Jeff_NHBA

Congrats on the new boat! Please check out the New Horizon Bass Anglers, www.nhbayouthfoundation.org if you are interested in learning more about fishing without the added stress of competitive fishing. We are fishing 18 tournaments this year, 12 of which will be in the Potomac. Our 6 away tournaments will feature Lake Gaston, Buggs Island, Chick River and Lake, Lake Anna, and Roanoke Rapids. Some of our club members are retired fishing guides and really enjoy passing on information. We have a philanthropic side too as we host two Kids' Fishing Derbies in the summer. I believe this will be our 17th year doing so. I think if you spend some time on our website, you will learn everything you need to know about us.

The flea market is scheduled again this year. The Hillendale VFD might have a contact number for you.

Jigging a blade bait like a Silver Buddy near the bottom around a pod of baitfish can be very productive.

Check out New Horizons Bass Anglers at www.nhbayouthfoundation.org. We fish the tidal Potomac, Kerr, Gaston, Roanoke Rapids,Smith Mountain Lake, Anna, the Chickahominy and the Rappahannock. We are more about fishing and comraderie than competition plus we put on two youth fishing derbies each year to help grow the sport. We are always looking for new members and you don't have to have a boat to join.

Make sure you have your DC fishing license and boater safety certificate if fishing DC waters.

When I go on my business trips to the South, I always manage to buy a bunch of crankbaits, plastics and hooks. I check it in my carryon baggage and have never had a problem.

For routine oiling and lubrication I do the following: 1. Remove side cover. 2. Wipe the side cover down to remove any dirt. 3. Inspect the bearigs for freedom of movement. 4. Add a drop of reel oil on the bearing in the side cover. 5. Remove the spool and line. 6. Wipe off the ends of the spool. 7. Add a drop of reel oil to the bearing on the reel side. 8. With a q-tip, apply a very small amount of reel greas to the ends of the spool shaft. 9. Replace the spool and side cover. 10. lean the line guide pawl assembly. 11. Add a bit of reel grease to the worm gear. 12. Loosen the drag and turn the crank. This will spread the grease into the worm gear. 13. Remove Tension knob and apply a drop of reel oil tothe bearing in there, if there is one. If this doesn't help, follow everyone else's advise and get them serviced. Tight Lines!

Excellent reels! They are on sale for 79.99 online. If you have a BPS near you, you can take the printout off the website and they usually honor the sale prices.

Hi Nitro Man, Check out the New Horizon Bass Anglers. http://www.nhbayouthfoundation.org/ I've been a member now for a couple years and you won't find a better group of guys to fish with. We are all about having fun and teaching others to fish. We fish two weekend tournaments each month, one home (Leesylvania) and the other away (Buggs, Chick, Gaston, James, SML, Lake Anna, etc.) We fish both Sat and Sun but you don't have to fish both days as only the best day counts. This works out well for people that can't one day or the other. Like I said, we are about fun. The tournament fee is $6.00 for both days so it won't break the bank. Expenses are shared evenly between the boater and the non-boater. Please take the time to look at our site and check out the pictures. You will also note that we have a philanthrpic side. We host two kids fishing derbies each summer at Lake Fairfax. We just host a derby last weekend and all of the kids (250+) had a great time. The parents were amazed that there is still something a family can do together that doesn't cost them anything. Needless to say, I'm very proud of my club. Please consider it. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Sincerely, Jeff NHBA Treasurer Check us out. You won't be disappointed.

I'm so glad I live two minutes from the ramp.

I always check the weather and the tides before I head out on the Potomac.

Pflueger Presidents work just fine too.

A lot of shad spawn back in there. Not all of them make it through that ordeal (similar to Salmon). I don't think there is anything to worry about.

drill an 1/8 inch hole through the trigger and now you have the worlds best hook keeper. Great idea! Thanks.