Nitrofreak

Um where's the pics? I guess he got so excited that he forgot to show us the boat...I hope he doesn't forget anything else...lol. Anyway I hope you get lots of fishies with it and you are able to enjoy it for years to come. Good luck and be safe!!!

Well...I was going to lake Anna for the week but a work buddy invited me to go to Kerr lake the third weekend in july. So needless to say I have never been there either and have been wanting to go for a really long time so I am just going to stay and work around the house and save the money for that trip. Still may go to Anna for a day, Not real sure yet...I just can't get enough of that lake for some reason lol. Anyway you are welcome and Thanx for the well wishe's and I will look forward to scheduling a day to go fishing with ya at Briery Creek.

Does anyone know if there are any good campgrounds nearby Briery Creek for R V camping?

I will get into my calendar at home and let you know what day's are available. I am on vacation next week and wont have access to a computer but I will get back with ya the following week. Good luck and be safe!!!

Thanx!!!! Endless, It may be August before I can plan a trip there, would you be interested in going then too?

If I may interupt, Where is Briery Creek? I have never fished there but there is so much talk about it I would like to give it a go I think. Is it electric only? And how much for just the day?

Small spinners,Small cranks,and if you can find them Helgrimites. If I had to choose it would be Helgrimites, They will absolutely tear them up. I fish the river a lot and nothing works like those little guys...just dont let them pinch ya...hurts like hell. What area are you planning on fishing?

So...when are we going fishing? Thanx!!!

Good suggestion!! Yes stay in the middle and head toward the creek opening fish slow and fish deep, bounce the jig off of the bottom (count your bounces...if they hit on the third one for example keep repeting that) or try swimming it. If that doesn't work try some other deep or deeper water tactics or simply head toward the shore and cast toward deeper water and bring the bait toward you. Good luck and be safe!!

Try a lipless crankbait and bring it along the top of the grass and as it starts to get hung rip it. But the key is to maintain contact with the top of the grass.

Cool!! I think I am going down there with a lot of jigging in mind, A couple of friends I have, Had fished there several times and they say it's a great way to land some monsters but as suicidenemisis stated I am going to take the blue/black with me but I am going to take him up on his GP suggestion. The lake is so big from what I hear though I just don't know where to start but I guess I will put in and start from there lol. Let us know how you did. Good luck and be safe!!!

I do not know if you have ever tried "hopping" a buzzbait from pad to pad but it works pretty darn good for me. I will hop it from pad to pad and buzz it across an opening and they will usually nail it in the opening.

That's the same weekend I will be there but I am not in the tourny, since we both have never fished it before I just wanted to wish you the best of luck.

Thanx!! I have learned a ton from guy's like Sam & Wayne and I am now catching a LOT more quality fish but still not as many fish as them...lol...It just gets me excited to know that they are here helping us to be better.

Wayne P. I fish Anna A lot and I know they are there usually this time of year around dike 3 especially and I have picked them up in the past but I was wondering if I should upgrade to a more modern sonar any suggestions would be a big help. Thanks in advance and sorry if I got a little carried away back there to all, I have a tendency to get carried away sometimes. lol...almost 50 and still get excited when guys like you and Sam talk to us about fishing.

You know speaking of thermoclines, I have never been able to pick that up on mine, well at least not like the instruction manual says to adjust for it. I have a Lowrance X 96 could it be my transducer ?

Yea you are soooooo right I too have learned much from guys like these, They are such a blessing to have here. Thanks guy's!!!!!

Thats Funny!!! But that was not one on my list, Thanx!!!!

All very good advice, Just remain calm and like everyone has stated we have all had to go through the first time of doing it by ourselves. Keep your thinking cap on, Take your time no matter how many people are there, and remind yourself that you are confident and can do this no problem. Make a check list and go through it the night before so you have everything you need and if you must, Go ahead and check things off as you put the boat in, just like a grocery list. The good thing about this is that you are starting with a light boat. Make one mental note as you back the boat in...Note the water line on the trailer (how deep the trailer is in the water) as the back of the boat starts to lift off of the trailer, That way when you load the boat you will be in good shape and make it much easier on yourself. Good luck and be safe!!! Oh and let us know how you did.

Remember what I said about keeping an open mind and paying close attention to what these guys have to offer ? Right here is a perfect example for you !! Wayne P. YOU ARE THE MAN !!!( Did you ever get around to cleaning that boat of yours...lol )

Fishing deep or deeper than you are used to requires patience and focus on your part. You may have already had big fish take your lure and didn't even know it they are sooooo soft when big ones pick up your lure and getting used to that feeling takes time. For me the best thing I can tell you is keep reading and keep trying because once you get a couple you won't regret it. Good luck and be safe!!!

I am not familure with your lake but the trouble with most fishermen today is they will not move off of the banks which is a good thing at times but as the water temp rises the bigger bass tend to also move deeper not at a fast rate mind you because it takes a long time for the fish to adjust to different depths. So keep an open mind and start using your tools and think about what a lot of these people have to offer you in here. Start fishing deeper and slower and you should be able to have some fun. Also if I may suggest you may want to read the articals that are part of this forum, they contain a load of info that can really help you along the way. Good luck and be safe !!!

Thats a good one right there "The fish think your gone" LOL !!!

That is just a handful of people doing a perfect job at giving ALL of us the most information available in one site, I for one have learned soooooooo much from the amazing people and their skills on this one site than I think I could reading 20 years of Bassmaster mag's. Glenn and supporting staff, AWESOME JOB !!! Amazing people = Amazing results and I just don't think you ALL get enough credit for what you have created and what you keep maintained. I hope to someday get the chance to go to one of your trips and meet some of you...Smith Mountain Lake...Hint...Hint. So I can say thank you in person. Great job all!!!

I really never did call out "last cast" but just like you I guess there would be a few more added on to the last one...lol. I have however thrown my line out when it is time to go home knowing there was only time for another cast or two and caught some nice fish along the way and it truly does make for a great way to end a fishing day and a better ride home.