"LEARN LAKE ANNA"

I realize that not everyone is a fisherman, but many people do own boats. Do you (as a boatowner) really know the water you cruise on? Probably not as well as you should. I can help you with that problem. I am now offering to show you "Lake Anna". If you need one or more of following, please call me at 540-222-5420 or e-mail me at gotdirt@martinsmaterials.com for more info and rates. Thanks.
***Learn Lake Anna from the water before buying, renting or building a house or purchasing a waterfront lot.
***Learn what hazards, shallows, underwater obstructions and no wake areas exist on the lake, as many of these are not marked or shown on maps.
***Learn lake restrictions, safety gear, required boating courses, etc.
***Learn areas for fishing, swimming, water skiing, beaches, etc.
***Learn the area marinas and boat shops and what they supply and work on.
***We use my 21' Triton Bassboat and can carry up to three people.

Lake Holiday

A fishing friend of mine, Jr. Hillyard, invited me to fish a small 8 boat tournament yesterday at Lake Holiday close to his home in Winchester, Virginia. We caught over 25 fish with 5 of them being smallmouth and the rest largemouth. I caught the biggest smallmouth of my life...a 4.7 lb.....21" citation. We came in third place just ounces from big fish and a check. A great time and plenty of fish. See you on the water.

4-10-10 VAO TX

Lee and I finally got a chance to get out on the Potomac River to day and fish the VAO TX out of Hope Springs marina. Caught 17 fish total, but only weighed in 4 keepers for 8.21 lbs and 3rd place. Tough day but nice to be out.

Weekend results

This past weekend had mixed results to say the least. After the very nice weather from last weekend in the 70's, we dropped down into the high of low 50's on Saturday and Sunday. This resulted in water temperature's dropping significantly on Lake Anna and the Potomac River. Whatever ground we were gaining , we lost. I think we can make that up though this coming weekend as temp's are supposed to climb into the 80's. Anyway, my friend Jr. Hillyard and I fished the VAO Open on Saturday and he caught 3 keepers and I lost 3 keepers. Came in 1 place out of the $$ as usual. The picture is of Jr. with three for 5.22 lbs. Not a great day, but a good time with friends. Other area results are listed as well.
LAPR - Potomac River -3-28-10
http://www.laprbass.com/results.php?t=137

FLW - Lake Norman - 3-27-10
http://flw.flwoutdoors.com/tournamen...id=0&t=results

BWS / ABA - Lake Gaston - 3-27-10
http://www.abaproam.com/results/359.pdf

This past weekend results

Here are the results from some of the local tournaments we fish on Lake Anna and the Potomac River from this past weekend. While I was unable to fish, there were plenty of boats out in the beautiful mid-70 degree weather taking my place.

LAPR-Potomac River 3-21-10
http://www.laprbass.com/results.php?t=135

Championship Teams - Potomac River 3-20-10
http://www.championshipteams.net/03202010.htm

FOM - Lake Anna - 3-20-10
http://www.fomntt.com/team/standings...e=eid&eid=2226

Lake Anna Report

I was on Lake Anna last Tuesday pre-fishing for a VAO tournament that was yesterday (Saturday 3-13-10)...Temps and water was looking real good until the last 2 two days of torrentail rain with flooding conditions. So yesterday, Lee and I put on all the foul weather gear we owned, prepareing for another 3" of rain and wind 25mph with gusts to 40 mph. Well, the weather man threw everyone a curve ball in that particular area of the dtate and none of the above ever happened. Not much rain and hardly any wind. Either way, we couldn't get a decent bite going and wound up with only 2 fish for 4+lbs and 7th place. All in all a great day to be out with son and other friends. The winners did find enough fish chasing bait (pictured above) to come in with over 14 lbs.

A BIG 'ol PIG!!!!

My friend and fellow VAO member, Garry Cramer, was fishing with another member/friend, (Jim Whitman), this past Saturday in the Championship Teams Open at Lake Anna and Garry proceeded to catch a fish of his lifetime. This one weighed 9.11 lbs. and got the team a third place finish with just one fish. Kudos to Garry and also to Jim for putting him on the "right spot". Jim's Yamaha outboard on his Basscat didn't fair as well, as a piston went vertical and a rod went to the lower unit. I know Jim will be up and running in no time though.