Any Va Members Fish Lately?

[Nitrofreak]

I really have no intention of fishing public waters, simply because I do not have a boat, will not be getting a boat, and don't want to use the '79 F-100 to tow said boat. Really, I don't care what people say regarding pond fishing - it's what I can access and at the same time have some fun. In the end, it's all fishing. Sayith what you will, don't bother me none.

Hayden,

There is nothing wrong with what you do, anyone can see that just by looking at the fish you catch and post on here.

If I may voice my opinion, Sam has offered you a chance of a lifetime, this experience of fishing larger waters and getting out there is not just about fishing, sharing time with people and the interaction between friends is a big part of life brother and an opportunity few people get to enjoy.

You really should take this under consideration, you will most likely come away with a lot of great memories, the fishing is just a bonus for both of you.

[endless]

wind chill was not too bad after about 10am, air temps started rising pretty good but still had jacket on from the wind. Water was right chilly though!

I think you will like having a small outboard on your boat...Ive found all my motors off craigs and have had good luck with them. Good Luck on your search!

Thank you Aluma-Bass!! Yea I went ahead and settle for 7.5hp 2 stroke engine Johnson from a guy in Goochland for $400. All I could find close enough in my search and that was just a little over an hour away. The guy had it set in this water fill drum for when I got there I can hear start and run. Foward and reverse both works. He gave me a metal six gallon tank but I will most likely replace that with plastic since last I knew metal was against the law at least what I was told years ago. He also was putting a pump line together but I told him I had that already and he was informing me that I should buy fuel filter to place on the line like he had on his. Man had motors everywhere that he's working on so he can get his look like 25' center console back on the bay for this year. He shown me his jon boat that he use the 7.5 hp for. The motor ran and sounded good. He recommend to try and find ethanol free gas especially if dealing with the metal tank.

I'm hoping if weather stays like it is going into next week(haven't check) to hit the river and give the motor a try and see if can do a little fishing on the river. Still a few things I need to do before hand like get me an amp for my depth finder so I can eliminate a battery use and weight.

[Reel_Kaotic]

Thank you Aluma-Bass!! Yea I went ahead and settle for 7.5hp 2 stroke engine Johnson from a guy in Goochland for $400. All I could find close enough in my search and that was just a little over an hour away. The guy had it set in this water fill drum for when I got there I can hear start and run. Foward and reverse both works. He gave me a metal six gallon tank but I will most likely replace that with plastic since last I knew metal was against the law at least what I was told years ago. He also was putting a pump line together but I told him I had that already and he was informing me that I should buy fuel filter to place on the line like he had on his. Man had motors everywhere that he's working on so he can get his look like 25' center console back on the bay for this year. He shown me his jon boat that he use the 7.5 hp for. The motor ran and sounded good. He recommend to try and find ethanol free gas especially if dealing with the metal tank.

I'm hoping if weather stays like it is going into next week(haven't check) to hit the river and give the motor a try and see if can do a little fishing on the river. Still a few things I need to do before hand like get me an amp for my depth finder so I can eliminate a battery use and weight.

Congrats on the new motor! Have to get sometime soon and fish again. Definitely, replace the metal gas tank for plastic!

[Wayne P.]

The warm weather the past couple of days didn't turn the fish on like I expected even though yesterday some areas at Sandy River had surface water temps over 50 degrees. Still caught a few though.

I didn't land any at Briery on Tuesday.

Sure was windy both days.

[Aluma-Bass]

thanks for report Wayne! Endless Congrats on the motor! Time to hit briery and sandy now!

[Hyrule Bass]

I really have no intention of fishing public waters, simply because I do not have a boat, will not be getting a boat, and don't want to use the '79 F-100 to tow said boat. Really, I don't care what people say regarding pond fishing - it's what I can access and at the same time have some fun. In the end, it's all fishing. Sayith what you will, don't bother me none.

you dont need a boat. a ton of people bass fish from shore on large lakes. i caught my PB fishing from a dock at Smith Mountain Lake. Granted, you've caught bigger fish than me from your ponds you fish, but you dont need a boat to fish public waters. Sure, things are a little tougher from shore, but thats part of the fun, figuring out the mystery. its an added challenge to what the norm is for you.

