Smallmouth – Cacapon River (WV)
Take a smallmouth break right next to the C&O towpath.
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Trout and Smallmouth Fishing on the North Branch of the Potomac
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Wade Fishing the Rappahannock River
Sadly, I had to take this book off the market. Private property owners shut down access to the Rappahannock at the end of Richards Ferry Road. Tragic! It only required allowing folks to cross around 30 yards in a remote corner they owned to get to the public property. Since fishing the Confluence was the …
Guidebook: Fishing the North Branch of the Potomac
The Ultimate, Comprehensive Guideto the North Branch of the Potomac To catch fish, you need to know where to fish “I have been fly fishing for a while and can honestly say your book is the most useful and easy to read fly fishing guide book I have encountered.” – Sean W. “Love the book! …
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Guidebook: Wade Fishing the Rappahannock River
Sadly, I had to take this book off the market. Private property owners shut down access to the Rappahannock at the end of Richards Ferry Road. Tragic! It only required allowing folks to cross around 30 yards in a remote corner they owned to get to the public property. Since fishing the Confluence was the …
Guidebook: Wade Fishing the Upper Potomac – Chain Bridge to Harpers Ferry
The most detailed guide on Wade and Shoreline Fishing ever published for the Upper Potomac Prior to publication, the book was “fact checked” by numerous members of the Potomac River Smallmouth Club and New Horizon Bass Anglers. All their recommendations were included in the final volume. Here is some of the feedback: “I read your book …
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Smallmouth – Bull Run (VA – Hemlock Overlook Downstream)
Has potential… a few small bass… blown out by kayakers this trip
Smallmouth – New River (Eggleston to Pembroke)
A much easier time the second day.. but there were a few sporty drops for the basscanoe to overcome.
Smallmouth – New River (Ripplemead to Bluff City)
The basscanoe takes on whitewater!
Smallmouth – Patapsco River (MD – Ellicot City – River Road Junction)
Not really worth it
Smallmouth – Battie Mixon Ponds (MD – Paw Paw)
Take a smallmouth break right next to the C&O towpath.
Smallmouth – Bull Run Creek (VA – Hemlock Park)
An apparently unpressured treasure protected by a steep 0.5 mile hike.
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (VA – Island Ford)
A nice spot with easy wading upstream.
Smallmouth – NF Rivanna (VA)
Sandy…. not worth it.
Guidebook: Wade Fishing the Rappahannock River
Sadly, I had to take this book off the market. Private property owners shut down access to the Rappahannock at the end of Richards Ferry Road. Tragic! It only required allowing folks to cross around 30 yards in a remote corner they owned to get to the public property. Since fishing the Confluence was the …
Smallmouth – Rappahannock River (VA)
The rappahannock is a great smallmouth river
Smallmouth – Rapidan River
The Rapidan River is known for trout… but there are smallmouth downstream
Guidebook: Wade Fishing the Rapidan River
Sadly, I had to take this book off the market. Private property owners shut down access to the Rapidan at the end of Richards Ferry Road. Tragic! It only required allowing folks to cross around 30 yards in a remote corner they owned to get to the public property. Since fishing the Confluence was the …
Smallmouth – Merrimac Farms WMA (VA – Cedar Run)
Cedar Run is a surprising find tucked onto the southern boundary of the WMA.
Smallmouth – Upper Potomac
The Upper Potomac is a fantastic smallmouth bass fishery!
Guidebook: Wade Fishing the Upper Potomac – Chain Bridge to Harpers Ferry
The most detailed guide on Wade and Shoreline Fishing ever published for the Upper Potomac Prior to publication, the book was “fact checked” by numerous members of the Potomac River Smallmouth Club and New Horizon Bass Anglers. All their recommendations were included in the final volume. Here is some of the feedback: “I read your book …
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Trout/Smallmouth Bass – South Branch Potomac (WV – Ketterman Bend)
The closer to Big Bend Campground, the poorer the water becomes for smallies
Smallmouth Bass – Cacapon River (WV – Rt 9 Middle)
This has potential
Trout/Smallmouth Bass – South Branch Potomac (WV – Ketterman)
Just upstream of Ketterman is great trout / smallmouth water
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (VA – GWF and Fosters Access Points)
Two additional access points open up stretches of the SF of the Shenandoah
Smallmouth – Mainstem Shenandoah (VA – Riverton)
A breakdown cuts short our investigation of the mainstem of the ‘Doah near Riverton
Trout/Smallmouth Bass – South Branch Potomac (WV – Mile 7)
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Smallmouth – Goose Creek (VA – Potomac Upstream)
Goose Creek was deep and still in early October
Guidebook: Fishing the North Branch of the Potomac
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Smallmouth Bass – South Branch Potomac (WV – 6.5 mi from Rt 220)
Stop #1 on the South Branch
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (VA – Alma)
Good water upstream of the Alma boat launch
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (Foster’s and GWNF Landings)
Recent short reports on: SF ‘Doah – two good access points
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (VA – Alma)
Rabidly aggressive catfish makes for an exciting day!
