General - Berks Bassmasters

Alabama/Umbrella Rig

gonefishin05 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:17:08 -0500

Here is some info on the new rig some have commented on recently...

Reminder to Fishermen on the Use of 'Alabama Rigs'

12/16/2011 | Posted by dcosden
Tags: recreational
The Department has recently received many questions about a type of gear called an Alabama Rig. The Department defines the Alabama Rig as an umbrella rig. The umbrella rig, as described on page 39 of the 2012 Fishing Guide, may not have more than two baits or lures which have hooks. Additional hooks can be removed to bring the rig into compliance with regulations. This is consistent with regulations for the mainstem tidal Potomac River as well, which is managed under the authority of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission.
Related Information
•Maryland Fisheries Regulations Online
•Maryland Fishing Guide

leesport flea market

blackcloud — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:19:40 -0500

Any member wishing to donate any items for the club to sell at Leesport flea market on Feb 11th,please bring them to the next club meeting. All proceeds go into the club treasury.So pony up you cheap bastards!!

snow worms

woodfish — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:01:45 -0500

Boy I screwed up. Didn't get out for snow worms. Hope it snows again, I need the worms.There the best for early spring bass fishing.

Any body get any and have extras for sale?

Ladies Nite & Snow

Wolfie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:10:25 -0500

Hey everyone, send me an e-mail or call if your going to make the Party. I talked to Scott (Janelle Hall) this morning and told him we were still on for tonight. The count for attendance was 34 which means the club will be charged for 34 meals. Please respond one way or another in order for me to prepare Scott. (Janelle Hall).

Columbia County Bassmasters Open Tournament Info

dandevine — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:48:31 -0500

Here's the flyer for their 2 day open in case anyone wants to give it a try. PDF is attached.

Nothing in general

Mr_SMB — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:31:11 -0500

1st time on posting. Just want to say hello gentlemen. Life as tournament director looks like fun.

Favors for Ladies Night

Moore Bass — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:34:28 -0500

Gifts for the women have been taken care of. will get a check from Phil and have everything taken care of. Will bring margarita mixer, base and strawferry, other needed ingredients, and a mixer. Will also bring 9oz plastic cups. Probably charge 1.00 per drink so club doesn't take a hit. See you all Saturday night. What time are we to be there?

Spring Buddy Tournament April 1st

gonefishin05 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:08:10 -0500

Attached is the April 1st 2012 Spring Buddy Tournament applicaiton...

We have all had days like this...

dandevine — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:08:26 -0500

Via Kevin Bauman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=FrTbnczYAd4&feature=player_embedded

Happy New Years Wishes To All!!!!

Moore Bass — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:48:41 -0500

Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year to everyone!!

I need one of these!

dandevine — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:51:39 -0500

Since we have two woodworkers in our club I thought it would be nice if they made me one of these things to have around the house. How about it Dave? When you finish that entertainment center work on one of these for me. If you can't get it done I am gonna have to talk to Cleon!

Santa's request for character references

Moore Bass — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:30:45 -0500

Just completed the last character reference request by Mr Claus. FYI, I didn't lie, had to tell it like it is. Hope you all have coal stoves. Had to classify into the bad, awful, ugly, and horrible categories. Many members qualified for multiple categories, member's wives lead some of the categories. For all you guys that ordered tons of stuff thru UPS, you're killing me! Anyway, best wishes to all club members, their families, friends, and loved ones, for a joyous Christmas and a happy and safe New Year!!!!

Merry Christmas to all!

LunkerLloyd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:14:56 -0500

Merry Christmas to all and a Hoppy New Year!
Lunker Lloyd

11-11-11 Event

Moore Bass — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:01:37 -0400

What are the details for the USO event on 11-11-11 at Cabelas? Most probably our shirts will not be available, so what is the gameplan?

Thanksgiving wishes!!!

