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  1. Captain Skip, I was curious why mono/Spring and braid/Fall? Is it because the bass are more line shy this time of year? Is water clairity in the Spring a factor? Could you share a little more insight into, "big fish eat peanuts"? This is contrary to the old addage "big bait, big fish", which sometimes holds true. I know big stripers hold below and at times down current from breaking schools. Is this in part because the stiper conserves energy while feeding, picking off stunned, injured, and dead leftovers? Thus, a better ratio of energy expended to food eaten. What about situations where fish are on structure or some other situation I'm not thinking of...still true? Too many questions? I try to control myself. I'm still learning how to ask smart questions.
  2. My impression of what I've gleened from different posts is that the tube and worm is the fly fishers version of the surgical hose eel. Also I think it may match the hatch further north, so to speak, of eels or sandworms when their newborns proliferate. Would someone who knows please educate me about this? I wonder if the Chesapeake ecosystem is different in that the tube and worm would not really be representing the same thing it does further north. Like on land, it would seem to provide a tantilizing appeal to any predator to see a fresh and vulnerable juvenile on the menu at any time. Could this be part of it's appeal to stripers?
  3. I look forward to seeing those photos if you're able to post them.
  4. OK, somebody out there has got to have used the tube and worm in the Chesapeake. Right!? Kyrn13 recently said he got puzzled looks at bait and tackle shops when bringing up sandworms. I have had the same question as he did about using bloodworms instead of sandworms. I'm certainly going to give it a try this fall season. The only time I've seen sandworms around here was during a bloodworm shortage years ago. I know when fishing is good, (catching scenario), it is no real issue. But can the T&W be that go to lure in the Chesapeake tipped with bloodworm the same way it is further north tipped with sandworm?
  5. I use Sospenders Sports version with ripcord. Ditto on forgeting they are there. That's the advantage for me. Never could stand the bulk and discomfort of regular PFD's. Great for the confines of kayaking. In many situations people, (my past), opt to use PFD cushions that do you no good if the user is seperated from them. At least I'll keep this on. I would like to get an automatic waistbelt type for a back up in the event I can't pull the ripcord on the main. Worth the investment.
  6. Great Quotes! Awesome. Thanks. I will pass this on.
  7. NG, Your comments regarding structure at Pt Lookout intrigued me so I searched for history of an old fort now under water where there used to be land. I have not found, as yet, direct reference to an underwater fort. The Fort Lincoln earthworks mentioned in the last paragraph may have extended into what is now covered by the Potomac River. I had been to Pt. Lookout and Cornfield harbor, mostly when I was a kid. I want to go yaking there again when I get a chance. Do you, or any others out there, know more to assist my search? Knowing a little history of an area fished, or fished over, adds to the excitement of a fishing trip for me. I hope it is not too out of place to go into this on the forum board. One other resource that I enjoy when there is an interesting fishing spot mentioned is http://www.maptech.com. It provides nautical and topographical maps. Sometimes arial photos. This can give you a good idea where you want to start your fishing efforts. Here's some condensed history that may be of interest. Point Lookout was subject to British raids, during the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. It served as an American lookout point for a watchman to convey, via post riders, news of British Fleet activity in the lower Chesapeake Bay. The federal government erected a lighthouse on the tip of the Point in 1830. This now modified lighthouse, which is owned by the U.S. Navy, is still in existence though no longer active. In 1857, William Cost Johnson, a wealthy Marylander, bought much of the land on the Point to develop as a resort. The Civil War intervened to disrupt Johnson's plan and in 1862, following General George B. McClellan's unsuccessful campaign to capture Richmond, the federal government erected Hammond Hospital at the tip of the Point. The ward buildings radiated in spoke fashion from a central bay. The year, after the Battle of Gettysburg, Union authorities started sending Confederate prisoners to Point Lookout for incarceration. Prisoner population swelled to over 20,000 in a wooden walled prisoner pen constructed on the bay shore. Captives were given only tents for shelter. Among the Federal Army units to rotate from the front to serve as guards at Point Lookout were African-American soldiers of the U.S.C.T. Regiments, (United States Colored Troops). Ironically, in some cases, these soldiers had occasion to guard their former masters, which led to instances of brutality, or of kindness, depending on the nature of their relationship prior to the war. The ravages of time and nature have shorn Point Lookout of many vestiges of its history. The earth works of Fort Lincoln, a Civil War fortification, still exist on the river shore near Cornfield Harbor. A second Civil War redoubt is still represented by a large depression in the middle of the Point northeast of Fort Lincoln.
  8. Kryn, XT I've some familiarity with the western shore from Deall to Solomons, particularly the Flag Ponds, Gas Docks, CCNPP area. I'm dating myself but I watched the construction of the power plant while regularly fishing the area, mostly trolling with my father. If I remember correctly the site was the highest cliff along this strip of shore before they started. On successive fishing forays you'd see that they had whittled more and more land away until they got it down to the final level. My cents worth is to travel the extra distance to where there is distinct structure. Bait can be followed or pushed through rather sterile areas but it's hit or miss. The area mentioned above is short trip further south from Deall and has become more of a fish magnet over the years. If the water is too rough try the mouth of creeks on the east side of the Patuxent, (Brooms Island and south to Solomons). To me the western shore generally seems not as fertile ground close in, as the eastern shore. Driving as close to the mark as possible is important, as paddling distance has its limits. Also, dicey weather can come up quick and a planned retreat can be needed. I know learning of access locations is often a key issue. Speaking of which, I am looking for access points on the Potomac from Alexandria to Mt. Vernon and was pleased to here you guys are in this area. I'm in Germantown. I've long wanted to fish this area. I only got to the Chain Bridge stetch the beginning of May but am interested in access from VA side to Jones Pt. and Hog Island area.
  9. Outtide

