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I think Fountainhead Bass Club is probably your best bet. I know Slay Nation held one on the rez last year, but not sure if they are doing more in NOVA this year. There is a group that fishes out of Pohick on Wednesday evenings, but I'm not familiar with them. Glitter boats, mostly, but you can probably be competitive most nights without leaving Gunston Cove There are probably a half dozen FB groups that you'd get better answers than from me here on BR

And THAT'S when the argument started....lol

I say try two things: 1. Keep using leader, but move up to 10#. I love Invisx, but I don't think 8 is sufficient for a decent senko hookset...or at least not more than one in a row...right after re-tie....drop shot, sure. 2. Change the terminal knot. I am not sure I'd be comfortable with a 5-wrap knot with 8# test. More wraps, or better yet, try 6 wrap San Diego Jam.

Looks funny to me, but apparently bass like to eat four-eyed baitfish

This. But....this question is best answered by yourself, imo. Depending on your gear, and your tackle, and your style....you will learn your own preferences before too long, by mixing up jigs and trigs and various weights. Doesn't take a huge investment, either. Besides, medium to medium heavy cover means different things to each of us. Work a trig and a jig through a complex laydown, while paying extremely focused attention, and you will develop your own preferences quickly

This is almost as important as anything else you did ....besides safety and a good attitude. One of my top goals each tourny day is to fish clean.....I'm working on the PMA, but the reality is that missed/lost fish can start a nasty downward spiral on tournament day

^Yes! So, @livemusic, think of all the babies you ate saving!

I'm old and I fish from a kayak...after four days straight, I tell my wife "I have to take a break"...'bout 0430 the following day, I'm jittery and anxious to get back out there

Assuming the lake is managed well, the slot limit tells me that biologists have determined that harvesting bass is good for the lake.

As someone totally dedicated to probing every piece of wood larger than 3 cubic inches in a 10000 acre lake, I cannot comprehend this

I quit answering my phone years ago

Hadn't wanted to consider that....Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship is there in October....hundreds of appetizers inches just off the water

Chatterbait is one of the first things I throw most any time surface temps are above 40. I make them tell me they don't want it. Unfortunately, my Jackhammers do NOT spawn

Doesn't sound like he's wanting to spot fish. But fair point about learning if there are applicable laws....and exact rules

That's where the cornhole boards go

I guess that might be a better reason than intending to fish it

If you are pitching or flipping and feel the urge to swap out that 3/8 oz worm weight for an ounce and a half of tungsten....you MIGHT be punching

No tips....until something dies in there, I'm unconcerned with how the inside smells. My Hobie has not been bone dry since I bought it over two years ago....I sponge out standing water when it gets to the 'sloshing point'

Exactly. I've seen better stitching on coin purses at a cub scout meeting.

Thanks, @Boomstick. Was glad to have gotten on...wish I could have stayed.

63.3 @ 11 AM yesterday; at High Point Marina

I miss SirSnookalot

Interesting. I'd bet I have about 4 or 5 years on you. I could have easily listed anything from Seconds Out or All the World's a Stage.

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/buzzbait-tips.html

Coat room temp roast with paste of butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper. Like @slonezp 500* for 5 min per pound. Leave in oven for 2 hours...do NOT open oven door!! Perfect every time