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Fishing in the New River Valley embraces rivers, lakes, ponds and streams with a handsome variety of fish in the water. Claytor Lake is an extravaganza of fishing in its 4,500 acres of the corralled New River, and the New River itself is ranked as a best fishing river on the same par as the James or Rappahannock in other parts of the state. There’s fishing for kids at Pandapas Pond, Narrows Duck Pond, Mill Dam adjacent to Wolf Creek, Little River, Bissett Park, Gatewood Reservoir and more. Many state fish records have been pulled out of NRV waters, but the most fun in fishing could simply be being outside with water, sunshine, clouds and abundant fresh air. Fishing is one of those old-astime pastimes that never loses its lure and always guarantees a story – maybe real, maybe imagined, maybe embellished! Compiled by Joanne M. Anderson
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Grilled Fresh Trout
Rub trout with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt. Into cavity sprinkle salt and pepper and place half of lemon and onion slices, minced garlic and sprig of herbs. Reduce preheated grill to low, placing fish on grill. Cook 6-7 minutes per side, until skin is browned and flesh flakes easily.
2 whole cleaned trout 1 Tbl. olive oil, divided pinch each of coarse sea salt + pepper 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme
tender, flavorful, tasty
4-Step Fresh Bass
crisp, crunchy, low fat, delicious
Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass are the most popular game fish in North America. Besides those, the New River also supports rock bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and white bass. Everything here can be assembled in advance for cooking over a campfire, grill or back at home.
Top 10 Reasons to Go Fishing Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Wildlife and Inland Fisheries [lightly edited] • Contribute to conservation • Encounter stress relief • Increase social and family bonding • Support wildlife and fisheries management • Gain health benefits • Enjoy recreation • Seize on self-fulfillment • Boost the economy • Fish for dinner • Embrace the thrill
• 1 Tbl. all-purpose flour • 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper • 1 Tbl. water • 1 egg white • 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs • 2 Tbl. cornmeal • 4 (6-oz or so) bass fillets, skinned • 2 tsp. vegetable oil • 1 tsp butter • 4 lemon wedges
Combine flour, salt and pepper in a large plastic bag. Mix water and egg white in a shallow dish. Blend breadcrumbs and cornmeal in a shallow dish.
Step 1. Place fillet in flour bag and shake to coat. Step 2. Dip fillet in water-egg white mix. Step 3. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture Step 4. Cook in frying pan with oil and melted butter, 3-5 minutes per side.
When fish flakes easily, remove to plate, garnish with lemon wedge.
Passing the Baton
We always knew 2020 would be an auspicious year – it’s a special number for eye doctors the world over. No one, however, knew how auspicious it would be, for what reason, and what the date would come to mean for everyone. I opened this office in 1990 –August 1st to be exact, and in a few months, we’ll be celebrating 30 years!! In some ways it feels like yesterday, and in others, like forever. We’ve been planning a fundraiser kind of party to mark the milestone with the community and remain hopeful that something like that can happen. Along with so much else that has changed this year, one more occasion is on the horizon. I am excited to announce that I am selling my practice to Dr. Mike Gowen. Dr. G and his wife, SallyAnn, met at Virginia Tech close to 40 years ago. They have been proud and loud Hokies ever since and dreamed of returning to live in Blacksburg. Both are strong supporters of the arts, athletics and the civic engagement that make this such a Special Place! I couldn’t be happier to be handing the baton to a Dr. who believes as I do in community service, individualized patient care, personal and professional intellectual advancement, and enjoying the good things and people that every day brings. Better yet, I’m not going anywhere! I will continue seeing patients, focusing on visual rehab for those suffering from concussions/ TBI, working to control the progression and consequences of nearsightedness through orthokeratology and other treatments, and counseling all regarding the inter-relation of the eyes, brain and body, along with the importance of nutrition, exercise and mental well-being. There’s so much I yet want to learn and do, and now I won’t have to worry about arguing with insurance companies. I’m excited!
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