I just was in Virginia Beach, they are doing very very well there right now. If I recall correctly, the 73 pound bass came from an area right near the Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel. The guy I bought my boat from fishes all winter long.
Just got back from VA Beach. Didn't get any fishing in, but did some scouting and made a few connections. From what the locals say the fish are on the move North. Shouldn't be long now!!
The tackle shops down there are way more geared toward boat guys than surf guys.