ogbudha  03/12/2010 - 22:52  Friends of MDfishing.org  Roll Your Own    Regional River Alert:

Please note, and distribute as best you can, that the Upper Potomac and the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, will be unsafe for boaters and anglers for the next week or so.

The tidal Potomac will be affected, when this dirty water and debris reaches it. I am asking all of you to pass this information on to others. “When in doubt—stay out.”

I’ve sent this information to my media friends and client list (bcc), and our webmaster, Bent Nelson, will post this on our website, fish report.

“Point of Rocks” is the gauge I use for safety concerns below Harpers Ferry (I don’t fish there when it’s above 6-feet--predictions are 34 feet,)—and that’s a disaster)—and the river level at Harrisburg, PA, is expected to be 17-feet on Monday (not so bad—but I don’t trust any water above 12-feet here.) The Juniata is just as dangerous)

muskalungee  08/29/2005 - 17:42  Friends of MDfishing.org  River    Every year on Columbus Day Jeff and I float the Upper Potomac from Bond's Landing to Little Orleans. This year the MDfishing.org membership has exploded and we've been trying to find a way to get everyone together to finally meet in person and do a little fishing. We've decided to open this trip up to all who are interested. No real details yet, we're just trying to gauge interest.

Here's what I need right now.
1 - If you're interested in the float
2 - If you have a boat to fish from (kayak or canoe)
3 - If you have room for another in your boat or an extra vessel to share with someone who doesn't have a boat

smalljaw  03/09/2010 - 21:10  Friends of MDfishing.org  Local and Independant Tackle Dealers    Heads Up!

http://caseplastics.com/ got a cease and desist from another manufacturer on their Sweet Pea product so they had to pull it off their website. It is a beaver style bait that is sized correctly for smallies. I use them ALOT. Anyway, they sold me some of their existing inventory at cost. If you like Case and beaver style baits give them a call. I bought 102 bags in all different colors for $1.15/bag. That's over 1,000 Beavers ... bwahahahahaha

jackson  02/04/2010 - 14:42  Friends of MDfishing.org    Have not posted since May of last year! Have been checking in every so often though! Enjoyed reading all's success stories. Did not get much fishing in since last spring due to health issues. Then fall was here and I picked up the bow! Short lived though! Had a heart-attack on 10/19/09, received a stent that evening, then transported to Johns Hopkins on 10/20/09 where I spent couple weeks. Had a Quad-bypass. Finally returned home on 11/3/09! Currently doing rehab and working out so I'll be able to paddle that boat up current on the little river come spring! Can't Wait!!!!! Good Luck to all!

Reel Lunker  07/27/2009 - 16:59  Friends of MDfishing.org  Roll Your Own    Thought I would stop in and say hello. I still check the site out from time to time, as I I would rather look at fishing information than work sometimes.

As my brother stated in his post about looking for a boat I have relocated to the West Coast (San Francisco) for work. The fishing has been slow so far as I have been busy getting settled into a new city and travelling with work but hopefully starts to pick up. The emphasis around here seems to be fishing the bay and ocean for larger saltwater species and not so much freshwater, although maybe I need to venture out further. Seems like to get into some good largemouth and smallmouth fishing I need to hit up some of the reservoirs which seem to be about 2-3 hours away, and are best fished with a boat which I lack and have no place to keep one if I did.

spothogg  06/29/2009 - 19:58  Friends of MDfishing.org    Just got word that Riversmallies is shut down, looks like for good this time. Info said that it might come back as a forum only in the future. Sorry to see that happen. I met a lot of nice, good people through that web site. Looks like mdfishing gonna get a bump in traffic.


-Spot

ogbudha  05/23/2009 - 15:07  Friends of MDfishing.org  Roll Your Own    White Paper
Virginia’s Pending End-User Poultry Litter Regulation
Prepared By: Jeff Kelble –Shenandoah Riverkeeper

Virginia is about to take its biggest step ever in regulating the poultry industry. For anyone who uses the Shenandoah for drinking water and recreation, this also represents the greatest opportunity you may ever see to help improve the health of the Shenandoah River, Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay. I urge you to take the time to read this paper, and then file comments on the pending regulation.

Please email me at: jeff@shenandoahriverkeeper.org and include:
1) Your Name

jackson  05/09/2009 - 04:22  Friends of MDfishing.org  Black Hills    Finally met and fished with a "MDfishing" member, Tightline! And a very enjoyable outing it was! Good conversation, and reminiscing of common "fishing holes" we both had visited in the past. This was the first time I've ever met and fished with anyone in the "blind". Boy have I been missing out on some good experiences! As it was my worst fears came true! The fish would not cooperate. They are in what I call the "FUNK"! With all the rain, 10 days of continuously cloudy weather, and temps. all over the charts, these lake fish are all screwed up. However, I believe what we were experiencing as we were on the water, was a influx of males moving to the shallows and stumps fanning out beds.

spothogg  12/28/2008 - 18:32  Friends of MDfishing.org  River  Roll Your Own    Got out on a river not near you. Had to get a few things fixed on the boat and trailer. Afterward I asked repairman Tom if he wanted to go out for a few hours. So away we went. Water was stained and co co cold. 35deg, air temp about 40. We managed to pick up three. Tom got two on a jerk bait and I one on a hair jig. Three in two hours. Hope that didn't spoil me for the rest of the winter. Felt good to get out. Looking forward to New years.


-Spot

kayakbassin  11/12/2008 - 09:05  Friends of MDfishing.org  Essays    FOBA JUST ANOUNCED OUR ANNUAL WINTER SEMINAR. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS. IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

2009 FOBA BASS UNIVERSITY seminar
FEBUARY 7, 2009 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
GERMANTOWN, Maryland

http://www.fishonbassclub.com/2009seminarposter.pdf

SPEAKERS:

- JOHN CREWS - B.A.S.S. ELITE SERIES ANGLER & BASSMASTER CLASSIC QUALIFIER

- Capt. Steve Chaconas - Capt. Chaconas’s experience and knowledge and his ability to communicate make him a good instructor and also an excellent seminar speaker. A U.S. Coast Guard Captain, licensed by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Steve has the opportunity to fish with anglers of all skill levels, including some of the biggest names in pro bass fishing.