Michael is a professional bass fishing champion with over 25 years experience fishing all across america. Va bass nation region 1, potomac river battlefield bass. Sep 30, 2010 kurt dove, a touring professional bass angler who hails from fairfax, virginia, finetunes his tactics and techniques for the tournament trail by chasing the chunks that swim in the fertile potomac river. To be honest, i know next to nothing about fishing. The best anglers in bass fishing battle on a tidal fishery during the 8th stop on the tournament trail. The best places to start if you are new to fishing the potomac river are chicamuxen creek, mattawoman creek, aquia creek, and nanjemoy creek. Fishing contest record book potomac river smallmouth club. Expenses, limited season and licensing keep this from becoming a lucrative. Capital areas leading river fishing and conservation organization. There are no fish left in this river compared to what as here. Steve chaconas guides on the potomac river with experience on the river dating back over 40 years, and has been professionally guiding over 15 years. It seems like the good tide is first thing in the morning. Second place went to scott favors and matt bradshaw with a bag of 12.
Not many make a very good living from this occupation. Join flw tournament registration member benefits digital magazine giveaways. This page also features other bass fishing lakes in va. We developed and implemented this series to take off quick and flawless from day one. Even the nonfisher will find this book good company. The potomac river is still chilly with temperatures stable in the lower to mid 40s. In this category on the anglr fishing intelligence blog, youll find useful articles about bass fishing. Tournament recap friday, june 26, 2015 jay yelas day 1. Jun 19, 2017 monsoor said he spent his week picking apart two areas of the potomac river a 100 to 200foot stretch near an area known as masons neck, and a 100yard section of water in quantico bay. Top 10 baits from the potomac river june 3, 2019 by jody white and rob matsuura the th marine bass fishing league bfl allamerican, which was presented by general tire, featured a mixed bag of staple river tactics.
There is a large grass flat here which i have marked with the honeyhole waypoint, there are also catch icons, and the pink pins mark an island. Bass tournament potomac river may 1920, 2018 rider entry form name chapter club street address city state zip. The remaining tournament scores will then be tabulated to determine the final yearend standing. More giveaways worlds greatest deals kids club get your fishing license state covid19 updates.
Phoenix bass fishing league 2018 potomac river news, results, photos, videos, info, flw live. Get best fishing times with lunar fishing calendars. The bass life forum home tournament archives potamac river bass series 2012 potomac river bass series sunday division tournament. Potomac teams tournament bass fishing circuit on the. Tournament bass fishing circuit on the potomac river. We have a dedicated team of tournament staff that have seen our vision and work hard at making our competitors day as easy and enjoyable as possible. Once it switched and came in, i never had a bite rest of the day.
Potomac river prespawn bass fishing belmont bay belmont bay is a great place to fish as it is at the mouth of occoquan creek and just off the main river. I catch a miracle bass while instructing a client how i fish a flick shake. The last time we were here in 2012, it was a pretty good tournament. He started out bass fishing in many of the small ponds in his native state of new jersey.
Running out of smallwood state park near marbury the hagerstown maryland angler caught five bass weighing 19. Book trips now for great fishing on the potomac and lake anna. Tournament destinations are selected by the members prior to the start of the tournament season. Our members generally come from virginia, maryland and washington, d. Charles countys smallwood state park hosts one of the largest fishing tournaments in the united states. Dove cut his teeth fishing the potomac and, when he isnt fishing a tournament in a distant location, he can be found fishing here. Day 4 of the bassmaster elite at potomac river presented by econo lodge, and justin lucas finds the fish that he thinks locks up the trophy and a big check.
Founded in late 2016 by local tournament anglers ed dustin and lenny baird, the river battle series was developed after countless hours of planning, organization and reflection of tournament series that have come, gone and still exist on the potomac river as well as within the region. Nov 01, 2017 learning to find fish fast and relocating fish has improved my tournament angling. Contact him for a rewarding trip on the potomac river. Hop in the boat with justin lucas as we take a first look with davy hite into lucas patterns and how he won the bassmaster elite series event at the potomac river presented by econo lodge. The following is my bass fishing schedule for the 2017 season.
