Gerald Almy

1 week ago | nvdaily.com | Gerald Almy

Virginia is well known for its trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth, bluegill, catfish and crappie fishing opportunities. But not as many realize there is high-quality fishing available for a quarry affectionately called “marble eyes” by its admirers, otherwise known as the walleye. Tournament anglers have developed sophisticated strategies for catching walleyes where their livelihood depends on putting fish in the boat.

2 weeks ago | nvdaily.com | Gerald Almy

Many Shenandoah Valley anglers rate smallmouths as their favorite gamefish. Others often prefer trout or largemouth bass. But catfish are gaining more fans every day as anglers realize they offer their best chance to catch a quarry in freshwater that weighs 20-75 pounds on a consistent basis. Added to the attraction is the fact that Virginia has some of the largest catfish in the entire country, with several record-breaking fish over 100 pounds caught recently.

3 weeks ago | nvdaily.com | Gerald Almy

Virginia anglers enjoy quality fishing for many species, from trout to largemouth bass, stripers to catfish. But some of the most exciting fishing the state offers is for crappies. If you want to explore these opportunities for this tasty panfish, here’s a rundown on some of the top waters to try. All of these locations are open to the public for free and offer boat ramps and private marinas.

1 month ago | nvdaily.com | Gerald Almy

This week’s column concludes our look at the birth of Remington Arms. After tragically losing their father in an accident in New York, the Remingtons buckled down and continued building their young company, bringing in all three of Eliphalet II and his wife Abigail’s sons -- Philo, Eliphalet III and Samuel. It now became known as E. Remington & Sons. Eldest son Philo showed keen management savvy, joining the company in 1839.

1 month ago | nvdaily.com | Gerald Almy

Past articles in this column have profiled the birth of some of the most important outdoor gear companies in the world, many of which had their origins over a century ago. These included L.L. Bean, Buck Knives, Filson and Woolrich. In this column and next week’s, we’ll cover the origin of Remington Arms. Remington rifles and shotguns are very popular among Shenandoah Valley sportsmen. Like many in our area, one of my earliest rifles was a Remington 700 bolt action.