March M&G

[Rockchaser]

We haven't been able to get the February M&G in yet due to the ice, but it's about time to start planning the March M&G. March 8, 2014

We will be fishing the VA side of the Wilson Bridge. We will be fishing for Blue Catfish, basic bottom rigs and fish finder rigs with 6/0 to 9/0 circle hooks and 4oz to 8oz sinkers should do you well. Good baits are raw chicken breast, chicken livers, hot dogs, cut shad, worms, eel and the list goes on and on. My personal favorite is raw chicken breast.

I wasn't able to make the January M&G so I missed the discussion on why people wanted to launch from Belle Haven Marina instead of under the bridge itself. Belle Haven is a mile south of the bridge with a $5.00 launch fee and we would be going against the tide both ways.

The floating dock at Jones Point Park is under the bridge and isn't as scary as some have made it out to be. Also, this would be a great time to learn how to launch from a dock since there will be several other kayakers around to assist. Parking and launch are free.

Let me know what you all think about where you want to launch from.

Lunch will be at Chadwicks in Old Town Alexandria at 2:00. There is a $5.00 parking lot just across the street. I think this will be safer then parking on the street with a kayak sitting on top of the car.

Jones Point Park
100 Jones Point Road
Alexandria, A 22314

Belle Haven Marina
6401 George Washington Memorial Parkway
Alexandria, VA 22307

Chadwicks
203 Strand St.
Alexandria, VA22314

Those attending.
Rockchaser / Jones Point Park / Lunch
MOC / Jones Point Park / Lunch
buzz ? / Jones Point Park / ?
Shady / Jones Point Park / ?
Sparky1423 / Jones Point Park / Lunch
dson05 / Jones Point Park / Lunch
wschrack / Jones Point Park / Lunch ?
Canoe515 / Jones Point Park / Lunch
DanMarino / Jones Point Park / Pass
Jaspratt / Jones Point Park / Lunch ?
Dan Goddard / Jones Point / Lunch
MD Dore
Birddog + 1
echo5oscar / JPP / Lunch
kevinfry / JPP ? / lunch
turtle135 / JPP / Passw
Redfish

[moc]

Count me in on the March M&G Jim for both fishing and lunch. The Feb M&G on the Susky was moved to the 22nd of Feb, due to icy conditions, so you did not miss it yet.

[Rockchaser]

I will be out of town on the 22nd so I will be missing it.

[buzz]

I wasn't able to make the January M&G so I missed the discussion on why people wanted to launch from Belle Haven Marina instead of under the bridge itself. Belle Haven is a mile south of the bridge with a $5.00 launch fee and we would be going against the tide both ways.

Belle Haven was suggested for anyone who felt uncomfortable with the launch at Jones Point since the kayak launch there is not very kayak friendly.

I haven't tried it yet myself. But I've seen it, and I think I'll leave the motor out of the Torque for this one.

Count me in.

[Rockchaser]

Right on, I know the dock is a little too high but I have seen many different types of kayaks from sit on to sit in and inflatables launch hassle free. I think with fellow kayakers there to assist it might be a good learning experience for people but I don't want to push anyone into doing anything they aren't comfortable with.

[Birddog]

Do I need a MD license or will VA do?

[Rockchaser]

Do I need a MD license or will VA do?

Good question. Maryland or Virginia license covers the bridge South. To fish the north side of the bridge you need a DC license. It is only $13.00 online for the year.

[Birddog]

So DC license is a must?
Thanks

[Rockchaser]

The north side of the bridge is DC waters. So I keep mine up to date. I haven't been checked at the Wilson by DC but VA DNR has ckecked me a few times.

[Shady]

Hoping to make it.
Anyone apprehensive about the launch, dont be... id prefer this style launch over a ramp

[Runnin]

Does anyone think this bleepin winter will let up by March?

[docirv]

That is too far for me to go for a day... but you guys have a great time and I hope it is warmer by then...

[sparky1423]

Count me in for fishing and Lunch, I will be launching at Jones Point Park

[Rockchaser]

Ok, since I can't figure out how to add a poll for the launch site, post where you would like to launch from and I will keep track on the first post. Also Let me know who is in for lunch at Chadwicks afterwards. I know MOC is in for food and drink.

[Rockchaser]

A few teaser pictures of Wilson Bridge Catfish.
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