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BOWFIN LOVERS

Since it must be Bowfin Monday, I just thought I'd offer this to any of our BBG members who have ever caught or photographed the powerful b…

Started by Jim Gronaw

8 Jan 9, 2025
Reply by John Sheehan

Blue Cats from the James and Potomac

I am hoping to try for some blues on the tidal Potomac this Monday...Hope to tangle with some of the big cats, like these from previous tri…

Started by Jim Gronaw

2 Nov 15, 2014
Reply by Slip Sinker

Channel Cats in Ponds

We have had a very good week with pond cats, and largemouths, locally. Pond catties are available to us in about 8 different small bodies o…

Started by Jim Gronaw

6 Oct 17, 2013
Reply by Tony Livingston

Well, well, well...look what the fly drug in!

Fishing slow and deep for a big gill and connected with Mr. Whiskers.

Started by Rex Robinson

5 Feb 13, 2013
Reply by Ray Ditzenberger

Potomac River Blue Cats

Got to do a little catfishing with my buddy Patrick today. We fished the Potomac River near Ft. Washington from 7 to about 10:30 am, totali…

Started by Jim Gronaw

4 Jul 16, 2012
Reply by JBplusThuy

The big and ugly fired up bait recipe

Okay, recipes time. I made these in the past, tested them out in the SoCal waters, from the mountainous waters to the valley's lakes. Hope…

Started by Leo Nguyen

18 Apr 16, 2012
Reply by Leo Nguyen

Winter Carpin'

Well, the temps shot up to 60 today, but it was very windy. I decided to fish for carp and just relax outside on the lawn chair, shootin th…

Started by Jim Gronaw

7 Jan 31, 2012
Reply by David, aka, "McScruff"

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My Comal Tackle Float Order Arrived Just In Time….2/26/2026

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My Comal Tackle Float Order Arrived Just In Time….2/26/2026

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We Finally Warmed Up This Week……2/13/2026

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Tungsten Jig Mealworm got hammered

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