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I just fished a lake down there with Capt. Pete Matson. Great guy and great boat! http://www.a1bassguideservice.com/pete.html We had a short window and he got us on fish. ;D Ernie

Thanks guys...I will give them a call. I need to fish near the airport in order to maximize time. Ernie

I want to fish the afternoon of Monday, December 1 down in Orlando. I am staying at the Hyatt Gran Cypress. Anyone know a guide? Thanks in advance! Ernie

DD, I can't join you guys this time although I would like to. I will be fishing w/ Capt. Tony Harding in the Middle Neck. Almost got Andrew to come along. I hope you get a few! Email me on the flyfishing...I'll try to help the best I can.

Andrew....contact me (phone or email) me please! Ernie

Good info here: http://www.flyfishpeacocks.com/info.htm Plus....Mark is a great (inexpensive) guide. I will be fishing with him in December and February. 8-) Ernie

Let me know if any of you guys are coming to the event tomorrow night, I will be on the lookout for you. Ernie

Nice job Simon and Jeremy! Sorry you didn't get any snakeheads but I bet you learned lots about that area! Ernie

The next meeting of the Potomac River Smallmouth Club (PRSC) is on Wednesday, September 24, starting at 7:30 PM at the Vienna Fire Station on Center Street in Vienna VA. The special guest speaker is none other than Al Lindner! During a long career spanning the most revolutionary years in sportfishing history, Al Lindner ranks among the most renowned leaders in the fishing industry. He continues to fish avidly for all freshwater fish, averaging about 180 days a year on the water, and is hailed as one of the world's best all-around anglers. As the host of Lindner's Angling Edge and Fishing Edge television series, Al remains immensely popular as one of the best-recognized angling authorities in North America. Al, however, has always worn many hats, and even his most avid fans may not realize the extent of his past and present involvement with all aspects of the fishing business. Other than finding new and better ways to catch fish, that is. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the PRSC members won a contest for the rights to have Al come in to town and talk to the club members. How cool is that?? clapping.gif So, if you are a club member, you get to come to the meeting early but you MUST let me know if you are coming so we can get an accurate head count!! Here is the schedule: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM- "social hour", pictures, autographs, glad-handing etc. with PRSC members. 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM- PRSC members dinner with Al 7:30 PM- Lindner speaks until 9:45 PM (open to the public) If you want to become a PRSC member, there is a special price of $45 for the balance of this year plus next year. Normal membership is $35 a year. For membership, call the PRSC President, John Lipetz , at 703-609-8083. See you at the Fire Hall! Ernie

I'm not sure there is "fall striper run" but there are some stripers in the river at this time...mostly schoolies.

You need to pick your days if you are going to launch at Gravelly with a jon boat/trolling motor combo and fish the Potomac and WC. As VolFan said, you can fish the rip rap on the VA side and some bridge pilings but the boat waves will rock you! I know there is a ramp up the Anacostia but I don't know where. Good luck! Ernie

Go see the Brian & Colby Trow at Mossy Creek in H-burg. They can show you the loot. Basically there is trout & pan fishing fishing using 2-3-4 wt rods, bass fishing using 5-6-7-8 wt rods and then the big stuff for salt (9 through 14 wts). That class will teach you a ton! I like medium priced rods from: St. Croix (Legends, Avids) Reddington (CPS) Scott (S2) Diamondback (Aeroflex) Orvis (TLS, T3 etc) Of course, Sage, Winston & Loomis are top shelf. A friend of mine likes Powell and March Brown and they can be picked up at a nice price from Sierra Trading. But there is so much more..... Spend money on the rod and skimp on the reel....IF you are going for smaller fish (non salt). Once you go to big fish and salt, you need a good reel too. You will find out that most reels for fly fishing are nothing more than line holders as one brings in a fish using the line. Of course there are may that will tell you to get the fish "on the reel" but that's another story. Ernie

Incredible....taking fly fishing as a college course! But be careful, fly fishing is addictive and EXPENSIVE! Ernie

I trust the jon boat has a motor (gas)? If so, great ramp and no problems for you regardless of the tide. Shoot straight accross the Potomac and go around Haines Point and you will be at the mouth of the WC and Anacostia. Stay left and you are in the WC. Watch for big boats as you cross but there will be less of 'em now since it's after Labor Day. What is your target? Ernie

Andrew, I hear you on the big boats. If this plan ever comes to bear, we can always take my 21' CC and drag or carry the yaks to the shallow water. Ernie

rondef, Thanks! I will ask about the tracking. I know that Odenkirk is VERY interested in these guys. I hear you about strong tackle. We plan on using 9 or 10 wt salt water fly rods....have caught 30 lb stripers with them! Ernie

Hey Andrew! I do not have experiance with snakeheads....yet. A couple of us have been talking about using our kayaks to hunt them down...using a fly rod! I'm not sure if this will happen soon but it's in the works! Ernie

The Coastal Conservation Association of Northern Virginia is pleased to announce an upcoming meeting with guest speaker John Odenkirk! Meeting is open to the public! John is a Fisheries Biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. His official duties cover all of Northern Virginia waters, both private and public, making him the most knowledgeable person in the state regarding Northern Virginia fisheries. John is also the point person in the Northern Snakehead controversy. His presentation will focus on the Northern Snakehead Tracking Project and the current status of the Snakehead, one of the most prolific species in the river. He will also touch on the status of the fisheries on all other bodies of water in the Northern Virginia area. Date: Wednesday, September 17th Time : 7- 9 PM - Guest Speaker - John Odenkirk and also discussion of upcoming Chapter trips and the fall fishing season Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 2381 Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 Directions from 495 Beltway: - Take Exit 51 Gallows Road - Turn left on Gallows Road (VA 651) -go 3.1 miles - Turn left on Idylwood Road(VA 678) - go .4 mile - Turn left on Cedar Lane (VA - 698) - go .3 miles - 2381 Cedar Lane is on left

Stay on the VA side, there is safe passage way. Check out a river map and you will see where it goes. Do not go over the dam...ever! Ernie