Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Virginia Beach is the place to be this weekend. Tourney Time!!!


Jim Baugh Outdoors TV will be filming this week the awesome Virginia Beach Bluewater Classic! This event has both offshore and inshore divisions, for more info. and registration log on to
We have had an absolute MONSTER Billfish bite off our shores this summer, and this weekend should prove to be yet another must see at the weigh in.
JBO TV will film an episode for our 2011 series featuring this event, and post report on standings and pics here on our JBO TV Blog and on Facebook.
Stay Tuned!!

Jim Baugh

Jim Baugh Outdoors TV

Monday, August 9, 2010

GGFM Fishing Report, August 2010

We are still catching nice Croakers in the pound and a half to two pound range however they are a bit shallow. Usually we will find them in deeper water around 40 feet this time of year. Now, 13 feet of water is producing some nice fish, and lots of them.
Flounder bite is still good however keepers are tuff to come by. You can catch all you want for release around the Bar channel ledge all the way down to the MM Tunnel.
Afternoons on top: The Spanish have shown up along the beaches of little creek. Fish a moving tide and our fav. rig is small top water birdies with a trailer. This bait has a lot of action on top and the Spanish just love it.
For a trip a little further up river, the Catfish bite is on and we will be filming a Blue Catfish show later this week.
Spades are still at the Fourth!! Try a lesser moving tide and fresh clams.
Tight Lines, and happy summer!


Jim Baugh
JBO TV
Sportsman Channel
Go Green Fishing Machine


Wednesday, July 28, 2010

New 2011 JBO TV feature filmed today at the CBBT, High Rise.

Today we had the pleasure of filming with Captain Dale Carlson on board the Jeanie Lee. A great boat, and a great crew. Our guest was JBO TV regulars for the past 22 years, all on one show. Joe Dudley, Captain Mike Wilburn, and Captain Earl Williams.









We started off quick catching some keeper Flounder and Bluefish. We then moved off to catch Spadefish off of the fourth island.
Was a great day of summer time fishing. I highly recommend booking a trip today and get on the bite.
At the end of the trip, on the way in, we spoted and fished for three Cobia, one was in the 40 pound class. Great fish, we will get um next time.
Thanks GUYS!!!!!!
JB
Captain Dale Carlson, buzz him today 757-715-3474

Friday, July 23, 2010

Heat Wave Recipe for a 109 degree day TUNA GYRO'S!!

Recipe: Blackened Yellowfin Tuna and Grilled Shrimp Gyro’s with Beefsteak Tomato relish and Greek Tzatziki Sauce.

Chesapeake Angler Magazine Aug-Sept Issue. JBO TV Feature

The summer of 2010 has been a hot one for sure. When we experienced those stretches of 100 to 110 degree days, most of what I craved was our swimming pool. That pool has certainly seen my arse just about every day during July, it has been a blessing. Probably my favorite summer time dish that I love to make and everyone just goes crazy for it, is homemade seafood Gyro’s. This is a very healthy, light, and super tasty treat that can be served with a variety of fillings. So, lets get started!! Time for a “Pita Party”!!

Home Made Pita Bread Recipe:

First up, take two cups of AP Flour and one cup of whole-wheat flour and place in a mixing bowl. Add two teaspoons of salt, 1\4 cup of olive oil and a 1\4 cup of honey. One package of fast rise yeast, and one cup of warm water. Mix in mixer for several minutes then place dough on a floured granite surface and knead for about five minutes. Let dough rise in an olive oil coated bowl for two hours, or double in size.

Then, knead the dough again and cut the dough into about 13-15 two inch round balls. Place them on a floured pan, and let rest for another 15 minutes. Then roll the balls out on a floured surface, and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into oval shapes about 8 to 10 inches in width.

I like to use a grill, it is easy and can crank heat up to 500 degrees plus. Get the grill to 500, and be sure to have a Pizza stone on the grill. This is the surface of which you will cook the bread.

Using a pizza peel, place the rolled out dough on the pizza stone for only about three minutes, or until it gets puffy and brown. Flip the bread over for another couple of minutes, or until brown, take off the grill and place in large covered bowl to keep moist while cooking the rest of the pita bread.

You will be AMAZED at how good this Pita bread is, you will want to have it on hand all the ime!
Beefsteak Tomato Pepper Relish:
I use locally grown large beefsteak tomatoes and my own grown peppers. Just cut vegetables and place in a bowl and add half cup of red wine vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, a little sea salt, cracked pepper and fresh oregano. Mix, and chill in fridge. Simple recipe, and good on anything!!

Greek Tzatziki Sauce:
Two cucumbers sliced and seeded place in food processor with two large cloves of Elephant Garlic. Blend for one minute. Then add two tubs of plain yogurt, salt, white pepper, one fresh squeezed lemon and three tbls of dill. I also add a little fresh spicy oregano. Once blended, chill for several hours or overnight.

