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jumping jasper · Jun-25-08 5:08AM

I got an unexpected afternoon noon off. So I went fishing. The water has cleared up and dropped since last weekend and there was a bit wind blowing down the river.

I floated both shores and the middle of the river, I also worked the islands, casting grubs and Tubes. I found the middle to be best with the falling water.

The fishing was steady, I probably got 30 fish in four hours 2-6pm. Here is one of the bigger ones. and a self portrait.

P.S. I Saw another bald eagle

AndrewDo124 · Jun-25-08 5:12AM

beautiful smallies! Never realized how good the smallie fishing was till I joined this forum! you guys are amazing!

SimonSays · Jun-25-08 5:26AM

Nice smallies! Didn't know the potomac had so many!

Bass Hunter · Jun-25-08 6:37AM

Nice smallie Jeff!!

jumping jasper · Jun-25-08 7:11AM

SimonSays wrote:
Nice smallies! Didn't know the potomac had so many!

The fishing has been getting better over the last few years. The class of fish is still small, but if we are lucky that should improve. River conditions play a big part in your success rate. Fish will move depending on water temp, gage height, flow rate as well as water clarity and in another couple of weeks the weeds will emerge above the water making fishing with the jet boat difficult but creating nice habitat for the young of the year.

L1Ranger · Jun-25-08 2:24PM

nice job jeff, always good to have to time to run out and get a few on a pretty day.

perhaps I'll chase some this evening

Ernie · Jun-25-08 7:31PM

Excellent Jeff! This has been a good season so far!

I will post my trip today tomorrow (this will drive Josh crazy!!). I did not fare so well in the kayak.....everything is harder in the yak!

Ernie

PS- I like the tough guy look!

jumping jasper · Jun-26-08 5:49AM

Pacemaker wrote:
PS- I like the tough guy look!

I forgot to tell myself to smile. Which reminds me blueberries are supposed to be good for memory; I keep forgetting to eat them.

CozUF2001 · Jun-26-08 6:12AM

I read something that said a 3-4lb smallmouth is usually around 12 years old. Considering that growth rate, you all may be catching some 5-6 year old fish in the 1.5 - 2lb range. You gotta be good to do that!

Osprey · Jun-26-08 8:58AM

Pacemaker wrote:
I did not fare so well in the kayak.....everything is harder in the yak!

Ernie:

Somehow that statement cries out for a comment, but I'm not saying a word. (and that's so unlike me)

Ernie · Jun-26-08 10:12AM

Osprey wrote:
Somehow that statement cries out for a comment, but I'm not saying a word. (and that's so unlike me)

Be a good boy.....

Ernie

L1Ranger · Jun-26-08 10:27AM

Pacemaker wrote:
Excellent Jeff! This has been a good season so far!

I will post my trip today tomorrow (this will drive Josh crazy!!). I did not fare so well in the kayak.....everything is harder in the yak!

Ernie

now that just aint fair!

the good news is, i get out this weekend on a lake for some green bass and crappies

then next weekend is the start of a week on the water

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#1 Jun-25-08 5:08AM

UP on 6-24

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