Fishing

An Ace of Spadefish

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

Posted on Feb 1, 2021 5:53 AM EST

1 minute read

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Julie Ball continued her assault on the IGFA record book by picking up a fly rod and targeting spadefish in her home waters of Virginia. Outdoor Life Online Editor

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Though they may resemble angel fish, spadefish are anything but angelic. These tough battlers provide great sport on light tackle. Outdoor Life Online Editor
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Ball hooks up with a spade that fell for a yellow fly. Outdoor Life Online Editor
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A rather slow fishing day last weekend was topped off with a fat sheepshead caught near the Cheseapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Outdoor Life Online Editor
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This roe-laden sheepshead tipped the scales at 10 pounds and was released. Outdoor Life Online Editor

Julie Ball continues her assault on the IGFA record book.