Effie's Log Mar 16, 2009
Posted 03-17-2009 at 07:19 AM by cagrove
Wow! What a day on the river! I launched from Leesylvania at 7:00 a.m., just before daylight. Water temp was 46.0 and tide was dead low. The river was like glass, not a ripple. A quick run up to the Occoquan River where I dropped the gill net for Gizzard Shad that I use for catfish bait. While I'm waiting for the gill net to do its thing, I eased into the main channel to see what's biting. First drop of the Silver Buddy jig and a small Yellow Perch nailed it. For the next half hour it was non-stop. In the boat and released where 15 Yellow Perch, 3 Largemouth Bass, and 1 Striped Bass.
Pulled the gill net up to find 6 large Gizzard Shad, plenty for bait. Decided to try to catch some larger Perch for dinner so I went back to the deeper water of the channel. I fished for another hour and caught 8 nice Perch and 2 nice Crappie...that'll make a good meal. (See attached picture)
I ran 20 minutes down river for Catfish and managed 4 Blue's between 8 and 15 lbs and another Striper. This one was fresh from the ocean as he still had some sea lice attached...I guess the annual spawning migration is starting. A few warmer days and the fishing will explode...what a great time to be on the river.
Pulled the gill net up to find 6 large Gizzard Shad, plenty for bait. Decided to try to catch some larger Perch for dinner so I went back to the deeper water of the channel. I fished for another hour and caught 8 nice Perch and 2 nice Crappie...that'll make a good meal. (See attached picture)
I ran 20 minutes down river for Catfish and managed 4 Blue's between 8 and 15 lbs and another Striper. This one was fresh from the ocean as he still had some sea lice attached...I guess the annual spawning migration is starting. A few warmer days and the fishing will explode...what a great time to be on the river.
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Wow, sounds like a great day on the water and food on the table.
Thanks for sharing your fishing report with baits, etc. 
Posted 03-17-2009 at 06:42 PM by NCangler
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Great looking diner! Yes that was a nice outting, keep up the good work. When can you keep the stripers down there? Things are still slow up here.Posted 03-23-2009 at 08:25 AM by JimW -
Everythng right now is C&R..I think May 16 is the official open season...of course that's after the big gals have spawned and left the river. That's OK with me though, I don't keep them anyway. Now Crappie and Perch, that's another story...I love fresh Crappie fillet sandwiches!Quote:Originally Posted by JimW
When can you keep the stripers down there? Things are still slow up here.
Posted 03-24-2009 at 07:19 AM by cagrove - I am way up on the Susq River and Flats, check out these maps and dates. I do keep a couple stripers whenever possible and grill them with lemon, cajun seasoning, and salt & pepper to taste.
Maryland's Striped Bass Recreational Regulation Map 3 . Your making me hungry now. I love perch, but have never had crappie before, boy that sandwich sounds goooood!!!Posted 03-24-2009 at 10:28 PM by JimW