Seafood: I used our fresh Yellowfin Tuna and Shrimp seasoned woith a little blackened seasoning, fresh lemon and lime and grill at 350 degrees. I put the Shrimp on skewers because it is very easy to cook and handle them on the grill this way. Cook until done, then set aside and keep warm.

SERVE IT UP!!
This part is very easy. First, place some of the seafood into a fresh folded pita bread, next top it off with the Greek Sauce, lastly, put on some of the beefsteak tomato relish and serve.

One FANTASTIC light cools and very tasty summer dish.
Have yourself a “Pita Party”, it will be one you wont soon forget!

Chow! And do yourself a favor, get a Suzuki today!
Jim Baugh
JBO TV

Monday, July 19, 2010

Average Daily Fuel usage For GGFM Summer 2010


Check out our latest average fuel expenditures for the Go Green Fishing Machine. All the specs are on the page as well!
We spend more on a six pak of soda than we do on gas!! Love it!
CLICK HERE more info.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Hatteras is Rockin Now!

Get your self to Hatteras Landing, Hatteras Village NOW, the bite has been terrific. Lots of charters out of Hatteras Landing and economical to! We will be heading there this weekend threw next week for the Dolphin Blitz. Check out this pic from the Stormy Peterol. We featured this charter during our second quarter airing on the Sportsman Channel. Great Charter!!


Wednesday, July 14, 2010

JBO TV AUG. Column for the upcoming Chesapeake Angler Magazine


NEW Column!!
"Go Green, Fish Green, SAVE GREEN! "
TITLE: No longer a hole in the water
By Jim Baugh
Ever since I was old enough to walk on a boat, I have always heard the old saying, “A boat is a hole in the water you pour money into”. In large part, this has been true in the past. In my own experience over the last 30 years of owning boats from high speed Bass boats, offshore fishing boats, and of course our 36 foot Trojan Tri Cabin, that hole in the water has accepted a lot of denero from old JB’s back pocket. This, during a recession can get rather old, really quick, and certainly be a damper on the boating \ fishing life. Nothing spoils a good day on the water than pulling up to the fuel dock and whipping out $1300 bucks to fill up with Gas. That is for a 28 footer, imagine pulling up with a 55 foot Viking. Or any nice size yacht yacht.

Spending your life savings on fuel for your boat no longer has to be the case. Jim Baugh Outdoors TV on average now spends less than $4 bucks a day for fuel expense, and we fish all day and sometimes, even fill the coolers to the brim with fish. I can honestly say that running the Go Green Fishing Machine has put the “Fun” back in boating and fishing. No longer do we worry about who is paying their share of gas money for the trip. I the captain, pay for the fuel, and make my crew pay for lunch and bait. This deal????-- I always come out ahead! The fact is, that bait or lunch either one, cost more than my $2-$3 dollar fuel bill for the day. It is quite amazing and I still find it hard to believe, but it is true. Never before have I enjoyed such a non-stressed relaxing fishing and boating experience than I have been on the Go Green Fishing Machine.

If you are thinking about getting a new boat or an older hull and re-power, I suggest you consider a boat that is full of floatation like our JVX20 Carolina Skiff. If you do not already have self-bailing drains on the JVX 20, just have them cut in by your local dealer. Self-bailing is important in smaller boats and having a boat that is virtually unsinkable gives me peace of mind while on the water. Truth be told, both our 36 Trojan and 28 Pursuit can sink like a rock. The JVX 20 is more like a large fiberglass life raft you can fish and boat out of. After being in over three sinking boats in my lifetime, I am most happy fishing and boating in a boat I know is not going to sink.

In the past coming into the mouth of Hampton Roads, I have swamped a 24 foot center console twice in a matter of an hour, it was that rough. Fortunately that boat was FULL of foam and just could not hold much water in the hull- only about 15 gallons. After that day, I always try to be on boats that are built full of foam and have reputations for boats that will float upright and level even if totally swamped. The JVX20 is just such a boat.

Purchasing an older hull and re powering I would be very careful and research the manufacturer as to how the boats are built. As far as re-power? Consider how much power you really need and do NOT overpower your boat. The Go Green Fishing Machine has a new second-generation Suzuki 90 hp and the boat just screams. I have not tried it, but I am sure the boat would be pushed fine with a 70 or 80 hp as well.

The handling of the JVX20 and the Suzuki 90hp is superb and cost next to nothing to run. When you consider that the purchase price of a rig like this is not that very much, and your daily fuel bill may run between $2 to maybe $5 bucks, you can now understand now when I say that a boat does not have to be a hole in the water one pours money into. The more research you do and find the right boat and engine combo that will be little maintenance, cost next to nothing to run, and be good for the environment, the more you will be comfortable with your boating experience.
Jims Broiled Seafood Skillet Recipe
August is a great time to fix up one of my favorite seafood dinners, Jim’s Seafood Skillet Platter. Here is what you will need.

