High summer water temps and shifting tides couldn't stop the action on the James River! Read how guest anglers Gerald & G boated a 30 lb trophy blue catfish, filled the cooler with eater-sized blues, and landed ~100 striped bass during an action-packed morning guided trip.

An unforgettable night on the James River with Goober Time Guide Service! Celebrating a joint Birthday and Father's Day, our guests braved the midnight heat to land multiple trophy blue catfish weighing up to 43.1 lbs using fresh gizzard shad and specialized bottom-dragging tactics. Read the full report for river conditions, structural patterns, and the exact gear layout that turned slow bites into heavy-tackle victories.