Ray and Rylee Hogge

win on the Chickahominy River

Congratulations to Ray and Rylee Hogge who caught 5 largemouth bass weighing in at 14.41 lbs capturing the first-place title for the last stop of the 2025 season held on Chickahominy River. 

The Chickahominy River tides were incoming for the most part and made fishing tough.  The weather was partly cloudy and very humid in the mid-eighties.  The water temperature was hovering in the upper seventies and clear water from upriver to stained down river.   They reported catching their fish in the upper section of the river throughout the day using the ned rig, cranking 9 feet or less and using a jig as well.  Ray wanted to recognize Fishing Pro Tech for their support.  Rylee thank Jesus Christ for giving her the opportunity to fish and win with her Dad!  Both anglers concluded by saying thank you to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ  and their family for such great support.  They also thanked the Fishers of Men VA-East legacy division and the committee for a great event.  2nd place went to the Justin and Lilly Dodson, 3^rd place went to Allen Waldren and Alexis Carson with Alexis weighing in the Big Bass for the tournament and capturing the Junior Angler Big Bass Award.   She received a $50 gift card to Dances Sporting Goods compliments for Richmond Marine Center for catching the largest bass for a youth.  Along with a JB Custom Rod

The pre-tournament meeting was held at the Journey Christian Fellowship Church in New Kent.   Fifty fishermen, family and Journey Christian Fellowship members attended the meeting, where they were served complimentary meal of pizza, salad, and deserts.  Our Divisional Chaplin message Making Memories that will Last a Lifetime touched many hearts.  The committee, anglers and I want to thank Daniel Roberts for providing our message and supporting our division.  Thank you to Journey Christian Fellowship Church for opening their doors and accepting us with outreached arms and warm hearts. Our heartfelt thank you extended to all for a wonderful, blessed night. Many hands helped make this event successful.  

End of Year division points leaders went to team Allen Walden and Alexis Carson. Junior Angler of the Year went to Alexzis Carson, The Community Service Award went to Jayson Beasley, Junior Angler ‘Big BASS Award’ Alexis Carson. Adult Big Bass Award went to Walter Emmerson

Congratulations to our participating anglers, their families and guest who won over $450 in door prizes. Throughout the season the VA East Legacy Division will raffle off over $1000 plus in retail value of merchandise from our division sponsors at our events.  In addition, (Just Out of the Money and the One that Got Away Consolation Prizes) were a big success.  JB Custom Rods were awarded for these prizes throughout the tournament year.  Which were part of the divisional incentives. 

When making your next purchase please consider our Divisional Sponsors which include Richmond Marine Center, JB Custom Rods, Fishin’ Va Guide Service, Fulk’s Custom Cranks, Captain Garys’ Marine Care Products, and Deep Creek Lures

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our National Sponsors that make Fishers of Men possible; Abu Garcia, BassCat Boats, Berkley, FireFly Outdoor & Marine, Frogg Toggs, Jacobs Glass, Mercury, Power-Pole, Realtree Fishing, Fenwick, T&H Marine, and X2 Power.

Serving with care, God Bless!

Jim Sutton