Wilson Bridge 3/29

[Fish]

Wow, you guys did amazing last time. I have to join you guys. Will be at Jones Point at 7 AM. Is parking/launching free there? Will it be necessary to have an anchor?

[CB kayak 02]

Shady and co.,
happy birthday!
I'll have Friday off too, and it's likely I could make it down to the bridge for some cats at least for the morning. I (shamefully...i know) have to grab my fishing yak tomorrow after work and take the metaphorical shrink wrap off for the year. I haven't finished switching over my FF and gear over to that one yet, so I'll be bare-bones fishing with 1 rod and no electronics in all likelihood. T

Pat

Nice pat looking forward to it!!!should have enough fish finders between everyone.

[chex]

I will fish the big cat with you guys. But I'll have to be out of there by 10:30 to make it to work on time (pacific time).

Fish, you'll probably do better with an anchor. Catfish hunt by scent, so if the bait is moving, it's harder for them to find it. However, big blue cats are predatory and will eat moving fish, so you can still catch them if moving.

[Fish]

I have to get out of there by 1030/1100 as well. Can I just throw a 5 lb dumbbell over my kayak?

I will fish the big cat with you guys. But I'll have to be out of there by 10:30 to make it to work on time (pacific time).

Fish, you'll probably do better with an anchor. Catfish hunt by scent, so if the bait is moving, it's harder for them to find it. However, big blue cats are predatory and will eat moving fish, so you can still catch them if moving.

[chex]

I have to get out of there by 1030/1100 as well. Can I just throw a 5 lb dumbbell over my kayak?

Yes. Or a rock.

[moc]

If the current is light, you can actually hold on to the pilings of wedge your hand or arm in grooves on the pilings. I brought an anchor, but did not need one the day that I was out there catching big kitty kats.....

[Fish]

Thanks for the update. May I ask what set up and rigs you were using?

If the current is light, you can actually hold on to the pilings of wedge your hand or arm in grooves on the pilings. I brought an anchor, but did not need one the day that I was out there catching big kitty kats.....

[moc]

A basic top bottom rig with a 2 ounce weight and number one hooks. On my second rod I use a 4 or 5 O hook on an 18 inch leader with a 2 ounce sinker. This rig is typically called a fishfinder rig or a Carolina Rig. The bait that got the most bites was sime fresh raw chicken tender strips at the grocery store for about $3-$4 . It out performed the night crawlers that I had.

[frettr00]

Any bait that's fatty will put oils into the water and give off a good scent. The same goes for bloody bait.

[MetroMan]

I'm praying the Home Depot delivery will be later in the afternoon so I can join you guys. If not, I have everything loaded up to go today after work.

[Shady]

caught some trout this morning, so I will be bringing trout belly to try too, should put out some nice oils and scent.

[Shady]

For everyone going tomorrow, this area requires a DC fishing license, which is $13 for non residents. You can buy it online, make sure you wait until the license is approved and then print the approved version.

[MetroMan]

Im just gonna fish the south side of the bridge. DC license is only required above the bridge.

[Fish]

That is what I am thinking about doing as well.

Im just gonna fish the south side of the bridge. DC license is only required above the bridge.

[chex]

Im just gonna fish the south side of the bridge. DC license is only required above the bridge.

Dude, what if you hook a big one south of the bridge, and it pulls you north??