How is fishing?

[zelmo]

I have some time off in two weeks and was thinking about going out of Smallwood mid week. I've never been down at this time of year. Is it worth the 3 hour drive?

Thanks

[R1Peacock]

My son and I went down a few weeks ago. I hadn't been down prior to that day in a couple years and it was well worth the 2 hour drive for us. Lots of grass - you can stay in Mattawoman or go south a bit to Quantico or Aquia. Frogs, Senkos and Chatterbaits worked for us. Don't forget the bug spray.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=825733

[zelmo]

Thanks for that link. I have never used Slavins but was thinking about trying it since I was planning to fish the upper part of Mattawoman. Any issues there with the ramp or parking? I will be there mid week so I am hoping it won't be crowded.

[Enskyte]

During the week should have no problem with parking. It gets busy on the weekends.

[zelmo]

Tuesday is the day I'm heading down. How are water conditions from all the rain this past week?

[SkeeterSD]

Illl let you know tomorrow. I'm heading out in the morning.

[smithic2034]

It was beautiful Friday morning. Fish were on the topwater and the chatterbait from 5-7 am but once the tide started coming in the bite slowed significantly. Water was fairly clear and I saw 82-84 degrees.

[zelmo]

Thanks. I didn't get on the water until 7:30 today. I got a couple right away but as you indicated when the tide turned it was over. I plan to get out earlier tomorrow so hopefully I will have better luck.

I would call the water heavily stained. I'm not sure if that is normal or if it is due to the rain. I stayed in the Mattawoman all day.