Chuckleschuck

Ok I will try that thanks, anyone have any tips for lake Anna? Bass and crappie?

So I didn't catch anything today any tips for good places to go? I used a Texas rig, rattle trap, top water Spro frog and rooster tail and didn't get a nibble.

Also I would love to catch some decent stripers in the river, is that possible? Is live bait good there? If so where can I buy it or what is the best way to catch it? Going to the river tomorrow morning before the rain. -Charlie

Ok that sounds good to me! I went out to the Rez today and got a whole lot of nothing. While I was there I did miss my motor a lot so I would like to go to the river, any tips as to where I should launch from? Thanks! -Charlie

Good to know, I didn't even think about the Occoquan RIVER, is it as good as the Rez?

I have been on the Potomac but so far this year I have got nothing so I figured It was too early for bass still and I would give crappie a shot (but what do I know lol). I'm not used to a boat this big it's quite an upgrade from my Jon boat so for me personally it's hard to do without use of my gas motor, but I guess practice makes perfect lol. Hoping the weather holds and I can manage to get out, at this point with cabin fever I would be happy to catch a cold.

Another thing, I am new to crappie fishing are live minnows really THAT much better or is it a waste of time to find some and I should just stick to using jigs?

Hey thanks man, so would it be worth it to buy a key for BRM or just stick with FH? I've heard about the gas motor restriction which is a bummer cause I have a 75 hp merc on my bass tracker so I won't be able to use that at all ?, however I have a 71 lb trolling motor so I think I'll be ok it's gotten me around pretty well at other lakes. I just got a new fish finder on my boat as well so I'm hoping to find some good structure and find some crappie or bass if they will be biting. Don't know if I will go out tomorrow or not cause I'm going solo right now and it's a pain to load and unload this boat by myself without the motor. Thanks for the input! -Charlie

I'm thinking about taking my new bass boat to the Occ reservoir, I've never been there so I was hoping to get some tips for crappie fishing since it's still a little too early for bass, but any tips would be greatly appreciated! Where's the best boat launch? Bull run or fountainhead? Places to avoid? Places to go? Thanks to everyone who responds! -Charlie