when the UP is too high... and getting back to normal
space inwaders 04/06/2010 - 12:54 Trip Reports Impoundments
Last week the river was high and muddy once again, but the urge to fish on certain days is too much to resist. After sitting around a couple days that were going to be prime fishing days, it suddenly dawned upon me that there's a descent reservoir within 30 mins of my house, and ol' marble eyes is said to live there, along with nice sized largemouth bass, and a few northern pike.
I started off fishing a rip rapped wall close to deep water, moved along quickly and around a couple coves and points. I was fishing a 3" bright green curly tail, and a hair jig w/ gulp minnow. As dusk approached i started to work my way back to where i started. Along the way a small largemouth nailed the 3" curly tail on a point. Once i got to the rip rap wall i switched to a bass pro 3" XPS minnow. About 8 o'clock near the end of my retreive, watching the xps minnow do its thing, out of the depths ol' wally attacks the lure, makes several short drag pulling runs, but eventually calms down for the camera. This fish was approx 23 inches and my first from this shenendoah valley impoundment. It was alot of fun to watch the fish strike, and see the entire fight at my feet.
I started off fishing a rip rapped wall close to deep water, moved along quickly and around a couple coves and points. I was fishing a 3" bright green curly tail, and a hair jig w/ gulp minnow. As dusk approached i started to work my way back to where i started. Along the way a small largemouth nailed the 3" curly tail on a point. Once i got to the rip rap wall i switched to a bass pro 3" XPS minnow. About 8 o'clock near the end of my retreive, watching the xps minnow do its thing, out of the depths ol' wally attacks the lure, makes several short drag pulling runs, but eventually calms down for the camera. This fish was approx 23 inches and my first from this shenendoah valley impoundment. It was alot of fun to watch the fish strike, and see the entire fight at my feet.
high water vs low water photos
space inwaders 04/06/2010 - 12:34 Potomac
check out these pictures of dam 5 during the high water event last month compared to low-normal level last november.
simply amazing.
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simply amazing.
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Do we know these people?
smalljaw 04/03/2010 - 10:54
Looking at some stuff on Google Earth and I think I know who owns both of these vehicles. Anyone care to confess?
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Holy Carp!
muskalungee 03/30/2010 - 17:39
Look who is famous on the new MD DNR "Angler's Log"
(http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/fishingreport/log.asp)
(http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/fishingreport/log.asp)
Nice work guys!
-Mike
Need some help - Changing bearings on my trailer
muskalungee 03/24/2010 - 09:14
If you've been here a while you know I've done a lot of work on my trailer in the past few years since I bought it. This trailer has been through a lot (remember the Swiss Army Boat?). As I walked by it in the garage the other day I noticed there is some staining/leakage coming from the bearings on both wheels.
I really want to change the bearings, but I have no idea how to do it. I looked online, and I'm just petrified that I'm going to mess it up and disable my trailer.
Is there anyone here that would be willing to come give me a hand and show me how to do it right? Thanks in advance!
-Mike
I'm Ready - It's Go Time
muskalungee 03/23/2010 - 20:21 Boating
Well, I'm back from my sabbatical. I typically use the Winter to work on my boat, but I decided to pick up a new hobby this fall/winter...bow hunting. But I guess that's a story for another board, but here's the result:
Anyway, The Duder and I spent the last few weeks working on my boat. It started with the purchase of a new trolling motor and turned into a complete overhaul of the front deck. We decided to pull the front deck off completely to clean up the wiring and I decided that instead of putting treated plywood back on there I would endeavor to test my sheet metal skills and go with an all new aluminum deck. Then, I decided that I wanted to incorporate some real storage in there...so I bought some hatches on clearance at Cabella's....then of course I had to re-carpet the front deck. So, we're done and just in time for the river to be down at a reasonable level.
Here's the original front deck & trolling motor:
And the new look front deck with hatches & 80# Minn Kota Fortrex:
Are you ready? I am!
-Mike
UPPER POTOMAC/CANAL RESCUE CONTINUED!!
ogbudha 03/23/2010 - 09:14 Trip Tools Roll Your Own
CONCERNED RIVER USERS,
Yesterdays efforts went pretty well. We used both backpack and barge electrofishing equipment to remove two tanks of fish from the canal. We recovered mostly large carp, but also got bass, suckers, catfish, sunfish, and one large (~25”) female walleye. The guys worked hard as we removed probably 500 + lbs of carp!
We are planning to work the canal below Dam 5 tomorrow. Volunteers can meet us at the Dam 5 parking lot at 9:00 am. This area of the canal has really receded so we will be using backpack units. I think 5 or 6 guys would work for tomorrow.
