Va. Meet And Greet 2013 !!!!

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/28/2012 at 2:33 AM, Traveler2586 said:

I may have to kidnap Nitro in the dark of the night, I know people that just might help me too

I know what you used to do for a living, and who you worked for, I have no doubt "you know people" LOL !!

Mattawomen huh? I have heard lots of good things about fishing there, I like the idea of the state park too, couple of questions though, is that tidal water? and what hazzards do we need to consider?

I think with Traveler's knowlage of the place we should add Smallwood/Mattawoman to the list.

Now speaking of yaks, is there a rental place nearby for safe small boats? like a john boat, yaks may not be for everyone, but in case we get a huge turn out, im thinking some of these boys and girls may want to have that option.

[endless]

  On 9/28/2012 at 10:23 AM, Nitrofreak said:

I know what you used to do for a living, and who you worked for, I have no doubt "you know people" LOL !!

Mattawomen huh? I have heard lots of good things about fishing there, I like the idea of the state park too, couple of questions though, is that tidal water? and what hazzards do we need to consider?

I think with Traveler's knowlage of the place we should add Smallwood/Mattawoman to the list.

Now speaking of yaks, is there a rental place nearby for safe small boats? like a john boat, yaks may not be for everyone, but in case we get a huge turn out, im thinking some of these boys and girls may want to have that option.

Yes jon boat would be nice. I have 14' topper with a 7.5 hp motor.

[Nitrofreak]

Well then, how many of you have a jon boat?

Traveler, is this place friendly enough that jon boats can be used or are the waters too rough?

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/27/2012 at 11:27 PM, Traveler2586 said:

I'm open for anything, but my take on the 2012 Va M&G is it was too short, I didn't have time to meet everyone and really chat or fish, Nitrofreak was the exception. But from what I did do, we had a really great bunch of guys & gals there, and I'd like to see them all again.

So how do we address that?

I had a ton of fun fishing with you but as you say I wish I had time to fish and chat with other members also, both of us were there the whole weekend, since we are so far out for next year do we plan a two day event and start from there?

[Traveler2586]

  On 9/28/2012 at 10:23 AM, Nitrofreak said:

Now speaking of yaks, is there a rental place nearby for safe small boats? like a john boat, yaks may not be for everyone, but in case we get a huge turn out, I'm thinking some of these boys and girls may want to have that option.

Not for Jon or rowboats, but there is a place to rent yaks.A good portion of the creek/river is a 6 mph no wake zone. And there is a yak launcher at the Mattingly Ave ramp which is within the No Wake zone.I fished this creek for many years with only a 14' Jon with an electric troll and a 15 HP gas. A Jon or a yak can get back into the pads where a glass boats can't.

[bleedingshrimp]

CHICKAHOMINY? Campgrounds, two stocked ponds, boat rentals.

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/28/2012 at 2:15 PM, Traveler2586 said:

Yes, a good portion of the creek/river is a 6 mph no wake zone. And there is a yak launcher at the Mattingly Ave ramp which is within the No Wake zone. I fished this creek for many years with only a 14' Jon with an electric troll and a 15 HP gas. A Jon or a yak can get back into the pads where a glass can't.

Hhhhhmmmmmmmmm, this is getting more interesting all the time, I am really liking what this place has to offer so far, and just a reminder, I don't know that you realised it but we were only in 2 1/2 feet at points, Ha Ha !! I kept sticking my rod in the water looking for depth changes and watching the mud roll out from under the boat, We had your glass pretty shallow back in Contrary Creek, are you sure glassers won't make it to where you are speaking of?

Speaking of which I STILL can't believe a big one or two didn't jump on your lure back there, we were there at the right time, I should have told you to switch to a top water but I thought that spinner you had would definately attract the right attention.

Oh well we will do it again sometime I hope.

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/28/2012 at 4:28 PM, bleedingshrimp said:

CHICKAHOMINY? Campgrounds, two stocked ponds, boat rentals.

The river or the lake ?

This is another place thats at the top of my list too !!!

How accessible are the ponds?

