LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR STRUCTURE MAP
Fishing
Center Area
There are many hot locations right within the area of the fishing center. Take
it slow heading out, and when you get near the buoy,
start by dropping a 1/4 jig
down with a nightcrawler. Many large yellow perch can be found in around there,
and as you head to the right, start casting your best crankbait in the open water/deep parts, and towards the coves take out a
spinnerbait and pitch them.
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CATFISH PHOTOS and
TIPS (from Maryland)
Nothing beats the feeling of fighting a feisty, big
catfish. Most likely, your local reservoir, lake, or pond have some
swimmin'
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
similar) and use that as a casing and hook through it. |
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CRAPPIE FISHING
TIPS (from Maryland)
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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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