August Meet and Greet

[Mark]

You might also want to try top water lures like small poppers or floating Rapalas that slip just under the water surface when retrieved.

Your likely species will be smallmouth bass -- lots of them if it is a good day.

Keep your lures moving. Smallmouth respond well to movement at this time of year.

[Runnin]

John, your Severn lures will work well. Beetle Spins, rattle traps, 3 or 4 inch curly tail grubs. Buzz baits, spinner baits, tube or crawfish plastics. Flukes. They all work. I never use an anchor and beach myself on rocks or in eddys.

Smallmouth Bass are the primary target.
If you like panfish, bring ultralight or fly rod , the sunfish here are almost always abundant and aggressive this time of year.
Other species you may encounter in this area are Channel cats, Carp, Rock Bass and Walleye. I caught a 26" eye just off the planned takeout a couple years ago.
There may be Musky, but generally they are farther upriver from where the M and G will be.

I would make sure that you have:

4" Senko's
3-4 inch curly tail grubs.
1-2 inch curly tail grubs if you want sunfish.
3-4" Tubes or craws. Lately I've really like Paca Baby Craws and Baby Rage Tail craws.
Buzz Bait
Floating Rapala - 3"
Mepps Size 0-1 for sunfish if interested. Size 3-4 for smallies.

If you want to expand your arsenal:

Bandit Footloose or Manns baby 1 minus
Bandit 100 crank, or Rebel Craw
Flukes
Twin blade spinnerbait 1/4 or 3/8 oz.
Suspending crank like Rapala suspending shad rap for deeper stretches.
Sammy, Topedo, Zara spook topwater

[DanMarino]

River conditions are looking great and I think the weather should be nice too! Possibly the best Meet and Greet Ever!

Here's a link to a map of the launch at Brunswick, and El Sloppy Tacos.
http://bikewashington.org/canal/imap.php?id=202

Here's also a link to a map showing directions from Brunswick to Lander for those doing a shuttle there.
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=qjk...0~&form=LMLTCC

[J.A. Veil]

Thanks for the tips. I have many of those lures already. Hopefully I can tag along with a more experienced freshwater angler.

[Beerboy]

Thanks to Runnin, Mark, and DanMarino for the tackle advice, much appreciated From looking at the map, you drive through the MARC parking lot and then hang a right after the RR tracks. Is that correct (only been to the left on a visit to the campground)?

[Mike]

Thanks to Runnin, Mark, and DanMarino for the tackle advice, much appreciated From looking at the map, you drive through the MARC parking lot and then hang a right after the RR tracks. Is that correct (only been to the left on a visit to the campground)?

Yes, you turn right after the tracks then go under the Rt 17 bridge to a parking lot and boat ramp.
-Mike

Here's a close-up of the destination.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=bruns...gl=us&t=h&z=18

[Berto]

Tom,

I'm not going to make it. I'm helping my Mom move. GOOD LUCK GUYS!

[DanMarino]

Ok Berto. I'll catch up with you again soon. I hope the move goes well.

[DonV]

Two more in here. First M&G. If any body wants to drop thieryak off at Brunswick and then drop a vehicle at Lander I can shuttle you back to the launch site at Brunswick. Can carry 4 comfortably or 5 packed in. Looks like it is only a 15 minute or so ride and if we can get someone to watch your gear for a little while while it is left at the launch you'll good to go for just a float trip.

If interested drop me a PM and I can supply a phone #. Feel a little funny throwing a phone out for the whole world to see.

[wfauby]

Tom,

I'm not going to make it. I'm helping my Mom move. GOOD LUCK GUYS!

NOOOOOOOO! sorry to hear you wont make it.

[wfauby]

Thanks for the tips. I have many of those lures already. Hopefully I can tag along with a more experienced freshwater angler.

Hey John - you are welcome to tag along w me. While i dont have a ton of experience on this stretch, I do fish further down stream in the Whites Ferry, Poolesville, Edwards Ferry sections often out of a jet-drive john boat. Generally speaking it can be easy fishing. Lead jig heads, 1/4 oz or smaller, with grubs or tubes or Gulp minnows can all produce...i dont suggest heavier because they will snag easier (bury themselves) under the multitude of rocks & ledges and you will find yourself spending the day working snags loose or cutting line. Its still going to happen, but the lighter jigs will give you time to flip the bail & start working the lure over the obstructions...instead of dropping like lead balloon. The moving baits, spinners & cranks worked just under the water should produce as well. I have a gold Ford F150 p/u...come over & introduce yourself...unless i have already taken it to the Take-out point. I will PM you my cell phone.

[DanMarino]

OK, here's the list of attendees as far as I can tell....Looks like a good turnout.
1. DanMarino ( real name is Tom) The host. I'll be driving a silver Volvo 240 wagon.
I have a trailer and can carry/help shuttle one kayak back from Lander if needed.
Or I'm happy to stay with people's gear while the shuttle vehicles go to Lander and/or Point of Rocks.
I'm planning to get there no later than 6:30AM.
I plan to float and fish to Lander. If anyone wants to get some food at El Sloppy Tacos afterward, let me know and I will join you.
PM me if you want my cell phone number for any last minute questions.

River levels are looking great.
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydro...lwx&gage=porm2

2. wfauby
3. Don V (and friend)
4. Mike
5. Beerboy
6. J.A. Veil
7. Runnin
8. PigPen
9. Yackersaltlife
10. hooked again
11. Turtle135
12. archeryrob (If not doing a project)
13. HearadonCatch

[DonV]

OK, here's the list of attendees as far as I can tell....Looks like a good turnout.
1. DanMarino ( real name is Tom) The host. I'll be driving a silver Volvo 240 wagon.
I have a trailer and can carry/help shuttle one kayak back from Lander if needed.
Or I'm happy to stay with people's gear while the shuttle vehicles go to Lander and/or Point of Rocks.
I'm planning to get there no later than 6:30AM.
I plan to float and fish to Lander. If anyone wants to get some food at El Sloppy Tacos afterward, let me know and I will join you.
PM me if you want my cell phone number for any last minute questions.

River levels are looking great.
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydro...lwx&gage=porm2

2. wfauby
3. Don V (and friend)
4. Mike
5. Beerboy
6. J.A. Veil
7. Runnin
8. PigPen
9. Yackersaltlife
10. hooked again
11. Turtle135
12. archeryrob (If not doing a project)
13. HearadonCatch

I may be interested in in the El Sloppy Tacos thing. Have to go back to Brunswick at some point anyway. Food is always good. How long you planning on staying on the water? I was hoping to make a pretty long day off it with lunch on the water and maybe dinner at the taco place later.

Not a friend going with me, it's the wife. We are planning to go directly to Lander to drop off her truck. And then head up to Brunswick with my truck and the kayaks. That is where I'll be available to shuttle anyone back Brunswick. I'll get to Lander at 6:30. If anyone is there then your welcome to a ride. Once again room for five.

[Mike]

I may be interested in in the El Sloppy Tacos thing. Have to go back to Brunswick at some point anyway. Food is always good. How long you planning on staying on the water? I was hoping to make a pretty long day off it with lunch on the water and maybe dinner at the taco place later.

Not a friend going with me, it's the wife. We are planning to go directly to Lander to drop off her truck. And then head up to Brunswick with my truck and the kayaks. That is where I'll be available to shuttle anyone back Brunswick. I'll get to Lander at 6:30. If anyone is there then your welcome to a ride. Once again room for five.

If you're trying to make a long day of it you may want to take out at Point-of-Rocks instead of Lander. That'll add about 2 more miles of good fishing to your float.
-Mike

[zak]

I plan on showing up.