Basser714 Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 I got out on Black Hill last night, and we caught one fish between the two of us. What a great day/night to get out though. Quote
basser89 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Posted July 14, 2011 Peter, here's the link to Washington county's boat ramps. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/washington.asp I've used Dargens Bend, Snyders Landing, Taylors Landing, Big Slackwater (above dam4), Williamsport and McCoys Ferry. Dargens doesn't have much room (limited space due) unless you have a jet but there is a little bit you can fish. Snyders is the one I use the most, good mix of fish can be caught, there are a few shallow spots that you have to watch out for but can be easily spotted reading the river. Taylors boat ramps are tricky. There's 2 ramps there, the lower ramp is shallow and can be a royal pain to launch from there and the upper one has a good bit of current (so a two man launch would be best). Big Slackwater gets the big cruiser boats that have little regard for smaller vessels (so I usually avoid that place during the summer) but you can definitely give your outboard a good run there. Williamsport and McCoys are boat pretty shallow and I don't do much more than put along with the outboard there to save the trolling motor. Not sure how the fishing is at 4 locks but its deeper and I've seen bigger boats in there as well so my take would be about the same conditions as the Big Slackwater. I did get out for a little while last evening. Hit Black Hills again (from outside the park). No takers last night for me. Hoping to be able to get out for a little while this evening, not positive on whether that'll happen or not yet. Quote
Fat Boy Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Nice summary of the Washington County ramps Sean. I was going to post the same info but I couldn't have said it any better. Taylors this time of year is really tricky and you need a jet. When the river is up you will be OK. You can put in at Seneca Creek along the Potomac and have about 3 miles to run when the river is up, but learn where the shallow rocks are first before you go too far up river. My buddy tore up his lower unit that way on his Tracker years ago. Basically, the water past the first island gets tricky in the summer... Also, you may want to consider Raystown in PA. No HP limit and the fishing can be good. The Lower Potomac has a lot of room to run and good fishing...worth the permit fees for sure. The upper tidal Patuxent and the Eastern Shore rivers are good too. Quote
301-fisherman Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 Hit black hills on tues lost a big one.....hit it tonight and got no takers....got myself a little jon boat on wednesday hope to take it out on black hills this weekend! Quote
basser89 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Posted July 15, 2011 Hit black hills on tues lost a big one.....hit it tonight and got no takers....got myself a little jon boat on wednesday hope to take it out on black hills this weekend! Congrats on the boat 301! Peter, how did you make out at the Urbana fishing management area? I got out briefly last night myself (maybe an hour and a half). No takers for me last night either. Quote
dcfdpipeman Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 Well, still waiting on DNR for boat stuff. I dropped over to Urbana Lake to scope it out. All in all the pond looks healthy. Not too much in weeds. I did not fish at all. Just a scouting trip. Seems it might be hard to get to some places as the banks are heavy covered. Here are some shots. This is the sign off Dixon Road (get to Dixon from Thurston Rd) Trail head - 700yds to pond Trail size - pine needle type of trail Parking lot Pond looking Left Mid Left Center shot Far Right Didn't see any rises nor fish scared away from shore. I think a fishing Kayak would be perfect if you have one of those wheely things to hand carry it. -Peter Quote
KenLattimore Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 Congrats 301! And thanks DCFD, it looks interesting, I'll have to check it out. I really appreaciate it! -Ken Quote
301-fisherman Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 hey fellas...got out tonight at b hills. landed 3 and lost 1...the biggest going about 3lbs....anyone heading out early sat morning? Quote
301-fisherman Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 hey everyone. Got out tonight and landed one.....had another on the line and he hung me up on a stump. Also had something kill my worm fight me for about 4 seconds in the middle of the lake and all of a sudden my line was clean cut Quote
basser89 Posted July 17, 2011 Author Posted July 17, 2011 hey everyone. Got out tonight and landed one.....had another on the line and he hung me up on a stump. Also had something kill my worm fight me for about 4 seconds in the middle of the lake and all of a sudden my line was clean cut Sounds to me like you had a run in with a musky. Quote
301-fisherman Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Hey all. I got out tonight and had no luck...only think i caught was a huge turtle. That was interesting. I did see one guy land maybe a 3lbr. When is everyone getting out this week!? Quote
