The fishing wasn't very good for me, but good to hear what your carp took. I almost always start subsurface fish a weighted black (wgreen flash)wolly-bugger, and the SMB took the first cast.
Where did you launch from exactly? I'll make it a point to try that side as well.
Steve
On May 19, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Chris S <csale7@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Stephen,
>
> I was in Accotink Bay this morning too on my SUP. I went in at Ft
> Belvoir and hooked 2 carp on chartreuse clousers and saw a couple of
> snakehead. Watching the carp spawning in the tall grasses was the
> best part of the trip.
> There was a lot of wildlife out this morning and even saw a beaver.
> Awesome day to be on the water.
>
> Which flies worked best for you out there today?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chris
>
> On May 19, 1:18 pm, Sparkr <stephenrspa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Got up early and drove the 11 miles to Pohick Bay recreation area, south of
>> Alexandria. Had another chance to try out the Straitedge AdvElements
>> Angler inflatable that I some fun with a couple of weeks back. Photo is of
>> the SMB on my first cast at about 8:45 after paddling back into the lilly
>> pads. The carp were spawning and I got "carped" a few times as they nudged
>> their way under the kayak. Far back the water was very clear and I saw
>> what I think were snakeheads in rather predatory positions that I spooked
>> when gliding by. Also saw a few turtles, lots of Heron and Osprey. And a
>> snake!
>>
>> Pohick Bay SMB.JPG
>> 77KViewDownload
>>
>> Pohick Bay Snake.JPG
>> 33KViewDownload
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