Ed Dunn

Was definitely not caught under a log cause it was pulling the boat and moving fairly quick and pulling out line, it was wild.

Went finishing out of Fountain Head on the Occoquan Reservoir yesterday. Over all it was a slow day but had something very strange happen which I wanted to run by every one. Was fishing a jig off of a point early morning when I got a nice solid bite. The fish was strong and for the life of me couldn't get it to the surface. Mind you I was using a 7ft med/heavy rod with 50lb braid on it and the rod was bent is half. Was pulling the boat as it swam to either side. I no joke fought this thing for 3-4 minutes before I felt the tension on the rod loosen and a fish come to the surface. What was on the the hook was underwhelming and was probably no more than a 2 1/2 lb bass. We filmed it because we were expecting a monster. The only thing I could think of was I hooked the bass initially and maybe a LARGE catfish grabbed the bass (the bass did look a little messed up, tail fin split badly etc). Was moving too fast to be a snapping turtle which I have caught many times on a jig at the Res. Has anything like this every happened to any one? Very puzzling, there is no way a 2 1/2 lb bass would give me that much trouble, I catch them all the time on my lighter tackle and they are in the boat in no time.

Went out fishing Monday and really didn't catch anything. Lots of shad as we were coming back in. I really need to learn how to fish deep this time of year. We were marking fish at around 15-18 feet routinely but nothing was biting.

Perfect! Thank you

Any one have an available map with all the site names on it like they have up at the Fountain Head marina? I'd love to have a copy on the boat with me. Thanks

I would love some advice fishing Occoquan. Me and my buddy have been fishing Occoquan for over 15 years but never seem to pull in anything bigger than 4 pounds (on a good day) and we never get skunked. We want to up our game. We can catch 1-2lbers all day. Our weakness is fishing the deep water, mostly we hit the rocks walls and covered shorelines with carolina or texas rigs and do fairly well but in the summer it's hit or miss. Thanks

Yea I plan on joining the fountainhead bass club next year, I am trying to find a boat before next season, I have an outboard, trolling motor, fish-finder etc, just need the d**n boat. I tend to hit the banks with a Texas rigged worm and on occasion have caught a few big ones. Just started fishing a drop shot a few weeks ago with very good success. I think I have MOST the knowledge I need, but need to hone in on it a little more.

yeah 1.5 - 2.5 lbs I feel like I can catch all day. I have all the equipment needed. outbaord, trolling motor, fishfinder etc, but no boat. i really want to learn what's catching the big boys. Again, if anyone needs someone to go fishing with, i am available almost every Sunday (morning is better) in fact I plan on going out this sunday, solo if I must

I can't seem to catch anything bigger than 1.5 to 2 lbs. I fish just about every weekend and have serious interest in joining the Fountainhead bass club for the tournaments although I have no boat yet (which should be remedied by next spring). I guess what I am looking for is someone to go fishing wish from time to time to show me some tips, to learn from. Strange request, I know, but I know there are a lot of people out there who enjoy fishing as much as I do It gets frustrating not ever being able to get better at your loved hobby. So if any one needs some one to go fishing with, I am always looking to go

I have been fishing the Occoquan reservoir for over 15 years and although I seem to catch a good amount of bass I can't seem to catch anything bigger than 1.5 to 2 lbs. I fish just about every weekend and have serious interest in joining the Fountainhead bass club for the tournaments although I have no boat yet (which should be remedied by next spring). I guess what I am looking for is someone to go fishing wish from time to time to show me some tips, to learn from. Strange request, I know, but I know there are a lot of people out there who enjoy fishing as much as I do It gets frustrating not ever being able to get better at your loved hobby. So if any one needs some one to go fishing with, I am always looking to go