Moore Bass — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:05:09 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Enjoy the day with friends, family, and loved ones. Please don't forget to offer thanks for all that we have, and say an extra prayer for those less fortunate. Enjoy and blessings to all.

Potomac River - Discussion of Bass & Catfish Protection

dandevine — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:00:32 -0400

Via Tim McNicholas as follows:

Just got this off of Kens page.

> Unless you have had your head in the sand as it concerns
> Chesapeake Bay menhaden populations (the most important food
> source for most Bay inhabitants,) A PRFC Finfish Adviser
> publicly stated (at Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
> Commission meeting held at the Potomac River Fisheries
> Commission offices) that it’s the catfish and
> largemouth
> bass from the upper tidal bass that is causing menhaden
> decline—not the Omega Company that nets millions of
> pounds
> at the mouth of the bay. Wow! The name of the gentleman is
> Robert T. Brown, representing Maryland Watermen’> thats
> Association and St. Mary’s Watermen. He also suggests

> the PRFC remove all protections from bass and catfish to
> alleviate the “problem” and wants the Potomac
> River
> Fisheries Commission to “charge a fee” for
> tournaments
> held on the Potomac. Robert T. Brown is the Chairman of the
> PRFC Finfish Advisory Board. By the way, this is the same
> Robert T. Brown that was arrested and
> convicted of illegally catching and selling some 80,000
> pounds of largemouth bass from the Potomac in 1995. As
> absurd an idea as can be—this man has clout at PRFC
> and
> one must wonder how a convicted resource violator can serve
> any interest other than his. Contact PRFC at
> PRFC@verizon.net and offer your opinion of this proposal.

SnakeHead Video

dandevine — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:25:15 -0400

From Joseph Love via Dan Devine:

Hi everyone,

In the midst of recent reports of northern snakehead captures from throughout the Nanticoke River, Rhode River, and ponds near the upper Patuxent and Potomac Rivers, we have put together a video that shows folks how to identify and legally kill a northern snakehead. I’ve pasted the links below. The first link takes folks to the MDDNR page where the video is posted. The second link takes folks to the youtube page where the video is posted. The video will soon be posted on the tidal bass website. Please feel free to share this video with friends, family, and those among you who spend time on the water.

We are very serious about preventing the spread of this species beyond the Potomac River. While we are implementing measures to control and kill this fish from outside the Potomac River drainage, we are asking anglers who spend a lot of time out on the water to help us out. There are a lot of misidentifications and some confirmed sightings go unreported for a long while. Also, some anglers still illegally transport live snakehead, even though the angler may not know the snakehead is alive. I don’t want anyone getting fined for carrying around a live snakehead. I also don’t want anyone stocking ponds with live snakehead. Our hope is that the short video we’ve put together will show folks: 1) how to identify the snakehead; 2) how to kill the snakehead; and 3) how to report the snakehead to state and federal agencies. Thanks for watching, Joe.

http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/news/story.asp?story_id=195

or

Joseph W. Love, Ph.D.
Tidal Bass Manager

WEBSITE: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/recreational/tidalbass/

Reel Kids Casting

dandevine — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:36:04 -0400

Here is the info for the finals at Cabelas this Sunday. Hope someone from our club can attend. I will be in Canada that day so I will not be there. The last I heard is that the kids who qualified at the Valley Forge show should be there. Here is the info:

The Reel Kids Kasting PENNSYLVANIA State Championship will be held at Cabela’s, Hamburg, Pa. Sunday September 4, 2011.
Registration will start at 11:00 AM; Competition will begin promptly at 12:00 Noon.

Each age winner will receive $250.00, a trophy and prizes.

Second place $100.00 and prizes

There will be prizes for all competitors.

Dan

Cabela's Anglers Cash Info

gonefishin05 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:26:59 -0400

see attachment...