Launch site for club tournaments held on the potomac river is pohick bay regional park, 6501 pohick bay drive, lorton, va. Apr 29, 2020 in this category on the anglr fishing intelligence blog, youll find useful articles about bass fishing. Aba weekend bass series maryland division, potomac river. Bass tournament potomac river may 1920, 2018 chapter presidents, enclosed you will find your 2018 mr. Richard troncatti ii won the american bass anglers ram truck open series maryland tournament, held on may th on the potomac river. After a tough week of practice i noticed that the bass bite was way off. It is well written by someone very well informed in local history and fishing. For more than 30 years, pbv has been hosting fishing tournaments on the potomac river, sponsoring public events in support of the community, and holding an annual youth fishing derby. The 269 pages include excellent quality black and white photos, maps and charts. However, this doesnt take in to account the multiple water discharges where water temperatures this time of year rarely fall below the 50s. Season standings tournament results 2019 final standings 2018 final standings 2017 final standings 2016 final standings 2015 final standings 2014 final standings 20 final standings 2012 final standings 2011 final standings 2010 final standings. You can be good at both, but you cant be great at both.
Michael hall potomac river and lake anna guide services going on a michael hall fishing adventure will be entertaining, fun, and a great way to improve your fishing skills. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye fishing has been a passion of marcels throughout his whole life. Stop number seven for the regular tournament of the 22nd season of the flw tour, the most competitive tour in professional bass fishing, kicks off june 1518. Va bass nation region 1, potomac river battlefield bass anglers. Bass tournament potomac river may 1920, 2018 rider. The grass isnt as healthy or plentiful as it used to be, but theres still plenty of it. I can however, tell a good book when i hold it in my hands. National bass guide service go fishing for largemouth. The tournament, which was presented by general tire, featured a lot more hard cover action than grass bed fishing, and that trend was reflected in the top 10. Tournament bass fishing offers income from winnings and sponsors. The mornings that dreams are made of the forth stop of the 2019 battlefield bass anglers tournament season is in the books, and it was awesome. Shawn phipps and david hooker bring home 1st on the. Find everything from seasonal patterns, to lures, baits, and techniques. Flw bfl bass tournament on the potomac river first event of.
Special olympicscleveland county benefit bass tournament team tournament. There are no words in the english language to describe this great legend with over 20 tournament wins and holds a record on the upper potomac with the biggest bag of 10 smallmouth over 43 pounds,a record that will never be broken. Improve your smallmouth and largemouth tactics and land that bass of a lifetime. Monsoor wins flw tour on potomac river presented by costa. Jun 03, 2019 top 10 baits from the potomac river june 3, 2019 by jody white and rob matsuura the th marine bass fishing league bfl allamerican, which was presented by general tire, featured a mixed bag of staple river tactics. Mike catches a load of potomac bass, finishes 5th at 1921 june 2014 flw rayovac. The format of the contest has varied over the years, and jack cook reserves the. Top prize in the tournaments, which are held in august, run as high as. Bass tournament potomac river may 1920, 2018 rider entry. Michael hall potomac river and lake anna guide services. Potomac river open tournament 5212014 battlefield bass.
Launch sites for other tournaments are announced at club meetings and will posted to the website when available. With notably less developed grass than usual on the potomac river, the anglers in the th marine bass fishing league bfl allamerican had a slightly different river to deal with. Call captain mike at 5712361918 to book a trip to catch some big bass, have great fun, and learn new fishing techniques. Clair, detroit river, lake michigan, northern michigan inland lakes species. When you fish the tidal potomac river you are fishing history. Ken penrods tidal potomac river fishing bible penrod, ken on. Monsoor wins flw tournament on potomac river monsoor wins flw tour on potomac river marbury, md. Troncatti wins on the potomac river american bass anglers. All of my local bass club fishing tournaments are not listed but will be. The fish i caught today were all healthy, but its not like theyre off shore on the ledges. Potomac river, bass fishing report from the bass n edge. I expressly assume all risks associated with the tournament and i hereby release the maryland bass nation, the host, sponsors, tournament officials and volunteers from all claims of death, injury, andor property damage.
