, NOV. 21, 2010 - POTOMAC RIVER SUNRISE, PART 2
Good Morning to everyone from The Potomac River. I hope you enjoy the brief sequence of this spectacular sunrise that I was blessed to witness this morning.
SUNDAY, NOV. 21, 2010 - SUNRISE ON THE POTOMAC RIVER
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. As we enter the holiday season please let us remember our brave troops that are serving our country and protecting our freedom. We pray for a safe return to their families and we honor their dedication to our great country.
THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 2010 - THE SHORE STORE TACKCLE SHOP IS TAKING SHAPE
More tackle has arrived at Anna Point Marina. This is part of The Dave's Tournament Tackle Section. We invite you to come by and see all the changes as we enter the best stretch of Striper fishing of the year over the next six weeks.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 - BASS PRO SHOPS HARDBAITS ARE IN
The Bass Pro Shops hard bait section is taking shape. We look forward to expanding this quality line of tackle that not only catches fish but is affordable as well.
THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 2010 - A LIMIT OF STRIPERS FOR JIMMY AND TOMMY
Longtime Lake Anna Anglers, Jimmy Rose and Tommy Dillard, of Fredericksburg, VA had 8 Stripers for a total weight of 30 pounds 4 ounces. The duo caught all of their fish on Metal Blade Baits using the vertical jigging technique. Great catch, guys!!
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 2010 - NICE STRIPERS FOR RONNIE
Accomplished angler, Ronnie Loker, of Elkton, VA caught these beautiful Stripers today. Ronnie's biggest fish weighed 8lbs. 4 oz. and all the fish were caught on live jumbo minnows. Great catch, Ronnie.
TUESDAY, NOV. 16 - RAINY DAY STRIPER FISHERMEN
Terry Hitt and Jeff Hitt get ready for their day on the water.
TUESDAY, NOV. 16 - MASON AND PETE COME BACK WITH FISH
Mason (87 Years Young) and Pete of Zion Crossroads caught these beautiful Stripers on this rainy day. It was surely great to see Mason again and to see him still fishing.
TUESDAY, NOV. 16 - JEFF AND TERRY ARE REWARDED FOR THEIR RAINY DAY EFFORTS
Jeff and Terry with their nice catch on a rainy Tuesday on Lake Anna. Way to go guys!!
TUESDAY, NOV. 16 - THE GAME & INLAND FISHERIES FOLKS GET READY TO ROLL
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries crew conducted their annual fish sampling survey today. Despite the rain, Head Lake Anna Biologist, John Odenkirk, had his crew smiling and ready to go.
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 - 2010 Lake Anna Cup Champions: Craig Hayden & Darrin Bache
Craig and Darrin teamed up today and won the prestigious 2010 Lake Anna Cup Title. This Grand Finale Tournament Event culminated another great year of tournament fishing on Lake Anna. Seventy-one teams participated this year and the field featured talented anglers from the most competitive regional and local tournament circuits throughout the state. Congratulations Craig and Darrin on your victory!!
SUNDAY, NOV. 14, 2010 - More Lake Anna Cup Photos
The Lake Anna Cup offered a record payout this year and the participants enjoyed a nice meal after their day on the water.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 - LAKE ANNA CUP
Lake Anna Cup Promoter, C.C. McCotter, and talented angler, Wilson Bradly, share a nice laugh at The Awards Ceremony.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 - COOL KIDS AT THE CUP
We love seeing the children having fun at the fishing tournaments on Lake Anna. Notice how Mitch is all smiles as he got the "ears up" on his sister, Maggie, as they share a fun moment after the weigh-in while Aiden and Calleigh join in on the fun.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - Lake Anna Sunset
This beautiful November day ended with a sunset that was spectacular
Nice Striper for Justin
Justin Simmons of Woodbridge, Virginia Caught This 5lb. 10oz. Striper at the end of the day. He is going to enjoy these fillets!!
Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 - Big Crappie for The Father / Son Team of David & David
David Pettengill, age 11, with a beautiful 1lb. 4oz. Crappie. David is the current leader in the Crappie Division of The Anna Point Marina Big Fish Contest for November. David enjoyed this warm Autumn day fishing with his Dad, David. Way to go guys!!
Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 - David Pettengill with His Beautiful Crappie
David Pettengill proudly displays his big Crappie!! Great job, David!!
Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 - Heavy Metal Fishing
Noted Lake Anna Guide, C.C. McCotter, has been catching a lot of fish on Toothache Spoons and "Krazy Blades" using the Vertical Jigging Technique.