[bleedingshrimp]

The lake. Ed allen campground. I've not been but I'd assume the access is easy, not sure on shatter whether or not you have to camp their to fish them.

[Nitrofreak]

I have never fished either, but this year I am going to, wether we have the meet and greet there or not, I would prefer the river but i have heard both are fun to fish !!

[Traveler2586]

  On 9/28/2012 at 11:54 AM, Nitrofreak said:

So how do we address that?

I had a ton of fun fishing with you but as you say I wish I had time to fish and chat with other members also, both of us were there the whole weekend, since we are so far out for next year do we plan a two day event and start from there?

I personnally would like to see a two day event (Sat & sun), but we need to go with the majority conscenus or we could loose people.

[Traveler2586]

  On 9/28/2012 at 4:39 PM, Nitrofreak said:

Hhhhhmmmmmmmmm, this is getting more interesting all the time, I am really liking what this place has to offer so far, and just a reminder, I don't know that you realized it but we were only in 2 1/2 feet at points, Ha Ha !! I kept sticking my rod in the water looking for depth changes and watching the mud roll out from under the boat, We had your glass pretty shallow back in Contrary Creek, are you sure glassers won't make it to where you are speaking of?

Speaking of which I STILL can't believe a big one or two didn't jump on your lure back there, we were there at the right time, I should have told you to switch to a top water but I thought that spinner you had would definitely attract the right attention.

Oh well we will do it again sometime I hope.

Don't know if you saw me slow rolling that spinner just under the surface like a buzzbait or not but I was creating a bubble trail that I thought should have landed something

BTW, I keep a push pole on board just for those areas, I thought I would need it when Steve, AJ & I were up at the end of a creek - we were really kicking up some mud with the TM.

[Traveler2586]

  On 9/28/2012 at 10:36 AM, Nitrofreak said:

Well then, how many of you have a Jon boat?

Traveler, is this place friendly enough that Jon boats can be used or are the waters too rough?

On the Mattawoman from the Potomac to the start of the 6 mph zone can get choppy with Bass boats running back-and-forth during tournaments (look at the photo I posted), but I fished it for years out of a heavily loaded 14' Jon with me and a buddy - we had people stop by to ask if we were sinking :0 Ed & i got the plans for our Jon boat from Harry & Charley at B.A.S.S. (anyone know what I'm talking about there????)

Up in the 6 MPH zone it's glass smooth if there's no wind. They use to quarry sand and gravel up there so there are areas of holes and uneven S&G bottom back in the pads, some REALLY good spawning grounds. There's wood stick-ups, blow-downs, back-waters, etc. up there.

I think you, Zoff & Sam need to come up for a Little recon before you put the Mattawoman/Potomac on your list.

[Traveler2586]

Can someone shoot me a PM and teach me how to do multi quotes in one post, there is something about that process that I can't wrap my mind around....

EDIT: Thanks Nitro, I don't know why I was beating my head on a wall over trying to use that "Multiquote" button

[Traveler2586]

  On 9/28/2012 at 10:23 AM, Nitrofreak said:

I know what you used to do for a living, and who you worked for, I have no doubt "you know people" LOL !!

You don't want me to call in those guy's, we'll never see you again So....... start making plans for the 2013 Road Trip

[outdoorsman110]

sign me up!! haha

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/28/2012 at 6:48 PM, outdoorsman110 said:

sign me up!! haha

For Mattawomen?

[Zoff]

I think a recon trip is a great idea. Name the date!!!!

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/28/2012 at 5:59 PM, Traveler2586 said:

I personnally would like to see a two day event (Sat & sun), but we need to go with the majority conscenus or we could loose people.

Yes I think you are right, we may have to wait and see kind of thing.

  On 9/28/2012 at 6:11 PM, Traveler2586 said:

Don't know if you saw me slow rolling that spinner just under the surface like a buzzbait or not but I was creating a bubble trail that I thought should have landed something

BTW, I keep a push pole on board just for those areas, I thought I would need it when Steve, AJ & I were up at the end of a creek - we were really kicking up some mud with the TM.

I did see that and I was so busy watching you do that, looking for that expolsion that I completley forgot I even had a line in the water LOL !!!

