BFL Shenandoah Division to host event on James River - Major League Fishing

BFL Shenandoah Division to host event on James River

Tide will play part in bass fishing tournament
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Pro Stanley Mitchell of Fitzgerald, Ga., is playing the stay-and-wait game on the James River this week at the 2003 FLW Tour Championship. He will return to these pilings several times throughout the day as the tide falls in his area. Photo by Rob Newell. Angler: Stanley Mitchell.
June 17, 2011 • MLF • Archives

RICHMOND, Va. – The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to the James River June 25 for the fourth of five stops in the Shenandoah Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will compete for top awards of up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

“Shallow fishing is what the James River is all about,” said Duracell/Gillette pro Jacob Powroznik of Prince George, Va. “Target grass and wood with small crankbaits and small spinnerbaits. Really, any soft plastic – like a 4- to 6-inch worm – will work.

“Fishing is usually better during low tide, three hours when it is out going and three hours when it is incoming” Powroznik went on to say.

Powroznik indicated that fishing on the James River has been really good lately and he believes it will take 16 to 17 pounds to win.

Takeoffs and weigh-ins will be at Osborne Landing located at 9680 Osborne Turnpike in Richmond, Va. Takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. while weigh-in will begin at 2 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.

The Walmart BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, offering bigger prizes to those who qualify for regional championships and those who make it to one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the EverStart Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.

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