Reedville, VA

It's time for the annual Reedville Fishing Derby. The derby is held at Buzzard Point Marina in Reedville, VA.

This year, the tournament will be offering anglers an opportunity to win prizes of over $25,000 for 3 species of fish, Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Croaker. The Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula are well known fishing areas with numerous creeks, rivers, and quick Bay access.

The all volunteer organization of Smith Point Sea Rescue organizes the derby as a fund raiser. The Smith Point Sea Rescue organization has been serving boaters in distress in the mid-Chesapeake Bay area from the lower Potomac River to the Rappahannock River for 30 years.

The Captain's Registration is Thursday, June 9 from 11am to 8pm at Buzzard Point Marina. The tournament fishing begins on Fri., June 10. Friday night activities include a Country Western DJ from 8pm to 11pm. Saturday night's entertainment will be a live band, Casper from 8pm to 12MN. Of course, merchandise vendors, food, and beverages will be available. The fishing awards are generally given out on Saturday night. For more information on Smith Point Sea Rescue, the Fishing Derby, and weekend events; check out The Sea Rescue's website.

Even if you don't fish in the Derby, there is a good time to be had by all. It's always fun to see who wins the prize for the largest fish.

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Following decades of tradition, fishing villages gather together to bless the fishing vessels at the start of the fishing season. This annual blessing is for a safe and prosperous fishing season.

The Northern Neck of VA Blessing of the Fleet ceremony is a much anticipated event. This year's blessing will be on Sunday, May 1, 2011. The day gets started at 3:30 pm with The Parade of Boats. Large boats, small boats, all types of boats from commercial fishing to speed boats are invited to join the parade.

The blessing can be enjoyed from land or from boat. In years past, my husband and I have gathered friends together on our small boat along with heavy snacks and drinks, and enjoyed an entire afternoon of fellowship and fun. A wonderful video of the 2008 Blessing of the Fleet can be viewed here.

One highlight of this event is hearing the Northern Neck Chantey Singers. The fishing nets are very heavy when full of fish. The men used to pull the nets in by hand but it required all the men pulling at the same time. The workers would sing and on the chorus, they would all pull together. Today, most of the nets are pulled in using a power block wench. Occasionally, as the nets get close to the purse boats, the workers may still help pull them in by hand. Come and visit our fishing village of Reedville, VA, and enjoy the day on Sun., May 1, 2011. More information can be found on the Reedville Fishermen's Museum website.

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The Reedville Fishermen's Museum and Bethany United Methodist Church hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt and arrival of the Easter Bunny this morning. The skies were a bit overcast and a light drizzle of rain was falling intermittently. But, the fellowship and excitement of the day was not dampened by the weather.

The morning started off with volunteers hiding the 2,188 candy filled eggs for the BIG HUNT. The children began to gather together behind the museum on the banks of Cockrell's Creek to await the arrival of the Easter Bunny by boat.

Easter Bunny arrived on the Elva C. The Elva C is a 55' pound netting boat built in 1922. It has been restored and is permanently docked at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum.

The children are lining up in preparation of the "countdown" to start the egg hunt.

After all the eggs were found, a reception was held next door inside Bethany United Methodist Church. The children were treated to juice, doughnuts, coloring papers, beautiful crosses, and of course....lots of LOVE from Easter Bunny.

It was another great morning in Reedville, VA. Happy Easter to All!

If you are on a "hunt" for real estate in Reedville, VA or anywhere in the Northern Neck; please Call on "Your Northern Neck Real Estate Specialist", Yvonne Hurt @ 804-456-2144.

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The Northern Neck of VA is well known for great fishing. Reedville was once called the town that fish built due to a number of commercial fishing factories that lined Cockrell's Creek. While all but one factory is gone now, the fishing remains very good.

For novice and experienced fishermen and fisherwomen, there are few fishing experiences that top going out with a professional charter boat captain. The charter boat captains can find some of the best fishing holes around. I don't relish the thought of baiting my own hook and taking my catch off the line. OK, OK, I admit it, I'm far from a fishing expert but, I do like to eat fish if that counts at all!

I like charter fishing because all I have to do is book the trip and show up. I leave the navigation, the baiting, and line detangling to those more competent in such matters. I can relax, enjoy the boat ride and sun, and throw my baited fishing hook over and wait for the "big one". If you take one of the charter boats out of Reedville, it is just a very short ride to the Chesapeake or out to "the jetties" for the Stripers.

