
The weather has continued to keep anglers on their toes this year. We've seen everything from hot 80-90 degree days to cooler stretches in the 60s and 70s, along with a few surprise northeast wind events that have made conditions in the bay challenging at times.
The inshore bite has been steady but still a bit of a hunt.
Most consistent setup we’ve seen:
Popping cork with shrimp around structure, blue crab on bottom for drum, and soft plastics worked slowly through warmer inshore water
The bay has been productive and full of life overall.
Hot tip:
Finding bait and warm water has been the key. Those covering water and adapting bait choices have had the most success, especially around structure and moving current for cobia and drum
For those trying to time it right, here’s when we’re seeing the best action:
Best times:
Tide influence:
Plan your trip around those windows, it’ll make a big difference.
Shop Recommendations:
What’s been working consistently (and what we’ve got ready for you):
What’s been getting it done lately:
We’ve got bait, rigs, tackle, and everything you need rigged up and ready to go for the current bite.
Heading into next week, expect:
We’re expecting the cobia and red drum bite to continue improving, so now’s the time to get on it.
Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle
2109 West Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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