I'm planning a wade trip for smallmouth on this Saturday 9/26 in the afternoon/evening near Fredericksburg, VA. The water is still warm enough for swim trunks and old sneakers. Who's down? A word of caution - this wade is easy as far as the terrain (sandy bottom, minimal rocks, no really deep spots) but it does get tiring because of the distance.

In. Lock it up.

oh, and there will probably be a soggy trip to Gander Mountain involved, as per my tradition.

how far is it from richmond?

Dam,  i wish i could make it.  I went SM wade fishing a month ago in WV for the first time in my life and im hooked.  You all have fun and be safe, o and catch one for me

how far is it from richmond?

about an hour.

You know I am in

gimmie a time and i will see what i can do

I was thinking something like 2pm-dark?

If anyone from up around me needs a ride, I have three seats. (David, you need a ride?) I'll be leaving a little before 1pm.

if yall were floating the james between bremo and columbus on the 3rd of october, you would see the flotilla of kayakers slaying the smallies. gotta love the floaters ;D

I was thinking something like 2pm-dark?

If anyone from up around me needs a ride, I have three seats. (David, you need a ride?) I'll be leaving a little before 1pm.

sounds good i down for it as long as i am not working, but where everyone meetin up in fredricksburg at?

I will PM everybody directions to the launch later in the week once I get a more conclusive list of who's going.

Yeah ill catch a ride with ya, give me time to pick your brain on hook setting on frogs  

2-dark sounds great to me I am open all day.

Yeah ill catch a ride with ya, give me time to pick your brain on hook setting on frogs

2-dark sounds great to me I am open all day.

alright, then I only have two seats left.

if yall were floating the james between bremo and columbus on the 3rd of october, you would see the flotilla of kayakers slaying the smallies. gotta love the floaters ;D

umm, yeah, ok!

I'm so down for this! If you still have a seat i could meet up with you at your place are something man, let me know

thanks

Thai

Potomac Angler, if you are in Mount Vernon I can pick you up on the way. Just PM me your address or the address of wherever you want to meet.

One seat left.

PS. it's best to just bring one rod. You'll regret it if you have to carry two rods the whole time.

I hear you man, made the mistake to bringing two rods and a full 30lb tackle bag one time...worst wade trip ever lol

And if you dont mind picking up it'd be great, I just didnt want you to have to go out of your way man I'll PM you

so far:

me

NewAngler

Slip Gun

Potomac Angler

hokifisherman?

WHOO!! i'm cised. i think i'm gonna be stuck with plastics though, as my plastic at gander was DENIED last night. lol. again... WHOOO!!

i think i am going to be able to make it after i work in the morning. I have never been wade fishing so what should i bring and could you pm me the directions.

For everyone:

Rod/Reels:

Bring one rod. A medium to medium heavy action rod would be best. Whatever you like to fish your soft plastics on. I will be bringing a spinning rod but whatever you have and like will be fine.

Baits:

Bring a pocketful of finesse worms, flukes, tubes, and senkos. Bring some wacky rig hooks, some worm hooks, and some shakey head jigs, and regular jigs if you have them. If you have them, bring a couple of topwaters like poppers or walk the dog baits. I use a vest to carry my stuff so I will have plenty of extra goodies if you can't carry everything. An old backpack that you don't mind getting wet will work perfectly.

Clothes:

The water is still pretty warm so you will be fine with just an old pair of sneakers, swim trunks, and a t-shirt. You might want to bring a change of socks and shoes and clothes for the ride home. For the guys riding with me, try to bring an extra towel to dry off with or sit on. I'll bring some extras just in case.

I will also bring a waterproof camera and some pliers.  

update:

me

NewAngler

Slip Gun

Potomac Angler

hokifisherman?

jam1082

I am in i went wade fishing this past saturday i caught 2 small mouth and 3 largemouth in 3 hours of fishing. I waded in the north anna and used senkos and did pretty well. If i can get a pm of the launch place i would like to go

update:

me

NewAngler

Slip Gun

Potomac Angler

hokifisherman?

jam1082

cmatthews6485

NewAngler's friend?

Taylor (my college roommate)

dang, this is going to be a big trip!