Smallmouth – Bull Run Creek (VA – Rt 28 Downstream)
If you are looking for bass, don’t come here. If you want to get some practice on your casting with instant feedback provided by a dense population of sunfish, this is the location for you.
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (VA – Newport)
The Newport public boat launch offers good fishing at the launch
Smallmouth Bass – Cacapon River (WV – near Rt 15)
This spot has some potential
Smallmouth – James River (VA – Maiden Landing)
A perspective on Maiden Landing west of Richmond
Smallmouth – Monocacy River (MD – at Upper Potomac)
I did not see anything interesting on the lower Monocacy near the confluence with the Upper Potomac
Smallmouth – Patapsco River (MD – I70 to US 40)
This is why you should read this site before going someplace new….
Smallmouth – Patapsco (MD – Ellicott City Downstream)
A post to remind everyone… Bass season is not that far away!
After wasting the morning upstream of Ellicott City, I find this jewel.
Smallmouth – Pamunkey River
Not worth the trip
Smallmouth – Maury River
Very pretty river!
Smallmouth – NF Shenandoah (VA – Woodstock Downstream)
Woodstock provides a quick smallie fix for those who make the 10 minute detour off I81
Shenandoah Main Stem (VA – Morgan Ford)
Morgan’s Ford was worth the trip
Smallmouth – James River (VA – Rt 614 Upstream)
Nice, nice spot. But you have to bribe a black cat to guarantee good luck….
Smallmouth – Pamunkey River (VA – Norman’s Bridge Upstream)
One last shot at the Pamunkey to see if it would be more productive downstream of Rt 301
Smallmouth – Mattaponi River (VA)
The Mattaponi is not wadeable – you need a canoe or other boat
Smallmouth – Dragon Run (VA)
This turned out to be a big waste of time
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (VA – Bixler’s Bridge Downstream)
I only had an hour or so to spend here. This spot is nice and needs much more time than that.
Smallmouth – Patapsco (MD – Ellicot City Upstream)
There have to be smallies here… but I did not find many
Smallmouth – Pamunkey River (VA – Rt 301 Downstream)
The downstream section of the Pamunkey looks a bit better than the upstream section.
Smallies! Pamunkey River (VA – Rt 301 Upstream)
The Pamunkey jolted us within 10 minutes of our arrival.
Smallmouth – Bull Run Creek (VA – Route 28 Upstream)
Bull Run Creek is at the edge of Manassas at the upper reaches of the Occoquan Water Trail
Smallmouth – North Anna River (VA – Battlefield Upstream)
The North Anna River is surprisingly good for smallies
Smallmouth – Maury River (VA – Upper Section)
The Maury just looks too good. I had to stop here and fish.
Smallmouth – SF Shenandoah (VA – Andrew Guest State Park Upstream)
The Shenandoah is back! It’s been 3 years since the major kill and the smallies are hungry.
Smallmouth – South Branch Potomac (WV – Seneca Rocks)
The South Branch has miles and miles of great looking water! The agony is, “Where to start?”
Smallmouth – Rivanna River (VA – Charlottesville Downstream)
I strike gold on the Rivanna – caught and released a 22 inch smallie
Smallmouth – Rivanna River
Only parts are good
Smallmouth – New River
The New River is a top destination!
Smallmouth – Bull Run Creek
A small stream with a few smallmouth
Smallmouth – Patapsco (MD – Bass Catch and Release Section)
Not much action in the catch and release section of the Patapsco in the middle of winter
Smallmouth – Maury River
Depending on the time of year, you can go after either bass or trout – a perfect river for the “switchfisher”!
Smallmouth – New River (WV)
A float down the New River in pursuit of smallies is a great way to spend a glorious, sunny summer day
Smallmouth Bass – South Branch Potomac River Float Trip
Super river – plenty of smallmouth action