|
|
|
|
|
Contacting Us
|
This is a great time to get out on the water! From the top down, all baits will work! AND thanks to all of you who took the time to see me a The Sunday Fox News Power Player of the Week. Here’s a link… BTW, the National Park Service is trying to flex its muscle. They are trying to lay claim to the waters from Belle Haven Marina to just south of Hogg Island. They claim ownership of the land as it was in 1930. They are laying claim to the water above it as well. How does this affect you? I’ll keep you posted! The 14th Annual St Jude Children’s Hospital Tournament will be held on Friday July 10!!! Please contact me for a registration form! info@nationalbass.com Take topwaters! I like poppers and take a 4-bait approach. Big, small, black, or white. If the water is calm, low light and clear, then the smaller more natural bait will work best…on the other end of the spectrum is the big black popper…when the water is stained and has a bit of a chop…BUT I must have low water! Otherwise fish can’t find this bait. Try several presentations to get the right pace…if fish blow up and miss, rather than popping again, try a pull to activate the feathers…don’t have good feathers???? REPLACE them NOW with Mustad Ultra Point RED feathered trebles. They are hand tied and the red hook is really working here! As the water clears this week, it’s back to topwaters. My favorite is the Lucky Craft Gunfish 115 in Aurora Black! A slow walk-the-dog without stopping, even after a blow up will get them! For the grass, over around, in front of and around…the Mann’s Baby 1-Mnus cannot be beat! I have been using firetiger when the water is a bit stained or when there are clouds. On sunny days or clear water, I like the shad patterns. I paint the belly orange with vinyl paint from Jann’s Netcraft! I’m not an artist, I just take a pipe cleaner and dip into the paint and wipe a streak across the belly! I use 17-pound test now on a cranking rod. I am really getting to like the Quantum series of rods…their Tour Edition and signature series rods are great. Try a 7 footer if you can handle it. It’s a height thing…some of my more experienced and TALLER clients are using 7’6” rods. Snap the bait for the grass to get strikes and hold on! IF the water is a bit choppy, try the ¼ ounce Mann’s Classic Spinnerbait…this is a tandem gold Colorado/Indiana bait with a white skirt in stained ware or firetiger and chart/white. If you have to go deeper with this bait, go to the 3/8-ounce size. This also works great in shallow cover where you have stained water. I still find the Road Runner Rock N Runner to be the best chatterbait around! Use a big trailer like a 5 inch HardNose Swim Shad. Lift and drop or swim, find out what the fish want. Cover away from grass is great for soft plastics and jigs. In the grass…edges, thicker clumps or other targets…I have a MIZMO tube that is green pumpkin with orange flared tails! Mizmo calls it Arkansas Craw! This is almost exactly like the craws! Check your livewell! The Mustad 3/0 Ultra Point tube hook is perfect. I like to peg my 3/16-ounce weights. When the water is muddy…black with red flake. I am also swimming some of the 5.5 inch white Mizmos. These are great on the NEW Mustad adjustable swimbait hooks! They have them in HUGE sizes now! I like the ¼ ounce weights on a 5/0 hook! I can really move this bait and it glides and comes through grass really well! You can slide the weight anywhere on the hook to balance ANY soft plastic swimmer! It also pitches nicely! When the tide gets low, I also like to use hollow frogs over the grass. Rabbit fur is great…go to Jannsnetcraft.com…it is the black barred rabbit fur…some Pro’s soft bait glue and your ordinary frog will catch more fish. I also bend the hook a bit more open for better hook up…65 pound braid…I like Spiderwire Stealth…is a must too! BTW!!!!Support your local tackle stores! Please shop at Warbird Outdoors! They carry most of the baits I use! They can get anything you want! Just call! 703-878-3111 For all soft plastics, soak them in Garlic Jack’s Juice! I found a GREAT NEW product! TRANSDUCERSHIELDANDSAVER.com! If you have a broken “ear” on your transducer or if you want to protect a good one…this is a great cost saver! My 2008 Skeeter ZX225 is FOR SALE! Call for details! 