There are both
largemouth and smallmouth bass in this
reservoir. Below are LMB that were caught
over the years.
Some were taken-in from boats, and others taken
simply from the banks. Baits and rigs had
varied. Nightcrawlers
on a carolina rig work very well. Mepps
spinners (yellow or white) have always had luck,
too.
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Most
recently, a
Boo-Yah Jig
was used. I now
recommended you carry that with you
when bass
fishing. The strike was
incredible, and the hook-set
couldn't be better. The big bass
that hit that
jig
was locked on
and pulled through heavy cover
during summer '08. I had found the
jig in a boat
and
thought to give it
a try while heading back to
the fishing center. One cast
was thrown, and there
was an
immediate strike. There's more info
to the right...I recommend that you
give it a try.
Not expensive, and a
must have. We do not just
recommended baits, rigs, or gear
without trying
them first...or hearing from
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This is a great spot
to catch some very big yellow perch. The photos
show the size of which you can catch if
you hit the
right spot, at the right time. Most of these
yellow perch had been caught on nightcrawlers.
The rigs varied from a simple nightcrawler-rigged
lead-head jig (use a good quality one), bottom fished.
I say use a
good quality jig-head because most of the
spots that were active had a lot of bottom
structure...leading to snags.
If you're using a
braided line (like Berkley Fireline), you can pull them
out and re-bend the hook. Just be sure
not to
use your hand or rod...find small but strong stick and
slowly pull the line straight-back towards you.
Never
leave too much of that line in the water. It will
stay for a very long time, and can cause problems for
both boats and fish...not too mention fishermen.
I've seen too many spots all-snagged-up because of line
cuts.
Other baits and rigs that work great for yellow
perch here are Mepps spinners and bobbers with
nightcrawlers.
These all were taken in
from nightcrawlers fished low
on the bottom...in coves with very deep cover.
They were found in deep pockets with some shade.
TIP > Once you find
one...don't move out of the spot
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Nothing beats the feeling of fighting a feisty, big
catfish...and Loch Raven has some nice one's swimming around.
Bring some chicken livers, big treble hooks, and a strong rod/reel combo.
Use 6-8lb monofilament line (or braided),
and cast out from the banks or a boat.
Early mornings you'll get them right off the shorelines...in the afternoon
go into coves and pitch around. Evening's you can find them all over.
Very simple rigs catch the biggest cats.
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All of the fish to the left were
caught
on chicken livers, or nightcrawlers on trebles.
Bottom fished, and cast out far from the shore or boat.
To
keep your livers on the hook, take a piece
of panty-hose (or something similiar) and use that
as a casing and hook through it. |
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Crappie
fishing is incredible during the spring...and really
anytime as well (except dead of winter). Head out
with some light tackle and 4-6lb line. Bring varieties
of baits/lures as well. It's good to switch up
when the hits aren't coming your way. I use
nightcrawlers live-lined...
meaning NO WEIGHT! Crappies
have "paper" lips...too much weight or a heavily-set
hook will result in a loss. If needed, use
moderate
weight or a nicely weighted bobber. Work
the clock at your favorite cove...meaning you should
pitch at every area of the circle you face,
like the
face of a clock. When you get that
rapid-hit...remember where that pitch went and go for
them there.
They are always in a school,
and it's
certain if you get one, you'll get the others if fished
timely and properly.
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Loch Raven Reservoir
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Baltimore, MD
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There are plenty
of pickerel to catch out here. I
personally have never targeted just pickerel,
but there are many times I would have
one hit
the line when going after bass. These are
a few photos of small little one's caught over
the years. From what I remember,
it was a good ole' Mepps spinner (white or
yellow) that they took. I've also caught
them on nightcrawlers and other live bait. |
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