@@calloftheoutdoors8941 Honestly it was hard finding fish but yes it is a beautiful area.

@@CookinWithSquirrl Thanks! I'll have to check out your video on it

I have the jawbreakers but didn't need it since the frog wasn't swallowed

@@trouttopiafishing I always use them for snakeheads no matter what. Too many close calls before

@@Beatdownnlftw I don't blame ya, those teeth and gills are no joke. Can be pretty hard to get the grips on too

Thanks for watching!

A selection of snakehead in Maryland were tagged for research purposes (migration habits, growth etc.) some with $10 yellow tags and others with blue $200 tags. If you catch one just follow the instructions on the tag. Fish & Wildlife puts in the info and sends you a certificate plus a hat. Then DNR sends you the money.

Thanks brother! Congrats on yours too

Thanks bro, for sure and quicker than making packbait

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Probably, didn't see many people catching

Yessir!

Hell yeah brother!

Some rando lol he can catch rockfish tho

100% legal to release in Maryland. Plus it's a drainage pond, I wouldn't eat them out of here anyway. Snakehead are well established in Maryland and coexist perfectly fine with other species. Even baby snakehead provide the perfect food source for so many other species. Dnr still considers them invasive because of how much they spread but most Maryland fish species are introduced anyway. I'll keep big ones every now and then because they are yummy but most fisherman like myself want them to stay.

Thanks for watching! Pretty much a slow steady retrieve just enough to get the tail moving. Sometimes they'll want it fast but usually slow. If you are using the zman ones, pausing and giving some twitches can be deadly. Also let it sit for 3 to 5 seconds before you start retrieving.

Thanks! Try Jug Bay or Oxbow Lake

@@trouttopiafishing youve had luck at Jug Bay? Kayak or shore

@@user-fo2el6jm7n It's better from kayak

@@trouttopiafishing Any tips to locate them? Ive tried multiple spots and tides on kayak and no luck. I know there are monsters out there.

@@user-fo2el6jm7n Fish low tides and look for the hydrilla or pads. Don't be afraid to venture out farther to fish spots with less pressure.

Thanks!

By Maryland standards, those are nice sized trout

Nice! Anybody catch any American shad or still just hickory?

white n green curly tail, purple kastmaster spoon, and red n white shad dart

Lol thanks man! Opening day was tougher this year. I also just got skunked yesterday but it was for carp. Can't win em all.

Maybe

Thanks! I don't give away spots though unless it's very obvious. Especially can't give away this one because I promised not to. I will say this was not the flats but at the end of any creek that enters a freshwater bay tributary will have pre spawn snakehead eating heavily very soon around timber. Mid April into may is when it should get really good

Find the deepest parts of the lake. Usually near the dam, fishing off points, or in some cases like ponds right in the middle. That's usually where you'll find them. Similar stuff lures wise like trout magnets, spinners, micro swimbaits etc. For using stuff like powerbait or marshmallows on a big lake you might want to go heavier than a split shot rig cuz you shouldn't use over two split shots. If that's the case try a Carolina rig instead for that extra distance without them feeling the weight. Hope this helps!

Here in Maryland our trout average smaller. Half a pound or less even though my biggest is 5 pounds 14 ounces. But same thing lure wise applies here. Small finesse lures and figuring out the color they want really works. Thanks for sharing!

That sounds so peaceful! All though I think you are referring to the actual golden trout but the one in this video is a golden rainbow trout (aka palomino)

@@trouttopiafishing Yes, the small stream flowing out of that lake and at least that one I described have wild Golden Trout, although they may be planted by now. The little ones I caught in the stream below the lake just one step above fingerling but just beautiful...reminded me of Brook Trout and all their colors.

@@jameswest4819 Would like to catch a wild golden one day. We have brook trout here in Maryland but they are vulnerable to urbanization. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks bro! Unbelieveable preseason for sure!

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Yup lol🤣

Depends what you want to fish for. But since you live right next to the Potomac river that gives you a lot of options close by. Including the shad run which is happening very soon and is pretty easy and a lot of fun. All you'll need is an ultra light to medium action rod/reel setup with 2 to 8 pound mono line. If you are a beginner 6 pound is what I'd recommend. It usually starts in April. They'll hit small spoons, crappie jigs and shad darts tandem rigged. Just let it sink and slow retrieve back. Grab a dc fishing license and fish the fletchers cove area. Just remember they are catch n release only. Also wherever it's deeper also gives you access to big blue catfish. Simple bottom rig with cut bait or even worms will work out just fine. Blue catfish are good eating especially the smaller ones. Good luck and tight lines hope this helps.

@@trouttopiafishingthank you! Do you have any specific places on the Potomac or just hike around it? Like are their any specific river access areas or trails to the river?

@@RafeTartal For the shad i recommend fletchers cove for sure. You can fish off the rocks and along the trails. Doesn't matter too much cuz during the peak run they are all up and down the river. For catfish i recommend the georgetown waterfront park and the tidal basin. The tidal basin is also really good for bass, snakehead and more during the late spring and summer.

@@trouttopiafishingalright, I’ll try it out and let you know how it goes! Maybe even see you out there 😂

Thanks a lot man! I wish you good luck on breaking that pb! Tight lines! I'll probably be back on the water after em soon just on a different boat

Thanks! It sure has! I hope it becomes the norm too yes please, I'd fish for them every winter

Super underrated

My pb before this video was 25 inches. So i beat it like 3 times. I still can't believe that big one man i'm still in a high from it. It's been a decade since we've had this many trophy stripers in the bay. Just had to find someone with a boat and get on em. I recommend you do the same. Might go on my friends jonboat and try it out that way soon!

For sure! Might try Lapidum next time

Thanks!

That means a lot man thank you! So glad you convinced me to come along. I'm never gonna forget this

Thanks! Good to know I was right about that deep hole also I've fished the port deposit area as well

Lmao😂Thanks!