2011 Potomac River Snakehead Tournament

dandevine — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:07:55 -0400

Attached PDF file with information attached:

Maryland Bass Hatchery Stocking

dandevine — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:38:32 -0400

Via Joesph Love, Maryland DNR

(click PDF to read)

Hello all!!!

steeldan — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:39:36 -0400

How the hell yas all doin?I see ya will bee all up Otter Creek on the 16-17th.Hopefully I could stop by and steal a manhattan on my way to the campground!!!Staying at Wellesly Park from 16th-25th!Any new news on the border fishing contraversy??Good luck y'all,,miss travelin' with yas all!!!!
Tight lines,safe traveling(boating)and rip those lips!!!!!
DAN
steeldan@live.com

New Tuesday Night Scale in use.....

dandevine — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:05:13 -0400

Attached is a photo made by Cleon of our new TS scale in use at the Tuesday Night. Everything worked great and the weigh-in moved along very quickly. The remote LED display clearing shows up well! Cleon must have snapped this photo while BlackCloud was weighing in his catch.

Dan

Fish for Millions until July 14th!

dandevine — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:36:27 -0400

If your going to one of the listed lakes (the Pak, Nox, Raystown, etc.) you may as well sign up and win some bucks from Cabelas!

http://www.cabelas.com/fishformillions

New beta version of Forum software

dandevine — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:42:26 -0400

I installed a upgrade to the forum software that fixes a bunch of problems. Unfortunately so far I see it has broken the user thumbnail images. I reported it and will install a fix when they come out with one. Let me know if you see any other problems.

Dan

Catch a SnakeHead and Win!

dandevine — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:09:48 -0400

From Joseph Love, MDNR:

May be good reading for members fishing the Potomac Tournament!

Quantico Area Boating/Fishing Restrictions

dandevine — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:10:24 -0400

Via Joseph Love

Hi everyone, I have some important news regarding Chopawamsic Creek of the Potomac River and restricted areas to anglers. Please read Don Cosden’s email below and the attached poster. Mary Groves (Southern Region Manager) has been asked to print up some of these posters, laminate them, and place them at popular docks of Potomac River.

From Don Cosden (Assistant Director of Fisheries Service): Anglers should be aware of recent restricted access to waters in and around the Marine Corps Air Facility at Quantico, VA. The attached document provides a map showing the area and explains the new restrictions now in place. I met with managers and legal staff from the Base on Wednesday, April 13 along with AC Carpenter (Director PRFC), Gary Martel (Fisheries Director, VDGIF), John Odenkirk (Regional Biologist, VDGIF). We discussed the reasons for the new restrictions and large area affected as well as possible exemptions. Ongoing security concerns and recent changes to airfield infrastructure were given as the two main factors prompting these new restrictions. No exemptions beyond those listed on the attached document are being considered at this time.

Joseph W. Love, Ph.D.

Tidal Bass Manager

PDF map attached:

Maryland DNR Black Bass Annual Review 2011

dandevine — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:01:58 -0500

Worth a read for anyone fishing Potomac or the Upper Bay.

Via Joseph W. Love, Ph.D. (Tidal Bass Manager)

PDF attached.

Maryland Black Bass Roundtable Minutes

dandevine — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:56:52 -0500

Lots of interesting information, worth a read. File attached.

NOAA registration information

dandevine — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:15:19 -0500

I spoke to Judy today at the Potomac River Fisheries department and clarified some things on their involvement with the NOAA registration. If (as many of our members have) you have bought a Boat Sport Fishing Sticker from the Potomac River Fisheries then THE BOATER is automatically signed up for the NOAA requirement. If anyone fishes with you on your boat they are required to have the NOAA registration number with them if stopped by a marine enforcement officer. The 800 telephone number on the back of your bost license is manned 24/7 so they rider can call the number and register right from the boat on the day they are fishing if they are not signed up. There is presently no charge for the the registration. Also, this year, if you are fishing the Delaware River in PA you are not required to register as long as you have a current PA fishing license.

That is the information I got today, who knows about tomorrow.

Dan