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I take a Granola bar and a number of bottles of water...all too often, the Granola bar is the same one that goes out with me the next time

Some might be making that decision independent of any health risks

Not sure about the Mason Neck gate times right now. Agreed about watching the tides. They absolutely dictate Potomac bass fishing. Unfortunately, it can be very hard to interpret the meanings even on consecutive days. Much of the year, outgoing tides seem to be better in most locations. Last couple of weeks, incoming was better for me. The only consistency lately has been that bite has died at slack tides, both high and low. Wood has been key, but don't sleep on the moving baits right now. Some grass is starting to come in and lipless bite turned on the other day in a big way.

Yes the cartop launch. You can unload down at the shore and then park up top. If wind is over 10, it can be difficult to find sheltered spots to fish. But otherwise a great area. From the launch, head right and work Kanes Creek.

I haven't been over there. But I did scout it coming from the Cul de sac on Jeffrey. Looked like an easy cartage to path around the lake, but a lot of brush along shore, iirc. Seemed doable, but I never got around to trying. I hear Mason Neck is still open. I've been doing well in this area of the Potomac lately.

I've had a few Alberto failures that I have attributed to my tag trimming. I believe that more than a couple times, I was trying to trim the tags too close and nicked the fluoro loop. A little more care since, and I have not had problems.

Bladed jig Lipless Rage Bug - T-Rigged or Rage rigged Shakey head Senko..or more likely Cut-R

KVD L&L

A silver lining is that lessons learned from that tragedy led to systems, material controls, training and process improvements that have made every submarine since that disaster dramatically safer.

You don't remember?

Roads, paved and unpaved; fences; building foundations

I have had success with floaters, but I've only used them in a couple specific scenarios. 1. Post spawn and fall when bass are in shallow pockets and coves feeding on baitfish 2. Summertime when submergent weeds come up to 2-3 feet from surface Both cases, I just use steady retrieve - never let 'em sit on surface....I use spooks and gunfish for that

Recommendations? I have a generic pair that I like ok. The bifocals are great. The polarization is ok. I always thought that sunglasses are either polarized....or they aren't. Fact seems to be that some are better at cutting through and seeing down into the water than others. I'm looking for the better kind.

This prompted me to go look at their entire line up. Top of my head, I couldn't think of anything past WP and SWaver. I've had Dahlberg Diver Frog, which is discontinued, and Bubble Popper, but neither impressed me much. Until they have some knoockout cranks and jerkbaits, I don't see them in this conversation much. Their cranks could be great, but not a very big line. I'd never heard of them.

'State lakes' (Burke, Orange, Brittle, etc) are open, too. From DGIF web page as of today: The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is taking the COVID-19 virus very seriously and wants to make sure our staff and constituents are taking all necessary precautions. DGIF encourages everyone in the Commonwealth to utilize the online option, gooutdoorsvirginia.com for all of your licensing and registration needs. Hunters, anglers, boaters and wildlife enthusiasts can do most transactions online. As you may have seen circulating around social media, DGIF has not canceled any hunting seasons or fishing opportunities. All access points are open. NO license requirements or regulations on fishing or hunting have been lifted. Please follow all rules and regulations. The upcoming turkey season, including youth and apprentice weekend, are still on schedule. For more information on turkey season and other open seasons, visit our website. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are DGIF offices still open? Until further notice, all DGIF offices will be closed to walk-in traffic. Q: Are the woods and waters still open? Yes, Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and DGIF lakes and rivers are still open. However, please check with your local county and city for any additional closures of parks, lakes, or piers. Every person who is required to have a license to fish, hunt, and/or trap must carry such license with them (electronic copy, printed paper, or annual hard card) and show the license immediately upon request of any officer whose duty it is to enforce the game and inland fish laws, or upon the demand of any owner or lessee, or any employee or representative of such owner or lessee, upon whose land or water such person may be hunting, trapping, or fishing. DGIF also requires visitors to obtain an an Access Permit for department-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and public fishing lakes, who are age 17 and older, unless they possess a valid Virginia hunting, freshwater fishing, or trapping license, or a current Virginia boat registration, or are otherwise waived. Please see Access Permit Waiver Guidance.

Sportsman's Outfitters is offering all Dobyns at the same 40%. Difference is that shipping is free DOBYNSFORTY

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No. I can't imagine that's going to happen any time soon. But, they have not closed the ramp, like Nova Parks has at ORP, BRM, etc.

Was still open last week.

That's the one in Lorton, right? A couple years ago, I parked in a residential circle (south side, maybe?) and walked down to the pond. I don't recall that I fished at all, but it looked like you could fish from bank around the dam and up each side a little. The side I parked was wooded....IIRC, a little dense for casting, but probably could be done. I always intended to go back with a yak, but never did. The far end (NW?) looked shallow and stumpy; there was a lot of 'activity' that afternoon -- no clue if carp, cats, bluegill or bass, but the surface looked busy. Good luck.

Bite your tongue!

Whipper snappers! Pole Position ruined me for all racing games coming after.

Unless I'm just graphing, I am usually working to get bites even on days that are being evaluated against others.

Right? If only they'd store them on the highway shoulder like everyone else. Rather selfish to keep all it themselves.

Ugh is right. I exited the site with Tour BC and Smoke spinning in my cart....twice...may not make it out with wallet intact a 3rd time