rivafishn Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Thanks for the information! I guess fishing some of these other spots and catching fish has not been so bad a choice lately. I haven't been getting monsters, but have been consistently catching fish. Hopefully the ups and downs will settle down soon. Last time I was out it was two dinks, like 111 and 12 inches. I was fishing areas you would think would have had fish roaming around chasing bait, but no such luck. I'm looking to expand my fishing year this year and fish for longer, so we will see how it goes. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted November 10, 2015 Super User Posted November 10, 2015 I hear you, Riva. I had the kayak on the Occoquan river Sat and had a great day. Getting old for back-to-back 6hr kayak days, though, so I rented a boat Sun. Wish I'd sucked it up and gone back to the river.... Quote
rivafishn Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Chop - I can understand not wanting to do to much on back to back days, it can get tiring. I fished some ponds in Delaware on saturday for an upcoming tourney and then the shenandoah on sunday. I was amazed at how many fish I saw out there on sunday, just ridiculous. I managed to catch fish in both spots thought and it was good. Hoping to get a couple more trips in before it gets much colder to be able to get more of these fish that are feeding up, then we will see how it goes. Quote
Huntrava Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Spent about 4 hours on the Occoquan river on Monday (not going to make a new thread for that) and only pulled in a single bass. Maybe 12 inches, didn't bother to measure. Missed 1 bite because I was falling asleep. A couple guys on a jon boat said they were catching striper way up at the mouth of the river by the dam, but I didn't see much activity. Sure has been tough the last few weeks. Starting to wonder if I'm cursed... Quote
rivafishn Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Huntrava - I don't think it is you, just been a tough fall. I hear a lot of those reports. Unfortunately, with the weather that is moving in this weekend is not going to get easier. That wind and colder air is going to make it a tough bit. Quote
Huntrava Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 For what it's worth, the river had huge, huge clouds of shad tucked way up in the shallow areas. They were suspended about 3' below the surface in less than 10 feet of water. I'm used to seeing clouds a few feet wide, but in this case they were four or five times that size. I wonder if the bass have been gorging themselves on these shad, maybe? Perhaps that's why they haven't been overly hungry? Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted November 16, 2015 Super User Posted November 16, 2015 LMB on the river were biting well yesterday. Nothing worth taking out the scale or camera, but good numbers. Nearly all of mine came on lipless and Cut-R. I did notice that nearly every bass boat was flipping jigs and plastics...and appeared to be hitting them, also. I just haven't mastered flipping/jigging from the yak...at all. Edit: I haven't been clear about the O River - I've been putting in at Occoquan River Park - BELOW the dam. I haven't been on the O River above the splits in my kayak Quote
nitro557 Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Getting them to bite this fall has been tough .I've been fishing the main water and up river .the weather changes are definitely not helping .I'm heading out tomorrow and going up river .im planning on fishing senko and jigs Quote
MattStrykul Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Spent the day out there with my brother and friend Trevor. Launched out of bull run and did some exploring up that way. Water temps were 49-51 with crystal clear water. Spent the time throwing everything at them...jigs, spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, cranks...nothing! We came back down past bull run marina to a deeper, rocky bluff and I caught a 4 lbr in about 10 feet of water off of some brush on a jig. I think the dirty water helped us out a bit as well. We headed up into the river to another similar bluff with laydowns and I caught 2 smaller fish (one keeper one dink). My brother Ace caught a nice 4 lbr the same way I caught mine, on a jig, deeper water on a bluff. Trevor snagged a keeper as well right after Ace. Turned out to be a nice afternoon out there! Everything was caught on black/blue jigs. 1 Quote
quanjig Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Well, can't say much for down lake!! Missed a couple and caught a couple smalls!! I wish I could get out there, just one day, that's not the absolute armpit of the entire week, jeez...... Name a Sunday in the last 4 that was not just a PITA to be out there!! Boat sale: everything must go........... 1 Quote
nitro557 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 At least you guys had luck i was out saturday and got absolutely skunked .i threw everything at them .quanjig you cant give up just yet .I'm still hoping to meet you someday .your advice helped mine and im sure many others Quote
Huntrava Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Went out a few days ago. Nothing. Not a bite. Not a nibble. See you fellas in the spring ;-) Quote