*Fresh Flounder
*Fresh large Sea Scallops
*Fresh Shrimp, 16 count or better
*Fresh Lemons and Butter
*White wine
*Fresh herbs-Chives, oregano, parsley, and thyme
*Cast iron Skillets.
*One cup cooked yellow rice
*Lobster stock

First, get your ten-inch round cast iron skillets ready, I bought mine at Wall Mart cheap. Coat the bottom of your skillet with butter and pre cook the yellow rice with Lobster or shrimp stock. I always have some on hand in the freezer, whenever we have Shrimp or Lobster, I make stock out of it and freeze.

Cook the rice using the stock and set aside, once cooled, place a small cupful into the skillet. Next lay the Flounder filet over the rice, then place the Shrimp and Scallops to the side to fill the rest of the Skillet. Pour in some while wine and some more stock and a five pats of butter over all the seafood. Sprinkle all herbs over the dish as well as some fresh cut lemon slices.

Cook at 350 for about 15 minutes, then broil off the top for about a minute just to brown the seafood a little. The skillet will be VERY hot, so be sure to be careful when handling and us hot plates while serving.

This, guaranteed, will be one of the best seafood platters you will ever have, try it!!

Lastly, I would like to invite everyone to join Jim Baugh Outdoors on FACEBOOK. To find us, just do a search on Facebook, Jim Baugh, or the direct address is, http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&id=1624276499. On Facebook, we have some great behind the scenes stories, photo’s, sponsor info, loads of recipes, articles, tourney info, and the latest happenings, Be our friend today!

For more info. Just log on to http://www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/, and be sure to check out our JBO BLOG that is updated almost daily.

And one last thing,
Do yourself a favor, and get a Suzuki today!

Tight Lines!
Jim Baugh
JBO TV
www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/

Monday, June 21, 2010

New JBO TV Show up on our world wide streaming server

Show Title: Stormy Petrel.
This show features the Hampton Boat Cook Off and Great American Dock Party, Surf Fishing on the Outer Banks, Offshore Fishing on the Stormy Petrel and cooking at Dirty Dicks.

Loads of fish were caught on the program, just on the Petrol alone we had some 600 pounds of fish including Triggers, Dolphin and Whoo!!! Great trip.

Stormy Petrel will air nationally on the Sportsman Channel the end of June. Preview it now! Just click the link below.
Tight Lines, enjoy!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE STORMY PETREL

Show contacs \ Links:
Stormy Petrel
Suzuki Marine
Carolina Skiff
Hatteras Landing Marina
Dirty Dicks

When in Hatteras Village, Jim Baugh Outdoors Stays at the AWESOME Villas of Hatteras, located by the Hatteras Landing Marina. Book your stay today - just call 252 986 1110

Marina contact,-800 551 8478 or 252 986 2077.

For Offshore and Surf fishing, you cant beat this place, Fantastic Location.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

July JBO TV Column Chesapeake Angler Magazine


Next column for Chesapeake Angler July 2010

By Jim Baugh
Reporting from the fly bridge Hampton Virginia

TITLE: A day at my favorite Bar, only spent $2.80

To tell the truth, we have finally gotten this fishing thing down. Well, not for every species, but for Croaker, Flounder, Spot and Trout, the best concentrated location that I have found is the area of the Hampton Bar and Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Traveling to these locations from the Hampton River in the Go Green Fishing Machine (GGFM) is just a pure joy. Last week we filmed at the Bar and fished all day, filled the coolers, and spent $2.80 is gas, that was it. The Second generation Suzuki 90 hp four stroke and the Carolina Skiff JVX20 with Smart tabs is just simply the most fuel-efficient rig we have ever fished. When the bite is on at the Hampton Bar, it really makes me smile for many reasons. Ending up back at the dock with an hour or two of filleting fish, always makes me smile. Spending less than three dollars in fuel for a day of fishing???? Well all I can say is, I am glad I have lived long enough to see it. Between fishing and boating out of the Go Green Fishing Machine and riding my Go Green bike everywhere in Hampton, my dependency for oil (foreign or domestic) has dropped by about 95%. We now only fill up our 18 gallon gas tank in the GGFM about twice a summer, and I have gone over four months without even to have to put Gas in my car. The Go Green lifestyle is not only good for the environment, but my wallet as well. Save a dollar-Make a dollar. It adds up in every way

This season so far, the bite really has been good at the Hampton Bar. We have been catching a mix of Trout, Flounder and Croaker just using standard bottom rigs and regular Squid. The magic depth for us has been fishing the ledge of the bar in about 31 feet of water. Once we shallow up to about 20-25 feet, nothing. I expect July will be about the same. The bite has been so good at the Bar, we have not yet even ventured out to the MM tunnel. The MM was our hot spot last year in about 50 feet of water on the west side of the tunnel just past the 70foot ledge. We will still fish the MM Tunnel, however as long as the bite is hot here at the Hampton Bar, we are staying!

