http://hamptonroads.com/node/503988 Saltwater Angler en-us Copyright 2012 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Sat, 26 May 2012 18:29:04 -0400 I grew up in a world that didn’t place emphasis on male and female roles. It was never instilled in me that I could not do something because I was female. Those boundaries common in society as I was growing up, were foreign to me. If I had an interest or a goal, just like my younger brother and sister, we had the support of our family, particularly our mother. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/girls-lets-go-fishing-thanks-mom Sun, 13 May 2012 11:06:06 -0400 I am often asked about the knots I use for fishing. There all types of fishing knots out there, with many different uses. It’s a good idea to become familiar with a few that are useful for the type of fishing you prefer. A good knot should be easy for you to remember, simple to tie, reliable, and strong. And remember, practice makes perfect. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/my-favorite-fishing-knot Tue, 08 May 2012 23:39:41 -0400 Parents ask me all the time about the best options for introducing kids to fishing. I always suggest our local fishing piers. Fishing piers are a great choice for learning the basics in a relatively low maintenance environment. I spent many days fishing from piers as a child catching fish with my family, which are now some of the best memories of my life. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/04/fishing-piers-great-kids Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:37:19 -0400  06 April 2012 EASTER REPORT  There should be plenty of variety for those who hit the water this week. The water temperatures continue to rise ahead of schedule, with the spring fishing season heating up accordingly. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/04/whats-biting-easter-week Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:27:28 -0400  What is the favorite past time for anglers when the weather’s not favorable for fishing? http://hamptonroads.com/2012/03/lets-talk-fishing-expo Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:37:29 -0400 Spring is officially here. So what should you fish for this weekend? Take your pick. The mild winter and warm spring can only mean one thing on the fishing front….an early spring fishery. And so far, that prediction is holding true. The spring favorites are trickling in. Flounder, bluefish, and speckled trout are already here and on angler’s spring fishing to-do-list. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/03/sixtypound-red-drum-caught-ocean-view-fishing-pier-0 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:03:06 -0400 11 March 2012 http://hamptonroads.com/2012/03/time-now-nice-virginia-tautog Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:04:17 -0400 http://media.hamptonroads.com/cache/files/images/blogs/108861.jpg http://hamptonroads.com/2012/03/love-sport-0 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:38:43 -0500 It’s February. Yesterday, air temperatures reached over 80 degrees. That’s a new record high for the Hampton Roads area! Only six days ago, it was snowing in many parts of the area, with a high near 34 degrees. This crazy weather is enough to, well make someone crazy. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/crazy-winter-weather Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:28:53 -0500 I spent the weekend in Ocean City, Maryland. I was asked to give a seminar in Ocean City for the MSSA (Maryland Saltwater Sportfisherman's Association). I was one of three speakers, and the guest of honor. The other two speakers were Captain Chuck Fischer of BFG Tackle and Mark Melnyk, host of Reel Fishy Jobs on the World Fishing Network. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/mssa-ocean-city Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:56:57 -0500