I live in Fairfax and I'm lookin for some ponds around the area to fish for bass. Alos any place that has good shore fishing. Any spots?

I live in Fairfax and I'm lookin for some ponds around the area to fish for bass. Alos any place that has good shore fishing. Any spots?

Lake Mercer is not a bad place to start.  You can pretty much shore fish all the way around, and I have caught some nice bass out of there.  Some decent crappie too.  Plus, they recently drained a nearby lake(huntsman).  Before they did, they moved as many fish as they could over to mercer which is right down the street.  I prefer fishing near the d**n.  The stump field at the other end looks great, but I haven't pulled to many bass out of the stumps, mostly crappie.  I think the bottom around the stumps is all muck  and mud.  

I'm from the wrong side of the river but thought you may find this interesting.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/135364-potomac-river-flathead-blue-catfish/

I'm from the wrong side of the river but thought you may find this interesting.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/135364-potomac-river-flathead-blue-catfish/

Great Read..I had no idea catfish were this big of a problem!  One more species to blame for the poor crabbing LOL.

I knew catfish would chase baits, I've caught one on a spinnerbait and one on a Senko before Article makes them sound like they are going to be an issue like Snakeheads.

WoW!  Good stuff thanks for sharing!

 

 

I'm from the wrong side of the river but thought you may find this interesting.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/135364-potomac-river-flathead-blue-catfish/

 

 

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Great Read..I had no idea catfish were this big of a problem!  One more species to blame for the poor crabbing LOL.

I knew catfish would chase baits, I've caught one on a spinnerbait and one on a Senko before Article makes them sound like they are going to be an issue like Snakeheads.

 

I've known about the catfish problem for a while, its been in the news before.  I too have caught catfish on Tx worms, spinnerbaits, jig & pig, crankbaits, and spoons.  I think they'll go after anything that comes near.

Most people think of catfish as scavengers, but the big blues and flatheads actually prefer live prey. I've caught cats on all sorts of lures. I've even caught a small cat on a dry fly!

I hit a small lake/large pond yesterday after work and crushed them on the dropshot rig. Dead sticking seemed to be the key, 14 in total in just over an hours time. 4 inch black trick worm slathered in Jacks Juice did all the work, all I had to do was stand there! Largest fish came in around 5lbs, the average size around 2lbs. All were healthy and released. I can't say enough about the Daiwa Steez Compile-X 7ft med/lt spinning rod. It is worth every penny!

I hit a small lake/large pond yesterday after work and crushed them on the dropshot rig. Dead sticking seemed to be the key, 14 in total in just over an hours time. 4 inch black trick worm slathered in Jacks Juice did all the work, all I had to do was stand there! Largest fish came in around 5lbs, the average size around 2lbs. All were healthy and released. I can't say enough about the Daiwa Steez Compile-X 7ft med/lt spinning rod. It is worth every penny!

 

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Oh my goodness gracias me! Where did this guy appear from!!??^^^^^^^^^

Oh my goodness gracias me! Where did this guy appear from!!??^^^^^^^^^

 

haha! I'm back. We seriously need another happy hour.

I'm ready!! We just need to pry everyone else away from babies and such!!

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.

Anyone fish on Fort AP Hill?

 

       My wife just talked to an old trout fisherman who says there's citation LMB in some of the ponds/lakes.  According to dgif, there's 9 lakes from three to ninety acres. 

I'm ready!! We just need to pry everyone else away from babies and such!!

hahaha I had my first daughter bafck in December....havent had much time to fish either!!  Daddy Duty is 24/7!

HAPPY HOUR? when?

Text me Andrew

Anybody going tomorrow?

Anybody going tomorrow?

Ado and I are gonna hit up LB tomorrow, feel free to join ...

What's LB, and when?

Sent you pm with details

I want to take the boat out to Occoquan Sunday Morning with my brother.  First chance I'm getting to fish this spring.   Not sure If I'll make it simple because I have gigs Tonight and Saturday night. Waking up early Sunday is going to be tough.  But if anyone hits the Rez today or tomorrow, let me know how you make out:)

I plan to go out Sunday, also.  Probably rent out of Fountainhead.  Not sure if Lake Ridge renting yet.  I like LR if I think I'll want to spend most of my time in/around Sandy Run since I'm trolling motor-only. 

 

Tomorrow, I'm going to head down to explore AP Hill.  If anyone has any knowledge/experience there, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Tournament Sunday!!

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