I had a guest captain on the show last week and we left out of the Hampton River from JBO Central to fish the Bar area. The captain loved the Go Green Fishing Machine, and could not believe the speed and power the boat had with the 90hp Suzuki four stroke. He was also surprised when I told him I would pay for the gas, if he would buy dinner, he said, “Man, did I get the good end of the deal!” Not so, we spend only $2.80 in gas and fished all over the bar and tunnel. His grocery bill to fry the fish was five times that of our fuel bill.

My guest Captain was long time friend Captain Earl Williams. Captain Earl loves to rig out everything to the max and he ask me why I did not put a hard top on the Carolina Skiff. I explained to him, the reasons were simple. First and most important, some of our new fishing grounds in Hampton require a minimum amount of clearance for your boat. So low, that we have to duck down in the boat just to clear going under the bridge. High tide even can be an issue while fishing these locations. These locations on the Hampton River are FULL of fish and a hard top would knock these fishing grounds out for us- some awesome fishing right at our doorstep. The GGFM does have a bimini top that I love. Shade is very important while fishing during July and August, and nothing shades better than a bimini. With the top down, there is also less wind resistance, so you sort of get the best of both worlds. Like my pops always said, the KISS theory is always the best. (Keep it simple stupid)

When you come to fish the Hampton Bar, don’t forget the areas behind Fort Monroe and also back in the Hampton River. These areas are hot spots for Croaker, Drum, Trout, and Rockfish. You can also find most of what you will need for fishing for the day. Sunset boating center is a great fuel stop that also has bait and snacks. They also can do a quick haul out for ya should you need a fast power wash on your hull. Bluewater also is a good fuel stop, and has Surfrider restaurant right there, great place for a lunch time break coming in from the Hampton Bar.

I would like to invite everyone to check out all of the celebrations in our home base port of Hampton VA. The 400th anniversary of Hampton Virginia is a huge celebration that you and your family do not want to miss. For a list of events and festivals just log on to http://www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/ or the Hampton CVB web site for accommodations and lodging info. (http://www.hamptoncvb.com/go/visitors)

Lastly, I would like to invite everyone to join Jim Baugh Outdoors on FACEBOOK. To find us, just do a search on Facebook, Jim Baugh, or the direct address is, http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&id=1624276499. On Facebook, we have some great behind the scenes stories, photo’s, sponsor info, loads of recipes, articles, tourney info, and the latest happenings in Hampton, Virginia. Be our friend today!

For more info. Just log on to http://www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/, and be sure to check out our JBO BLOG that is updated almost daily. And one last thing,
Do yourself a favor, and get a Suzuki today!

GO GREEN-FISH GREEN-SAVE GREEN
Tight Lines!
Jim Baugh
JBO TV
For more info on charter captains in our area, just log on to http://www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/ and check out our charter pages and order your free Hampton Roads Fishing Guide!!!!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Jim Baugh Outdoors TV New Feature on the Sportsman Channel.

We have a special program coming up Saturday June 26th that you don't want to miss. The name of the show is Stormy Petrol and we will make it available to stream on our site this week, featured broadcast date on the Sportsman Channel is Saturday June 26th at 10am. This is one PACKED program.
Here are the Highlights:

Surf Fishing the Outer Banks
Our Surf Fishing guru Captain Earl gives us some great first hand tips on how to best drive your four wheel drive in the sand. We also fish the point and capture a variety of fish on camera. There is also a bait rigging segment that will help out you on the fish on your next Surf Fishing trip!









Offshore Trigger fish and Dolphin Bail

JBO TV ventured out on the Stormy Petrol departing from Hatteras Village, Hatteras NC. This is just a no holds bar fishing trip where we are bringing in Trigger fish two at a time. By the trips end, we were bailing dolphin off the stern filling up trash cans full of fish. There was also a VERY nice Whoo caught.

Cookin at Dirty Dicks The show wraps up with some recipes using some of the fish we caught on the Stormy Petrol, Triggers and Whoo's. Dirty Dicks is located right at the marina in Hatteras Village, these folks really put on a GREAT cooking segment and these were some of the best seafood dishes we have had.
Check it out on the Sportsman Channel, or on the commercial free stream on the jimbaughoutdoors.com web site

Tight Lines!

Jim Baugh

JBO TV

"Do yourself a favor,
Get a Suzuki Four Stroke today!"