The James River Guide

The James River is Virginia s premier river for recreation, and The James River Guide is the key to enjoying it, whether you are an angler, kayaker, rafter, or bird watcher. Twenty-nine locator maps provide vital information on the river, all the way from its headwaters near Iron Gate to the dramatic fall line at Richmond. The longest river in the Old Dominion, the James offers some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the state. Spring blossoms, fall color, and the fascinating history of the batteaux era s canals lend the James a unique charm. There is something for everyone. River runners will face everything from placid stretches of calm water to white-water rapids that should only be tackled by the most experienced paddler.

Virginia's premier recreation river is surely the James, and the keys to enjoying all it has to offer are revealed in The James River Guide. This is where fisherman find the best smallmouth bass fishing in the state, along with muskies and flathead catfish. River runners find everything from placid slackwater to adventurous rapids throughout the river. Bruce Ingram knows the river intimately and shares his knowledge of access, fisheries, seasons, history, and more in this unique book. Dozens of maps and photos detail trips from the headwaters to Richmond.

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From the highlands of North Carolina to the ridges of Virginia and the gorges of West Virginia, This Guide has all you need to plan your outdoor adventure on the New River. Both casual and hardcore anglers will learn of the best places to fish for smallmouth bass. Canoeists will find the most enticing sections to paddle, whether they prefer tranquil sections or white water. Photographers will find endless opportunities in the rhododendron- and sycamore-covered hillsides of the North Carolina New, the 400-foot dolomite cliffs that punctuate the Virginia section, and West Virginia's "Grand Canyon of the East." Detailed maps and photos complement the text to make the beauty and excitement of the New River easily accessible.