Dragon Report

Captmikestarrett · 10-16-06, 08:29 PM

Had a writer from VA wildlife mag / Field and stream on my jet boat this Sunday for a trip up the Dragon Run Swamp. Ladden with cameras and note pads we managed about 24 topwater bass on Pop-R's and another 8 on ring worms and wackos. I was so busy with the posing and smiling I only got one shot.

Capt Mike

lizardsrule · 10-16-06, 09:44 PM

Capt Mike, got a question for ya. My new fishing buddy here in FL is from Jersey and we were talking about the Potomac. I believe it was you that said it was clear due to the Hydrilla, he claims it aint clear. He has been down here for about 2 years, is it clear, and if so how clear? Clear to me is about 7-10' visibility, then theres some lakes that are superclear rotfl. To zooker clear is about 1-2' rotflmao.

Lizards

Captmikestarrett · 10-17-06, 02:35 PM

When you can see 6 ft down to the bottom, that to me is clear. But the Potomac has a mighty flow on the main river and more than not it is muddy and green with lots of nutrients. (poop)

But I mostly fish the backwaters where the swamps feed in to major creeks and that area is clear to me.

The main river has so much traffic on weekends it never gets a chance to clear up. But during the week in the huge grass beds it clears up really nice on the main river.

Capt Mike

lizardsrule · 10-17-06, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

When you can see 6 ft down to the bottom, that to me is clear. But the Potomac has a mighty flow on the main river and more than not it is muddy and green with lots of nutrients. (poop)

But I mostly fish the backwaters where the swamps feed in to major creeks and that area is clear to me.

The main river has so much traffic on weekends it never gets a chance to clear up. But during the week in the huge grass beds it clears up really nice on the main river.

Capt Mike

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

Lizards

3dkicker · 10-22-06, 08:18 PM

Capt - I've been off line for a while but I'm back again. How's the river???? I've been on Anna for the past two weeks getting ready for the upcoming Regional. Lake is doing well. Caught 20+ last weekend with a majority of them being under 12" but had a respectable limit just over 10 lbs.

Captmikestarrett · 10-23-06, 01:52 PM

I really do not know. I have been chasing the 70 lb blue cat record for the last two weeks. I have packed all my bass fishing 28 rods and three tackle boxes away for the season. I had to pull out my cat , salt and surf stuff now. 19 rods and three more tackle boxes are now in the boat, truck and surf rack. Change of seasons for me..

Capt Mike

flbassman · 10-23-06, 06:56 PM

What type of bait do you use? Whole Chicken?

Captmikestarrett · 10-23-06, 07:06 PM

Black Salty's work best

Capt Mike

flbassman · 10-23-06, 07:13 PM

WOW! Great fish! What's a black salty?

Captmikestarrett · 10-24-06, 09:52 AM

Google it.

He he..

Capt Mike

10-16-06, 08:29 PM	#1
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Dragon Report Had a writer from VA wildlife mag / Field and stream on my jet boat this Sunday for a trip up the Dragon Run Swamp. Ladden with cameras and note pads we managed about 24 topwater bass on Pop-R's and another 8 on ring worms and wackos. I was so busy with the posing and smiling I only got one shot. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

10-16-06, 09:44 PM	#2
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Capt Mike, got a question for ya. My new fishing buddy here in FL is from Jersey and we were talking about the Potomac. I believe it was you that said it was clear due to the Hydrilla, he claims it aint clear. He has been down here for about 2 years, is it clear, and if so how clear? Clear to me is about 7-10' visibility, then theres some lakes that are superclear rotfl. To zooker clear is about 1-2' rotflmao. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

10-17-06, 02:35 PM	#3
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Relavent measure When you can see 6 ft down to the bottom, that to me is clear. But the Potomac has a mighty flow on the main river and more than not it is muddy and green with lots of nutrients. (poop) But I mostly fish the backwaters where the swamps feed in to major creeks and that area is clear to me. The main river has so much traffic on weekends it never gets a chance to clear up. But during the week in the huge grass beds it clears up really nice on the main river. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

10-22-06, 08:18 PM	#5
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Capt - I've been off line for a while but I'm back again. How's the river???? I've been on Anna for the past two weeks getting ready for the upcoming Regional. Lake is doing well. Caught 20+ last weekend with a majority of them being under 12" but had a respectable limit just over 10 lbs. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

10-23-06, 01:52 PM	#6
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	??? I really do not know. I have been chasing the 70 lb blue cat record for the last two weeks. I have packed all my bass fishing 28 rods and three tackle boxes away for the season. I had to pull out my cat , salt and surf stuff now. 19 rods and three more tackle boxes are now in the boat, truck and surf rack. Change of seasons for me.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

10-23-06, 06:56 PM	#7
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	What type of bait do you use? Whole Chicken? __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

10-23-06, 07:06 PM	#8
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Black Salty's work best Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

10-23-06, 07:13 PM	#9
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	WOW! Great fish! What's a black salty? __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

10-24-06, 09:52 AM	#10
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Google it. He he.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

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