Fishing Groups
With the Roanoke River flowing through the city limits, Smith Mountain Lake just to the south, the James River to the east, the New River to the west, and Lake Moomaw to the north, Roanoke is surrounded by some of the finest lake and river fishing on the East Coast. In fact, you will be hard pressed to find a richer or more diverse fishing resource in such close proximity to any other urban area in America, and if you join one of these fishing clubs, members may share their secret fishing holes with you.
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Float Fisherman of VA
The Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Float Fishermen of Virginia is a varied group of boaters that includes rafters, kayakers and canoeists. The group floats the rivers, streams and waterways of Virginia and works to preserve and protect these important natural resources.
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Roanoke Outdoor & Social Club
With more than 380 members this club seeks to bring together people from the Roanoke and New River Valleys who are interested in outdoor activities. Members have a wide variety of interests and experience levels and provide a mix of activities (hiking, backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, caving, etc.).
The Roanoke Outdoor & Social Group uses the Meetup.com web service to connect members.
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Trout Unlimited
The Roanoke Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a diverse group of more than 265 people with the common interest of pursuing the Trout Unlimited mission to “conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds.”
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Virginia Bass Federation
The Virginia Bass Federation strives to preserve and promote the sport of bass fishing. Federation activities include the introduction of sport fishing to young people and the conservation of water and other natural resources. The 2,400 Virginia members support and cooperate with fishery management agencies and educational institutions to develop and protect quality fisheries.
The state federation and its 10 regional divisions — the Roanoke area is part of Region 4 — also organize and conduct competitive fishing events. The federation was established in 1972 and has a proud history of accomplishments with youth, conservation and community service.
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Wingman Outfitter
Wingman Outfitter is a unique, growing company that has transformed and enhanced the experience of the canoe. The primary product of Wingman Outfitter is the Canoe Cooler Outrigger, however the company also offers useful dry bags and quality apparel.
The Canoe Cooler Outrigger is a durable multi-functional patent pending Cooler Outrigger that is the only product on the market that utilizes coolers to provide additional storage and when properly used added stability to your canoe. All materials are sourced from reputable U.S. companies and manufacturing is completed in Roanoke, VA.
Key features of the Wingman Outfitter include:
- Aluminum frame that telescopes from a setting close to the boat for a more streamlined float and a setting further out for additional stability.
- Carpeted platform that serves many functions including additional seating for a third passenger, kids, your dog, or a raised platform from which to fish from.
- Two 2,500 lb. rated heavy duty non-stretch polyester webbing straps and stainless steel ratchets for mounting to any canoe
- Two durable Wingman Outfitter branded 48 quart white Rubbermaid coolers.
Additionally, platform extensions and the highly-useful table adapter set can be purchased with the Canoe Cooler Outrigger. The table adapter set allows the platform to double as a campsite table.
Wingman Outfitter is a Roanoke, Virginia-based company that is changing the way that anglers, adventurers, and the casual canoe-rider enjoy their experience on the water. By adding a multi-purpose platform to the canoe, there is stability, comfort, and safety added to anyone’s voyage.
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