When you go bass fishing but catch a 14inch Crappie…..🤪

First fish of 2026- Orange Chatterbait, 52 degree muddy water on the Potomac , two feet deep, bait went weightless on the retrieve, set the hook - bingo - fish

Updated——

7 fish caught on the Potomac today. Smallest fish was a 2.95 lb. Top five fish weighed in at 16.38 lbs and the highest water temp was 57 in the back of a creek.

Opened my fortune cookie today. Looks like the retreat is going to be a good one.

Getting ready for some springtime lipless cranking.

BLat- we will need some “Straight Up Fishing” stickers for sale at the retreat. Big ones for the boat and smaller ones for the gear boxes.

Looking forward to Spring at Lake Hartwell.

My fishing club had their awards banquet for 2025 last night. I garnered 2nd place for the co- anglers and I got paid. I’m cashing checks just like BLat! 😀🎣💰. Thank you BLat and SUF family for the support.

Now, the pressure is on for 2026. Let’s go!

Winter just won’t go away for Washington DC. 🤪

BLat- I’m taking your advice on organizing my tackle in one bag when fishing. 😀🤪🎣

Good time for me to inventory my fishing gear since the big storm is coming. Snow and cold air for awhile.