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Minnows are hard to come by in Northern VA. ...
Minnows are hard to come by in Northern VA. Fountainhead Regional Park on the north side of the Occoquan Res usually has them but I haven't been there during COVID so call first. The only other...
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11-05-2015, 04:39 AM
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Article: Report:Finally found some nice crappie.
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11-01-2015, 09:55 PM
Thread: Report:Finally found some nice crappie.
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Report:Finally found some nice crappie.
It's been a bit of a dry spell for my oldest and I. While we've been out a number of times I didn't want to venture too far after just rebuilding the motor. Last 5 trips we have been hitting the...
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07-07-2015, 09:12 PM
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I was hoping to get back on the water soon- Guess not now
I went the rebuilt route. New bearings, rings, gasket set and one connecting rod only set me back $300. Again Amazon amazed me with their offerings so I bought the parts via a bookstore
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06-05-2015, 07:23 PM
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I was hoping to get back on the water soon- Guess not now
Late last summer the boat was not producing power (it's a 2001 Mercury 25HP bigfoot) and I discovered the fuel line to the tank was deteriorated. I replaced and cleaned everything the in fuel system...
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06-05-2015, 07:07 PM
Thread: Merc 25 4s Spun Bearing- What Next?
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Merc 25 4s Spun Bearing- What Next?
I have a 2001 Mercury 25HP 4S Bigfoot that was running great until late last summer when she suddenly lost power and wouldn't plane. I thought I found the problem when I discovered the fuel line...
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05-29-2014, 10:58 AM
Thread: 5/26 -5/27 Quantico Creek (upper Potomac)
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5/26 -5/27 Quantico Creek (upper Potomac)
Finally got out for the first time this year. Had to spend half a day digging the boat out of the garage.
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11-29-2013, 11:21 PM
Thread: Aftermarket spray rail
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Aftermarket spray rail
I have a new to me 14ft Monarc deep v. Love the boat but once the water turns to a medium chop (2ft waves) it turns into a soak machine. I was looking at spray rail options but those from Smart Rails...
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11-12-2013, 06:52 AM
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Article: Quality over quantity- Nothin but keepers
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11-10-2013, 06:48 PM
Thread: Quality over quantity- Nothin but keepers
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Quality over quantity- Nothin but keepers
Back on the water after a couple of slow months. Still learning the waters of the new fishing grounds of the upper Potomac. Launching out of Leesylvania State Park and I've finally found a few spots...
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09-25-2013, 10:48 AM
Thread: First fish in the new boat
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First fish in the new boat
We've been out exploring the Potomac with the new boat for the last few weeks with the occasional line wetting rather than serious attempts at catching anything. Launching out of Leesylvania state...
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08-16-2013, 09:30 PM
Thread: My new fishin machine
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My new fishin machine
Just closed a deal on my new to me boat. 2001 14ft Monark in near perfect condition. Unfortunately I leave tomorrow for another week in China. Taking her out for an inaugural crappie trip will need...
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08-16-2013, 09:24 PM
Thread: Awsome afternoon on the occaquan
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Nice job.... I hit the dam end on Wednesday and...
Nice job.... I hit the dam end on Wednesday and caught 30. Nothing as big as yours today
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06-02-2013, 04:23 PM
Thread: Weekend report Occoquan
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Weekend report Occoquan
Got out for the first night fishing of the year. While the bait fish showed up within 15 minutes the crappie didn't follow for two hours. Bite was very slow and ended the night with 12 crappie and...
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05-26-2013, 04:36 PM
Thread: Fish fry menu
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Nice basket of fried fish. Hope to see you...
Nice basket of fried fish.
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05-06-2013, 02:38 PM
Thread: Article: Semper Fi weekend
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Article: Semper Fi weekend
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05-05-2013, 06:16 PM
Thread: Semper Fi weekend
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Semper Fi weekend
Decided to spend this weekend fishing at Quantico MCB. Saturday we hit Smith Lake. Water was clear and 68. Not a crappie to be found. Ended up with a few ,nice sun fish and a few small bass....
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05-01-2013, 05:16 PM
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I was in Shanghai so It's a lot like NYC or LA...
I was in Shanghai so It's a lot like NYC or LA except you can't read the signs, the food is way different and you are one of the tallest people around. Plenty of fish on the menu except it is usually...
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04-30-2013, 05:50 PM
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Glad to be back on US soil and water - late report
I spent the last month in China and am glad to be home.
Got on the water Saturday and had to hunt hard for them. Finally found some in about 4 ft casting a jig. Water temp was 60-61. Landed 15... -
02-23-2013, 10:37 PM
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No more launching the boat from the back of the truck
See you out there. I have to launch from the dam end. My son lost the key to bull run.
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02-23-2013, 05:18 PM
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No more launching the boat from the back of the truck
Got a great deal on this trailer today. 116823
With some minor adjustments it fit like a glove. 116822
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02-12-2013, 10:16 PM
Thread: fishing dollars at work
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fishing dollars at work
Curious as to which lake??? I've seen them add a copper sulfate (or something like that) to discourage algae but never anything to promote plant growth.
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01-29-2013, 08:51 AM
Thread: You can now register boats at the VA DMV
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You can now register boats at the VA DMV
Starting this month you can now register boats at the DMV and they will forward the documents to DGIF. I was never a fan of mailing original irreplaceable documents to DGIF however another trip to...
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01-29-2013, 08:45 AM
Thread: Visiting Springfield soon
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Visiting Springfield soon
Don, enjoy he drive. I've done it 4 times,once solo with two cats in the back seat (never again)
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01-14-2013, 07:38 PM
Thread: Good problem to have
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Good problem to have
Just moved into a house with a garage. I can now take the Jon boat out of the back of my truck and put it on a trailer. Here's the problem. I bought the 12' flat bottom specifically to fit in the...
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12-02-2012, 10:28 AM
Thread: Nice day on the big "O"
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No not that interesting. I should have specified...
No not that interesting. I should have specified plain roadrunners head with bgbs as the body. I've never had much luck with the stock roadrunner bodies
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12-01-2012, 06:31 PM
Thread: Nice day on the big "O"
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Nice day on the big "O"
Oldest and I got out for the first time in a coupe of weeks. Really worked on the casting skills and ended up with 21 for the day. Had one nice 13" two 11+'s and a few 10's. the rest were 7 and...
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10-16-2012, 07:36 PM
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Just one lake for me. Occoquan Reservoir. 5 last...
Just one lake for me. Occoquan Reservoir. 5 last year and 4 this year
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10-14-2012, 08:45 AM
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