703-380-7119. If you don’t service your own reels or if you’re looking for a great tech, an old friend of mine is ready to get your gear in ship shape! Cleaning and repair done locally and fast! He was trained by the best and I recommend him highly! Jim can be reached at http://www.DominionTackle.com Servicing Shimano, ABU Garcia, Daiwa, Quantum, Penn and virtually all makes including Baitcasting, Spinning and Saltwater reels. Check out my latest article on tidal fishing! It is a two part series with FLW angler Dave Lefebre filling in the advanced info! Stay tuned for that! http://www.nationalbass.com/reports/feature.htm I detail features and benefits of specific products in my reports I have used extensively and have confidence. Mentioning product names is easier for you to match up with what I’m using. I answer fishing questions on Boatus.com based on my experience as a guide and with a little help from my friends: other writers, manufacturers, guides and top pros will contribute to my responses. Check it out at: http://my.boatus.com/askexperts/ Article on how to fish suspending jerkbaits with Elite Series pro….just won an event!...Mark Menendez in this month’s Sportsman’s Magazine (thesportsmansmag.com)! Look for my Tournament Talk column in Woods & Waters. Check www.woodsandwatersmagazine.com. A limited FREE supply at Belle Haven Marina and at Bowes and Arrows. I’ve switched batteries to the DEKA AGM deep cycle…I’ve already noticed they don’t take long to recharge! Full article on this new battery technology under ARTICLES on my site! They show no signs of wearing down either and I really use my trolling motor! Pro’s Soft Bait Glue is new and improved…how could they? They improved the bottle! No more clogs! Much easier to apply on the water! I am insured by the experts in boat insurance, BoatUS! BoatUS Angler’s membership program is part of the nation's largest association of recreational boaters protecting interests of boat-owning freshwater anglers. BoatUS Angler offers insurance policies specifically designed to meet the needs of today's anglers with fishing boats, including coverage for accidents with non-insured boaters, medical coverage for injuries, as well as salvage costs related to the recovery of a sunk or totaled boat. BoatUS offers GUIDE programs!!!! Click on my site link, nationalbass.com, for a free quote. For a special deal, use this code: FH200SC Want to learn how to teach someone to fish? Or looking for a few tips…? Check out my free videos (http://www.monkeysee.com/channel/show/89) It’s no secret Maui Jims are the best polarized sunglasses…now improved for anglers over 40…Maui Readers are equipped with a small magnifier on the bottom of the lens so you can see to tie knots!!! The added magnifier doesn’t interfere with regular vision! I love them! See what you’ve been missing! Mauijims.com. I suggest Maui Jim HCL (high contrast lens) polarized sunglasses for picking up cover in the water and seeing fish. Check around, most serious anglers are wearing them. Eye protection is important!!! Get a quality pair of polarized sunglasses. Sunglass Huts carry these. If you see me on the water, I’ll let you check mine out. Polycarbonate Maui Sports are light as a feather and the optics are great. Confused over license requirements to guide on the Tidal Potomac River? I worked closely with the PRFC to come up with a grid of requirements to comply with DC, MD, VA and the PRFC on the Tidal Potomac. For a copy, http://nationalbass.com/reports/prfclicense.htm. And ALL guides will have to carry a TWIC card too! I support efforts to see to it these rules are enforced! I keep Frogg Toggs on board for sudden showers and COLD weather! The new Elite Series has become my year-round windbreaker and rain suit. These new Toggs are amazing and they are loaded with pockets and features…and come with a very reasonable price tag! Stop me and check it out! Frogg Toggs (www.froggtoggs.com) Pour your own swimbaits? Senkos? Lure Craft has a DVD that explains and demonstrates the entire process! Durable and exact aluminum molds enable you to make “round” baits! Customize swimbaits for a huge savings. Pour finesse worms for shaky head fishing, drop shots, and split shots and other soft plastics with easy-to-use molds from lurecraft.com. They have all of the supplies and plastic mixes for floating and for softness. Go on–line to find out more! (www.lurecraft.com 1-800-925-9088 for a free catalog). They can even make a mold for your design! Take a look at some of the baits I have made on: www.nationalbass.com (articles/lure-craft.htm)…call now to put your orders in! 1-800-925-9088 It’s Teva Time!!!!..Check out this video. Let's put the controversy to rest! