Chris, Chris, and Timmy joined us for an unforgettable first trip on the James River! From catching fresh gizzard shad to battling heavy current, the action was steady. The day peaked with two massive "Trophy Club" entries—weighing in at 44 lbs and 46 lbs—plus a few hard-fighting 20lb blues. Read the full report to see how we pivoted our strategy to find the big ones!

Success on the James River starts long before you cast a line for Blue Cats—it starts with the bait. In this guide, Goober Time Guide Service breaks down the "Golden Rule" of fresh Gizzard Shad and the critical gear shift you need to make between seasons. Learn why choosing between a floating and sinking gill net is the difference between a full cooler and a long, empty day on the water.

Tired of staring at a motionless rod? Stop the guessing game and learn the repeatable formula for locating trophy catfish. From tracking bait balls with electronics to mastering "feeding shelves" and current seams, this guide from Goober Time Guide Service breaks down the professional tactics you need to stop "fishing" and start "catching."

The rods were screaming! 🎣 Relive a massive day on the James River where we landed multiple trophy blue catfish, including a 40lb beauty in the shallows. Learn how we transitioned from deep holes to planer boards to keep the bite alive and helped our clients land their biggest fish yet.

Join Goober Time Guide Service for our final 2025 James River trophy catfish trip! See how Xavier landed a 50lb blue catfish using planer bo

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Looking for the best catfishing on the James River? In our latest trip report, we head out with Dan to navigate the Virginia tidal waters. F

Celebrate your birthday with a monster catch! Read about our recent James River trip where we landed a 54lb trophy blue catfish using AlphaB