LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR STRUCTURE MAP
Warren Road Area - Part I
This is a great spot for
those just starting to fish. Experienced anglers will also find this
location worthwhile.
You'll find 1-3lb largemouth bass, 8-12" yellow
perch, sunfish, and crappie...and many pickerel. There are huge
carp in the
area, and catfish are
scattered around the coves. Mepps spinners, spinnerbaits (in clear coves), and
nightcrawlers are great to use around here.
Take
ultra-light gear and medium action gear. 4-6lb test in spring...use 6-8
pound later in season as you head towards fall. Terminal
tackle; swivels, sharp hooks, treble hooks, and
1/4 weights. Rig up your
favorite way for getting low in the water
without snagging
on the vegetation. Use jigs
wherever possible and keep casting until you get
hit. You'll have to chase them sometimes to find them,
yet there
will be times when you'll land right on top of a bunch them and you'll
be catching fish right
away for a while.
See Part II Here
SEE OUR STRUCTURE MAP
OF THIS LOCATION
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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.
READ MORE CATFISH TIPS HERE
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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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