Any Advice For Fishing The Occoquan Reservoir This Weekend?

[quanjig]

The trick was getting into the big creeks down lake. Water had much better visibility and the fish were really shallow. Flipping baits into shallow cover as well as buzzbaits early and late in the day.

[bluezed]

Anyone know how the water levels and clarity are today? 

[quanjig]

Water has been steady dropping since Saturday evening. Stained water is working its way down the res. Backs of creeks will clear first with sediment slowly dropping out of the water column. Should be great by the end of the week and weekend. The sun will also help clear the water up!

[DJ 6_6]

Since Im staying in town this weekend, i might give it a shot Sunday.

[quanjig]

Just be prepared, we have a tx Sunday!! Got a look at the water level and clarity today, wish I could have been fishing!! Water looks perfect!!

[bluezed]

I might get some bank fishing in tonight.  Might get out on the canoe this weekend.

[DJ 6_6]

Quan.."Tx" meaning tournament?   if thats the case I'll try and get out Saturday instead,.

[quanjig]

Yes, tx = tournament, at least that's the way I abreviate it!

[DJ 6_6]

Apreciate the heads up!  good Luck in the Tourney!

[bluezed]

Didn't get out last night but I'll be doing some bank fishing this evening.  Just need to figure out where I want to do it.  Lake Ridge Marina is so close but I might try to hit Bull Run since I won't get a chance this weekend.  Hopefully the ground isn't soft and mucky.  

[DJ 6_6]

Anyone have a Topo map of the Res?  Where can I purchase one?

 

Gonna try my luck Saturday Morning. probably launching from lake ridge marina, paying the $6 daily ramp fee.

 

Should I look for shoreline structure/cover early morning nd then main points and drop as the day heats up?

[bluezed]

I have a topo map that I ordered directly from GMCO.  Apparently they also sell the maps at Fountainhead, or so I've heard.

[The Bream Reaper]

yes, they defintely sell them at FH marina.  I think they're 6 or 7 bucks.

[quanjig]

Thanks DJ, it's been tough to beak into the money lately. We do a 6 fish limit and last tx we had 28 boats show up which is about average for a summer tx. 9 teams had over 20lbs with 2 over 23lbs! My partner and I had 21.24 and should have had well over 25 with missed fish we had hooked up, flew out of the water and either threw the bait or came unbuttoned at the boat!

[DJ 6_6]

^{Thanks, i'll stop by FH to pick up a TOPO map}

^{Quan what time is weigh in Sunday?  Might stop by again to see all the bass I couldnt catch LOL!!}

[quanjig]

4pm

[DJ 6_6]

cool man, good Luck, mayble i swing by, hope you land in the $$

[s freud]

Don't forget the pics Quan! Good luck!

[bluezed]

Good luck, quan!  

[quanjig]

Thanks guys! You can check out fountainheadbassclub.com. Plenty of pics from this year and years past. Roger does a great job with the web site!

[DJ 6_6]

Speaking of which, i'm assuming y ou guys launch and weigh-in at FountainHead?

[quanjig]

Yep, it's a long day for sure. I'm usually out of bed at 1:30am and on my way to the park by 2:30. I try to help everyone get launched and settled. I get there early so I can get a parking spot because I absolutely despise that walk up the hill! Fish all day, try to help with weigh in and get home about 6:30pm. Should be another good tx with lots of big fish and big weights. Can't wait for Sunday!!

[bluezed]

Looks like something fun to do! 

[DelfiBoyz_One_and_Only]

Quan I'm on the hunt for big fish this Sun. during the tourney. If my partner shows up I think we have a chance. You and the fellas are some tough sukers! Either way its going to be much fun can't wait.

Jay~

[quanjig]

You are going to have to step it up J!!