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I fished Black Hills yesterday from about 11am to 4pm and caught about 25 fish. Most of what I caught were the 12-14" buck bass but I did catch one about 5lbs near the riprap.There were definately periods of activity where I would catch 3 or 4 in 10 minutes then nothing for an hour. The fish are around they are just getting a later start this year. Allen

To you or the bass? I hit BH today and water temp was 59-63 degrees. Fish are in pre-spawn right now but shouldn't be too long now until the spawn starts. Allen

Four Locks is the section above Williamsport and Big Slackwater is below, both are just sections of the river that are deep because of a dam. Allen

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This is correct, the advantage is with an oval ring is the line tie will not get caught in the split ring teeth. Personally I like the oval rings for the line tie but for hooks I have never seen a difference. Allen

All of the electric only lakes that I know of in Maryland just mean you cannot use the gas outboard. In 8 years of fishing these electric only lakes nothing has ever been said to me and I have been stopped several times by the DNR Game Wardens. Now Cunnigham Falls Lake has some weird rule that your TM cannot be over like a 55lb trust but I ignore that and have never had a problem. Allen

Sunday it was 49 at Big Slackwater. Allen

Too weak but they work to temporarily hold eyes when building rods. Allen

Fish in the river are hitting jerkbaits fished slow. Allen

I like the regular ones better as someone mentioned the panfish like to bite off the crazy legs. Allen

I can post a pic of my boat cover with all the snow on it if you want. Allen

The guy on the golf cart that uses his cane for the gas petal is the one that said something to me. It is nice to know you can fish there but below that dam is where you really want to fish. Allen

STATIC GUIDE PLACEMENT By Tom Kirkman You need to read this article and you will be set. If you cannot find it I can email you a copy I have in word. Allen

Do you know the mill owner? As you can see in this pic there are No Tresspassing signs on like every other tree in that area. I mention this because the last time i tried to fish there I was told it was private property and that I needed the owners permission hence the signs. The area use to be open but soo many people trashed it they shut it down to the public. Allen

I looked them up since I have never heard of that one before. That looks like a proprietary spincast head that would be tough to duplicate. The closest thing Do-It has would be a Arky mold with a 60 degree straighteye hook. Allen

Most of the bigger fish I catch are on a heavy jig but any lure can catch them. My best 5 fish limit were caught on a Zoom horny toad. Allen

I think it was named after Beaver Lake Arkansas from what I have heard. My best guess as to what it looks like is a crayfish of some sort? Allen

Green pumkin, solid black, watermelon candy are my top three but most colors work. Allen

I will try to get my boat and gear ready this weekend and fish next. School and work has me soo far behind the power curve this year. Allen

I start fishing local around this time each year with jigs and jerkbaits working the best. Now I do spend more time on the river in March because of the large SM that can be catch this time of the year. Of the 10 biggest SM I have caught in the past couple years 9 of them were caught in March. Allen

Original rattletraps, color didn't matter as much as weight. Those days they wanted 1/2oz or maybe 5/8oz but nothing lighter or heavier. Allen

How is the timing for this area, ice will be here in MI still so I can't wait. Jenga I have had several 50+ fish days in the spring using rattletraps in or around Mattawoman. Allen

I have been told that a red rattletrap or crankbait is best to use pre-spawn but have never tried one. Since I have accumulated a bunch through trades or buying large lots I want to try them out. So when is the best time to use red? Allen

Solid black. Allen

If you move any batteries forward you will lose top speed as I did. I moved the TM batteries in my PT 175 into the compartment below the front petestal and went from 45 to 33mph. Electric only lakes it was nice and it jumped right on plane but I lost a lot of speed. Allen