| Frequently
Asked ?'s... |
| How
long do our trips last? All of
our trips typically last 8 to 10 hours on the water.
You will need to be in good, physical condition to best
enjoy your trip. |
| Do
I Need a Fishing License? Virginia
residents 16 and over and non-residents 12 and over
must purchase a license. Virginia residents will need
an in-state license, and non-residents can purchase
a 5-day non-resident license for $16.50. To purchase
your license online, please visit the Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Online Fishing
License Application website. |
| What
Gear Should I Bring?
We provide high-end quality gear on all spin and fly
trips. If you would like to bring your own rod and reel
for spin or fly trip trips and have questions, please
make sure to read Britt's setup recommendations by
clicking
here. Your guide will inspect your gear before
we leave the boat ramp because we would hate for you
to loose that trophy due to gear and tackle defects. |
| What
Baits and Flys are Working?
We provide top-end baits on our guided fishing trips.
We carry a full tackle box and fish a variety of baits
and flys on a daily basis. The New is a constantly changing
river, therefore we are constantly fishing different
presentations. |
| What
is Our Fishing Craft?
We fish out of 14'6" Maravia New Wave raft
with a NRS fishing frame. The frame is designed with
very few add-ons to make it one sweet, comfortable fishing
machine for both spin and fly clients. See pics at left.
|
| What
Should I Bring? In
addition to any tackle that you may bring, please make
sure to dress accordingly. Rain gear is a must on any
trip, any time of year. In the colder months including
the early-spring and late-fall, make sure to dress in
layers. Cotton is not a good layer, and we suggest nylon,
wool, and/or fleece. We carry dry bags, and you can
always pull off the layers. Appropriate head-gear and
hand-gear is also important for those very cold and
windy days. Also, please make sure to wear the appropriate
footwear. There is always a possibility of splash in
the boat, and waterproof boots are very nice in the
early-spring and late-fall. For the warmer months, make
sure you dress comfortably. Nylon pants or swim shorts
are good and shoes such as sandals (no flip flops) or
old tennis shoes work well. Always bring your suntan
lotion along for protection and polarized sunglasses
are a must for seeing river structure during low, clear
water periods. |
| How's
the Weather/River?Click
here to visit our weather/river levels page. |
| How's
the Bite?
Spring (March through May) and fall (September through
early-November) are excellent times for the more experienced
anglers who have previous bass fishing experience. For
those wishing to pursue trophy fish, bad weather and
long days are not an issue. Trophy smallmouth fishing
is not for the faint of heart or inexperienced angler,
but the rewards can be great. Late-May through early-September
are better times for anglers of all experience. Numbers
of fish are much more available (in addition to "some"
big fish), and the weather is typically more stable
making for a more relaxing time on the water. This is
also a good time for those wishing to fly fish for smallies.
Remember, it's fishing, not catching and each day on
the water is a completely different day. |
| What's
for Lunch?
Lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie, and water or Gatorade)
is included with all full-day trips. Please inform us
in advance of the trip if you have any special dietary
concerns. |
| Catch,
Photo, Release?
The
'ole bronzeback is a prized and special fish. Canoe
the New's guided smallmouth trips are strictly catch
and release only. We will measure and take pictures
of your "trophies" so that you will have memories
to last a lifetime. So bring a camera and lot's of film.
Click
here to print out the VDGIF state
citation form. |
| When
and Where Do We Meet? Please call
or email us the week before your trip to CONFIRM meet
time and location. We fish the entire New River in the
state of Virginia and the James above Lynchburg, and
all trip locations will be determined by the guide. |
| Are
We Responsible for...? Compensation
for lost/broken lures and/or damaged rods/reels and/or
damaged raft are at the guide's discretion. |
| Gratuities?
A 15% to 20% gratuity is customary. |
| GPS
Units? Handheld GPS units are NOT
allowed on Canoe the New's guided fishing trips; no
exceptions! Our guided fishing trips focus on teaching
our clients the techniques needed to pursue big, mature
smallmouths. We are NOT in the business of teaching
you the river! If you want to learn the river, then
we are not the guide service for you. |