Theyre in 5 feet or less so its a little baffling to me. To compete at the highest level, focus on tournaments. Potomac river bass tournament, the post spawn bite. Boater finishes for the aba weekend bass series maryland division, potomac river, marbury, md event on july 19, 2014 aba ram open series qualifier maryland division. The potomac river showed its wilder side during this event.
These forms, along with entry fee payments check or money order, must be postmarked by the registration deadline of april 28, 2018. Potomac river bass tournament day 1 flw costa series. Clair shores, detroit, northern michigan bodies of water fished. Oct 03, 2017 potomac river bass tournament flw costa series day 3 top ten cut.
Those of you familiar with the potomac know that it doesnt take much. Catch huge largemouth bass in sight of the splendor of the nations capital. Whether you are a bba member or not, if you fish the potomac river, be sure to register with both virginia and maryland as a salt water angler. Check the results link for each bass fishing tournament to view recaps and results. National bass guide service go fishing for largemouth bass. The historic tidal potomac river has been rated by bassmaster magazine as.
Includes articles, videos, news, and forums for beginning to advanced anglers. Kurt dove, a touring professional bass angler who hails from fairfax, virginia, finetunes his tactics and techniques for the tournament trail by chasing the chunks that swim in the fertile potomac river. Fish the countrys top largemouth bass fishery, the historic and scenic potomac river. Potomac bassmasters of virginia pbv is one of the oldest bass angling clubs in the greater washington, d.
The potomac river is a great bass fishery along with other species of fish. Well it is time for the first day of the flw costa series on the potomac river. Watch the television coverage of the 2016 bassmaster elite at potomac river presented by econo lodge. Potomac river battle series final standings for the 2018 season, congratulation to our points leaders fred aldridge and dave andrews. Top 10 patterns from the potomac river flw fishing. The club is a notforprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of bass fishing, conservation, and youth involvement in angling. In light of last months dominion power oil spill, sewage discharges in dc and maryland, and dominion power dumping water from coal ash ponds into the potomac, its no wonder the areas anglers are concerned. Potomac river bass tournament the postspawn bite youtube. The tournament will feature the worlds best bass fishing professionals and coanglers casting for top. The historic tidal potomac river has been rated by bassmaster magazine as one of the top 100 bass fisheries in the united states. Mike hall bass fishing guide service mikehallfishing. To view all the potomac river tips videos click here book trips now for great fishing on the potomac and lake anna. The big fish of the tournament was caught by andrew patterson and weighed in at 4.
The bassmaster elite series returns to the potomac river for the first time in 8 years. I actually like fishing tidal water except for the delaware. Shawn phipps and david hooker took home first place during the potomac river tournament with a 16. Apr 28, 2018 i do have another tournament here the next day so i am hoping to find some more fish this afternoon to help set me up for the next day of fishing. Mar 04, 2019 the potomac river is still chilly with temperatures stable in the lower to mid 40s. The grass is amazing and i hope its an indication of how itll be in a couple years. We finished 11th place in the fishers of men national tournament trail tournament virginia east division with.
Potomac river bass guide catches miracle fish youtube. Bassfan bass fishing news, tips, tournament coverage. Mattawoman creek has a great launch and can be accessed using a smaller boat and fished all day even from a flat bottom or kayak with success. Bass tournament potomac river may 1920, 2018 rider entry form name chapter club street address city state zip email address home phone cell phone b.
A west breeze blowing 15 20 kts whipped up some big waves and even claimed a couple boats. Expenses and prize money dont often allow them to break even. Flw bfl bass tournament on the potomac river first event. I do have another tournament here the next day so i am hoping to find some more fish this afternoon to help set me up for the next day of fishing. The potomac river is pbvs home water but club tournaments have been held in northern and southern virginia, north carolina, maryland, delaware and other regional locations. Potomac river prespawn bass fishing areas, baits, and. The river battle series is the newest trail to hit the potomac river. Troncatti wins on the potomac river american bass anglers may. Each club tournament is a opendraw format that pairs boaters with non.