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  1. Thread: Minnows

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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...
  2. Article: Report:Finally found some nice crappie.

    You can view the page at http://www.crappie.com/crappie/content.php?r=1661-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...
  4. 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


    Sent...
  5. 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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    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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    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.

    On Monday my oldest and I launched out of Leesylvania SP and headed south the Quantico. ...
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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...
  9. Article: Quality over quantity- Nothin but keepers

    You can view the page at http://www.crappie.com/crappie/content.php?r=753-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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    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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    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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    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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    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...
  15. Thread: Fish fry menu

    by jmh9000
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    Nice basket of fried fish. Hope to see you...

    Nice basket of fried fish.

    Hope to see you restocking your stores soon.
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    Article: Semper Fi weekend

    You can view the page at http://www.crappie.com/crappie/content.php?r=554-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....
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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.
  21. 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

    116824


    May need to hit the water tomorrow and christen the trailer.
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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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    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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    Visiting Springfield soon

    Don, enjoy he drive. I've done it 4 times,once solo with two cats in the back seat (never again)

    Bank fishing near Springfield is tough however you mentioned "stationed in DC" so I'm assuming...
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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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    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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    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...
  28. 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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