Dont get me wrong, i'm not coming down on you, just offering my perspective. I love pond fishing, I would love to fish some of the ponds you do. but i also enjoy trying to figure out what the bass around that dock at SML want as well, and there are plenty swimming around the shoreline during the summer, sometimes i just sit there and watch them crush bluegill. sometimes they eat the bluegill, other times they just headbutt the bluegill to keep it away from their bed during the spawn. you can learn/observe a lot more and present yourself with some new challenges is all im trying to say...

[Reel_Kaotic]

thanks for report Wayne! Endless Congrats on the motor! Time to hit briery and sandy now!

x2 the Report, Thanks Wayne.

When are hitting Briery or Sandy? Cabin fever has sat in too long!

[Tallent25]

Yeah went to broery last sat it was like the bay. Had white caps caught two broke my duckett and left still have cabin fever probleu gonna go put sat or Sunday depending on temps good luck to you guys !!!

[Tallent25]

Sonny you guys going to the meeting sat this is Wade

[Aluma-Bass]

Dang wade! How did the duckett break? My partner James has one and loves it. What kinda warranty they have on those rods?

Yea I will be at meeting....see ya there!

[endless]

thanks for report Wayne! Endless Congrats on the motor! Time to hit briery and sandy now!

Hopefully and thanks!!

[Fishing4SquidDuck]

went out the other day and caught 2 shad haha one was actually 12" so was a fun experience

[vapredhunter]

Had a good day a on SML today rainy and cold but 4 bass in the boat lost a few good day!

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/97037-rainy-day-on-sml/

[Wayne P.]

I fished the Anna hot side yesterday with a couple of kids. We fished for about 4 hours and caught a total of 24 bass and 1 catfish--had missed hooksets on about a dozen others that hit. The weatherman lied about the partly cloudy to clear weather. It was cloudy, windy and COLD all day.

[osbornj2]

Had a good day a on SML today rainy and cold but 4 bass in the boat lost a few good day!

http://www.bassresou...iny-day-on-sml/

Awesome! I, too, fished SML on Sat...up in the Blackwater, near Magnum Point Marina. And like you, I got rained on most of the day

I actually had better luck with stripers, though I did find a bass or two...mostly on a jerkbait, though I have caught some others on a DD22.

[StinkyBass]

I live in Va Beach, and caught a 3lb chain pickerel last weekend (2-4-12)! i've been taking advantage of the warm days and fishing the sunny side of the lakes. ive noticed that the bite doesnt pick up until 10am some mornings though. its a slow day compared to a spring spawn, but worth the tug on the end of your line! Good luck! just go

[Fat-G]

Isssss on FIYAAAAAAAA

Well, it was.

[Ej Thomas]

Hey my name is Ej Thomas just started reading and replying on the forums. I fish in a club in region 6 out of Richmond. I have been loving the warm winter and have been pond fishing a lot and have been pulling out lots of big girls. i fish a pond in this town home complex that used to live in and this pond has some big'uns. Can't wait to the season starts. Going out this Friday. Tight lines

[Reel_Kaotic]

Hey my name is Ej Thomas just started reading and replying on the forums. I fish in a club in region 6 out of Richmond. I have been loving the warm winter and have been pond fishing a lot and have been pulling out lots of big girls. i fish a pond in this town home complex that used to live in and this pond has some big'uns. Can't wait to the season starts. Going out this Friday. Tight lines

Welcome! Cabin fever has sat in weeks ago, and with my busy schedule I haven't had the chance to get out during these cool days. However, that's going to change soon. Good luck this Friday, let us know how it goes. Share and post any hawgs.

[quanjig]

Mercer on a jb

[Nitrofreak]

You know... if I was not at work I would come over there and jerk a big knot in your head for showing me something like that on a day like today!!!

Just kidding lol.

Nice fish !!!!!!!

[Aluma-Bass]

nice fish quan! water temps?

[quanjig]

Thanks guys, not really sure what temps were. Some friends and I have been steady catching fish for the past few weeks. One of them had a day where he caught 3 slow rolling a blade. 3.5,4.25,5.25!

[Ej Thomas]

Nice. Where you fishing at. I hope to put one on the page friday.

[Wayne P.]

I didn't catch any today worth taking a picture of.

A few slot size bass and some under the slot at Briery Creek.