Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Thai- I feel your pain!  I wanted to beat the life out of the lurker that came up to me and refused to identify himself.  He talked to me like he had known me for years (from reading my posts).  He knew that I was 'Curly", but would not identify himself.  Makes me not want to post anything at all................scumbags.........all take and no give............ maybe I'll "take names later" next time........ .  Lurkers BEWARE!

It was not you green ranger.  Figured you out right away.....cool and quiet.  I was talking about the punk earlier, before you got here.  It was nice to share water with you.............Curly

geez, i couldnt figure out where it was. what a bummer 4u guys.
mums the word on my spots from now on.

Thai wrote:

............ I plan on getting a new boat by spring so no more footing it for me

I see some reciprocal fishing trips!!!!!!!!

Park Police don't have jurisdiction there.  Even if hey did, courts let poachers off with a minimal fine.  I can't post the true type of justice that is required for poachers .

I'm hoping he goes for Al+.  Can fish much skinner water with Al+.  Make sure you get a 2" hitch for pullin the trailer.  1-3/4 ball is for wimps.

If the increase in angling traffic continues at this spot, I can see the owners of the parking lot we all use getting frustrated and doing something.  Also, it's not a spot that supports alot of anglers at the same time.  Tempers have flared in the recent past (I'm guilty, maybe it was one of you "lurkers" I yelled at), so, I'm sure it will happen again.  I don't have any solution though.

IMO, you really need two rigs around here to fish all the water effectively: a glass boat works best for the big water and a "small" tin boat that has a "legal" OB for the HP-restricted reservoirs (keep in mind Sandy and Briery are 9.9).  I've fished the Rez from a 20ft Bass Cat, which was very comfortable, but even the 36V TM didn't last when used as the primary propulsion.  We barely made it back to the ramp.  I've seen some 18-19ft tin boats (Xpress) on the Potty, but never fished from one.  I would hesitate to invest in one for that purpose until I'd taken it back and forth from Leesylvania to Mattawoman a few times in even moderate winds.  Even so, I would still get a glass boat for that purpose, but that's me.  I've no bias against tin: that's the type of boat we own, but I did not buy it with the intent of running across the Potomac.
Tin would also be the best for the UP, but this complicates the discussion as a jet OB becomes part of the equation.

We have gotten a Ranger back there before but it requires a lot of careful timing and some nerves of steel. After doing it once on someone else' boat, I don't think I would want to take my own back through there unless it had a jet.

Sorry for the late post....baby duty + nap + family walk + dinner + baby bath = finally free.

The peace of mind was immeasurable. Good times...

Curly wrote:

Dan - You guys have some NADS.  No way I'd try to put my glass boat back into there. Must have been a very HIGH tide.   I've gotten stuck (grounded) in better waters.  Invite me on your next Ranger trip into those waters!

OH YEAH...........Lurkers.........Biteme.

It was very sketchy. If I had a boat I don't think I'd go back there anyway. There are plenty of places on the river to catch fish, including many that require a boat to reach. If I get a boat, I'm going to those places, not the ones I can bank fish already.

So...a lurker is a bad guy?

Don't ya have to lurk before seeing if you want to join a Forum?

What if that lurker really is a member that doesn't post much?

What if a member doesn't want or like to post?

What if a lurker wants to join but is nervous about not been received in a nice way?

So many questions......

this is just my opinion, but a lurker that doesn't contribute is a bad one. Taking info and not sharing is what i hate. taking info and putting it out as your own is even worse. It's only 7:30 on a monday and i'm getting angry..lol