This is the time to book your Spring fishing trip before all the good dates fill up. Two excellent charter boats out of the Reedville area are the J-Mar with Capt. Ferrell McLain known as Bayfish Sport Fishing Charters and the Mystic Lady II with Capt. Gene Pittman at Pittman Charters.

The J-Mar is a 42 foot fiberglass, fully equipped charter boat. She has the latest fishing equipment including rods and tackle. The J-Mar has a spacious heated cabin for fall and spring fishing, and a private restroom.

The J-Mar is Coast Guard inspected and approved for 12 passengers.

The pictures of the J-Mar and the fishing catches were taken with permission from the Bayfish web site. To check on available dates, to book a trip, or for more info, please visit the Bayfish website.

A wonderful day of fishing awaits you on the Mystic Lady II with Capt. Gene Pittman out of Reedville, VA. Capt. Pittman offers Chesapeake Bay fishing for Stripers, blues, flounder, trout, and spanish mackerel.

The Mystic Lady II is a 46 ft. fiberglass sport fishing boat with the latest equipment for fishing, safety, and enjoyment. She is Coast Guard inspected and approved for 23 passengers. The Mystic Lady II offers air conditioning and heat, spacious cabin, and a private toilet. Generally a mate is along to assist with baiting your line, helping you bring your catch aboard, and cleaning your fish on the trip back to the dock.

For more information on Pittman Charters, please visit their website. Whichever charter boat you pick, it is important to remember a few key things to make your day great. Rubber soled shoes are necessary to prevent falls on wet or slippery boat decks. Be prepared for the sun's rays even in the spring and bring hats, sunglasses, and sun screen. Another item to bring is a cooler to carry home your fish and an attitude for adventure. Enjoy your day on the water in the Northern Neck of VA.

For other fine charter boats in the Northern Neck area, please visit the Virginia Charter Boat Association website.

For information on Northern Neck of VA waterfront properties or real estate in the Northern Neck of VA, please visit my website.

Call on Yvonne Hurt, "Your Northern Neck Real Estate Specialist", for all your Northern Neck real estate needs. Yvonne Hurt yvonne@NorthernNeckVA.com or 804-456-2144

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The Northern Neck of VA is one of a few places that still have the quiet, country charm of yesteryear. We are blessed to be able to experience a more relaxed lifestyle where neighbors have time to chat with each other or share a slice of blueberry pie. This is especially true in Reedville, VA. Not only is Reedville a quaint waterside village; it is a state of mind, a lifestyle.

For such a small community, there is always something going on to enjoy. The Reedville Fishermen's Museum is a stop that you should not miss when you visit Reedville. The museum is full of Reedville's history and the history of the commercial fishing industry that is a large part of our past and present.

You can usually find a crowd at the museum on Friday evenings for Cocktails on Cockrell's Creek. This is a great time to see what's new in the museum and to connect with your friends and neighbors. Of course, it is informal and relaxed....it's a Reedville kind of thing. The RFM sponsors and/or participates in many events and workshops throughout the year. A favorite workshop is the boatbuilding classes and the Oyster Gardening Workshop in September.

There are several nice restaurants in Reedville; Tommy's and the Crazy Crab. Both offer delicious food, great atmosphere, and are waterfront. The Crazy Crab also has a marina so you can arrive by boat if you wish. The Fairport Marina, just outside of the "downtown" Reedville area, offers a full service marina and a restaurant. The beer is cold, the seafood is fresh, and the nautical, casual atmosphere is priceless. Chitterchats is our local ice cream and gossip parlour. The décor is retro, the conversation is lively, and the ice cream is wonderful. Chitterchats reminds me of what an ice cream parlour in Mayberry would have resembled.

There is always a big Independence Day Celebration in Reedville. The parade keeps growing and is anticipated by all. The children decorate their bikes, some people decorate their riding lawnmowers or golf carts for the parade, fire trucks from all around attend, sometimes there are tractors decorated, all types of floats, high school marching band, the American Legion, and much more. The entire day is full starting with a 5K run, vendors, bake sales, museum tours, boat rides, the parade, and then a wonderful fireworks display over the creek at night.

Almost any morning or afternoon you will see the Reedville residents out walking their dogs, bicycling, or jogging. I often stop in to chat with my neighbors while my dog begs for treats and is generally rewarded. It is not unusual for the locals to pull up alongside our dock and call out their greetings or to sound their boat horn as they glide past our home on Cockrell's Creek. Reedville's just that kind of place....a real hometown. Come for a visit, you might make Reedville your home, too.

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Yvonne Hurt, "Your Northern Neck Real Estate Specialist"

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