GorillaBass Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 -Hey everyone- I'm new to this, as i'm getting back into fishing. Alot of good information on this forum and thought i'd chime in and maybe make some new friends to fish with. Primarily I like to fish for bass as i've only been a few times this year. I went yesterday to Crockett Park (Germantown Lake) and cought a good size sunfish I think it was and also about a 1-2lb largemouth or smallmouth bass, wasn't really sure but it was a beauty and made my day.. lame I know but take it easy on me, i'm new to this all over again.. Trying to find out how Bull Run Marina is, it's close to my house, I see they're not staffing it? so you cant rent any boats there but is there enough places to fish off the shore? anyone been? anyone want to go? -g Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted May 30, 2017 Super User Posted May 30, 2017 Welcome! Take a look through this thread, if you haven't already: Bull Run Marina (BRM) is not staffed...and they do not rent boats. Gate is (supposed to be) locked 24/7. You can get a key at Fountainhead for the BRM gate - for an annual fee. Not sure they'll give you a key unless you are also getting an annual launch pass, which is good at the half dozen or so Fairfax County parks that have ramps. Cost will vary depending on if you have trailer or hand-launch (kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, etc.) You can park in the upper lot of BRM and walk to a few spots to fish from shore, but I haven't tried it and it appears to be fairly limited spots you can get to...which is the case for most of the Occoquan reservoir. Fountainhead does rent boats, however; along with trolling motors and batteries. So does Lake Ridge Park (Prince William side.) 1 Quote
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GorillaBass Posted May 31, 2017 Author Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks for all the welcome and thanks for the information on Occaquan. I guess i'll stick to crockett park til I get accustomed to all the fishing holes around here. I'm looking into customizing a jon boat, they just built a cabelas over here in gainesville VA but all the boats have big gas motors that...well, really dont have much use for unless I go to the potomac, lake anna, and I think some parts of the occuquan? .. so I think a small jon with some customization and a solid minn kota trolling motor is my best bet? Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 5, 2017 Super User Posted June 5, 2017 On 5/30/2017 at 11:23 PM, GorillaBass said: Thanks for all the welcome and thanks for the information on Occaquan. I guess i'll stick to crockett park til I get accustomed to all the fishing holes around here. I'm looking into customizing a jon boat, they just built a cabelas over here in gainesville VA but all the boats have big gas motors that...well, really dont have much use for unless I go to the potomac, lake anna, and I think some parts of the occuquan? .. so I think a small jon with some customization and a solid minn kota trolling motor is my best bet? I think that small is OK...you can still get on areas of the Potomac and Anna when weather is decent. But, if it were me, I'd include a small HP outboard, even if you just plan to add it a little later. Having a 9.9 will make a world of difference around here. Quote
lonnie g Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 welcome , best of luck and for sure be safe, we want to see you pull fish from the water and not you Quote
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