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Old 01-03-2016, 10:09 PM
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Default Catch & Release 1/3/16 Smith Point Va.

The wind forecast for today sucked so I didn't plan a fishing trip. Sure enough, when I woke up this morning it was blowing pretty good. A quick check on my phone confirmed it. 15 gusting to 20 at the weather buoy in the mouth of the Potomac. Decided it would be a good day to do some painting that I've been putting off for too long. I found it tough to get motivated, especially since some friends had fished yesterday and crushed fish at Smith Pt.

I kept looking at the buoy data, and it was still blowing at about 10am. BUT it was a west wind. Would I be OK with an offshore wind? Finally decided at about 10:30 that the painting could wait and I would give it a go. Came out of St. Jeromes creek and hugged the shore line down towards PLO. It actually was a very nice ride, UNTIL I had to cross the mouth of the river!! OMG!! I got my ass kicked crossing the Potomac, but when I got to the fishing grounds I again had protection, now from the Virginia shore line.

The birds were there and the fish were hungry!! Bailed fish for 4 hours on light tackle. Long 1/2 hour drifts were common and a really good grade of fish 25"-32". Nice start to the new year!

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Old 01-03-2016, 10:38 PM
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Shame on you shirking your responsibilities and going fishing

Half hour drifts catching fish, wow
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Old 01-04-2016, 11:21 AM
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Great report Jeff. I may have to make a run down there later this week!
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Old 01-04-2016, 03:34 PM
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Default thx for rpt

hi jeff. we were in a yellow scout left buzzes about 11 am. had a nice bite about 15 miles south. same size fish. don't remember seeing a judge, but can't see to well.
lookin to go back wed or thur but it is gonna be cold In am. course we don't leave the ck till 11am.

any one else lookin at wed/thurs.
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Old 01-04-2016, 04:42 PM
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Malone me jealous and wanting to fish! Outta commission on my boat, got the deck tire out to recoat it but if someone wants company let me know
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Old 01-04-2016, 06:18 PM
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Nicely done!! I'm sure it was WAAAAY too cold to paint today anyway. I would use biting fish as a good way to determine if it's too cold for paint. If fish are biting, painting should really wait for another day!! . (I'm pretty sure that some kinda science law or something)
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Old 01-04-2016, 10:26 PM
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If fish are biting, painting should really wait for another day!!
Totally agree, but I think that excuse is wearing a little thin with my wife!!
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