Summer patterns are officially locked in! Follow along with Goober Time Guide Service as we host a crew from central Virginia for an action-packed multi-species morning charter. Despite changing water conditions and heavy rain upstream, the team put on a clinic—landing an impressive 22-fish total that included a massive crappie rally, white perch, largemouth bass, and a hard-fighting channel catfish. Read the full report to get the breakdown on our trolling tactics and the pr

A slow start on the water turned into a 22-fish morning on Lake Chesdin! Discover how a quick tactical pivot to a staggered crankbait spread—mixing Arkie 220s and Bandit 300s—completely unlocked a firing late-morning crappie and white perch bite for a crew of Richmond locals. Read the full report for exact water conditions, depths, and gear tactics.

What happens when the water hits the magic 70-degree mark on Chickahominy Lake? The panfish go on a tear. On April 25, Goober Time Guide Service hosted a crew from Newland, NC, for a day of non-stop action. From trolling crankbaits to long-lining jigs, we covered multiple creeks to put 59 fish in the boat. With rising temps and steady pressure, the crappie and shellcracker were stacked. Read the full report for our location breakdown and final cooler weight!