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Thanks Sam never been to Hooker Bait and Tackle but will try to call them and get directions. Seems like the store will have better deals than Greentops. Hope to see you at Bassarama!!!

They are currently having a outage at the power plant. The water is cooling off more than normal. The key to catching the bigger fish on the hot side is fishing off shore old road beds, bridges etc.. If you are going in late Feb. there may be some sight fishing also.

Just got word from Bob Petty that they are not having the show this year due to renovations of the fire hall.

Does anyone know if they are having this again this year? It is usually in late Jan early Feb. Also if so anyone knows how to get in touch with Bob Petty let me so I can get a table to sell so stuff. Thanks for any help.

I don't own a IMX but I own several Avids. The Avids are great rods light and sensitive. I have the 6'M,6'3 MXF,6'6M and the 6'8MXF. The rods seem to be a little stronger than they are rated for. For me the 6'6 M is a great all purpose rod. What type of fishing will you be doing with the rod?

Thanks for the heads up on the BPS flyer. I am trying to gather some info on the unit before I get one. I hope they have some left at the BPS in VA.

Is there any difference in the 520c and the 522c besides the 522 having a internal GPS? Also I have heard that the internal system GPS untis lose there signal if not mounted upright. Anybody own one? I would like to put one on the bow but am concerned about it losing the signal if I lean it back to see the graph. I am a GPS newbie so I think the 522 would be easier to install. Thanks for any help. Wish I lived near a Academy Sports as I heard they were have them on sale for $399 or if someone wants to help me out shoot me a message

Great job!!! Any tips for a rookie. I plan on doing my boat(Fisher aluminium) this winter. What type of carpet and glue did you use? Approx how long did it take?

Thanks guys for all the help.

Post should read Smith Mountain Lake!!

I plan on going to Smith Mountain Lake on Oct.18-19. Anyone have any tips or help on that lake? Being a big lake would like to have a idea of where to start.I have not been there since 2004. Thanks for any help/tips. I can help on Anna if needed.

I am placing some things for sale in the Flea Market but don't know how to add pics. Can someone help out a novice computer guy. Thanks.

Plan on going there this weekend(if I don't get forced to work > Haven't been up there since the spring of the year any tips? Still undecided on were to put in Hope Springs or Leesylvania. Is the ramp fee at Hope Springs still $20? Thanks for any help.

Looking at a used 2005 Triton 197 Mag /200 Optimax. Does anyone have any experience with this boat? How does it ride,fish etc... Also what would be a good asking price. Can't compare price to a new one as they don't make this model anymore. Thanks

Have a small club tourney this weekend on the Chick. Any help or tips? I was not able to get out to prefish this weekend (work). Have been there a couple of times with no luck. We are putting in at the Rt.5 bridge. Thanks

Has anyone been to either of these lakes lately? Just looking for general info.Have not been to Briery this spring and never been to Hunting Run. Plan on going this week. Also what are the directions to Hunting Run from Rt.3 East coming from Culpepper.Is a permit needed to fish Hunting Run?Thanks

Was going to use Hope Springs or Leesylvania. Didn't know that they had went up in launch fees. Just wondering which area was doing better on the south end or north. Have a smaller aluminium boat so I can't make the long runs. Put in at Hope Springs can fish Aquia,Arkendale and Potomac creek or Leeyslvania can fish Mattawomen,Powels and Chicamuxen.

Has anyone been out on the Potomac? I would like to go Tuesday or Friday? Any hints on whats going on? water temps? Just checking as I am still undecided on where to put in Aquia creek or Leeyslavania. Thanks for any help.

Wayne, thanks for the directions. May have to try it out this spring.

I also have the Avid 6'8 MXF to use in open water and a 6'M around docks. They are both great rods.

How do you get to Hunting Run from Fredricksburg? Any restrictions? That is a nice fish!!!

Good luck this weekend at the lakes Sam. Looks like the weather is going to be a little worse this weekend than it is now.

I plan on going to Buggs/Gaston on March 29/30. Was looking for a little general information on what to do(prespawn?),what to expect or areas/lures. Have been to Gaston once and Buggs once(level was 310!). My plan was to fish docks on Gaston(jigs) but there are so many or just pick a creek and stay in there to figure it out. On Buggs I am lost my thoughts were Grassy, Nutbush or Clarksville area. This place is so big I don't have a clue plus I guess I will have to wait and see about the water level. Thanks for any tips. I can help with info on Anna if necessary. Or if anyone wants to go down or ever needs a partner/backseater let me know.

I have caught stripers at the Rt1? bridge in Fredricksburg in April when the shad/herring run is going on. Also have caught some smaller ones around Hicks landing in summer while bass fishing.

Bandits and Normans DBN/DLN are hard to beat!