Yesterdays efforts went pretty well. We used both backpack and barge electrofishing equipment to remove two tanks of fish from the canal. We recovered mostly large carp, but also got bass, suckers, catfish, sunfish, and one large (~25”) female walleye. The guys worked hard as we removed probably 500 + lbs of carp!
We are planning to work the canal below Dam 5 tomorrow. Volunteers can meet us at the Dam 5 parking lot at 9:00 am. This area of the canal has really receded so we will be using backpack units. I think 5 or 6 guys would work for tomorrow.
UPPER POTOMAC.....NEED HELP ASAP
ogbudha 03/21/2010 - 08:45 Friends of MDfishing.org Potomac
We are doing another recovery effort tommorow AND WE NEED HELP.
We are planning to electrofish the pool at Big Woods (between Taylors and Dam 4) on Monday. Our earlier recovery efforts saved the lives of several hundred fish. As the water drops ( which it is quickly doing) we need to react as quickly as possible.
I need 10 people to assist the DNR/NPS tommorow. I specifically need individuals who are going to be in chest high, muddy,cold, rock infested, logjamb filled water. ( paints a pretty picture doesnt it?) I need thick chest waders, no slip ( no felt) boots ,etc. Individuals should be prepared to get dirty and work very hard in and around boulders,downed trees and mud. This is very labor intensive work and in very difficult work environment.
We are planning to electrofish the pool at Big Woods (between Taylors and Dam 4) on Monday. Our earlier recovery efforts saved the lives of several hundred fish. As the water drops ( which it is quickly doing) we need to react as quickly as possible.
I need 10 people to assist the DNR/NPS tommorow. I specifically need individuals who are going to be in chest high, muddy,cold, rock infested, logjamb filled water. ( paints a pretty picture doesnt it?) I need thick chest waders, no slip ( no felt) boots ,etc. Individuals should be prepared to get dirty and work very hard in and around boulders,downed trees and mud. This is very labor intensive work and in very difficult work environment.
a date with destiny- blue you're my boy! (MUST READ)
space inwaders 03/20/2010 - 16:28 Trip Reports Potomac
Some of you may remember my girlfriend Annie has a date with destiny, landing a big blue catfish.
She's had several on the line, and lost all of the true BIG BLUES.
We headed to Tidal waters friday afternoon. We bought our DC licenses at fletcher's boat house, and gave it a quick hike and a quick try, but couldn't reach any good locations to cast, so we moved to our good luck spot down the road a ways.
We arrived with an outgoing tide, about 2 and a half hours from low tide. We reached our spot and somebody was fishing there. One fisherman, casting close to shore with nightcrawlers taking advantage of the white perch spawning run, they were in the area IN NUMBERS, the other fisherman was pulling one out about every couple minutes. We asked if we could join him, something i normally wouldn't do, but in this area its normal. He couldn't really speak english, but seemed ok with the idea.
She's had several on the line, and lost all of the true BIG BLUES.
We headed to Tidal waters friday afternoon. We bought our DC licenses at fletcher's boat house, and gave it a quick hike and a quick try, but couldn't reach any good locations to cast, so we moved to our good luck spot down the road a ways.
We arrived with an outgoing tide, about 2 and a half hours from low tide. We reached our spot and somebody was fishing there. One fisherman, casting close to shore with nightcrawlers taking advantage of the white perch spawning run, they were in the area IN NUMBERS, the other fisherman was pulling one out about every couple minutes. We asked if we could join him, something i normally wouldn't do, but in this area its normal. He couldn't really speak english, but seemed ok with the idea.
Well it's about time!
Captwalleye 03/10/2010 - 06:02 Trip Reports Farm Pond
I finally got a chance to drag my carcass out and go fishin'.I slipped up to my sure thing pond and managed five Crappie and one very skinny six inch largemouth.They all fell to a 1/16 oz.craft hair jig fished staight up and also suspended one foot under a float.
I did get out earlier to the same pond before the snow,and got one Crappie and one Largemouth.The water was a whole lot colder than it is now.I saw one little turtle climb out and sun itself in the last rays of the day.That's a good sign.With the rain coming and moderate temps fishin' everywhere should take off.
So.....quit talkin
I did get out earlier to the same pond before the snow,and got one Crappie and one Largemouth.The water was a whole lot colder than it is now.I saw one little turtle climb out and sun itself in the last rays of the day.That's a good sign.With the rain coming and moderate temps fishin' everywhere should take off.
So.....quit talkin
