Potomac River Fish are on the move and can be found on remaining grass, and on hard cover. Water is slowly cooling down to the mid-50s, but back to the low 60s for the weekend. Shallow diving Lucky Craft 1.5 crankbaits will cover water and snap free from grass to trigger strikes. Use 12-pound test GAMMA Edge on a medium heavy cranking rod. Reel to the grass, pause and snap free, pausing … [Read more...]

As the water temperatures drop, the opportunities for good trout fishing increase. Most streams are low, however, so cautious approaches are vital. The Lower Jackson remains a good choice. The water levels have been stable and trout to 12-inches are hitting small nymphs. The larger fish are more likely to go for a flashy streamer. The water is low and clear in the catch and release section … [Read more...]

With a little assist from early October rains, the VDGIF has resumed its fall trout stocking program and a number of streams (listed below) have been stocked. More stocking will continue in future weeks. October 12,  Wythe County Cripple Creek (Ravens) October 12, Bath County  Back Creek October 12,  Washington County Beartree Lake October 11,  Bland County Lick Creek October 11,  … [Read more...]

By Chris Craft BASS- Start looking for the bass to be shallow and very active. You can catch them in super shallow water on Squarebill crankbaits, Rat L Traps, Dave's Tournament Tackle Tiger Shad Spinnerbaits, Damiki MTB Noisy Buzzbaits, Damiki D Pop and Don Iovino Splash It Poppers and Damiki Rambler Walking baits and my favorite, Damiki Armor Shad Soft Jerkbaits. As always, Shakey Head … [Read more...]

A New Season By Capt. Steve Chaconas   Summer is losing its grip on the Potomac fishery. Grass is breaking up and the water is cooling. Longer, cooler nights will allow water temperatures to slide into the mid 70s. Early low incoming tides provide an opportunity to use topwaters. Over matted grass, use hollow frogs. With 60 pound GAMMA Torque braid. In areas with scattered grass, … [Read more...]