David301 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 My big Bass of the week, caught her Saturday morning around 0600 off of a topwater plug. I did not get her length but she weighed in at 9.5 lbs, and ofcourse was released. Quote
KenLattimore Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 David, I'm really starting to jealous of these pic of al these great fish! Keep up the great work! 301, my schedule is a little hetic but I'm gonna try to get out this weekend. I have your number from the PM you sent so I'll give you a shout once I'm able to figure it out. Quote
basser89 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Posted July 19, 2011 David, I'm really starting to jealous of these pic of all these great fish! Keep up the great work! Definitely agree with Ken on this one! Congrats!!! Not sure when I'm getting out next. This week is looking crazy for me too. Will try to get out at some point here! Getting that little twitch for lack of fishing! Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted July 19, 2011 Super User Posted July 19, 2011 Great fish David301!!! Leaving on Friday for a week of fishing in New York, can't wait to get up there. Looking at fishing reports and the forums for the lake makes the anticipation worse. Quote
Fat Boy Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Beautiful fish David! What a monster! Upper Potomac Report 7/17/11: My fishing buddy Howard and I fished the Upper Potomac on Sunday. It was a nice drive out to the river. Here's a scenery shot from on top of a mountain: As you can see, this place looked really promising. The water was low and fairly clear. Plus, the view up and down the river was beautiful, and we had it pretty much to ourselves except for a group of 8 friendly tubers and a few canoes, and only 2 of those people were fishing. Here are a couple fish caught: This river smallie nailed a 4" plastic worm. One that Howard landed. Another bronzeback, not big, but the size that I don't mind catching all day long. I finished with 58 smallies, 2 red breast sunnies, 2 rock bass, and a green sunfish, with about a dozen of the bass being between 12” and 14”. This was a new spot and I think that I'd go back. It has a lot of potential. It’s not the Susky and the fish could be a bit bigger, but it was a ton of fun. My buddy guessed that he finished with 40 something bass and a rock bass on the day. His numbers between 12” and 14” were comparable to mine. Buzzbaits seemed to not get the dinks and caught mostly good sized ones for him. I caught mine while jigging soft plastics. Nothin' like a wet wade when fishing on a hot day. Quote
David301 Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Ken and basser89....I just got lucky and found a honey hole that is right across the street from where I live Quote
KenLattimore Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Okay, my jealously is even worse. I should be so lucky to walk across the street to catch bass up to 9.5 lbs!!!! Quote
301-fisherman Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Hey all anyone out tonight? I am fixing to hit the hills for some fishing in about 30 mins. Let me know if anyone gets out there...it would be easier if I had a pic so you would know who your running into! lol Quote
301-fisherman Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 well fellas....i missed probably the biggest bass in black hills tonight....had it two feet from me and he hung me up on a log....i was holding my rod together and fighting this beast...im a failure....fished about 30 more minutes still cussing that I missed it and packed it up. Quote
basser89 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 well fellas....i missed probably the biggest bass in black hills tonight....had it two feet from me and he hung me up on a log....i was holding my rod together and fighting this beast...im a failure....fished about 30 more minutes still cussing that I missed it and packed it up. Keep your head up 301! It happens to all of us. BrianinMD watched me loose a real good one several months back on a spinnerbait (something that I don't loose bass on very often) that wasn't more than 5-6' away from me. Later on that evening I redeemed myself with a 6 pounder. Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted July 21, 2011 Super User Posted July 21, 2011 I saw what??? Its all part of the fishing, part of what makes it fun when you do get the big ones in. I am having a rough year for big fish, best LM is 4lbs 4oz, best smallie is 3lb 1oz. Hope to get out of that funk soon. Quote
basser89 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 I saw what??? Its all part of the fishing, part of what makes it fun when you do get the big ones in. I am having a rough year for big fish, best LM is 4lbs 4oz, best smallie is 3lb 1oz. Hope to get out of that funk soon. Given the fact that you took the pic of the big one I did catch, I'd think you'd remember. Haven't you left for NY yet? LOL! You'll get out of your funk soon! Maybe those bass up in NY will cooperate a little more. Unless the water is plagued with skinny, tiny pike that is. Quote
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