  On 9/28/2012 at 6:37 PM, Traveler2586 said:

On the Mattawoman from the Potomac to the start of the 6 mph zone can get choppy with Bass boats running back-and-forth during tournaments (look at the photo I posted), but I fished it for years out of a heavily loaded 14' Jon with me and a buddy - we had people stop by to ask if we were sinking :0 Ed & i got the plans for our Jon boat from Harry & Charley at B.A.S.S. (anyone know what I'm talking about there????)

Up in the 6 MPH zone it's glass smooth if there's no wind. They use to quarry sand and gravel up there so there are areas of holes and uneven S&G bottom back in the pads, some REALLY good spawning grounds. There's wood stick-ups, blow-downs, back-waters, etc. up there.

I think you, Zoff & Sam need to come up for a Little recon before you put the Mattawoman/Potomac on your list.

I am really loving what this place is turning into !!!

  On 9/28/2012 at 6:40 PM, Traveler2586 said:

Can someone shoot me a PM and teach me how to do multi quotes in one post, there is something about that process that I can't wrap my mind around....

I will shoot you a PM on how too !!!

  On 9/28/2012 at 6:45 PM, Traveler2586 said:

You don't want me to call in those guy's, we'll never see you again So....... start making plans for the 2013 Road Trip

LMAO !!!!!

Just so you know I shoot first and ask questions later...that is if they don't get to me first...which I am about deaf...which makes me think I am not coming back...oh the hell with it, just have them bury me upside down so the whole world can kiss my a## !!!! LOL !!!

[stevecastle]

Alex and i will be up for a trip to Mattawomen. I`ve always wanted to fish down there. I also like the idea of a weekend trip, we`ll get more fishing in. That`s snakehead country down there isn`t it?

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/28/2012 at 8:41 PM, stevecastle said:

Alex and i will be up for a trip to Mattawomen. I`ve always wanted to fish down there. I also like the idea of a weekend trip, we`ll get more fishing in. That`s snakehead country down there isn`t it?

ALRIGHT !!!!!!

It will be good to see you all again !!!!!

Good more input on a weekend event thanx Steve !

[Traveler2586]

  On 9/28/2012 at 8:28 PM, Zoff said:

I think a recon trip is a great idea. Name the date!!!!

I'm retired, so I'm easy, you pick the date; I have two spare rooms that can sleep two apiece ifin your real friendly. And my wife is always interested in meeting your better half's.

[Traveler2586]

  On 9/28/2012 at 8:41 PM, stevecastle said:

Alex and i will be up for a trip to Mattawoman. I`ve always wanted to fish down there. I also like the idea of a weekend trip, we`ll get more fishing in. That`s Snakehead country down there isn`t it?

Ya, we have Snakeheads, but the rule is "you catch it - you keep it" there is no catch-and-release for Snakeheads.

If you like, you can come down any Friday night after work, fish Sat & Sun, and then go home Sunday evening so your ready for work or school on Monday;

EDIT: you don't have to wait for the M&G13; and I'm open during the week, cause I'm retired

Same invite for Zoff, Nitro, Sam, & endless.

[Nitrofreak]

  On 9/29/2012 at 3:28 AM, Traveler2586 said:

Ya, we have Snakeheads, but the rule is "you catch it - you keep it" there is no catch-and-release for Snakeheads.

If you like, you can come down any Friday night after work, fish Sat & Sun, and then go home Sunday evening so your ready for work or school on Monday;

EDIT: you don't have to wait for the M&G13; and I'm open during the week, cause I'm retired

Same invite for Zoff, Nitro, Sam, & endless.

Thanx Traveler !!!!

After your better half hears me snoring she will be ready to have me go home LMAO !!!!

[Zoff]

  On 9/30/2012 at 2:08 AM, Nitrofreak said:

Thanx Traveler !!!!

After your better half hears me snoring she will be ready to have me go home LMAO !!!!

Ohhhhhhh,,, that's what that was all night at the campground. I thought a bear was fighting a badger somewhere..

Thanks Traveler. Retired. Retired. Oh well. Five more years and I can say the same thing.