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Tagged With: fishing

Shad Fishing at Fletcher’s Cove

Washington DC was filled to capacity with visitors gawking at the spring time cherry blossoms. They can have the pretty little flowers, I had fish to catch. Recently, I had learned of a historic place of fishing lore, Fletcher’s Cove. Shad fishing was once the welcoming spring ritual for me. If you wanted to find … Continue reading »

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Installing a Leer Cap on the New Tacoma

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Ocracoke Island for Thanksgiving

The last couple posts have been about my trip to Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina over Thanksgiving. I thought I should explain a little bit about why we chose Ocracoke for our Thanksgiving vacation.

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Thanksgiving on Ocracoke Island – Part 1

The Drive to Ocracoke Island Three years have passed since the last time I visited Hatteras Beach for Thanksgiving.  This year we spent Thanksgiving on Ocracoke Island. Amazing how much can change in one person’s life in such a short time. While, at the same time, much remains unchanged through time.  Three years ago this … Continue reading »

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Ultimate Kayak Review

Native Watercraft Ultimate Kayak Review After the little mishap the other morning with the kayak bouncing along on the shoulder of Route 295, I figured it was time to do the review post of my Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 Kayak I’ve been paddling this summer. (sorry no pictures of the kayak on the interstate, I … Continue reading »

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Monocacy River Tire Clean up

Monocacy River Tire Clean Up – Organized by Farmers So, last Saturday I participated in a tire clean up on the Monocacy River. I have the honor to currently serve on the Monocacy Scenic River Citizen Advisory Board. We, as a board, advise the Frederick and Carroll County Commissioners on things concerning the Monocacy. Last … Continue reading »

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Mayhem Largemouth Bite

When the tide turns, run with it. The line on my reel needed changing. I stood at the tailgate, while parked at the boat ramp, and ran the old line off. In three hours I will be ever so grateful I had taken the time to check the line and put on new.  

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Monocacy River Fishing Report And New River Trail Map

Monocacy River Fishing Report The last couple of days along the Monocacy have been slow for local fisherman. The good news is the fish caught have been good sized chunks. A few evenings ago, we waded a section of river that I had not wet waded before.  The exploration of new water was successful in … Continue reading »

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Wet Wading For Smallmouth Bass – Monocacy River

  Monocacy River Wet wading season is here The brilliant blue seas of the Gulf stream, and the fight of fish larger and stronger than you, are experiences worthy of the investment. Racing from location to location in an over powered bass boat, pitching worms and jigs from the bow platform to hidden Largemouth can … Continue reading »

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The Benefits of Fishing

The Benefits of Fishing It Is Good for the Heart Yesterday at 4:00 PM, I left the office and went fishing. On a Tuesday evening, instead of watching TV, I enjoyed the warming rays of the sun and the refreshing breeze while drifting on the water in my kayak.  While gazing at my surroundings, I realized … Continue reading »

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