The river demanded a sacrifice, but she paid back in trophies! From a 15 lb birthday catch to a 41 lb 'Certified Goober' that buried a planer board, Jenny’s birthday trip with Dave and Dany was one for the books. Despite losing a monster in the 50 lb class, the crew landed 110 lbs of hard-fighting Blue Cats under the sunset. Read the full breakdown of our April 22nd session, including water temps, tactics, and the chaos of a mud-flat double-up.

Celebrate on the James River with Goober Time Guide Service! We rang in Sawyer’s 12th birthday with 20 fish, including a massive 24lb Flathead that put up a 15-minute fight on the mud flats. From fast-paced white perch jigging to landing heavy Blue Cats under the Richmond sunset, the bite was on fire. Check out our full report for the latest water temps, weather conditions, and stats from an unforgettable evening trip. Tight lines and big heads!

Persistence is the name of the game on the James River! Join Goober Time Guide Service as we recap an 8-hour marathon with Tim and Mark from Ohio. From the heartbreak of losing a 30 lb monster in the motor to the shock of landing a trophy 5 lb Largemouth Bass, this trip had it all. Witness how we navigated the mud flats and utilized suspend drifting to help our guests land multiple personal bests and complete the "James River Trifecta"—tagging a Blue, Channel, and Flathead ca

Three anglers, three Personal Bests! From fresh hickory shad bait to high-speed action in the upriver currents, Jerry, Shawn, and George joined Goober Time Guide Service for an unforgettable day on the James River. Read the full report to see how we landed 86.5 lbs of fish—including a trophy 25.5 lb Blue Catfish and a rare 14.2 lb Flathead—plus our go-to tactics for drifting channel ledges.

The evening bite on the James River is officially on! Goober Time Guide Service recently put the Stoneville crew on a "drag-screaming" clinic, landing 14 fish including a 44lb Blue Catfish and a 26lb Trophy Flathead. From tactical shifts on the mud flats to landing a 31lb giant on a 38-inch "baby rod," the action was nonstop. Ready to hunt your own Virginia trophy? Check out our latest report and see why the James is the place to be this spring!