    SW Leaders

    Thanks for your responses guys! You confirmed the direction I thought I should be heading with leaders and tippets. But with even more simplicity. I get smarter every time I visit SOL. Wet tips to ya! OT
  10. The cargo net used to create underdeck "hammock" looks very useful to me. Where do you find the proper netting? The one pictured on the rigging site looked to have a finished border. How is it attached to the hull? I recall mention of a cargo net that could be retracted with a line. Anyone familiar with that one?
  11. Outtide

    SW Leaders

    I'm still a novice in the salt when it comes to flyfishing and I'm having some issues with leaders. What is the common sectional construction for a sw leader? I have successful experience building leaders for a 7 weight line, mostly for bronzebacks, in freshwater. I use this 7 wgt and a 9 wgt for the salt. I have had some difficulty throwing large sw flies and think a part of the problem is my leader construction. Particularly the butt material. In many cases the tippet for sw is appoaching the size of the fw butt section. For one of my fw lines I have used a braided butt section and it has worked well. It doesn't seem adequate for sw. Is there a sw version? Also, what is a good source for leader material. In freshwater it helped that all sections of the leader, after the butt, were made from a consistent material. Such as Climax. I am going to Mytle Beach SC for the first time on July 8th. I'll be kayaking and wading. Any suggestions for locations and flies would be appreciated. I am familiar with flies used around the Outer Banks. Any unique pattern needed for SC? I've often been told I did'nt have much of a butt section. javascript:void(0) Embarrassed
  12. I'm busy outfitting for my first year yakfishing. I know I'll be on the water at night and low light conditions and I want to be seen as an obstruction to motorboats. Not flotsam in their wake. I finally found this stern light at Cabela's online for $35. I've been advised that running lights (green, red) are not needed. Scotty light visible for up to 2 Miles - USCG Approved Waterproof and Corrosion resistant. Runs up to 8 hours on 2 AA batteries. Includes 20" pole, and No. 241 combination side/deck and flush mount (same as Scotty rod mounts). Removable light is portable and can easily attach to life jacket. . No. 824 SEA light Includes No. 244 flush Deck Mount. No. 825 SEA light Includes suction cup mount and safety leash. Good Luck. <http://www.scotty.com/new_images/823-825.jpg> TextText
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