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9V_nFWSQUE - There’s a new style TEVA I just LOVE! Karnali Wraptors, http://teva.com/ProductDetails.aspx?g=m&productID=6960&model=Karnali+Wraptor have a toe guard! Perfect for water sports…they have drains and are great for standing all day! New TEVA sandals are sport shoes…especially water sports like bass fishing! If you do not wear sport sandals from TEVA, you should! Just cover your feet with sunscreen and you'll feel better! I have tried other footwear, including expensive basketball shoes. TEVA's are very comfortable and have boat safe surfaces along with anti-microbial protection. TEVA’s are comfortable and keep me on my feet...no butt seat either! Check out www.teva.com. Senior BASSMASTER writer, Robert Montgomery has taken decades of writing and fishing experience with the best in the fishing business and compiled it into one huge E-Book. Ratio's KILLER BASS FISHING SECRETS contains nearly 300 VERY specific tips from pros to help you catch more fish! I found a TON of great tips to help me. Get RONTICO's KILLER BASS FISHING SECRETS here: www.killer-bass-fishing-secrets.com. It's only $19.95…about a nickel a tip! Well worth it! The site has some FREE tips! There are some great tackle specials this month at Jann's Netcraft! If you want to be on the email list for these specials, contact me! Contact Jann's Netcraft for your free catalog! They have a great assortment of do-it-yourself supplies, and a great line of soft plastics too! By this time of the year, my rod tips are just about worn out on my cranking rods. The guides take a constant beating too! Toss out the rod that is really still in great shape? No way! I’ve learned how to replace guides on my favorite rods and they’re ready to go! Check out their rod building and repair supplies. Get a tip kit, with many sizes for a variety of rods. If you want to learn how to make repairs or even build your own custom rods, they have a great rod-building instructional book and all tools and parts! They also have everything you need to make crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits. You can start from scratch or assemble the parts to build the baits you like to your exact specs…and save money too! Jann's Netcraft lure making, fly-tying, rod building, and soft baits! They've been around for a long time and have a great selection of lure making materials too! Check them out at www.jannsnetcraft.com or call 1-800-NETCRAFT! I finally replaced my good old 1995 Nissan 4WD truck. The new Nissan Frontier really tows my Skeeter with ease! I bought this truck from PASSPORT Nissan and I’ve been buying my vehicles from the owner since 1978! If you have any questions about NISSAN trucks, please forward to me! Nissan is running low interest rates or cash back on Titan, Frontier and Xterra. Bob Gasbarri knows NISSANS and he knows trucks! Give him a call at 703-461-5279 with any towing questions! Let me know if you’d like to set up a test drive! CONTACT ME; I’LL GET YOU A BELOW INVOICE NO HASTLE PRICE! Hawg Pockets fishing lure guard won the ICAST new product showcase award. They really work! They don't tangle when I move them I can see my bait thru them! I now use them on my boat! Check them out! http://www.hawgpockets.com MIZMO tubes, Punisher Jigs, and most of the Lucky Craft and Mann's baits are now in Bass Pro Shops latest catalog…look for them! 2009 Potomac Tides under “REPORTS AND TIDES”. Print a copy. New to the river? Get a pro-quality map for fishing the Potomac and for other Virginia waters map from GMCO: www.gmcomaps.com. They list popular locations and hidden dangers of navigating the Potomac. Have fun! Questions, comments or booking a trip: info@nationalbass.com. I have a lot of articles on various strategies and techniques on my site. If you have a suggestion for an article, let me know. Check out my website: www.nationalbass.com. I can't fish the entire river all the time; so if you have some information to share, let me know. Captain Steve Chaconas/National Bass Guide Service/SEOPA "Take me fishing!" .·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸> > About Us | Contacting Us | Rates and Reservations | Directions | FAQ | Fishing Report & Tides | Articles & Tips | Skeeter Boats for Sale | Photo Album | Client Comments | Sponsors | Corporate Trips |
|
| Webmaster | E-mail National Bass Guide Service | Home |