quanjig Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Well, finally caught a few fish Saturday!! 4 bass and 2 sizable crappie!! Also missed a bunch! Much happier than I was before this last outing, that's for sure. Fish were deep, splits area has some eager fish, just a matter of getting the right bait in front of them long enough for them to eat!! Probably could have filled a bucket of 1lb crappie if I wanted to!! Get out there, still some to be had! Not sure what the rain will do to the area I was catching them in, might be a little muddy for a repeat. Thinking about a trip to Burke on Sunday!! 2 Quote
MattStrykul Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Nice job Jon, sounds like you had a nice day out there. Let me know if you need a back seater for Burke Sunday. My fishing bug is back....Ace and I will be back at the tourneys next season too. Quote
Jblittles Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Quanjig are there smallmouth bass in the reservior?? Quote
quanjig Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks Matt!! The fishing thing never goes away!! It will be fun to have you guys back out there!! I'm still keeping an eye on the weather for Sunday but it looks like it might be a nice day!! I'll give you a call or text you! Jb, yes there are smallies in the res, they are a bit elusive, I did catch 3 in one day once, and had one hooked up that was easily 6 pounds come off at the boat!! 2 Quote
MattStrykul Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks Jon, we are super excited to get back out there. Trevor is gonna hook us up with his old boat which is awesome. Now it's all about buying new gear. The BAIT MONKEY has awoken. 1 Quote
Kyle46N Posted December 25, 2015 Posted December 25, 2015 Anyone lay eyes on the res or the river today? Just wondering if it got muddy or not. Thanks! Quote
MattStrykul Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Went out yesterday from 9:30-3 and did well. Left from Bull Run, and headed down in search for some clear water considering it was chocolate milk around the launch. We had some luck in the back of creeks with clear water on spinnerbaits, missed a few on jigs, and chatterbaits. My brother caught a solid 5, Trevor caught a 3.5 and a keeper, and I finished up with a 3.5 at the end of the day. My fish hit my jig like a topwater...I popped it over some dead grass and the fish jumped out of the water behind it! They seemed to be hungry. Water temps 54-57. Quote
quanjig Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Still can't believe I didn't venture out there yesterday!! You guys did great!! Did you tip your captain??!! 1 Quote
MattStrykul Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Best guide on the Rez.... That's our ongoing joke since he takes us out all the time. T Bryan never fails! He's actually selling us his old boat too for the tourneys this year. Just need to find a place to keep it.... 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted February 4, 2016 Super User Posted February 4, 2016 Only a few weeks until Fountainhead opens up! I greatly appreciate all the info provided by the rez vets on here. I have a question about a specific spot...not a hot spot, but an apparent dead one...at least to me. Has anyone ever had repeatable luck at the sharp bend between Ryan's Dam and Wolf Run? So much about this turn in the river/rez looks appealing: flats out from point; all kinds of varied structure, ledges and slopes, short bay at outside of elbow, blowdowns and deep channel nearby....however, I've NEVER caught a bass at that curve. Down a hundred yards or so; along the channel, I do OK fishing the ledges...and of course, bunch of areas around Wolf Run....but that corner and maybe 100 yards up and down from there have been dead to me. Anyone had enough luck in that corner for me to spend any more time on it? Thanks! 1 Quote
quanjig Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 It's worth a look, especially in the spring. Pay close attention to areas where it jumps up to the flat. Just above the cut, all of the lay down trees will collect fish in the spring as well. Summer time, a direct 180 towards the point is hard to beat. May a check has been won over that way. You have to do a little hunting and pecking to find the spot on a spot but when you find it, it can be lights out!! You didn't hear any of this from me tho....... Right around the beginning of April, look at bluffs for the shad spawn. If you find it, make sure you have a good grip on the rod, you will get your arm broke if you aren't paying attention!!!! 2 Quote
mudkart Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Opposite the point, in front of the short bay/elbow I think you are speaking of, is a nice depth change that holds loads of fish (not just bass) in the spring - like Jon said. I always check it then. If it graphs nice, I fish it. 2 Quote
s freud Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 Since the thread is a little slow, I thought I would ask a question I have been kicking around in the "off season." What types of electronics are you guys running on the res? I am looking to get a new finder soon and wanted some input. Currently running a $79 humminbird, so anything will be an upgrade. I meant to add that I have a 12 foot aluminum v-hull. Quote
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