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Yes I did. From there I went left and deepest was maybe 12'. I am going to try right side next.

Any advice for Mattawoman Creek? Buddy and I fished this weekend and both got skunked. Not so much as even a bite. Any advice? Was our first time there.

@JeepFisher: I tried the spot you were talking about...don't waste your time...I didn't get so much as a bite on multiple different styles to include Senko, Ned rig, top water, frog..NOTHING. The water SMELLS terrible. Every cast brought up nothing but sludge. It was disgusting. Another example of how people are ruining our waterways because it was nothing but litter!!

I have been using Google Earth and found a few spots..most of these small ponds are just FILLED with Algae right now!!

Can anybody recommend any fishing spots near Waldorf, MD? I have fished Gilbert Run and a couple local ponds (Most of the local ponds are COVERED in Algae). I need to fish from shore for the moment.

Yes, I wait for the 2 secs....ive used a frog to catch bass before. And you can see the bass come out of the water...but after the 2 secs and boom I pull up and its just full of algae and no bass.

Hey all: There is a local pond by me that has TONS of algae on it..I am trying to get advice on fishing it. I have gone out with a hollow body frog and get TONS of strikes, however, when I go to set the hook there is nothing and when I pull the frog out it is COVERED in the algae. The algae mats the top and is on the bottom too. I know there are some big fish in the pond, as I have had some come out of the water to get the frog. Any advice? The pond is a constant struggle with cast and pull of gunk. There are no real openings in the mat, I just fish the frog along the top nice and slow and they come up and grab. I am thinking that when they pull down it brings so much mat with it that the hooks don't have a chance to set.

Hey all, bass fishing noob. Spend tons of time here and youtube learning this fun and amazing hobby. However, I have a question with what has been happening to me lately. I fish a local pond by me, and the bass get around 2-4 lbs. Lately, fishing I have snapped my line setting the hook. And I mean sometimes barely setting the hook. I am using a medium heavy rod with 10 lb fluorocarbon line. I use a 2/0 EWG hook and have been fishing a creature bait (havoc pit boss 4") with a bullet wait. Also I am using a improved clinch knot. Any words of advice is appreciated. The area is heavy cover, but I don't feel I am really getting into much, if any snags. But it seems that lately, I am losing 2-3 fish by snapping the line when I go to set the hook. I just bought some 14lb line to try, but figured I would check here with the experts! Thanks guys!

Hey all, anybody know any areas in Southern Maryland to either fish on the bank or rent jon boat (with trolling motor preferably)? I live in Charles County and just moved here. Only place I have found is Gilbert Run Park and its pretty bad fishing. Went this weekend and caught one total. Talked to others and they got nothing. Any insight is helpful. Just moved here so trying to get the lay of the land! Thanks all.

Just caught 3 lber out of gilbert today!

Anybody have any luck with this park? I just moved to Charles County and am having difficulty finding fishing spots. I need to fish from shore or fish in an area that allows for boat rentals. I found Gilbert Run, and have only fished from the shore. I have caught a lot of bass from here, but NONE are over a lb!! Are there any nice bass in here? Any spots I should try? Going to rent boat this week and try some of the out of the way spots. Thanks all!

Anybody have any suggestions for bank fishing in SO. MD? Live in Charles County. Been fishing Gilbert but all SMALL.

Can anybody advise where my fb and I can cast in with a 18' basstracker with a larger motor. Most have a 10hp limit so can anybody advise. We live in Fairfax county.

http://www.harbinmarine.mobi Thats who I use. Hes great!

Anybody fish occoquan lately? Im thinking if going this weekend. Hope its better than last month. Got skunked. Friday and sat will be 60-70s.

Hey all, what bait/color schemes are you all having any luck on in the res?

Hey all. Hit the res today early with my buddy. We fished all the usual spots not really catching much. He used texas rigged worms and other creature baits. He pulled in a 12oz fish early. That summed up his day. I caught two early but both under a pound. Then, I threw in a wide open area between two logs and BOOM. For me it was the biggest fish I ever caught. On the digital Berkley scale it registered at 4.2 lbs. my best was maybe 2 lbs prior. It was caught on good ol fashion canadian nightcrawlers. I have a full arsenal of baits and they seem to be the absolute best. Pics to follow when I can upload it. Also, my fishing buddy caught a turtle haha, and a catfish. All in all a good day! Good luck all!!

Hey Nova anglers. Shameless plug here but I am selling a twice used Humminbird 110 portable fish finder. Only putting here as well as marketplace, but prefer to sell local than to ship. Ill be placing it in marketplace but if any of you are interested let me know. Thanks.

Fished the res today. Didn't get out there until 8am. Threw EVERYTHING at em. Wacky, crankbait, softs etc. Got nada. Same with my fishing buddy. Then I threw on good ol fashion worms and boom. Got 3. Biggest being around 3 lbs but still fun. Thought I was bringing in a tree branch. But once it turned upstream I was sure it was a nice one. My buddy tried worms and got nothing but it was still a fun time.

Its a possibility. We were screaming how big they were. Was frustrating not hooking anything and seeing those monsters jumping.

Thats correct. Open sunup to dusk. Park says closed at dusk. Not sure how much they enforce that. We go in at around 0545 and take our time getting in. By that time its time for sunrise. Normally nobody there until we pushoff.

Is that to the left or right of the launch area?

Thanks for the welcome!

You know it. My buddys mother in law is a skins sponsor so free 50 yd line seats like 10 rows up. Also making the trek to Western NY for week 2. Cant wait!

I purchased a package to try out in VA. They were on sale so figured I would try. How did you rig them? Is the sugar supposed to attract more fish or what?