CaptMikeStarrett

You guys have to start a fund me for my licenses. However my freshwater and trout stamp is now 5 bucks a year in MD. But my PRFC Captains license to guide will cost 590.00 a year plus MD Guide License is 240.00 The Potomac is a hard place to figure out what license is needed. The PRFC license includes tidal recreational license. Recip for VA is free and DC is another 16 bucks. Capt Mike

Interesting that the raptors use battery when down. My Talon can be down all day and not drain the battery in tidal waters. This is good info. I was advised to put all scopes and network on a single battery. Starter battery is for Talons. And two agm for trolling motor. Capt Mike

I prefer swamps and tidal rivers. So along with my band of Adventures I plan to fish Tulls Bay on the Northwest and and also the Pasquotank in Elizabeth city. This would be the third year fishing out of Currituck NC. Capt Mike

I fished it for a week in the start of October. First day skunked. But after a little trial and error I got into some good ones. Last day I got 24 on a pop r . It is tough to fish since it has no tide. But the one thing that was constant, with three boats and 6 good fisherman was the grass. Find the grass and you find the fish. Most big bass where caught on little swim baits from Reaction Innovations. Blue gill color was the best. https://indianheadcharters.com/adventure-week-2023/ Capt Mike

I have found the South side of tidal creeks to be very good. Also the North side of tidal creeks to be very good. I feel it depends on water clarity first / and what the bottom of the creek is made of. Clear water and Black mud on the edge of pee gravel being the first area to find prespawn LGMouth. But if the creek is three creams in your coffee and pee gravel then the North side has the LGMouth. Tidal rivers are my favorite. Heck I spent 6 hours waiting for the tide at one lake.. Capt Mike

Same with me.. Just want to guide full time while healthy enough to do it again. 28 years ago I was full time and looking forward to doing it again. Oh and fish Caddo in 2021. Capt Mike

Ned rig.. hmmm OR Maybe the furbit frog will be the real killer this year. Capt Mike

Reminds me of herding cats. Junger will get his cigar/ fishing time in a couple weeks. Step one set a date and location. Step two show up regardless if any one else does. Step three smoke cigars and fish. Take lots of pictures and make those who did not show jealous. Capt Mike

Given a nice hard rain here in MD and then you can hear them in the gutters of your house...they are the best gamefish to have graced MD. We call them "Potomac Pike" But back to bowfin baits.. spinner baits and swim jig with a trailing blade. White and silver for both. Capt Mike

I guide for them and love them. Oh BTW we changed the name of snakehead to "Potomac Pike" years ago. Grinnel trips are some the best/funnest trips we do each year. Capt Dave who is on this board also guides for them. Capt Mike

At my full time job in DC we bid on the Classic several times to be considered for selection, but the DC Dept of Tourism would not sign in on the deal. Still we tried for a few years and no thought of holding it in DC was considered. I think with the date of the Classic it would be tough weather. Capt Mike

MOTV on your computer will cost less. Capt Mike

So as a scientific research trip my RUD - Capt Steve showed up with his bright new combo color selector he had to buy. He dropped in the water and at about 4 feet it said blue.. he used a blue ring worm. I went the other way and used a red ring worm. He caught and landed 3 to 1 my 6 bass. So we did it again four days later his device said black so went with tomato. I caught 12 and he only one. The final time he used it was two weeks later and green was indicated. I choose black and he caught over a dozen to my big zero. This is not about the device but rather about color can make a difference. But do not get all hung up about it. Instead just change colors till it works. This only applies to slow moving baits. Fast moving baits is all about the movement... Capt Mike Also need to change the tag line to 25 plus years...

I find this thread very interesting. My theory is, if looks like I could use it, I buy it and test it well, for the year. Then if it is not working for me or my customers then it becomes Fishing Flea Market fodder. Every now and then I find something in a lure or a reel that says quality and it works. Then I buy five more. Because I always have to have an even number.. OCD Capt Mike

Catch some fat alberts with my buddy Capt Dave.. That is it.. easy 2017 right. Capt Mike