Capt. Billy Pipkin’s Fishing Line

Fish go to school

As we transition into the fall, September offers the excitement of school.

Students may disagree, but fish are enthusiastic.

This month offers superb action as most species begin to school up and feed heavily in preparation for their fall migration.

As you see those big yellow buses ride up the roads, imagine them bringing our fish down the rivers and bay to local waters. Our region provides a campus to house schools where our fish can thrive and grow.
Where the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers meet the Chesapeake Bay is an ideal location where baitfish and its predators linger deep into the fall.

During this transitional period between summer and fall, there are several species that draw the most attention….

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