Potomac River Fish Off!

[VABasser]

I didn't bother to read through the whole thread, whats the general consensus looking like?  Haven't been on the boards much lately, been swamped with work this semester.  But I'll be coming home (F'burg) this Friday so plan on fishing Sat, Sun and Mon depending on how the bite is.  Not to sound like a dick but if you all aren't fishing the Potomac count me out.  I'm sold on the Potomac, love fishing there.  I've got a boat but I would probably have a partner already although not for sure.      

[cmatthews6485]

I wouldnt mind participating in the fish off the only problem is i dont have a boat. If anyone had any extra space and wouldnt mind one more then i would like to do it.

[shimmy]

What i am starting to realize here is that the winter time proves to be a hard to time to finalize a place to have a tournament. I am wondering if people will hold strong for Saturday. As of now it sounds like there might be three boats and that may be less by now.

Im also thinking that whoever does go fishing on Saturday either at Burke or anywhere else should post their two biggest bass on the website and we'll see who's the weekend champ. Not sure how to stop the cheatin though...

However, i am still down if people are feeling that itch on Burke. I wish it was easier to do a headcount on this sight. Haven't quite outsmarted myself as to how to do one yet.

[NewAngler]

I'm in. 100%. Burke is fine.

Quanjig is fishing there as well, I believe.

[VABasser]

What i am starting to realize here is that the winter time proves to be a hard to time to finalize a place to have a tournament. I am wondering if people will hold strong for Saturday. As of now it sounds like there might be three boats and that may be less by now.

Im also thinking that whoever does go fishing on Saturday either at Burke or anywhere else should post their two biggest bass on the website and we'll see who's the weekend champ. Not sure how to stop the cheatin though...

However, i am still down if people are feeling that itch on Burke. I wish it was easier to do a headcount on this sight. Haven't quite outsmarted myself as to how to do one yet.

I've got to back out.  I got invited to do some striper fishing out in the bay on Saturday.  Couldn't turn down what is essentially a free guided trip.  From what I hear its been pretty hot lately with numerous ~50 lbers.  I'm stoked.  Shimmy, I'll post up my two biggest fish, what's the winner get?     

[quanjig]

Oh yea, I'm in. I will have maps for whoever shows up.

[Dan:]

ok, so:

quanjig (+boat)

NewAngler

Shimmy

post again if you are still able to go on saturday. I guess people want to fish Burke, and I'm assuming the AM works for everyone?

[quanjig]

Yes, me + boat.

[Bigs]

I'm sick again, infact I have never really been right since I got sick in August so I probably wont be fishing until I feel better , so who knows. If I do feel better by then I'll fish the potomac and post pics on the scale of my 2 biggest fish if I even catch 2. I think it should just be a lunker challenge. Biggest fish wins, simple as that.

[cmatthews6485]

I am available to fish burke on saturday if there is an open spot if not thats fine to i will shore fish in richmond

[RockvilleMDAngler]

If we are concerned about people with small boats then why not launch out of Occoquan? Burke lake is an OK fishery but there will be a lot of frustrated people at the end of the day.  If we launch out of the Occoquan River everyone will catch fish. The ramp in the back of Occoquan is nice and there is plenty of room for a weigh-in. There is a 1.5 mile no-wake zone where the smaller boats can fish with no problems, that same zone is a great cold water fishery.  Guys with bigger boats can head out and fish the whole Potomac river if they like.

If it is anywhere on the river I am down and will bring my boat with room for a co-angler, but I am not wasting an awesome late fall day on Burke Lake.

[Dan:]

ok, so:

quanjig (+boat)

NewAngler

Shimmy

cmatthews6485

Rockville, I'm assuming you mean the Occoquan River at the Regional Park? That is a good idea.

[soccplayer07]

he is talking about launching at Occoquan park (not fountain head). That seems like a decent idea. For that matter pohick bay is very accessible for small boats too. I'm not comfortable launching my boat at burke. What time is this taking place? What are the rules? Depending on location I have room for a co-angler.

[JVM]

I can fish this Sat but only until noon... no boat.

I can possibly get a jon boat for a sunday tourney but not this sat.

Also, we could still do Anna and rent a boat or two.  It'd be more expensive but I am down to split the cost of a $100+-/day bass boat with someone. 

I have to work this sat so can fish till about noon.

If we do this we can figure the rules once we have a day time and participation figured, thats the important stuff.

Anyways, I am def in however we figure to do it.  Scrapping this tourney isnt really an option the way I see it so if u dont like the idea, you can post ur comments on another thread   

Lets make it happen.  I'll be in Tx in a nmonth or so and this is my last chance at catching a state record bass in VA with a BIG bait!!!!

[Dan:]

ok, so how does the Occoquan River below the dam sound? They have a great launch and PLENTY of room. It's called Occoquan Regional Park. It's easy to find on Google Maps.

Quanjig, does that work for you?

The gate opens at 8am. I say we aim to meet then.

[soccplayer07]

time to charge the batteries!

[Dan:]

Ok, so if we are cool with the Occoquan at 8am on Saturday, here is the updated list:

UPDATE:

quanjig (+boat) (let me know if you are ok with the Occoquan instead of Burke)

NewAngler

Shimmy

cmatthews6485

RockvilleMDAngler(+boat)

soccplayer07(+boat)

Dan

JVM

[RockvilleMDAngler]

This is gonna be great! Occoquan Regional is a great launch site. If we only have two boats then we might need to go three-to-a-boat. Any other boaters interested?

I think launching at 8:00 is a great idea, what time do we want to do the weigh-in?  Should this be a paper tournament or should we weigh our fish?  5-fish limit or biggest fish?  If we do an actual weigh-in someone is going to need to bring a weigh bag, I have a digital scale.

[Bigs]

How long is this gonna be ? 8am till ? And how many fish?

[Dan:]

How 8am-2pm? Is 6 hours enough? Too much?

Should we do a team tournament with 2 or 3 person teams or should we just do individual limits?

I say we do 5 fish limits unless we do teams, then we have a 6 fish limit. I vote for overall weight wins with respect for big fish.

[soccplayer07]

I'm in the process of updating my live well system (what a pain). I don't think I'll be done by Saturday. Are we doing an actual weigh-in? I guess I may be able to bring a livewell (cooler) from my buddies jon boat. I'm waiting to hear back from a friend about fishing as a co-angler. If he can not make it I have room for 1 or 2 if need be. I can let you know this afternoon.

[Dan:]

If we don't have livewells we can just measure on scales and record it on paper. It doesn't have to be too serious. I'm not worried about people cheating. Plus, there will be other people on the boat to confirm.

Aaron, if you have an open seat, can I ride along with you?

[NewAngler]

Rockville, if you've got a spot can I hop on your boat? I'm pretty new to fishing, so if you're looking for a win, look elsewhere- just being honest. Haha.

I will also help with gas and anything else.

[RockvilleMDAngler]

Since there is no money on the line we can do this rather informally.  Each fish has to be caught and weighed and photographed before being released.  Biggest 5 fish per boat (team tournament).  Pictures must show the scale weight (and please be sure to zero your scales before weighing the fish).  We can post all the pictures on this thread after the tournament but at the ramp we can go over our weights and determine the winner. 

New Angler welcome aboard!  My boat is not huge so try to keep it to six rods or less.  Lets kick some butt!  PM me for more info on what to throw.

[soccplayer07]

If i cant get the live well up and running I say we do pictures and weight on paper.

Dan, I'll let you know as soon as I hear this afternoon. If we are doing 3 man teams then count yourself in no matter what! This could be a deadly team...let the talking begin